Connections - April 2015 Newsletter

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April 2015 3 Insight 4 Connect with Worship

May Connections Deadline: April 15 Email news to kelly@fbcgso.org or bring it to the church office.

Kelly Stephens, Managing Editor Communications Director kelly@fbcgso.org / x223 Gloria Koster, Design Manager Administrative Assistant: Learning gloria@fbcgso.org / x288

–Holy Week Services

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–FBC Kids “Drive-In” Movie Night –Following Christ –FBC Weekday School class Celebration –Worship in the Arts –Vacation Bible School

Connect with College

Steve Sumerel, Supervising Editor Associate Pastor: Adult Learning steves@fbcgso.org / x233

–NYC Mission Trip –Birthdays –Group Messaging –April Lunch

Teresa Allen, Media Library Director teresaa@fbcgso.org / x229

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Ginny Carpenter, Weekday School Director ginny@fbcgso.org / x240 Steve Cothran, Associate Pastor: Students and Family Life / stevec@fbcgso.org / x235 Ashley Gill Harrington, Interim Minister for Children and Families / ashley@fbcgso.org / x241 Jessica Hartman, Pastoral Administrator jessica@fbcgso.org / x231 Jane Anne Hayber, Administrative Assistant: Music and Worship / janeanne@fbcgso.org / x239 Marty Kellam, Food Services Director marty@fbcgso.org / x245 Rosemary Kellam, Operations Director rosemary@fbcgso.org / x225 Kate Kitchen, Homebound Ministry Director katek@fbcgso.org / 202-5757 Scott North, Church Administrator scott@fbcgso.org / x222 Steve Pressley, Associate Pastor stevep@fbcgso.org / x231 Kim Priddy, Associate Pastor: Missions kim@fbcgso.org / x295 Alan Sherouse, Senior Pastor pastor@fbcgso.org / x231 Doug Vancil, Associate Pastor: Music and Worship doug@fbcgso.org / x237 Terri Vancil, Assistant Pastor: Music and Worship terri@fbcgso.org / x238 2 | Connections

–Global Offering for April –Day of Service –Kim Priddy Goes to Washington!

–Sunday School Class Serves at Habitat Faith Build –Last Call for WE! Shelter Volunteers –Chris and Dora Barbee are Coming to FBC –FBC Missionaries, Ellis and Helen Vaughan, to Return Overseas

8-9 Connect with Adults –Growing in Christ @ FBC - Adult Access Seminars –What is Silver Compassion?

–Upcoming Silver Compassion Events –NYC Trip –Upcoming PrimeTime Programs –Steve Pressley will Lead Course on Modern Israel –50-Year Members…Mark Your Calendars!

–New Library Books

10 Connect with One Another Connect with Business 11 April Calendar 12 Connect with Youth –Stop Hunger Now –Unidiversity 2015

Office Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday Weekends and Holidays: If you have an emergency pastoral care need when the church offices are closed, please leave a message at 338-2438 and someone will return your call.

BY ALAN SHEROUSE

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or nearly 40 days, we have shared in the season of Lent – the season that precedes Easter and calls us to prayer, contemplation, and preparation for the death and resurrection of Christ. Our Lent has been filled with images and moments profound and poignant, but one of the most telling for me occurred on the very first Sunday of the season.

On the First Sunday in Lent, our sanctuary itself transitions into the season, thanks to the careful work of our worship and visual arts leaders. In the middle of the sanctuary stands the cross and its constant reminder of our brokenness. Purple fabric – the color of repentance – is draped throughout our house of worship, including on the stoles that fall from the ministers’ shoulders. Our altar tables, normally adorned with colorful flowers, are marked sparsely with twigs, artfully arranged to simulate the wilderness space of the season.

During our Children’s Time that first Sunday, Steve Sumerel asked the children to reflect on these differences. “What do you notice that’s different?” he asked, anticipating comments on the fabric, the clergy robes, or the large and prominently placed cross. Instead, the first hand to shoot up pointed at the altar tables and cutting through it all said simply, “Uhh… the bushes are dead.”

