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Third Baptist Church410 West McKnight DriveMurfreesboro, TN 37129(615) 893-8192www.3BCOnline.com

JULY 2015 EDITION

CNo LIFE Groups will meet that morning

CEnjoy refreshments & fellowship in the

Lower Lobby at 8:30 a.m.

CThere will be no Kids Worship

COur regular Worship Service will meet

Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m.

CWe will have Extended Teaching Care

(ETC) for our preschoolers

Holiday Weekend Schedule For Sunday, July 5, 2015

Celebrating Our Freedom

“Now the Lord is the Spirit,and where the Spirit of theLord is, there is freedom.”

– 2 Corinthians 3:17 HCSB

Dear 3BC Family,

As we enter the second month ofsummer I want to say thanks for yourfaithful attendance and givingthrough the summer months. Manyof us are very busy with trips,athletics, and other summer activities.Yet, you encourage me and otherswhen you’re here. Before we knowit, the kids will be back in school andwe’ll be back to our regularschedules. Let’s finish up July strongand carry that momentum intoAugust.

I hope you’ll notice the Sundayschedule for July 5. With July 4falling on Saturday, many of our folkswill be out of town. So we’ll haveour regular worship gathering at 9:15a.m. But instead of our two LIFEGroup hours, we’ll have a pre-worship time of fellowship starting at8:30 a.m. in the lower lobby. We’llhave some light refreshments andenjoying hanging out together beforewe go into the worship center. Ifyou’re in town, I hope you’ll join usand bring a friend!

With summer in full swing, I noticein my neighborhood more peopletaking walks, working in their yards,and generally more visible thanusual. Dena and I are trying to beintentional in talking with these folksand getting to know them better.

I hope you will do the same. As thestatistics tell us that more and morepeople aren’t coming to church,we’ve got to be out in the communitytalking with people and buildingrelationships with them. So let’scontinue to engage people with agenuine love for them thatoverflows from our love forJesus.

And as you engage thesepeople, don’t forget toinvite them to attendchurch with you.Statistics continue toreveal that unchurchedpeople are receptive to aninvitation to attend church if itcomes from a friend. So let’smake some friends and askthem to attend.

Our God is still a God who loves tosave sinners. No matter howhardened the culture becomestowards the gospel, there are stillmany in our city who will trust Christas Lord and Savior. The questionisn’t the power of God to savesinners. The question is will weshare this good news with people?

As Romans 10 reminds us, how willthey hear without a preacher? Godhas placed you in this city and givenyou a platform so that you can makemuch of Jesus. Will you?

May our LordJesus Christ richlybless you and yourfamily. And may He bless 3BC as wehelp people discover a life worthliving in Jesus.

Your Pastor by His Grace and Yours,

Mike Lee, Pastor

THIRD BAPTIST MURFREESBORO WEEKLY MINISTRY SCHEDULE

LIFE Groups

Bible Study for all ages8:00am & 10:45am

Worship Gathering

9:15am

Kid’s Worship

9:15am (1st–3rd Grade)

Worship/Bible Study

6:00pm, Fellowship HallWorship Team Rehearsal6:00pm, Worship CenterZip for Kids6:00pmPre-K thru 5th Grade

SUNDAY

Men’s Study6:00am, Fellowship Hall

12:00pmStones River Mall Food Court

Women’sCoffee & Conversation6:45pm, Panera Bread

THURSDAYWEDNESDAY

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Middle School Worship6:00pm, Youth Room

High School Home Bible Study8:00pm

The Community HomeBible Study 7:30pm

A Message From Pastor Mike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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“But how can they call on Him theyhave not believed in? And how canthey believe without hearing aboutHim? And how can they hear withouta preacher?” – Romans 10:14 HCSB

w July At-A-Glance

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Friday, July 3

� Campers return from CentriKid

Sunday, July 5

� 4th of July Weekend Schedule:No LIFE GroupsLight Breakfast at 8:30amWorship at 9:15am

Monday, July 6

� Church Office closed

Tuesday, July 7

� Student Ministry to Holiday World

Wednesday, July 8

� Deacon’s Meeting, 7pm

Tuesday, July 14

� Joyful Hearts, 9:30am, Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, July 15

� Stewardship Meeting, 7pm

Sunday, July 19

� Reception Honoring Marty Blakely,4:00-5:00pm, Fellowship Hall

Monday, July 20

� 3BC Golf Club, 8am� Youth Ultimate Frisbee, 10am� Way of Hope

Wednesday, July 22

� Quarterly Business Meeting

Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, July 26

� Youth Cincinnati Mission Trip

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Marty Blakely Accepts New Position With FCADear 3BC Family,

For the past eleven-and-a-half years, it hasbeen my privilege and pleasure to serveThird Baptist Church as Senior AssociatePastor. Third Baptist Church is not only awonderful place to work and serve, it hasbeen a great church home for my family.We grew here spiritually, and our children,Carson and Olivia, came to know theLord and were baptized here. It is becauseof this it is bittersweet to announce myresignation as Senior Associate Pastor inorder to accept the position of AreaDirector for The Fellowship of ChristianAthletes. I will be responsible forHamblen, Jefferson, Cocke, Grainger, andClaiborne Counties. This area is called theLakeway Area. Please pray for me,Martha, Carson, Olivia, and Bobbie Greggas we make this transition.

Reception Honoring Marty Blakely, Sunday, June 19After faithfully serving 3BC for 11-1/2years, Marty is joining the staff ofFellowship of Christian Athletes, to serveas Director for the Lakeway Area. Tohonor him and thank him, we’re having achurch-wide reception on Sunday night,July 19 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. As a tokenof our love and appreciation for him, weplan to have a money tree. Please comeand join us as we send Marty off into hisnew kingdom assignment.

