Third Baptist Church, Murfreesboro • February 2014 page 1

Third Baptist Church410 West McKnight DriveMurfreesboro, TN 37129(615) 893-8192www.3BCOnline.com

FEBRUARY 2014 EDITION

By now, we’ve pretty much heard every ‘super’ angle possible toplay off the title of the biggest mega-sports day of the year.Virtually every retailer airs commercials promoting ‘Super Deals,’restaurants with ‘Super Menus’ and automobile manufacturersboasting of ‘Super Savings.’

Sure, it’s Super Bowl Sunday, but if there is one word (other than‘super’) that defines this special day, it would be the word “most.”You probably already know that the Super Bowl is the mostwatched television broadcast of virtually every single year.Coupled with that, the advertising rates during the game are themost expensive commercials of the year. Here are a couple mostsyou might not know. Other than Thanksgiving, the United StatesGrocery Industry advises Super Bowl Sunday has the most foodconsumed per household than any other day of the year (whichyou could then deduce, people gain the most weight on SuperBowl Sunday than any other day!) It is also the day most selectedby companies to introduce or roll out new products or services—a concept first created by a fairly new company called Apple Inc.,when they selected the Super Bowl to introduce their new littleidea called the ‘Macintosh computer’ back in 1984.

So what can we learn from all those mosts? Super Sunday is oneof the most opportunistic days to invite a friend or loved one tochurch with you! Especially when it’s 3BC’s High AttendanceDay—the Sunday we try to get the most people possible to comeworship and fellowship with us. Make a special effort this year toinvite the most people you can to experience this special daytogether with your church family, as we celebrate, praise andserve the Most High God!

Yeah, it’s Super. But it’s also known as

“ADAY OF MOSTS”

High Attendance DaySunday Morning, February 2, 2014

Super Bowl Home FellowshipsSunday Evening

(See Host Home locations listed on page 4 of this newsletter)

Dear 3BC Family,

In July of each year, NFL teamsconvene for practice for theupcoming season. All 32 teams begintheir year with the same goal. Everyteam is striving to reach and win theSuper Bowl (I’m not sure I can saySuper Bowl without legalramifications from the NFL but I’mgoing to chance it.)

The Super Bowl (oops I said it again)is Sunday February 2, 2014, in NewYork City. Fans will converge on NewYork to watch the game, party, andhopefully celebrate their team’svictory in this historic and iconiccompetition.

On the same day here at 3BC, we willdo many of the same things as wecelebrate a Super Sunday. While allSundays are super, this one will haveextra elements from our normalroutine. Just like the Super Bowl inNew York, we will converge, party,and celebrate. There will also be ahistoric and iconic competitionbetween teams of LIFE Group classes.Each LIFE Group has been placed ona team led by a 3BC staff member orcoach. The Yellow Team will becoached by Duane Geib, The BlueTeam will be coached by AdamLickey, The Green Team will becoached by Karen Jones, The Orange

Team will be coached by SteveHutson, and the Red Team will becoached by defending Super SundayChampion Marty Blakely.

The overall goals are to have 625 forworship and 600 in LIFE Groups onSuper Sunday. The team completionwill be decided by how many peopleeach team has in LIFE Group withbonus points being awarded forguests present in each class. TheTeam with the most points will becrowned Super Sunday Champions ofthe World, ok maybe not of the worldbut definitely for 3BC.

After all this competition on Sundaymorning, we will then have a time tocelebrate with Super Bowl HomeFellowships hosted by LIFE Group

classes. The Fellowships will begin at 5:00 p.m. and childcare for agesbirth through 5th grade begins at the church at 4:30 p.m. and ends at9:00 p.m.

Host homes are listed on page 4 ofthis newsletter, as well as in theWorship Guide and on our website atwww.3BConline.com.

I hope to see you on Super SundayFebruary 2, as we Converge,Compete, Fellowship, and mostimportantly Celebrate our Lord andSavior Jesus Christ.

