RON’S REJOICINGS

THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST IN TEXASOne of our most effective mission partners is the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The churches and institutions of Texas Baptists provide an extensive presence of Christ and influence for good in our state. The largest Baptist uni-versity in the world is a Texas Baptist institution (Baylor University). The largest Baptist benevolent work with children in the world is a Texas Baptist institution (Buckner International). The largest Baptist health care system in the world is a Texas Baptist institution (Baylor Health Care System).

Dr. Ron LylesPastor

I rejoice that we are one of more than 5500 churches that cooperatively serve the spiritual and physi-cal needs of Texans and beyond Texas. During the month of September we receive a special mission offering to support the good work of Texas Baptists in planting new churches and performing many ministry projects in our state. This offering is named after one of Texas’ legendary WMU leaders, Mary Hill Davis.

This year I am challenging us to give $15,013 toward the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions in support of our worthy efforts together.

REDWOOD TREE TRUTHSay those three words three times as fast as you can. It does give the mouth a workout.

During the summer we have been climbing mountains together. That sermon series will conclude on Labor Day weekend, but we are going to continue to climb. During the months of September and Oc-tober we will be climbing trees, the tallest trees in the world, the sequoia sempervirens. These are the coast or giant redwoods of the California/Oregon coast. This guiding metaphor will be used to encour-age us to become the spiritual giants that God enables us to be. Pray that God will use the preparation and the proclamation of these messages to create the desire for “new heights” in our relationship with Jesus.

OPERACION SAN ANDRESOur participation in the wonderful work of Operacion San Andres (OSA) in Collique, Peru is part of our global mission ministry. Twice a year (October and April) Southmainers join others in spending a week in this poverty area providing medical ministry, dental work, ministry to children, and construction work in building homes. Kees and Elizabett Abbring are the missionaries who live in Collique as the presence of Christ.

Kees from the Netherlands and Elizabett from Peru are both graduates of the Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio. BUA prepares more Hispanics for Christian ministry than any other college/seminary in the world. And yes, it is a Texas Baptist institution. The Abbrings have been serving in part-nership with OSA for two years.

I am delighted that Kees and Elizabett will be sharing their work with us on Sunday evening, September 15. Mark that date. Be present in that service to be informed and inspired by the tremendous work of this couple in Peru.

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•Youth News•••••••

COLLEGE NEWS Sunday morning Bible Study on the book of James

Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. in the College room, led by Tim Walding

Parents of Away College Students: Make sure we have the correct address for your student. Please email their “away” address to bwells@southmain.org.

College Parent Fellowship • October 16 • 7 p.m.

Calling ALL MommiesFood*Fellowship*Fun

MOPS FALL KICK OFFFriday, September 6

9 a.m.-11 a.m. in the Main ConnectionChildcare Provided–birth to Kindergarten

• Get connected today •

Thanks for An Amazing SummerWe saw lots of growth among the students and we hope to continue that throughout the school year. I would like to send a very warm “thanks” to all of the workers who helped throughout this summer. The trips were amazing because of you. Sunday mornings, Sunday nights, and our Wednesday nights have been great because of the wonderful people who care so much and volunteer their time to help. Thank you all so much. You have helped make my transition into the youth ministry smoother and very enjoyable! Looking forward to an Awesome Fall

During the upcom-ing semester we will continue our Sunday Evening Fundays. These nights include youth choir, fol-lowed by Bible study, a snack,

and then an activity such as volleyball, dodge-ball, or outdoor games. Debbie Tribble and I will lead these Bible studies. We will also add a mis-sion project once a month. Wednesday nights we will begin our Bible study over the book of Nehemiah and rebuilding the walls of youth ministry at South Main. - Kevin

KID’S CORNERIt’s a new school year and a new year for ev-erything at church. I hope to see your children at each of these special programs planned for them to grow spiritually!

• Sunday School - 9:30 am each Sunday morning• Bible Drill - grades 1-6 - 5:30 pm on Sunday • Children’s Choirs - 3 years through 6th grade, 6:15 pm on Wednesday evenings• Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s - 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings - Jennifer

Men’s Study - Come ThirstyMondays at 7 p.m.beginning September 9Led by Loyd Wells

