Connections Newsletter - October 2016

OCTOBER 2016 | www.fbcgso.org | 336.274.3286

first baptist church greensboro

Living Wisely

‌a Wednesday evening series with Alan Sherouse and George Fuller beginning October 19

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

I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields!

They are ripe for harvest. (from John 4.35)

Missions Sunday @FBC October 9

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

3 Window Gazing – The View from Here 4 - 5 Connect with Missions

November Connections Deadline: October 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 Courtney Stamey, Pastoral Resident courtney@fbcgso.org / x223 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

–Missions Sunday - October 9 –Ministry Partnerships –Update on our Community Garden –A Message from BackPack Beginnings –Global Health “Empathy” Training in Brazil –Operation Christmas Child

6 Connect with Adults

–PrimeTime - October 3 –Living Wisely - A new Wednesday night series –Meet Courtney Willis

Connect with Adult Sunday School Ministry –A Gathering Community Sunday School Class

7 Connect with Youth –Youth Lock-In –Fall Fest –High School Fall Retreat

Connect with College

–October College Calendar –College Information –College Birthdays

8 Connect with Recreation Ministry

–Recreation...Ministry that Gives Back –Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Ministry

9 Connect with Business

–September Church Conference Summary –August 2016 Financial Results –October Community Lunch | Church Conference –Flu Shot Clinic

10 Connect with One Another –New Members | Birthdays

11 October Calendar

–Women’s Retreat | FBC Trip | Bereaved

12 Fall Fest

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.

Window Gazing – The View from Here By Alan Sherouse

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mong the shifts in church life in our time, we are well-acquainted with the shifting uses and needs of church buildings. Our building at First Baptist is a tremendous resource, situated on a center city lot and excellently cared for over the years. Upon the opening of the building in November 1952, Dr. J. Clyde Turner, former First Baptist pastor, spoke to the congregation and claimed it as “The Lord’s house,” encouraging the congregation that “the blessings and privileges which you will enjoy in this place are not to be held in selfish hands, but are to be shared with the world… This church is ever to be a missionary church, sharing its blessings with the world.” (Quoted in Scott Culclasure’s, In Every Good Work, 148.) As building needs change amidst church growth, one of the opportunities before us is to consider how we will continue to share the resources we enjoy in our building.

Maybe you saw a recent dramatic example of vision and generosity from our friends at Florida Street Baptist Church in the Glenwood Neighborhood. As outlined in a recent News & Record article (“Church gifts its property…”, September 4, 2016), Florida Street Baptist’s current building has in recent years become Above: Hope Academy 6th-graders prepping a fall home to Hope Academy – a neighborhood school th th garden on the grounds of Florida Street Baptist. for 5 -8 grade students. Since 2012, Hope Academy students have thrived in the positive environment, small classes, and holistic philosophy of the school. to our records, the move happened in part through Hope Academy is a ministry partner of First Baptist. a financial gift of First Baptist Church – the “missionary I first came to know Hope Academy three years ago church,” seeking to share its own blessings with on my second Sunday at First the community.

Baptist, when our Youth Choir sang The Spirit of God is making all The Spirit of God is at the school’s opening. We’ve things new, including a church’s brick making all things new, building. That same Spirit is at work in hosted Hope Academy events in our fellowship hall. We’ve collected including a church’s the world and at work in us – our lives, supplies. Hope Academy students our ongoing work and expanding brick building. have participated in our camps. vision. In reflecting on the changing And just this month, one of our needs of the neighborhood, and the newer church members began volunteering to help changing purpose of the building, Rev. Kilbreth and 8th-graders at the school complete their application the Florida Street congregation can see the Spirit at materials for middle college programs. So it was with work. The original building was designed to meet the great interest that we observed the recent generosity requirements for housing a school, though the church of Florida Street Baptist. Knowing that the school’s never started on itself. “In our perspective,” Rev. vision included expansion, and recognizing that their Kilbreth says, “we look back and say, ‘God knew more own building needs had changed dramatically since than we did.’” the 1960s, the Florida Street congregation recently Who could have known that an education space voted to gift their building to Hope Academy. In the built in the 1960s for Sunday School and church words of their pastor, Rev. Kevin Kilbreth, the church programs would one day meet the needs of a believed that through their gift to the school, the neighborhood school? church’s “light will burn bright for a long time.”

