Mt Airy Baptist Church

Giving OptionsMt. Airy Baptist Church is pleased to offer several convenient giving methods. Consider taking advantage of one of these easy giving options as you give your tithes and offerings.1. NEW! Online, electronic giving—This method allows you to schedule a recurring or one-time gift using your Visa and MasterCard debit and credit cards or as an electronic check directly from your checking account, whichever is most convenient. Recurring gifts may be set up as weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. You can manage all of your online giving transactions via the website portal. If you choose to use a credit card, please give scripturally by making sure it is a card that you pay off each month and that you are not incurring debt in order to give. Click here to give online.2. Sunday worship services—Just place your check (preferred) or cash in the offering during any Sunday worship service. For regular givers, preprinted envelopes are mailed to your home address each quarter for your use. For others, offering envelopes are available during the services. If you do not receive preprinted envelopes, but would like to, please contact Lori in the church office at 295-3008.3. Automatic bank pay—This is an easy and effective method to systematically give through your checking or savings account. Simply logon to your individual bank account and follow your bank’s instructions to set up Mt. Airy Baptist Church as a payee.4. Directly by mail—Just mail your check, payable to the church, to 210 Mt. Airy Church Road, Easley, SC 29642. Please do not send cash through the mail.If you have any questions email lori@mtairybaptist.com

LiNKS The Potter's House (Family Counseling)The South Carolina Baptist Convention The Southern Baptist Convention Piedmont Baptist Association The Baptist Courier (the e-edition)

Mt. Airy Worship Choir Christmas ConcertDecember 11, 2011 - 6:00pmThe Music and Worship Ministry of Mt. Airy Baptist Church will present the musical "Down from His Glory: The Love Story of Christmas" on Sunday, December 11, at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary. The musical will feature the Mt. Airy Adult Worship Choir, and will have special performances by the Handbell Choir and the Children's Choir. This is a free event, but a ticket is required for admission. Tickets will be available in the church office and after the Sunday morning worship services beginning November 13.We hope you will join us for this very special presentation celebrating the birth of our Savior.Please contact Dave Storay at (864) 295-3008 for additional information.

LINKS Piedmont Baptist Association South Carolina Baptist Convention Southern Baptist Convention North American Mission Board The Potters House (Family Counseling)

LIGHTS OF LOVE MEMORIAL SERVICEWednesday, December 14 - 6:30pmIf you are a church member and have had a close family member pass away this year, we invite you to turn their name, relationship to you, and a photo in to Melanie in the church office by noon on Wednesday, December 7. We would like to remember them during this special service. We request that you only turn in information if you plan to attend the service. Information can be dropped off or emailed to mmuller@mtairybaptist.com.Please call (864) 295-3008 for more information.

The Life CenterThe Life Center is designed to be a place where people can experience the abundant life through Jesus Christ, where individuals and families are strengthened, and where individuals’ gifts and talents are developed and utilized.This multi-functional building opened to the public in February of 2010. Our vision for the building is to be a bridge: a place where church members may introduce their friends and family to the Gospel in a fun and friendly environment; and a place where your personal goals for self-improvement may be realized. We also want The Life Center to be a lighthouse to our community: a place that brightly shows the acceptance, joy, and love of Christ in a clean and safe environment. For this reason, there are no fees for the public use of this building.If you would like to use the building, please take a moment to download and read our policies and procedures manual at the bottom of the page.We also require first-time visitiors to fill out a registration form, which can be printed and turned in to any Life Center staff person. Scroll down to download the form.The Life Center offers various equipment to improve your health and well-being, such as a walking track, ellipticals, stationary bicycles, treadmills, free weights, and a Bowflex machine, with more equipment potentially to be added in the future. Exercise classes are periodically offered as well. Please check with a Life Center volunteer for more information about current events.Hours of Operation*Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:00am - 2:00pm5:00 - 8:00pmWednesday 6:00am - 2:00pmFriday 6:00am -12:00pmClosed Saturday & Sunday *Please note that in inclement weather, The Life Center follows the Anderson 1 school district schedule.Click HERE to download a PDF of the Life Center PoliciesClick HERE to download a PDF of the Life Center Enrollment Application

Weekly ScheduleSunday8.30a Bible Study Fellowship #1 (click for classes)9.45a Traditional Style Worship (Sanctuary) Bible Study Fellowship #2 (click for classes)11.00a Celebration Style Worship (Sanctuary) Contemporary Style Worship (Life Center) Kidspoint 1(1st & 2nd Grade/Fellowship Building) Kidspoint 2(3rd & 4th Grade/Upstairs in LC)6.00p Worship (Sanctuary) HOUSE (High School Worship/LC) MS Small Groups (LC) Wednesday6.15p 24SEVEN (Middle School Worship/LC)6.15p Refuel (High School SMall Groups/LC)6.30p Mission Friends, GA's, & RA's (Edu. Building) Adult Bible Study (Sanctuary)7.30p Adult Choir Practice

God Loves You!The Bible says, "God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."The problem is that......all of us have done, said or thought things that are wrong. This is called sin, and our sins have separated us from God. The Bible says "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." God is perfect and holy, and our sins separate us from God forever. The Bible says "The wages of sin is death."The good news is that......about 2,000 years ago, God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for our sins. Jesus is the Son of God. He lived a sinless life and then died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. "God demonstrates His own love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us."Jesus rose from the dead and now He lives in heaven with God His Father. He offers us the gift of eternal life -- of living forever with Him in heaven if we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."God reaches out in love to you and wants you to be His child. "As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe on His name." You can choose to ask Jesus Christ to forgive your sins and come in to your life as your Lord and Savior.If you want to accept Christ as Savior and turn from your sins, you can ask Him to be your Savior and Lord by praying a prayer like this:"Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. Please forgive my sins and give me the gift of eternal life. I ask you in to my life and heart to be my Lord and Savior. I want to serve you always."