In Him,

Marty BlakelyMarty BlakelySenior Associate Pastor

THIRD BAPTIST MURFREESBORO WEEKLY MINISTRY SCHEDULE

LIFE Groups

Bible Study for all ages8:00am & 10:45am

Worship

9:15am

Kid’s Worship

9:15am (1st–3rd Grade)

Fellowship Meal5:00pm, Fellowship HallReservations RequiredWorship/Bible Study

6:00pm, Fellowship HallWorship Team Rehearsal6:00pm, Worship Center

SUNDAY

Men’s Study6:00amFellowship Hall

12:00pmStones River MallFood Court

THURSDAYWEDNESDAY

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Discovery Kids(Pre-K-5th Grade) 6:00pm

Student Worship 6:00pm, HS Area

ΘBX Bible Study

7:30pm

A Message From Marty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HIGH ATTENDANCE

SUNDAY @ 3BC

w February At-A-Glance

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Sunday, February 2

� Super Sunday – Super Bowl Home Fellowships, 4:30pm-9:00pm

� CentriKid $100.00 Deposit Due

Sunday, February 9

� ETC Lunch and Learn, 12:00pm, Fellowship Hall

� DU Begins, 5:00pm� Mexico Mission Trip info meeting,6:30pm, Room 212E

Tuesday, February 11

� Joyful Hearts, 9:30am, Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, February 12

� Stewardship Committee Meeting, 7:00pm

Thursday, February 13

� Senior Adult Valentine’s Luncheon10:30am

Wednesday, February 19

� Deacon Ordination, 6:00pmWorship Center

Friday-Saturday, February 21-22

� All Girl’s Youth Conference, Nashville

Sunday, February 23

� Lord’s Supper

Tuesday, February 25

� Senior Adult Trip, Cumberland County Playhouse, Crossville, TN

Friday-Sunday, February 28-March 2

� ΘBX Get Away Weekend

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Portico Baby BottleCampaign3BC Women’s Ministry is proud to enterits eighth year sponsoring a fundraisingcampaign for Portico (previously knownas the Pregnancy Support Center) ofMurfreesboro through the use ofindividual baby bottles. By participating ina month of change, you will be assistingPortico in providing much neededservices to thousands of people inRutherford County.

Simply pick up a baby bottle at theWomen’s Ministry table located in theUpper Lobby and collect change in it,returning the donations to the Women’sMinistry table any Sunday in February.That tiny bottle full of change will growinto a huge blessing in the lives of somany precious little ones in ourcommunity! Individuals who contributewith a personal check will receive areceipt from Portico. Contributions aretax-deductible.

All bottles are due by Sunday, February23. The Women’s Ministry thanks you inadvance for your support of thisimportant organization in our community.

Lord’s Supper ScheduledFor February 23Our church family will observe the nextLord’s Supper on Sunday, February 23.May we never become complacent inobserving this special time of worshipand remembrance of Christ shedding Hisblood and giving His body so we mighthave eternal life. Please make everyeffort to be in attendance.

Join Us In Welcoming Our New 3BC Members!“...and every day the Lord added tothem those who were being saved.” – Acts 2:47 HCSB

Please join our church body inwelcoming our newest members! Godcontinues to bless our family withabundant spiritual and numeric growth!Our next New Member’s Class will beSunday, March 2.

� Melanie Beard � Merritt Benson� Jared & Dulena Bigelow� Hannah Childers � Liz Cain Campbell� Bob & Jane Cole� Allen Comfort & Arlene Morrow� Ethan Pendergrass� David & Pam Smith

Prepare For These Great Events In Marchw Discover 3BC (New Member’s Class)(Mar 2)

w Time Change, Spring Forward (Mar 9)

w Joyful Hearts (Mar 11)w No ΘBX Worship (Mar 12)w Stewardship Committee Meeting (Mar 12)

w ARK Registration (Mar 13)w Student Ministry Moonlight Madness(Mar 21)

w Church Bible Drill (Mar 23)w High School Seniors, Chile Mission Trip (Mar 28 – Apr 5)

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GET READY TO CELEBRATE THE BIG GAME TOGETHER WITHYOUR LIFE GROUPS AT THESE SUPER SUNDAY HOST HOMES .......................................................................................SUPER BOWL FELLOWSHIPS

Sunday, February 2, 2014....................................................