3BC Golf Club In Full Swing,Monday, July 20It’s the perfect time of year to hit thelinks and enjoy the warm weather andrelaxation during 3BC’s Golf Clubouting, scheduled for Monday, July 20.Meet at the church at 8:00 a.m. for agreat time of fellowship together.(Course to be determined)

Here’s A Date To Save!Women’s Event, August 29Whether you plug your dates into yoursmart phone, log them in a trustworthyDaytimer, or still use the old red pencilon a wall calendar method, here’s adate to get scheduled well in advance.3BC will host an awesome women’sevent on Saturday, August 29. Watchfor more information coming soonabout this very special event.

3BC Senior Adult Trip ToHuntsville, AL, August 18What U.S. city was originally called theBig Spring, was captured and used bythe Union Army in 1862, is built over avast system of underground caves, andplayed a major role in our nation’srocket development? We’re going toguess the title of this article gave theanswer away, but just in case you missedit—welcome to Huntsville, Alabama!3BC Senior Adults will take a day trip tothis fabulous city, taking in all the sightson Tuesday, August 18. The cost of thetrip is $10.00 per person plus lunch.Plan on leaving the church at 8:30 a.m.and returning sometime later in the day.Get ready for a fun day just a little southof the Tennessee border!

Get Ready For These GreatEvents Coming In August..........................................................w LIFE Group Leader Training (Aug 1)w LIFE Group Promotion (Aug 9)w Lord’s Supper (Aug 9)w Youth Ministry Info. Luncheon (Aug 9)w New Freshman Cookout (Aug 9)w Way of Hope (Aug 10)w Joyful Hearts (Aug 11)w Wednesday Night Meals resume (Aug 12)w Student Ministry Kick-Off (Aug 12)w Stewardship Committee Meeting (Aug 12)w 3BC Golf Club (Aug 13)w College Leadership Retreat (Aug 14-16)w Senior Adult Trip (Aug 18)w College Worship Begins (Aug 19)w Women’s Event (Aug 29)w Songs of the 90s (Aug 30)

Still Need More Information?Don’t forget to use our church’s websitefor up to the minute information aboutevents and activities. Just click your wayto the answers at www.3BCOnline.com.

To contact a staff member by e-mail,address correspondence by typingthe staff member’s first name, followed by @3BCOnline.com

Mike Lee Senior Pastor

Marty BlakelySenior Associate Pastor, Education

Steve HutsonAssociate Pastor, Senior Adults & Young Adults

Duane GeibAssociate Pastor, College, Evangelism & Missions

Mark MooreAssociate Pastor, Worship

Adam LickeyAssociate Pastor, Students

Ray ColleyAssociate PastorPreschool & Children

Jorge ArenivasPastor, Hispanic Church

Third Baptist Church will produceMATURE disciples of our Lord JesusChrist who advance God’s Kingdom,by His power, for His glory!

The goal of Third Baptist Church is toworship, glorify, and delight in Godas we present to Christ MATURE disciples who:

� Manage God’s Resources� Adopt Spiritual Disciplines� Treasure Scriptural Truth� Understand A Biblical Worldview� Reach Out To Those In Need� Evangelize The Lost

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3BC Youth Get Launched At Holiday World, Tuesday, July 7Let’s skip the article intro fluff and getright to the best part—Thunderbird!That’s the name of Holiday World’snewest roller coaster, the nation’s firstlaunched wing coaster. What does thatmean? There’s no hill or ‘lift’ before youtake off—you are literally launched intothe ride going from zero to 60 mph in 3.5seconds (your stomach will catch up withyou about 15 seconds later). Add this tothe already awesome list of great rides,attractions and of course, Holiday World’sclaim to fame, all the soft drinks you wantfor free all day long! Plan on leaving thechurch around 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday,July 7. The cost of the trip is $50, whichcovers transportation and your ticketprice. Bring along a little extra money foreats and a souvenir or two. This one isgoing to be a blast, so be sure to contactAdam so he knows you’re coming. Andhold off on too many of those free drinksuntil after you ride Thunderbird. Yourstomach will thank you!

It’s The Ultimate Youth Event.Ultimate Frisbee, Monday, July 20So what is Ultimate? Imagine combiningfootball, soccer, and basketball, onlyusing a Frisbee rather than a ball. Thinkit’s easy? Better guess again! Did youknow that Ultimate Frisbee is one of thefastest growing sports on collegecampuses across the nation right now?Get ready for some Ultimate fun as 3BCyouth meet at Siegel Park from 10:00 a.m.until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20 for anawesome time playing this wild sport.There is no cost for this event, so justwear clothes to play in and bring along awater bottle to stay hydrated. If you’re anUltimate pro or totally new to the game,you will absolutely love playing thischallenging, nonstop new sport!

Cincinnati Mission Trip HappensThursday –Sunday, July 23-26Just another reminder about 3BC’supcoming mission trip to Cincinnati,Ohio, scheduled for Thursday throughSunday, July 23-26. The cost of the trip is$100 per person. Please contact AdamLickey in the church office for moreinformation and to register. Pleaseremember also to keep this importantmission event in your prayers.

Still Time To Pray For CentriKidCamp, June 29- July 3By the time of this newsletter is postedour children will have already left forCentriKid Camp, happening in Talladega,Alabama, June 29 through July 3. There’sstill plenty of time to pray for our kids,asking God to speak to their hearts andprovide His divine protection andblessings over the trip. Thank you to allof the parents who allowed their childrento attend, as well as the workers andchaperones who are serving this year.May God truly bless this special week inso many children’s lives.

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