FROM THE PASTOR

Im so excited about our new Wednesday night schedule! Wednesday nights are fast becoming a major gathering place for our folks in the middle of their busy week, and were seeing lots of new faces. In case youve missed it, heres whats going on: Our Childrens ministryits called Wiredis showing our children how better to follow Jesus. Our high school and middle school students celebrate a great worship service in their re-designed worship center with Encounter 431. Our midweek service now has two sessions at 4 and 6:15 pm, with supper in between. I bring the same message both times so you can choose which time best suits your schedule. Many of our Sunday School classes and other small groups meet across campus, praying, building friendships and hanging out together. Much of our music ministry rehearses during the evening. If youre looking for a vibrant and inspirational time in the middle of your week, LBC is the place to be. During the month of October, I will teach a special Apologetics series called Why Should I Believe? Each week, we will talk about the grounds for belief in core Christian convictions. Our faith isnt something out of thin air; we have a reason to believe. What a great occasion for you to bring a friend with you to one of the two services on Wednesday night, especially if that friend doesnt know the Lord! The four messages will be: Why Should I Believe in God? Why Should I Believe the Bible is True? Why Should I Believe that Jesus is the Only Way to Heaven? Why Should I Believe that All Religions Arent the Same? The final Wednesday night of October is our biggest childrens event of the year, Light Up the Night. There wont be any other activities on campus that night. Especially for our families, this event is a perfect occasion to come to a seasonal celebration, complete with Trunk or Treat, rides, music, face painting and all sorts of other events. Even more importantly, this is an easy way you can connect with your friends and neighbors and bring them to church with you. Finally, please keep in mind that this month well be acting on the proposed 2014 church budget. Our church leadership has been working through the last few months preparing this budget and you will receive the details in a special mailout in the next few days. This is a time of great celebration because of Gods continuing faithfulness in our church ministry, and we want all of you to share in the excitement our leadership feels as we look to the future. Your vision and generosity in giving makes our ministry possible, as we make disciples in Lexington and around the world.

308 East Main Street, Lexington, SC (803) 359-4146 www.LexingtonBaptist.org 24-Hour Prayer Line: (803) 808-7729

PASTORAL STAFF
Dr. Mike Turner Senior Pastor Steve Foxworth Associate Pastor (Administration) Dan Williams Associate Pastor (Worship) Alyce Gilliam Associate Pastor (Missions) Ian Geimer Associate Pastor (Next Generation Ministries) Jerry Freeman Associate Pastor (Senior Adults & Congregational Care) Maegan Bolding Childrens Ministries Director (Birth - Grade 5) Daniel Walker Middle School Ministry Director (Grades 6 - 8) Jon Foster Recreation Ministry & Facilities Director Jessica Wyndham Communications Director

Dr. Mike Turner Senior Pastor Pastor@LexingtonBaptist.org

Senior Adult News

Cornerstone Luncheon
Thursday, Oct. 3 11 am in the Fellowship Hall Special Guest Bob Michalski The Saxophone Man Please call 996-8843 or email Marceil@LexingtonBaptist.org to make reservations by Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Senior Single Ladies

Breakfast Bunch Thursday, Oct. 10 9 am at Lizards Thicket Lunch Bunch Thursday, Oct. 24 11:30 am at Lizards Thicket

Mens Breakfast Club

Thursday, Oct. 17 9 am at Lizards Thicket

Join the Prayer Shawl Ministry

Thursdays at 2 pm Room 404 in the Adult Education Building For more information, please contact Vienna Teal at 957-5051.

Michael Shull In Concert

Sunday, Oct. 20 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall
Michael is an independent recording artist who was introduced to the dulcimer in 1995. Since then, he has used his musical abilities to expose people to one of the oldest folk instruments in America. Michael plays a variety of instruments and in many musical styles, but he specializes in mountain gospel, Appalachian-based music and hymns. Each year, he performs throughout the Southeast and has won numerous awards with his captivating playing and arranging of old-time favorites. You will be blessed by Michaels music, 4 stories and his faith in the Lord Jesus.

Sounds of the Season

in Myrtle Beach

Carolina Opry Christmas Show

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 22-23 Reservation Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 31 For more details, please contact Marceil Mangum at 996-8843 or Marceil@LexingtonBaptist.org.

