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July 2o25

6/25/2025

Spinning News

As we come to the month of July and celebrate the “4th” I am reminded of the wonderful freedoms we enjoy here in the Good Old USA. Those are especially highlighted in the Bill of Rights. The 1st amendment provides for us the freedom of Religion. Sometimes we forget what wonderful freedom this is.
     Because many who are reading this have served our country through the armed forces and missionary efforts overseas, you have been on the front lines of protecting this right and helping others to obtain and enjoy it. Once again, we thank you.
     In the same breath, we are reminded of others who don’t have this right and freedom. People of China, North Korea, North Vietnam, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Iran to name a few. People who wish to worship freely and especially Christians who wish to gather, worship and share their faith are restricted or even prohibited from exercising freedom of Religion. We certainly should pray for Christians which are so persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ.
     I am also reminded of those who ignore these God given freedoms. If a country forbidding the exercise of religion were to change their laws and allow for the free expression of their citizens’ faith, revival would certainly break out. (History proves this to be correct). The opposite happens when people ignore this privilege. Churches die, church buildings are sold or left desolate, people no longer pray, read their Bibles or share their faith. I’ve heard it said: “Christianity is one generation away from extinction. All we Christians would have to do is nothing!”
     So, keep exercising the 1st Amendment! Attend church, worship as you please, read your Bible, pray and share your faith with others. Live it up Christian! Pray for those who can’t, as well as those protecting this right and helping others to gain it.

Your Interim Pastor, Steve Tufts

YAC ~ Tuesday, July 1 @ 7:00 pm
Men’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, July 5 @ 8:30 am
Women’s Breakfast ~ Saturday July 12 @ 9:00 am
Team Meetings ~ Tuesday, July 22 @ 6:00 pm
Church Council ~ Tuesday, July 22 @ 7:00 pm
Craft Night ~ Friday, July 25 @ 6:30 pm

IMPACT Ministry News
SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP IS HAPPENING!

July is always a BIG month in the lives of youth. but one thing remains constant: our Sunday night Impact youth group is still going strong! Join us Sunday evenings from 6 pm-8 pm for a night of worship, faith-building, eating snacks, and hanging out with friends. Whether you're currently in 5th grade or 12th, you're invited to come check us out! We'd love to have you join our crew. Feel free to bring a friend (or two. If you've got questions, just hit up one of our youth group leaders. Can't wait to see you Sunday!

CKK & YOUTH SUMMER WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS

Join us on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:15 PM for summer programming!
We're offering CKK for kids (Pre-K through 6th grade) and Youth Group for teens (7th-12th grade), featuring engaging lessons, fun games, and activities. This replaces our regular Awana program during the summer months. Come learn, grow, and have fun with us. We can't wait to worship together!

Our Quarterly Business meeting will be on Sunday, July 29, after the morning worship. All members are encouraged to attend this meeting. Visitors are welcome to attend as well. We will have a brief meeting to update the congregation on the business of the church. Please plan to stay a little longer on this day.

Here at SRBC, we collect a Fellowship Offering on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This offering is used for emergency needs and financial assistance for those in need. This has been a great ministry of our church through the years, and we just want to remind you that we are continuing to collect this offering. We will focus on the offering on the 3rd Sunday, but you may give at any time.

  VBS 2025 - MAGNIFIED
Discovering the Bigness of God
the Smallest of Things
July 13-18, 2025
     Join us for MAGNIFIED – a journey of faith, fun, and discovery! Through Psalm 34:3, kids will discover the bigness of God in the smallest of things.
     Kids will explore God's amazing creation, learn how deeply He loves them, and experience the Bible in awe-inspiring new ways. The week includes music, games, crafts, snacks, new friendships, and so
much more!
     This transformative experience will magnify kids’ faith, friendships, and understanding of God's amazing love. Don't miss this unforgettable summer adventure! Registration is now open at www.spinningroadbaptist.org.
For questions reach out, call the office at (937) 252-5311.

Do you realize that we have a large library next to the nursery? We have numerous genres of books to explore, including children’s, teen, Christian living, biography, just to name a few.
Do you like to organize? If so we have a great way for you to show off your talents. We are in need of someone to volunteer to organize the library and then keep up with reshelving of books and processing donations. If you would be interested in being a part of this ministry, please contact
Mary Ann Stemley.

Dayton Christian Center is a Community Outreach Ministry of the American Baptist Churches of Ohio. One of more than twenty community outreach ministries with the American Baptist Home Mission Society, Dayton Christian Center serves the Dayton View Neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio. Our mission work began in 1908 to serve a large immigrant population settling in West Dayton. Our mission began all those years ago by faithful Christians determined to provide essential and supportive services to individuals and families seeking a new opportunity. Our unwavering commitment to serve the community continues today!
Throughout our long years of service, we have provided programs including job readiness, food distribution, bible study classes, free tax preparation, educational programs, and recreational activities for the community. Since the very beginning, we have played an important part in the neighborhood, adapting programs to serve the present age.
We currently provide childcare services for children from 6 weeks through 12 years of age. In the summer of 2020, our Before and After School program, as well as our Summer Program, moved to our newly renovated building immediately adjacent to the main building. It houses two groups of school-age children, while our main building provides care for infants to preschool children. Our partnerships with Miami Valley Child Development Center and Preschool Promise support us in providing high-quality quality affordable childcare services.
We are thankful our mission continues today!

June 2025

5/29/2025

 Spinning News

“I’ll pass”
     We use this phrase in our family a lot. As children, Mom taught us how to play card games (Maybe not a very Baptist habit at the time). But we learned numbers, number order, addition, subtraction, and recognition of face cards. “I’ll pass” was a phrase we learned that indicated that we needed no more cards, like “ I’m good“. Lin and I play cards with our grandsons almost every morning. We find it more valuable than electronics while we wait for the morning school bus.
     It sounds like our church is going to do “I’ll pass” a lot more, soon.
We already pass communion plates and the church celebrates communion the first Sunday of every month, “In remembrance of Jesus, until he returns.”
I like this regularity and the “I’ll pass” communion to my neighbor is a good exercise in church life.
     We will also begin “I’ll pass” the offering plates. This also is a good practice as it reminds us of a special act of worship: stewardship. It also helps disciple children, and teens as they observe us older ones, giving our tithes
and offerings.
     The church will also return to an earlier practice of “I’ll pass” the microphone as we share a time prior to community prayer as we share each other’s burdens. Let’s look forward to the return of this practice as well.
     In our church life, “I’ll pass“ is really the opposite of “card-playing life”.
In church, it means “I’ll share” the bread and the cup, our stewardship, our burdens, and even more of ourselves.
     1 Corinthians 14:26 states, “What then is the right course, believers?
When you meet together each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation (disclosure of special knowledge), a tongue, or an interpretation. Let everything be constructive and edifying, and done for the good of ALL the church.
(The Amplified Version) May the Lord bless us as “I’ll share“ becomes more and more a reality at S.R.B.C.

Yours in service to Christ our King,
Your Interim Pastor, Steve Tufts

Men’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, June 7 @ 8:30 am
YAC ~ Tuesday, June 3 @ 7:00 pm
Women’s Breakfast ~ Saturday June 14 @ 9:00 am
Team Meetings ~ Tuesday, June 17 @ 6:00 pm
Church Council ~ Tuesday, June 17 @ 7:00 pm
Craft Night ~ Friday, June 27 @ 6:30 pm

IMPACT Ministry News
June is always a BIG month in the lives of youth. but one thing remains constant: our Sunday night Impact youth group is still going strong! Join us on Sunday evenings from 6 pm - 8 pm for a night of worship, faith-building, eating snacks, and hanging out with friends. Whether you're currently in 5th grade or 12th, you're invited to come check us out! We'd love to have you join our crew. Feel free to bring a friend (or two.)
If you've got questions, just hit up one of our youth
group leaders. Can't wait to see you Sunday!

Church Clean-up Day
Join us on Saturday, June 21 as we spruce up our church. Bring willing hands and hearts (and maybe some cleaning supplies)as we clean out storage areas and just do general cleaning of our common areas. Join us as we enjoy a time of fellowship with others as we brighten up our church.

Here at SRBC, we collect a Fellowship Offering on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This offering is used for emergency needs and financial assistance for those in need. This has been a great ministry of our church through the years, and we just want to remind you that we are continuing to collect this offering. There is a basket marked Fellowship Fund on the table at the back of the sanctuary or you may send in your offering specified as Fellowship Fund. We still focus on the offering on the 3rd Sunday, but you may give at any time.

