Pastor’s Paragraphs:
     Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner. Did your favorite team make it in this year? I've always wondered how that would feel!
            If you've watched football for long, you have noticed that the players have continually gotten bigger, heavier and stronger. This is true of every position, but especially offensive lineman. Today, the average lineman is 6 feet, 5 inches and weighs 312 pounds. In the 1970's, the average height and weight was 6 foot 3 inches, and 255 pounds.
            As the defensive players have gotten bigger and faster, the offensive lineman have had to make adjustments in order to do their job of keeping their opponents from getting to the running backs and quarterback. You would think that their success would be connected to their huge physique.
            But surprisingly, the key to their success is not necessarily their size or strength, but rather how low they can get to execute a block and how quickly they can discern the tactic of their opponent. Their size certainly helps, but is not as crucial as you might think.
            Similarly, our success as Christians is not found in our strengths and abilities, but rather on how low and humble we can get as we learn to depend on God's strength and how quickly we can discern the tactics of our enemy. God does give us strengths and abilities and we can be thankful for them, but it is our trust in His strength that truly makes us effective for His kingdom.
            Humble yourself before the Lord, and in due time, He will lift you up. (James 4:10)
 
                                                                          With love, Pastor Scott

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES 
 
VOLLEYBALL is at 7:00 pm at Stevenson School. For More info, contact Dave Look @ 429-0719.
 
Y. A. M. (YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY) Meets 6-8 p.m. in the SRBC Sunday School Wing. This is for young adults after High School Graduation through 30 + years old. More info contact Jim Look @ 256-6456 or Mary Ann Stemley @ 253-3375

AWANA meets every Wednesday evening at 6:05 pm. We have activities for 3 year old's through
High School, September through May.  Come and join in the fun.
 
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets in the Seekers class room every Tuesday Morning at 9:30 am to delve into God’s Word and enjoy fellowship with other Christian women.
(Sept – May)
 
S. R. V. (SOUL REVOLUTION) is for 7th grade through
High School.  They meet every Sunday evening at 6:30 pm in the youth room downstairs across
from the kitchen.

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
 
S.A.S. (SENIORS AT SERVICE) ~ 1st Friday
Meet at 12:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month. The senior members of the church and friends meet
at different restaurants for a dine-out. The next one is on February2. We will meet @ McAlister’s
in Beavercreek.  For more info, contact Shirley Fall @ 254-2484.
 
WOMEN’S BREAKFAST 2nd Saturday Join us as we resume Women’s breakfast after the first of the year for great food, a devotional time and good Christian fellowship with other ladies of the church.  
 
TEAM AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS
Team meetings and Church Council meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month. Team Meetings
will start @ 7 pm and the Church Council Meeting @ 8 pm.

MESSY CHURCH ~ 2nd Tuesday
Join us Tuesday, January 8, at 5:30 pm for Messy Church – a relaxed and informal church!
   Messy Church is all about welcoming people of all ages to come and have fun together. No one is too young or too old to join in.  Expect a chance to be creative, exploring the theme of the day.  Then what could be better than to celebrate together!  Finally, everyone sits down to share and enjoy a meal.  It’s all free and there is something for everyone.  Why not come and join us?
*Note:  If you are under 16, you will need to bring an adult
with you.  For questions, call the church office at (937) 252-5311 or email us at messy.church@spinningroadbaptist.org.
 
MEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 1st Saturday
(October – June)
The men of the church meet the first Saturday of each month for a time in God’s word and fellowship with other Christian men of the church.
 

AWANA MINUTE
     Our Awana club had a very busy & exciting 2018 ministering to many new clubbers & families. We arrived back to club January 2 after 2 weeks off from club spending time with family, friends, and new toys etc.  Our entire club were shocked and saddened to learn of the loss of one of our Cubbies Leaders Miss Debbie Snider during the break, she will be forever loved and greatly missed.
     Clubbers got back to the business at hand, of learning and reciting Bible verses, completing sections, and playing games.
     January 16, Clubbers arrived dressed and ready for layer night our January theme. And had an Awesome time! Layer night meant that they dressed in as many layers of clothes and accessories as they could either find, and/or walk/waddle in with on. They were as funny as they could be sporting between 3 & over 105 layers of clothing and accessories.
     While our Puggles & Cubbies arrived excitedly introducing their small stuffies to their Awana leaders and friends, for their theme night Noah’s ark night.
     Friday February 22nd the Sparks club (Grades k – 2) is scheduled to have their late night out party, future club newsletters bulletins, and flyers will bring more information about this fun & exciting event.
     The annual Grand Prix race is rolling in Wednesday, March 20. Car kits are on sale for clubbers & parents to purchase for $5 per kit, See Michelle for details.
     Saturday March 23rd, 6th – 12th grade clubbers are invited to attend CedarMania a full day experience held over at Cedarville University. Keep checking newsletters, weekly Bulletins, flyers, and the church web site calendar, for upcoming activities and events.
     As we continue in 2019, teaching and reaching young lives from our church & community, with the gospel of Christ and training them to serve him, we ask that you keep ALL clubbers, parents, leaders, listeners, Lit’s, Co-Commanders in your thoughts and prayers as we continue to help advance the spiritual lives of our future generations.
 
Cool with Christ, Tere Sharp

AWANA GRAND PRIX 2019!
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
     Rev up your engines and get ready for the AWANA GRAND PRIX! Join us as we race wooden derby cars and matchbox cars and compete on an AWANA Grand Prix race track. Race kits can be purchased for $5 at the Wednesday night AWANA registration table. Clubbers and adults are invited to enter a car into this exciting race!
     Prizes will be awarded to racers in two categories: speed and design.
     More information coming soon, but we encourage you to please mark your calendars now!
 
AWANA SPARK’S LATE NIGHT OUT PARTY
Attention Parents and Kids (grades k – 2), we’re planning a late night out party just for you, so start getting ready! We are preparing for a night out full of fun, food, excitement, adventure, and many fun games, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2019 from 6 – 10 PM.  Follow bulletins, flyers & Club Newsletters for details and/or see Miss Michelle or Mr. Tere.
 

Valentines Day at Mad River Manor
      We will be taking candy to residents of Mad River Manor as an outreach of love and care for them on Valentine’s Day. If you would like to contribute candy for this purpose, please put it into the container in the foyer sometime  in the next few weeks.
 
YOUTH GROUP MOVIE NIGHT FUNDRAISER
February 24, 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
     The SRV Youth Group is raising funds for their upcoming Summer Event and are hosting a “Family Fun Movie Night!” Donations are welcomed with additional snack items available (pop, popcorn, candy & more) for purchase during the showing of the featured film. Please plan to join us for a great movie for
a great cause!
 
Tuesday Women's Bible Study
   In this series, “A Life God Rewards”, by Bruce Wilkinson, you are going to discover that Jesus revealed a direct link between what you do today and what you will experience after you die. Astoundingly, the majority of spiritual seekers around the world – including millions who follow Jesus – seem to have missed what He said.  What you’ll discover will unlock the power and potential in your life, starting now.  And you’ll begin to live with the unshakable certainty that what you do today matters forever!!
We hope to start February 5th.

New Small Group Bible Study
     The Discovery Community Group is for adults of all ages. Whether you have known Jesus for many years, or only a few months this could be a group for you.
     We will be studying the Bible together starting in Genesis going through to Jesus in the Gospels. We will be meeting twice a month on the second and fourth Thursday at 7pm, starting on February 28 at the home of Simon and Nancy Warwick.
     We will be using questions to discover as a group what the Bible is saying to us.
     We will be asking each other what we are going to do to obey the passage we have studied over the next two weeks and what changes we need to make based on what we have learned from the Bible. We will also be praying that God will show each of us someone we can share the passage with
before the next meeting.

"Does it really matter what I say?" Your greatest weapon—for good or evil—is in your mouth.
            Watch Your Mouth, will be our next Sunday night video series. It is based on bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans book by the same name. This compelling resource will help you learn to tame your tongue. With real-life stories and life-changing insights shared through engaging teaching, you'll learn what the Bible teaches about talking and: Discover the power of the spoken word to bolster your faith when you're doubting. Discern what should or shouldn't be said so that you honor God with your speech. Develop the ability to praise God and voice wisdom even in tough circumstances.
            Get inspired by Tony's teaching on the tongue and model with your mouth the character of God. Don't let your words bring cursing or destruction to yourself and those you love. Instead, let your words minister to and speak life into the world around you. Join us tonight at 7:00.

