Starting Point – Spring 2009

Starting Point is a 4 week class where you can learn more about LaGrange Baptist Church and what it means to be a member.  Sunday mornings at 9:30 in room 219.

Come check us out: April 25th, May 3rd, May 10th, and May 17th.

Sign up at the Welcome Center.

Starting Point Q1-2009

Are you new to LBC? Would you like to know more about LBC? Are you wondering what it means to be a Christian? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Starting Point is for you! Starting Point is a class led by Pastors at LBC and is a place for you to find out who we are and how you can belong. This 4 week course begins January 25th and meets at 9:30 on Sunday mornings during LIFE. Sign up in the Foyer!

Just One Ministry

In 1976, president Gerald Ford proclaimed a week in November to be National Adoption Week.  In 1990, that week grew to a month, now called "National Adoption Awareness Month."  As Christians, we are called to care for all orphans (James 1:27).  It is a daunting task considering the number of orphans worldwide is over 130 million.  In Kentucky, there are 5,000 orphans waiting for "forever familes."  What's the church to do?  If every church in the USA adopted on orphaned child, the siutation would be eradicated!  Find out how you can make a difference in the lives of orphans at iCareAboutOrphans.org.  In March, LaGrange Baptist Church will launch the "Just One" orphan ministry.  Please be in prayer about how God will use you to help just one child.

LBC Bylaws Final Update

At our last business meeting (Sunday Nov. 23^rd ) the proposed changes to the by-laws were finalized.  We will vote on them during our regular December 21^st  meeting.

• Current Bylaws
• Proposed Bylaws (final revision)

LBC Bylaws Update

Sunday Nov. 23^rd will be the last business meeting to discuss the proposed changes to the by-laws.  We will vote on them during our regular December 21^st  meeting.

• Current Bylaws
• Proposed Bylaws (latest revision)

Promoting the Gospel Conference for Pastors

November 17th - 19th we are hosting a Pastors Conference call Promoting the Gospel. This is a unique opportunity for L.B.C. to host and minister to pastors.

John Dickson will be our main speaker. John is Director of the Centre for Public Christianity in Australia. Many of you have read his book, Promoting the Gospel. John will bring a fresh perspective on the issue of promoting the gospel through the local church.

On Sunday, November 16th, John will preach in the morning service and that evening he will be bringing a message for unbelievers. This is an opportunity for you to bring a friend who is not a Christian to come and hear a clear presentation of the gospel. Who can you invite? Begin praying now for those people you know and bring them with you on November 16th. Invitation cards will be available soon.

This is a great opportunity for L.B.C. to promote the gospel to Oldham County. Who will you invite?

Church Wide Fellowship & Fish Fry

You won't want to miss this FUN event sponsored by our deacons.

Next Sunday, Sept. 21st, 6:15 PM

Check with your LIFE Class on what to bring with you!

Sing Out LaGrange 2008

Mark your calendars now for September 28th, 6:30 PM.  Our Choir & Orchestra will be presenting a collection of songs and favorite hymns.  This is an awesome time to join our choir with lots of exciting new music to learn for Sing Out LaGrange and A Christmas Celebration.  We rehearse on Wednesday evening at 6:30 and have some Sunday afternoon rehearsals (4:30 PM on September 14th and 21st).  Call the church office or talk to any Choir member.

Starting Point

(4 week Membership Class)

No great adventure begins without the first step. Come to Starting Point - our new membership class where you can discover who we are as a church and what it means to be a Christian. Stop by the Starting Point table in the foyer and pick up a brochure that outlines the overall process in becoming a member here at LaGrange Baptist Church. Classes will meet on Sunday mornings; September 21st, September 28th, October 5th, and October 12th from 9:30 - 10:30 AM.

Route 56

God is leading us to begin a new ministry at LaGrange Baptist Church - a ministry that will empower 5th and 6th graders to use their unique gifts to serve others and become contributors in the kingdom of God right now. This ministry, called Route 56, will begin on Wednesday, September 3rd. We want to invite you to our Route 56 Parent Information Night on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:30 PM. At this meeting we will try to lay out the vision for this ministry and answer any questions you may have. We are praying that God would unite our hearts together as we seek to follow Him and challenge our children to do great things.

Adopt a College Student 2008

The Adopt a Student Ministry was started four years ago as a way to keep in touch with our college students through prayer, cards, and small gifts. Statistics show that the majority of youth will walk away from church and the Lord after they graduate from high school. Our aim with this ministry is to keep students connected with LBC and to stand in the gap for them through prayer.

Please take a moment to ask God if He is calling you to be a part of this ministry, then stop by the adoption table in the foyer to get all the details.

