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F I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H , N O R T H A U G U S TA
FIRST EDITION, April 2018 Volume 24 - Issue 2
JEFF BUMGARDNERWORSHIP PASTOR
ROY KISERSENIOR ADULT PASTOR
PATRICK HARMONPASTOR OF ADMINISTRATION& COLLEGE
JOSH FORRESTSTUDENT PASTOR
DENA RILEYPRESCHOOL & CHILDREN
DANA MCELMURRAYWEEKDAY EARLYEDUCATION DIRECTOR
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The First Edition (192860), April 2018, volume 24 number 2. Published quarterly by the First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841; Call (803) 279-6370 to subscribe. Periodicals postage paid at North Augusta, SC 29841 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841-3703.
DR. STEPHEN CUTCHINS
Christian Page
SENIOR PASTOR
DR. MIKE CUNNINGHAMPASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP
Peri
odic
als
Post
ageNEW MEMBERS
Office Hours:Monday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday – 9:30 am – 5:00 pm*
Wednesday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday – 9:30 am – 5:00 pm*
Friday – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
*Office will open after staff prayer time
After Hours & Weekend Emergencies
and leave a message; it will be sent to the Minister-on-call.
Hospital/Sympathy ListCall 803-279-4101, ext. 3 to access the
hospital/sympathy report.
A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR...
Church Family,
We are a church that prays and I am praying for you! Exciting things are happening as we build trust by celebrating what God is doing at FBCNA.We have been steadily moving through our series in Galatians, “Get it Right”, and will pause for the next several weeks.
FREE GIFT FOR EASTEROn April 1, Easter Sunday, because of a generous donation, we are going to give a special gift to our community. About three years ago, I published a book on defending the faith titled Prove It. I am excited to announce that the 2nd Edition of my book has been published and will be made available for FREE on Easter Sunday at FBCNA!
WHO CAN YOU INVITE?One of the things we are creating in our church is an “invite culture.” Easter Sunday would be a great time for you to invite someone to come and be a part of our Sunday morning services. Tell them we will have a free gift for them! The following week, Masters weekend, April 8, our Discipleship Pastor Dr. Mike Cunningham will preach another powerful sermon about our faith from the book of Acts. This entire journey is dedicated to loving people enough to answer the hard questions that come up about our faith.
4 WEEKS OF CELEBRATIONStarting April 15 (the week after The Masters), we will have four weeks of celebration. For four weeks, April 15-May 6, we will discuss four of the major thoughts that are in my book, Prove It. As a point of creating an “invite culture,” for four weeks, we are going to have ONE Multi-Generational Worship Service from 10:30-11:45 am, and Connection Groups will meet from 9:15-10:15 am. Also, at 5:00 pm, we will have a Modern Worship Service in the Underground of the Children’s Learning Center on each of these 4 weeks, April 15-May 6.
I am already celebrating what God is going to do during this 7-week journey!
Let’s love our community enough to answer the hard questions about our faith.
Who can you invite?
7 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta 803-279-6370
April 2018
Sunday – 1stEASTERNo Evening Activities Monday – 2ndJackie Neely Mission, 10:00am Wednesday – 4th Joline Tuten Mission Group, 11:00amNo Wednesday Night Activities Thursday – 5thJudy Barnes Mission Group, 7:00pm Saturday – 7thPrayer Quilt Ministry, 10:00am Sunday – 8thNo Evening Activities Monday – 9thInez Priester Mission Group, 2:00pm Tuesday – 10thStrom Fellowship, 10:30am Friday – 13thYouth - 30 Hour Famine, 5:00pm Saturday – 14thKids’ Worship Weekend, 9:00amNepal Sewing Day, 9:30am Sunday – 15thConnection Groups, 9:15amOne Worship Service, 10:30amModern Worship Service, 5:00pmChurchwide Business Meeting, 6:00pmDeacon’s Meeting, 6:30pm Wednesday – 18thPathfinders Men’s Spring Hike Friday – 20thDinner Theater, 6:30pm Saturday – 21stDinner Theater, 6:30pm
Saturday – 28thHelping Christian Boys Thrive Event Sunday – 29thConnection Groups, 9:15amOne Worship Service, 10:30amModern Worship Service, 5:00pmVBS Lunch and Training, 12:00pm
Staff Anniversaries:
Congratulations to the following who will celebrate an anniversary in April:
Quantis Hillary – Apr. 12 (8 years)
Weekly ScheduleSunday (Starting April 15 - May 6):
8:30 am - Media Library Open - Extended Session (Birth - 5)9:15 am - Connection Groups10:30 am - ONE Worship - Extended Session (Birth - 3) - WOW! Jr. (4 - 5 years) - WOW! (grades 1 - 3)5:00 pm - Modern Worship6:00 pm - Men’s Choir
Wednesday:5:00 pm - Supper6:00 pm - Come Together Prayer Service - Rally @ Decipher - AWANA7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal - Orchestra Rehearsal
April at a Glance
CalendarApril 2018
csrachurch.org 2
UPCOMING
Did you know about this ministry?
