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C A N I T R U S TG O D W I T H M Y

F I N A N C E S ?

S O C I A L M E D I Aa n d Yo u r K i d s

5CHURCH STAFFC H I P S T E V E N S S E N I O R PA S TO R | cstevens@fbcstarkville.com

C L I F TO N C U R T I SA S S O C . PA S TO R O F PA S TO R A L C A R E & FAC I L I T Y A D M I N .

ccurtis@fbcstarkville.com

TO M J E N K I N S A S S O C . PA S TO R O F M U S I C & M E D I A | tjenkins@fbcstarkville.com

N AT H A N TAY LO R U N I V E R S I T Y & M I S S I O N S M I N I S T E R | ntaylor@fbcstarkville.com

N E I L T U L LO S YO U T H M I N I S T E R | ntullos@fbcstarkville.com

L E A H F R A N C E S E ATO N DIRECTOR OF CHILDRENS MINISTRY | lfeaton@fbcstarkville.com

C H A R I T Y G WA LT N E Y DIRECTOR OF PRESCHOOL MINISTRY | cgwaltney@fbcstarkville.com

B O B BY D ’A L E S S A N D R O DIRECTOR OF MEDIA & TECHNICAL ARTS MINISTRY

bobbyd@fbcstarkville.com

4 First Word from Chip Stevens

FEATURES6 GATHER: Sportsman's Banquet & Ladies Night Out

8 GROW: Spiritual Disciplines: Planning for Success

16 GO: Victoria Spring Break Trip

OUR CHURCH FAMILY18 Spotlight: Using Redefined as a ministry tool

19 Our Church Family Updates

20 Parents Page/Upcoming Events

21 Calendar

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FIRST WORDFROM CHIP STEVENS

Twitter: @fbcstarkchip

ev. Joel Haire, Dr. Lloyd “Bo” Roberts, Dr. Charles “Puddin’” Davis, Coach Bill Gray, Dr. Frank Gunn—what do these people have in common? They are all people with whom God allowed me to cross paths at pivotal moments in my life to help direct me and shape me to follow God’s plan for my life. You can probably think of people in your life who God used to intersect your life with just the right

message at just the right time. I call them “Intersectors.”

Beginning Sunday, April 12, we will start a new 12-week sermon series entitled, INTERSECTORS. In this series, we will look at Scripture to see how, throughout history, God has led His people to cross paths with others at the precise moment they needed it most. Through this, we will see how wonderful our God is to speak to us in this way, but we will also be challenged to be available to God to be His INTERSECTORS for others.

Share Your StorySomething exciting that we’re doing with this series is sharing our Intersector stories. Throughout the series, the hope is for you to take the time and share your stories of the people that God has used in your life as pivotal Intersectors.

There are two main ways we encourage you to do this:

1. Social Media Share your stories via social media, whether through a tweet, Instagram, etc. Use the hashtag #fbcintersectors and tag/mention someone in your message. At fbcstarkville.com, click on the Intersectors button and it will take you to the #fbcintersectors tagboard. You’ll be able to see everything that's been shared and hopefully be encouraged by what God is doing through our church and our people.

2. Video We want to share your stories through video on our website and during the 12 week series. If you are interested in telling your Intersectors story by video, please email bobbyd@fbcstarkville.com.

As you read the articles in this edition of Redefined, ask yourself, “Whose life do I intersect?” We encourage you to find a quiet place to sit, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy this issue. Thank you for allowing us to GATHER, GROW, GIVE and GO with you!

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ocial media has become a huge part of our lives, this is especially true of tweens and teens. Celebrities use it. Schools use it. Churches use it. When used properly, social media is an incredible tool that allows individuals and groups to reach the masses with the click of a

button.So, parents, here’s the question of the day: Is your child or

teenager on Instagram? Facebook? Snapchat? Twitter? Yik Yak? Whisper? Or any other social media site?

a.) No, it’s not really on their radar.b.) No, but I’m getting tired of fighting the battle.c.) Maybe?d.) Yes

Most parents, if not all, will fall into those four categories. If you answered (a), the time will come when it will become a hot topic in your house. The parents who answered (b) can attest to that fact. If you answered (c), the answer is more than likely “yes.” If you answered (d), you now have the privilege of answering these questions...

1. Is your child 13?2. Is your child’s account set to “private” with geotagging

turned off?3. Do you monitor who your child is following?4. Are you following those your child is following?5. Did you know your child can search ANYTHING and then

have the option of clearing the history?

For instance, have you ever heard of the “Elimination Game” or “Beauty Pageant”? Next time you are on instagram, search #eliminationgame or #beautypageant. The entire concept is this: screenshot photos of other instagram posts, put them in a numbered grid (usually without their permission), and vote for who you want eliminated. This can be based on beauty, popularity, personality, etc.

Votes are cast, comments are made and winners are declared. An innocent selfie has just turned into a contest judged by peers.

In case you missed it, long ago are the days of only worrying if your child was bullying or being bullied on the playground. This is

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cyberbullying and it is happening everyday- around the world, in our state, and in Starkville.

Your children may not be posting the photos, but it is possible they know someone who does. They may have even liked or commented on a photo indicating who they want eliminated. Cyberbullying is a real and relevant issue for you and your child. The National Crime Prevention Council defines cyberbullying as, “When the Internet, cell phones or other devices are used to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person.”

According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, “about half of young people have experienced some form of cyberbullying, and 10 to 20 percent experience it regularly.” What is even more alarming is the number of studies indicating how very few teens will come forward as victims of cyberbullying. For many, the threat of having their social media accounts removed is more devastating than the pain of being cyberbullied.

For the child who has loving parents speaking truth and identity into them, this may seem harmless. Yet, for the 5th-12th grade girl without that privilege, this is where she will find her worth. This is where she will find her identity. This is where she will find everything but what she needs—the love of Jesus.

Parents, do you see the impact of social media? Kids and teens need clear and defined explanations of what is and is not appropriate to post or share through social media.

Do both you and your child know that any picture posted to an app is out there forever? Every picture posted is one screenshot away from falling in front of the eyes of a complete stranger. It is not enough to set the privacy settings and never look at the account again.

