Dr. Calvin Bobo: Pastor

Email: chbobo.62@gmail.com

229-977-1638 (cell) 828-321-5368 (Pastorium)

Jennifer Farr: Music Director

Suzanne McLelland: Children’s Director

Steve & Tammie Johnson: Youth Directors

Alejandro Arreaga: Hispanic Pastor 828-557-4843

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Church Office: 828-321-5112 Fax: 828-321-3989

P.O. Box 427, 1606 Business Hwy. 19

Andrews, NC 28901

Website: www.andrewsfbc.org

Email: fbca1@frontier.com

Sunday School 9:45 A.M.Sunday School 9:45 A.M.Sunday School 9:45 A.M.Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Morning Worship 10:45 A.M.

Evening Worship Service 6:00 P.M.Evening Worship Service 6:00 P.M.Evening Worship Service 6:00 P.M.Evening Worship Service 6:00 P.M. Worship KidStyle 6:00 P.M.Worship KidStyle 6:00 P.M.Worship KidStyle 6:00 P.M.Worship KidStyle 6:00 P.M. Youth Activities 6:00 P.M.Youth Activities 6:00 P.M.Youth Activities 6:00 P.M.Youth Activities 6:00 P.M.

Family Night Supper 5:30 P.M.Family Night Supper 5:30 P.M.Family Night Supper 5:30 P.M.Family Night Supper 5:30 P.M. M&M’s 6:00 P.M.M&M’s 6:00 P.M.M&M’s 6:00 P.M.M&M’s 6:00 P.M. Bible Study for all ages 6:30 P.M. Bible Study for all ages 6:30 P.M. Bible Study for all ages 6:30 P.M. Bible Study for all ages 6:30 P.M. Youth Bible Study 6:30 P.M.Youth Bible Study 6:30 P.M.Youth Bible Study 6:30 P.M.Youth Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Sanctuary Choir Practice 6:30 P.M. Sanctuary Choir Practice 6:30 P.M. Sanctuary Choir Practice 6:30 P.M. Sanctuary Choir Practice 6:30 P.M.

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Evangelism, Inc.

Evangelism incorporated into everything we do!

“Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.” (Colossians 3:17)

Our Mission is The Great Commission.

Every Mission needs a Strategy&

Our Strategy is Evangelism, Inc.

Every Strategy needs Tactics&

Our Tactics are Many and Varied.

Every Member needs to Pray, and

Equip for Personal Evangelism:

-Participate in “Share Jesus Without Fear” Study Course.

-Participate in Additional Training Opportunities.

Create Opportunities to Witness:

-Incorporate Evangelism into Current, Ongoing Ministries.

-Incorporate Evangelism into New, Innovative Ministries.

How Great a Love!

God is love. God is love in His very nature,

character, and essence. God’s love is evident in

many ways all around us at all times. We are more

keenly aware of this at some times than at other

times.

“God proves His own love for us in that while we

were still sinners, Christ died for us!” (Romans 5:8)

The greatest demonstration of God’s love for

us is the sacrificial, atoning death of Christ on the

cross of Calvary. The Lamb of God was slain in our

place for our sins. This substitutionary work is the

crux of the Christian faith.

“To all who did receive Him, He gave them the right

to be children of God, to those who believe in His

name.” (John 1:12)

A person receives Christ into his heart and

life by repenting of sin and believing in His name.

To believe in Jesus’ name is to trust in His Person

and Work. Trusting in His Person means believing

that Jesus is Who He says He is - the Son of God.

Trusting in His Work means believing that Jesus has

done what He claims to have done - died for us.

“Look at how great a love the Father has given us,

that we should be called God’s children. And we

are!” (1 John 3:1)

The great love of a great God accomplishes

great results. Christians are children of God! We

are not merely called God’s children – we are God’s

children! Marvel at how great a love the Father has

given us! Share that great love with someone else

today!

In Christ,

Pastor Calvin

Dear Church Family,

As February is approaching, I cannot help but think about

Valentine’s Day, and all of the sentiment it brings. As we take

time out to celebrate our relationships, let us not forget that

God calls us to love one another every day of the year. We

have no greater commandment than to “Love the Lord your

God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all

your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love

your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater

than these” (Mark 12:30-31).

