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First Baptist Church301 E. Elm Street

(309)647-7241www.cantonfbc.org

Monroe Bailey ........................ Pastor Beth Kelly ............................... Office ManagerGretchen Thum ...................... Director of Children’s MinistryKaren Klinedinst ................... Director of Senior MinistryKent & Kelli Canevit ............. Director of Youth MinistryBarb Grant .............................. Pastoral Operations ManagerMike Wabel............................. Worship Leader

Fbc Canton

Volume 18 - Number 1 January 2018

First Baptist Church

Pathways

First Baptist Church has been blessed during the holiday season. On the Monday beforeChristmas we were able to serve 334 families. They received plenty of food since we would be closed on Christmas Day. They also received candy, a turkey and toys were handed out. The average number of families served in the past seven weeks has been 255. We have been blessed with many donations including ones from Ingersoll School, Eastview School and Wesley Church. We also received a donation from Ameren of canned goods and $3,622.00 while a $5,000 food donation came from DOT Foods.

On December 9, a can drive led by Tray Dewitt, an employee of the Canton School District 66, and other employees were at Hy-Vee from 10 am to 4 pm, and received a wonderful response with 1500 cans and boxed items added to the Food Pantry. We thank them for their time and energy spent to help us out. Not one to be outdone,

Food Pantry News

Trey VanHouton and Denny Wagner had a Christmas party where everyone brought can goods. They collected 11/2 pick-up trucks of food. The blessings keep coming! God is great!

I also heard of a drive between the children and adults of our church that happened during November. I know that the adults won the competition but then maybe parents put food in the adult cart rather than their children’s cart. That was another way to help our Food Pantry and we appreciate all you are doing to help. There is always a place outside the office for your donations and food is needed every week to keep our pantry going. Thank you to all!

Joyce Cannon

v Sympathy to the family and friends of John & Alma Lee Wertman in the loss of their grandson, Cody Krulac.

v Our sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Roland & Donna Turner in the passing of his sister Harriet Marie Murphy.

v Please keep Del Barnett and Kevin & Karen Klinedinst in prayer in the loss of Naomi.

v Sympathy to the family of Kim & Tom Malone in the loss of her aunt Brenda Kinsel.

Sympathies

Please let the office know if we need to add your birthday or anniversary.

Anniversaries 1 - Gary & Sarah Smart 2 - Brian & Mary Helen Henderson13 - Ike & Linda Hackett 18 - Kyle & Jessica Jansen21 - Tom & Kim Malone21 - Rick & Barb Stockman28 - Mark & Amy Lowry

Birthdays 1 - Elizabeth Johnson 1 - Karla Fulton 2 - Jules Fulton 2 - Slick DeRenzy 6 - Janet Hartford 6 - Sandy VanHouten10 - Bill Fales11 - Shawn Larkin16 - Richard Horner16 - Lynn Brooks17 - Lisa Stewart 17 - Kathryn Michel 17 - Gary Smart 18 - Dan Rock19 - Kent Canevit20 - Amy Lowry 20 - Jackie Walters23 - Del Barnett26 - David E. Vandermeer 26 - MyKayla McGurk26 - Dottie Johnson27 - Louise Byrum29 - Julie Henderson 30 - Donald “Ike” Hackett 31 - Barb Grant 31 - Ray Thum

Welcome to one of the newest members of First Baptist Church!

Christine Jenkins was born in Tempe, Arizona, on June 19, 1967. She moved to this area and graduated from Canton High School. She went on to get her Associates Degree and has worked as an office clerk, title clerk, computers and has done home health and childcare. Christine enjoys doing crafts, especially with children, and helping the elderly who are homebound.

Christine has three sons, DJ, Brad and Curtis and one daughter, Angel. She also has six granddaughters and two grandsons to love! She would like to get to Arizona someday to meet her nephew. Christine enjoys grilled chicken, salads and her favorite place to eat is Olive Garden.

Christine attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church as a child and teenager. After some serious soul searching and after having met Susie Berry, she came to FBC. She likes the warm welcome she received here and feeling the Spirit of God move. She wants to be a God-worthy Christian. We welcome you, Christine!!