Does your 12 year old, who is begging for a social media account, know that most apps require the user to be 13? Does he know that you are not willing to lie in order to give him what he wants? Does he know that it is far more important to be a man of integrity than it is to have followers or likes?

Allowing your child to use social media without teaching him how to use it is like giving a 10 year old boy the keys to a brand new car. Let us teach our children to guard their words and their hearts. Teach them to be on the lookout for cyberbullying so they will speak up for those who are afraid to speak for themselves.

Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry. You are not alone. The ins and outs can be complicated for anyone new to it. Yet, it’s actually quite amazing how quickly a novice can become an expert in the world of social media (Just ask a teenager how to retweet something and they can usually tell you step-by-step without even looking at a screen).

We want to partner with you and help provide the tools to teach your children the good, the bad, and the ugly about social media. Join us Sunday, April 12, during the 9:45 am Sunday School hour in the 2nd floor of the Childrn's Building for a discussion that will benefit both you and your kids!

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 | 9 :45 AM2ND FLOOR OF CHILDREN'S BUILDING

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n February 27, 2015, the Women's Ministry hosted Ladies Night Out. This was a grow and go event for the ladies of FBC Starkville. Recognizing the benefits of growing in our relationships with ladies of all ages, we intentionally purposed to group ladies together

in that manner. Approximately 100 ladies gathered in small groups in six different host homes throughout Starkville. The ladies enjoyed mixing and mingling, sharing a meal together, and an informal worship time watching a DVD provided by the If Gathering. (This is a nation wide movement of ladies which includes both well known speakers and everyday ladies who have found meaningful ministries simply by asking God and themselves, "What If I" questions. What if I reached out to that homeless lady? What if I made date night a weekly priority in our marriage? What if I gave joyfully rather than out of duty? What If I...) Our ladies listened to Jenn Hatmaker, an accomplished author and speaker, speak on FAITH. Following her talk, we were truly amazed as ladies in our groups were open to giving of themselves as they shared about their faith and lives. We truly believe that as we grow in our faith and our love for one another, we will go into our world more effectively to share the love of Christ and his saving grace.

The comments about Ladies Night Out have been overwhelmingly positive. Below are some comments from the ladies.

"Definitely one of the most rewarding and enjoyable functions I've ever attended".

"So fulfilling".

"So nice to meet ladies I may have never known otherwise"."I had such a great time, especially meeting the younger ladies.

They are such a great group of Christian women.""This event is a keeper..so enjoyed meeting new friends and

reconnecting with old ones.""Loved the night. Looking forward to the next one."

Our Ladies Ministry Team is so thankful for all who helped make this night so special. All Glory to God as we seek to Gather, Grow, Give and Go in the name of Jesus Christ.

We will be planning another Ladies Night Out later in the year!

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LADIES NIGHT OUTB Y L I N DA S A N D E R S

They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people...

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One of the gatherings from Ladies Night Out.Photo by Dinah Jenkins

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SPORTSMAN'S BANQUETB Y S C OT T E D WA R D S

The FBC Men’s Ministry Committee was thrilled to host our annual Sportsman’s Banquet on March 1, 2015. The evening was a great time of food, fellowship, and inspiration. All men, whether through sports, hunting, fishing, or a host of other activities, share a mutual love for the great outdoors. This annual event allows FBC to reach out beyond our church walls and use the outdoors as common ground among men to influence our friends and coworkers with the gospel message.

Our guest speaker this year was Bryant Bush, an inspirational presenter who has a unique and exciting platform with the National Football League and numerous Olympic athletes. His dynamic message of love and Christian responsibility was expressed through many sports illustrations, and truly connected with and inspired all men and boys present.

There were several key elements that made this event successful. We had an amazing meal directed by Eric Hallberg and Cappe’s Steakhouse. Under Mr. Carles McComb’s expert tutelage, the Berean Sunday School Class served pulled pork that was outstanding. As an incentive to reach our unchurched friends, we solicited donations from Starkville businesses and were able to offer eleven firearms to adults and five gift cards to youth through a door prize drawing. We are grateful to our sponsors: Bulldog Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Eye & Laser Center of Starkville, Northeast Exterminating LLC, Mid-South Resource Management LLC, McReynolds Orthodontics P.A., Starkville Veterinary Hospital Inc., Mitchell Automotive Inc., ACR Coach, Galloway-Chandler-McKinney Insurance, Renasant Bank, Regions Bank, Charles Owen Engineering LLC, Nikon/Professional Marketing

Inc., Bank of Commerce, SGK Landscapes Inc., and Oktibbeha County Co-op.

As I reflect on the past decade of this annual event, I am humbled to see how God has grown our gathering from just a handful of men and boys that met in our Ray Building Fellowship Hall, to a capacity-sized crowd of 300 that met in our Outreach Center, and now a more than 450 men and boys that meet off the church campus in the Starkville Sportsplex.

Perhaps what amazes me most is to see the men of FBC Starkville change their focus from a fun night of gathering to celebrate our mutual love for the outdoors, to hosting an outreach event that involves more non-FBC members than it does our own guys. In fact, for the past two years, over 55% of our attendees were guests of our members! This is exciting to me because the men of FBC are embracing more and more their ministry responsibilities and utilizing this event to invite their unchurched friends to a friendly environment where they will ultimately hear the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Finally, I would like to recognize the 2015 Men’s Ministry Committee for their dedicated efforts to plan and host this Sportsman’s Banquet: Dr. Daniel Shy (chair), Bob Griffin, Buz Bennett, Eric Hallberg, Steve Prestridge, and Saunders Ramsey. We are also grateful to Alan Smith and Brad Smith for their dedicated efforts.

Photo by Bill Daniels

Photo by Bill Daniels

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piritual disciplines tend to be those things that we know we should do to grow spiritually, but we never actually do. Pausing to read or pray does not deliver the immediate results we desire amid the pressures that each day holds. However, life has taught us that although our

thoughts and actions may have seemed right to us they often lead us down a path of regret. God’s ways trump ours. It is by spending time with Him on a regular basis that we learn of His wisdom and He molds us into being more Christlike.

