August 2012 Vol. 2 No.8 WE AFFRIM THE “SOLAS” OF THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION Sola Scriptura: The Bible is the sole written divine revelation and alone can bind the conscience of believers absolutely. Sola Fide: Justification is by faith alone. The merit of Christ imputed to us by faith is the sole ground of our acceptance by God, by which our sins are remitted. TolleLegeThe monthly newsletter of Randolph Street Church Solus Christus: Christ is the only mediator through whose work we are redeemed. AUGUST Sola Gratia: Our salvation rests solely on the work of God’s grace for us. MINISTRY CALENDAR The Purity of the Bride of Christ Soli Deo Gloria: To God alone belongs the glory. AUGUST 5 • Communion & Benevolence Offering by Pastor Tim • Training Hour (9:30am) We recently spent several weeks in I would like to review and expand • Guest Speaker: Dr. Bruce Ware (9:30am & the Scriptures studying the topic of upon the last message in the series that 10:30am) STAFF ELDERS AUGUST 8 The Purity of the Bride of Christ. focused on our personal responsibility Dr. Jason McClanahan...... Lead Pastor...... 304-926-4118 • To Every Door and small prayer team Paul speaks of this in 2 Corinthians to one another in the process of Rev. Tim Valentine...... Pastor of Care and Church Multiplication...... 304-590-4493 meeting at RSC (7:00pm) 11:2-3: church discipline. We looked at two AUGUST 9 passages, Matthew 18:15 and LAY ELDERS • Men’s Prayer and Coffee Gathering (7:00am) “For I feel a divine jealousy for Galatians 6:1-5, to help inform and Jeremy Bennett...... 304-389-1607 AUGUST 10 you, since I betrothed you to one Randy Jones...... 304-989-4435 • West Side Outreach Cookout (6:00 - 8:00pm) husband, to present you as a pure shape our thinking on this matter. It is Shawn Moran...... 304-610-5612 AUGUST 12 virgin to Christ. But I am afraid clear from the passages quoted above Lowell Wilks...... 304-542-1410 •No Training Hour (Classes will resume on that as the serpent deceived Eve that we, as members of Christ’s Bride, September 9th, Worship Gathering (10:30am), DEACONS Informal After-Gathering (12:00pm) by his cunning, your thoughts should be actively engaged in one John Baldwin...... 304-687-2682 AUGUST 15 will be led astray from a sincere another’s lives (cf. Hebrews 10:24-25). Steve Fultz ...... 304-421-2919 •Crossroads Outreach: Food Prep (3:00pm), and pure devotion to Christ.” The first step in church discipline is Garrison Greathouse...... 304-586-4435 Dinner (5:00pm), Gospel Service (7:00pm) individuals being able to properly Terry Hodge...... 304-553-3569 •Prayer meeting (7:00pm) In his letter to the church at Ephesus identify sin in a brother (or sister) in Jerry McClanahan...... 304-541-7332 AUGUST 16 he states: Christ and then being able to lovingly Greg McVey...... 304-722-8187 •Men’s Prayer and Coffee Gathering (7:00am) “Husbands, love your wives, as Chad Naramore...... 503-793-9699 AUGUST 19 confront that fellow believer for Christ loved the church and gave Brett Short ...... 304-633-1152 •No Training Hour (Classes will resume on restoring him (or her) to a right September 9th, Worship Gathering (10:30am), himself up for her, that he might Rick Silber...... 304-541-8891 Informal After-Gathering (12:00pm) relationship, not only with us as an Greg Skiles...... 304-421-5850 sanctify her, having cleansed her individual, but also with Christ and the AUGUST 22 by the washing of water with the SUNDAY SUPPORT TEAM COORDINATORS •Prayer Meeting (7:00pm) church (Matthew 18:15). word, so that he might present Craig Wills...... Greeter Coordinator...... 304-245-5675 AUGUST 23 It can be a challenge to know how to Betsy McCorkle...... Hospitality Coordinator...... 304-415-5570 •Men’s Prayer and Coffee Gathering (7:00am) the church to himself in carry out this responsibility. Often, it Ashley Fisher...... Nursery Coordinator...... 304-382-3158 AUGUST 26 splendor, without spot or wrinkle is awkward and uncomfortable to Roger Tittle...... Usher Coordinator...... 304-343-8327 •No Training Hour (Classes will resume on or any such thing, that she might September 9th, Worship Gathering (10:30am), Aaron Fry...... Audio/Visual Coordinator...... 304-419-4305 confront another Christian or to be Informal After-Gathering (12:00pm) be holy and without blemish” Rusty Risher...... Facility Administrator/Video Coordinator...... 