Bible Baptist Church

Youth Activity Sat Dec 3, 2011

2011-12-12T07:32:00.000-08:00

Wow, what a great time we had! We got to make some super Christmas ornaments with a wise man and a couple of camels. We stained, painted, put finish on them, etc. These will be prized possessions of our families for years!! (we hope).

We also had some really neat games and activities that wore everyone out. --and then finished with Pizza!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!!

Fall workday October 22, 2011

2011-10-31T07:05:00.000-07:00

We had a great turnout on a beautiful day to plant shrubs, plant
flowers, pour sidewalks, and plant grass.

Many "green thumbs" were steadily at work

There was plenty of work to do, so while some planted shrubs,
others finished up the concrete.

Mulch was added to help "pretty up" the landscape.

-and some supervised while others worked! Ha! You'll notice the
supervisor's shirt is stained with sweat! A well deserved break!

Five foot wide sidewalks were added from the parking lot.

Yes, that concrete is still wet, and no human or doggy footprints
were added. That's a miracle!

We're all going to enjoy the shrubs.

We had the right equipment, many rakes, hoes, and mechanized
machinery!

Grass is being mixed so that we'll have a good "blend" of grass.

We even had pansies for everyone to plant so that they'd
feel a part in this terrific project.

Homecoming! Oct 16, 2011

2011-10-19T10:36:00.000-07:00

We held our first homecoming/old fashioned day in our new building on Sunday Oct 16, 2011. It was a beautiful day, and the morning service was outstanding. We were blessed to have one of our missionaries here to bring the morning message, and another member of his church in Haiti sang a very special song in Creole. It brought tears to many eyes! We then had "dinner on the grounds" outside enjoying the gorgeous day. As always, there was more than enough food to go around.

Our pastor making introductions.

Choir singing, remember this is old fashioned Sunday!

Our very special speaker for the day, one of the national
missionaries that we help to support.

Dinner under the tent.

Look at that gorgeous sky!!

Lots of food! And there were more tables than this!

First baptism service

2011-07-10T17:08:00.000-07:00

Tonight we had the pleasure of having our first baptismal service in the new building! We had 3 individuals with a desire to be an obedient believer, having given a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. To God be the Glory!!

Prayers

2011-04-28T19:35:00.000-07:00

Our prayers go out to our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ that have experienced loss during the recent tornadoes that went through Alabama.

Resurrection Sunday

2011-04-24T20:12:00.001-07:00

We pray you all have a very blessed day today as we celebrate our risen Savior!

More pics from Dedication service

2011-04-14T10:27:00.000-07:00

Dedication Sunday

2011-04-04T08:18:00.000-07:00

What a great day yesterday! Our attendance for the afternoon service was over 160 and many of the 'Carpenters for Christ' came to attend. Testimony time brought to light just how God worked everything out from before we broke ground in March of 2010 to our finished building in Feb of 2011. God continued to show everyone involved in this process that if we simply put our faith and trust in HIM and not in man or monies, a great work could be accomplished! Oh, to God be the glory, great things He hath done! more pictures to come.........

Dedication Service announcement

2011-03-06T17:03:00.000-08:00

Our dedication service is scheduled for April 3rd at 2:30pm! We will be sure to post pictures and please come to attend and see what our great God has been doing here at Bible Baptist!!

Our FIRST service!

2011-02-20T17:15:00.000-08:00

There is no other way to explain today other than we were all smiles!!! There was such a joy and happiness felt today as we watched our first Sunday in our new building unfold. To know that God had his hand in bringing us to this place....finally seeing our dream of meeting together in a new building. We are not smiling today because of the extra space, our beautiful building, the new rooms, a large attendance......we are smiling today because our God is good!!! To God be all glory!! Thank you Lord for showing us what faith in you can accomplish. To know that the impossible IS possible because of YOU! Please continue to pray for the ministry here, that we will be able to minister to the lost in this area, to reach those who need Christ, to be an example to our community, to continue to give God all the glory for what He is accomplishing here at Bible Baptist Church. We are so glad you have been able to rejoice along with us. We are planning a dedication service in the future and will keep you updated with the progress here.

Sunday School

Morning Service

attendance of 113

Offeratory

Men's choir

Ladies Trio

Pastor preaching

Children's church

Announcement

2011-02-12T10:32:00.001-08:00

We have passed ALL inspections and will be holding our first service on February 20th!! Praise the Lord. He is so good!! We look forward to posting pictures :)

Almost there!

