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.

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPHS:
    
            When driving around town, I will often notice a variety of bumper stickers, mud flaps, rear window signs and especially license plate frames displaying to all who see the pride the owner of the car takes in his origin. A home-state sports team or an identifying symbol of a geographical location will identify the driver as someone who comes from a particular place. “Roll Tide!” or “Texas Longhorns” or “The Big Apple” will stand out as intended to identify the home place of the car's inhabitants.
            Yet, inside that license plate frame sits a rectangular piece of metal that says, “Ohio, the Birthplace of Aviation.” Clearly, the car's owner had moved to Ohio and was required as a resident to have an Ohio license plate, but he had not yet identified with his new home and had no intentions of changing his loyalties.
            As Christians, we have become “citizens of heaven.” However, we often go through a slow transition of loyalties to our new home. The kingdom of this world does not easily leave our hearts. Oh, that we would be willing to leave the things of this world behind for the greater substance of spiritual life with our Savior. May we overcome our divided loyalties and fully identify with the kingdom of God.
                                                                                                                                                           With love, Pastor Scott 

NURSERY ~ BABIES THROUGH 2 YEARS
 Scheduled for Sunday mornings in February
February 4
Colleen Goodman & Penny Taylor
Teen Helper ~ Kelsey Harter
February 11
Bud & Wauneita Koogler
Teen Helper ~ Chrystal Jackson
February 18
Daniel & Cassie Lambert
Teen Helper ~ Kayla Clark                                              
February 25
Greg & Kelly Bush
Teen Helper ~ Kyndall Singleton
 
Schedule for Sunday evenings in February
February 4
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ David & Rita Look
February 11
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 ~ Nancy Keister & Debbie Snider
February 18
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Colleen Goodman
February 25
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Felicia Chambers
 
Scheduled for Wednesday evenings in February
February 7 ~ Wauneita Koogler
February 14 ~ Wauneita Koogler
February 21 ~ Ron Keister
February 28 ~ Richard & Tina Swanson
 
       Once again, the youth group is sponsoring an All-Church “Movie Night.” On Sunday evening, February 18, everyone is invited for a fun night of popcorn and other refreshments, fellowship and a Christian movie. Stay tuned for the name of the movie and the specific time. Donations will be accepted
as a fundraiser for the youth group. Come on out for a fun
family night!

AWANA GRAND PRIX 2018 IS COMING!
     The Awana Grand Prix is coming     
   Wednesday March 24 at 6 pm. We are selling grand prix car kits on Wednesday nights at Awana. The cost is $5 per kit, 5 Different Models are available: Nascar, Indy, block, stock, & truck. Kits MUST be purchased through the Club and are available Wednesday nights during Club.  They cannot be purchased through outside vendors. Once you purchase your car, you will need to pick a number to go on it.  Numbers are on a first come first serve basis.
     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.
     Join us for this annual event where AWANA clubbers race their pinewood derby style cars. Not just for kids, adult AWANA leaders & parents can also build a car and race in a special open class!
For questions see Co-Commanders Michelle and/or Tere.

    Hope4Riverside, a community Christian outreach, will be having a city-wide worship service on Sunday evening, February 25. We will meet at Stebbins High School at 6:00 p.m. for an evening of being together with Christians from other local churches to worship, pray and hear God's Word together.
Please plan to attend!

Awana Minute:
     Our Awana club had a very busy & exciting 2017 ministering to many new clubbers & families. We arrived back to club January 3 with the weather outside being quite frightful, but their hearts and work ethics warm and delightful. After 2 weeks off from club, spending time with family, friends, and new toys etc. clubbers were excited and ready to get back to the business at hand, of learning and reciting Bible verses, completing sections, and learning through deeper discussions during lesson time all while trying to stay warm and not falling on the ice outside.
     January 17, 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 4 & over 70 laySPOTLIGHT ON MISSIONSers of clothing and accessories.
     While our Cubbies arrived excited and dressed in their favorite colors, fulfilling their theme night favorite colors night.
     Friday February 23rd 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 21; car kits are on sale for clubbers & parents to purchase for $5 per kit.  See Ms. Michelle for details.
     Saturday March 24th, 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 2018, 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, Co-Commander
 
SPOTLIGHT ON MISSIONS
This month, we will again be reaching out to our neighbors across the street at Mad River Manor. We will be preparing valentines and taking them over to residents and spend time visiting with them. Stay tuned for details about the specific day and time.
 