Who could have known, when First Baptist was part Florida Street’s current building was completed of that early establishment of the Florida Street Baptist in the 1960s. But the church moved to that Church, that we would one day be a part of the neighborhood in 1912 as a new mission in Greensboro, school it now houses? erecting a frame building on Florida Street and And who knows what might be possible in the Freeman Mill. Soon experiencing growth, the church future of the “Lord’s House” on Friendly Avenue as we moved further west to its current location and continue to share our gifts with the wider world? established itself as Florida Street Baptist. According God knows.

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Connect with Missions The Mission of the Twelve: Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money–not even an extra tunic. Whatever house you enter, stay there, and leave from there. Wherever they do not welcome you, as you are leaving that town shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”

They departed and went through the villages, bringing the good news and curing diseases everywhere. (Luke 9.1-6)

Missions Sunday! October 9 8:45 am | Coffee and Muffins Fellowship | Fellowship Hall

Come a little early and enjoy coffee and muffins before we begin our plenary Bible study session with adults. Teachers of our children will be ready for them to arrive early so parents can meet in the Fellowship Hall.

9:15 am | Bible Study and Community Ministry Partners | Fellowship Hall

All adult Sunday School classes will meet in the Fellowship Hall. There we will get to hear and share stories with many of our missions partners. The morning promises to be enlightening and reaffirming of the missions and ministry work being done locally and globally.

Ministry Partnerships

You can be the hands and feet of Jesus to others.

Pray about how you can get involved!

• Agape Meal: Serves an intentional meal to create space at the table to build fellowship through conversation.

• BackPack Beginnings: Delivers backpacks of food to children at our assigned schools during the school year.

• Baptist Children’s Home: Brings hope and healing to children and families in crisis.

• Bessemer Elementary: Become a lunch buddy, tutor, proctor for testing, or volunteer at “Steps for Success” Kindergarten Camp.

• Community Housing Solutions: Works towards eliminating substandard housing by preserving decent, safe and affordable housing for families in Guilford County.

• FBC Community Garden: Hands needed throughout the year for planting, watering, and harvesting our garden. Our harvest has gone to support families in our community.

• Greensboro Urban Ministry: Expresses God’s love through practical action. Includes: emergency assistance; shelter; daily lunch; and helping clients increase financial management capacity and readiness for employment.

• Habitat for Humanity: Building houses and neighborhoods locally or internationally for people in need of housing.

• Hope Academy: School for at-risk youth. Volunteer opportunities include their library, front office, tutoring program, and prayer team.

• Interactive Resource Center: Assists people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by reconnecting them with their own lives and the community at large.

• Metanoia: A holistic community development ministry operating in North Charleston that invests in neighborhood assets to build leaders, establishes quality housing and generates economic development.

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• Mobile Meals: Deliver lunch on the 3rd Friday of each month to seniors who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.

• Peacehaven Farm: A sustainable farm in Whitsett, NC dedicated to providing a permanent home for adults with special needs in a supportive and familylike environment.

• Piedmont International Fellowship: Help international college students learn about and experience friendships with Americans and other internationals.

• Rosewood Tutoring: Help boys and girls (grades K-12) from the Rosewood community with their homework on Tuesdays (4:15-5:15 pm), September through May. • StepUp Ministry: Provides job training and life skills for the unemployed. Volunteer opportunities include Faith Co-Partner in Life Skills, Mock Interviews, Lunch Helpers, Morning Devotions, Resume Lab, and Computer Training.

• Wednesday Meal at Grace: Prepare and serve a meal for the homeless on the 1st Wednesdays of each month.

