Connections - March 2015 Newsletter

MARCH 2015 // www.fbcgso.org // 336.274.3286

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first baptist church greensboro Emphasizing worship, spiritual development, fellowship, and ministry to our city and our world.

Sunday Worship 10:30 am Lent 1 | February 22 What did you come to the desert to find?

Lent 2 | March 1 Who do you say that I am?

Lent 3 | March 8 What sign can you show us?

Lent 4 | March 15 How can anyone be born again?

Lent 5 | March 22 What should I say? Father, save me?

Palm Sunday | March 29 What are you doing?

Maundy Thursday | April 2 6:00 pm - Light meal and Service, 108 Good Friday | April 3 7:30 pm, Sanctuary Easter | April 5 Why are you weeping?

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

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

March 2015 3 Insight Connect with Worship

–Youth Choir Festival and Mini-Tour –”Celebrate Life!”

4 Pastoral Residency Program 5 Connect with Missions & the Community

Kelly Stephens, Managing Editor Communications Director kelly@fbcgso.org / x223 Gloria Koster, Design Manager 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 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

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–Habitat for Humanity Faith Build –A Day of Service –Meet Anna Holladay - FBC Missions Intern –Supply Food to Hungry Friends in Guilford County –What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty

6-7 Connect with Adults

–ACCESS classes (Includes NEW class: Yearning to Breathe Free) –PrimeTime @FBC –Silver Compassion Is Coming to FBC –New York City Trip –An Encounter with Eli –Join the FBC Men’s Softball Team

8 Connect with Youth

–DiscipleNow Weekend –Summer Missions Trips –Unidiversity 2015 –Valentine Banquet Photos

Connect with College

–College Mission Trip to NYC –College Birthdays

9 Connect with Children

–Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch –Stuffed Animal Sleepover Photos –Vacation Bible School –Weekday School Spring/Summer Consignment Sale –New Books in FBC’s Children’s Library

10 Connect with One Another 11 March Calendar

–50-Year Members . . .Mark Your Calendar!

12 Connect with Business 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 “You know, I’ve never been in here.” It’s amazing how often I hear that phrase when someone comes into my office.

Since the construction of our building, the pastor’s office of First Baptist Church has been a fitting space for study, work and counsel. Built in the 1950s, a pamphlet from the time emphasizes the office’s attractive features: crown moulding wraps the ceiling, yards of bookshelves line one wall, and a fireplace gives it a touch of home. As the pamphlet reflects, the congregation was proud to offer this space for its pastor, and the 5 of us pastors (plus interim pastors) who have occupied the office have been grateful for such a thoughtfully prepared space to do some of the work the church has called us to do.

But much of the work of the church cannot be done in isolation.

I wonder sometimes if the privacy of the “Pastor’s Study” – in our church and others – reflects larger assumptions about the leadership of the church. Our church has a strong tradition of pastoral leadership and, from what I can tell, has traditionally looked to the Senior Pastor to provide primary leadership and vision for the congregation.

The Pastor, some might think, is the one who shares with the larger congregation what God is calling us to do (After all, the Pastor is the one studying all those books quietly by the fire, so the pastor must know!).

However, in my time as Pastor, even as I have felt the trust of the congregation to lead and listen to the Sprit, I have also found that our greatest resource for vision is the work we do together. Much of that work is noisy, active, and pursued in relationship where we share the vision and hope for our individual lives and our shared life together.

That’s why I want to lay a welcome mat outside my office. I want us to hear from one another, whether by the fire in the Pastor’s Study, or out to lunch or coffee somewhere near you. We have such outstanding possibilities before us and we have challenging decisions to make in the next season of our church’s life. It’s vital that communication is open and the work is collaborative. In keeping with our “Open Church” theme this year, we continue to seek to be open to one another and the work God does through us all.

