Saturday, April 28 9am-4:30pm

Cost: $20 each

Purchase tickets online at the church website

under the women’s ministry tab, or in the

church office.

Invite your friends and neighbors for great teaching and fellowship!

The price includes the simulcast and the tea.

Childcare is provided upon request!

Volunteers are needed! Please sign up in the foyer of the FLC by April 15.

April 2018 Volume 29 Issue 4

Teaching on the Power of Prayer

Kid’s Summer Camp

July 26-29

For children 3rd-5th grade completed.

$75 non-refundable deposits are due April 18.

Total cost: $225 Deposits can be placed in the

payment collection box next to the elevator or can be made online at simpsonvillebaptist.com.

Victory Baptist

Church

Food Drive

Victory serves the community of Shelbyville through three weekly ministries. God’s Kitchen is open three days each week. They partner

with local churches and offer free breakfast and lunch to those who are struggling. The Clothes Closet provides clothing, and the Food

Pantry assists those running short of food during the month.

SBC is sponsoring a food drive on their behalf to help restock the pantry shelves and provide support for the weekly meals.

Most Needed Items paper plates paper towels plastic silverware Styrofoam cups canned soup canned fruit tuna fish canned corn peanut butter boxed crackers

We have listed the most needed items but they are also collecting cereal, meals in a box (Tuna Helper), oatmeal, canned vegetables, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti & tomato sauce, and Little Debbie snack cakes.

We hope you have enjoyed the newest addition to our campus. Our Décor Team does a splendid job

looking for ways to make our worship more meaningful and our campus more aesthetically

pleasing.

MASONIC HOME BIRTHDAY PARTY

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 2:30PM

PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE IF YOU CAN PROVIDE A

CAKE OR CUPCAKES.

1 Makray Sageser 2 Madison Schoenbachler, Lauren Wilkins 3 Michael Bland 5 Tammy Thomas 6 Sharon Howell, Kathy Mansfield 7 Gracie Allen, Landon Evans, Bob Perkins, Pat White 8 Ben Barnett 10 Ozzie Bradley, Karen Hinton, Ryan Marchesseault, Adelaide Miller, Keith Miller 11 Wes Crick 12 Pam Kilby 13 Howie Harris 14 Kory Hacker, Hannah Renfro 15 Sarah Hittle, Donna Ward, Rowan Whitehouse 16 James Brewer, Sovanne Chhan, Clark Jesse 17 Bonnie Sheehan 18 Tina Ball, Faye Hyde, Ridge Johnson 19 Kara Allen, Cameron Aldridge, James Minor, Denis Tocci 20 Johnny White 21 Jacob Allen, Alana Ruble, Mary Rudicel 22 Lillian Collins 23 Machell Smith 26 John Allen, Kim Crick 27 Taylor Barnette, Gary McGowan, Edith McGowan, Kevin Miller, Sandra Owens 29 Kyler Dugle, Sherry McDowell 30 Mandy Gossom

Don’t see your birthday, or it’s incorrectly listed? Please contact Angie in the church office.

Crescent Place Assisted Living is looking for someone who

would enjoy leading a weekly 15 minute devotion to the

residents. If you are interested, please contact Angie in the

church office.

We are always blessed by our church family providing dishes for our benevolence meals.

If you are missing your casserole dish or crock pot, please check the Fellowship Hall

kitchen as several have been left there.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY The children’s ministry is accepting applications for a summer intern. Applications will be accepted from April 1-29. If interested, see Kevin Barnette for an application and job description. Candidates must have completed their freshman year of college. For more information contact Kevin at kevin@simpsonvillebaptist.com.

We want to introduce you to Colin Abbot. His parents and sister (Josh, Taryn and Taylor) worship with us as do his grandparents, Gary & Sandra Owens. Colin was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Distrophy as a toddler. This type of Muscular Distrophy is aggressive and there is currently no cure. For boys with DMD, their muscles will slowly waste away. Between the ages of 10-12, most

are bound to a wheelchair and do not survive their mid-20s. Instead of focusing on the negative, Colin’s family decided to fight and are determined to help find a cure for boys with DMD.

