BOYS AND GIRLS MISSIONARY CRUSADE (BGMC)
You may occasionally see our children with small yellow plastic barrels bringing money to children’s church. Or you may be asked to help fill one of these barrels, called “Buddy Barrel”. This is the method our children use to save money for their missions program, BGMC. From the beginning BGMC had two stated goals: to provide literature for the mission fields and to educate children about the role of missions in the church. This has grown to include other ministries to children such as orphanages, feeding programs, water wells, school supply distribution and children’s camps. This year is the 60th anniversary of this program which has given more than $85.3 million since its beginning.
When the program first began in 1949, wooden barrel banks were chosen as the collection containers. This evolved into Buddy Barrel becoming the mascot or symbol for BGMC. (They are now plastic.)
At SBCC, BGMC Sunday is the first Sunday of every month. This is the day the kids bring in their money and the children have a missions lesson. So far our kids have contributed $664.00 this year. WAY TO GO! We encourage you, as parents, to participate with your children by making sure their barrels are full and returned each week on BGMC Sunday. Our children are making a difference because even pennies saved can make a big impact to missionaries around the world.
by Maise on December 11, 2009
SBCC Website to Replace Connections Newsletter
We are living in a technological age, and more and more of our information comes to us by the internet. We now have a website which we are continually working to update and make user-friendly for our church family and those looking to find a church in our area. With that in mind, we have decided to discontinue the monthly newsletter in paper form and direct you to the website, www.sbcchurch.net for information. This will enable us to update on a regular basis information you need as well as include testimonies, missions reports, etc. as information comes to us.
We will continue to publish the bulletin each Sunday with announcements and information you need. But you can go to the website at any time and find information and times, etc. for church events. (How many times do we all misplace our bulletin and newsletter and have to call someone to find out the information?)
How does the website work? When you pull it up you will see some fun pictures, basic information and tabs at the top to bring up all you need to know. You can click on Events, Ministries, Calendar, etc. Pastor’s Blog will have articles from the pastor.
Check out the website and know that we will be working to improve it continually and keep it up-to-date. Also, it is a great way to introduce friends to our church and ministries. If you don’t have internet access, check your bulletin each week and, yes, you can still call the office for any information you need.
by Maise on December 11, 2009
Women’s Ministry Unlimited
by Maise on September 3, 2009
Royal Ranger Outpost 5
by Maise on September 3, 2009
Wet & Wild Wednesday
by Maise on September 3, 2009
Freeman Office Products Christian Partnership
A Great Way to Help Our Church!
Buy the things you need for home and office from Freeman and our church shares the profits.
The most practical and convenient fundraiser ever!
- You win be getting the products you buy anyway along with the fabulous Freeman service.
- Our church wins by getting much-needing $$$ to pay expenses
- Freeman Office Products wins by earning your business…why buy from the “big box” stores when you get the same products for the same or less–cost, plus convenient delivery, AND superior customer service? Plus, you’re helping your church raise crucial funds.
Tim and Sandee Derryberry have created this program to support our church, do you have business that could creat a similar program where everyone wins?
Freeman Office Products Service. Selection. Price. Same Day Delivery
by Maise on September 2, 2009
Gary and Iris Murphy: The Road Back to God
For Gary and Iris Murphy, the path to full commitment to Christ was a winding trail that led them to their relationship with God today.
Both Gary and Iris grew up in Christian homes. Gary was raised in Tujunga and feels he knew God as a child. But as an adult, he drifted from his faith, and instead of church, he took up motor cross racing on Sundays. Ironically, his love of motor cross brought him back to Christ — Christians in his racing group met together each Sunday before the races to talk about God and pray together. The influence of these racers helped bring Gary back to God!
Iris grew up on Staten Island and in Brooklyn, New York. She attended church with her family, and accepted Christ around the age of 12 when a woman in the church challenged her, “When are you going to get right with God?” But eventually, as an adult, Iris moved away from her faith, married a non-believing man and lived a life of partying and drinking. They divorced and Iris, having moved to San Bernardino, visited a Christian counselor who helped her get a new start with Christ. She began to grow and heal–as a person, in Christ, and in God’s Word.
As singles, Gary and Iris met through a church they were both attending. They married and are now attending SBCC. Gary is a Royal Rangers leader and Iris belongs to a women’s Bible study led by Charlotte Jenkins and Stacie Black.
The Murphys say, “We love Pastor Sam and the way he opens up the Word each Sunday,” and the friendliness of the people at SBCC.
If you haven’t yet, get to know Gary and Iris and their son, Justin. You’ll love them!
by Maise on September 1, 2009
Missions Corner
Curtis and Sara Hobbs
Reaching and Equipping a Generation of Students to Change Their World for Jesus
Curtis and Sara and their two children are in Krakow, Poland working primarily with students on the university campus. Here is a summary of a report from them.
Combine spiritually inspirational worship and teaching with evangelistic outreaches and evening concerts and you get the Polish Pentecostal Youth Camp! This powerful combination not only changes the participants, it transforms the host city. This year the camp was in the Northern area.
Connect ’09 – The annual training event of Students for Christ included more than 90 participants from more than 15 countries. We facilitated a “coaching pod” of Polish and Czech attendees. Our focus was to help apply the things we were learning as we set goals and plans for the year of student ministry ahead.
Encounter 2010 – We are already planning for next summer’s conference in Budapest, Hungary. This will be a global version of Connect and will include training and equipping as well as hands-on ministry through Convoy of Hope (humanitarian aide), Save Europe’s Children (children’s ministry) and street evangelism. The goal is to plant a new church and ignite student ministry. Your on-going prayers for this event and those of us planning it are greatly appreciated!
by Maise on September 1, 2009
Choices Pregnancy Clinic
Baby Bottle Project for Choices Pregnancy Clinic
Please call our church office for a baby bottle and fill it with your spare change – dollars are accepted as well! Bring your filled bottle to SBCC by Sunday, October 4. We will present the funds to the Choices Clinic during our “God’s Covering” baby blanket event on Sat., Oct. 10.
by Maise on September 1, 2009
US Missionary Jack Williams
Jack Williams with Truckstop Ministries, passed away Tuesday, July 28, from complication with diabetes. Jack, who is a dear friend of Pastor Sam and Pat, has been with us in the past presenting his burden for truck drivers and SBCC has supported him for several years. Please keep his family and the ministry he was involved with in your prayers.
by Maise on September 1, 2009