If you come by the Pastor’s Study sometime soon, you’ll notice that it’s a work in progress. In fact, recently we made some alterations. For the last couple decades, a wall lined the front of the bookshelves, in order to shield a private desk from view. At this desk, the pastor could retreat, study, and keep messy stacks of papers. After a few months, I quickly realized I didn’t need that desk (my other desk was already messy!), but I did need more space to meet with other ministers and church members. So the wall was removed, and we’ve replaced the private desk with a conference table.

It’s a fitting image for First Baptist Church – fewer private quarters and more large tables where we sit down together and share openly.

I’ve been honored to sit in an office where so many sermons have been prepared and where so much vision for our church has been considered. I think sometimes about how many people have sat in that room with that mix of nervousness and excitement in the moments before their baptism. Other times, I am humbled by how many have sat there in their grief or crisis and found the comfort of the community of faith. How many important decisions have been made there? How many miscalculations and mistakes? How much grace has been extended? How much renewal has been found?

And how much is yet to come, as we open ourselves to one another and to the Spirit of God?

Connect with Worship Youth Choir Festival and Mini-Tour March 6 - 8

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BC’s Youth Choir will join many NC Baptist youth on Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7 at Knollwood Baptist Church in Winston-Salem for the NC Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Youth Choir Festival.

Dr. Kenney Potter, Director of Choral Activities at Wingate University will be the Festival clinician.

You are invited to join us for the closing worship concert at Knollwood on Saturday, March 7 at 2 pm.

Early on Sunday morning, March 8 the Youth Choir will head out for a day long mini-tour. They will sing and lead in the morning worship service at FBC Monroe, where former FBC youth intern Josh Owens is Associate Pastor. After lunch at FBC Monroe, the choir will board the bus once again to give an afternoon concert at Plantation Estates Retirement Community in Matthews.

The Musical

Sunday, March 1 7 pm | Sanctuary

By Young Musicians, Youth Choir, Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Narration by Scripture and Stage March 2015 | 3

Pastoral Residency Program

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FBC will welcome its first pastoral resident for a two-year term in late summer 2015.

Plans are being made for a second resident to begin the following summer and the program to proceed with overlapping terms.

irst Baptist Church has a rich history as a “Teaching Congregation” when seminary graduates in the 1960s came

to FBC to serve for two year terms in First Baptist’s Associate Pastorate position. Significant leaders like, Bill Wilson, Sr., Jack Causey, and Randall Lolley all came here as their first post-seminary position before moving to their own congregations. Today, we would call them “Pastoral Residents.”

With that in mind, we proudly announce the continuation of FBC serving as a “Teaching Congregation” with the inception of its Pastoral Residency Program that will begin in late summer of 2015. At the February Business Meeting the church approved the funding to hire a candidate for this new program. Pastoral Residency is a transition-intoministry program that seeks to provide immersive experience in both congregational and community ministry within the controlled environment of a teaching congregation.

Program Structure and Logistics • 40 hours/week and keep formal office hours.

• Work with continuing ministries, including worship leadership and planning, preaching, community ministry and church leadership.

• Assist with initiating new programs in growing ministry areas.

• Rotate through different areas of church ministry (Congregational Care, Spiritual Formation, Administration, Community Ministry).

• Pastor will serve as the direct supervisor and Resident will work closely with other staff members when his/her work focuses on their specific ministry areas.

• The Church will mentor and encourage the Resident.

• Lay supporters and faith partners, and selected financial, medical, or spiritual professionals will be enlisted to strengthen the program.

Benefits and Goals for the Resident FBC will provide a resident with experience in a protective environment in which to transition into ministry amidst increasing rates of “burnout” among new clergy. We will work alongside our resident as they develop their pastoral identity, theological frameworks, and habits of work and leadership that will contribute to a sustainable vocational ministry. We want to give our resident experience in a range of ministry opportunities crafted in consideration of both the church’s vision and the participant’s vocational goals, including the breadth of pastoral ministry (leadership, preaching, spiritual formation & education, partnership and network development) and community ministry.

