Connections - February 2014 newsletter by First Baptist Church Greensboro

FEBRUARY 2014 // www.fbcgso.org // 336.274.3286

Welcome Kim Priddy Assistant Pastor: Missions

first baptist church greensboro

Emphasizing worship, spiritual development, fellowship, and ministry to our city and our world.

Eat lunch and support the Christian Assistance Fund

Souper Bowl Sunday, February 2 after Worship, Fellowship Hall

www.fbcgso.org // 336.274.3286 1000 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC 27401

February 2014 3 Insight | by Alan Sherouse –Souper Bowl Sunday

March Connections Deadline: February 17 Email news to kelly@fbcgso.org or bring it to the church oﬃce.

Kelly Stephens, Managing Editor Communications Director kelly@fbcgso.org / x223

4 One Church-One Book Study 5 Connect with Missions –StepUp Ministry Christmas Eve Offering –But When You Give a Feast... –YMCA WE! Shelter –Second Time Around Consignment Sale

Gloria Koster, Design Manager Education Ministry Assistant gloria@fbcgso.org / x288 Steve Sumerel, Supervising Editor Associate Pastor - Adult Learning steves@fbcgso.org / x233

6 Connect with Children, Youth and College –Valentine Banquet –Youth Super Bowl Party –Upward Celebration and Reception –College Birthdays

Teresa Allen, Media Library Director teresaa@fbcgso.org / x229 Ginny Carpenter, Weekday School Director ginny@fbcgso.org / x240 Steve Cothran, Associate Pastor - Youth/Families stevec@fbcgso.org / x235

7 Connect with Business –Welcome Kim Priddy, Assistant Pastor: Missions –January Church Conference Update –December 2013 Financial Update –Committee on Committees is taking nominees

Dolores Donahue, Administrative Assistant - Finance dolores@fbcgso.org / x226 Jane Anne Hayber, Music/Worship Assistant janeanne@fbcgso.org / x239 Monica Hix, Pastoral Assistant monica@fbcgso.org / x231

8-9 Connect with Adults –Mileage and Marriage: Tune Up Anyone? –February PrimeTime –Day Trip to NC Museum of History in Raleigh –New Library Books –A New Face on FRONT –Divorce Recovery –Sanctuary Flowers –Adult Access Classes –Join FBC’s Monthly WMU Bible Study

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, Business Administrator scott@fbcgso.org / x222 Steve Pressley, Associate Pastor stevep@fbcgso.org / x231 Kim Priddy, Assistant Pastor: Missions kim@fbcgso.org / x295 (after 2-16-2014) Virginia Reynolds, Assistant Pastor - Preschool/Children virginia@fbcgso.org / x241 Alan Sherouse, Senior Pastor alan@fbcgso.org / x231

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–CBFNC 20th Anniversary General Assembly

Marion Smith, Facilities Supervisor, x243 Doug Vancil, Associate Pastor - Music/Worship doug@fbcgso.org / x237 Terri Vancil, Assistant Pastor - Music/Worship terri@fbcgso.org / x238 Shelly Worsley, Childcare Director shelly@fbcgso.org / x293 2 | Connections

“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119.11)

BY ALAN SHEROUSE

n the midst of a season of light in the life of our church, the second Sunday of Epiphany was an especially bright day. On Sunday, January 12 our congregation voted to affirm Kim Priddy as the newest member of our pastoral staff, serving as Assistant Pastor of Missions. Additionally, we approved an increased role for Dr. Steve Sumerel, our Associate Pastor of Adult Learning, to encourage continued integration of our mission efforts into our Education ministry. Suzii Paynter, the Executive Coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, has suggested that in an increasingly ecumenical church culture, the mission efforts of churches like ours will need to rely heavily on “flexibility in our relationships” and an increasing sense of “cooperation and collaboration” in our efforts (“Suzii Paynter on CBF’s Future,” www.ethicsdaily.com ). With Kim joining our staff, Steve’s additional missions-focused hours, and the continued work of our lay leaders, we are superbly staffed for just this type of work. A longtime resident of Greensboro, Kim comes to our church with a range of community relationships, including ties to Greensboro Urban Ministry, StepUp Ministries, and a host of local churches. She also articulates a sense of call to a pastoral ministry focused on missions. With her background and call, Kim will help us in further coordinating our existing efforts and thinking prayerfully and strategically about emerging opportunities. Kim will begin work with us in mid-February, with increased hours after her graduation