• Wheels4Hope: Faith based car donation program with a mission to provide affordable, reliable transportation to economically vulnerable families and individuals.

• YWCA Family Shelter: Family Shelter for 35 homeless women & children. Help needed to provide meals, supplies and care for the guest.

• Youth for Christ: Reaches out to young people, working with local churches and other like-minded partners to develop lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by Godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.

• Please also remember those who are serving globally: Chris and Dora Barbee; Helen and Ellis Vaughan; David and Melissa Chism; Chad and Kameren Dalton; Alex Ghitsa; Bill and Noy Peeler; Bill and Evelyn Stanfield; and Ralph and Tammy Stocks.

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Update on our Community Garden! by Kim Priddy

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s most of you saw as you pulled into our parking lot on Sundays that our garden grew. We harvested tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, watermelon, zucchini and all kinds of peppers. Our harvest went to support the ministry of Backpack Beginnings. I asked Tessa Kirkpatrick, Backpack Beginnings Fresh Food Coordinator, to explain more about the work they are doing to feed those in our community who are hungry and here is her article.

A Message from Backpack Beginnings by Tessa Kirkpatrick

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ver the past year, BackPack Beginnings has jumped into serving fresh fruits and vegetables, and our families could not be more grateful. Through the generous support of local church gardens like First Baptist’s, local farmers, organizations like Share the Harvest, and the Produce box, BPB was able to distribute almost 15,000 pounds of fresh produce to children in need. During the school year, food mainly goes to students who participate in BPB’s food pantry programs at Guilford County middle and high schools and local agencies, like the YWCA, that are part of the BPB Comfort BackPack program. During the summer months, BPB served weekend bags and fresh produce at four summer feeding sites and the Power of Play program at Proehlific Park.

At BPB, we believe fresh food=fresh minds, and healthy food helps children achieve.

One of the women who visited us each week over the summer at Warnersville Rec Center was so thrilled about the produce she received over the summer that she brought a box of the jars she had canned with it by to show me. Knowing that we not only helped this family eat healthy food over the summer but for months to come is a priceless feeling, and I have lost count of the thank yous and bless yous our volunteers hear from our families as they get to select fresh food for their families. To find out more about BPB, visit backpackbeginnings.org

Global Health “Empathy” Training in Brazil by Emily Crow

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It’s not too early to shop for Operation Christmas Child

by Carolyn Clontz

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ickoff day is Sunday, October 23 and Dedication Day is November 13. These shoeboxes reach children in countries enabling us to live out Jesus’ command in Matt. 28:18-20. You can fill a plastic shoebox or use one of the limited number of cardboard boxes available in the Atrium. Please help us share Jesus with children who will learn about His love when they receive a box of goodies you prayerfully pack. If you don’t like to shop we can do that for you.

Info: Carolyn Clontz – jwcqclontz@gmail.com | 288-3216.

…the coolest thing

n early May I graduated from UNC with a global studies major, a medical about my trip is anthropology minor, big dreams, and no career leads. When people ask what I hope to do after graduation I jokingly say “save the world” but that’s not far being able to see how from the truth. For years I have wanted to break into the global health field but Jesus was teaching without the coveted 3-5 years of experience I kept getting turned away. I was me by example– explaining all of this to fellow FBC members Cam and Kathy Simmons when they had the idea to link me up with their family member, Dario Ramalho, who lives and works in the health field in Brazil.

Dario and his wife Maria Rita embraced me with open arms and immediately agreed to take me around the hospital and expose me to everything health-related that they could. They are both physicians who study and treat infectious diseases. I learned so much from just watching them go about their daily jobs in such a graceful and compassionate way.

While I did learn a lot of medical facts, random Portuguese words, cultural differences, and Olympic statistics, the coolest thing about my trip is being able to see how Jesus was teaching me by example through others. Many of the patients are so severely ill that on the first day I came home and cried for a solid hour.