A Quiet Place
Tuesday, Oct. 15
12 - 1 pm at Reflections 1937 Augusta Highway, Lexington This month, the LBC Praise & Worship choir will be singing this song that was written by Ralph Carmichael back in the 1960s. Ralph is now 86 years old and was one of the pioneers for changing the music of the church back in the Jesus Movement of the 70s. Ralph teamed up with Kurt Kaiser to give us Tell it Like It Is and Natural High, two of the very first youth musicals in the late 60s. He also wrote The Savior is Waiting, The New 23rd, I Looked For Love and many more compositions that helped shape our music in worship.

Guest Speaker: Cathy Novinger

Former SCANA Executive
$8 per person (payable at the door) (Reserve a table for 8 for $75) For more information, please contact Tommy Harman at (803) 315-6932 or Tommy.Harman@Comporium.com.

Precept Class Begins Oct. 8

Precept: Covenant 8:30 - 11 am in the Reception Hall Facilitator: Melissa Howell For more info, please contact Sandy Pityk at 996-8821 or Sandy@LexingtonBaptist.org.

With the daily dose of disturbing news we see happening around us in this country and around the world, we have got to find that place of solitude every day in order to keep everything in proper perspective as a child of God and also to stay prepared for receiving marching orders from our Heavenly Father. Our Savior needed to do this how much more do we? Mark 1:35 says, And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. I love the way The Message (MSG) renders Matthew 6:6: Heres what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you wont be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense His grace.

Women on Mission Meeting

Guest Speaker: Modenna Young
Monday, Oct. 7 10:00 am in Room 110 in the Family Life Center
Dan Williams Associate Pastor, Worship Dan@LexingtonBaptist.org 5

Fall Semester Has Begun

After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. ~ Acts 4:31 We have successfully kicked off the fall semester. God has already done some amazing things in the lives of our students. One of the many blessings has been Encounter 431 on Wednesday nights. Encounter 431 is based on Acts 4:31, and we have seen middle and high school students encounter God in new and exciting ways. We gather on Wednesday nights from 6 to 7:30 pm in The City for this worship experience. September was the start of our ManUp and Girls, Inc. ministries. On the first Thursday of every month, guys in grades 6-12 gather at the home of Duane and Terri Davis for Bible study at 7 pm. Girls, Inc. meets for Bible Study on the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm with middle school girls meeting at the home of Torrey and Crystal Hightower and high school girls meeting at the home of Keith and Danise Stokeld. Its a chance each month for your students to fellowship and dig into Gods word. October has a number of activities for you to get involved in. Make sure you dont miss out!

Thats All They Wanted

Jamaica 2013
This summer, I participated in a mission trip to Harmons, Jamaica. As I prepared for the trip, I prayed for the people I would meet and opportunities to share Gods love. While in Harmons, my team and I helped build three houses, pulled weeds and pruned plants and hauled equipment used in construction. We were also able to build relationships with the people of Harmons. On Thursday, several of us spent the day at an infirmary for patients with mental or physical disabilities. Most patients were left there on their 18th birthdays because their family no longer wanted to or no longer could afford to take care of them. I knew it was going to be hard for me. I prayed for God to hold my hand. It ended up being my most rewarding experience. Once we stepped off the bus, we were hugged and kissed by the famous Ms. Patricia, a patient at the infirmary. She would say love, love, love over and over again. She and everyone at the infirmary had so much love to share. These people had God living in them and they were not afraid to express His love. They were perfectly content with us sitting next to them reading scripture and singing songs. Thats all they wanted, human companionship, a friend to listen and share. Thats what we did for the day. I was glad I stepped out of my comfort zone and God was right there holding my hand. We get so caught up in our day to day lives that we lose the importance of true love. I am reminded of the verse in First Corinthians... if we do not have love, we have nothing. ~ Kathryn Burkett (and mom, Kim)

