MAY2012 (Read-Only) - First Baptist Church of Mount Holly.

MAY2012 (Read-Only) - First Baptist Church of Mount Holly.

F IRST B APTIST C HURCH
T HE M ESSENGER
V OLUME 7, I SSUE 4
M AY 2012
Proposed Candidate for Minister of Children
Marie Graeper
The Personnel Team and the Pastor recommend to you that we hire Mrs. Marie Graeper to be
our part-time Minister of Children. Marie is married to John Graeper and they have two teenage sons,
Tyler and Bailey. She is currently working on her Masters of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University.
On Sunday, April 29, Marie will be available in the Gathering Place before Sunday School for those
who have not had a chance to meet her. We will vote in conference as a part of the Sunday morning
worship. If approved by the church, Marie will begin employment on May 1.
NATIONAL DAY
OF PRAYER
Thursday,
May 3
12:00 Noon
Service on the front lawn followed
by soup and sandwich lunch in the
fellowship hall.
I NSIDE
THIS ISSUE :
C HURCH L IFE
2-7
M USIC & W ORSHIP 8-9
MEMORIAL DAY 2012
MAY 28
F AMILY L IFE
10-11
W EEKLY S CHEDULE
12
C ALENDAR
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P AGE 2
T HE M ESSENGER
WITH CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
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Pat Kinney and Family in the death of her sister
Corey Rhyne and Family in the death of his aunt
Myra Helton and Family in the death of her aunt
GIFTS GIVEN TO THE BUILDING FUND
C HURCH L IFE
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In memory of Evelyn Miller by Dickie & Luann Thomas, Frankie Ferguson, and Baxter & Sally
McIntosh
In honor of Mike & Mary Jane Hinkle by Ted & Dollie Sellers
In honor of Verna Jo Ellis by Ted & Dollie Sellers
In memory of Dorothy Clifton by The Sunshine Sunday School Class
In memory of Louise Thompson by Mamie Cole
In honor of Ruth Mundy by Ted & Dollie Sellers
In honor of Cotton & Ann Rhyne’s 50th Wedding Anniversary by Corey & Lisa Rhyne
In memory of Shirley Zych by Steve & Jackie Hilderbran and Tony & Barbara Kiser
Gifts given to THE Brian Childers Scholarship Fund
• In honor of Brian Childers by Boyce & Beth Brooks
Gifts given to THE winecoff Scholarship Fund
• In memory of John Sipes by Gene & Martha McClure
• In memory of Nancy Wooten by Gene & Martha McClure
Gifts given to THE music Fund
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In honor of Paige Sisk by Linda Sherrill, Betsy Robinson, & Ed Thompson
Gifts given to THE mission Fund
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In memory of Shirley Zych by Steve & Jackie Hilderbran
In honor of Lancy Rhyne by Steve & Jackie Hilderbran
V OLUME 7, I SSUE 4
P AGE 3
Church office will be closed on Monday, May 28 in
observance of Memorial Day.
Mission Moments
The Compelled By Love Missions Group will meet
Monday, May 7th at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall.
Circle of Faith will meet on Tuesday, May 29th at 7:00 p.m.
Reflections of Light will meet Sunday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m.
in the parlor.
Totals
MARCH Records
Sunday School Average
Total Receipts
Building Fund
Building Fund YTD
Other Designated
Other Designated YTD
2012 Church Budget
Avg. Needs through 3/31
Budget Receipts through 3/31
Building Loan Balance
178
$97,623
$53,659
$60,224
$7,383
$26,055
$485,171
$121,293
$112,028
$452,994
S ERVICE O PPORTUNITIES
Church Security
April 30-May 6-Jimmy Arndt
May 7-13-Byron Abernethy
May 14-20-Ricky & Beverly Wrenn
May 21-27-Corey Rhyne
May 28-June 3-Jim Benfield
Reading of the Psalm
May 6-Jon Speas
May 13-Scott Griffin
May 20-Becky Causby
May 27-Suzanne Griffin
Homebound Member
of the Month
Remember her this month with
a card, visit or call.