After about a week or so it wasn’t bothering me to visit patients in their rooms because I was being shown that there are people in those bodies who don’t deserve to be defined by their diagnosis. Once I shattered my own ethnocentric ideas I was able to see the light in these situations. God was putting these people in my life for so many reasons, but most importantly I was learning to treat the bruised and broken like normal people.

I can trace so many aspects of this trip back to FBC. Although it wasn’t a mission-related trip, the only reason I got to go was because of a FBC connection. Growing up in the church and learning about Jesus’ teachings about how to treat the poor and sick from a young age, I got to witness first hand the people Jesus calls us to reach out to and to love beyond any stigma that society has placed on them. I am so thankful for a church body that molded me into a young woman able to recognize that God was teaching me a serious lesson in how to be more Christ-like. Brazil was a perfect Amen to four years of hard work and a beautiful interlude to my career in the nonprofit global health world.

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Living Wisely

PrimeTime October 3:

Steve Pressley’s “Australia Travelogue”

A Wednesday Evening Series beginning October 19 featuring Alan Sherouse and George Fuller

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uncheon entertainment will be an Australia Travelogue, presented by Steve Pressley.

Make luncheon reservations and plan to attend! PrimeTime’s Oct. 3 Bible Study will feature “What Jesus Said about the Bible” taught by Steve Pressley.

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isdom can be passed down and passed up. Starting on Wednesday, October 19, Pastor Alan and George Fuller of Silver Compassion will lead a 4-week series that seeks to share wisdom across the generations. Drawing on Richard Rohr’s “Falling Upward,” the conversation will focus on Rohr’s “two halves of life,” and how those of us who find ourselves in either half can share with one another, helping all of us to grow as community and share more abundantly the gifts that God has given us at First Baptist.

PrimeTime at FBC includes: •9 am: Ceramics, Gym •9:30 am: Prayer Shawl Knitting, 108-A •11 am: Bible Study, 101 •12 noon: Lunch, 108 Cost: $6/person Sign up for lunch online: www.fbcgso.org/seniors or contact Marty Kellam: marty@fbcgso.org | x245 Reservation deadline: Sept. 29

Above: Sydney, the Opera House, and Sydney Bridge, taken from the Harbor.

Meet Courtney Willis who will work on our Young Adult Pilot Project

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irst Baptist is excited to welcome Rev. Courtney Willis to work with us on a new Pilot Project with young adults. Courtney has a wide range of ministry experience through pastoral work in churches in North Carolina and Tennessee. She has also recently worked with PASSPORT, Inc. Courtney graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Religious Education. Courtney and her husband, Stephen, have a 7-year-old son, Berkley.

Courtney will be leading in Wednesday and Sunday programs, in some small groups, retreats, and other new initiatives. Courtney will work with First Baptist in a contract role through the end of 2017, at which time we will begin plans to sustain programs and build on what we learn through this project. We are grateful for the generous contribution that made this project possible.

This Pilot Project engages an area minister to lead in spiritual formation with young adults and families, and it is made possible through a generous contribution.

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A Gathering Community Sunday School Class by Joe Garcia

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ur class was formed in 2009 as an ‘alternative’ to traditional FBC classes. From the beginning we have focused on Christian development. Our quest has been to better understand what we believe, better understand and develop our relationship with our heavenly father, and be better equipped to be God’s hands and feet in the world.

We utilize various books written by past and current Christian authors in studies that generally run for 12 weeks. This format allows us to delve deeply into the ideas presented in these books, and it also allows us to be more fluid in membership. Through our years of gathering, we have been blessed with participant ages ranging from 17 to 80+. Each participant comes to be with this gathering for a single study or to make AGC a permanent SS home.

Our studies are determined by the group and have ranged from commentaries on a single biblical book to studies covering Christian development in areas of aiding those in need of food, shelter and relationship. Our discussion format allows differing perspectives to be expressed and examined in a safe and loving environment.

The best comment that I have heard during this time is “My time here has helped me better understand what I believe and what I don’t.”