Be sure to bring plenty of awesomesnack foods to share with the wholegroup. Check with your class fortimes to meet. Also, show yourappreciation to those who were kindenough to open their homes up forthis wonderful night of fellowship.

w Bob Norris and Sara Gannon

Naomi Todd’s Home1806 Diana St., Murfreesboro

w Ed Davis

David and Betsy Tharpe’s Home2349 Bridgeway St., Murfreesboro

w Dean Everhart

Dean & Shannon Everhart’s Home2703 Dora Elizabeth Ct., Murfreesboro

w Marty Blakely

Roger & Lisa Sargent’s Home2426 Donald Bradley Ct, Murfreesboro

w Chris Kelly

Cary & Leigh Ann Norris’ Home3371 Fann Rd, Murfreesboro

w Justin Lacy

Justin & Ashley Lacy’s Home1307 John Hood Dr, Rockvale

w Barry Messer

Josh & Joei Leigh Harris’s Home4064 Burt Burgen Rd., Woodbury

w Russell Caughron, Terry West,

Mary West, Linda Puckett

David & Linda Puckett’s Home1907 Newton Ave., Murfreesboro

w College

Duane & Amy Geib’s Home1715 Bridget Drive, Murfreesboro

w Youth, Middle School

Wyatt & Karyn Beard’s Home5048 Republic Ave, Murfreesboro

w Youth, High School

Adam & Leslie Lickey’s Home1721 Marian Lane, Murfreesboro

w The Gleaner’s Class (Young)

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at 1:00 PMMaggie & Vern Morse’s Home2112 Alteras Drive, Smyrna

To contact a staff member by e-mail,address correspondence by typingthe staff member’s first name, followed by @3BCOnline.com

Mike Lee Senior Pastor

Marty BlakelySenior Associate Pastor, Education

Steve HutsonAssociate Pastor, Senior Adults & Young Adults

Duane GeibAssociate Pastor, College, Evangelism & Missions

Mark MooreAssociate Pastor, Worship

Karen JonesMinister to Preschool & Children

Adam LickeyAssociate Pastor, Students

Jorge ArenivasPastor, Hispanic Church

Third Baptist Church will produceMATURE disciples of our Lord JesusChrist who advance God’s Kingdom,by His power, for His glory!

The goal of Third Baptist Church is toworship, glorify, and delight in Godas we present to Christ MATURE disciples who:

� Manage God’s Resources� Adopt Spiritual Disciplines� Treasure Scriptural Truth� Understand A Biblical Worldview� Reach Out To Those In Need� Evangelize The Lost

For an emergency regarding death,serious illness, or accident, pleasecall the church office and follow therecorded directions (615-893-8192).

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Senior Adult ValentineLuncheon, February 133BC Senior Adults will enjoy a delightfulValentine’s Luncheon on Thursday,February 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m.Wyatt Beard will perform everyone’sfavorite southern gospel music during thiswonderful time of fellowship. You maypurchase tickets at the information centerfor only $10 per person. Ticket purchasedeadline is Sunday, February 9.

Seniors EnjoyCumberland PlayhouseTuesday, February 25It’s another great day trip for 3BC SeniorAdults to the Cumberland CountyPlayhouse on Tuesday, February 25. Thismonth’s play is The Dixie Swim Club, astory of five unforgettable women’shilarious and touching tale about theirfriendships that last forever. As their livesunfold and the years pass, the womenincreasingly rely on one another, throughadvice and raucous repartee, to getthrough the challenges that life flings atthem. Plan on leaving the church at 8:15a.m. to see this hilarious performance andreturning by 5:00 p.m. The cost is $30 perperson plus lunch, which covers the costof admission and transportation.