from Wake Forest University Divinity School in May. We look forward to the addition of her particular gifts to our staff team. But beyond the excitement produced by new staff and opportunities, it’s important to note the structural statement our church has made. As we organizational leaders love to point out, personnel and financial decisions are “value statements.” More than merely administrative, such decisions are ethical and even theological, telling us about what we value and what we believe. In forming the position of Assistant Pastor of Missions, First Baptist has made a statement that Missions and Community Ministry are core to the identity and ministry of our church, along with our ministries of Pastoral Care, Music & Worship, and Education for all ages. This structural statement is no surprise, given the commitment to missions that has long been central to the life of our church. Even as I write this article on a Thursday evening, 3 of our members are serving on a mission trip in Chile, others prepare for weekend service projects, small groups coordinate cooperative ministry efforts, First Baptist volunteers staff the WE! Shelter on a cold night, Sunday School classes plan corporate mission projects to carry out on Sunday, and all of us seek to embody the love of Christ through our day to day lives. I celebrate our decisions on January 12, which help to ensure that the commitments to missions and ministry that have characterized our life together at First Baptist will only grow in the days ahead.

How Can a Bowl of Soup Save Someone’s Life? BY ROSEMARY KELLAM

tories of folks in crisis this year have been varied but familiar. However, it may not always resonate with us just how close a family in our community is to losing everything. The following example is why our Christian Assistance Fund is so important. As you read this story, try to imagine this is happening to you or someone close to you. “I have a client here trying to get rental assistance. Her home has been padlocked. Her crisis is that she lost her job at the beginning of November due to medical reasons. She has a son who has a mental disability living with her. He just started receiving SSI last month. However, they are still behind on rent from the previous months from when she was out of work. She also had her last SSI benefits card stolen and had to have it replaced. Unfortunately, she was unable to recover the money that was on the card. Her landlord says she needs $1000.00 to get the padlock removed. She has $400.00 of it now. She states that Salvation Army will help with $300.00. Can you each help with $150.00? Thank you for considering.” Unfortunately, there is so much more to the story. The reality is this is not only about their rent. They still need food, medicine, utilities, and transportation. This is why the Christian Assistance Fund was created. Please join us as we support this vital ministry at our annual Souper Bowl Lunch. You may not always know who you are helping but know you are providing much-needed financial assistance to those in need in our community.

Eat lunch and support the Christian Assistance Fund

Souper Bowl Sunday, February 2 after Worship Fellowship Hall

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March Prayer Emphasis Through our Prayer study, everyone has a very accessible avenue to join fellow travelers discovering the importance of prayer. Most participants will be able to discuss Foster’s book through their Sunday School classes. However, those who are unable to be a part of a Sunday School discussion have several options available to them. The following opportunities are open to anyone wishing to be involved in a discussion group on the Foster book. Facilitated discussion groups will be provided throughout March on Sunday evenings at 6 pm in room 102, and on Wednesday evenings during Adult Access time (6:15 pm) in room 108-C. We also encourage families with children to bring this prayer emphasis into your home. Children will be learning about prayer in small groups on Wednesday nights. In addition, FBC’s website will provide a link to a blog for participants to be able to post comments on the book. We also encourage families to focus on prayer through March. Family discussion guides will be available to everyone wishing to bring the prayer emphasis into their home. A major benefit of “One Church-One Book” emphasis is to provide an opportunity for a church-wide conversation on a focal topic. By following the same five-week schedule, we will come as close as possible to providing for this broad conversation. Therefore, the following schedule for reading the book is recommended. The week of– March 2: Chapters 1 - 5 March 9: Chapters 6 - 9 March 16: Chapters 10 - 13 March 23: Chapters 14 - 17 March 30: Chapters 18 - 21

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Connect with Missions

Great News!! Our Christmas Eve offering raised just under $9,000 for StepUp Greensboro. April Eller, our FBC Missions Committee Chair, presented the check to Richard Hurley, Executive Director of StepUp. StepUp is grateful for our support of their ministry of life and job skill training to the Greensboro community.

