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Welcome to Bible Center!You’re invited to meet Jane Jackson-Fowler at the Connect Table in the Gathering Space after the 9 or 10:30 AM services to answer questions or to help you get more connected.

We’d Love to Pray With You!Men and women are available in the prayer room, located on the back right of the Worship Center, after the 9 and 10:30 AM services for anyone wanting prayer and counsel.

The Bible Center AppFor details on upcoming events and links to sign up, download our app, and tap on Media & Resources or Events & Sign-Up.

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8 AM Hymn Service (Rm. 3105/06)

9 AM & Worship Services 10:30 AM Early Childhood Children’s Ministry (Birth-5th)

10:30 AM Student Ministry (6th-12th)

& 5 PM

Find a warm atmosphere for friendship, study, and just doing life together! For a list of groups or get more info at BibleCenterChurch.com/groups.

Get plugged into the body of Christ by serving. Various positions are available for people of all ages to help us become a church Charleston can’t live without. Find your fit at BibleCenterChurch.com/serve.

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UnifiedACTS 2:37-47

First in a 7-part series titled:For the Gospel. For the City:

What an All-in! Church Looks Like

– Pastor Matt Friend –

Today's main thought:

Alone we can do so little, but together we can do so much.

What unifies our church?

1. Baptizing Together (vv. 38, 41)

2. Studying God’s Word Together (v. 42)

3. Committing to Membership Together (v. 42)

4. Taking Communion Together (v. 42)

5. Praying Together (v. 42)

6. Serving the Community Together (v. 43)

7. Giving Together (vv. 44-45)

8. Doing Life Together (v. 46)

9. Worshiping God Together (v. 47)

THIS WEEK’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONStop Dating the Church! Fall in Love with the Family of Godby Joshua Harris

Matt Friend, Senior Pastor

@pastormattbcc

Dear Friends,Thanks for spending your Sunday morning with us! On behalf of our pastors and staff, I’m thrilled to have you here.

The most popular Bible verse in history, John 3:16, reminds us, For God so loved the world... God’s love extends to all 195 countries and to the 7,614,423,551 people alive today.

However, as we study Christianity from almost 2 millennia ago, we learn that global vision always begins at home. Rockets need launching pads. Planes need runways. Military missions depend on a home base. Likewise, God is inviting us to strengthen the ministry to our own community before we begin supporting new ministries in additional cities or countries.

How do healthy Christians engage their own neighborhoods? According to the Book of Acts, All-in! churches are recklessly abandoned to the gospel, and they desire to show the gospel through service in their own communities. While surveying the Book of Acts over the next seven weeks, we’ll see that All-in! churches are unified (2:37-47), growing (2:41, 47; 4:4; 5:14; 6:1, 7), for the gospel and for their own cities (Acts 3:1-10), big-hearted (4:32-37), desperate (1:1-14), resilient (5:17-42; 6:8-7:60), and authentic (5:1-11).

Please join me in praying and inviting friends to our special combined service at the Municipal Auditorium on April 29th at 10 AM. May God continue molding us into an All-in! church,

much like the original churches almost 2,000 years ago!

#ForCharlieWest,

APRIL 15, 2018 CHURCH LIFE

Member Meeting TodayNoon • Worship Center • Members will be voting on the one-line constitu-tional revision and more. (The proposed revision is on Article V. C. 3. c.: An individual cannot serve more than six years in any combination of church offices before a sabbatical of at least one year must be taken. While a leader is still limited to six consecutive years on any one Board, this revision allows a retiring Deacon to be nominated as an Elder, should it be the Lord’s will.)

Membership ApplicantsCraig & Beth Bowden, Caleb Lupton, Freda Johnson, Frances Pack, and Ellen Totten.

20s-40s with Kids PotluckSunday, April 22 • 10:30 AM • North Lawn • Fun and food • Bring a chair or blanket, and connect with others in the same stage of life.

Our Sympathies to…• Susan Myers, whose sister, Roberta Jean “Jeannie” Tanner, passed away.

SERVING

Find Your Fit ReceptionToday • Noon • Room 3101/02 • If you’re looking for a place to serve, this brief reception will help you “Find Your Fit!”

Union Mission Crossroads DinnerThursday, Apr. 26 • 4 PM • To donate supplies or funds or to serve and clean up, contact Sheri (sskidmore@BibleCenterChurch.com) or register by Apr. 26.

May We ServeWednesdays in May • Bible Center will focus even more on serving our community by showing Jesus’ love to local organizations. Stop by the table by the mission wall, or visit BibleCenterChurch.com/mws for dates and projects.

NEXT STEPS

Baptism ClassFor anyone interested in baptism, please bring a photo or be prepared to have one taken. Students & Adults: Wednesday, Apr. 18 • 6:30-8 PM • Living Room; Children up to 5th grade: Monday, Apr. 16 • 6:30-8 PM • Rm. 2104

Get Connected ClassSundays • May 6, 13 & 20 • 9 AM • Living Room • Want to know more about Bible Center? Want to get plugged in? Join us for this 3-week class, led by Daniel & Dorothy Prudich. Please register if you plan to attend.

Belong: Membership WeekendMay 4 (6:30-8:30 PM) & May 5 ( 8:30 AM-1 PM) • Want to know more about BCC, or desire to become a member? Join Pastor Matt, the Pastors, and Staff for Membership Weekend! Food and childcare provided. Registration required. Contact Jane (jjackson@BibleCenterChurch.com) for questions.

Monday, Apr. 166-8:30 PM

Food, prizes, silent and live auctions!Students and staff will host this fun fundraising event to install a new front entrance security system. Everyone is invited!Tickets ($3-$12) areon sale at theGathering Space.

BibleCenterSchool.com/showcase.

EARLY CHILDHOOD & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Alpine Camp (Ages 8-11)Jul. 23-27 • Registration form and $50 deposit are due on Sunday, Apr. 22. Space is limited.

AWANA Closing ProgramWednesday, Apr. 25 • 6:30PM

STUDENT MINISTRIES

Graduation SundayUse the app or go to BibleCenterChurch.com/register by May 6 to submit names of those graduating high school and above. We will honor our 2018 graduates during the 9 and 10:30 AM services on May 20.

Middle School Missions Trip: Camp BaYouCaJuly 1-7 • Smithville Flatts, NY • BaYouCa hosts Precious Jewels Camp for students and adults affected by special needs. Our team will lead chapel services and assist campers in daily activities. Cost: $290 (incl. meals, lodging, transportation, and end-of-the-week fun day). A $90 deposit is due Apr. 29.