Adventures in the Bible
Adventures Team #2 will start up on Sunday evening, Nov. 2nd. Team members should arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. in the Adventures room. Team members are: Don, Varina, Drew, Dene and Jessica Denman, Toby Ford, Tanner Singleton, Caleb O’Neal, Kylee Lombard, Emily Mullins, Sherry Mullins, Holly Stovall, Michelle Monga, Mike & Amy Smith, and Hannah Stone. Please see Don or Varina Denman for your notebook if you do not already have it.

Christian Soldiers Class
Christian Soldiers team #2 will also start up on Sunday evening, Nov. 2nd. Teachers are Wendy Phillips, Connie Jackson and Amy Neal.

Resources for Bible Study
There are many good Bible Study resources in our Church Librarylocated in the foyer of Building B. There are many others available on the Internet. Links to some of these are on our website: www.btxcofc.com. Look in “What’s Here For Families” and click on resources. The take home papers from the children’s Bible classes are also a good resource for family Bible study times and is a good review of what the young people are taught in their Bible classes.

This Sunday
All children will remain in the auditorium during our 75th Anniversary service at the high school this coming Sunday, September 28th. Instead of pulling the children out for a Bible Hour program, we will be providing each child with a goody bag containing crayons, coloring book and stickers.

Children’s Program 2008
We will be having our annual children’s program on Sunday evening, Nov. 9th in the auditorium. This will involve our preschoolers up through 5th graders. The K – 5th graders will be practicing on Wednesday evenings during the first 10-15 minutes of class beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17th. Preschoolers will also be learning their songs in their classrooms. The songs will be great for all the children to learn whether or not they choose to be in the program. We would love for all children to participate if they can.

Teachers Needed
Our 3rd & 4th grade Bible classes have been combined on Wednesday evenings. However, because of a large class size due to wonderful attendance by these kids, we need to divide these two classes on Wednesday evenings, so we are in need of teachers for the 3rd grade Bible class. Please see Don Kuhn or Brenda Ford ASAP if you are interested in helping out in this class.

For Bible School Teachers
Please do not skip any lessons this quarter due to the Sunday and Wednesday we don’t have class. We need the extra lesson so we start the new quarter on December 7th.

Fall Bible Class Teachers 2008
Sunday mornings –
Toddlers – Doris Wedge
2 yr. olds – Beverly Simms, Glenda Bennett
3 yr. olds – Janet Barnett, Sandy Saunders
4 yr. olds – Tammy & Tommy Cole, Sue Blocker
Kindergarten – Chuck & Linda Pettigrew
1st Grade – Luke and Linsay Williams
2nd Grade – Brenda Ford, Karen Gillespie
3rd & 4th Grade – Don & Marilyn Kuhn, Cheryl Williams, Pat Hensley, Nancy Fletcher
5th Grade – Ronnie Bryant (needs helper)
6th Grade – Ronnie Richardson (needs helper)

Wednesday evenings –
Toddlers – Martha Ward
2 yr. olds – Charlotte Stone
3 yr. olds – Deda Ator, Pat Burnett
4 yr. olds – David & Donna Key
K & 1st Grade – Jeremy & Emily Gillmore
2nd Grade – Caroline Campbell (needs helper)
3rd & 4th Grade – Lori Coleman (needs helper)
5th Grade – Monica Green (needs helper)
6th Grade – Carl & Jill Brown, Pam Barkley

Wednesday, August 13th
7PM – Auditorium
Teens and Adults

Carl Brecheen will present “Five Anchor Points For Life.”
Dr. Brecheen served 45 years in the Bible Department of ACU and has conducted Marriage Enrichment Seminars for 32 years.

BIBLE CLASS
PROMOTION DAYS
The Bible classes only promote once a year (not on birthdays). Our next promotion days are Sunday, August 31st and Wednesday, September 3rd. Young people on that day go to their new classes of the age they are or grade they are in as of September 1st.


