Volume 2 - Number 17 August 24, 2011

DEACON ELECTION 2011 –2012

The following individuals were elected on Sunday, 8-21-11 as deacons for three-year terms each: Allan Addis, Neil Ford, Ray Keys, Jimmy King, Kevin Mangan, Paul Tichenor and Larry McCall (filling a one-year

unexpired term). All current deacons along with those newly elected are requested to attend the September 4th meeting beginning at 7:00 a.m. in the FLC. We will plan to ordain Jimmy King and Kevin Mangan as soon as possible. Please keep each of these men and their families in your prayers as they

seek the Lord’s will in the leadership and guidance of our church. too.

GOOD NEWS CLUB MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Imagine you had a string 168 inches long, and every inch represented 1 hour.

A child has in a week 168 hours to eat, sleep, play with friends, play on the computer, play video games, go to school. All the good things children get to do. Now imagine looking at one inch of this string... This is a visual to show how much or rather how little of that time is spent in Sunday School or church.

If you bring your child to church every single week from the time they are 3 -13 years old –never out sick, never out on vacation, never miss for any reason that one hour a week all added together it would amount to 3 weeks and 1 day!

3 Weeks and 1 day of learning about Jesus! That is a frightening amount if being a good church goer is all a parent is depending on for the spiritual training of their child. But then what about the children whose parents don’t even take them to church. They have zero inches on the string. The statistics for children that attend church: 2 in 10. For every 10 children, statistically only 2 get taken to church. What about the other 8 – how are they going to hear, how are they going to stand up against all the lies our world our culture is teaching our children with, all the temptations, heartbreak in the homes? And whom do they have to pray for them? God cares about their problems. I love Good News Club because it gives me a way to tell them that truth. That’s why I love Good News Club—I get to tell and show them I care. I get to be a part of them hearing about Jesus Good News Club is a wonderful opportunity to influence the life of other children with the Gospel. …and I can be a missionary right here. What a mission field God has opened up and entrusted to our church – the children at Walhalla Elementary. I need all of you to be in prayer for these children. And I need some of you to come with me to Good News Club where you’ll get to influence children from other parts of the world and all walks of life. If you’re a home school family – it’s a great family ministry and your young children get Bible class at the same time. If you’re Senior High or College, perhaps your schedule would allow you to come help at Good News Club. If you’re between jobs, join our team for ―in the in between‖ time. If you’re retired, then retire Tuesday afternoons (2:15p.m.-4:15p.m. to be exact) to spend with our kids at Walhalla Elementary.

If you can listen to prayer requests, listen to their memory verses, give some hugs, then this is the job description for Grade Shepherds of our Good News Club. Will you join in ministry with us to Walhalla Elementary School? Come and be a missionary with me!

In His Service, Niki Cook Contact Info: 718-3021(H) or 710-6097(C) or nikicook68@gmail.com

Music Notes - Ray Conway, Minister of Worship

August 28, 2011

VIDEO POWER POINT 10:15 a. m. - Mary Wright 5:30 p.m. - Ginny Baltzer

SOUND SYSTEM 10:15 a.m. - Michael Oakley (WT)

5:30 p.m. - Joe Rukat

September 4, 2011

VIDEO POWER POINT 10:15 a.m. - Mike Oakley, Sr.

5:30 p.m. - No PM Service (Labor Day)

SOUND SYSTEM 10:15 a.m. - TBA

5:30 p.m. - No PM Service (Labor Day)

PRINTER

CARTRIDGES

WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR

DONATION OF ANY USED PRINTER INK

CARTRIDGES. PLEASE PLACE THESE IN

THE RECYCLE BOX IN THE SUNDAY

SCHOOL OFFICE OR DROP THEM OFF BY

THE CHURCH OFFICE.

