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Church Staff:F Dr. Robert Moore, III, PastorF Dr. Chris Cadenhead, Succession PastorF Rev. Danny Quirin, Minister of YouthF Rev. Barry Green, Minister of MusicF Rev. John Recktenwald, Minister of EducationF Rev. Scot Finley, Minister of Senior AdultsF Carolyn Krisha, Director of Children’s MinistriesF Teresa Schaeffer, Interim Community Room Worship LeaderF Bill Nevens, A/V DirectorF Celia Jones, Communications & PublicationsF Ginger Krantz, Executive Ministerial AssistantF Jill Winston, Executive Ministerial AssistantF Cindy Herald, Administrative AssistantF Carmen Lowe, Administrative Assistant F Elizabeth Pierson, Financial SecretaryF Lisa Barton, ReceptionistF Bill Shelor, Building Administrator F Tana Adams, WEEC Preschool Director

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

F WELCOME!Forty-two new members have joined since the beginning of this church year (10/01), this one has joined since the June newsletter:

Adam North 5702 Plantation Grove Lane

News TidbitsF NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMBERS FOR MAY:

David’s Sheep A: Grace WittDaniel’s Lions: Deacon Witt3rd grade: Barbara Scyphers9th grade boys: Noah BryantGod’s Love (N. Roanoke): Melanie Tullier; Jenny ReedTime & Place: Susan McLauren24/7 Living: Kyle & Susan FaustPeace & Joy: Sam & Carol CrockettSynergy: Hannah ForeCouples & Counting: Trevor & Lenae Persing;

Ryan & Gioia Nicely; Josh & Rachel Witt

Roanoke, VA 24012 ☎977-0495

Pastor’s Paragraph

I receive numerous invitations to conferences and seminars. Most of them promise great results

that will transform my ministry if I will just come spend two days with them. After a while I began to ignore such claims. Most of the invitations go quickly in the trash can. So, when I learned shortly after arriving at Bonsack last year that we were hosting a conference that promised amazing results, I was skeptical. But, I came here to learn and experience first-hand what made Bonsack tick, so I went along and participated.

I am so glad I did! The Global Lead-ership Summit (GLS)proved to be an exciting and inspiring two days last August. We heard top notch speakers from many different disciplines and professions offering great insights in how to be better leaders. For someone who was just moving into a new leadership position, it was exactly what I needed.

This year we will be hosting the Summit again. This year’s event will be August 6-7. Once again there will be a two-day line up of great speakers and authors who will help us learn how to be better stewards of the influence we have on other people. The vision behind the Summit is that all of us are called to lead, no matter where we are. Based on my experience last year, I am confident that everyone will find something useful during those two days to help us lead where we are—wherever that might be.

Let me personally invite you to attend this year’s Global Leadership Summit. To register or to get more

Bonsack is again gearing up to take our kids on a journey, and this time we’re exploring uncharted territory at Vacation Bible School 2015: Journey off the Map! We invite your children, ages 3 1/2- 5th grade, to join us on this adventure on

July 6-10 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Registrations are accepted by visiting our website (www.bonsackbaptist.org) until July 1, and selecting the VBS banner on our homepage. You

can also register in person by visiting the designated tables each morning before our adventures begin. Don’t forget to join us in the Sanctuary on Sunday evening, July 12 at 6 p.m., (note the slight change in time) for VBS Family Night as we recap the week of Vacation Bible School! An ice cream social will follow in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited!

If you aren’t directly involved with VBS but would like to contribute, would you consider covering our week with prayer? Each year over 400 children are

impacted by VBS, and for some, it is the first time they hear about the love of God. We have listed prayer focuses in the bulletin each week to help guide you as you pray. For more ways to contribute to this week, see our Chil-dren’s Ministry news column. We hope to see you at VBS this year!

F HOMEBOUND & NURSING HOME FRIENDS:June Hubbard

4637 Afton Lane Roanoke, VA 24012 ☎ 977-4502

Brenda Lugar 3101 Duraleigh Rd.

Raleigh, NC 27612 ☎ 919-665-9132

JULY 6-10 | 9 A.M. - 12 P.M.

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seF CONGREGATIONAL SINGING

The Wesleys (John and Charles) had a profound impact in proclaiming the message of Jesus in the 18th century. Charles Wesley penned over 6,500 hymn texts in his lifetime, includ-

ing hymns we sing at church like “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” “And Can It Be,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Blessed Be the Name,” “Christ the Lord is Risen Today,” and “O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing”. Together, John and Charles account for 18 hymns in our present Baptist hymnal.