Our missionary of the month is Jeni Pedzinski, American Baptist missionary in Thailand.
Here is a recent letter from Jeni:
 
Dear SRBC Family,
     I just wanted to thank you so much for the Christmas card. It actually arrived in plenty Of time for Christmas. 
     Christmas is my favorite time of the year. My family always begins Christmas morning by reading the story in Luke 3 in the old KJV.  I’ll definitely do that here too, and remember and celebrate.
     Things at New Life Center are very good. We recently baptized 15 girls, and were also able to arrange for one of our residents to see her parents after years of being separated after she was
trafficked by her brother in to a factory. There is a lot to celebrate!  
Happy New Year, Jeni Pedzinski
 
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 cool winter games, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2018 FROM 6 – 10 PM.  Follow bulletins, flyers & club newsletter for details and/or see Miss Michelle or Mr. Tere.

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.

We gave out 24 Christmas baskets this year and now we need to restock the food pantry. There are still some specific items that we need. They are as follows:  Pork n Beans, canned meat, fruit, spaghetti, sugar, flour, catchup, jelly, toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, Ramen Noodles, Spaghetti Os, and tomato soup.  If you Have any questions, contact Barb Chambers @ 238-3949 or June McLean @ 233 – 8555.
Thank you for giving so generously to this ministry!

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPHS:
     A young boy went to the store with his mother. The shop owner, a kind man, passed him a large jar of suckers and invited him to help himself to a handful. Uncharacteristically, the boy held back. So the shop owner pulled out a handful for him.
            When outside, the boy’s mother asked why he wouldn’t take a handful of suckers when offered.
            “Because his hand is much bigger than mine!” said the boy.
            While this boy's shrewdness could be taken for greed and selfishness, it could also be understood as the wisdom of waiting to be given to, as opposed to taking for yourself. Our God is a generous God who delights in giving to us. It is easy to start to take His gifts for granted and to come to expect certain things in life as rewards for our faithfulness. When the gifts don't always come in the time and the way we expect them, it might cause us to question God and His fairness. It might cause us to grab for what we can while the getting is good.
            However, when we learn to wait for God to give us what He wants to give us, at the time and in the way He chooses to give to us, we will find that blessings are far greater than anything we could take for ourselves. That's because God's hands are so much bigger than ours!
            May the Lord bless you greatly in 2018 as together we wait for Him.


WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
 
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Meetings are at 5:30 pm Mondays.  More info, contact
Gertrude Prince @ 878-0398.
 
VOLLEYBALL
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.

A reminder to all officers and team chairpersons
to have your annual reports submitted (emailed if possible) to the church office by January 15 so that Fran can put together our 2017 Annual Church Report.

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 January 5 we will meet at Frisch’s on Col. Glen Hwy. For more info, contact Shirley Fall
@ 254-2484
 
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
 
SCRAPBOOKING
Scrapbookers meet the second Friday of each month for a time of scrapbooking and fellowship.
 
TEAM AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS
January 16, 2018 Team Meetings will start @ 7 pm and the Church Council Meeting @ 8 pm.

MEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 1st Saturday (October – May)
There will be no Men’s breakfast in January due to the planning meeting. Join us on February 3 @ 8:00 am for breakfast, devotional time, and Christian fellowship with other men of the church.
 
WOMEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 2nd Saturday
Join us January 13 @ 9:00 am for breakfast, devotional time
and good Christian fellowship with other ladies of the church.