2011-02-11T15:41:00.000-08:00

We have much to update. The carpet has been laid, the sound system has been installed, all doors are up, the millings have been laid in the parking lot and waiting on the paving next week. Today we passed the fire inspection and now wait on the final Certificate of Occupancy permit! We are so thrilled at the progress and what the Lord is accomplishing! Please continue to pray with us that the final touches will completed so we can move in :)

Lobby area

Inside the auditorium

Partitions, doors, and more

2011-01-17T13:17:00.000-08:00

All the plumbing has been completed. The bathrooms are finished. The fire alarms has been installed. Speakers are set up. Doors have been installed (all but the auditorium doors). Carpet is ordered and we are waiting on the pavement in the parking lot. We are soooo close!!! We are continually thankful for the volunteers who give of their time to get things accomplished. God is so good!

Men's bathroom

Women's bathroom

Countertops

2010-12-20T14:29:00.000-08:00

updated from last entry.........

kitchen counters

women's bathroom

nursery counters

Praise the Lord!

2010-12-20T05:32:00.000-08:00

The counter tops have been installed, and the carpet is being ordered today!! We had over $11,200 come in Sunday for the building fund!! How awesome it is to see our prayers being answered! We praise the Lord for His continued blessings and for those who continue to pray and give financially.
Please continue to pray that we will get our occupancy permit. We hope to also post updated pictures soon!
May you all have a wonderful Christmas as we remember our Lord and Saviour's birth, and the reason He came to this earth.

Thank you!

2010-12-08T13:26:00.000-08:00

God is using people from all over to bring about our new church building. Thank you to those who continue to pray for the ministry here, and to those who have contributed financially. We give God all the glory and are so thankful for people such as the folks in Alabama who have sent a financial donation. We appreciate you all and praise God for His continued goodness.

Cabinets

2010-12-03T12:16:00.000-08:00

The cabinets are going up in the kitchen. They look GOOD!

Most of the rooms have ceiling tile now.

Thankfulness

2010-11-26T16:45:00.000-08:00

We have so much to be thankful for, especially over the past several months. From May until now, we have seen God do marvelous things and He has blessed us so much.

Updates: The silt fence has been removed! The trees will be planted in the parking lot soon. The paving should be done next week. The tiling is being finished tomorrow and the cabinets are going to be installed next week. The plumber will be installing the bathroom fixtures in the next few weeks. We need the last $14,000 to completely finish the building and would LOVE to be in by Christmas. Please continue to pray with us toward this end. Happy Thanksgiving!

Updated pictures!

2010-11-08T18:50:00.000-08:00

we've got grass!

we've got Exit signs

we've got beautiful trim

we've got light fixtures

we've got tile :)

Long, overdue update

2010-11-06T19:25:00.001-07:00

Sorry for the delay in updates :) Here is the scoop!

Painting has been completed in all rooms. Trim is going up in the auditorium. Tile has been laid in the bathrooms and is being finished. All light fixtures are put up. Drop ceiling grids have been put in place but the ceiling grid tiles still need to be purchased. Someone has graciously donated the money needed to buy the cabinets and they have been ordered! We thank God for this blessing! The carpet has been chosen but has yet to be purchased.
We are waiting on the Lord to supply the $22,000 we need to complete the building. We would love to be in by the end of this year!!
Thank you to all who continue to pray for the ministry here.

Lights, air, gutters, oh my!

2010-09-10T19:44:00.000-07:00

Although blogging has been a bit slow lately, progress is still moving along well! We now have the air conditioning units working, lights throughout the building and the gutters installed. We have permanent power and a group of volunteers have hung the doors inside. Painting is continuing over the weekend. It's looking great!! Praise God.

gutters hung

auditorium lighting

lobby/fellowship area

Nursery/Sunday School rooms

doors hung

Moncks, SC volunteers

2010-08-21T10:46:00.000-07:00

We had a group of volunteers from Moncks Corner, SC come to complete the fascia and soffit work around the building. We appreciate their willingness and love for the Lord! Thank you!

Brick work

2010-08-13T19:53:00.000-07:00

The brick work is almost finished and the cross is such a nice touch to the outside decor! We have passed the HVAC rough in inspection and the sheetrock continues to go up inside. We hope to post some inside pictures soon!

