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February 2009

FIRST BAPTIS T CHURCH of SPRINGDALE & THE CHURCH at PINNACLE HILLS

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Real Life is published monthly by First Baptist Church of Springdale and The Church at Pinnacle Hills.To unsubscribe to Real Life, or for any other inquiries, please call 479-751-4523.

February 2009

The month o February provides apromising uture or our church. Planningand decision-making done throughout 2008will begin to be implemented this month. Through our Invent the Future process webegan last year and continue in as a church,

we are building or the uture while ministering enthusiasticallyin the present. How is February providing a promising uture?

Nick Floyd is coming alongside o me asAssociate Pastor-Preaching Assistant orboth o our campuses. Nick has served orthree and one-hal years at PrestonwoodBaptist Church in Dallas. He served initiallyon the main campus, assisting in the SinglesMinistry, and then was called to help begintheir new campus just north o Dallas inProsper. In this ministry, he served as theirMinister o Young Adults, then advanced toserve as their Minister o Adults, as well as leading and acilitatingother ministries in the church. The people o Prestonwood testi yhow God has used Nick over these years as this work was begun

by aith and now touches over 1,000 people in worship weekly.

Nick will serve both campuses, taking the load o o me inseveral ways, and will serve as another communicator to our

ellowship in all areas o ministries. He will become anothervoice as God raises him up in our church. Nick has now receivedhis Master o Divinity degree rom Southwestern Seminary andis presently advancing towards obtaining his Doctor o Ministrydegree rom the Liberty Theological Seminary. It is our goal orhim to obtain this degree no later than the spring o 2010. Atthis time, he only lacks attending three major doctoral seminarsand the work they require, plus doing his major project andwriting his dissertation. He has been away rom our ministry oralmost seven years, fnishing his bachelors degree rom LibertyUniversity and was the leading Pastoral Ministries graduate that

year. He and his lovely wi e, Meredith, and their daughter, ReeseCaroline, will become a great blessing to our entire ministry. Eventhough Nick will serve both campuses, he will o fce during theweek at our Pinnacle Hills location. Do everything you can to givea warm welcome to them. Their frst Sunday will be February 8.

Ryan Blackwell is also coming to serveas our Minister o Young Married Adultsat our Springdale campus. Ryan is one o our best, raised in our ellowship, saved andcalled through our ellowship, leaving hereto achieve with great academic excellenceat both Oklahoma Baptist University and theGolden Gate Baptist Theological Seminarywhere he recently received his Master o Divinity degree. Ryan was the #1 academicgraduate in this past Decembers class. Ryan and his joy ulwi e, Rachel, will be a superb addition to our team. Ryan is achurchman, serving churches while achieving both o his degrees.Again, do everything you can to extend a warm welcome to theBlackwells. Their frst Sunday will be February 15. A little ministrytriviaRyan and Nick grew up together, hung out all the timetogether, were leaders in our Student Ministry together, playedon three state championship ootball teams together, and bothgraduated rom our Shiloh Christian School. We are blessed tohave them back with us.

February 8 will be I Love My Church Day on both campuses.

It is a day where we demonstrate our love or our church in everyway. It is the day we are gathering on our:

Springdale Campus: AS MANY ADULTS AND AS MANYSTUDENTS AS POSSIBLE

Pinnacle Hills Campus: AS MANY ADULTS AS POSSIBLE

There ore, plan, connect, invite, and attend our I Love My ChurchDay on February 8. It will be a abulous Sunday.

February 22 is STUDENT DAY at our Pinnacle Hills campus,ollowing a great regional event on that Friday-Saturday

called Hot Hearts that will be held on that campus. Again,this is a day when the entire Pinnacle Hills campus will work theweek prior in getting as many students as possible in worshipthat morning.

Yes, February is providing us a promising uture. The bestis yet to come.

A message from Dr. Ronnie Floyd, Senior Pastor

February Provides a Promising Future

February 2009

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MAN of Meaning b y A n g e l a S l a u g h t e r

My life is no longer about me.