Meet Pastor Keith Dr. Keith Shorter, Senior Pastor of Mt. Airy Baptist Church, is a gifted communicator with an engaging teaching style relevant to today's culture. Keith and his wife, Lisa, along with their three children, Kelly, Lauren and Jonathan, moved from Lenoir, North Carolina in August 1996 to join the Mt Airy Family. Pastor Keith believes that the church should have a Great Commission focus that leads us to share the Gospel in our community and around the world. He seeks to engage people with memorable stories and illustrations and believes that God’s Word is key in growing not only the church, but also the individual within the body of Christ.Next...Our Beliefs

Weekly Announcements - Jan. 27 - Feb. 3Christian Sympathy… Dr. and Mrs. Shorter, along with the church staff and family, would like to express sincere sympathy to Mr. Travis Paddie and his family in the death of his father, Mr. Wayne Paddie, and to Mrs. Margaret Jurkiewicz and her family in the death of her sister, Mrs. Maude Roll.New Baby… Congratulations to Matthew & Stephanie Cannon on the birth of a daughter, Tenley Dianne Cannon, born December 14, 2011. Zenny & Dianne McCall are the proud grandparents.Discover Mt. Airy… Sign up sheets are available throughout the church for the next Discover Mt. Airy class offered on Sunday, February 12, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. This class is designed for any new or prospective members interested in learning more about Mt. Airy. A light meal and childcare is provided. Please contact the church office or visit our website for more information.Handbells... If you are interested in being a part of our Spring Handbell Choir, there will be a mandatory meeting next Sunday, February 5, at 5:30pm in the Choir Room. Contact Luanne Greenburg at 269-6811 for details. The sign up sheet is located on the bulletin board upstairs in the hallway outside the Choir Room.Attention Parents… Need a ‘Parents’ Night Out’? The Dorsie Fowler WMU Group will be providing childcare for infants-12 year olds on Friday, February 17, from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The cost is $2 per child. Pizza will be provided for dinner. Please sign up on the Welcome Center bulletin board if you are interested, and complete a registration form by February 5.Young at Heart… The Young at Heart Group (ages 55+ or retired) will meet on Thursday, February 9, at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring your favorite soup or stew. For more information, contact Wanda Blanton at 855-7033.Senior Singles… The next meeting for the Senior Singles will be on February 14 from 10:00am - 12:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Andrea Stephens at 220-3430 and let her know if you will be attending. We will be collecting peanut butter and/or jelly for the Piedmont Emergency Relief Center.Ladies’ WMU Group Meeting… The Dorsie Fowler WMU Group will meet on Tuesday, February 7, at 7:00pm at the home of Michelle Johnson. All ladies are welcome. We will be finalizing plans for the Parents’ Night Out on February 17.Men’s Conference… There is still time to participate in the 20th Annual Men’s Conference at First Baptist Woodstock on February 10 & 11. You will be responsible for your own lodging. Conference cost is $60 at the door. If you would like to go, please contact Ron Taffer at 423-1888.Upcoming Student Trip Meetings…--Costa Rica Trip Meeting: February 1 at 7:00pm in the Life Center. This meeting is for all students (10th-college) interested in going to Costa Rica July 28-August 4. $100 deposit is due by February 5. If you can’t make the meeting, but are planning to go with us, then please make sure you have your deposit in the payment box or paid online by the due date. --Senior Trip Meeting: February 8 at 7:30pm in the Life Center. We will meet upstairs in the Life Center after Refuel. All high school seniors are asked to attend this meeting about our ‘seniors only’ trip in May. Information will given to take home to your parents. Beacon Helpers… We will be mailing the February edition of The Beacon this week. If you can help, please come to the Welcome Center on Tuesday, January 31, at 9:30am.Centrikid Camp… Attention parents and kids in grades 3-5! It is time to sign up for Centrikid! The 2012 dates are June 21- 25 at Ridgecrest, and the cost of the camp is $194.00. A $50.00 deposit is due by February 7th. Please place your deposit in the drop box in either the Welcome Center, Life Center, or you may pay online through our website. This camp sold out last year, so please make plans to register early. For additional information, contact Allison Taffer at 295-3008.Food Donations Requested… The Backpack Ministry provides weekend meals to Wren students in need. Food donations are constantly needed. If you would like to help, please donate the following foods: (single serving only- no canned goods) Pop-Tarts, granola/cereal bars, fruit/applesauce cups, individually packaged cracker/cookies, grits/oatmeal, pudding/jello cups, etc. Please place all donations in the storage room located in Room C-210 (across from the Choir Room). Thank you! Click HERE to view last week's bulletin in PDF format

Go Night - February 15, at 6:30pmThis is a great opportunity for your BSF class to visit guests as well as help us visit people of all ages who have visited our campus.

Missions and Ministry Expo January 29 - 6:00 pmLocated in the Life Center. An on ramp for MABC to get involved in Missions and in Ministry.

3 2 1 Mt. Airy 2012 Missions/Evangelism CalendarJanuary, 201217 - GO NIGHT (Evangelism Outreach) 6:30 pm17-24 - Glenwood Baptist Church - Costa Rica Mission Team29 - Mission/Evangelism Expo (6 pm Life Center)February, 2012Feb. 1- 8 - Mt. Moriah Baptist Church - Costa Rica Mission Team11 - WMU Focus Week - Spring Breakfast Meeting - FH15 - GO NIGHT (Evangelism Outreach) 6:30 pmMarch, 20126-12 - Mt. Aiiry Costa Rica (MABC w/Trinity Point)15 - Wild Game Sportsman Banquet w/ Glenn Chappelear31 to April 7 - Enon Baptist Church Costa Rica Mission TripAnnie Armstrong Emphasis up to Easter31 to April 6 - Mt. Airy Mission Team to Jacksonville, FL (inner city missions)April, 201210-16 - Rock Springs Baptist to Costa RicaMay, 20125 - Beyond the WallsJune, 20129-15 - Denver Colorado Mission Team (Summit Church Plant)21-30 - Siberia Russia Mission Trip (ESL)July, 20129-16 - Mt. Airy Costa Rica (Adult Team)15 - 20 - Mt. AIry VBS18-25 - Philedelphia Baptist Church - Costa Rica28 to August 4 - Mt. Airy Costa Rica (Youth Team)August, 2012September, 20124-15 - Mt. Airy Mission team to S. AsiaOctober, 201219 - WMU Annual Fall Meeting and Dinner31 - Trunk or Treat (Community Outreach)Novermber, 20128-14 - Parkview Baptist Church Costa Rica Mission TeamDecember, 20122012 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering emphsis month - LMC Offering CollectionMonth of ministry outreach to homeless and less fortunate school children

