September 12 Start Date
More Boxes!
Children's Director
Ever since we made the announcment to start a new church, God has given us surprizes on a weekly basis. It's like opening a surprize gift box each week. It is super exciting!
This week's surprize came in the form of a family that will be instrumental in leading the children's department. The Farr family have committed to get fully engaged in following God down that narrow path called God's will.
Jeanette Farr will be a great asset as the children's director. She has experience, ideas, a heart for God, she's a prayer warrior, a soul winner, she loves people, an organizer, and she's never short on enthusiasm for the things of the Lord.
Student Ministry
Our youth department will be led by Eddie and Teresa Brazell. We're excited about the Eddie and Teresa and their boys coming over to lead and steer our young people towards purpose in life, Christian maturity, and have activities that will be fun, exciting, adventureous, life learning, and most of all be loved by a great family.
Music Ministry
Our music will be spearheaded by Devon Shelton. Devon has years of special music experience. He's been preparing for the challenge of providing music that will lead the congregation to worship. Devon has a deep love for our Lord. He desire is to things that will be pleasing unto our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. Still others will be joining the music team.
Celebrate Recovery
Here is a ministry that will reach out in our community through music, friendships and things formally in common. This is one ministry that I personally believe takes it literally when the Bible says "go out the to the highways and hedges and compel them to come into the house of the Lord". Dan and Cassie Marshall will begin taking the lead in forming a core group to meet on Friday nights. Celebrate Recovery is a step process that ministers to anyone who might be in bondage with "hurts, habits, and hang-ups". This ministry is designed to help people achieve victory and be freed from their harmful lifestyles.
Cottage Prayer Meetings
We had our first prayer meeting on Monday night July 23 at the home of John and Ruth Heacock. John and Ruth live behind where the church is located literally.
We encourage people to join in and pray for the new work. This is a great way to meet Journey's family. Next week, the prayer meeting will be at Pastor Hector's home. We will meet at 6:30 PM at 185 Sherwood Drive, Lexington. Map Link: http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2.00&&cp=33.93891636282204~-81.28126233816147&lvl=13&sty=r&rtp=pos.33.968309_-81.263223_415%20Barr%20Rd%2C%20Lexington%2C%20SC%2029072-2371___e_~pos.33.909522_-81.299252_185%20Sherwood%20Dr%2C%20Lexington%2C%20SC%2029073-8773___e_&mode=D&rtop=0~0~0~&encType=1
Wish List
Feel free to view the new church wish list. Should anyone desire to provide and item personally or as a group, you may contact Scheri Force at scheri@fblex.org to let her know what item. By informing her, we hope to prevent duplication in most items.
Link: https://cid-114b63c1159e73c9.office.live.com/view.aspx/Wish%20List.xlsx
Ministries
For those interested in learning more on how to get involved, here is a list of ministries that Journey will offer. If nothing else, start a prayer group or join one.
Link: http://cid-114b63c1159e73c9.skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?page=view&resid=114B63C1159E73C9!149&Bpub=SDX.Docs&Bsrc=GetSharingLink
Pastor Hector
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Answer to Prayers!
This week has been a very exciting week for us at Journey Baptist Church. Some of the local residents and business representatives are excited and coming alongside to help the new church plant.
Article Coming Soon to local Newspaper
For starters, I met the Senior Editor, Mr. Bill West from the Lexington Country Chronicle at this week's Nehemiah Project in Cayce. Mr. West was excited to hear of the new church and will be publishing a column in August highlighting Journey Baptist Church.
Buildings
We have also been blessed with a building, but it's not the school, it's store front property that was previously a restaurant. The lease on this building is actually comparable to that of the school that we were thinking of renting. God in His plan led us to owners and builders of these buildings. Not only has our Lord orchestrated the right pricing, but the owners are Christians that love God and are connected in their own house of worship. One of their own family members Jimmy Jones is the founder of Christ Central Ministries which excels in assisting local communities in many ways.
We are still waiting on final approval on the second building which will be the worship center and nursery. Please thank God for His many blessings.
Cookout
We had a good turnout for our informational meeting on Wednesday July 21. We want to say thank you to Jeff and Teresa Cain for their labor of love in preparing hamburgers on a hot grill with temperatures hovering at 100 degrees in the shade. Marilyn Shafter and Richard Scott were instrumental in preparing sidedishes and preparing the Fellowship Hall. Jerry Wertz setup tables, chairs, sound equipment for the event. Glenn Hammond got us going with soundtracts for background music. Thanks to everybody who helped.
We had approximately 50 in attendance to come hear about the new work. Several could not make it, but have indicated they would like to be part of the core group. Amen on that!
