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Hebron Baptist is a

Christ-centered, caring church.

3435 Limaburg Road P.O. Box 92

Hebron, KY 41048 (859) 689-7282

Pastor’s Page

Praying for Unreached People Groups

114,000 Bosniak in St. Louis, MO- After the Second World War, Bosnia and Herzegovina became one of the six republics of Socialistic Federative Republic of Yugoslavia. When Bosnia declared independence from Yugoslavia, most people who used to declare as Muslims began to declare themselves as Bos-niaks. Once spread throughout the regions they inhabited, various instances of ethnic cleansing and genocide have had a tremendous effect on the territorial distribution of their population. Partially due to this, a notable Bosniak diaspora exists in a number of countries, including Austria, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Both within the region and the outside world. Most Bosniaks are Sunni Muslim, although historically Sufism has also played a significant role among them. For many Bosniaks, Islamic identity has more to do with cultural roots than with religious beliefs. Even among most religious Bos-niaks, there is a disdain for religious leaders exercising any influence over day-to-day life. Bosniaks are no different than other Muslims in that they view Islam from the foundation that is their culture. Today many of the Bosniaks are war refugees in the Western countries. They still speak Bosnian, and maintain a cultural and religious community and visit their mother country regularly. The Bosnians are one of Europe's least evangelized peoples. Although there are missions agencies currently working among the Bosnians of Bosnia-Herzegovina, very few have accepted Christ. Prayer is the key to reaching them with the Gospel.

7 REASONS TO THINK AS A MISSIONARY TO EVANGELIZE NORTH AMERICA

By Chuck Lawless at ChuckLawless.com

I realize that not everyone has a “call” to serve internationally as a missionary, but I do think we must all think as missionaries if we’re going to reach North America. Here are some reasons why: 1. 1. All evangelism is, in some ways, a cross-cultural experience. As believ-

ers, we’re “aliens and strangers” – pilgrims in this world (1 Pet. 2:11). Our worldview is different than the people we’re trying to reach, so we’re mov-ing into a different culture when we connect with non-believers.

2. 2. No longer can we assume that others accept the Bible (if we ever could). It seldom works now simply to say, “Well, the Bible says,” and as-sume that the other person accepts that authority. Some people around us, in fact, might hear the Bible for the first time from us.

3. 3. To reach people, we need to know them. Missionaries intentionally leave their “safe” place to go where the lost are. In too many churches, our pattern is just the opposite: we retreat from the world to protect ourselves from their stains. We’ll never reach people we do not know.

4. 4. Effective evangelism requires our better understanding the worldview of others. I need to know if the person to whom I’m speaking is an atheist . . . or a pluralist . . . or an “ist” of some other world religion. Missionaries understand the importance of learning about their people group as they seek to reach them.

5. 5. Evangelism requires our speaking to people in their language. That’s not to say that we never use biblical terms; it’s simply to say that we have to learn how to speak and explain in ways that non-believers understand. That’s the process of “language” learning that missionaries know so well.

6. 6. God is bringing the nations to us. Just look around. Listen. People from all around the world now live among us. Places of worship of other faiths are dotting our landscape. If God’s bringing people to us, it’s our responsi-bility to learn about them, get to know them, love them, and strive to lead them to Christ. We go to them – like missionaries do – rather than wait for them to come to us.

7. 7. Our task is overwhelming and impossible. We can’t reach people apart from the power of God. Missionaries know this truth, perhaps because they’re often serving in hard soil. We are, too, so we must pray as fervently to reach North America as missionaries pray to reach their people groups around the world.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS August 13th & 20th (Must attend both)

4-6pm Starting Point is the Membership Class here at Hebron Baptist Church. This class is open to anyone interested in learning about becoming a church member, any existing members, and is required to complete the membership process. Each class will cover different topics on what we believe and how we live to-gether in the church. Please SIGN UP on the Connect Card and pick up the materials for the class at the welcome desk by August 6th. There is a ques-tionnaire to fill out and some reading to do before our meeting. We also can provide childcare so please let us know your need on the Connect Card when you pick up the materials. If you have any questions at all, please call Pastor Shawn.

AWANA

Orientation August 30th

6:30pm A Parent Info Meeting and Registration for Families and Children NEW to AWANA

Wednesday, August 2nd

6:15pm– 8pm

Adults and Students

The Insanity of God is a dramatic documentary that tells the true story of missionaries Nik and Ruth Ripken. After the death of their son, this ordi-nary couple journeys into the depths of the persecuted church, asking the question – IS JESUS WORTH IT? How does faith survive, let alone flourish in the places of the world that are overcome with the darkness of sin, despair and hopelessness? Join the Ripkens as they tell the story of being taught by believers in persecution “how to follow Jesus, how to love Jesus, and how to walk with Him day by day even when it doesn’t make sense.” "I encourage you to go to the theater and watch this film. It will change your per-spective on what it means to follow Jesus, and your life will be changed."

— David Platt, President of the International Mission Board

“This movie created a connection to me as a believer that no other movie has. It was challenging, encouraging, and I was moved to tears by the power of God in

his church. ” - Pastor Shawn

Children An Age Appropriate Movie will be shown downstairs in the fellowship hall. Popcorn will be provided.

