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August Connections Deadline: July 15 Email news to gloria@fbcgso.org or bring it to the church office. Gloria Koster, Managing Editor Administrative Assistant: Learning gloria@fbcgso.org / x288 Steve Sumerel, Supervising Editor Associate Pastor: Adult Learning steves@fbcgso.org / x233 Teresa Allen, Media Library Director teresaa@fbcgso.org / x229 Ginny Carpenter, Weekday School Director ginny@fbcgso.org / x240 Steve Cothran, Associate Pastor: Students and Family Life / stevec@fbcgso.org / x235 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 Christina McCord, Minister to Children and Families christina@fbcgso.org / x241 Scott North, Church Administrator scott@fbcgso.org / x226 Steve Pressley, Associate Pastor stevep@fbcgso.org / x231 Kim Priddy, Associate Pastor: Missions kim@fbcgso.org / x295 Larry Putnam, Financial Assistant larry@fbcgso.org / x222 Alan Sherouse, Senior Pastor pastor@fbcgso.org / x231 Tommy Starnes, Recreation Director tstarnes@triad.rr.com / x251 John Thornton, Pastoral Resident john@fbcgso.org / x236 Doug Vancil, Associate Pastor: Music and Worship doug@fbcgso.org / x237 Terri Vancil, Assistant Pastor: Music and Worship terri@fbcgso.org / x238 2 | Connections
July 2016 About the cover: Each of us have gifts and talents that God has given to us. This issue of Connections shares ways that you can use these for the work of ministry and the building up of the Body of Christ.
3 Window Gazing – The View from Here 4 Connect with FBC Staff –Celebrating Kelly Stephens
Connect with the Residency Program
–2016-2018 Pastoral Residency Program Update
5 Connect with Music & Worship
–All-State Youth Choir Eastern NC Tour –Repurposed Summer Sermon Series –Summer Choir –Philadelphia Youth Choir Mission Tour Report
6 Connect with Missions
–Missions Opportunities –Farmers Market –Steps to Success Kindergarten Camp
7 Connect with Adults
–OASIS...Summer Sunday School Option –Summer Bible Study –Women’s Fall Retreat –FRONT Study – Coming this Fall –New books in the FBC main library
8 Connect with Children
–VBS –Worship in the Arts –”Spring into Summer” Photos –Get a “Church on the Go” Box –Upcoming Fun for FBC Kids –New Children’s Library Books
9 Connect with Our Summer Interns
–Erin Stephens - Children’s Ministry Intern –Virginia Little - Middle School Youth Intern
Connect with Youth
–July Activities Schedule –Unidiversity
10-11 Connect with One Another
–New Members –Birthdays | Bereaved | New Baby –July Calendar
12 Connect with Business
–May 2016 Financial Results –June Church Conference Summary –July Community Lunch | Church Conference
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Window Gazing – The View from Here By Alan Sherouse
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s I write this article, Greensboro is readying to host the 25th annual General Assembly of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship – our primary denominational partner at First Baptist Greensboro. CBF was formed in response to fundamentalist shifts in the Southern Baptist Convention that left many Baptists in the South looking for a new denominational home. Many of us wanted a collective that – among other things – retained the historic Baptist commitments to freedom, recognized the leadership of women alongside of men, and held the Bible as the inspired revelation of God while recognizing that faithful individuals sometimes arrive at differing interpretations. In those early days, CBF organized around the mantra of being “free and faithful Baptists.”
