General Announcements

A Word From Brad

Children's Ministry Sunday is this week and the children of Cool Spring will take a role in worship leadership. You'll see them ushering, singing, praying and reading during the services. You'll hear from our Children's Associate, Shane Standlick, about the Children's Ministry at Cool Spring. I'll wrap up the morning with a short challenge for parents and grandparents from Deuteronomy 6. It's going to be a fun weekend.

We are attempting to raise approximately $24,500 over the next several weeks for specific technology and visual updates at Cool Spring. With the launch of a new venue in September, we need to purchase new equipment such as a camera, projector, screen, cabling, computer and software. The new service (our Growth WIG for 2013) will feature live music and video teaching. Additionally, we are trying to upgrade the visual component of our worship experience at both 8:30 and 10:00 with the installation of a 24-foot screen serving as the background for the platform. The visual upgrade will enhance our ability to teach, create and lead on Sundays. Both projects are in consultation with a media design company and the total cost is $36,000. To date, $11,500 has been given toward the projects, leaving a balance of $24,500 - our target for our fundraising effort. Would you consider helping us raise the necessary funds by Sunday, June 23? Please note this project is supported over and above our normal giving to the general budget at Cool Spring. I want to thank you ahead of time for your generous participation.

Stop by Connections Coffee this Sunday. Follow the signage in the foyer to the Mission Café. The Middle and High School Mission teams will have a bake sale this Sunday from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon. All proceeds will go directly to the cost the summer mission trips. Additionally, all Connections Coffee net proceeds go directly to Student summer missions. When you grab your coffee and baked goods, pull up a chair at one of the booths or tables and start a conversation.

How's the Bible reading going? Keep reading!

We're in the midst of taking pictures for a new member directory at Cool Spring. Have you made your photography setting appointment yet? While there are still great appointment times available, time is running out for you and your family to be included in this edition. Making an appointment is easy. Just click here to make an appointment or follow the link below in the newsletter.

Grace,

Brad

Keep up with the Reading the Bible plan!

(Printed guides are available at the Welcome Center. Click here to download a printed guide now. You can sign up at www.YouVersion.com  or try their app on your mobile device. Select the M'Cheyne Reading Plan with Sunday (September 16, 2012) as the start date).

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Church Photo Directory!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to have your family picture in our photo directory. You can click on the link below or on the Cool Spring website or sign up on Sunday at the desk in the Rec Center. If you bring a donation for the food pantry when you arrive for your appointment, you will receive a "Feed the Need" coupon for $5 off portrait purchases. All church and Sunday School members will receive a free 8 X 10 copy of their directory photo. For assistance in scheduling an appointment, call Candace at 746-8970 Ext 3. From May 21 - May 28, please call Cindy Paxton at 928-7778. The remaining dates are as follows:

Wednesday, June 5 to Saturday, June 8
Wednesday, June 12 to Saturday, June 15

Click here to make an appointment. 

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Part-Time Position Available

Music Leader/Associate

Cool Spring Baptist Church is seeking a Music Leader to serve as worship leader for our new video venue and also to support additional music ministries. This position is part-time (29 hours), non-benefited. A basic knowledge of music theory, strong music reading abilities and demonstrated vocal and instrumental proficiency required. For more information, please contact Teresa Boschen at tboschen@coolspring.org .

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Summer Teaching Series

Like Jesus
"A Study through the Gospel of Mark"

Begins Sunday, June 2

We'll discover the practices, character and behaviors of Jesus. The desire of every Christ follower is to live Like Jesus. Let's come and learn together how to live like Him.

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Stop By Connections Coffee!

Connections Coffee is located in the Mission Café. Open 8 am - 12 noon on Sundays.

A Connections Barista is happy to make that perfect latte, cappuccino, mocha, tea, macchiato or hot chocolate. We accept cash and major cards. There's plenty of room behind the counter for additional baristas. If interested, please contact Candace at cnahodil@coolspring.org or 746-8970.

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Cookout & Bake Sale Sunday Morning!

The Middle & High School Summer Mission Teams are having a cookout & bake sale this Sunday in the Mission Cafe. Hot dog lunches & homemade baked goods will be available for purchase. All proceeds will assist with the cost of their trips.

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Technology & Visual Updates Fundraiser Goal: $24,500

By June 23:

1. To purchase new equipment such as a camera, projector, screen, cabling, computer and software for our new venue beginning in September.

2. To upgrade the visual component of our worship experience at both 8:30 and 10:00 with the installation of a 24-foot screen serving as the background for the platform

The total cost of both projects is $36,000. To date, $11,500 has been given toward the projects, leaving a balance of $24,500.

***Please note this project is supported over and above our normal giving to the general budget at Cool Spring. I want to thank you ahead of time for your generous participation.

