INSIDE INFORMATION The Sonshine Group 8:30 am Music Minister BSU Update March Birthdays As We Go March Calendar Online Giving VBS Winter Jam and D-Now Update Interim Music Minister Search Women’s Retreat Easter Eggs Needed Easter Services As I write this month’s newsleer, it is the day aſter one of the greatest spiritual leaders in my lifeme and most likely your lifeme has passed. Billy Graham would never have called himself perfect-at one point he compared himself to the thief on the cross. On thing we must remember is that we are all like the thief on the cross. We justly deserve to pay for our sins and crimes. Luke 23:41 “And we indeed are suffering justly, for we are receiving what we deserve for our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” Most of us would say “Billy Graham was a greater Chrisan that I could ever be.” The reality is this, he was just a sinner like us, saved by grace. So where do we go from here, who takes up the torch, who leads the next generaon? For many years I had thought Franklin Graham would or already had taken up the torch to lead the next generaon. I came across this quote for Billy Graham: “I don’t need a successor, only willing hands to accept the torch for a new generaon.” We all need to have willing hands to serve the Lord. I will leave you with this thought. In the men’s bible study, we had this memory verse. Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart.” Some may say “if I love God He will give me what I want.” This is not what this verse is saying. Rather, it means if we delight in the Lord then we will be seeking Him, and our desires will be to see His will done in our lives and those around us. So who should take up the torch? Every Chrisan must take up the torch! The Mission of HSBC H H onor God’s Truth onor God’s Truth S S hare the Gospel hare the Gospel B B uild Believers uild Believers C C are for Others are for Others Pastor Steven [email protected]Our Goal: $3,000
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INSIDE INFORMATION The Sonshine Group
8:30 am Music Minister
BSU Update
March Birthdays
As We Go
March Calendar
Online Giving
VBS
Winter Jam and D-Now Update
Interim Music Minister Search
Women’s Retreat
Easter Eggs Needed
Easter Services
As I write this month’s newsletter, it is the
day after one of the greatest spiritual
leaders in my lifetime and most likely your
lifetime has passed. Billy Graham would
never have called himself perfect-at one point he compared himself to the thief on the
cross. On thing we must remember is that we are all like the thief on the cross. We
justly deserve to pay for our sins and crimes. Luke 23:41 “And we indeed are suffering
justly, for we are receiving what we deserve for our deeds; but this man has done
nothing wrong.”
Most of us would say “Billy Graham was a greater Christian that I could ever be.” The
reality is this, he was just a sinner like us, saved by grace. So where do we go from here,
who takes up the torch, who leads the next generation? For many years I had thought
Franklin Graham would or already had taken up the torch to lead the next generation. I
came across this quote for Billy Graham: “I don’t need a successor, only willing hands to
accept the torch for a new generation.” We all need to have willing hands to serve the
Lord.
I will leave you with this thought. In the men’s bible study, we had this memory verse.
Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Some may say “if I love God He will give me what I want.” This is not what this verse is
saying. Rather, it means if we delight in the Lord then we will be seeking Him, and our
desires will be to see His will done in our lives and those around us.
So who should take up the torch? Every Christian must take up the torch!
This year, because of the way the calendar falls, we will have some of our Easter events in March. The Choir Easter Cantata will be one of those events, presented on March 25 at the 8:30 a. m. service. This year’s cantata is entitled “Hallelujah! He is Risen!” It combines some of the familiar Easter hymns with original music selections tied together with a powerful narration based on the Gospels telling of the events surrounding Jesus’ last entry into Jerusalem through to His Resurrection. It is an uplifting, powerful musical selection that captures the hope that Jesus’ death and resurrection gives us. So, join us as we celebrate His Resurrection in song. See you in worship!
Community happens in circles, not rows. There’s a small group for everyone, regardless of age.
Join a small group today.
Contact: Pam Barnett, Sunday Morning Small Groups Director
Thursday, March 1. 6:30 pm
First Methodist Church The program will be handbells.
The Sonshine Group is an inter-
denominational group of those 50 or older. They meet the first
Thursday of each month at various participating churches.
Jim & Pam Barnett are HSBC’s representatives.
Bible Study / Worship Sunday, March 24. 1:30 pm
Contact: Doug Athon or the pastor
Adair County Detention Center
ITEM OF THE MONTH:
A container for donations is in the foyer.
The purpose of the Church is to glorify God by fulfilling the Great CommandmentThe purpose of the Church is to glorify God by fulfilling the Great Commandment
((36"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart
and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: ‘Love
your neighbor as yourself.’ 40All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36Matthew 22:36--4040) )
and the Great Commissionand the Great Commission
((18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to
obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18Matthew 28:18--20).20).
