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What to watch for THIS WEEK at CBC (May 16-22, 2012)
Wednesday 5/16
House of Prayer – Join us each Wednesday night from 5:45-7:45 in the sanctuary to pray for our church, for each other, and for the kingdom. Different prayer stations and helps will be available for you during this self-guided time. Stay as little or as long as the Lord leads you.
Thinking Like A Christian
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15 May 16 – Aug 8 Room #1223 $12
This is a 12-week interactive study that takes a journey into the world of ideas that are shaping our culture while teaching them biblical responses. This one-of-a-kind study lays the groundwork in the 10 disciplines: Theology, Philosophy, Biology, Psychology, Ethics, Sociology, Law, Politics, Economics, and History. This class is led by Dave Meredith.
Thursday 5/17 – Global Days of Prayer begin
Please join us for Ten Days of Prayer and The Global Day of Prayer (May 17-27th) Prayer guides were in this past Sunday’s bulletin. For an online version:www.gdopusa.com/may-17-27-2012-daily-prayers/
Saturday 5/19
Men’s Saturday Morning Study: “Leviticus” – Bible study and breakfast from 7:00-8:30 am in room 1223.
Roman Road 5K Run/1 Mile Walk – Join us on Saturday, May 19th and participate in the 5k or 1 Mile Course. Race begins at 8:30am. Contact Kelly at 241-8534 ext. 100 for more information. Ask about the senior discount!
1st Annual CBC Dog Show – Saturday, May 19th here at CBC! Immediately following Roman Road 5k at 11:00am Find more info and register at www.crestwoodbaptist.org
How Your Family of Origin Impacts Your Marriage – Baptist Hospital Northeast in LaGrange on May 19, from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. offered by the Marriage Education and Resource Center (“MERCY”).
Saturday Evening Worship! – 5:04pm – This week in The Story we will be covering Chapter 19: The Return Home
Sunday 5/20
Sunday Worship and Sunday School – 9:15 & 10:45am (This week in the Story we are on Chapter 19: The Return Home)
Youth Choir – WORSHIP CONCERT—SUNDAY, MAY 20TH 5-6PM! ADMISSION IS FREE!!
Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center – Opening this fall in Oldham County! Baby bottles will be available in Sunday school classrooms and in the atrium so your family can help “change our world” by filling them with coins and dollars. Return bottles by Father’s Day.
Monday 5/21
Young at Heart – at noon. Enjoy lunch, fellowship, and a guest speaker. Meal is potluck, so please bring a dish to share.
Quilt Ministry in Rooms 1213/1215; Prayer quilters “sew in” will meet at 1:30 pm; Prayer quilt meeting will be at 6:30 pm.
Women’s P.A.T.H. Meeting from 6:30-7:30. This month: God Transforms Through a Special Event
Coming Soon: Events and Ministry Opportunities
Men’s Ministry
3D: Dirty Dozen Discipleship – Second Monday of the month at 6:30!
Saturday Morning Study: “Leviticus” – Bible study and breakfast from 7:00-8:30 am in room 1223.
Special Needs Ministry
A team has been formed to provide a ministry to individuals with special needs, and their families. The Ministry continues to need volunteers for a once per month rotation for both the 1st and 2nd services on Sunday mornings. Please contact Maryann Meacham (758-8690) or Melissa Riggs (502-225-9406) for more information. The next meeting of the Special Needs Ministry Team will be June 10 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 1211 at the church.
Pastor Prayer Partners
Pastor Donnie is looking to build a team of people willing to pray for him and the church daily, as well as teams of people who will pray on a rotating basis during worship services. If you are interested in being a part of this team, contact becky@crestwoodbaptist.org.
Marriage Ministry
Coupletime Openings: If you would like to be involved in a small group ministry, where you can enhance your marriage relationship on a monthly basis, fellowship, pray and gain support from other couples, we invite you to be a part of a Coupletime group. If you are interested, please contact Bill Ellis at 241-8534. We’d love for you to get plugged in.
Student Ministry
High School: Revolution – Wednesdays in the Youth Area at 6:00pm; Worship at 7:00pm
Middle School: 180 – Sundays at 6:00pm in the Youth Area.
Women’s Ministry
Rubies for Life – Women’s Prison Ministry Team now forming. Contact Kelly@crestwoodbaptist.org.
Impart – Mentoring Ministry. For mentoring or to be a mentor, contact lesliebrtchr23@gmail.com for more info.
Moms Keeping Faith – Second Friday of each month 9:00a.m to 11:45am.
The Worship Team Needs YOU!
The tech team is part of the worship ministry. We always need volunteers who would be willing to learn the various positions. No experience necessary – we will train! Team members are needed to fill camera operator, computer operator, lighting operator, audio mixer, and web audio and video recording. We also need video directors to help record the worship DVD. Please be in prayer about assisting us in this exciting and rewarding ministry. Contact Jack Gill at jjadbg@aol.com if you would be willing to learn and assist us.
Children’s Ministry
VBS Volunteer Training -Wednesday, May 16, 6:00-7:45pm and Sunday, May 20, 6:00-7:45pm (pick one date)
5th Grade Graduation-- We will have a dinner and a special program for the 5th grade graduates on Sunday, June 3, 5:00pm. RSVP to julia@crestwoodbaptist.org by May 16.