Ian Geimer Associate Pastor, Next Generation Ministries Ian@LexingtonBaptist.org

Amazed At What God Could Do

Nicaragua 2013
Most everyone knows the story of the little boy who shared his food, five loaves and two fish, with the crowds who came to listen to Jesus. Its cool that God used what a young boy gave and did something amazing with it. In July, five sixth graders and some moms and dads left Lexington to see what God could do with what we had to give while in Nicaragua. Here are some of the things we did: We played ball with the children of Ometepe Island and made new friends so that we could share Gods love. We planned activities for a local church on the island and around 50 kids came to hear about Jesus. We built a wall for a school to help keep it from flooding during heavy rains. We visited an open air school for over 600 kids in Managua and God showed us how blessed we are and how we should pray for others around the world. We spent time serving with our families and began building bonds that will last forever. When that little boy with the five loaves and two fish got home, I wonder what stories he told to his family and friends? Im sure he was amazed at what God could do when we give a little bit of ourselves. ~ Ryan Krick Weve often talked in our family about the importance of serving others. As our children have gotten older, we see them settling into a culture of instant gratification and expectations for an easy life. We dont want them growing up Nicaragua Team (above) unaware of the hurt and pain that exists all over Kevin & Ryan Krick (right) the world and we want them to have a strong desire to serve God and to give to others the hope that only He can give. When I heard about the opportunity to take my oldest son, Ryan, to Nicaragua this summer, I knew I couldnt pass it up. As the greatest influence in my childs life, he needs to see me serving, and better yet, serve alongside me. So, we packed our bags and went. It was the first international mission trip for both of us. I had prepared myself for the cultural differences and the poverty we would see. But I was not prepared for the heart change we would experience. Gratefulness takes on a whole new meaning now. I was able to serve with Ryan, share the experience with him, talk about how all people need God and pray with him in a way more meaningful than would have been possible at home. I saw Ryans heart soften and become more flexible for God to use. Daniel Walker Middle School Ministry Director Daniel@LexingtonBaptist.org After returning from the trip, we both feel God tugging on our hearts to give and serve. I pray we will have a lifetime of opportunities, at home and away, to share Christs love. ~ Kevin Krick

Boldness
Encounter 431 is our midweek student service based on Acts 4:31. That verse talks about the power of coming together for worship and prayer and how the Holy Spirit leads in such meeting times. However, the verse doesn't end there. It concludes by saying that such encounters give believers boldness to go out and share the message of the gospel and live it out. I believe this midweek service is only the beginning of a time when our students will boldly take the message of Jesus to their schools and communities. Come be part of what God is doing at Encounter 431.

Dear Parents,
Lets be serious. Life is busy. Sometimes our marriages get put on the back burner. Too often, my husband, Christopher, and I find ourselves double dating with Mr. and Mrs. TV, Mr. and Mrs. FB, or Mr. and Mrs. No Minutes Free. Our lives are distracted. In preparation for our first child, Coleman, we are reading the book On Becoming Babywise by Gary Ezzo. We were surprised to see that the first chapter was completely dedicated to marriage. It describes the parallel between a healthy marriage and healthy children. The author writes, We believe that if you really love your children, you will give them the gift of love, security and a sense of belonging that can only be derived from an on-going demonstration of your love for each other as a husband and wife. This makes sense. We are better parents when we work to be better husbands and wives. Lex Kids is committed to partnering with families. There is no way we could do this without also committing to helping parents date. For this reason, we are relaunching The Great Date Challenge. The Great Date Challenge is an intentional time for parents, and we do the hard work for you! When you drop off your children in our care, you will be given a complete pre-planned date kit. You will also have four hours to have quality conversation, create memories and simply, have fun together. Dont miss out! Registration begins Oct. 13 and will be open until were at capacity.

Kids Welcoming Kids

Kid Spotlight: Anne Marie & Coulter Bell Anne Marie and Coulter Bell remember visiting LBC for the first time three years ago. They saw a few friends they knew that Sunday morning, but both remember feeling nervous and overwhelmed. Over the summer, the siblings elementary school asked students to think about leadership and community service project ideas. They decided they could help greet kids visiting LBC while adult church members were welcoming their parents. They planned simple conversation starters like asking for kids names and where they go to school, and thought of a few things to share about themselves. I want kids to feel good about our church and to feel welcome, so they will want to come back, said Coulter, a second grader. They met with Childrens Ministries Director Maegan Bolding to talk about their ideas, and learned about how our church welcomes guests. The new greeters took their places near the preschool information desk in early August. Fourth-grader Anne Marie said its easy to make friends at LBC because everyone is so nice. The teachers make learning fun, and I want other kids to feel welcome because I want them to have the same experience I did coming the first time, she said.

2013 - 2014

Fall / Spring Dates

Saturdays, 5 - 9 pm Nov. 9, Feb. 8 & April 12

Maegan Bolding Childrens Ministries Director Maegan@LexingtonBaptist.org

We Need Your Help!