HIGHLIGHTS Glenn Chappelear, outdoorsman will be our guest March 15. Begin now inviting your co-workers and neighbors to Mt. Airy's 2012 Sportsman's Banquet

Oct Sept Preschool MinistryThe Preschool Ministry at Mt. Airy is uniquely designed to minister to our youngest members and guests. Our greatest desire is to see all of our children grow mentally, physically, and most of all, spiritually. From infancy, to tots with toys, and finally reaching the preschool years, our children are nurtured by godly, caring servants who are dedicated to teaching these children through the nurture and admonition of God’s Word. All our caregivers have completed background checks, and are trained to only dismiss children to their parents, guardians, or caretakers using an established security system. All rooms are on the ground floor, and have been updated with age-appropriate toys and learning aids. Your child's safety and care in a loving environment is our priority.“Then Jesus took the children into His arms, placed His hands on each of them, and blessed them.” Mark 10:16Weekly ActivitiesSundayBible Study Fellowship Classes (BSF) - Ages 0 to 5Every Sunday morning at 8:30 and 9:45, we offer BSF classes for children from birth to age five. This is a great time for children to learn God’s Word in a small, age appropriate group setting. They enjoy a great Bible story and have fun each week.Kinderchurch - Ages 4 & 5 During the 11:00 am worship service, we offer a special program designed with 4 and 5 year olds in mind. Each group meets individually, learning to worship God through music, games, crafts, and great Bible teaching. Kinderchurch is a true worship experience for our preschoolers.WednesdayMission Friends - Ages 2 to 5Mission Friends is offered every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm for children ages 2 to 5. This program teaches our preschoolers about missionaries who are serving throughout the world.Nursery - Ages Infant to 1Nursery is provided every Wednesday night for infants and one year olds. CONTACT MEAllison Tafferataffer@mtairybaptist.com

MISSION FORMS(click links below for pdf files)Mission Application (click here) Going on a mission trip? Download this PDF file to get started.

NATIONALColorado: We have entered into a partnership with Bryan and Meagan Barley in Denver Colorado to assist them in a church plant. Join us June 9-15, 2012 as we minister the Gospel in a hard to reach area of the USA. Jacksonville, FL: Working with inner city mission pastor Nick Phoenix our Mt. Airy team will be leading block parties, apartment ministry, construction teams, and other inner city ministries. March 31 to April 6, 2012Kentucky: We support Weston & Heather Tripp. They work with Campus Crusade for Christ at Eastern Kentucky University. Annie Armstrong: Mt. Airy supports the North American Mission board through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. 100% of all money collected goes to support mission causes across the USA. For more information, click here.Disaster Relief: Disasters and storms are a reality that effects us all. Mt. Airy has a Disaster Relief team made up of trained men and women who answer the call in times of need. You can become a member of this team by calling Billy Ausburn at 864.269.4845

24SEVEN (Middle School Ministry)DNOW April 20-22 Cost $40(Cost includes food, t-shirt and curriculum)DNOW is a weekend retreat with a twist. Instead of loading up cars and heading to a secluded location we pile students into the homes of our MABC family. The weekend will include main sessions, small group sessions, service projects, and time to hang out. More details will come in the near future.Student Life Camp 2012Lee University in Cleveland, TN July 3-7Cost $279 (cost includes everything except a fast food meal on the way there and back) For more info about Student Life click here. $50 deposit due by Sunday, January 22._________________________________________________________“He (Jesus) said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross DAILY and follow me.’” Luke 9:23It's our goal every week to provide middle school students with the chance to...•HAVE FUN in an environment where they can feel loved, accepted, and excited to bring their unchurched friends.•WORSHIP GOD through music.•DISCOVER GOD by hearing His truth communicated in relevant and engaging ways.•EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY in a small group setting with other students.Sunday8.30 & 9.45a BSF – Helping students know Christ through His Word. 6th -8th Guys: Jeff Tate & Chad Mustin (Room C-210) 6th Grade Girls: Tracy Payne (Room C-106) 7th – 8th Grade girls: Lynn Tate & Lisa Shorter (Room C-208)6.00p Refuel –a time for guys and girls to learn practical advice for living out their faith from God’s Word throughout the week. It's also a time for students to come together to support one another through prayer and encouragement. (Life Center)Wednesday6.15p Worship - Each Wednesday night the MS students will gather together to sing, play games and dig into the Scriptures for more answers about how to follow Jesus daily. Every last Wednesday of the month the Middle School Students will have CaF, Fellowship after Church, where we take the students off campus to dinner or just for ice cream or to someone’s house for games and snacks. The main purpose of CaF is fellowship, helping students build community.Contact MeChris Meaders Minister of Studentscmeaders@mtairybaptist.comfollow me on twitter @cmeadersJoin our facebook page 24SEVEN

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Aug I was born in Easley, South Carolina, where I still reside. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art from Furman University, and I enjoy being able to use my art background and experience to design the many publications and marketing materials for the church. One of my favorite verses has always been Romans 12:2: "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."

I was born and raised in Easley, SC. and I am a graduate of Easley High School. My husband David & I have two sons, Evan and Brandon. I began working at Mt. Airy Baptist Church in 2001, first as Receptionist/Secretary and now as Financial/Senior Pastor Ministry Assistant. One of my favorite Bible verses is Psalms 121:1-2: "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."

I was born and raised in Sumter, South Carolina. I graduated from Lander University in May, 1985, with a degree in Elementary Education. My husband Ron and I have three children, Grant, Anna and Daniel. I have been involved in lay ministry since 1980, serving and teaching both adults and children the awesome truths of God's Holy Word. As I grow in my daily walk with Christ, I find it increasingly important to share my passion for His truth to the ones that Christ referred to as His "little ones." Establishing them in God's word is both their future and the future of the Church.My favorite verse is John 8:32: "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

I am a native of the beautiful Ozarks of S.W. Missouri and a graduate of Missouri Southern State University. I completed my Masters of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, in May of 1993. My wife Amy and I have 4 beautiful girls: Leanne, Audrey, Paige, and Whitney. I came to know Christ as my Savior when I was twelve years old and my life since that time has been on a constant journey of becoming an imitator of Christ Jesus. My family has recently returned stateside from serving with the International Mission Board in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia. My desire for Mt. Airy Baptist Church as well as myself is Philemon 1:6, "I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ."My life verse comes from John 15:5. "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.'