BIBLE HOUR NEWS
Members who are willing to help in our Bible Hour program for Kindergarten - 6th Grade are welcome to attend a meeting this Sunday, August 10th, at 6 P.M. in Building C. Pizza will be served. Nathan Berry will describe what is involved in being a helper. You will have the opportunity to sign up to help on one of the teams. Each team will serve for two months.
The Sunday evening Bible Hour class (Kindergarten - 3rd Grade) and the Soldiers class (Grades 4-6) will resume August 31st. Bible Buddies for ages 2 - 5 will start up again on August 31st as well. Members interested in helping with any of these classes beginning in August can volunteer by contacting Brenda Ford or me.

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
On Wednesdays this summer we will have classes for all ages of young people. Adults will have the choice of the Summer Speaker Series in the auditorium the Homes Under Construction Series in Building C. Our Singles group will meet on Wednesdays in room C-101. Schedules and a brochure are on our website and in the foyer.

It is great to welcome Kyle Brewer and his wife Annie to the Burleson congregation! Kyle officially began his ministry this week as our first full-time Singles Minister. We will feature more about them in the Bulletin next week.

BIBLE HOUR NEWS
The Sunday evening Bible Hour class and Soldier class will resume August 31st. Bible Buddies for ages 2 - 5 will start up again on August 31st as well. Members interested in helping with any of these classes beginning in August can volunteer by contacting Brenda Ford or me.

CHILDREN’S BIBLE CLASSES COORDINATORS MEETING
There will be a planning meeting for the coordinators of our children’s Bible classes on Sunday, August 3rd, at 4 PM in Building C. Members are always welcome at these meetings. We will be discussing plans for the Fall including curriculum and security.

BIBLE SCHOOL PROMOTION DAYS
The Sunday Bible school classes start the new classes on Sunday, August 31st. The Wednesday Bible school classes start new classes on Wednesday, September 3rd.


WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
On Wednesdays this summer we will have classes for all ages of young people. Adults will have the choice of the Summer Speaker Series in the auditorium the Homes Under Construction Series in Building C. Our Singles group will meet on Wednesdays in room C-101. Schedules and a brochure are on our website and in the foyer.

CRADLE ROLL IS GROWING!
Our special class for babies is blessed with a large group of children and a great group of women who teach and help with this class on Sundays and Wednesdays. On the first page of this Bulletin are some pictures from this past Sunday. It is amazing how much these youngest members of our Bible School learn in that first year of life!

BIBLE HOUR NEWS
The Sunday evening Bible Hour class and Soldier class will resume August 31st. Bible Buddies for ages 2 - 5 will start up again on August 31st as well. Members interested in helping with any of these classes beginning in August can volunteer by contacting Brenda Ford or me.

BIBLE HOUR
PLANNING MEETING
There will be a planning meeting for Bible Hour leaders on Sunday, July 13th, at 4 P.M. in Building C room C-104. This meeting is open to members who would like to help plan the curriculum, schedule, and look of Sunday evening Bible Hour.

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
On Wednesdays this summer we will have classes for all ages of young people. Adults will have the choice of the Summer Speaker Series in the auditorium the Homes Under Construction Series in Building C. Our Singles group will meet on Wednesdays in room C-101. Schedules and a brochure are on our website and in the foyer.
-Don

The first day of VBS was outstanding! 470 attended Sunday. Hundreds of members have worked many hours to make sure that everything is just right as we teach God’s Word in this special event. A few pictures are in this bulletin. We will have more next week.

BIBLE HOUR NEWS
The Sunday evening Bible Hour class and Soldier class will resume August 31st. Bible Buddies for ages 2 - 5 will start up again on August 31st as well. Members interested in helping with any of these classes beginning in August can volunteer by contacting Brenda Ford or me.

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
Next Wednesday, June 25th, we begin the Summer Speaker Series and Homes Under Construction Series along with classes for all ages of young people. The first Summer Speaker in the auditorium is David Berryman. The first Homes Under Construction class in Building C is Ron Rose—”Getting The Blueprint Right.” Complete schedules are on our website.