FBCNA Christian Counseling Center
Counseling for adults, adolescents, and children with: Sandy Myers, M.S. Pastoral Counseling; CST; CT,Shari Hooper, B.S. Elem Ed, M.Ed. Counseling.
Contact (330)904-5756 or (803)634-0944
Bring your flowers to put on the cross
in the courtyard to celebrate our
precious Lord and Savior who has risen!
A great family picture opportunity.
Easter Sunday | April 1
7 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta 803-279-6370
January 2018
Monday – 1st
Tuesday – 2nd
Wednesday – 3rdJoline Tuten Mission GroupNO Wednesday Night Activities
Thursday – 4th Judy Barnes Mission Group, 7:00pm
Friday – 5thBreakaway High School Retreat
Saturday – 6thPrayer Quilt Ministry
Sunday – 7th Know Your Roots – Church History, 5:00pm(Lasts throughout January)
Monday – 8thJackie Neely Mission Group – 7:00pm
Tuesday – 9thStrom Fellowship, 10:30am
Wednesday – 10th Wednesday Night Activities ResumeCome Together Prayer Service – 6:00pm in Worship Center
Thursday – 11th Women’s Bible Study – 1 Peter, 9:00am
Sunday – 14th Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00pm
Saturday – 20th Boomer Bash, 6:00pm
Thursday – 25th June Faglier Class Lunch, 11:30am
Saturday – 27th Kindergarten Registration, 6:00amWomen’s Book Club, 9:00am
Sunday – 28th Cana’s Voice and David Phelps Concert, 6:00pm
Attendance:
NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 3 (AVERAGECONNECTION GROUPS: 718WORSHIP: 939
Staff Anniversaries:
Congratulations to the following who will celebrate an anniversary in January:
Janice McElmurray – Jan. 1 (11 Years)Norma McCarthy – Jan. 7 (8 Years)Ruthanne Tau – Jan. 11 (8 Years)
Weekly ScheduleSunday:
8:30 am - Media Library Open - Traditional Worship - Extended Session (Birth - 5)9:45 am - Connection Groups11:00 am - Contemporary Worship - Extended Session (Birth - 3) - WOW! Jr. (4 - 5 years) - WOW! (grades 1 - 3)5:00 pm - Proactive Parenting Class (Jan. 14) - Know Your Roots Class6:00 pm - Men’s Choir
Wednesday (Resumes January 10):5:00 pm - Supper6:00 pm - Come Together Prayer Service - Rally @ Decipher - AWANA7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal - Orchestra Rehearsal
January at a Glance
Calendar
3 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta 803-279-6370
April 2018
6csrachurch.org
April 2018
Strom FellowshipSenior Adults
Program presented by:Spirit Fiddle
Robin Warren (viola) and Brian Clancey (guitar)
If you are not a member of Strom and would like to Duo from Aiken
attend, please call Vivian Bishop at 803-279-9045.
Tuesday, March 1310:30 am in the Fellowship Hall
Blood pressure checks at 10:00 am
IT’S NOT TOO LATE! So far we have collected over $7,100
Our Church Goal is$20,000
Missions UPdateAdults
OCC Shoebox Idea of the Month:Work on your shoeboxes all year long!
Our church hosted the South Carolina Women's Missionary Union (WMU) Annual Meeting March 23-24. Women from throughout the state were on
our campus for training in cooperative missions. �e event also featured a "refugee" experience and
activities for youth. �anks to our WMU team, staff, and church for hosting such an important event.
FBCNA sent a team to partner with a church plant,
Creekside Church in Goose Creek, South Carolina,
March 25. �e team helped host an outreach event to
promote the church's upcoming Easter Service and enjoyed
a meal in Charleston. Former FBCNA staff member, David
Barton is the pastor. Please pray for Creekside Church as
they reach their community for Christ.
2018 WMU Missions Encounter
& Annual Meeting
Our Quebec Mission team met on March 18 to
finalize plans for their trip June 28 - July 2.
