F IRST BAPTIST CHURCH

OCTOBER 2009 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10

THE MESSENGER

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MUSIC & WORSHIP 8-9

FAMILY L IFE 10-11

WEEKLY SCHEDULE 12

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

It’s Almost Shoebox Time!! The Compelled By Love Missions Group announced at the beginning of the year that our church would be preparing for Operation Christmas Child all year long with the expectation of at least doubling the number of shoeboxes prepared by First Baptist Church in 2008. We gave you opportunities to bring items each month and we have sorted these items by age group. Many thanks to you for the donations!

It will soon be time to prepare the boxes for delivery. We want this part of the project to be a fun mission event for your family, so here’s the plan:

On Wednesday, October 28, at 6:45 p.m., we are asking you to come as a family to the Fellowship Hall. We will have a form for you to fill out which will be put into one of the boxes so the child who receives your box will know something about the family who sent it. You might even have a family snapshot made that night to accompany your note. Wouldn’t it be neat to get a letter from the child who received your shoebox? Each family will be directed to go in an orderly fashion to one of six tables where shoeboxes will be available and items for one of the six categories (age/gender) will be laid out. Your family will pick and choose the items you want to go into your box and you will pack it as full as you can. Once it is packed, you will put your form on the top and take it to the labeling station where it will be labeled appropriately.

Samaritan’s Purse asks for donations of $7.00 per box to cover the shipping cost. If you are able to donate funds for this purpose (you can pay for as many boxes as you wish), we will ask you to bring your donation to a table set aside for this purpose. Checks are preferred, made payable to First Baptist Church and marked “Shoeboxes”. If you give cash, be sure it is marked with your name so your giving record can be marked accordingly. Our church secretary will prepare one check to cover the number of boxes that we prepare on that night.

Can you still pack a box on your own at home? Most certainly! Many of you enjoy purchasing items personally and packing a shoebox, and we want to encourage you to do that again this year. We will have shoeboxes available for you to take home. These shoeboxes will be due some time in November.

We encourage you to continue to bring shoebox items or to bring them with you on the 28th of October, but even if you don’t contribute shoebox items, we still want you to help us pack the boxes. This is going to be a fun, exciting night for your family as you prepare a Christmas shoebox gift for a special boy or girl somewhere in the world. It will be a fun, exciting night for all of us as we do this together as a church family. Mark your calendar now!

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G IFTS G IVEN TO THE BUILDING FUND

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• In memory of Gloria Huskins by Baxter & Sally McIntosh, Pat Collier, Mike & Mary Jane Hinkle, Fellowship Sunday School Class, Pam Burleson, Harold & Joan Moore, Verna Jo Ellis, Margaret McIntosh, and Don & Kathey Willis

• In memory of Carey Odom by Aubrey & Brenda Horton, and Baxter & Sally McIntosh • In memory of Randy Broome by Mike & Mary Jane Hinkle, Gene & Beulah McEntire, Pat

Collier, Baxter & Sally McIntosh, Al & Jane Rhodes, Aubrey & Brenda Horton, Sanctuary Choir, Verna Jo Ellis, Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Buff, Thomas & Peggy Dunston, Bobby & Melanie Black, Kevin & Mary Collier, and Don & Kathey Willis,

• In memory of Albert “Stoney” Stone & Edna Stone by Delores Stewart • In honor of Delores Stewart, Lancy Rhyne, & Linda Hawley by Leslie &Pam Burleson

• In memory of Virginia Jones & Robert Black by Bobby & Melanie Black

• In memory of Bernice Chapman by Mike & Ann Huff

Gifts given to the music fund • In memory of Gloria Huskins by Sanctuary Choir

W ITH CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY • Jeff Spargo and Family in the death of his cousin • David & Ricky Wrenn and their families in the death of their cousin • Mary Collier and Family in the death of her uncle