The key I’ve discovered in my own life to practicing disciplines, whether financial, physical, or spiritual, is to have a plan. In order for me to enjoy foods that are good for my taste buds, but not my health, I have to go to bed at a decent hour so I can wake up to exercise in the early morning hours. It’s not always what I want to do, but it helps me to stay physically healthy. Spiritual disciplines also require me to have a plan.

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If I don’t purposely set aside a time and a place to read the Bible and pray I will go through the day tackling assignments, but never pausing to cultivate a relationship with Jesus. Setting a time and a place sounds simple, but it works. I think this is a critical step for each of us in taking what most of us would recognize as good ideas (Bible reading, prayer, solitude, fasting, fellowship, etc.) and making them a reality in our lives.

In earlier stages of life, my time and place was at night in my bed. Now by the time the day has come to a close my eyes are ready to do the same. My current practice is to spend time at my desk before my work day begins reading Scripture and praying. I know that each morning when I reach my desk that it’s my time to spend with the Father before diving into my to do list (writing Chip’s sermons, washing his car…).

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The next hurdle after selecting a time and a place is deciding what to read or what to pray about. Here are a few ideas that have worked for me:

Select A Bible Reading Plan

• Read a chapter of Proverbs each day along with a chapter from another book.

• Read just a verse or two several times; write the verse, and commit it to memory. Reflect on it and focus on how you could apply it to your life during the day.

• Bible.com (YouVersion App) offers many good options that you can use on your computer or mobile device

Use A Devotional Book - Many times a devotional book helps us in establishing the habit of Scripture reading and prayer.

Remember the goal of spiritual disciplines isn’t just gaining spiritual knowledge, but growing in your relationship with your Heavenly Father. After all, the religious leaders in the Gospels had memorized much of the Old Testament and prayed regularly, but yet Jesus described them as "white washed tombs". They had gained spiritual knowledge and were always more than glad to pray in public, but their hearts had not been changed. Avoid falling into the same trap by allowing the Bible to convict you of sin. To help you apply what you have read to your life ask yourself a few challenging questions. Remember that our goal is about becoming like Christ.

Here’s a passage that you might read and a few examples of how to apply it to your life:

Mark 10:17-2217 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt

before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him,“Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.’”20 And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22 Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Questions to ask yourself from this passage:• v. 17: What questions do I have for God? What am I confused

about? Where do I need clarity or direction? Who could I go to for godly wisdom?

• vv. 19-20: Am I trusting in my good behavior for my salvation? What areas of my life have become prideful? Am I boasting in anything other than Jesus?

• v. 21: Am I fully aware of God’s love for me despite my sin?

• vv. 21-22: What do I value more than God? Is it my job, social status, kid’s achievements, academic achievements, etc.?

WHAT OTHER RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE?For more resources on Spiritual Disciplines search for FBC Starkville on

Pinterest.com where we have created a board on this topic and many more.

NEIL TULLOS has served as our Youth Minister since 2014. You can connect with him on Twitter @neiltullos or on The City.

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES PLANSELECT A BIBLE READING PLAN

• Read a chapter of Proverbs each day along with a chapter from another book.

• Read just a verse or two several times; write the verse, and commit it to memory. Reflect on in and focus on how you could apply it to your life during the day.

• Bible.com (YouVersion App) offers many good options that you can use on your computer or mobile device

USE A DEVOTIONAL BOOKMany times a devotional book helps us in establishing the habit of Scripture reading and prayer.

SUGGESTED DEVOTIONAL BOOKS• A Long Obedience in the Same Direction

by Eugene Patterson

• The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions

• Mornings with Tozer by A.W. Tower

• A Godward Heart by John Piper

• The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge by Tony Dungy

• Whispers of Hope by Beth Moore

After reading this passage a couple of times and going through a few questions spend a few minutes in prayer asking God to forgive you of those things that you pursue more than Him. Ask Him to help you seek Him above anything else. Spend some time celebrating Him, expressing thanks and yielding your day to Him.

To help us learn to practice spiritual disciplines, our church will continue a spiritual discipline study on April 12, 19 and 26. We will meet at 5:00 p.m. in the Outreach Center and is led by Pastor Chip.

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oney: something most people want more of, but a topic many people don’t like to talk about, especially at church. However, money is still something that we need to talk about at church and in our homes, and most importantly, with the Lord. After all, as believers in Christ, one of the cornerstones of our faith rests on the idea that everything we have actually belongs, fully, to the Lord, including our finances. Money impacts every area of our lives, and we live in a country that

is consumer driven – at every turn there is temptation and pressure to spend more and more on things we are told that we need in order to keep up with everyone else around us. The constant bombardment from media and advertisement to buy, buy, buy, leaves us feeling stretched and stressed and often very unhappy because we feel like no matter how much we make, it will just never be enough – there will always be something bigger and better demanding our attention and our dollars. However, I cannot help but think that this is not what Jesus had planned for us when He said, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life” (John 10:10 NLT). In the case of finances, the ‘thief’ is often our attachment and attention to building and amassing as much wealth as possible. In contrast, a rich and satisfying life comes, not when we have become financially rich, but when we have learned to let the Lord

control all parts of our lives, money included. It’s important, then, for us as Christ-followers to seek God’s perspective on our finances. Then we can figure out practical ways to be good stewards of the money that God has entrusted us with, and while this certainly includes giving to ministry through our local church, it extends far beyond that into the myriad ways we use money in our everyday lives for necessity as well as for pleasure. It really is possible to please God with our financial decisions, and my hope is that what follows will help you learn to do just that.

The first step in using our finances for God’s purpose is figuring out what exactly that purpose is. According to an article on Forbes’ website, “Money and possessions are the second most referenced topic in the Bible

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[following closely behind love] – money is mentioned more than 800 times” (qtd. in Nance-Nash), so God clearly has an opinion on what we are to do with what He has given to us. One of the most telling verses in the Bible, when it comes to how God feels about how we consider our finances is Matthew 6:24, which says, “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money” (NLT).