I am very excited about the upcoming “Very Veggie Valentine

Party” for the children on February 8th. They will be watching

“Lettuce Love One Another,” and it will be a great opportunity

to teach them more about this important commandment. I

encourage ALL of our children to come and hope everyone

will bring a friend! For more details, please see the flyer on the

table outside of the nursery, or feel free to contact me.

Lastly, I am so encouraged by where the Lord will lead us as a

church family through Evangelism, Inc. I have already heard

of some wonderful opportunities to implement this, and am

prayerful about where the Lord will lead me in this endeavor

as children’s director. I would like to encourage each of you to

be prayerful of each other, of our church, and of yourselves as

I know the Lord can use us all to spread His Word throughout

our community! We can start by spending the month of

February loving each other in the way that He commands….as

He has loved us!

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples”

(John 13:35).

In His Love, Suzanne

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your

soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The

second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no

commandment greater than these.”

Operation Help/Hope for January

Happy New Year from the Food Pack Ministry! Our January ministry supplied 410 food paks to AES and AMS. Additionally, we provided food to six families with 11 children. Thank you First Baptist, 2

nd Baptist,

Valleytown Baptist, New Beginnings Baptist for your love, support and donations. We are so blessed with the faithfulness of our packers and for the work in the rain and cold. We appreciate Hillside Nursery’s vehicle for our delivery during the “flood”. We are in need of more men to help with our delivery. If you could give this ministry about 30 minutes a week, let our packers know and come to the site Thursday mornings at 8:30. Due to supply and demand and space limitations we are unable to accept any donations except food at this time.

Thank you. Nancy

May we let others see Jesus in us as we minister to hungry children in 2013. “You shall be My witnesses.” Acts 1:8.

Live life to your fullest potential through Christ.

Open your heart to the needs of others through Christ.

Vibrate with encouragement in a positive direction

through Christ.

Express a desire to grow and expand your light

through Christ.

This month we will begin to make preparation for our Easter

Cantata/Drama, ‘The Night Before Easter’ arranged by

Mosie Lister. Performance is scheduled for Palm Sunday,

March 24, 2013. Our Adult Choir will begin practice

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 6:30 PM.

Also, the M&M’s plan to sing two song selections on Easter

Sunday morning, March 31, 2013. Please encourage the

children to practice with their CDs to better familiarize

themselves with the songs.

Always at His feet, Jennifer

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Philippians 4:13

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY all SENIOR ADULT/YOUNG AT HEARTS, Our Senior Adult/Young At Hearts’ luncheon on Thursday, January 24, was awesome. Thank you Lord for the wonderful attendance, and even though it was windy and cold, the ice or snow came in on Friday. See the Lord is still in control, and blessed our time together. We would like to welcome our new members: Fain and Kay Edwards and Linda Graham. We are thankful that you want to be a part of our Senior Adult ministry. Also, we want to thank everyone who brought the delicious salads and many desserts. Thank you, Nancy and Bill Huffines, for bring your delicious chili and mexican cornbread. Also, Gene Craig, we want to thank you for always being there to set up the sound system. Thanks to everyone who suggested additional activities and mission projects for our calendar. The 2013 calendars will be ready for distribution at our next meeting in February. Again, we love you and appreciate everything you do in Jesus’ name. A Special Prayer and Challenge for our Senior Adults/Young at Hearts in 2013: Lord, widen our world. We want to be a part of the work you are doing. Give us eyes to see as You see, and to serve others, and a heart to share Your gos-pel. Amen. Up-coming event: On Thursday, February 14, we will have our Valentine’s luncheon at the New Happy Garden’s Restaurant in Murphy. We will leave the church at 11:30 AM. If you have not signed up, please do so ASAP. Deadline is Sunday, February 10. A BLESSING TO REMEMBER: “God’s Greatest Gift...was the gift of His only son, the gift of Love. Nothing speaks more clearly of God’s love than the cross.” Prayer Time: Please pray daily for Bro.Calvin and family, the music ministry, the children’s ministry, the deacons, teachers and each other. Please pray for our Youth and their leaders, and for the Bus Ministry. Please continue to pray for our Nation and the leaders. Please pray daily for our up-coming Women’s Bible studies, training for “Share Jesus Without Fear and our spring revival. Also, pray for those in the nursing homes and our homebound. Remember, as you are praying for us, we will be praying for you. In Christ’s love, Harlace & Pat ----------------------------------------------------