MESSY CHURCH FEBRUARY 2019
 How time flies!  Another month has come and gone. We’re looking forward to our next edition of
Messy Church Tuesday, 12th February, starting at 5:30pm. Free fun for everyone. Come along
and play, create, imagine, learn about the Bible, and enjoy a meal together.   
      Many hands-on activities to enjoy. Lots of games, lots of laughter and lots of mess. it’s for all ages and is fun, profound and enriching. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. You are most welcome to come along, See you soon

Spinning News 
Pastor’s Paragraphs:
 
     Our family makes out Christmas lists each year, which gives suggestions and ideas for gifts that we give to each other. The lists make the process of gift-giving much easier because we can know that the gifts we choose to buy and give are things that are truly wanted and needed by the recipient. With all the materialism of the season, we want to do our best to give gifts that would be truly appreciated.          
     Perhaps the best gifts we could give are those which don't even cost any money. Would you like a Christmas list of ideas for gifts that you could give this Christmas? Here is one from Charles Swindoll from his book, Growing Strong:
     Mend a quarrel, dismiss suspicion, tell someone, "I love you." Give something away anonymously. Forgive someone who has treated you wrong. Turn away wrath with a soft answer. Visit someone in a nursing home. Apologize if you were wrong. Be especially kind to someone with whom you work. Give as God gave to you in Christ, without obligation, or announcement, or reservation, or hypocrisy.
     May this season of gift giving be special for you as you not only show love to others in a material way, but also in ways that may not cost any money, but are still sacrificial. Something tells me those are the gifts that will never be forgotten.
                                                                           With love, Pastor Scott


WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
 
VOLLEYBALL is at 7:00 pm at Stevenson School. For More info, contact Dave Look @ 429-0719.
 
Y. A. M. (YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY) Meets 6-8 p.m. in the SRBC Sunday School Wing. This is for young adults after High School Graduation through 30 + years old. More info contact Jim Look @ 256-6456 or
Mary Ann Stemley @ 253-3375

AWANA meets every Wednesday evening at 6:05 pm. We have activities for 3 year olds through High School, September through May. Come and join in the fun.
 
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets in the Seekers class room every Tuesday Morning at 9:30 am to delve into God’s Word and enjoy fellowship with other Christian women.  (Sept – May)
 
S. R. V. (SOUL REVOLUTION) is for 7th grade through High School.  They meet every Sunday evening at 6:30 pm in the youth room downstairs across from the kitchen.
 
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
 
S.A.S. (SENIORS AT SERVICE) ~ 1st Friday
Meet at 12:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month. The senior members of the church and friends meet at different restaurants for a dine-out. The next one is on December 7.   We will meet @ Longhorn in Beavercreek.  For more info, contact Shirley Fall @ 254-2484.
 
WOMEN’S BREAKFAST 2nd Saturday Join us as we resume Women’s breakfast after the first of the year for great food, a devotional time and good Christian fellowship with other ladies of the church.
There will be no Women’s Breakfast in December due to other activities at that time.
  
TEAM AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS
Team meetings and Church Council meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month. Team Meetings will start @ 7 pm and the Church Council Meeting @ 8 pm.

MESSY CHURCH ~ 2nd Tuesday
Join us Tuesday, December 11, at 5:30 pm for Messy Church – a relaxed and informal church!
 Messy Church is all about welcoming people of all ages to come and have fun together. No one is too young or too old to join in.  Expect a chance to be creative, exploring the theme of the day.  Then what could be better than to celebrate together!  Finally, everyone sits down to share and enjoy a meal.  It’s all free and there is something for everyone.  Why not come and join us?
     *Note:  If you are under 16, you will need to bring an adult with you. 
For questions, call the church office at (937) 252-5311 or email us at Messy.church@spinningroadbaptist.org.
 
MEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 1st Saturday
(October – June)
The men of the church meet the first Saturday of each month for a time in God’s word and fellowship with other Christian men of the church.

 
Make plans now to attend our Community Christmas Cantata, “The King Is Here!” The cantata will be Sunday evening, December 16, starting at 7:00 p.m. Invite a neighbor or family member!
 
AWANA MINUTE
     Our AWANA year is cruising along at full speed! New clubbers are still joining, Praise God for this exciting weekly outreach program! In November giving and loving others was a part of what our club did. We donated many boxes to Operation Christmas child, donated enough nonperishable food items to fill up the foyer stairs to help re-stock our Church food pantry for needy families for this holiday season. Our TnT Trek and Journey clubs assisted the Mission team in assembling 25 baskets for needy families, Whew, we were busy. Way to go SRBC clubbers, families and staff!
      The 7 & 14th clubbers came dressed in Red, White, & Blue in honor of our Veterans who so faithfully serve our country and others to keep the freedoms that we enjoy daily!
     We hope that you had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving and didn’t eat too much.
        November 28, the 1st store opens, where clubbers can shop till, they drop and/or save their hard-earned points they’ve receive as a result of their hard work in club each week.
     Sunday December 9 @ 7 pm, our Children ages pre-k – 6th grades will present a Christmas play.  All are welcome to join us for this exciting presentation!
    We will wrap up this year’s club for the holidays, on December 12th with parties, and our Christmas shop.
      We would like to wish all families a Very Merry Christmas and a Very Blessed New Year!
    Club will resume Wednesday January 2, 2019 at 6:05 p.m.
Because kids matter to God!
 
Cool with Christ,
Tere Sharp, Co-Commander
 

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Bring your family and friends to our annual Christmas Eve service!  Remember the start time is 6:00 pm, come celebrate the good news of great joy with your Christian Family
 
PLEASE HELP!!!!!  Our food pantry cupboards are bare and we will be handing out Christmas baskets in the approximately 3 weeks. 
We provide an entire meal for each family as well as a few extras like paper towels and toilet paper and enough for a couple of extra meals.
     These are some of the things our food pantry is in need of:  flour, sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, instant potatoes, stuffing mix, Town House/Ritz crackers, sweet potatoes, gravy, spaghetti, dry beans, cranberries, Jell-O, pasta, cans or packet of chicken, tuna, or spam, toilet paper, paper towels, Pork-N-Beans, Raman noodles, spaghetti sauce, canned pumpkin, cereal, Jiffy Mix, and Hamburger Helper.
     As always your donations are gratefully appreciated and make this ministry possible   Questions contact Barb Chambers @ 238-3949 or June McLean @ 233-8555.
December is the month for Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO).  Your generous donations to RMMO are a way of saying “thank you” to those who have dedicated their lives to the Lord’s service.  Envelopes for the offering can be found in the pew racks.

Tuesday Women’s Bible Study will have their last session of the year on December 4 and will resume on January 8 @ 9:30 pm.
 
 
Messy Church invites you to our final event of 2018. Tuesday, December 11, where we will come together to celebrate a Messy Christmas! There will be loads of crafts, games, activities, coloring, songs and food! Come along with your family and friends for church in a very different way. We look forward to seeing you all there :) Come along at 5:30 pm and join in the fun
 
 
We’ll again be meeting on New Year’s Eve (8:00 PM, Monday, Dec 31) to unhang the greens, play some games, have a short time of reflection, and watch the ball drop in Times Square. Please bring table games, such as Uno or Trivial Pursuit, and snacks to share. Also, we will have our ever-popular White Elephant Gift Exchange again this year. Please bring as many gifts as you have members of your family attending, and maybe one or two extra to cover other people who want to take part but forget to bring something to exchange. Any type gift is OK, but gag gifts are the best, like an outrageous vest, or something like that.
 
 

 CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT CEDARVILLE
Sunday December 2, at 6 pm is the annual Christmas concert at Cedarville University. There will be no evening service, so that those who would like to attend the concert may do so.  A carpool will be arranged if you would like a ride.
 
 
This year we will be Christmas Caroling to the elderly and shut-ins.  Since there are no evening activities on Wednesday, December 19, we will meet at the church at 6:00 pm and caravan to different places to bring the love and joy of Christmas to those who are unable to come to church, but are still so much a part of our church family. Bring scarves, hats and voices and come join us!
 
 
This year we will not have an actual Mitten Tree up.
 We are doing this outreach and we still need, hats, gloves and mitten’s just the same.  There are two baskets under the Connect table with Mitten Tree signs on them.  Please put the items in those baskets.  Please remember, these items are needed.  They will be given to the Dayton Christian Center and to the Mad River Local School System. Handmade or purchased items are all welcome.
 
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PLAY
You are invited to join us Sunday, 9 December 2018 at 7 pm as the Channel 7 Evening News in Jerusalem takes us back to Bethlehem! Enjoy live interviews with the shepherds, wise men,
and travelers to witness the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. From traditional Christmas carols, to a few funny surprises, it is sure to be a blessing. Light refreshments to follow.
 

