BCM’s Glo-bal 5K for Missions

April 26, 2014
Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY

Help us raise awareness and funding for those shining a light in the darkest places of our world.

We plan to host this GLO-bal 5k Fun Run annually, with a different ministry/missionary spotlight each year.

 

Missions Spotlight:

This year’s Glo-bal spotlight ministry is in Southeast Asia.

One of our BCM students experienced their Christlike love for the world first-hand when she traveled with them during Christmas in 2013. Serving in orphanages, leper colonies, and University campuses, D* and his team strive to share the light of God’s love in some of the darkest places on our planet.

We are excited to announce that 100% of each race registration costs will go to this exciting ministry in Asia. 

*Name withheld for international security.

Registration Details:

Cost? $27

Who can register? Anyone! (we encourage children under 12 to walk/run with their families)

When is it? Saturday, April 26th, 8:30 PM (so we can “GLOW”)

How do I sign up?

• Print and fill out the GLO-bal fun run agreement and waiver to bring with you to the event (extra forms will be provided)
• and click here to pay with a credit card

• Or

• Send a check of $27 (per registration) and waiver forms, postmarked by April 23th, to

BCM Missions

Care of Becky Rosty

28 1/2 Brayton Lane

Sheridan, WY 82801

•  Or

• Register and pay at the event (details below)

Event Details:

Race Registration > 7:30-8:00pm

• Submit your race agreement and waiver
• ​Recieve your T-shirt and other Global-goodies (first come, first serve)
• Last minute registrations will be accepted

Glo-bal Fun Run Begins at 8:30PM

• 5k (3.1 miles) and 1.5k (less than a mile) options are available
• Race will be lighted (but keep in mind it will be dark outside)
• Medical personal will be available if needed.
• A water station will be provided at the 1/2 way mark.
• Runners will enjoy an optional glow-paint station and black-lit Photo Booth at the end of the race.**
• Join our Global 5k for Missions Facebook Event page for updates.

To help with the Global Fun Run, contact us at bcmofsc@gmail.com.

**Details subject to change.

Baptist Collegiate Ministries is a recognized club of Sheridan College. As a ministry to college students and young adults in the Sheridan community, it is our goal to equip students to live out their faith in Jesus both locally and around the world through missions. To learn more, visit our About page.

The Impact of Prayer Walking

My frequent involvement in Christian events means I get the “power-of-prayer” speech a lot. Yet so many times before I go to bed, I find myself dozing off in the middle of prayer. It goes a little like this “dear God, you are so great…thank you for your….um love…and your undeserved blessings to me….zzzz” and I’m out.

This happens all too often. But how could this happen! I mean I have sat through so many power-of-prayer speeches and I know that “everyone who asks receives” (Matthew 7:8). Still with prayers like these I found my relationship with God going downhill rapidly. So I couldn’t help but think that maybe there was a link between prayers affecting my relationship with Christ. Not until about a month ago did I realize the true power of prayer…when I went on my first prayer walk.

My original thought of prayer walking was roaming around campus alone praying out loud (like a crazy person) and asking random people if they wanted to join in. Which is exactly what we did—but it was awesome!

Starting out, I walked with an extremely fast pace, ready to be done with this so called “life-changing experience.” I wanted to run back to my dorm and just pray in comfort. But doing God’s work isn’t supposed to be comfortable, and He was calling me to be uncomfortable. We definitely got some weird looks; the people around us walked a little faster on by. But the more steps I took, the louder my voice got, and the more blessings came to mind that I had waited so long to thank God for.

That evening started with a not-so-quiet girl being very quiet, and ended with a not-so-quiet girl not being able to stop exalting God. Walking through the campus hallways praising Jesus and passing basketball stars, the weekend partiers, and the campus flirts– they all seemed like people. Everyone looked human and they all looked like Jesus. Praising God and walking down those hallways I didn’t look down, I couldn’t I had too much to say. Instead, I could only look up.

-Adaline Ostler

Please join us tonight, March 6, 2014, for an experience with prayer-walking after BCM.