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Sitting ve rows back, in the center o the church, Jim McGrath,

husband, ather o two, and intensely driven businessman satlistening. He had decided to attend the con erence because he elt

the Holy Spirit had placed in his heart a desire to hear the message

Pastor Ronnie wanted to share with all the men. Little did he know

it would be a message that would orever change his li e.

In 1996, Jim McGrath had been a member o First Baptist Church

o Springdale or a year. And although he and his amily regularly

attended Sunday and Wednesday services, by his own concession,

Jims li e was driven by success o worldly standards. McGrath

explains, My ocus was on me my job and my success. I worked

80 plus hours a week, traveled twothree days a week, and gave my

amily the le tovers. To be candid, I was not a role model or mychildren or the spiritual leader o my home.

But as Jim absorbed Pastor Floyds message that night in 1996, a

desire or change began taking shape in his heart. McGrath recalls,

Pastor challenged all the men who had sinned against the Lord and

their amily to repent. I elt He was speaking just to me. I approached

the altar and wept. I remember eeling orgiveness like I have

never elt.

That night, Jim returned to his home around 11 p.m. and awoke his

wi e, asking her orgiveness or not being the husband and ather

God called [him] to be. McGrath explains, We cried together, andthe healing started.

Jim McGrath regards the con erence as a turning point in his li e.

It was there that discovering the true meaning o a man helped him

become a man o meaning. Though he admits that li e continues

to pose its share o rustrations and challenges, Pastor Floyds

admonition to keep God rst, amily second, and work thirdcontinues to bring [Jim] back to the Word. And while he is the

rst to con ess he remains a work in progress, McGrath proudly

a rms, My li e is no longer about me. My children have a ather

who is imper ect but seeks the Lord and leans on His strength

not my own. My wi e understands I still ail as a husband, yet

together, we are ocused on the Lord rst.

This February 27th and 28th, Pastor Floyd, along with Dr. Dennis

Swanberg and Nick Floyd, will lead a mens con erence entitled,

Fearless. When asked what advice he would give to men

considering attending the con erence, Jim McGrath was clear.

Men need to understand that the weekend will be li e changing.It will rock you to your core as you hear the passion behind what

our role is to be as men. Men need to come prepared to listen and

learn and to apply the teachings to their li e. All men should attend.

Fathers should bring their sons. Men should bring their riends.

Nothing could be more important than that weekend and hearing

what the Lord has in store or them. Families will be strengthened.

Marriages will begin to heal. Now is the time. We cannot wait.

While men rom all across Northwest Arkansas are invited to attend

Fearless at The Church at Pinnacle Hills, one man is sure to be there.

Perhaps you can nd him ve rows back, in the center o the church,

believing God will once again move power ully in his li e anddesperately wanting to never again be the same.

Jim McGrath and his wi e, Cara, have been married nearly 18 years and

reside in Rogers, Arkansas, with their children, Tiernan (15) and Lauren (13).

n March 29th and 30th, 1996, Pastor Ronnie Floydled a group of nearly 500 men at a conference heldat First Baptist Church of Springdale entitled, TheMeaning of a Man. There, Pastor Floyd challenged the group to discover theirdestiny as spiritual champions with such session topics as You Can Make a Di erenceand

Being an Infuencer. On the rst night o the con erence, Pastor implored all men in

attendance to make certain their li es priorities were in order. 1.) God 2.) Family 3.) Work

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For students grades 612Register online at www. bcs.net/students or www.churchph.com/students. Registration deadline is February 6.

High Attendance DaySunday, February 8

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Congratulations Jamie Lantzsch, Minister of Children

Congratulations to Jamie Lantzsch or fve years o service as the Minister o Children at

The Church at Pinnacle Hills. Jamies unique heart or children, coupled with his vision, insight, and

innovation, have grown and matured many children in their aith. Jamie challenges our children

weekly to worship God ully, connect in a relationship with Him daily, and serve Him aith ully.

Jamies evangelistic heart is evident in the programs and events that make our childrens ministry

one o the best and most creative in the country. Thank you Jamie, Lisa, and the entire Lantzsch

amily or an outstanding fve years o ministry to the uture leaders o our church.