Gear Up! Get Ready! Game On!
Make plans now to join us for VBS
on July 22-26. We will be learning
about how Jesus cares about us,
gives us hope, helps us believe,
loves us, and gives us joy.
Our VBS Scripture is 2 Peter 1:3,
"His divine power has given us
everything required for life and
godliness through the knowledge
of him who called us by his own
glory and goodness."
If you have questions about VBS or
would like to volunteer to help,
please contact Tanya Tatro.
VACATION VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOLBIBLE SCHOOL
JULY 22 JULY 22 -- 2626
Hamilton Street Baptist Church is currently searching for an interim part-time music minister for the contemporary 11:00 AM service. Duties include planning worship services (in coordination with the senior pastor), coordinating special music selections and additional worship elements, preparing lyric slide presentations, conducting the weekly praise team rehearsal, and leading the worship portions of the 11:00 AM service. If you sense God’s call to join us in this role, please contact us by submitting your resume to [email protected].
Thank you to everyone for all the support and prayers this past fall semester and Christmas season; it was so encouraging knowing and feeling loved and just realizing how many continue to give in so many beautiful ways to help us support the mission of Jesus all across our campus here at Truman. On behalf of all who might never know your names, but will forever know His Name, thank you! Students have been back a couple weeks now from Christmas break and here are a few things that have been happening in that time: We initiated and partnered with
CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) and EQ (Life Church college ministry) – to host a panel discussion night. Had some really good questions asked and conversations with those who came. For us the panel was a success because – success is always about people; and we saw one come that night that one of our students has been sharing with thru the past semester and our family too. And he
participated and shared and listened, and later shared that he was thankful, and he had been given some new things to think about (from our sharing the gospel and why the scriptures are so relevant to our lives).
We hosted the new international students to a welcoming meal at the BSU. This is only possible because of our amazing chefs John and Margie Kues and their awesome servant hearted son, Justin! It allowed us to meet several students and also to help them know who we are and what our mission is.
We cleaned bathrooms!!! 28 of them in Ryle Hall on a late Saturday morning. From initiating and inviting CRU to join us, we served others with love in a simple yet tangible and practical way. We had a lot of really good feedback from the dorm staff and from many of the students. To be known by love
We organized with an alumni and another family and we took 5 students and a young alumni to Winter Jam in STL. None of them had ever been before to a Christian worship concert. It was memorable for them as they shared later what it was like to them.
We are partnering with CRU and EQ and FCA and possibly more
Adair County Mobile Food Distribution
March 24
11:00 am - ??? There are no income guidelines.
Recipients need to bring a photo ID,
Social Security cards for each family
member in the household, proof of
Adair County residency & a container
to take home the food. Hamilton Street Baptist Church
802 W. Hamilton St., Kirksville, MO
to be a part of a 2 week workshop at the BSU to help provide another tool for sharing with students – the Jesus Film app that CRU has developed. This is coming soon and we are excited to add this to the tools and methods we try to use to listen and share the gospel with students
Thank you again everyone for all the prayers and love! It is so appreciated!
The future is full of hope! The BSU
MARCH CAL ENDAR
Did you know...
You can now give your offering securely online? Just go to the church website, click “Give” and follow the instructions.
You do not have to set up a user account; you may make a one-time gift?
You can text your offering to 606-268-1957? Just enter the number and the dollar amount you wish to give.
You can designate your online or text gift to either the general fund or to the building fund, or you can split the transaction and give to both?
You can also give to our special offerings for The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions, The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions, or the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering online or by text?
You can set up your account for auto donations, so you’ll never forget to tithe? Options are available for weekly, twice per month, every other Sunday, and monthly.
You can view your personal giving history from your online secure account?