Lent is just that stark and straightforward. We can present it artfully and carefully through worship and symbol, but the theme is that blunt: “The bushes are dead.” There is stark reality where there was once beauty. Bare branches are clustered where there was once life and color.

Our lives can be just that blunt, too. Most of us have experienced it in ways far more personal than the broad symbolism of the season. Some of us experience it even now. As a congregation, we mourn the loss of friends and loved ones who have meant so much to us. We surround others who are in the midst of health concerns, personal struggle, family pain and anxiety.

Some things we’ve hoped for have not bloomed.

Some things once beautiful have become sparse.

Bare branches. Dead bushes. Brokenness and blunt reminders surround. Even the trees around the church grounds seem to have taken more time to bloom than normal, making us wonder when spring will finally come.

That’s why we who have lived through Lenten seasons chosen and unchosen are prepared so well for the transformative hope that comes this first Sunday of April. It’s Easter where we remember that the worst

thing is not the last. How stark is must have been on that Friday. All around were blunt reminders of loss, far more jarring than any artistic scene. A cross was in the middle of it all, and on it hung not symbolic fabric, but the body of one dearly loved and followed. All was lost and dead that day. There was no getting around it. There is no getting around it.

But notice that it’s the women – the ones who stayed at the cross the longest – who are the first to see the empty tomb. They had come simply to make arrangements. To make sure the body was safe and secure. They had come feeling lost and lifeless as they were starting to adjust to the reality of life without him.

And then all those worst things were replaced with something else. Everything changed with resurrection.

The other morning I was driving down Mendenhall, pulling into the church. The previous day had been cold and dreary. It seemed the snow had just thawed as we waited for the vanished spring. But as I approached the church that morning, there were the blooms on the pear trees. I hadn’t noticed them before, certainly not the day before. It was almost as if they had bloomed overnight. In an instant. Just like that. Dead branches alive once again.

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Connect with Worship

Palm Sunday

Maundy Thursday

Sunday, March 29 | 10:30 am Sanctuary

Service of Table

You will be given a palm to wave as the Sanctuary Choir processes into worship.

Thursday, April 2 | 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall

A table service including a light meal, communion, and reflections of Christ’s Passion.

Good Friday

Easter Sunday

Service of Shadows

Sunday, April 5 | 10:30 am Sanctuary

Friday, April 3 | 7:30 pm | Sanctuary

A Service of Shadows based on the seven words of Christ on the cross. Music by Sanctuary Choir & Children’s Choir.

Bring fresh flowers for the cross to the sanctuary prior to Sunday School. Also bring a bell to ring when “hallelujah” is sung or spoken during worship.

Schedule Changes: Wednesday, April 1: NO Wednesday Evening Activities Monday, April 6: Church Offices will be closed Wednesday, April 8: Special Silver Compassion Event (more information on page 8) 4 | Connections

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Following Christ Sundays, April 12, 19, & 26 12 noon - 2 pm Open to 3rd-5th graders, this class will explore baptism, joining the church, and what it means to follow Jesus.

Lunch will be included each week.

“Drive-In” Movie Night Friday, April 17 at 6 pm

Families are invited to come enjoy a “drivein” movie in FBC 108! Come at 6 pm to create a cardboard car or create one at home to bring. Snacks will be served and the movie will start at 6:30 pm.

If you have any questions, please talk with Ashley Ashley@fbcgso.org or 274.3286, x241.

Sign-up Deadline: Wednesday, April 1 Online sign - bit.ly/following-christ or contact Ashley.

Summer Dates for Kids!!

. . . engaging young artists in a life of Christian worship

FBC Weekday School class celebrates Dr. Suess’s birthday Lit Wall’s and Lauren Parrish’s three-year-old class celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday with “Cat in the Hat” hats, “Horton Hears a Who” puppets, and a breakfast of “Green Eggs and Ham.”