304-590-2156 confronted by a fellow believer. Paul AUGUST 29 (Ephesians 5:25-27). We specifically talks about the need to be spiritual in •Prayer Meeting (7:00pm) concentrated on two of the ways the helping a person deal with sin in his AUGUST 30 Lord uses to accomplish this—the RANDOLPH STREET CHURCH •Men’s Prayer and Coffee Gathering (7:00am) life (cf. Galatians 6:1). Lord’s Table and Church Discipline. 213 Randolph Street Charleston, WV 25302 | 304-342-3257 | www.randolphonline.org (Continued on p. 4) 12 APPALACHIA ACADEMY SUNDAY SUPPORT TEAM SCHEDULE Thank you for volunteering to serve your church family through one of our support teams! Greeters, Nursery Workers, and Ushers: please arrive www.appalachiaacademy.org 15 minutes prior to the meeting time. Please note that the last two ushers will be serving in the Welcome Center. One or two greeters should stay a few minutes after the service begins. Hospitality workers should arrive at 9:00am for preparation, along with serving and cleaning up. Guidelines The Academy is a ministry of Randolph Street Baptist Church with the can be found in the kitchen. Should you have any questions regarding scheduling or how to serve, contact your coordinator. The updated monthly aim of equipping men and women to serve in a multiplying gospel schedule can also be found at www.randolphonline.org/schedules. movement. We believe the church is the vehicle that God has ordained to fulfill the Great Commission as she declares the gospel of Jesus Week of Week of Week of Week of Ministry Christ. To that end the Academy exists to train men to serve as elders, August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 deacons and church planters, to train men and women to serve as key leaders on church plant teams and to train men and women who would serve among least reached people groups. Nursery 9:15am Brandie Baldwin No Training Hour No Training Hour No Training Hour Track 1: Theology Program (men & women) - The purpose of track 1 (Infant) Hilary Stone is to provide in-depth theological training that will equip men and women to serve in local churches. This track is open to everyone. Track 1 students must attend all class sessions and complete all reading and writing assignments. Children Desiring Track 2: Theology & Church Leadership Program (men only) - The purpose of track 2 is to train men to serve Brenda Samples God Teachers, No Training Hour No Training Hour No Training Hour as teachers, elders, staff pastors, church planters or other specialized roles. This track involves a 3 year in-depth Becky Valentine theological training program, assessment of character and gifts, directed ministry experiences, and additional 9:15am (1-2yrs) assigned reading and discussions geared toward pastoral ministry. Audit (men & women): For those who want to attend a class without having to complete reading or writing assignments. Nursery 10:15am Lois Kohler Terry Hodge Becky Bradley Erin Flanagan (Infant) Becky Valentine Debbie Hodge Rachel Ervin Kyle Flanagan Theology Proper (The Doctrine of God) - Dr. Bruce Ware

September 1 (Saturday) 8:00am-10:00am ~ Video conference with Dr. Ware for a final Post-Seminar Video Conference review and Q&A with students. Nursery 10:15am Bruce Horswell Jennifer Hamm Michael Pare Lana McVey (Toddler) Julia Moran Beccy Wilks Dianna Pare Annie McVey The Reformation - Dr. Stephen Nichols

8:00am-10:00am ~ General introduction of the subject and September 15 (Saturday) explanation of course by on-site staff. Video conference with Dr. Pre-Seminar Video Conference Nichols to discuss overview of the subject, review of assigned books and related contemporary issues. Hospitality Lisa Call Lori Greathouse Chad Naramore Connie Spradling Mary Jane Deitz Garrison Greathouse Angela Naramore Steve Spradling Friday, August 3 ~ In-class instruction ~ 6:00pm - 9:30pm October 19-21 (Friday-Sunday) Saturday, August 4 ~ In-class instruction ~ 8:00am - 4:00pm Weekend Seminar Sunday, August 5 ~ Dr. Nichols at 9:30 & 10:30am

November 17 (Saturday) 8:00am-10:00am ~ Video conference with Dr. Nichols for a final Post-Seminar Video Conference review and Q&A with students. Charlie Snyder Jerry Bailey Brett Short Greeters Jon Sovine Mary Snyder Jean Cornelius Rhonda Short Van Robinson January 2013 - The Writings of John - Dr. Andreas Kostenberger Joyce Ashworth Brenda Samples Craig Wills

Summer 2013 - Romans - Dr. Thomas Schreiner

