VOLUME MMXIV, ISSUE IX

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

SEPTEMBER 2017 Appalachian Christmas Backpack Called Business Conference Capital Campaign Children’s Mission Studies Children’s Music Ministry Church Staff Contact Information Disaster Relief—Hurricane Harvey DU—Discipleship University Fall Bake Sale FBC Calendar—September Fix-It Ministry Girl Scouts GriefShare Handbell Choir Honorariums & Memorials—August JOY-Makers Choir JOY Club Luncheon Cooks Needed Karen Peck & New River Concert Looking Ahead Music and Arts Academy / Kindermusik® Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Parent’s Night Out Prayer Shawl Ministry Sanctuary Choir Senior S-T-R-E-T-C-H September Missionary Moments Staff Appreciation Week Upward Basketball Upward Flag Football Volunteer Schedule Walker Bag Ministry Wednesday Night Meals—September Website Information Worship Team Opportunities

OUR VISION: We live to be disciples of Christ who exalt God, prepare people, and share Christ.

THIS MONTH at FBC …

04—Office Closed—Labor Day Holiday

06—Wednesday Night Meals & Ministries Resume

09—Upward Flag Football Season Begins

10—Grandparent’s Day / Deacon’s Meeting

16 Parent’s Night Out

17 Karen Peck & New River Concert

18—Church Council Meeting

26—JOY Club Meeting & Luncheon

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No Tickets Being Sold—A love Offering will be received.

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MISSIONARY: ROBERT AND MEREDITH LANE LOCATION: SUDAN

Robert and Maridith Lane took a major risk when they moved to South Sudan, a battleground nation in northeast Africa. But they see it as a risk worth taking. When the Lanes first visited in 2010, their hearts became burdened for the more than 400,000 people unreached by the Gospel in South Sudan, which became independent of Sudan in 2011. They came back for good in 2013. Now, the Lanes and their missionary teammates are learning to live a life more difficult than they ever imagined as they

reach out to the Dinka Rek people group, who number nearly 3 million. “We need to be ready for those hardships, ready for those difficulties, ready to be used as a sacrifice for Christ as we try to make His name famous,” Robert said. “The Dinka are very strong and proud. In tradition, they’re extremely warlike. They say, ‘We hate our enemy, we hate this other people group, we hate people who try to take anything from us or keep us from political power.'” However, the Lanes have no doubt South Sudan is where God has called them. Getting into the country is usually difficult, but they’ve been able to gain access, set up a house and build relationships with local people in a short period of time. “It’s not been easy by any stretch of the imagination,” Rob-ert said. “But in a lot of ways we’ve been able to do something that should really be impossible, and I see that as a very big confirmation of God’s will to have us in South Sudan.” They stay there with the Lord’s help, the support of their missionary co-workers — and Southern Baptists’ prayers and giving through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Cooperative Program.

MISSIONARY: JEFF AND LIESA HOLEMAN LOCATION: OAXACA, MEXICO

A student minister at heart, Jeff realizes the impact short-term missions can make. "God uses short-term missions to open our minds and hearts about what it means to be available to God and to question, 'Why am I here?'" he said. "We were created to make Him known. Our role is making His name known around the world. Obedience is asking, 'Where do You want me to go to do that?' We are able, through the Cooperative Program and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, to focus 100 percent on the ministry that God has given us as workers. “We’re able to give all of our attention to people who are hurting by ministering to their physical, emotional and, most importantly, their spiritual needs.”

During three years of volunteering at the Casa Hogar children's home in Oaxaca, Mexico, Liesa has met dozens of families from indigenous villages that would have been too difficult for an outsider to access, says the Southern Baptist missionary. Many of the families travel as many as 12 hours over steep, winding hills by bus to bring their children and sometimes adult family members to the children's home for physical and emotional care. Each week, Liesa brings coloring sheets, juice boxes and storyboards to share with the children. Liesa realizes the urgency of telling stories about Jesus and tells the children Bible stories, then asks them to retell them. "We have a small window of time to invest in them because some won't stay, so you try to make the most of the opportunities. They can take God's Word back to their villages -- villages that don't have churches." Liesa appreciates the value of a good story. She noted that hearing about missions as a GA (Girls in Action) at First Baptist Church in Pearl, Miss., and Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, Miss., planted a seed for missions in her heart. Pray for the Holemans as they strive to reach people groups in Mexico. There are still at least 10 unengaged, unreached people groups in Mexico, totaling more than 300,000 people who don't have continual access to the Gospel. And, there are more than 30 unreached (less than 2 percent evangelical Christian) people groups in the country, representing nearly 1.5 million people.

MISSIONARY: BILL AND NOY PEELER LOCATION: CAMBODIA

The Peelers have already spent years sharing the gospel and serving others in Cambodia as missionaries with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. When that arrangement ended, they connected with CBF to continue the work they feel God calls them to. “Noy and I love Cambodia and its people, especially those who struggle as farmers and laborers to make it one day at a time,” Bill said. “Since I first started working in a refugee camp in 1979, I have had unbroken contact with the Khmer people. It’s a no-brainer that God planned it that way.” Bill Peeler heard that call while serving in the Army in Vietnam during the war.