For more information contact George Burrus at [email protected].
Fellowship Golf Day
Saturday, May 5, 2018MIDLAND VALLEY GOLF COURSE9:00 am – Shotgun Start
For Fellowship and to Help Fund the
Student Summer Missions.
Sign up at Hospitality Avenue or
the Church Office.
Save the Date
Dinner Theater April 20-21 | 6:30 pm
“Musical Moments”
Tickets are on sale at Hospitality Avenue and csrachurch.org
THANK YOU, THOMAS AND HILARY, FOR YOUR MINISTRY AT FBCNA!
Charleston Mission Day
April 2018
STUDENT MINISTRY
4
April 2018
Children Students
625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta 803-279-63705
• VolunteerVBS Workers still needed!
Join the team: contact Dena Riley at 803.279.6370 or [email protected]!
• Register Register Your Children for VBS at csrachurch.org/events or registration forms are available at the preschool desk.
• DonateVBS Mission Project: Goal of 1,000 school supplies
for HOPE 4 Our Schools.
A list is available when you register.
Snack donations are needed. Please see lists in the preschool atrium.
VBS songs CDs are available for $2. Purchase at the preschool desk. Limit one per family.
Get VBS info on the go! Text 81010 @vbsgameon to receive updates, VBS news, and reminders texted to you!
Join the fun and help us celebrate the10-year anniversary of the
Children's Learning Center!
FamBlitz inspires families to think like a team.Parents and kids will be able to participate in a variety
of games and challenges both on stage and from their seats. Power packed fun you won't want to miss!
The FREE Tickets will be available April 22.
Invite family, friends, co-workers and neighbors!You must have a ticket to attend!
Saturday, May 19 | 10 am & 3 pm9-12 am
April 14Register at www.kidsworshipweekends.com
Free to all 1st-5th graders
Weird Science Summer Opportunities: HS ON MISSION to DC Metro Area, June 23-30
MS Students-JOURNEY CAMP July 9-13Visit csrachurch.org/events for info and
to Register Online (Non-Refundable Deposit Required)
csrachurch.org
For more visit csrachurch.org
April 2018
STUDENT MINISTRY
4
April 2018
Children Students
625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta 803-279-63705
• VolunteerVBS Workers still needed!
Join the team: contact Dena Riley at 803.279.6370 or [email protected]!
• Register Register Your Children for VBS at csrachurch.org/events or registration forms are available at the preschool desk.
• DonateVBS Mission Project: Goal of 1,000 school supplies
for HOPE 4 Our Schools.
A list is available when you register.
Snack donations are needed. Please see lists in the preschool atrium.
VBS songs CDs are available for $2. Purchase at the preschool desk. Limit one per family.
Get VBS info on the go! Text 81010 @vbsgameon to receive updates, VBS news, and reminders texted to you!
Join the fun and help us celebrate the10-year anniversary of the
Children's Learning Center!
FamBlitz inspires families to think like a team.Parents and kids will be able to participate in a variety
of games and challenges both on stage and from their seats. Power packed fun you won't want to miss!
The FREE Tickets will be available April 22.
Invite family, friends, co-workers and neighbors!You must have a ticket to attend!