That is a very strong and clear picture of how God sees our human tendency toward money, and He very straightforwardly tells us that He is to be our one Master. Knowing that, we then must figure out how to approach our finances in a way that keeps God as our first priority and pleases Him.

To get a clearer understanding of this, I talked with Pastor Chip about exactly what it is that God desires of us, in a big-picture way, when it comes to our finances. He offered two overall guiding principles to consider; Colossians 3:23 and 2 Corinthians 9:7, which read, “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people” (NLT) and “You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. ‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully’” (NLT). Thus, we should not only approach our finances as God-given, but we should also approach our jobs as tasks that we do for the Lord and not for ourselves or for others. If we begin to see God as our ultimate boss, then we will begin to see that our money is directly related to the labor we are doing for Him instead of seeing it as a benefit of work we are doing out of our own abilities for ourselves. This mindset should help us to be that cheerful giver referenced in 2 Corinthians, as it will help us to see that everything we have is really, ultimately His.

Mike Highfield, Associate Professor of Finance and a member of FBC Starkville says this, “Money has been supplied to us by God to fulfill a purpose …Just as a carpenter must maintain control of a hammer, we must maintain control of the money in our care. If the hammer gets away from the carpenter, a physical injury may result. Likewise, if we let our finances get out of our control, we may suffer physical, emotional, or spiritual injury.” In order to avoid such injuries, we must learn to be good stewards of what God has entrusted us, and this has to happen in several areas when it comes to finances: tithing and giving directly to ministry, saving money for our own future use and protection, and spending money judiciously on needs and wants.

As followers of Christ, we are called to give a portion of what we make back to Him as an act of obedience, and there is a lot of controversy on exactly how much is the “right” amount and how much is “enough.” In consulting with Chip, he says that “10% should be the goal for a floor,” or the lowest end of what we would give back as a tithe, and he says there really is no “goal for a ceiling.” Also, there is some debate on whether that 10% should be calculated from one’s net or gross income, and he feels that it should come from our gross income. However, he notes that it is important that we not “get so

KEVIN EDELBLUTE'S TESTIMONYI confessed my faith in Christ when I was 14 years old, and I firmly believe my salvation was sealed at that very moment. Later in high school I found myself unable to deal with hypocrisy inside my youth group, so I set out in a different direction. I questioned many things about God and organized religion, and soon found relief and purpose in worldly things. I chased my career. I climbed the ladder. I filled my wallet and indulged in many things (most of which are better left unsaid in a church magazine). Though I was considered successful by worldly standards, I was completely empty inside. So one day I took a walk and decided to reach out to the Person I abandoned ten years earlier. My plea for help was awkward to say the least, but it was quickly answered. His faithfulness and grace were astounding, especially considering how far I had drifted! Though the journey has been challenging, I am thankful for every moment and wouldn’t change it for the world, because I know what it is like to be lost, and then found.

caught up in ‘Is this ok?’ or ‘Is this not ok?’” because this can lead us to give out of “legalism and not the principle behind 2 Cor. 9:7. Without the ‘cheerful’ attitude, we’re missing the point.” Despite knowing that God has the expectation that we should give back to Him, it can still be really difficult for people to commit to tithing on a regular basis, especially when we see other areas in our lives where we feel we “need” to use that money. Kevin Edelblute, the MSU Controller & Treasurer and another member of FBC Starkville, says this about feeling financially unable to tithe, “When it comes to tithing, my advice would be to handle that (and savings) first each month. Whatever is left over is used for living expenses. This may mean your lifestyle needs to change. You may need to make some tradeoffs and give up a few things here and there, but those are worthy sacrifices to make sure you do an adequate job of tithing.”

Photo from MSU

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Mike Highfield adds, “It is not the amount that one gives; it is the submissive act of giving with the right heart that pleases God.” This idea of giving with the right mindset should not only guide us as we tithe, but it should also guide us as we give above our tithes to other areas of ministry or other organizations we feel compelled to support. To be good stewards of giving beyond your tithe, it is important to “do your research,” according to Chip. We should give to causes that are important to us, as long as we are assured that

they are reputable. Kevin offered some very valuable insights when it comes to determining where to allocate extra funds for ministry purposes. He says we should “always prayerfully seek guidance and follow the Holy Spirit’s lead,” and that we should “understand that sometimes the right answer is to give more, give less, give later, or not give at all.” It really is important to know that just because we cannot give a certain amount doesn’t mean we should not give anything. Likewise, we should never give to something because we feel guilty. Searching our hearts and evaluating our attitudes when it comes to what we are giving to and how much we are giving can really help us to understand if our motives are pure and pleasing to the Lord.

A second area of our finances where we should seek to please the Lord is through our personal savings. 1 Corinthians 16:2 says, “On the first day of the week, each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he prospers, so that no collections will need to be made when I come.” Here, Paul is instructing the early church on how to treat their money as they make it. This is money they would eventually use in ministry, but the point is that they would already have a good amount set aside when a need arose. This is a principle we can apply to our own paychecks and savings accounts. We shouldn’t look at our savings as a means to make us rich in the future; rather, we should approach our savings as a way to contribute to God’s plans in the future, and this includes making sure that we are able, in the future, to meet our own basic needs. Like tithing, saving takes sacrifice and discipline. My husband and I live by the 80-20 Rule: as soon as we receive a paycheck, we give 10% to the church and then put another 10% in savings, and we live off of the 80% that is left over, and we have learned to make our lifestyle fit the 80%. While this works for us, it may not be as reasonable for everyone to practice this rule, especially if saving is something that you are not used to doing. Mike Highfield offers some great insight into how to start saving small. As an instructor of college students, he often encounters individuals who feel that they are completely unable to save money, as their current financial status just won’t allow it. However, he encourages them to look at small purchases they make on a daily basis to see what can be given up. For example, many of us are coffee drinkers, and many of us buy at least one cup of coffee a day which can cost anywhere from $2.00 to $5.00, depending on preference. Mike says that even taking the low end of that spectrum and saving that can amount to upwards of $600.00 saved at the end of one year. If we begin omitting small purchases on a daily basis and saving that money, eventually, we will be able to get ahead on eliminating debt or finding other, larger areas where more money can be saved. It really all starts with small sacrifices.

