The Pilot church newsletter for the week of November 1

A Word from the Pastor

August 1, 2006

“Rejoice always, pray constantly.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

The longer I live and try to be a pastor, the more I realize that prayer is a major key in doing the Kingdom’s work. Thus, I invite you to continue to pray for a number of things relevant to the life and future of Orcutt Baptist Church. Just add them to your current list.

Pray for Vacation Bible School next week. Information has been made available. Much work has been done. Details are elsewhere in the “Pilot.” Of course, since “faith without works is dead,” prayer without action is generally powerless. Make sure your children are here. Invite their friends. It will be a good week with your support.

Pray for the Personnel Committee as they lead the church toward a full staff. We are currently doing much better with the addition of or the expansion of the duties of Wendy Perry, Donna Williams, Loraine Hughes, and Ruth Winters. There are still a couple of holes that need to be filled. Pray for our church as we move toward retiring the renovation debt and then proceed toward dealing with other needs within and around our facility. The debt is now less than $70,000. We hope to retire it by sometime in November and will then be positioned to address the need of renovating much of the balance of the building. The next renovation will be far less costly than that of the sanctuary, but it will still be a challenge. As is most always the case, our prayers will not go far without our action.

Pray for the community festival that is less than two months away. I would assume there are questions about this kind of event. In short, it will be a day of music, games, outdoor fun, fellowship, and the like all geared toward making Orcutt Baptist Church better known in the community as well as providing a venue for enhancing the life of our community. It will be a church-wide opportunity to “go into the highways and byways” and to compel them to come in.” I hope you have already made yourself available to help with this effort. If not, I pray that you will do so.

Pray for the possibility of a spiritual renewal/revival weekend sometime this fall. Every church needs a “spark” on occasion, and Orcutt is no exception. The Deacons, Church Council, and church staff have talked about and are praying about this. A couple of possible speakers have been contacted. I am fully supportive of this as a means of renewal among us.

Pray about the possibility of a “church start” initiated by Orcutt. It is an idea I have been struggling to keep at bay for several months, but have not succeeded in doing so. I am convinced that there is a vast “reachable” group of people in the community whom we are not reaching. I am also convinced that we will not reach them with our current worship methods, times, and leadership. I am far more interested in reaching people for Christ than for Orcutt. Thus, if starting a contemporary church, even within our existing facility, would help to reach them, I am for it. At this point, I have only spoken briefly of it to the Church Council and a few others. In the end, there is much that will have to be done before you would be ready to give your support to the idea and the reality. For now, simply pray.

Thank you for the chance to be here.

Blessings, Reggie

N e w s a n d M o r e . . .

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Peninsula Baptist Association Events!

September 17 – Homecoming at Eastover. The PBA Retreat Ministries Board is sponsoring a homecoming for everyone on September 17, beginning at 2:30PM at Eastover. This will be a time of fun, fellowship and worship. There will be activities for all ages and of course food. If you or one of your loved ones was touched by God while attending an Eastover event, we want to hear from you. Forward this information to the PBA, 2901 Huntington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607.

October 15 – PBA Annual Meeting. This will be at Hampton Baptist, 3:00-8:00PM. Speaker: Gary Frost, Director of Missions for the New York Metropolitan Area.

PBA Sports Camps

Times are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Aug 14 -18 Tabernacle Baptist

Aug 21 – 25 Riverside Baptist

Cost is $20 per child for t-shirt, water bottle and more! Call Mike Haywood at 508-7558 for more information & to register or visit www.peninsulabaptist.org.

Orcutt Baptist Church Community Festival

September 30, 2006

Mark your calendars for OBC’s Community Festival on September 30, 2006. This will be an opportunity for EACH member of OBC to participate in reaching out to our community. This will give us a chance to let others know about the warm fellowship and caring spirit found in our church. Most importantly, it will enable us to show Christ’s love to our neighbors which we hope will result in bringing some lost and hurting individuals to Christ.

On Saturday, September 30th, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., we will hold a Bike Safety Rodeo, have musical entertainment, door prizes, provide food and beverages, free professional family photograph, offer games, crafts and a variety of activities for children, as well as adults. In order to make this possible, we need YOU!