Apparently, to encourage his congregation as they sang in worship, John shared with them the following rules (Although the language sounds a bit archaic, the spirt of his instruction is clear!):

• Sing All—see that you join the congregation as frequently as you can.

• Sing Lustily (with vigour and vitality) and with good courage. Beware of singing as if you were half-dead or half-asleep; but lift up your voice with strength.

• Sing Modestly—do not bawl so as to be heard above or distinct from the rest of the congregation that you may not destroy the harmony, but strive to unite your voices together so as to make one melodious sound.

• Sing In Time—whatever time is sung, be sure to keep with it. Do not run before and do not stay behind it; attend closely to the leading voices and move therewith as exactly as you can and take care not to sing too slow. This drawling way naturally steals on all who are lazy; and it is high time to drive it out from among us and sing all our tunes just as quick as we did at first.

• Sing Spiritually—have an eye to God in every word you sing. Aim at pleasing Him more than yourself, or any other creature.

Helpful advice for any Christian! One of the beautiful turths about Christianity is that the rewards always outweigh the effort. Congrega-tional singing is no different. How about challenging yourself to greater heights of ecpression and blessing?

F CHRISTMAS IN JULYI will be introducing our Christmas music to the Adult Choir during the month of July. Although we will be taking the first Wednesday night of the month off, we’ll spend time in the Christmas spirit on Wednes-day nights, July 8, 15, 22 and 29.

On Sunday, December 6, we will be presenting, “The Winter Rose” at 3 and 6:30 p.m., along with the Handbell Choir and Orchestra.

From earliest Christian time, the rose has been a symbol of divine love. It reaches across the ages in ancient illuminations and freely spills from the pens and brushes of countless poets and artists. Echoing through our Sanctuary every Christmas season in the melodies and texts of many beloved carols, it brings to life the beautiful visions of biblical prophets and the hope of early Christian pilgrims.

It is in that spirit that “The Winter Rose” was conceived and written. Even in our early planning and preparation, it is our sincerest prayer that as Christ, the Rose of Sharon, blossoms before you this Christmas,

your spirit will be encouraged by the beauty of God’s greatest gift. If you are a singer and have interest in joining with us this Christmas

for “The Winter Rose”, our “Christmas in July” focus would be a good time for you to get started. Please contact Barry (977-5701) prior to the first rehearsal on July 8.

F 2015 COMPOSER’S WEEKEND

I am so excited that Pepper Choplin will be spending the weekend of August 28–30 at Bonsack. Mr. Choplin is a full-time composer, conductor and humorist. He has gained a reputation as one of

the most creative writers in church music today. With a diverse musi-cal background, Choplin composes incorporating varied styles such as folk, gospel, classical, and jazz. His published work includes over 230 anthems for church and school choir, 13 church cantatas and a book of piano compositions. Each week, thousands of singers present his music in churches and schools in the United States and around the world.

With Mr. Choplin, we will be presenting his composition, “Our Father—A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer”. Pepper writes,

I felt a strong calling to do this work. These are such powerful words, encompassing so much of the faith experience. Each phrase of the prayer is presented in a dramatic setting meant to connect the listener with the concept in a personal way.

The 3 & 6:30 p.m. performances of “Our Father” on August 30, will culminate a seven-week Sunday morning sermon series on The Lord’s Prayer by Dr. Moore and Dr. Cadenhead.

O U RF A T H E R

A Journey through the Lord’s Prayer

—Barry Green (bgreen@bonsackbaptist.org)

SERMON SERIES(7/19/15) “Our Father”- Dr. Cadenhead(7/26/15) “Holy Is Your Name” - Dr. Moore(8/02/15) “Thy Kingdom Come”- Dr. Moore(8/09/15) “Give Us This Day” - Dr. Cadenhead(8/16/15) “Forgive Our Sins” - Dr. Cadenhead(8/23/15) “Lead Us Not Into Temptation”- Dr. Moore(8/30/15) “Thine Is the Kingdom”- Dr. Cadenhead

CONCERTPresented by the Adult Choir and Orchestra

Sunday, August 303:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

with special guest Pepper Choplin, Composer

3B o n s a c k B a p t i s t Ch u rc h , 4 8 4 5 C l ove rd a l e R o a d, R o a n o ke, VA 2 4 0 1 9 ➤ ( 5 4 0 ) 9 7 7 - 5 7 0 1 ➤ FAX : ( 5 4 0 ) 9 7 7 - 0 9 1 0 ➤ W E E C : ( 5 4 0 ) 9 7 7 - 0 4 8 5

