Newsletter

Prayer Force
Each Monday through June, 12:00pm-1:00pm in the Prayer Chapel, we offer an open invitation for any and all to come and ask God to anoint and empower His church and expand His Kingdom. This prayer time is specifically dedicated to this mission. We would love for everyone that can to come and pray for God’s blessings on Alice Drive Baptist Church along with His church as a whole. We do offer other various prayer groups throughout the week for other needs—check the calendar on the other side for times.

Singles
OASIS for Singles meets each Tuesday at 7:00pm in room 208. For more info, contact Kevin Mixon.

Passport Kids
On June 11-14, we will be taking a group to Passport Kids, a summer camp for kids 3rd through 5th grade (completed) at Camp Dixie in Fayetteville, NC. There will be all kinds of fun including putt-putt, swimming, canoeing and much more. This year’s theme is “Trading Spaces”, a missions based learning experience where your child will learn how God works around the world. Want to check it out? Go online. For more info, contact Eric Gillaspie.

ADBC Youth Group Yard Sale Fundraiser
The Youth Group will be hosting a yard sale on May 31 to raise money for our summer World Changers trip to Brunswick, GA. We are in need of donations of household goods and clothing in good condition for the sale. Donations can be made through May 24 by contacting Leandra Livesay to set up an appointment to drop off items Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm.

Graduate Recognition Sunday
We will be recognizing all graduating high school seniors in the worship services on June 1. To be sure that we do not overlook any high school seniors, please contact Nathan Waganer to verify your are on the list.

Family Game Night
Fun for the whole family!! Bring your family and join us May 9 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. We’ll have free pizza and drinks, HD games on Playstation3, Dance-Dance Revolution, various Nintendo Wii games, card games, board games, and a Preschool area. For more info, contact Eric Gillaspie.

Email Newsletter
For your convenience, the COMPASS is available in both print and electronic format, so if you would prefer to receive our weekly newsletter via snail mail, please contact Patti Bryan.

Senior Adults
The VIP’s senior adult dinner will be held May 13 at 6:30pm in McManus Hall. It will be a catered meal, and the tickets will be $8.00. May’s menu is pork chops, potato casserole, red field peas, salad, rolls, dessert and tea. Tickets will be on sale at the Reception Desk during the week and at the East Desk between services on May 4 and May 11. Deadline to purchase tickets is May 11.
For more information, contact Imogene Mathis: 773.4951 or Fred Chewning 469.6223.

VBS Decorating Team 2008
It’s once again almost time for VBS. This year’s theme is Power Lab. We are still looking for people that are interested in becoming part of the decorating team for this fun-filled event. We will be having a meeting on May 20 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the upstairs hallway across from room 204. For more info, contact Patti Bryan.

Deacon Voting Correction
The voting on Deacons will be held May 18 in all three morning services, not May 11 as previously publicized.

Quarterly Church Conference
The Quarterly Church Conference will be held Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00pm in McManus Hall. All members are encouraged to attend.

VBS Decorating Team 2008
It’s once again almost time for VBS. This year we are doing the science themed Power Lab. We are still looking for people that are interested in becoming part of the decorating team for this fun-filled event. We will be having a meeting on May 20 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the upstairs hallway across from room 204. For more info, contact Patti Bryan.

ADBC Red Cross Blood Drive
ADBC believes in the importance of helping those in need, whether it be spiritual or physical. We are partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive this Wednesday, May 14, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm . Call Tracy Miller at 481.8776 to schedule your donation time.

Crafts Ministry
Scraps of Faith Scrapbooking Group will meet May 16, 6:00pm-12:00am in the Worship Center. Stitches of Love Quilting Group will meet Saturday, May 17, 10:00am-12:00pm in the Worship Center. For more info, contact Sharon Sisson.

Want to know more about Alice Drive Baptist Church?
Join us on Sunday, May 18 at 6:00pm in McManus Hall for Starting Point. This is a required class for all New Members and is extremely informative for those who may be interested in future membership. Starting Point is designed to be an informal gathering where you will enjoy a free meal and learn about Alice Drive’s vision and purpose. Childcare will be provided for those 5 and under. Signing up is helpful, but not required. For more info, contact Sharon Sisson.

Lord’s Supper
We will observe the Lord’s Supper in all three morning services on May 18.