First Baptist Greensboro has been a significant participant over the years, with Randall Lolley playing an important early role, Seth Macon serving on the early Coordinating Council, and other ministers and members participating actively in the life of CBF over these 25 years. Just this year, First Baptist was recognized among a select list of “Generous Congregations” by CBF for years of support of global missions, theological education, advocacy efforts, and other common efforts important to “free and faithful” Baptists. But we’re merely one expression of “Baptist.” Bill Leonard, church historian and good friend and mentor of mine, has written an entire book, Baptist Ways, about the various ways of being Baptist. Given the breadth of the category, if you’re like me you sometimes find yourself reflexively
defensive or self-aware of the fact that you claim the name Baptist. “We’re Baptist, but…” some of us might be tempted to say. Some churches have taken to claiming to be “Baptist, but not like you’d think” or “A different kind of Baptist” on their church signs or slogans, and others have decided to remove the denominational name altogether in favor of names like “Chapel” or “Community Church,” that carry different shades of meaning. But we continue to claim the name Baptist. I think we should do so with pride and understanding. Instead of saying, “We’re Baptist, but…” we should learn to say and express, “We’re Baptist, and…” speaking to the positive qualities of what this historic identity can mean. With that in mind, here are five reasons I’m proud to claim the name:
• We’re Baptist, and we claim the priesthood of every believer. God speaks to all of us individually, so it is the right and responsibility of every person to have a personal relationship with God that is voluntary and not dependent on any institution, clergy or creed. • We’re Baptist, and we believe in the freedom of every individual church. This principle, often called local church autonomy, means that our individual church must constantly seek God’s will and follow in the way we determine God is leading us. No larger body or denomination determines our membership or leadership, tells us who we can or cannot ordain for ministry, orders our priorities, or defines our mission and vision. • We’re Baptist, and we stand for religious liberty and the separation of Church and State. For centuries, Baptists have argued that government must not interfere with the free exercise of religion. In the same way, even as our faith shapes our individual political values, our church is not a forum for political posturing or promotion. • We’re Baptist, and we hold the centrality of Scripture. Each individual is responsible to interpret the Bible diligently and freely. Given its importance in our lives and in our church, we work hard to be responsible in our interpretations of the Bible. • We’re Baptist, and we affirm the lordship of Jesus Christ. We don’t worship the Bible or the Church. We worship Jesus, doing our best to follow in his ways and live out his kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. The defining characteristic of Baptists like us is freedom – of the soul, the church, the individual. At our best that freedom is vibrant and visible in our life together as a church. We see it in who we ordain, how we make decisions, how we order our life together, how we engage in hard conversations openly in dialogue, and how we seek to live justly and consciously of the world around us. Thousands of Baptists are rushing into Greensboro as I write. You can imagine the varied reactions that might prompt from our community! I imagine some people are bracing with a certain idea of what “Baptist” means. But what if people came to equate Baptist with freedom? And what if they attached that same freedom to First Baptist Church? Then we might come to understand that much of what we value in our church is not in spite of the fact that we’re “Baptist.” It’s a graceful and compelling, free and faithful expression of what “Baptist” can mean. July 2016 | 3
Connect with FBC Staff
Celebrating Kelly Stephens
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e give thanks for Kelly Stephens, our Communications Director and staff member over the last 15 years. Kelly’s tenure on our staff has been marked by many visible contributions, including a new website, an increased community presence, evolving marketing and storytelling strategies, and a redesign of our church Connections newsletter to its current monthly magazine format. Beyond these professional contributions, Kelly has been a vital leader throughout the life of our church, and the entire Stephens family has blessed us with their gifts. We pray for Kelly, David, Erin, Anna and Kate in their transition to a new home in Wilmington, as we also give thanks to God for the ways our community of faith has been shaped by the Stephens family, and the ways we remain bound together in love. The staff celebrated Kelly in June with a luncheon, and the Personnel Committee invites the congregation to join after worship on July 17, as we celebrate the Stephens family with a reception on the lawn.
“Remember the way back, and know you are always Above: Staff presented Kelly with an original rendering of the FBC building by Gloria Koster. welcome at The oak tree in the foreground has leaves made from the thumbprints of Kelly’s co-workers so that she will take part of us with her to Wilmington. this table.”
