The Builder
Our Family Promise week was a very good one. Many thanks to all our faithful volunteers – it would not have happened without you!! The four families we served all week were grateful, but more importantly all of us who were there were T blessed and made more aware of all God’s goodness in our own lives. Our next Family Promise Week will be September 7 – 14. a
>Christmas Eve www.fbcgastonia.org SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT June 8, 1014 Total Enrollment . . . . . . . . . 384 Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total Present . . . . . . . . . . 110 Make Sunday Morning Bible Study a priority! ***********************************************
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! June 15-21 15 - Caitlyn Craig Cramer Price 16 - Kim Monteith 18 - Joy Bivens Donnie Cann 20 - Mary Jo Griffin Lacey Siva 21 - Charles Greene
First Baptist Builder (UPSP 191-800) published weekly except the weeks of July 4 and Dec. 25 by the First Baptist Church, 2650 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. Periodicals postage paid at Gastonia, NC POSTMASTER: Send address changes to First Baptist Builder, P.O. Box 6298, Gastonia, NC 28056-6000.
FAMILY PROMISE
[email protected] EXTENDED SESSION VOLUNTEERS SUNDAY, June 15, 2014 Bed Babies: Two’s-Three’s: Fours-Fives: Donnie and Regina Cann ***Thank you for loving and ministering to our children
********************************** GREETERS June 15 Adult SS Wing Encouragers GREETERS June 15 Worship North Door: Loretta Harris Center Door: Ann Woodruff South Door: Linda Wright ________________________________
NO WEDNESDAY SUPPERS DURING THE SUMMER! EXCEPT FOR JUNE 25 AND JULY 30 HAVE A SAFE AND FUN SUMMER!!
CONCERNS Courtland Terrace Jessie McSwain Carolinas Rehab Harold Robinson Peak Resources/Cherryville Sue Craig Gaston Place Hugh & Dottie Beveridge Mabel Greene Bel Aire Charlie Greene Terrace Ridge Bob and Nancy Bivens
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 Join us in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am as a church family to prayer together.
The Builder Volume XIII, Number 23
An Update from our Deacon Chair
For the week of June 15, 2014
Freedom Celebration
Filling our pulpit this week will be Dr. Wayne Stacy. Those of you who have had the opportunity to hear Dr. Stacy speak know what a captivating speaker he is. Those of you who will hear him for the first time this Sunday are in for a treat. Dr. Stacy has a vast knowledge of the scriptures and the ability to put them in perspective for us today while maintaining the integrity of their intent. Dr. Stacy has served on several college and seminary faculties and Dean and Professor of New Testament and Preaching of the M. Christopher White School of Divinity at Gardner Webb University. He also serves congregations like ours in times of transition as a certified intentional interim pastor.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 @ 7:00 PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SANCTUARY
Candlelight and Communion Service
He has traveled extensively to the Holy Land, Egypt, Greece and Turkey, leading numerousWednesday, excursions to these areas. After you have heard Dr. Stacy, you will want to hear more from him and will not be disappointed. He has agreed to fill our pulpit through the end of July minus one previously committed weekend. We are working to fill that Sunday in June now. Please pray for Dr. Stacy as he comes to lead our worship, and pray for our church as we search for an interim and then permanent minister. Plan to participate every Sunday as you can as Dr. Stacy and other guest speakers bring their messages for us at First Baptist Church.
December 24 5:30 p.m.