This class is not affiliated with a department so we are able to gather between 9 and 9:15 am each Sunday for a full hour of fellowship, prayer and discussion. Our next study will begin on Sunday, December 4, 2016. If you would like more information about our studies email me at garc200@triad.rr.com or come by Room 112 any Sunday morning after 9 am.

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Connect with Youth

Coming in October: 7 (F): Youth Lock-In | Starts at 8 pm

at Air Fun Trampoline Park (2268 Golden Gate Drive) and concludes Saturday morning at 7 am at FBC. Cost is $18/ person and includes food, fun, and fatigue! Sign-up online: www.fbcgso.org/youth

High School Fall Retreat November 11-13 @ Camp Rockmont, Black Mountain, NC High School youth will connect with God and each other during this mountaintop experience. $95/person covers food, lodging, t-shirt.

Sign-up by October 27. Register now: www.fbcgso.org/youth

29 (Sa): Fall Fest | 11 am - 1 pm We need youth volunteers to help set up Saturday morning, staff the games during the event, and clean up afterward. Contact Christina McCord at christina@fbcgso.org if you would like to help.

Connect with College October College Calendar Tuesday Nights Associated Campus Ministries Building in Room 214 | FREE Dinner, 6 pm | Bible Study, 6:30 pm We are a group of believers, doubters and curious souls learning together what it means to be followers in the way of Jesus. We practice spiritual disciplines, seek social justice, ask tough questions and pursue Biblical knowledge within an authentic community.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 (W): FREE Dinner @ FBC (See details below) • 6 (Th): Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics pre-season game at the Greensboro Coliseum ($10) • 28-30 (F-Su): Fall Retreat with CBSF groups from NC, SC and Ga

Wednesday Night Dinner

Join with our partnering church, FBC Greensboro every Wednesday night for FREE dinner from 5:30 pm-6:15 pm in their Fellowship Hall - 1000 West Friendly Avenue You must make reservations for your meal - Due Tuesday at 12 noon: online at www.fbcgso.org/calendarevents or 274-3286, x245

More info: CBSF Collegiate Minister, Adam Horton adam.horton@cbfnc.org | www.fbcgso.org/college

Get Involved in the Music Ministry!

Join the choir, play in the Instrumental Ensemble or ring Handbells. Contact Doug or Terri Vancil if you want to find your place in FBCs Music Ministry.

Doug Vancil - doug@fbcgso.org | x237 Terri Vancil - terri@fbcgso.org | 238

College Birthdays Niki Shumaker | University of VA | October 10 3105 Phillipsburg Court, Greensboro, NC 27410 nrs4ya@virginia.edu

Courtney Key | UNC-Chapel Hill | October 11

425 Hillsborough Street, Apt. 10-H, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 | cakey@live.unc.edu

Bo Starnes | NC State University | October 11 4122 Kaplan Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606 cstarne@ncsu.edu

Leah Frost | VA Tech University | October 14

3820 Brandt Lake Court, Greensboro, NC 27410-9442 lfrost96@vt.edu

Miller Townes | Washington & Lee | October 31 10 Frank Parsons Way, Lexington, VA 24450 millertownes@me.com

College Students Need a Ride?

FBC will pick up at “The Rock” on the UNCG Campus at 10:15 each Sunday and provide a ride back to campus to any college student. Meet us in the Atrium after worship service.

College Messaging:

Receive important information: Via TEXT: text@collegegso to 81010 Via EMAIL: send an email to collegegso@mail.remind.com October 2016 | 7

Connect with Recreation Ministry

Recreation…Ministry that Gives Back

them and they are giving back. I believe it is my job to integrate these youth into prominent roles within the

by Tommy Starnes, Upward and CBL Director program as they grow older.

Personally, I stand very committed to the value s we get ready to start our ninth season of of Upward and CBL (Church Basketball League) Upward Basketball and Cheerleading, I would ministries. 20 years ago, all it took was an invitation to like to reflect on the past seasons leading up to join the First Baptist softball team to get me interested this year: As far as numbers are concerned, we started in the various recreation ministries. As my family grew, with 80 participants and flourished to as many as 200. it was important for Becky and me to know we had a We had 10 coaches the first year, and 26 last year. place to bring our kids where they could learn from a Little did I know that my son’s Upward devotion one church family that Christ could be the center of their week would put all this in perspective when he stated, sports experiences.