The final area where we must be good stewards of our money is when it comes to spending on our daily wants and needs, and the first step is to really take a long look at what we really need and how much of what we think we need is just more of a want. I don’t think that God expects us to never spend money on things that we want. Pastor Chip agrees, saying, “Yes, it’s ok to spend [money] on leisure

MIKE HIGHFIELD'S TESTIMONYAs a teenager, I was drawn into involvement with the Church through participation in a church basketball league. At some point I was asked to participate in a youth “Disciple Now” event, and during that weekend I realized that I needed Christ in my heart. That Sunday morning I gave my life to Christ and asked to be baptized. I was 14.

Over the next couple of years I invested a great amount of time into learning more about Christ and surrounding myself with Christian friends. I became a leader in my youth group, participated in a traveling ministry group as a guest speaker at churches throughout Mississippi, and questioned whether God was calling me to full-time Christian Ministry. I really thought I had figured everything out, but then my world turned upside down. One of my closest friends, Brad Boatner, died on a mission trip to Honduras on January 18, 1994. I could not understand how God could take away Brad while he was on a trip sharing the Gospel, and combined with a couple of other personal setbacks that year, I really began to question God and his love for me. In fact, although I was always a very straight arrow, I rebelled against God over the next couple of years.

I was miserable, and I knew why: I had pushed Christ out of my life because I was angry. Fortunately, God did not forsake me, and He kept calling me back through the wise council of Christian friends. I started attending Church again, and I recommitted my life to Christ. Although I am not where I want or need to be in my walk with Him, like the prodigal son, I am so thankful for Christ’s love for me and the amazing blessings He has bestowed on me.

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COURTNEY DUEITT is an instructor in the English Department at MSU and a newlywed who is happy to have found a wonderful church home and family at FBC Starkville. You can connect with her on The City.

activities and to splurge from time to time. The problem comes when those things are more important to us than the things of God…It’s good to ask the question, ‘Will this help me in what God has called me to do?’ For instance, a vacation is good. It helps one to be refreshed and gain a better perspective on present situations…However, if you’re going on vacation all the time and it’s taking away from your ability to give cheerfully, then you need to take a step back.” Really, it all comes down to a matter of the heart and attitude and motive. It’s ok to spend money where we need to and even where we want to, as long as God remains our one Master, and as long as everything we do is done for His glory with His purpose in mind.

In closing, it’s important to see some very practical and applicable ways of applying these principles to our daily lives, and both Kevin and Mike offered some really great advice. Some of Kevin’s personal practices include rounding expenses up and rounding income down when building a budget, which is something everyone should do. He also says that he never uses excess coins to pay for something; instead, he breaks a dollar and saves the resulting change. He also says that when he makes the decision not to purchase something for which he has the money, he puts the equivalent amount, or at least a portion of it, into savings. Mike also has great advice to offer, especially pertaining to credit cards. He says, “You should pay off the credit card every month. If you cannot pay off your card in a given month, don’t use it again until you can get it paid in full. At the end of the day, a credit card can be a useful tool if used properly, but it can destroy your financial health if used improperly.” Perhaps the best piece of advice is to consistently “exercise faith,” as Kevin says. We should prayerfully consider our finances as we prayerfully consider any other area of our lives. As Chip says, “Giving is an expression of our love for God,” and I would add that the way we treat our finances is also an expression of our love for God. What we spend our money on says a lot about our heart. Finances shouldn’t be an albatross around our necks, constantly weighing us down and making us feel inadequate and depressed; rather, we should view our finances as “an opportunity to trust God and join Him in what He’s doing in the world.”

WHAT OTHER RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE?For more resources on Finances search for FBC Starkville on

Pinterest.com where we have created a board on this topic

and many more.

FINANCIAL TIPS FOR KIDSTeaching the importance of saving and budgeting to your

child will allow them to master these concepts as adults.

1. Teach your child to save and tithe as soon ast they receive an

allowance or commission. Doing this first (before they can spend

it) while the amount of money is small, will make it that much

more important to them when they become working adults.

2. Require your child to keep a spending chart. This allows you both to

keep up with the amount of money your child is saving, tithing, and

spending.

Jonathan Eaton, FBC Member and Instructor in the MSU Math

Department, kept a spending chart from 6th - 12th Grade. His parents

required him to turn in the completed charts at the end of each month.

If he failed to complete the chart, he did not receive his allowance the

next month. It took one month of no allowance to become diligent

in maintaining his spending chart until he graduated high school.

3. Beginning around middle school, require your kids to pay

for a certain items (birthday gifts for friends is a great

example). Teach them to save so that they can afford the gift

they would like to buy. As your children get older, add more

items they are responsible for buying. These may be items that

you already include in your budget, so increase allowance or

commission. Requiring your children to buy them, teaches the

importance of saving and prioritizing necessities over wants.

For more reading material, check out Raising Financially Confident Kids by

Mary Hunt and Smart Money, Smart Kids by Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze.

If you would a sample spending chart or saving chart,

contact Leah Frances at lfeaton@fbcstarkville.com

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GIVEF B C S TA R KV I L L E

B Y C H A R I T Y G WA LT N E Y

heir reasons for answering God’s call and giving of themselves to children’s Sunday school at FBC many years ago are varied. Sandra Waldrop was looking for a way to get her then 5th grade daughter more involved with church. Larry Carroll says that his wife had volunteered the year before to teach in Sunday school, so he

decided to also volunteer—and went to work in his son’s grade (a different class than where his wife was teaching). Straton Karatassos had left the MSU training room and missed being with university kids, so he “traded athletes for children.”

CELEBRATING THE MINISTRY & SERVICE OF THE 4TH GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Regardless of the paths that led them to be involved with children’s Sunday school, Sandra Waldrop, Larry Carroll, and Straton Karatassos have spent many years teaching alongside each other and giving of themselves in the Elementary Age Sunday School Department. Currently, all three of them are a part of the Fourth Grade Sunday school teaching team.