For his wife, the discernment came while living in a refugee camp. “I knew right away that my people needed to hear this good news, too,” she said. “Cambodia has suffered so much.” Noy was baptized in 1980. It became clear to her then she must do the same for others. “Jesus didn’t have me to keep quiet but to tell my people that Jesus can save them, too,” she said.

MISSIONARY: SCARLETTE JASPER LOCATION: SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY

Scarlette Jasper will be serving in ten counties of the Lake Cumberland Development Area of South Central and Southwestern Kentucky. She will be serving among the homeless population and working poor, families in medical crisis, victims of domestic violence, and families in financial crisis. Scarlette ministry will interface with CB’s Together for Hope Initiative. Scarlette has been involved in this type of ministry for many years, and is excited about the ways that this work can connect with CBF constituency through Together for Hope. “From the time I was a child, I had a call to do service, to serve others,” she said. “It’s not work that was modeled to me; I didn’t know anyone who did that kind of work. But I have always had a desire to

help others. The Lord has called us to be good stewards to what he has provided for us, and I wanted to be able to help people do that.” “God’s call to us in light of global poverty is to help each other,” Jasper said. “The solution to persistent poverty is not a handout; it’s a hand up; it means doing what Jesus did — feeding the poor, clothing those who need clothing, taking care of the sick, but also helping them make sustainable changes that move them into community and opportunities to help their neighbor. It means forming partnerships that will help engage communities in transformational development together.” “What I find most joyful about following Christ is the relationships that are developed. We turn into family; it’s not just me and them. We are together. We are a Fellowship. We are a community and we work together for common goals.

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Please call the church office (726-4142) or go to www.fbcmhc.org to sign up for a Bible study.

The Davidic Covenant Monday Mornings— Began August 21 @ 10am Ten-week study of the “Davidic Covenant”, fitting the pieces together. Facilitated by Judy Majstoravich, the Bible study will be held in Room #104 (across from the parlor). There is no cost for this study. Topics will include:

David, the man after God’s own heart Wisdom gone and the kingdom split The lineage of the kings on the throne of David The warning of the prophets to touch the hearts of men Hope in exile The rider on the white horse

Daniel’s time table of the gentiles and the clock of the Jews Returning to the Promised Land The King and His kingdom Just Like Jesus: A Heart Like His Wednesday Evenings, beginning September 6 , 6:30pm "What does it mean to be like Jesus? If you had the mind of Christ, how would you think? If you had his feet, where would they take you? If you had his hands, what would they embrace?"

In this book, Max Lucado invites you to re-examine your Lord and become more like him---no matter how long bad habits have set in. Pastor Darrell will lead this study at 6:30pm in room # 104. Cost of the book will be $11.00. Women’s Group– Christ-Centered Parenting Wednesday Evenings, beginning September 6, 6:30pm Join Ann-Marie Robinson for this women’s group that will meet at 6:30pm in the Conference Room. In this study, there will be gospel conversations on some complex cultural issues designed to equip you to talk to your children. Study will cover: gender issues, suicide, depression, anxiety, pornography, addiction and coping mechanisms, same-sex marriage, singleness, dating, marriage, and divorce. Cost of the book will be $16.00. I Will: Nine Traits of the Outwardly Focused Wednesday Evenings, beginning September 6, 6:30pm Could you be the answer to the problems you see? Every day we are faced with the needs of those around us; emotional, physical, and spiritual. What are we to do about it? Are these problems for our pastors to address or is there a way for the church member to make an impact that will last? Pastor Nate will lead this study based on Thom Rainer’s book “I Will: Nine Traits of the Outwardly Focused Christian” which gives us simple traits that we can incorporate into our life no matter your background, stage of life, or sense of capability. The study will be held in the Sanctuary at 6:30pm. There is not a cost for this study. Women’s Group: Discerning the Voice of God, A 7-Session Study by Priscilla Shirer Monday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings, beginning October 2 & 3 A decade ago, Priscilla Shirer authored Discerning the Voice of God, and since then God has continued to grow, teach, and challenge her in her walk with Him. This revised and expanded edition reflects that growth through new stories, illustrations, and exercises.

Through 7-sessions, discover the root to clear and daily communication with God-humble obedience. Learn how surrender unlocks His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps us discern His voice in everyday life.

