What’s Inside

Pastor Scotty ............................ 2 Minister On Call ....................... 2 HeartSpace Ministry ................ 3 Children’s Ministry .................. 3 On Mission ............................... 4 Music Ministry ......................... 4 Adult and Student Ministry ..... 5 Church News............................ 8 Bonus Teaching Schedule ........ 9 Church Records........................ 9 Church Calendar ................. Back

October 3, 2017 Volume 66 Number 10

Missional Moments We will be praying for the following in worship the next couple of weeks. Help us lift these up in prayer even now.

Shelter of Hope

Communion

Heart Connections 5K

Gianna Jessen

OCC Shoebox Dedication

Prayer Requests “Father, quiet my heart and mind so that I may hear the leading of

Your Spirit in my life.”

To share a prayer request, email elucas@fbcasheboro.com or call the church office, from 8 – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

Change of Information If you have any change of contact numbers, addresses or emails, please contact the church office or email elucas@fbcasheboro.com.

Night of Worship Sunday, October 29

6:00 pm ~ Sanctuary

Guest Speaker

Gianna Jessen

Gianna Jessen is an abortion survivor. She has overcome

many obstacles and challenges in her life.

Through failed abortion to cerebral palsy she continues

to share her story and depend completely on God.

Sunday, November 5

Both Services

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Pastor Scotty

October 6—8 .................................................................................................... Michael Bentley/465-6624

October 13—15 ..................................................................................................... Jeni Johnson/964-0513

October 20—22 ......................................................................................................... Rick Davis/953-8090

October 27—29 ............................................................................................... Scotty Carpenter/465-6346

Fall Worship Series

10/1 The Big Chance 1 Peter 3:13-17

10/8 Scott Etheridge

10/15 Robert Graves

10/22 Whatever It Takes 1 Peter 3:18-22

10/29 Pure Genius 1 Peter 4:1-6

11/5 Gianna Jessen

Over the next six weeks we have three special speakers with us in worship. Our focus through the book of 1 Peter has been how to live in a new world. Being a believer in today’s world presents unique challenges and we want you to hear from several different people who have experience with the challenges of being a believer in difficult circumstances.

Judge Etheridge and Sheriff Graves are two of our own members who are public servants in our community. We have the opportunity to hear how God leads them to apply their faith to life and hear the difference it makes.

Gianna Jessen is an abortion survivor. She has spent much of her life speaking about the power of God and the sacredness of all life. We live in a world where biblical values continue to be challenged. Gianna will share her story of perseverance in a new world. You can discover more about Gianna at her web site http://giannajessen.com/.

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Churchwide

Children’s Ministry

Thanks to all of you who have brought travel toiletries for the Winston-Salem Ronald McDonald house! I will receive those year-round. I recently delivered a large box of items and received this thank you note:

Thank you for your donation. It is so appreciated! Thank you for helping to provide a “home away from home” for families at our House and Family Rooms. We are grateful for your support.

Board of Directors, Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem, Inc.

Bible Drill continues on Sunday for new drillers, who will work on Bible books for two more weeks from 4:45-5:30 pm in room 309. The Bible Drill kick off for all drillers is on Sunday, October 22 from 4:00-5:30 pm in room 309. One parent is asked to attend with each child. If you are undecided about whether to participate, then games, activities, and tips will help you make a decision. Come check it out!

RAs and GAs recently packed 100 activity bags for children in Texas displaced by Hurricane Harvey. North Carolina Baptist Men will distribute them through a feeding or child care site. Thanks to everyone who donated items, to leaders who coordinated the project, and to the children who enthusiastically packed the bags.

It's October and the smell of pumpkin spice and turkey is in the air. Too early you say? Not at all. Thanksgiving has become a big event at FBC over the past many years. I have enjoyed watching this event grow from two volunteers feeding 25 people to 65 volunteers, working to feed 270 people. Some of the same volunteers also cooked the meal for the Salvation Army Thanksgiving last year. We started this project to feed the homeless, but it has grown into much more. Last year we fed many of the homeless. We also fed or delivered meals to shut-ins, the lonely, underemployed, young, old, black, white, Hispanic, singles, couples, and families. Many of our volunteers did this as a family mission project and they all stayed to eat as a family with the family-at-large. We need volunteers to cook, serve, interact, deliver, listen, and pray. We also need sponsors to supply the turkeys and other food items. This Sunday there will be sign-up sheets in your Sunday School classes as well as behind the sanctuary on the organ side. We are asking Sunday School classes to accept the mission of supplying a turkey as well as another food item. We are also looking for volunteers in many capacities. Please join in with this mission project for our community. If you have never attended Thanksgiving at FBC, come see what it is all about.