July 27 – 31 | 9 am – 1 pm

Grades 2-7 (2014-15 school year)

Singing, Drama, Dance, Instruments, Visual Art

$30 by May 1 | $40 after May 1 Register online at www.fbcgso.org Information: Terri Vancil terri@fbcgso.org | 336-274-3286, x238

July 13-17 | 9am - 12 noon Ages: 3 year-5th grade (just completed)

Cost: $15 per child with a family maximum of $40, scholarships available upon request If you’re interested in bringing Jesus’ hometown to life, contact Ashley - ashley@fbcgso.org or 274.3286, x241.

Connect with College College NYC Mission Trip | May 7-12

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oin us for May @ Metro 2015 Urban Immersion.

We will learn, listen, and serve alongside one another in the heart of the quintessential urban environment, New York City, and we will explore together how our faith fits into this experience. Cost is $250/person. A $50 deposit reserves your spot.

Information: Steve Cothran - stevec@fbcgso.org | 274.3286, x235 or 809-4047. Sign-up online: www. fbcgso.org/college

College Birthdays Stephen Rich - March 21 | stephendrich@gmail.com

515 Hinton James Drive, HJ 605A, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Stewart Philpott - April 6 | sjphilpo@ncsu.edu 517 Tartan Circle, Apt. 3, Raleigh, NC 27606-3054

College Messaging Sign up and receive important information:

Via TEXT: text@collegegso to 81010

Sunday, April 26 Café, 12 noon

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Connect with Missions Special Offering for April:

Kim Priddy Goes to Washington!

THE 2014-15 CBF OFFERING FOR GLOBAL MISSIONS EMPHASIS: #ENDHUNGER

“I wouldn’t give you two cents for all your fancy rules if, behind them, they didn’t have a little bit of plain, ordinary, everyday kindness and a little looking out for the other fella, too.” (A line from the movie

CBF engages in God’s mission with and among the most neglected and least evangelized people on earth. Through the work of field personnel and though CBF’s rural poverty initiative, Together For Hope, the Fellowship is helping to #ENDHUNGER with partners across the United States and around the World.

Your gifts to CBF’s Offering for Global Missions helps #EndHunger and impacts CBF’s global missions work meeting other needs worldwide including work in Fredericksburg, Virginia and Lebanon.

A Day of Service (Salt Shaker Saturday) Saturday, April 25 | 8:30 am - 1 pm

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here will be opportunities to work alongside many of our ministry partners. Ministry projects will include on and off campus projects like: • Out of the Garden • Stop Hunger Now • Peacehaven Farm • Bessemer Elementary • Projects around FBC • Habitat Build • AND MORE!!

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information as we get into April.

“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.)

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had the opportunity to attend a conference, “2015 Advocacy in Action”, in Washington DC on March 9-10 with CBF mission ministry leaders from all over the country.

The hope of the conference was “to give participants a firm biblical and theological foundation for practicing this type of public witness in their church and community.”

I hope in the next few months to share with you what I gleaned from hearing what other congregations are doing to make an impact in their communities for their neighbors who are neglected and marginalized. The theme of the conference was to become educated on the needs and stories of our neighbors. First Baptist Church has the unique opportunity through the work we do with our ministry partners to hear their needs and promote civility. I have never considered myself politically savvy, but I learned the importance and impact of telling the stories of those who are unable to speak for themselves.

We learned about the legislative and church work being done on PayDay Lending, Immigration, and feeding hungry people. I encourage you to google Bread for the World, one of the oldest advocate communities for those who are hungry to get a glimpse of what I learned. Also the website: www.cbf.net/missions/ministries/cbf-advocacy/ provides a greater insight to the vision and work being done by CBF Advocacy.