NURSERY ~ BABIES THROUGH 2 YEARS
 
Scheduled for Sunday mornings in January
January 7
Nancy Keister & Mallorie Rutherford
Teen Helper ~ Kelsey Harter
January 14
Ellie Schroder & Ellen Reichard
Teen Helper ~
January 21
Ed & Michelle Prince
Teen Helper ~ Kayla Clark                                              
January 28
Bill & Barb Chambers
Teen Helper ~ Crystal Jackson
 
Schedule for Sunday evenings in January
January 7
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ David & Rita Look
January 14
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 ~ Nancy Keister & Debbie Snider
January 21
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Colleen Goodman
January 28
6:00 pm ~ 6:45 pm ~ Mary Ann Stemley
6:45 pm ~ 8:00 pm ~ Felicia Chambers
 
Scheduled for Wednesday evenings in January
January 3 ~ Nancy Warwick
January 10 ~ Wauneita Koogler
January 17 ~ Ron Keister & Nancy Warwick
January 24 ~ No Evening Activities
January 21 ~ Wauneita Koogler & Tina Swanson
 

Children's Church Meets during Sunday Morning Worship for ages 3 years through 5th grade
 
 PRESCHOOL
Scheduled for Sunday Morning in January
January 7~ Ellie Schroder                                        
January 14 ~ Ellie Schroder
January 21 ~ Ellie Schroder
January 28 ~ Cathy Schroder
 
K- 5th GRADE     
Scheduled for Sunday mornings in January
January 7 ~ Stay in Church
January 14 ~ Michelle Prince
January 21 ~ Ellen Reichard
January 28 ~ Colleen Goodman
Teachers are needed, curriculum is provided.
If you would like to teach or help, contact Tere Sharp.
 
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
      All members are asked and everyone else is invited to attend our annual church business meeting, which will be on January 28. Lunch will be served in Fellowship Hall after the morning worship service, and the meeting will follow. Please plan to stay to hear the reports from our teams and committees, enjoy good food and Christian fellowship.
     Thank you for your many donations over the Christmas season. We were able to provide many hats, mittens, gloves and scarves to families in need in Riverside and Dayton, as well as food to fill 24 Christmas baskets to area families.
            A special thanks to Bill and Barb Chambers for their leadership in the enormous job of compiling and distributing the baskets.

Awana Minute
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our 2017/18 Awana club!
      December 2017 went quickly as:
Wednesday the 6th clubbers were challenged to wear hats, gloves, and scarfs for our theme night, frozen night.  The theme night gave clubbers the opportunity to donate their winter gear to our mitten tree basket to assist needy children in our community who need winter gear so as not to be frozen in the cold winter weather.
     Congratulation too many of our clubbers who donated their gear.
     On the 13th we continued the season of giving in December as a Sunday School Classroom was quickly closed, renovated and reopened as the “Christmas Shop” where clubbers picked out Christmas gifts for their parents/caregivers. The experience was completed by our personal gift wrapping elves who happily wrapped and readied their selections to be neatly placed under the Christmas tree for parents/caregivers to open on Christmas morning.
     Club parties, crafts, and projects closed out the night before departing for Christmas vacation.
     We broke from club December 20 & December 27, so that all could enjoy the holiday season with family and friends. We hope that your holiday season was a time of renewal and time well spend with family and friends. We will see all of you back at club January 3rd as we get club off to a Great start in 2018!
     We are so excited to see what God has in store for our clubs for the remainder of this club year!
     Thank-you for your continued love, support and most importantly prayers for our clubbers and entire leadership staff.
 
Cool with Christ.
Tere Sharp
Co-Commander
 
Spinning Road Baptist Church Food Pantry
As we are all aware there a food pantry here at the church.  But do you know how it is used?  At this time of the year we give out food “baskets” to the needy for Thanksgiving and for Christmas.  These “baskets” are really a large cardboard box fill with everything needed to make a traditional Thanksgiving meal including the turkey, and a Christmas meal to include a ham.  This year we gave out over 20 baskets each holiday.  As a church you have always been so generous to this mission. We ask that you keep in mind that this is a year round mission.  We have families from our community who come in at all times of the year needing help.  This may be the only glimpse of Christ they see in this world.
 