UPDATED WEBSITE
Our new website is online! Special thanks to Lindsay Simmons for designing and developing the new website. There are pictures of our congregation throughout. These pictures in the public areas will not identify who the people are. If you prefer that we not use a picture of you or your family on these public pages please contact the church office or me.

BIBLE HOUR NEWS
The Sunday evening Bible Hour class for ages 3 through 2nd Grade (room C-206) will conclude with a “Bible Quiz” time. The children will be in teams and review their Bible knowledge. The Soldier class for 3rd to 5th grades (Room C-205) will also meet. Both meet at 5 PM. Both groups will then take a break until August 31st. .


WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
June 11th everyone will participate in Family Fun Night. The evening closes with a devotional in the auditorium. The next Wednesday, June 18th, will be closing night for the 2008 VBS. The next Wednesday, June 25th, we begin the Summer Speaker Series and Homes Under Construction Series along with classes for all ages of young people.

UPDATED WEBSITE
We are in the process of updating our church website. In the near future it will have a new look and more features. Special thanks to Lindsay Simmons for designing and developing the new website. There will be pictures of our congregation throughout. These pictures in the public areas will not identify who the people are. If you prefer that we not use a picture of you or your family on these public pages please contact the church office or me.

NEW BOOKS IN LIBRARY
Vital Christology Issues—Roy Zuck
The Externally Focused Church—Rick Rusaw
Captured By Grace—David Jeremiah
God At Your Wits End—Marilyn Meberg

We will be adding two new full time ministers soon. Because of this we were needing more office space. One classroom across from the office has been divided to make an additional office. Because of this the configuration of a couple of classrooms has been changed. The Sunday morning women's class in C-103 enters from the same door but the classroom is now smaller. The Singles class in room C-105 enter by the door just inside the side entry to Building C and the room has been rotated.

Special thanks to our Singles group and Russell Musselman for repairing and repainting the fellowship area of Building C and the hall outside the church offices. It looks great!

Our Wednesday schedule is about to be varied for the next several weeks. We will have classes as usual for the rest of May. The first Wednesday in June, June 4th, the children's classes up through 3rd grade will meet in their usual rooms. The 4th-teens will combine for a special hour of singing and worship in the Big Bible Hour room. Adults will enjoy an hour of congregational singing in the auditorium. The next Wednesday, June 11th, we will have a Family Fun Night with a meal and devotional. No classes that night. The next Wednesday, June 18th, will be VBS. The summer schedule of classes will begin on Wednesday, June 25th. Read the Newletter and Bulletin each week for more details.

I hope you are prepared to be involved in the late Spring and Summer activities because we need a lot of help to make these events a success! Please contact one of our Deacons or Ministry leaders to volunteer for helping with our summer programs. You can also contact me.

The Annual Bible Teacher Event was a lot of fun. It was good to see over 100 adults and children enjoying themselves. Jeff and Anthon Plake are great entertainers! Special thanks to Amy Neal, Gary & Linda Smith, and Tracy Harris. Thanks most of all to each one who teaches the Bible!

Our new security plan will go into effect the middle of June. In the preschool classes if will consist of a card system. In the school age classes parents will have a form to fill out letting the teachers know what they prefer for their child to do at when the class concludes each week. I hope that everyone helps us make this new security plan a success so that we keep our children safe.

The first curriculum evaluation meeting set the ground work for a continuing process of evaluation and development. The group will meet again on Sunday, June 1st, at 4 PM in room C-104. Anyone interested is welcome.

Week of April 27-May3, 2008

I will miss Bob Fear. He was at the center of the life of the congregation. He was an example of Christian service and leadership for everyone he met. My prayers are with Pam, Robert, Shawn and the other extended family members.

This Friday, May 2nd, at 6:30PM is the annual Teacher Appreciation event. We are still accepting reservations. We really need to let the caterer know the count by Thursday afternoon. If you would like to attend but cannot afford it please reserve your place anyway. Call the church office or me. I have some money to help pay for those who could use some assistance with the cost.