Led by Deborah Lockey on Monday mornings at 10am at the church in the Youth Suite beginning October 2 and on Tuesday evening at 6:30pm at the home of Deborah Lockey, 119 Howard Road, Newport, beginning October 3. Cost of the books will be $14.00. Men’s Group: The Resolution for Men Wednesday Evenings, beginning September 6, 6:30pm This inspiring book was born out of the movie "Courageous" in 2011 and will challenge men of all ages to become as bold and intentional about embracing their responsibilities as leaders of their homes, marriages, and children. Jerry Clonts will lead this study for men on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in room #105 (Parlor). Cost of the book will be $18. Faith Foundations: Understanding the Basic Beliefs of the Christian Faith Beginning Sunday, October 2 In this four week class you will get a good understanding on the foundations of our Christian faith. We will explore what we believe about God, the Bible, Jesus Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit and the Church. You may choose to join us for all four weeks or just the weeks you are interested in learning more about. Pastor Darrell Williams will lead this study on the first four Sunday mornings in October at 9:45am in room #202. There is no cost for this class.

October 2 Session 1 - God: Who is He? October 9 Session 2 - Salvation: What does it mean to be saved? October 16 Session 3 - Church: What is the local church all about? October 23 Session 4 - The Bible: How reliable is the Bible?

WALKER BAG MINISTRY

RESUMES SEPTEMBER 13 AT 1PM

The Walker Bag Ministry provides Walker bags to those who use walkers for assistance in getting from place to place. It is a safe way to carry items such as glasses, reading materials, Kleenex, and other needed items. The bags are designed with handles that Velcro to the front of the walkers. This important feature provides an even balance so the user can lift or push the walker without difficulty.

The Walker Bag Ministry meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 1pm in the Confer-ence Room. They have made/delivered Walker Bags to the Rest Homes, hospitals, to those who are homebound and to those who have requested one for a family member or friend.

They invite anyone who likes to sew, can cut out a pattern, iron, or anyone who wants to learn—no experience necessary. Come, join them for fun, fellowship, and an on-going outreach ministry. For information, contact Becky Smith at 726-5323.

Mission Friends Mission Friends is for our preschool and kindergarten children (ages 4 and 5). Our little ones will get a chance to learn about mission work around the world. Will meet in Room 126.

Royal Ambassadors (RAs) RA’s is for all boys in Grades 1-6. Here boys will have an opportunity to become involved in local missions while learning about missions around the world. The RA Motto, "We are Ambassadors for Christ," not only gives the organization its name, but also gives boys and lead-ers a lifestyle goal. Will meet in Room 207.

Girls in Action (GA’s) GA’s is for all girls in Grades 1—6 and is a dynamic mission discipleship group of powerful young girls! In GA’s they will learn about mis-sions and even participate in missions themselves. GA’s help girls in our church begin to develop spiritually towards a missions lifestyle as they learn what God is doing in the world and discover their place in God’s plan. Will meet in Room 227.

Contact Cathy Green at 241.5026 if you would like to volunteer to help or if you have any questions!

If you, or if you know of anyone that needs help with

minor repairs such as tightening cabinet knobs, replac-

ing light bulbs or replacing batteries in smoke detec-

tors, leveling a washing machine, or other small/minor

repairs around the house, please call the church office.

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W e d n e s d ay Ev e n i n g s 6 : 4 5 - 7 : 3 0 p m

BLESS A CHILD WITH A SHOEBOX GIFT!

Operation Christmas Child is right around the

corner! August and September is a great month to get

the best deals on school supplies for your shoeboxes!

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HURRICANE HARVEY DISASTER RELIEF

Our NC Baptist Men have been in contact with the folks in Texas and will be involved in

every way Texas requests over the long haul. Below are some ways you can help.

Pray for all those who have been affected by this terrible disaster and the many volunteers

who are assisting with the rescue and recovery efforts

Go NC Baptist will deploy appropriate assets and volunteers as requested by Texas. The

initial response will be of strategic assets and major numbers of volunteers will come

in only after a base has been established.

Give Monetarily –All money donated to the NC Baptist Men will be sent to Texas for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Check may be

mailed to NCBM, PO Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512. Please note on the memo line that it is for Hurricane Harvey. Or you may also

donate online at www.baptistsonmission.org/hurricaneharvey.

Give Donations – The NC Baptist are accepting the following:

Hygiene Kits: Use a 1-gallon sealable/Ziploc plastic bags and fill with a variety of the following: Soap, Lotion, Shampoo,

Deodorant, Washcloth, Comb/brush, Facial tissue, Shaving cream/razor, Toothbrush/toothpaste, Feminine hygiene products.

First aid kits: Purchased (for up to $10 each) at grocery and drug stores.

Diapers and formula

These items may be brought to the church no later than 5pm on Tuesday, September 5 and placed in the Family Life Center. We

will deliver these items on Wednesday to Red Springs Mission Camp where they will then be delivered to Texas.

The Appalachian Coalfields Ministry, sponsored by NC Baptist Men, seeks to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people living in the Appalachian Area. One of the greatest ministry needs in this area occurs at Christmastime. We are calling on churches statewide to respond to this need through APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS OUTREACH in 2017.

