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Love God, Love People, Change the World
First Baptist Church, Cramerton, North Carolina
FEBRUARY, 2015
Wednesday, February 11 - 6:00-7:30
Spaghetti Dinner
Door Prizes
Bingo
Come join us for fun, food, and fellowship in the Hudson
Building. Homemade spaghetti, salad, and bread are on the
menu with homemade goodies for dessert!
The cost for this meal is $4 per person and $12 max per
family. Childcare for infants and toddlers will be
available in the Hudson Building.
RSVP to [email protected] or
call the church office at 704.824.1991
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Jump into a SMALL GROUP
Grow in Friendship,
Learn God’s Word, &
Share Life Experiences
Sundays @ 9:45am
Wednesday Night Bible
Why Four Gospels?
Dr. Bob Adams will be the Bible teacher for this series. Dr. Adams is the current company
chaplain of Pharr Yarns. He will bring a rich and varied background to our study. Dr. Adams has
been a missionary in South America and a seminary professor in Columbia. He was also a
professor at Southwestern Seminary and Gardner-Webb University.
Dr. Adams will be exploring the different perspectives that each Gospel writer brings to the life
and ministry of Jesus. Dr. Adams would like for each person to read their favorite gospel
through and come up with some questions.
See you on Wednesday at 6:15pm in the Hudson Building.
Coffee and cake will be served.
NOW is a great time
to join the Choir!
If you are a church member
and like to sing, join us on
Wednesday nights
@ 7:30 for rehearsal!
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The Missions Team would like to encourage you to clean out your closets for missions! In the next few weeks, we ask
you to bring in your gently-used items for donation to the five local Christ-centered organizations listed below that need
our help to carry out God's work.
The Shelter of Gaston County—The Mission of The Shelter of Gaston County is to empower victims of domestic violence by
providing emergency shelter, advocacy, and support on their journey to an abuse free life; and to lead the community in raising
awareness of domestic violence and its devastating consequences.
The Salvation Army—The Salvation Army in Gaston County works with Boys and Girls Clubs and community centers, and
provides shelter for families in need of transitional housing, they hold weekly worship services, and provide safe and affordable
housing to seniors.
Catherine’s House—Catherine's House is a transitional housing facility and program for women and children who would
otherwise be homeless. They serve those facing homelessness due to different circumstances such as: domestic violence,
unemployment, unexpected tragedies, and lack of support network.
Cornerstone Christian—Cornerstone Christian Center is a men’s home dedicated to sharing the good news of living a life
centered on Jesus Christ. They believe in substance abuse recovery through active participation in the resident’s spiritual
growth, daily attendance of AA/NA twelve step meetings and progressive improvement of life skills in a residential setting.
Greater Gaston Baptist Association—The GGBA works together as an association of Baptist Churches to bring people to a life
-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.” The Community Ministries of GGBA gives food, clothing, household items and
utility assistance Monday-Thursday.
The Missions Team will have members at the Hudson Building to accept your material donations for these organizations
on the following dates and times:
Saturdays January 31, February 7, February 14—9am-12pm
Sundays February 1, February 8, February 15—12-1pm
If you have large items to donate, please contact a Missions Team member, who will help coordinate a direct
delivery to the donation site.
Each of the organizations has given us a list of items that they are especially in need of (please note that some of the
items requested are gently used, some of the items requested are new, we will deliver items from either list. Please
separate your new donations from your used donations.
Specific larger needs include: 5-ton air conditioner, freezer, refrigerator, dishwasher, range, washer and dryer,
ice maker, and commercial kitchen sink (for Cornerstone Christian’s kitchen).
Gently Used Items
Coats, hats, & gloves
Tableware
Cooking utensils
Toys
Clothing and shoes (all sizes)
Pots & Pans
Bed and bath linens
Books
Appliances (small and/or large)
Furniture
Working electronics
Games
Garden tools
Yard equipment
Garden tools
Brand New/Never Been Used Items
Undergarments (if still in pkg)
Paper goods
Plastic tableware
Toiletry items
Kitchen-sized trash bags
Ziploc bags
Cleaning supplies
Diapers
Rubber gloves
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Congratulations!