Promoting the Gospel 2008 Conference

Pastors, we invite you to join us for a bit of a unique event. The subject is not new, but the approach is a little different. John Dickson, author and speaker from Australia, is going to teach us how to Promote the Gospel through the church. John is the best I have ever heard on a realistic, biblical approach to evangelism through the local church.

You will be encouraged by him.

When: November 17-19, 2008

Where: LaGrange Baptist Church

Cost: Early Registration (before 10/1) = $90, Normal Registration = $120, & Seminary Students = $75.

For more information, check out: http://www.promotingthegospel.org/

For the latest news on this conference, check out: http://promotingthegospel.wordpress.com/.

LBC By Laws - Change Proposal Update

After many months of prayer, study, discussion with other church leaders we have drafted changes to our church by-laws. This is an important issue for our church. Please take time read these documents. Our Elders have been presenting several changes to the current church by-laws at special business meetings over the past few months. There will continue to be special business meetings to continue to work through these changes on the following Sunday evenings throughout the summer: May 25, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, August 24, and August 31. The Elders will be available during the business meetings to answer any questions you may have.

• Current By Laws
• Proposed By Laws

Training Dates for LaGrange Missions

Training dates for LMissions. Please calendar the below mandatory training dates that your student must attend.

• Sun. June 1 – 12:00-4:30: Backyard Bible Club Mania
  ALL students participating in LMissions



• Sun. June 8 – 12:00-2:00: BYBC Neighborhood Blitz
  ALL students participating in LMissions

Adoption Lunch & Learn

There are 5000 children in Kentucky in need of a loving home; worldwide the number of orphaned and abandoned children is in the millions. If God is leading you to stand in the gap for Him as an adoptive family or your would like to learn more about adoption, please join us on May 18th for a potluck in the Fellowship Hall after morning worship. The LBC families who have adopted children into their homes will be available to answer questions and provide resource information on the adoption process. If you have questions or to RSVP, please contact the church office.

Parents and Parables

What: A three part study for the family on the parables of Jesus using modern day movies as a powerful presentation of the parable.

Who: We are targeting familes; the material is best suited for ages 8 - 18, but ALL are welcome.

When: All events are Sunday evenings: June 8th, July 27th, and August 17th.

Where: LBC Fellowship Hall

Stop by the foyer to sign up or for more information.

LaGrange Missions 2008 - Application

If you or someone you know is in need of home repair, please consider this application to determine eligibility for the upcoming LaGrange Missions projects..

LBC By Laws - Change Proposal

During the upcoming April business meeting, our Elders will be presenting several changes to the current church by-laws. After many months of prayer, study, discussion with other church leaders we have drafted changes to our church by-laws. This is an important issue for our church. Please take time read these documents. The Elders will be available during the business meeting to answer any questions you may have.

• Current By Laws
• Proposed By Laws

Newcomer's / New Member's Class

This class will begin April 20th and run for 4 consecutive weeks. This is a great opportunity to learn more about LBC and what it means to be a member. We'll meet upstairs in Room 215 at 9:30 AM, during the LIFE hour.

Sign up at the Welcome Center today!

LaGrange Missions 2008

When: June 16-20

What is LaGrange Missions?

Sharing the love of Christ in our community through meeting physical and spiritual needs. It is one way for us as a church to unite together and promote the gospel in our community.

The PLAN
To work on seven construction sites and operate seven backyard Bible Clubs (BYBC).

The NEED
You! Will you pray about your involvement this year in LM '08? Here are some ways you can serve...

• jobsite leaders
• material runners
• van drivers
• lunch workers
• homes for showers (for students)
• BYBC sites
• BYBC adult leaders
• many other opportunities

How do I get INVOLVED?
Come by the table set up in the foyer starting March 23 to get an info brochure.

Looking forward to a great week!
LMissions Planning Team

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 2008

"Live With Urgency" is the theme for this year's North American Missions Emphasis. Please pray for, give to, and participate in missions in North America.

National Goal: $61 million

Our Goal: $5000

For more information about the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and the North American Missions Board, please check out sbc.net.

Online Registrations

We have recently become aware that a technical problem was preventing our online registrations from working properly. These included registrations for events, subscriptions for specific content (sermons, men's ministry newsletters, blog postings, etc.), and contact forms (prayer requests, request for information, etc.).

We believe the problem has been resolved; however, there is no way to know how long this problem has existed (we suspect mid December) nor how many registrations we missed due to this problem. We ask that if you have tried to subscribe for content and have not started receiving such content or submitted a request for information or prayer, please re-subscribe or re-submit.

We are sincerely sorry for any inconvenience this has caused and ask for your patience as we continue to strive to leverage technology "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God and the good of all peoples."

Oldham County Hymn Sing - RESCHEDULED

The Oldham County Hymn Sing, previously scheduled for February 12 and canceled due to weather, has been rescheduled for March 11 at the LaGrange Baptist Church at 7 PM.