“If I could make a difference in one child’s life, then I God has given us the talents and the have done my job.” facilities since 1963 to use recreation as When it comes to involvement, If I could make a a tool for other families.

I have seen many of our church difference in one I believe between Upward, the Café members come out of their comfort zone to coach teams, witness to child’s life , then I space, the exercise rooms, ceramics, etc., that we have an obligation visitors, and serve in our many volunteerr have done my job. CBL, to provide programs and activities roles throughout the program. Many to a population in need of a safe, of these same folks have passionately religious environment. We have many non-church participated in mission trips and other mission members come through the gym doors hungry for opportunities our church offers. These volunteer roles a positive recreational experience. Any opportunity serve as the backbone of this program to which I am we can take to reach these folks through our various most grateful. programs could correlate into positive church and Upward serves as a training ground for our youth spiritual growth. as well. Many youth volunteer on Saturday mornings Isn’t that why we are here? to score, referee, coach, and cleanup. Some do it for service hours, but most do it because it was done for

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Upward Registration begins October 2 Upward at FBC needs volunteers!

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he Upward ministry helps young athletes discover and develop the skills they need to perform both on and off the court. It also creates individuals of strong character, confidence, and faith. Upward Basketball and Cheerleading succeeds through the efforts of volunteers inviting friends and neighbors, coaching teams, referreeing games, providing concessions, as well as sponsoring children who might otherwise not be able to participate. To volunteer or to register children please contact Tommy Starnes - tstarnes@triad.rr.com | 274-3289. Registration forms are available at FBC and on our website: www.fbcgso.org/children

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Connect with Business September Church Conference Summary The monthly Church Conference took place on Sunday, September 18, 2016 in the Fellowship Hall. Church Moderator, Hazel Fisher presided.

The following motions were presented by Jenny Hall, Deacon Chair approved by the congregation and information was shared:

August 2016 Financial Results Year-to-Date Budget Receipts/Distributions Actual Budget Receipts $1,072,718 $1,090,650 Disbursements $1,138,783 $1,175,450 Differential $ (66,065) $ (84,800)

Last Year $1,062,377 $1,145,852 $ (83,475)

Motion 1: On behalf of the Deacons, I move that a recently received designated gift be accepted to fund a pilot project directed toward developing models of ministry with young adults and families, including engaging an area minister as consultant to this effort.

Motion 2: On behalf of the Deacons, I move that a Christian Restoration Fund be established to accept a gift intended to provide on-going support of and liaison with individuals in our community living in poverty in nonemergency situations with the purpose of aiding them to make changes in their lives in order to exit poverty and live financially sustainable lives. This Fund will be administered by the Christian Assistance Fund Committee which will provide oversight and accountability.

Information: A gift of $10,000 has been approved by the Deacons to support current operations of Mount Zion Baptist Church, High Point, NC, funds to come from the Carter Trust Fund.

The following motion was presented by Shannon Childs, Finance Committee Chair and approved by the congregation: Motion: On behalf of the Missions Committee, the Finance Committee and Deacons, I move that an amount of $1,850 be approved to support the work of the Interactive Resource Center (IRC) to be used for the IRC’s guest assistance fund, a portion of which will be used to purchase Barnabas Network referrals, funds to come from the Great Commission Fund.

At the Special Called Meeting following the monthly church conference, Dan Kennedy, Committee on Committees Chair, presented six motions. The motions presented the committee’s recommendation of persons who are to serve on the following committees for the year beginning on October 1, 2016: Deacon, Personnel, Christian Assistance, Building and Grounds, Missions, and Committee on Committees. The motions were approved.

Information: Gayle Wiley has been appointed to serve a three-year term beginning October 1, 2016 on the Pastoral Discernment Council.