Sunday School Class Serves at Habitat Faith Build BY BRAD WALL

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n Psalm 98, the psalmist says, “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth,” and on Saturday, March 7 six members of the new young adult class sought to do just that. Not with lyres and trumpets, but rather, with hammers and saws.

Looking for ways to put God’s love into action our class latched onto Habitat for Humanity’s “Building on Faith” initiative. The morning saw us staring up at a half constructed home with twenty other volunteers from other participating churches. We looked and listened as introductions were made and instructions were given. Anna McLeod gave a devotional reminding each of us why we were there and then slowly in the sub-freezing weather we made our way up the studded walls to begin the day’s work. Under the watchful eye of Jim Clontz, whose knowledge surpassed our own inexperience and with the guidance of Phil Barbee, Scott Lyle, and Reid Hix, our band of misfit carpenters made short work of the front roof on the home of Joseph and Martha Weah and their six children. After a turkey sandwich and lunch fellowship, we strapped on our toolbelts for the afternoon session of trusses and sheathing. The work was engaging, the people inspiring, and the fellowship enduring.

The next day, the joyful noises sounded more like groans and moans as we shared our experience with our friends and families in the class. Beyond the sore muscles and stiff joints there was an intimacy growing as we shared, and God was there using each of us for His glory.

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Connect with Missions Last Call for WE! Shelter Volunteers

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ith spring comes warmer weather and the end of winter, as well as the end of the Winter Emergency Shelter season. The FBC congregation has been faithful in supporting the shelter ministry, and the last need for volunteers for this season is help packing up.

Volunteers are needed: April 1, 2, 3, and 4 from 10 am until 8 pm to pack-up supplies, cots, etc., and to clean.

If you have a few hours to help, please feel free to drop by. Toward the end of the week, call Jan Hill at 404.0608 for an update on what’s needed and when the clean-up team will be at the shelter. As packing and cleaning jobs are completed, the hours may change.

Chris and Dora Barbee coming to FBC Wednesday, April 15 at 6:15 pm

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hris and Dora will be joining us to speak about their ministry during our Wednesday night Access time. They describe their ministry as “watching the Meekness of Jesus Christ move in mighty ways as we venture to serve God in classrooms and communities around Roi Et Thailand.

For more about the Barbee’s ministry, check out their website - www. powerinmeekness.org.

First Baptist Missionaries, Ellis and Helen Vaughan, to Return Overseas

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or the past 10 years, First Baptist has been active in foreign missions through the work of Helen and Ellis Vaughan. First Baptist commissioned them in 2005 for service in Hungary using education as a platform for ministry. They trained educators and consulted with schools in Europe, Central Asia, Russia, and Africa until their sudden return to the States to care for Ellis’ ill father.

Their work is now global in scope as Helen is the Director for School Services for their mission, TeachBeyond. She works in a variety of schools to deliver what is referred to as transformational education; in a culturally sensitive way inviting the Holy Spirit to enter and change lives. Ellis’ role is Support Coach Coordinator.

His work assists missionaries in getting their foreign mission assignments fully funded. Since Ellis’ father’s death in July, they have been praying, along with many at FBC, regarding their next step. The mission has asked them to move to global headquarters in Horsham, England. After much prayer, the Vaughans now are at peace about making this move. They are targeting being there by September of this year. Along with this announcement to move to England, they wish to express their thanks: “We love this church. Helen was in ‘cradle ministry’ here as an infant. We were married in the chapel here, joined the church as a couple 34 years ago (1981), raised our three kids with the help of childrens and youth ministry, and made a decision for overseas missions in 2005. This church helped prepare us and have financially supported this work. Thank you each and every one for your continued support. Students and faculty worldwide have seen and have heard of God’s love and saving grace through the powerful platform of education.

The poorest of the poor have received an education. We could not do this without your partnership. You are essential and appreciated. Thank you!”

Over the past 2 years their work has been performed from here in Greensboro via international phone systems (skype and Lync) and travel to the schools of 5 continents.

