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Mike James Wyatt Foust 217 Primrose Lane Lebanon, TN 37087 829-4421 This month marks a first for me and Silver Springs Baptist Church. We have a staff person retiring. Carol Armstrong who began as the church’s first employed secretary is retiring after just a few months shy of twenty-six years of service. I remember when in 1989, Carol became our three day a week, one-half day secretary. Back then, we had a single- line phone system, a portable electric typewriter that would not type a straight line, and a very small desk-top copier. We set her up an office in the sound room and she went to work transforming the very image of our church. From her pleasant manner of answering the phone to producing written publications in a caring manner, Carol has led us in many changes for the better. Her good sense of humor and gentle way of interacting with people has made it a joy for all of us who work/have worked in the office to come to work and for members to come to the building during the week. While she will continue to be a part of Silver Springs, teaching her Sunday School class and serving in other volunteer ways, we will miss her regular schedule in the office. However, don’t be surprised if you hear her voice occasionally on the phone as she has agreed to come in when Beverly will have to be out. Carol, let me say, on behalf of the church family, and personally, thank you for being a very vital part of our ministry team. We love you and I am . . . Glad to be your pastor, Retirement Reception for Carol Armstrong Church Secretary Saturday, January 10 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. This is a come and go event, however, a time of reflection and appreciation will take place at approximately 3:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall (More Details will be in the January Network) The NETWORK Volume XXIV December 2014 Number 12 Church-wide Outreach Visitation Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. - Beginning November 1 Come and make a church growth visit. Share Jesus with someone and invite them to church. NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID MT. JULIET, TN PERMIT NO. 116 Silver Springs Baptist Church 9938 Lebanon Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 2015 Proposed Budget Adoption Process November 30: Proposed Budget available from the magazine racks. December 7, 5:00 p.m.: Town Hall Meeting for discussion of Proposed Budget, (room 411-412). There will be no amendments or voting on the budget at this meeting, just a presentation by the Finance Committee, questions, and discussion. December 14: Vote on Proposed Budget 6:00 p.m. (auditorium) The vote will be by ballot. Silver Springs makes no provision for absentee balloting. Workers with our children will have the opportunity to vote. Please receive a copy of the 2015 Proposed Budget. If you are unable to come to the church building to pick one up, contact the church office and one will be mailed/emailed to you. More than any thing else, please pray about God’s will for our 2015 financial plan and your involvement in it. If you have questions/comments you would like to ask the committee, please feel free to contact them: Claire Barnett Donna Knight Russ Stephens, Pastor Chris Birdsong, Chairman Dottie Owens, Financial Secretary V.E.L.C.R.O. Church Church-wide Banquet December 10 ● 6:15 p.m. Meal: Spiral Ham, Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Hash-brown Casserole, Corn Casserole, Tossed Salad, Rolls, Assorted Pies, Water, Tea, & Coffee Speaker: Mike James, co-author of V.E.L.C.R.O. Church RSVP: by December 7 By phone: 758-7853 (24 hour answering service) By email: [email protected] In offering plate: Name: Email: Phone: Number of reservations: ___ Childcare will be provided through our normal Wednesday activities. Everyone is invited to attend even if you did not attend the V.E.L.C.R.O. Church study. Phoebe Christmas Party (Widows) December 13 ● 9:30 a.m. Immanuel Baptist Church Owens Building 214 Castle Heights Avenue Special Music Please bring toys to donate to Fun & Games the Renacer Iglesias Christmas Program. If you have gently used winter coats or blankets to be donated to the Next Step Ministry, to help the homeless of Wilson County, bring them to our December meeting. Silver Springs Baptist Church 9938 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 615-758-7853 Email: [email protected] www.silverspringsbaptist.com Sharing God’s Word. Showing God’s Love. Russ Stephens, Pastor Chris Gregg, Minister of Music & Worship John Shouse, Youth Pastor Carol Armstrong, Beverly Birdsong, Church Secretaries Dottie Owens, Financial Secretary New Building Fund Given (thru 12-31-13) ..................... $615,148.66 New Building Fund Given since January ........................... $6,425.00 Total Given..................................................................... $621,573.66 New Building Fund balance as of October 31, 2014 ...... $519,036.58 (This total includes deduction for expenses and additions from interest earned.) Through November 23, 2014 (47 weeks) Budget Goal .............................................................................. $304,010.57 Budget Given ............................................................................ $292,599.51 Difference ................................................................................. ($11,411.06) Welcome New Members BY LETTER Joy Davidson 2003 Hanna Court Hermitage, TN 37076 758-3016 Holy Land with Sue and Wallace Alsup October 13, 2015 “THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME ” 10 days $3,496 with air from Nashville Join Wallace and Sue Alsup on a 10 Day Program. On this 10-Day Journey you will visit: All the major sites, such as the Sea of Galilee, Mt. of Beatitudes, Jordan River, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Jericho, and more. You will even have the option of taking a day to Masada and swim in the Dead Sea! What’s Included All Inclusive Pricing Breakfast and Dinner Daily Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches Entrance and Program Fees Two First Class Hotels Fuel Surcharges and Government Taxes Guided Tours International Airfare Air from Nashville Learning Opportunities Lecture Series Live Audio Headsets Overseas Airport Transfers Study Guide Visas (U.S. Citizens) Operation Christmas Child On November 23 the Youth, Children in Action, and the Mission Friends classes had lunch then delivered 51 boxes to the Operation Christmas Child drop off location. Thank you to everyone who donated to this ministry! Lots of children will have a wonderful Christmas because you cared. From My Heart New Office Hours Beginning January 5, 2015 Monday: 8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Thursday: 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