But When You Give a Feast... (Luke 14.13-14)

On Sunday, January 12 FBC hosted a Panthers game watch party in the Café for some of our friends downtown. Thanks to StreetWatch and Amy Murphy (AKA “the Chicken Lady”) for organizing this event for neighbors living outside who wanted to cheer on the Panthers!

Mark Your Calendar First Baptist Church Weekday School

Second Time Around Consignment Sale

Consign • Shop • Volunteer

There are many opportunities to shop, consign, and volunteer so find out how you can be a part of this fund-raiser for the FBC Weekday School Via Scholarship Fund. fbcsecondtimearound@gmail.com www.fbcgso.org/consignment_sale

March 21 & 22, 2014 Friday - 9 am - 7 pm Saturday - 8 am - 1 pm (Half Price Day)

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God’s Blessings at the YWCA WE! Shelter BY CATHERINE SCOTT-LITTLE

tarting with the first really cold snap at the beginning of January, the YWCA WE! Shelter has been full to capacity, and God’s blessings have been upon the people and the place. Twenty women from the Greensboro community are finding shelter, food and rest at the YWCA WE! Shelter. FBC volunteers have provided food, breakfast/lunch bags, company and compassion to the women and have, in turn, experienced blessings as well. Shelley Garrett, the coordinator for FBC Greeters, says that her experience at the shelter has given her a better understanding of the many factors that can lead someone to be homeless, and has helped her see the importance of being a kind and friendly face for the women in the midst of their struggles. Experiences like this show how FBC members are both a blessing and being blessed through this ministry. One immediate and on-going need at the Shelter is something you may have in your pocket right now – quarters. The Shelter does not have a washer or dryer, so the women have to wash clothes at a laundromat. Each week they ride the Shelter van to the laundromat and we supply quarters for each person to do two loads of laundry. If you can help by donating quarters (it’s great if they are in rolls!), please see Geneva Metzger, Catherine Scott-Little or Jan Hill, who will pass them along to the Shelter staff. Feel free to visit the FBC website at www.fbcgso.org/we_shelter or contact Geneva Metzger (288-1877 / mizzometzger@yahoo.com ) or Catherine Scott-Little (856-0623 / CatherineScottLittle@gmail.com ) to learn more about the Shelter and the available volunteer opportunities. February 2014 | 5

Connect with Children, Youth and College

Under the Big Top Valentine Banquet Youth Mission Fundraiser February 14 ~ 6:30 pm

icket cost: $15/person. Last chance to buy tickets is February 2. Childcare is available by reservation only (infants-5th grade). Cost is $5/child. Please feed your child before the event or bring a bagged dinner. School-aged children will come into the Fellowship Hall for the entertainment part of the banquet.

youth Super Bowl Party

Everyone is invited to the...

Sunday, February 2, 6 pm until half-time in the Café

Upward Celebration & Reception

Saturday, February 22 at 5 pm in the Sanctuary

ou are invited for snacks and football! Come cheer on your favorite team! Boys bring something salty, girls bring something sweet and everyone bring a drink.

Save the Date for Unidiversity 2014 “Everyone Is” July 21-26, @ UT www.unidiversity.org/unidiversity-camps/camp-information

College Birthdays Ben Miller 2/8 – 115 Estes Drive Ext., Carrboro, NC 27510

Featuring entertainment by Christian Ventriloquist Steve Brogan

teve is one of the most respected names in ventriloquism. He feels very fortunate to be able to make people laugh for a living and will entertain through his characters. His message will focus on the virtues that the kids have been focusing on during the Upward season. Celebrate the accomplishments of Upward participants, parents, coaches, and volunteers.

bpmiller@email.unc.edu

Clay Gooding 2/17 – 3721 Sage Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410 Courtney Frost 2/25 – ECU, Fletcher Hall 523, Greenville, NC 27858, frostc12@students.ecu.edu

Victoria Pray 2/26 – Campus Box 15921, Lee Hall, Room 912-C NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27607 victoriapray@aol.com

David Culcasure 2/29 – 203 East Cameron Avenue, Room 311 Chapel Hill, NC 27514/ davidnc@live.unc.edu 6 | Connections