Please sign up to serve as a volunteer or have a trunk for Trunk or Treat. Register in the Childrens Ministry Building and Worship Center lobby. Candy Collection begins Tuesday, Oct. 1! Pick up an extra bag or two of candy and drop them in the receptacles located throughout campus.

We Believe
We Believe is a unique one-time class where parents and kids learn what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Through this class, kids will have a clear understanding of the gospel and parents will have tools to begin talking to their kids about faith. We Believe also serves as an introduction to baptism. For more information, please email Kristen King at KKing@LexingtonBaptist.org.

Finding Joy Amidst the Trials

At the end of a long day with a teething toddler in his terrible twos and a constantly hungry newborn baby, I admit it is sometimes challenging to find even an ounce of joy within my overtired and cranky self. I sometimes find myself getting through the day rather than pausing to enjoy the joyful moments within the trials of motherhood. In James 1:2, the Bible says to consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds. I think I can speak on behalf of most mothers in that I dont jump at the opportunity to clean crushed goldfish from my rug or to wake up every two hours at night for weeks on end. But what am I missing if I choose frustration and exhaustion over joy? What blessing am I missing that God intended to share with me? How many opportunities have I missed to share the gospel with my children or to grow in my walk with Christ? There is joy in every struggle; we just sometimes have to look for it. When Im overwhelmed because its the end of the day and I still have laundry to do, dinner to fix and babies to put to bed, maybe I should thank God for yet another opportunity to find joy in the messes. Thank You, Lord, for these little footprints of sand from the sandbox throughout my house for You blessed us with a healthy child who can walk and run. Thank You, Lord, for those little hands and the chance to teach my little boy about cleanliness. Lord, I cant seem to make it to anything on time and Im so overwhelmed. What are You trying to teach me? If I wake up in the morning and make the choice to thank God for the little trials I may face throughout the day and ask Him to show me what I can learn from Him, how different will my day go than if I choose the route of worry, fear or bitterness? Never have I been more aware of my own weaknesses and my need of Gods grace as I have as a mother. Without the constant trials of motherhood and the awareness of our weaknesses, we would not be able to experience the joy of raising young men and women. How else can I grow strong in my weaknesses if I dont develop an ability to trust Him to lean on Him on those messy days where I want to hide in the closet until bedtime? MOPS is a place where moms can come together and share those stories of no sleep, dirty laundry, shower-less days and temper tantrums and fill up with promises of prayer, hope and joy! My hope for this new community of mothers is that we are able to challenge each other to find joy in our everyday ups and downs of mothering. ~ Kristie Thilking

Moving Up!
We had an incredible time with our rising first graders and their families in September! Each child received an Adventure Bible and learned what it meant to treasure Gods Word. Families were able to share their favorite verses with each other and share personal stories of learning and trusting in scripture.

MOPS October Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall
MOPS meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. A one-time registration is required. For more info or to register, please go to www.LexingtonBaptist.org/MOPS.

October 2013

Register for Upward!

It is FINALLY fall! And that means it is time for Upward Sports TM at Lexington Baptist Church! Upward is a Christian recreation program that teaches children about sports, teamwork and sportsmanship, but most importantly, about the love of Christ. Players practice one night a week for one hour and play their games on Saturdays. One change this year is that children in kindergarten are allowed to play. Registration is open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Sixth grade girls wishing to play basketball are also allowed to register. In November, a basketball league for middle school boys will be added. To register, follow the Upward link at www.LexingtonBaptist.org. Or brochures are available in the Family Life Center. The registration deadline is Sunday, Oct. 6. Evaluations are a little different this year. Specific times have been set up for evaluation of each group (see schedule below). Evaluations are required and will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, and Monday, Oct. 7, at the Family Life Center.

Oct. 2
Chopped Barbecue Hash & Rice / Southwest Corn Childrens Menu: Pizza Slice Alternate Meat: Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions

Oct. 9
Smothered Pork Chops Mashed Potatoes / Early June Peas Childrens Menu: Chicken Nuggets Alternate Meat: Meatloaf

Oct. 16
Stew Beef & Rice Field Peas Childrens Menu: Chicken Fingers Alternate Meat: Roast Pork Tenderloin

Oct. 23
Roasted & Fried Chicken Macaroni & Cheese / Green Beans

Evaluation Schedule (Choose either Oct. 5 or 7)

Oct. 5
Basketball Players (Kindergarten-Grade 1) All Cheerleaders Basketball Players (Grades 2-3) Basketball Players (Grades 4-5) 8:30 am 9 am 9 am 10 am

Oct. 7
5:30 pm 6 pm 6 pm 7 pm

No Meal Will Be Served on Oct. 30.