6B o n s a c k B a p t i s t Ch u rc h , 4 8 4 5 C l ove rd a l e R o a d, R o a n o ke, VA 2 4 0 1 9 ➤ ( 5 4 0 ) 9 7 7 - 5 7 0 1 ➤ FAX : ( 5 4 0 ) 9 7 7 - 0 9 1 0 ➤ W E E C : ( 5 4 0 ) 9 7 7 - 0 4 8 5

SHARING CHRIST & BUILDING BELIEVERS Extended Care for JULY

SUNDAY MORNINGS

INFANTS ➧

CRAWLERS ➧

ONE’S ➧

MISSION KIDS FOUR’S ➧

FIVE’S ➧

TWO’S & THREE’S ➧

JULY 5

9:00 a.m. D Ostrom/HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m. K Werner/W Cooley

10:30 a.m. K Webb/HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m.J Reeves/HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m.K Bryant/HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m.K Pendleton/HELP NEEDED

Opportunities For Ministry and Reflection➤ NOTES OF APPRECIATION HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM:

• John & Dianne Leftwich • Harry Grant • Will Wingo • June Brown • Ruby Martin • Bob & Charlotte Boyd

➤ SYMPATHY TO: Brenda Thompson and Emilie Ashworth: in the death of Brenda’s

mother, and Emilie’s grandmother, Shirley Stone Miano on 6/10

➤ CONGRATULATIONS TO: Ben & Jo Anne (Heauser) Copper: married on 5/30Forrest & Lindsey (Sumpter) Holland: married on 6/12Ashlyn Caldwell & Ben & Terrie Caldwell: at the birth of Ashlyn’s son

and Ben & Terrie’s grandson, Kaleb Austin on 6/12

➤ WORSHIP ATTENDANCE FOR MAYDate Worship Ex. Session Total5/3 983 108 1,0915/10 1,053 121 1,174 5/17 1,052 108 1,160 5/24 975 101 1,0765/31 1,105 119 1,224 Average 1,034 111 1,145

➤ SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE FOR MAYDate Enrollment Attendance Visitors5/3 2,099 867 36 5/10 2,106 822 29 5/17 2,110 869 38 5/24 2,113 799 265/31 2,112 858 29 Average 2,108 843 32 Total Visitors 158

JULY 12

9:00 a.m. V Felton/HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m. C Rowland/R Grant

10:30 a.m. M Skidmore/HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m.B Maxey/HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m.N Hodges/K McGuire

10:30 a.m.S Shuler/HELP NEEDED

JULY 19

9:00 a.m. HELP NEEDED10:30 a.m.

L Loope/S Heflin

10:30 a.m.J Hardy/HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m.B Crockett/HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m.M Moock/L Hall

10:30 a.m.P Pope/HELP NEEDED

JULY: A Janney/HELP NEEDED (2A); M Mitchell/A McMeans (2B); S Agee/R Perdue (3A); Y Ha/J Richardson (3B)

JULY 26

9:00 a.m.M Vaughan/HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m. C Williams/J Robins

10:30 a.m. T LaBarbera/HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m.HELP NEEDED

10:30 a.m.S Wheeler/R Carpenter

10:30 a.m.D Bowling/HELP NEEDED

➤ STEWARDSHIP FOR MAYBudget Receipts ......................................................... $243,318 in honor of Lois Via ........................................................... $20 in memory of Rushie Smith & Clara Sink ........................... $50 in honor of Malinda Stevens ............................................... $25“Imagine A Place” ....................................................... $44,811 in honor of Bill & Kim Shelor’s 40th anniversary ........... $1,000 in memory of Powell Wilson ............................................. $300 in memory of Dot Hartman ............................................. $500 in memory of Joe Atkins ................................................ $1,000 in memory of Phyllis Chisom ............................................ $265 in memory of Anna Boger ................................................. $150 in memory of Tom Hoover, Sr. ............................................ $75 in memory of John D. Spencer .......................................... $450 in memory of Earl Bryant ................................................... $50 in memory of Carolyn Bratton .......................................... $200Music Ministry ................................................................. $180 in memory of Sean Moorman ........................................... $150Youth Ministry ................................................................. $200Food Pantry ..................................................................... $697 in memory of Frank Wooding on his birthday .................... $200Benevolent Fund .............................................................. $159Associational Missions ................................................... $3,055Special Needs (PURE) ministry ........................................ $875Children’s Ministry ........................................................ $1,020

Children’s Ministry NewsF VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLWho needs vacation when we’re about to embark on a Journey off the Map!? There’s a lot of preparation, planning and praying going on for our week of Vacation Bible School, July 6-10. This year our lessons prepare kids to recognize the importance of Jesus as their life guide.