Connect with the Residency Program
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2016-2018 Pastoral Residency Program Update 4 | Connections
fter an application and interview process, including two finalist weekends, the Pastoral Residency Committee is excited to have identified an excellent Resident for 2016-2018. The Committee has introduced the individual to Personnel, and looks forward to sharing more about them at the Deacons’ Meeting and Church Conference in July. The 2016-2018 Residency is made possible through a partnership with Peacehaven Community Farm. The Resident will divide time between the ministries of First Baptist (60%) and Peacehaven (40%) in a unique program that blends congregational and community ministry in the formation of pastoral identity. For those not able to attend the April Church Conference, note that funding for the 2016-2018 Residency is made possible through a combination of designated contributions and residency grants, and will not impact the church’s Operating Budget. The Residency Committee continues to consider funding strategies to support the program longterm, but is grateful for the resources that make the 2016-2018 term possible.
Connect with Music & Worship
All-State Youth Choir Eastern NC Tour | July 17-24
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he start of each new year for our high school youth choir members begins with the much anticipated audition or re-applying to participate in the North Carolina All-State Youth Choir tour. As shown in these 2015 photos, youth who can do anything in the summer when they are out of school choose to participate in “All-State” as it is fondly referred to by them. For one week in July, teenagers who love music meet at a college campus in NC to begin learning music and melding their voices together and getting to know new friends and reconnecting with returning All-Staters from all across North Carolina. During the week these kids sing, laugh, share, study, serve, love and minister all across our state. This year’s theme is “Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly.” “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” Micah 6:8. The tour alternates between the East, West or Central part of NC. This year it is the East and the kids will be staying at Campbell University. The final concert is at Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh on Sunday, July 24 at 6 pm. Mark your calendar to hear this amazing choir in Raleigh or at one of their other locations. The full concert schedule is: July 20 – OASIS event at Campbell University, 7 pm July 21 – Oakmont Baptist, Greenville, 7 pm July 22 – Winter Park Baptist, Wilmington, 7 pm July 23 – First Baptist, Cary, 6 pm July 24 – Cedar Falls Baptist, Fayetteville, 11 am July 24 – Hayes Barton Baptist, Raleigh, 6 pm
Summer Sermon Series 10:30 am in the Sanctuary
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aking bread, sowing seed, working in fields and walking familiar roads – in describing the kingdom of God, Jesus never asks people to leave their world. He uses settings and characters we recognize to remind us that God’s kingdom can be present in the ordinary and everyday. In sermons throughout the summer, we will hear again the parables, listening for the ways Jesus repurposes ordinary things to make known the work of God, and remembering all the ways Christ does the same in our everyday lives.
Summer Choir
Sing with the choir this summer!
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ummer is a great time to sing in the choir! With Summer Choir, the rehearsals are on Sundays at 8:30 am and the choir learns the music they will sing for worship that day. This allows flexibility because so many people are in and out during the summer months. Summer Choir will run through July 31. All are welcome! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Doug Vancil - doug@fbcgso.org, x237 or Terri Vancil terri@fbcgso.org, x238.
Philadelphia Summer Youth Choir Mission Tour Report Wednesday, July 6 at 6 pm | 108
Pray for our 6 youth participating in All-State this year as they travel NC to serve and share the love of Christ! Gracen Blake • Kendall Gooding • Lindley Sample Cassie Starnes • Anna Stephens • Lindsay Worsley
Hear FBC youth share about their recent tour. July 2016 | 5
Connect with Missions
Missions Opportunities…
The Corner Farmers Market Finds a Great Fit at FBC
FBC’s Community Garden:
BY KATHY NEWSOM
Help is needed to water, weed, and pick the harvest. To let us know you will be volunteering, sign-up at www.fbcgso.org/about-missions or contact Kim Priddy at kim@fbcgso.org | x295.
Habitat Faith Build: FBC is joining other faith communities to build a Habitat home. We will have a workday on Saturday, July 30 to put up siding but you can also volunteer anytime to help. Sign up online at www.fbcgso.org/about-missions or contact Kim Priddy with questions kim@fbcgso.org | x295.
BackPack Beginnings: Volunteers are needed on Fridays this summer to distribute food to children at Brightwood, Jones, Peck, and Wiley Elementary Schools. For more information or to sign up: www.backpackbeginnings.org
SMOD donations needed for the Rosewood community: We are collecting donations of SMOD (Standard Mode Of Dress) clothing for Middle School students in the Rosewood Community. For more info: www.fbcgso.org/about-missions or contact Kim Priddy at kim@fbcgso.org | x295.
