SEPTEMBER 2018 | www.fbcgso.org | 336.274.3286
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www.fbcgso.org | 336-274-3286 1000 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC 27401
( Tag your post with #fbcgso ) Also follow us on instagram: FBCGSO October Connections Deadline: September 15 Email news to jo@fbcgso.org or bring it to the church office. Teresa Allen, Media Library Director teresaa@fbcgso.org / x229
Chris Cherry, Associate Pastor of Youth and Families / chris@fbcgso.org
Amy Grizzle Kane, Associate Pastor: Missions and Community / amygkane@fbcgso.org / x295 Marty Kellam, Food Services Director marty@fbcgso.org / x245
Rosemary Kellam, Operations Director rosemary@fbcgso.org / x231 Amy Kirkman, Preschool Director amy@fbcgso.org / x240
Addison Lawrimore, Ministry Support Associate addison@fbcgso.org / x288 Baker Lawrimore, Ministry Fellow baker@fbcgso.org / x239
Christina McCord, Minister to Children and Families christina@fbcgso.org / x241
September 2018
3 Window Gazing
4 Connect with Adults
5 Connect with the Preschool
Friends Day Luncheon | Register for FRONT Fall Fellowship Back to School | Registration for 2018-2019
Connect with One Another Birthdays | Bereaved | Babies
6 September Calendar
7 A Thousand Words
8 Connect with Business
Giving at FBC Greensboro July 2018 Financial Results
Darnysha Nard, Pastoral Resident darnysha@fbcgso.org / x232
Scott North, Church Administrator scott@fbcgso.org / x226
Jo Nygard Owens, Communications Director jo@fbcgso.org / x223 Larry Putnam, Financial Assistant larry@fbcgso.org / x222 Alan Sherouse, Senior Pastor pastor@fbcgso.org / x225
Tommy Starnes, Recreation Director tstarnes@triad.rr.com / x251
Steve Sumerel, Associate Pastor: Congregational Life steves@fbcgso.org / x233
Doug Vancil, Associate Pastor: Music and Worship doug@fbcgso.org / x237
ABOUT THE FALL MINISTRY GUIDE
We are trying something new this fall by putting together a Fall Ministry Guide. Inside the Ministry Guide, you’ll have information about opportunities from now through December! We hope you’ll keep a copy handy throughout the coming months and refer back to it often. The Ministry Guide is not a newsletter replacement, simply a supplement. We have plenty more if you want to share one with a friend.
Terri Vancil, Assistant Pastor: Music and Worship terri@fbcgso.org / x238 Alisa Windsor, Ministry Support Associate alisa@fbcgso.org / x225
Courtney Willis, Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation courtneywillis@fbcgso.org
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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 by Alan Sherouse (“Voices of Empty Nesters,” August 30, 2018). It echoes TWENTY YEARS AGO, MY PARENTS DROPPED the experience of so many in our congregation. Many ME OFF AT COLLEGE. We drove the three-andamong our church family are journeying with young a-half hours from our home in Lakeland, FL to Palm and emerging adult children as they transition to new Beach Atlantic University. schools, jobs, and phases of life. Move-in didn’t take long. My roommate and I While church is often a place that helps raise a child didn’t coordinate comforter motifs. There had been in faith, we often have less to say when that child reaches no shopping sprees at Bed Bath & Beyond. All the adulthood. Through the leadership of some of our essentials — mini-fridge, tv, and a couple trunks of members and ministers, we are seeking to facilitate just clothes and supplies — fit in the back of my Ford such a conversation this fall. On Wednesdays, September Bronco II and were unloaded within minutes by the enthusiastic returning students in their matching t-shirts. 19-October 10, we’re offering a study called “Faith and the Empty Nest,” which we hope will help people to Once upstairs in Rinker 410B, I began to enjoy the reflect on faith, identity, and relationships in this season extrovert’s paradise of a dorm full of new people, meeting of life, ultimately approaching it with confidence and anyone and everyone I could. My pastor father couldn’t faithfulness. resist shaking a few hands, too, but Our guide in this conversation ultimately he began to help my will be Dr. Wanda Kidd. A career mother who was busying herself “Everyone talks about campus minister and mother of setting up the room. She unpacked how to support young two young adults, Wanda is the clothes and set up the closet. He adults amidst their head of Collegiate Ministry for the took the mini-fridge out of the box Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and plugged it in. When Mom got transition, but no one of North Carolina, which is to the bed, she was dismayed to talks about supporting collaborating with us on this study. realize we had forgotten a mattress When Courtney Willis and I first cover so, after a bit of frustration their parents.” approached Wanda about working that this hadn’t been clearly noted Dr. Wanda Kidd with us on this subject, she was on the Residential Life packing immediately enthusiastic. We list, my parents found directions to asked if she could recommend any the nearest big box store. An hour resources or curriculum and she laughed. “No! Everyone or so later they returned with some bags full of supplies, talks about how to support young adults amidst their the big tupperware container from home filled with my transition,” she said, “but no one talks about their favorite caramel brownies (“Bring this home every time parents.” and I’ll fill it up again”), and a mattress cover. And then Whenever we find ourselves in a moment of there was nothing more to do. transition or new beginning, we hope to be a church I saw my parents a week later, when I drove home for family that can provide support and guidance for one a couple days on Labor Day Weekend. Then we were another. Whenever we do this, we remember that we are together for Fall Break, Parents’ Weekend, Holidays, not alone but knit together in a community of care and and the like. Our family remains closely tied together to understanding. And then when we’ve done all we can this day, and the tupperware is still filled any time I visit do — the fridge is plugged in, and the mattress cover is (although now with the brownies my kids like). purchased, and we’re in a new place of change and trust Still, that moment in the dorm room represented — we remember that still we are joined by the God who a new beginning, not only for me, but also for them. is the journey’s beginning and the journey’s end, with us After so many years of supporting and providing for through the living of all our days and constant through my needs in so many direct ways, my parents trusted the changing moments of each of our lives. that everything was set-up, there was nothing more to purchase or provide, unpack or plug in. It was time to part and learn to trust in a new way. Faith & the Empty Nest “100 people will tell you how to raise your son, September 19-October 10 but very few will tell you how to let him go.” This A class to support parents and caregivers observation came from a mother asked by NPR about of emerging adult children. her experience of dropping her son off at college September 2018 | 3
Friends Day Luncheon to Celebrate Our Homebound Members
CONNECT WITH ADULTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 12:00 PM | FELLOWSHIP HALL
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HE FRIENDS DAY LUNCH IS GIVEN IN HONOR of our homebound members. Homebound members and friends will share tables, lunch, and conversation. A brief, inspirational program will follow. Deacons will arrange transportation, and drivers are appreciated. If you would like to help with transportation and hosting a homebound member, please contact Steve Sumerel at steves@fbcgso.org | x233 – he will assist in coordinating. All those attending should RSVP to Steve Sumerel at steves@fbcgso.org by September 6. The event is free for all who attend. Please note the date correction from last month’s newsletter.