All meals include rolls & butter, assorted desserts, salad bar, iced tea, lemonade, and coffee.

Referees needed for Saturday Upward Basketball games through early February. To volunteer, please contact Robert Jackson at rjlecsc@gmail.com.

4:45 to 6:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall

Adults: $6.00 Children (5 - 12): $4.00 Children 4 & Under Eat Free! (Family Maximum**: $15.00) Payable at the door.

Reservations Required. Deadline for Reservations & Cancellations: Sunday at 5 pm Make Weekly or Permanent Reservations! Please make reservations online, by using the tear-off in the weekly bulletin, or by calling 359-4146. Members are responsible for all incurred costs for reservations not cancelled by Sunday at 5 pm. **The definition of a family for the maximum payment is mother and/or father or legal guardians and children through college graduation while

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Service of Remembrance

The Practical Pilgrim: Inoculating Anger

by Eric Beasley Intern Lexington Baptist Church Counseling Center Flu season is almost here and I am reluctantly anticipating another flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that between 3,000 and 49,000 people die each year from the flu and I am not taking any chances. A vaccination is one precaution I take to live a healthy lifestyle. A flu shot protects me by building up my immune systems, creating a firewall between my healthy cells and the invading disease. The flu shot not only benefits me but my entire family, friends and coworkers. When I am sick, I get cranky, impatient and irritable much like a spoiled six year old boy who isnt getting his way. I also get cranky, impatient and irritable when I am angry. Proverbs 25:28 says, A man who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down. This man has no protection from invaders; he is defenseless, helpless, exposed. We dont wake up in the morning and decide that today is a great day to be angry. It just happens because of events in our lives, such as traffic on the way to work, being wrongly accused, inconsiderate people, rumors being spread about us, or long waits on the phone or in someones office. We often become angry automatically.

A man who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down. Proverbs 25:28

Sunday, November 17
6 pm in the Worship Center
Spending time with family and friends during the holidays can be enjoyable yet stressful. Having to face the holidays with the memories of losing a family member can be dreadful. We invite anyone who has lost a loved one to join us for our Service of Remembrance on Sunday, November 17. The service will include special music and a message of hope as well as an opportunity to light a candle in memory of your loved one. Families are invited to bring a picture of your loved one to display in the Worship Center before and during the service. The service will conclude with light refreshments in the Reception Hall (next to the Worship Center). Our prayer is that this service will provide hope and comfort in the coming holiday season. Will you make plans now to join us for this special service? For more information, please call the Church Office at 359-4146.

When anger has become a habit in our lives, it balances out all the hurt and wrongs other people have inflicted on us in life. Our anger manifests in physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, tightness in the chest, or feeling hot; behavioral symptoms such as pacing, clenching fists, raising our voice or staring; emotional symptoms such as feelings of fear, hurt, jealousy and guilt; and cognitive symptoms such as hostile self-talk, images of aggression or revenge. These cues often happen before we are really aware of the anger we have in the situation. Inoculating this anger requires a personalized plan that works for you with a variety of tools. These tools take the focus off the event that has happened and shift the focus back to Christ. Some of the tools you may want to include in your toolbox are: Praying for peace (Philippians 4:6-7) Talking with a supportive friend (Proverbs 27:17) Taking a timeout (Psalms 46:10) Thinking about good things (Philippians 4:8) Your own toolbox will include many other tools that you have found or borrowed from others that work best in your life. As you understand your anger better and implement the tools that work for you to overcome your anger, you will be developing healthy habits for a lifetime. To contact Eric or the Lexington Baptist Church Counseling Center, please call 808-5222. The center is located at 224 East Main Street at the corner of Efird and East Main Streets next to the Worship Center.

