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?

Men's Fall Canoe/Kayak River Trip

We will be doing the Green River/Mammoth Cave National Park on Saturday October 25. This is a 12 mile trip that includes canoeing into a cave and exploring several islands. We are doing this as a one day trip. We will probably meet the outfitter around 9AM, eat lunch on the river, and off the river around 4 pm, which means we will leave the church around 7 AM, back around 6 pm.

Costs:
$25.00 per person if you take a canoe (two guys per canoe)
$44.00 per person if you want a kayak (one guy per kayak)
$20.00 per person if you have your own kayak or canoe and just want a transport.

We will probably grill out for lunch on the river. . and have everyone pitch in $10 or so for food, etc. Let Mark Roberts know if you are in and if you want a canoe or kayak. Just give Mark your money and he'll make the reservations upon payment. Let Mark know if your interested as soon as you can and join us on the river. . .its a long time until our spring trip!

Men's Rafting Trip 2008

It's Gauley Time! Men's Gauley River Raft Trip is September 5th - 6th. We are doing the upper, middle, and lower Gauley and staying in cabins. Cost is $165 per person. Sign up in the Foyer!

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/.

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.

Men's Ministry Canoe Trip

Men,

Come join us for a great time of recreation and fellowship as we maneuver canoes down the Cumberland River! We will leave at 6:00 AM on Friday morning, April 18th, and return around 4:00 or 5:00 PM Saturday evening, April 19th. The cost for this trip is $45.

Stop by the Welcome Center to sign up.

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

2008 Fall Men’s Whitewater Raft Trip

2008 Fall Men’s Whitewater Raft Trip

Gauley River, WV

September 4-5-6, 2008

We will be staying in heated cabins this year, 8 men to a cabin so there is no need to bring any gear or get there early to set up. Most of us will probably leave after work on Thursday. We will raft on Friday and return again on Saturday, back early afternoon. We will also have an option this year. You can do the “Gauntlet” which is the upper/middle/lower Gauley (VERY intense with several class 5’s), or you can do the middle/lower. Those doing the middle/lower will meet up with those doing the upper at the lunch break halfway down.

Price this year is $162.50 per person. This includes the lodging in cabins Thursday and Friday nights, breakfast/lunch/dinner on Friday, rafting on Friday, and your wet suit rental.

If you are interested, contact the church office. We won’t start taking money until June.

For more info click: http://www.rivermen.com/

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!

Men's Ministry Ski Trip

We are planning our 3rd annual ski trip for the LaGrange Baptist Men's Ministry. Listed below are some details about this exciting time together.

Who: Any man that wants to spend time with LBC ski bums for 4 days. New and experienced skiers are invited.

When: January 19 (Sat) - January 22 (Tue), 2008

Where: Salt Lake City, UT

Cost: $291.00 for three nights lodging and four days of skiing. This is a ballpark figure. The lodging cost fluctuates slightly depending on the number of men going. The figure listed is based on ten attendees and does not include airfare, food or ski rental (if needed).

• $153 for ski passes - first day of skiing (Sat) is free at Park CityResort with a same day boarding pass. Night skiing is open thereuntil 7:30 pm


• $138 for lodging - we have secured a 6 BD/3BA home with a fullkitchen, two family rooms, and an 8-man hot tub. It will sleep upto 15 with no sharing of beds. It is located at the base of LittleCottonwood and Big Cottonwood Canyons with quick access toAlta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude. Your ski pass is good forany of those ski areas

We will check airfare once we know how many men are going. Plans are to leave early Saturday morning and return late Tuesday night.

Sunday, December 2nd is the deadline to sign up. A table in the foyer is set up with additional information (and pictures). It is a wonderful time of fellowship with other men! It will be a GREAT trip and we want YOU to come!

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.

