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The Signal (May Digital Edition)
The Signal (May Digital Edition)
WELCOME to the
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PASTORAL STAFF
Ian Geimer
Associate Pastor
(Next Generation Ministries)
Jessica Wyndham
Communications Director
Dan Williams
Associate Pastor (Worship)
Alyce Gilliam
Associate Pastor (Missions)
Jerry Freeman
Associate Pastor
(Senior Adults & Congregational Care)
Jon Foster
Recreation Ministry & Facilities Director
Maegan Bolding
Childrens Ministries Director
Daniel Walker
Middle School Ministry Director
Maegan Bolding
Childrens Ministries Director
Maegan@LexingtonBaptist.org
This month, we cant think of a better way to honor Mothers Day than to support an organization
doing so much to help mothers in need. All month long, we will be collecting baby bottles filled
with change for their ministry. Every child will receive an empty bottle on May 3 and extra bottles
can be picked up in the Childrens Ministry Lobby.
Also, dont forget to stop by the Mothers Day Photo booth and snap a picture with your family
on the childrens building porch on May 10!
Ian Geimer
Associate Pastor
Daniel Walker
Middle School Ministry Director
Daniel@lexingtonbaptist.org
Upcoming
Student Events
SENIOR BLESSING NIGHT
Friday, May 22
$35 per family
Details coming soon
JOURNEY CAMP
June 22-26
Toccoa Falls, GA
$269 due by May 15
LBC
SENIOR ADULTS
Bear one anothers burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, ESV)
Have you found yourself to be the sounding board for people who are hurting or those who just need to
vent about how someone has wronged them? Do you find friends or family coming to you to talk about
their issues? In his study, A Trusted Friend When it Matters Most, Tim Clinton writes that the goal of
helping someone deal with a problem is not to just relieve the pain or fix the situation. The primary
goal must be helping that person become a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. C.S. Lewis says pain
is good, that it is Gods megaphone to get our attention so He can teach us valuable lessons.
In his classic book, The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen wrote that only those who have been wounded
themselves can identify with others who hurt. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 1:4 that God comforts us in
all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the
same comfort God has given us (NLT). Clinton writes, If you have been wounded and restored, dont
think those wounds are useless or just bad memories. God wants you to redeem those
experiences by helping others through those same mine fields.
I hope this brings you encouragement. Weve all gone through stuff. Some worse than
others. Im praying that God nudges you to use your past to help someones future. Well
talk more about what to say and how to say it soon.
Jerry Freeman
Associate Pastor
Senior Adults & Congregational Care
jerry@lexingtonbaptist.org
Lunch Bunch
Thursday, May 28
11:30 a.m. at Lizards Thicket
Cornerstone Lunches
Will resume in September
A Fond Farewell
The Lexington Baptist Church family has received notice of
the resignation of Alyce Gilliam, our Associate Pastor for
Missions. Alyce has served here at LBC for the past four
years, and will be joining her fianc, Pastor Kevin Fogerty, in
ministry in Kansas after their wedding this month.
In her resignation letter, Alyce said I am so incredibly blessed
and humbled to serve along side you all. The Lord called me to
LBC to add structure, intensify focus and recognize His out of the
box vision for using LBC. I knew the day would come for me to
pass the baton to someone that the Lord intends for the next level.
That time is now quickly approaching.
It is with mixed emotionsexcitement for the new adventure
that the Lord has given me to join my fianc in ministry in a new
place and role, but heavy hearted that I must leave such a vibrant,
blossoming mission and people I have come to lovethat I now
submit my resignation, effective date June 1, 2015.
To the church, my fellow laborers I would like to say: the Lord
has confirmed in many ways that we need to step forward and
embrace what He is doing. We have wondrous and unimaginable
opportunities budding all around us- here in Lexington, in New
York and in Central Asia. He has called many of you to be
champions and I rejoice that I have seen you grow, flourish and
faithfully disciple others. Please do not hold back or shrink back
now and miss the joy and rewards the Lord wants to pour out on
you.
A church-wide reception honoring Alyce will be held on
Sunday, May 3 in the Fellowship Hall, following the 10:30
a.m. worship service.
Women on Mission
Monday, May 4
The next meeting for Women on Mission will be at 10 a.m. in
FLC Room 110.
The guest speaker for this meeting is Gary Deese, who will
detail his recent mission trips. The missions component of
this meeting will be putting together Health Kits for homeless,
migrant workers and others in need of these kits.
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Dan Williams
Associate Pastor, Worship
dan@lexingtonbaptist.org
Brightwater Retirement
Community, Myrtle Beach
Pirateland Campground,
Myrtle Beach
Sunday, May 17:
Glens Bay Baptist Church,
Surfside Beach
Bethea Home, Darlington
Men, join us for our last monthly mens Bible study until the fall! We will meet on Friday, May 22
at 7 a.m. in the Reception Hall. Our guest teacher for this study is Foster Christy. Come for Bible
study, food, fun and fellowship with other men. You wont want to miss this!