Benefits and Goals for the Congregation This program will give FBC an additional qualified seminary graduate to staff initiatives and programs for our growing congregation and changing community. The congregation will have an opportunity to grow in identity as a teaching congregation alongside our intern. FBC will also have an occasion to exercise leadership by providing a distinct

program within our state and region.

CBFNC is excited that FBC Greensboro is launching a new pastoral residency program.

I'm almost envious of the young ministers that will have a chance to learn and serve in this way with FBC Greensboro. They, our CBF family, and the larger Christian Church will be better for it.

- Larry Hovis, CBFNC Executive Director

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Since I did not serve as the pastor of a church during seminary, I was anxious about my lack of experience. The internship program at First Baptist Church helped me to gain that experience and to understand congregational life.

I not only had the opportunity to watch and learn from a gifted ministry team and strong lay leaders, but to put into practice my own gifts. This experience made me a more effective pastor when that opportunity came.

I am excited that First Baptist Church is re-introducing this concept as a residency program for future ministers.

- Jack Causey, CBFNC Ministerial Resources Coordinator

Connect with Missions & the Community

Missions Opportunities@FBC

By Kim Priddy

Habitat for Humanity Faith Build

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e are joining along with more than thirty local churches to help build two homes on Holts Chapel in Greensboro. This build provides us more than the opportunity to build homes, but to get to work alongside our neighbor churches. If you are interested in helping to build or provide breakfast or lunch then go to www.habitatgreensboro.org and click on volunteer now. Questions: Contact Kim Priddy - kim@fbcgso.org | x295,

A Day of Service |April 25

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y first experience with a day of service was with Agents of Grace over a decade ago, but it left a huge impression on me. Brent and I were able to take our kids out for a local missions trip. We had the opportunity to do ministry alongside of them and talk about why we are helping others in Greensboro. And as soon as I began talking about this idea with FBC folks - everyone responded - “Salt Shaker Saturday.” This ministry has also left a huge impression upon our congregation. So let’s do it again on Saturday, April 25 from 9 am to 12 noon. We will offer many opportunities for all ages with our ministry partners to work that morning. Stay tuned… details to come.

You Can Supply Food to Hungry Friends in Guilford County

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reensboro Urban Ministry (GUM) strives to fill the gap between individual income and government benefits by providing emergency food assistance bags, which are distributed through the Emergency Assistance Program. These food assistance bags include fruits and vegetables, grains, and protein, to help ensure that those receiving assistance are eating balanced nutritious meals. When you are at the grocery story, consider purchasing some of these items and place them in the GUM boxes at FBC: Protein Sources: Tuna, Salmon, Beef Stew, Spam, Corned Beef, Peanut Butter (18 oz. jar) Vegetables: Greens, e.g. Turnip, Mixed Vegetables, Peas (green), Tomatoes, Corn, Green Beans Fruits: Peaches, Pears, Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce Other Items: Soups, Sugar (2 lbs.), Dry milk, Oatmeal (18 oz.), Macaroni & cheese, dry beans, Rice (1 lb. or larger bags) Dietary Supplements: Ensure

Meet Anna Holladay FBC Missions Intern

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nna is a third-year at Wake Forest School of Divinity and is originally from Louisville, KY. When not busy with school, she loves to travel, re-read Harry Potter, and spend time with family and friends. On the topic of missions, Anna writes: “Missions should seek to create more connection within and among communities. In recognizing the inherent dignity alive within each human being, Christians have a call to seek out injustice and advocate for people whose voice has been taken away by the dominant society. Missions is about creating relationships, preaching the good news with actions, and always striving to embody the kingdom of God.”

What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty An information session based on the book

by Bill Ehlig & Ruby K. Payne Led by Sharon Barlow @ FBC Greensboro Saturday, March 7 | 8:30 am - 1 pm This session is for those who are interested in helping to develop conversation and understanding about poverty. What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty is a must-read for anyone who is in ministry and wants to reach out to those in poverty.

