Blackshear Place Baptist Church

Blackshear Place is a busy church, and we have exciting summer activities planned for everyone in your family! Take note of these important schedule changes coming up.

» Sunday morning services and Bible Fellowship continue as normal.
» We will have Sunday evening services May 19, June 2, and June 9. No Sunday evening activities from June 16 through July 28.
» There will not be any Wednesday activities May 22 or May 29.
» Special Wednesday Summer Gatherings begin Wednesday, June 5, and run through July 24 at a new time, 6:15-7:30 pm.

6:15-7:30 pm

Summer can be a busy time. Let us help you and your family keep your passion for God and His Word. Gather with us on Wednesdays this summer for a refreshing time to recharge for the week.

Each Wednesday, we will offer activities for the entire family from 6:15 – 7:30 pm. Don’t miss a special family meal in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Check your worship folder each week for more details.

Meals will be served in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00-6:00 pm.
Reservations will end each Monday at 12:00 noon
Meals cost $5 for adults & $3 for children (ages 12 & under), payable on Wednesday evening.

Family Fellowship Meals (5-6 pm)
Each Wednesday join our church family for a time of fellowship and a great meal. You will need to register, and there will be a small charge.

Preschool Gathering
Babies – Pre-Kindergarten
Location: SmallTown
Little ones have a lot of energy. Bring them on Wednesdays to burn some of it playing games, singing songs, making crafts, and learning about Jesus.

Children’s Gathering
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Location: Bldg. D Gym
This summer adventure for our children will feature game time, snack time, and Bible time to challenge our kids to love Jesus. Why sit at home and miss all the fun?

Student Gathering
Middle School & High School
Location: The Venue (Beginning June 12)
The passion of camp continues on Wednesdays for Middle School and High School students meeting in The Venue. Join Pastor Aaron and Pastor Trent for a worship experience to fuel your summer.

Adult Gathering
Location: Worship Center
Our world constantly changes, but our Lord never does. Join Pastor Grady Sutton each Wednesday for Changeless: His Truth for Our Fast-Paced Life, as we explore the life and ministry of the Old Testament Prophet Malachi.

Kingdom Rock
Vacation Bible School
June 17-21, 9 am – 12:15 pm
Pre K – 5th Grade

What are your kids doing this summer? We’ve planned an epic week to rescue all knights and princesses from the dungeon of boredom. The days will be filled with worship, epic Bible adventures, imagination stations, Kings Kitchen snacks, and tournament games. Here, God’s victorious power isn’t a fairy tale—it changes kids forever. Join this royally-rockin’ realm—register in front of the main building before VBS to be a part of this Kingdom Rock VBS!

2013 Summer Basketball Camps
July 8-11 /// 4th-9th Grade
July 15-18 /// 1st-3rd Grade

Summer recreation camps at Blackshear Place Baptist Church are a first-class sports experience that emphasizes healthy competition, sportsmanship, skills building, and fun. This year we are offering camps for older children and younger children. For more information, contact the recreation ministry office.

4th – 9th grade camp
presented by Score International
July 8-11, 9am – 3pm
For boys and girls (entering) 4th grade thru (entering) 9th grade
Cost is $75 per participant ($60 for 2 or more siblings)

SCORE INTERNATIONAL is a ministry to expose people to short term missions. The purpose of SCORE International is to evangelize, encourage missionaries, and equip participants to do the work of foreign missions. Our goal is to produce career missionaries and/or create greater partnerships between local churches in the USA and foreign missionaries.

Special Guest Coach
David Conrady
National Basketball Director for SCORE International
As a former coach and Division I point guard, David knows first hand the importance of individual improvement. “I’m committed to helping young people learn the fundamentals needed for individual improvement on the court and in their lives,” said David.

“It is my goal to assist them in developing their unique gifts, talents, and abilities so they can honor God in every aspect of their daily lives.” He has helped develop more than 20 All Conference players, three player of the Year award winners, and several pro athletes.

1st-3rd grade camp
presented by BPBC
July 15-18, 9 am-noon
For boys and girls (entering) 1st grade thru (entering) 3rd grade
Cost is $50 per participant

What to Bring
Bag Lunch
Water Bottle
Gym bag for your personal items.

What to Wear
Shorts, T-Shirt, Socks
Sneakers/Tennis Shoes

Campers Receive
T-shirt, Snacks, Awards

Important Stuff For Both Camps

Registration
Registration is open until the day of each camp. There will be a $10 fee added if you register on the day of camp.

Medical
If your child is on medication during camp week please inform camp personnel on the first day of camp. Please remember to bring inhalers for children with asthma.

Drop-off/Pick-up Times
Drop-off will begin at 8:30 am for both camps, and pick-up will be at 3:05 pm for Camp 1 and 12:00 pm for Camp 2. There will be a $10 fee if you need to drop your child off earlier than 8:30 am or pick-up later than 3:30 pm for Camp 1 and 12:30 pm for Camp 2.

Words cannot express the excitement we feel preparing to spend these days “Walking Where Jesus Walked”. This will be our fifth trip to Israel and we assure you it will be educational, informational, but most of all spiritually transformational! Nothing will do more for your spiritual growth than this time in His Land! The hotels are beautiful, the food is bountiful, and the fellowship will be blessed. Do not miss this “trip of a lifetime”.

Pastor Jeff & Becky Crook

For more information, call the Office of the Pastor at 770.534.7058.

Being a part of Blackshear Place is about life change. One way we strive for God to change us is through the daily reading of His Word. In 2013, Pastor Jeff has challenged us to join him in reading through the New Testament. We will be providing a number of ways you can be involved in this life-changing challenge.

Ways you can be involved in the Walk Through The Word one-year New Testament reading challenge.

1. Get the Walk through the Word devotional. This New Testament devotional book will guide you through daily readings and give you life-application through the devotionals by some of America’s greatest preachers.

2. Pick-up the the free New Testament reading card available at all welcome desks. We’ve taken the daily readings from the Walk through the Word devotional and made a simple checklist card for you to use.

3. Follow the weekly reading plan listed in the worship folder. Each week, the worship folder will list the New Testament selection of reading for the week. You can simply use your worship folder to follow the reading plan.

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