BACKPACK COLLECTION: The Appalachian Christmas Outreach goal is to collect 10,000 backpacks of items to be distributed to Appalachian children in areas of need in December of 2017. These zippered school backpacks should each include:

1) School supplies such as crayons, notebook paper, pencils, pens, composition books, folders, erasers and rulers 2) Small items of NEW clothing such as winter hats, gloves, socks, underwear, scarf, rolled t-shirts, etc. 3) Small pop-top canned food such as ravioli, tuna, beef stew, vegetables, and fruit 4) At least one NEW, age appropriate non-breakable toy. Examples: small cars, balls, dolls, small stuffed animals, yo-yos, jump rope, sidewalk chalk, Slinky, card games, Legos, other (no toy weapons, please!) 5) Hygiene items including toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, washcloth, brush or comb, shampoo, deodorant (try to fit these items into a one gallon Ziploc bag). 6) A children’s Bible or youth Bible (no particular version is required) 7) Fresh, wrapped candy (no chocolate please, as it may melt) 8) A copy of "The Christmas Story" and a "Mailbox Bible Club". (FBC will provide)

Each backpack should be labeled boy or girl as well as the appropriate age. Age group labels should be 3-5, 6-9 or 10-14. Labels should be on cardstock or index card and attached to the backpack in a secure manner. We suggest punching a hole in the card and using ribbon or twine to tie the tag on. Please do not try to use masking tape for this, as it will likely come off during transport.

Please prepare each backpack as you would for your own child or grandchild, with new items, not used ones. Also, please include items from each category listed above. This quality gift may be the only Christmas present this child receives, and will be a witness of Christ’s love.

2017 APPALACHIAN

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH

BACKPACKS CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE CHURCH NOW We will be collecting backpacks now through Sunday, October 29 th. There

will be a dedication service for all the backpacks on that Sunday.

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SANCTUARY CHOIR Let’s Sing! The Sanctuary Choir is looking for new singers to join them in worship leadership. Choir members join together weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm to learn new music, increase music skills, share in fellowship as a body of believers and support each other as members of the family of FBC. Our value is placed on preparing music that is worthy for worship, connecting with God and other believers and leading worship on Sunday mornings. As a result of being in the choir lasting relationships are built and rehearsal time becomes a time to build community, share praises and prayer concerns as well as just have a great time singing.

Christmas music rehearsals begin on September 7. No experience is necessary to join the choir. If you are interested in learning more about opportunities to be a part of the Music Ministry of First Baptist Church, please contact Diane Hawkins, Director of Music Ministries, at either dhawkins@fbcmhc.org. or 252-726-4142. You don’t know what you’re missing until you give it a try!

September 6—7:30pm

Craig Everett will once again be leading our Handbell Choir this season. During this past year, this group has reinvented itself with an eclectic group of dedicated individuals varying in ages from 14 through senior adult with one common goal...To Worship the Lord, our God! This has created an interesting dynamic within the group with the more experienced ringers teaching the younger ringers, ensuring that our handbell tradition at First Baptist will continue for generations to come.

There are a few openings in the handbell choir this season so consider this your invitation to join this diverse group which rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings following Bible Study from 7:30-8:30pm. While prior experience is not necessary, we do respectfully ask that you understand basic musical rhythms and simple note reading. The handbell members will teach you everything else you need to know concerning handbell techniques. There is great fellowship in this group of ringers who have a wonderful spirit! Rehearsals begin on September 6 when Bible Study and the fellowship meals commence once again.

For more information, please contact: Craig Everett at craiglewiseverett@gmail.com

JOY-MAKERS CHOIR RESUMES SEPTEMBER 7

Our JOY-Makers Senior Adult Choir will have their first rehearsal of the fall on Thursday, September 7

at 10:30am in the choir room. If you enjoy singing and through music are ready to laugh and enjoy some sweet fellowship and fun times together, this is the place for you! Come join us! Our regular meeting time is Thursdays at 10:30am.

Registration for children ages 4 years through Grade 6 is now underway in the central hallway. You are asked to complete the registration form, even if your child has been involved in choir in recent years, and place it in the box in the central hallway. You may also register your child online at www.fbcmhc.org/children_choir_registration.

Choirs will begin on Wednesday, September 6 at 6:00pm. As a benefit to our families, meals are offered in the Family Life Center beginning at 5:15pm. A special children’s menu and serving line are available to help make it easier for our children to be fed before choirs begin at 6pm. Cost of the meals are $5/Adults, $3/Children 5-12 yrs. and free for children 3 yrs. and under. Reservations are required for the meal and may be made:

by signing up on the Sunday Worship Folder Communication Card and placing it in the offering plate

going to our website www.fbcmhc.org/wednesday_meal, or by calling the church office (726-4142) by noon on Tuesdays.

Children’s Choirs will meet from 6:00–6:45pm in the upstairs children’s Sunday School classrooms and downstairs in the Children’s Church room. Please bring your child into the Family Life Center to be escorted by his/her teacher to the choir room. After choir the children will go to their mission groups. If your child is not participating in a mission group, you may pick them up outside of their choir room at 6:45pm. All children’s activities will end at 7:30 pm.