I am a native of Greenville, South Carolina and a graduate of Berea High School. I have a B.A. in Religion with an emphasis in church music degree from Charleston Southern University. My wife Angela and I have three children, Anna, Joshua, and Jaden. I have served as Minister of Worship since July, 1993 here at Mt. Airy. I have based my ministry on the verses from Ephesians 5:19-20 which reads "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

I grew up in Walhalla, South Carolina, and graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. degree in Financial Management. I earned my CPA designation in 1982. My wife, Janet, and I have a son, Brad, who is married to Stephanie. We have two granddaughters, Abby and Reiss.A Bible verse that reflects my thoughts on administration is 1 Corinthians 14:40: "Let all things be done properly and in an orderly manner" (NAS).

Our VisionMatthew 28:18-20 has often been called “The Great Commission.” It clearly defines the overarching mission of the church. “Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age’.”The Great Commission outlines the mission of a healthy church: 1. We believe that Jesus is in charge, and that the Church belongs to Him. Therefore, He determines the agenda for the Church. His agenda is that we would “go and make disciples of all nations.”2. Therefore, our church exists for those who are not yet part of God’s family.3. Our task is to lead people to become fully committed followers of Jesus.4. When Jesus referred to “all nations” He was simply pointing out that the mission of the church extends to everybody everywhere. There is no ethnic boundary, and there is no national boundary. Our church must have a global scope and a heart for people who are far from God.

We Believe...I. The ScripturesThe Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation. Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11,89,105,140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29; Luke 21:33; 24:44-46; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21.II. GodThere is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all powerful and all knowing; and His perfect knowledge extends to all things, past, present, and future, including the future decisions of His free creatures. To Him we owe the highest love, reverence, and obedience. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.A. God the FatherGod as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace. He is all powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise. God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in His attitude toward all men.Genesis 1:1; 2:7; Exodus 3:14; 6:2-3; 15:11ff.; 20:1ff.; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:1-3; Isaiah 43:3,15; 64:8; Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13; Matthew 6:9ff.; 7:11; 23:9; 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:6-13; 17:1-8; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:14-15; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 John 5:7. B. God the SonChrist is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as Jesus Christ He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and did the will of God, taking upon Himself human nature with its demands and necessities and identifying Himself completely with mankind yet without sin. He honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His substitutionary death on the cross He made provision for the redemption of men from sin. He was raised from the dead with a glorified body and appeared to His disciples as the person who was with them before His crucifixion. He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where He is the One Mediator, fully God, fully man, in whose Person is effected the reconciliation between God and man. He will return in power and glory to judge the world and to consummate His redemptive mission. He now dwells in all believers as the living and ever present Lord. Genesis 18:1ff.; Psalms 2:7ff.; 110:1ff.; Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 11:27; 14:33; 16:16,27; 17:5; 27; 28:1-6,19; Mark 1:1; 3:11; Luke 1:35; 4:41; 22:70; 24:46; John 1:1-18,29; 10:30,38; 11:25-27; 12:44-50; 14:7-11; 16:15-16,28; 17:1-5, 21-22; 20:1-20,28; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; 9:4-5,20; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 5:6-21; 8:1-3,34; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:2; 8:6; 15:1-8,24-28; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; 8:9; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:20; 3:11; 4:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:13-22; 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 1:1-3; 4:14-15; 7:14-28; 9:12-15,24-28; 12:2; 13:8; 1 Peter 2:21-25; 3:22; 1 John 1:7-9; 3:2; 4:14-15; 5:9; 2 John 7-9; Revelation 1:13-16; 5:9-14; 12:10-11; 13:8; 19:16.C. God the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine. He inspired holy men of old to write the Scriptures. Through illumination He enables men to understand truth. He exalts Christ. He convicts men of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He calls men to the Saviour, and effects regeneration. At the moment of regeneration He baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ. He cultivates Christian character, comforts believers, and bestows the spiritual gifts by which they serve God through His church. He seals the believer unto the day of final redemption. His presence in the Christian is the guarantee that God will bring the believer into the fullness of the stature of Christ. He enlightens and empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service. Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalms 51:11; 139:7ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18; 3:16; 4:1; 12:28-32; 28:19; Mark 1:10,12; Luke 1:35; 4:1,18-19; 11:13; 12:12; 24:49; John 4:24; 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4,38; 4:31; 5:3; 6:3; 7:55; 8:17,39; 10:44; 13:2; 15:28; 16:6; 19:1-6; Romans 8:9-11,14-16,26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14; 3:16; 12:3-11,13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; 3:16; Hebrews 9:8,14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; 5:6-7; Revelation 1:10; 22:17.III. ManMan is the special creation of God, made in His own image. He created them male and female as the crowning work of His creation. The gift of gender is thus part of the goodness of God's creation. In the beginning man was innocent of sin and was endowed by his Creator with freedom of choice. By his free choice man sinned against God and brought sin into the human race. Through the temptation of Satan man transgressed the command of God, and fell from his original innocence whereby his posterity inherit a nature and an environment inclined toward sin. Therefore, as soon as they are capable of moral action, they become transgressors and are under condemnation. Only the grace of God can bring man into His holy fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative purpose of God. The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.Genesis 1:26-30; 2:5,7,18-22; 3; 9:6; Psalms 1; 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18,23; 5:6,12,19; 6:6; 7:14-25; 8:14-18,29; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19,21-22; Ephesians 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11.IV. SalvationSalvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest sense salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.A. Regeneration, or the new birth, is a work of God's grace whereby believers become new creatures in Christ Jesus. It is a change of heart wrought by the Holy Spirit through conviction of sin, to which the sinner responds in repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance and faith are inseparable experiences of grace. Repentance is a genuine turning from sin toward God. Faith is the acceptance of Jesus Christ and commitment of the entire personality to Him as Lord and Saviour.B. Justification is God's gracious and full acquittal upon principles of His righteousness of all sinners who repent and believe in Christ. Justification brings the believer unto a relationship of peace and favor with God. C. Sanctification is the experience, beginning in regeneration, by which the believer is set apart to God's purposes, and is enabled to progress toward moral and spiritual maturity through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. Growth in grace should continue throughout the regenerate person's life.D. Glorification is the culmination of salvation and is the final blessed and abiding state of the redeemed. Genesis 3:15; Exodus 3:14-17; 6:2-8; Matthew 1:21; 4:17; 16:21-26; 27:22-28:6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:11-14,29; 3:3-21,36; 5:24; 10:9,28-29; 15:1-16; 17:17; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 15:11; 16:30-31; 17:30-31; 20:32; Romans 1:16-18; 2:4; 3:23-25; 4:3ff.; 5:8-10; 6:1-23; 8:1-18,29-39; 10:9-10,13; 13:11-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18,30; 6:19-20; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; 5:22-25; 6:15; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-22; 4:11-16; Philippians 2:12-13; Colossians 1:9-22; 3:1ff.; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:1-3; 5:8-9; 9:24-28; 11:1-12:8,14; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 1:2-23; 1 John 1:6-2:11; Revelation 3:20; 21:1-22:5.V. God's Purpose of GraceElection is the gracious purpose of God, according to which He regenerates, justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies sinners. It is consistent with the free agency of man, and comprehends all the means in connection with the end. It is the glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, and is infinitely wise, holy, and unchangeable. It excludes boasting and promotes humility.All true believers endure to the end. Those whom God has accepted in Christ, and sanctified by His Spirit, will never fall away from the state of grace, but shall persevere to the end. Believers may fall into sin through neglect and temptation, whereby they grieve the Spirit, impair their graces and comforts, and bring reproach on the cause of Christ and temporal judgments on themselves; yet they shall be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-8; 1 Samuel 8:4-7,19-22; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 31:31ff.; Matthew 16:18-19; 21:28-45; 24:22,31; 25:34; Luke 1:68-79; 2:29-32; 19:41-44; 24:44-48; John 1:12-14; 3:16; 5:24; 6:44-45,65; 10:27-29; 15:16; 17:6,12,17-18; Acts 20:32; Romans 5:9-10; 8:28-39; 10:12-15; 11:5-7,26-36; 1 Corinthians 1:1-2; 15:24-28; Ephesians 1:4-23; 2:1-10; 3:1-11; Colossians 1:12-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2:10,19; Hebrews 11:39–12:2; James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:2-5,13; 2:4-10; 1 John 1:7-9; 2:19; 3:2.VI. The ChurchA New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the two ordinances of Christ, governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. Each congregation operates under the Lordship of Christ through democratic processes. In such a congregation each member is responsible and accountable to Christ as Lord. Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.The New Testament speaks also of the church as the Body of Christ which includes all of the redeemed of all the ages, believers from every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation. Matthew 16:15-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-42,47; 5:11-14; 6:3-6; 13:1-3; 14:23,27; 15:1-30; 16:5; 20:28; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 3:16; 5:4-5; 7:17; 9:13-14; 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:8-11,21; 5:22-32; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy 2:9-14; 3:1-15; 4:14; Hebrews 11:39-40; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 2-3; 21:2-3.VII. Baptism and the Lord's SupperChristian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer's faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Saviour, the believer's death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. It is a testimony to his faith in the final resurrection of the dead. Being a church ordinance, it is prerequisite to the privileges of church membership and to the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming.Matthew 3:13-17; 26:26-30; 28:19-20; Mark 1:9-11; 14:22-26; Luke 3:21-22; 22:19-20; John 3:23; Acts 2:41-42; 8:35-39; 16:30-33; 20:7; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 10:16,21; 11:23-29; Colossians 2:12.

