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Desperate Times, Thrifty Measures

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:35:00 +0000

The Compass 8.27.09

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:03:00 +0000

This week's issue of the Compass is now available.

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University at ADBC

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:47:00 +0000

What is Financial Peace University?
FPU is the most important step to changing your financial future. It is your Total Money Makeover Program. It takes the knowledge from God and turns it into real action in our lives through a step-by-step process taught by best-selling author and financial counselor Dave Ramsey.
FPU is a 13-week life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and God's plan for your life. The course includes practical lessons on eliminating debt, building wealth, giving like never before, and much, much more!
Who is Financial Peace University for?
It's for EVERYONE!...from the financially secure to the financially distressed. Over 650,000 families and individuals have attended Financial Peace University.
Applying God's Word radically changes your life. On average, FPU graduates have paid off over $5,300 in debt and saved $2,700 during the 91-day program!
What Will I Learn?
In this life-changing program you will learn:
1. Step-by-Step Cash Flow Planning
Luke 14:28: "For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it."
2. Debt Snowball Plan Technique to Eliminating Debt
Proverbs 22:7: "The borrower is slave to the lender."
3. How to Invest Wisely
Ecclesiastes 11:2: "Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land."

Testimonials
Here's what people just like you are saying about FPU:
"We've actually relieved ourselves of over $50,000 worth of debt in two years just from using these principles." - Russ and Mary Lee
"It made us sit down as a couple and communicate... and it gave us an instant pay raise!" - Paul and Lynesa Benson

A new class is starting soon. Contact Mark Partin for more information mpartin@adbc.org or 905-5200

The Compass 8.20.09

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:03:00 +0000

For this week's edition of the Compass click on the following link:http://www.adbc.org/documents/COMPASS8.20.09.pdf

The Compass 8.13.09

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:26:00 +0000

For this week's version of the Compass click here : The Compass

Build on the Rock Update

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:28:00 +0000

We are now well into our third year of the Build on the Rock campaign. Over the last two years we have completed a renovation of the Student Building to provide more classroom space, paved an additional 62 parking spaces and a built covered drop-off with a new entrance to the main building. During this same time we have seen the student Bible Community attendance increase 40% and worship attendance has increased 11%. Your contribution to Build on the Rock is an investment in providing space for people to come and take their next step toward Jesus Christ.

The countdown has begun to the completion of the campaign. We have 32 weeks left to reach our goal of $1,900,000. To date we have received $1,332,115.55. We can do this together. Thank you for the gifts already given and those yet to be given.

Our Intersting Approach to Tithing

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:09:00 +0000

This article comes from Christianity Today. It offers an interesting perspective of a couple's 24 year journey together through tithing. Follow the link for the Complete article: Click Here

The Compass 8.6.09

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:55:00 +0000

For the latest edition of the Compass. Click here: The Compass

The Compass

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:33:00 +0000

The latest edition of the Compass is now available online. Follow the link to retrieve your copy. The Compass

Little Things Add Up

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:51:00 +0000

JosephSangl.com has a great post showing how the little things we spend money on each day add up to real money over the course of a year. Follow the link for the full story. "Trivial Costs Don't Mean Anything."

July Report

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:08:00 +0000

Baptisms 7
Average Worship Attendance 1,007
Average Bible Community Attendance 660

Ministry Offerings Given $128,773.77
Build on the Rock $14,009.33
Debt Retirement $1,970.00

Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:20:00 +0000

Alice Drive is now on Facebook. To join the online community go to www.facebook.com and search for Alice Drive Baptist Church and become a fan. I hope to see you there.

Budgeting Tools

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:17:00 +0000

If you are trying to get your household budget in order, follow the link to ten free household budget worksheets. Worksheets

The Compass 7.23.09

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:48:00 +0000

Click here for the latest edition of the Compass.

Gear Up For Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:36:00 +0000

Two weeks ago we announced an opportunity for the church to Go Share with our community through United Ministries' annual Gear Up For Learning campaign. With two weeks to go we are off to a great start. We challenged the church to donate: 900 book bags - to date we have received 328 and 1550 packs of pencils (9 per pack) - to date we have received 496.

Bring your book bags and pencils by the church any day Sunday through Friday and place them in the lobby. If you have any questions contact Patti Bryan at patti@adbc.org or 905-5200.

Thank you for being a generous church and making a difference in our community. Your giving does make a difference!

The Compass 7.16.09

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:31:00 +0000

To access the latest edition of the Compass follow this link:

The Compass

Build on the Rock Update

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:40:00 +0000

We are now well into our third year of the Build on the Rock campaign. Over the last two years we have completed a renovation of the Student Building to provide more classroom space, paved an additional 62 parking spaces and a built covered drop-off with a new entrance to the main building. During this same time we have seen the student Bible Community attendance increase 40% and worship attendance has increased 11%. Your contribution to Build on the Rock is an investment in providing space for people to come and take their next step toward Jesus Christ.