Your Children’s Choirs directors for this year are: Age 4 & 5 years / Wee Musicians: Christian Knight

Grades 1-3 / Music Makers: Nancy Piner Grades 4-6 / Young Musicians: Diane Hawkins

As always, thank you for allowing us to teach your child about the love of Christ through music by choosing to have your child involved. It is a joy to work with your child.

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Striving to honor God by providing excellence in performing

and visual arts instruction.

Art Class (ages 7-14) Students will experience a variety of media, which

may include paint, clay, beads, mixed, and collage.

Drawing skills will also be included. Fine motor skills and

creativity will be developed through the many different

projects.

Dance A class for students that focuses on musicality and

movement inspired by Christian music. Opportunities

for public performance may be offered.

Chorus Students participate in public performances and gain

confidence in their own growing musical competence.

Sight-reading skills, good vocal production, music apprecia-

tion, and expressive delivery are all taught. This opportunity

provides excellent experience for future worship leaders and

church accompanists.

Private Lessons

Piano Organ Voice

Violin/Suzuki Viola/Suzuki Cello/Suzuki

Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele

Drum Set Percussion Woodwinds

Brass Accordion Composition

Art Music Theory

Private lessons are offered weekly in 30, 45 and 60 minute

increments. All lessons are taught at First Baptist Church.

Lessons are offered every semester for the instruments

listed above, and others may be offered upon request.

ACADEMY OFFERINGS

REGISTER ONLINE NOW AT WWW.FBCMHC.ORG

FOR LESSONS AND KINDERMUSIK®

Village Class Ages Newborn – 17 months Begins September 6 Wednesday 9:00am-9:45am Two 7-Week Sessions Parent or caregiver attends with baby.

“FEATHERS” The musical poems of Woody Guthrie, bird songs, and the naturally occurring sounds in nature help babies develop an early appreciation—and accelerated aptitude—for language, movement, and music in this class.

“DO-SI-DO” Pick up your baby and dance. Dance the Charleston, the Tango, and the Cha-Cha and learn why dancing with your baby helps develop vital learning skills—from head-to-toe. In this class, play a variety of baby appropriate instruments, and dance with fun props. During the week, families will enjoy their At Home Materials, including a picture book, CD of the songs heard in class and an instrument for music-making at home.

Our Time-Class Ages 18 months -3.5 years Begins September 6 Wednesday 10:00am-10:45am 14-Week Session Parent or caregiver attends with child.

“WIGGLES AND GIGGLES”- The more than 30 songs, 15 dances, and eight different instruments create these unique music activities, designed to reflect the importance of movement in the life of a toddler. Home Materials: Double CD features 50 songs, sounds, and recordings of favorite activities from class; two story books—Watch Me! and Pete and P.J., to develop early literacy skills; Home Activity Book; and specially-made pair of of zigzag blocks—instrument to develop rhythm and hand-eye coordination. Imagine That! Class Ages 3.5-5 years Begins September 5 Tuesday 1:45pm-2:30pm 14-Week Session Parent attends the last 15 minutes of class.

“See What I Saw!” In this class, preschoolers use their real experience of playing in the park to create imaginative, storytelling scenarios with music—go on an imaginary trip to Grasshopper Park where they sail down the park slide and then recreate the sound of that experience with a loooong vocal glissando. Each week provides preschoolers one uninterrupted session of imaginative play that's guided in a very specific, sequential way—with a special sharing time with parents in the last 15 minutes of class.

Home Materials: Two books—Can You Find Me? and The Ant Picnic Feast, Two Home CDs, See What I Saw Play Set, a Family Activity Book, a clatterpiller instrument, and backpack. (with enhanced kit).

Music Therapy Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address

physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music Therapy can

improve the quality of life for individuals who are well and also meets the needs for persons

of children and adults with various disabilities or illnesses.

Music therapy interventions can be designed to:

promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory, improve

communication, and promote physical rehabilitation. Music activities such as singing/vocalizing

movement, and instrument play are designed to be success oriented and enjoyable.

Music Therapy services at First Baptist are provided by a Board Certified Music Therapist,

who has completed an undergraduate degree in Music Therapy at an accredited university.

Upon registration for these services an individual assessment with the music therapist will be

scheduled at a time agreed upon by the therapist and the caregiver. During this time specific

questions will be asked and the client will be asked to perform specific tasks so that individual

needs and goals can be established.

BASKETBALL To all our faithful Upward basketball supporters and those interested in becoming part of the Upward ministry. It’s that time of year again—when we reach out to the youth and their families through Upward basketball.

The purpose of Upward basketball is to provide a positive Christian atmosphere to teach about the love of Jesus Christ through a sports ministry. Upward basketball is open for any child in grades 1—6.