• In memory of Randy Broome & Gloria Huskins by Jerry & Becky Causby • In memory of Nicholas Baber by Carl & Jean Baber

Gifts given to the bus fund

Gifts given to the bible fund

• In memory of Gloria Huskins by Aubrey & Brenda Horton,

Gifts given to the Mission fund

• In memory of Gloria Huskins by Richard & Marlene Huggins, Pam Roberts, Sanctuary Choir, Lancy Rhyne, Kasey Rhyne, Anne Brinkley, Gary & Hilda Farmer, Bobby & Melanie Black, and National Welders,

Gifts given to the NC State Missions fund • In memory of Gloria Huskins by Robert & Ellen Huskins

Gifts given to the library fund • In memory of Noelle Baber by Carl & Jean Baber

Reminder from the Flower Committee: If you would like to place flowers in the church in honor or memory of someone please use the sign-up sheet on bulletin board (across from the water fountain). You may also call the church office or Ann Little, chairman of the flower committee.

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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Extended Care—Infants

Oct. 4-Ann Little & Glenda Rollins Oct. 11-Leanna & Greg Fankhauser Oct. 18-Paige & Sydney Sisk Oct. 25-Missi Fortsch & Mary Frierson Extended Care—Toddlers

Oct. 4-Nancy Wrenn & Angie Hilderbran Oct. 11-Linda & Tami Piercy Oct. 18-Todd & Joy Flowers Oct. 25-Cathy & Ashley Flowers Extended Care—Preschool

Oct. 4-Missi Fortsch & VOLUNTEER Oct. 11-Ed & Lynn Ealey Oct. 18-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Oct. 25-Mike & Robin Lewis

Church Security

Sept. 27-Oct. 3-Bill & Vickie Flowers Oct. 4-10-Richard Flowers Oct. 11-17-Ken Fortsch Oct. 18-24-Scott Griffin Oct. 25-31-Jimmy Arndt

Mission Moments

Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet Oct. 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the parlor.

Committed to God Mission Group (formally BYW) will meet Sunday, October 18th at 6:15 p.m. in the Parlor. “Compelled By Love” Mission Group will not meet Monday, October 5th at 10:30 at the church. We will be touring Holy Angels.

Circle of Faith will meet on Tuesday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to prepare Samaritans Purse shoeboxes.

August Records Totals

Sunday School Average 180 Total Receipts $73,999 Building Fund $9,169 Building Fund YTD $48,309 Other Designated $18,446 2009 Church Budget $442,589 Avg. Needs through 7/31 $295,059 Budget Receipts through 7/31 $316,787 Building Loan Balance $824,376

Homebound Members of the Month

Remember these this month with a card, visit or call.

Tina Gardner 1737 Fayetteville Hwy. Dunn, NC 28334-7341

910-567-5012 Birthday—October 8

Welcome New Member

Pat Kinney who joined

On Sunday, August 30, 2009

Wednesday Night Suppers

Oct. 7-Italian Oct. 14-Fried Chicken Oct. 21-Pizza & Salad Oct. 28-Stuffed Potatoes or Soup

Please remember to turn in a registration form or call the church office by noon on Monday to be added to the Permanent or Weekly supper list so o u r c o o k t e am s c a n p l a n accordingly. Registration forms are available on various tables throughout the church building and in Adult Sunday School Classrooms.

Wednesday Night Supper Reminder

Reading of the Psalm

Oct. 4-David Helton Oct. 11-Linda Piercy Oct. 18-Peggy McGlohon Oct. 25-(Youth Leadership)

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On October 5, the Compelled By Love Missions Group will meet at the church at 10:30 a.m. and go as a group to Holy Angels in Belmont. Following the tour, we will have lunch at Cherubs. If you are not a member of this group but are interested in this tour, we would enjoy having you go with us.