Rosemary Carothers
207 Madison Dr.
Mt. Holly, NC 28120
704-827-2216
Birthday—May 20
Extended Care—Infants
May 6-Brian & Mary Frierson
May 13-Ken & Missi Fortsch
May 20-Patrick & Ashley Hager
May 27-Tammie McGee & Susan Surratt
Extended Care—Toddlers
May 6-Volunteers Needed
May 13-Suzanne Griffin & Leah Allen
May 20-Anna Czekaj & Cori Cauthen
May 27-Todd & Joy Flowers
Extended Care—2’s/3’s
Wednesday Night Suppers
May 2– Meatloaf (Final Fellowship Meal)
May 6-Todd & Angie Hildebran
May 13-Gina & Mattie Hough
May 20-Tami & Savannah Piercy
May 27-Volunteers Needed
Extended Care—Preschool
May 6-Mike & Robin Lewis
May 13-Kathleen Lindsey, Shay & Sarah
May 20-Chris & Diane Macdonald
May 27-Mary Palm & Hannah Childers
P AGE 4
T HE M ESSENGER
C HURCH L IFE
may BIRTHDAYS
May 2-Jamie Lineberger
May 3-Byron Abernethy & Linda Piercy
May 4-Audrey Abernethy & Cindy Reed
May 6-Ronnie Hilderbran, Bobbi Neely, &
Emma Rhyne
May 7-Leah Allen & Cindi Laughlin
May 9-Jackie Dove & Patrick Hager
May 10-Kaylee Fortsch
May 11-Alice Nixon
May 13-Dan Kerby
May 15-Richard Flowers, Steve Hilderbran, &
Buddie Hodges
May 16-Allison Hope, Bryan Hough, &
Julia Richardson
May 17-Margaret McIntosh
May 18-Susan Coffey
May 20-Rosemary Carothers & Bobby Miller
May 21-Charles Hensley & John MacIntosh
May 22-Dale Barrow
May 23-Amanda Cameron, Bob Laughlin, &
Peggy McGlohon
May 24-Linda Hawley & Chris Waters
May 25-Tim Cauthen
May 26-Ginger McLean & Mary Morrow
May 27-Wanda Holloway & James Kendal
May 28-Josh Allen, Adam Burleson, &
Teressa Painter
May 29-John Posa
May 30-Helen Lowe
May 31-Tony Rollins & Derek Staton
may ANNIVERSARIES
May 4-David & Nancy Wrenn (37 years)
May 17-Carle & Kathy Teague (26 years)
May 19-Keith & Tami Piercy
May 20-Ed & Susan Coffey (56 years)
May 22-Ken & Missi Fortsch
May 25-Steve & Jackie Hilderbran (37 years)
May 25-Zach & Lauren Huneycutt
May 27-Jimmy & Missy Arndt
Thank you
Dear Church Family,
Thank you all so much for the bridal shower in March! It was such a lovely day and I was
overwhelmed by how many people shared in celebrating mine and John’s upcoming marriage!
Thanks especially to the ladies of the shower team for working so hard and providing such a nice
afternoon for everyone.
Love, Kasey Rhyne
Thank you for the cards, flowers, and expressions of sympathy at the loss of my
Grandmother Thompson. We are so blessed to have such a loving church family.
Sincerely,
Paige, Steve, Connor, & Sydney Sisk
Thank you so much for all the thoughts and prayers, cards, and phone calls during Mother’s
lengthy illness and then her death. Also, a special thanks to the Bereavement Team for the
delicious meal they prepared.
The Family of Evelyn Miller
V OLUME 7, I SSUE 4
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Scholarships for High School Seniors
Scholarship applications are still available in
the office of the church secretary. The completed
application with other requested papers must be
returned to the secretary’s office no later than
May 7. Please contact Kim if you would like to
receive an application via email or by mail.
C HURCH L IFE
Annual Plant Sale
Circle of Faith will again be sponsoring a plant
sale from 9:00 a.m. until noon on
Saturday, May 5 (Springfest Day in Mt. Holly).