Movie Night

August 21 // August 28. MUST ATTEND BOTH! 5:30-8:30 pm Light Supper Provided

FREE TRAINING!! 3 Circles Evangelism Training If you want a simple way to share the gospel come to this training. If you are planning to go on a mission trip this is what missionaries are using in Salt Lake City, Boston, and London. SIGN UP TODAY at

https://kbc.regfox.com/3-circles-evangelism-training-northern-kentucky-baptist-association

Aug 26th @ Erlanger Baptist 8:30am-12:30pm

Kentucky Baptist Convention’s flagship event of the year for training the entire staff in practical ministry application. Got a passion for teaching Sunday school, finance and budgeting, children’s choir leaders, discipleship, evangelism, and youth and children’s ministry and women’s ministry. Super Saturday is quite simply a one-stop shop of min-istry training Cost is Free to HBC members just register with Kaye Boots and let her know what area you are interested in.

Youth The month of July was a time for hanging out and fel-lowshipping for the youth. They are less than a month away from the start of their new school year. We had a pool party at the Sutton’s home where 18 students gathered. This was a great time for food, fellowship, games and swimming. We have been going through a video series on Sunday mornings called Awaken. This series is teaching our students how God can wake us up from our spiritual slumber and make us alive to him. We can kill sin and live to Christ when we are awaken. Be praying for our students that they would be awaken to the gospel and share the good news of Jesus so their friends can be alive to Christ as well! Missions Our Salt Lake City team met for their third and final pre-trip meeting this month. We discussed evangelism and learned a new way to tell our testimony in 15 sec-onds! We skyped with our Salt Lake City planter, Bry-an Catherman. It was a great time to hear his passion and vision for Redeeming Life Church. Our team is ea-ger to go and serve this month.

Our London mission team met for the first pre-trip meeting and we skyped with the IMB London city leader. We learned a lot about the city of London, the IMB’s vision and strategy to reach the city.

Be praying for both our Salt Lake team and the Lon-don team this month!

Ways to Contact me Travis cell: 513.780.4276. Email: tbenge@hebronbaptist.org Twitter: Travisryanbenge

1 - Ryan Broughton Todd Kennedy Ronald Tackett Wayne Thomas 2 - Teresa Poynter 3 - Beverly Abdon 4 - Deborah Pratt 5 - Jill Laster 6 - Michael Berberich Trinity Creusere 7 - Ruby Bow Bill Carpenter Jan Graham Dawn Sousa Jake Taylor 8 - Elizabeth Ford Pam Byrns Holloway Hannah Madden Suzanne Sewell August Snelbaker 9 - Colleen Fetters Anthony Floyd Jessica Nieper Daniel Wise

10 - Tim Adams Denver Seely 12 - Shirley Adams Jessilyn Cochran Mary Ballard Inabnitt Joanne Holladay Lance Nelson 13 - Tera Clayton Charlotte Halliburton 14 - Elizabeth Kinman Sharon Martin Jenna Nelson Raymond Pratt, Jr. 15 - David Sewell Gloria Smith Ann Thompson 16 - Terry Daugherty Steve Haymond 17 - Steve Ulrey 18 - Alice Cunningham Megan Ford Donald Gabbard

August Birthdays

19 - Terri Bungenstock Kelli Neal 20 - Jo Ann Giron Christa Scott 21 - Sue Johnson Barbara Rowe Carrie Wilson 23 - Jack Halliburton Scott Hawkins Kevin Leek Clinton Mills 24 - Nicholas Brock Joyce Gregory Darlene Long Nelfa Snellen 25 - Mildred Eggleston Wendy Phillips Jared Taylor Sydney Taylor 26 - Josh McVey Cameron Wilder 27 - Kathleen Davis

28 - Susan Thomas Bray Shane Rogers Anna Carpenter Robert Clark Robin McArter Elaine Shull 29 - Patricia Burk Rhonda Richard Selena Locke Mark Toole 30 - Debbie Blaker 31 - Harold Mullins Scott Rowe

Our Church Staff Rev. Shawn Dobbins, Pastor Cell 638-0325 Travis Benge, Pastor to Students /Missions Cell 513-780-4276 Ryan Hess, Interim Worship Leader Cell 337-348-6084 Kaye Boots, Administrative Assist. Cell 802-4931 Carrie Wilson, Interim Preschool Director Cell 859-699-1284 Church Office: (859) 689-7282 Fax: (859) 586-7351 Extensions: Kaye—10, Pastor Shawn-11, Dale—13, Abundant Life Ministry—14, Service Directory—18 Crossroads Preschool Suzanne Byrns, Director 586-2287

Office Hours Mon.-Thurs.. 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Fri. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Office closed at lunch 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Mon.—Thurs. Church Website: http://www.hebronbaptist.org Crossroads Preschool Website: www.crossroadshbc.org Weekly Services Sunday 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Life Groups-Adults, Young Adults, Youth, & Children 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship / Children’s Church Adult Life Groups 5:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal (9:35 Service) Women on Mission (4th Sunday Night) 6:00 p.m. Youth Sunday Night Life (2nd and 4th Sundays)

August 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8:00 PM Men’s Basket-ball at Burlington Baptist

2 6:30 PM Mov-ie Night

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6 4:00 PM Dea-con’s Meeting

7 8 9 10 11 12

13 9:30 AM Youth Volunteer Training 4:00 PM Starting Point

14 15 8:00 PM Men’s Basket-ball at Burlington Baptist

16 6:00 PM Salt Lake City Post-Trip Mtg.

17 11:00

AM Sr. La-dies SS Class Luncheon 6:00 PM Abundant Life Ministry Food Distribution .

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20 12:15

PM Missions Team Mtg. 4:00 PM Start-ing Point Class 5:00 PM Women on Mission 5:30 Youth SNL at Sutton’s

21 22 23 6:00 PM Youth Volun-teer Mtg.

24 25 26

27 4:00 PM Equip the Church

28 29 30 6:30 PM Awana Orienta-tion

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Salt Lake City Mission Trip

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