Church Planning Meeting
      On Saturday, January 6, we will hold our annual church planning meeting. We will start at 9:00 a.m. with some breakfast refreshments. Teams will meet separately to organize their
plans for 2018 and then we will convene in Fellowship Hall to
put together our calendar for this year. We hope all team
members are planning to attend!

 Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
      Colleen and I would like to thank you all for your generous Christmas gift to us. We are overwhelmed by your kindness and love and are very grateful to God for bringing us to Spinning Road Baptist. You have been so good to us and it is a joy and privilege to serve the Lord in your midst.      Pastor Scott
 



                       
                                                                                                                                         

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPHS:
     A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before.
      Her arms were full of bulky packages when an elevator door opened. It was full. The occupants of the elevator grudgingly tightened ranks to allow a small space for her and her load.
       As the doors closed, she blurted out, “Whoever is responsible for this whole Christmas thing ought to be arrested, strung up, and shot!”
       A few others nodded their heads or grunted in agreement.
       Then, from somewhere in the back of the elevator, came a single voice that said: “Don’t worry. They already crucified him.”
       I admit to occasionally having negative feelings about Christmas, when the busyness, materialism and pressures of the season can be overwhelming. But single, simple reminders of Who the season is about bring back the meaning and purpose of all our activity.
        December is a busy time for our church, as you see from all the events promoted in this newsletter. Rather than being overwhelmed by everything, don't miss any of the opportunities we have this month that would help us to teach, to proclaim, to celebrate and to share the message of Jesus, our Savior who came to give us life, healing, forgiveness and purpose. It's all about Him!                       


WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Meetings are at 5:30 pm Mondays.  More info, contact Gertrude Prince @ 878-0398.
 
VOLLEYBALL
7:00 pm at Stevenson Elementary. For More info, contact Dave Look @ 429-0719.
 
SUNDAY ~ 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
 
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 December 1 we will meet Golden Corral in Beavercreek.
For more info, contact Shirley Fall @ 254-2484
 
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. 5:30 – 7 pm.
 
TEAM AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS
December 19, 2017 Team Meetings will start @ 7 pm and the Church Council Meeting @ 8 pm.
 
MEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 1st Saturday (October – May)
Join us at 8:00 am for breakfast, devotional time, and Christian fellowship with other men of the church.
 
WOMEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 2nd Saturday
Due to the holiday activities the ladies breakfast won’t meet again until January. Join us in January at 9:00 am for breakfast, devotional time and good Christian fellowship with other ladies of the church.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT CEDARVILLE
Sunday December 3, 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.

Christmas Caroling
This year we will be Christmas caroling to the elderly and shut-ins.  Since there are no evening activities on Wednesday, December 20, 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!

The Mitten Tree
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 Program Sunday, December 10th @ 7pm
Celebrate the wonders of the holidays with us as the children present “Building Christmas”, a creative evening of joyful worship, playful presentation, and fresh examination into the story of Jesus’ birth.
     The scheduled practices are on Sunday mornings during the service along with an extra practice, Saturday morning, December 9 from 10 am – 12:30pm.  An entire group practice will be at 4:30PM on Sunday before the program at 7PM.
     Also, an invitation is extended to the entire church family. Please join us the evening of Sunday, December 10th at 7 pm as we enjoy our children presenting the story of Jesus birth.
Refreshments will follow downstairs in the fellowship hall.

Messy Church
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...!
We had great fun at Messy Church last month, thanks to all who attended!
     We look forward to welcoming new and old friends to Decembers’ Messy Church for 1 1/2 hours of fun with a range of crafts, games, and more, refreshments will also be provided. Our theme will be Messy Christmas.
     We look forward to seeing you all at the next Messy Church on December 12th for Messy Christmas!