If you have any questions, please contact any member of the Finance Committee: Jonathan Cleaver, Joni Crouse, Barb Deierling, Jonathan Walker, Steve Xander
March 1 6:30 p.m. The Sonshine Group
March 3 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast, Rosie’s Northown Café
March 4 4:30 p.m. Choir Practice
6:00 p.m. Evening Worship
March 5 5:00 p.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer
6:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study, HSBC
March 6 9:30 a.m. Twin Pines
6:15 p.m. Nominating Committee
March 7 5:45 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Programming
March 10 8:30 a.m. Operation Christmas Child Meeting
March 11 Daylight Saving Time Begins
4:30 p.m. Choir Practice
6:00 p.m. Evening Worship
March 12 Book of Reports Items Due
5:00 p.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer
6:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study, HSBC
March 13 9:30 a.m. Twin Pines
6:30 p.m. Personnel Committee
March 14 5:45 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Programming
7:30 p.m. Church Council
March 16 4:30 p.m. Winter Jam KC
March 18 2:30 p.m. Kirksville Manor Care
4:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting
6:00 p.m. Business Meeting
March 19 Newsletter Items Due
5:00 p.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer
6:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study, HSBC
March 20 9:30 a.m. Twin Pines
March 21 5:45 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Programming
March 24 11:00 a.m. Mobile Food Pantry Distribution
3:00 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt
March 25 8:30 a.m. Easter Cantata
1:30 p.m. Jail Ministry
March 26 5:00 p.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer
6:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study, HSBC
March 27 9:30 a.m. Twin Pines
March 28 5:45 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Programming
March 30 Good Friday, Office Closed
We offer Associate Membership to college students who wish to be a part of our body without giv-ing up their membership in their churches back home. If you are interested, contact Pastor Steven. There’s a container
in the foyer for your donations.
Contributions are donated to the Christian Community Food Depot.
Please
pick up your
from the kitchen
Women’s Retreat April 20th and 21st at HSBC
An experience that allows women to slow down and savor time with God and each other. It feels like a cozy day at your favorite coffee shop—where women can find rest, laugh, share their stories, and grow closer to each other and God.
"I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
John 6:35
Life is sweet when we trust God. Life is sweet when we make time for friends.
Life is sweet when we are nourished by Jesus. Life is sweet when we savor time with God.
Life is sweet when we serve others. Life is sweet when we share it with others.
Be on the lookout for more details regarding registration.
Easter Eggs
Needed
We are collecting plastic eggs and
individually wrapped candy for
fillers for our annual
Community-Wide
HSBC Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 24
3 pm at PC Mills Park
(for children ages 2-10)
You may also donate prefilled eggs.
Please tape them so the candy
doesn’t spill out! Donations may
be left in the plastic kiddie
swimming pool at the church.
Volunteers to fill the eggs are also
needed. Stop by anytime during
office hours to fill some eggs.
Thank you!
Students will be attending Kansas City’s Winter Jam Christian Concert in Kansas City on
Friday, March 16th. Platinum-selling and Billboard Music Award-winning rockers, Skillet, will
headline the Winter Jam 2018 Tour Spectacular. The tour will also feature Kari Jobe
(featuring Cody Carnes), Building 429, John Crist, KB, NewSong, Jordan Feliz, Nick Hall and
Hollyn. Tickets for students will be $20. We will gather at HSBC at noon.
Winter Jam Kansas City
Questions? Contact: Kelsie Daniels, Interim Youth Minister
Students also recently attended Hallsville’s Disciple Now (D-Now) conference. We had a blast! We attended three sessions
where we focused on Romans 12:1-2 and what it means to be transformed by the Holy Spirit into living, breathing,
followers of Jesus Christ. We served Columbia's City of Refuge and prayed for the many people all over the world who
suffer in pain, oppression, and fear in their own countries as they only dream of what it would be like to live in a country
such as ours. We fellowshipped with one another through trampoline jumping, hide-and-seeking, and swimming. We
prayed for one another in small groups and confessed to each other on what we were struggling with. We laughed, we
worshiped, we loved. We truly grew this weekend as Christ followers and as a youth group. Thank you to every single
person who donated, prayed, or helped in preparation for this event. Believe me when I say the youth (and leaders) are
eternally grateful and blessed by our church family. Please be in prayer for our students and chaperones as we all take on
the challenge given to us at D-Now to read our Bibles daily so that we can grow closer to the God we serve and better
know His will for our lives.
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Steven Nelson - Pastor Jim Barnett - 8:30 am Music Minister Kevin Martin - Interim 11:00 am Music Minister Kelsie Daniels - Interim Youth Minister
SERVICE TIMES Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:45 a.m. Small Groups 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship 6:00 p.m. Worship Wednesday Night Programming 5:45 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Programming
April 1 Easter; Evening Services Dismissed April 11 Church Council April 20-21 Women’s Retreat April 15 Highland Crest April 15 God’s Squad April 18 Last Wednesday Night Programming April 22 Business Meeting April 28 Mobile Food Pantry Distribution May 1 Watoto’s May 9 Church Council May 12 Mobile Food Pantry Distribution May 13 Mother’s Day; Evening Services Dismissed May 20 Business Meeting May 28 Memorial Day; Office Closed