Also, Compelled By Love members should mark their calendars now for December 14. We will be going to the Samaritan’s Purse Distribution Center in Charlotte where we will work from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We have made a commitment to bring 15 people, so get your name on the list by calling Verna Jo Ellis! Anyone who is not a member of this group but would be interested in going (perhaps as a fill-in at the last minute) is asked to call Verna Jo and have your name put on the waiting list. Members of Compelled By Love have first option for this mission opportunity.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MT. HOLLY COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

In memory of Scott Gardner and In honor of Tina Gardner & Children Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009

Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

300 S. Main St. Mt. Holly, NC 28120

Appointments: Contact Denise Hawkins at 704-868-6307 or log onto www.cbcc.us/donate

Sponsor code: Food

LEANNA FANKHAUSER

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On October 10, we have an opportunity for missions in our own county. On that day a number of churches in Gaston County are coming together in the Highland Community of Gastonia to work on 26 homes. Activities include painting, repair work, landscaping, and anything else that might be needed. The city of Gastonia will be donating $1000 per house to cover costs. In addition, a goal has been set to provide food through Angel Food Ministries to 2000 families in Gaston County. The cost per box of food is $30 and can feed a family of 4 for a week. Fundraisers have been put in place to raise the money for this mission. There will also be a Free Flea Market that day with donated items distributed to needy families. Items that will be accepted are winter clothes, furniture, household goods, and working appliances. How can we at First Baptist help? (1) Volunteer to work on one of the houses Saturday, October 10. (2) Donate $30 for the purchase of a box of food. (3) Donate items for the Flea Market or volunteer to help organize or deliver any large items. Anyone interested in working that day can meet at the church at 7:30 a.m. and we will take the bus or van to the worksite. Hopefully we will have enough to warrant taking the new bus! If you are interested in participating in some way, you can contact Jane Collins at JCollins2@scana.com or 704-827-2114 or let Kim or Kendell know at the church office. Please let us know ahead of time if you would like to participate!

HOPE FOR GASTON

Coming Changes to Missions Giving Options

As of January 1, 2010, the Baptist State Convention will no longer offer the multiple giving plans A, B, C and D. Note: this is a change from the Baptist State Convention; this is not a change we have instituted.

There will be one plan which will resemble the current Plan A and D combined. B & C will no longer exist. Also, the new Baptist State Convention plan will no longer fund many programs that have been receiving money in the past. The Baptist Retirement Homes of NC are already eliminated from this budget, and the five NC Baptist colleges will be by 2011.

As a church, we are faced with the option of giving 100% to the new plan or developing our own giving plans. Because we feel that members should have the option to give as they feel led, we have decided to create our own First Baptist “plans” which will be similar to the current Plans A, B and C. Our goal is to allow you to have giving options as similar to our present options as possible. We want to ensure you do not lose the freedom to choose the option to which you feel God is leading you.

The Finance Team, Mission Team, and Admin Board have been working together over the last few months to develop an approach for our 2010 Cooperative Program giving (the 2009 Budget amount was $10,000). We are still in the process of finalizing the percentages for these plans and will be communicating the finalized versions in late October or early November. We will present our giving plans in the business meeting November 8.

In His Love, The Finance Team, Mission Team and Admin Board

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Oct. 2-Boyce Brooks, Jennifer Childers, Warren Bernard, & Glenda Rollins Oct. 3-Kendell Cameron Oct. 4-Delores Stewart Oct. 5-Matt Richardson Oct. 6-Vickie Flowers Oct. 7-Becky Causby, Debbie Posa, & Brandi Stillwell Oct. 8-Tina Gardner & Blake Harrison Oct. 10-Ed Coffey Oct. 11-Nathan Benfield, Allan Craig, Mary Martin, Megan McIntosh, & Frank McLean Oct. 12-Krista DesRoches Oct. 13-Chase Bollinger Oct. 14-Harold Moore, Larry Orren, & Kendall Reaves Oct. 15-Ruth Jones Oct. 16-Annette Williams