Don’t wait to be asked—Volunteer!

Listed below are some of the ways you can help:

Needed:

· Lawn canopy tents 10’ x 10’ or larger

· Homemade cookies packaged 2 cookies to a bag

· Door prizes

· Pony for rides

· Balloon artist

· Signs made for all the booths

We would also like to have some people who would be willing to demonstrate an unusual or rare talent or skill. Some examples might includes things such as:

· quilting;

· wood carving

· artist,

· dulcimer player,

· sheep shearing (I know there must be a lot of these out there!)

You get the picture!

To help with games or crafts: Contact Kim Sykes @ 886-1965

To help with food : Contact Sandra VanPelt @ 249-1075

To help with all other areas please contact Sandy Carroll @ 898-7837 --Sandyc306 @cox.net or the church office 249-1280.

Pam Chalkley,

Missions Coordinator

August Mission Opportunities

School Supplies for Menchville House

In the hallway outside the sanctuary, you will see bright colored paper attached to the wall. These contain children’s names, sizes and lists of school supplies. These are for the children at Menchville House. Choose one (or more of the slips) for yourself or Sunday School classes can go together and choose more than one slip to help these children and their Mothers prepare for a new school year. Bring

your clothing and supplies back to the same area and there will be containers with each child’s name where you may leave your purchases. We will be collecting these items until Sunday, August 30th.

P.S. The 2006 General Assembly has adopted legislation creating an annual three-day “sales tax holiday on the purchase of certain back-to-school related items. This occurs Friday, August 4th and expires at midnight Sunday, August 6th.

What is Menchville House?

It is a non-denominational, faith-based non-profit organization with a Group House that can serve up to 16 women and 30 children. Any woman who is employable, over 18, requiring shelter, and not currently using drugs or alcohol maybe eligible to apply for herself and her children (boys 13 and over are not accepted).

Our youth and college students have been very generous with their time in donating to baby-sit for the mothers to have a night out. Pray for these mothers and their children as they struggle to get their lives back to “normal” and try to become more independent.

Please remember these children and their mothers as you purchase school clothing, school shoes and school supplies until August 20th.

Contact Pam Chalkley (or call Cynthia at the Menchville House at 833-5980) if you have time to help cut the grass around their play yard area. It is not a large area and could probably be cut with a couple of weed-eaters. There is not enough continuous space to use a push mower.

Don’t forget the bright wish lists available outside the Sanctuary and Welcome Center!

You’re invited . . .

A Peninsula Baptist Association Celebration Dinner will be held to recognize people from PBA churches who have volunteered in response to the hurricane disasters during the last 12 months.

The Dinner will be held August 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, 235 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, and is free to the volunteers. Guests (e.g. spouses, children) will be $1.00 each. Call the PBA office, 596-4587, to make reservations. The deadline for reservations is August 7.

VBS 2006 - Holy Land Adventure

Bethlehem Village

VBS Registration will start July 16th. Sign-up sheets will circulate in Adult S.S. classes for registering your children, or visit our registration station in the foyer outside the sanctuary. Volunteers may also sign-up at the same time or contact Kim Sykes at 886-1965 or Brenden Lawson at 249-1280.

VBS DATES: August 7-11, 2006

TIMES: NIGHTLY FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M.

AGES: Completed Kindergarten – 5th Grade

(Preschool and nursery available for workers only.)

Summer Schedule for Youth on Wednesdays

Each night begins with a bible study led by our college students on the topic of grace. Then we follow it up with some great fun activities!!! Come early at 6:00 p.m. each Wednesday for video games projected on a screen, ping pong, & foosball

July 19th - 6:30- 8:00 PM - Ice cream eating contest and other games. Choose your flavor and we’ll see who can eat two fully loaded scoops the fastest!

July 26th - 6:30- ? PM T.B.A. (watch next week’s PILOT)

August 9th - 6:30- 9:30 PM - Glow-stick wars! Tie a red glow-stick around your neck and compete against the green team to capture the flag.