YWCA Family Shelter: Open ALL summer and you can help by... • Preparing and serving dinner. • Collecting money to purchase and serve ready-to-eat meals. • Donating items: cleaning and paper supplies, cereal, juice, coffee, sugar & creamer, iced tea or lemonade mix, etc. • Volunteering to work with and entertain the children. Questions: Cookie Hamilton at 676-7213 or Nancy Davis at hamanddave581@gmail.com. 6 | Connections
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he Corner Farmers Market, a Saturday morning market based at Sticks and Stones, has developed a sister market at First Baptist Church. Dubbed “Westerwood Wednesdays,” the mid-week market which began in April is drawing neighbors, passersby and Wednesday night parishioners to peruse the offerings. Each week, vendors bring fresh local fruits and vegetables, naturally raised meats (beef, chicken, duck, and fresh NC caught seafood), farm fresh eggs (chicken, duck, and even quail!), pottery, woodcrafts, jewelry, plants, baked goods (including gluten free options), handmade soaps, pimento cheese, hand-knit items and more. The folks who grew the food or crafted the items are usually standing at their tables, eager to discuss their process. It is a great way to connect with local folks and buy great quality at very fair prices. Nothing beats giving a gift with a story about the person who made it, or meeting the people who took care to raise your food here locally and drive it practically to your front door! One of the unique things about this market is that there is no charge to vendors. The market values the local community generated by supporting small business ventures. So a person with a bounty of tomatoes can set up a table for one week and sell them. Or a young person can work on perfecting cupcake recipes and sell those (we actually have several high school students who do this now with great success!). We welcome anyone to set up a table and sell their wares - craft or food - the more the merrier! Contact kathyhouseofhope67@gmail.com for more information. Through a grant from the Cone Health Foundation, we are proud to offer double SNAP EBT dollars. Anyone with SNAP benefits should see Stephen Johnson (Elam Gardens booth) to procure the doubled market tokens. Additionally, all of our vendors also accept credit/debit as well as cash. Want to go? The Corner Farmers Market takes place on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-8 pm near the garden/soccer field area, rain or shine. Their Saturday market runs from 8 am-12 noon at Sticks and Stones, located at the intersection of Walker and Elam Avenue.
Steps to Success Kindergarten Camp at Bessemer Elementary August 8-11 & 15-18 | 9 am - 1 pm FBC is assisting Bessemer Elementary School in hosting its 3rd annual two-week preparatory camp for incoming kindergarten students. Come and be a kid again by volunteering. Help is needed with breakfast, lunch, music, art, library, PE, reading and centers. On August 18 FBC is hosting a Community Dinner as we close out this year’s camp experience with parents and staff. We need volunteers for the Community Dinner to help set up, visit with guests, provide food and large side dishes to share, and stay to clean up. We hope you can help out and celebrate another successful Kindergarten Camp! Training Day: Thursday, July 28, 5:30-7:30 pm, at Bessemer Elementary School. Free background checks done by Guilford County Schools must be completed by all volunteers. Go to www.gcsvolunteers.com to complete the background check form. To volunteer or ask questions, contact Kim Priddy at kim@fbcgso.org | x295. To sign up: bit.ly/bessemer-camp-2016
Connect with Adults
Take a Break Sundays this Summer at Oasis
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oin Oasis for a week, a month, or the whole summer. Oasis is an ongoing Sunday School class which meets through August 28. It affords the Sunday School teachers the opportunity to catch their breath while their class attends Oasis. All classes will have the opportunity to meet, have prayer, count noses and all the other tasks that define individual classes before joining Oasis at 9:30 in room 102. Most of the classes will be taught by Steve Sumerel and will use the Formations material. We look forward to exploring scripture with you during this quality Bible study time. Contact Steve Sumerel for more information - steves@fbcgso.org | x233.