ANDREWS FIRST BAPTIST 2013 HECK-JONES --WMU SPECIAL OFFERING

AND WEEK OF PRAYER “LIVING THE STORY” (MATTHEW 28:19-20)

AMEN GOAL -- $300.00 HALLELUJAH GOAL -- $400.00

Blessings Church Family!! The AFBC Youth have had a won-

derful January!! We are so excited to see new faces being add-

ed to our group!!

The adults as well as the youth are learning the difference be-

tween being a “Fan or a Follower” of Jesus. The study has

proved to be the challenge we had expected it to be. We are

spending a little more time than expected on each lesson to

ensure each of us get a better understanding of material. We

are also praying for God to lead us to our next study.

We are very excited about the “Evangelism Inc” initiative!!

Our group was immediately on board with ideas and plans for

ways we can make a positive impact in our community for

Christ. As a youth group we feel lead to make a greater im-

pact at our High School and Middle School. As parents and

teachers please let us know of any ideas or events we may be a

part of.

Scheduled Upcoming Events:

February 15th – Winter Jam in Knoxville –

Thompson Bowling Arena

Sign up sheets in the youth room & in the foyer!!

Bring a friend!

February 23rd - Evangelism Inc. Event!!!

Shooting Range 9 - ??? (Approx 100 + youth plus parents)

We will be setting up a tent to provide drinks & snacks at the

High School Shooting Team’s meet. Quite a few of our youth

are on this team, so we not only want to support them but also

take this opportunity to reach out to other youth and families

that will be attending. All help will be greatly appreciated!!

Please continue to pray for us as we seek God’s leadership!!

Many Blessings!! Steve and Tammie

First Baptist Church P.O. Box 427, 1606 Business 19 Andrews, North Carolina 28901

Cherokee County Food Pantry

February 19 Eva Wood

February 23 Jean Higdon

FEBRUARY EVENTSFEBRUARY EVENTSFEBRUARY EVENTSFEBRUARY EVENTS

Sat 2/2 Women’s Bible Study, “Brave” 8:30 A.M. 29:11 Game Night 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.

Wed 2/6 Ruth Bagwell 4:30 P.M.

Fri 2/8 & Sat 2/9 Men’s Conference Woodstock, GA

Fri 2/8 Children’s Event Sun 2/10 Church Council Meeting 6:00 P.M.

Wed 2/13 Ash Wednesday

Thurs 2/14 Valentine’s Day

Fri 2/15 Youth-Winter Jam Knoxville, TN

Sat. 2/16 Sweetheart Breakfast

7:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M. Fellowship Hall

Sun 2/17 Deacon’s Meeting 7:00 P.M.

Mon 2/18 President’s Day

Sat 2/23 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 7:30 A.M.

Shooting Team Event @ Sheriff’s Range

Sun 2/24 ‘Share Jesus Without Fear’ 6:00 P.M.

Thurs 2/28 Young At Heart Luncheon 12:00 P.M.

February Birthdays February Birthdays February Birthdays February Birthdays

2. Ansley Hogsed 2. Whitney Nelson 3. Darlene Kauffman 7. Janet Holloway 9. Kathryn Nichols 9. Gene Webb 10. Mary Coulter 11. Knox Chapman 11. Terry Nelson 13. Kathy Ferguson 15. Iris Parker 16. Richard Conley 18. Ray Adams 18. Cole Postell 23. Jeff Gregory

23. Casey Holloway 24. Rob Turner 27. Dakota Bateman 28. Doris Kummer 28. Bill Mintz

February Anniversaries February Anniversaries February Anniversaries February Anniversaries

14. Darrell & Tricia Dailey 15. Jimmy & Mary Coulter 26. Keith & Teresa Wood

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“Coats or Cash” donations are now being accepted. Coats to be donated should be hung on the coat rack outside the fellowship hall. Checks

may be made to the Church and designated “Coat Fund”.