Community Lunch followed by Church Conference Sunday, October 9 Following Worship 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.

Flu Shot Clinic Sunday, October 2 | 12 noon - 2 pm | 102 Flu shots will be administered by Kathy Troxler, a licensed pharmacist with Rite Aid. Flu shots (regular or high dose) will be administered, by syringe only, to people 14 years of age and older. Kathy will bill to BCBS NC, Medicare Part B, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, BCBS Federal Employee, United Healthcare, Tricare, Coventry, and NC Medicaid if patient is 19 or older. Any other Medicare plan will cover the high dose shot for those patients 65 and older. Cash or checks made payable to Rite Aid willl be accepted. To sign up contact Rosemary Kellam - rosemary@fbcgso.org or x225.

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Connect with One Another

Responding to the Invitation

Rob and Susan Terrell

(August 28) By Statement with Grant and Dean

Peter and Keighley Johnson (September 18) By Statement with Everett and Wright

Joe and Vicki Norman

(September 18) By Letter

October Birthdays (no FBC birthdays October 13)

Ken Vaughn and Kerri Creech and daughter Meredith Vaughn (September 18) By Statement

Jennifer Klaiber, Jeff Chapman and Logan Rook (September 25) By Statement

We are excited to welcome all of our new members to our FBC Community!

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1. Mark Miller, Lib Murray 2. Elliott Bennett, Mary Howerton, Isabel McNally, Nate Moore, Jamie Stone 3. Richard Beavers, Anne Christian, Bob Kelley, Alexis Petitt, Gerry Pike 4. Ernest Ferris 5. Fred Binder, Jr., Joye Brannon, Vernon Keen 6. Chris Canipe, Laura Jones, Jean Lane, Ed Power, Jerry Thomas 7. Ethan Cole, Dalton Thompson, Caleb Wall 8. Nancy Ayers, Meganne Gould 9. Luke Hauselman, Lee King, Jason Knight 10. Anita Cranford, Steve Honeycutt, Christy Jones, William Waters 11. Tim Campbell, Chris Hauselman, Courtney Key, Cecil Livengood, Kristen Massey, Virginia Reynolds, Bo Starnes, Graham Thompson 12. Alice Burch, Justin Childs, Nama Findley, Shane Powers 14. Leah Frost 15. Kelly Cornett, Aubreigh Duckworth, Charlie Pannell, Tommy Starnes 16. Dottie Gordon 17. Treva Mabe, Erin Pate 18. Gayle Adams, Bob Caldwell, Jim Ellis, Richard Payne, Jilien Steelman, Jacob Webb 19. Dona Butler, Lee Royal, Shirley Thompson, Jacob Yaun 20. Jack Snow 21. Darrell Chambers, Betty Clayton, Bill Lusk 22. Mickie Rose, Katherine Wall 23. Jim Bearden, Rob Godfrey, Cynthia Markham, James O’Bryant, Preston Powers 24. Kristie Ellis, Christy Hardy 25. Debbie Bowman, Brad Wall 26. Marissa Austin, Autumn Culbreth, Christopher Lyle, Jody Moore, Davis Troxler 27. Matt Greene, David Powell, Ben Turner 28. Charlie Adams 29. Susan Bass, Luther Yaun 30. Quint Bradford, Scott Culclasure, Martha Hicks, Jack Swanson, Anita Wilson 31. Bea Kay Powers, Miller Townes, Richard Wiley

Regular Weekly Schedule Sunday AM @FBC

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

Flu Shot Clinic (For 14 years and older). 102, 12 noon - 2 pm •22 (Su): • (Su): Finance Committee. 108-C, 4:30 pm •3 (M): PrimeTime. 9 am - Lunch •3 (M): FRONT. 101, 5:30-7 pm | 10, 17, 24, 31 (M): FRONT. 102, 6:30-8 pm •3 (M): Deacon’s Meeting. 102, 7 pm •4 (Tu): Grace Meal Prep. Kitchen, 5 pm •4 (Tu): WMU Group 2. 102, 7 pm •Adults •5 (W): Grace Meal Pick-Up. Kitchen, 5 pm •All Ages 19, 26 (W): Fellowship Meal/Free for College.