To Madeline Bame and Clay Julen who were selected for roles in the South Point High School production of “How to
Be Successful in Business Without Even Trying”.
To Michael Bame and Chris Schiavoni who were selected to participate in the Gaston County All-County Middle
School Band.
To Clay Julen and Nate Whitaker who were chosen for the Gaston Gazette All-Gazette Football Team.
To Clay Julen who was elected by the South Point High School Senior Class as “Most-Likely-To-Be-Elected-President”.
To Michael Peoples who received the Harley B. Gaston Public Service Award for making an outstanding contribution
to the community through involvement, service, for leadership to improve the quality of life for Citizens of
the Montcross Area.
To Lisa Ratchford who was selected by WSOC TV as Outstanding Educator.
To Rich Wills who was recognized as the “Student of the Month” for showing courage.
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When was the last time you had to make a tough call?
The truth is, we make judgment calls all day long,
from what we watch on TV or who we hang out with
to more complicated decisions like whether to attend
a party or stick with a tough friendship. The problem
is, our natural tendency to judge leaks into places it
shouldn’t—like our relationships. Unfortunately,
most of the time, we make decisions about people
without all the facts. We don’t know someone’s
whole story, their whole situation, or their whole
potential. We miss the big picture. Maybe that’s why,
in the Bible, God makes it super clear:
Judgment is His call. Not ours.
Monday, February 16th
YOU have NO school on the 16th so we are going
to go SNOW-TUBING!
Meet at the church at 7:30am.
Bring money for 2 fast food meals.
(Eat breakfast before you come or bring
something with you to eat on the ride there).
Visit the Tube World website to fill out the
required release form.
http://cataloochee.com/downloads/tw-release.pdf
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FEBRUARY CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
When you look at the life of Jesus, He demonstrated
kindness all the time. But He not only showed kindness
to others, He actually flipped the whole idea of kindness
on its head and redefined it for not only
His disciples, but all of us.
“Do to others as you want them do to you. Luke 6:31”
Kids Choir Rehearsal
Sundays beginning February 8
at 5:00pm in the Choir Room.
The KIDS choir will be working on
“The Dogwood Story”,
an Easter musical that utilizes the
beauty of the dogwood tree to
illustrate the love of Jesus
portrayed on the cross.
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Memorials & Honorariums
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In Memory of Wesley Barnes, Sr.
Wesley Barnes, Jr.
In Memory of Allen C. Moss to Youth
Louise Teague
Lottie Moon Offering Given In Memory of
Jim Bost
Frances Bost
In Memory of Al & Roxy Ellington
Cindi E. Harris
In Honor of SOS Meal Ministry Volunteers
to SOS Meal Ministry
Frances Bost
We express Christian Sympathy to
Matt, Megan, and Ava Hall in the death of
Matt's Father, Roland Hall, who passed
away on December 24, 2014 and in the
death of Matt's grandfather, Ned Williams,
who passed away on January 4, 2015.
We express Christian Sympathy to
the family and friends of
Frances Barnes who passed away on
January 12, 2015.
Church-wide
Breakfast
Sunday, February 1
9:00am
Meeting Sunday, February 8 - 7pm
Worship Attendance
01/04
01/11
01/18
01/25
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80
99
111
101
YTD Budget
Surplus/Deficit
As of 01/18
$(1,288)
NURSERY
T h u r s d a y, F e b r u a r y 1 9 - 1 1 : 3 0 a m
HOSPITALITY
2/01 Mary Howard Withers
2/08 Steve & Sherry Andrews
2/15 Wendy & Kellanne Burbage
2/22 Nancy Van Pelt & Sandra Van Pelt
Parking Lot
2/01 Charles Oliver
2/08 Pete Schiavoni
2/15 Clay Julen
2/22 Ron Grenier
VALET PARKING
SECURITY
2/01 Jason Franklin
2/08 Greg Mills
2/15 Charles Oliver
2/22 Tommy Sanders
2/01 Ronnie Worley
2/08 Neil Kiker
2/15 Randy Featherstone
2/22 Terry Ellington
Sanctuary
Gary Henry
Nicole Wills
Charles Burbage
Marco Chiraini
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Tuesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
Saturday
7
9:00am Missions Team
Donation Collection
until 12:00pm
14
9:00am Missions Team
Donation Collection
until 12:00pm
Wednesday
4
10:00 AM Carillon Ministry
6:00 PM Class 101
6:15 PM Prayer & Bible Study
Bob Adams, “Why Four Gospels?”