If you are working all over the world from Greensboro…why move to England?

Couldn’t you just base in the US? Well, the answer to that is, “Yes”. However, the ability to reach the world in one day is best done from the center of Greenwich Mean Time…England. Travel is more productive from England as well. These are major reasons why TeachBeyond has chosen Horsham, England (about an hour South of London) as its World Headquarters (HQ).

Another major reason for being in England for this great work is that the global leadership team will be much more effective if everyone is physically working side by side. We will be much more effective in our focus of vision, mission, and purpose. One person will inspire the other. These are exciting times as the mission is exploding with opportunity to serve schools worldwide. We give God thanks for the HOPE shared through transformational education.

Editor’s Note: To contact the Vaughans with questions or comments: hvaughan@teachbeyond.org or 336.286.9426.

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Connect with Adults

Growing in Christ

@FBC New Wednesday Night Access Seminar:

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Baptist Heritage Series Begins April 22

What does it mean to be a Baptist? The history of our Baptist heritage has much to tell us about our common identity as Baptists, and is a rich resource for informing us as we forge a future as a Baptist congregation. Beginning Wednesday, April 22 and running through May, a new Adult Access series will explore the deep and rich roots of Baptists in the world. Sessions will center on history, defining theological issues, and the varieties of Baptist groups in the nation and the world. The last sessions will give Baptist leaders an opportunity to share their thoughts on Baptist life as we move into the future. A variety of teachers, from outside guests to our own experts will guide the discussions. One of our scheduled guest presenters is Dr. Glenn Jonas, Howard Professor of Religion and chairman of the department of Religion and Philosophy at Campbell University. We will also have as special guest, Dr. Larry Hovis, Executive Coordinator of CBF North Carolina.

Adult ACCESS Seminars Offer Something for Everyone Come for the Fellowship meal (serving from 5-6:30 pm) and stay for the adult ACCESS seminars (6:15-7:10 pm).

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“Resurrection, Ascension, and Beyond” – Compare and contrast the post Easter narratives of the four gospels, while celebrating their literary unity and scriptural integrity. Led by Steve Pressley | Chapel Women’s Book Study Group – Women’s study with the book, “You’re Going to Be Okay: Encouraging Truth Your Heart Needs to Hear, Especially on the Hard Days”. Led by Becky Starnes & Kelly Cornett | Café Baptist Heritage Series – Seminar begins Wednesday, April 22 and runs through May. See details above. 102

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What is Silver Compassion?

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ilver Compassion is a new ministry that will help people of all ages navigate the complex world of aging and learn to “thrive in the second half of life.” Our church is part of developing this new ministry and partnership that will enrich our lives and allow us to offer this important resource to our community.

Navigating the complexities of aging is done best as a community that is informed and growing into all Christ desires us to become.

Who will benefit from particpating in Silver Compassion events? Anyone who wants to make a successful and informed life plan for yourself or a loved one, anyone who is caring for loved ones who are aging, and anyone longing to have the full life God has made us for.

Learn more about Silver Compassion at these Coming Events . . .

Wednesday, April 8 | 6:15 - 7:45 pm| Fellowship Hall 5 pm Dinner - Special Reservations Required

“Aging Well In Christ with Silver Compassion” Sunday, May 17 | 6-7 | Fellowship Hall Q&A with George Fuller will follow from 7-8 pm

Silver Compassion Information Session Thursday, May 28 | 8:30 am - 3 pm | Fellowship Hall

“Thrive in the Second Half of Life”

This is the seminar that maps out how to form a Life Plan for yourself or a loved one. It will be a great gift for yourself and everyone you care for. Cost: $20/person

Join FBC for this travel opportunity!

November 16-20, 2015

Travel by motor coach from Greensboro to New York City for a professional sight-seeing tour that includes a Broadway show, World Trade Center tour, Rockettes show and more!