PARKING LOT
As the warmer weather rolls in and our days get longer,
let's all do our part to keep our parking lot a safe space for everyone, especially our kids and youth. Sundays and Wednesdays tend to be particularly busy, so please take a deep breath, slow down, and be extra mindful when entering, cruising around, or exiting our parking lot.
Your caution can make all the difference - thanks for looking out for our community.

VBS 2025 - MAGNIFIED
Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things
July 13-18, 2025
     Join us for MAGNIFIED – a journey of faith, fun, and discovery!
Through Psalm 34:3, kids will discover the bigness of God in the smallest of things.
     Kids will explore God's amazing creation, learn how deeply He loves them, and experience the Bible in awe-inspiring new ways. The week includes music, games, crafts, snacks, new friendships, and so
much more!
     This transformative experience will magnify kids’ faith, friendships, and understanding of God's amazing love. Don't miss this unforgettable summer adventure! Registration is now open at www.spinningroadbaptist.org. For questions reach out, call the office at (937) 252-5311.

Dear Brothers and Sisters at Spinning Road,

     My sister, Marita Rogers, loved her faith community at Spinning Road very much, especially the Bible studies and Christian education ministry with the little ones. Our Lord blessed her with a family of faith who also lovingly cared for her and Lee, spiritually and physically.
     Marita is now with the Lord, resting in His presence and rejoicing in the promises we all hold dear.
     We thank God and pray for you and your
church’s mission.

Love you in Christ,
Bertin and Doris

VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
VBS 2025 is quickly approaching, we’d love your help! This year’s VBS dates are July 13 - 18. 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Magnified will be this year’s theme. 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! If you can serve all week, one day or even one hour - you are needed this year at Magnified VBS 2025! Online registration is now live, if you can be a part, go over to www.spinningroadbaptist.org and get yourself registered. For questions see Director Michelle Prince.

Impact Youth Group Car Wash
Join us on Saturday, June 14th from 10 am to 2 pm for our Youth Group Car Wash!
Bring your dirty car on down and let our enthusiastic teenagers give it a shine. This fun event is a fundraiser to support our youth group's future activities and every donation counts in helping us encourage and uplift these amazing teens.
We'd love to see you there!

The One Great Hour of Sharing offering began seventy-five years ago in response to the devastation of World War II. On Saturday evening,
March 26, 1949, a national broadcast titled “One Great Hour” featured a remarkable assembly of national leaders and celebrities. The 33rd U.S. President, Harry S. Truman’s, radio address during the broadcast included the following:
“There are thousands of children in foreign lands today who have no memory of their parents, no knowledge of the meaning of the words "home" and "family," and who have forgotten what it feels like to have enough to eat. There are hopeless thousands who wander among the shattered towns seeking a place to rest, seeking security and a chance to begin their lives anew. There are many who pray to God only in secret, fearing persecution if they profess their beliefs openly. It is hard for us to comprehend grief and distress such as this because we in America are so much more fortunate. Our country has been blessed with material riches. Our homes are secure. We can go to our churches and worship God as we desire. We know that we enjoy these great blessings not because of any special merit on our part, but because of the bounty of God. It is to His Providence that we owe the richness of our country and our heritage of freedom. Since these good things come to us from Him,
we know that we must use them for the good of others in accordance with His will.”
The broadcast concluded by asking Americans to give generously the next morning in their churches. More than 75,000 churches responded.
Today, One Great Hour of Sharing serves people in over 80 countries around the world. Sponsored by five Christian U.S. denominations and Church World Service, One Great Hour of Sharing makes sure that we can respond to needs as soon as they happen and that tens of thousands of people receive support for ongoing relief, rehabilitation, and development. The World Relief Committee of the American Baptist Board of General Ministries reviews each development project request funded by the One Great Hour of Sharing offering received from American Baptists. Gifts reach the ministries and people in need through a network of regional and international partnerships.

May 2025

4/22/2025

Spinning News

After preaching from John 12, and highlighting the lives of three of Jesus’s closest friends, someone invited me to put into print the things I said about Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. At the time I spoke this in my sermon it was almost a sub sermon yet it speaks well to every Christian, every pastor, and every church.
When we look closely at the passage, Mary is the first to draw our attention.
She is worshiping at Jesus‘s feet. Three times in the Bible we read of Mary and each time she is at Jesus‘s feet. Every Christian must make it a priority to spend time in worship.
     The second person that draws our attention is her sister Martha. Martha is in the kitchen, cooking and serving food to Jesus and all of the guests. We are quite sure that the guest are very numerous and Martha was very busy preparing food and serving. She represents the work that every Christian should be involved in. At the close of this passage, Jesus said “The poor you shall always have with you.” Every Christian must make it a priority to work and serve others, especially those in need.
     The third person that gets our attention is Lazarus who was raised from
the dead. He is also in the house and at the table with Jesus and others.
We see in this passage of scripture that the religious leaders looked for opportunities to kill him, as well as Jesus. They wanted to do away with the evidence that Christ was such a miracle worker that could raise the dead, besides Christ himself stating, “I am the resurrection and the life.” We could only imagine what stories Lazarus could tell of his experience from life to death and from earth to heaven. He represents to us the need for every Christian to be a witness of his faith in Jesus Christ.
     When you put these three illustrations together, it becomes obvious that every Christian should strive to worship, work, and witness.
     Spinning Road Baptist Church as a whole is doing a marvelous job of those three tasks. As an individual Christian and member of our church may you be striving to worship, work, and witness to your faith in Jesus Christ.

Your Interim Pastor,
Steve Tufts

Men’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, May 3 @ 8:30 am
YAC ~ Tuesday, May 6 @ 7:00 pm
Women’s Breakfast ~ Saturday10 @ 9:00 am
Team Meetings ~ Tuesday, May 20 @ 6:00 pm
Church Council ~ Tuesday, May 20 @ 7:00 pm
Craft Night ~ Friday, May 23 @ 6:30 pm

IMPACT Ministry News
Final exams are happening at school, state tournaments are heating up, graduates are counting down the days until summer freedom and summer plans are starting to get the kinks worked out of them.
May is always a BIG month in the lives of youth. but one thing remains constant: our Sunday night Impact youth group is still going strong! Join us every Sunday from 6 pm ~ 8 pm for a night of worship, faith-building, eating snacks, and hanging out with friends. Whether you're currently in 5th grade or 12th, you're invited to come check us out! We'd love to have you join our crew. Feel free to bring a friend (or two. If you've got questions, just hit up one of our youth group leaders. Can't wait to see you Sunday!

CKK & YOUTH SUMMER
WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS

As Awana closes out for the summer, Beginning Wednesday May 21st, Wednesdays will continue with programming for kids’ Pre-K – 6th grades, and Youth grades 7th – 12th, offering fun lessons, games, and more. CKK & Wednesday Youth group replaces Awana during the summer months. this summer come out from 6:15 – 7:15 and continue learning, growing your faith, and having fun.

At SRBC, we collect a Fellowship Offering on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This offering is used for emergency needs and financial assistance for those in need. This has been a great ministry of our church through the years, and we just want to remind you that we are continuing to collect this offering. There is a basket marked Fellowship Fund on the table at the back of the sanctuary, or you may send in your offering specified as Fellowship Fund. We still focus on the offering on the 3rd Sunday, but you may give at any time.

Dear Church Family,

The family of Larry Mackie would like to thank you for all your prayers, food, calls, visits, texts and cards. And a special Thank you to Pastor Steve for his support at the hospital and funeral.
Your thoughtfulness and kindness during this difficult time has been a true blessing.

The Larry Mackie Family

In observance of Memorial Day
the Church offices will closed
Monday, May 26, 2025

PARKING LOT

As the warmer weather rolls in and our days get longer,
let's all do our part to keep our parking lot a safe space for everyone, especially our kids and youth. Sundays and Wednesdays tend to be particularly busy, so please take a deep breath, slow down,
and be extra mindful when entering, cruising around, or exiting
our parking lot.
Your caution can make all the difference - thanks for looking out for our community

VBS 2025 - MAGNIFIED
Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things
     Join us for Magnified! an unforgettable VBS experience where children will discover the wonders of God's creation! From the tiny creatures that crawl on the ground to the towering trees that stretch towards heaven,
kids will explore the beauty of nature and learn about God's loving design. Through hands-on activities and exciting discoveries, they'll grow in confidence knowing God's love is all around them and in every part of our world.
     Every day will be an adventure at Magnified VBS! Make plans now to be part of a great VBS week this summer July 13-18. Join us for six nights of adventure, fun worship, Bible study, crafts, games, music, missions, friends, and more! The best part is that the entire 6 days are designed especially for kids ages 3 (prior to June 1, 2025) through those students who will just be completing 6th grade!
     Mark your calendars today, and registration will begin June 1, 2025.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of something special. See you there!