You are invited to purchase perennials, shrubs,
and trees at very reasonable prices. All
donations of plants should be delivered to the
FBC by Wednesday, May 2. If you are able,
please deliver plants to the patio off the
Gathering Place. Otherwise please leave them at
the portico entrance to the Fellowship Hall.
Please contact Wanda Holloway (704-825-5767),
Jane Collins (704-827-2114), or Suzanne Griffin
(704-689-2051) if you have any questions.
SPECIAL THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone that participated in our First Baptist Art
Gallery. Your art was amazing and inspiring! Thank you for sharing your
gifts with us. If you would like to donate your art to the church for future
display please feel free to do so. You are welcome to make other pieces as
you are inspired. We look forward to another series for Advent Season.
Email Paige Sisk with questions [email protected].
Paige Sisk
*Special thanks to Jimmy Arndt for building and hanging the beautiful
shelves for the gallery.
ATTENTION 2012 GRADUATES
If your child will be graduating from high school
please let us know with an e-mail to the church secretary
at [email protected].
College graduates….we want to hear from you also. If you are graduating this
spring or if your graduation was this past December, please contact the church
office no later than May 18th. We need to know so that we can prepare for
Graduate Recognition Service on Sunday, June 3rd.
T HE M ESSENGER
P AGE 6
MOTHER'S DAY
may 13
C HURCH L IFE
BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN
Ladies you have been asking for a Ladies Bible Study and we are
happy to now offer:
Desperate: Seeking Simplicity . . . Finding the Cross by Cindi Wood
This study is from the Frazzled Female series and his hot off the presses at
Lifeway.
It is a 7 week study that has a member book that runs $14 per person.
Desperate: Seeking Simplicity…Finding the Cross focuses on God’s work
at the cross and application of its truth for women today. This study
explores God’s grace and the encouragement and freedom found in His
Word. Develop a deeper understanding of Christ’s sacrifice for you as you
place all of life’s daily challenges under the shadow of His cross.
Please contact Christie Batchelor at [email protected] or 704.827.3688
by May 15th to signup for this study.
Exact bible study times will be selected by the participants but optional
times are Sunday and Wednesday evenings or another night during the
week.
You can also find out more at www.lifeway.com/women
P AGE 7
V OLUME 7, I SSUE 4
Pastor’s pen
Misplaced or Lost??
Many of you may know that Matt and Brooke Richardson had a beautiful wedding a few
Saturdays ago. What you may not know is the great grief that day caused me.
No, it had nothing to do with the couple. It had everything to do with my keys. The wedding
was at 5:30 so I had every intention of leaving the house with Amanda at 4:20 so I could be at
the church an hour early. I always like to get to the church with plenty of time so the bride and
groom (and the wedding director) don’t have to fret over whether the preacher will show, and
so I can make sure to take care of any incidental issues that arise the day of the wedding.
I began to look frantically but could not find them. Jan was out of town. I looked again and put
Amanda to searching, but we couldn’t find them anywhere. The clock was ticking and I was
sweating; I realized I needed someone to take me to the church. I began to call and text folks
desperately. I couldn’t get a single member of First Baptist that lived in Deerfield at that
moment! It’s now almost 5:00, the wedding is in 30 minutes, and I have no way to the church.
As I prepared to hit the panic button, Scott Griffin texted me to ask if I was in my office and if I
needed him to bring me the wireless microphone for the wedding. I texted back: 911 Emergency.
Call me immediately. Scott did. He only chuckled a little at my predicament (well, at least to my
face!), and he came and gave us a ride. I made it to the church at about 5:15 and only caused a
slight panic for the groom. (We told the bride after the lovely service!)
“So you lost your keys?” was the refrain I heard on Sunday morning from several folks.
“No,” I said with a smile, “I didn’t lose my keys; I misplaced my keys. They are in my house
somewhere. I just don’t know where.”
Misplaced or lost. Which is it? At the same time, does it matter? When we feel out of place in
life or lost, it does not matter which it is; it matters that we have a way out. More specifically, it
matters in whom we trust to be the Way! Indeed, we have a Savior that will love us through such
moments. We have a Savior who reminds us that He is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.”