• Cost for session: $10 (includes coffee & snacks) • To register for the session or for more information, contact: Kim Priddy - kim@fbcgso.org | x295 March 2015 | 5

Connect with Adults New Wednesday Night Access Seminar for March

Yearning to Breathe Free: A Dialogue on Immigration and Justice Led by Anna McLeod | March 4, 11, 18 & 25 | FBC Room 102

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uring the series we will review the current US immigration system and its history. As we examine our nation’s immigration history, we will see how it has struggled since its beginning to define who should be excluded. We will also examine biblical perspectives on justice and what guiding principles we have available as Christians when we undertake the challenging task of examining whether a law is a just law. When we delve into the current day struggles for justice and fairness on immigration policy, we will meet face to face with a young person whose immigrant story is unfolding today. Finally, we will discuss ways in which we can do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God right here in Greensboro. You are invited to join this dialogue and all perspectives are welcome.

Meet Anna McLeod Anna K. McLeod began working as an Associate Attorney at Chapman Law Firm after graduating from Campbell Law School in Raleigh, NC. Chapman Law Firm is a specialty law firm dedicated to assisting people and companies with their immigration matters. Her clients range from undocumented crime victims to companies seeking employment-based temporary visas for foreign national workers. Since moving to Greensboro in August of 2012, she has presented to numerous community groups, including schools, universities, churches, and in partnership with corporations, in order to increase understanding of our current U.S. immigration system. Anna is fluent in Spanish and a native of Waxhaw, NC. She is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of Greensboro Housing Coalition, a local non-profit which advocates for safe and affordable housing for all. Anna joined our congregation last year.

PrimeTime@FBC

Wednesday Night ACCESS | Something for Everyone

PrimeTime includes:

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

PrimeTime March 2 Elizabeth Hudson Editor-in-Chief of “Our State” Magazine Hear about the magazine whose mission is to reflect the beauty of North Carolina.

PrimeTime April 13 Jennifer Foster Representing Stand Out Ministries

“Mission: Amazon” Reservation deadline: March 26.

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

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

“The Passion Narratives” – Dr. Steve Pressley looks at the Passion narratives of the four gospels, comparing and contrasting the narratives, while celebrating their literary unity and scriptural integrity. Chapel Women’s Book Study Group – Becky Starnes and Kelly Cornett are

leading a women’s book study with the book, “You’re Going to Be Okay: Encouraging Truth Your Heart Needs to Hear, Especially on the Hard Days”. Café

Yearning to Breathe Free: A Dialogue on Immigration and Justice – Anna McLeod is leading the study (details above). 102

Interested In Playing for the FBC Men’s Softball Team?

Contact Coach Randy McDaniel (rmcdanielkat@bellsouth.net )

Connect with Adults

An Encounter with Eli

when it is in fact the Lord. Now Eli may not have been able to see, but his ears must have been sharp, along with a spirit still attuned to God’s, for it was Eli who told oday as I was making my weekly visits to our Samuel that it was the Lord who was calling him. It was homebound members, I looked at the list that Eli who recognized God’s voice calling the boy’s name.

Kate Kitchen had given me, and decided to stop by Without Eli’s guidance and discernment of the Lord’s and see Marggie Samuel. When I got there, voice, Samuel may not have been able to recognize and Ms. Samuel welcomed me in and offered me a chair, respond to the voice of God. and we sat and talked for some time about her history at

Like Eli, Ms. Samuel (an appropriate name for the the church and her family, where she grew up, and how passage!) pointed many children to the voice of God in much she loved bookkeeping. She seemed particularly her time at FBC Greensboro. How many children were fond of remembering how she used to teach and watch able to hear God’s voice calling them by name because over the children of FBC Greensboro, before becoming of Ms. Samuel’s leadership and guidance? How many more involved in her own Sunday school class. of those children continue to hear

Before I left, I asked if I could voice of God because of the pray with her and read scripture. ...may we all remember the commitment of one eager servant?