Colin is now 7 years old and is in a 4-year long clinical trial that requires him to go to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital weekly. Despite the challenges he faces each day, he stays positive and enjoys the outdoors and playing outside as much as possible.

The family is raising awareness and funding to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Distrophy. They are hosting a 5K Run/Walk

on Saturday, April 14 at Equestrian Lakes in Finchville. Registration begins at 8am and the event begins at 9am

You can register for the event and read Colin’s story at colinsdream.com.

What is Colin’s DREAM? Colin’s DREAM (Duchenne Research Education And Miracle) mission is to raise awareness and funding for the advancement of scientific research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. We are a non-profit, charitable organization with 100% of the proceeds donated to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Research, located in Columbus, Ohio. It is one of the leading research facilities for future Duchenne treatments.

Adventure Club is supporting Colin’s DREAM by hosting the

1st Annual Colins DREAM Dance-a Thon Friday, April 13 from 11-11:50am

Colin’s sister, Taylor attends preschool at Adventure Club and Colin until most recently attended our After School Program. Students are asking family, friends and neighbors to

sponsor them for any amount. Parents can send e-mails to far-away family and friends asking them to sponsor as well. We’re asking each preschool student to raise a minimum of $25 to

attend the dance however no student will be excluded from the Dance-a-Thon. Our goal is to raise at least $2000.

Historical Hollingsworth

Kentucky Pioneer Cemetery

Dedication

Sunday, April 22 at 2pm

There was a secret in Simpsonville for many years that

was recently uncovered-literally. The presence of the historic Hollingsworth Cemetery was virtually

unknown due to overgrown shrubs and bushes. Several members of the Susannah Hollingsworth

family are buried here as well as her neighbor, David White.

What makes this cemetery so important to SBC? The founding 43 members of SBC include David

White, Susannah Rice Hollingsworth, and Susan Hollingsworth - all of whom are buried in the

cemetery. The church was constituted on April 22, 1830 - which is exactly 188 years from the date

of the Dedication!

Elder John Dale was chosen to be our first pastor, and he served for thirteen years. We had good

growth and in 1834 the membership had jumped from 43 to 177. In 1840 there were 233 members

and by 1847 the number had increased to 345. This growth was accomplished largely through some

good revival meetings. In 1847 eighty-one were received by baptism.

David White Sr. was a Revolutionary War soldier. During the Cemetery Dedication, his grave will be

honored as such. Our founding members had a vision for Simpsonville Baptist Church, and that

vision is now in our hands. We encourage you to attend this dedication in their honor. The

cemetery is located immediately to the East of the church office buildings.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Goodtime Travelers Adult Day Trip

Historic Ashland, Lexington We will tour the 18-room mansion of Henry Clay (statesman, attorney,

farmer, breeder, horseman, and the longest running Speaker of the House) located in Lexington, KY.

Tuesday, April 17 We will be leaving at 9:30am and enjoying

lunch at Ramsey’s Dinner. We should return by 3:30-4pm. Sign up in the foyer of the FLC.

Linda Otterback will be presenting a

touching drama entitled

My First Day in Heaven.

Join us at 9:30am for fellowship and

snacks. Rev. Ben Early, Dover Baptist Church,

will be our guest speaker in May.

Classic Worship

Thursday, April 5

10am

The Armor of God

Men’s Discipleship Class Begins Wednesday, April 25 at 6:15pm

God provides us an entire suit of armor for a reason.

“We are at war!” And He expects us to suit up so that we are equipped to face the enemies we will encounter each and every day.

What happens when we leave home without it? Come join us as we take a look at each piece of armor and how it all works together to make us the warriors

He has called us to be! Facilitated by George Skeeters.