My experience that Saturday reminded me that we have a Savior who’s always with us. It also
reminded me of the power of the Christian family. My keys may have been lost, but I was not. I
have a Savior, and I have a Christian brother there with me. At the end of the day, that was all I
needed to find my way.
Grace and peace, Kendell Cameron
P.S. For those wondering, I found my keys the next day behind a trash can while cleaning the
house. Jan’s dictum: When you can’t find something, start cleaning!
C HURCH L IFE
I was continually checking in with Amanda to make sure she would finish her baking project in
time for us to go. I several times reminded her of our departure time. Sure enough, the
appointed time came, and she was ready. I gathered my things and was going out the door when
I realized I couldn’t find my keys – to the house, the car, or the church!
P AGE 8
T HE M ESSENGER
M USIC & W ORSHIP
MAY WORSHIP AT A GLANCE
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May 6, 2012—Fifth Sunday of Easter; Rev. Kendell Cameron Preaching: Daniel 1-3
“Stand and Deliver” Bellissimo; “Prayer for Peace,” “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” “Fantasy on
AZMON” Sanctuary Choir: “Follow Me.” Mr. Blake Moran, Piano
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May 13, 2012—Sixth Sunday of Easter; Rev. Kendell Cameron Preaching: Ezra 1-6;
“You Can Never Go Home Again” Sanctuary Choir: “Coming Home.”
Mrs. Ginni Poole, Piano
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May 20, 2012—Seventh Sunday of Easter; Rev. Kendell Cameron Preaching: Esther 4
“Finding God in the Every Day” Exodus II: “Capriccio,” “Breathe,” “Guiding Spirit.”
Genesis: “Once Upon a Tree,” Ride on, King Jesus,” “A Double Blessing.” Mrs. Michele Kerby,
Piano
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May 27 2012—Pentecost; Rev. Kendell Cameron Preaching: Nehemiah 1-2 “On Being
Trustworthy” Sanctuary Choir: “The Great Commission” and “Ezekiel Saw de Wheel.” Rev.
Brian Childers, Piano
U PCOMING M USIC
May
June
2
Recognition Service
Final Wednesday
4-5
Bellissimo and Exodus II
Handbell Tour
6
Music Team Meeting
3
Graduate Recognition
AND
15-20 Genesis Tour (Myrtle Beach)
July
15-19 Cantus Children’s Choir Camp
W ORSHIP E VENTS
V OLUME 7, I SSUE 4
P AGE 9
C HILDREN AND Y OUTH R ECOGNITION S ERVICE
W EDNESDAY , M AY 2 ND
S PRING H ANDBELL T OUR
M AY 4-5, 2012
G ASTONIA , A SHEVILLE , AND B LACK M OUNTAIN
This Spring, Bellissimo and
Exodus II will be joining forces to
present concerts of worship
throughout Western North
Carolina. During the weekend,
these groups will be sharing in
worship and fellowship with those
in the Baptist Retirement Home in
Asheville as well as other nursing
homes.
Exodus II repertoire will include:
Fanfare and Exaltation, Meditation
in F, Guiding Spirit, Meditation on
PASSION CHORALE, Breathe,
Pirates of the Caribbean,
Capriccio, and Mighty to Save. Exodus II ringers are: McKenzie Bradley, Ally Cauthen,
Hannah Childers, Spencer Childers; Cori Cauthen; Hunter Ealey, Morgan Ealey, Kaylee
Fortsch, Shay Lindsey, Collier Poole; Jessica Posa, Lauren Rogers, and TJ Wheeler.
Bellissimo repertorie will include: Celebration on AZMON, Near the Cross, I’m Just a Poor
Wayfaring Stranger, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Prayer for Peace, and Tennessee Waltz.
Bellissimo ringers are: Lynn Ealey, Ashley Flowers, Susan Gurley, June Hooks, Kathleen
Lindsey, Ginni Poole, Brenna Poole, Amy Smith, Linda Smith, Janet Smith, and Nancy
Wrenn.
