Calendar for October 9-15
A note from the . . .
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hepherd’s staff
Suggested Scripture Readings: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Psalm 66:1-12 Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Luke 17:11-19
First Baptist Church
Grace and peace, John Alden Tagliarini
The newsletter of the First Baptist Church of Bryson City, North Carolina P.O. Box 247 / 37 Church Avenue Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-2679 www.firstbaptistchurchbc.org [email protected] Pressures of life met by the presence of God through worship, welcome, and witness. October 5, 2016 MEMBERS TO REMEMBER Jean & Joe Almond PO Box 1336 Bryson City, NC 28713
REFRESHMENTS October 9-Seekers October 16-F.A.T.
P. O. Box 247 Bryson City, NC 28713
I cannot express how deeply moved I am by your show of love, marking my twenty-year anniversary. As God allows me to continue serving Him here, I pray I will clearly express His love to you. Thank you for calling us, hearing us, and loving us! Serving the Lord with the tremendous team He has put together in this place blesses me daily. Ted, J, Judy, Michael, Daniel, Carole, and Lori serve far beyond what any salary requires. My deep thanks to them! If I began a list of volunteers, it would require several pages. So, risking an oversight, I’ll categorize the faithful servants of First Baptist Church of Bryson City: deacons, teachers, committees, fellowship groups, choir, praise team, and congregation. You serve the Lord faithfully. My deep thanks to you!
Calendar for October 9-15
Sunday, October 9 Pastries & Coffee - Family Ministry Center 9:30 AM Church Library Opens 9:30 AM Sunday School/Bible Study 9:45 AM Worship 11:00 AM Monday, October 10 Outreach Ministry (Men’s classroom) 6:30 PM Tuesday, October 11 Firm Believers (free exercise class) 5:00 PM Ladies’ Evening Bible Study 6:00 PM Wednesday, October 12 Fellowship Meal (coved dish) 5:30 PM Youth Discipleship Groups (on 3rd floor) 6:15 PM Mission Friends/Children in Action 6:15 PM Adult Praise & Worship 6:30 PM Adult Choir Practice 7:30 PM Thursday, October 13 Ladies’ Bible Study (J.O.Y. classroom) 9:30 AM Firm Believers (free exercise class) 5:00 PM Saturday, October 15 Separation/Divorce Care (West Wing ) 6:00 PM
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Alden Thomas Daughter of Brian & Jennifer Thomas PO Box 2305 Bryson City, NC 28713 Aden & Ann Adams 8138 Jose Circle West Jacksonville, FL 32217 (Associate Members)
PRAYER REQUESTS Pastor John & Pastor Ted & Pastor J Eddie Almond James Cochran Jerry Peters Brenda Cope Barbara Robinson Betty Breedlove Pat Monteith Charles Killebrew Dan & Myrle Chisholm Don & Nita Mills Frances Bowden Orene DeBord Harriet & Bill Patton Nancy Gibson Fred & Marion Cooper Don Bunn John & Barbara Monteith Katharyn Monteith Paul & Shirley Douthit Peggy Medford Jean & Mack Davis Mary Bolte (Mert Schivinski’s sister) Marian Brunson’s son Charles Sara Fincher (friend of Janice & Ron Short) Mildred & Mike Dellinger Randy Wiggins (Joan Chuculate’s brother) Linda Rogers (Cynthia O’Neill’s sister) Aldena Cook (Angie Maennle & Sonya Blankenship’s mom) Charlotte Allen (Joe Hayes’ cousin) Riley Costine (14 yr-old grandson of friends to Jean & Mack Davis; has heart problems)
Where are you going today? To school? To work? To the golf course? We are on the go! Jesus gives us a commission to be intentional as an ambassador for Christ as we go! Christians are called to live faithfully “as you go”. On October 16, join other Western North Carolina Baptists who have stories of success and struggle who see their every-day lives as ministry, service, and influence for Christ. What is God calling you to do through your circles of influence? Looking forward,
Ted Duncan
OUR CHURCH RECORD September 25, 2016 & October 2, 2016 Stewardship of Our Time SS Enrollment SS Attendance