We are in need of volunteers to work on the following evaluation nights: Tuesday, October 10 (Grades 1 & 2)

Thursday, October 12 (Grades 3 & 4)

Monday, October 16 (Grades 5 & 6)

Tuesday, October 17 (All Grades—Make-up)

We need to be set up and ready to go by 5:15pm to keep things flowing. We’ll need approximately 20 people each night to do the drills, check in the kids, size them and check their height. You do not have to have a vast knowledge of basketball to assist. We need everyone who is willing.

To register your child you may download a registration form from our website at www.fbcmhc.org/upward_basketball or pick up a registration form from the church office All children who plan to participate must attend one of the evaluations.

An evaluation training meeting for those assisting in evaluations will be announced later. If you can help, please call the church office or you may sign up on the Communication Card in the Sunday worship folder.

Flag Football begins

Saturday, September 9

at

Open Door Baptist

Church

227 Hwy. 24

Morehead City

8am-1pm

Volunteers are needed to help in

the following areas:

Concessions

Scorekeeping

Half-time devotions

Field Setup

If you can help in these areas,

please contact Darrell Williams

at 252.726-4142 or

dwilliam@fbcmhc.org.

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SENIOR S-T-R-E-T-C-H

TUESDAYS AT 9:30AM

Family Life Center

This class of light exercise is led by

Phyliss Adcock and has been helpful

physically, spiritually and emotionally to

many of our women. Come check it out

and you’ll be moving with greater ease and

feeling more joy in your heart and mind

when you leave!

When:

Beginning:

For:

Time :

Where:

Leader:

1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Tuesday, September 19

All girls in grades 2-5 (Cadettes, Brownies & Juniors)

4:30-6:00pm

FBC—GA Room (upstairs)

Lisa Munden / 919-796-6014 lisamunden@outlook.com

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Saturday November 4

8am-1pm

All funds raised will go towards the White Christmas Food Ministry.

Breads Cakes Soups

Casseroles Cupcakes

Pies Cookies

Breakfast Biscuits &

Coffee

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FBC offers a support group on Saturdays at 10:30am in the Parlor for those who are dealing with the painful process of grief and do not want to walk that journey alone. In the “GriefShare” group, we address topics and issues for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. The group is open to anyone in our community to attend. Please call the church office for further information.

MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS—AUGUST 2017

To the Handiman Ministry in honor of Phil Nelson & George Gilbert and the ministry team By John & Jane Capps

To the Sanctuary Renovation Project in memory of Dr W James Rivers By Willis & Phyllis Adcock, Larry & Susan Vallance, Alton & Naomi Collie, Arlene Sullivan, Lionel & Dorothy Smith, James & Nancy Harris, Nancy Smith, James Low, David & Patricia Low, Ann Garvin, Diane & Michael Tatum, John & Frankie Beckum, Danny & Deborah Ferguson, Lionel Smith LTD, Wiley & Myrtle Blackwell, Rex & Yvonne Nordeen, Roger & Patricia Latham, Harry & Pam Harman

To the Sanctuary Renovation Project in memory of Glenda Baker By Anonymous

To the Sanctuary Renovation Project in memory of Hugh Aderholt By Betty Clonts

To the Sanctuary Renovation Project in memory of Ray Danielson By Betty Clonts, Craig & Dorothy Meshaw, Virginia Brown, Rufus & Mary Turnage, Alice Charboneau, The Bible Study Class at Parkview Baptist Church, Charity Beck Bible Class

To the Sanctuary Restoration Project in honor of Blue Gateley’s birthday By Joe & Judy Majstoravich

To the Sanctuary Renovation Project in honor of Joe Majstoravich’s birthday By The Through the Bible Study Class

To the Homebound Ministry in honor of Joan Putnam By The Insights for Living Sunday School Class

The first meeting of the Prayer Shawl ministry was held in the Parlor on January 24, 2005 with 5 ladies in attendance. This ministry relies on honorariums and memorials that enable us to purchase the specific types of yarn used in making these shawls and other needed supplies for the ministry to continue. Many of you have been generous in donating yarn, and we truly appreciate you thinking of us. However, we request that yarn itself not be donated due to the fact that many times the types of yarn we receive cannot be used for the prayer shawl patterns or there may not even be enough of one type of yarn to make a prayer shawl. We now average 8-10 ladies a eek, but we also have gentlemen who do their knitting at home and have the completed shawls delivered to us! SO, men, we can use you too if you are willing to learn or already know how! For anyone who may still be working but would like to be a part of this ministry, we can meet with you to pick out your yarn and a pattern. You may complete the project at home and bring it back to church on Sunday. Contact Susie Smith if you are interested in this type of arrangement.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 in the Conference Room. Our meetings are very informal and quite relaxed. We talk, share, and learn from each other and just enjoy the time that we are together doing the Lord’s work. Come when you can, leave when you must.

At the end of each meeting, we lay hands on the shawls that have been completed and pray a final blessing as the shawl begins it’s journey to touch a life in some small way. The shawl is then wrapped in tissue paper and a personal note is attached to the outside. Those who receive the shawls may be sick

or bereaving, or they may be celebrating a special time in their life such as the birth of a baby, or a “milestone” birthday.