Summer Bible Study – Wednesdays | 6 pm | Chapel
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r. Pressley’s Wednesday Bible Study will continue this summer in the Chapel. Students will begin by asking why the Parables of Jesus are often confusing (even his first disciples had to seek explanation). Did Jesus intend it that way? After all, he said, “I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand” (Matt. 13.13 ESV). Thankfully, however, “To you [his disciples] it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 13.11). Participants will obtain a glimpse into these “secrets” as they explore various classifications of parables, including nature parables; servant, father and kingdom parables; women, money and compassion parables; and parables of feast and famine. Wednesday suppers will continue through July. Reservations: www.fbcgso.org/calendarevents OR Marty Kellam - marty@fbcgso.org |x245.
Save the Date! October 21-23 at Ocean Isle Beach
WOMEN’S 3rd Annual FALL RETREAT
This will be an intergenerational time for women to rest, relax, grow in spirit and and have their spirits renewed. Courtney Jones Willis is returning to be our retreat leader. The cost is $125/ person ($75 deposit and $50 due Sept 1). Space is limited so go ahead and sign up!
More information:
Kim Priddykim@fbcgso.org or Laura Cashwelllauracashwell@yahoo.com
FRONT
is coming this Fall
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any who have experienced the FRONT process at FBC have come away with a fresh new spirit of excitement and curiosity in their faith journey. FRONT began in 2011 as a six month course of study designed to introduce students to four key components of our faith; Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Christian Theology. In 2011 and 2012, over 60 students completed these classes. FRONT was then “reinvented” as a quarterly “Continuing Education” format. We have not offered the original FRONT curriculum for several years, so this fall we shall open the FRONT doors to a new cohort of students who desire this rich experience in learning. We are, however, condensing the experience to eight sessions, each lasting one and a half hours. FRONT begins on Monday, September 19, but sign up begins now. If you are interested in getting in FRONT, contact Steve Sumerel – steves@fbcgso.org | x233.
Check-Out these New Books in the FBC Main Library: • 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne’s Book of Precepts by R.J. Palacio • Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo • Full of Grace by Dorothea Frank • I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster by Lauren Tarshis • Super Abundant Health • Troublemaker by Andrew Clements July 2016 | 7
Connect with Children Embark on a VBS Adventure That Will Light Their Way! July 11-14 | 9 am – 12 noon Cost: $15 each for Child 1 & 2; $10 for Child 3. No charge for Child 4 (family max/$40.) Sign-up for VBS:
Online at www.fbcgso.org/children or contact Christina McCord - christina@fbcgso.org | x241.
July 25 - 29 9 am - 1 pm
…engaging young artists in a life of Christian worship
Closing Concert Friday at 1 pm
Worship in the Arts Camp is an energyfilled week of singing, drama, visual arts, world instruments and sacred dance taught by professionals from our city and the surrounding area. Two tracks of study are available based on the campers’ 2015-16 school grade: grades 1-4 and grades 5-7. $40 registration. Register at www.fbcgso.org/music (Children’s section.) More info: Terri Vancil - terri@fbcgso.org | x238
Worship Leader: Taylor Vancil | Choral Director: Sarah Vancil Living in Mt. Holly, NC Taylor is the new Minister of Music at First Baptist Church and Sarah will be the choral director at Stanley Middle School in Gaston County. Taylor and Sarah are excited to lead our worship arts camp as we sing and explore the significance of water in God’s world today and in the Bible!
“Spring into Summer” was fun for everyone!
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t was fun playing games on the front lawn, enjoying good company, and delicious food from the food trucks. We are officially ready for SUMMER!
“Church on the Go” boxes If you haven’t picked up your box, contact Christina McCord to get one for your family christina@fbcgso.org | x241.