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, November 23

12:00 noon | Christian Life Center

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On Mission

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Music Ministry

Heart Connections 5K will be Sunday, November 5 at Caraway from 2:00 -4:00 pm. Cost is $15.00. Proceeds will go to the Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home renovation project in Siler City, NC and The Door of Hope ministry in South Africa.

Gianna Jessen, guest speaker will be here during both services on Sunday, November 5.

On Mission Team will meet on Sunday, November 5 at 4:30 pm in room 225.

MHMA Coleridge: Mondays at 1126 Kemp Blvd. from 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm.

MHMA Piedmont Place: Tuesdays at 605 E. Central Ave. at 4:00 pm.

Our special offering this month goes to the World Hunger Fund.

Children hearing the Creation to Christ story in MHMA.

Christmas Choir—Join us beginning Wednesday, October 4 as we sing Christmas music from 7:30 – 8:00 pm.

Student Choir and Youth Praise Band will lead in worship for both services on October 15.

Church Street Ringers will ring on Sunday, November 5.

Christmas at First will be on Sunday, December 17 at 6:00 pm.

Night of Worship

Sunday, October 29 at 6:00 pm. Mark your

calendars now for this intergenerational

worship service. This will feature all the

choirs leading the congregation in a spirit-

filled night of praise.

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Adult and Student Ministry

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I am blessed to have been chosen to participate in this year's Student LIFT program (Student Leadership Information for Tomorrow) with the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce. For my community project I will be having a "community baby shower" and to collect items needed for Your Choices Randolph. I know how awesome and willing my church family is to help others so I'm asking for you to partner with me! My goal is to collect a total of 500 or more items. Your Choices Randolph helps so many people from young teens struggling with issues of "Worth" to women facing tough decisions regarding pregnancy. They provide sessions called "WORTH" which I had the honor of participating in last year when they came to church and shared this program with our youth.

I have talked with the staff at Your Choices Randolph and they have given me a list of items they need to keep them sharing the love of God with those that come through their doors. I will be putting boxes out on October 7th and will be collecting them on November 28th. These items can be either gently used or new. If you would like to make a monetary donation, see Ashlyn Trotter before or after the 8:30 am service, or you may write a check to Your Choices Randolph; on the memo line add Ashlyn Trotter (LIFT Program.) Some of the items I will be collecting are:

•Preemie & newborn diapers

•Baby shampoo and body wash

•Pacifiers, nail clippers, thermometers, and brush/comb sets

•Modern maternity dresses, blouses, jeans, bathing suits, winter coats

•Diaper bags

•Cardstock paper that will be used for WORTH training sessions

•Copy paper (white, pastel, and bold colors)

Love in Christ, Ashlyn Trotter

Sunday, October 15: Monthly Parent Fellowship at 6:00 pm. We will review the calendar as well as pray together for our students. It is important that we set aside time each month to pray, encourage, and support one another in our parent community!

Middle School Retreat (October 20-22): This epic weekend is run and led by the BeDoTell staff at Fort Caswell located at Oak Island. Students will be invested in worship, grade level small groups and church group devotions. They will have access to activities and sightseeing downtown during free time on Saturday afternoon. It's always a fun and influential time away! The theme for this year focuses on assurance and how to know you're saved.

High School Retreat (November 10-12): This epic weekend is run and led by the upperclassmen of our youth group. They will spend the weekend oceanfront at Ocean Isle. Students will help lead worship and small groups. They also set aside quiet time with God early Saturday morning. The adult leaders will teach large group sessions on Saturday night and Sunday morning. We've got an amazing kitchen crew and delicious snacks. You won't go hungry! There will be free time in the afternoon (Saturday) for students to hang together and relax from the stresses of school, work, sports, clubs, and life! They will continue writing encouragement cards for the each member of our group. The theme for this retreat will focus on total surrender.

Church News

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Asheboro High News...The Reality Store for the freshman class will be held on Thursday, November 2. This awesome experience allows students to be an

adult and learn how to manage real life money situations. The students are always well-behaved and it is a lot of fun! We need approximately 25 volunteers. Please contact Litha Charles at (336) 953-1128.

A family is in need of a kitchen table and chairs and a washer. New coordinator still needed for Asheboro High School—Communities In School program for new school year, as well as one more person to head one of the five separate areas (prom shop). Contact Terri at 736-8157.