Straton Karatassos, known affectionately by many children as “Strat,” began teaching 6th Grade Sunday school in 1991. For many years he was the last stop in the children’s Sunday school Department before they promoted up into the Youth Department. For him, teaching 6th grade helped meet a need of his to be around children. He said recently in an interview, “It has been fun watching kids grow up. You can’t put a price on that. If I couldn’t teach Sunday school I don’t know what I would do… It draws me to church and to worship.”

Several years ago, with a reorganization of the children’s Sunday school department, Strat was invited to join the Fourth Grade Sunday school class, and to teach with several other long-term teachers— Sandra Waldrop, Larry Carroll, and Karen Coates—who had been working alongside him, literally in rooms next to his own. Sandra, Larry, and Karen also moved to Fourth Grade at that same time.

Larry Carroll started working with elementary agers in August of 1999 in the 5th Grade Room. He says that his role has been to, “Encourage, love on and hug the children, and to remind them how to act in church if necessary.” He also serves as a back-up to the lead teacher when she has to be away for the day. He feels that by Fourth Grade, children are really ready to dig deeper into the Scriptures, and Hildred Deese teaches a Sunday school lesson.

Photo by Leah Frances Eaton

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CHARITY GWALTNEY serves as the Director

of Preschool Ministry. You can connect with her on

Facebook and The City.

that is reflected in their class’ teaching style. Though videos are a part of the curriculum, he says that they are only used as supplements. Bible lessons come straight out of the Bible with children being encouraged to read from their own Bibles.

Sandra Waldrop began teaching in the FBC Children’s Department when her daughter, Marla who is now 29, was in 5th Grade. Sandra wanted to get her daughter more interested in church, and this proved to be the key to doing just that. From then on, Sandra said, “She (Marla) loved coming to church with her mom as the teacher.” Though her mom is no longer her teacher, Sandra says that her daughter’s love for going to church has continued into her adult years. She further said that God used the situation of wanting to get her daughter more involved, to direct her to where she, herself, needed to be—teaching elementary aged children on Sunday mornings.

Last summer, with the move of long-standing children’s teacher Karen Coates to Hattiesburg, Hildred Deese was asked to become a part of the Fourth Grade teaching team in August of 2014. As a retired college athletic coach, Hildred had limited experience in children’s ministry. She says, “I didn’t decide to teach children. I believe God decided that teaching kids was where He wanted to use me.” Stepping out in faith, Hildred volunteered to work with fourth graders at VBS at both FBC and on FBC’s Montana mission trip last year. God used those two short-term opportunities to guide her into becoming a weekly teacher with fourth graders. All of her fellow teachers agree that she has been a great fit into their teaching team.

One thing that stands out with each teacher in Fourth Grade is how quickly they list what they have been given from the children themselves and from their co-teachers as a result of their own gifts of service. Larry states, “There are two reasons I continue to serve: 1) the lump in my throat on the day one of these class members or former class members walk the aisle to accept Christ as their Savior; 2) the awesome feeling I have when leaving Sunday school after spending an hour with them—I feel like a kid again.”

Likewise, Hildred says that working with Fourth Graders themselves has been a blessing on her life. “I enjoy the challenge of lesson preparation for youngsters who are so full of energy and enthusiasm, and I love seeing their eager and honest response when prompted with questions,” she states.

When asked to describe how the teachers themselves feel about each other, words like “family,” “foursome,” “friendship,” “support,” and “mutual respect,” are common-place. These qualities have been lived out vividly in the last two years, with the death of Sandra’s husband, Rodney, and then in the recent passing of Straton’s wife, Harriet. Sandra said that during her husband’s illness and subsequent death, both the children in her class and her co-teachers prayed for her. Likewise, Straton says that “Because Sandra went through what I am going through now, she has been a constant source of support for me.” Both of them state that going through loss together has given them the opportunity to share prayers. All four teachers readily acknowledge that praying for each other during the week has been crucial in sustaining all of them throughout their teaching term.

It is a rare gift to have Sunday school teachers in the Children’s Ministry who can boast to giving so many years of service. It is an even rarer gift to have a teaching team that has been together for so many years. Fourth Grade Sunday School Teachers, thank you all for living out God’s call in such a vital ministry at FBC. Thank you for loving FBC’s children, investing in their lives, and setting such a good example of Christian service not only for them and their parents, but for all of FBC.

Straton Karatassos, Sandra Waldrop, Hildred Deese and Larry CarrollPhoto by Jonathan Eaton

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rom climbing mountains to helping kindergarten children understand basic dribbling, the 2015 Victoria Spring Break trip was a success! As a college student, the privilege to go was an incredible experience. The Holy Spirit was moving in Victoria already, and our team of twenty from FBC Starkville was simply a tool that God was able to use to further His Kingdom there.

Being able to watch the team from FBC work and live life together for a week was a blessing in itself. It was a great picture of what 1 Corinthians 12 says the Church should be. I would like to thank the church family for the prayers in advance of and throughout the trip. It was a great opportunity and would not have been possible without being covered in prayer.

Our team had the privilege of helping Canvas Church host basketball camps: a week-long camp at night and two one-day camps. In each camp we led the kids through different exercises and fundamental drills. It was amazing to see the basketball skills the kids learned throughout the week! During each session, we had a devotional time where the gospel was presented to the children. They would gather around to hear a Bible story and encouraging words about Jesus’ love for them.

GOF B C S TA R KV I L L E

While there are countless accounts of moments where the Holy Spirit allowed our team to reach hearts and share the gospel, one moment stands out above the rest for me. It happened during devotional time when we were talking about prayer. We were discussing that you could pray anywhere at any time to God. One little boy had been very inquisitive all week. This night, he raised his hand and simply asked, “Can I pray to God even if I don’t believe in him?” When I answered "Yes," he was silent and deep in thought. The next night, I was introduced to his aunt. She told me how the little boy’s parents were not believers, but she was. She prays every day for the family. Her prayer is that the darkness that surrounds them will go away. She beamed as she told me that the basketball camp was the first time the little boy had begun to have a hunger for Jesus and to know what Christian faith looked like. It was a small piece of the big picture, but a seed was planted. I have hope that the Spirit will grow that little seed into a firmly planted tree.