Men's Ministry November 2007 Update

Men,

We strongly believe that the men of the church set the spiritual climate of the church. We also know the many difficulties a man in today’s world has in becoming a spiri­tual leader. Our aim is to help you do just that, become a spiritual leader. That does not mean you will be ready to preach at church next week, but it does mean you will grow reverently comfortable in the presence of your God and in the learning of His Word. Then you will be able to lead your family in the spiritual paths you have walked yourself.

This Saturday, Nov. 3, we'll be having our monthly men's Breakfast, Bible Study and fellowship from 8-9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Expect an inspiring lesson from one of our staff or elders.

Opportunity to SERVE:

Afterwards from 10am to 2pm, we'll be "setting up shop" in the parking lot. It's the annual Automobile Winterizing Day when senior citizens, single mom's and other needy individuals in our church family can bring their car for a pretty comprehensive inspection with minor repairs. We need guys to both do the work as well as man the checklist, run for parts, etc. Please see Alan Richards after the breakfast Saturday to see how you can help. Be sure to bring your work clothes and a willing spirit.

In His Service,

Tom

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Upcoming Events:

• Nov. 3 - Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study: 8:00-9:00 a.m., LBC Fellowship Hall; Auto Winterization, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., church parking lot.
• Ongoing – Thursday Morning Prayer Time: 6:30-7:00 a.m. every Thursday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
• Ongoing – Pastor’s Support Prayer Time: 8:30-9:00 a.m. every Sunday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
  

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.

Men's Ministry October 2007 Update

Men,

Men’s Ministry aims to help men to be godly agents of influence and encourage them as they strive to be the spiritual leaders in their families. We are currently building a base of active men through regular involvement in a variety of focused activities. Of course we’ll be having out monthly Breakfast and Bible Study this coming Saturday morning at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. Other events, i.e., Times of Prayer, Bible Study, Service, Special Events, and Small Groups are planned throughout the year with the expectation that relationships will form that will help men to become stronger disciples of Jesus Christ.

If you made improving your Service to Others a priority for 2007, grab a buddy and …

- Consider helping prepare breakfast for this Saturday’s Men’s meeting and delivering food to needy folks in the LaGrange community. Come to the LBC Kitchen this Saturday, September 1st at 6:30 a.m. and see Johnny McRoberts. Then stick around for Breakfast, Bible Study and fellowship from 8-9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and hear an inspiring lesson from staff or elders.

- We will also be having another “Repair Day” – this time there are 2 projects identified, one gutter repair on a local home and the other repairing the flooring in a mobile home. If you have electrician, plumbing or carpentry skills, we need you. Please see Rick Davidson or Alan Richards after the breakfast and be sure to bring your work clothes and a willing spirit, dressed ready to work.

--> Did you see the comprehensive list of Volunteer Service Opportunities in the bulletin a few months back? If not, check it out at

www.lagrangebaptist.com/about/LBC_Service_Opportunities.pdf.

Perhaps God is leading you to new areas of service where he can use your gifts and talents to benefit others.

In His Service,

Tom

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Upcoming Events:

• Oct 6 - Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study: 8:00-9:00 a.m., LBC Fellowship Hall
• Ongoing – Thursday Morning Prayer Time: 6:30-7:00 a.m. every Thursday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
• Ongoing – Pastor’s Support Prayer Time: 8:30-9:00 a.m. every Sunday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
• Ongoing – Small Groups

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.

Men's Ministry September 2007 Update

Men,

Men’s Ministry aims to help men to be godly agents of influence and encourage them as they strive to be the spiritual leaders in their families. We are currently building a base of active men through regular involvement in a variety of focused activities. Of course we’ll be having out monthly Breakfast and Bible Study this coming Saturday morning at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. The next BIG men-only event after that is the Men’s Raft Trip. Over 20 guys have signed up to experience the ride of their lives in a couple of weeks. Other events, i.e., Times of Prayer, Bible Study, Service, Special Events, and Small Groups are planned throughout the year with the expectation that relationships will form that will help men to become stronger disciples of Jesus Christ.