2 11 BIBLE READING PROGRAM WHAT’S NEW IN THE RS BOOKSTORE? This month we are highlighting a number of new resources recently added to the Randolph Street August 1: Is 18-22 August 7: Is 45-48 August 13: Jer 4-6 August 19: Jer 26-29 August 25: Jer 46-48 bookstore. You will find several books we highly recommend from Dr. Bruce Ware who is lecturing August 2: Is 23-27 August 8: Is 49-53 August 14: Jer 7-9 August 20: Jer 30-31 August 26: Jer 49-50 in the Academy this month, and has served the Church with a some very helpful resources. Also, you will find many new additions for families and children. August 3: Is 28-30 August 9: Is 54-58 August 15: Jer 10-13 August 21: Jer 32-34 August 27: Jer 51-52 Knowing God by J.I. Packer $17.00 August 4: Is 31-35 August 10: Is 59-63 August 16: Jer 14-17 August 22: Jer 35-37 August 28: Lam 1-3:36 Gospel Wakefulness by Jared C. Wilson $11.00 August 5: Is 36-41 August 11: Is 64-66 August 17: Jer 18-22 August 23: Jer 38-41 August 29: Lam 3:37-5 God’s Names (Children Desiring God) by Sally Michael $12.00 August 30: Ezek 1-4 August 6: Is 42-44 August 12: Jer 1-3 August 18: Jer 23-25 August 24: Jer 42-45 August 31: Ezek 5-8 Still Sovereign: Contemporary Perspective on Election...Grace by Thomas R. Schreiner $24.00 The Barber Who Wanted to Pray by R.C. Sproul $12.00 It is important that we are growing in our understanding of the Scriptures and in our ability to confess these truths. We encourage a daily bible The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God...in the Christian Life by J.I. Packer reading program and weekly catechism questions. Parents, remember to gather your children for reading, prayer and worldview discussion. Download $8.00 RANDOLPH STREET different schedules at www.randolphonline.org/biblereading and find this month’s questions at www.randolphonline.org/catechism. The Donkey Who Carried a King by R.C. Sproul $14.00 BOOKSTORE & LIBRARY RANDOLPH STREET CATECHISM Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God by Bruce Ware $11.00 The weekly Q&A is taken from the Baptist Catechism. See more at www.randolphonline.org/catechism. Our desire is to encourage My ABC Bible Verses: Hiding God’s Word in Little Hearts by Susan Hunt $11.00 you to read good books: Question 22: What is the sinfulness of that condition into which all mankind has fallen? Answer: The sinfulness of the condition into which all mankind fell is the guilt of Adam’s first sin, the lack of original Suffering and the Sovereignty of God by John Piper $11.00 books that will help you righteousness, and the corruption of our whole nature (which is commonly called original sin), together with all actual understand the Holy God’s Greater Glory: The Exalted God of Scripture and The Christian Faith by Bruce Ware $12.00 transgressions which come from this nature. Scriptures, literature that Scripture: Romans 5:19; 3:10; Ephesians 2:1; Isaiah 53:6; Psalm 51:5; Matthew 15:19. Big Truths for Little Kids: Teaching Your Children to Live for God by Susan Hunt $12.00 will increase your affections for God. We Question 23: What is the misery into which all mankind fell through Adam’s first sin? Their God is Too Small: Open Theism and the Undermining of Confidence in God by Bruce Ware $14.00 have books for purchase Answer: All mankind, by their fall, lost communion with God, are under his wrath and curse, and so made liable to all the and books to lend. If you miseries of this life, to death itself, and to the pains of hell forever. The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God by D.A. Carson $10.00 have any questions, there Scripture: Genesis 3:8, 24; Ephesians 2:3; Galatians 3:10; Romans 6:23; Matthew 25:41-46; Psalm 9:17. How Long, O Lord?: Reflections on Suffering and Evil by D.A. Carson $16.00 will be someone to help you at the bookstore after Question 24: Did God leave all mankind to perish in the condition of sin and misery? The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God’s Story by D.A. Carson $12.00 the corporate gathering. Answer: God, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, having chosen a people to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the condition of sin and misery, and to bring them into a condition of salvation, by a GIVING Always remember–any Redeemer. 2012 REGULAR BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY book that keeps you away Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; Romans 5:21; 8:29-30; 9:11-12; 11:5-7; Acts 13:48; Jeremiah 31:33. 2012 Giving Goals Actual Giving from the Book is not a 2012 Monthly Budget (Goal = $23,871) $27,005.78 (MTD as of 7/31/12) Question 25: Who is the Redeemer of God’s elect? 