Upcoming Fun for FBC Kids • SPRAYGROUND AT KEELEY PARK July 19 (Tu) from 9:30 -11 am – 4100 Keeley Road, McLeansville. All kids and their families are invited to join us for a morning of fun as we splash and play at this great park. FBC has rented this sprayground for the morning and we also have reserved the covered shelter until 1 pm. Pack a lunch, invite your friends, and cool off with us! • HAMILTON LAKES POOL – Aug. 7 (Su) Family Night from 4 - 8pm • BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS Aug. 28 (Su) – 10:30 am during worship
New Children’s Library Books • Bedtime Blessing by Becky Davies • Eat Like a Bear by April Sayre • Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio • Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi 8 | Connections
Connect with Our Summer Interns Children’s Ministry Summer Intern–
MS Youth Summer Intern–
Welcome Erin Stephens
Welcome Virginia Little
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rin grew up in Greensboro and was “born and raised” at First Baptist. She is a rising Junior at Wake Forest University studying Communication, Journalism, and Entrepreneurship. For the past month she has been in Rome reporting on the European Union and Immigration, the Intersection of Faith and Global Climate Change, and aspects of Roman culture. She has a passion for music that began with high school and church choir and she is now a part of a Christian Women’s a cappella group at Wake Forest. Last summer she served as the Spiritual Life Specialist at Camp Don Lee where she helped campers grow in their personal relationship with Christ. This summer, Erin will work 20 hours a week with Christina focusing her time on the spiritual formation of children. She will be an integral part of VBS, PASSPORTkids! Camp, children’s ministry special events, Junior Church, and Sunday School. We are so excited to have Erin share her passion for children and ministry with us at FBC!
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e are pleased to have Virginia Little joining us this summer as our Middle School Youth Intern. Also a product of FBC and very involved in ministry at FBC from her earliest years, Virginia served as a Rosewood Tutor and a volunteer with the Happy Hearts Sunday School Class. She will be a rising sophomore at Elon University next fall and plans on specializing in Middle School Education. Virginia will be participating in the Middle School Mission Trip, VBS, Unidiversity, youth outings and Sunday School, and she brings her heart for ministry, openness and honesty, and desire to serve all of God’s people to her role as our Middle School Intern this summer! Welcome, Virginia!
Connect with Youth
Unidiversity Youth Camp University of Tennessee - Knoxville July 18-23
O July Schedule…Don’t miss out on the FUN! • 1-3 (F-Su): Philadelphia Youth Choir Tour - MS & HS • 5 (Tu): Arise! at Grace UMC. 7 am • 6 (W): Youth Mission Trip Report. 6 pm • 11-14 (M-Th): Youth helpers at VBS. 9 am - 12 noon • 12 (Tu): Arise! at Grace UMC. 7 am • 12 (Tu): Movie following VBS. • 17-24 (Su-Su): All-State Youth Choir Tour. • 24 (Su): All-State Youth Choir Final Concert. • 18-23 (M-Sa): Unidiversity. University of TennesseeKnoxville. • 25-29 (M-F): Youth helpers at Worship in the Arts camp. 9 am - 1 pm • 26 (Tu): Arise! at Grace UMC. 7 am
ur world is full of ideas on how we should live our lives and isn’t afraid to tell us what is normal, what is expected. This summer we will adjust our lens and ReFocus on living out our faith as we were created to do. Please be in prayer for our Youth and those from across the Southeast as we gather at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville for fellowship, worship, and a time to ReFocus on who Jesus is, what it means to be called God’s beloved children, and how we can better follow Jesus every day. Unidiversity: from many churches, one camp experience; from many personalities, one fellowship; from diverse joy and hurts, one time of love and laughter; from many worship styles, the presence of one Holy Spirit; from many spiritual experiences, the worship of one Lord. July 2016 | 9
Connect with One Another
Responding to the Invitation We are excited to welcome you to our FBC Community.
College Birthdays Kevin Tutterow | July 6 Western Carolina University
6203 New Bailey Trail Greensboro, NC 27455 atutterow@well-spring.org
Andrew Kennedy | July 12 Belmont University
3600 Gramercy Road Greensboro, NC 27410-9148 andrew.kennedy@pop.belmont.edu
Cameron Gooding | July 13
Guilford Technical Community College
Dr. Bill and Sue Stafford (June 5) By Statement
Tommy Lineberry
(June 12) By Statement
Welcome New Baby!