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Missions Matters
Over the years on the mission field, many of our fondest memories and most impactful work began from volunteer groups like Lexington Baptist Church. Heres a special story about a volunteer named Dave. Dave traveled to the south of North Africa to one of the most fundamental Muslim cities in the country. When Dave traveled back to the capital, he told me of a shop owner named Sami that he gave a Bible to that I needed to follow up with as soon as possible. Dave had never seen anybody under the conviction of the Holy Spirit before like Sami, not even in the States. I decided to make a visit down to the south of the country to look for this man. As I meandered through the shops of the Medina trying to find Sami, God reminded me how faithful Dave was to come all the way from the States to be in such a place to be used by God. As I turned the corner, my eyes met a young shop owner who was reading a small green Arabic New Testament. I knew this must be Sami. He looked at me intensely and tried to stand up, but he went straight down on his knees and began to cry in front of me. I was stunned and really did not know how to react. So many times in North Africa, the Word never seems to take hold. I began to cry as well. Sami held up this Bible to me and asked me if a guy from the States named Dave had sent me to him. Sami hugged me and said all he wanted to do was to have me explain what he had read. It was getting close to lunch so he invited me to his house, which is common in North Africa, even with strangers. As we were waiting for our lunch to be prepared, Sami jumped up from the table and went outside to his patio. He returned with a soiled brown bag that contained a Bible that was over 100 years old a gift to his family from a Jesuit priest from the island of Djerba. He had kept it hidden all these years. We started crying again as the Kingdom of God was with us. Sami told me that his wife had burned all his Christian material except this Bible. He also said that until he met Dave, he thought there were no real Christians in the whole world. He had been praying for 30 years for somebody to come to him to help him understand the Bible. Sami prayed to receive Christ as his Savior that afternoon. I cant remember a time when I felt the presence of the Lord any stronger than that day. As we returned to visit Sami, he told me that he and his family spoke the Berber language. Our family had been called to work with this particular people group only a few months before I met him. Sami began to help us interpret the Bible into the Berber language. I will forever be thankful that Dave decided to take a short-term mission trip overseas. Dave was used by God to help bring the Gospel to two unreached and unengaged Berber groups in North Africa. As you begin to think about a mission trip, remember that God will use your faithfulness and obedience to do a mighty work wherever you are called to go. If you will find a place for missions in your heart, God will be faithful to multiply it a million times over. ~ Chris Hix (Patti, Hanna Marie and Joshua)

The Hix family (Chris, Patty, Joshua & Hanna-Marie) served with the International Mission Board for 11 years in North Africa and are now members of Lexington Baptist Church.

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Prepared
To Make A Difference
by Sommer Cagle This summer I had the privilege to be the Missions Ministry intern. God truly led me to this position. A year ago, I applied to the International Mission Board to work internationally this past summer. I had been assigned to an eight-week trip to Taiwan. I was so excited and thought this was Gods will being played out in my life. Little did I know. The rest of the team for this trip was not able to go and that along with other complications led to God closing the door to go. I was truly distraught. I didnt understand why God would deny me the ability to serve people and seemed to turn His back on my obedience to fulfill His great commission. However, He was there the whole time, like He always is. Pastor Mike heard about my failed plans and my heart for missions and put me in touch with Alyce Gilliam, Associate Pastor for Missions. She offered me the job of summer missions intern, and I worked with Alyce, Mr. Cal (Cal Yngve), and Ms. Sylvia (Sylvia Cartin) throughout a summer that was truly incredible. What I didnt realize is that my heart was not truly passionate about serving the Lord internationally; I simply wanted an adventure. This summer, Alyce taught me that international missions does not begin when your plane lands; it begins by preparing your heart while youre still at home. God showed me how to do just that by allowing me to go with Alyce to Oklahoma to look for opportunities for our church to serve the victims of the spring tornados. He allowed me to see how our pastoral staff works together on a daily basis on things that I as a church member had taken for granted. And although I had originally thought being radically obedient meant doing something radical like serving somewhere dangerous or foreign, I was taught that radical obedience often is just doing something that youre radically uncomfortable with. God sent me to Instanbul, Turkey, with a team from our church to serve as a childcare helper for the missionaries children currently on the field in the Middle East. He took something I thought sounded insignificant and changed my life. I now have relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ from all over the world who are seeking encouragement just as we are here at home. Our team leader, Mrs. Harriet Kinard, along with everyone else on the trip, reminded me that God could use anybody, anytime, any place. The key is doing it on HIS time. Not our own. Ill never be able to thank the entire church staff and the team I went with for all of the wisdom and love they poured into me this summer. I truly feel prepared to make a difference at North Greenville University, where I am beginning my freshmen year. But I also hope to continue to make disciples in Lexington and around the world. I want to encourage you as LBC members to go. Maybe not to other side of the world, but to your neighbors house or to the cubicle or classroom next to yours. Or get involved in one of the many mission opportunities LBC offers within Lexington itself. Above all else, the most important thing I learned this summer is that missions are Biblical and that being missional is intentional. Be intentional in building relationships with the lost around you. Be intentional about being a missionary where you are right now. Theres a reason God has you where you are. Believe in and find hope in that. Your Sister in Christ, Sommer Cagle 13