Sumter Women’s Connection Luncheon
Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries
May 21 • 11:30am-1:00pm at Sunset Country Club
Theme: Green Thumb with a special feature by landscaper Debbie Hayes. Carol Gandee-Jones will be the guest speaker, and music will be by Steve Shumake. Cost is $13.00, and a free nursery is available beginning at 11:15am— (Please bring child’s lunch). Reservations are a must—contact Theresa: 495.2934.


	May 8, 2008


Directions by Pastor Clay Smith
What A Mother Does… • A mother takes time to bake home-made chocolate chip cookies. • A mother stays up till the teenager comes home – and doesn’t kill him when he’s past curfew. • A mother builds a fort for her son out of couch cushions and a playhouse out of cardboard boxes for her daughter. • A mother goes to Walmart at 10:30 at night because a child just remembered something they needed for a school project that is due tomorrow. • A mother holds her daughter close when the daughter tells her that her husband has left her. • A mother prays for her children. • A mother drives a child to dance, to tennis lessons, to gymnastics, and to cheerleading practice. • A mother is the parent all the athletes say “Hi!” to on television. • A mother rubs her daughter’s back. • A mother sacrifices so her son can go on a trip with the school. • A mother irons the clothes of her teenagers (who don’t care) so they will look nice. • A mother fusses she will not make another bed – until she can’t stand it anymore and makes them anyway. • A mother gets up in the middle of the night to check on her baby. • A mother feels guilt because she can’t work, keep house, be there for every child’s school assembly, and make home-made pies (like her mother did). • A mother’s heart still hurts twenty years after she buries a child. • A mother will spend hours baking a birthday cake that is disassembled and devoured in seconds. • A mother laughs under her breath at her children when they have their own children. • A mother has a backbone that stiffens when a child rebels. • A mother is wise enough to talk about feelings dad wouldn’t touch. • A mother insists that a baby have cute clothes. • A mother has her faults, but her children don’t need to point them out. • A mother needs her feet rubbed all through pregnancy. • A mother offers praise when her one year old says “Dada,” even if it hurts a little. • A mother forgets the pain of labor when she holds her baby for the first time. • A mother is wise enough not to ask for too many details about college life. • A mother cries at her daughter’s wedding – and her son’s. • A mother will look under the bed to make sure there aren’t any monsters there. • A mother is a grace gift from God. To all the mothers out there – and to mine, in a bed in Lemon Grove, Happy Mother’s Day. Grace, Clay Smith