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,

News Eve Family Celebration
     COME JOIN US on New Year's Eve (Dec 31) at  8 p.m. to unhang the greens and then usher in 2018 with
your church family.  
      We have food (please bring a side dish, baked good or snack), drinks, games to play (bring your own church-friendly games), and the yearly WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE which everyone loves!  Bring a gift from each member of your family, or more, wrapped. Don’t tell anyone who brought what or what is in each package!  Gag gifts are great.  Serious gifts also welcome.  Steal desired gifts from each other.
      We will see in the New Year with a short devotional and hopefully a video to recap SRBC's past year/years on the big screen in the sanctuary.  It really is a lot of fun.  Bring the kids!  Suggestions welcome!

What Kind of Throne?”
     On Sunday evening, December 17th at 7 pm, the Choir and Youth Ensemble will be presenting “What Kind of Throne?”
     It explores the reason why Almighty God would not only choose to come to earth as an infant to one day give His life to save us from our sin, but would choose to born into a poor family in lowly circumstances.  We hope this retelling of His unfathomable love for us will help you draw closer to the God who sought us….and found us!  Save the date & invite a friend!

SPOTLIGHT ON MISSIONS FOR DECEMBER 2017
Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering
Retired ministers, missionaries and their widowed souses often have limited resources to adequately plan for the future.  RMMO recipients have used their funds to pay for unexpected expenses or medical costs. The death of a spouse or relocation can also cause retirees to find themselves far from the church family that once supported them. Please join in supporting this much needed ministry.
 

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPHS:
     I have worked hard to try to teach you important truths from the Bible. Let’s see how good of a job I have done and see if you know the answers to the following questions.
 
Q.  What kind of man was Boaz before he married?
A.  Ruthless
Q.  Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?
A.  Noah. He was floating his stock while everyone else was  
       in liquidation.
Q. Who was the greatest female financier in the Bible?
A.  Pharaoh’s daughter.  She went to the bank of the Nile and
      drew out a little profit.
Q.  What kinds of motor vehicles are in the Bible?
A.  The Lord drove Adam and Eve out in a Fury.  David’s  
      Triumph was heard throughout the land.  And a Honda,
       because the apostles were all in one accord.
Q.  Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible?
A.  Samson. He brought the house down.
Q.  What excuse did Adam give to his children about why they
      no longer lived in Eden?
A.  Your mother ate us out of house and home.
Q.  Which servant of God was the most flagrant lawbreaker in
       the Bible?
A.  Moses.  He broke all 10 Commandments at once.
Q.  Which area of Palestine was especially wealthy? 
A.  The area around the Jordan. The banks were always over  
      flowing.
Q.  Who is the greatest babysitter mentioned in the Bible?
A.  David.  He rocked Goliath to a very deep sleep
Q.  Which Bible character had no parents? 
A.  Joshua, son of Nun.
 
                                               Just for Fun, with love, Pastor Scott

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
While we provide food for those in need all year long, we are gearing up for the Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets that will be given out. Some of what we need to restock our shelves are, cereal, canned meats, applesauce, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, cake mix, canned chicken, Salmon, brown sugar, powered sugar, peanut butter, fried onions, canned fruit, sloppy joe sauce, catchup, Stove Top, Raman Noodles, spaghetti, spaghetti and pie crusts. There is a box in the church coatroom for your donations.  Any questions contact Barb Chambers @ 238-3949 or June McLean @ 233 – 8555.
Thank you for giving so generously!

HARVEST DINNER
November 19th at 6:00 pm.  Bring some of your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, desserts and neighbors to join us.  Turkey and beverages will be provided.  If you would like to cook one of the turkeys, please notify June McLean @ 233-8555
 
SUNDAY EVENING CHILD CARE
     The purpose of the Sunday evening child care is to allow parents of young children to attend church-sponsored Sunday Evening programs without having to arrange for child care at their homes.  Several church members have been glad to volunteer their own time so that parents can have child care on-site.  Child care for Parents-Nigh-Out is not available at this time. 
     It is much wiser and safer to have a parent available in the church building in case of an emergency with the child arises.  For that reason, we are implementing a simple procedure of asking the parent to indicate where they will be in the building.  Thank you for your cooperation.
The Christian Education Team.