After entertainment by Steve Brogran, kids and their parents are invited to the Café for a hot dog and hamburger supper and skate night. Supper and Skate Night: 6-9 pm Cost: $5/supper and skating; $3 for just supper or just skating

Connect with Business

January Church Conference Update

he monthly Church Conference took place on Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2013 in the Fellowship Hall. Church Moderator, Jack Swanson, presided. The following actions were taken– Blake Absher, Finance Committee Chair, made the following motions: • Motion: Upon the recommendation of the Endowment Trust Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Deacons, I move that $1,000 from the Lolley Endowment Fund be distributed to Jason Knight to help with his seminary education. Action: The motion was approved.

• Motion: Upon the recommendation of the Building and Grounds Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Deacons, I move that the church contract with Johnson Controls to install additional controls for the heating and A/C system at a cost not to exceed $16,618, with the funds coming from Account 310276, Major Repair - Capital Expense. Action: The motion was approved. • Motion: Upon the recommendation of the Building and Grounds Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Deacons, I move that the church contract with Eastern Food to install a new commercial dishwasher in the kitchen at a cost of $22,638.63, with funds coming from Account 310276, Major Repair - Capital Expense. Action: The motion was approved. Alan Tutterow, Chairman, Personnel Committee, made the following motion: • Motion: Upon recommendation of the Pastor and the Personnel Committee, and with the approval of the Deacons, I move that First Baptist Church call Kim Priddy as the Assistant Pastor: Missions at 25 hours per week with an annual salary of $31,200 which will include the appropriate benefits of a part-time position. I further move that the hours for the Associate Pastor: Adult Learning be increased by 5 hours per week, with a commensurate increase in salary which will be funded by the Gawthrop Fund, to foster the integration of missions into Adult Learning. Action: The motion was approved.

FBC Welcomes Kim Priddy, Assistant Pastor: Missions

irst Baptist unanimously affirmed Kim Priddy as the new Assistant Pastor of Missions on Sunday, January 12. Kim will formally begin her tenure on Sunday, February 16. Kim is in her final semester at Wake Forest University Divinity School (MDiv) and has served churches throughout Greensboro, most recently serving at First Presbyterian Church. In her new role Kim will lead the Missions and Community Ministry of First Baptist, working with our staff, lay leaders, and volunteers. In sharing the gifts that Kim will bring to FBC, Pastor Alan Sherouse said, “Kim has the experience and skills not only to help us further organize our missions efforts, but to lead us pastorally in a growing missions identity at FBC.” Join us as we welcome Kim into our FBC family on Sunday, February 16, including a welcome reception in the Fellowship Hall (time TBA). We also welcome her husband, Brent, and children, Brad, Ryan, and Kate.

December 2013 Financial Update

Committee on Committees is taking nominees

Receipts for December were significantly better in 2013 than in 2012 and helped FBC to close the deficit gap. Preliminary results are listed below:

It is time for us to consider whom we will nominate to vital positions of servant and administrative leadership in our church in the coming year. We celebrate the many gifted leaders in our congregation, and we ask for your help in identifying these gifts. Please consider whom among our members you would nominate for Deacon, Finance, Moderator, and Treasurer. Thank you for considering your nominations carefully and prayerfully. The Committee on Committees: Ken Brannon, Debbie Garner, Jan Hill, Marty Isom, Hubert Johnson, Paige Kalish, Julie King, Karl Lewis, Cecil Livengood, Betty Sharp, Dale Singley, Tom Townes, and Davis Troxler. Nominations are due Friday, February 14. Forms will be available in the church office, Atrium, or online. You are encouraged to submit your own name for any position for which you are willing to serve, if nominated and elected.

Receipts & Distributions

Actual

Budget Last Year

December Budget Receipts $238,199 $239,896 $198,361 YTD Budget Receipts $1,695,124 $1,765,000 $1,742,294 YTD Budget Disbursements $1,770,502 $1,765,000 $1,677,962 YTD Differential ($75,378) 0 $64,333

Commitments received thus far for the 2014 year include 280 individual or family commitments in the amount of $1,299,617. These numbers represent an increase over last year’s commitments of 277 and $1,263,942 respectively.