6:30 PM Youth
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
13
21
Sunday
Monday
1
2
9:00AM Church-wide Breakfast
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
9:30 AM Prayer Ministry
9:45 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP CELEBRATION
12:00 PM Missions Team Donation Collection
until 1:00pm
NO EVEINING ACTIVITIES
20
28
12
11
6:00 PM Valentine’s Banquet
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
19
11:30 AM Senior Adult
Luncheon
27
10
18
6:15 PM Prayer & Bible Study
Bob Adams, “Why Four Gospels?”
6:30 PM Youth
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
26
7
9
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
7:00 PM H&G Committee
Meeting
15
16
17
9:30 AM Prayer Ministry
7:30 AM Youth Snow-Tubing Voice Articles Due
9:45 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP CELEBRATION
12:00 PM Missions Team Donation Collection
until 1:00pm
5:00 PM FBC KIDs Choir
6:00 PM Youth Choir
8
8:40PM Deacons’ Meeting
9:30 AM Prayer Ministry
9:45 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP CELEBRATION
12:00 PM Missions Team Donation Collection
until 1:00pm
5:00 PM FBC KIDs Choir
6:00 PM Youth Choir
7:00 PM Missions Team Meeting
24
25
10:00 AM Fold/Mail Voice
6:15 PM Prayer & Bible Study
Bob Adams, “Why Four Gospels?”
6:30 PM Youth
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
6
23
Prayer Ministry
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
Sunday School
MORNING WORSHIP CELEBRATION
FBC KIDs Choir
Youth Choir
5
22
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
3
2
Church-wide Breakfast
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
Prayer Ministry
Sunday School
MORNING WORSHIP CELEBRATION
FBC KIDs Choir
Youth Choir
4
6:30 PM Prayer & Bible Study
6:30 PM Youth
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
1
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Non-Profit Org.
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CRAMERTON, NC
PERMIT NO 1
First Baptist Church
235 Eighth Avenue, Cramerton, NC 28032
Phone: 704.824.1991 Fax: 704.824.1995
Email: [email protected]
www.firstbaptistcramerton.com
Return Service Requested
Find us on the web @ www.firstbaptistcramerton.com
February 2
Jane Ellington
Rich Wills
February 18
Alysia Conrad
Clinton Seegers
February 3
Gladys Phillips
February 20
Teresa Schiavoni
February 4
Helen Johns
February 21
Becky Weathers
Lauren VanBesien
February 5
Keith Harper
February 7
Betty Hope Featherstone
February 14
Jim Van Pelt
Andy Holland
celebrates 13 years as
our Associate Pastor/
Music Minister on
February 16.
February 25
Kelly VanBesien
February 27
Effie Lawing
Joy Smith
February 15
Ben Julen
Did we miss your birthday? If we did, please let us know! Call the church
office at 704.824.1991 or email [email protected].
Todd Bolin
celebrates 5 years as
our Church Keeper on
February 22.
Church Staff
David Julen, Pastor
Andy Holland, Associate Pastor|Minister of Music
Lydia Julen, Minister to Children and Youth
Teresa Schiavoni, Childcare
Melissa Davis, Administrative Assistant
Karen, Cozart, Pianist
Kate Howington, Organist
Todd Bolin, Church Keeper