If you made improving your Service to Others a priority for 2007, grab a buddy and …

- Consider helping prepare breakfast for this Saturday’s Men’s meeting and delivering food to needy folks in the LaGrange community. Come to the LBC Kitchen this Saturday, September 1st at 6:30 a.m. and see Johnny McRoberts. Then stick around for Breakfast, Bible Study and fellowship from 8-9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and hear an inspiring lesson from staff or elders.

- Be sure to bring your work gloves and willing spirit to help clean-up the pavilion in preparation for the Church-wide Fish Fry Social on Sunday afternoon, Sep 2 at 5 pm. See Alan Powell on Saturday in the “Back 40”.

--> Did you see the comprehensive list of Volunteer Service Opportunities in the bulletin a few weeks back? If not, check it out here. Perhaps God is leading you to new areas of service where he can use your gifts and talents to benefit others.

In His Service,

Tom

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Upcoming Events

• Sep 2 - Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study: 8:00-9:00 a.m., LBC Fellowship Hall
• Sept 6-7-8 - White Water Rafting down the Gauley River in West Virginia
• Ongoing – Thursday Morning Prayer Time: 6:30-7:00 a.m. every Thursday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
• Ongoing – Pastor’s Support Prayer Time: 8:30-9:00 a.m. every Sunday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
• Ongoing – Small Groups
  

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.

Men's Ministry August 2007 Update

Men,

Men’s Ministry aims to help men to be godly agents of influence and encourage them as they strive to be the spiritual leaders in their families. We are currently building a base of active men through regular involvement in a variety of focused activities. Times of Prayer, Bible Study, Service, Special Events, and Small Groups are all planned with the expectation that relationships will form that will help men to become stronger disciples of Jesus Christ.

If you made improving your Service to Others a priority for 2007, grab a buddy and …

- Consider helping prepare breakfast for this Saturday’s Men’s meeting and delivering food to needy folks in the LaGrange community. Come to the LBC Kitchen this Saturday, August 4, at 6:30 a.m. and see Johnny McRoberts. Then stick around for Breakfast, Bible Study and fellowship from 8-9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and hear an inspiring lesson from staff or elders.

- Be sure to bring your work gloves and willing spirit for the Repair Day going on after breakfast. You may help ready the foundation for the new Church sign or do some home repairs of someone in need. But be sure of this, you will be put to work because Rick Davidson is in charge!

--> Did you see the comprehensive list of Volunteer Service Opportunities in the bulletin a few weeks back? If not, check it out here. Perhaps God is leading you to new areas of service where he can use your gifts and talents to benefit others.

Finally, see details below regarding the upcoming Men’s Raft Trip. See Mark Roberts, sign-up in the foyer or call the church office today!

In His Service,

Tom

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Upcoming Events
· Aug 4 - Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study: 8:00-9:00 a.m., LBC Fellowship Hall
· Aug 4 - Repair Days Service Opportunity: 9:00 a.m. -
· August 17–18 – Promise Keepers Conference, Cincinnati, OH
· Sept 6-7-8 - White Water Rafting down the Gauley River in West Virginia
· Ongoing – Thursday Morning Prayer Time: 6:30-7:00 a.m. every Thursday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
· Ongoing – Pastor’s Support Prayer Time: 8:30-9:00 a.m. every Sunday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
· Ongoing – Small Groups

Promise Keepers

Promise Keepers is coming to the area again this year – the closest is in Cincinnati on August 17-18. See http://www.promisekeepers.org/ for more details. Current registration price is $64. Let Tom know by (email) if you are going so he can try to facilitate traveling and staying together.

White Water Rafting

On Sept 6-8, we are rafting the “gauntlet”: upper/middle/lower Gauley River in West Virginia. This has a lot of class V rapids. It is ranked the best rafting in the US - east of Colorado and in the top 5 in the world! We will leave Thursday afternoon around 4 PM (it’s a 5½ hour trip to the outfitter), raft all day Friday, and return Saturday. Cost: $165.00 per person includes camping Thursday and Friday nights, and Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner on Friday. We should leave to return Saturday morning around 9:00 am and be back by 2-3 pm Saturday afternoon.

