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SCBC Food Pantry
Open Tuesdays 10am - 12pm
In the Fellowship Hall
Swift Creek Baptist Church
9300 Penny Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
June 19
Jan Shepherd's Flock Lynne Cullins
Feb Busy Bees Steve Cox
March Disciples Tony Lineback
April Seekers Sandy Jones
May Journeymen Angie Vess
June Shepherd's Flock Lynne Cullins
July Busy Bees Steve Cox
Aug Disciples Tony Lineback
Sept Seekers Sandy Jones
Oct Journeymen Angie Vess
Nov Shepherd's Flock Lynne Cullins
Dec Busy Bees Steve Cox
Nursery Schedule
6/4 Sharon Lawrence, Lynn Pierce 6/11 Lorraine Norton, Janet Yunker 6/18 Kristin Holmes, Margie Britt 6/25 Jo Anne King, Janet Yunker
June Contact: Dorothy Smith 919-233-8712
Fellowship Coffee
Schedule 2017
Swift Creek Chronicler June 2017
The SCBC Food Pantry is collecting
applesauce cups and fruit cups during
the month of June.
June 18th
Summer Begins
June 21
Average Attendance & Giving
Apr 30 - May 21
Bible Study Attendance 50
Worship Service 75
Tithes and offerings $3,872
Weekly Budget Need $4,380
Thank you for your gifts!
As of May 25th we have helped
feed and clothe 190 people in
need so far in 2017. Thank you for
your donations!
Mark your Ca lendar! 4 - Graduation Sunday
6 - Deacon’s Meeting 7pm
7 - Annual Church Picnic 5:30 pm
12 - Finance Meeting 6:30 pm
18 - Father’s Day
25 - 29 Vacation Bible School (Sunday thru Thursday)
28 - CARE 10:00 am
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Church Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 am - 1pm
Church Staff:
Dr. David Vess, Pastor
Robin Atkins, Director of
Children and Youth Activities
Heather Hills,
Minister of Music
Deborah Hutchins,
Church Secretary
Susan Moore,
Financial Secretary
Regan Churhan,
Accompanist
Bobby Mills,
Grounds Maintenance
Eloise Garland, Custodian
Sunday Schedule:
Coffee Fellowship 9:30 am
Bible Study 9:45 am
Worship Service 11:00 am
Wednesday Schedule:
Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm
Children's Bible Study 6:30 pm
Monthly Events:
2nd Monday: Finance 6:30 pm
1st Tuesday: Deacons 7:00 pm
3rd Thurs: WOM 7:00 pm
4th Wed: CARE 10:00 am
Online giving available at
www.swiftcreekchurch.com
Swift Creek Baptist Church
919-851-0112 9300 Penny Road
Raleigh, NC 27606 Fax 919-851-0171
www.swiftcreekchurch.com Email:
From the Pastor’s Pen ~ Unity isn’t easy, even in the church. A pastor was having trouble with his congregation; they
couldn't agree on anything. The Chair of Deacons said, "Pastor, this can't continue. There
has to be a conference, and we have to settle all areas of dispute once and for all." The pas-
tor agreed.
At the appointed time the pastor, the Chair of deacons, and 10 deacons met around a mag-
nificent mahogany table in the conference room. One by one the issues were dealt with and
on each issue, it became more and more apparent that the pastor was a lonely voice in the
wilderness. The Chair of Deacons said, "Enough of this. Let's vote and allow the majority to
rule." He passed out slips of paper and each one made their mark. The votes were collect-
ed and the president said, "You may examine them, Pastor. It is 11 to 1 against you. We
have the majority."
Offended, the pastor rose to his feet and said, "So, now you think because of the vote that
you're right and I'm wrong. Well, that's not so. I stand here," and he raised his arms impres-
sively while looking heavenward, "and call upon God Almighty to give us a sign that I'm right
and you're wrong."
No sooner were the words out of his mouth when there was a deafening clap of thunder
and a brilliant flash of lightning that struck the mahogany table and cracked it in two. The
room was filled with smoke and fumes, and the Chair and the deacons were hurled to the
floor. Surrounded by rubble the pastor stood erect and untouched, his eyes and smile flash-
ing with triumph. Slowly, the Chair lifted himself out of the rubble. His hair was singed, his
glasses were hanging from one ear, his clothing was in disarray. Finally he said, "All right, 11
to 2. But we still have the majority."
Unity isn't easy. Most of us have never learned how to disagree in love, or how to love
those with whom we disagree. We're like the poet who wrote: "To dwell above with saints we love, That will be grace and glory. To live below with saints
we know; Well, that's another story!"
Unity isn't easy. But Jesus not only prayed for it, He modeled it for us. Remember when the
disciples came to Him complaining about the people who were preaching and doing signs
and wonders in Jesus' name but weren't part of the crowd of disciples? They were ready to
run them out of town or call down lightning upon their heads. Jesus told the disciples not to
stop them and said, "A good tree cannot bear bad fruit."
Christian unity is not determined by whether we agree with each other about every inter-
pretation of scripture or doctrine or form of church government. Christian unity IS deter-
mined by whether we love one another, and whether we reflect the love of God in Christ
for the world. God help us to be shining examples of Christian unity through love for one
another.