MEDIA MINISTRY TEAM SCHEDULE

1. Sunday, August 28 -

8:00 AM - WorshipTeam rehearsal

10:10 AM - Adult Choir rehearsal

2. Wednesday, August 31 -

5:30 PM - Orchestra rehearsal

7:15 PM - Adult Choir rehearsal

8:30 PM - PraiseTeam rehearsal

3. Sunday, September 4 -

8:00 AM - Praise and Worship rehearsal -

Brad Poore leads

10:10 AM - Adult Choir rehearsal

4. Wednesday, September 7 -

5:30 PM - Orchestra rehearsal

6:15 PM - Children’s Choirs Time

7:15 PM - Adult Choir rehearsal

8:30 PM - WorshipTeam rehearsal

MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

MUSIC MINISTRY REHEARSALS

Several of our Music Ministry groups will resume rehearsals in

September. Thanks for your great support and prayers for the Music

Ministry!

Children’s Choirs (age 3 - grade 5) - Sept. 7

Student Choir (middle school - college) - Sept. 11

Adult Handbells - September 25

Our Vision Statement We are a loving and compassionate family of God who

prayerfully commit to go and bring people to Jesus Christ,

teach people to be like Christ, show God’s love by helping people and enjoy God in worship.

Ken Reid.................................…..Pastor.................................(864) 888-0013 E-Mail: csbcpastor@bellsouth.net (Cell) 710-4899 Ray Conway.................Minister of Music & Worship.............(864) 638-8033 E-Mail: csbcmusic@bellsouth.net (Cell) 710-6730 Ruth C. Smith....….........…....Ministry Assistant.....................(864) 944-0939 E-Mail: collegestreet@bellsouth.net (Cell) 723-4680 Linda Waters...………. Outreach Ministry Assistant….....…….(864) 647-2450 E-Mail: csbcoutreach@bellsouth.net (Cell) 710-2840 Gordon & Jolene Corbett...…………..Custodians....................(864) 638-7952 Gordon Corbett….………………………………………………………………………… (Cell) 710-4969 Jolene Corbett…………………………………………………………………………… ...Cell) 723-3139 Office..............................…...FAX 638-2980...........................(864) 638-2986 FLC/Sunday School Office...……………………………………….. (864) 718-5760

E-Mail Address................................collegestreet@bellsouth.net Website Address......................www.collegestreetbaptist.org

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GOLDEN FELLOWSHIP CLUB NEWS

The Golden Fellowship Club will meet on Thursday, August 25th at 10:00 a.m. and travel to Cracker Barrel in Anderson, SC

for their monthly meeting. Remember to put this on your calendar. Plan now to

meet us in the church parking area for this trip as we share a time of good food and

fellowship. We look forward to seeing you on this date.

EXTENDED TEACHING CARE

August 28 , 2011 Donna Thompson

September 4, 2011 Ottis & Tracy Haney

BROWN BAG MINISTRY GROUP The Brown Bag Ministry Group will meet on

Wednesday, 8-31-11 at 10:30 a.m. in the CSBC parking area where they will travel from there

to Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel for a picnic lunch. Plan now to join us for this time of

prayer and fellowship together. Lunch will be provided. For further information,

please contact Gail Medlin at 882-0415.

From Ken….

Kickoff events are underway! Our kickoff bash on August 14th was a

huge success with plenty of food and lots of good fellowship. Sign up

for Preschool and Children’s Choirs and Awana beginning with a start-up date in September. These dates are

available on the September 2011 calendar included with this newsletter.

In addition our first movie night was well attended and over 80 folks enjoyed pizza at the

Pizza Buffet in Seneca afterwards. Please join us again this Sunday at 5:30 p.m. for our second

movie night, Fireproof and another pizza fellowship. Bring a friend! Bring your family.

Join us for a great evening!

Fund Raising Efforts for the Hugh’s property parking lot! As was approved by the church we

are attempting to raise $30,000.00 for the building fund so that we do not have to borrow money

to complete this next project. However, we feel that this project is worthy enough that we will borrow the balance

not raised by October 1st. Please pray about an extra love offering in September to help with this effort. No further

projects will be started until we have paid off the balance of any loan we incur.