DARBY KOLLE is a sophomore Communication / Public Relations major. You can connect with her on Twitter @darbykolle.

VICTORIA SPRING BREAK TRIPB Y DA R B Y KO L L E

FBC Starkville Victoria team on-top of Mt. Douglas.

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2015 MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

FORT COLLINS, COAUGUST 2-7

STORYLINE CHURCH

CHILDREN'S BASKETBALL CAMP

GTBA WORLD CHANGERS

JUNE 22-26GOLDEN TRIANGLE

YOUTH MISSION TRIPJUNE 22-26

MISSION FIRST

JACKSON, MS

CANVAS CHURCH UPDATEB Y A S H L E Y A U S T I N

April, my wife, our three boys, Max, Mitchell, and Andrew, and myself arrived in Victoria in March 2013 not knowing anyone in the city but having a strong call from God to join Him in what He was doing on Vancouver Island. Shortly after arriving, we began asking the Father to show us what He was doing in the city and how Canvas Church could be a blessing to our new community.

Through seeing the countless number of children in the community and the high cost of kids camps, we felt led to start hosting quality sports and creative arts camps at a low cost for children in the community. The goal of the camps was to help children grow in sports skills and the arts, to build relationships with the community, and to introduce children and families to Jesus. The first attempt was a soccer clinic in June 2013. After countless hours of prayer walking and thousands of dollars in advertisement, we had zero kids pre-register for the first soccer clinic. However, we really felt God calling us to continue pressing on, and since the first clinic, we have hosted three more soccer clinics, two soccer camps, three basketball clinics, three kids wellness camps, a creative arts camp, a flag football camp, and most recently, an amazing basketball camp with the help of FBC Starkville. The Canvas Camps have helped us and our team at Canvas Church to connect with more than 350 children in the community!

Canvas Church began hosting weekly public worship gatherings in September 2014 with an average attendance in the 90’s with approximately 165-200 people currently involved in worship gatherings each month. In November 2014, Canvas launched a student ministry, and in April 2015 we will launch a Women’s Ministry. Nine people have taken steps of faith and are preparing for Canvas’s first baptism celebration on May 31! While we are seeing God at work in Victoria, we are fully aware that we cannot do what we feel called to do without God’s Spirit working and without the help of faithful ministry partners like FBC Starkville. It is through God’s Spirit and our friends at places like FBC Starkville that are praying, investing financially, and serving with us that are fueling the work God is doing in our community.

Ashley and April Austin are North American Mission Board Missionaries serving in Victoria, BC.

You can learn more about their ministry at canvaschurchprospectus.com and at canvaschurch.ca.

To subscribe to their monthly E-news please email drashleyaustin@gmail.com. By supporting

the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering you're helping support the Austins and countless other

missionaries around North America. FBC Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 2015 Goal: $22,000.

ORPHAN CARE SIMULCASTAPRIL 10-11 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

2ND FLOOR MULTI-PURPOSE

FBC will host a live simulcast of the Empowered to Connect Conference at a cost of $20 per family. Childcare will be provided.

The two-day conference equips parents with a holistic understanding of their child’s needs and development while empowering them with the tools and strategies to effectively meet those needs, build trust, and help their child heal and grow. The training is taught from a Christian perspective and focuses on a wide range of topics and issues relevant to adoptive and foster parents and professionals (counselors, therapists, teachers, social workers, youth ministry leaders, nursery leaders, and ANYONE working directly with children), with the insights and skills they need to effectively and consistently employ a balanced parenting approach that allows them to provide compassionate discipline that both connects and corrects.

To register or for more information, please contact Nathan Taylor.

Coach Sharon Fanning-Otis teaching skills during a camp.

Callie Martin with a camper.

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hen Chip introduced FBC Starkville’s new mission statement Gather, Grow, Give, Go, many church members began thinking of ways they could live out these four words in everyday life. One church member, Nancy Wax, has

been teaching adult non-readers basic reading skills for several years, while at the same time using materials that will help her introduce them to Jesus in friendly and understandable ways. Recently, she has begun to use the church’s Redefined magazine as a ministry tool with one of her students. One of the ladies that Nancy works with is a highly educated lady from Mexico who is proficient in Spanish. She feels very isolated because it is hard for her to understand spoken English and to be understood by native English speakers. The materials Nancy uses for her adult non-readers are very elementary, and Nancy was at a loss as to what she could use with her friend that would be written on an adult level, be interesting, and at the same time be faith-based and mission oriented. I spoke with Nancy recently to find out how she uses the magazine and how it has helped her teach others about Jesus.

HOLLY: How did the idea to use Redefined as a ministry tool come about?

NANCY: I had tried several different newspaper and magazine articles, but it was hard to make a spiritual connection with those. That’s the whole point of what I’m doing. The language barrier also makes connecting hard. When I started using Redefined, it was much easier to make it personal. When an article in the very first issue featured my Sunday School class, the Empty Nesters, and explained the auction we do annually to benefit missions, I realized I could tell her about my Sunday School class and explain our missions emphasis as a class through having her read through the article. I wanted my friend to see how important missions and living for the Lord daily is to us. It took us several weeks to get through the Empty Nester’s

article. I spent a good bit of time explaining missions to her and why a missional lifestyle is important to our church family in general and to me, specifically. She was very interested and asked many questions. That specific article’s emphasis on missions was a wonderful way to let her know why I enjoy spending time with her and helping her adapt to life here. She’s my friend, and I care about her.

HOLLY: Who are you teaching and how did you meet them?

NANCY: I have been trained by the “Each One, Teach One” method written by Frank Laubach. This method teaches adult non-readers how to read using Christian curricula and the Bible. I have worked with many ladies over time through the Emerson Family Center using this method. A lady who works at Emerson contacted me one day and told me that they had a lady who needed one-on-one help with her English. I had time and I thought it would be a different kind of challenge. That’s how I got connected with my friend from Mexico.

HOLLY: If anyone else wishes to use Redefined as you do, what tips would you give them?