MEN’S MINISTRY

Saturday, April 7 @ 7:30am CRACKER BARREL IN SHELBYVILLE

Thursday 9-hole Golf League Weissinger Hills in Shelbyville

6:30pm

May 10 & 24 June 7 & 21 July 5 & 19

August 2 & 16

The cost will be $15 for cart and green fees. Sign-ups are not necessary. Just plan on showing up

with some friends for good fellowship!

Men’s Summer Golf League

2018 Shelby Touched Twice Clinic Statistics

546 volunteers from 61 churches served 596 guests Sharing the love of the Lord through Vision 114 Haircuts 92 Family photos 63 Manicures 59 Massages 40 Chiropractor 41 Medical 105 Mortenson Dental provided dental cleanings

for 64 people and extractions for 28 patients (total of 65 teeth extracted.)

Kirby Dentistry provided cleanings for 39 people and 19 guests needing extractions with two of those having all of their teeth removed.

Mobile unit-NAMB Dental Van provided 26 people with dental cleanings.

A Place to Sleep 19 children from 13 families placed on the list to receive a free bed.

Thank you to those who served and SIMPly Loved our community!

New Sermon Series Messages will be given by Steve Boyd & Kevin Barnette.

New Adult Sunday School Class begins Sunday, April 8 at

8:30am. We are excited to announce

that Byron Thompson will be

the new class leader. The

median age for the class is

40-60 but all are welcome!

The class will meet in

Room 103.

Holiday Estates Mobile Home Park Ministry

We are blessed to have Bob & Linda Gordon worshiping with us again following a winter of lay-ministry and service in

Englewood FL.

Service Summary:

Our first Sunday was January 14 with 31 in attendance. Our highest attendance was March 18 with 50 present. Our average for ten weeks was 41. Total of 58 family units attended services.

Special ministry to families: Home visits with more than 60% of attending families. Fellowship appreciation breakfast brunch for worship lead personnel

prepared by Linda. Husband of regular attendee’s wife asked Christ into his heart three

days before dying. Conducted a “Celebration of Life Memorial Service” for three deceased mobile folks. Worship Service folks ministered to several family with meals

(bereavement, post-surgery & home illness). Built walk ramp for person in need with physical limitations. Ministered to 2 cancer patients with in-home visits, flowers & food. Started a “Benevolence Fund” & ministered financially to several families: Purchased an extra-large print Bible for a near-blind lady. Purchased a Study Bible for a seeking person who is beginning to develop a hunger for the Word of God. Provided travel funds for daughters of a deceased man within the Holiday Estates family.

Winter 2018 ministry highlights:

Were part of one man asking Christ into his heart just days before dying.

Ministered to a HE regular worship attendee for 2 days in a hospital in early January who was suffering with cancer & shortly afterwards went to be with the Lord.

Blessed with seeing many of the worship fellowship getting out of their vacation, comfort zones, & ministering the love of Jesus to sev-eral families thru physical acts of love

Thank you for your prayers and support as we served!

Please be reminded

that our Spring

Break Schedule is

as follows:

There are no evening activities Wednesday, March 28 & April 4.

There will be no activities on Sunday, April 1.

Sunday activities resume on April 8. Wednesday activities resume on April 11.

Immeasurably more generosity Emphasis

Vision Statement

Equipping SBC to reach the world with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ.

Theme Verse

"Now to him who is able to do IMMEASURABLY MORE than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in

the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen Ephesians 3:20-21

Commitment Sunday was so much more than making a financial commitment to our Immeasurably More Emphasis. It was joining in fellowship to celebrate a new life in Christ for 7 new Believers! It was about making a commitment to disciple and grow these who are new to our Church family. We heard wonderful and inspiring testimonies of God working in lives with conviction of the Holy Spirit.

A Message from Steve CELEBRATION AND REVELATION SUNDAY was a tremendous blessing! Our faith family showed unity by prayerfully and sacrificially supporting the spiritual, facility and generosity vision of the church. I have personally been blessed, inspired and encouraged by your dedication to God's vision for our church.