Cost: $1280 Double | $1180 Triple | $1080 Quad Payment Plan: $300 due ASAP; $300 due May 15; $300 due July 15; balance due September 1.

Trip Contacts: Cliff Lowery - 210-6923, lowerycc@aol.com Dolly Chesson - 545-7712, swchesson1@gmail.com Monica Vaughan - 323-0335, edwinv550@aol.com

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Steve Pressley will Lead Course on Modern Israel PrimeTime@FBC PrimeTime includes:

9 am: Ceramics, Gym 9:30 am: Prayer Shawl Knitting, 108-A 11 am: Bible Study, 102 12 noon: Lunch, 108

PrimeTime April 13

Jennifer Foster

Representing Stand Out Ministries

“Mission: Amazon” Reservation deadline: April 9.

PrimeTime May 4

Harry Thetford “American Patriots of the Greatest Generation” Reservation deadline: April 30.

Sign up online: www.fbcgso.org / seniors or contact Rosemary Kellam - rosemary@fbcgso.org | x225.

“Religious Perspectives on Modern Israel” is the title of a course to be taught by Steve Pressley for the Spring edition of the Shepherd’s Center’s Adventures in Learning series. Shepherd’s Center meets at FBC on Thursdays, April 16 through May 21, for a total of six sessions. Steve’s course will gather at 10:45 am each Thursday. Topics will include: • April 16: Holiness in Today’s Holy Land • April 23: God’s Covenant with His People • April 30: The Theme of Rejection • May 7: The Israeli-Arab Conflict • May 14: Hope for Tomorrow • May 21: Interfaith Encounter

An Arab man walks a narrow street

First Baptist partners through Shepherd’s in Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter; Center with several dozen congregations the sign to the right, in Arabic, representing several different faiths.

Hebrew and English, reflects the Reflecting the religious demographic of diversity of the Old City. our locale, most participants are Christian.

First Baptist members are always invited to register for Adventures in Learning, which features a potpourri of course possibilities. For further information, log on to shepctrg.org.

50-Year Members…

Mark Your Calendars!

BY KATE KITCHEN

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n Sunday, May 3, following worship, we will celebrate our 50-year members at our annual luncheon. FBC is fortunate to have so many of you who have chosen to make FBC your church home. If you are a 50-year member, you will be receiving an invitation in the mail, and can bring one guest to the luncheon.

Remember, membership does NOT have to be in consecutive years, but our database has no way of tracking those members, so please don’t rely just on the invitation.

You can RSVP today! All RSVPs must be in by Monday, April 27 to Rosemary Kellam: 274-3286; ext. 225.

If you need transportation, we need to know ASAP, so please let her know that too!

New Library Books

BY TERESA ALLEN

MAIN LIBRARY • Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman– The life of Hugette Clark and the spending of a great American fortune.

• Killing Patton by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard– The dramatic final months of World War II in Europe and the mysterious death of Patton.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • Whose Nest? by Victoria Cochrane– A book of “who am I? and “whose nest?” includes animals on land, in skies and seas.

• Pete the Cat and the New Guy by Kim and James Dean– Pete and his friends welcome Gus the Platypus.

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck by Jeff Kinney– Greg Heffley’s on a losing streak. Will his luck change?

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney– A family trip should be fun…unless you’re the Heffleys!

• Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin– Minli, a girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish.

• Sophie’s Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller– The tale of Sophie and her friend Bernice—the squash!

• Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas– Dust bunnies demonstrate how much they love to rhyme.

• The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! By Mo Willems– The pigeon wants a puppy until the puppy arrives!

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Connect with One Another Responding to the Invitation

Lauren Shriver (on March 1) By Statement

I first visited FBC in August last year and was welcomed so enthusiastically. The authenticity and dedication of this church family is truly inspiring, and I feel so blessed to have found such a caring congregation. I have felt at home here for months and I’m so proud to be a part of the work this church is doing!