August 16th - 6:30- 9:30 PM - Water games – slip n’ slide, crazy games, water balloons, come dressed in a modest, one piece bathing suit. Bring towel.

August 23rd - 6:30- ? PM – Indoor Paintball session??? (May have to move it to a Friday)

Orcutt Baptist School

"D I d Y o u K n o w?"

This summer the school hallways and playground are filled with the sounds of excited and happy voices of kids participating in Camp FunTime! They are playing games, doing crafts, singing songs, reading fun books, running through sprinklers, and taking special field trips as part of their weekly activities.

We're already planning, organizing, and getting ready for school to start in September. Tell a friend about OBS. We're gearing up for a great new school year with you and maybe a new friend!

Can't wait 'til next year, Mrs. Penny Merritt, Principal

Don't miss learning more about the land where Jesus was born!

S e n i o r s o n t h e G o !

. . . L i n e s f r o m L o r a i n e

Senior Adult Activities Coordinator, Loraine Hughes

Jubilee Choir and PrimeTimers are taking the month of August to rest and refresh. Many of you are taking summer vacations. We'll look forward to getting back to our regular schedule in September!

Please take time to welcome the newest members of our church family.

•Chuck & Jill Hardy with their children, Hannah, Lare, Abby, Faith & Charlie by statement of faith.

OOPS! We apologize for inadvertently leaving Faith’s name out of last’s weeks issue! – The Editor

THIS WEEK AT ORCUTT . . .

Sunday, August 6:

8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service

9:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes

11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service

6:30 p.m. Evening Service
Children in Action for 1st-6th Grades

Monday, August 7-Friday, August 11: Vacation Bible School

Holy Land Adventure - Bethlehem Village
6:30-8:30 p.m. nightly
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Learn more about the land where the Savior was born!

Wednesday, August 9::

All Wednesday Activities cancelled this week due to VBS

New Church Directories are available in the Welcome Center or the church office.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Peninsula Baptist Association Events!

October 15 – PBA Annual Meeting. This will be at Hampton Baptist, 3:00-8:00PM. Speaker: Gary Frost, Director of Missions for the New York Metropolitan Area.

REPORT FOR SUNDAY, July 30

July 30, 2006

8:30 a.m. Worship Attendance      58
Sunday School Attendance         179
11:00 a.m. Worship Attendance   159

Tithes & Offerings $11,229.36

Quarterly Business Meeting Wednesday, August 2, 6:30 p.m.

The book of reports from the Quarterly Business Meeting is available at the Welcome Center.

We provide Children's Church (named Kidstuf) during the 11:00 service and need volunteers to help out, especially with drama and Bible story time. We also need helpers for crowd control. Preschoolers will be included for a portion of the service before going to the nursery. This will be an exciting time for children as they learn about worship through offering time, scripture reading, fun singing, drama, and more! Please contact Brenden if you are interested in helping with this ministry for children age 2 years through Grade 5. Join us for "Kidstuf"!

Tithes & Offerings for 2006

Tithes & Offerings Needed to Date $350,455.00

Tithes & Offerings Received to Date $336,616.87

Difference $ (13,838.13)

Discovering Church Membership

The adult Discovering Church Membership classes are now meeting in the Pastor's Office.

This is a great class for visitors who want to know more about Orcutt, and it is also needed to complete membership requirements for those who have presented themselves as candidates.

Staff Ministry Opportunities at Orcutt

Orcutt Baptist Church in Newport News is seeking two permanent part-time ministerial staff members. The Minister of Music will have responsibility for choir leadership, worship leadership, and general oversight of the church’s music program. The Minister of Education will lead in the further development of the various educational programs of the church. The staff positions could become a combination position based on the interests, education, and experience of the candidate. Interested persons may contact the church at 653 Baxter Lane, Newport News, VA 23602.