• BCM: 7:42pm, South Hall on campus
• Prayer Walking: 9pm, starting from South Hall

ENGAGE 24 is 1 Week Away!

Engage24 is a 24 hour period when college students will make a coordinated effort to engage their campuses with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our desire is to see every believing college student share the Gospel with one person that day. Join in with thousands of other college students for one day as we share the Good News.

We are engaging on 10.10.13, will you?

(Excerpt from http://engage24.org)

Join us TONIGHT, October 3rd at 7pm in South Hall, for a special project to kick off the Engage Week before BCM starts.

DEAD Come to LIFE tonight!

Did you know it is Zombie Vs. Humans week at SC?

We have a special night planned just for you: ALL ZOMBIES (AND HUMANS) WELCOME!

Meet at 7:42 Tonight, in the neutral zone of South Hall for “Dead Come to LIFE” at BCM.

Bring a friend! (Dress up not required).

Hang time at the Living Room after at 9pm.

Fall Retreat 2013

1st BCM: Party Time!

Join us for our first BCM night of the year:

“People are Hungry”

Thursday, Sept 5,

7:42-9pm

Whitney”Mall” Lawn

(behind the Whitney building, where the club fair was held.)

We will have food, songs, awareness of hunger around the world, and helpful encouragement from God’s Word.

We will also have information for more BCM events and trips.
Come meet some new people and add to the conversation.

*Like all BCM events, this party is open to any student at Sheridan College, regardless of religion or personal officiation.

**Afterward, we will head over to the Living Room coffee house for some hang-out-time. Check your BCM care package (from the club fair) for a DISCOUNT CARD!

2nd Half of Fall 2012

Welcome to your 2nd half of life at Sheridan College for the Fall 2012 Semester. We are glad you are here.

BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministries) is a student organization at Sheridan College. We are a community of people who are seeking to know Jesus Christ, regardless of age, gender, race, or stage of faith. You are welcome to join us at any point in the semester; BCM is open to any student.

Every week we provide:

BCM
Thursdays 7:42pm
South Hall Social Room
To worship God through Bible study and song

Sunday Night Dinner
Sundays 6:00pm
Shane and Becky’s House
955 N. Sheridan Ave.
Sheridan, WY 82801
Join us for a home cooked meal and some relaxed hang out time
(BCM Planning meeting every last Sunday at 7PM)

Here are some events coming soon!

Progressive Dinner
This THURSDAY!!!
October 25, 5:30pm
Meet in South Hall Parking Lot
We will drive to 4 different churches for a 4 course meal with the opportunity to meet new people from the campus and the community

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Fall Rake ‘n Run

Saturday, November 3rd
Noon-5:30pm
Providing community service by raking the yards of Sheridan community members
Dinner and games to follow, provided by Calvary Church

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BCM Fall Retreat at Camp Bethel
Big Horn Mountains
November 9th-11th
Cost: $55
Leaving time and location to be announced

.To sign up, please email bcmofsc@gmail.com with your name and number.

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Want to know more?!

• Visit our website: bcmofsc.wordpress.com
• Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/bcmofsc
• Follow us on Twitter: @BCMofSC
• Send a text to bcmofsc@gmail.com with your phone number and cell service provider (eg. Verizon) and we will send you text updates to your phone.
• or feel free to contact the following:
  • Shane Rosty, BCM Director: 307-752-6058, srosty@gmail.com
  • Becky Rosty, BCM Co-Director: 307-259-1316, beckyrosty@gmail.com
  • Jan Dill, BCM’s Faculty advisor: 307-674-6446, ext. 3405

Stay warm and enjoy the hot-chocolate and scarves of the season!

ENGAGE 24

Tomorrow, students at Sheridan College are going to Engage their peers with the truth of God’s love through Jesus Christ.

Its a 24 hour challenge, on 10/11/12, to be in prayer and be available to Engage a culture or young people who have hardly heard about Jesus Christ, truth, hope of abundant life, and salvation from the devastating state we live in separated from God.

 

Please pray for these faithful students.

Please JOIN these faithful students.

Please Engage your world with God’s love.