Pastor’s Paragraphs:
“Guilty Plea Sets Inmate Free” was the headline of a story in the Chicago Tribune about a man who was imprisoned eight years before cutting a deal with the state’s attorney so that the time he served satisfied his sentence.
            What might strike us first about that headline is to think, “Another criminal gets off with a plea bargain!”
            But if we think about it, that headline describes all of us who are Christians. We, too, are guilty, but have been set free.
            Our freedom in Christ is not in a plea of innocence, but in an admission of guilt. Our stories may be different, but the headline “Guilty Plea Sets Inmate Free” fits us perfectly.
            The Thanksgiving season challenges us to acknowledge all the things God has done for us. So we count our blessings and give thanks to the One who provided them for us. As we do that, let us remember our greatest blessing in that that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Rom. 5:8) The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23) And that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
(I John 1:9)
           Our guilty plea set us free! Happy Thanksgiving!
 
                                                                        With love,  Pastor Scott


WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
 
VOLLEYBALL is at 7:00 pm at Stevenson School. For More info, contact Dave Look @ 429-0719.
 
Y. A. M. (YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY) Meets 6-8 p.m. in the SRBC Sunday School Wing. This is for
young adults after High School Graduation through 30 + years old. More info contact Jim Look @ 256-6456 or Mary Ann Stemley @ 253-3375

AWANA meets every Wednesday evening at 6:05 pm. We have activities for 3 year olds through High School, September through May. Come and join in the fun.
 
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets in the Seekers class room every Tuesday Morning at 9:30 am to delve into God’s Word and enjoy fellowship with other Christian women. (Sept – May)
 
S. R. V. (SOUL REVOLUTION) is for 7th grade through High School.  They meet every Sunday evening at 6:30 pm in the youth room downstairs across from
the kitchen.


MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
 
S.A.S. (SENIORS AT SERVICE) ~ 1st Friday
Meet at 12:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month. The senior members of the church and friends meet at different restaurants for a dine-out. The next one is on November 2.   We will meet @ Christopher’s Restaurant.  For more info, contact Shirley Fall @ 254-2484.
 
WOMEN’S BREAKFAST
2nd Saturday Join us as we resume Women’s breakfast after the first of the year for great food, a devotional time and good Christian fellowship with other ladies of the church.
  
TEAM AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS
Team meetings and Church Council meetings are usually held the third Tuesday of the month. Team Meetings will start @ 7 pm and the Church Council Meeting @ 8 pm. Due to our busy holiday schedule, the next Board meetings will follow Messy Church on the second Tuesday of this month, November 13.

MESSY CHURCH ~ 2nd Tuesday
Join us Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 pm for Messy Church – a relaxed and informal church!
   Messy Church is all about welcoming people of all ages to come and have fun together. No one is too young or too old to join in.  Expect a chance to be creative, exploring the theme of the day.  Then what could be better than to celebrate together!  Finally, everyone sits down to share and enjoy a meal.  It’s all free and there is something for everyone.  Why not come and join us?  *Note:  If you are under 16, you will need to bring an adult with you.  For questions, call the church office at (937) 252-5311 or email us at messy.church@spinningroadbaptist.org.
 
MEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 1st Saturday
(October – June)
The men of the church meet the first Saturday of each month for a time in God’s word and fellowship with other Christian men of the church.


Christmas Cantata
Make plans now to attend our Community Christmas Cantata, “The King Is Here!” The cantata will be Sunday evening, December 16, starting at 7:00 p.m. Invite a neighbor or family member!


AWANA MINUTE
     Awana is for children age 2-12th grade.  We meet Wednesday nights from 6:05-7:30pm.  Wow, now how did it get to be November already?  What happened to October?  It seems to have almost flown by.  October was a busy month in the life of our club.  We grew in size from September, met some new friends, welcomed back some old friends, and are having fun learning more about Jesus our Savior.
Our Puggles club has doubled in size.  They look so cute going off to class to learn who Jesus is and how he loves them, led by Miss Mallorie and Miss Kelly.
     On Saturday, Oct. 6, four of our Awana leadership team members were refilling their tanks at the Awana Leaders Conference in
Grove City, OH.
     On Saturday, Oct. 13, 12 of our TnT clubbers and 5 adult leaders attended Junior Jam, an annual event held at Cedarville University for kids in grades 3-6.  We had fun and were amazed by speaker Clayton Poland, who encouraged us through combined fun, humor, hilarious stories, encouragement and life-changing truth to focus on the good stuff that leads us to the Cross.
     On Wednesday the 17th, we had a fire drill called and practiced exiting the building quickly, quietly and safely, before returning to resume club.  Rock on, we did it!
     On Wednesday, Oct. 24, clubbers arrived eager to sport the self-generated hair styles in support of our theme, “Crazy Hair Night.”  Clubbers and leaders ushered in a new style of hair care with Crazy Hair Night at club.  It was another night of fun and Bible learning complete with prizes and, yes, some interesting hair.
November will be dedicated to giving.  Clubbers have been asked to fill and bring in shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, and will be asked to bring in non-perishable foods to help stock our food pantry to give love and food to the needy in our Church, neighborhood and community for the holidays.
     There will be NO club on Wednesday, Nov. 21, for all to give Thanks with their families.  Club will resume Wednesday, Nov. 28, where we will also open the first Awana store of the year for clubbers to get their first experience with the treasures the store shelves hold!
     Thank you to all volunteer listeners who are helping our clubbers learn God’s word so they can begin hiding it in their hearts.  We ask that you continue to partner with us by praying for everyone involved in club each week, and for future clubbers that will visit our club.
     Thank you for your continued support in this ministry!  Because kids matter to God! 
Cool with Christ
Tere Sharp, Co-Commander


CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PLAY
      SRBC's annual Children's Christmas program is quickly approaching and is scheduled for Sunday, December 9, at 7 pm with refreshments to follow.  Please mark your calendars!
     It is for children pre-K through 6th grade.  All children at SRBC are invited to be a part of the 2018 Christmas program, “Evening News Hour.”  We are practicing each Sunday morning during the Children’s Church portion of the morning service.  It is very important that your child be at as many practices as possible.  It is not too late to become part of this program.
For questions please contact Colleen Goodman or Tere Sharp.
 

YOUTH GROUP BONFIRE & LOCK-IN
All students (Grades 7-12) are invited to a Bonfire & Lock-In on Friday, November 16th!  We will be lighting things up with a bonfire at the residence of Greg & Kelly Bush, where we will spend a few hours before heading back to SRBC for the rest of the night lock-in!  Games and more are planned for this great night of fun. Food will be provided.  See youth leaders for further details. 
 

HOLIDAY BASKETS
We are attempting to gear up for our Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets.  These are some of the things our food pantry is in need of:  flour, sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, instant potatoes, stuffing mix, Town House/Ritz crackers, sweet potatoes, gravy, spaghetti, dry beans, cranberries, Jello, pasta, cans or packet of chicken, tuna, or spam, toilet paper, paper towel.  Your donations are gratefully appreciated!
 
 
HARVEST DINNER
      Our annual Harvest Dinner will be on Sunday, November 18, starting at 6:00 pm. Please bring your favorite Thanksgiving style dishes to share with your church family. Turkey and beverages will be provided.
     This year, instead of a separate Thanksgiving service on Tuesday night, we will have a special time of devotions and sharing as a part of our Harvest Dinner.
 
 
  2018 SRBC Women’s Retreat
Theme: “Embrace Grace”
Place: Bergamo Center- 4400 Shakertown Rd.
When: Friday, November 9       6-9:30 pm
            Saturday, November 10 8am-5 pm
 
Cost: $30 (retreat only) $62 (overnight double room, $80 (single)
Meals: Breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
            Please bring a snack to share for Friday night.
See Mary Ann Stemley or Colleen Goodman for more information.

 
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Give a wonderful Christmas to a child in another part of the world. Pack a shoebox full of gifts and bring it in to the church no later than November 18.  There are a limited number of Operation Christmas Child boxes available, or you can just use a regular shoebox of your own.


DABA ANNUAL FALL GATHERING
     On Sunday evening, 5:00 PM, Nov 4, 2018, the Dayton Area Baptist Association (DABA) will have its Annual Fall Gathering at our own Spinning Road Baptist Church. This event follows the one at Omega Baptist Church last year, and will basically consist of a dinner at 5:00 PM and an inspirational service at 6:00 PM. We should be finished by about 7:00 PM. If you can’t make all of it, make what you can. Our speaker will be Rev. Mark Click, the new Co-Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches  of Ohio.
 The dinner will be potluck, with various churches providing the different courses. Spinning Road will provide the meat and bread, so please contact Dave Look, Penny Taylor, or June McLean if you’re willing to contribute. Finally, please sign up on the sheet in the foyer so we can get an idea of how many will be attending. This should be a wonderful evening of fellowship, so please join in.   

 
HANGING OF THE GREEN
Come help us decorate our church building for Christmas on November 25, starting at 7:00 pm. After we finishing decorating, we sing Christmas carols in the lighted sanctuary and then enjoy some refreshments together downstairs.