THANKSGIVING SERIVCE
We will have a special worship service for Thanksgiving on Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. 
This is an informal time of praise and testimony which has become a holiday tradition. 
The choir will rehearse right after the service.  We have no Wednesday evening activities that week so people who travel for the holiday can get an early start.

AWANA MINUTE    
        Awana is for children age 2 – 12th grade. We meet Wednesday nights from
6:05 – 7:30 PM.
    October was a busy month in the life of our Awana 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.
     Eleven of our TnT clubbers and 4 adult leaders attended Junior Jam, an annual event held at Cedarville University for kid’s grades 3 – 6 Saturday October 14, 2017. We had fun and were amazed by the unique testimony presented by Christian juggler Jessie Joyner who captivated us with how he juggles many different objects all while delivering an incredible series of lessons that make up his testimony.
     While clubbers and leaders were at Junior Jam, 2 of our Directors were refilling their tanks at the Awana leaders conference in Grove city Ohio.
     Wednesday October 18 clubbers arrived to club 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 Awana. 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 Wednesday November 22 for all to give thanks with their families.
     Club will resume Wednesday November 29 where we will also open the 1st 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 Gods 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
 
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
     Sunday November 12, Immediately following the morning service will a special business meeting. Members are asked to attend and everyone else is invited to attend. We will be voting the 2018 church budget and the slate of new officers for 2018.
     The revised 2018 budget is available on the white table in the foyer near the Connect Center.  Changes are shaded in grey.  This is the budget that will be voted on in our November 12h business meeting.

NOVEMBER MISSION FOCUS
     At Dayton Christian Schools, we boldly proclaim a Christian worldview in all that we do.  We seek to prepare our students for life by providing strong, Christ-centered, Biblically-based academics, a full spectrum of athletics, excellent fine arts, and a multitude of service opportunities.  Along the way, our students are impacted daily by our “living curriculum”- our faculty and staff living out their own walk of faith before them.  As a result, our students learn to seek God’s truth for their lives.  A DCS graduate is prepared for college or the career world and ready to impact their world in a God-honoring way.
 
2017 SRBC WOMEN’S RETREAT
WHERE: Bergamo Center-4400 Shakertown Rd. Dayton OH 45430
WHEN: Friday Nov.3th 6-9:30 pm
              Saturday Sat. Nov. 4th 8 am-5 pm
MEALS: Friday-no meals
              Saturday-Full breakfast and light lunch
* Please bring a snack to share Friday that does not need to be       
    heated & can stay in a cooler if needed
 *Ice water will be available between meals and there is a pop
    machine ($1)
COST PER PERSON: $30 (retreat only)
 $62 (retreat- overnight double room) $80 (retreat- single room)
*Please see Colleen Goodman or Mary Ann Stemley for more  
  information if needed
If the cost is of concern, we will assist you in paying for the retreat.
SEE YOU THERE!

“What Kind of Throne?”
     On Sunday evening, December 17th at 7 pm, the Choir and Youth Ensemble will be presenting “What Kind of Throne?”
     It explores the reason why Almighty God would not only choose to come to earth as an infant to one day give His life to save us from our sin, but would choose to born into a poor family in lowly circumstances.  We hope this retelling of His unfathomable love for us will help you draw closer to the God who sought us….and found us!  Save the date & invite a friend!

MESSY CHURCH
    Join us Tuesday November 14 at 5:30 pm for Messy Church! A relaxed and informal church with a warm welcome for the whole family and friends with a mix of crafts, songs, games, food and plenty of opportunity to have and make a mess! It’s all free and there’s something for everyone – why not come along and join us! *Note: If you are under 16, you will need to bring an adult with you.
     We invite SRBC members and friends to come and check Messy Church out, a new ministry here for all.
     Our Messy Church meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7 pm. For questions call the church office at (937) 252-5311, or email us at messy.church@spinningroadbaptist.org.
 