In God’s Grace, David Vess
Swift Creek Chronicler
June 2017
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Deacon Update At the regular monthly meeting, May 2, 2017, in addition to the Family Ministry concerns, the deacons considered the following
items:
*Regan Chuhran has been hired as our new pianist. She will begin on Wed. May 3rd.
*Recent situations have been impacted by the change in our cemetery policy. The deacons waived the burial plot fee for one
of these cases.
*The Youth Program Committee is creating a survey/questionnaire to be distributed to parents, grandparents, and others in-
volved in the children and youth programs regarding the current state of our youth ministry and how best to serve our chil-
dren and families in the future.
*Construction Committee reported the construction phase of the project has begun in earnest with demolition complete in
the sanctuary and well under way in the bathrooms. The first bill for construction has been received. Dr. Livengood discussed
the current state of the project’s finances and fundraising efforts. Approximately $66,000 remains to be borrowed to cover
the cost and contingency. On the fundraising side, Marilyn Ferguson is heading up the pledge campaign.
*The Library Committee gave a report regarding Right Now Media, an online video resource with a large library of Bible stud-
ies, Christian children’s programs, movies, etc.
The service has a monthly subscription fee that would give the entire church family access to their content. The service is $79
per month; however, a donation has been offered to cover the first 3 months.
Discussion followed and the deacons voted unanimously to forward the Library Committee’s recommendation on to the Fi-
nance Committee.
*Candidates for the 2017-2018 nominating committee were recommended, discussed, and voted on.
*Pastor Vess went over the calendars for May and June and discussed noteworthy or unusual items.
Congratulations Graduates!
Sam Riggsbee
Sarah Britt Monte
Swift Creek Baptist Church congratulates
all of our graduates on their outstanding
accomplishments and wishes them success
in their upcoming endeavors!
Vacation Bible School June 25 - 29
Sunday - Thursday
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Register online at www.swiftcreekchurch.com Supper is provided. Contact Janet Yunker with
questions.
Swift Creek has a 3 month subscription to try out Right Now Media! Be on the
look out for an email invitation. This online resource is like a Christian Netflix
and is available anytime, anywhere. It’s for all age groups. Contact Sandi Schnei-
der or the church office for more information.
The SCBC Choir will break for the
summer months and resume choir
rehearsals on Wednesday, August 30.
June 2017 Swift Creek Chronicler Page 3
Women On Mission News
Music Ministry News
By: Heather Hills
May has been an exciting time for the music ministry at SCBC as we continue to worship together in the
fellowship hall. The handbell choir continues rehearsing new music in preparation for the dedication of
the newly-renovated sanctuary. The choir will be taking a much-needed and well-deserved summer break
from June through August this year. This doesn’t mean that worship is going to take a backseat, though!
On the contrary, I welcome the opportunity to worship the Lord in a variety of ways in the choir’s ab-
sence! I hope you will join us as we sing a new song to the Lord each week in worship. It is always amaz-
ing to see what the Lord can do! Heather Hills, Minister of Music
Sandy Jones, WOM Director In His Service,
WOM is currently looking forward to our annual church Picnic on Wednesday, June 7 at Montague Lake. Sign up
sheets to bring a side dish have been distributed to Sunday School teachers. If you have not signed up and would
like to bring something please let Lynne or Sandy know. We are also looking forward to assisting with Vacation
Bible School in June and continuing our support of Operation Christmas Child and The Christian Life Home.
During the month of June WOM is collecting the following items for Operation Christmas Child: tee shirts (age
2-14), markers, colored pencils, crayons, coloring books and drawing paper. Our shoebox packing party is
scheduled for Sunday, September 24th. Due to recent changes please note that toothpaste is no longer allowed.
Robin’s Roundtable The month of June is a busy and fun-filled time here at Swift Creek. On Sunday, June 4th during worship we will recog-
nize our 2017 graduates and pray God’s blessings upon their future. Next on Wednesday, June 7th at 5:30 pm is
our annual church picnic at Montague Lake hosted by the Brotherhood and W.O.M. We hope everyone here at Swift
Creek will join us for food, fellowship and fun. We will serve hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixings and wonderful
desserts. Be sure to bring your swimsuits for a dip in the water. Please parents keep an eye on your children as they
enjoy the water. Vacation Bible School, Galactic Starveyors Sunday, June 25 through Thursday, June 29 is our next event from 5:30 pm to
8:30 pm. We will serve supper at 5:30. This is our opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ with children. Invite a
child to enjoy the fun and learn about Jesus. We still need volunteers if only for one evening. Please keep all of these
events, the volunteers and children in your prayers. Let the Summer Fun Begin!
In Christian Service, Robin Atkins
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, June 4th - 11am Worship - Graduation Sunday
Wednesday, June 7th - 5:30 pm Church Picnic @ Montague Lake
Sunday, June 25 - Thursday, June 29 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Vacation Bible School
Susan Austin Mills Scholarship Fund
Benefiting the Youth of Swift Creek Baptist Church. Yearly Scholarship Awarded to Youth Recipient
for Collegiate Studies. Donations can be made to Swift Creek Baptist Church with a notation on the
memo line “Youth Scholarship fund”.