April Birthdays 1. David Carter, Marsha Thompson, Betty Ray Troxler, Emiley Turner 2. Tom Cornett, Max Garner, Bill Tutterow 3. Eleanor Gibson, Jenny Hall 4. No FBC Birthdays 5. Jeanne Blakely, John Fogleman, Betty Jean Hipp, Kathy McDaniel, Sue Miller, Gary Rives 6. Millicent Childs, Stuart Philpott, Garrison Trotter 7. Randy Lewis, Ken Ripley, Jean Taylor, Anne Wilson 8. Melissa Milligan, Norma Moore, Jeff Moseley 9. William Bolton, Frances Fickling, Lucille Fitzner 10. No FBC Birthdays 11. Hilda Hester 12. Mildred Griffin, Wink Kirkman, Carla Porter, Brad Priddy, Ryan Priddy 13. Louise Deshaies, John Gee, Jennifer Hill 14. Judy Hester, Jonathan Kalish, Jill Pegram, Lisa Riddleberger 15. Mary Carter, Willard Dean 16. Jack Headspeth, Mona O’Bryant 17. Lois Edinger 18. Beth Hardy 19. Kevin Cole, Ralph Tate 20. Jean Ayers, Inez Harrington, Sara Sears 21. Ronny Blakely, Paul Stewart

22. No FBC Birthdays 23. Wanda Barnett, Gladstone Harrell 24. Morgan Alexander, Colleen Hardy, Catherine Little, Doris Melson, Matt Messick 25. No FBC Birthdays 26. Stephanie Cole, Lawrence Mann, Mark Pegram, Joel Reynolds 27. Betty Echerd, Julie King, Ellen Morrow, Sandra White 28. Howard Counts, Rosemary Kellam, Larry Putnam, Win Rose 29. Ken Melton 30. Buddy Arant, Bob Baggett, James Berry, Indigo Stephens

Bereaved • Chris and Dora Barbee in the loss of their friend, Jade Hannussorn, on February 17 • Ann Davidson in the loss of her son, Joey, on February 20 • Carolyn and Rhiannon Myers in the loss of Steven Myers, on October 17, 2014 • Loved ones of Mary Louise Spoon, on March 2 • Margaret Petty in the loss of her sister-in-law, Norma Cording, on March 12 • Betty Echerd in the loss of her brother, Hugh Bowman, on March 16 • Loved ones of Fred Williams, on March 16

Connect with Business March Church Conference Summary The monthly Church Conference took place on Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2015 in the Fellowship Hall. Church Moderator, Hazel Fisher presided. The following motions were approved by the congregation.

Robb Wells, Deacon Chair, made the following motion:

February Financial Summary: Thank you for your generous giving.

Receipts & Distributions Monthly Budget Receipts

YTD Budget Last Year 2015 2014 2014

$ 110,440 $ 120,330

$ 114,770

Motion: On behalf of the Building and Grounds Committee, I move that an YTD Budget Receipts $ 341,867 $ 319,610 $ 317,962 expenditure of up to $10,500 be approved for the construction of a new YTD Budget Disbursements $ 277,514 $ 307,807 $ 319,241 First Baptist Church Greensboro website, funds to come from the Major Net Surpluss $ 64,353 $ 11,803 $ (1,279) Maintenance - Capital Expenditure Fund.

Pat Wilson, Mission Committee Chair, made the following motions: Motion 1: On behalf of the Missions Committee, the Finance Committee and the Deacons, I move that an expenditure of $5,000 be approved for the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Capital Campaign, funds to come from the Great Commission Fund.

Motion 2: On behalf of the Missions Committee, the Finance Committee and the Deacons, I move that an expenditure of $2,400 be approved to pay for food for 300 people ($8/person) to attend a Hope Academy fundraising banquet to be hosted by First Baptist Church in April, 2015, funds to come from the Great Commission Fund.