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Connect with Adults PrimeTime – Monday, February 3 Martha McDowell with NCBAM (NC Baptist Aging Ministry)

“Help for the Journey”– In partnership with NC Baptists and social agencies, NCBAM strives to enable the aging to maintain independence and a quality life. PrimeTime includes– 9 am: Ceramics, Gym; 9:30 am: Prayer Shawl Knitting, 108-A; 11 am: Bible Study “Prayers of the Bible” with Dr. Pressley, 218; 12 noon: Lunch, 108 Reservation deadline is January 30. Sign up online: www.fbcgso.org/seniors or contact Rosemary Kellam: 274-3286, x225 / rosemary@fbcgso.org .

Day Trip – Thursday, February 27 Dine with the Tsars at the NC Museum of History, Raleigh Depart FBC 9:30 am/ Return at 5 pm. Cost is $39/person and includes lunch at the museum. To sign up for this trip: Dolly Chesson - 545-7712 / schesson@triad.rr.com or Monica Vaughan - 323-0335 / edwinv550@ aol.com . You can also sign up online using the “Events” link on the homepage: www.fbcgso.org .

New Library Books BY TERESA ALLEN

MAIN LIBRARY

Mileage and Marriage: Tune Up, Anyone? BY STEVE COTHRAN

February 7-14 is National Marriage Week and we will be offering an online Couple’s Checkup assessment for just $19.95 (regularly $35!) as part of an emphasis on love and marriage. Just go to www.couplecheckup.com for this online tool, or contact Steve Cothran (stevec@fbcgso.org) for more information. Complete this checkup and we’ll take a deeper look at your results in small groups on Sunday, February 16 at 6 pm. The small groups will be led by certified leaders who will share wisdom and teach exercises to help couples continue to grow. And of course, everyone can then culminate the week with an evening of entertainment and romance on Friday night, February 14, at our annual Valentine Banquet! 8 | Connections

• Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea–19-year-old Nayeli works at a taco shop in her Mexican village and dreams about her father, who journeyed to the US when she was very young.

• Surprised By Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church By N. T. Wright– Biblical teaching on what happens after death, arguing that literal bodily resurrection is at the heart of Christianity.

• The Case for the Psalms: Why They Are Essential by N. T. Wright– Wright argues that, by praying and living the Psalms, we receive a map from God by which we understand the contours and direction of our lives.

• Approaching God: Accepting the Invitation to Stand in the Presence of God by Steve Brown– We can come to God in prayer–barefoot and honest–and He will tenderly love us just as we are because God’s ear is attentive to each of us.

• The Fault in Our Stars by John Green– Sixteen-year-old Hazel, a stage IV thyroid cancer patient, has accepted her terminal diagnosis until a chance meeting with a boy at a cancer support group. • Spoken From the Heart by Laura Bush– Laura Bush tells the story of her path from Midland, Texas to the world stage as First Lady. • The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks– Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples have little in common yet their lives will converge with unexpected poignancy.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • Annie Hoot and the Knitting Extravaganza by Holly Clifton-Brown– Annie Hoot, an owl, loves to knit and she goes off in search of animals that will appreciate her knitwear.

• Baby Bear Sees Blue by Ashley Wolff– Leaving the den as the weather warms, Baby Bear discovers blue birds, red strawberries, orange butterflies, and other colorful things in nature. • My Book of Thanks by B. G. Hennessy (Barbara G.)– A prayer and devotion book for children.

Connect with Adults

Sanctuary Flowers

ould you like to remember your loved ones on a special day or honor someone for the blessing they’ve been in your life? Placing flowers in the Sanctuary on a Sunday morning allows you to do just that, while sharing the beauty of your gift with the entire congregation. Contact Jane Anne in the Music office (274-3286, x239 - janeanne@fbcgso.org ) for details and available dates.

Adult Access classes will continue into February:

A New Face on FRONT BY STEVE SUMEREL

he 2014 version of FRONT is designed to bring in-depth study opportunities to more of the FBC family. A one month study will be offered each quarter. Join us for the first FRONT class of the new year. Dr. Scott Culclasure will begin this new version of FRONT with a four week study called, “The Amazing History of the New Testament.” Dr. Culclasure will examine the historical context of the Gospels, the geopolitical background of Paul’s letters and the epistles, and other historical references that will help bring this era to life. Remember that FRONT is not only for teachers…it is designed to give anyone who desires a richer and multidimensional view of the founding of our faith. The February 3 class will meet in 108-C at 5:30 pm and the remaining classes will be in 102 at 7 pm.