                                      
 On November 4, we will have a special business meeting after our morning worship service. The purpose of the meeting will be to vote on approving the proposed 2019 budget and slate of officers that were presented at the quarterly business meeting.

 



 

Pastor’s Paragraphs:
     Our Messy Church night in August will mark one year since we began this outreach ministry. To celebrate this anniversary, we are going to have a special outdoor event, weather permitting. On August 14, we will meet at 5:30 and proceed with our regular schedule of games, crafts and activities, followed by a brief time of worship, and then have “cook-out” type of meal together.
          If you have not participated in Messy Church yet, this would be a great time to check it out. Yes, this is intended to be an outreach for those who might not otherwise attend church, but your involvement in this program would be an encouragement and example to those we are trying to reach. If others see that this is important to our church members, they would be much more likely to share that same sense of importance.
          Messy Church is a great event for the entire family. There are activities for all ages to enjoy. In fact, we do insist that minors be accompanied by adults. Rather than this be seen as a children's ministry where parents can drop off their kids for a while, we want this to be seen as an event for the entire church family. Even if you don't bring any kids with you, there is plenty for you to do, or watch, or enjoy.
          Come join us as we share our messy lives, and come make a mess at church! Hope to see you
on the 14th.
                                                                            With love, Pastor Scott


WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
 
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Meetings are at 5:30 pm Mondays.  More info, contact Gertrude Prince @ 878-0398.
 
VOLLEYBALL is at 6:30 pm at the church. For More info, contact Dave Look @ 429-0719.
 
Y. A. M. (YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY) Meets 6-8 p.m. in the SRBC Sunday School Wing. This is for
young adults after High School Graduation through 30 + years old. More info contact Jim Look @ 256-6456 or Mary Ann Stemley @ 253-3375

AWANA meets every Wednesday evening at 6:05 pm. We have activities for 3 year olds through High School, September through May.  Come and join in the fun.
 
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets in the Seekers class room every Tuesday Morning at 9:30 am to delve into God’s Word and enjoy fellowship with other Christian women. (Sept – May)
 
P. I. P. (POWER IN PRAYER) service is held every Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the prayer room at the front of the sanctuary.  This is an intimate time of sharing needs and praying for them.
 
S. R. V. (SOUL REVOLUTION) is for 7th grade through
High School.  They meet every Sunday evening at 6:30 pm in the youth room downstairs across from the kitchen.
 
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
 
GOSPEL MISSION ~ 1ST FRIDAY
Volunteers go to Gospel Mission to help. More info, contact Rita Look @ 429-0719.
 
S.A.S. (SENIORS AT SERVICE) ~ 1st Friday
Meet at 12:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month. The senior members of the church and friends meet at different restaurants for a dine-out. The next one is on August 3, we will meet @ Cheddar’s in Centerville. For more info, contact Shirley Fall @ 254-2484.
 
SCRAPBOOKING
Scrapbookers meet the second Friday of each month at 7pm for a time of scrapbooking and fellowship.

WOMEN’S BREAKFAST
2nd Saturday Join us August 11 @ 9:00 am for breakfast, devotional time and good Christian fellowship with other ladies of the church.
  
TEAM AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS
Team meetings and Church Council meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month. Team Meetings will start @ 7 pm and the Church Council Meeting @ 8 pm. The next meeting is August 21.
 
MEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 1st Saturday
(October – June)
The men of the church meet the first Saturday of each month for a time in God’s word and fellowship with other Christian men of the church.
 
Messy Church ~ 2nd Tuesday
Messy Church is a way of being church for individuals of all ages that involve fun, food and play. This is Church, but not like you’ve ever known before. We meet from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
*Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult

AWANA NEWS
     Hey everybody, our 15th year of AWANA is just around the corner!!!  The excitement of a new year of club is just about to get out of hand. Our 2018/2019 club year will begin, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 @ 6:05 pm.
     We look forward to a wonderful and exciting upcoming club year and expect each child will have fun, make new friends, work hard, and draw closer to God.
     Clubbers, start gathering your club gear (hint it might be hiding under your bed, yikes, J ) J
     AWANA thrives on volunteer involvement. Adult and teen helpers are still very much needed so please pray about your family’s participation and involvement in AWANA. 
    With great anticipation, we wait to see God at work in us and through us this year. Online registration will begin soon @ www.spinningroadbaptist.org
 
 
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness, come before his presence with singing. Psalm 100:1-2
 Join us as we make a joyful noise unto the Lord.  Choir practice begins again on August 29
@ 7:30 pm. We are saving a seat for you!
 
SOUL REVOLUTION (SRV)
Meets Sunday @ 6:30 p.m. For youth grades 7-12.
For questions see one of the Youth Leadership Team Members, Ken & Jessica Clark.
 
 
CKK AND WEDNESDAY YOUTH PROGRAMS 2018
Wednesdays continue with children's and Youth programs offering fun lessons, games, activities,
dinner for $2 and more.
 CKK – Pre-K 6th Grade
Youth Group – 7th – 12 Grades
 These programs are in place of Awana during the summer months. Come out and be a part!
 
 
Mission Focus
     Another call is extended to anyone who would like to be a part of the Hope4Riverside mentoring program. The commitment would be to spend one hour per week
with an at-risk child in the Mad River School System.  
If you would like to learn more about the program, there will be various training sessions in the next few weeks. If you would like to apply to be a mentor, please see Pastor Scott for an application.
     For those who are currently serving as mentors, this is a reminder of the mentor meeting on Monday, August 6
at Way of the Cross Church from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
 
     “Day of Giving Back” is the day of passing out the school supplies that have been collected through the summer to needy families. This will happen on Monday, August 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Shellabarger Park. If you would like to help with the event, please see Pastor Scott.
 

NURSERY ~ BABIES THROUGH 2 YEARS
Scheduled for Sunday mornings in July
August 5 ~ Colleen Goodman & Penny Taylor
                   Teen Helper ~ Kelsey Harter
August 12 ~ Bud & Wauneita Koogler
                     Teen Helper ~
August 19 ~ Greg & Kelly Bush
                     Teen Helper ~ Sam Bush
August 26 ~ Dave & Rira Look
                     Teen Helper ~ Kyndall Singleton
 
Schedule for Sunday evenings in July
  August 5 ~ 6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
                      6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Dave & Rita Look
 August 12 ~ 6:00 pm ~ 6:45 ~ Mary Ann Stemley
                      6:45 pm ~ 8:00 ~ Nancy Keister & Debbie Snider
August 19 ~ 6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
                      6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Colleen Goodman
August 26 ~ 6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
                      6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Felicia Chambers
 
Scheduled for Wednesday evenings in July
August 1 ~ Wauneita Koogler & Nancy Warwick
August 8 ~ Wauneita Koogler
August 15 ~ Ron Keister & Nancy Warwick
August 22~ Richard & Tina Swanson
August 29 ~
 
 
CHILDREN’S CHURCH VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
 
PRESCHOOL                                               
1st Sunday ~ Ellie Schroder                                                                                               
2nd Sunday ~ Mallorie Rutherford             
3rd Sunday ~ Ellie Schroder                      
4th Sunday~ Mallorie Rutherford                
 
 K-2ND GRADE
1st Sunday ~ Stay in Church
2nd Sunday ~ Michelle Prince
3rd Sunday ~ Ellen Reichard
4th Sunday ~ Colleen Goodman

I was asked to speak at the funeral of a man who had helped develop the Boeing 747 aircraft. After the service I spoke with the widow and commented on what a remarkable thing her late husband had done.
     “The truth is, he worked on a little switchbox smaller than a loaf of bread,” she said. “That’s all he worked on for fifteen years. But when that 747 lifted off the ground for the first time, it was the happiest day of his life.”
     He worked on a tiny switchbox for more than a decade, yet the Boeing 747 couldn’t have lifted off without this man’s contribution. Often we think our seemingly small efforts aren’t very important. But when the great kingdom of God “lifts off,” we’ll be thrilled to find out that our efforts were essential. 
M. Craig Barnes,
   
When I think of all the little pieces it takes to make things work properly here at Spinning Road, I am so grateful for the commitment and faithfulness of our members. Every worship service we have, every endeavor we undertake, every event we sponsor, is dependent on so many different people doing their part. If you ever feel that your role in our church is not important, or not needed, please know that when you are not able to be here, that you are missed and that there is an element of our church life that is incomplete. We could not be nearly as effective in carrying out God's mission for us, unless each person is using their gifts and giving their time as God has lead him or her to do. Each task is just as important as any other task, and your contribution is needed and necessary to be the church that God would have
us to be.
                                                                                  With love, Pastor Scott
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
 
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Meetings are at 5:30 pm Mondays.  More info, contact Gertrude Prince @ 878-0398.
 