Saturday, May 19 | 10 am & 3 pm9-12 am
April 14Register at www.kidsworshipweekends.com
Free to all 1st-5th graders
Weird Science Summer Opportunities: HS ON MISSION to DC Metro Area, June 23-30
MS Students-JOURNEY CAMP July 9-13Visit csrachurch.org/events for info and
to Register Online (Non-Refundable Deposit Required)
csrachurch.org
For more visit csrachurch.org
7 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta 803-279-6370
January 2018
Monday – 1st
Tuesday – 2nd
Wednesday – 3rdJoline Tuten Mission GroupNO Wednesday Night Activities
Thursday – 4th Judy Barnes Mission Group, 7:00pm
Friday – 5thBreakaway High School Retreat
Saturday – 6thPrayer Quilt Ministry
Sunday – 7th Know Your Roots – Church History, 5:00pm(Lasts throughout January)
Monday – 8thJackie Neely Mission Group – 7:00pm
Tuesday – 9thStrom Fellowship, 10:30am
Wednesday – 10th Wednesday Night Activities ResumeCome Together Prayer Service – 6:00pm in Worship Center
Thursday – 11th Women’s Bible Study – 1 Peter, 9:00am
Sunday – 14th Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00pm
Saturday – 20th Boomer Bash, 6:00pm
Thursday – 25th June Faglier Class Lunch, 11:30am
Saturday – 27th Kindergarten Registration, 6:00amWomen’s Book Club, 9:00am
Sunday – 28th Cana’s Voice and David Phelps Concert, 6:00pm
Attendance:
NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 3 (AVERAGECONNECTION GROUPS: 718WORSHIP: 939
Staff Anniversaries:
Congratulations to the following who will celebrate an anniversary in January:
Janice McElmurray – Jan. 1 (11 Years)Norma McCarthy – Jan. 7 (8 Years)Ruthanne Tau – Jan. 11 (8 Years)
Weekly ScheduleSunday:
8:30 am - Media Library Open - Traditional Worship - Extended Session (Birth - 5)9:45 am - Connection Groups11:00 am - Contemporary Worship - Extended Session (Birth - 3) - WOW! Jr. (4 - 5 years) - WOW! (grades 1 - 3)5:00 pm - Proactive Parenting Class (Jan. 14) - Know Your Roots Class6:00 pm - Men’s Choir
Wednesday (Resumes January 10):5:00 pm - Supper6:00 pm - Come Together Prayer Service - Rally @ Decipher - AWANA7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal - Orchestra Rehearsal
January at a Glance
Calendar
3 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta 803-279-6370
April 2018
6csrachurch.org
April 2018
Strom FellowshipSenior Adults
Program presented by:Spirit Fiddle
Robin Warren (viola) and Brian Clancey (guitar)
If you are not a member of Strom and would like to Duo from Aiken
attend, please call Vivian Bishop at 803-279-9045.
Tuesday, March 1310:30 am in the Fellowship Hall
Blood pressure checks at 10:00 am
IT’S NOT TOO LATE! So far we have collected over $7,100
Our Church Goal is$20,000
Missions UPdateAdults
OCC Shoebox Idea of the Month:Work on your shoeboxes all year long!
Our church hosted the South Carolina Women's Missionary Union (WMU) Annual Meeting March 23-24. Women from throughout the state were on
our campus for training in cooperative missions. �e event also featured a "refugee" experience and
activities for youth. �anks to our WMU team, staff, and church for hosting such an important event.
FBCNA sent a team to partner with a church plant,
Creekside Church in Goose Creek, South Carolina,
March 25. �e team helped host an outreach event to
promote the church's upcoming Easter Service and enjoyed
a meal in Charleston. Former FBCNA staff member, David
Barton is the pastor. Please pray for Creekside Church as
they reach their community for Christ.
2018 WMU Missions Encounter
& Annual Meeting
Our Quebec Mission team met on March 18 to
finalize plans for their trip June 28 - July 2.
For more information contact George Burrus at [email protected].
Fellowship Golf Day
Saturday, May 5, 2018MIDLAND VALLEY GOLF COURSE9:00 am – Shotgun Start
For Fellowship and to Help Fund the
Student Summer Missions.
Sign up at Hospitality Avenue or
the Church Office.
Save the Date
Dinner Theater April 20-21 | 6:30 pm
“Musical Moments”
Tickets are on sale at Hospitality Avenue and csrachurch.org
THANK YOU, THOMAS AND HILARY, FOR YOUR MINISTRY AT FBCNA!
Charleston Mission Day
7 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta 803-279-6370
April 2018
Sunday – 1stEASTERNo Evening Activities Monday – 2ndJackie Neely Mission, 10:00am Wednesday – 4th Joline Tuten Mission Group, 11:00amNo Wednesday Night Activities Thursday – 5thJudy Barnes Mission Group, 7:00pm Saturday – 7thPrayer Quilt Ministry, 10:00am Sunday – 8thNo Evening Activities Monday – 9thInez Priester Mission Group, 2:00pm Tuesday – 10thStrom Fellowship, 10:30am Friday – 13thYouth - 30 Hour Famine, 5:00pm Saturday – 14thKids’ Worship Weekend, 9:00amNepal Sewing Day, 9:30am Sunday – 15thConnection Groups, 9:15amOne Worship Service, 10:30amModern Worship Service, 5:00pmChurchwide Business Meeting, 6:00pmDeacon’s Meeting, 6:30pm Wednesday – 18thPathfinders Men’s Spring Hike Friday – 20thDinner Theater, 6:30pm Saturday – 21stDinner Theater, 6:30pm
Saturday – 28thHelping Christian Boys Thrive Event Sunday – 29thConnection Groups, 9:15amOne Worship Service, 10:30amModern Worship Service, 5:00pmVBS Lunch and Training, 12:00pm
Staff Anniversaries:
Congratulations to the following who will celebrate an anniversary in April:
Quantis Hillary – Apr. 12 (8 years)
Weekly ScheduleSunday (Starting April 15 - May 6):
8:30 am - Media Library Open - Extended Session (Birth - 5)9:15 am - Connection Groups10:30 am - ONE Worship - Extended Session (Birth - 3) - WOW! Jr. (4 - 5 years) - WOW! (grades 1 - 3)5:00 pm - Modern Worship6:00 pm - Men’s Choir
Wednesday:5:00 pm - Supper6:00 pm - Come Together Prayer Service - Rally @ Decipher - AWANA7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal - Orchestra Rehearsal
April at a Glance
CalendarApril 2018
csrachurch.org 2
UPCOMING
Did you know about this ministry?