Save the Date!

     Outdoor Praise and Worship Event Saturday, May 17th, 1-2:30 pm.  (If it rains, it will be held inside)
     This is an opportunity to invite our neighborhood to share in our Christian experience and praise the Lord for the neighborhood to hear.
     The Praise Band will be leading some of the worship, but we would also like others to share in song or testimony. We can accommodate a performance CD if needed, and Worshippers of all ages are welcome!
     There is a signup at the connection center with lots of different opportunities to help with the event. Please carefully pray with open hands about how you can participate.

AWANA MINUTE
     It has been another incredible year of AWANA! How can another AWANA year be so close to ending? The 2024 -25 club year is about to end. Club in April was terribly busy, with sections being completed, books being finished, the word of God being presented, it’s so exciting to experience the Love of God flowing thru the hearts and minds of clubbers each week.
     March 28-29 the T&T Clubs had fun at our overnighter. Clubbers were challenged, played fun games, eat food and snacks, and did manage to get a little sleep.
     April 23 – Clubbers munched on popcorn while they recited verses, Our 6th graders and leaders spent part of their evening working their way out of an escape room for their graduation to Trek While the Trek and Journey clubs adventured out to the Get Air trampoline park and spent part of their evening having fun bouncing on trampolines for their club outing.
     Saturday April 26, Sparks & TNT clubbers gave up extra sleep, cartoons, cereal, pop tarts, morning video games and came in to work hard at Super Section Saturday, finishing hard and long sections, challenges, and discoveries (Yea, Go clubbers!). Thank-you to all leaders for helping to make this such a fun and rewarding event for all who attended.
     April 30 Clubbers were seen munching on pizza and drinking Kool-Aide for our last theme night of this club year.
     The last Awana store for this club year will open May 7, where clubbers will unload and empty out their bank accounts of hard-earned points and purchase cool items found on the store shelves. A Great BIG THANK YOU goes out to Kelli Bush who takes care of our Awana store!
     We will host our Awards/closing Ceremonies Wednesday May 14 beginning at
6:05 pm in the Sanctuary where all clubbers and leaders will be recognized for their accomplishments this club year. We would like to invite everyone to come celebrate with us as we close out this club year.
     We would like to say a Special THANK-YOU to all of our Directors, Leaders, Listeners, leaders in training, helpers, the kitchen staff for dinners and desserts, Fran our church secretary, Chris our Janitor for doing such a great and wonderful job in faithfully ministering to all of the kids of our church and neighborhoods about the word of God. All of your participation, service, support, and dedication really does help make a difference in these kids’ lives.
     A Great Big Thank-you also goes out to clubbers parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, and all of you the congregation members who continue to actively support our programs faithfully with your positive support and prayers!
T H A N K – Y O U!!!
Both of us Co-Commanders really do Appreciate all of you and your dedication!

Cool with Christ,
Tere Sharp, Co-Commander

Mike and Kris Reed
Missionaries to Central/Southern Ohio and Kentucky

14220 State Route 104
Ashville, OH 43103
[email protected]
316-259-8081 Mike’s Cell
316-259-7552 Kris’s Cell
www.ohioawana.org

Number of Active Clubs: 229 (representing approx. 13,000 kids)

OUR CALLING TO MINISTRY
2025 brings a celebration of 37 years of marriage and over 20 years of serving as full-time missionaries with Awana. Neither of us grew up going to Awana and did not even hear the name “Awana” until after we were married. Before joining Awana in 2004, we served in our church’s Awana ministry for 15 years and served as volunteers on Steve and Pam Schenk’s ministry team.

While at a Bible Quiz event in early 2003, God stirred in us His calling to serve as missionaries with Awana. We began serving as Awana missionaries in August 2004. We served in Kansas for 7 ½ years before moving to western Kentucky in December 2011. In October 2016, we relocated back to central Ohio. Mike is also a Senior Field Director for the US Ministries.

We are humbled by how God is working through us to equip and encourage churches in their mission to reach and disciple children and youth through the Awana ministry.

ALL AWANA MISSIONARIES ARE 100% FAITH SUPPORTED
God provides the resources for our ministry and living expenses through the faithfulness of those churches and individuals who become partners with us. We receive no financial assistance from Awana Club International.

HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED?

Share information about your Awana ministry with others.
Give to the ministry individually or through your church.
Pray for us as we seek to reach more kids across our territory by connecting with churches that do not currently use Awana.
Pray that we can continue to build relationships with pastors, ministry directors, and volunteers in local churches in our territory.
Pray for the Awana ministry locally, statewide, and nationwide.
Pray for additional leaders, volunteers, and lay leaders
Pray for the children attending Awana this year and the loving, caring disciple-makers who engage them each week in the truth of God’s Word and the power of the Gospel

March 27th, 2025

3/27/2025

Spinning News

          Having been retired for three years, I had forgotten how busy the month of April can be. Here are dates to be aware of this month

April 1: April Fools’ Day. Many people reference this as also being “national theist day“. Psalm 14:1 reminds us that “the fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God’”. This is a good opportunity to pray for the spreading of the gospel message as well as for those who need to hear the message that Jesus saves.

April 6: Baptism and communion Sunday. Four young
people have made the decision to follow Jesus Christ in
believers' baptism. Pastor Scott will return to the church to baptize them as we also include communion as directed by our Lord.

April 13: Palm Sunday will include an egg hunt for the children
(There will be lunch after the worship service for those helping with the egg hunt )

April 17: The church will gather again on Thursday night (7:00) to celebrate communion on the anniversary of Christ’s Last Supper with the disciples. This is always a meaningful night of worship for believers.

April 18: Good Friday. Through my years of ministry, I’ve had many children ask me, “What is so good about Good Friday? “ Although we don’t consider someone’s death as being good, yet we realize that it was Christ’s perfect life and death that paid for the penalty of our sin.  That is the good news!

April 20: Sonrise Service at the park at 7:30 AM with breakfast following at the church. I hope to deliver a simple message: “The first on the scene“.  Sunday School will follow breakfast, and we’ll gather in the sanctuary for a celebration of the resurrection. Easter Sunday has always been deeply meaningful to me, even as a young child.
“Christ is risen, He is risen, indeed“.

In fellowship with you and Christ,
Interim Pastor Steve Tufts

YAC ~ Tuesday, April 1 @ 7:00 pm
Men’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, April 5 @ 8:30 am
Women’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, April 12 @ 9:00 am
Team Meetings ~ Tuesday, April 15 @ 6:00 pm
Church Council ~ Tuesday, April 15 @ 7:00 pm
Craft Night ~ Friday, April 25, @ 6:30 pm

IMPACT Ministry News

Impact Youth Group is where youth (5th – 12th grades) have the opportunity to fellowship, play games, eat snacks, have fun, and worship, all while growing in their relationship with God. We meet Sunday evenings from 6:00 ~ 8:00 pm. We also have many off-site events throughout the year like day trips, special events, retreats, and more! It's a great place to invite a friend. Come check us out!

Here at SRBC, we collect a Fellowship Offering on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This offering is used for emergency needs and financial assistance for those in need. This has been a great ministry of our church through the years, and we just want to remind you that we are continuing to collect this offering. There is a basket marked Fellowship Fund on the table at the back of the sanctuary or you may send in your offering specified as Fellowship Fund.
We still focus on the offering on the 3rd Sunday, but you may give at any time.

Our Quarterly Business meeting will be on Sunday, April 27 after the morning worship. We will have a brief meeting to update the congregation on the business of the church. Please plan to stay a little longer on this day.

VBS 2025 - MAGNIFIED
Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things
     Bring your curiosity to Magnified VBS! Zoom in to the intricate details of a tiny acorn and gaze up into the massive limbs of the oak tree. Kids will be challenged during our week together, to stand in awe of God's spectacular creation and see how He keeps the whole universe going and growing, and yet He still cares about what's going on in their lives.
     Every day will be an adventure at Magnified VBS! Make plans now to be part of a great VBS week this summer, July 13-18. Join us for six nights of adventure, fun, worship, Bible study, crafts, games, music, missions, friends, and more! The best part is that the entire 6 days are designed especially for kids ages 3 (prior to June 1, 2025) through those students who will just be completing 6th grade!
     Mark your calendars today, and registration will begin June 1, 2025.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of something special. See you there!