Divorce Recovery for Adults Coping with Divorce and Separation

Begins Wednesday, February 5 (for 9 sessions) 6:15 - 7:45 pm $25 (includes materials) The Divorce Recovery programs blend large and small group work. The Rebuilding program follows Divorce Recovery.

Wednesday nights, 6:15 - 7:10 pm •Acting on Our Faith– (Meets in 108) •Bible Study: The Three Kings of the Old Testament (Meets in the Chapel) •Women’s Book Study (Meets in the Café)

Join FBC’s Monthly WMU Bible Study WMU Group Four meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 AM in the Café at FBC. Their Bible Study is based on the material in “Mission Mosaic” magazine. You are invited to bring a sandwich and join us for Bible Study, prayer and fellowship! For more info: Martha Spangler, 617-0961.

Online registration is available! www.fbcgso.org/divorce_ministry - 274.3286, x288 February 2014 | 9

Connect with One Another If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. (1st Corinthians 12:26)

Responding to the Invitation

Bereaved

Sam Messick

Mindy and Luke Lynch

Wilson Vo

(on December 22, 2013) By Profession of Faith & Baptism

(on December 29, 2013) Mindy by Statement, Luke by Profession of Faith & Baptism Also pictured, Hannah Lynch

(on January 12, 2014) By Profession of Faith & Baptism

Anna Hartis

Linda Warfford

(on January 19, 2014) By Profession of Faith & Baptism

(on January 19, 2014) By Letter

February Birthdays 1. Bill Crawford, Chris Ripley, Tina Stutts, Catherine Tate 2. Marie Jones, Diffee Lambert, Jr., Anna Stephens, Winfred White 3. Ernie Ohlson 4. No FBC Birthdays 5. Kent Gilliland, Margaret Petty, Susan Steelman 6. No FBC Birthdays 7. Brittany Bland, Phil Hix, Norene Hunt, Arthur Shackelford 8. Quint Bradford, Raina Gould, Bill Johnson, Ben Miller, Cecil Mills, Jr., Rachel Perry, Lollis Reynolds, Brad Twigg 9. Lee Barnett, Vivian Rallings 10. Tommy Gurley, Jan Hill, Paige Kalish, Ann Pember 11. Chris Carter, Ruth Ivey 12. Ruth Elliott, Tommy Vancil 13. Scott Ferris, Alex Hauselman, Freda Rushton, Gina Waters 14. Jenny Milynn, Claudia Tutterow 15. Stu Allen 10 | Connections

• Lisa Russell in the loss of her mother, Jolene Hudson, on December 14 • Laura Jones in the loss of her father, Calvin Ray Jones, on December 17 • Lorie Rainey in the loss of her brother-in-law, Bill White, on December 22 • The family of Harvey Hart, on December 25 • Effie Rowan in the loss of her sister, Tempie Broyal, on December 27 • James Fogleman in the loss of his brother, William Fogleman, on December 31 • The family of Caroline Barbee, on January 4 • The family of Ralph Hixon, on January 8 • The family of Ken Tutterow, on January 10 • Elaine McCall in the loss of her brother, Milton Bradley Hill, on January 11 • Blanche Hodge in the loss of her brother, Donald Hodge, on January 14 • The family of Jeaneane Paschal, on January 15

16. Marty Kellam, J.J. Moore 17. A.B. Creed, Clay Gooding, James Houghton 18. Joyce English, Marty Gunter, Leroy Hartgrove, Emily Skenes, Steve Snavely, Elsa Troxler 19. Lynn Huneycutt 20. Ward Burch, D.B. Cobb, Jr., Norma Coble, Arlene McCraw, Mark Messick, Haley Parrish 21. Gray Murray, Virginia Royal 22. Luke Arno, Brenda Porterfield, Greg Pray, Jack Sherouse, Margaret Willard 23. Elizabeth Eagle, Kyleigh Pegram, Seth Williams, Caleb Wilson 24. Susan Bowers, Emily Lewis 25. Courtney Frost 26. Christian Adkins, William Hardy, Jimmy Marsh, Kevin Pegram, Victoria Pray, Ann Webb, Dixie Wimberley 27. Bettie Johnson 28. Michael Campbell, Glenn Hough 29. David Culclasure