I hope you’ve been noting our prayer requests each week in the bulletin, and will surround us in prayer as we prepare for this super week. Online registration will close July 1, so be sure you’re registered!

Feeding 400+ children everyday during VBS requires a lot of snacks. You can help by donating the following: cookies, chips, Capri Suns, low-sugar Hugs and individual bagged snacks and cookies. Snack donation boxes are located around the church. Just make sure your items don’t contain peanuts or tree nuts. Our adult volunteers really appreciate your homemade cakes, cookies or other goodies for the teacher’s lounge. Bring homemade goodies to the fellowship hall on Sunday, July 5 or to the church kitchen during the week of VBS.

F LOOKING AHEAD Could fall really be only eight weeks away? Well over 150 adults are needed each Sunday morning and Wednesday evening to serve in chil-dren’s ministry. Our young families are enabled to worship and experi-ence Bible study knowing that their children are also learning and being loved and cared for while at church. Consider and pray about how you might serve in a leadership role through some wonderful kids! We try hard to offer flexible positions so folk don’t have to miss their own Bible study opportunities. Contact Carolyn (540-977-5701 x 233) if you are interested.

—Carolyn Krisha (ckrisha@bonsackbaptist.org)

Education NewsF NEW ON SUNDAY MORNING A new Sunday school class, designed with the schedule of the Sunday morning musicians in mind, has recently begun. The class is open to anyone and meets in room A206. It starts a bit after 9 a.m. to accom-modate instrumentalists and other service participants in worship. Con-tact Teresa Schaeffer (977-5701 x 216 or tschaeffer@bonsackbaptist.org) for more information.

IS COMING TO ROANOKEAUGUST 6-7, 2015 @ BONSACK

Don’t miss this opportunity to be the leader God’s called you to be!REGISTER BY JULY 7 FOR $89 USING DISCOUNT CODE GLS15HOST

www.bonsackbaptist.org

God showed up at Centrifuge 2015 at North Greenville University! The students left with eagerness to see what God was going to do and they were not disappointed. Many students rededicated their life to Christ. Others were able to strengthen their faith in God. It allowed students to be able to meet other students from around the country and they also were able to strengthen their bond as a family.

One of the most impactful nights was on Thursday. The night life for that day was a chance to interact with different activities that allowed them to respond with the messages that they were taught. Also that night, the seniors were able to wash the feet of their friends. It was a chance for them to serve the younger students in a way that will make an impact for life.

The topic of the week was Alive and Free and the study was on James. The students learned what it meant to act now, speak life, bow down, and stay true in the Christian life. The students learned a lot as well as the adult chaperones. God did not just make an impact in the student’s life, but also in the leaders that went. Also I would like to extend a thank you for all the adults that were able to go; we were the largest group there by far and our students and leaders represented Bonsack well.

—Liz Bagley , Youth Intern

In J.R.R Tolkien’s famous book, and later the famed movie, The Hobbit, there is a very humorous scene when Gandalf the wizard asks Bilbo to “go on an adventure” with him. He later says that it would be “good” and “profitable” for him. Although Centrifuge is not quite the Tolkien’s adventure, this ‘adventure’ too proved ‘good’ and ‘profitable’ for all those who attended.

Personally, I was unclear what to expect, but all unknown expectations of ‘camp’ were greatly exceeded. From the professional, very personable staff at Fuge, to the more than edible food at North Greenville, I must say I enjoyed my time. The most beneficial moments for me came in relationship to other people. I came to know many students for the first time, and others I grew closer to. I had many conversations with the camp staff. The adults made me feel very welcome with their open-ness and our strategic coffee runs.

The theme for the week was ‘live and Free’and ironically, the camp pas-tor for the week was one of my Nashville kin. I thought the pastor and staff taught the gospel biblically and lovingly. Overall, I am very thank-ful I experienced Centerfuge 2015 with Bonsack and I will not forget it.