If you wish to donate an Easter flower to be used in decorating the church at Easter time, please fill out a form from the back table.
If you wish to purchase them in memory or honor of someone please note that on the form.
Please make checks out to the church and note that it is for “flowers”. If you wish to pay cash please use an envelope in the pew and mark it “flowers”. You can put the check/cash in the offering plate or give it to Wauneita Koogler.

Orders will be taken now through April 13. The plants will be in the sanctuary for Sunday, April 20th, and can be taken home after the morning worship service.

AWANA MINUTE
Dear Spinning Road Family,
     Awana Club meets Wednesday nights from 6:05 to 7:30 PM. We are so excited to have so many children learning about Jesus each week and digging more into God’s word together!

     We closed March out working on and completing sections in our handbooks.

The Sparkies had just finished having a lot of fun at their Late Night Out Party in February. March started with the opening of the 2nd Awana Store! It was a time for our clubbers to spend or save their hard-earned Awana points they have been earning in club! They earn their ‘money’ by memorizing Bible verses, completing sections in their handbooks, and participating in theme nights.

     On the 19th, Wow, what a fun night of racing at our annual Awana Grand Prix! Thank you to all the volunteers who had helping hands to make the night a special one & special thank you to all those who attended to watch and to race! A special Thank-you to Pastor Steve, our interim Pastor, who stopped by, enjoyed dinner with us & brought a special devotional message to us. Thank you to all who entered the race this year & congratulations to all winners! Thank you to all of our Leaders, volunteers, parents, and Clubbers for a great race! Hopefully, everyone had a great time. Start thinking about those car designs for next year!

     March closed out with our TnT clubbers having a blast at their Lock-in
on the 28 – 29.

     April will be a busy month as the 6th graders will be taking off for a farewell outing before they say goodbye to TnT and transition into Trek next club year. The Trek & Journey clubs are planning their end-of-the-year outing.

     The Sparks and TnT clubs will be gathering on Saturday, April 26, to do a final push to see how many more sections they can complete in their handbooks on Super Section Saturday.

     Our current AWANA club year is winding down very quickly, we’re trying to finish strong!!
Mark Your Calendars
May 7 – Last Regular Club Night and store of this AWANA year.
May 14 – Awards Night! All are encouraged to attend to cheer on our clubbers for their accomplishments this club year.

     We ask for your continued positive thoughts, prayers, and support for our dedicated staff and for the Great kids who attend each week and for the parent/guardians that bring them.

     We're grateful for your continued support and prayers for our dedicated staff, clubbers, and their families. Thank you for being part of the Awana community!

Cool with Christ
Tere Sharp
Co-Commander

April 13
9:15 am ~ Sunday School
10:30 am ~ Morning Worship
1:00 pm ~ Easter Egg Hunt
6:00 ~ 8:00 pm ~ Impact Youth Group &
5th & 6th Grade Group
6:00 pm ~ Power in Prayer (PIP)
7:00 pm ~ Evening Worship

April 17
7:00 pm ~ Worship

April 18
8:00 am ~ 4:00 pm ~ Self Guided Meditation

April 20
7:30 am ~ Sonrise Service @ Shallabarger Park
8:00 am ~ Easter Breakfast (please sign up in the foyer)
9:15 am ~ Combined Sunday School
10:30 am ~ Morning Worship
No Evening Activities

CHANGE OF PROCEDURE
We have implemented a change in the sign-up procedure for the use of the Fellowship Hall. Fran now has the calendar, and you can contact her Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am ~ 1:00 pm at 937-252-5311, or email her at [email protected]. She will let you know if the Fellowship Hall is available on the date that you need it. Thanks for your understanding during this transition.

Simon and Nancy Warwick
Our missionaries of the month, Simon and Nancy Warwick, will be speaking during the morning service on April 27, 2025.

March 2025

3/7/2025

Spinning News

Flood Warnings. My Mom had bought a house in Carlisle, Ohio and she lived in it for 66 years. It was close to a creek which flooded almost every year.
At times the water would reach our yard, but never our house. Us 3 boys (I have twin little brothers) along with neighbor kids would play in the water and await the receding of the water so we could fish, swim, and play in it. We even named a fish that we kept trying to catch, but never could. We were completely unaware of the dangers that lurked in that flooded creek.
     As I write this, flood warnings have been issued around us and none of us are unaware of the dangers of flood waters as we see the news reporting on destroyed property, vehicles, and people.
     During the past few months, your church has been through a flood of emotions. As I said a few weeks ago, Lin and I have been on both sides of Pastoral Leadership changes. We have had to say farewell to the pastors of churches we were members of and to churches I have pastored. It is never easy, and I have never said farewell to a congregation without shedding tears. We have loved our congregations and they have loved us. The same goes for you. God promises: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you..." Isaiah 43:2 The greatest consolation we have is God's presence with us as we go through problems. Corrie Ten Boom said, "Faith doesn't always take you out of the problem, Faith takes you through the problem, Faith doesn't always take away the pain, Faith gives you the ability to handle the pain, Faith doesn't always take you out of the storm, Faith calms you in the midst of the storm."
     Corrie and her sister Betsy were arrested for hiding Jews in their home in Haarlem, Holland in 1944. Betsy died of starvation in Ravensbruck, Germany, yet they had smuggled into the labor camp a Bible which they read and shared with others. Corrie went through those flooded waters.
     Let's stand on God's promise that we will "get through" this transitional period, (not over it) because you all still love Pastor Scott and Colleen and they still
love you.
     My Grandpa Owens taught me well when he said "What doesn't kill you, will make you stronger."
I count it a privilege to be your Interim Pastor and will do everything within my power to help you through this time until God leads to you another pastor.

In Service to Jesus, our Lord and Savior,
Pastor Steve and Lin Tufts

Men’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, March 1 @ 8:30 am
YAC ~ Tuesday, March 4 @ 7:00 pm
Women’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, March 8 @ 9:00 am
Team Meetings ~ Tuesday, March 18 @ 6:00 pm
Church Council ~ Tuesday, March 18 @ 7:00 pm
Craft Night ~ Friday, March 28, @ 6:30 pm

IMPACT Ministry News

Impact Youth Group is where youth (5th – 12th grades) have the opportunity to fellowship, play games, eat snacks, have fun, and worship all while growing in relationship with God.
We meet Sunday evenings from 6:00 ~ 8:00 pm. We also have many off-site events throughout the year like, day trips, special events, retreats and more! It's a great place to invite a friend. Come check us out!

Here at SRBC, we collect a Fellowship Offering on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This offering is used for emergency needs and financial assistance for those in need. This has been a great ministry of our church through the years, and we just want to remind you that we are continuing to collect this offering. There is a basket marked Fellowship Fund on the table at the back of the sanctuary or you may send in your offering specified as Fellowship Fund.
We still focus on the offering on the 3rd Sunday, but you may give at any time.

VBS 2025 - MAGNIFIED
Join us for an unforgettable adventure at Vacation Bible School 2025!
Magnified: Discovering the Wonders of God's Creation
This year, kids will embark on an exciting journey to explore the intricate details of God's creation. Through interactive games, engaging activities, meaningful discussions, and more, they'll discover just how big and amazing God is! As kids delve into the beauty of God's creation, they'll leave VBS with a deeper understanding that they were made to
Magnify God!
Stay Tuned! Watch for upcoming updates on registration, dates, and more!

AWANA MINUTE

As we welcome the arrival of Spring, we reflect on a February that was truly one for the books - cold, warm, icy, and snowy! Despite the unpredictable weather, our AWANA clubbers continued to grow in their knowledge and love for Jesus.

February 5: Soup'er Bowl Theme Night Clubbers brought non-perishable foods to help refill our Church's food pantry and wore their favorite sports gear for a fun-filled evening.
Sparks Late Night Out Party (Feb 21): Our Sparks (grades K-2) enjoyed an evening of devotions, games, and activities tailored just for them.
Glow Night (Feb 26): We had a blast playing glow-in-the-dark games in the Fellowship Hall. Shining our light for God.
Grand Prix Race (March 19, 6:05 pm): Join us as our clubbers race the cars they designed and built. We invite the congregation, families, and friends to cheer on our racers! If you can volunteer for setup or takedown, please contact Michelle or Tere.

We're grateful for our dedicated leaders who bring joy, enthusiasm and love to our club each week. Your prayers and support mean the world to us. Thank you for valuing children and youth ministry!

Cool with Christ,
Tere Sharp,
Co-Commander

AWANA GRAND PRIX 2025!
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 – 6:05-7:30 pm

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 our new AWANA Grand Prix racetrack. 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.
We encourage you to please mark your calendars now and plan to attend!