“Courageous” The Movie… . “Courageous”

From the information that we have gathered ( www.courageousthemovie.com ),

the movie “Courageous” will be shown in the following theatres starting on September 30th.

Starlight Cinemas 14 at 141 Interstate Blvd, Anderson

Amstar Cinema 14 at 193 Civic Centers Blvd, Anderson

Cherrydale Cinemas on N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville

Regal Hollywood 20 on Woodruff Rd., Greenville

You may also pre-purchase your tickets at the website shown above.

As COURAGEOUS prepares to open in theaters across the country on September 30, the prayer of Sherwood

Pictures is that God will use this film to impact fathers and strengthen families. While this movie will provide great

entertainment—with drama, humor, action, and the heart-touching storylines you've come to love from Sherwood—

there is an underlying theme in this film that will inspire and challenge men to be Godly fathers.

Oconee County Crusade – October 2-5, Seneca High School Football Stadium…. Begin praying today. A prayer

guide is being e-mailed out to everyone on my e-mail list to help with prayers. I will be attending a discussion

meeting at the association office and bring back requests for volunteers to help during the crusade week.

In the mean time, pray.

Though the Bible for Dummies! Beginning Wednesday, September 7th we will begin an overview walk through the

Bible during our Wednesday evening service. The study is just that, “an overview” but will give you basic

knowledge that show how the Bible is tied together from Genesis to Revelation.

Masterlife: The Disciples Cross! Beginning on Sunday, September 11th in the p.m. service (5:30 pm) we will start a

process of developing a lifelong, obedient relationship with Jesus Christ. “The Disciples Cross” will be the basis for

studying six (6) biblical disciplines of a disciple. After you drop off your children for Awana, please join us in the

sanctuary for our study.

- Ken Reid, Pastor

Ken’s Korner

Renovation Report - August 24, 2011

College Street Baptist Church is “called” to follow the great commission to spread God’s message of Love and Salvation

through Jesus Christ in Walhalla and the World. We do this individually and jointly with over “50” ministries. We

celebrated 100 years as a church, REACHING OUT in 2009. We must continue to answer Jesus’ call found in Mathew

28:19-20. Our facilities support the ministry.

In 2007-2008, major renovation projects began to repair and upgrade facilities. The Family Life Center (FLC) interior

was first. Repairs and additions of heat and air conditioning to the gym and entrance changes were made. This facility is

used in all weather conditions by the church and community. We gave to the building fund and also borrowed $75,000.

A three-phase approach to be debt free, complete renovation, purchase available property and continue improvements to

the facilities was approved. The Hughs house beside the office was purchased. A four week “summer project at home”

with church teams and contract support completed a major portion of the Sunday school interior repairs.

In 2009, the Hugh’s house was removed successfully. The buyer disassembled the house, packed it in sea-land

containers and contributed the structure to the Oconee Heritage Museum. Also in 2009, a new metal roof was placed on

the FLC and the main building Sunday school windows were replaced.

In 2010, NO DEBT was achieved. Work was slowed by economic conditions. MINISTRIES continued. The economic

conditions created a higher need for ministries. Where possible, we used building fund projects to help some who had

limited work available. Youth and adults volunteers handled projects in the youth room and dining area in the FLC. The

Abbott property north of the office was not in renovation but became available and was purchased. The FLC dining,

kitchen, and FLC upper SS areas were renovated.

In 2011 the planned steeple renovations have been completed and the steeple illuminated. The FLC youth room has been

completed with youth help and contractor support. Two furnace rooms have been fire proofed. Additions to the food

Bank ministry area are near completion.

Grading and paving of the Hugh’s lot is the next project and should be finished before winter this year. As of Aug 9,

2011 we have $5100 toward this $25,000-$30,000 project.