Church-Wide Cookout/Dessert Social/Business Meeting (Bring your favorite dessert to share) Wednesday, June 25th @ 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall Call the church office by Monday, June 23rd to make a reservation On the menu: hotdogs, hamburgers, and the fixins’
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH First Baptist Church 704-865-8576 2650 Union Road (fax) 704-865-8579 Gastonia, NC 28054 Prayer Line: 704-852-9500 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6298 Gastonia, NC 28056-6000
www.fbcgastonia.org e-mail:[email protected]
A PLACE TO BELONG A PLACE TO BECOME A PLACE TO BEAR WITNESS
Sunday, June 15, 2014 Father’s Day 10:55 A.M. Dr. Wayne Stacy “His Father’s Eyes” Matthew 5:21-48
CHILDREN’S NEWS
STUDENT NEWS
FINANCIALREPORT REPORT FINANCIAL Week Ending 6/8/14 Week Ending 5/11/2014 This Week
This Week 19 Weeks YTD
GENERAL FUND GENERAL BUDGET: Tithes/Pledges/Unpledged Tithes/Pledges/Unpledged Weekly Needs Weekly Needs Total Giving (over/Under) Need:
6,349.00 7,344.20 10,998.86 10,998.86 -4,649.86
Total Giving (over/under) Need:
-3,654.66
BUSINESS INVESTOR’S ACCOOUNT:
BUSINESS INVESTOR’S ACCOUNT:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
Upcoming Youth Events 23 Weeks YTD
240,488.59
199,285.41 252,973.78 197,979.48 -12,485.19 +1,305.93
0.00
15.00
460.00
290.00
12,260.76
12,245.76 6,259.00
nd
Sunday, June22 Youth Girls’ Study @ JoLynn’s from 5:30 – 7:00 pm (facilitated by Kelsey Carithers and Emily Elmore th
Sunday, June 29 Mystery Day Trip (Need money for a fast food dinner)
4,694.00
9:30 am Prayer Time, Sanctuary 9:45 am Sunday School 10:55 am Worship Service Parent/Child Dedication 3:00-4:00 pm Venture Scouts
Monday, June 16
6:00 pm Finance, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Deacons, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Boy Scouts, Church
Tuesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 18 NO Meal/No Activities With the exception of Choir Practice
First Baptist has a plot in the
7:15-8:45 pm Sanctuary Choir
Sunday, June 22
Parent/Child Dedication
9:30 am Prayer Time, Sanctuary 9:45 am Sunday School 10:55 am Worship Service 3:00-4:00 pm Venture Scouts 5:30 – 7:00 pm Youth Girls Bible Study, JoLynn’s house 7:00 pm Freedom Celebration, Sanctuary
2015 BUDGET PROCESS TO BEGIN Dear Church Members: Budget season is fast approaching and it is time to prepare and submit requests for the 2015 budget. If your committee or group has not been contacted about your upcoming budget request and you wish to submit a request for the 2015 budget, please contact Alice Foy in the Church office no later than Monday, June 30, 2014. Thank you. ______________________________________________
Please be in prayer for our students who are attending Student Life Camp at Myrtle Beach. The following will leave on Monday, June 16th and return on Friday, June 20th : Arnold Cantilleps, Daniel Cantilleps, Polly Cantilleps, Rachel Cantilleps, Shawn Desmond, Daniel Ivester, Katie Lowe, Chris Mangum, Caleb Monteith, and Grace Wynkoop
FLOWER CALENDAR
The following dates are open to place flowers in the church in memory or in honor of a loved one. Call the church to reserve your date. June 22, 29; July 13, 20, 27; August 10, 17, 31; September 7, 21; October 12, 19; November 2, 9, 30 This past Sunday our children talked about Goliath and “drew” him to scale. This picture shows in essence how tall Goliath was in relation to us. They talked about how no giant is too big for God. DONATIONS FOR HONDURAS MEDICAL MISSION TRIP The Missions Committee is asking for donations for two of our church members who will be going on the Honduras Medical Missions Trip, August 23-30.
August 3rd – 7th 5:30 – 8:00 pm Please mark your calendars now and let me know where you would like to serve to help our little ones how Jesus’ love is one of a kind!
June 15-22, 2014 Sunday, June 15 Father’s Day
10:45 am Meals on Wheels 3:00 pm Rosewood
Memorial In Memory of: Martha L. Thompson Garden By: Community Martha Jean Stegall
Be sure to join us in worship on Sunday, June 15th as we celebrate the dedication of Alice Lansdowne Hunt, born 4/22/14. Alice is the daughter of Elliott and Cameron Smith Hunt and the granddaughter of Bill and Sherry Smith.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK
If you would like to make a donation, please mark on your offering envelope, “Honduras Medical Missions Trip”
On Tuesday, June 10th the State Consultant from the N.C. Division of Child Development visited our Child Care Ministries for its annual inspection. Our facilities, teachers, and staff passed with flying colors. Congratulations to Shannon Greene, our Director, to April Walker, our Assistant Director, and all of our teachers on a job well done!
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CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY Hygiene items (toilet tissue, toothpaste, shampoo, detergent, soap, toothbrushes, diapers, etc.) GREATER GASTON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Food Needs: URGENT NEED! ALL FOOD SUPPLIES ARE RUNNING LOW!!! Devotional Books: We share devotional booklets with men, women and couples each time as they receive food and clothing assistance. We also share devotionals with clients needed utility assistance. Toiletry Needs: bars of soap and toilet tissue. Furniture Needs: Furniture in good condition (no mattresses please), *(we are assisting families who have experienced fires, women in abusive situations and others who have special needs).