The biggest question everyone wants to know is when will we be able to begin construction? What has already been stated? We are praying for a minimum of $3.7M in pledges to begin construction. Currently, we have pledged $2,669,000, leaving us $1,031,000 to reach our goal. Our finance team will continue to discuss healthy guidelines to lower any risk and to enable a 10-year payoff of facilities.

I believe we will receive more pledges in the next few weeks for the IMMEASURABLY MORE emphasis. I believe we will have new members in 2018/19 that will want to help us with this God-given vision. We also may have families that feel led by God to give assets that will be realized in the next one or two years.

Let's continue to join together in prayer and belief! We are learning that we are STRONGER AND BETTER TOGETHER! We have begun to see a miracle and we pray that God will bring it to pass.

Consider the following participation in our IMMEASURABLY MORE facility and generosity emphasis.

130 families have pledged to support the facility and generosity emphasis so far!

Our COMMITMENT DAY total pledges were $1,553,891. Our Total Funds Given/Pledged are $2,682,539. If the church approves a $2M loan, we have total

USABLE FUNDS available of $4,682,539. Out of a projected facility cost of $5.7M, we need

$1,017,461 to reach our pledge goal.

A message from our Immeasurably More Director I think the first time I heard the phrase, “Keep the main thing, the main thing” was when Bro. Bill Duke was the Director of Missions for the Shelby Baptist Association. He and his wife, Katie had moved from California to the house on the Shelby Baptist Camp property on Dover Road and joined Simpsonville Baptist Church during their service here in Shelby County. Bill was an easy man to spot because of his size. He played Goliath in one of our children’s musical plays and shook the building when he fell to the floor from David’s sling shot. (He also cracked my frozen pond once when he slipped and fell while playing with our family on the ice.) Bro. Bill spoke with a booming voice. From him, I’ve never forgotten that in all we do in our service to our Lord through our church that we must keep our focus on sharing Christ with those who have yet to hear (evangelism) and then sharing life with each other in a full-time walk with Jesus (discipleship). In all that God has done through our Immeasurably More emphasis, I am most appreciative that our staff has kept the ‘main thing the main thing’ as we learned more than about generosity and sharing in God’s vision for our church. It would have been all too easy to have just focused on money, the physical building and forgotten the more important thing… our spiritual building, our walk with God…. The Main Thing! God has blessed us abundantly, immeasurably more than we could have ever imagined through ~$2.7M from our church in committed funds and receipts towards our new worship center building. Our Finance Team will soon bring options for the Master Plan Initiative Team (MPIT) to review and jointly bring recommendation(s) for our church to first openly discuss and consider in our Ministry Meeting(s) before eventually bringing a motion for church-wide vote to the whole congregation. Pray diligently that we will stay united and focused on God’s will and timing as we move forward in our church’s deci-sions. This is a joyous time for our church since we now know most all the factors in considering the direction our church will take in our physical building plans. The main question will now be ‘when’, not ‘if’ we are able to build a new worship center, gathering space, offices, class-rooms and newly remodeled youth space. But, the main thing is always the main thing… “Do not fear me,” says the Lord Almighty. “I, the Lord do not change.” (Malachi 3: 5b-6). We shall not stray from equipping Simpsonville Baptist Church to reach the world with the gospel chang-ing message of Jesus Christ.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1: 2-5). J.O.Y. Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last. Glorify and Delight in the Lord. Simpsonville Baptist Church has again been blessed! Lowell Ashby, Emphasis Director

We have had a great response to the implementation of online giving. Over 25 people are using easyTithe and have contributed

over $4,500 in the short time easyTithe has been offered. Here are a few tips that can help you use online giving:

When choosing whether to use your checking account or credit card, keep in mind that the processing charge for a checking account is less than the processing charge for a credit card. Therefore, more of your gift goes to the church when using your bank account.

You can set up recurring gifts for your tithe as well as other designations, such as the new Worship Center Building Fund.