Oct. 17-Ed Cauthen, Bobbie Hipps, Dale Rogers, & Lib Wiles Oct. 18-Mark Batchelor, Lib Fox, Steve Hilderbran, Angela McLain, Jessica Posa, & Kathy Teague Oct. 19-Mary Lowder Oct. 20-Alice Jones & Bobby Trent Oct. 22-Mary Harmon Oct. 23-Jane Rhodes & Linda Richardson Oct. 26-Haley Gann & Lindsey Hawkins Oct. 27-Jacob Batchelor, Anna Batchelor, & Dickie Thomas Oct. 28-Ashton Brown, Leslie Davis, & Kasey Rhyne Oct. 29-Lauren Rogers Oct. 30-Steve Black Oct. 31-Shannon Stowe & Katie Hiles

Oct. 1-Jim & Ruth Reed (61 years) Oct. 2-Charles & Linda Smith (39 years) Oct. 25-Brian & Heather Todd

Happy anniversary

To Our Church Family, Thank you so much for your prayers, cards, and food during the time of our mother’s passing. Your many acts of kindness made this time much easier for us and we appreciate you. Sam & Annette Williams Thank you for getting us off to a great start. The school supplies are greatly appreciated and helps many students. Ida Rankin School Thank you for your recent donation of school supplies to our students at East Gaston High School. Because of your generosity, we are able to educate children who attend school without school supplies. It’s amazing the impact a few notebooks and pencils makes on a student who’s parents are unable to provide these necessary tools. Thanks again for blessing our students and school with the gift of school supplies. Sincerely, Angela Ferguson, School Social Worker

Thank you

SHOEBOX ITEMS FOR OCTOBER

• Wrapped hard candy • Wrapped suckers • Gum • Donations to cover shipping of shoeboxes (Make checks payable to First Baptist Church…for shoeboxes.)

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Lectio Divina… Read the Bible as though it were something entirely unfamiliar, as though it had not been set

before you ready made…Face the book with a new attitude as something new…Read aloud the words written in the book in front of you, hear the word you utter, and let it reach you.-- Martin Buber A huge portion of our journey of faith is dependent on the Bible. We Baptists have always proclaimed ourselves as people of The Book, and it is our guide on all matters of faith and practice. However, I would add that there are two ways to read the Bible, the Sacra Pagina and the Lectio Divina, and we need both of them for our spirirtual growth.

Sacra pagina, the sacred pages, is what we most often do for Bible study, sermons and Sunday school. It is the process of breaking the Scriptures into its constituent parts – what we preachers call exegesis of the text. This is where we consider the author’s intention of the text, the geographic or historical underpinnings of the text, or the style of the text. On the other hand, Lectio Divina, the Divine Reading, is an ancient method of devotionally reading the Scriptures or “praying” the Scriptures.

For most of us, we read the Bible a few minutes in a devotional or for our Sunday school class, but, to be honest, we probably spend more time reading someone’s reflections on the text, either in a devotional or a quarterly, than we actually spend in the Holy Word itself.

I confess that I am not immune to this. Indeed, I may be the most guilty as I read the text to use it for sermons and Bible studies. I may spend hours in my library on a particular text without taking the time to just listen for and to the text. As Jan exasperatingly asked me once, “So, how many books do you have on the Gospel of Luke?” (By the way, when you include complete commentaries, the answer is 14!)

For this reason, several years ago, I started working to include the Lectio Divina into my spiritual disciplines. This is a method where you learn to listen to the text and what the Spirit may be saying to you in that text. The Lectio Divina is meant to be two-way communication – God speaks to us through the Word and we respond to God’s calling.