Continued giving and volunteer support has allowed projects to be completed with less expense and no debt through

direct contracting. Projects are scheduled and adjusted based on building fund receipts while continuing operating

expenses, giving to local needs and supporting the cooperative program. Near the time for releasing a project, a detailed

study of current costs and actual items to be performed is prepared. Current thinking and cost determines actual work.

To date we have spent $350,000 on the above renovations and land purchases and the church is debt free.

Phase status report:

Phase 1: Complete 8/1/11

Phase 2 projects: Hugh’s lot paving preparation. We have approval to borrow funds if needed after October 1, but we

would like to complete this project without a debt. A debt will delay the next project until paid off.

Teams are studying the sanctuary, SS building, main building roof, grounds and making study lists for discussion sessions.

Phase 3: The drop off area, greeting area and parking lot repairs are included in the study for phase 2 because they are

tied together by structure and access.

Thank you for giving your tithe, offerings, support gifts, fund raising and memorials to the budget, building fund and

many ministries. Thank you for giving of your time to projects and ministries. It’s great to see God use our faithfulness

in so many ways.

Julian Davis, Property Chairman

Fall Festival Coordinators Needed

Following is a list of coordinators still needed to help with this year’s Fall Festival. All we’re asking at this time is for people to step up and take on the role of leadership in each of these areas. Please pray about our festival, the lives that can be reached and your role in helping. If you feel GOD leading you to coordinate (or co-coordinate) in one of these areas or if you would like a little more information about a particular area please get in touch with one of us. Once we have all the coordinators in place we’ll meet with them to provide more information. The coordinators will put together their teams to assist in carrying out their chosen responsibility. We would like to have all coordinators in place by Sunday, September 11. This will allow us 6 weeks to finalize plans for the festival.

Gym Area, Ministries Center, Raffle Prize Donations/Raffle Booth, Promotion & Follow Up and Music

Description of Above Areas

Gym Area (dining for hot dog supper will happen here)

Will recruit a team of 3-5 to monitor the gym throughout the night

Leader and team will be responsible for monitoring restrooms, keeping trash up and cans filled, emptying liquid

buckets, keeping patrons from going upstairs in the gym, etc.

Ministries Center

Will recruit a team of 3-4 to help promote church ministries

Team will need to secure information and flyers from different ministries within the church

Team will setup ministries station and handout information throughout the night

Raffle Prize Donations & Raffle Booth

Will recruit a team of 2-3 who will seek out businesses that will donate items for a raffle

Team will run the booth; hand out tickets, keep drawing boxes secure, etc.

Promotion & Follow Up (will work with CARE)

Will recruit 10+ members to help with passing out flyers prior to Fall Festival

Will work with local businesses/schools to determine if flyers can be given out on the property or displayed

Will contact radio stations and newspapers to seek promotional spots

Will work to send out information (if requested) and help to send out pictures taken at Fall Festival

Note: this job will need leadership and continual help from September-November

Music

Set up sound equipment for music to play during festival

Contact WGOG about coming to DJ event

For further information, you may contact:

Ray & Vanessa Conway at 638-8033 or e-mail to: rayconway7@yahoo.com; vanessaconway@yahoo.com

Ken Reid at 638-2986 or e-mail to: csbcpastor@bellsouth.net

Mike & Sue Thrift at 638-6025 or e-mail to: or michaeldthrift@bellsouth.net

Leigh Ann Thomas at 638-0873 or e-mail to: latsc3@hotmail.com

THANK YOU NOTE

Dear Church Family,

How wonderful to have a loving and caring church family and concerned friends to pray

you through trying times. Thank each of you for all your prayers, cards, calls visits and expressions of love

to me and my family.

I am improving each day and hope to soon be out and about again. Please continue to pray for me and

my daughter, Cathy (Godfrey).

Again, thank you.

Love,

Peggy Fleming and Family

CSBC NEW FOOD

BANK HOURS

Monday—Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SANCTUARY FLOWERS Flowers are being placed in the sanctuary on Sunday, August

28th in celebration and honor of the 80th birthday of Walter Wright

by his family. He will celebrate this special day on August 29th.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Walt!