2012 Yearly Budget (Goal = $286,458) $199,209.31 (YTD as of 7/31/12) good book! Answer: The only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so 2012 - 321 PROJECT GIVING SUMMARY In February 2012 we set 2 goals for our “above and beyond” giving effort. Please pray and ask what God might have you was and continues to be God and man, in two distinct natures and one person, forever. give toward these efforts. Scripture: Galatians 3:13; 1 Timothy 2:5; 3:16; John 1:14; Romans 9:5; Colossians 2:9. Charleston Expansion: A fund to offset expenses of expanding our seating at our Charleston campus. (2012 Goal = $70,000) $44,208.60 (YTD) Question 26: How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man? Multiplication: A fund to prepare us for our first multiplication Answer: Christ, the Son of God became man by taking to himself a true body and a reasonable soul. He was conceived by effort. (2012 Goal = $40,000) $12,230.60 (YTD) the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and was born of her, yet without sin. 10% Global - 10% of all giving to the 321 project will be used toward reaching the least reached with the gospel of Scripture: Hebrews 2:14; 4:14; 7:26; Matthew 26:38; Luke 2:52; John 1:14; 12:27; Luke 1:31, 35; 2:52; Colossians 2:9. Jesus Christ.

10 3 (Continued from cover) parties and then involve more people if necessary to cause a suitable resolution. Involving people who have no GLOBAL MISSIONS: Mazanderani of Iran I think Paul is making a reference back to 4:6 “And Introduction / History part in the matter will only promote pride and division The Mazanderani live in northern Iran's Mazandaran province, bordering the Caspian Sea. It is there that because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of among the body (cf. Matthew 18:15-17). Next, we must early Iranian civilization flourished. Historically, this province had been invaded by outsiders, beginning with the Mongols in the 1200's and 1300's. In 1723, the region was conquered by the Russian Empire. The coast of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” have a spirit of gentleness and meekness. Pursuing a the province is dominated by marshy plains. Farther inland, it merges into the highlands. Although the where he clearly states that true children of God have the province is strategically located on the Caspian Sea, the coast lacks good natural harbors. This has forced them person in a kind and gracious manner while being firm to build an artificial harbor. Holy Spirit indwelling them. In order to be characterized enough not to let that person wiggle out of the sin that The estimated population of the Mazanderani is about 2.8 million and is an ethnic mix of Turkic tribes, as a spiritual person we must be demonstrating the has a grip on his life is accomplished only by the Spirit Armenians, and Russian immigrants. Other smaller groups include the Qadikolahi and the Palavi. The commands of 5:16-25. We need to “walk by the working in us. Paul reminds us that our words must not language of the majority, also called Mazanderani (or Palari), remains unwritten. This language is closely tied to Farsi, the official language of Iran. Spirit”, be “led by the Spirit”, bear the “fruit of be corrupting, tearing down and causing rottenness, but What are their lives like? the Spirit,” and “live by the Spirit.” It is critical rather they should be good for building up, fitting the Agriculture dominates the economy of the entire Mazandaran region. Most of the Mazanderani are settled farmers who grow crops such as rice, wheat, barley, tea, fruits, and cotton. They also raise some cattle. In that we are letting the word of Christ dwell in us richly, occasion, that they might give grace to the hearer (cf. addition to farming, the Mazanderani are famous for breeding Arabian horses. so that we might teach and admonish one another in all Ephesians 4:29). Also, we need to be patient, allowing the The mid-1970's saw a number of agricultural reforms in the Mazandaran province. Farming became a large-scale business operation that wisdom (cf. Colossians 3:16). When our hearts are Holy Spirit and the Word time to work and bring the included the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products, as well as the manufacturing of farm machinery, equipment, and supplies. At the same time, major agricultural movements were encouraged by the influx of large investments that were made as a result of the oil pursuing God’s glory and the spiritual health of our person to genuine repentance. God’s ways are not our boom. Many new businesses were introduced, including cement, textile, and cotton industries. Fisheries also sprang up all along the coastal areas. brothers and sisters then we can speak