ETC Lunch & Learn Sunday, February 9 Our Extended Teaching Care ministry isone of our most important ministries whenit comes to reaching new families. For anynew family visiting 3BC, our ETC workerswill be some of the first people they meet.Parents of babies, toddlers, and preschoolerstend to be apprehensive about leaving theirchild in someone else’s care. That is why itis imperative that our ETC ministry becharacterized by excellence. Since thosewho serve in ETC typically only serve 4 – 8times per year, it is difficult to communicateexpectations and procedures. For that reason,we are planning an Extended Teaching CareLunch and Learn on Sunday, February 9from 12:00 until 1:30 p.m. All those whoserve on our ETC Rotation, or those wishingto get involved, and their families are invitedto attend this luncheon where we willprovide training. Lunch and childcare willbe provided. Please make reservations inLIFE Group, at the information center, orcall the church office.

The Great Mystery of the Teal RibbonsWondering why so many people arewearing teal ribbons on Sunday mornings?Are people preparing for St. Patrick’s Daya little early, and ordered the wrong colorribbons? Could they be part of a new 3BCclub? Do they get special parkingprivileges? The suspense is growing as thenumbers of teal ribbons continue toexpand. Everybody loves to solve amystery, and there’s only one way to findthe answer to this ongoing churchcuriosity—by coming to worship onSunday morning, February 2.

CentriKid Deposits DueSunday, February 2Just a final reminder that deposits of$100.00 for students to attend CentriKidCamp 2014 are due Sunday, February 2.Be sure to get your registration in toassure your children can attend thisamazing summer camp experience. See Karen Jones for more information.

Registration Is Available At The MATURE Table • Classes Begin Sunday, February 9, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.”2 Timothy 2:15 HCSB

Winter 2014 Discovery U Classes

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w Go Tell It on the Mountain…Making Jesus Famous in the Boro (Mike Lee)

This DU class will focus on the passionfor evangelism, the goal of evangelism,the privilege of evangelism and thehow of evangelism. The class will helpus know how to share the gospel aswell as seize Spirit-given opportunitiesto tell others the good news aboutJesus Christ. Whether you’ve hadmuch evangelism training, or notraining, this class is for you.

w Heroes of the Faith: C.S. Lewis & Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Mark Moore & Doug Demosi)

C.S. Lewis and Dietrich Bonhoeffer aretwo men who dramatically impactedthe world in the mid-20th century, andthat impact still is in effect today. Wewill take four weeks to look at eachman to examine his life, theology,works, and influence on the world then and now.

w The Fast Track(Adam Lickey)

The Fast Track is an 8-sessiondiscipleship experience for studentsthat introduces the big picture of thebible’s message. In these weeksteenagers will engage Genesis toRevelation and understand the beautyof the grand narrative of scripture.Through our group sessions, individualstudy, applicable Scripture, and aguided discussion a love for God’sWord will take deep root. Join us aswe step back and see God’s planunfold as we journey through The FastTrack. Cost: $10

w A God-Centered Worldview(Trevin Wax)

In this class, we will examine thefoundations of a biblical worldview,and then tackle some of the bigquestions of life as well as the bigdebates in society. Cost: $10

w It’s Not Too Late: How GodUses Less Than Perfect People(Steve Hutson)

If you've ever wondered, Is it too latefor God to do something with me? thisstudy is for you. God frequently usesbroken people to accomplish Hispurposes on earth. A broken personwho has learned dependence on Godis a force to be reckoned with. Thisstudy looks at three men and threewomen of the Bible who were usedmightily by God despite their previousmistakes. You too can learn to focus onthe potential of your future, not themissteps of your past. Cost $10

w Just a Little Talk with Jesus(Duane Geib)

Join us as we desire to enhance ourprayer life as we study the prayer life ofJesus, His model prayer, the prayers ofPaul and miscellaneous truths found inthe scriptures about prayer. Our timewill be spent learning about prayer…and praying.

Warm your hearts and souls with wisdom

from God’s Word.