In addition to Prayer Shawls, we also make dishcloths for the White Christmas boxes and have also made toboggans for Hope Mission, the RAAB Clinic, and the Domestic Violence Shelter. Our prayer is that the recipient will feel the love, comfort, and joy that went into making the shawl or dishcloth, all to the glory of God!

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will resume on Wednesday, September 6 from 10:00-11:00am. We invite anyone who knows how to knit or crochet OR is interested in learning. This is not only for members of First Baptist but also friends and family.

For any questions or further information, please call Susie Smith at 726-1234.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT—SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 5-8:00PM Parents, enjoy a night out knowing your child or children are having fun at FBC, participating

in activities in a safe and well-supervised environment. There will be a $5 fee to cover snacks

and supper. For more information, contact Ginger Koonce at either gkoonce@fbcmhc.org or

726-4142.

To register your child or children by Sunday, September 10:

Online at www.fbcmhc.org/parent_night_out

Pick up a sign up form in the Central Hallway

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FBC SEPTEMBER 2017 CALENDAR

Sunday

8:30am Worship Service 9:45am Bible Study for All Ages 11:00am Worship Service 5:00pm Youth Ensemble 6:00pm Youth F6

Wednesday Evening 5:15pm Family Meal 6:00pm Children’s Choirs 6:30pm Discipleship University 6:30pm Wee Musicians 6:30pm Youth—Worship Band 6:45pm Children’s Mission Studies 7:30pm Handbell Choir

M ONTHLY SCHEDULE & S PECIAL E VENTS

Mon 04 OFFICE CLOSED—Labor Day Holiday

Wed 06 5:15pm Wednesday Meals & Ministries Resume

Sun 10 9:45am Starting Point 6:00pm Deacon’s Meeting (Conference Room)

Tue 12 7:00pm Budget & Finance Committee Meeting (Conf. Rm.)

Sat 16 5:00pm Parent’s Night Out

Sun 17 6:00pm Karen Peck & New River in Concert

Mon 18 7:00pm Church Council Meeting

Sun 25 5:00pm Youth - Family Night

Tue 27 10:45am JOY Club Meeting & Lunch (Conference Room)

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Tuesday 7:00am Men’s Breakfast @ Cox’s 9:30am Senior S-T-R-E-T-C-H

Thursday 10:30am JOY-Makers Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Worship Team Rehearsal 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday 10:00am Prayer Shawl Ministry 3:30pm Youth at Panera’s

Saturday 8:00am Upward Flag Football 10:30am GriefShare

FRONT DOOR GREETERS 8:10 – 8:30 am 10:40 – 11:00 am 03 Ken Bobbitt & Pege Jennings Willis & Phyllis Adcock 10 Michael & Frances Gooden Gerry & Becky Smith 17 Bruce & Yvonne Howard Blair & Valerie Blankenship 24 Cliff & Marty Ransdell Roger Latham

SUNDAY SCHOOL GREETERS Pre-School Suite Sanctuary Stairs 03 Ann Stanley Wayne Stanley 10 Wanda Bennett Sherrill Mills 17 Susan Vallance Judy Monroe 24 Diane Herring Andy Herring

CHILDREN’S CHURCH POST GREETERS 03 Sarah Lewis & Christi Wood 9:30am Janice Moore 10 Sam Chapoton 12 Noon Faye Ballou 17 Allison Williams 24 Beth Davis

WEDNESDAY NIGHT NURSERY 06 Carolyn Thompson 13 Diane Herring 20 Gina Sanderson 27 Sandi Kelly

WORSHIP CARE 03 Mike & Sam Chapoton, Bo Kot, Dana Luettich, Danielle Johnston 10 Mark & Emory Knight, Barrett & Beth Davis, Hope Schmitt 17 Melodie Daniels, Suellen Leonard, Joe & Connie Carraway, Christi Wood 24 Judy White, Debbie Butler, Martz Majstoravich, Corey & Sarah Lewis

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING 8:30AM 11:00AM 03 Diane Herring LeAnn Williams 10 Pattie Eaton Jess Hawkins 17 Pege Jennings Judy Monroe 24 Leon Murdoch Dan Piner

SAFETY TEAM—SUNDAY 03 Dean Urquhart & Phil Haning 10 Dan Williams & Jeff Howell 17 Ron & Linda Johnston 24 Carroll Rice & Chris Royal

SAFETY TEAM—WEDNESDAY 06 Wood Parker & Neil Chamblee 13 Ray Ballentine & Charles Dixon 20 Wood Parker & Neil Chamblee 27 Ray Ballentine & Charles Dixon

Wednesday Family Meals—September

Call the church office or sign up online at fbcmhc.org/Wednesday_meal by Tuesday at Noon to make your reservation each week.

