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Blackwater Baptist ChurchPastor Lynn Hardaway6000 Blackwater Road, Virginia Beach VA 23457October Quarter 2019The Home GodWants for HisPresenceIt was perhaps the greatest opportunity ever; God toldMoses he wanted to come to his people and dwellright in the middle of their camp. He did not want tolive on the outskirts or in the suburbs, but in thecenter of where they were living.What preparations would a people need to make forGod to live in their midst? Would it be like gettingready for weekend guests or someone special comingto dinner? We feel compelled to make sure our homelooks as good as possible; we want to make a goodimpression and we want our guests to feel welcome.God anticipated the question and told Moses whatneeded to be in place for his coming. First, hewanted to be close to them, but there was theproblem of sin that created a breach between them.So, God provided Moses with instructions about thepractice of sacrificing; offering a covering for thepeople’s sins before a Holy God. Sin is serious stuff,not to be taken lightly, and the sacrifice ofunblemished animals was necessary to give thepeople a visual reminder of its consequences.Second, he wanted to stay close to them. Moseswas given the blueprints for the building of theTabernacle. It’s a big word for “tent;” a r: Linda Jordanplace of worship. God wanted to camp out right inthe middle of where they were camping. He wantedto be close to his people.He also wanted them to be close to each other, sohe declared a third thing to get ready for Hispresence; He gave them Ten Commandmentsconcerning relationships. The first fourcommandments focus on how we are to demonstrateour love to God. The last six have to do with how toshow love to other people. God’s desire was forpeople to come to know Him by seeing theserelationships of love.Our shared vision at Blackwater is, “More peoplefollowing Jesus together in His love.”Jesus emphasized loving each other in John 13:34: “Anew commandment I give to you, that you love oneanother. . . By this all men will know that you are mydisciples, if you have love for one another.”God gave the Israelites guidelines so that, when theysought to live by them, other nations would see themas different and know that they were God’s people.God gave us Jesus so that, when we live like him,others will know we are his people and will be drawnto experience the life we share together. This isanother “greatest opportunity ever;” this one is for us!

Intercessory Prayer ListHarold BigelowJudy BurnsNancy ButlerMyra CreekmoreLettie DozierKevin GowenGary GregoryBrenda GwaltneyWilliam GwaltneyMike HowellMarie HughesMelinda JohnsonPenny KnepperGary LamBeverly LopesLoved One - cancerBubba MarrowMarty & Etta Mae PittsShane RiddleKaylee RiosDr. SaniRick SetzerMert WhitehurstBarbra WilliamsKaisey WilliamsKayla Williams *Pam WilliamsWe Mourn the LossEthel Jones – April 4Jean Siebert – April 21Forrest Bishop – May 19Sandra Baum – June 10Condolences toViolet Ostrander who lost her husband, FredOstrander on August 2Gary & Nancy Jones who lost his brother, ChrisJones on August 12Don & Phyllis Arth who lost his mother, Audrey Arthon August 15Earl Cahoon who lost his wife, Bernice Cahoon onAugust 23New BBC MembersLynne DozierLily LeonRandy DozierPeyton RambergTristan GuinazzoDylan YawmanChristopher HarrisJayden YawmanHartlee HarrisAlso baptized were Carol Williams & Jack Rowell.CONGRATULATIONS to Alex &Megan Kovacs Jakimjuk on the birth oftheir daughter Olivia Rose. She wasborn September 26. She weighed 7 lb.5 oz. and was 20 inches long.MENS RETREAT: On July 19-20 BBC men wenton an overnight retreat to Goochland, hosted byAustin & Alice Savage. Pastor Lynn, Craig, Kevin,Jimmy, Curtis, Randy, Johnny, and Chris, attendedthe getaway. Prayer and study, good food and a timeof Christian fellowship were enjoyed by all.CHURCH DIRECTORIES: The photos are doneand turned out great! A super big thank you toAndrea Daniels for sharingher professionalphotography skills! Wealso wish to thank LaVerneBenns and Sarah Whitsonfor providing lunch onPhoto Saturdays and toDebbie Keller and PhyllisArth for calling folks to setup appointments. Once all the photos are processedand directory information evaluated the process ofputting the new directories together will commence.Everyone who had their pictures taken will receive aphoto directory.ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING: At the Augustbusiness meeting volunteers were voted into servicefor the September 2019 - August 2020 church year.SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERSNursery (NB-3yo): Lauren AndersonBeginners (3-5yo): Debbie KellerPrimaries (grades 1-3): Maureen HardawayTweens (grades 4-7): Nina AmbroseHigh School (grade 8-12): Becka Yawman, SamanthaSavageLife Matters (adults): Hollie SchratwieserJoyful Adults (adults): Curtis Shirley, Craig CreamerSanctuary Class (adults): Lynn Hardaway, Craig CreamerCHILDREN’S MINISTRYNursery Coordinator: Jennifer RiddleChildren’s Church Director: Laurie GoodmanVBS Director: Ashley & Doug BoyettEaster Egg Hunt Coordinator: Debbie KellerGraduate Sunday Coordinator: (Youth Director)Christmas Play Director: Debbie Keller