*** NEW THIS YEAR: BRING A FRIEND WHO IS NOT A CHURCH MEMBER OR ACTIVE IN A LOCAL CHURCH AND THEY GO FREE! (OR YOU AND YOUR FRIEND CAN GO AT ½ PRICE EACH).

See http://www.wvaraft.com/ and http://www.rivermen.com/ for more info and photos.

Call church office or Mark Roberts to sign up! Make checks payable to LaGrange Baptist and give to church office.

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).

New Search Feature Added to Menus

We have added a new search feature to our menu system. This allows you to search for specific things across our website and blog. You can even choose to search across the entire internet. Whatever you search for will open in a new window (or tab if you use tabbed browsing).


We have standardized on using Google for this search feature. There may be a few days delay between when something is posted on our site or blog and when Google's search technology finds it. So if you are searching for something and can not find it, please try again in a few days to give these massive search engines time to refresh themselves.

July MM Newsletter

Men,

Men’s Ministry aims to help men to be godly agents of influence and encourage them as they strive to be the spiritual leaders in their families. We are currently building a base of active men through regular involvement in a variety of focused activities. Times of Prayer, Bible Study, Service, Special Events, and Small Groups are all planned with the expectation that relationships will form that will help men to become stronger disciples of Jesus Christ.

If you made improving your Service to Others a priority for 2007, grab a buddy and …

- Consider helping prepare breakfast for this Saturday’s Men’s meeting and delivering food to needy folks in the LaGrange community. Come to the LBC Kitchen this Saturday, July 7, at 6:30 a.m.
- Then stick around for Breakfast, Bible Study and fellowship from 8-9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and hear an inspiring lesson from staff or elders.

--> Also, be looking for a comprehensive list of Volunteer Service Opportunities in the next couple of weeks. It will be handed out around the middle of July at Church services.

In His Service,

Tom


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Upcoming Events (more details are shown below)
· July 7 - Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study: 8:00-9:00 a.m., LBC Fellowship Hall
· July 7–13 - Baptist Builders Service Project, West Liberty, KY
· August 17–18 – Promise Keepers Conference, Cincinnati, OH
· Sept 6-7-8 - White Water Rafting down the Gauley River in West Virginia
· Ongoing – Thursday Morning Prayer Time: 6:30-7:00 a.m. every Thursday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
· Ongoing – Pastor’s Support Prayer Time: 8:30-9:00 a.m. every Sunday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office

* Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study
If you made improving your Bible Study a priority for 2007, we suggest attending the monthly Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study. The first Saturday of every month men meet in the Fellowship Hall from 8-9 a.m. for Bible study, breakfast and fellowship. Typically we hear inspiring lessons from staff and elders to help us become godlier in our walk. Capitalize on the opportunity to invite a friend and be sure to bring your Bible!

* Repair Days Service Opportunity
Every other month on the first Saturday, we will have a Repair Day immediately following the Breakfast. Repair Days for 2007 are in the even months. Work done has consisted of a number of various repair options, such as: 1) home repairs in the community, 2) repairs to the LBC building and property or 3) winterizing cars for church members in need. See Rick Davidson or contact the church office (222-9306) for more details.

* Baptist Builders are going to West Liberty (near Morehead), KY, from July 7-13, to frame a 4,000 square foot educational-fellowship hall annex for the New Hope Baptist Church. You do not have to stay the entire time if you only have 2-3 days to give.

* Promise Keepers
Promise Keepers is coming to the area again this year – the closest is in Cincinnati on August 17-18. See http://www.promisekeepers.org/ for more details. Current registration price is $64. Let Tom know by email if you are going so he can try to facilitate traveling and staying together.