AWANA T&T LOCK-IN – MARCH 28TH-29TH

Don't miss the chance to stay up late at the Church! All Awana T&T clubbers (grades 3rd-6th) are invited to our Lock-In on March 28th-29th. Check with your parents, clear your schedules, gather your gear, and join us for an overnight adventure full of worship, fun, games, fellowship, and maybe some ZZzzz’s. Sign up by Wednesday, March 26th so we know how many to
plan for.
Permission forms are required, pick them up from Mr. Tere.
See ya there!

Dear Spinning Road family,
Colleen and I would like to express our gratitude for the wonderful send-off you gave to us. It was a simply amazing day. Your expressions of love and appreciation will always be a treasure to us, even more than the abundance of cards and gifts we received, which were truly overwhelming.
"Thank You" does not seem to cover it, but it comes from the deepest place in our hearts.
With love,
(Pastor) Scott

CARRY ON THE LEGACY OF GOOD WORKS WITH
  YOUR GIVING!


For over 50 years, generous giving to the America for Christ (AFC) Offering has enabled ABHMS to provide financial support to American Baptist churches and affiliated organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico each year. Some examples of the positive impact your dollars have had on our beloved communities:
     Funding direct assistance to the residents of Youngstown, Ohio, that included food boxes, meals for children, clothing banks and distribution of commodities such as diapers, school supplies, clothing, and housewares.
Funding youth education and enrichment programs as well as senior services that delivered lunches, health education and socialization opportunities,
and groceries in bulk through a food pantry, among other things,
to communities in and around Kansas City, Kansas.
     Funding Rainbow Acres, a faith-based residential community with a wide range of programs for developmentally disabled adults from more than
15 states and representing an array of faith backgrounds including
American Baptists.
     These are just a few of the ways your dollars provide aid and comfort to those in need; there are many more. Please help us continue to bring healing and hope to communities, families, children, and Jesus’ disciples in 2025 by giving to the America for Christ Offering.

February 2025

1/23/2025

Spinning News

          It has been indeed a privilege to serve as your pastor over all these years.  I take pride in having the longest tenure of any pastor of Spinning Road Baptist Church, over twice as long as any other pastor. I consider that a testament to the depth of the relationships we have experienced together and the quality of the work we have shared. Either that, or simply a demonstration of your great patience and forbearance, for which I am very grateful!
          I remember early on in my time with you,
our church being affectionately described as a church of “misfits.” The meaning behind that was that there were a number of people who may not have felt welcomed or found a place of belonging in other churches, but who found that place in our church. I assess that to be an enormous compliment to Spinning Road that it would stand as a source of welcome and acceptance for anyone who came through our doors.
          In a way, all of us as Christians are “misfits.” We are strangers in a foreign land, looking for a better country. (Heb. 11:16) This fellow misfit also found that place of belonging in this unique and extraordinary church, and I thank you for that.
          Any pastor would like to be remembered after he is gone, and any pastor will tell you that more than remembering the sermons that were preached and the administrative duties of church life, he would like to be remembered as someone who made a difference in people's lives. I can only hope that this would be true.
          But what I can say for sure is that each one of you has made a difference in my life. I will treasure the relationships that have been built over the years and will remember each and every one of you.
          It is true that some pastors choose to remain as participants in the church from which they retire. It would only seem natural to do so. I know some of you have wondered why Colleen and I are not choosing to stay to attend and serve the Lord at Spinning Road. I admit that I can't even imagine what it is going to be like not being a part of the traditions and activities that we have experienced together. I can't imagine being involved as a layperson
anywhere else.
          But I have also seen the complications and damages that can occur when a previous pastor remains in a church where he served. I just want you all to know that even though we will not be staying, it is not because we no longer care about the church and each one of you, but rather, we feel it is in the best interests of the church that we move on so that the doors of new vision and opportunity are open wide for a new pastor with a new vision. I would not want to do anything that would be a detriment to your new leadership.
I am sure that we will be seeing each other on different occasions and that relationships will continue beyond this point. Besides being pastor and parishioners, we are friends, and that will not change. But if our contacts are somewhat limited, it is only because Colleen and I care so much about Spinning Road and its continued health and vitality.
          We want to thank you for all your expressions of love and friendship.
It makes it all the more difficult to say goodbye, but that difficulty too, is a blessing from God.
                                                                 With Love, Pastor Scott

Men’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, February 1 @ 8:30 am
YAC ~ Tuesday, February 4 @ 7:00 pm
Women’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, February 8 @ 9:00 am
Team Meetings ~ Tuesday, February 18 @ 6:00 pm
Church Council ~ Tuesday, February 18 @ 7:00 pm
Craft Night ~ Friday, February 28, @ 7:00 pm

IMPACT Ministry News
Impact Youth Group is where youth (5th – 12th grades) have the opportunity to fellowship, play games, eat snacks, have fun, and worship all while growing in relationship with God. We meet Sunday evenings from 6:00 ~ 8:00 pm. We also have many off-site events throughout the year like, day trips, special events, retreats and more! It's a great place to invite a friend. Come check us out!

Here at SRBC, we collect a Fellowship Offering on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This offering is used for emergency needs and financial assistance for those in need. This has been a great ministry of our church through the years, and we just want to remind you that we are continuing to collect this offering. There is a basket marked Fellowship Fund on the table at the back of the sanctuary or you may send in your offering specified as Fellowship Fund.
We still focus on the offering on the 3rd Sunday, but you may give at any time.

VBS 2025 - MAGNIFIED
     Join us for an unforgettable adventure at Vacation Bible School 2025!
Magnified: Discovering the Wonders of God's Creation
     This year, kids will embark on an exciting journey to explore the intricate details of God's creation. Through interactive games, engaging activities, meaningful discussions, and more, they'll discover just how big and amazing God is! As kids delve into the beauty of God's creation, they'll leave VBS with a deeper understanding that they were made to Magnify God!
     Stay Tuned! Watch for upcoming updates on registration, dates, and more!

February 17, 2025
Church Offices Closed

AWANA MINUTE
     Our club meets on Wednesday nights from 6:05 to 7:30 PM for an exciting time of learning, playing games, and growth in faith! Can you believe January has come and gone? We're already into February, and our Awana Club is thriving!
We're grateful for the many ways God is blessing our Awana Ministry here at SRBC. After a holiday break, we returned to Club on January 8, and it's been full steam ahead ever since!
     Our clubbers are busy learning and reciting Bible verses, completing handbook sections, earning jewels and patches, and enjoying games together. We're so proud of their energy and enthusiasm for growing in their faith each week!
     January 15, Clubbers arrived dressed and ready for layer night one of our January theme nights. They dressed in as many layers of clothes and accessories as they could either find, and/or walk/waddle to club in.  Many layers were worn in, requiring many bags to carry them back home, whew, they survived as it was such a cold day outside.
     February 5 Clubbers are scheduled to arrive wearing their favorite NFL gear and most importantly bringing cans of soup to help refill our Church’s food pantry. This “Soup ’er’ bowl” theme night focuses on tackling hunger in
our community!

Upcoming Theme Nights
Our exciting theme nights in January and February

January 29: Crazy Sock Night
February 5: Soup'er Bowl Night
February 19: Kisses Night
February 21, Sparky-late-night-out-party. Time: 6 pm – 10 pm.

February 26: Glow Night

We remain committed to serving and honoring our Lord through teaching and reaching the kids in our neighborhoods and community. This important ministry is a blessing, and we're grateful to be a part of it! Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to get involved!
We're grateful for your prayers and support as we share God's love with our community's kids. Thank you for being part of this ministry!

Blessings,
Cool with Christ,
Tere Sharp
Co-Commander

Our February Mission Focus will be reaching out to the residents of The Manor apartment building across the street from our church. We will be collecting individually wrapped candy to distribute in "Love Bags" for the residents. The bags will include: candy, homemade Valentines from our children and youth, a message about Salvation through faith in Jesus, and information about our church.
If you feel led to contribute candy. please place it in the baskets under the table at the Connection Center by Wednesday, February 12th.