Next Meeting
There will be a meeting for the core group of helpers, volunteers and leaders on Saturday July 31 at Eddie and Teresa Brazell's home. This has been changed from the previous location at Pastor's Hector home. Please make the change on your calendars. The address for the meeting from the property at First Baptist to the Brazell's is: 456 Pleasant View Dr., Lexington, SC
Link: http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2.00&&cp=33.93256992101669~-81.23059373348951&lvl=12&sty=r&rtp=pos.33.968309_-81.263223_415%20Barr%20Rd%2C%20Lexington%2C%20SC%2029072-2371___e_~pos.33.882052_-81.197963_456%20Pleasant%20View%20Dr%2C%20Lexington%2C%20SC%2029073-8269___e_&mode=D&rtop=0~0~0~&encType=1
Clean-up Teams
Help will be needed to help clean, setup and do very little painting in the building as we prepare for our Septermber 12 kick-off.
More information will be made available as we move into the month of August. Stay tuned in.
Kudos!
A big thank you goes to Devon and Deanie Shelton for their assistance in working with me almost daily. They have great imput and godly wisdom. Their dedication to the Lord is worthy of praise. Deanie was instrumental in leading us to the store front property. She not only prayed about the property, but knows the family. I also would like to recognize Teresa Brazell for her willingness and organizational ability to get things done. Teresa has lots of insight as the PTO President at Wood Elementary School and comes to the table willing to help out in whatever areas she is needed. She is currently helping the church get things in order for our future incorporation.
Pastor Hector
This week has been a very exciting week for us at Journey Baptist Church. Some of the local residents and business representatives are excited and coming alongside to help the new church plant.
Article Coming Soon to local Newspaper
For starters, I met the Senior Editor, Mr. Bill West from the Lexington Country Chronicle at this week's Nehemiah Project in Cayce. Mr. West was excited to hear of the new church and will be publishing a column in August highlighting Journey Baptist Church.
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| Journey Baptist Church Youth Center |
Buildings
We have also been blessed with a building, but it's not the school, it's store front property that was previously a restaurant. The lease on this building is actually comparable to that of the school that we were thinking of renting. God in His plan led us to owners and builders of these buildings. Not only has our Lord orchestrated the right pricing, but the owners are Christians that love God and are connected in their own house of worship. One of their own family members Jimmy Jones is the founder of Christ Central Ministries which excels in assisting local communities in many ways.
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| Future Children, Youth Center and Celebrate Recovery Meeting Area |
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| Future Student Center Study Area and Coffee House |
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| Future Worship Center and Nursery |
Cookout
We had a good turnout for our informational meeting on Wednesday July 21. We want to say thank you to Jeff and Teresa Cain for their labor of love in preparing hamburgers on a hot grill with temperatures hovering at 100 degrees in the shade. Marilyn Shafter and Richard Scott were instrumental in preparing sidedishes and preparing the Fellowship Hall. Jerry Wertz setup tables, chairs, sound equipment for the event. Glenn Hammond got us going with soundtracts for background music. Thanks to everybody who helped.
We had approximately 50 in attendance to come hear about the new work. Several could not make it, but have indicated they would like to be part of the core group. Amen on that!
Next Meeting
There will be a meeting for the core group of helpers, volunteers and leaders on Saturday July 31 at Eddie and Teresa Brazell's home. This has been changed from the previous location at Pastor's Hector home. Please make the change on your calendars. The address for the meeting from the property at First Baptist to the Brazell's is: 456 Pleasant View Dr., Lexington, SC
Link: http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2.00&&cp=33.93256992101669~-81.23059373348951&lvl=12&sty=r&rtp=pos.33.968309_-81.263223_415%20Barr%20Rd%2C%20Lexington%2C%20SC%2029072-2371___e_~pos.33.882052_-81.197963_456%20Pleasant%20View%20Dr%2C%20Lexington%2C%20SC%2029073-8269___e_&mode=D&rtop=0~0~0~&encType=1
Clean-up Teams
Help will be needed to help clean, setup and do very little painting in the building as we prepare for our Septermber 12 kick-off.
More information will be made available as we move into the month of August. Stay tuned in.
Kudos!
A big thank you goes to Devon and Deanie Shelton for their assistance in working with me almost daily. They have great imput and godly wisdom. Their dedication to the Lord is worthy of praise. Deanie was instrumental in leading us to the store front property. She not only prayed about the property, but knows the family. I also would like to recognize Teresa Brazell for her willingness and organizational ability to get things done. Teresa has lots of insight as the PTO President at Wood Elementary School and comes to the table willing to help out in whatever areas she is needed. She is currently helping the church get things in order for our future incorporation.