The following is a model you can use. (By the way, I suggest using a Bible that you find very readable that does not have a bunch of study notes. Indeed, it is best done with a Bible with no study notes – use the notes for Sacra Pagina. The method is to listen for God, not some writer of notes!) Read the text three times. Read slowly each time and pause between readings for a minute or two. During the second reading, take note of the word or phrase that caught your attention. During the third reading, stop when you are touched by a word or phrase. You have found the Word for you that day. Then follow through with reflecting on that passage. Take several minutes to think about that word or phrase and what it tells you that day. Then, respond; talk to God about what struck you. Vocalize a prayer of love or praise or lament or thanksgiving as you feel at that moment. Finally, rest. Take a few minutes to listen to God and enjoy being in God’s presence.

Unfortunately, space here does not give me the option of telling you all my feelings about the Lectio Divina, but I can tell you that it is one of the most rewarding spiritual disciplines in my life. It reminds me to listen for God’s still, small voice through the Scriptures.

The Lectio Divina is be a wonderful thing to take up. To get started, use the method on the 51st Psalm (other suggestions include the 23rd Psalm, the 121st Psalm, Psalm 139:1-18 (only six verses at a time), Romans 8:26-27 or Romans 8:37-39.) Listen for God’s Word; it is amazing what you will hear.

Grace and peace, Kendell Cameron

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OCTOBER WORSHIP AT A GLANCE

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• October 4th—18th Sunday after Pentecost; World Communion Sunday; Communion and Baptism; Rev. Cameron Preaching—Matthew 7:1-5, “The Church is Judgmental”, Mr. Jeff Spargo, Children’s Sermon; Sanctuary Choir; Fall Orchestra; Mr. Tom McLain, Piano

• October 11th——19th Sunday after Pentecost; Rev. Cameron Preaching—Mark 10:17-31, “The Church is Oppressive to Women”; Mr. Jeff Spargo, Children’s Sermon; Sanctu-ary Choir; Bellissimo; Mrs. Michele Kerby, Piano

• October 18th——20th Sunday after Pentecost; —Rev. Cameron Preaching—I Corin-thians 13, “The Church is Arrogant”; Mr. Jeff Spargo, Children’s Sermon; Witness; Joy Choir; Music Makers; Young Musicians; Tinkerbells; Mr. TJ Wheeler, Piano

• October 25th——21st Sunday after Pentecost; Rev. Cameron Preaching—John 5:10-15, “The Church is Small-Minded”; Mr. Jeff Spargo, Children’s Sermon; Genesis; Exodus II; Creative Arts Team II; Mrs. Elaine Crosby, Piano

HYMN OF THE MONTH OCTOBER : “JESUS LOVES ME” 344 CHINA

The Warner family struggled staggering financial woes in the early part of 1837. Their state forced the family to move into a ram-shackle home on Constitution Island, directly across from West Point Military Academy. Sisters Anna and Susan Warner decided they would do their part to help with the family finances, and began to write stories and poems for publication. This launched parallel careers for the two sisters, resulting in 106 publications, 18 of them co-authored. One of the most successful joint projects was a book titles Say and Seal which tells the story of a child who is dying. His Sunday School teacher took the child in his arms, rocked him back and forth and improvised a little song: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” The novel became a best seller, second only to Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Hymn writer William Bradbury read the verses of the poem and set the words to music with a child-like lilt. This song soon became one of the best-known and loved songs throughout the world. It was especially popular in China, possibly due in part to the pentatonic nature of the melody. For forty years, Susan and Anna conducted Bible classes for cadets at West Point. They were both buried with full military honors. They are the only civilians buried in the military cemetery at West Point, and to this day, their home on Constitution Island is maintained by West Point as a museum to their memory.

• Place – FBC Fellowship Hall Date – Oct. 24th Time – 5:30 -7:00 p.m.

• Cost - $6.00 (Spaghetti Dinner).

• Entertainment to include performances by East Gaston Choral groups.

• Silent Auction to include gift certificates, tickets to area, and regional attractions such as the NC Zoo, Dollywood, etc., and Themed Baskets.

• If you or your business has items or services you’d like to donate to the auction, please contact Missi Arndt at (704) 825-0584.