****************** Flowers are being placed in the sanctuary on

Sunday, September 4th by Jerry and Donna Lee.

DATE 9:00—9:15

GREETER & WELCOME DESK

10:15—10:30

GREETER & WELCOME DESK

11:30—11:45

GREETER & WELCOME DESK

5:15—5:30

GREETER & WELCOME DESK

WELCOME CENTER INFORMATION

8/28/2011 Elaine/Erin Hiler Ginny Baltzer Betsy Reid Jamia Oakley

9/4/2011 Mike Thrift Ray and Alicia Keys Jerry and Donna Lee Tim and Suzanne Merrell

9/11/2011 Diane Jackson Martha Dyar Lindsay Singleton Steve Singleton

9/18/2011 Paula Kirkland Mike and Denise Pearson Kim Singleton Roy Dodd

9/25/2011 Jayne Watson Linda Quarles Steve and Debbie Syck Mary Tichenor

10/2/2011 Joyce Owens Missy Gibson Tim Gibson Paul Tichenor

10/9/2011 Ricky and Niki Cook Donna Thompson Mary Wright Gladys Thrift

10/16/2011 Greg Tichenor Ginny Baltzer Betsy Reid Jamia Oakley

10/23/2011 Gordon Corbett Ray and Alicia Keys Jerry and Donna Lee Tim and Suzanne Merrell

10/30/2011 Randy and Sharon McManamay

Martha Dyar Lindsay Singleton Steve Singleton

11/6/2011 Elaine/Erin Hiler Mike and Denise Pearson Kim Singleton Roy Dodd

11/13/2011 Mike Thrift Linda Quarles Steve and Debbie Syck Mary Tichenor

11/20/2011 Diane Jackson Missy Gibson Tim Gibson Paul Tichenor

11/27/2011 Paula Kirkland Donna Thompson Mary Wright Gladys Thrift

Beginning August 24 and continuing through October 2, we set aside these days to intercede for these meetings. God said in 2

nd Chronicles 7:14 that if “His people who are called by His name would humble

themselves , pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways, then He would hear from heaven and heal our land.” The following weeks of prayer guides are just that, guides to jump-start your time of prayer. It is an awesome responsibility to seek His heart for our county. “The only prayers that are not answered are the ones not prayed.” Day 1, August 24: For God to open the heavens and come down and make His Presence known to all of Oconee County. Day 2, August 25: Pray for speaker Ken Freeman; pray for his continued health, safety, and strength. Pray for leading of the Holy Spirit in preparation of messages. Day 3, August 26: Pray for all churches in Oconee County to begin praying and believing God for life changes in the lost and brokenhearted. Day 4, August 27: Pray for volunteer decision counselors to be good listeners, having the heart of God see all come to know Him. Day 5, August 28: Pray for Publicity Chairman, Jimmy Watt. Pray for wisdom and creativity in promoting this crusade. Pray for volunteers to publicize the event, and for all of us to spread the word. Day 6, August 29: Pray for Finance Chairman, Kirk Messick. Pray for resources to be provided as needed. Day 7, August 30: Pray for Counseling Chairman, John Watkins, as he prepares for training events. Pray for volunteers to help with this ministry. Day 8, August 31: Pray for all local pastors and staff members to have a heart to be involved with this crusade to see the lost and brokenhearted come to Jesus. Day 8, September 1: Pray for all believers to catch the vision of and participate in what God wants to do in these last days! Day 10, September 2: Pray for our towns and communities, and that those who are participating in crime, drugs, etc. would be drawn by His presence during this crusade. Day 11, September 3: Pray for Youth Leader, Brad Kelley, as he prepares special ministry for our youth.

Note: The continuation of these prayer guides will be placed in your bulletin each Sunday as well as the following publications of The Beacon. Please remember these specific requests in your daily prayer.