Thank you for worshippingwith us today!

All of our guests are invited tomeet Pastor Jeff after the 9:30& 11:00am worship services. Hewould like to personally thankyou for being with us today.The Guest Reception area iseasily located just outside theset of doors on the piano sideof the stage, then to your right.

Women’s Jail MinistryInformation Meeting TODAY, after the eveningservice, in Pastor’s Guest Reception.If you are interested in serving in a brand newwomen’s jail ministry, please attend this informationalmeeting. You must be at least 21 years old, with nocriminal record, and committed to serving the Lord.

New Chance2 Group“Discover Healthy Living” support group meets onMondays at 6:30 pm. Led by Richard Watson

Maturing Families Fellowship & LunchThursday, March 18, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm in theFellowship Hall. Bring your favorite dish or someoneelse’s. Regular Bible study at 10:00 am followed byfellowship and lunch at 11:30.

3 on 3 BasketballMen and women ages 18 and older. Tuesdays andThursdays (schedule provided). You can create your ownteam of four or we can create one for you.

NEW Ladies Bible Fellowship ClassLed by Dorothy FarmerAt 9:30 am, we are offering a new class just for women!If you are looking for a class where you can study God’sWord, be encouraged, and connect with other women,this is the class for you. Join us in Room B-202.

ServeStrong engulfs more than NortheastGeorgia. It is worldwide. Consider beinga part of one of these opportunities. �

Habitat For Humanity /// March 6-April 24Are you interested in helping Blackshear Place builda house for a needy family here in Hall County?Construction days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Weare continuing theServeStrongmovementas we show the love ofChrist and tell peoplewhy. Find outmore andjoin the conversation atwww.servestrong.org.Visit the new ServeSpotwherewe haveweeklyupdates frompastorsand churchmembersabout what they aredoing in theYear of Serve.Wewant tohear from you!Submit yourstories, photos,and ideas.

Visit the ServeSpotat servestrong.orgfornewvideos,�blogsand features.You can alsosend us yourstoriesand findoutmoreaboutServeStrong.

� Pickup someServeStrongtracts from anyWelcome Desk.

Life @ Blackshear PlaceCALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 770.534.7058 OR VISITWWW.BPBC.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUTEVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AT BPBC.

Register today at the display in the Main Lobby

On this day, we will have an open doorto share the love of Jesus with familiesand invite them to hear the Good Newson Easter. Below is a list of details to helpyou understand more about the day.

� Serve Opportunities For Feeding The Five ThousandIf you are interested in volunteering on March 28 or if you needmore information, please contact Bro. Jason Nave or Kelly Edwardsin the church office at 770-534-7058.

� Wewant every family to have an opportunity to participate. Evenour children can hand someone a box of food and a tract.

� You can purchase one or more pre-packaged boxes of food andsupplies for $20 per box at the table in the foyer. If you cannot affordto buy a box, you can deliver one or more boxes that have beenpaid for by others. If you cannot deliver a box onMarch 28, you canpurchase one or more boxes that can be delivered by others.

� Youcandeliver theboxanytimeaftermorning services onMarch 28.Eveningactivities and service havebeencanceled that day.

� A large tent will be set up in the main parking lot in front of thechurch. Volunteers will be there to make sure you get everythingyou need and know where to deliver your box.

� Wewant to show the love of Christ as an opportunity to share thegospel with a hurting family. Alongwith the boxes, wewill give agospel tract that will explain the greatest act of service— Jesus’death on the cross.

� Each box will be labeled with a family’s address, where it is to bedelivered. If you know a family in need, you can submit their infor-mation at the registration table in the foyer.

The Green SceneMarch 17, 6:00-8:00 pm /// St. Patrick’s DayMiddle School and High School worship areasJust as St. Patrickwas called to reach lost people, sowe, too, are challenging our students to reach outand invite others to this fun-filled night.

Disciple NowWeekendMarch 26-27 /// Cost: $20Middle School & High School worship areasStudentswill learnwhat servant evangelism is allabout andwill have opportunities to flesh out thisimportant example of Christ’s love.

High School Recognition BanquetMay 6, 6:30-8:30 pm /// Cost: $10 per personGraduating high school seniors and their familiesare invited to this special banquet at Lake LanierIslands. This event is by reservation only.Reservation deadline is April 25.