Local H20 (Intentional Evangelism): Sept. 27 thru Oct. 18 Every Tuesday night, 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall - Contact Victor 864.546.0130Beyond the Walls: May 5, 2011 - This is a church wide outreach blitz to our community. We usually have over 430 Mt. Airy folks armed with lawn mowers, hedgers, rakes, cleaning supplies, hair supplies, If you have a friend or neighbor needing help around their home, please call and submit their name. Homeless Ministry: On the third Saturday of each month, we travel to downtown Greenville to feed the homeless a good, hearty meal. We also carry any clothing donations and coats, blankets, etc., during the winter months. We can use anything you would like to donate, and the items DO NOT have to be new! If you would like to volunteer, or have any questions about this ministry, please call 864.295.3008 for information and contact numbers. Backpack Connections: A ministry outreach to the underpriveleged kids at Wren Elementary. Food is collected and distributed weekly to the children. Contact: Lesli Porter at 864.378.2369Golden Opportunities: A ministry for widows, widowers, Sr. Adults who need a variety of help around the home. Contact Andy Humphries at 864.430.2805Friends of Internationals: Jon Varner (Friends of Internationals Director) is reaching International Students at Clemson University. He has a variety of ways you can help such as, hosting a student over the holidays, dorm move in, care packages, etc. Contact Victor at 864.546.0130