Newest Members

Children’s MinistryHappy New Year! I’m looking forward to a fun and exciting year of working with ourchildren in discovering that God has a plan and purpose for their life. Genesis 1:27 –28a tells us “So God created mankind in His image. In the

image of God, He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them…” God created us as extension of Himself and we have the opportunity to fulfill that role He gave us every day of our lives here on earth. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy! I’m so thankful for God’s grace that He offers me EVERY day, because I fail to meet His standards EVERY day.

Our children need to know that God extends that grace to them as well, and that life is hard. But through Jesus, we have the forgiveness and love offered to us every day to pick ourselves up and keep running after all that God has offered to us.

We are starting the year off talking about prayer; how to pray, when to pray and what prayer does for our lives. I’m also very excited to announce that we’ll be studying “The Case for Christ” on Wednes-day evenings with our children at Kid’s ROCK. They will see evidence and scientific research that supports Jesus’ life, ministry and miracles while he was here on earth.

We’re even preparing for our 2018 VBS, “Game on” with the theme teaching our kids that “His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3. I’m so excited to see our children grow closer in their relationship with Jesus this year, with the hope that we’ll even see some of the kiddos realize what they have through Him and take the steps to acknowl-edge and accepting Jesus as their Savior!

Best wishes for a safe, healthy and happy 2018!Love and blessings,

Gretchen ThumChildren’s Ministry Director

Children’s MinistryChallenge: Please bring in a can or box every Sunday to help the Food Pantry. Every item helps a hungry family in Canton.

FBC Food Drive

If you see Kristy Englert, Mary Lindsey, Anita Carl, Sarah Smart, Christine Jenkins,

Holly Miller, Sara Leffingwell and Mary Ellen Carver please give them a big thank you for wrapping all the angel tree gifts for the Eastview school children. We appreciate you making Christmas look merrier for the kids!!

F Y I• We need drivers for the church van! You must have a valid driver’s

license to be eligible. If you would be interested in this ministry, please contact Beth in the church office.

• Love INC is in need of pots and pans. If you have any you’d like to donate, please call Love at 647-0037.

• Spoon River Pregnancy Center - Advocates Needed! Our advocates are trained to come along side our clients to help them make life-affirming choices in unplanned pregnancies, relationships, family matters and even personally. If you are interested or have questions, please call 309-435-7130.

• Meals on Wheels is in need of drivers. If interested, please call Debbie Smith at 224-4660.

• The Mainstream, the monthly newsletter from the American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region, which FBC is a part of, is posted on the bulletin board outside the office. Check it out and catch up on our Area’s news. If you would like a copy to take home, please ask at the office.

• We need a few volunteers to clean the toys in the nursery! If you have some free time once a week or once a month, please contact Beth or Gretchen.

• The 2018 giving envelopes are available. They are located on the table in front of the chapel. If we missed giving you envelopes, please contact Beth in the office and we will get those for you. Thank you for your support of FBC and the ministries of the church!

• Sisters In Christ will resume January 9, 2018

Mission HighlightDuring the month of January, you will be hearing about the Retired Ministers & Missionaries Offering that we will be collecting on January 21. RMMO provides financial support for the retired ministers, missionaries and widowed spouses who have helped build our churches andAmerican Baptist witness. Through RMMO, American Baptist churches have an opportunity to teach children, youth and young adults about the service of our church’s current leaders, along with retired ministers and missionaries.

Rev. Dr. Laura Sinclair is quoted: “I tell the people in the pews how important it is for them to help those pastors who are retired to maintain a good life. This is a way they can say thank you to all the pastors and

their families for the sacrifices they made while they were pastoring and doing God’s work of saving souls.”

Please begin praying now about what you can give back to those who have served selflessly.