The countdown has begun to the completion of the campaign. We have 36 weeks left to reach our goal of $1,900,000. To date we have received $1,318,231.42. We can do this together. Thank you for the gifts already given and those yet to be given.

And We're Off

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:31:00 +0000

What a day at Alice Drive!

This morning we baptized six and attendance was well over 1100.

The Worship Center has been transformed into Camp Kids Rock for VBS 2009. The volunteers did an outstanding job and deserve a lot of thanks for countless hours preparing for this week.

The numbers just came in for the first night of VBS and the total is...800. A new all-time high for VBS at Alice Drive. I wonder what the rest of the week will bring?

Who do you need to invite to attend the rest of the week. It's not to late to come join the fun.

Gear Up For Learning

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:16:00 +0000

Alice Drive Baptist Church exists to help as many people as possible take their next step toward Jesus Christ. We do this by helping them Know Jesus, Know Community, Grow Character and Go Share.

Over the next 4 weeks we have an opportunity to Go Share with our community. We are partnering with United Ministries of Sumter County for the annual Gear Up For Learning drive. This is an effort to raise school supplies for the coming year for those in our community who are less fortunate.

We have pledged to contribute 900 book bags and 1,550 bundles of pencils (9 pencil bundles). Beginning this Sunday there will be cards on the back wall of the Worship Center with these items on them. Take a card and bring the item back between now and August 2.

Together we can share what God has blessed us with as we help the children of Sumter get ready for a great year of learning.

Happy Independence Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Sacrifice and Devotion

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:12:00 +0000

Note: This was originally written in July 2005 but is still applicable today.

This past weekend my family traveled to Washington D.C. for our summer vacation. Going to our nation’s capital and seeing the sites and monuments was a privilege. We did the “tourist” thing - taking pictures, looking lost, etc.

The day we arrived, we walked around downtown to explore, see some of the shops and find some dinner. Washington is a beautiful city. The White House was only two blocks away from our hotel. Seeing The White House for the first time was both awe-inspiring and disappointing at the same time. While it is a beautiful place that represents the rich history of our country, it’s much smaller than I ever imagined it to be.

On Saturday, we visited Arlington National Cemetery. As you make your way through the grounds, you see countless rows of headstones of those who have served their country. Most of the graves are marked with names, rank, branch of service, and the dates of their lifetime. Other graves honor those who are nameless. One of the most memorable moments of our trip came at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, watching the changing of the guard. The tomb is guarded by a soldier 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. While the guards do not know who they are watching over, they are honored to serve them through all conditions. Only the best are given the honor to stand guard at the tomb.

There are thousands in our own community who are unknown. While they all have a name and are not unknown in the sense of the Unknown Soldiers, they are unknown to the family of God. They do not know Jesus Christ as their Savior. The guards of the tomb should serve as an example to all Christians. We should be willing to serve the unknowns through rain, sleet, snow or hail. We should never step down from the duty God has given us to reach our world.

Are you willing to give your all for the unknowns in our community?

June Report

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:19:00 +0000

Baptisms 0
Average Worship Attendance 1,049
Average Bible Community Attendance 711

Ministry Offerings Given $127,116.92
Build on the Rock $31,184.33
Debt Retirement $860.00

What Are You Asking For?

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:48:00 +0000

Prayer Force meets every Monday at 11:30. This is a time set aside to pray for Kingdom issues. At this morning's session one of the things we prayed about was baptisms. In January we felt a leading from God that we were supposed to baptize at least 90 people in 2009. Through June 30 we had baptized 22. While we want to celebrate the 22, we were feeling a little down about the number not being higher at the halfway point in the year. So we prayed about it. I spoke to Jock Hendricks tonight around 6:30. He informed me that we had 5 people lined up to be baptized this coming Sunday. The neat part is, they were all set up this afternoon - AFTER Prayer Force. And he had the privilege of leading one of them to Christ just this afternoon.

"Ask and it will be given to you..." What are you asking for?

On Mission

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:28:00 +0000

On Friday we sent a group of 10 students and adults on a mission trip to Botswana. To follow their progress go to www.adbcinafrica2009.blogspot.com.

A group of 15 middle school students and adults are also on a mission trip to Knoxville, TN this week.

Remember both of these groups in your prayers this week as they Go Share with the least of these.

And They're Off

noreply@blogger.com (Mark) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:04:00 +0000

We gathered at the church this morning to see off the 4th group going to Africa. This group represents the Student Ministry. They will primarily be working with the orphan feeding station.

As I write this post the team is flying over the Atlantic. Their next stop is in Senegal before heading to South Africa and finally on to Botswana. They are scheduled to arrive on Sunday.

Please pray for the safety of the group as they travel over the next 41 hours.

Keep checking back here for further updates on their progress.