You are loved and appreciated!

February 2009

Campus CONNECTION

Is a mens movement needed inNorthwest Arkansas? Why?Yes, there is a need or a mens movement. Men needto be challenged so they can discover their identity inChrist, develop deeper riendships with other men,understand Gods calling on their li e, learn spiritualdisciplines that can enrich their relationship with Christ,and learn skills to lead their amilies.

Why should men of the area attend?It will cause each man to consider his role, identity,

riendships, walk with the Lord, involvement in the churchand community, stewards, and priorities. I believe God willmove as men worship together and praise the Lord. Theywill experience closeness to God and other men.

What can men expect at the conference?We know there will be great worship, teaching, andchallenge rom worship with Josh, Kim, and Bradley tostraight talk rom Pastor Floyd and Nick and humor withDennis. What more could you ask or in a weekend!

What do you see God doing throughthe conference?For our Pinnacle Hills campus it will be the launch o Mighty Men. We are praying to engage a large numbero men into mens groups to encourage them and guidethem to support our regular Connection Group Ministrywith their spouses and/or other singles.

I also believe as men look at their priorities, who they arein Christ, their amily, relationships, etc., they will makeadjustments in their lives and will add more balance tobring God glory.

4 Questions: Fearless Mens ConferenceBob Ryan, Minister of Mens Ministries, First Impressions, Focus Groups & Pastoral Care - Pinnacle Hills Campus

Winter Bible ConferenceSunday Nights - February 8, 15, & 22 at 6 p.m. at the Springdale campus

PROTECTION - How to Live in Difcult Times An in-depth study on Psalm 91 led by Pastor Floyd

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WORSHIP CONNECT SERVE

Springdale CampusFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of SPRINGDALE | 479-751-4523 | www.fbcs.net

Winter Bible Con erencePROTECTION - How to Live in Di fcult TimesAn in-depth study on Psalm 91February 8, 15, & 22 at 6 p.m. in the Worship Center Join Pastor Floyd and our Worship & Arts Ministry

or a unique time o worship and ministry romthe Word o God.

Sunday Morning Worship9:15 a.m. in the Worship Center

Sunday Live Internet StreamSundays at 9:15 a.m. - www. bcs.net

Sunday Kidz Worship9:15 a.m. in the Kidz Theatre (grades 15)

PRE-XLR8 & XLR8Worship & Arts Preschool and KidsWednesdays rom 67 p.m.

PRE-XLR8, or Preschoolers (3-years-old bySept. 1) meets on the rst foor o theHope Building.

XLR8, or 1st5th graders, meets in the

Kidz Theatre.

24/7 MOTIONWorship & Arts StudentsSundays at 4:30 p.m. in the 24/7 BuildingWorship through music, dance, and rhythm!

24/7 COLLIDEFor students grades 612Wednesday, February 25 rom 78:30 p.m.at the 24/7 BuildingA monthly student worship event to celebratewhat God is doing in the Overdrive groups.Our special guest will be Ken Freeman andworship will be led by Nick Thurmond.

Worship OrchestraWednesdays rom 67 p.m.in the South Con erence Room

Worship ChoirWednesdays rom 6:458:15 p.m. in the Choir Room

Ronnie Floyd: WinnersTelevision & Radio BroadcastSee the schedule on the back cover.

Connection GroupsSundays at 8:15 & 10:55 a.m.We have Connection Groups or all ages andall walks o li e. Stop by the Guest In ormationCenters or in ormation and locations o classes.

24/7 Student DayFor students grades 612Sunday, February 8 in the Special Events Center Students, invite your riends to join you on this

exciting day eaturing illusionist Brock Gill.

Leadership RocksFebruary 2021 at our Pinnacle Hills campus(Friday at 6 p.m./Saturday at 9 a.m.)Featuring Brent Crowe, Darren Whitehead, AaronIvey ( ormerly Spur 58), and Grits. Cost is $45.Register online at www. bcs.net/students.Deadline to register is February 6.