in the Church Parking Lot

When I was growing up, I thought Missions was something mysterious that happened in exotic locations like Africa or China. My kids have learned that missions can and do happen in the church parking lot. When we joined LBC over ten years ago, our kids were three months, one year and three years old. Not long after we joined, the Oil Change Ministry was launched. My husband, being automotively inclined, was quick to sign up to help. The mission was to provide widows and single mothers with a car service that, while important, may not be financially feasible for them. My husband was hooked immediately! He realized how vital transportation is for mothers of young children and anyone who lives alone in Lexington. If you and your family depend on one vehicle for transportation to work, day care, school, the doctor and the store, that vehicle needs to be maintained and dependable. My initial involvement was limited to baking treats for the hospitality portion of the event. My husbands enthusiasm was contagious and soon, the rest of the family would attend the events to help with childcare and hospitality. Our kids would collect toys, games and videos to share with the children who were at the event with their mothers. As my husband became more involved in the ministry, I became a part of the registration team. Side by side, we greeted the ladies and gathered the information we needed to get to work on their cars. As our kids grew, they joined us outside. Now, our 15 year old daughter confidently greets the clients and helps out new volunteers. The last couple of events have found her happily covered in oil as she got a chance to help her dad actually perform oil changes. Our boys, now 11 and 13, help with the horn and light check station and work at the oil reclamation station. What lessons have we learned through involvement in the Oil Change Ministry? We are a part of the Body of Christ! The ministry is a success because of the diversity of people and talents that come together to make it work. My heart is so happy to see every age group represented at the oil change. Our kids get to work with senior citizens, newlyweds, singles, families and the ladies who bring their cars to us. Each individual uses their skills to serve. Our kids have experienced the Body of Christ working together as God intended. The door to spiritual ministry is often opened with a physical act of service. Our belief is that the oil change is just a tool to provide an opportunity to minister to the spiritual needs of the ladies. They come to us sick, discouraged, recently widowed, burdened and overwhelmed. Inside, away from the cars, we pray, cry, laugh, hug and do the real work of the ministry. Our kids know that sometimes the way to a hurting persons heart is through their oil filter! Finally, our kids know that God is faithful to meet our needs. Countless times we have gone to bed on Friday night unsure if enough volunteers would show up. God has provided. On occasion, we have been asked for event dates when we werent sure how our budget would be met. God has provided. Once we were overwhelmed with cars to be serviced. The men at the event called their friends and once again, God provided. We were growing weary in our ministry. God provided a retired couple to come and lighten the load. My kids have experienced Gods faithfulness and their faith in Him is stronger. Now our kids are Oil Change ambassadors. They have invited neighbors, teachers and church members to come work at the events. Why would they do that? Because they have also learned that the work of missions is a blessing that is best when shared with others. ~ Kevin & Leah Barber (Rachel, Jake & Graham) 14

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On Saturday, August 24, a group of men, women and kids met at 7 am behind the Family Life Center to prepare for the 9 am opening of the Oil Change Ministry Event. We were greeted by a line of cars belonging to single moms and widows, many of them returning customers. These women come to LBC three times a year to receive a safety inspection and oil change, free of charge. While they wait for their cars, they share refreshments and conversation in the Family Life Center with a group of LBC folks. While others are getting down and dirty (really dirty) servicing the cars, relationships are being built over a cup of coffee and a doughnut or two. In August, this interaction took place with the 46 drivers that came to LBC that morning, many needing more than an oil change. They may be dealing with life changes due to divorce, loss of a job, sickness or other changes that have impacted their lives. They may be seeking more than an oil change; they may need a life change that only Christ can give. For one mom at an earlier oil change event, it was her first step inside a church since the breakup of her family several months before. Long after the oil change finished, as tears flowed, she shared her anger and hurt. She admitted she missed her relationship with Christ. This encounter may be the start of rebuilding that relationship. Oil change is not the objective here life change is. ~ Cal Yngve

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