VOLLEYBALL is at 6:30 pm at the church. For More info, contact Dave Look @ 429-0719.
 
Y. A. M. (YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY) Meets 6-8 p.m. in the SRBC Sunday School Wing. This is for young adults after High School Graduation through 30 + years old. More info contact Jim Look @ 256-6456 or
Mary Ann Stemley @ 253-3375

AWANA meets every Wednesday evening at 6:05 pm. We have activities for 3 year olds through High School, September through May.  Come and join in the fun.
 
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets in the Seekers class room every Tuesday Morning at 9:30 am to delve into God’s Word and enjoy fellowship with other Christian women.  (Sept – May)
 
P. I. P. (POWER IN PRAYER) service is held every Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the prayer room at the front of the sanctuary.  This is an intimate time of sharing needs and praying for them.
 
S. R. V. (SOUL REVOLUTION) is for 7th grade through
High School.  They meet every Sunday evening at 6:30 pm in the youth room downstairs across
from the kitchen.

Mission Focus for July
DAYTON CHRISTIAN CENTER (DXC) is one of 21 neighborhood action centers that are supported by National Ministries American Baptist Churches, USA since 1921. Our mission work started in 1921 by faithful Christians determined to provide essential and supportive services to individuals and families seeking to better their lives.
     We have an exceptional year-round child care program in West Dayton and city-wide collaborations with other faith-based agencies enable us to provide high-quality comprehensive programs.
 
Messy Church News June 2018
     There will be no Messy Church on July 10 due to VBS which begins July 15. We will resume in August.
     Messy Church is a great opportunity for families to be together in worship without the worry of being too silly or “messy” because, let’s face it, life can be messy!
     At Messy Church, we grow in our relationship with God and with one another through crafts, activities, music, celebration time and more. Then, together we enjoy a shared meal. Children and adults of all ages are welcome so invite the grandparents, your neighbors and friends to this new church community. Children under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.

PARKING LOT
     We ask that you be mindful of our precious little/young ones while entering, moving about, and exiting our parking lot. Sunday and\ Wednesdays in particular bring a lot
of children/youth to our programs.  Those groups use our grounds to play games, have lesson times, play basketball, football, etc. We want to make sure that everyone is safe in and around the parking lot.
     Thank-you for your help and assistance in making sure all are safe
    
"GAME ON" V B S
Vacation Bible School is fast approaching, and we would love your help! This year’s VBS dates are July 15 to 20th. Our program runs 6pm-9pm. The theme for this year is Game On.
     One week can be life-changing for you and for the kids you will serve! Everyone changes when they learn about Jesus and share his love!
     Our VBS program wouldn’t be possible without the gracious help and commitment of our volunteers! Whether you can give a day, or the whole week, we’d love to have you on the team.
     If you are willing or able to volunteer, please contact Director, Michelle Prince.
 
VBS VOLUNTEER MEETING
We are busy gearing up for a fantastic VBS this year, Volunteer meeting will be held Wednesday, July 11 @ 7:30 pm for anyone who wants to help with VBS.
 
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2018
     The days are hot, schools out. There can be no doubt that summer’s here, and this one’s going to be a blast! In a few weeks, our entire campus will be transformed into the big stadium for Game On VBS. VBS is always one of the most fun and exciting weeks of the year, you will not want to miss out.
     Kids are invited to join God's team to train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another with God's ultimate playbook. Our team is working hard to prepare an incredible week filled with friends, cool crafts, fun games, tasty snacks, awesome music, Bible exploration, science and more! VBS will be for Kids 3 yrs old up to just completed 6th grade! (Kids must turn 3 yrs old by 6-1-18 in order to attend!)
     So invite all your friends and help their parents make VBS a part of their summer!!! Join us July 15-20th for a Game On sports themed VBS Adventure from 6-9pm. This event is free and we hope to see you there. Online registration is ready at www.spinningroadbaptist.org.

GRADUATION CELEBRATION
We will have a reception celebrating Luke Goodman's graduation from college on Saturday, July 7 in the Fellowship Hall from 2-4 p.m. We would love for you to join us. Pastor Scott and Colleen
 
 CKK AND WEDNESDAY YOUTH PROGRAMS 2017
Wednesdays are exploding with mid-week children's and youth programs offering fun lessons, games, activities, dinner for $2 and more.
         CKK – Pre-K 6th Grade
         Youth Group – 7th – 12 Grades
These programs are in place of Awana during the summer months. Come out and be a part!
 
     Our FOOD PANTRY is in need of the following items:  Ramen Noodles, Pork-n-Beans, potatoes mixes, flour, sugar, brown sugar, cooking oil, gravy, catchup, mustard, canned fruit, paper towels, laundry soap, cans or pouches, chicken, tuna, salmon, Spam, cereal, spaghetti sauce, toilet paper, paper towels, cake mixes and frosting, and jelly. 
     Your donations are gratefully appreciated as we attempt to meet the needs of those in our community. Questions contact Barb Chambers @ 238-3949 or June McLean @ 233 – 8555.  
Thank you for giving so generously!

 Our church bowling league continues on Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. Come out and cheer our bowlers on.

VBS NEEDS!!!
They need the Lay’s Stax chips plastic containers. (It needs to be this particular brand of chips and not Pringles because of the stronger plastic containers.) These can be found at Wal-Mart, Kroger and Target. They will need 80-100 of these containers. 

They also need 80 – 100 20 oz. pop bottles. (Water bottles will not work because is not as strong as the pop bottles.)  Any questions please see Evelyn Paige or Michelle Prince.   Your generosity is appreciated!
 
The prop team for VBS needs some items:

• Wire hangers,
• Paper towel or wrapping paper tubes (not toilet paper size)
  
• Sports t-shirts
• Any sports related equipment (especially things you no longer want).  (We will try to mark and return anything you need to have returned, but remember, this is a kid’s program, so children may get their hands on some items.)
   
  You can leave donated items on the bench in the coat room. If you need to have them returned, please mark with your name and a post-it that says "Please return" and we will do our best to take special care of that item. 
  Thank you!  Rita Look & Merry Standridge
  

July 4th
Please be aware that July 4th is a Wednesday, the church offices are closed and there will be no evening services.  We hope you take this time to spend with family and friends.
 
 
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
 
GOSPEL MISSION ~ 1ST FRIDAY
Volunteers go to Gospel Mission to help. More info, contact Rita Look @ 429-0719.
 
S.A.S. (SENIORS AT SERVICE) ~ 1st Friday
Meet at 12:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month. The senior members of the church and friends meet at different restaurants for a dine-out. The next one is on July 6 and we will meet @ Olive Garden in Beavercreek. For more info, contact Shirley Fall @ 254-2484
 
SCRAPBOOKING
Scrapbookers meet the second Friday of each month at 7pm for a time of scrapbooking and fellowship.

WOMEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 2nd Saturday
Join us July 14 @ 9:00 am for breakfast, devotional time and good Christian fellowship with other ladies of the church. 
   
 TEAM AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS
Due to VBS, this month’s Team meetings and Church Council have been moved to Thursday,
July 24, 2018. Team Meetings will start @ 7 pm and the Church Council Meeting @ 8 pm.
 
Members are asked to attend and everyone else is invited to attend our quarterly business meeting
on Sunday, July 29, following the morning worship

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPHS:
      Marshall Shelley shares this story in Leadership magazine:
      Early in our marriage, I gave my wife a terrific anniversary gift. At least I thought it was a great gift. Susan, after all, is a farmer’s daughter and keeps close watch on the weather.
I envisioned her delight and nostalgia while tracking our backyard precipitation on her new rain gauge.
     Susan was not impressed. “A rain gauge for our anniversary?” she asked incredulously. The gauge is now a family joke, a classic example of a gift enjoyed by the giver but not the receiver.
     One word I hear a lot these days is authentic, as in “We seek authentic worship.” Usually this means we’re trying to create an experience that helps worshipers feel something. There’s nothing wrong with that, but if our focus is only on our experience, we may be giving God a rain gauge.
     A real gift, real worship, means knowing what’s important to the Receiver.
     May we keep this in mind whenever we gather for worship. It is tempting in our desire to stay contemporary to get caught up in what our worship experience does for us, rather than what we bring to God. The music, the videos, the various forms of participation that we enjoy, are all just ways to enhance the opportunity to bring our true selves to God. May we come to Him, as a song we sing says, “longing just to bring something that's of worth that will bless Your heart.”  
     Don't bring God a rain gauge!  Bring Him what He wants, your repentance, your devotion, your sacrifice, your sincere praise.
                                                     With love,  Pastor Scott

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
 
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings are at 5:30 pm Mondays.  More info, contact Gertrude Prince @ 878-0398.
 