We Believe...I. The ScripturesThe Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation. Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11,89,105,140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29; Luke 21:33; 24:44-46; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21.II. GodThere is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all powerful and all knowing; and His perfect knowledge extends to all things, past, present, and future, including the future decisions of His free creatures. To Him we owe the highest love, reverence, and obedience. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.A. God the FatherGod as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace. He is all powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise. God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in His attitude toward all men.Genesis 1:1; 2:7; Exodus 3:14; 6:2-3; 15:11ff.; 20:1ff.; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:1-3; Isaiah 43:3,15; 64:8; Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13; Matthew 6:9ff.; 7:11; 23:9; 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:6-13; 17:1-8; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:14-15; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 John 5:7. B. God the SonChrist is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as Jesus Christ He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and did the will of God, taking upon Himself human nature with its demands and necessities and identifying Himself completely with mankind yet without sin. He honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His substitutionary death on the cross He made provision for the redemption of men from sin. He was raised from the dead with a glorified body and appeared to His disciples as the person who was with them before His crucifixion. He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where He is the One Mediator, fully God, fully man, in whose Person is effected the reconciliation between God and man. He will return in power and glory to judge the world and to consummate His redemptive mission. He now dwells in all believers as the living and ever present Lord. Genesis 18:1ff.; Psalms 2:7ff.; 110:1ff.; Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 11:27; 14:33; 16:16,27; 17:5; 27; 28:1-6,19; Mark 1:1; 3:11; Luke 1:35; 4:41; 22:70; 24:46; John 1:1-18,29; 10:30,38; 11:25-27; 12:44-50; 14:7-11; 16:15-16,28; 17:1-5, 21-22; 20:1-20,28; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; 9:4-5,20; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 5:6-21; 8:1-3,34; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:2; 8:6; 15:1-8,24-28; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; 8:9; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:20; 3:11; 4:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:13-22; 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 1:1-3; 4:14-15; 7:14-28; 9:12-15,24-28; 12:2; 13:8; 1 Peter 2:21-25; 3:22; 1 John 1:7-9; 3:2; 4:14-15; 5:9; 2 John 7-9; Revelation 1:13-16; 5:9-14; 12:10-11; 13:8; 19:16.C. God the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine. He inspired holy men of old to write the Scriptures. Through illumination He enables men to understand truth. He exalts Christ. He convicts men of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He calls men to the Saviour, and effects regeneration. At the moment of regeneration He baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ. He cultivates Christian character, comforts believers, and bestows the spiritual gifts by which they serve God through His church. He seals the believer unto the day of final redemption. His presence in the Christian is the guarantee that God will bring the believer into the fullness of the stature of Christ. He enlightens and empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service. Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalms 51:11; 139:7ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18; 3:16; 4:1; 12:28-32; 28:19; Mark 1:10,12; Luke 1:35; 4:1,18-19; 11:13; 12:12; 24:49; John 4:24; 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4,38; 4:31; 5:3; 6:3; 7:55; 8:17,39; 10:44; 13:2; 15:28; 16:6; 19:1-6; Romans 8:9-11,14-16,26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14; 3:16; 12:3-11,13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; 3:16; Hebrews 9:8,14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; 5:6-7; Revelation 1:10; 22:17.III. ManMan is the special creation of God, made in His own image. He created them male and female as the crowning work of His creation. The gift of gender is thus part of the goodness of God's creation. In the beginning man was innocent of sin and was endowed by his Creator with freedom of choice. By his free choice man sinned against God and brought sin into the human race. Through the temptation of Satan man transgressed the command of God, and fell from his original innocence whereby his posterity inherit a nature and an environment inclined toward sin. Therefore, as soon as they are capable of moral action, they become transgressors and are under condemnation. Only the grace of God can bring man into His holy fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative purpose of God. The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.Genesis 1:26-30; 2:5,7,18-22; 3; 9:6; Psalms 1; 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18,23; 5:6,12,19; 6:6; 7:14-25; 8:14-18,29; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19,21-22; Ephesians 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11.IV. SalvationSalvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest sense salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.A. Regeneration, or the new birth, is a work of God's grace whereby believers become new creatures in Christ Jesus. It is a change of heart wrought by the Holy Spirit through conviction of sin, to which the sinner responds in repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance and faith are inseparable experiences of grace. Repentance is a genuine turning from sin toward God. Faith is the acceptance of Jesus Christ and commitment of the entire personality to Him as Lord and Saviour.B. Justification is God's gracious and full acquittal upon principles of His righteousness of all sinners who repent and believe in Christ. Justification brings the believer unto a relationship of peace and favor with God. C. Sanctification is the experience, beginning in regeneration, by which the believer is set apart to God's purposes, and is enabled to progress toward moral and spiritual maturity through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. Growth in grace should continue throughout the regenerate person's life.D. Glorification is the culmination of salvation and is the final blessed and abiding state of the redeemed. Genesis 3:15; Exodus 3:14-17; 6:2-8; Matthew 1:21; 4:17; 16:21-26; 27:22-28:6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:11-14,29; 3:3-21,36; 5:24; 10:9,28-29; 15:1-16; 17:17; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 15:11; 16:30-31; 17:30-31; 20:32; Romans 1:16-18; 2:4; 3:23-25; 4:3ff.; 5:8-10; 6:1-23; 8:1-18,29-39; 10:9-10,13; 13:11-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18,30; 6:19-20; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; 5:22-25; 6:15; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-22; 4:11-16; Philippians 2:12-13; Colossians 1:9-22; 3:1ff.; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:1-3; 5:8-9; 9:24-28; 11:1-12:8,14; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 1:2-23; 1 John 1:6-2:11; Revelation 3:20; 21:1-22:5.V. God's Purpose of GraceElection is the gracious purpose of God, according to which He regenerates, justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies sinners. It is consistent with the free agency of man, and comprehends all the means in connection with the end. It is the glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, and is infinitely wise, holy, and unchangeable. It excludes boasting and promotes humility.All true believers endure to the end. Those whom God has accepted in Christ, and sanctified by His Spirit, will never fall away from the state of grace, but shall persevere to the end. Believers may fall into sin through neglect and temptation, whereby they grieve the Spirit, impair their graces and comforts, and bring reproach on the cause of Christ and temporal judgments on themselves; yet they shall be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-8; 1 Samuel 8:4-7,19-22; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 31:31ff.; Matthew 16:18-19; 21:28-45; 24:22,31; 25:34; Luke 1:68-79; 2:29-32; 19:41-44; 24:44-48; John 1:12-14; 3:16; 5:24; 6:44-45,65; 10:27-29; 15:16; 17:6,12,17-18; Acts 20:32; Romans 5:9-10; 8:28-39; 10:12-15; 11:5-7,26-36; 1 Corinthians 1:1-2; 15:24-28; Ephesians 1:4-23; 2:1-10; 3:1-11; Colossians 1:12-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2:10,19; Hebrews 11:39–12:2; James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:2-5,13; 2:4-10; 1 John 1:7-9; 2:19; 3:2.VI. The ChurchA New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the two ordinances of Christ, governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. Each congregation operates under the Lordship of Christ through democratic processes. In such a congregation each member is responsible and accountable to Christ as Lord. Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.The New Testament speaks also of the church as the Body of Christ which includes all of the redeemed of all the ages, believers from every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation. Matthew 16:15-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-42,47; 5:11-14; 6:3-6; 13:1-3; 14:23,27; 15:1-30; 16:5; 20:28; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 3:16; 5:4-5; 7:17; 9:13-14; 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:8-11,21; 5:22-32; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy 2:9-14; 3:1-15; 4:14; Hebrews 11:39-40; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 2-3; 21:2-3.VII. Baptism and the Lord's SupperChristian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer's faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Saviour, the believer's death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. It is a testimony to his faith in the final resurrection of the dead. Being a church ordinance, it is prerequisite to the privileges of church membership and to the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming.Matthew 3:13-17; 26:26-30; 28:19-20; Mark 1:9-11; 14:22-26; Luke 3:21-22; 22:19-20; John 3:23; Acts 2:41-42; 8:35-39; 16:30-33; 20:7; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 10:16,21; 11:23-29; Colossians 2:12.