She smiled and nodded, and I to be thankful for So as we go about our weeks, may turned to the lectionary reading all remember to be thankful for for this past week from 1 Samuel those who have we those who have helped us listen for 3:1-20. As I began to read, I noticed how Eli was described in the text as helped us listen the voice of God beckoning through the stillness of the night. Thanks be to one whose eyesight had begun to for the voice God for the Elis, the Marggie Samuels, fade. After many years in service to the Lord, Eli was struggling to see, of God beckoning and so many other witnesses who have gone before us with perceptive indicating that Eli was probably through the ears and faithful hearts, always in his later years. As the story goes for the voice of the Lord along, Samuel hears his name stillness of the night. listening calling those who would hear. being called, and thinks it is Eli,

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Patrick Cardwell

New York City November 16-20, 2015

FBC Greensboro and FBC High Point invite you to join us as we visit NYC This trip includes motor coach transportation from Greensboro to NYC and lodging in the theatre district in Times Square. This professional sight-seeing tour will include a Broadway show, tickets to the World Trade Center Memorial, a Radio City Rockettes Christmas show and much more!!! $1280 double (2 in room) | $1180 triple | $1080 quad Payment Plan: $300 due March 15; $300 due May 15; $300 due July 15; Balance due September 1.

Make check payable to FBC Greensboro Mail to: 1000 West Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401 Cliff Lowery - lowerycc@aol.com | 210-6923 Dolly Chesson - swchesson1@gmail.com | 545-7712 Monica Vaughan - edwinv550@aol.com | 323-0335

Silver Compassion Is Coming to FBC Steve Sumerel

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ilver Compassion is a program through which the elders of our congregation and their caregivers can access critical information and coaching that will enable them to navigate more intentionally into the second half of their lives. Silver Compassion will bring seminars, large and small groups, and individualize programs to our church. The program’s founder, Dr. George Fuller will work alongside a team of our members to address the pressing issues and challenges of our congregation.

Upcoming Silver Compassion Events Sunday, March 15: Dr. Fuller will address our congregation during the worship service. A time to meet and greet George will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Saturday, April 11: From 8:30 am until 3:30 pm, Dr. Fuller will conduct the first major Silver Compassion event, a six hour seminar touching on the critical issues of growing old in our society. Lunch will be included and registration will be required. The details of this event will be coming soon.

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Connect with Youth DiscipleNow Weekend March 20-22

Middle School Mission Unidiversity | June 22 - 26

This year’s theme is “Not A Fan” and we will spend this retreat weekend in area homes eating great food, playing games, and learning the difference between being a “fan” or a “follower” of Jesus.

High School CLUE Camp NYC | June 26 - July 4

Spend a weekend with friends laughing, eating, and growing closer together at DiscipleNow Weekend!

Cost is $40 and includes all meals, Bible Study materials, group recreation on Saturday with area church youth groups, a trip to Krispy Kreme, and a cool T-shirt! Sign-up Deadline to sign up is March 1.

MS Youth will work in the Nicholtown area of Greenville, SC doing renovation work in the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center. Register NOW thru March 31 with a $50 deposit. Cost: $225/person.

CLUE Camp (Children Living the Urban Experience) is part of Metro Baptist Church and involves ministry to 40+ children in grades 1-6.

Register NOW thru March 31 with a $50 deposit. Cost: $275/person.

Unidiversity 2015-“It’s Complicated” |July 20-25 @ UT Early registration (now thru April 1) is $320/person. After April 1, the cost is $350/person/if space is available. A $75 deposit reserves your spot. For more info about Unidiversity: www.unidiversity.org/ unidiversity-camps/camp-information.

Youth Information & What’s Happening | Sign-up & pay online | www.fbcgso.org/youth Questions: Steve Cothran - stevec@fbcgso.org, 274-3286, x235

Thank you for making the Valentine Banquet a success!

Connect with College College Birthdays 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. Our trip will be the extended weekend of May 7 - 12. Cost is approximately $250/person. For more information or to sign up, contact Steve Cothran - stevec@fbcgso.org | x235 or 809-4047.