All Bible Fellowship teachers and leadershipneed to attend this week’s important meeting.

Preschool – Grandpa Obie’sChildren – Kidz TheaterMiddle School – Middle School CaféHigh School – D206/D207Singles and Young Families –Pastor’s Guest Reception

Growing Families – FH 104/106Maturing Families – FH 114/116

Special GuestSpeaker March 17:Scott Crook

March 14, 2010

Impacting ResultsWe count people… Because people count!

Sunday, March 7WEEKLY ATTENDANCEBible Fellowship: 2058Morning Worship: 2850

WEEKLY GIVINGBudget Receipts $143,626.74316Missions Offering $2,770.40316Missions Offering to Date $19,109.85ReachingGenerationNow $30,699.75ReachingGenerationNow to Date $1,087,658.99

DECISIONSJOINING BY LETTER/STATEMENT:Jerry and Wendy Smith, Mary Schantz

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sunday, March 147:00am - 1:00pm The Bridge Coffee House Open

8:00, 9:30, & 11:00am Bible Fellowship Classes8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Celebration Worship,Worship Center

11:00am Hispanic Worship, Building D Basement4:30pm Kidz Praise, Venture Zone Pods4:30pm Prosper Student Choir,Worship Center4:30pm Bible Fellowship LeadershipMeetings6:00pm Evening Worship,Worship Center

After Evening Worship Women’s Jail Ministry meeting,Pastor’s Guest Reception

Monday, March 1511:45am Weight Watchers Meeting,

Building D Basement5:30pm Chance 2Meal, Fellowship Hall6:00pm WeightWatchersMeeting,D2076:30pm Chance 2 Support & Recovery Groups,

Fellowship Hall6:30pm Ladies Bible Studies

Tuesday, March 169:30am Ladies Bible Studies

7:00-9:00pm 7to9 Young Singles and Collegeworship

Wednesday,March 176:00-7:00am The Bridge Coffee House Open

6:15am FUEL Men’s Bible Study, Kidz Theater5:00pm The Bridge Coffee House Open

Wednesday Evening Activities at 6:30 pmPuggles, SmalltownCubbies, SmalltownSparks, Venture ZoneTruth & Training, Building D 2nd FloorMiddle School Worship, B311High School Worship, Building D BasementWorship Choir Rehearsal, Worship CenterOrchestra Rehearsal, Choir RoomIntercede, Pastor’s Guest ReceptionEvangelistic Outreach, Fellowship HallFirst-Time Guest Reception, The Bridge

Thursday,March 189:45am Maturing Families Bible Study,

Fellowship Hall5:30pm Karate Classes, Venture Zone A340

GettingToThe Heart OfThe MatterPastor Jeff W. CrookMark 4

PARABLE - A comparison drawn from nature or

daily life to teach Spiritual truth... “an earthly story

with a heavenly message”.

• Jesus shared ____ parables. The Gospel of Mark records ___ of Christ’s parables.

• Parables spoke to the Heart.....their purpose was to Penetrate the Heart.

• The Heart of the Matter is a Matter of the Heart.

The Content of the Heart (Proverbs 4:23)

The Condition of the Heart (Jeremiah 17:9)

1. What Is The Heart Of This Parable? (vvs.1-12)

> The Soil is the H_________ H_________.

> The Seed is theW_______ ofG_______.

> The S__________ is ANYONE whoministers the Word.

2. What Is Being Said To My Heart RIGHT NOW? (vvs.13-20)

> Do I have a H________ Heart? (vvs.4,15)

> Do I have a S__________ Heart? (vvs.5-6,16-17)

> Do I have a C__________ Heart? (vvs.7,18-19)

> Do I have a Responsive and Fruitful Heart? (vvs.8,20)

3. Getting To The Heart Of The Matter. (vvs.21-32)

> I am to be a Visible Light. (vvs.21-22)

> I am to have a Hungry Heart for the Truth of God’s Word. (vvs.23-25)

> I am to be a Growing Disciple. (vvs.26-32)

ServeStrong thisweekThis week, open your heart to people God places in your path. Be intentional

about sharing your light with the waitress, themechanic, your teammate, your

neighbor, or your friend. Then send us your story so that we can celebrate what

the Lord has done and inspire other people to do the same.

March 14-20, 2010