the truth in love to ways and He isn’t bound to act according to our Today, the coastal fisheries of this region harvest some of the finest caviar in the world. one another so that we can grow up in every way into timetable. We need to be persistent in helping a person Although many of the Mazanderani farmers are settled, some maintain the nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors. These nomads use the higher, him who is the head, into Christ (cf. Ephesians 4:15-16). be restored to a proper relationship with God, but must cultivated regions for grazing their animals. Their herds include a certain breed of humped cattle, as well as buffalo, which are used as beasts of burden. I would like to suggest some practical thoughts to help allow time for God to work. Another important step to us with this very important but often neglected ministry Since most of the people in the Mazandaran province are Muslim, their society is organized according to the guidelines of traditional Islamic consider is the need to forgive a person who has sinned communities. The family is the major social unit and is led by the father. Although the Koran gives women equal status in Islamic society, in in the local church. First, remember the goal is always against us. Listen to the words of Ephesians 4:31 & 32: reality, they are usually second class citizens with little or no political freedom. God’s glory and the spiritual welfare of the person whom What are their beliefs? “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and Although Mazandaran was the last province in Iran to be converted to Islam, the Mazanderani are now virtually all Muslim. They belong to the we are confronting. It is easy to allow pride or vindication clamor and slander be put away from you, Ithna-Ashari sect of Islam and their independent character makes them unique in Iran. to take over our motivations in speaking to someone. along with all malice. Be kind to one As Muslims, the Mazanderani believe in only one omnipotent god, Allah. They are taught that the ultimate purpose of humanity is to worship Paul warns us about this in Galatians 5:14, 15, 26: him and to build a social order that is not corrupt. Their religious practices include praying, fasting, giving to the poor, and making a pilgrimage another, to Mecca. They hold the imams (religious rulers claiming descent from Mohammed) in very high esteem, since they believe that only the imams “For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: can interpret the true meaning of the Koran. ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ tenderhearted, forgiving one another, What are their needs? Many of the Mazanderani are uneducated. The fact that their language is not yet in written form presents a roadblock to their cultural and But if you bite and devour one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” spiritual progress. Perhaps Christian teachers will have the greatest opportunity to work among this people group. There is a university in the town Lastly, we must allow this process to speak a warning of Babol that may provide open doors for linguists who are willing to create a written script for the Mazanderani language. watch out that you are not consumed GEOGRAPHY & FACTS into our own lives. We are all subject to sin and need to Progress Indicators by one another. Let us not become Country: Iran be reminded that we too can be caught in any 1.1 Few, if any, known Continent: Asia Progress Evangelicals. Professing conceited, provoking one another, transgression. As we seek to help our fellow Christian Scale: Region: Central Asia Christian <=5%. envying one another.” walk according to our calling in Christ, we need to be Population: 4,092,000 open and appreciative of others speaking truth into our Least- Genuinely loving someone means to seek their good Yes lives as well. Primary language: Mazanderani Reached: and bear with them (cf. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7). Second, Religion: Islam (100%) My prayer is that the RSC family will be a pure bride Level 3 Less than 2% be careful not to turn it into gossip. The scriptures are Evangelical. Widespread and exercise the means given to us to be pleasing in all Persecution Rank: 5 (only top 50 ranked) GSEC Status: clear that this process should include only the parties church planting within ways to our glorious groom—the Lord Jesus Christ! past 2 years. directly involved. It will usually begin with just two 10/40 window: Yes This summary is taken from The Joshua Project. Bible Translation Status: None Reported For more information please visit www.joshuaproject.net. 4 9 VALLEY OF VISION: A COLLECTION OF PURITAN PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONS CORAM DEO The Latin phrase Coram Deo means, “Before the face of God.” Our passion in worship at Randolph Street is that our Below you will find two selections from this highly recommended book. Publisher Description: The strength of Puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the lives, our mission and our worship would be carried out with the passionate knowledge that it is all being done best form of prayer, for living prayer is the characteristic of genuine spirituality. Yet prayer is also vocal and may therefore on before the face of God and for the glory of God. We seek music to sing on Sunday morning that reflects that passion, occasions be written. Consequently in the Puritan tradition there are many written prayers and meditations which constitute an celebrating the majesty of our God and the supremacy of our Christ. important corpus of inspiring devotional literature. The Mover Soli Deo Gloria Grace Active To Him Who Sits on the Throne The hope of the gospel is intertwined with the five O SUPREME MOVING CAUSE, There is a song that we know we will sing in heaven ... the O God, may Thy Spirit speak in me that I may May I always be subordinate to thee, "Solas" of the Protestant Reformation. We take no speak to Thee. melody we may not know yet but God has told us what the be dependent upon thee, credit for our salvation and we seek no glory ... for be found in the path where thou dost walk, lyrics will be. This song, the words taken directly from all the credit is in the cross and all the glory is in Lord Jesus, great high priest, Thou hast and where thy Spirit moves, Revelation 5, gives us a glimpse of what we one day will see opened a new and living way by which a fallen the Christ. We are saved only by grace, only by take heed of estrangement from thee, in full when we finally behold the Lamb in all His glory. creature can approach Thee with acceptance. of becoming insensible to thy love. faith, only through Christ. Our foundation for truth is only in the scriptures and our joy is found Help me to contemplate the dignity of Thy To Him who sits on the throne and unto the Lamb, Thou dost not move men like stones, only in the glory of God. Person, the perfectness of Thy sacrifice, the but dost endue them with life, Be blessing and honor and glory and power forever. effectiveness of Thy intercession. not to enable them to move without thee, but in submission to thee, the first mover. We resolve to know O what blessedness accompanies devotion, Nothing else but Jesus Christ when under all the trials that weary me, the Be Thou My Vision O Lord, I am astonished at the difference Jesus Christ, and Him crucified cares that corrode me, the fears that disturb between my receivings and my deservings, We live in a world where so many things battle to me, the infirmities that oppress me, I can come We resolve to know between the state I am now in and my past gracelessness, capture our attention. This ancient hymn reminds us to Thee in my need and feel peace beyond Nothing else but Jesus Christ between the heaven I am bound for and the hell I merit. that God alone is to fill our eyes with His glory and our understanding! The Lamb of God, and our sacrifice hearts with His love as we serve and adore Him. Who made me to differ, but thee? To come to God by grace alone The grace that restores is necessary to for I was no more ready to receive Christ than were others; preserve, lead, guard, supply, help me. And Through faith alone in His blood, spilled for us I could not have begun to love thee hadst thou not loved me, Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; here Thy saints encourage my hope; they were or been willing unless thou hadst first made me so. Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. once poor and are now rich, bound and are Singing soli Deo gloria now free, tried and now are victorious. Thou my best Thought, by day or by night, O that such a crown should fit the head of such a sinner! To God alone be glory Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. To God alone be glory Every new duty calls for more grace than I such high advancement be for an unfruitful person! now possess, but not more than is found in such joys for so vile a rebel! Singing soli Deo gloria Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word; Thee, the divine treasury in whom all fullness To God alone be glory Infinite wisdom cast the design of salvation I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; dwells. To Thee I repair for grace upon grace, To God alone be glory into the mould of purchase and freedom; until every void made by sin be replenished Thou my great Father, I Thy true son; In Jesus Christ and I am filled with all Thy fullness. Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Let wrath deserved be written on the door of hell, May my desires be enlarged and my hopes But the free gift of grace on the gate of heaven. We resolve to live Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight; emboldened, that I may honour Thee by my For nothing else but Jesus Christ I know that my sufferings are the result of my sinning, Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight; entire dependency and the greatness of my To know the One who is our life expectation. but in heaven both shall cease; Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower: We resolve to live Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power. Do Thou be with me, and prepare me for all Grant me to attain this haven and be done with sailing, By nothing but Your Word alone the smiles of prosperity, the frowns of and may the gales of thy mercy blow me safely into harbor. Your strength alone, for Your will alone Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise, adversity, the losses of substance, the death of Let thy love draw me nearer to thyself, To make our goal to please You alone wean me from sin, mortify me to this world, Thou mine Inheritance, now and always: friends, the days of darkness, the changes of Worship You alone, our God life, and the last great change of all. May I find and make me ready for my departure hence. Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, And our King thy grace sufficient for all my needs. High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art. Secure me by thy grace as I sail across this stormy sea. 8 5 GATHERING OPPORTUNITIES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES SERVING OPPORTUNITIES SERVING OPPORTUNITIES 10:30am Worship Gathering in the Auditorium Training Hour on August 5th: The teens and adults TED Schedule: On August 8th, To Every Door will 321 Sacrifice Sundays: With our construction loan, we *Nursery is available in Room 206 (ages 0-3) at 10:30am. will meet in the auditorium for a Q & A with Dr. Bruce focus on the neighborhood surrounding JE Robbins have have until July 12, 2013, to raise funds to offset the Ware. The children will meet as usual, with 3rd-5th grade Elementary school as we advertise for our Neighborhood initial amount of debt on our Charleston Expansion Preparation for Corporate Worship: As we prepare class back in Room 103. Nursery is also available. Cookout. project. As part of this effort we are setting aside to worship our great God together in the Auditorium each Beginning Sunday, August 12th there will be no Training West Side Neighborhood Picnic: We need your help December 30, 2012, & June 2, 2013, as “sacrifice” Sunday, we ask that you join us to pray for our worship Hour until September 9th. We will be meeting in room 104 and participation with this outreach into our community. Sundays in which all giving will go toward this effort. gathering. It is important that we seek the active presence for a time of prayer from 9:45am-10:10am during those We are hosting the picnic at the J E Robbins Elementary Please begin praying and planning how God might use you of God among us and ask God to magnify Christ through weeks. This will be a wonderful opportunity to pray School playground on Friday, August 10th from to serve in this manner. Our goal is to raise $75k-$100k us. Please feel free to join us up front to pray at 10:20am or together as a church family. 6:00-8:00pm. The school is located at 915 Beech Avenue. over the next 12 months to offset the loan. remain in your seat to join us in quietly praying. Training Hour Classes: Classes will start on Sept. 9th. We will need several folks there to greet and visit with our Operation Christmas Child: Since 1993, more than 94 neighbors. We will also need several dozen cookies. Please million children in over 130 countries have heard the Preaching Schedule: During our summer preaching ✦Foundations for the Christian Life - put two cookies in a baggie for clean and easy handling. gospel and been cared for through OCC. This year a series, it would be helpful for you to read through the Tim Valentine & Randy Jones You