In Christ's Service.
The Mission and Outreach Team

January 2025

12/23/2024

Spinning News

            The new year is a time when many people make resolutions to improve something in their lives with which they are dissatisfied. It is with good intentions that we look at the turning of the calendar as an opportunity to turn over a new page in life and address issues where we could perhaps do better and live better. While most of our resolutions only last for a few weeks out of that year, still our goals to lose weight or read the Bible more, or volunteer at the homeless center, can only serve to point us in the right direction.
          But I found a record of a New Year's resolution that will put all others to shame. And if all of us would just consider making any portion of this resolution the intent of our lives in 2025, then we would truly be more useful for the kingdom of the Lord.
          This is from the journal of my favorite Bible commentator, Matthew Henry, recorded on January 1, 1705:
          “Not renouncing, but repeating and ratifying all my former Covenants with God, and lamenting it, that I have not lived up more closely to them; I do in the beginning of this New Year solemnly make a fresh surrender of myself, my whole self, body, soul and spirit, to God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, my Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier, covenanting and promising, not in any strength of my own, for I am very weak, but in the strength of the grace of Jesus Christ, that I will endeavor this year to stand complete in all the Will of God.
            I know this is the Will of God, even my sanctification; Lord grant that this year I may be more holy and walk more closely than ever in holy conversation; I earnestly desire to be filled with thy holy thoughts, to be carried out in holy affections, determined by holy aims and intentions, and governed in all my words and actions by holy principles. O that a golden thread of holiness may run through the whole web of this year.”

                                                                             Happy New Year!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 With Love, Pastor Scott

Dear beloved congregation,
Colleen and I would like to thank you from the depths of our hearts for all the prayers, cards, and love shown to us during Colleen's surgery and recovery. You have meant so much to us. We thank you as well for the very generous Christmas gift you gave to us. We are overwhelmed by your kindness and graciousness!
Love in Christ, Pastor Scott

YAC ~ Tuesday, January 7 @ 7:00 pm
Team Meetings ~ Tuesday, January 21 @ 6:00 pm
Church Council ~ Tuesday, January 21 @ 7:00 pm
Planning Meeting ~ Saturday, January 4 @ 9:00 am
Craft Night ~ Friday, January 24 @ 6:30 pm
Impact Retreat ~ January 24 ~ January 26

Please join us for Tuesday's Ladies' Bible study
when we resume on
January 7, 2025, at 9:30 am.

The Family New Year's Eve Gathering--a sober, family-friendly welcoming of a new year,--is just around the corner! ALL are encouraged to attend and bring a friend! We changed things so parents can leave at "bedtime" if that works for them, and still enjoy a gift exchange, food & games.
December 31, from 6 p.m. until midnight. Watch for flyers at church with more info!
Contact Mary Standridge 937-830-1680.

IMPACT Ministry News
Impact Youth Group is where youth (5th – 12th grades) have the opportunity to fellowship, play games, eat snacks, have fun, and worship all while growing in relationship with God. We meet Sunday evenings from 6:00 ~ 8:00 pm. We also have many off-site events throughout the year like, day trips, special events, retreats and more! It's a great place to invite a friend. Come check us out!
Watch for coming information about the Impact retreat on January 24 ~26!

AWANA MINUTE
Happy New Year Everyone, we hope you had a wonderful holiday season! It's hard to believe another year has passed. Our AWANA Club took a holiday break and will resume on January 8th at 6:05 pm. We're excited to hear about all the clubbers' adventures over
the break!
December flew by! Here are some highlights:

On the 4th the 1st Awana Store opened; Clubbers got to shop with their hard-earned points.
On the 11th Clubbers went shopping again at the Christmas Shop where they were able to pick out Christmas presents for the adults that take care of them. A huge thank you to Miss Kelly and her crew for organizing and running the stores! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated.
On the 18th the TNT, Trek, and Journey clubbers worked together to assemble Christmas baskets for those in our Church and community.
We took a break on December 25th and January 1st to celebrate the birth of our Savior with family and friends. Club resumes on January 8th, marking a great start to 2025!

We're grateful for our volunteers, leaders, and supporters. Your love, prayers, and dedication help clubbers learn God's Word and hide it in their hearts.
Please continue to pray for our children to receive the gospel of Christ, for our leadership staff, and for our club's continued growth and impact on our Church and community.

Cool with Christ,
Tere Sharp
Co-Commander

Please join us for our annual meeting on Sunday, January 26, after the morning worship service.
We will once again serve lunch with the meeting. Please join us as we hear how our church has done in the last year.

Annual Team reports are due to the church office by January 17. Please send them to [email protected]. Sending them electronically cuts down on the number of mistakes that I make. Thank you, Fran!

Attention Parents!
Is your student interested in attending Scioto Hills Summer Camp this summer? Register for Scioto Hills Summer Camp between
January, 4-31, 2025, and save $50 off your regular fees!
Don't miss this amazing opportunity for your Child (ren) to make lifelong friends and memories! Mark your calendars for
January 4, 2025, and get ready for an incredible summer of fun, friends, and spiritual growth!
Stay tuned for additional information.

SENDING A CHILD TO SUMMER CAMP
We have an amazing opportunity for our kids to grow in faith and friendship at summer camp! However, we know that camp can be a financial stretch for some families. Would you consider sponsoring a child to attend camp? Your generosity will help cover the cost of an unforgettable week of games, worship, adventure, and more! Contact the office at 937 252-5311 to learn more and change a life!

Dear Faithful Friends,
As you celebrate the birth of our Savior in Riverside, and I celebrate it in North Carolina, hundreds of Wapishana speakers are celebrating His birth in Guyana and in Brazil. Only two of you, Dave and Rita Look, have ever met a Wapishana speakers, but when I receive messages from Wapishana brothers and sisters, they often ask me to pass on their greetings and their thanks to all of you for helping them have God’s Word in their own language. They know that just as God sent a few of us missionaries to learn their language and translate the Bible, God called you to be praying and giving. Because of this they don’t feel isolated, but know they are part of the true Church with brothers and sisters in Riverside and other parts of the world.
hank you.
You prayed and supported me for 50 years as we translated the Wapishana New Testament and discipled new believers. But the work didn’t stop when the New Testament was printed and we missionaries returned home. The Wapishana church in Boa Vista began less than 10 years ago when the newly printed Wapishana New Testament reached them. As the Wapishana Scripture was taken to the surrounding villages, more and more believed. I occasionally send funds to help with the outreach trips, and I was recently able to send funds to Brazil to help them celebrate together. In Guyana the translation of the Old Testament into the Wapishana language continues, and your prayers and gifts for this project are also very much appreciated.

Your sister in Christ,

Bev Dawson

Our church's food pantry is meeting the needs of many in our Riverside community. We gave out over 30 food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. This could only be accomplished through your generosity. Please consider helping us replenish our shelves.
     Your contribution to this ministry allows us to help our community all year round.
Isaiah 58:7a says we are to “share our food with the hungry”.
     We are blessed as we meet the needs of our community through this ministry, and we are doing as the Lord commands. We may be the only glimpse of God that they see.

The following is a list of items needed:

Crackers Canned Meat
Dry Beans                                                         Peanut Butter
Sugar                                                                Flour
Cereal Ketchup
Pancake Mix Syrup
Toilet Paper Pasta
Toothbrush Rice
Toothpaste Paper Towels
Kleenex Canned ravioli
Spaghetti sauce Mayonnaise
Green beans Corn
Ramen noodles Jelly
Shampoo & conditioner Soap

As always, thank you for supporting this mission!

December 2024

11/26/2024

Spinning News

Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”
It is easy to neglect having this attitude with so many of the tasks we have to do. The world and its ways can readily infiltrate our hearts and minds and cause to have a mindset of cynicism and self-preservation. I found a list of general observations on life and work that I found to be humorous and grounded in some truth, but still reflects a general skepticism that is common to us all.

1. Nothing is foolproof to a talented fool.
2. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
3. Borrow money from a pessimist; they don’t expect it back.
4. If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.
5. You don’t get experience until just after you need it.
6. The sooner you fall behind, the more time you will have to catch up.
7. If at first you don’t succeed, then skydiving isn’t for you.

There can be many pitfalls of working toward our various goals, and things can happen that can discourage and distract us. May each of us learn to concentrate more on our ultimate purpose: that of pleasing the Lord
and bringing Him glory through our efforts and attitudes. May we define success not by the standards of the world or the material benefits we may encounter, but by the testimony of our faith to others, by our faithfulness to God and by our obedience to His Spirit.
With Love, Pastor Scott

Instead of having a choir Christmas Cantata this year, we are going to have a “Night of Christmas Music.” This will consist of anyone from our church family sharing special music. If you would like to participate with a vocal or instrumental Christmas selection, please notify Pastor Scott so we can put you on the schedule.
This special night will be Sunday,
December 15, at 7:00 p.m.