Morning Worship
9-25-16 9-27-15 10-2-16 10-4-15 9-25-16 9-27-15 10-2-16 10-4-15
253 106 82 94 103 175 186 183 195
Stewardship of Our Finances 9-25-16 General Fund $ 6,198.00 Designated Fund-9-25-16 Kitchen $ 284.00 Swain County Care Corner 100.00 Scholarship Fund - Memorial Kay Killebrew 50.00 Total Designated Funds-9-25-16 $ 434.00 Total Offering 9-25-16 $ 6,632.00 Requirement to date $ 317,638.16 Receipts to date $ 320,041.57 Ahead of budget as of 9-25-16 $ 2,403.41 **END OF CHURCH FISCAL YEAR** 10-2-16 General Fund* $ 7,266.00 *$6,329.00 is needed each week to meet the budget. Designated Fund-10-2-16 Kitchen $ 345.00 Christmas Shoeboxes 58.00 Food Pantry 200.00 Youth 50.00 Special Events 50.00 Benevolence: Memorial Claude Monteith 25.00 Total Designated Funds-10-2-16 $ 728.00 Total Offering 10-2-16 $ 7,994.00 Requirement to date $ 6, 329.00 Receipts to date $ 7, 994.00 Ahead of budget $ 937.00 **START OF NEW CHURCH FISCAL YEAR**
GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY ! OCTOBER 1 Karen Fleming 5 Margie Douthit 6 Jim Brown 7 Ed Barton NURSERY VOLUNTEERS Sunday, October 9 3 & 4 Year Olds Nira & Travis Franklin Babies & Toddlers Barbara Gilbert & Jean Bushyhead FELLOWSHIP MEALS For our fourth Wednesdays when the meal is catered, we need to get a count of those planning to eat that evening. . A list has been posted on the organ-side bulletin board. Names of “regulars” are already on it alphabetically. Please sign up and indicate the number in your group. For the next catered meal on October 26th, please sign up by October 19th. “AS YOU GO” Sunday, October 16 4pm-6pm $5 per person We are all called into ministry when we are saved. Join other Western North Carolina Baptist for thought -provoking conversation on how we express our faith in our every-day going-about life. Hosted at Hominy Baptist Church in Candler. Contact Pastor Ted or the church office to register. Arrangements for transportation and food forthcoming. GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY YOUTH DAY Saturday, October 22 Group road trip to Boiling Springs, NC! Get a peek at life on one of North Carolina’s Baptist University campuses. $15 per person includes transportation, orientation, Chick-fil-a lunch, t-shirt, and game ticket for GWU vs. Kennesaw State football! Friends (and parents of students) welcome with permission. Grab a friend and let’s go! Sign up or contact the church office.
S
hepherd’s staff
Suggested Scripture Readings: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Psalm 66:1-12 Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Luke 17:11-19
First Baptist Church
Grace and peace, John Alden Tagliarini
The newsletter of the First Baptist Church of Bryson City, North Carolina P.O. Box 247 / 37 Church Avenue Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-2679 www.firstbaptistchurchbc.org [email protected] Pressures of life met by the presence of God through worship, welcome, and witness. October 5, 2016 MEMBERS TO REMEMBER Jean & Joe Almond PO Box 1336 Bryson City, NC 28713
REFRESHMENTS October 9-Seekers October 16-F.A.T.
P. O. Box 247 Bryson City, NC 28713
I cannot express how deeply moved I am by your show of love, marking my twenty-year anniversary. As God allows me to continue serving Him here, I pray I will clearly express His love to you. Thank you for calling us, hearing us, and loving us! Serving the Lord with the tremendous team He has put together in this place blesses me daily. Ted, J, Judy, Michael, Daniel, Carole, and Lori serve far beyond what any salary requires. My deep thanks to them! If I began a list of volunteers, it would require several pages. So, risking an oversight, I’ll categorize the faithful servants of First Baptist Church of Bryson City: deacons, teachers, committees, fellowship groups, choir, praise team, and congregation. You serve the Lord faithfully. My deep thanks to you!