VOLLEYBALL is at 6:30 pm at the church. For More info, contact Dave Look @ 429-0719.
 
Y. A. M. (YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY) Meets 6-8 p.m. in the SRBC Sunday School Wing. This is for young adults after High School Graduation through 30 + years old. More info contact Jim Look @ 256-6456 or
Mary Ann Stemley @ 253-3375

AWANA meets every Wednesday evening at 6:05 pm. We have activities for 3 year olds through High School, September through May.  Come and join
in the fun.
 
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets in the Seekers class room every Tuesday Morning at 9:30 to delve into God’s Word and enjoy fellowship with other Christian women. (Sept – May)
 
P. I. P. (POWER IN PRAYER) service is held every Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the prayer room at the front of the sanctuary.  This is an intimate time of sharing needs and praying for them.
 
S. R. V. (SOUL REVOLUTION) is for 7th grade through
 
High School.  They meet every Sunday evening at 6:30 pm in the youth room downstairs across
from the kitchen.

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
 
GOSPEL MISSION ~ 1ST FRIDAY
Volunteers go to Gospel Mission to help. More info, contact Rita Look @ 429-0719.
 
S.A.S. (SENIORS AT SERVICE) ~ 1st Friday
Meet at 12:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month. The senior members of the church and friends meet at different restaurants for a dine-out June 1 we will meet @ Longhorn in Beavercreek. For more info, contact Shirley Fall @ 254-2484
 
SCRAPBOOKING
Scrapbookers meet the second Friday of each month at 7pm for a time of scrapbooking and fellowship.

Messy Church ~ 2nd Tuesday
Messy Church is a way of being church for individuals of all ages that involve fun, food and play.
This is Church, but not like you’ve ever known before. We meet from 5:30 – 7 pm.  *Children under the
age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
 
TEAM AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS
June 19, 2018 Team Meetings will start @ 7 pm and the Church Council Meeting @ 8 pm.

MEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 1st Saturday (October – June)
The men of the church meet the first Saturday of each month for time in God’s word and fellowship with other Christian men of the church.

WOMEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 2nd Saturday (October-June)
Join us June 9 @ 9:00 am for breakfast, devotional time and good Christian fellowship with other ladies
of the church.

One Great Hour of Sharing is a Christian effort to empower, provide water, supply food., and give relief from disasters. We currently have water projects in over 20 countries and we are feeding the hungry all over the world. Our disaster relief is not just immediate response but long term commitment. We are inspiring and helping men and women to provide for their families.  Please join us in supporting this effort by prayer or by a financial contribution.
 
Graduate Sunday will be on June 3. We will be recognizing our graduates from Spinning Road, which are Beatrice Marks from high school and Lauran Bush and Luke Goodman from college.
 
 Messy Church News June 2018
     Once a month on a Tuesday from 5:30pm to 7pm, SRBC hosts Messy Church – 1 1/2 hours of fun, games, food and crafts. It's a great time for all the family and friends.
     Our next Messy Church will be held Tuesday, June 12.  Come and join us and get Messy!
     Messy Church is about having time together to have fun, explore faith, worship God and have a meal. Messy Church aims to involve everyone, and values everyone and invites us to come together, make things together, eat together and celebrate God together. It is called Messy Church because you may get Messy!
If you haven’t yet tried Messy Church, you are welcome to join us anytime.  You can be involved as much or as little as you like! We welcome visitors as well as members, so give us a try. Hope to see you at our next Messy Church.
     Children under 16 are welcome to come along with their parents or guardians; all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

VACATION BIBLE 2018    "GAME ON"   
     Hey, everyone! Summer will be here sooner than you think, and with it comes VBS. Save the date! Our exciting 2018 VBS, Game On will be July
15 - 20. Each night from 6pm - 9pm kids will enjoy a time of worship, Bible study, crafts, games, music, snacks and more!
     Kids ages 3 through 6 grade are invited to attend. Age groups are based on the grade level last completed in May 2018. Children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2018 in order to register.
     Be sure to tell your friends so they can join us, too. We're gonna have lots of FUN!
          Volunteers needed in many areas of VBS! Come help make a difference in a child's life!
Registration will open June 1, 2018 at www.spinningroadbaptist.org.

 
Our church bowling continues on Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. Come and cheer our bowlers on.
 
 Awana Minute:
After a wonderful 2017-18 club year, AWANA is on break for the summer.  We will kick off the 2018-19 club year on Wednesday, September 5th, so stay tuned for more details on registration
 
  THE ATHEIST DELUSION
     Atheism may seem intellectual, but it's the epitome of foolishness. It's a worldview that has snuffed out its God-given light. Yet, increasingly, you may encounter atheists in your workplace, your neighborhood, or even your home.
     This exciting and illuminating course will help you to reach them. Let us give you the knowledge you need to take the light of the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ to those who love darkness and sit in the shadow of death. We will be finishing this series on June 3
 

CKK AND WEDNESDAY YOUTH PROGRAMS 2017
 Wednesdays are exploding with mid-week children's and Youth programs offering fun lessons, games, activities, dinner for $2 and more.
CKK – Pre-K 6th Grade
Youth Group – 7th – 12 Grades
These programs are in place of Awana during the summer months. Come out and be a part!
 
SOUL REVOLUTION (SRV)
Meets Sunday evenings @ 6:30 p.m. For youth grades 7-12. For questions see one of the Youth Leadership Team Members, Ken & Jessica Clark.
 
NURSERY ~ BABIES THROUGH 2 YEARS
 
Scheduled for Sunday mornings in June
June 3 ~ Nancy Keister & Melissa Marks
               Teen Helper ~ Kelsey Harter
June 10 ~ Mike & Mary Ann Stemley
                 Teen Helper ~ Kyndall Singleton
June 17 ~ Jerry & Marla Richardson
                 Teen Helper ~ Kayla Clark
June 24 ~ Crystal Jackson & Nancy Warwick
                  Teen Helper ~
 
Schedule for Sunday evenings in June
June 3 ~ 6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
               6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Dave & Rita Look
June 10 ~ 6:00 pm ~ 6:45 ~ Mary Ann Stemley
                 6:45 pm ~ 8:00 ~ Nancy Keister & Debbie Snider
June 17 ~ 6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ No Evening Activities
                 6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ No Evening Activities
June 24 ~ 6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
                 6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Felicia Chambers
 
Scheduled for Wednesday evenings in June
June 6 ~ Wauneita Koogler & Nancy Warwick
June 13 ~ Wauneita Koogler
June 20 ~ Ron Keister & Nancy Warwick
June 27 ~ Richard & Tina Swanson
 
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
PRESCHOOL                                                     K-2ND GRADE
1st Sunday ~ Ellie Schroder                               1st Sunday ~ Stay in Church
2nd Sunday ~ Mallorie Rutherford                      2nd Sunday ~ Michelle Prince
3rd Sunday ~ Ellie Schroder                               3rd Sunday ~ Ellen Reichard
4th Sunday~ Mallorie Rutherford                        4th Sunday ~ Colleen Goodman
 

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPHS:
Let’s celebrate Easter with the rite of laughter.
Christ died and rose and lives.
Laugh like a woman who holds her first baby.
Our enemy death will soon be destroyed.
Laugh like a man who finds he doesn’t have cancer, or he does, but now there’s a cure.
Christ opened wide the door of heaven.
Laugh like children at Disneyland’s gates.
This world is owned by God, and he’ll return to rule.
Laugh like a man who walks away uninjured from a wreck in which his car was totaled.
Laugh as if all the people in the whole world were invited to a picnic and then invite them.
— Joseph Bayly, Psalms of My Life
(David C. Cook, 2000)
 
            As your pastor, I am aware of the challenges, trials, heartaches and sorrows that so many of you are going through. My prayer is that the message of Easter, which is about so much more than one day out of the year, but the message of life, hope and victory, would be something that allows you to laugh in spite of your pain. May the joy of what has been done for us, and what awaits us, be that which overcomes your defeats and overpowers your frustrations. May our living Savior bring you joy and purpose by the reality of His presence every day. Happy Easter!
                                   
                                             With love,  Pastor Scott


WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
 
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings are at
 5:30 pm Mondays.  More info, contact Gertrude Prince
@ 878-0398.
 
VOLLEYBALL is at 7:00 pm at Stevenson Elementary. For More info, contact Dave Look @ 429-0719.
 
Y. A. M. (YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY) 6-8 p.m. in the SRBC Sunday School Wing. This is for young adults after High School Graduation through 30 + years old. More info contact Jim Look @ 256-6456 or
Mary Ann Stemley @ 253-3375
 
AWANA meets every Wednesday evening at 6:05 pm. We have activities for 3 year olds through High School, September through May.  Come and join in the fun.
 