Sunday School Promotion (June 3)- Children will attend the next age groups/grades beginning June 3.
New Classes- We’re adding new preschool Sunday School classes on Sunday mornings. New teachers and helpers are needed beginning June 3.
Other Volunteers Needed- Co-teachers, substitutes, tech support, and nursery volunteers. Contact julia@crestwoodbaptist.org.
Monthly Meetings-Our next monthly meetings for Sunday morning teachers and helpers will be on Sunday, June 3, 8:45-9:05am and 12:20-12:40pm (pick one) in room 1446. Childcare is in room 1428 during the meetings.
Amazing Wonders Aviation VBS 2012 (July 9-12, 9am-noon)- Go to www.crestwoodbaptist.org for child registration and volunteer sign-up. Some of the items needed: ½ gallon plastic milk jugs, clothespins, aviation themed decorations, large light blue bed sheets as well as the white ones, large foam boards, blue tulle net/fabric, light blue or teal long vinyl table cloths. Items to borrow; white rope lights and pilot caps/gears.
Missions Opportunities
Thanks for giving to the M25 Offering – Our $17,500 offering is meeting hunger needs in Oldham County, eastern KY, and the Dominican Republic. We funded a seed project in Africa. Street children are being assisted in Brazil. Medicines were provided for the poor in Kenya. Monies were sent to support prison ministry in KY, and Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center and Touched Twice Clinic in Oldham County.
Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center – Opening this fall in Oldham County! Baby bottles will be available in Sunday school classrooms and in the atrium on Mother’s Day so your family can help “change our world” by filling them with coins and dollars. Return bottles by Father’s Day.
8 Great – We have identified 8 great ways you can serve Jesus through missions. You can find these on the missions board or posted in many of our adult and youth classrooms.
Women on Mission – Come join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 12noon-2pm.
Project Graduation – Volunteers are needed on day of the event – Saturday, May 26, at SOHS.
2012 Mission Trips Booklet – Available on the missions board in the atrium (and on our website)! Email chris@crestwoodbaptist.org if you are interested in learning more! CBC is now forming teams to eastern KY, Colorado, Poland, and the Dominican Republic.
CBC Missionaries/Planters – On the missions board in the atrium, you will find prayer cards and prayer requests from our missionaries/church planters serving around the world.
Mission Crestwood
Hot Dog Hover: is returning at the Closet by popular demand. Begin discussing in your bible study and small groups which week this summer (May 24th – Aug. 9th) you would like to bring the meal and serve the community. Flyers were in the SS class folders April 15th. Contact Patsy.Littrell@insightbb.com to reserve your week!
Multi-housing: CBC/Mission Crestwood is sponsoring the Crestwood Revival June 15th and 16th. Plan now to bring the unsaved friends you have been praying for during our 911 time each evening.
Pantry: The pantry is low on toiletries (shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant).
KPAP: We are aware of people who need assistance through KPAP (prescription assistance) who do not have transportation to get to CBC. If you can help fill this need, contact Rusti@crestwoodbaptist.org.
Senior Adult Ministry
Fit 4 Life Fitness Classes – Lower-impact workout designed for pre-natal and post-natal moms, post-surgery patients, and Seniors of all ages! Open to men and women. Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30am-11:15am Cost is $1.00 per class. Free childcare is available.
Young at Heart – 3rd Monday of each month at noon. Enjoy lunch, fellowship, and guest speakers each month. Next meeting is May 21st. Meal is potluck, so please bring a dish to share.
Operation: Generation – Do you need some extra help around your house or yard? You can sign-up for youth to come and help and in exchange financially support them on their youth trip with CBC. Contact David Anna at 377-8956 for details and to sign-up.
Recreation Ministry
Scrapbooking - Join us for a night of scrap booking together once a month. This is open to scrap booking rookies and veterans alike! Call Marilyn for more information: 758-4334.
Temple Training Fitness Classes – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 9:15am-10:15am. Visit www.crestwoodbaptist.org for a calendar of classes for each day. Cost is $3.00 per class, or purchase a card of 20 classes for $30.00. Free Childcare is available. Open to men and women. We are looking to begin evening fitness classes, but need more instructors! If interested, please contact Lesia Reynolds at 243-2686.
Fit 4 Life Fitness Classes – Lower-impact workout designed for pre-natal and post-natal moms, post-surgery patients, and Seniors of all ages! Open to men and women. Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30am-11:15am. Cost is $1.00 per class. Free childcare is available.
AM Walk/Run -Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-10:00am, come on out and walk or run on the track in the gym or around the hallways.
Outdoor Ministry – Outdoor Ministry Bible Studies meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in room 1216 at 6:30pm. For more information, contact: John Reynolds, J.Reynolds2007@insightbb.com or 243-2686.
Roman Road 5K – Saturday, May 19th here at CBC! Run or Walk the 5K or the 1 Mile Course. More information at www.crestwoodbaptist.org.
Softball Sign-Ups – Sign-up now for Men’s, Women’s, and Co-ed Softball. Cost is $25 per person, per league. Games will be played at Watkins UMC. Must be 16 years of age or older to play. Contact kelly.clark@crestwoodbaptist.org for more information about each league.
1st Annual CBC Dog Show – Saturday, May 19th here at CBC! Immediately following Roman Road 5k at 11:00am. Find more info and register at www.crestwoodbaptist.org