Bricks

2010-08-03T20:12:00.001-07:00

The brick work is progressing really nicely! We have doors now and the inside is coming along with sheetrock and duct work. Exciting times :)

Brick and sheetrock

2010-07-23T14:42:00.000-07:00

The sheetrock is going up and the framing is turning into individual rooms! It's exciting to start to visualize the Sunday School classrooms, the kitchen and washrooms....and our auditorium! The block is being put around the outside and we are looking forward to the bricks arriving soon. Our God is good!

Sheetrock!!

2010-07-21T18:32:00.001-07:00

Over the last 2 weeks a lot of work has been done in preparation for the sheetrock installation. HVAC work is still in progress and the sheetrock starting going up today. Block and brick will start this coming week. We hope to have some updated pictures within the next few days.

Insulation

2010-07-12T08:26:00.000-07:00

The plumbing inspection should be done today and the framing inspection tomorrow. The insulation is going up and we hope to have another group of volunteers this weekend to put up the sheet rock and interior wall sound batt insulation.
Several of our members headed to Alabama for the weekend to enjoy food and fellowship at the Carpenter's Banquet. We look forward to hearing how it went!

Inspection

2010-07-01T04:33:00.000-07:00

We have passed the electrical inspection and the insulation will be put up this week. Still waiting on some other inspections to be complete. We are hoping to be in our new building by October. Please continue to pray for the Lord's work here!

Wiring and cement

2010-06-24T13:02:00.000-07:00

The cement has been poured in front of the entrance and the men are working on the electrical wiring.

Finished roof

2010-06-21T16:24:00.001-07:00

Today the volunteers finished shingling the roof. Thank you men for giving of your time!!

Work Day

2010-06-19T18:35:00.000-07:00

Today was a work day to do some odds and ends in and around the building, and a group of volunteers came to start shingling the back side of the church. Unfortunately they ran out of shingles but it's getting there!! There are still a few things that need to be accomplished before inspection, but everyday is a step closer to being done.

Goodbye Carpenters for Christ!

2010-06-18T06:23:00.000-07:00

The Carpenters for Christ have gone home and how much we appreciate all they have done for our church, serving the Lord the way they have. Thank you to all the ladies, men and children who have been so involved in the meal preparation, serving, and cleaning, to the people who have run errands everyday, who stayed on site to help out, those who worked behind the scenes, those who donated food, those who gave financially, and those who continually prayed for the events daily. How exciting it is to see a church body so united and having a desire to please the Lord and to give Him glory for it all!!
Although updates will be slower now, please come back and keep updated as we look to God to finish this church building. Continue to pray for Bible Baptist, that the finances will come to complete the work here and He will continue to meet our every need. Our God is good!!
(Pastor and Bonnie being presented with a Bible)

Carpenters night

2010-06-17T19:16:00.000-07:00

What a service! What a pleasure it has been to get to know these gentlemen and see their desire to serve the Lord. Tonight's service was a time to glorify God, give testimony to what He has done, to take part in the Lord's supper, and to hear some wonderful music from the men. Thank you so much carpenters for your time, your energy, your love for the Lord, for serving Him through the construction of our new church building. Thank you to the families, the wives, the children, who have missed their husbands, fathers, and sons during this week. We give God all the glory for what He continues to do at Bible Baptist Church! May Jesus Christ be praised. We pray for your safety as you return home.

Windows

2010-06-17T13:13:00.000-07:00

Looks like there was more rain today. On the way to take pictures, the ground was wet again (3:45pm). They were able to shingle the front side of the roof, the windows have been installed and the air conditioning unit was outside. We didn't get a chance to go in to see all that has been done, but will definitely take pictures tonight during our service inside. The tents have come down and the men are packing up. What a great job men!! Thank you so much.

front with shingles

windows

air conditioner

Last day

2010-06-17T04:30:00.001-07:00

Today is the Carpenters for Christ last day with us. They are hoping very much to get the church building shingled today. Please pray for nice, cool weather for the men, for much needed strength and endurance after such a demanding week, and safety. Tonight, we as a congregation will be meeting in our new building to hold a service with the carpenters. How much we appreciate all the hard work these gentlemen have done! What a testimony of their love for God! Stay tuned for pictures of today...