In addition to online giving, you will also start seeing SBC offering online registrations to most of our events in the future. Women may register for the upcoming Pricilla Shirer Simulcast by visiting http://simpsonvillebaptist.com/ministries/womens-ministry . When possible, we would encourage everyone to use online giv-ing and online registrations. Why? Online giving information is imported directly into the financial system saving our staff time on the manual process of entering this information. Recurring gifts offer the additional benefit of being sure your gift is made even when you are out of town or unable to attend church. Online registrations help streamline the registration process and tracking for our various events.

Dear Church Family: I am so grateful for your many kind-nesses during Larry’s recent illness and death. Your cards, prayers and gifts of food helped to make heavy days lighter. Shirley Vessels

Dear Church Family: Your many cards, calls and prayers

have been a great blessing to me throughout the course of my recent illness. I am recovering well and hope to be able to return to church soon! Sadie Igleheart

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Women’s Quilting Group

Saturday, April 14 at 9am Held at the home of Veada Metcalf:

115 Lincoln Station, Simpsonville

Living Optimally Women’s Class

Meets every Wednesday at 6:15pm in Room 207

Make the changes you desire for a healthier

spiritual, emotional, and physical life.

Facilitated by Marydora Conley.

Women’s Bunco Thursday, April 5

6:30pm Ladies, invite your friends and

new guests that you want to get to know!

Bunco is a great Invest to Invite opportunity!

Begins Thursday, April 19 at 10am

In this 8-session study, learn to identify the functional gods you may be unknowingly serving and the lies they tell. As you dethrone your modern-day

idols, you’ll be set free for the deeper, more abundant life Jesus came to give you—discovering that

Jesus can do what no other god can. Facilitated by Amy Griggs. Book cost: $13 Women’s

Craft Group

Tuesday, April 12 6:30pm

We will be making a three-tiered plant/

fruit stand. Cost: $10 for supplies.

Please sign up in the foyer.

The Amazing Collection: The Bible, Book by Book

The Kingdom books: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings.

Begins Sunday, April 15 at 5:30pm Facilitated by Bobbi Caranna

In The Kingdom Books, we will see that God is a Promise Keeper. He had indeed given His people the land He had promised them, but the land was under the control of the Canaanites. The land was rich and fertile, but the inhabitants were fierce, experienced warriors. It would have been an impossible mission had not the God of the universe, the all-powerful One, been on their side.

Participation in the Genesis Class is not a requirement for this class. Please join us! Childcare Provided. Sign up in the foyer of the FLC. Cost: $14

Tuesday, April 10, 17 & 24 6-7:30pm

This class will be led by Sgt. Kelly Cable, Shelbyville Police Department. It will incorporate both hands-on training and lectures for those with limited mobility. Please sign up in the foyer of the FLC. Childcare is not provided.

MISSIONS

STUDENT MINISTRY

During our morning worship service on May 20th we will have a video to honor our graduating

high school seniors.

Please email or bring in 10 photos from baby to senior portraits. We will also have a luncheon for you and your

family celebrating this big day in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service.

The cost of the luncheon is free for the graduate and $10 per family member. You will need to RSVP and pay for the luncheon and send in the 10 photos by April 29

th.

Please contact Jon Caranna in the church office for questions or more information.

We highlight our graduating high school seniors on the cover of our May newsletter. Please send a copy of your graduation photo

to angie@simpsonvillebaptist.com by April 21 to be included.

Fusion 56 Event Attention all 5

th and 6

th graders!!!

We will be taking an adventure to Great Wolf Lodge, May 28-30. The cost is $75 per person. Payment is due no

later than Sunday, May 6th

and can be given to Jon Caranna or Kevin Barnette. This is an event to welcome all of our 5

th

graders into the youth group. Please see Jon or Kevin for any questions.

Annie Armstrong

Easter Offering

100% of your gifts go toward supporting

missionaries who serve in compassion ministries and church planting. No funds

are withheld for fees.

You may give online at any time at

AnnieArmstrong.com or by placing a gift in the

collection plate.