YOUTH FALL FUNDRAISER

SILENT AUCTION OCTOBER 24, 2009

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October 4 Fall Orchestra

24 Youth Silent Auction (Fall Fundraiser)

November 1 Mozart Requiem

15 Mount Holly Handbell Festival

22 Children’s Sunday/Community Thanksgiving Service

Instrumentalists: It’s time to open up, tune up, and shine up those instruments. Our Fall Orchestra is here! This is one morning only! Sunday, October 4, we will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the sanctuary to rehearse. Music is available now for pick-up! This brief rehearsal will be followed by a light breakfast and fellowship time. All that is required is one year’s experience with your instrument and a willingness to use your gifts for God. If you do not have an instrument, check with Brian. The Music Ministry has several instruments available on loan. Make plans to be a part of this year’s Fall Orchestra!

FBC FALL ORCHESTRA SUNDAY , OCTOBER 4, 2009

SENIOR ADULT SINGERS NEEDED! ! !

SUNDAY MORNING PRAISE TIME

AND JOY CHOIR

Attention Seniors: Did you know that you have two great opportunities to sing some of your favorite songs and lift your voices in praise each week? They are Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. in the Choir Room with Dickie for the Old Time Gospel Singing and Tuesday Mornings at 11 a.m. in the Choir Room with Brian for some old hymns and new songs as well. Neither group requires Music Reading Background or great vocal gifts! Both groups are a great way to start the day and provide regular opportunities for fellowship, ministry, and just plain fun! Come and join us...you’ll be glad you did!

UPCOMING MUSIC AND WORSHIP EVENTS

WRAP-UP YOUTH CHOIR FESTIVAL AND KEYBOARD EXTRAVAGANZA

Our First Youth Choir Kick-off Festival was a big success! We had over 60 participants, and, thanks to the hard work over the weekend, we are well on our way to a successful year with Genesis. Many thanks to all of you who came out to support our “Keyboard Extravaganza.” We had a great concert of music from our FBC Keyboard artists. Just as importantly, we raised a nice jackpot for our Building Fund. Thanks to all those who enjoyed the concert, we were able to raise $950 for our Building Fund. We are indeed blessed to have such great musical talent at FBC...and even more important is a willingness on the part of those folks to use their talent and share those gifts with us! Thank you for blessing our lives with your gifts!

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MISSION DAY On November 7th, the children will be taking a trip to FBC Hickory for CBF of North Carolina’s Children’s Missions Day. This event is open to children in grades 1-6 and activities throughout the day include: a mission project, games, drama, cooking, crafts, worship, and stories from CBF Field Personnel.

Cost is $15 a person and it includes lunch from Chick-Fila.

Because this event limits participants, reservations are required. If you or your child would like to participate in this event, you must notify Jeff Spargo no later than Sunday, October 4th!

On Saturday, October 17, the children will be going to Boo Blast at Carowinds. The typical rides will be open, but during Boo Blast, there will be hay rides, a “foam zone”, the Fraidy Cat Show, Kiddie-oke, Trick or Treat in the park, a costume parade, and much more!

Children and adults are encouraged to eat an early lunch and then meet at the church at noon to load the vans. We will stay at the park until Boo Blast ends at 5pm and then

return to the church around 5:30 p.m.

Children may wear costumes, but it is recommended that costumes not be elaborate or have lots of pieces that could get lost or become difficult to keep up with at the park.

Please contact Jeff Spargo for details and cost information.

We must know by Wednesday, October 14 if your child plans to attend. If you are available to help, we need chaperones!

Children’s Boo-blast at carowinds!

Youth: Your first lock in of the year will be Friday, October 23. We will meet at the church at 7:00 p.m. and then go to dinner in Charlotte followed by a fun activity (TBD). Then we will return to the church for a night of games and other fun. You need about $20 to pay

for your dinner and then the fun event.

I am open to your idea for our fun event. Give me ideas ASAP so I can make arrangements for it.