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Sunday, April 19– Community Lunch followed

by Church Conference 12 noon, Fellowship Hall.

No reservations are required. $6/person – $20/family max.

April

Regular Weekly Schedule Sunday AM @FBC

Study - 9:15 am • Bible Worship - 10:30 am •Guest Reception - 11:45 am, 209 •

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Sunday PM @FBC

hen You send out Your breath, life is created, and the face of the earth is made beautiful and is renewed. (Psalm 104.30)

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•1 (Wed): No Wednesday evening activities •2 (Thurs): Maundy Thursday “A Service of Table”. Sanctuary, 6 pm •3 (Fri): Good Friday “A Service of Shadows”. Sanctuary, 7:30 pm •5 (Sun): Easter Sunday. Sanctuary, 10:30 am •6 (Mon): Church offices closed.

•7 (Tues): WMU Group 2. 102, 7 pm •8 (Wed): Silver Compassion. 108, 6:15 - 7:45 pm •12 (Sun): StepUp Ministry Clothing Collection. Atrium, 9 am •12, 19, 26: Following Christ. 12 noon - 2 pm •13 (Mon): PrimeTime. 9 am - Lunch •13 (Mon): Deacon’s Meeting. 102, 7 pm •14 (Tues): WMU Group 3. 102, 9:30 am •14 (Tues): WMU Group 4. Café, 10:30 am •15 (Wed): Chris & Dora Barbee - Their ministry in Thailand. 108, 6:15 pm •17 (Fri): Children’s Drive-In Movie Night. 108, 6 pm •17 (Fri): HS Senior Lock-In. Café, 8 pm (until 8 am Saturday) •19 (Sun): Community Lunch followed by Church Conference. 108, 12 noon •20 (Mon): Widow’s Support Group. 209, 2 pm •22, 29 (Wed): Adult Access Classes. 6:15 pm •25 (Sat): Stop Hunger Now. Gym, 8 am •25 (Sat): Day of Service (Salt Shaker Saturday). 9 am •26 (Sun): College Lunch. Café, 12 noon •26 (Sun): Community Dinner. 108 •Adults •All Ages •Children •Seniors •Weekday School •Worship •Youth

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Reservations - Due Tuesday at 12 noon – 274.3286 or www.fbcgso.org/fellowshipmeal Kids’ Access - 6 pm Youth Forum - 6:15 pm Adult Access Classes - 6:15 pm Sanctuary Choir - 7:15 pm, 311

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April Meal Menus Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 pm

April 1: NO Evening Activities April 8: Special Reservation Required (Standing Reservations do not apply) Fried Fish, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Hushpuppies Kids: Fish Stix April 15: IRS Fried Chicken, Baked Sweet Potato, Green Beans Kids: Chicken Fingers April 22: Grilled Pork Loin, Apples & Cranberries, Mac & Cheese Kids: Corn Dog April 29: Baked Spaghetti, Bread Sticks, Salad Bar Kids: Spaghettio’s April 2015 | 11

First Baptist Church Greensboro

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

1000 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC 27401

US POSTAGE PAID GREENSBORO, NC

www.fbcgso.org

NO. 179

Connect with Youth

FBC Youth In the FBC Youth Ministry we live like Jesus ... learning, laughing, growing, praising, loving, serving, going, and doing.

Saturday, April 25

Unidiversity 2015 - “It’s Complicated...”

Youth will assemble meal packages during the FBC Day of Service for

July 20-25 @ University of Tennessee

Stop Hunger Now! More information - www.stophungernow.org

Grow in your faith during an incredible week of fun learning about God with friends from churches all over the Southeast. We will experience God’s invitation, forgiveness, and power through worship, community, and small groups! Early registration through April 1 is $320/person. After April 1, the cost is $350/ person if space is available. A $75 deposit reserves your spot. Sign-up online: www.fbcgso.org/youth For more info about Unidiversity: www.unidiversity.org/unidiversity-camps/camp-information