In the Spotlight

YOUTH GROUP

FEBRUARY 3, 5, 12, 19, 26

LADIES NIGHT OUT

FEBRUARY 5

MEN’S GROUP

FEBRUARY 9, 23

ADVENTURE CLUB

FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, 27

WOMEN’S GROUP

FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, 27

COUNCIL MEETING

FEBRUARY 18

J.O.Y. GROUP

FEBRUARY 20

SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING

FEBRUARY 24

PASTOR’S RAMBLINGS 2

STUDENT MINISTRIES ADVENTURE CLUB WOMENS BIBLE STUDY MEN’S GROUP

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FOOD FOR FAITH LADIES NIGHT OUT J.O.Y. GROUP BLOOD DRIVE

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CALENDAR 5

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES 6

COUNCIL REPORT SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING

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BIG 3 CONCERT. 8

Inside this issue:

February 2013 Volume 22, Issue 2

The Lighthouse Bringing People to Christ … Becoming People Like Christ … Being Christ to People

Essexville Baptist Community Church Essexville Baptist Community Church

The Winter Study Series begins on Sunday, February 3rd. This six-week Spiritual

Emphasis Series will help you answer the question “What on Earth Am I Here For?” What on Earth Am I Here For? is an updated and expanded version of the best-selling

book, The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.

The Sunday morning messages, Sunday school classes, and small groups will all be on

the same page! If you are interested in hosting a small group, please talk to Pastor

Richard. The signup sheets to join a group are in the Lounge.

Books and study guides are available for you to purchase at special pricing much low-

er than retail. The Study Guide is $8.00, the hardcover Expanded Purpose Driven Life book is $13.00, and we have a few large print copies of the book for $16.00.

Series Dates

February 3 Choosing Your Future

February 10 Learning to Live Wisely

February 17 The Call is For You February 24 Called to Be Loved (Our Worship is Our Response)

March 3 Called to Belong (Our Fellowship) March 10 Called to Become (Our Discipleship)

March 17 Called to Bless (Our Service Out of Your SHAPE)

March 24 Called to Be Sent (Our Mission)

Group Choices

All Three Adult Sunday School Classes, and the Youth Class Wednesday Bible Study—Wednesdays at 10:00 am

Pastor Richard and Jane Kinnamon—Sundays at 6:00 pm Mark and Debby Jonas—Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

Winter Study Series

Pastor Richard’s Ramblings

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Communion Sunday Is Food Pantry Sunday

The first Sunday of each month is Communion Sunday. Bring in specific food items to help stock the food pantry. This month we are looking for the following items: Soups, Chili or Stews, Peanut Butter, and Hot Chocolate mix. Paper products and toothpaste are always welcome. Items can be left in the designated containers at each entrance of Church.

We have so many ways to communicate today. There is naturally the telephone. There

is also the cellphone, and email, texting, facebook, even Skype or facetime.

When I was young, I can remember only having the phone that hung on the wall in the

kitchen. I can even remember when our number went from four to seven digits! Next to the phone in the kitchen, my dad hung an old wooden phone with the crank on the

side to call the operator. It didn't make calls—he put a radio inside of it.

When we think about being called, we usually think of either the telephone or one of the newer ways to communicate. People dial your number, and call you. There is another

way we are called as well. Ephesians 1.18 in the New Living Translation says, I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.

Have you ever thought that God has called you? I am not saying that he picked up the

phone and called you. I don't even mean the way we use that term to talk about some-one being called into full-time ministry. God has called everyone. Some answer, and

some don't.

For those of us that do answer, Paul has a prayer for us—that we will understand the

hope that is ours through Christ Jesus. The best way to understand how to live out that hope is to know the purpose that God has called you.

Romans 8:28 is the primary verse for the Winter Study Series. It says, We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. You get to experience the good things that God desires to have happen for His glory when you not only know, but are willing to live out the purposes that He has

called you to.

I am very excited for us to go through the What On Earth Am I Here For Winter Study

Series. As we go through this together, my prayer is like Paul’s. I pray that your heart will be flooded with an understanding of the hope that God has called you to.

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Men’s Group Meets February 9 & 23

Come join the men’s group that meets for Bible study, prayer, and accountability. We are beginning a new study using Not A Fan, by Kyle Idleman. The group meets on the second and fourth Saturdays for an 8:00 am breakfast at Krzysiak House Restaurant .

Adventure Club resumes on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. There are fun

lessons taught through music, games, crafts, and snacks. Children learn about our great God through the celebrations in Scripture and history.

Adventure Club

Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

For 4 years old thru 5th grade

All women are welcome! Come join us as we discover the women of the Bible

through the study, Real Women, Real Faith. We are also doing projects to help create traditions and memories in our familes as we strive to create God-centered

homes. Throw in some good coffee, treats and a few "crafty" surprises and you won't want to miss this special time!

Ladies Bible Study 6:00 Wednesdays Same Time as Adventure Club

Super Bowl Party

Student Ministries

The Youth Group will be having a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 3, beginning at

6:00 pm. It will be at the Kinnamon’s home. Bring some snacks and pop to share.