NANCY: I would tell them to get involved with another ministry or service group in the area. So many people are hurting and lonely. Many don’t need help so much as they need a friend. We can’t be a friend to them if we don’t know who they are. So, make yourself available around town. Call the schools; they are always looking for tutors. Call Emerson Family Center. Also, Christian Women’s Job Corps is a great ministry, and many new relationships can be established through it. People need to

connect with others that they’re not ordinarily with. People need the Lord; they need what we have. Redefined is full of interesting articles through which people can connect. There are also many articles that are perfect for introducing gospel conversations! There is a saying that I have heard many times over the years which is the reason I originally began to look for avenues of ministry outside my comfort zone: “Make a friend; be a friend; bring your friend to Christ.” So, I say to Redefined readers: Just go for it! You will never be the same again!

F B C S TA R KV I L L E

SPOTLIGHTB Y H O L LY F R O N

HOLLY FRON is a graduate of Mississippi College and Mississippi State. She is married to RC Fron and currently is a stay-at-home mom where she spends her days pushing toy tractors across the floor with 1 year old Henry. You can connect with her on The City.

HOW ARE YOU USING REDEFINED?We want to know how you are using Redefined in your daily life.

Share with us stories via social media by using the hashtag #fbcstories

and tag @fbcstarkville or email bobbyd@fbcstarkville.com

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OUR CHURCH FAMILY

SUNDAY SCHOOLATTENDANCE FOR MARCH

MARCH 1 | 948

MARCH 8 | 703

MARCH 15 | 875

MARCH 22 | 987

LUNCH BREAK MENUS

APRIL 1Baked ham, au gratin potatoes,

veggie medley, green salad, rolls and dessert

APRIL 8Baked chicken, beats, rice pilaf, green beans,

salad bar, rolls and dessert

APRIL 15Barbeque sandwhiches, baked beans,

coleslaw and dessert

APRIL 22Delux salad bar, rolls, crackers, and dessert

APRIL 29Meat loaf, mac & cheese, turnip greens,

green salad, rolls and dessert

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PAJAMA PARTYAPRIL 17-18 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 AMAll 5th & 6th Grade Girls are invited to a Pajama Party at FBC! Come ready to enjoy time with your friends as we dance, enjoy a spa treatment and dig into God's word. Be on the lookout for more details coming soon!

ASSOCIATIONAL BIBLE DRILLAPRIL 19 | 2:00 PM2nd Floor Children's Building

STATE BIBLE DRILLAPRIL 23 | 2:30 PMSanctuary & 2nd Floor Children's Building

CHILDREN'S CHURCHAPRIL 26 | 8:30 & 11:00 AM2nd Floor Children's Building

VBS TRAININGAPRIL 26 | 4:00 PM2nd Floor Multi-Purpose RoomThis will be for all youth & adults who will be serving at VBS. Please make it a point to be there!

PARENTS PAGE

UPCOMING EVENTS

NO EVENING ACTIVITIESAPRIL 5

SWEET TUESDAYAPRIL 7 | 7:00 PMDANCING IN THE RAIN

Christian counselor Wendie Woods will guide us through some methods of finding joy in the midst of life's storms.

WOMEN’S MISSION GROUPS

• Monday, April 13 | Houston Mission Group 2:00 pm

• Monday, April 13 | Reed Mission Group 6:30 pm

For more information please contact the church at 662.323.5633.

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINESAPRIL 12, 19 & 26 | 5:00 PM | OC

Sunday Night series on Spiritual Disciplines

continues as Pastor Chip leads us on a study to explore the spiritual disciplines and how we can incorporate them more fully as we become more like Christ each day.

ORPHAN CARE SIMULCASTAPRIL 10-11 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM2ND FLOOR MULTI-PURPOSE

FBC will host a live simulcast of the Empowered to Connect Conference at a cost of $20 per family. Childcare will be provided.

SOCIAL MEDIA & YOUR KIDSAPRIL 12 | 9:45 AM2ND FLOOR MULTI-PURPOSE

For many parents, the entire concept of social media is a little overwhelming, but we're here to help! You are invited to join us for an informative meeting to discuss social media and practical ways to protect your kids. You won't want to miss it!

PRESCHOOL

ZIP FOR 3S-K5SUNDAY NIGHTS | 5:00 PM1ST FLOOR MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

Zip into God’s Word on Sunday nights with Bible study, music, crafts, recreation, snacks and a ton of fun!

MUSIC, MISSIONS, AND MOREWEDNESDAY NIGHTS | 5:45 PM1ST FLOOR CHILDREN'S BUILDING

Worship God Wednesday night with a little bit of singing and basic music skills, a little bit of missions and missionary stories, a little bit of Bible learning and crafts, and a whole lot of fun!

KIDS

GTBA VBS CONFERENCEAPRIL 14 | 6:30-8:30 PM FBC WEST POINT

Local directors and VBS veterans will be sharing how to teach the "Journey Off the Map" curriculum. Come learn the ins and out to help you prepare!

YOUTH

SUMMER CAMP - THE ODYSSEYMAY 26-29 | COST: $250

VBS JUNE 1-6Youth will be serving and then we’ll have a youth Bible study at lunch Monday-Thursday.

MISSION TRIP JUNE 22-26 | COST: $125We’ll be serving at Mission 1st in Jackson, MS by helping with their summer camp for kids as well as performing various service projects around their facility and community.

SUPER SUMMER JULY 13-17 | MISSISSIPPI COLLEGECOST: $200Super Summer is a discipleship/evangelism leadership conference designed to provide qualitative spiritual growth and help develop student leadership in Mississippi churches.

Registration is available for each at FBCStarkville.com.

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS LAST MEETINGAPRIL 14 | 9:00 AMFRIENDSHIP HOUSE

Members of the group and internaiontal friends will bring and share a favorite dish for the Potluck Luncheon. Visitors are welcome to join us. For more nfo contact Betty Henson.

ORPHAN CARE SUPPORT GROUPAPRIL 20 | 6:00-7:00PM2ND FLOOR MULTI-PURPOSE

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