Blessings,Joan RussellDeacon of Missions

January 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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9–10:00am - Sunday School10–10:30am - Coffee and Donuts 10:30am - Family Worship4–6pm - Power Youth Sunday

9–10:00am - Sunday School10–10:30am - Coffee and Donuts 10:30am - Family Worship4–6pm - Power Youth Sunday

9–10:00am - S.S.10–10:30am - Coffee and Donuts 10:30am - Children’s Program4–6pm - Power Youth Sunday

9–10:00am - Sunday School10–10:30am - Coffee and Donuts 10:30am - Children’s Program4–6pm - Power Youth Sunday

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DayOffice will be closed.

9–11:00am - Food Pantry


9:30am Women’s Bible Study5: 30–6:00pm - Dinner b4 Bble Stdy6– 7:30pm - Adult Bible Study6– 7:30pm - Warriors (PreK-3rd grd)6– 7:30 pm - Crusaders (4-5th grd) 6– 7:30 pm - Youth Group (6-8th grd) 7:30–9:00pm - High School

First Baptist Church • 301 E. Elm Street • (309)647-7241 • www.cantonfbc.org Fbc Canton• Preach the Word • Teach the Word

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Jules Fulton Slick DeRenzyBrian & Mary Helen Henderson (A)

Janet HartfordSandy VanHouten

Richard HornerLynn Brooks

Kyle & Jessica Jansen (A)Dan Rock

Amy Lowry Jackie Walters

Tom & Kim Malone (A) Rick & Barb Stockman (A)

23 - Del BarnettDavid E. Vandermeer MyKayla McGurkDottie Johnson

Mark & Amy Lowry (A) Julie Henderson

7:30am - Fisherman’s Club Fellowship Hall

Put this on your refrigerator as a reminder.

Blue Bold - Birthdays or Ann.

U - Upstairs ClassroomFH - Fellowship Hall

Barb Grant Ray Thum

6: 00pm Wed. night Adult Bible Study meet in the Fellowship Hall

All Wed. night youth groups meet upstairs in their classroom.

Elizabeth Johnson Karla FultonGary & Sarah Smart (A)

Kent Canevit

Louise Byrum

Donald “Ike” Hackett

9:30am Women’s Bible Study5: 30–6:00pm - Dinner b4 Bble Stdy6– 7:30pm - Adult Bible Study6– 7:30pm - Warriors (PreK-3rd grd)6– 7:30 pm - Crusaders (4-5th grd) 6– 7:30 pm - Youth Group (6-8th grd) 7:30–9:00pm - High School

9:30am Women’s Bible Stdy5: 30–6:00pm - Dinner b4 Bble Stdy6– 7:30pm - Adult Bible Study6– 7:30pm - Warriors (PreK-3rd grd)6– 7:30 pm - Crusaders (4-5th grd) 6– 7:30 pm - Youth Group (6-8th grd) 7:30–9:00pm - High School

6: 30 pm - Men’s Fellowship


6: 30 pm - Men’s Fellowship

Bill Fales

Shawn Larkin Ike & Linda Hackett (A)


5: 30 pm - Sisters in Christ

5: 30 pm - Sisters in Christ

Happy New Year!Office will be closed.



• National Shortbread Day

• National Thank God It’s Monday Day

• National Buffet Day• National Cream Puff Day

• National Bird Day• Nat. Whipped Cream Day• National Fruitcake Toss Day

• National Save The Eagles Day • National Peach Melba Day• National English Toffee Day• National Sunday Supper Day • Nat. Clean Off Your Desk Day

• Nat. Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day • National Cheese Lover’s Day

• National Hat Day• Nat Strawberry Ice Cream Day • National Fig Newton Day • National Popcorn Day

• National Granola Bar Day• National Hugging Day• Squirrel Appreciation Day

• National Peanut Brittle Day• National Spouses Day

Jan 17 Lisa Stewart Kathryn Michel Gary Smart Jan 24• National Compliment Day• National Peanut Butter Day

• National Chocolate Cake Day• National Blonde Brownie Day • National Pie Day

• Nat. Blueberry Pancake Day• Nat Have Fun At Work Day• National Kazoo Day

• National Corn Chip Day• National Puzzle Day

• National Croissant Day• Nat Bubble Wrap

Appreciation Day

Jan 31• National Backward Day• Nat. Inspire Your Heart

With Art Day


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