2017 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
     SRBC's annual Children's Christmas program is quickly approaching.
It is scheduled for Sunday evening, December 10, at 7 pm! 
Please mark your calendars!
     It will be for children 3 years through 6th grade. All children at SRBC are invited to be a part of the 2017 Christmas Program! The children will practice each Sunday 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’s not too late to become a part of this program which will be performed Sunday Evening, December 10 at 7 pm, with refreshments to follow. For questions please contact Colleen Goodman or Tere Sharp.
 
YOUTH SERVANT PROJECT
Saturday November 4, 2017 the youth will be working at the Dayton Christian Center from 10 am ~ 2 pm.  We will be helping with the fall cleanup. Join us as we show our servant heart for this local mission.  
Please meet at the church by 9:15 am we will be leaving by 9:30.
    
It is time to start planning for the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes.  There are a limited number of the pre-printed shoe boxes available this year (you can still use regular shoeboxes as well) Start planning and collecting items now for the shoeboxes.  Boxes need to be turned in by
November 15.  You can pick up more Info at the Connection center in the foyer.

DABA FALL GATHERING
Sunday, November 5, 2017
5:00 pm.
Omega Baptist Church,
1821 Emerson, Dayton, Ohio
 
     The theme this year is “Transformed by The Journey” Pastor Ken Damon, Shroyer Baptist Church is the Preacher for the gathering.
     The DABA Women’s Ministry will have the silent auction
of bakery goods. 
     Spinning Road Baptist has been asked to bring salads to this event.
If you would be able to provide a salad for this event, please contact
 Dave Look.

 
Make plans to join us SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12, as Rev. Mark Click joins us as guest speaker in the morning service while Pastor Scott is on vacation.
 
HANGING OF THE GREENS
On Sunday, November 26, 7:00 p.m. instead of our evening worship service, we will meet in the sanctuary to decorate the church for the Christmas season.  After we finish decorating, we will sing some Christmas carols in the lighted sanctuary, and then share some refreshments downstairs.
 
REMINDERS

• Time change is November 5
• November 14 Messy Church, Team Meetings, Church Council Meeting
• No activities November 22

 
There will be a luncheon for Veterans and their family after church on November 5th, as an appreciation for their service.  There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer so we will know how many are planning to attend.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Meetings are at 5:30 pm Mondays.  More info, contact
Gertrude Prince @ 878-0398.
 
VOLLEYBALL
7:00 pm at Stevenson Elementary. For More info, contact Dave Look
@ 429-0719.
 
SUNDAY ~ 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
 
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 November 10 we will meet Bob Evans @ Linden Ave.
For more info, contact Shirley Fall @ 254-2484
 
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. 5:30 – 7 pm.
 
TEAM AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS
November 14, 2017 Team Meetings will start @ 7 pm and the Church Council Meeting @ 8 pm.
 
MEN’S BREAKFAST ~ 1st Saturday (October – May)
Join us at 8:00 am for breakfast, devotional time, and Christian fellowship with other men of the church.

 
            The giving of gift cards as presents might seem like the lazy, “man” way of buying gifts. But I have found that gift cards are usually greatly appreciated because it offers the opportunity for the recipient to spend the card for what is truly needed and when it is needed. I know I am truly grateful when I receive a gift card from someone.
            However, gift cards often come with expiration dates. Companies are quite happy to sell gift cards because they know that many of those cards will never be used, and that is just money in the bank for them. People may put them in their wallets, fully intending to use them, but forget about them until it is too late to spend them. A card may be worth $100 one day, and the next day turn into a worthless piece of plastic.
            Mike Silva compares God's gift of forgiveness to a gift card, which is more valuable than anything we can imagine. He paid for it with His Son's life. He holds it out for us to take and to use. But if we don't accept that gift and choose to use it, it is of no value to us.
            Most people who are reading this right now have already made the decision to accept God's gift of redemption. But perhaps there is someone who has yet to “redeem” their gift card. Or perhaps there is someone you know that needs to be offered the gift. As God's representative, give that person the card and encourage them to use it. One day it will be too late. What a tragedy it would be to waste the greatest gift ever offered, bought with the greatest price ever paid.
 