I was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. I am married to Jennifer and we have a daughter named Hallie and a son named Jackson. I graduated from North Greenville University with a B.A. in Religion in May, 2000. "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only Imay finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesushas given me—the task of testifying to thegospel of God's grace." Acts 20:24

I was born in Anderson, South Carolina, but our family moved to Johnson City, Tennessee when I was only six weeks old, and I consider that "home." God has blessed me with a wonderful wife named Lisa, and three children - Kelly, Lauren and Jonathan. I graduated with a B.A. in Religion from Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee. I obtained a Master of Divinity Degree in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Ft. Worth, Texas. In 1996, I graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree."Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not onyour own understanding. In all your ways acknowledgeHim and He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6

Discover Mt Airy Next DMA Class Sunday, February 12, 2012Want to sign up for our next class?click hereDiscover Mt. Airy is a class designed to explain very clearly who we are as a church and what we are about. Highlighted topics include: our spiritual foundations, our strategic focus, and our ministry structure, as well as an introduction to our staff and church campus. We encourage anyone new to Mt. Airy to attend, whether or not you are planning to join the church. Sessions are offered approximately every seven weeks. A typical schedule is below. A light meal as well as childcare is included with each session.Schedule4.00-5.00p Session One5.00-5.30p Light Meal5.30-6.30p Session Two6.30-7.00p Q&A and Interviews7.00p Optional Tour of the Campus

Our BeliefsMt. Airy Baptist Church is associated with the Southern Baptist Convention. The SBC is a group of churches that pool their resources to fund and support the ongoing work of the Gospel. This is a brief summary of our primary beliefs:One GodThere is one God: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; who subsist in unity, and also as three separate distinct Persons.Jesus Christ Is God’s SonJesus Christ is God's Son. He was born of a virgin as both God and man, lived a sinless life, died to atone for the sins of human beings, was buried, arose from the grave, ascended into heaven, and will literally return to earth.The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is the divine helper, assistant, counselor and instructor and His work is to reveal Christ, convict of sin, lead to repentance, guide believers, comfort, strengthen, and sanctify the soul.The BibleThe Bible is God’s Holy Word, without error, and is the sole authority for life.Created Man’s Need for GodHuman beings are the special creations of God, made in His image. They fell through the sin of the first man, Adam, and all human beings are sinners in need of salvation.SalvationSalvation is a gift through repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. Every person who truly is saved is eternally secure in the Lord Jesus Christ and will spend eternity in heaven, while those who die in their sins will spend eternity in hell.BaptismBaptism is by immersion after salvation and is done in obedience to Jesus Christ’s command.Believer’s Access to GodEach believer has direct access to God through the Lord Jesus Christ.The ChurchThe church is a local body of baptized believers with the Lord Jesus Christ as the Head.For more information, read The Baptist Faith and Message>>Next...Our Vision

High School MinistryMt Airy's high school ministry exists to help 9th - 12th grade students encounter God trhough worship, connect with other students through fellowship, serve the church with the gifts and talents God has given them and to reach the world with the good news of Jesus Christ.2012 PlansDNOW April 20-22 Cost $40(Cost includes food, t-shirt and curriculum)DNOW is a weekend retreat with a twist. Instead of loading up cars and heading to a secluded location we pile students into the homes of our MABC family. The weekend will include main sessions, small group sessions, service projects, and time to hang out. More details will come in the near future.Senior TripMay 25-28 Cost $175Dollywood in Tennessee(Cost includes pass to Dollywood for three days and lodging)This trip is intended for fun only. (and Seniors only!)Student Life @ the BeachJune 11-15 Cost $300 Jekyll Island, GA(Cost includes conference fees, lodging travel and one meal)Student Life is about helping your teenager know Christ through His Word. The goal of SL@TB is to elevate God’s Word so that life-change can happen within the community of our teenagers. Student Life @ The Beach offers a laid-back schedule with large group worship, small group bible study, meals as a family and free time to relax. More info to come in January. To see more about Student Life click here. $50 deposit due by Sunday, January 22.Mission IrazuCosta Rica July 28- August 4The cost is aprox. $700(This trip is specifically for 10th grade through young adults.)Mt. Airy is the strategy coordinating church for the IMB in Costa Rica. Our church, along with other partnering churches, intentionally focus our resources, people and prayers towards reaching the Tico's of Irazu with the gospel of Jesus Christ. More info to come. $100 deposit due by Sunday, February 5. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOUSE Sunday nights in the LC at 6p High School students gather to worship. Doors to the LC open at 5:15p."But I, by your great mercy, will come into your HOUSE; in reverence will I bow down toward your holy temple." -Psalm 5:7--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Refuel HS Small Groups (9-12 grade) meet Wednesday nights at 6.30p. All small groups meet upstairs in the LC.9-12 grade girls - Lauren Shorter & Marissa Tate9-12 grade guys - Andrew Kohler & Kevin Satterfield--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)BSF classes give students a chance to learn more about what we believe as a church according to God's Word (a.k.a. - the Bible). Students meet at 8:30am & 9:45am on Sunday mornings.8.30a 6-12 grade (co-ed) - Charles Lane/Steven O'Shields (Room C-208, Education Building, Second Floor)9.45a9 & 10 grade (co-ed) - John Hoyt/Steve Brown(Room C-205, Education Building, Second Floor)11 & 12 grade (co-ed) - Brad & Donna Porter/Daniel & Melissa Freeman (Room C-206, Education Building, Second Floor)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact MeChris Meaders Minister of Studentscmeaders@mtairybaptist.comfollow masm on twitter @mtairystudentsfollow me on twitter @cmeadersJoin our facebook page MASM