* White Water Rafting
On Sept 6-8, we are rafting the upper/middle/lower Gauley River in West Virginia. This has a lot of class V rapids. It is ranked the best rafting in the US - east of Colorado and in the top 5 in the world! More details to come.

* Thursday Morning Prayer Time
Guys get together every Thursday morning for prayer in Pastor Tony’s office at the LBC building. This prayer time is open to every man in the church. It starts at roughly 6:30 am and ends no later than 7:10 am so you can get on your way to work.

* Pastor Support Prayer Time
This prayer time from 8:30-9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings is intended to specifically encourage the speaking pastor for the day as well as to pray for God’s intervention in the hearts of those at the worship service. If you’re interested in joining, just speak to Pastor Tony.

* Small Groups
If you made Building Relationships with other Christian men a priority in 2007, try joining a Men’s Small Group. Small Groups have the goal of providing men an opportunity to learn and grow as Christians and several men are getting together with each other at various times for study, prayer, fellowship and accountability. If you need brotherly interaction in your life, don’t wait! Initiate getting together with some other guys and watch how God uses it to strengthen your life. If you need help finding a group that fits your schedule, contact us.

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!

Men's Ministry June 2007 Newsletter

Men,

Men’s Ministry aims to help men to be godly agents of influence and encourage them as they strive to be the spiritual leaders in their families. We are currently building a base of active men through regular involvement in a variety of focused activities. Times of Prayer, Bible Study, Service, Special Events, and Small Groups are all planned with the expectation that relationships will form that will help men to become stronger disciples of Jesus Christ.

If you made improving your Service to Others a priority for 2007, grab a buddy and …

- Consider helping prepare breakfast for this Saturday’s Men’s meeting and delivering food to needy folks in the LaGrange community. Come to the LBC Kitchen this Saturday, June 2, at 6:30 a.m.
- Then stick around for Breakfast, Bible Study and fellowship from 8-9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and hear an inspiring lesson from staff or elders.
- Afterwards, join in another “Repair Day” which is scheduled after the breakfast. Serve somewhere in the LaGrange area or around the church building. [Sorry, but more details on this month’s service project(s) are not known at this time. See Rick Davidson or contact the church office (222-9306) for more details.]

In His Service,

Tom


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Upcoming Events (more details are shown below)
· June 2 - Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study: 8:00-9:00 a.m., LBC Fellowship Hall
· July 7–13 - Baptist Builders Service Project, West Liberty, KY
· August 17–18 – Promise Keepers Conference, Cincinnati, OH
· Sept 6-7-8 - White Water Rafting down the Gauley River in West Virginia
· Ongoing – Thursday Morning Prayer Time: 6:30-7:00 a.m. every Thursday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
· Ongoing – Pastor’s Support Prayer Time: 8:30-9:00 a.m. every Sunday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office

* Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study
If you made improving your Bible Study a priority for 2007, we suggest attending the monthly Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study. The first Saturday of every month men meet in the Fellowship Hall from 8-9 a.m. for Bible study, breakfast and fellowship. Typically we hear inspiring lessons from staff and elders to help us become godlier in our walk. Capitalize on the opportunity to invite a friend and be sure to bring your Bible!

* Repair Days Service Opportunity
Every other month on the first Saturday, we will have a Repair Day immediately following the Breakfast. Repair Days for 2007 are in the even months. Work done has consisted of a number of various repair options, such as: 1) home repairs in the community, 2) repairs to the LBC building and property or 3) winterizing cars for church members in need. See Rick Davidson or contact the church office (222-9306) for more details.

* Baptist Builders are going to West Liberty (near Morehead), KY, from July 7-13, to frame a 4,000 square foot educational-fellowship hall annex for the New Hope Baptist Church. You do not have to stay the entire time if you only have 2-3 days to give.