What's Going On At ADBC
Prayer Force Each Monday through June, 12:00pm-1:00pm in the Prayer Chapel, we offer an open invitation for any and all to come and ask God to anoint and empower His church and expand His Kingdom. This prayer time is specifically dedicated to this mission. We would love for everyone that can to come and pray for God’s blessings on Alice Drive Baptist Church along with His church as a whole. We do offer other various prayer groups throughout the week for other needs—check the calendar on the other side for times. Singles OASIS for Singles meets each Tuesday at 7:00pm in room 208. For more info, contact Kevin Mixon. Passport Kids On June 11-14, we will be taking a group to Passport Kids, a summer camp for kids 3rd through 5th grade (completed) at Camp Dixie in Fayetteville, NC. There will be all kinds of fun including putt-putt, swimming, canoeing and much more. This year’s theme is “Trading Spaces”, a missions based learning experience where your child will learn how God works around the world. Want to check it out? Go online. For more info, contact Eric Gillaspie. ADBC Youth Group Yard Sale Fundraiser The Youth Group will be hosting a yard sale on May 31 to raise money for our summer World Changers trip to Brunswick, GA. We are in need of donations of household goods and clothing in good condition for the sale. Donations can be made through May 24 by contacting Leandra Livesay to set up an appointment to drop off items Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm. Graduate Recognition Sunday We will be recognizing all graduating high school seniors in the worship services on June 1. To be sure that we do not overlook any high school seniors, please contact Nathan Waganer to verify your are on the list. Family Game Night Fun for the whole family!! Bring your family and join us May 9 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. We’ll have free pizza and drinks, HD games on Playstation3, Dance-Dance Revolution, various Nintendo Wii games, card games, board games, and a Preschool area. For more info, contact Eric Gillaspie. Email Newsletter For your convenience, the COMPASS is available in both print and electronic format, so if you would prefer to receive our weekly newsletter via snail mail, please contact Patti Bryan. Senior Adults The VIP’s senior adult dinner will be held May 13 at 6:30pm in McManus Hall. It will be a catered meal, and the tickets will be $8.00. May’s menu is pork chops, potato casserole, red field peas, salad, rolls, dessert and tea. Tickets will be on sale at the Reception Desk during the week and at the East Desk between services on May 4 and May 11. Deadline to purchase tickets is May 11. For more information, contact Imogene Mathis: 773.4951 or Fred Chewning 469.6223. VBS Decorating Team 2008 It’s once again almost time for VBS. This year’s theme is Power Lab. We are still looking for people that are interested in becoming part of the decorating team for this fun-filled event. We will be having a meeting on May 20 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the upstairs hallway across from room 204. For more info, contact Patti Bryan. Deacon Voting Correction The voting on Deacons will be held May 18 in all three morning services, not May 11 as previously publicized. Quarterly Church Conference The Quarterly Church Conference will be held Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00pm in McManus Hall. All members are encouraged to attend. VBS Decorating Team 2008 It’s once again almost time for VBS. This year we are doing the science themed Power Lab. We are still looking for people that are interested in becoming part of the decorating team for this fun-filled event. We will be having a meeting on May 20 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the upstairs hallway across from room 204. For more info, contact Patti Bryan. ADBC Red Cross Blood Drive ADBC believes in the importance of helping those in need, whether it be spiritual or physical. We are partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive this Wednesday, May 14, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm . Call Tracy Miller at 481.8776 to schedule your donation time. Crafts Ministry Scraps of Faith Scrapbooking Group will meet May 16, 6:00pm-12:00am in the Worship Center. Stitches of Love Quilting Group will meet Saturday, May 17, 10:00am-12:00pm in the Worship Center. For more info, contact Sharon Sisson. Want to know more about Alice Drive Baptist Church? Join us on Sunday, May 18 at 6:00pm in McManus Hall for Starting Point. This is a required class for all New Members and is extremely informative for those who may be interested in future membership. Starting Point is designed to be an informal gathering where you will enjoy a free meal and learn about Alice Drive’s vision and purpose. Childcare will be provided for those 5 and under. Signing up is helpful, but not required. For more info, contact Sharon Sisson. Lord’s Supper We will observe the Lord’s Supper in all three morning services on May 18. Sumter Women’s Connection Luncheon Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries May 21 • 11:30am-1:00pm at Sunset Country Club Theme: Green Thumb with a special feature by landscaper Debbie Hayes. Carol Gandee-Jones will be the guest speaker, and music will be by Steve Shumake. Cost is $13.00, and a free nursery is available beginning at 11:15am— (Please bring child’s lunch). Reservations are a must—contact Theresa: 495.2934.

Stewardship I Want to Be an Encourager This past Sunday we were issued a challenge to be encouragers for Christ. During the service we were asked to make a commitment to encourage others over the coming year. One hundred and seventy-two people filled out the commitment cards and pledged to encourage others through their words and deeds, to encourage others by praying for them and to encourage others through their giving. A total commitment of $605,933 was pledged to be contributed over the next twelve months. Thank you for responding to the challenge. Through your efforts, prayers and gifts, Alice Drive will continue to help as many people as possible take their next step toward Jesus Christ.




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Servant Leaders of the Week Chylene Burdick - Preschool Morgan Lewis - Building Team Bill Horton - Baptism Team Dee Scoggins - Bible Community Budget Summary Budget Needs...........………........$38,192 Actual Received..….....….$47,179 Building Debt Retirement …...$920 BOTR……...….….…......$13,163 BOTR rcvd. to date….…$768,717	Worship Attendance 8:30…………………....…....221 9:45……….…………....…...400 11:00……...………..…….....400 AM TOTAL……….....…...1021 Sunday School Adults……………...…….….377 Singles………….…….…........15 Students……........…..…...…...87 Children.…………....…….…..93 Preschool……..…..................138 Total......................................710

WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES @ ADBC
Tuesdays Big Tuesday/OASIS (Singles) Upstairs mezzanine (1st Tuesday a month) room 208 7:00-8:30pm Alanon Room 202 7:00-8:00pm Fridays FM3 (Friday Morning Men’s Ministry) Room 104, 6:30- 7:30am	Wednesdays TruLife McManus Hall, 6:00-7:00pm Traditional Worship Choir Room 208, 6:00-7:00pm Contemporary Worship Choir Worship Center, 7:00-8:00pm The Mix (MS & HS Students) theStudio4.3 (Student Building), 6:15-7:30pm Awana (kids) Worship Center, 6:00-7:30pm