FBCNA Christian Counseling Center
Counseling for adults, adolescents, and children with: Sandy Myers, M.S. Pastoral Counseling; CST; CT,Shari Hooper, B.S. Elem Ed, M.Ed. Counseling.
Contact (330)904-5756 or (803)634-0944
Bring your flowers to put on the cross
in the courtyard to celebrate our
precious Lord and Savior who has risen!
A great family picture opportunity.
Easter Sunday | April 1
F I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H , N O R T H A U G U S TA
FIRST EDITION, April 2018 Volume 24 - Issue 2
JEFF BUMGARDNERWORSHIP PASTOR
ROY KISERSENIOR ADULT PASTOR
PATRICK HARMONPASTOR OF ADMINISTRATION& COLLEGE
JOSH FORRESTSTUDENT PASTOR
DENA RILEYPRESCHOOL & CHILDREN
DANA MCELMURRAYWEEKDAY EARLYEDUCATION DIRECTOR
FIRS
T BA
PTIS
T C
HU
RCH
NO
RTH
AU
GU
STA
625
GEO
RGIA
AVE
NU
EN
ORT
H A
UG
UST
A, S
C 2
9841
PL
AC
E L
AB
EL
HE
RE
The First Edition (192860), April 2018, volume 24 number 2. Published quarterly by the First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841; Call (803) 279-6370 to subscribe. Periodicals postage paid at North Augusta, SC 29841 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841-3703.
DR. STEPHEN CUTCHINS
Christian Page
SENIOR PASTOR
DR. MIKE CUNNINGHAMPASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP
Peri
odic
als
Post
ageNEW MEMBERS
Office Hours:Monday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday – 9:30 am – 5:00 pm*
Wednesday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday – 9:30 am – 5:00 pm*
Friday – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
*Office will open after staff prayer time
After Hours & Weekend Emergencies
and leave a message; it will be sent to the Minister-on-call.
Hospital/Sympathy ListCall 803-279-4101, ext. 3 to access the
hospital/sympathy report.
A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR...
Church Family,
We are a church that prays and I am praying for you! Exciting things are happening as we build trust by celebrating what God is doing at FBCNA.We have been steadily moving through our series in Galatians, “Get it Right”, and will pause for the next several weeks.
FREE GIFT FOR EASTEROn April 1, Easter Sunday, because of a generous donation, we are going to give a special gift to our community. About three years ago, I published a book on defending the faith titled Prove It. I am excited to announce that the 2nd Edition of my book has been published and will be made available for FREE on Easter Sunday at FBCNA!
WHO CAN YOU INVITE?One of the things we are creating in our church is an “invite culture.” Easter Sunday would be a great time for you to invite someone to come and be a part of our Sunday morning services. Tell them we will have a free gift for them! The following week, Masters weekend, April 8, our Discipleship Pastor Dr. Mike Cunningham will preach another powerful sermon about our faith from the book of Acts. This entire journey is dedicated to loving people enough to answer the hard questions that come up about our faith.
4 WEEKS OF CELEBRATIONStarting April 15 (the week after The Masters), we will have four weeks of celebration. For four weeks, April 15-May 6, we will discuss four of the major thoughts that are in my book, Prove It. As a point of creating an “invite culture,” for four weeks, we are going to have ONE Multi-Generational Worship Service from 10:30-11:45 am, and Connection Groups will meet from 9:15-10:15 am. Also, at 5:00 pm, we will have a Modern Worship Service in the Underground of the Children’s Learning Center on each of these 4 weeks, April 15-May 6.
I am already celebrating what God is going to do during this 7-week journey!
Let’s love our community enough to answer the hard questions about our faith.
Who can you invite?