A Word from the Pastor August 1, 2006 “Rejoice always, pray constantly.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) The longer I live and try to be a pastor, the more I realize that prayer is a major key in doing the Kingdom’s work. Thus, I invite you to continue to pray for a number of things relevant to the life and future of Orcutt Baptist Church. Just add them to your current list. Pray for Vacation Bible School next week. Information has been made available. Much work has been done. Details are elsewhere in the “Pilot.” Of course, since “faith without works is dead,” prayer without action is generally powerless. Make sure your children are here. Invite their friends. It will be a good week with your support. Pray for the Personnel Committee as they lead the church toward a full staff. We are currently doing much better with the addition of or the expansion of the duties of Wendy Perry, Donna Williams, Loraine Hughes, and Ruth Winters. There are still a couple of holes that need to be filled. Pray for our church as we move toward retiring the renovation debt and then proceed toward dealing with other needs within and around our facility. The debt is now less than $70,000. We hope to retire it by sometime in November and will then be positioned to address the need of renovating much of the balance of the building. The next renovation will be far less costly than that of the sanctuary, but it will still be a challenge. As is most always the case, our prayers will not go far without our action. Pray for the community festival that is less than two months away. I would assume there are questions about this kind of event. In short, it will be a day of music, games, outdoor fun, fellowship, and the like all geared toward making Orcutt Baptist Church better known in the community as well as providing a venue for enhancing the life of our community. It will be a church-wide opportunity to “go into the highways and byways” and to compel them to come in.” I hope you have already made yourself available to help with this effort. If not, I pray that you will do so. Pray for the possibility of a spiritual renewal/revival weekend sometime this fall. Every church needs a “spark” on occasion, and Orcutt is no exception. The Deacons, Church Council, and church staff have talked about and are praying about this. A couple of possible speakers have been contacted. I am fully supportive of this as a means of renewal among us. Pray about the possibility of a “church start” initiated by Orcutt. It is an idea I have been struggling to keep at bay for several months, but have not succeeded in doing so. I am convinced that there is a vast “reachable” group of people in the community whom we are not reaching. I am also convinced that we will not reach them with our current worship methods, times, and leadership. I am far more interested in reaching people for Christ than for Orcutt. Thus, if starting a contemporary church, even within our existing facility, would help to reach them, I am for it. At this point, I have only spoken briefly of it to the Church Council and a few others. In the end, there is much that will have to be done before you would be ready to give your support to the idea and the reality. For now, simply pray. Thank you for the chance to be here. Blessings, Reggie N e w s *a n d* M o r e . . . Mark your calendars for these upcoming Peninsula Baptist Association Events! September 17 – Homecoming at Eastover. The PBA Retreat Ministries Board is sponsoring a homecoming for everyone on September 17, beginning at 2:30PM at Eastover. This will be a time of fun, fellowship and worship. There will be activities for all ages and of course food. If you or one of your loved ones was touched by God while attending an Eastover event, we want to hear from you. Forward this information to the PBA, 2901 Huntington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607. October 15 – PBA Annual Meeting. This will be at Hampton Baptist, 3:00-8:00PM. Speaker: Gary Frost, Director of Missions for the New York Metropolitan Area. PBA Sports Camps *Times are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the following locations:* Aug 14 -18 Tabernacle Baptist Aug 21 – 25 Riverside Baptist Cost is $20 per child for t-shirt, water bottle and more! Call Mike Haywood at 508-7558 for more information & to register or visit www.peninsulabaptist.org. Orcutt Baptist Church Community Festival September 30, 2006 Mark your calendars for OBC’s Community Festival on September 30, 2006. This will be an opportunity for EACH member of OBC to participate in reaching out to our community. This will give us a chance to let others know about the warm fellowship and caring spirit found in our church. Most importantly, it will enable us to show Christ’s love to our neighbors which we hope will result in bringing some lost and hurting individuals to Christ. On Saturday, September 30th, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., we will hold a Bike Safety