Cost: Adults & Youth—$5, Children Age 4-11—$3, Children 3 & Under—Free

Adults & Youth Age 12 & Up _ Children Age 11 & Under 06— Hamburger/Hot Dog Same Baked Beans, Slaw, & Chips 13— Pulled Pork Sliders Same w/Tater Tots Pasta & Orange Pineapple Salad 20— Chicken Casserole Hot Dog w/ Chips & Fruit 27— Fried Chicken Same

(All meals served with Sides, Bread, Dessert and Beverage)

OCTOBER 4—DIACONATE A Called Business Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 4 at 6:15pm in the FLC. The Nominating Committee will present for church approval Deacon nominees.

If you play electric, acoustic or bass guitar, the drums, sing, or would be willing to be a computer operator during the service, we would love to talk to you about serving God on our Worship Team. You may only be available to fill in occasionally, or you may be interested in regularly serving with us. If you are willing, please contact Deborah Lockey at 725-7510.

Our cook for Joy Club, Harry Conway, has hung his apron up after several years of faithfully cooking for our luncheons. We are so thankful for his service, and are now in need of others to take up the apron and cook for us!

We meet the 4th Tuesday of each month, except during the summer. If you would be willing to help out this area please see Deborah Lockey or sign up on the Communication Card. It is such a blessing to our seniors to have this time together to enjoy a meal and fellowship around the table!

03 Senior Adult Fall Rally

08 Deacon’s Meeting

10 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting

Upward Basketball Evaluations Grades 1 & 2

12 Upward Basketball Evaluations Grades 3 & 4

16 Church Council Meeting

Upward Basketball Evaluations Grades 5 & 6

17 Upward Basketball Evaluations—Make-up, All Grades

23 Senior Adult Trip—Pennsylvania

Looking Ahead October 2017

The Personnel Committee has designated the week of September 11-15 as “Staff Appreciation Week ”. This is

an opportunity for individuals, Sunday school classes or groups to contact the staff and express your appreciation

for all that they do throughout the year.

For those of you who may not know the years/months of dedication and faithfulness that our staff have

shown, they are as follows:

Lori—26.4 Diane—17.2 Deborah 9.7 Darrell—9.3 Vonne—7.2 Fran—6 Pastor Nate—4.7 Carol Reed—3.5 Ginger Koonce—8 mths. Dee Yadao—5 mths.

Please coordinate arrangements through the church office if you or your group plan to show your

appreciation to the church staff so as not to overlap.

810 Bridges Street Morehead City, NC 28557

Phone: (252) 726-4142 Fax: (252) 726-4784 Email: fbcmail@fbcmhc.org Website: www.fbcmhc.org

Office Hours Monday—Friday: 8:00am—5:00pm

Sunday Worship Services & Bible Study

8:30am—Traditional Worship 9:45am—Bible Study for all Ages

11:00am—Blended Worship

Ministerial, Office and Custodial Staff Dr. Nate Leonard - Senior Pastor

nleonard@fbcmhc.org

Rev. Darrell Williams - Associate Pastor dwilliams@fbcmhc.org

Deborah Lockey - Director of Youth & Senior Adults Ministries

dlockey@fbcmhc.org

Diane Hawkins - Music Director & Organist dhawkins@fbcmhc.org

Lori Muns - Pianist lorimuns@yahoo.com

Ginger Koonce—Children/Family Outreach Ministry gkoonce@fbcmhc.org

Vonne Lewis - Ministry Assistant vlewis@fbcmhc.org

Carol Reed - Financial Secretary creed@fbcmhc.org

Fran Welch - Head Custodian Dee Yadao - Custodian

Check out our website www.fbcmhc.org

Bible Readings & Study Tools Calendar of Events, Church News & Newsletter Children, Youth & Senior Adult Ministries Devotions Event & Ministry Photos FBC Beliefs, Story, Facility & Member Directory FBC Constitution & By-Laws Ministry Opportunities, Sign Ups & Registration Online Giving / Purchase Tickets for Events Upward Sports Vacation Bible School Wedding & FLC Usage Forms

DVD’s ($5) and CD’s ($3) of the various church activities and sermons are available.

On behalf of the Capital Campaign Committee, we want to remind you of our incredible matching gift opportunity. We are so excited to now have 100% of all new pledges and gifts matched dollar for dollar up to $225,000!

Remember, our pledge total will determine how much can be accomplished in the upcoming renovation, so if you have not been visited by a Capital Campaign Team Member or were waiting for a good time to commit, now is a great time! If you have pledged/contributed previously, we say a big "Thank You!" Now is a good time to begin fulfilling that pledge if you haven’t already. All funds received will be used as a down payment for the project and offset the amount needed for a short-term construction loan.

If you desire to learn more about the Sanctuary Renovation Project and how you can help, please contact the church office. We would love to share with you the vision God has given us to restore His sanctuary!

HONORING OUR PAST, CONTINUING OUR LEGACY

Pledged To-Date $2,124,240.00

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2016