Next Sunday, May 4th, at 4PM in room C-104 there will be a meeting to begin to discuss curriculum. If you have experience with curriculum development and writing, I would like for you to be there or call and let me know about your experiences. Anyone with an interest in this is welcome. If you need childcare during the meeting please call the church office or me by Wednesday afternoon.

We are still looking at options for security. The current experiment is revealing some issues to resolve. I hope to have a plan in place by the middle of May.

Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to teach this summer! I appreciate you help!

Security Plans, Curriculum Evaluation

Beginning this week we are testing a new security plan in a couple of our pre-school Bible classes. Once we try this out, a plan will be implemented in all our children's Bible classes. You will receive information about this in May.

Beginning next month we will be evaluating all our children's Bible school curriculum. If you are interested in helping let me know. I am especially interested in those of you who have experience writing curriculum.

We are trying to inventory our Church Library. We really need all the materials checked out in 2007 returned. In the future, please keep checked out materials no more than 2 weeks so others can enjoy them as well. thanks!

I hope to see everyone at the annual Teacher Appreciation Event on Friday, May 2nd, at 6:30 P.M. in Building C. It will really help if all the reservations are in by this Sunday, April 27th.

Adult Teachers Meeting recap

The Adult Bible school teachers met yesterday to discuss future plans. John Rodriguez will continue to coordinate this area of the Bible school. Each teacher was asked to update their personal information sheet. Upcoming events were discussed: May 2nd Appreciation event and July 18th & 19th Workshop in Austin. There was a discussion of having local teacher training. Those present were in favor of this. A short Bible study based on 2 Timothy 2:4-6 was presented as an encouragement to those who teach the Bible to Adults. If you missed the meeting contact John Rodriguez for more information and to fill out the information sheet.

April Meeting Review

The April 2008 meetings had the following topics:

1. Bible School Survey - Every Bible School teacher and helper is asked to fill out a survey. It is available on the church website: www.btxcofc.com. Click on the link on the home page or family page.

2. There are two events coming up I encourage everyone to attend. (1) May 2nd at 6:30 PM at Building C will be the annual Bible Teacher Appreciation Event. This year Jeff Plake will be our entertainer and we will have a catered picnic meal. This is for the whole family. Reservation forms are in the foyer or online at the church website: www.btxcofc.com. Click on the link to print one out. (2) The other event is the annual Central Texas Bible Teacher's Workshop in Austin, TX, July 18-19, 2008. We will have more details later, but go ahead and mark your calendar and reserve these dates.

3. There are several resources for Bible school teachers. Some of the best are listed on special web page. To access this list, go to our Family page on the website and click on "resources". For a couple of them you will need login information. Contact me for this information.

4. We discussed security. Right now we will continue to use the beepers for security in the Nursery. I am working on a plan for the Preschool and a different plan for the primary grades. In the meantime please continue to identify which child goes with which adult by the use of a sign up sheet or some other means.

5. We discussed curriculum. We will be evaluating all our curriculum and plan to have a unified curriculum so we all know what we are teaching in each area of the Bible school. Anyone with curriculum to recommend is welcome to share that with me. The goal is to have everything evaluated and any changes in place by the Fall of 2008.

6. We discussed facility use especially as it relates to Building A. If there are issues please let me know. In Building A, Bible school teachers are to have access to some closet space and one wall.

7. A new Bible School Workers handbook has been printed. Each teacher needs to have a copy. If you do not have one, please contact the church office.

8. Each Bible school worker is asked to fill out a new information sheet. These are available in the church office. If you have questions about any of the questions please contact me.

9. We discussed how to clarify that we only promote in the pre-school once a year. Tammy Cole is working on our signage to help parents and others realize that children in certain date range belong in a certain class. We need to avoid having parents moving their children to a different class on their birthday as it makes a problem when it is time for them to start school.

10. Due to a scheduling issue we were having on Wednesday evening, the bells will now ring at 7:55PM and 8 PM. Please note that parents can still pick up children early but as they get used to the new times, we hope to keep the children for the whole hour each Wednesday evening.



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