—Ben Whittington , Youth Intern

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Looking Ahead

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F AUGUST2 PM Communion9 Alaska mission trip recap after evening worship26 All Committee meetings (6 & 7 p.m.)28-29 Adult Choir Composer’s Weekend rehearsals30 Adult Choir concerts (3 & 6:30 p.m.)

F JULY3 Church office closed5 AM Communion5 World Changers luncheon (FH)5–9 Youth VBS (6-9 p.m.)6–10 VBS (ages 3-6th grade; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.)12 VBS Family Night & ice cream fellowship14 Red Cross Bloodmobile15 Quarterly business meeting19–25 Impact Virginia! mission trip21–28 Alaska mission trip26 Evening worship & baptismal service

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Pastor’s Paragraph

—Chris Cadenhead (ccadenhead@bonsackbaptist.org)

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information, including a list of this year’s speakers, go to www.willowcreek.com/events/leadership/. Bonsack members and attendees will receive a special discounted rate of $89 by entering the code GLS15HOST. This rate is only good through July 7, so don’t miss this opportunity.

On a completely unrelated but even more important note, I urge you to keep Scot, Pam, Sam, and Heather Finley in your prayers. Many of you have been personally blessed by Scot’s ministry here at Bonsack. Now he is entering into a different but even more sacred season of ministry as he goes home to care for his family as Pam’s battle with cancer continues. They will need our love and friendship now more than ever. May God’s peace be on the Finley household.

Grace and peace,

A Note from Scot FinleyDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ at Bonsack,

I want to thank you for the past 14 years of my ministry with you as your Minister of Senior Adults. There is not room on this page or time in eternity to express my and Pam’s appreciation for each kind word or act of Christian charity over these past three years of Pam’s struggle with cancer. Though I will no longer formally be your minister, long ago those relationships changed to deep, enduring friendships that will last all of our lives. I will forever cherish the memories of the many overnight and day trips that we have taken together – countless trips to Lancaster and the Sight and Sound Theater, trips to Richmond and Washington, Billy Graham’s retreat center, The Cove, Asheville and the Biltmore, Abingdon and the Barter Theater, the Wohlfahrt Haus and the Hillbilly Hideaway! Trips to Appomattox, the Stone Churches, Attic Productions and West Virginia. Thank you for the lunches and programs, your tireless work in the senior adult ministries such as the food pantry, senior adult choir, card ministry, Glebe Bible study, etc. A very special thanks to those who have served with me on the Senior Adult Council without whom so much would not have been done. I especially remember those who served on those early councils who have gone to be with our Risen Christ. I also thank my fellow ministers and especially the administrative staff who work so tirelessly behind the scenes.

Thank you all as well for being the great examples to Sam and Heather of what it means to be a follower of Christ. This is the only church they have known and they have watched your testimony lived out in years of selfless service. Remember my family in the months to come and know that our love for each of you has no expiration date. Finally, remember, as I told my Glebe Bible study group so very often, “Nothing done for Christ in this lifetime goes either unnoticed or unrewarded!” May God richly credit the love you have shown to me.

Your servant in Christ Jesus,

Scot

Fresh-water well being drilled in Ngwenani, South Africa

—Danny Quirin (dquirin@bonsackbaptist.org)

F SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY One of the things that makes working with and teaching our teens so much fun is the fact that when adults commit to volunteering with our teenagers for Sunday morning Bible study, they tend to stay for long periods of time. We will have some openings available for adults to work with our teens beginning in September. If this is a ministry that you have felt led to be a part of and would like to know more about, please contact Danny (dquirin@bonsackbaptist.org) at your earliest conve-nience to set up a time to talk

—Danny Quirin (dquirin@bonsackbaptist.org)

REFLECTIONS

Weekday Preschool NewsThe Weekday Preschool is enjoying the summer days with a succession of camps geared towards FUN! This two-week session, Mad Science, points towards the amazing things God does in our world! We’ll do VBS, Passport Around the World, and finish the month staying cool while honoring God with our Sports With A Splash camp! Our enrollment is nearly full for the fall. Please encourage any interested children of age to contact the preschool office for half-day or full-day options.

Join us in welcoming Leann Fisher to our staff as Activities Coordinator for special events, Lori Hedrick to our staff as Coordinator of our music program, and Erin Foster to our staff as an assistant teacher with our four-year-olds. We are shaping up for an awesome fall and are delighted to have these ladies on the preschool team!

—Tana Adams (tadams@bonsackbaptist.org)