Contact the church office (502.222.9306) for more details.

Calvinism in Southern Baptist Life

Doctrine is one of those good words in the Christian vocabulary that's gotten a bad deal. The word doctrine simply means "teaching." In one sense, every word that came out of Jesus' mouth and from the Apostles' pens was doctrine.

Doctrine is not a boring subject that is only for the halls of academia. It is for the everyday believer like you and me. There is a current "fuss" in the Southern Baptist Convention about a particular view and its place in Baptist life. The doctrinal view is called Calvinism, named after the 16th century theologian John Calvin.

So that we can stay aware of what is going on in our convention and so we can grow in our doctrinal understanding, Dr. Tom Nettles and I will co-teach a six week series on Calvinism in Southern Baptist Life. This will be a great opportunity to learn to listen intently to God as He speaks to us through His Word and develop good clear Biblical thinking.

The seminar will be held on the following dates in the evenings at 6:30 PM:

• Wednesday, January 23: Historical Overview
  Listen, Download
• Sunday, January 27: Total Depravity (1)
  Listen, Download
• Wednesday, January 30: Unconditional Election
  Listen, Download
• Wednesday, February 6: Perseverance of the Saints
  Listen, Download
• Sunday, February 10: Limited Atonement (1)
  Listen, Download
• Sunday, February 17: Limited Atonement (2)
  Listen, Download
• Sunday, March 9: Total Depravity (2)
  Listen, Download
• Sunday, March 16: Irresistible Grace
  Listen, Download

To download these messages, right click "Download" and select "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As..."

Notes:

• The Absolute Need for Grace
• The Earthly Moment of Grace
• The Eternal Purpose of Grace
• The Everlasting Fortress of Grace

Pastor Tony

A Christmas Celebration from LBC

2006's Televised program for "A Christmas Celebration" will be televised again this year. The program schedules are as follows:


(Day, Date, Time, Channel)

• Wed, 12/19 9:00 PM Faith Channel (Cable Channel 19)
• Mon, 12/24 8:00 PM Faith Channel (Cable Channel 19)
• Mon, 12/24 7:30 PM ICN2 (Cable Channel 2)
• Mon, 12/24 10:30 PM WBKI/CW (Broadcast Channel 34 or Cable Channel )
• Mon, 12/24 11:00 PM WYCS (Cable Channel 24)
• Tues, 12/25 10:00 AM WYCS (Cable Channel 24)
• Tues, 12/25 7:00 PM Faith Channel (Cable Channel 19)

You can also listen, watch, or download the audio to this program anytime day or night here!

The Joy of Christmas

Please come and join us for a time of worship and praise.

Dessert and coffee served in our fellowship hall area followed by a Christmas musical celebration.

Sunday, December 9th at 6:30 PM

Tickets are available in the foyer or church office for $3. Buy a whole table for yourself, family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers for $24.

From the Heart

Music plays an important role in our Sunday morning worship experience here at La Grange Baptist Church. Whether it's congregational singing, a solo, or a special presentation by our Celebration Choir and Orchestra you sense a spirit of adoration and praise as we worship together in song.

"From the Heart" is a collection of music used in our services. It is our prayer that this album will be an inspiration to you and your family.

CD's are available for $10 in the church foyer.

Songs included:

1. There is a Fountain / I Live
2. The Rock of Jesus
3. I Know a Fount / No Other Name
4. Much Too High A Price
5. Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
6. You Are My Glory
7. Give Thanks / Crown Him King of Kings
8. Thou Art Worthy
9. He Did Not Come Down
10. O Precious Lord

Operation Christmas Child

Christmas will be here before you know it. And you can have an opportunity to make a world of difference. Every year our AWANA program participates in Operation Christmas Child, the unique project of Samaritan's Purse that shares God's love with millions of hurting children all over the globe. We invite you and your family to join us as we take an ordinary shoebox filled with toys and other presents and turn it into a great opportunity to tell children about the greatest gift of all - Jesus.

Brochures are available in the foyer and more information is available online. Please read these materials closely. They give instructions on how to pack your shoebox and what to include and not include. DON'T FORGET to enclose a $7 check in the envelope attached to the brochure payable to Samaritan's Purse with a note in the memo line that the gift is for Operation Christmas Child. If you are unable to afford the $7 check or fill an entire shoebox, we still encourage you to participate in bringing in whatever you can and we will supply the rest. PLEASE RETURN YOUR FINISHED SHOEBOX TO THE TABLE OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 14TH.

We are excited to spread the love of Jesus with you. Take this opportunity with your family to make one small shoebox that promises to make a big difference in the life of a little child this Christmas season.