Bus driver for the weekend is Scott Griffin. Please be in prayer for our ringers as they travel
and share God’s word and love through music.
M USIC AND W ORSHIP
Mark your calendars for our annual Children and Youth Recognition Service. This service
will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2nd. During this time, we will celebrate the
work of our children and youth throughout the year in Missions, Music, and Ministry. This
is always a special time as we recognize our children who are preparing to move up to the
youth group and our high school seniors who are preparing to move on to all that God has in
store for them. Make plans to be present for this special recognition service!
P AGE 10
T HE M ESSENGER
JUST FOR SENIORS SPRING PICNIC
FAMILY
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Thursday, May 10
11:00 a.m.
At the home of
Scott & Suzanne Griffin
As in the past, we will provide the
burgers, dogs, and drinks. Seniors are asked to
bring a side dish and or dessert. Sign-up sheets are
in the Sunday School classes or you may call the
church office (704-827-2481) by May 6th.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
CAMP
Since we are not doing Summer Music
Worship later this summer, we wanted to let
parents know of the Greater Gaston Baptist
Association’s Children Choir Camp June 1821. The cost is $50 before May 2 and $75
from May 2-June 15. The camp includes
tracks for handbells, puppets, arts, and instruments. If interested,
parents can download the registration form from the following:
http://www.ggba.net/forms/CHOIR%20CAMP%
20REGISTRATION%20form%202012.pdf
Parents should note we may be able to work out a carpool but the
church vehicles will be unavailable due to the youth choir and
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V OLUME 7, I SSUE 4
FOR PARENTS OF GRADE 3-MIDDLE SCHOOL
On May 7th at 6:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is hosting a
conversation for parents about “How to Talk to Your Children About Sexuality”
with Michelle Cawn and Dr. Travis Bobb. The program will aid parents in
having better skills and information when they begin to have a conversation with
their children and will address when and how to raise this topic. The meeting
will be held in their fellowship hall.
Youth and Youth Parents:
Note we are changing our normal schedule this month.
On May 6th we are having Genesis at 5:00 p.m. so we can go
to dinner together at 6:00 p.m. This will allow us to go for a
longer time than we normally can.
SAVE THE DATE
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
2012
July 23-27
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Also, there will be a double Genesis rehearsal on May
20th with snack supper in between. Due to the holidays, we
will not have Sunday night activities on May 13th or 27th.
FAMILY
DEEP IMPACT AND GENESIS
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Mt. Holly, NC
Permit No. 10
300 S. Main St.
Mount Holly, NC 28120
Phone: 704-827-2481
Fax: 704-827-4525
E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Kendell Cameron, Pastor-704-812-8144 (Home)
704-214-1022 (Mobile)
Rev. Brian Childers, Minister of Music- 704-460-4623
Ms. Mary Lowder, Organist
Mrs. Kim Payne, Secretary
Mrs. Beth Lawing, Custodian
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sundays
8:55 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
10:55 AM
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
Musical Preparation for Worship
Sunday Morning Praise Singing (Choir Room)
Library Open until 9:45 AM
Bible Study
Morning Worship
Library Open until 12:30 PM
Bellissimo/ Youth Deep Impact
Youth Snack Supper
Youth Choir (Genesis)
11:00 AM
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Senior Adult Choir (Joy Choir)
Van Pick-up/Snack Time (Kindergarten-5th grade)
Tinkerbells (grades K-2), Bible Drill (grades 3-5)
Children’s Handbells, Bible Drill (grades K-2)
Dismissal
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
6:45 PM
7:30 PM
Library Open until 8:00 PM
Family Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall)
Children’s Choirs (age3-grade 5); Youth Handbells (Exodus 1), Creative Arts Team II
Adult Bible Study
Mission Friends; RAs/GAs, Youth Handbells (Exodus 2), Creative Arts Team I
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Closed for Lunch from
12:00-1:00 p.m.
If there is an emergency
you may contact Kendell at
704-214-1022 or Brian at
704-460-4623.
Tuesdays
Wednesdays