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As spring comes out in full bloom this month, we also see Lexington Baptist bursting with opportunities
to impact lostness.
March and April were full of open doors to share the love of Jesus to people in our community and get
more LBC members involved at LICS, Chris Myers Home, and Samaritans Well as well as repairing
homes with ARISE. We also went into Central Asia to find those seeking Jesus and put the Word of God
into their hands so they can know the truth.
The details of what happened in these two months could fill a book, but I will just share a couple of
things that you can get involved in. I was able to go into a Muslim area with Charles and Janet Butler as a
Central Asian Hub Church and participate in deep discussions about how we can work more deeply with
Christians that live there to reach those that have never heard the Gospel. One big discussion centered
on how we can now use Social Media! ANYONE here in Lexington can go onto the web and search out
individuals from people groups that do not have even one Christian- no portion of the Scripture available
to them- and begin to build a relationship where Jesus can be introduced. If you are on Facebook,
Twitter, blogs, WhatsApp or any other social media platformwould you be willing to use it as a bridge
to share Jesus? Did you know that you can get up-to-date info and specific ways to pray by downloading
the Central Asia IMB App?
As LBC continues this exciting journey, the Lord has directed my paths to a new adventure within my
calling: I will be married by the end of this month and joining my husband to reach and disciple in
Kansas. A great team will continue to lead LBC out into the community and the world and are ready for
you to join them. Part of discipleship is taking your faith to your neighbors, your area
and the world, so if you have not yet explored this exciting part of discipleship, please
contact John Wright in Missions at LBC. He will connect you with one of our champions
who are waiting to take you with them to break through the darkness and give life to
the lost.
I trust our paths will continue to cross as we move forward in
Alyce Gilliam
obedience to everything Jesus has taught and is teaching us.
Associate
Pastor,
Missions
Thank you for your tremendous love to me and know that I love
alyce@lexingtonbaptist.org
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We will be holding our next Oil Change Ministry opportnity on Saturday, June 6 at the Family Life Center from 9 a.m. to noon. This
ministry provides free oil changes and car checks for single mothers
and widows. If youd like to volunteer, please email Kevin Barber at
kebarber@windstream.net.
If you are interested in the Collection Center Coordinator position, or if you would like more
information about OCC, please
contact the LBC Missions Department at 803.996.8836 or
jwright@lexingtonbaptist.org.
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Wednesday Supper
MENU
May 6
Sliced Turkey
Smothered Pork Chops
Cornbread Dressing
Early June Peas
May 13
Chicken Pot Pie
Shrimp Gumbo and Rice
Sliced Apples
Green Beans
May 20
Fried Chicken
Roasted Chicken
Rice and Gravy
Field Peas with Snaps
The Bible is filled with stories of men and women that have overcome
tremendous obstacles to follow Gods call on their lives. Beginning
May 3, Pastor Mike will lead us in a seven-part series exploring a
different overcomer from the Old Testament. Dont miss out on a
single week of this powerful series!
May 27
Fried Shrimp
Barbeque Ribs
Macaroni and Cheese
Mixed Vegetables
REGULAR SCHEDULE
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MAY 2015
Monday
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday
8 a.m.
Adult Bible Study
9 a.m. Worship
Adult & Student Sunday School
Childrens Sunday School (All Ages)
10:30 a.m. Worship
Adult, Student, & Childrens
Sunday School (All Ages)
4 p.m.
Praying for Prodigals Group
4:45 p.m. Missions Prayer Support (406 AEB)
6 p.m.
Evening Worship* (Chapel)
WAM Childrens Choirs Rehearsal
Tuesday
8:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Wednesday
4 p.m.
Marathon Singers Rehearsal
4:45 p.m. Fellowship Supper (until 6 p.m.)
6:15 p.m. Midweek Worship
Wired (Birth- 5th Grade)
Encounter 431 (6th- 12th Grade)
7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:30 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal
Saturday
Senior Adult
Appreciation
Banquet
6 p.m.
Sunday School
Leadership
Conference
9 a.m.
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Overcomers
Series Begins
Senior Adult
Recognition
Day
Night of
Praise
6 p.m.
Defeating
the Spirit
of Offense
Wednesday
Series Begins
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Mothers Day
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Thursday
2 p.m.
Friday
Mens Bible
Study with
Foster Christy
7 a.m.
Graduate
Recognition
Day
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Concert in
the Park
6 p.m.
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Lex Kids
Takeover Day
9 & 10:30 a.m.
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Memorial Day
(LBC Offices
Closed)
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