“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” 1 John 3.1

february@fbc •Saturdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 – Upward Games. 8:45 am-2 pm, Gym/Café •Sunday, February 2 – Souper Bowl. 12 noon, Fellowship Hall (See page 3) •Sunday, February 2 – Youth Super Bowl Party. 6 pm, Café (See page 6) •Monday, February 3 – PrimeTime. 9 am-Lunch. (See page 8) •Friday, February 14 – Valentine Banquet. 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall (See page 6) •Saturday, February 22 – Upward Celebration & Reception. 5 pm, Sanctuary (See page 6) Th • ursday, February 27 – Dine with the Tsars Day Trip. (See page 8)

Regular l Weekly kl Schedule Sunday AM @FBC

•Bible Study - 9:15 am •Worship - 10:30 am •Guest Reception - 11:45 am (209) Sunday PM @FBC

February Fellowship Meals

Wednesdays, 5-6:30 pm

• 5: Roasted Turkey, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Salad Bar Kids: Chicken Fingers • 12: Pecan Encrusted Tilapia, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw and Salad Bar Kids: Fish Stix • 19: Theo’s Famous Fried Chicken, Baked Sweet Potato, Green Beans and Salad Bar // Kids: Chicken Leg • 26: Beef Tips Over Rice, Broccoli Spears and Salad Bar // Kids: Corn Dog

Stay Connected with Your FBC Family! If you have had any changes to any contact information: phone, email, address, etc., remember to let us know. Send all updates and changes to Rosemary Kellam ( rosemary@fbcgso.org / 274-3286, x225). You can also update your member information via the private FBC Member website — click the “Sign In” button at the top of the website. All FBC members can create a login/password and have online access to your giving summary, church calendar, online registrations, search information, etc. Go online and check it out: www.fbcgso.org Key:

• Youth Bells I & II, 4 pm • Children’s Bells, 5 pm • Children’s Bible Drill, 6 pm • Youth: MS Discipleship & HS Choir, 5 pm • Youth Snack Supper • Youth: MS Choir & HS Discipleship, 6 pm • Adult Bible Study, 6 pm • Adult Bells I, 6 pm • Sanctuary Choir, 7 pm • Instrumental Ensemble (3rd Sundays), 7 pm

Wednesdays@FBC

•Fellowship Meal - Dinner is served between 5-6:30 pm Kids’ • Access - 6 pm •Youth Forum - 6:15 pm •Adult Access Classes - 6:15 pm •Sanctuary Choir - 7:15 pm

•Adults •All Ages •Children •Seniors •Weekday School •Worship •Youth

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First Bapt ist Church Greensboro 1000 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27401 www.fbcgso.org

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID GREENSBORO, NC NO. 179

Register NOW and Join us at the CBFNC 20th Anniversary Celebration and General Assembly! March 28-29, 2014 – FBC Greensboro Friday, March 28 • Welcome and Orientation • Ministry Workshop Sessions • Fellowship Dinner (requires pre-registration) • Evening Worship featuring musical guest Ken Medema • Preaching: Larry Hovis, CBFNC Executive Coordinator • 20th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, March 29 • Educational Partners and Friends Breakfast • Ministry Celebration (including a special presentation by the 20th Anniversary Vision Team) • Ken Medema Concert and Worship Children can Learn and Play at the General Assembly!

Workshops include:

• Youth Ministry from the Outside In • Hands On: Children Construct the Ark of the Covenant • The Gospel and the “Nones” • The Improvisational Leader • Leading Positive Change • Handling Conflict in the Church • Innovative Church Staffing Models • Using New Media to Enhance Bible Study

Children will participate in Bible study and sensory learning activities through music, games, art and nature walks based on the theme of Prayer. Children’s programming is available for children birth-5th grade. For our 1st-5th grade children, there will also be a special 20th Anniversary Celebration Party. Online registration is required by March 10. Cost is $5 per family.