Thanksgiving

Mission Fundraiser

~ Hosted by ~ Mary Martha SS Class

Wednesday, November 15

4:45 pm—6:00 pm

CLC

Proceeds will update the following at

Camp Mundo Vista : Painting, new blinds, stain decks and new

landscaping for guest lodge New Heat/AC wall units (upgrading from

baseboard heat) Repairing ruts in walking paths

Please stop by and purchase your favorite homemade dessert.

DONATIONS ONLY

Emergency/First Aid Kits

We have placed first aid & bodily fluid clean up kits in designated areas of the church for emergency needs. Be sure to return them to the correct

locations after use.

Sanctuary (hallway behind organ)

2nd Floor Coffee Station (under sink)

3rd Floor Resource Room

Church Office

Preschool Floor Resource Room

Thank you for providing the lovely prayer shawls to patients who are at Randolph Health. I believe it is a true opportunity to reach out in the name of our father. God promises us He will be with us during challenging times, and I believe He accomplishes this through His children. Stan and I were comforted when we received one, and I continue to be touched by your love each time I reach for it. Thank you for your generosity, your faithfulness and your ministry in our community.

Hope Haywood

We are deeply grateful for the kindness and compassion you extended to our family during the loss of my father-in-law. The cards, text messages, and condolences touched our hearts during this difficult time. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

Ellen Lucas

FBC Secretary

A big “Thank You” to all who came to the blood drive. Fifty-two units were collected. Your “gift of life” will be a blessing to many.

Doris Allred

Asheboro Women’s Club

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Bonus Teaching Hour Schedule

Sunday, October 8 8:30 am Babies/1s Dawn Greene and Devin Wilson 2s, 3s, 4s Kim Britt and Laura Strickland 11:00 am Babies/1s, 2s, 3s, 4s Wanda Roberts, Alice Cook and Julia Williamson

Cross Road Driver Julie Bates/919-633-5037 Special Education Driver Dennis Gardner/626-3459

Sunday, October 15 8:30 am Babies/1s Ellen Adams and Leslie McCutchen 2s, 3s, 4s Brad Crumpler and Melinda Snipes 11:00 am Babies/1s, 2s, 3s, 4s Tom Deck, Nancy Carpenter and Sarah Cox

Cross Road Driver Ben Tesh/302-8473 Special Education Driver Tom Deck/629-1933

Sunday, October 22 8:30 am Babies/1s Kim Aldrich and Rick Burleson 2s, 3s, 4s Paige Motley and Donna Burleson 11:00 am Babies/1s, 2s, 3s, 4s Carol Pearce, Laura Gardner and Mary Pickett

Cross Road Driver Tom Deck/629-1933 Special Education Driver Mike Lahr/625-4576

Sunday, October29 8:30 am Babies/1s Anita Lahr and Allison Lucas 2s, 3s, 4s Ashley Proctor-Gann and Holly McRoy 11:00 am Babies/1s, 2s, 3s, 4s Kathy Jones, Betsy Bageant, LeeAnn Confer, Beverly Beck

Cross Road Driver Eulalie Phillips/953-0517 Special Education Driver Steve Watson/495-5692

Supper is served at 4:45 pm in the Christian Life Center. Make your reservation on Tuesday by 12 noon or ask to be added to the permanent list.

October 4

Fried Flounder, Mashed Potatoes, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Cornbread,

Salad Bar and Dessert

October 11 Vegetable Beef, Broccoli, & Potato Soup

Sandwiches, Crackers, Salad Bar and Dessert

October 18

Breakfast Bar Bacon, Sausage, Grits,

Eggs, Gravy, Biscuit & Toast, Jelly and Fruit

October 25

Pork Chops, Mac & Cheese, Crowder Peas, Biscuits, Salad Bar and Dessert

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LOOKING AHEAD

October 8 Bible Drill for New Bible Drillers

October 9 Monday Matters

October 9 Community Bible Study

October 10 Deacon Meeting

October 12 Senior Travelers Trip ~ Perry Lowe Orchard

October 14 Movie & Meal

October 15 Bible Drill for New Bible Drillers

October 16 Hearts & Hands Mission Craft Group

October 20 Middle School Retreat

October 21 Saturday Board Games

October 22 Bible Drill Kick Off

October 23 Community Bible Study

October 24 Lifetouch (Photo Retake)

October 26 Live Embers

October 27 GA’s International Camp Out/Camp Mundo Vista

October 29 Night of Worship

For more information on upcoming ministry events, please see the weekly Worship Guide calendar

or call the church’s main office.

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November 7, 2017

The deadline for submitting information is Noon on Wednesday, October 25.