Blessings to you and your family,

Doug Woltor

Children's Pastor

New Online Resource Materials

We are excited to announce the addition of several new daily devotional materials to our website. First, there's a daily Bible verse on our home page. Second there are 3 different daily devotional resources found under the new RESOURCES menu in the menu bar on virtually every page of our website and blog. The devotionals include the Daily Light on the Daily Path, a Read the Bible in 1 Year program, and a Chronilogical Bible reading program. Lastly, we have also added a search feature to search the Bible by passage or topic/keyword. This search feature is available both from the new RESOURCES menu and from the SEARCH menu.

Sing Out LaGrange!

Mark your calendars now for Sunday, September 30th, 6:30 PM. Our Celebration Choir and Orchestra will be presenting several new selections as well as selections from their CD, "From the Heart".

Bring your friends and neighbors to this exciting event!

Journey Into Glory

Dr. Eric Johnson will be teaching a class called "Journey Into Glory" on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM beginning September 19th. The aim of the class is to help understand and make progress in your journey as a Christian from here to glory, offering biblical wisdom in realistic spiritual growth. We all face obstacles along this path and at times we need help. The outcome will be to know how to grow your own soul to a strong and healthy state and how to help others along this sometimes difficult path of earthly life.

New Member's / Newcomer's Class

Beginning September 16th, we will have a New Member's / Newcomer's Class that will meet on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour. The class will meet for four weeks and is a great way to learn about LBC. We will meet in room 215. Sign up at the welcome center or online.

Weekend To Remember

Even the best marriage needs nourishment to keep it growing. And for thirty years, the Weekend to Remember conference has been showing couples how to make a relationship blossom. With Biblical truths and practical tools to help you understand the keys to a successful marriage, Weekend to Remember is an experience you'll never forget.

When: September 21 - 23

Where: The Gault House Hotel

Event Number: 08LVL1

Group Number: 10258

Deadline for Group Rate: September 3

To take advantage of the Group Rate, you must register by phone (1-800-358-6329) and provide the group code above, or you can fill out the group registration form mail it to:

FamilyLife
P. O. Box 241910
Little Rock, AR 72223

Otherwise, to register without the group rate, register online now at weekendtoremember.com.

L.I.F.E. Training Schedule 2007-2008

What is L.I.F.E.? L.I.F.E. is an acronym for Love, Instruction, Fellowship, and Evangelism. These four words essentially form the basis of discipleship and when lived out practically in each of our age specific areas can help us to reach our mission of making disciples. L.I.F.E. is a year long (in four - two hour sessions) training program for Sunday School teachers to learn what it means to embrace L.I.F.E. and live out L.I.F.E together.

This year’s LIFE Training will be a continuation of what we have learned last year. We will continue to have these trainings be a way of growing us all in unity and maturity in Christ as we seek to lead and shepherd those under our care. LIFE Basics, which will come on the heels of these trainings (the following month), seeks to give an opportunity for the rest of the congregation to come and be exposed to our vision of LIFE and how we can practically be disciples of Christ.

The 2007 - 2008 schedule will be in reverse order with church wide LIFE Basics events interspersed throughout the schedule:

• Evangelism: September 9, 2007 - Register Online Now!
• LIFE Basics October 7, 2007
• Fellowship: December 2, 2007
• LIFE Basics January 13, 2008
• Instruction March 2, 2008
• LIFE Basics March 30, 2008
• Love June 1, 2008

Adopt a College Student

The Adopt a Student Ministry was started three years ago as a way to keep in touch with our college students through prayer, cards, and small gifts. Statistics show that the majority of youth will walk away from church and the Lord after they graduate from high school. Our aim with this ministry is to keep students connected with LBC and to stand in the gap for them through prayer.

Please take a moment to ask God if He is calling you to be a part of this ministry, then stop by the adoption table in the foyer to gte all the details.

Serving with Purpose

Volunteer Service Opportunities at LaGrange Baptist

Are you willing to be used by God to meet the needs of others? There are many ministries in our church that could benefit from your talents. You will benefit as well since you’ll be using talents God has specifically given you to serve others and fulfill His plan. If you wish to serve, contact the church office at 222-9306 and you will be put in touch with the correct ministry director. Click here for the full list (PDF - if you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please go to Adobe now).

Happy Birthday Rick!!

LBC Goes To The Bats!

LaGrange Baptist Church invites you to a church wide event at Louisville's Slugger Field to watch the Louisville Bats play Indy. Game time is 7:05PM. There will be post-game fireworks and the ZOOperstars ("Zany & hysterical characters that entertain the crowd with their dance routines and crazy skits. Fun for the whole family!"). Sign up in the foyer or in your Sunday School class. If you don't have a Sunday School class, please consider joining one! For more information click here!