YAC ~ Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:00 pm
Men’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, December 14 @ 8:30 am
Team Meetings ~ Tuesday, December 17 @ 6:00 pm
Church Council ~ Tuesday, December 17 @ 7:00 pm

Join us for Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 22
We will meet at the church at 6:00 pm

There will be no Tuesday Ladies' Bible study from December 17 through December 31.
Please join us when we resume on
January 7, 2025, at 9:30 am

2024 Mitten Tree

Join us as we collect mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves for the Mitten Tree. (Ok, so there is no real tree to put them on, but we are sure you get the idea.) All of the items donated will go to the Dayton Christian Center and Mad River Local Schools. Please deposit items in the baskets at the
Connect Center.
Thank you for your donation!

The Family New Year's Eve Gathering--a sober, family-friendly welcoming of a new year,--is just around the corner! ALL are encouraged to attend and bring a friend! We changed things so parents can leave at "bedtime" if that works for them, and still enjoy a gift exchange, food & games.
December 31, from 6 p.m. until midnight.
Watch for flyers at church with more info!
Contact Mary Standridge 937-830-1680.

 Please Join us for
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24 @ 6:00 pm

AWANA MINUTE

Teaching and Training Kids That Rock for Jesus
We've had an exciting few months in Awana! Our clubbers have been busy completing start zones, receiving new uniforms, making friends, and working through their handbooks. It's really cool to see them grow and learn God's Word, and applying it to their daily lives. We are thankful for our leaders and families who participate each week.
Each of our clubs discusses the lesson, works on verses, plays games, prays, and grows closer to God through the ministry of Awana. Praise God for this exciting weekly outreach ministry!

Serving Our Community
This past month, we've been involved in several outreach projects.
We collected non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry and assembled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
On the 13th Our clubbers also honored our veterans by dressing in red, white, and blue.

Giving Back
On November 20th, our Journey, Trek, and T&T clubbers, along with their leaders, helped to assemble 25 Thanksgiving baskets for needy families in our community. Thank you for your generosity! And hard work

Taking a Break
We took a break from club on the 27th in observance of Thanksgiving.
We hope that you had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving spending time with family & friends, hopefully not eating too much.

Upcoming Events
December 6: Store #1 opens
December 11th: Christmas parties and shopping at the Christmas shop
December 18th: Assisting with Christmas baskets
December 25 & Jan. 1: Club will be closed
January 8th, 2025: Club resumes at 6:05 pm

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Because kids matter to God!
Cool with Christ,
Tere Sharp,
Co-Commander

Here at SRBC, we collect a Fellowship Offering on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This offering is used for emergency needs and financial assistance for those in need. This has been a great ministry of our church through the years, and we just want to remind you that we are continuing to collect this offering. There is a basket marked Fellowship Fund on the table at the back of the sanctuary or you may send in your offering specified as Fellowship Fund.
We still focus on the offering on the 3rd Sunday, but you may give at any time.

2024 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

You're Invited: "Campfire Carols" Children's Christmas Program

Join us for a heartwarming
Christmas presentation featuring
our talented kids!

Event Details
Date: Sunday, December 8th
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: The Sanctuary

A Fun Camping-Themed Christmas Play

     Gather around the Christmas campfire and enjoy a festive performance that teaches the Christmas story through four classic Christmas carols.

     Our children and youth, from pre-K to 10th grade, have been working hard to bring you a joyful and entertaining Christmas play.

Reception to Follow:
     Immediately after the presentation, please join us for a reception in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate the joy of the season.

Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for December 8th and come celebrate with us!

Gratitude
“Thank you for the special gift you’ve extended at the end of the year.
It has helped with medical expenses for my wife, who is now in hospice care.”
—Retiree from Muncy, PA
Sometimes your gift is the answer to an urgent prayer.

Comfort
“Thank you for the check that arrived last week. It means a great deal to me. I had to have a tooth pulled recently which cost $600. That unexpected expense was a real burden. Your gift has eased my worries considerably.” —Retiree from NH
Other times it is a heartwarming reminder that the American Baptist Churches USA still love and support those who gave so much to the church.

Tribute
“Thank you so much for the recent check. It is always nice to be remembered.” — Retiree from Boston, MA
But every time they receive emergency assistance or a Thank You check,
the retired ministers, missionaries and widowed spouses pause to express their gratitude.

Please join us as we support this important ministry.

November 2024

11/1/2024

Spinning News

As we enter into the Thanksgiving season, I was struck by this article and the inspiration it gave as a way to express our thankfulness this season. May it inspire you as well.
During the Depression, William Stidger was in a restaurant with friends who were all talking about how terrible things were: suffering people, rich people committing suicide, joblessness. The conversation got more miserable as it went on.
A minister in the group interrupted. “In two or three weeks I have to preach a sermon on Thanksgiving Day,” he said. “What can I say that’s affirmative in a period of world depression like this?”
Stidger felt the Spirit of God saying to him, “Why don’t you give thanks to those people who have been a blessing in your life and affirm them during this terrible time?”
He began to think about that. He remembered a schoolteacher who was very dear to him, a wonderful teacher of poetry and English literature who had gone out of her way to put a great love of literature and verse in him, which has affected all his writings and his preaching. So he sat down and wrote a letter to this woman, now up in years. It was only a matter of days until he got a reply in the feeble scrawl of the aged:
My dear Willy,
I can’t tell you how much your note meant to me. I am in my 80s, living alone in a small room, cooking my own meals, lonely, and like the last leaf of autumn lingering behind. You’ll be interested to know that I taught in school for more than fifty years, and yours is the first note of appreciation I ever received. It came on a blue, cold morning, and it cheered me as nothing has done in many years.

“I’m not sentimental, but I found myself weeping over that note,” Stidger said. Then he thought of a kind bishop, now retired, who had recently faced the death of his wife and was all alone. This bishop had taken a lot of time giving Stidger advice and counsel and love when he first began his ministry. So he sat down and wrote the old bishop. In two days a reply came back.
My dear Will,
Your letter was so beautiful, so real, that as I sat reading it in my study, tears of gratitude fell from my eyes. Before I realized what I was doing, I rose from my chair and I called my wife’s name to share it with her, forgetting she was gone. You’ll never know how much your letter has warmed my spirit. I have been walking around in the glow of your letter all day long.
David A. Seamands, “Instruction for Thanksgiving,”

Are there people you know who would be touched by your letter of gratitude for how they have helped you in your life? Why don't you let them know?
With Love, Pastor Scott

Men’s Breakfast ~ November 2 @ 8:30 am
YAC ~ Tuesday, November 5 @ 7:00 pm
Women’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, November 9 @ 9:00 am Team Meetings ~ Tuesday, November 19 @ 6:00 pm
Church Council ~ Tuesday, November 19 @ 7:00 pm
Craft Night ~ Friday, November 22 @ 7:00 pm

November 24 ~ 6 p.m.
Join us for dinner as we enjoy good food, good friends, and celebrate a time of thankfulness. Turkey and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish and a dessert to share.
Please sign up on the signup sheet in the foyer.
**If you would be able to cook a turkey for the Harvest Dinner, please see Wauneita Koogler

There Will be no Church Activities
Wednesday
November 27, 2024

There will be a special business meeting after church on November 3. The purpose of this meeting is to vote approval on the proposed 2025 church budget, the proposed slate of officers and board members for 2025, and the appointment of the Pulpit Search Committee. All these proposals were handed out at the quarterly business meeting.

AWANA MINUTE

     We are off to an exciting start at SRBC’s Awana club.
It’s not too late for kids to join AWANA for this club year. Awana is for children age 2 – 12th grade.  We meet on Wednesday nights from
6:05 – 7:30 PM. It’s a joyful time! Don’t miss the fun!
     Wow, it’s November already, the trees are showing off their new colors and the leaves are beginning to decorate the ground.
We are a busy club on Wednesday evenings. Our clubbers are busy learning, laughing, singing, and enjoying Club. We’re in the season of Thanksgiving.
With that said Thank you to all who support our club through prayer, encouragement, and faithfully showing up and helping the experience happen each week!
     October was a busy month in the life of our club. On October 16 clubbers and leaders came to Club wearing all sorts of hats for hat night.
     The 23rd kicked off our pantry nights as clubbers are starting to bring in nonperishable food items to help restock our church’s food pantry for the holidays.
     The 30th was Fall Fun Night. We also enjoyed parties, fun and food for fall fun night.
     November will focus on giving, clubbers can fill shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, and continue bringing non-perishable food items to give love and food to the needy in our church, neighborhood,
and community for the holidays.
     There will be NO club on Wednesday, November 27 a time that we should all slow down and celebrate with our family and friends. Club will resume Wednesday, December 4, where we will also open the 1st Awana store of the year for clubbers to get their “Shop On”!
     We are grateful that our church supports Awana as we can see God working in clubbers' lives. Thank you to all who help clubbers learn God’s word, so they can hide it in their hearts and apply it to their daily lives!
     We ask that you continue to partner with us by praying for everyone involved in Club and that we’ll reach clubbers and their families through the teaching and memorization of God's Word, and for future clubbers.
Thank you for your continued support in this ministry!
Because Kids matter to God!