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Golf Tournament to Support MCEF

MCEF (Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions) is hosting a golf tournament to raise funds. MCEF helps families (living in the 23111 & 23116 zip codes) with essential bills, food and clothing so they can stay in their homes, keep their utilities on and have food on their tables. The tournament will be held on Saturday, June 1 at "The Hollows" in Montpelier. Contact Lynn Saunders at 334-6590 for additional information.

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What Will You Build?

Sign a 2X4 and build more.
May 1 - 31
Sponsored by 18:25 Bible Study

Hanover Habitat for Humanity is purchasing 2x4's to build homes in our community. Local churches have an opportunity to sign a board with notes of encouragement, love, prayers & well wishes for a $1 donation. You can also sign up to help with the next build. Look for the display on May 26 & 29 and June 2.

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Child Care Center Openings

Openings are available for children in the following programs:

• Summer: Pre-Kindergarten and School-Age Children
• Fall Half-Day: T/Th 3-year olds, M/W/F 4 & 5-year olds
• Fall Full-Day: Pre-Kindergarten Programs

For more information contact Sharon or Nicole at 746-4179, sneeley@coolspring.org  or nmoore@coolspring.org

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Food Pantry Needs

Spring Food Collection

Cool Spring serves 166 families in the past four months, and it's time to stock the pantry.  The grocery cart has a new location near the elevator outside the Fellowship Hall.

Thank you for your generous donations.

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Stay Connected with Cool Spring

Does the church have your e-mail address?
If not...please send an e-mail to Candace at cnahodil@coolspring.org so your address can be added to our database. You may also write your e-mail address on the tear-off card from your Sunday bulletin.

Are you receiving our e-Courier (weekly newsletter) at your e-mail address??? If not, and you would like to receive it, please click below to Join a Mailing List:

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Sermons Online and on CD

Audio recordings of Sunday sermons are available on gift quality CDs for a suggested donation of $1.00. Please contact Linda McNally in the Music & Worship Ministry office at 746-8972 Ext 4 to make a request.

You also have the ability to download (mp3), podcast or e-mail a sermon from our audio library online through MessageShare.

Click here to try this free service.

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Sunday Morning Parking Tips

You may have noticed eight spaces with signs marked "Guest Parking Only" near the Administration Building. These spaces are intended only for those visiting Cool Spring. You will also see orange cones marked "Reserved" in certain parking spots. These are intended for Senior Adults age 65 & older. PLEASE DO NOT MOVE CONES FROM THEIR ORIGINAL POSITIONS and please be courteous and observe these specially marked areas. Additional parking is available in the gravel-surfaced lot next to the cemetery. The access to this lot is from Atlee Station Road.

The Discipleship Ministry

Ongoing Discipleship Bible Study and Classes

Click Here to See the Complete List of Sunday School Classes and Times

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Discipleship Classes

Men's Study
April 10 - May 22
Wednesdays at 6:15 pm

"If you Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get out of the Boat" by John Ortberg will be led by Greg Phillips. Far too many of us have put our faith in a casual Christianity that never compels us to leave our comfort zones. But, deep within our hearts we know that Christ has not called us to comfort, but to an exciting, sacrificial and overwhelmingly fulfilling faith. This study teaches us how to step out of the "boat" of casual Christianity, so that we can faithfully follow the Lord who is calling us out onto the risky, exciting waters of the high seas.

Iron Sharpens Iron

The Outdoor Ministry is inviting all men to participate in As Iron Sharpens Iron, a 10-week mentoring program. This study will:

• help identify the kind of mentor you need
• maximize your mentoring relationship
• model your relationship after biblical examples
• grow through the shared wisdom of another believer
• influence others as you replicate the mentoring process through your gifts and passions

Whether you are looking for a mentor or would like to mentor someone else, As Iron Sharpens Iron provides specific, biblical steps to begin the relationship and make the most of it. Classes begin February 27 & 28 and will be offered twice a week. Tod Daneker will lead the class on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:45 pm and Greg Edmonds will lead on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 pm.

Open Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
Led by Bill Shaw

Apples of Gold

Apples of Gold is an eight-week mentoring class that provides a way "for older women to nurture younger women in the Word of God and the Bible and to encourage them to obey that Word." Seasoned women of God, together with younger women, seek the Lord's direction in learning and applying the principles taught in Titus 2:3-5. In addition, the group is instructed in a variety of cooking and hospitality skills, culminating each week in a shared meal. Would you enjoy learning from older women of faith how to better love your family, practice hospitality, learn some new cooking tips and create a home that reflects your love for God? The first class will begin on Tuesday, January 31 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please call Marsha Dodd at 779-0659 if you are interested in this class. Enrollment is limited.

Click Here to Read More About the Discipleship Ministry

Also, for more information, please contact Wayne Smith at 746-0989.

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Cool Spring's Website, coolspring.org

The Website Development Team is looking for people interested in helping with this continuing project.  There is availability for individual groups such as Sunday School Classes to have their own pages as well. Also, anyone with ideas, comments, corrections, announcements, testimonies, or other contributions, please feel free to Email the Cool Spring Web Site Team.