                                                                                                                                                            With love, Pastor Scott

Join us Tuesday, October 10 at 5:30 pm for Messy Church!
A relaxed and informal church with a warm welcome for the whole family and friends with a mix of crafts, songs, games, food and plenty of opportunity to have and make a mess! It’s all free and there’s something for everyone – why not come along and join us!
*Note: If you are under 16, you will need to bring an adult with you.
     Our Messy Church meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7 pm. For questions call the church office at (937) 252-5311, or email us at messy.church@spinningroadbaptist.org.

WHERE: Bergamo Center-4400 Shakertown Rd. Dayton OH 45430
WHEN: Friday Nov.3th 6-9:30 pm
              Saturday Sat. Nov. 4th 8 am-5 pm
MEALS: Friday-no meals
             Saturday-Full breakfast and light lunch
* Please bring a snack to share Fri. that does not heated & can stay in a cooler if needed
 *Ice water will be available between meals and there is a pop machine ($1)
COST PER PERSON: $30 (retreat only)
  $62 (retreat- overnight double room) $80 (retreat- single room)
FREE TIME: There will be limited free time Fri. evening and brief times Sat. for walks, fellowship, games, and crafts (please bring your own games and crafts).
WHAT TO WEAR: Casual clothes, layers for comfort, outdoor clothes for walks if desired
SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT TO BRING: Bible, Notebook, Camera, Change for vending machine drinks, Overnight items if spending the night.
*Please see Colleen Goodman or Mary Ann Stemley for more information if needed
Make checks payable to Spinning Road Baptist Church and turn into Colleen or Mary Ann. If the cost is of concern, we will assist you in paying for the retreat.
SEE YOU THERE!

Annual Gathering of American Baptist Churches of Ohio
October 3 and 4, 2017

Food Pantry
While we provide food for those in need all year long, we are gearing up for the Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets that will be given out. Your giving of the following items is greatly appreciated. Some of what we need to restock our shelves are, cereal, canned meats, applesauce, cake mix, cake frosting, brown sugar, powered sugar, peanut butter, jelly, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, stuffing, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, instant rice mixes, green beans, fried onions, and pie crusts. There is a box in the church coatroom for your donations.  Any questions contact Barb Chambers @ 238-3949 or June McLean @ 233 – 8555.  Thank you for giving so generously!

Quarterly Business Meeting
Members are asked to attend and everyone else is invited to attend our quarterly meeting on Sunday,
October 22, following the morning worship service.

Men's Breakfast
All men are invited to join us on Saturday, October 7 at 8:00 am as we start up our Men’s Breakfast once again.  We took a break for the summer but we invite you to join us for good food and fellowship on the 1st Saturday
of each month.
 
” Brave New Discipleship”
     Mankind has asked one fantastic question since the beginning of time:  Who is God and why does anyone believe in Him?
     Dr. Max Anderson and the “Brave New Discipleship” system answers that question and many more in this exciting new project. This course will take any seeker or believer on an incredible journey into the Christian faith. Explore the existence of God, His attributes, the humanity and deity of Jesus, the person of the Holy Spirit and the function of the Church.

Children's Christmas Program Practice
     SRBC's annual Children's Christmas program is scheduled for Sunday, December 10, at 7 pm! Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!
     Calling All children, Kindergarten through 6th grade! You are invited to participate in our annual Christmas Program. Play Practices will begin on Sunday, October 1st and will continue during the children's church time on Sunday mornings.
We hope to see you all then.
For questions please contact Colleen Goodman or Tere Sharp.