24/7 OverdriveFor students grades 612Wednesdays rom 78:15 p.m.JV students (grades 68) meet at the 24/7Building every week or a time o worship and

discussion. Varsity students (grades 912) meetin homes three weeks out o the month to gothrough a Bible Study together.

Red Carpet ExtravaganzaDad/Daughter Date NightFor girls grades 15 and their dadsFriday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kidz TheatreCome experience the magic o HOLLYWOOD! Wehave planned a memorable time o great ood,

un games, and great entertainment. Cost is $25per couple (dad/daughter) and $10 or eachadditional daughter. Register online atwww. bcs.net/kids or in the Kidz Inc. o ce. There are a limited number o tickets available,

so register early to insure your spot.

24/7 Camp at the BeachFor students grades 612 June 2127 at Orange Beach, AlabamaMake plans now to attend our annual studentsummer camp eaturing Ken Freeman and theNick Thurmond Band. Cost is $325 be oreMarch 29 ($350 a ter) with a $150 non-re undabledeposit. Call the 24/7 Student Ministry ordetails at 751-4523. Register online atwww. bcs.net/students.

Our Nursery is Growing!Are you looking or an opportunity to serve?Do you love babies? We have just the place oryou! I you would like to know more about thisevery-other-week service opportunity duringthe Sunday late hour, please stop by the nurseryimmediately ollowing the service on Sundaysand ask or Gina.

IMPACT Ministry

Be involved in the new season o IMPACT.We will be ministering to kids and adults in unnew ways. I you are interested in helping orwould like more in ormation, call 479-756-7151.

Connection Group HelpersChildrens Ministry This involves helping with a small group o gradelevel kids in their Sunday morning ConnectionGroup. You would be responsible or assisting theteacher during class and possibly with contactsand attending occasional teacher meetings.I you would like more in ormation, please callSue Mayes at 751-4523.

Kidz Church Tech VolunteersVolunteers are needed to work the sound andvideo equipment during Kidz Church on arotating basis. Hours would be 8:30 to 10:40 a.m.on Sunday mornings. We need several peopleeach week. Call Sue Mayes at 751-4523.

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Winter Bible Con erencePROTECTION - How to Live in Di fcult TimesAn in-depth study on Psalm 91February 8, 15, & 22 at 6 p.m.at our Springdale campusJoin Pastor Floyd and our Worship & Arts Ministry

or a unique time o worship and ministry romthe Word o God. Join us i your ConnectionGroup is not meeting.

Sunday Morning Worship9:15 & 10:55 a.m. in the Worship Center

Sunday Live Internet StreamSundays at 9:15 a.m. - www.churchph.com

Sunday Preschool & Kids Worship 9:15 & 10:55 a.m.Birth4 years - Creation StationK2nd grade - Clubhouse3rd5th grade - Surge

Weekly Schedule or Students Li e Connect Groups - Grades 612

Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the Student Building

REFUGE- Grades 67Sundays at 5 p.m. in the Student Building

REFUGE- Grades 812 Sundays at 7 p.m. in the Student Building

FUEL- Grades 612Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Student Building

Choir RehearsalWednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center

ALTARed PrayerSaturday, February 7 from 89 a.m.in the Worship Center

Ladies, meet us at the ALTAR o the WorshipCenter on the frst Saturday o every month

or an incredible time o prayer and ministry.For more in ormation, contact Kim atkimw@churchph.com or 271-7799.

Ronnie Floyd: WinnersTelevision & Radio BroadcastSee the schedule on the back cover.

Kid KonnectKid Konnect is our Connection Group opportunity

or kids. This is a time where kids grow spiritually,build great relationships, pray or each other, anddiscover how to study and apply Gods Word totheir lives in smaller groups.

Kid Konnect Sunday Nights 57 p.m. Kid Konnect Wednesday Nights 6:308 p.m.

Leadership RocksFor students grades 612February 2021 (Friday at 6 p.m./Saturday at 9 a.m.)Featuring Brent Crowe, Darren Whitehead,Aaron Ivey ( ormerly Spur 58), and Grits.Registration ee is $55. Register online atwww.churchph.com. Payments can be madeat the Student Building.