Cool with Christ, Tere Sharp, Co-Commander

All military veterans, past and present, are our invited guests to a special luncheon that will be held on Sunday, November 10, after morning worship. Please sign up in the foyer so that we know how many to prepare for. Join us for this meal given in appreciation for your service to our country.

Here at SRBC, we collect a Fellowship Offering on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This offering is used for emergency needs and financial assistance for those in need. This has been a great ministry of our church through the years, and we just want to remind you that we are continuing to collect this offering. There is a basket marked Fellowship Fund on the table at the back of the sanctuary or you may send in your offering specified as Fellowship Fund.
We still focus on the offering on the 3rd Sunday, but you may give at any time.

It's almost time! Yes, it's almost time for SRBC's annual Children's Christmas program! It’s quickly approaching, and is scheduled for Sunday, December 8, at 7 pm! Please mark your calendars and join us!
All children ages 3 through 6th grade at SRBC are invited to be a part of the 2024 Christmas Program! We’re practicing 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 8 at 7 pm, with refreshments to follow.
For questions please contact Tere Sharp.

PURPOSE
Joining families in the battle to prepare students to stand for Christ.

MISSION STATEMENT
Dayton Christian School inspires students to discover their God-given potential, become life-long learners, and stand on God’s absolute truth.

VISION STATEMENT
To be the school of choice for Christian families in Southwest Ohio.

CORE VALUES
God USES DCS as a Christ-centered school

Unity – Oneness in the Body of Christ (Eph 4:1-6 and John 17:20-23)
Scripture – Authority of God’s Word (2 Tim 3:16-17)

Please join us as we financially support this local mission.

October 2024

9/27/2024

Spinning News

“In an earlier grade, I’d taped Mark’s mouth shut for talking too much in class. Now he was one of my students in junior high math,” wrote Sister Helen Mrosia.
      One Friday, in a break from work, the teacher asked her students to write the nicest thing they could about each other and hand it in. She compiled the results for each student and, on Monday, gave out the lists.
      Several years later, Mark was killed in Vietnam. After the funeral, many classmates gathered with Mark’s parents and Sister Mrosia for lunch. Mark’s father took a wallet out of his pocket. “They found this on Mark when he was killed,” he said. He carefully removed a folded, refolded, and taped paper — on which the teacher had listed the good things Mark’s classmates had said about him.
      Other students responded. Charlie smiled sheepishly and said, “I keep my list in my
desk drawer.”
      Chuck’s wife said, “Chuck put his in our wedding album.”
      “I have mine, too, in my diary,” Marilyn said.
      Vicky reached into her pocketbook and brought out her frazzled list.

John Trent, Choosing to Live the Blessing

May this little story be a reminder to us about how important it is to say nice things to each other. You never know what an impact you might make on someone else's life simply because you said something nice to them once.
I know that you all have made many days brighter by the kind words you have offered to me and I would hope that I have done the same for you.
Ephesians 4:29 says, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up, according to their needs, that it may benefit those
who listen.”

With Love,
Pastor Scott

YAC ~ Tuesday, October 8 @ 7:00 pm
Men’s Breakfast ~ October 5 @ 8:30 am
Men’s Retreat ~ Friday and Saturday,
October 11 & 12
Women’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, October 12
@ 9:00 am
Team Meetings ~ Tuesday, October15
@ 6:00 pm
Church Council ~ Tuesday, October 15
@ 7:00 pm
Craft Night ~ Friday, October 18 @ 7:00 pm

AWANA MINUTE
     Fall is here! Fall is here! That means Awana is off and running. We’re playing, singing, learning, and changing all while learning about God's word. Club kicked off Wednesday, September 4th. We welcomed new clubbers, and past clubbers to begin our 21st year of Club with us, how awesome is that! Clubbers have been arriving hungry for God, friends, fellowship with leaders, and all of the awesome things that Awana has to offer this year.
     Wednesday, September 18, clubbers represented their schools wearing their colors for our 1st theme night of the year, school colors night.
     Our theme night for October will be Hat Night. Clubbers and leaders can wear their favorite hat to Club that night and earn points for the Awana store.
     On the 30th we will have a special fall fun night. Our season of giving will kick off as we ask clubbers to fill shoeboxes for OCC and bring in non-perishable food to help re-stock our food pantry for the holidays.
     Thank you to all the faithful leaders and volunteers creating the opportunity each week!
    We ask that you continue to fulfill your very important role in Club by praying for everyone involved in Club each week.
     Thank you for your continued support in this ministry!
Kids matter to God, and us!

Cool with Christ
Tere Sharp
Co-Commander

Hello Spinning Road
Baptist Church Team,

Thank you so much for choosing to support ENLC with your VBS collection!
We are so grateful for the support!
Your generosity helps us be able to continue the ministries that we do as an organization!
Our team is covering you as a church in prayer as you enter into this transition season with Pastor Scott Goodman nearing retirement. Pastor Goodman, we are praying for a fruitful and blessed next chapter for you.
We are praying that God raises up and provides the right next pastor for
your church!

All the Best,

Kayla Berry
ENLC Development Officer

Sunday, October 20
After Morning Worship

The 197th Annual Gathering of the American Baptist Churches of Ohio will be held on
October 15-16, 2024 at the Crowne-Plaza Hotel – Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Ave.,
Columbus, Ohio 43229.
“UNITED IN CHRIST, ROOTED IN LOVE,” based on Jesus' words in John 13:34-35 is the theme of our Gathering.
The “Gathering” takes place over two days beginning at 10 am on Tuesday and concluding at 2 pm on Wednesday. There are three meal functions, the cost of which will be included in the Registration Fee. The three meal functions will be a Tuesday luncheon – ABC/Ohio Regional Ministries Luncheon, a Tuesday Missions Banquet and a Wednesday All-Convention Luncheon. Also included in the cost of registration is a continental breakfast on Wednesday morning. Please note, there are no one-day registrations. Election of officers and reports will take place on Tuesday morning.

YOUTH CORN MAZE
Saturday, October 12, 2024

All Impact youth are invited to a night of adventure on Saturday,
October 12 at Toms Corn Maze.
Meet at the church at 1:30 pm. Pickup will be at 7 pm.
The cost is $8.00 per person.
See your youth leaders for further details.

YOUTH GROUP MOVIE NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Impact Youth Group will be raising funds for upcoming activities and events. Come enjoy a family-friendly movie at church in the Fellowship Hall. We will be watching
“Do You Believe”.
     We will have movie snacks and drinks available; donations are welcome.
     All proceeds go to the youth group for events and outings. Please plan to join us for a great movie for a great cause!

2024
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

SRBC's annual Children's Christmas program is scheduled for Sunday, December 8, at 7 pm! Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!

Calling All children,
Pre-K through 6th grade! You are invited to participate in our annual Christmas Program. Play Practices will begin on Sunday, October 6, and will continue during the children's church time on Sunday mornings. We hope to see you all then.
For questions, please contact Tere Sharp.

International Ministries, also known as the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society, works cross-culturally to invite people to become disciples of Jesus Christ and to proclaim, through both word and deed, God’s reign of justice, peace and abundant life for all creation.

3 Focused Impact Areas of Our Work
1. Inviting people to be disciples of Jesus Christ
2. Proclaiming God’s reign of justice, peace and abundant life
3. Equipping the body of Christ to engage in God’s mission

Four Distinctives of IM
1. We respond to God’s call as Jesus taught us and as the Holy Spirit leads us
IM seeks to embody the example of Jesus who met the poor and marginalized where they lived. We align with the creative power and still small voice of the Holy Spirit embodied in our global servants and partners.

2. It is with flexibility, focus and investment that our work centers on persons
and partnerships
We focus on discipleship and education, work for peace and justice, advocate for those caught in human trafficking and global slavery, nurture economic and community development and offer opportunities for all to participate in our work. Our faith and openness to innovation drives us.

3. Global Servants sustain and fuel our mission movement
Our dynamic, relational and incarnational global servants are answering the call. They are deciphering global need and helping to usher in God’s reign of peace where justice prevails, through their sacrificial and transformative ministries. They have accessed a unique call on their lives to grow and steward our mission.

4. We’ve been responding for centuries
We are the oldest Baptist international mission agency in North America, true to the Gospel, faithfully innovating and sharing God’s love. IM has both connectedness to heritage and creative exploration and inventiveness in ministry

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