Benjamin Charles Stone Born: May 24 | Parents: Jamie and David Stone
July Birthdays
15. Benny Pember 16. Bill Herring, Mason Lewis, (No FBC Birthdays July 3, 7, 20) LeAndrea Rainey, Margaret 1. Cheryl Angel, Gary Beech, Swanson, Cynthia Townes Michael Mathews 17. Corie McRae, Jesse Rainey, 2. Renee Fila Anna Rider, Stephen Sumerel 4. Lincoln Harrell, Cynthia Hartis, 18. Jesse Rainey III, Gary Upchurch, Molly Lyle, Virginia Vernon, Diane Watkins Cathy Wells 19. Tom Boyce, Clyde Mitchell, 5. Louise Garcia, Carol Matthews, Allen Putnam Mike Moore, Clyde Rudd 21. Joanne Caldwell, Cam Simmons 6. Matt Hall, Gilbert Pierce, 22. Virginia Wells Carolyn Ripley, Lauren Shriver, 23. Joanne Osteen Kevin Tutterow 24. David Angel, Jim Fogleman 8. Eunice Beavers, Benjamin Hardy 25. Gene Cox, Joe Garcia 9. Laura Cashwell 26. Patsy Thacker 10. April Eller, Kenny Ripley 27. Davis Bennett, Frank Cambria, 11. Larry Canter, Ronald McCraw Betty Morgan 12. Kay Hensley, Andrew Kennedy, 28. Frances Fogleman, Lilly Persinger, James Watkins Gene Hester, Jack Sykes 13. Mark Blakely, Christine Garber, 29. Aidan Eller, Virginia Little Cameron Gooding, 30. Alan Sherouse Betty Jo Hardin, Beth Shaffer, 31. David Moore, Alex Porter, Cassady Teague Kaitlyn Rainey 14. Charlie Beavers, Susan Bennett, Bobbie Brown, Ruth Gibbs Keep Us Updated! If you’ve had changes to any contact information: phone, email, and address please let us know. Send all updates and changes to Rosemary Kellam - rosemary@fbcgso.org | 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 to www.fbcgso.org to get started! 10 | Connections
3721 Sage Drive Greensboro, NC 27410 tgooding@triad.rr.com
Virginia Little | July 29 Elon University
1710 Swannanoa Drive Greensboro, NC 27410 vlittle2@elon.edu
Bereaved
• Ann Vaden in the loss of her son-in-law, Bill Harris Jr., on May 12 • Isabella Williams in the loss of her daughter, Bella Amor Noel Gambino, on May 21 • Loved ones of Virginia Royal, on May 26 • Loved ones of Derrick Weeks, on May 26 • Allen Kopp in the loss of his mother, Josephine Kopp, on May 28 • Matt Carpenter in the loss of his mother, Dennie Carpenter, on May 31 • Jean Rhodes Ayers in the loss of her brother, Hubert “Hugh” Rhodes, on May 31 • Scott Lyle in the loss of his grandfather, Reedy Saverance, on June 2 • Loved ones of Norma Jean Coble, on June 5 • Kim Priddy in the loss of her stepmom, Debbie Knowles, on June 5 • Ken Melton in the loss of his mother, Dot Melton, on June 7 • Jack Echerd in the loss of his sister, Lucille Bowman, on June 9 • Loved ones of Gilbert Wylie, on June 13 • Loved ones of Louise Deshaies, on June 14 • Geneva Metzger in the loss of her brother-in-law, B.A. “Boots” Cross, on June 21
July@ Take a bite out of summer! Regular Weekly Schedule
•July 1-3 (F-Su): Philadelphia Youth Choir Tour - Middle School. •July 1-3 (F-Su): Philadelphia Youth Choir Tour - High School. Sunday AM @FBC •3 (Su): Finance Committee. 108-C, 4:30 pm Adults • Choir - 8:30 am •4 (M): 4 of July Holiday. Church offices will be closed. •Summer All Ages • Bible Study - 9:15 am 5, 12, 26 (Tu): Arise! at Grace UMC. 7 am • • Worship - 10:30 Children • 5 (Tu): Grace Meal Prep. Kitchen, 5 pm •Reception - 11:45amam, 209 • Seniors • Guest • •6 (W): Grace Meal Pick-Up. Kitchen, 5 pm Missions • 6, 13, 20, 27 (W): Fellowship Meal/Free for College. • •Weekday Wednesdays@FBC 5:30 pm (serving begins 5 pm) School Meal - 5-6 pm •Fellowship Worship •13, 20, 27 (W): Summer Bible Study. Chapel, 6 pm • Bible Study - 6 pm • • 6 (W): Philadelphia Youth Choir Mission Tour Report. 