Music Ministry The Music and Worship Ministry of Mt. Airy Baptist Church is dedicated to exalting the Savior, edifying the saints, evangelizing the lost, and making His praise glorious in all the music presented each week. Our tool is music, our focus is Jesus, and our reason is eternity. The Word of God makes it very clear that "God inhabits the praise of His people!" Our desire is to create an atmosphere where God's presence is alive and life-changing. He is our audience … our audience of One. On Sunday mornings we have three services with three different styles of music. Our 9:45 includes more traditional hymns, our 11:00 service in the sanctuary incorporates more of a blended style worship and our 11:00 service in the Life Center features a live band. If you are interested in using your talents to serve God through music and worship, we have just the place for you. You will find open arms and a sweet time of fellowship within our various groups. Whatever your walk of life, no matter your level of skill, we have a place for you. Join us as we make "His Praise Glorious." Rehearsal TimesAdult Choir 7:30p WednesdayChildren's Choirs 5:15p Sunday Handbells 4:45p SundayCONTACT MERev. David Storay, Jr Minister of Worship and Pastoral Caredstoray@mtairybaptist.com

Pastors Prayer Partners(Click on the month below for a .pdf)January 2012

WelcomeWe want to connect you with relevant information about our church family, our worship services, our ministries and the latest news on upcoming events for all ages and ministries. Click on the links below to find out more about who we are.1. Meet Pastor Keith 2. Our Beliefs 3. Our VisionOur prayer is that as you learn more about Mt. Airy through our website, that you will plan to visit with us in person and give us the opprortunity to get to know you.

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Children's MinistryAt Mt. Airy Baptist Church, our children’s ministry is dedicated to guiding elementary aged children into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. During these formative years, we offer many programs for children to hear God’s Word taught in a real and meaningful way, adhering to the whole counsel of God’s Word. We are also dedicated to following Christ’s example in the way He loved and nurtured children by providing fun and fellowship opportunities throughout the year. All volunteers undergo a national background check before serving in our children’s ministry.“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” John 8:32Weekly Activities SundaysBible Study Fellowship Classes (BSF) - Grades 1- 4Every Sunday morning at 8:30 and 9:45, we offer BSF classes for all ages. This is a fun time for our children to learn from God’s Word in a small, age appropriate group setting. Children also enjoy great fellowship in their BSF classes.Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) - Grade 5 (Lev8-U)Our fifth grade students study a curriculum specifically designed for students who are transitioning from the Children’s Department to the Youth Department. They enjoy group interaction and Bible study topics that deal with issues that they face as “tweenagers.” These issues are taught from a conservative Biblical view.KIDSPOINT - Grades 1 - 5During the 11:00am worship service, we offer a children’s service for kids in 1st - 4th grade. Kids enjoy music, games, and great Bible lessons each week! Kids will go home talking about the great time they had worshipping God and meeting new friends at Kidspoint.WednesdayRA's (Boys Grades 1-5) & GA's (Girls Grades 1-5)Every Wednesday night we offer RA’s and GA’s for kids in 1st - 5th grade. These programs are designed not only to teach children about missionaries around the world, but also to engage them in hands-on missions in our community. RA’s and GA’s meet at 6:30 pm.CONTACT MEAllison Tafferataffer@mtairybaptist.com

Bible Study FellowshipSunday mornings provide opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship through Bible Study Fellowship. Bible Study Fellowship consists of small groups who gather to learn God’s Word using age-appropriate materials. There are a variety of BSF classes offered for every age group. The list below highlights our current classes. BSF is offered at both 8:30am and 9:45am on Sundays.Click here for locations of our BSF classes8:30Preschool: Birth - 36 mos (C-101—Giraffe)3 yrs - 5K (C-107—Zebra) Children: Grades 1 – 5 (C-203)Youth: Grades 6 – 12 (C-208) Young Adults/Singles:CO-ED 1 - 22-40yrs (C-207) Single Again (A-101) Adult: CO-ED 2 - 41-60yrs (A-102/103) Ladies 1 - 40-60yrs (C-106) Men 1 - 40-60yrs (B-102) Senior Adult: CO-ED 3 - 61+ yrs (A-104) Ladies 2 - 61+ yrs (B-101) Men 2 - 61+ yrs (B-103) 9:45Preschool:Infants (C-101—Giraffe)1 yr olds (C-102—Elephant)2 yr olds (C-103—Monkey)3 yr olds (C-107—Zebra)4 yr olds (C-105—Tiger)5K (C-104—Polar bear) Children: Grades 1 & 2 (C-203)Grades 3 & 4 (C-202)Grade 5 (C-204) Youth: Grades 6 - 8 boys (C-210)Grade 6 girls (C-106)Grades 7 & 8 girls (C-208)Grades 9 &10 (C-205) Grades 11 & 12 (C-206) Young Adults/Singles: College (B-201) CO-ED 4 - 22-32yrs (C-207) Adult: CO-ED 5 - 32-36yrs (A-104) CO-ED 6 - 37-41yrs (B-203) CO-ED 7 - 35-45yrs (Life Center classrooms) CO-ED 8 - 40-50yrs (A-100) CO-ED 9 - 45-55yrs (C-209) Ladies 3 - 25-55yrs (A-101) Men 3 - 25+ yrs (B-204) Senior Adult: CO-ED 10 - 56+ yrs (A-102/103) CO-ED 11 - 61+ yrs (B-101) Ladies 4 - 56+ yrs (B-103)

GLOBALCosta Rica: Mt. Airy is the strategy coordinating church for the IMB in Costa Rica. Our church, along with other partnering churches, intentionally focus our resources, people and prayers towards reaching the Tico's of Irazu with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Missionaries Jacob and Courtenay Folk help organize and facilitate our teams in Costa Rica. For more information about the Folk family, please see their missions blog at the link below.(Click here for the Folk's Blog)2012 Costa Rica Dates: March 6-12, July 9-16 adults, and July 28- Aug. 4th (youth)Novosibirsk, Russia: The massive size of Siberia Russia, the misconceptions of its people and climate are enough to make most people shake their head and say, "NOT ME!" Yet, Novosibirsk has a population of 1.7 million people who have little to no access to the gospel. Blinded by alcohol, drugs, and years of cultural religion, a door of opportunity has burst open and it is up to us to take the gospel to a desperate people group. Please join us June 21-30, 2012. Please see Pastor Victor for more information.South Asia: A beautiful country filled with many sights, sounds, smells, and people who have not yet experienced the reality of Christ in their lives. Please join us in September 4-15, 2012 as we travel literally to the ends of the world. See Pastor Victor for more information.For questions or more information e-mail missions pastor Victor Boll at: vboll@mtairybaptist.com or call 864.546.0130

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