URBAN IMMERSION metro baptist church & rauschenbusch metro ministries

Stephanie Stutts | March 1 | 2506 Gracewood Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408 Nick Powell | March 14 6316 Lakebend Court, Greensboro, NC 27410-8253 Tyler Messick | March 16 | UNC Charlotte 165 Hunt Hall, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 / amessick@triad.rr.com Emily Crow | March 18 | 428 W. Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 / ecrow@live.unc.edu Dixon Crews | March 19 | 16173 Sullivan Hall, Raleigh, NC 27607 / dixon.crews@gmail.com Grayson Absher | March 29 | P.O. Box 6511, 1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27109 / gbabsher@gmail.com

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Connect with Children Egg Hunt & Brunch |

March 29 | 12-1:30 pm

Children and families are invited to join us for brunch immediately after worship on Palm Sunday with egg hunts to follow on the front lawn. Brunch will cost $6 for adults and $3 for children ($20 family maximum). Reservations must be made by Sunday, March 22.

Help us stock our eggs! There will be egg “cartons” set up around the church to collect plastic egg donations through March 22.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Everybody had fun!

Children brought their favorite stuffed animals and left them for a sleepover at church - how exciting! The animals had lots of adventures overnight and were so happy when they were picked up the next day for church.

Save the date for VBS July 13-17 | 9am - 12pm

Playing in the tent!!

Elmo’s organ recital

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 x241.

New Children’s Library Books The Day the Crayons Quit Story time in the Children’s Library

Working on Alan’s sermon for Sunday

First Baptist Church Weekday School

Second Time Around Consignment Sale

March 27 March 28

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Friday | 9 am - 7 pm Saturday | 8 am - 1 pm (1/2 Price Day)

he Weekday School’s semi-annual consignment sale features kid’s Spring/ Summer clothing & shoes, toys, bikes, games, outdoor equipment, books, maternity clothing, nursery furniture, bedding, strollers and more! Mom’s Spot is a great place for ladies to consign your like-new clothing, shoes, & accessories!

Registration is open and consignors will earn 60% to 70% of their sales! The remaining profits go to the Weekday School Via Scholarship Fund.

There are many opportunities to shop, consign, and volunteer so find out how you can be involved in the Weekday School ministry to our community.

There are registration links on the website or email the Consignment Team. www.fbcgso.org/consignment_sale | fbcsecondtimearound@gmail.com

by Drew Daywalt When Duncan arrives at school, he finds a stack of letters from each of his crayons complaining about how he used them.

ALSO NEW: • Nugget and Fang | Tammi Sauer • Wangari’s Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa | Jeanette Winter • The King of Little Things | Bil Lepp • The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog | Mo Willems • One Big Pair of Underwear | Laura Gehl • Goodnight, Ark | Laura Sassi • The Crown on Your Head | Nancy Tillman • Pups of the Spirit | Zondervan • Fox Walked Alone | Barbara Reid March 2015 | 9

Connect with One Another

Responding to the Invitation

Patrick Cardwell (on January 25)

By Statement

FBC honors rich Baptist heritage and tradition, but it also seeks to call us forward and recognize the transformative call of Christ and what it means to answer that call in the world around us.

Hannah Griffin (on February 1)

By Baptism

Parker Hall

(on February 8)

By Baptism

Stay Connected with Your FBC Family! If you have had any changes to any contact information: phone, email, address, 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: www.fbcgso.org

March Birthdays 1. Nell Beavers, Stephanie Stutts 2. Peter Evenson, Susannah Townes 3. Rhonda Allison, Gavin Cole, Jean Fuqua 4. Jack Foxworth, Sara Massey 5. Phyllis Abee, Will Barnes, Garland Gordon, Charles Jones, Tammy Miller 6. Monica Hix, David Ryan 7. Madeline Fenn, Ron Hooper, Julianna King, Carl Myatt 8. Marie Binder, Deborah Gilliland 9. Wade Adkins 10. Norma Kibler, Betty Lusk 11. Wilma Cox, Cathy Isom 12. No FBC Birthdays 13. Larry Davis, Becky Stanley, Allison Twigg 14. Jeff Austin, Ashley Carter, Sandy Frost, Anne Gurley, Elaine McCall, Lindsey Pegram, Nicholas Powell, Jeannie Singley, Ruthie Tutterow 15. Seth Macon, Laurie Nipper, Baxter Riddleberger, Vernon Wimberley 16. Alec Carter, Tyler Messick, Tom Townes 17. No FBC Birthdays 10 | Connections