CHILDREN’S MISSIONSMission Friends Coordinator – Doug & Ashley BoyettMission Friends Teachers (ages 3-5) – Jessica Newton,Jena BrunsonGAs (grades 1-6) – Doug & Ashley BoyettRAs (grades 1-6) – Doug & Ashley BoyettOTHERAudio Director – Rob GoodmanBenevolence Committee: Don Arth, Susan Creamer,Cheryl ShirleyBulletin: Linda Jordan, Gail SlocumCards: Sue ShirleyCemetery Committee: Pat Riddick, Cheryl Shirley, AustinSavage, Justin Creamer, Lynn RowellFinancial Review Committee: Don Arth, Lynn Rowell,Lynne DozierFlowers (Alter): Alice SavageFlowers (Sick/Bereaved): Pat WashingtonFlower Bed Maintenance: Alice & Austin SavageFuneral Reception: Pat Ball (chairman), Debbie Setzer,Cheryl ShirleyGreeters: Lynn Rowell, Phyllis ArthInvestments Committee: Pat Riddick, Don Arth, ChrisYawmanKitchen Supplies: Stephanie Smith, Lynn RowellLand, Building, & Maintenance: Craig Creamer(chairman), Danny Jordan, Jacob Newton, Kevin Rowell,John Savage, Cheryl ShirleyLord’s Supper Preparation: Curtis & Cheryl ShirleyMessengers: Craig & SusanCreamer, Don & Phyllis ArthNewsletter: Linda JordanScholarships: LaVerne Benns,Terry DavisSunday School Secretary:Laurie GoodmanReservations: Phyllis ArthUshers: Don Arth (chairman),John Savage, Jimmy Slocum,Danny Jordan, Kevin RowellWebsite: Linda JordanWelcome Packets: Lynn RowellFinance Committee memberat large: Lynn RowellNominating Committeemember at large: BeckaYawmanBeginning in October allbusiness meetings will bebimonthly on 2nd Sundaysinstead of last Sundays. Thiswill help avoid holidayscheduling conflicts. The next meeting will be heldon October 13 at 6:30pm. A fried chicken dinnerprecedes meetings at 6pm. All may attend but onlymembers may vote.SCHOLARSHIPS: Congratulations to recipientsAndrea Daniels, Christen Davis, and Paige Riddle.245th ANNIVERSARY PICNIC: BBC celebratedanother historic milestone on September 15th. A livelyworship service got the day off to a great start withmusic by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter MarkCarman. After church everyone headed to the NorthWest River Park in Chesapeake for lots of food, fun,and more music. Allen Krasnoff, the former mayor ofChesapeake, was our guest speaker.A big thank you to Don Arth for organizing thefestivities, to Phyllis Arth, Susan & Craig Creamerand Becka Yawman for serving our delicious food,highlighted with brisket and fried chicken, providedby Malbon’s BBQ Catering. We also wish to thankRob Goodman for setting up the sound system andare grateful to the ladies of the praise team who sang“Good, Good Father,” and to everyone else whoassisted in making this the great day it was. This willgo down in the books as one of the best celebrationsever! See more photos html

MISSION ACTIONWORLD CHANGERS:In July BBC served mealsfor a group of 10 workerswho were repairing homesin South Norfolk. Thankyou to Ashley Boyett, Terry Davis, Debbie Keller,Hollie Schratwieser, Lynn Ball, and Stephanie Smithfor sharing God’s love through your culinary talents!HYGIENE KITS: The Luta Tebault Circle wouldlike to thank you for your hygiene kit donations. 15bags were delivered to Union Mission.EASTERN SHORES MINISTRY: In Julytoiletries, clothes and bed linens as well as children’sbooks, school supplies and canned goods werecollected for the Eastern Shore Migrant ministry,operated by the Bridge Network of Churches. Bigthanks to Danny Jordan for making two deliveries ofgoods. And many thanks to all who contributed!SCHOOL SUPPLIES: In August the LutaTebault Circle collected school supplies. Thesupplies were delivered to Creeds ElementarySchool for children in need. The Circle would liketo thank you for your kind generosity.ICE CREAM SOCIAL: The Luta Tebault Circlesponsored one of our favorite events this year. Theice cream social was held on July 21 in memory ofthe Circle’s namesake, Mrs. Luta Tebault. Turnoutwas awesome and everyone who came enjoyed loadsof ice cream with plenty of sprinkles and sauces to goaround.GA/RA BANQUET DINNER: The Luta TebaultCircle held a dinner for 1st -5th grade GAs and RAsand their parents on Sunday, September 22 afterchurch. Everyone had a wonderful time with 10children in attendance. Remaining dinners were laterdistributed by Circle members to 10 local shut-ins.MISSION FRIENDS: Mission Friends are off to agreat start this year with Doug and Ashley Boyettleading the way! This lively class of 3-5 year oldsmeets each Sunday at 10:00am to learn aboutmissionaries and how they share about Jesus.This summer BBC is encouraging people to pray that Godwill bring someone to them so that they can share Jesuswith that person. Guide books and prayer cards are stillavailable in the foyer at church. It’s never too late to startpraying!