Youth Group February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013 Youth Group meets every Tuesday at 6:00 pm. Bring your friends for a great time with

games and Bible Study. We are looking at “Characters” in the Old Testament.

Special Activities February 5th On Tuesday Night, February 5th, the girls are invited to participate in the Ladies Night

Out with the special guest for self defense training.

The boys will meet at Alert Lanes for an evening of bowling. Cost is $2 per game and $2 for shoes.

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JOY Lunch February 20, 2013

The JOY Group is open to anyone that feels young enough to join us! This month lunch will be at Cracker Barrel on Wilder Road. We will meet there at noon on

Wednesday, February 20. Please mark your welcome card if you plan on attending.

Be somebody who saves lives in honor of Dwane Bassett. Give blood on Friday, February 8 from 1:00 - 7:00 pm at Good Samaritan Rescue Mission in Bay City. To schedule an appointment, call 1.866.642-5663 or log onto miblood.org. $10 Meijer gift card for everyone who attempts to donate!

Give Blood Friday, February 8

EBCC has committed to the Food for Faith project again this year. We will prepare and serve the meal Sunday, February 10. We will need volunteers to donate items or funds to purchase items for the meal, as well as people to prepare the food, serve, and also to clean up afterwards.

Food for Faith is a community service for low income and homeless people. Trinity Episcopal Church on Center Avenue opens their building, and coordinates the calendar.

The sign-up poster is in the Lounge.

Food for Faith Sunday, February 10

Ladies of all Ages Event February 5, 6:00 PM

Self-Defense Techniques for Women Basic self-defense techniques apply to women of all ages. It’s age-appropriate for eve-ryone from teens to seniors.

Michigan State retired police officer, Monte Oswald will be here Tuesday, February 5, at 6:00 pm. Oswald has used his training to developed the Eye Fight Back Self-Defense program; and now teaches the techniques to different groups. Desserts and beverages will be available after the program. A free will donation will be received at the door.

Come join us, bring your mother, daughter, sister, aunt and learn “Eye Fight Back”. Please mark the welcome card at the Sunday worship service if you plan on attending. You may also call the church office, 989.892.9892.

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Church Council Highlights

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The regular scheduled meeting of the Church Council was on Monday, January 21,

with nineteen members present.

Don gave an update on the scheduling for appointments to speak with Dr. Landis.

More time will be made available if anyone else has a desire to speak with him. When Dr. Landis is finished gathering information, he will prepare a written report and also

have a report to give in person to the council.

Don Buschlen and Pastor will look at the church calendar and select a date for the special meeting to discuss moving money to complete the window project. The Trus-

tees have been asked to have a presentation prepared.

Each board met and selected their board officers.

Christian Ed: Jane Kinnamon, Chair; John Dawson, Secretary; Vickie Roller Nominat-ing. The Sunday school superintendent has stepped down, and the board will not fill

this position at this time. VBS dates are set for July 14 - 18. Sheila Reid and Shirley

Reid will be directors. There will be no Sunday school on Easter, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. The Last day for this season will be May 19.

Missions: Sheila Reid, Chair; Michele VanSnepson, Secretary, Shirley Reid, Nominat-ing. We will be doing Hope Totes again this year. Items for Operation Christmas

Child shoeboxes will be collected every other month.

Deacons: Peg Brunner, Chair & Secretary; Mark Jonas, Treasurer; Les Anderson, Ushers & Constitution Review.

Trustees: Mike Osterhout, Chair; Jerry Brunner, Secretary; Joe Ryan, Memorial Com-mittee; Jim Roller, Nominating. There was some discussion about the special busi-

ness meeting. Board chairs will be receiving a monthly budget report.

The next regular meeting of the Council will be on Monday, February 18 at 6:00 pm.

Special Business Meeting Called For Sunday, February 24

A motion was made and passed at the Annual Business Meeting to call a Special Busi-

ness Meeting to discuss the possibility of moving the savings fund for Van Outlay to the Window Fund. This would bring the Window Fund very close to having enough

funds to complete the second phase of the project.

The two entryways are yet to be completed at a total cost of $30,000. There is cur-

rently $11,000 in the fund. There is $16,500 in the Van Outlay.

The Special Business Meeting will be on Sunday, February 24, following the Worship Service. Sunday school will still meet following the meeting.

Phone: 989.892.9892

E-mail: ebccmail@yahoo.com

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www.essexvillebaptist.com

1001 Main Street

Essexville, MI 48732-1340

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Saturday, March 16 2:30 pm at the

Saginaw Temple Theater Three of Christian music’s most loved, awarded, recorded and recognized names are coming together in an intimate evening of powerful music that is unequalled on the stage today.

Jane has gathered a group from EBCC that will be partici-pating in the 200 voice festival choir that will be singing in the concert.

Ticket Prices are $28.00 each. We will place a group order by February 18. Please see Jane Kinnamon to pay for your tickets.