24/7 Student DayFor students grades 612Sunday, February 22 This is our high attendance day or students.Students, invite your riends!

Dodgeball TournamentFor students grades 612Start organizing your team or our annualDodgeball Tournament in March.

I Thee Wed Pre-Marital Con erenceFriday, April 17 from 610 p.m.Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m.noon This is highly recommended or engaged couplesseeking a strong Biblical oundation or a healthyand li e-long marriage. Cost is $50 per coupleand includes materials, a light dinner, andcontinental break ast.

24/7 Camp at the BeachFor students grades 612 June 2127 at Orange Beach, AlabamaMake plans now to attend our annual studentsummer camp eaturing Ken Freeman and theNick Thurmond Band. Cost is $325 be oreMarch 29 ($350 a ter) with a $150 non-re undabledeposit. Call the Student Ministry ordetails at 271-7799. Register online atwww.churchph.com/students.

Martial Arts Sel -De ense ClassThursdays at 6 p.m. in the Student BuildingA sel -de ense class led by Kevin James.

Leadership RocksLeadership Rocks or students grades 612 willbe here February 2021. We will need manyvolunteers and several host homes. Call KristiChapman at 271-7799 or details.

First Impressions MinistryBe one o our many volunteers that greet ourpeople as they come into the parking lot orWorship Center. I you like to meet new people

and care or their needs, this is the place or you.Contact Carol at 271-7799 or e-mailcarolk@churchph.com.

Prayer Link I you would like to request prayer or would likethe opportunity to pray or others requests,e-mail us at prayerlink@churchph.com.

Creation Station Preschool MinistryCreation Station is in need o volunteer workersduring the 10:55 a.m. service. Contact Jeni erJohnson at 271-7799 or jeni erj@churchph.comto be blessed by a preschooler!

24/7 Student MinistryJoin our MOTION or Drama team and use yourtalent to the glory o our Lord! Call KristiChapman at 271-7799 i you are interested.

IMPACT MinistrySaturdays from 34 p.m. at Double Tree Apartment Complex in RogersJoin us as we make an IMPACT in our community!Just 1.5 hours a week can make a di erence in achilds li e. Call 479-756-7151 or details.

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WORSHIP CONNECT SERVE

Pinnacle Hills CampusTHE CH URCH at PINNACLE HILLS | 479-271-7799 | www.churchph.com

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Discover PINNACLE A class or new members and inquirers.Sunday, February 1 rom 9 a.m. noon in the Admin. Con erence Room

R IDERS for C HRIST Our next ride will be Saturday, February 7.We will meet at the Dennys directly o the bypass on 412 in Springdale.Come at 8 a.m. or break ast and then ride with us to White Rock.

Divorce is a con using time when you eelisolated and have a lot o questions aboutissues youve never aced be ore. Divorce

Care groups meet weekly to introduce strategies you can use to begin theprocess o healing. The sessions began on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m.in the Administration O fces, but its not too late to join. Workbooks are $12.

I youve lost a spouse, child, amily memberor riend, you may eel isolated and havemany questions about things youve never

aced be ore. You will fnd these 13 sessions very help ul as the leaders guideyou through the stages and emotions o grie . The sessions begin on Monday,February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the West Connection Room. Workbooks are $12.

the NEXT LEVEL A community o single adults navigating li etogether. I 30-something single is your season o li e, join us on Thursdaynights at 6:30 p.m. in the East Connection Room.

For 40+ singles - A diverse community o believers growingin Christ, reaching others, and building healthy relationships.Join our journey on Sunday nights at 5 p.m. in the EastConnection Room.

Friday, February 13 from 79:30 p.m. in the Gatheria

Cost is $48 or dinner and a concerteaturing Michael OBrien ormerly o New Song.

Purchase tickets online at www.nwamarriages.com .

Hosted by NWA Healthy Marriages,a community service of The Center for Relationship Enrichment.

For more information,contact Carol at 271-7799 or

e-mail carolk@churchph.com.

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Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m.12 p.m.Wednesday: 58 p.m.

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