Calendar for October 9-15
Sunday, October 9 Pastries & Coffee - Family Ministry Center 9:30 AM Church Library Opens 9:30 AM Sunday School/Bible Study 9:45 AM Worship 11:00 AM Monday, October 10 Outreach Ministry (Men’s classroom) 6:30 PM Tuesday, October 11 Firm Believers (free exercise class) 5:00 PM Ladies’ Evening Bible Study 6:00 PM Wednesday, October 12 Fellowship Meal (coved dish) 5:30 PM Youth Discipleship Groups (on 3rd floor) 6:15 PM Mission Friends/Children in Action 6:15 PM Adult Praise & Worship 6:30 PM Adult Choir Practice 7:30 PM Thursday, October 13 Ladies’ Bible Study (J.O.Y. classroom) 9:30 AM Firm Believers (free exercise class) 5:00 PM Saturday, October 15 Separation/Divorce Care (West Wing ) 6:00 PM
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Alden Thomas Daughter of Brian & Jennifer Thomas PO Box 2305 Bryson City, NC 28713 Aden & Ann Adams 8138 Jose Circle West Jacksonville, FL 32217 (Associate Members)
PRAYER REQUESTS Pastor John & Pastor Ted & Pastor J Eddie Almond James Cochran Jerry Peters Brenda Cope Barbara Robinson Betty Breedlove Pat Monteith Charles Killebrew Dan & Myrle Chisholm Don & Nita Mills Frances Bowden Orene DeBord Harriet & Bill Patton Nancy Gibson Fred & Marion Cooper Don Bunn John & Barbara Monteith Katharyn Monteith Paul & Shirley Douthit Peggy Medford Jean & Mack Davis Mary Bolte (Mert Schivinski’s sister) Marian Brunson’s son Charles Sara Fincher (friend of Janice & Ron Short) Mildred & Mike Dellinger Randy Wiggins (Joan Chuculate’s brother) Linda Rogers (Cynthia O’Neill’s sister) Aldena Cook (Angie Maennle & Sonya Blankenship’s mom) Charlotte Allen (Joe Hayes’ cousin) Riley Costine (14 yr-old grandson of friends to Jean & Mack Davis; has heart problems)
Where are you going today? To school? To work? To the golf course? We are on the go! Jesus gives us a commission to be intentional as an ambassador for Christ as we go! Christians are called to live faithfully “as you go”. On October 16, join other Western North Carolina Baptists who have stories of success and struggle who see their every-day lives as ministry, service, and influence for Christ. What is God calling you to do through your circles of influence? Looking forward,
Ted Duncan
OUR CHURCH RECORD September 25, 2016 & October 2, 2016 Stewardship of Our Time SS Enrollment SS Attendance
Morning Worship
9-25-16 9-27-15 10-2-16 10-4-15 9-25-16 9-27-15 10-2-16 10-4-15
253 106 82 94 103 175 186 183 195
Stewardship of Our Finances 9-25-16 General Fund $ 6,198.00 Designated Fund-9-25-16 Kitchen $ 284.00 Swain County Care Corner 100.00 Scholarship Fund - Memorial Kay Killebrew 50.00 Total Designated Funds-9-25-16 $ 434.00 Total Offering 9-25-16 $ 6,632.00 Requirement to date $ 317,638.16 Receipts to date $ 320,041.57 Ahead of budget as of 9-25-16 $ 2,403.41 **END OF CHURCH FISCAL YEAR** 10-2-16 General Fund* $ 7,266.00 *$6,329.00 is needed each week to meet the budget. Designated Fund-10-2-16 Kitchen $ 345.00 Christmas Shoeboxes 58.00 Food Pantry 200.00 Youth 50.00 Special Events 50.00 Benevolence: Memorial Claude Monteith 25.00 Total Designated Funds-10-2-16 $ 728.00 Total Offering 10-2-16 $ 7,994.00 Requirement to date $ 6, 329.00 Receipts to date $ 7, 994.00 Ahead of budget $ 937.00 **START OF NEW CHURCH FISCAL YEAR**
GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY ! OCTOBER 1 Karen Fleming 5 Margie Douthit 6 Jim Brown 7 Ed Barton NURSERY VOLUNTEERS Sunday, October 9 3 & 4 Year Olds Nira & Travis Franklin Babies & Toddlers Barbara Gilbert & Jean Bushyhead FELLOWSHIP MEALS For our fourth Wednesdays when the meal is catered, we need to get a count of those planning to eat that evening. . A list has been posted on the organ-side bulletin board. Names of “regulars” are already on it alphabetically. Please sign up and indicate the number in your group. For the next catered meal on October 26th, please sign up by October 19th. “AS YOU GO” Sunday, October 16 4pm-6pm $5 per person We are all called into ministry when we are saved. Join other Western North Carolina Baptist for thought -provoking conversation on how we express our faith in our every-day going-about life. Hosted at Hominy Baptist Church in Candler. Contact Pastor Ted or the church office to register. Arrangements for transportation and food forthcoming. GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY YOUTH DAY Saturday, October 22 Group road trip to Boiling Springs, NC! Get a peek at life on one of North Carolina’s Baptist University campuses. $15 per person includes transportation, orientation, Chick-fil-a lunch, t-shirt, and game ticket for GWU vs. Kennesaw State football! Friends (and parents of students) welcome with permission. Grab a friend and let’s go! Sign up or contact the church office.