•5,108,12,5:30 •Children pm (serving begins at 5 pm) •Seniors •5, 12, 19, 26 (W): Adult Access Classes. 6:15 pm •Missions •7 (F): Youth Lock-In. 8 pm Friday until 7 am Saturday •Weekday •9 (Su): StepUp Ministry Clothing Collection. Atrium, 9 am School (Su): Missions Sunday. 108, 9:15 am - 10:10 am •99 (Su): •Worship Community Lunch followed by Church Conference. •Youth •108, 11:45 am •11 (Tu): WMU Group 3. 102, 9:30 am •11 (Tu): WMU Group 4. 204, 10:30 am •12 (W): Missions Committee. 108-C, 5:30 pm •19 (W): Building & Grounds Committee. 216, 5:30 pm •19, 26 (W): Living Wisely. 108-C, 6:15 pm (F-Su): Women’s Retreat. Ocean Isle Beach •21-23 25 (Tu): Senior Adult Council. 216, 2 pm • 25 (Tu): Personnel Committee. 216, 7 pm • 29 (Sa): Fall Fest. FBC Front Lawn, 11 am - 1 pm •

Bereaved

• Carolyn Barrier in the loss of her husband, Avery Barrier, on August 25 • Nancy Cothran in the loss of her mother, Margaret Turnbull, on August 24 • Larry and Gerri Pike in the loss of their grandson, Michael Wood • Teresa Allen in the loss of her father, Frank Benditz, on August 29 • Claudia Tutterow in the loss of her mother, Joanna Tutterow, on August 31 • Kathy Shropshire in the loss of her mother, Rebekah Shropshire, on September 2 • Billy Summers, former staff member, in the loss of his father, Bill Summers, on September 5 • Loved ones of Bill Lowe, on September 12 • Kristie Ellis in the loss of her mother, Brenda Barnes, on September 15 • Loved ones of Judy Hester, on September 19 • Sarah Carter in the loss of her granddaughter, Kelly Cummings, on September 18

•Youth Handbells - 4 pm, 319-D/Sanctuary •Youth Choir - 5 pm, 311 •Adult Bells - 6 pm •Youth Discipleship - 6:20 pm, 301 •Sanctuary Choir - 7 pm, 311 Wednesdays@FBC Fellowship Meal Reservations •Reservations due Mon. 12 noon

Cancellations due Tues. 12 noon.

Meal reservation? Online at www.fbcgso.org/calendarevents OR Marty Kellam – x245 or marty@fbcgso.org

•Kids’ Programming - 6 pm •Youth Forum - 6:15 pm •Adult Access Classes - 6:15 pm •Sanctuary Choir - 7:15 pm, 311 Fellowship Meals

Wed: 5:30-6:15 pm (Serving begins at 5 pm)

5: Manicotti, Side Salad, Garlic Bread Kids: Spaghettio’s 12: Roast Beef, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes | Kids: Mini Burger 19: Fried Fish, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw Kids: Fish Sticks 26: Pork Loin, Stewed Apples, Mac & Cheese | Kids: Hot Dog

Coming up…

Women’s 3rd Annual Fall Retreat

October 21-23 at Ocean Isle Beach This will be an intergenerational time for women to rest, relax, grow in spirit and have their spirits renewed. Courtney Jones Willis is returning as our retreat leader. The cost is $125/person with a $75 deposit. Only a few spots remain. Sign up now!

More information: Kim Priddy- kim@fbcgso.org or Laura Cashwell- lauracashwell@yahoo.com

American Music Jubilee Christmas Show Rudy Theatre, Selma, NC Thursday, December 15 | $89/person Cost includes: Transportation, lunch at Cracker Barrel and ticket to show. Payment due by Nov. 15. Sign-up online: www.fbcgso.org/trips

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