A l p h a 6 Di g e st

November 2011

Church-wide Ministries:

In this issue
New SS Class P. 1 Church-wide Ministries P. 1 A Word from Charles Scrivener P. 1-2 Prayer Corner P. 2 Social Events & Contact Info P. 3

Sunday Mornings
Department Opening/Announcements/ Music & Refreshments
9:30 a.m.

Are you searching for a ministry to plug into? Do you desire to get involved, but dont know what ministries are in need? Heres a list just for you:

Bibles Studies for Life taught by Brad Shores

9:50 a.m.

Embraceable Mystery...God taught by Kyle Hoger

9:50 a.m.

Morning Worship

10:45 a.m. Awana needs: Verse Leaders Verse Listeners Awana Store Director If you are willing to help in Awana this year, in any capacity, please call the church office.

New Sunday School Class- update

Charles Scrivener has a huge heart for reaching the lost and has expressed a desire to be used by God in any way possible. He has agreed to be the teacher for our new class. This class will be starting December 2nd. Content of this class will be announced once material has been chosen. For those of you who do not know Charles, here is a little background on him written by him:

Metropolitan Baptist Young Adults Metropolitan Baptist Church 525 West Douglas Wichita, Kansas 67213

O pen to everyone interested! See Mark Waters for details.

A Word from Charles Scrivener

As a young child, my parents and doctors discovered my visual impairment. Tests proved that it was caused by an active brain tumor. I remember undergoing radiation and chemo therapy without any improvements. Doctors could not operate at that time and predicted my imminent perishing. I remember the love and prayerful support of fellow church members at First Baptist Church of Melbourne, Florida as God worked in miraculous ways to preserve my life.
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If interested in participating in the Visitation Ministry for our department, please contact Brad Shores.

1Timothy 4:12~ Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

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A Word from Charles Scrivener

Prayer Corner I placed my faith in Him as my Lord and Savior at a young age, and as I sensed His presence in my life, especially during this crisis, I sensed that He had a plan for my life to share His love with other people. I started sharing my personal faith with classmates, neighbors and had a passion for lost people who did not know the hope that is found in Jesus. As a youth, I explored becoming a doctor, but I felt that God planned for me to go into full-time Christian ministry, like my father. I went to a Christian university and seminary before I moved to Wichita as a chaplain resident at Wesley Medical Center in 2005. As I have worked at different secular jobs, I have looked for churches and other areas where I can use my spiritual gifts and share the difference that God made in my own life. When I was looking for a church home within walking distance from my apartment, someone suggested Metropolitan Baptist Church. I felt interested in the young adults ministry when I learned about a missions trip to Mexico. I had been on several mission trips before but none within the last two years; so I prayed, talked to my new friends and decided to go for a week of service. During our week of providing support and service to these children, I got to know several members hearts for missions. Since I knew this was an outreach and missions oriented church, I decided to join and become active in its outreach. Thankfully, I have had the opportunity to substitute teach for a Sunday School class and be a part of discussions to start a new class of young adults. I have also had the opportunity to lead at the Rescue Mission along with the praise team. I am glad I found A-6 at Metropolitan Baptist Church where I can serve and mature with other passionate adults. -Charles Scrivener
Please keep the Barbes in your prayers as they serve overseas.

Social Events
December: Progressive Dinner
December 10th
We have three houses lined up for this event- All on the West side of town. In no particular order, we have the Shores, the Metts & the Ourslers. We will also have a sign-up sheet for food closer to the date of the event. We will use the church bus for transportation. There will be childcare provided at the church so we adults can have a night out together. Please plan to attend. This is one of our most successful events.

Google Group:
For those who may or may not know, we have a Google group set up to send out prayer requests and/or announcements. Go to this link to join our group: www.groups.google.com/group/ Alpha-Six

Facebook:
Join our Facebook Group called Metropolitan Baptist Young Adults

Novembers Service Project Details

Saturday, October 12th 6:30pm8:30pm
We will meet in Vardaman Hall at 6:30. We will be packing our care package(s) for Josh & Amanda Barbe and mixing some chocolate chip cookie dough for the Ronald McDonald House here in Wichita. Once our packages are packed, we will have a time of fellowship with games & snacks. Games like Mexican Train and Pit will be provided. Please bring a snack to share with the group and a game to play.

Coming January 14th:

Most of you have probably seen Minute to Win It, the prime time game show on NBC hosted by Guy Fieri. Well, on January 14th, Minute to Win It (A6 Style) is coming to Metro. If you have no clue what this means here are the details: Who: The entire A6 Department, their friends & family What: Game Night (Minute to Win It, A6 Style) When: Saturday, January 14th Where: Vardaman Hall Additional Details: TBA

Department Website:
www.wix.com/metrobaptist/alpha6