Pastor Hector
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Update 071510
God is good!
Journey Baptist Church is closer to starting up!
September 12, 2010 is our start date.
Location
Journey Baptist Church will be located in Pine Ridge South Carolina. This is a quiet, quaint community. If someone is looking for a community that has southern idiosyncrasies, then this community might just satisfy your longing to where you'll find a good church, a place to worship and a good place to get your children and family plugged in.
According to demographics and it's mayor, the area is drawing new businesses and is seeing residential growth. Journey Baptist is aligning itself at a good time before stronger growth and jobs come back with a more robost economy.
July -
Church Plant Volunteers Meeting
July 31 - There will be a meeting for volunteers and leaders on July 31 at 5:30 at Pastor Hector's home.
August -
August 1 - Advertise new church plant in local papers
August 9 - Saturation mailers
August 14 - Canvass the community
August 28 - Canvass the community
September -
Sept. 1 - Volunteers and Leadership Team Mtg.
Sept. 10, 11 - Pine Ridge Festival
Sept. 12 - First Service at Journey Baptist Church
Pine Ridge Festival
We have rented a booth for the Pine Ridge FunFest on September 10, 11. The puppet ministry of FBC, and a prop from “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” will be there for the children and their families. This will give us an opportunity to hand out information about the new church coming to that area.
October -
October 4 - Saturation mailers
October 31 - October Fest
November -
November 1-21 - Bumper Crop Food Collection
November 11 - Veterans Day Parade
November 14 - PM Service dowtown Veterans Memorial Park
December -
December 24 - Christmas Eve Candlight Service
December 26 - No PM Service
Wishlist
A complete wish list of things that will be needed will be made available in August.
We're excited about this great opportunity to spread the gospel, to love the people of Pine Ridge and it's neighbors and to have an effective ministry.
Pray with us.
Hector and Jean Rodriguez
Journey Baptist Church
PO Box 4124
West Columbia, SC 29171
803.447.7339
hrodriguez@sc.rr.com
Journey Baptist Church is closer to starting up!
September 12, 2010 is our start date.
Location
Journey Baptist Church will be located in Pine Ridge South Carolina. This is a quiet, quaint community. If someone is looking for a community that has southern idiosyncrasies, then this community might just satisfy your longing to where you'll find a good church, a place to worship and a good place to get your children and family plugged in.
According to demographics and it's mayor, the area is drawing new businesses and is seeing residential growth. Journey Baptist is aligning itself at a good time before stronger growth and jobs come back with a more robost economy.
July -
Store Front Possibility
We are still waiting on confirmation from the local school district about renting the cafeteria on Sunday mornings. However, God might have something else up His sleeve. We have met a builder from that area that has offered store front property that might meet out needs as a start up church. A meeting to express our vision and space needs with the owners is scheduled for July 21. Please pray for God's will.
Informational Cookout
A cookout is scheduled for July 21 at First Baptist Church of Lexington in their Fellowship Hall at 6:30. The church is located at 415 Barr Road, Lexington, SC. This time of fellowship is designed for anyone that is interested in helping with the new church plant or are just curious in learning more about the church.Informational Cookout
Church Plant Volunteers Meeting
July 31 - There will be a meeting for volunteers and leaders on July 31 at 5:30 at Pastor Hector's home.
August -
August 1 - Advertise new church plant in local papers
August 9 - Saturation mailers
August 14 - Canvass the community
August 28 - Canvass the community
September -
Sept. 1 - Volunteers and Leadership Team Mtg.
Sept. 10, 11 - Pine Ridge Festival
Sept. 12 - First Service at Journey Baptist Church
Pine Ridge Festival
We have rented a booth for the Pine Ridge FunFest on September 10, 11. The puppet ministry of FBC, and a prop from “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” will be there for the children and their families. This will give us an opportunity to hand out information about the new church coming to that area.
October -
October 4 - Saturation mailers
October 31 - October Fest
November -
November 1-21 - Bumper Crop Food Collection
November 11 - Veterans Day Parade
November 14 - PM Service dowtown Veterans Memorial Park
December -
December 24 - Christmas Eve Candlight Service
December 26 - No PM Service
Wishlist
A complete wish list of things that will be needed will be made available in August.
We're excited about this great opportunity to spread the gospel, to love the people of Pine Ridge and it's neighbors and to have an effective ministry.
Pray with us.
Hector and Jean Rodriguez
Journey Baptist Church
PO Box 4124
West Columbia, SC 29171
803.447.7339
hrodriguez@sc.rr.com
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