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets in the Seekers class room every Tuesday Morning at 9:30 to delve into God’s Word and enjoy fellowship with other Christian women.
 
P. I. P. (POWER IN PRAYER) service is held every Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the prayer room at the front of the sanctuary.  This is an intimate time of sharing needs and praying for them.
 
S. R. V. (SOUL REVOLUTION) is for 7th grade through High School.  They meet every Sunday evening at 6:30 pm in the youth room downstairs across from the kitchen.


MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
 
GOSPEL MISSION ~ 1ST FRIDAY
Volunteers go to Gospel Mission to help. More info, contact Rita Look @ 429-0719.
 
S.A.S. (SENIORS AT SERVICE) ~ 1st Friday
Meet at 12:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month. The senior members of the church and friends meet at different restaurants for a dine-out April 6 we will meet at Longhorn in Beavercreek.  For more info, contact Shirley Fall @ 254-2484
 
SCRAPBOOKING
Scrapbookers meet the second Friday of each month for a time of scrapbooking and fellowship.
 
Messy Church ~ 2nd Tuesday
Messy Church is a way of being church for individuals of all ages that involve fun, food and play. This is Church, but not like you’ve ever known before. We meet from 5:30 – 7 pm.  *Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
 
TEAM AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS
March 20, 2018 Team Meetings will start @ 7 pm and the Church Council Meeting @ 8 pm.

MEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 1st Saturday (October – May)
Join us on April 7 @ 8:00 am for breakfast, and the start of our Mini Retreat.  We will be having a mini retreat on the first Saturday of this month. Please join us for fellowship and a time in God’s word.
 
WOMEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 2nd Saturday
Join us April 14 @ 9:00 am for breakfast, devotional time and good Christian fellowship with other ladies of the church.
 
QUARTLEY BUSINESS MEETING
Members are asked to attend and everyone else is invited to attend our quarterly meeting on Sunday, April 29, following the morning worship service.

YOUTH SUNDAY 
On April 22, our youth group will be leading us in our worship service.  Be sure to come support our young people and be inspired by what they bring us.
 
Men's Mini-retreat  “Uprising”  April 7, 8:00 a.m.
            What is the one thing that's impossible to change about yourself? You can change your appearance, your habits, your friends, your job…but you can't change your character. Not on your own.
            You were in God's imagination before you were ever born. All the talent, gifting, and creativity you possess was placed in you by God Himself. Can you imagine the things you could do, the impact you could have on the world, if you tapped into the dreams God has for your life?
            In each of these video Bible study sessions, Erwin McManus provides Biblical and practical teaching that will challenge you to allow God to transform your character to be more like His. He illuminates the desperate heart cry of every human being – “I want to live” – and then serves as a guide on a quest to answer that cry. 

MESSY CHURCH NEWS
     Thank you to all who came out in the snow and rain for March’s Messy Church. It was a time of Christian fun and fellowship. Join us on Tuesday the 10th for the April edition
of Messy Church!
     We'll have crafts, a celebration time, games and songs all related to this theme. And when we're done, we'll share a delicious meal together. Bring yourself, bring a friend, and we'll supply everything else! Everyone is welcome: singles, couples, families, friends - all ages! It's relaxed, informal and great fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult during the session. We're looking forward to seeing you!
 
AWANA MINUTE
Dear Spinning Road Family,
     March started off with the Awana store.  The clubbers have been working hard completing sections and units eagerly awaited the opening of the store door to shop, spend, or save those hard earned points, on what the store shelves held for them.
     Friday, March 16 the TnT clubbers (grades 3 – 6th) busted in to the Church ready to have a mini lock-in and maximize the time with food, games, a thought provoking lesson, and much Fun. Thank you to all who stayed up late and help this event to kick off with great fun.
     Wednesday, March 21, we hosted our 8th Awana Grand Prix race. Thank you to all who entered the race this year and congratulations to all who raced and to the winners! Thank you to everyone that had helping hands, and thank you to all of our leaders, volunteers, parents, and Clubbers for a great race!  Hopefully everyone had a great time, and has had opportunities to share with friends and family the message presented by Awana Missionary Steve. Many thanks to our Missionary, Steve Schenk for coming and loaning us the track and computer, and for helping us with the race. Start thinking about those car designs for next year!
     Saturday March 24, 4 students and 4 leaders journeyed to Cedarville University for CedarMania, a one- day event for middle & high school students that challenged them to “be fearless about their faith” and their lives in a world where giving up is to easy. Through powerful messages, along with cool break-out sessions and plenty of Super Games and FUN it was a blast.
     Our Club has been collecting nickels & dimes on the 2nd week of each month this Club year and raised $172 for our Missionaries Steve and Ken (former.) Great job clubbers and leaders!
     We ask for continued positive thoughts, prayers and support for our dedicated staff and for the Great kids who attend each week.
Cool with Christ, Tere Sharp, Co-Commander

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL  2018
      Wow! It’s time for VBS again!!! At least, it’s time to get ready for VBS.
     This year’s VBS theme is “Game on.”  The week of July 15 – 20, is the date to save!
     During VBS kids will be Geared Up for Life's Big Game.  They will study God's ultimate playbook and realize that God wants them to join His team. Game on VBS will be filled with Bible stories, music, games, tasty snacks, crafts, crazy fun and activities that will have lasting impact on the kids in your community and their families.
     We are preparing early and need your help in two majorly important ways!
1.  PRAY
     * Pray for our volunteers.
     * Pray for the work of God’s Spirit in the lives of the children who will participate.
     * Pray for God’s protection over our property and activities.
2.  VOLUNTEER
    * Pray about where God may want you to help us teach and reach the children of our Church and
      community this year.   Stay tuned for registration and volunteer information in  upcoming bulletins, 
      newsletters, flyers, etc.
 
  Sunday Night video series:   “The Good Book”
     The Bible is a big book. Hundreds of characters and thousands of ideas parade across its pages from beginning to end.
     From the uninitiated to the very seasoned, readers of the Bible will always find something new to learn in The Good Book.
     Over the course of 8 sessions, pastors Deron Spoo and Kyle Idleman will visit the most salient themes about God in the Bible. With the goal of providing a sketch of each idea, each session will break down the concept into two smaller sections to unpack the meat behind the theme. At the center of the series stands God, and each theme will focus on who He is in relationship to His created order.

GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL
On April 8, a representative form Gideons International will be here to briefly share of the ministry of this fine organization.  Come prepared to make a financial contribution if you so desire.

NURSERY ~ BABIES THROUGH 2 YEARS
Scheduled for Sunday mornings in April
April 1 ~ Nancy Keister & Mallorie Rutherford
               Teen Helper ~ Kelsey Harter
April 8 ~ Ellie Schroder & Ellen Reichard
               Teen Helper ~
April 15 ~ Ed and Michelle Prince
                 Teen Helper ~ Kayla Clark
April 22 ~ Bill & Barb Chambers
                   Teen Helper ~ Kyndall Singleton                                               
April 29 ~ Crystal Jackson & Marsha Midlam
                  Teen Helper ~

Schedule for Sunday evenings in April
April 1
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ No Evening Activities
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ No Evening Activities
April 8
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 ~ Nancy Keister & Debbie Snider
April 15
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Colleen Goodman
April 22
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Felicia Chambers
April 29
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Felicia Chambers
 
Scheduled for Wednesday evenings in April
April 4 ~ Wauneita Koogler & Nancy Warwick
April 11 ~ Wauneita Koogler
April 18 ~ Ron Keister & Nancy Warwick
April 25 ~ Richard & Tina Swanson

 CHILDREN’S CHURCH
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
 
   PRESCHOOL                                       K-2ND GRADE
1st Sunday ~ Ellie Schroder                1 st Sunday ~ Stay in Church
2nd Sunday ~ Mallorie Rutherford       2nd Sunday ~ Michelle Prince
3rd Sunday ~ Ellie Schroder                3rd Sunday ~ Ellen Reichard
4th Sunday ~ Mallorie Rutherford        4th Sunday ~ Colleen Goodman  
5th Sunday ~ Ellie Schroder  5th Sunday ~ Ellen Reichard                                                                                                    
5th Sunday ~ Ellie Schroder                5th Sunday ~ Ellen Reichard
 

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPHS:
While kayaking in southern England off the Isle of Wight, Mark Ashton-Smith, a lecturer at Cambridge University, capsized in treacherous waters. Clinging to his craft and reaching for his cell phone, Ashton-Smith, thirty-three, called his dad.
            It didn’t matter that his father, Alan Pimm-Smith, was training British troops in Dubai 3,500 miles away. Without delay, the father relayed his son’s Mayday to the Coast Guard nearest to his son. Within twelve minutes, a helicopter retrieved the grateful Ashton-Smith.
            Like this kayaker, when we are in peril, our first impulse should be to call our Father — the one we trust to help us.
            Psalms 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Whether our “trouble” is life-altering peril or just times of confusion and doubt, may we develop that instinct to simply call upon our “heavenly dad” for help when we need it, rather than turn to other things which might offer us temporary relief and comfort, but in the long run, only bring more pain and misery.
            I Peter 5:7 reminds us to “cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” He is the One who knows what we need and who can provide it best.
                                                                                                                                                            With love,  Pastor Scott 


WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
 
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings are at
 5:30 pm Mondays.  More info, contact Gertrude Prince
@ 878-0398.
 