can bring the cookies to the picnic or to the church on group of Randolph Streeters will participate in this effort. Minor Prophets. In the fall, we will begin Romans. ✦Starting Point - Thursday or Friday. A table set up in the welcome center to drop off shoeboxes Parent & Baby Dedication: On August 12th, during Pastor Jason (class will be Saturday, August 18th.) Graduate Concert: The Epling Family would like to and donations. There will be a shoebox packing party in a our corporate gathering, we will have a time of prayer for ✦Teen Focus Class - Doctrine of God - extend an invitation to the church family for Laura’s few weeks, so start saving those shoeboxes! If you have an newborn babies and their families. In order to participate Jeremy Bennett, Keith Pickard, John Baldwin, & Graduate Concert on August 12, 2012 at 4:30pm at opportunity, visit the website: https://samaritanspurse.org. in this special time, please contact Mary Jane at our church Randolph Street Church. Laura, who will be attending Please see Kristy Ellis for more information. office (342-3257) or [email protected]. Josh Patrick Belmont University in the fall, is a violinist for the worship ✦Discipleship and Christian Growth - Children's Health Fair Outreach: Volunteers and Please try to sit closer to the Auditorium Seating: team at RSC. This concert will feature The Turn Around, donations of school supplies are needed for a Children's Lowell Wilks windows, leaving the chairs near the middle aisle free for December Alleys, and Classical repertoire. Please RSVP to Health Fair for the children of the West Side. The fair will our guests. The more we use the under-chair space for our ✦ Ezra & Nehemiah - OT Class - [email protected] if you would like to attend this be held on Saturday, September 22 at RSC from Bibles, notebooks, and purses, the more open chairs we will Shawn Moran & Jeremy Bennett special event. There will be a reception following. 9:00am-12:00pm. We are hoping to hand out free school have available for our church family. Next Starting Point Class: Our next SP class will take Union Mission Meal & Gospel Service: Join the supplies to the children along with a free healthy snack. After-Service Prayer: We have men and women place Saturday, August 18th, from 9:00am-12:00pm. You team of teens and adults to serve a meal at the Union The hope is to connect with children and their parents and available after our corporate gathering if you have any can sign up in the Welcome Center. Mission Crossroads Shelter on Wednesday, August 15th. to find out how to better serve them. If you are interested questions or would like to pray about specific needs. We To help with food prep, please arrive by 3:00pm. Food in helping out in any way, please contact Rachel Ervin. Academy Website: Please visit us online at welcome you to join us at the front of the Auditorium. servers should be in place by 5:00pm. Teens and adults (www.appalachiaacademy.org). There will be more added from Randolph Street lead a gospel service from After-Gathering: After our worship gathering, to the site in the future, but you can now find helpful 7:00-8:00pm in the UM chapel. refreshments are served in the Welcome Center on the information about the Academy and upcoming classes. lower level. Proactively introduce yourself to someone you Prayer Requests: Academy of Biblical and Theological Studies: On ✦Pray for the Persecuted Church: Visit “The Voice of the haven’t met while enjoying coffee, snacks and books. Please August 3-5, 2012 a weekend seminar on the Doctrine of God Martyrs” at www.persecution.com. consider signing up to bring a snack and enjoying a day of with Dr. Bruce Ware is scheduled. Dr. Ware will be ✦ Pray for Those Who’ve Never Heard: Learn more fellowship with your church family. preaching at Randolph Street on August 5th. about how you can pray for the advance of the gospel Prayer Gatherings: Join us on Thursdays for men around the world at www.joshuaproject.net. Generations of Grace: This Bible-based, God-centered (7:00am), Sunday mornings (pre-service prayer in the ✦ Worldwide Prayer Guide: For a definitive guide to curriculum is for children 3-yrs-old through the 5th grade. Auditorium at 10:20am), and in other prayer venues, praying for every nation visit www.operationworld.org. This “unified curriculum” enables families to discuss one including a small prayer meeting on Wednesdays this ✦ Pray for Charleston: Let’s pray for even more gospel lesson with their children regardless of age. summer at 7:00pm. friendships in our community. 6 7