UP-COMING EVENTS Sunday, June 15 Father’s Day/Parent Child Dedication Monday June l6- Friday, June 20 Youth Camp Sunday, June 22 Freedom Celebration Wednesday, June 25 Business Meeting Hamburgers/Hot Dogs Sunday, July 6 Communion Monday, July 14- Friday, July 18 Children’s Camp Monday, July 14 – Saturday, July 19 Good Hoops Basketball Camp Wednesday, July 30th Business Meeting/Homemade Ice Cream Sunday, August 3–Thursday,August 7 Vacation Bible School Wednesday, August 27 Regular Wednesday Activities Begin
>Christmas Eve www.fbcgastonia.org SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT June 8, 1014 Total Enrollment . . . . . . . . . 384 Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total Present . . . . . . . . . . 110 Make Sunday Morning Bible Study a priority! ***********************************************
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! June 15-21 15 - Caitlyn Craig Cramer Price 16 - Kim Monteith 18 - Joy Bivens Donnie Cann 20 - Mary Jo Griffin Lacey Siva 21 - Charles Greene
First Baptist Builder (UPSP 191-800) published weekly except the weeks of July 4 and Dec. 25 by the First Baptist Church, 2650 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. Periodicals postage paid at Gastonia, NC POSTMASTER: Send address changes to First Baptist Builder, P.O. Box 6298, Gastonia, NC 28056-6000.
FAMILY PROMISE
[email protected] EXTENDED SESSION VOLUNTEERS SUNDAY, June 15, 2014 Bed Babies: Two’s-Three’s: Fours-Fives: Donnie and Regina Cann ***Thank you for loving and ministering to our children
********************************** GREETERS June 15 Adult SS Wing Encouragers GREETERS June 15 Worship North Door: Loretta Harris Center Door: Ann Woodruff South Door: Linda Wright ________________________________
NO WEDNESDAY SUPPERS DURING THE SUMMER! EXCEPT FOR JUNE 25 AND JULY 30 HAVE A SAFE AND FUN SUMMER!!
CONCERNS Courtland Terrace Jessie McSwain Carolinas Rehab Harold Robinson Peak Resources/Cherryville Sue Craig Gaston Place Hugh & Dottie Beveridge Mabel Greene Bel Aire Charlie Greene Terrace Ridge Bob and Nancy Bivens
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 Join us in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am as a church family to prayer together.
The Builder Volume XIII, Number 23
An Update from our Deacon Chair
For the week of June 15, 2014
Freedom Celebration
Filling our pulpit this week will be Dr. Wayne Stacy. Those of you who have had the opportunity to hear Dr. Stacy speak know what a captivating speaker he is. Those of you who will hear him for the first time this Sunday are in for a treat. Dr. Stacy has a vast knowledge of the scriptures and the ability to put them in perspective for us today while maintaining the integrity of their intent. Dr. Stacy has served on several college and seminary faculties and Dean and Professor of New Testament and Preaching of the M. Christopher White School of Divinity at Gardner Webb University. He also serves congregations like ours in times of transition as a certified intentional interim pastor.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 @ 7:00 PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SANCTUARY
Candlelight and Communion Service
He has traveled extensively to the Holy Land, Egypt, Greece and Turkey, leading numerousWednesday, excursions to these areas. After you have heard Dr. Stacy, you will want to hear more from him and will not be disappointed. He has agreed to fill our pulpit through the end of July minus one previously committed weekend. We are working to fill that Sunday in June now. Please pray for Dr. Stacy as he comes to lead our worship, and pray for our church as we search for an interim and then permanent minister. Plan to participate every Sunday as you can as Dr. Stacy and other guest speakers bring their messages for us at First Baptist Church.
December 24 5:30 p.m.
Church-Wide Cookout/Dessert Social/Business Meeting (Bring your favorite dessert to share) Wednesday, June 25th @ 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall Call the church office by Monday, June 23rd to make a reservation On the menu: hotdogs, hamburgers, and the fixins’
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH First Baptist Church 704-865-8576 2650 Union Road (fax) 704-865-8579 Gastonia, NC 28054 Prayer Line: 704-852-9500 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6298 Gastonia, NC 28056-6000
www.fbcgastonia.org e-mail:[email protected]
A PLACE TO BELONG A PLACE TO BECOME A PLACE TO BEAR WITNESS
Sunday, June 15, 2014 Father’s Day 10:55 A.M. Dr. Wayne Stacy “His Father’s Eyes” Matthew 5:21-48
CHILDREN’S NEWS
STUDENT NEWS
FINANCIALREPORT REPORT FINANCIAL Week Ending 6/8/14 Week Ending 5/11/2014 This Week
This Week 19 Weeks YTD
GENERAL FUND GENERAL BUDGET: Tithes/Pledges/Unpledged Tithes/Pledges/Unpledged Weekly Needs Weekly Needs Total Giving (over/Under) Need:
6,349.00 7,344.20 10,998.86 10,998.86 -4,649.86
