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APRIL 2024

The ByneLine communicates what we celebrate, what we do, and how we do it with unity, purpose, and passion!

Puerto Rico Mission Trip

A team of 13 volunteers will be traveling to Puerto Rico from April 3rd to 8th. Their objective is to support painting, construction, and restoration efforts at the Church, creating a welcoming space for the community to gather for worship and praise. Let's keep our volunteers in prayer for a safe journey and for the guidance of the Lord during their service.

A meeting is scheduled for parents of youth participating in the summer camp program in June. Please gather in the small group room after the church service on Sunday, April 7th.

Widow and Widowers Lunch, hosted by the Deacons, will be on Sunday, April 14th after morning worship. Please RSVP at the connection desk.

We look forward to having our kids (K5 & up) join us for worship one Sunday each month, usually on the last Sunday. They can participate in various ways, such as leading music, praying, and engaging with the message. Don't forget to grab a kid's worship guide and after the service take it to Pastor Mark for a special prize!

For younger children (K-4 and under), we offer a nursery. It's a fantastic opportunity for families to come together and experience the power of faith.

Invite your loved ones to join us!

Discover what it means to join in the mission of Byne Church and how to be a part of the Byne family. We will have a time for questions as we share lunch directly following the service. If you would like to sign-up, click on the picture above. We hope to see you there!

VBS will be June 23rd to the 26th.

We will have it each evening from 5:30 to 8pm.

Please let Misty or Hal know if you would like to be a teacher.

To volunteer please click on the picture above to sign up

We will meet soon to get plans started.

Youth Summer Camp

Get ready for some non-stop fun! We're excited to announce that we'll be returning to GENERATE camp this summer. The event will take place from June 3-7 at Bryan College and is open exclusively to students in grades 6th-12th. The cost per student is $400, with a $50 deposit required now to secure your spot. To help offset the cost, we'll be organizing several fundraisers. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to create lifelong memories. Join us for the best week of the summer!

As valued members of the BCS community, you've personally experienced the profound impact of Classical Christian education. Now, we invite you to share BCS with your family and friends!

We are excited to offer opportunities for others to come and discover the vibrant life at BCS. On April 11 and April 25, our 8:30 am preview sessions will allow prospective students to come and experience life at Byne Christian School by attending classes.

SEND THIS LINK TO FAMILY/FRIENDS TO REGISTER

SUPPORT WITH LOVE GROUP

If you're struggling with loss, the Support with Love Group is here for you. This group provides a secure environment where you can come to terms with your experience. You'll have the chance to connect with others, express yourself, and learn healthy ways to cope.

We meet every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:30am in the small group room.

OVERCOMERS

Join us on Friday's at 6:30pm in our small group room.

We are a supportive community for individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including mental illness, addiction, poor health, grief, and more. Together, we can work towards overcoming these obstacles and emerge stronger and more resilient.

CHURCH > TRIBE

Scattered across the New York Times best sellers list are books like Tribes, Building your Tribe, Lead Your Tribe, and Power Your Tribe. This antiquated word is not unfamiliar to those who read their Bible. Revelation 7:9 reminds us that there will be people "from every tribe" in heaven around the throne of God. Still, it seems foreign in our context. We identify as citizens of a nation and residents of a city, township, or county. Tribalism seems primitive.

Though few identify as a member of a tribe, it is natural for civilization to self-sort into groups of identity based upon belief, culture, and/or values. If tribes will be present in heaven, they must have an inherent value and, at least in some ways, virtue.

In a sense, churches may provide an identity similar to that of a tribe. However, church is unique in its alignment of belief, values, and ensuing culture. Tribes align with one another. Churches align with God and His Word. Tribes develop based upon personal aspiration and preference, churches grow due the supernatural work of salvation in the hearts of men and women. Tribes encourage control, churches encourage growth. As we grow in Christ, we grow in unity.

The key to a healthy church is a growing church. Each member needs to be connected to the Vine - Jesus. As we bear fruit of the Spirit, we naturally become the church He desires for us to be. Your growth is vital to our health. Your alignment with the heart of God coupled with our alignment leads to a vibrant, life-giving community with which we all want to identify. Do you want our church to grow? Grow in Christ. Do you want to be a part of a healthy church family? Bear fruit. Grow in Christ, not simply in alignment with your church friends. Grow in knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, not just in affirmative statements of doctrinal belief.

¹⁸ but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

2 Peter 3:18

KNOW + LOVE + LIVE FOR JESUS | TOGETHER

Mission Opportunities:

SAVE THE DATES:

Puerto Rico - Please be in prayer for the 13 volunteers going to Puerto Rico to do mission work. We look forward to see how God will work through us during this time.

Hal Pinson, Donna Pinson, Fred Jones, Joyce Jones, Aniala Hogsed, Robert Titius, Debbie Titus, Tim Olds, Lidia Olds, Ray Crawford, Justin Holton, Caleb Haynes, and John Mathes

Annie Armstrong Offering Currently at $5016.69

Philippines Mission Trip in 2025, start praying now about going and seeing what God is doing there

Ministry Opportunities:

Byne Christian School:

Come check out all the great activities going on during this season of BCS. Baseball and Soccer are in full swing. Visit the website for dates and times of the games. GO SAINTS!

FAITH Riders:

Exchange Club Car Show

We will have our Share Tent and bounce houses set up. Who wants to jump in and be a part of this awesome opportunity on April 13th and 14th? Contact Durwood Pollock for more information at 229-347-2379

Men's Ministry:

Men's Bible Study happening each Wednesday at 6:15pm. We are doing a Study with Tony Evans called "Living as an Overcomer". Hope to see you there.

Overcomers:

This is a great way to fellowship and share life experiences through a small group setting. Eddy loves to share his story and help those who are walking through hard stuff in life or who are overcoming life. Join us on Fridays at 6:00 in the Small Group Room.

International Ministry:

International Small Group meets Sunday Mornings at 9:30am in room 316.
ESL is a great way to learn English and share life with each other. It's also a great way to share the "Good News".
ESL Lake Family Fun Day is June 8th.
Pastor Fernando Santos will be sharing on June 9th at Byne.

Special Opportunities:

Men's Supper is postponed until May.

Maintenance Opportunities:

We are always looking for volunteers to come and do small projects around the church.

Please let me know if you would like to know how to help.

We need help cleaning the tree line by the big ditch
We need to pressure wash and clean the sidewalks and playground equipment around the facility

Thank you to those who are already volunteering and helping with maintenance needs!

Vision Statement

To be a multicultural, multi-generational, Great Commission church that exalts Jesus Christ and leads people to discover their purpose in Him through love.

Mission Statement

To Know, Love and Live for Jesus!