Music Notes September Calendar1-8 FLC Alaskan Trip1 No Evening Activities2 Church Office & FLC closed, Labor Day3 JOY Club Meeting, 9 a.m., GH Flag Football & Upward Soccer Practices, 5:30 p.m., Multi-Sport Fields (Weekdays) Outreach Night, 6 p.m., GH Divorce Care/DC 4 Kids, 6:30 p.m., M206 (Tuesdays)4 ESL Registration, 9 a.m., Rm 167 Children’s Choirs & Mission Organizations Resume, 6:15 p.m.5 WMU-Women on Mission, 10 a.m., Parlor Men’s “42,” 6 p.m., GH6 MOPS-Mothers of Preschoolers, 9 a.m., Main Connection8 Men’s Ministry Breakfast, 7 a.m., GH Deacon’s Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Parlor9 Men’s Bible study with Loyd Wells, 7 p.m., GH10 Senior Servants, 10:30 a.m., Choir Room BSF-Bible Study Fellowship, 6 p.m., Worship Ctr (Tuesdays) Vision Sign Language Class, 6 p.m., Rm 168 (Tuesdays) 11 ESL Classes, 9 a.m., Rm 163-169 (Wednesdays) 13 Single Adult Game Night, 6:30 p.m., Rm 167 15 Single Adult Covered Dish Luncheon, noon, GH 17 The Gathering Place, 9 a.m., GH Second Family Team Meeting, 6 p.m., GH Outreach Night, 6 p.m., GH 19 Mavericks Dept. Dinner, 6 p.m., GH 20 MOPS-Mothers of Preschoolers, 9 a.m., Main Connection 21 FLC Football & Soccer Picture Day, 7 a.m., FLC Upward Soccer & Flag Football Games, 8 a.m., Multi-Sport Fields (Saturdays) 26 Maverick Game Day, 11 a.m., GH 27 Single Adult Movie Night, 6:30 p.m., Rm 167 29 Food Collection Sunday 30 Ladies’ Game Night, 6:30 p.m., Rm 167

KindermusikInfants through 4 year olds are invited to Kindermusik beginning September 9 & 10. Register online or by calling Jane Logan at 281.487.8200 x113.

Children’s ChoirsChildren, 3 years old through 6th grade, meet on Wednesdays at 6:15 for choir (followed by missions from 7:00-7:45). I hope you will bring your children.

Youth ChoirOur choir for grades 7-12 meets on Sundays at 4:20 p.m. in the Choir Room. This group is com-ing off of a wonderful experience at Converge and excited to begin the new year Sunday, Septem-ber 8. You can look forward to hearing some of the Converge selections on September 29 during evening worship.

Adult ChoirsOur Adult Choir is already preparing for a Sunday evening con-cert, Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, to be presented Sep-tember 22 at 5:30 in our worship center. This group rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. Come join us!

And our Senior Servants rehearse on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 10:00 a.m., beginning September 10.

Instrumental PraiseInstrumental opportunities are available in our praise band and handbells. Band rehearsals are Thursdays at 6 p.m. Handbells rehearse on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Contact Jane Logan in the church office if you need information regarding ei-ther of these groups.

Music offers us the opportunity to give expression to the joy and hope we find in God. Come join us as we boast together of HIS goodness! - Bobie

VISION SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES RESUMEFor children & teenagersTuesday, September 10

6 p.m., in Room 168

Bible Study Fellowship (B.S.F.)Inter-denominational study for Adults2013-14 Study of the book of Matthew

Men: Mondays, Sagemont Church, Children’s Bldg., 6:55 p.m.

Women: Tuesdays, South Main Baptist Church, 6:55 p.m.

Orientation (required): September 9 & 10, 6:55 p.m.If you would like in-depth Bible study over this first book in our New Testament, B.S.F. is a wonderful learning opportunity. For more details or information, contact Brad Williamson at bradw@southmain.org or 281.487.8200 x101.

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Emphasis on Education

Reaching Out to New Families Do you remember how you were wel-comed when you

started coming to South Main? I’m sure you were contacted by some loving church members and prob-ably given some kind of welcome gift. We want to do a great job at welcoming people to South Main. That starts on Sunday mornings where we greet people with a smile and some kind words, (even if they happen to be sitting in our favorite spot!) To help them make friends at church, we need to invite them to Sunday School, and to the various ministries of the church.

Fall Outreach NightsFirst and third Tuesday eve-ning of each month, Septem-ber 3 & 17, October 1 & 15, November 5 & 19

We will serve a snack supper from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by an hour of making contacts either by phone, by visit, or by taking a care package to our new guests.

Financial PeaceSunday evenings, 5 p.m. beginning September 8If you ever run out of money before the month ends, or if you struggle with debt, then this 9 session class is for YOU. Over a million families in the U.S. have been helped by par-ticipating in Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace class. Come learn how to manage all that God has given you. Cost is $50. Scholarships available.

- Brad

Annual Sunday School

Leadership TrainingFor ALL S.S. Leaders of Preschool, Children,

Youth or AdultsSunday, October 6

11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Please RSVP for lunch (provided)catered by Catfish on WheelsTo kpressly@southmain.org

or by calling 281.487.8200 x112