Total Giving (over/under) Need:
-3,654.66
BUSINESS INVESTOR’S ACCOOUNT:
BUSINESS INVESTOR’S ACCOUNT:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
Upcoming Youth Events 23 Weeks YTD
240,488.59
199,285.41 252,973.78 197,979.48 -12,485.19 +1,305.93
0.00
15.00
460.00
290.00
12,260.76
12,245.76 6,259.00
nd
Sunday, June22 Youth Girls’ Study @ JoLynn’s from 5:30 – 7:00 pm (facilitated by Kelsey Carithers and Emily Elmore th
Sunday, June 29 Mystery Day Trip (Need money for a fast food dinner)
4,694.00
9:30 am Prayer Time, Sanctuary 9:45 am Sunday School 10:55 am Worship Service Parent/Child Dedication 3:00-4:00 pm Venture Scouts
Monday, June 16
6:00 pm Finance, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Deacons, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Boy Scouts, Church
Tuesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 18 NO Meal/No Activities With the exception of Choir Practice
First Baptist has a plot in the
7:15-8:45 pm Sanctuary Choir
Sunday, June 22
Parent/Child Dedication
9:30 am Prayer Time, Sanctuary 9:45 am Sunday School 10:55 am Worship Service 3:00-4:00 pm Venture Scouts 5:30 – 7:00 pm Youth Girls Bible Study, JoLynn’s house 7:00 pm Freedom Celebration, Sanctuary
2015 BUDGET PROCESS TO BEGIN Dear Church Members: Budget season is fast approaching and it is time to prepare and submit requests for the 2015 budget. If your committee or group has not been contacted about your upcoming budget request and you wish to submit a request for the 2015 budget, please contact Alice Foy in the Church office no later than Monday, June 30, 2014. Thank you. ______________________________________________
Please be in prayer for our students who are attending Student Life Camp at Myrtle Beach. The following will leave on Monday, June 16th and return on Friday, June 20th : Arnold Cantilleps, Daniel Cantilleps, Polly Cantilleps, Rachel Cantilleps, Shawn Desmond, Daniel Ivester, Katie Lowe, Chris Mangum, Caleb Monteith, and Grace Wynkoop
FLOWER CALENDAR
The following dates are open to place flowers in the church in memory or in honor of a loved one. Call the church to reserve your date. June 22, 29; July 13, 20, 27; August 10, 17, 31; September 7, 21; October 12, 19; November 2, 9, 30 This past Sunday our children talked about Goliath and “drew” him to scale. This picture shows in essence how tall Goliath was in relation to us. They talked about how no giant is too big for God. DONATIONS FOR HONDURAS MEDICAL MISSION TRIP The Missions Committee is asking for donations for two of our church members who will be going on the Honduras Medical Missions Trip, August 23-30.
August 3rd – 7th 5:30 – 8:00 pm Please mark your calendars now and let me know where you would like to serve to help our little ones how Jesus’ love is one of a kind!
June 15-22, 2014 Sunday, June 15 Father’s Day
10:45 am Meals on Wheels 3:00 pm Rosewood
Memorial In Memory of: Martha L. Thompson Garden By: Community Martha Jean Stegall
Be sure to join us in worship on Sunday, June 15th as we celebrate the dedication of Alice Lansdowne Hunt, born 4/22/14. Alice is the daughter of Elliott and Cameron Smith Hunt and the granddaughter of Bill and Sherry Smith.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK
If you would like to make a donation, please mark on your offering envelope, “Honduras Medical Missions Trip”
On Tuesday, June 10th the State Consultant from the N.C. Division of Child Development visited our Child Care Ministries for its annual inspection. Our facilities, teachers, and staff passed with flying colors. Congratulations to Shannon Greene, our Director, to April Walker, our Assistant Director, and all of our teachers on a job well done!
********************************
CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY Hygiene items (toilet tissue, toothpaste, shampoo, detergent, soap, toothbrushes, diapers, etc.) GREATER GASTON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Food Needs: URGENT NEED! ALL FOOD SUPPLIES ARE RUNNING LOW!!! Devotional Books: We share devotional booklets with men, women and couples each time as they receive food and clothing assistance. We also share devotionals with clients needed utility assistance. Toiletry Needs: bars of soap and toilet tissue. Furniture Needs: Furniture in good condition (no mattresses please), *(we are assisting families who have experienced fires, women in abusive situations and others who have special needs).
UP-COMING EVENTS Sunday, June 15 Father’s Day/Parent Child Dedication Monday June l6- Friday, June 20 Youth Camp Sunday, June 22 Freedom Celebration Wednesday, June 25 Business Meeting Hamburgers/Hot Dogs Sunday, July 6 Communion Monday, July 14- Friday, July 18 Children’s Camp Monday, July 14 – Saturday, July 19 Good Hoops Basketball Camp Wednesday, July 30th Business Meeting/Homemade Ice Cream Sunday, August 3–Thursday,August 7 Vacation Bible School Wednesday, August 27 Regular Wednesday Activities Begin