 

 

Sharing the gospel is not a formula, a+b does not always =c. but here are some helpful guides to encourage your Engage 24:

1. Pray for someone you know has not accepted the truth’s of God’s claims and the hope the Jesus Christ offers. Pray about engaging that person with the truth and Hope. Pray the following verse for other students, and ask others to pray the same prayer for you:  “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” Ephesians 6:18-20
2. Write out your “grace story” or testimony including how Christ’s love changed your life and restored your relationship with God. Share it with someone.
3. Meet with us on Thursday, 10/11/12 at 8am, in the Whitney building (if you are at Sheridan College) to pray and learn how to use Soularium cards and other tools to start the conversation of God and hope.
4. Open the Bible. If the person you engaged the gospel with is ready to receive Christ as Lord and Savior, show them how, God’s way, not just American culture style.  (Romans 10:9 and 1 John 1:10 are helpful.)
5. If you miss an opportunity to share, don’t have a pity party…. Remember God’s mercies are new every morning. Pray for that person and pray for a new opportunity to share truth with them. You may be the only one who cares for that person enough to do so. Engage 24 is not just a 1 day thing.
6. Don’t forget 1 Peter 3:14-16 “But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.“Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.”

Find out more at http://engage24.org/

SC Calendar: important dates 2012-2013

New Students and returning, here are some school and BCM dates to help you plan your next year! See you on August 21st!

August 2012
4-11 Glorieta: Collegiate Week (Christian conference in NM)
21 New Student Orientation
22 Fall 2012 classes begin

September
3 Labor Day – no classes
12 End of drop/add period

October
17 Faculty Conference – No classes
18-19 Fall break

November
21-23 Thanksgiving break – no classes

December
4 Spring 2013 & summer 2013 general registration opens
13 Last day of Fall 2012 classes
14-19 Finals week
24-31 Winter break – college closed (Merry Christmas, Christ has come!)

January-2013
1 Winter break – college closed
9 Spring 2013 classes begin

February
15 Graduation application due
20 President’s Day – no classes

March
11-15 Spring break – no classes (join BCM for our Spring Break Missions Trip!)
28-29 Holiday break – no classes (Happy Easter! Christ is Risen!)

April
13 Last day to drop spring classes
16 Fall 2013 general registration opens

May
3 Last day of spring 2013 classes
6-9 Finals week
11 Sheridan College commencement (Happy Graduation!)

Adapted from Sheridan College website

Summer happenings:

It is already the middle of summer, can you believe it!

We are gearing up for the fall semester already, but we don’t want summer to fly by without a few fun and meaningful moments to chill with you: the students who are back or remained in Sheridan for these sunny months between school.

So, we want to hear from you! What are you up to, what would you like to do? A Bible study here and there could be a great way to encourage each other in the Lord during break. We could also adopt a community service project around the area and make a difference for God’s glory. Pair either of those up with caving, hiking, a lake day, BBQ’s, movie nights at the Rosty’s, or an ultimate frisbee fest and you’ve got a recipe for an epic summer. So keep us posted, what are you interested in!

Glorieta is fast-approaching too! August 5-11, 2012 in New Mexico… a great time of worship, encouragement, and energizing teaching to equip you for the new school year!

If you haven’t found a church to plug into during the summer (or school year in Sheridan for that matter), below is a list of some fantastic churches that will be supportive and encouraging in your walk with God in your years as a college student.

Mountainview Fellowship
http://mountainviewfbc.wordpress.com/

Calvary Baptist Church
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Calvary-Baptist/170043773012460?sk=info

Cornerstone Church
http://www.cornerstoneofsheridan.org/swfs/index.html

1st Baptist
http://www.fbcsheridanwy.org/

The Rock
http://www.bighornrock.com/

Mountain Alliance Church
http://www.sheridanhope.com/

Bethesda Worship Center
http://www.bethesdaworship.com/

And lots more!

We praise God for all of these churches as encouraging partners in God’s ministry to the people of Sheridan as a community and at the college. Check them out and get involved!

Happy Summer and keep in touch!