Please RSVP by text or e-mail so I can have a count of everyone going.

Youth Lock In

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Join us on Wednesday, November 4 as we go to the Barn Dinner Theater’s matinee performance of The Service at Rocky Bluff. The cost will be $45 per person which includes your buffet meal, gratuity, the play, and transportation. Spaces are limited so please see Kim to pay as soon as possible.

From the Barn Dinner Theater’s website: The Service At Rocky Bluff How does a church keep a pastor search committee from ever coming back and taking their pastor away to another church? Seeing The Service at Rocky Bluff will let you discover one way. This is a musical play about friendship and how we influence each other for good. It’s full of old time Gospel music with a few surprises. The Service at Rocky Bluff is one service you don’t want to miss!

Please note this is a slight date change from our earlier announced date. This will be a Wednesday matinee. We may make it back to church for Wednesday night Bible study, but we cannot guarantee that. We plan to meet at the church at 10:30 a.m. on that morning to go to the show. October 10 is our final deadline for payment.

Believe it or not, plans are already under way for this year’s Night in Bethlehem which will take place on Friday night, December 11th.

If you and your family plan to be a part of Night in Bethlehem and you need a costume, you must buy your materials and bring them to church by Sunday, October 11th. Please label your name, what the garment piece to be made is (a vest, tunic, etc.) and the sizes for each person taking part.

For details on how much material to buy based on size and what costume garments can be made, please contact Kim Payne or Jeff Spargo at the church office.

If you are able to sew or cut, we need your help to make costumes! Please contact Brenda Horton if you can help: 704-827-6587.

Night in Bethlehem costumes

Just for Seniors to the barn dinner theater

Seniors: Join us on October 19 for a nice trip in the mountains to enjoy the fall colors. We will meet at the church at 9:00 a.m., stop for breakfast, and then go up to enjoy the park-way. We will stop for a late lunch at the famous family style restaurant Shatley Springs near Jefferson at 2:00 p.m. (This was the earliest time we could procure a reservation for the entire group.) We may also stop to see the frescoes while there.

The cost is $20 for travel and the meal. Please pay Kim so we can have a count of those going.

Just for seniors to shatley springs

300 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120

Phone: 704-827-2481 Fax: 704-827-4525

E-mail: fbcmh@bellsouth.net Rev. Kendell Cameron, Pastor-704-812-8144 (Home) 704-214-1022 (Mobile) Rev. Brian Childers, Minister of Music-704-827-0796(Home) 704-460-4623 (Mobile) Ms. Mary Lowder, Organist Mrs. Kim Payne, Secretary Mr. Jeff Spargo, Minister of Children-704-864-7038 (Home) 704-689-5992 (Mobile) Mrs. Beth Lawing, Custodian

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Sundays 8:55 AM Musical Preparation for Worship 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Praise Singing (Choir Room) 9:00 AM Library Open until 9:45 AM 9:45 AM Bible Study 10:55 AM Morning Worship 12:00 PM Library Open until 12:30 PM 3:30 PM Adult Handbells (Bellissimo) 5:00 PM Adult Ensemble (Witness) & Youth Deep Impact! 6:00 PM Youth Snack Supper 6:30 PM Youth Choir (Genesis) Tuesdays 11:00 AM Senior Adult Choir (Joy Choir) 2:30 PM Van Pick-up/Snack Time (Kindergarten-5th grade) 3:00 PM Tinkerbells (grades K-2), Bible Drill (grades 3-5) 4:00 PM Children’s Handbells, Bible Drill (grades K-2) 5:00 PM Dismissal Wednesdays 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 5:00 PM Library Open until 8:00 PM 5:30 PM Family Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 PM Children’s Choirs (age3-grade 5); Youth Handbells (Exodus1), Creative Arts Team II 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:45 PM Mission Friends; RAs/GAs; , Youth Handbells (Exodus 2), Creative Arts Team I 7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

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