Inside

2010-06-16T15:09:00.000-07:00

The rain returned. These shots were just before 5:30pm after the rain came through.

Roofing continues...

2010-06-16T10:51:00.000-07:00

Today, June 16th, 1:30pm....the tops of the trusses have been nailed in, the braces are coming down, the sheeting of the roof continues, and the tar paper is being put down. There's a lot going on inside too and hopefully at the end of the work day we'll be able to get some inside shots!

braces coming down

tops of the trusses installed

panoramic

Rain

2010-06-15T16:16:00.000-07:00

The rain came...it's a big storm too! These pictures are taken minutes before the rain hit the church area (7:15pm). The men got a good chunk of the roof finished and the weather wrap (not sure what it's called) has been put around the outside. The weather is calling for rain tomorrow too, so please pray that the storms will not interfere with the men's work (just enough for a nice cool breeze though!)

panoramic shot

Last of the trusses!

2010-06-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

The last truss went up this morning! Maybe we'll see shingles by the end of the day :) Yay!

Sheeting

2010-06-14T16:50:00.000-07:00

June 14th, 7:30pm. The men are trying to use as much daylight as possible as they continue to work after supper. They're starting to sheet the roof and hopefully the trusses will be done tomorrow. Thank you men for your hard work!!

view from the parking lot - front of the church

view from inside

More trusses

2010-06-14T11:09:00.001-07:00

Finished their lunch break and back to work! The trusses are going up and they have got alot accomplished since Saturday. It's coming right along :)
June 14th, 12:45pm

panoramic shot

Fellowship, food, and some relaxation!

2010-06-13T10:39:00.000-07:00

A day of rest! We had a wonderful time worshipping the Lord and fellowshipping with the men today. We enjoyed their ministry in music and had a time to mingle and greet (and eat some good food too!) Please continue to pray for these men. They are working in some very hot, humid weather. Also continue to pray that things will go smoothly and any bumps in the road will not delay them too much, and continued safety for all involved.
(*Sorry this video is SO shaky but it was such a blessing to listen to them!*)

singing "Victory in Jesus"

getting the food ready

Trusses

2010-06-12T13:52:00.000-07:00

June 12th, 3:30pm. Trusses being put up.

panoramic shot (click on image)

Some of the hard working workers....

hanging around....

literally "hanging around!"

Meet the men

2010-06-12T05:35:00.001-07:00

The Carpenters for Christ team of men are up before the sun rises! Are these eager guys or what!! They have breakfast and are off to work with the first few rays of sun. We appreciate these men and their sacrifice for the Lord as they are away from their loved ones and being missed at home.
We also miss those who were unable to make it with the team and are wishing they could be here. Our prayers are with you Butch as you recover!
June 12th, 6:45am

End of day 2!

2010-06-11T17:09:00.000-07:00

All of the men have arrived safely and a majority of the framing is finished. The trusses should be going up tomorrow! They are happy with the progress that is being made ..... and so are we!!

We've got walls!

2010-06-11T10:53:00.000-07:00

June 11th, at 1:30pm. We've got walls....inside and out! The second team of men will be arriving this afternoon. Oh God is so good!
(click on pictures to view a larger size)

panoramic shot

the trusses

All in a day's work

2010-06-10T20:17:00.001-07:00

Here is what the guys accomplished their first day! WOW! We are so thankful these men are giving of their time and talent for God's glory.

Sneak peek

2010-06-10T11:38:00.000-07:00

Can you tell we are giddy with excitement! This is as of 2:00pm today, June 10th.
*listening to the thunder -Lord please redirect the storm*

They're here!

2010-06-09T18:09:00.000-07:00

The first team has arrived and will start construction early tomorrow morning! We welcomed about 25 of the Carpenters for Christ tonight, June 9th, at our Wednesday prayer service. They took several hours today setting up and getting ready for tomorrow. It's exciting to see some of the wood has arrived as well. Lord willing we will be able to post the first wall going up tomorrow :)

Gettin' ready!

2010-06-08T17:36:00.000-07:00

June 8th.....Everyone is busy!! We have the first crew of the Carpetenter's for Christ team coming tomorrow. Our ladies are getting the meals and food organized, our men are setting up outside, and our excitement level is growing even more! On the building front, the steel beams have been put in place for the portacache (drop off area).
We ask that you continue to pray for good weather, safety for all involved, the ladies involved in meal planning, and that the Lord will continue to meet our needs. He is in control and this is His building! Oh exciting days are ahead.....