Alex Wells

(on February 15)

By Baptism

18. Emily Crow, Dwight Fickling 19. Dolly Chesson, Dixon Crews, Lawrence Glisson, Joseph May, Dorothy Patterson 20. Cheslea Broach, Valerie Wooten 21. Ellen Curlee, Carolyn Grassi, Kristie Phillips, Stephen Rich, Beau Stephens, Ginny Sykes, Robert Stutts 22. Ruth Howerton, Brannon Kling, Seth Macon, Lib Smith, Frank Wilson 23. Joyce Beech, Bettie Williams, Melinda Wood 24. Alice Angell, April Pegram, Dee Tanner 25. Andrew Angell 26. Sally Skidmore, Abbey Whittle 27. Merle Frazier, David Teague 28. Douglas Ogren, Kate Priddy, Jerry Thompson 29. Grayson Absher, Jackie Creed, Deanna Pegram 30. Bobbie Carter, Jeanie Jones, Lester Nunn, William Petitt, Kathy Shropshire 31. Edith Edmonds, Marty Sheets, Megan Webb, Judyth White, Seth Wilson

Welcome New Babies!

Caroline Vivian Craver

Born January 29 Meredith Crews Craver & Adam Craver Grandparents: Elizabeth Eagle & David Crews

Stephen Scott Candler

Born February 2 Scotty & Lauren Pressley Candler Grandparents: Steve and Catherine Pressley

Bereaved

• Hulda Arant in the loss of her sister, and Carol Matthews in the loss of her aunt, Gwen Norris, on January 21 • Seth Macon in the loss of his wife, and Randy Macon in the loss of his mother, Hazel Macon, on January 22 • Linda Wayne in the loss of her brother, Lamar Hawkins, on January 27 • Loved ones of Verl Capps, former Minister of Music • Ed Mitchell in the loss of his daughter, Janice Mitchell Smith, on February 18 • William Waters in the loss of his mother, Edna Waters, on February 20

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Regular Weekly Schedule • • •

Sunday AM @FBC

Bible Study - 9:15 am Worship - 10:30 am Guest Reception - 11:45 am (209)

Sunday PM @FBC

“Celebrate Life!” - The Musical. Sanctuary, 7 pm •12 (Sun): • (Mon): PrimeTime. 9 am - Lunch (see page 8) •2 (Mon): Deacon’s Meeting. 102, 7 pm •3 (Tues): WMU Group 2. 102, 7 pm •4, 11, 18, 25 (Wed): Adult Access - The Passion Narratives. Chapel, 6:15 pm •4, 11, 18, 25 (Wed): Adult Access - Women’s Book Study Group. Café, 6:15 pm •4, 11, 18, 25 (Wed): Adult Access - Immigration & Justice. 102, 6:15 pm •7 (Sat): What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty.

8:30 am -1 pm (see page 5) StepUp Ministry Clothing Collection. Atrium, 9 am •86-8(Sun): • (Fri-Sun): Youth Choir Festival and Mini Tour. (see back page) Community Lunch followed by Church Conference. 108, 12 noon •810(Sun): • (Tues): WMU Group 3. 102, 9:30 am •10 (Tues): WMU Group 4. Café, 10:30 am •15 (Tues): Silver Compassion Meet & Greet with Dr. George Fuller.108,

following worship (see page 7) •16 (Mon): Widow’s Support Group. 209, 2 pm •20-22 (Fri-Sun): Youth DiscipleNow Retreat (see page 8) •22 (Sun): College Lunch. Café, 12 noon 27-28 (Sat): FBC Weekday School Consignment Sale. Friday: 9 am - 7 pm; •

Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm (see page 9) •29 (Sun): Palm Sunday. Sanctuary •29 (Sun): Egg Hunt and Brunch. (see page 9)

•Youth Handbells: Grades 6-12, 4 pm, Sanctuary/319-D •Youth Choir: Grades 6-12, 5 pm, 311 •Children’s Handbells: Grades 4-5, 5 pm, 319-D •Children’s Bible Drill, 6 pm •Adult Bells I, 6 pm •Youth Discipleship, 6:20 pm, 301 •Sanctuary Choir, 7 pm, 311 •Instrumental Ensemble (3rd Sundays), 7 pm, Sanctuary

Wednesdays@FBC

Fellowship Meal - Dinner is • served between 5-6:30 pm /

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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March Meal Menus Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 pm March 4: Pecan Encrusted Tilapia, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Hushpuppies | Kids: Fish Sticks March 11: Chicken Portofino, Butter Poached Potatoes, Broccoli Spears Kids: Chicken Tenders March 18: Fish en Papillote, Asparagus, Orzo Pasta | Kids: PB&J March 25: Lasagna, Garlic Bread Sticks, Salad Bar | Kids: Cheese Pizza

Daylight savings time begins on March 8.

Turn your clocks ahead one hour when you go to bed Satuday night, March 7.

•Adults •All Ages •Children •Seniors •Weekday School •Worship •Youth 50-Year Members . . . Mark Your Calendars!

Kate Kitchen

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n Sunday, May 3, following worshp, 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!

March 2015 | 11

First Baptist Church Greensboro 1000 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC 27401

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID GREENSBORO, NC

www.fbcgso.org

NO. 179

Connect with Business February Church Conference Summary The monthly Church Conference took place on Sunday afternoon, February 8, 2015 in the Fellowship Hall. Church Moderator, Hazel Fisher presided. The following actions were taken– Larry Putnam, Finance Committee Chair, made the following motions: Motion 1: On behalf of the Endowment Trust Committee, the Finance Committee and the Deacons, I move that an expenditure of $2,000 for the school year 2014 – 2015 be approved to assist Patrick Cardwell, Pastoral Intern, with seminary expenses, monies to come from the Randall Lolley Endowment Trust Fund.

Motion 2: On behalf of the Endowment Trust Committee, the Finance Committee and the Deacons, I move that an expenditure of $4,000 for four semesters be approved to assist Taylor Vancil, Master of Sacred Music candidate, with school expenses, monies to come from the Randall Lolley Endowment Trust Fund.

Motion 3: On behalf of the Finance Committee and the Deacons, I move that an expenditure of $70,000 be approved as start-up funding for a two-year Post-Graduate Pastoral Residency Program to be undertaken by First Baptist Church, Greensboro, monies to come from the Special Fund.

Motion 4: On behalf of the Senior Adult Council, the Finance Committee and the Deacons, I move that an expenditure of $5,000 be approved for a one-year contract with Silver Compassion, LLC, paid on a monthly basis with a report back to the Deacons after a period of 60 days, monies to come from the Special Fund.

Robb Wells, Deacon Chair, made the following motion: Motion: On behalf of the Building and Grounds Committee, the Finance Committee and the Deacons, I move that an expenditure of $140,000 be approved for renovations to the Adams Street House, monies to come from the Major Maintenance Account.

January Financial Summary: Thank you for your generous giving.

Receipts & Distributions Monthly Budget Receipts YTD Budget Receipts YTD Budget Disbursements Net Surpluss

YTD 2015

$ 231,427 $ 231,427 $ 132,014 $ 99,413

Budget Last Year 2014 2014

$ 199,279 $ 199,279 $ 145,792 $ 53,487

$ 203,191 $ 203,191 $ 163,364 $ 39,828

Sunday, March 8– Community Lunch followed

by Church Conference 12 noon, Fellowship Hall.

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