VOLLEYBALL is at 7:00 pm at Stevenson Elementary. For More info, contact Dave Look @ 429-0719.
 
Y. A. M. (YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY) 6-8 p.m. in the SRBC Sunday School Wing. This is for young adults after High School Graduation through 30 + years old. More info contact Jim Look @ 256-6456 or Mary Ann Stemley @ 253-3375
 
AWANA meets every Wednesday evening at 6:05 pm. We have activities for 3 year olds through High School, September through May.  Come and join in the fun.
 
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets in the Seekers class room every Tuesday Morning at 9:30 to delve into God’s Word and enjoy fellowship with other Christian women.
 
NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASING
On March 24 at 11:00 am, we will once again be passing out flyers to our neighborhood to invite people to participate in our Easter activities and Messy Church. We need your help! Please sign up in the foyer if you would be willing to participate in this important community outreach.
 
CHURCH BOWLING LEAGUE
If you would be interested in participating in a summer church bowling league, please sign up on the sheet at the Connect Center and indicate which nights you would be available. If we have enough interest, we will start this summer!


MEN'S MINI-RETREAT  “UPRISING"  MARCH 3, 8:00 a.m.
            What is the one thing that's impossible to change about yourself? You can change your appearance, your habits, your friends, your job…but you can't change your character. Not on your own.
            You were in God's imagination before you were ever born. All the talent, gifting, and creativity you possess was placed in you by God Himself. Can you imagine the things you could do, the impact you could have on the world, if you tapped into the dreams God has for your life?
            In each of the six Uprising video Bible study sessions, Erwin McManus provides Biblical and practical teaching that will challenge you to allow God to transform your character to be more like His. He illuminates the desperate heart cry of every human being – “I want to live” – and then serves as a guide on a quest to answer that cry. 
            We will cover the first three sessions on March 3, and complete the study with another mini-retreat in April.

CALLING ALL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
     In just 5 short months the SRBC 2018 VBS week will be in full swing! Our theme for this year is
Game On!   God has given us His ultimate playbook and He wants us to join His team.
     Our Church will be transformed into the game experience that will help kids join Gods team, the week of July 15 – 20, save the date! We again need many faithful volunteers so we can provide another wonderful week for the children expected to attend.
     If you served in VBS last year, your position is waiting for you! If you were not able to help last year but would like to this year, we have a place for you. It's never too early to begin praying about how you might get involved this year.
     Further details will come in future bulletins, newsletters, and emails, stay tuned. Go Team!
 

HOLY WEEK ACTIVITIES
Saturday, March 24th
11:00 pm Neighborhood canvas
 
Sunday March 25th, Pam Sunday
1:00 pm ~ Community Easter Egg Hunt
 
Thursday, March 29, Maundy Thursday
7:00 pm ~ Maundy Thursday Service
 
Friday, March 30, Good Friday
8:00 am ~ 8:00 pm ~ Church open for self-guided devotional
 
Sunday, April 1, Easter Sunday
7:30 am ~ Sonrise Service at Shellabarger Park
8:00 am ~ Easter Breakfast
9:00 am ~ Combined Sunday School
10:30 am ~ Resurrection Sunday Service (Special Music by Chancel Choir)
No evening activities
 

CANDY FOR EASTER EGG HUNT
We are in need of individually wrapped candy to fill eggs for the Community Egg Hunt on March 25th.  Please place donations in the Basket by the Connect Center.  This is a great way to connect to our neighborhood. Thank you for donating!

Awana Minute:      
     February this year started out with a snow day, but quickly resumed the next week and clubbers returned fired up and ready to continue where they left off the weeks before. The impact of the verses and lessons that our clubbers are learning are beginning to challenge their faith, questions are being asked, answers are being given and it’s really cool hearing them moving closer to their walk with Jesus.
     Feb. 21, We had fun with, P& P night where we wore Pink, and munched on snacks.
     Friday Feb. 23, the Sparks (grades k – 2) came to experience Sparks Late Night Out party, a night full of age appropriate fellowship, games and activities geared for them to have lots of fun. We played off of the winter Olympics and played games similar to a few of the games, complete with medals designed by the clubbers to top off the night. Thank-you to all Leaders, and Lit’s, that helped to make this event such a great success!
     Clubbers are working hard in their handbooks to finish their sections, learn their songs & earn those points in preparation for the opening of the ever popular Awana store Wednesday, March 7th.
     Clubbers are purchasing & working hard designing, creating, sanding, painting, and getting their Grand Prix cars ready for the upcoming Grand Prix race on Wednesday March 21st. Many leaders and adults are also joining the fun, buying, building, and preparing their prize winning cars to enter the open division. Congregation, clubbers families & friends are invited to join us at the race to be held at the track, located in the Fellowship Hall, immediately following dinner. Come cheer on all as they race their cars and show off what they’ve created for this fun event!
     Friday March 16, the TnT clubbers are scheduled to come and hang out at our mini lock-in from 6 – midnight, watch for information in flyers, bulletins, and emails for further details.
     Saturday March 24th some of our 6th – 12th grade clubbers will head over to Cedarville University to participate in Cedarmania, a full day filled with lessons, music, crazy games, exciting competitions, making new friends, all while challenging their faith, and much, much more.
Thank-you for your continued support through encouragement, and most important prayers for our clubbers and entire leadership team.
Your Prayers are so very important and crucial to this ministry!
Cool with Christ,
Tere Sharp
Co-commander

New Sunday Night video series:  “The Good Book”
     The Bible is a big book. Hundreds of characters and thousands of ideas parade across its pages from beginning to end.
 From the uninitiated to the very seasoned, readers of the Bible will always find something new to learn in
The Good Book.
     Over the course of 8 sessions, pastors Deron Spoo and Kyle Idleman will visit the most salient themes about God in the Bible. With the goal of providing a sketch of each idea, each session will break down the concept into two smaller sections to unpack the meat behind the theme. At the center of the series stands God, and each theme will focus on who He is in relationship to His created order.
We will resume this series with session 3 on Sunday evening March 4th.
 
The theme for the America for Christ Offering 2018 is “Equipping Disciples” based on this Scripture: “The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-13, NRSV).

CEDARMANIA 2018
6th-12th Graders: Don’t miss CedarMania on March 24! We’ll be challenged to grow spiritually, experience fun breakout sessions, a meaningful message, crazy, games, lunch, not to mention getting to connect with Cedarville students and youth from other churches around the country! We hope you will join in! All 6th-12th graders are welcome! RSVP by Wednesday, March 14. See Mr. Tere or Miss Michelle for serious details.
 
AWANA GRAND PRIX 2018 IS COMING!
     Ladies and Gentlemen! Get ready to start your engines! The Awana Grand Prix is right around the corner. Wednesday March 21 at 6 pm. This is a fun family event open to children and adults!  Car kits are on sale Wednesday nights at club for $5 per kit. 5 Different Models are available: NASCAR, Indy, Block, stock, & Truck (Includes: wood block, numbers, wheels & axles and instructions: Nine Simple Steps to Build a Great Car) Kits MUST be purchased through the club.  They cannot be purchased through outside locations.
     It's never too soon to purchase your Grand Prix car and get started on designing, cutting, sanding, and painting it. Get started early so you won’t have to rush. For questions see Co-Commanders Michelle and/or Tere.    Can't wait to get started! Let's go racing!

Messy Church News
Thank you to all who came out for February’s Messy Church. It was a time of Christian fun and fellowship. Join us on Tuesday the 13th of the March edition of Messy Church! This month's theme is Bible Seaside’s. We'll have crafts, a celebration time, games and songs all related to this theme. And when we're done, we'll share a delicious meal together. Bring yourself, bring a friend, and we'll supply everything else! Everyone is welcome: singles, couples, families, friends - all ages! It's relaxed, informal and great fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult during the session. We're looking forward to seeing you!

AWANA T&T MINI LOCK-IN
T&T clubbers grades 3rd – 6th & friends are invited to a Mini Lock-In for fun, fellowship, food, games & more. Friday, March 16, 2018, from 6 pm – 11:30 pm. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 14. Signed permission forms are required. For questions see Mr. Tere or Miss Michelle.