Gravel

2010-06-07T12:19:00.000-07:00

June 7, the gravel is being spread and the parking lot is looking great! Our volunteers are finally finishing up all the seeding and putting the last of the hay down.

Parking lot

2010-06-05T11:11:00.001-07:00

June 4th, the parking lot is being prepared for the gravel.

click on the picture to view panoramic shot

Septic installed

2010-06-04T09:35:00.000-07:00

June 3rd, the septic tank and drain fields have been installed. The split block is being installed around the foundation.

As we approach this next phase of the building project, we realize that man can not accomplish what is about to happen. Only our God can perform such a task. The Carpenters for Christ are a group of men (we have about 65 men coming) who take on a building project each year. Over a 9 day period, we will see before our eyes, the construction of our new church building. Please continue to pray for good weather during this time, the safety of all involved, and the many ladies who are involved in the meal planning and cooking. To God be all the glory!

The slab!

2010-06-04T09:24:00.000-07:00

May 27th, our slab is ready to go!! We needed the slab poured 14 days before construction began, and our God made this happen EXACTLY 14 days before the Carpenters for Christ arrive to begin building! How great our God is!
(click on images to view a larger picture)

panoramic shot from the top of the hill

the grass is growing!!

Preparing for the slab

2010-06-04T09:18:00.000-07:00

May 23rd, the piping has been laid and the blocks are being set around the foundation in preparation for the slab being poured. The seeding continues as well.

Plumbing!!

2010-06-04T09:10:00.001-07:00

May 22nd, more seeding of the hill, and the plumbing & electrical are being set for the slab. Yay!

Blocks

2010-06-03T12:28:00.001-07:00

May 21st....blocks are being laid on top of the footers.

our ever-growing dirt pile!

Concrete and seeding!!

2010-06-03T12:20:00.000-07:00

The concrete has been poured into the footers and we can start to visualize our new building! We have also had many members out seeding the hill and covering it with hay....May 19th.

More grading!

2010-06-03T12:06:00.000-07:00

May 14th.....our big, red, dirt pile is now looking flat. Our building site and parking lot are taking shape.

Progress

2010-06-03T12:01:00.000-07:00

What a difference we can see in just one day!! These guys are working hard and fast, and doing such a great job!! May 13th is one step closer.

rocks for the retention pond

Taking shape

2010-06-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

May 12th...right now it looks like one big, red, dirt pile!! The retention pond at the bottom of the hill is all dug out!

retention pond

Start your engines...

2010-06-03T11:05:00.000-07:00

We can not begin to explain the excitement leading up to this moment! To actually see dirt being moved, and to know that this is God's hand, God's work, His timing, His plan!! None of this is because of anything we have done. We give God all the glory.
May 10th....the engines started!

Moving in!

2010-06-03T10:31:00.000-07:00

The big trucks are arriving today, May 9th!! It's getting so exciting :)

Signing the papers

2010-06-03T09:55:00.000-07:00

The necessities before work can begin! May 4th, signing of the paperwork.

Pastor signing the papers

John Stephens - member of our church and our
general contractor

Groundbreaking ceremony

2010-06-03T09:31:00.001-07:00

And so it begins...On May 2nd, our congregation gathered on the hill for our evening service. With shovels in hand, Pastor gave a brief message and we all dug in and broke ground. From our youngest member to our oldest member, we all took part in this incredible moment! We look forward to God leading us each step of the way and seeing amazing things happen.

Pastor preaching

breaking ground!

Our building committee members:
Bob Roue (deacon), Don Baucom (deacon), Jeremy Smith, Carolyn Merrell, Pastor Ron Vitosky, John Stephens (our general contractor), Ben Lawrence (deacon), Bonnie Vitosky
missing: Wayne and Jane Camfield

Silt fence

2010-06-01T16:41:00.001-07:00

Our hard working members got to work on April 17th putting up the silt fence around the property. The playground was disassembed which is where the retention pond will be put in.
Click on the pictures below to view a bigger version.

Lunch break!!

view from the top of the hill

Beginnings

2010-06-01T16:38:00.000-07:00

We want to document our building program, not only as a reminder to us of this exciting time, but to give God all the glory for what He is accomplishing at Bible Baptist Church!