Rodeo, have musical entertainment, door prizes, provide food and beverages, free professional family photograph, offer games, crafts and a variety of activities for children, as well as adults. In order to make this possible, we need YOU! Don’t wait to be asked—Volunteer! Listed below are some of the ways you can help: Needed: · Lawn canopy tents 10’ x 10’ or larger · Homemade cookies packaged 2 cookies to a bag · Door prizes · Pony for rides · Balloon artist · Signs made for all the booths We would also like to have some people who would be willing to demonstrate an unusual or rare talent or skill. Some examples might includes things such as: · quilting; · wood carving · artist, · dulcimer player, · sheep shearing (I know there must be a lot of these out there!) You get the picture! To help with games or crafts: Contact Kim Sykes @ 886-1965 To help with food : Contact Sandra VanPelt @ 249-1075 To help with all other areas please contact Sandy Carroll @ 898-7837 --Sandyc306 @cox.net or the church office 249-1280.		Pam Chalkley, Missions Coordinator August Mission Opportunities School Supplies for Menchville House In the hallway outside the sanctuary, you will see bright colored paper attached to the wall. These contain children’s names, sizes and lists of school supplies. These are for the children at Menchville House. Choose one (or more of the slips) for yourself or Sunday School classes can go together and choose more than one slip to help these children and their Mothers prepare for a new school year. Bring your clothing and supplies back to the same area and there will be containers with each child’s name where you may leave your purchases. We will be collecting these items until Sunday, August 30th. P.S. The 2006 General Assembly has adopted legislation creating an annual three-day “sales tax holiday on the purchase of certain back-to-school related items. This occurs Friday, August 4th and expires at midnight Sunday, August 6th. What is Menchville House? It is a non-denominational, faith-based non-profit organization with a Group House that can serve up to 16 women and 30 children. Any woman who is employable, over 18, requiring shelter, and not currently using drugs or alcohol maybe eligible to apply for herself and her children (boys 13 and over are not accepted). Our youth and college students have been very generous with their time in donating to baby-sit for the mothers to have a night out. Pray for these mothers and their children as they struggle to get their lives back to “normal” and try to become more independent. Please remember these children and their mothers as you purchase school clothing, school shoes and school supplies until August 20th. Contact Pam Chalkley (or call Cynthia at the Menchville House at 833-5980) if you have time to help cut the grass around their play yard area. It is not a large area and could probably be cut with a couple of weed-eaters. There is not enough continuous space to use a push mower. Don’t forget the bright wish lists available outside the Sanctuary and Welcome Center! You’re invited . . . A Peninsula Baptist Association Celebration Dinner will be held to recognize people from PBA churches who have volunteered in response to the hurricane disasters during the last 12 months. The Dinner will be held August 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, 235 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, and is free to the volunteers. Guests (e.g. spouses, children) will be $1.00 each. Call the PBA office, 596-4587, to make reservations. The deadline for reservations is August 7. VBS 2006 - Holy Land Adventure Bethlehem Village VBS Registration will start July 16th. Sign-up sheets will circulate in Adult S.S. classes for registering your children, or visit our registration station in the foyer outside the sanctuary. Volunteers may also sign-up at the same time or contact Kim Sykes at 886-1965 or Brenden Lawson at 249-1280. VBS DATES: August 7-11, 2006 TIMES: NIGHTLY FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. AGES: Completed Kindergarten – 5th Grade (Preschool and nursery available for workers only.) Summer Schedule for Youth on Wednesdays Each night begins with a bible study led by our college students on the topic of grace. Then we follow it up with some great fun activities!!! Come early at 6:00 p.m. each Wednesday for video games projected on a screen, ping pong, & foosball July 19th - 6:30- 8:00 PM - Ice cream eating contest and other games. Choose your flavor and we’ll see who can eat two fully loaded scoops the fastest! July 26th - 6:30- ? PM T.B.A. (watch next week’s PILOT) August 9th - 6:30- 9:30 PM - Glow-stick wars! Tie a red glow-stick around your neck and compete against the green team to capture the flag. August 16th - 6:30- 9:30 PM - Water games – slip n’ slide, crazy games, water balloons, come dressed in a modest, one piece bathing suit. Bring towel. August 23rd - 6:30- ? PM – Indoor Paintball session??? (May have to move it to a Friday)