Church Goal: $3,000

Colonial Hall Spring Fling

Tuesday, April 24 at 5:30pm

We will be making ice cream sodas to help

the residents get in the mood for Spring!

We will also be helping them to brighten up

their sitting areas and rooms by creating

potted plant holders.

We need flower pots, potting soil and plants as well as

2-liters and ice cream! Please contact Angie in the

church office if you can help!

The student ministry is accepting applications for a summer intern. Applications will be accepted from April 1-29. If interested, see Jon Caranna for an application and job description. Candidates must have completed their freshman year of college. For more information contact Jon at jon@simpsonvillebaptist.com.

A big thank you goes out to everyone that helped to

make our Fish Fry a success!

We raised $1,600 to help pay for our Summer

Mission Trip to Arlington, Texas!

April 2018 1 Easter 8:30am Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am Sunday School 1pm Hispanic Worship No evening activities

2 3 4

No evening activities

5 10am Classic Worship 6:30pm Bunco Volleyball

6 7 7:30am Men’s Breakfast

8 Lord’s Supper 8:30am Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am Sunday School 1pm Hispanic Worship 3pm Deacon Meeting 5:30pm AWANA Student Ministries

9 2:30pm Masonic Home Birthday Party

6:30pm Alaska Mission Team Meeting

10 6pm Women’s Self-Defense Class

11 10am Prayer Group 6:15pm Women’s Discipleship Men’s Discipleship Student Worship Kid’s Ministry

12 10am Women’s Class 6:30pm Ladies Crafts Volleyball

13 11am Adventure Club Dance-A –Thon

14 9am Women’s Quilting Collins Dream 5K Equestrian Lakes

15 8:30am Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am Sunday School 1pm Hispanic Worship 5:30pm AWANA Amazing Women’s Class Begins Student Ministries

16 6:30pm Evangelism Meeting

17 9:30am Goodtime Travelers Adult Day Trip 6pm Women’s Self-Defense Class

18 10am Prayer Group 6:15pm Women’s Discipleship Men’s Discipleship Student Worship Kid’s Ministry

19 10am Kelly Minter Class Begins 6:30pm Volleyball

20 21

22 8:30am Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am Sunday School 1pm Hispanic Worship 2pm Cemetery Dedication 5:30pm AWANA Amazing Class Student Ministries

23 24 5:30pm Colonial Hall Spring Fling 6pm Women’s Self-Defense Class

25 10am Prayer Group 6:15pm Women’s Discipleship Men’s Discipleship Armor of God Begins Student Worship Kid’s Ministry

26 10am Women’s Class 6:30pm Volleyball

27 28

9am Priscilla Shirer

Simulcast & Ladies

Tea

29 8:30am Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am Sunday School 1pm Hispanic Worship 5:30pm AWANA Amazing Women’s Class Student Ministries

30

Spring Break

Troy & Kim Fulkerson Troy and Kim joined our church family in September and they attend the SALT Sunday School Class. Kim is our Church Treasurer and Troy is the mastermind behind our new online giving program. Kim also volunteers in our Church Financial office. They recently moved to Shelby County from Louisville.

Steven & Susan Peak, Skylar Steven is very active in our Men’s Ministry and you will find Susan welcoming people through our First Impressions Ministry and singing in the Choir. They attend our G.I.F.T. Sunday School class. Skylar is in 4th grade and enjoys serving with Dad at Colonial Hall.

Danny & Barb Shekels The Shekels arrive bright and early to attend our 8:30am Vineyard Sunday School class. They are not fond of cold weather so they winter in Florida.

Simpsonville Baptist Church PO Box 56 Simpsonville KY 40067

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 31 at 11am Includes a hot dog lunch!

Preschool-5th Grade We are expecting over 300 children

and need lots of volunteers!!

April 1

Sunday School 8:30am

Worship 9:45am

Sunday School 11am

Invite your family and friends to

celebrate the RISEN Christ

with us!