* Promise Keepers
Promise Keepers is coming to the area again this year – the closest is in Cincinnati on August 17-18. See www.promisekeepers.org for more details. Current registration price is $64. Let Tom know by email if you are going so he can try to facilitate traveling and staying together.

* White Water Rafting
On Sept 6-8, we are rafting the upper/middle/lower Gauley River in West Virginia. This has a lot of class V rapids. It is ranked the best rafting in the US - east of Colorado and in the top 5 in the world! More details to come.

* Thursday Morning Prayer Time
Guys get together every Thursday morning for prayer in Pastor Tony’s office at the LBC building. This prayer time is open to every man in the church. It starts at roughly 6:30 am and ends no later than 7:10 am so you can get on your way to work.

* Pastor Support Prayer Time
This prayer time from 8:30-9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings is intended to specifically encourage the speaking pastor for the day as well as to pray for God’s intervention in the hearts of those at the worship service. If you’re interested in joining, just speak to Pastor Tony.

* Small Groups
If you made Building Relationships with other Christian men a priority in 2007, try joining a Men’s Small Group. Small Groups have the goal of providing men an opportunity to learn and grow as Christians and several men are getting together with each other at various times for study, prayer, fellowship and accountability. If you need brotherly interaction in your life, don’t wait! Initiate getting together with some other guys and watch how God uses it to strengthen your life. If you need help finding a group that fits your schedule, contact us.

LaGrange Baptist Church Blog

We are pleased to announce that LaGrange Baptist Church is now Blogging. RSS feeds and Email subscriptions are available to everyone wishing to subscribe.

This will replace our old "News" pages and give us much more functionality.

For those New to blogging, you can use the Labels (Categories) in each post to see other posts in the same category. Or you use the side bar (right hand column on the screen) to do the same thing.

Men's Ministry May 2007 Newsletter

Men,

Men’s Ministry aims to help men to be godly agents of influence and encourage them as they strive to be the spiritual leaders in their families. We are currently building a base of active men through regular involvement in a variety of focused activities. Times of Prayer, Bible Study, Service, Special Events, and Small Groups are all planned with the expectation that relationships will form that will help men to become stronger disciples of Jesus Christ.

May Highlights:
· If you made improving your Bible Study a priority for 2007, please come for Breakfast, Bible Study and fellowship this Saturday (tomorrow!), May 5, from 8-9 am in the Fellowship Hall. Typically we hear inspiring lessons from staff and elders to help us become godlier in our walk. Capitalize on the opportunity to invite a friend and be sure to bring your Bible!

· Also, the time is nearing for the Men’s Canoe Trip on the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River on May 18-19. See Mark Roberts immediately for more details or sign up on the registration sheet at the Welcome desk in the foyer.

· There has been a need expressed by some single moms in our church for help with their sons. If God is moving you to begin a “big brother” relationship with young men who need the influence of godly men in their lives, please reply to this email and I will get you in touch with those in need for further discussion.

· Finally, please note that Promise Keepers is coming to the area again this year – the closest is in Cincinnati on August 17-18. See www.promisekeepers.org for more details. Current registration price is $64. Reply by email if you plan to go and I will facilitate traveling and staying together.

In His Service,

Tom


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Upcoming Events (bold means more details are shown below)
· May 5 - Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study: 8:00-9:00 a.m., LBC Fellowship Hall
· May 18-19 – Canoe Trip on the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
· July 7–13 - Baptist Builders Service Project, West Liberty, KY
· August 17–18 – Promise Keepers Conference, Cincinnati, OH
· Sept 6-7-8 - White Water Rafting down the Gauley River in West Virginia
· Ongoing – Thursday Morning Prayer Time: 6:30-7:00 a.m. every Thursday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
· Ongoing – Pastor’s Support Prayer Time: 8:30-9:00 a.m. every Sunday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office


* Baptist Builders are going to West Liberty (near Morehead), KY, from July 7-13, to frame a 4,000 square foot educational-fellowship hall annex for the New Hope Baptist Church. You do not have to stay the entire time if you only have 2-3 days to give.

* Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study
If you made improving your Bible Study a priority for 2007, we suggest attending the monthly Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study. The first Saturday of every month men meet in the Fellowship Hall from 8-9 a.m. for Bible study, breakfast and fellowship. Typically we hear inspiring lessons from staff and elders to help us become godlier in our walk. Capitalize on the opportunity to invite a friend and be sure to bring your Bible!

* Canoe Trip
On May 18-19, we will be canoeing the Big South Fork middle section from Station Camp to Blue Heron Mine - a 19 mile trip with a lot of class II water. Cost will be $49 per person plus food costs. See Mark Roberts for more details.

* Promise Keepers
Promise Keepers is coming to the area again this year – the closest is in Cincinnati on August 17-18. See www.promisekeepers.org for more details. Current registration price is $64. Let Tom know by email if you are going so he can try to facilitate traveling and staying together.

* White Water Rafting
On Sept 6-8, we are rafting the upper/middle/lower Gauley River in West Virginia. This has a lot of class V rapids. It is ranked the best rafting in the US - east of Colorado and in the top 5 in the world! More details to come.

* Thursday Morning Prayer Time
Guys get together every Thursday morning for prayer in Pastor Tony’s office at the LBC building. This prayer time is open to every man in the church. It starts at roughly 6:30 am and ends no later than 7:10 am so you can get on your way to work.

* Pastor Support Prayer Time
This prayer time from 8:30-9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings is intended to specifically encourage the speaking pastor for the day as well as to pray for God’s intervention in the hearts of those at the worship service. If you’re interested in joining, just speak to Pastor Tony.

* Repair Days Service Opportunity
Every other month on the first Saturday, we will have a Repair Day immediately following the Breakfast. Repair Days for 2007 started again in February. Work done has consisted of a number of various repair options, such as: 1) home repairs in the community, 2) repairs to the LBC building and property or 3) winterizing cars for church members in need. See Rick Davidson of the church office (222-9306) for more details.

* Small Groups
If you made Building Relationships with other Christian men a priority in 2007, try joining a Men’s Small Group. Small Groups have the goal of providing men an opportunity to learn and grow as Christians and several men are getting together with each other at various times for study, prayer, fellowship and accountability. If you need brotherly interaction in your life, don’t wait! Initiate getting together with some other guys and watch how God uses it to strengthen your life. If you need help finding a group that fits your schedule, contact us.

Men's Ministry April 2007 Newsletter

Men,

Men’s Ministry aims to help men to be godly agents of influence and encourage them as they strive to be the spiritual leaders in their families. We are currently building a base of active men through regular involvement in a variety of focused activities. Times of Prayer, Bible Study, Service, Special Events, and Small Groups are all planned with the expectation that relationships will form that will help men to become stronger disciples of Jesus Christ.

If you made improving your Service to Others a priority for 2007, one such activity that is coming up is the Baptist Builders Project in July (details below). There is an important informational dinner for the Project planned for Thursday, April 17, from 6:30-8:30 pm. Please attend if you are considering participating this year. Please be reminded that our church will not be carrying out the typical LaGrange Missions Project this year.

2 Corinthians 9:11-12
You will be enriched in every way for all your generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.

Another opportunity to serve is coming up soon on April 5 th. Landscaping and grounds clean-up will take place at the church property starting at 6:30 pm. Bring your gloves, shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows!