108, 6 pm •Youth Divorce Rebuilding - 6:15 pm • •6, 13, 20, 27 (W): Divorce Rebuilding. 109, 6:15 pm Sanctuary Choir 7 pm, 311 • •10 (Su): StepUp Ministry Clothing Collection. Atrium, 9 am •11-14 (M-Th): VBS. 9 am - 12 noon Fellowship Meals •11 (M): Deacon’s Meeting. 102, 7 pm Wednesdays: 5:30-6 pm (Serving begins at 5 pm) •13 (W): Missions Committee. 108-C, 5:30 pm 14 (Th): VBS Celebration. Front Lawn, 4 pm • Reservations - due Monday at 12 pm; Cancellations due •17 (Su): Community Lunch followed by Church Conference. 108, 11:45 am Tuesday at 12 pm. •17 (Su): Reception for the Stephens family. Front Lawn, 12 noon Make your reservation online at •17-24 (Su-Su): NC Baptist All-State Youth Choir Tour. www.fbcgso.org/calendarevents •18-23 (M-Sa): Unidiversity. University of Tennessee - Knoxville OR Marty Kellam •19 (Tu): Sprayground. Keeley Park, McLeansville, 9:30 - 11 am marty@fbcgso.org | x245. •20 (W): Building & Grounds Committee. 216, 5:30 pm 6: Salad Night– • 24 (Su): NC Baptist All-State Youth Choir Concert. Hayes Barton Baptist, Various Types of Salads Raleigh, 6 pm 13: From the Garden– •25-29 (M-F): Worship in the Arts Camp. 9 am - 1 pm Fresh Vegetables •26 (Tu): Senior Adult Council. 216, 2 pm 20: Rigatoni with Meat Sauce, •26 (Tu): Personnel Committee. 216, 7 pm Side Salad, Garlic Bread •29 (F): Worship in the Arts Closing Concert. FBC Sanctuary, 1 pm 27: Fried Chicken, Pinto Beans, •30 (Sa): Habitat Faith Build. 2701 Quail Oaks Drive, Greensboro, NC 27405, 7:30 am Brussel Sprouts, Cornbread th
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First Baptist Church Greensboro
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
1000 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC 27401
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Connect with Business June Church Conference Summary
T
he monthly Church Conference took place on Sunday, June 12, 2016 in the Fellowship Hall. Church Moderator, Hazel Fisher presided. The following motion was presented by Davis Troxler, Finance Committee Vice Chair and approved by the congregation.
Motion: On behalf of the Building and Grounds Committee, Finance Committee and Deacons, I move that an amount of $12,552 be approved to contract with Aull Painting for labor and materials to remove wallpaper and paint the second floor children’s wing hallways, classrooms, two hall restrooms and stairwell, funds to come from the Major Maintenance/Capital Improvement Account #310276.
Community Lunch | Church Conference Sunday, July 17 | Following Worship
Everyone is invited to enjoy lunch around the tables. Cost is $6 per person and $20 family maximum. NO reservation is needed. A brief church conference will follow lunch to allow the membership to hear about the latest from our Deacons and committees bringing motions forward. Mark your calendar to participate in this important process of the church.
May 2016 Financial Results Year-To-Date Budget Receipts/Distributions Actual Receipts $684,873 Disbursements $693,656 Differential ($ 8,783)
Budget $721,171 $728,042 ($ 6,871)
Last Year $747,777 $706,088 $ 41,689