		Orcutt Baptist School *"D I d Y o u K n o w?"* This summer the school hallways and playground are filled with the sounds of excited and happy voices of kids participating in Camp FunTime! They are playing games, doing crafts, singing songs, reading fun books, running through sprinklers, and taking special field trips as part of their weekly activities. We're already planning, organizing, and getting ready for school to start in September. Tell a friend about OBS. We're gearing up for a great new school year with you and maybe a new friend! Can't wait 'til next year, Mrs. Penny Merritt, Principal




		Don't miss learning more about the land where Jesus was born! S e n i o r s o n t h e G o ! *. . .* L i n e s f r o m L o r a i n e Senior Adult Activities Coordinator, Loraine Hughes Jubilee Choir and PrimeTimers are taking the month of August to rest and refresh. Many of you are taking summer vacations. We'll look forward to getting back to our regular schedule in September! Please take time to welcome the newest members of our church family. •Chuck & Jill Hardy with their children, Hannah, Lare, Abby, Faith & Charlie by statement of faith. *OOPS!* We apologize for inadvertently leaving Faith’s name out of last’s weeks issue! – The Editor
THIS WEEK AT ORCUTT . . . Sunday, August 6: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Evening Service Children in Action for 1st-6th Grades Monday, August 7-Friday, August 11: Vacation Bible School Holy Land Adventure - Bethlehem Village 6:30-8:30 p.m. nightly Kindergarten-5th Grade Learn more about the land where the Savior was born! Wednesday, August 9:: All Wednesday Activities cancelled this week due to VBS New Church Directories are available in the Welcome Center or the church office. Mark your calendars for these upcoming Peninsula Baptist Association Events! September 17 – Homecoming at Eastover. The PBA Retreat Ministries Board is sponsoring a homecoming for everyone on September 17, beginning at 2:30PM at Eastover. This will be a time of fun, fellowship and worship. There will be activities for all ages and of course food. If you or one of your loved ones was touched by God while attending an Eastover event, we want to hear from you. Forward this information to the PBA, 2901 Huntington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607. October 15 – PBA Annual Meeting. This will be at Hampton Baptist, 3:00-8:00PM. Speaker: Gary Frost, Director of Missions for the New York Metropolitan Area.



		FAMILY SUPPER MENU What’s For Dinner? The cost is $3.00 per person but no more than $10.00 for a family. To make your reservation, tear off the slip at the bottom of the Sunday bulletin or call the church office by noon on Tuesdays. Menu Family Suppers are cancelled for the month of August. ADULTS: KIDS: NAME # OF ADULTS/CHILDREN # OF PRESCHOOLERS The cost is $3 each, maximum cost of $10 per family and preschoolers eat free.





REPORT FOR SUNDAY, July 30 July 30, 2006 8:30 a.m. Worship Attendance 58 Sunday School Attendance 179 11:00 a.m. Worship Attendance 159 Tithes & Offerings $11,229.36		Quarterly Business Meeting Wednesday, August 2, 6:30 p.m. The book of reports from the Quarterly Business Meeting is available at the Welcome Center.


We provide Children's Church (named *Kidstuf)* during the 11:00 service and need volunteers to help out, especially with drama and Bible story time. We also need helpers for crowd control. Preschoolers will be included for a portion of the service before going to the nursery. This will be an exciting time for children as they learn about worship through offering time, scripture reading, fun singing, drama, and more! Please contact Brenden if you are interested in helping with this ministry for children age 2 years through Grade 5. Join us for "Kidstuf"!		Tithes & Offerings for 2006 Tithes & Offerings Needed to Date $350,455.00 Tithes & Offerings Received to Date $336,616.87 Difference $ (13,838.13)

Discovering Church Membership The adult Discovering Church Membership classes are now meeting in the Pastor's Office. This is a great class for visitors who want to know more about Orcutt, and it is also needed to complete membership requirements for those who have presented themselves as candidates.		Staff Ministry Opportunities at Orcutt Orcutt Baptist Church in Newport News is seeking two permanent part-time ministerial staff members. The Minister of Music will have responsibility for choir leadership, worship leadership, and general oversight of the church’s music program. The Minister of Education will lead in the further development of the various educational programs of the church. The staff positions could become a combination position based on the interests, education, and experience of the candidate. Interested persons may contact the church at 653 Baxter Lane, Newport News, VA 23602.