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Upcoming Events (bold means more details are shown below)
· April 7 - Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study: 8:00-9:00 a.m., LBC Fellowship Hall
· April 17 – Baptist Builders Banquet: 6:30-8:30 p.m., LBC Fellowship Hall
· May 18-19 – Canoe Trip on the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
· July 7–13 - Baptist Builders Service Project, West Liberty, KY
· Sept 6-7-8 - White Water Rafting down the Gauley River in West Virginia
· Ongoing – Thursday Morning Prayer Time: 6:30-7:00 a.m. every Thursday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office
· Ongoing – Pastor’s Support Prayer Time: 8:30-9:00 a.m. every Sunday morning in Tony Rose’s LBC Office


* Baptist Builders are going to West Liberty (near Morehead), KY, from July 7-13, to frame a 4,000 square foot educational-fellowship hall annex for the New Hope Baptist Church. An informational dinner will be held on April 17 at 6:30 pm for all those interested in participating in this project. You do not have to stay the entire time if you only have 2-3 days to give.

* Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study
If you made improving your Bible Study a priority for 2007, we suggest attending the monthly Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study. The first Saturday of every month men meet in the Fellowship Hall from 8-9 a.m. for Bible study, breakfast and fellowship. Typically we hear inspiring lessons from staff and elders to help us become godlier in our walk. Capitalize on the opportunity to invite a friend and be sure to bring your Bible!

* Canoe Trip
On May 18-19, we will be canoeing the Big South Fork middle section from Station Camp to Blue Heron Mine - a 19 mile trip with a lot of class II water. Cost will be $49 per person plus food costs. See Mark Roberts for more details.

* White Water Rafting
On Sept 6-8, we are rafting the upper/middle/lower Gauley River in West Virginia. This has a lot of class V rapids. It is ranked the best rafting in the US - east of Colorado and in the top 5 in the world! More details to come.

* Thursday Morning Prayer Time
Guys get together every Thursday morning for prayer in Pastor Tony’s office at the LBC building. This prayer time is open to every man in the church. It starts at roughly 6:30 am and ends no later than 7:10 am so you can get on your way to work.

* Pastor Support Prayer Time
This prayer time from 8:30-9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings is intended to specifically encourage the speaking pastor for the day as well as to pray for God’s intervention in the hearts of those at the worship service. If you’re interested in joining, just speak to Pastor Tony.

* Repair Days Service Opportunity
Every other month on the first Saturday, we will have a Repair Day immediately following the Breakfast. Repair Days for 2007 started again in February. Work done has consisted of a number of various repair options, such as: 1) home repairs in the community, 2) repairs to the LBC building and property or 3) winterizing cars for church members in need. See Rick Davidson of the church office (222-9306) for more details.

* Small Groups
If you made Building Relationships with other Christian men a priority in 2007, try joining a Men’s Small Group. Small Groups have the goal of providing men an opportunity to learn and grow as Christians and several men are getting together with each other at various times for study, prayer, fellowship and accountability. If you need brotherly interaction in your life, don’t wait! Initiate getting together with some other guys and watch how God uses it to strengthen your life. If you need help finding a group that fits your schedule, contact us.

Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study

If you made improving your Bible Study a priority for 2007, we suggest attending the monthly Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study. The first Saturday of every month men meet in the Fellowship Hall from 8-9 a.m. for Bible study, breakfast and fellowship. Typically we hear inspiring lessons from staff and elders to help us become godlier in our walk. Capitalize on the opportunity to invite a friend and be sure to bring your Bible!

Repair Days Service Opportunity

Every other month on the first Saturday, we will have a Repair Day immediately following the Breakfast. Repair Days for 2007 are in the even months. Work done has consisted of a number of various repair options, such as: 1) home repairs in the community, 2) repairs to the LBC building and property or 3) winterizing cars for church members in need. See Rick Davidson or contact the church office (222-9306) for more details.

Thursday Morning Prayer Time

Guys get together every Thursday morning for prayer in Pastor Tony’s office at the LBC building. This prayer time is open to every man in the church. It starts at roughly 6:30 am and ends no later than 7:10 am so you can get on your way to work.

Pastor Support Prayer Time

This prayer time from 8:30-9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings is intended to specifically encourage the speaking pastor for the day as well as to pray for God’s intervention in the hearts of those at the worship service. If you’re interested in joining, just speak to Pastor Tony.

Men's Small Groups