FRONT Starting Soon
THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER!
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LTHOUGH FRONT WAS DEVELOPED to prepare Sunday School teachers to enter the classroom, it has truly grown into more. The three month curriculum is designed to offer each participant a foundation in four major areas of study: Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Christian Theology. This course has encouraged the spiritual formation of many of our members who wanted to “dig a little deeper.” The faculty for FRONT this fall will include, Rev. Alan Sherouse, Dr. Jason Myers, Dr. Scott Culclasure, and Dr. Steve Sumerel. For information, contact Steve Sumerel at steves@fbcgso.org | x233.
FRONT SCHEDULE MONDAYS | FBC 102
Sept. 10 | 6-7:30 pm Sept. 17 | 6-7:30 pm Oct. 1 | 6-7:30 pm Oct. 8 | 5:30-7 pm Oct. 15 | 6-7:30 pm Oct. 22 | 6-7:30 pm Nov. 5 | 5:30-7pm Nov. 12 | 6-7:30pm Nov. 19 | 6-7:30 pm Dec. 3 | 5:30-7 pm Dec. 10 | 6-7:30pm 4 | Connections
Old Testament: Jason Myers Old Testament: Jason Myers Old Testament: Jason Myers New Testament: Alan Sherouse New Testament: Alan Sherouse New Testament: Alan Sherouse Church History: Scott Culclasure Church History: Scott Culclasure Church History: Scott Culclasure Theology: Steve Sumerel Theology: Steve Sumerel
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Fall Fellowships
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THIS FALL, COME HAVE DESSERT with members of the FBC staff as we spend time getting to know one another and our staff better. Whether you are a longtime member of First Baptist, or if you are newer to our congregation, this is a great chance to meet other members, engage with our staff, and grow friendships within our church family. All are invited to sign up for an opportunity to gather in the home of a pastor or church member one month this fall. There are 40 slots available per session, so please choose the one date that works best for you.
CONNECT WITH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL is September 4th for all preschool students. We will do a shortened day along with Parent Orientation in order to ease our new friends into the routine of being at school. September 5th is our first full day at school. We are excited to welcome new faces as well as returning ones to the preschool. All preschool families are invited to “Popsicles on the Playground” on September 5th at 12:00 to kick off our new year with some fun. It is going to be an exciting year!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER September 4: September 5: September 19: September 20:
Parent Orientation 9-11 First full day of school Teacher Workday; no school First chapel for 3s and 4s at 11 am
FELLOWSHIP DATES
Please pick one date to sign up for to ensure room for all who wish to attend. SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 3:30 - 5 pm OCTOBER 11, 2018 7 - 8:30 pm NOVEMBER 8, 2018 7 - 8:30 pm
SIGN UPS & CHILDCARE Sign up online at fbcgso.org/fall-fellowships. Sign up on Sundays at the Atrium desk. During the week, call Rosemary in the church office at 336-274-3286 to reserve your spot. Childcare will be provided at the church. Please sign up online for childcare. Contact Courtney Willis (courtneywillis@fbcgso.org) with any questions.
FOR MORE ADULT OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE SEE THE FALL MINISTRY GUIDE.
Check out these new titles! The Memory Keeper’s Daughter, by Kim Edwards American Sniper, by Chris Kyle Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty, by Diane Keaton Bad Dogs Have More Fun, by John Grogan Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog, by John Grogan Two Kinds of Truth, by Michael Connelley
Please contact Amy Kirkman at amy@ fbcgso.org to set up a tour or call (336) 274.3286, x 240. You may also message us on our Facebook page: @ firstbaptistgreensboropreschool
CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER
September Birthdays
16. Frances Upchurch, Josef Fila, Perry Key (No FBC birthdays September 15) 17. Gordon Johnson, Patrick 1. Sarah Carter, Jake Barlow Kirkman, Alan Bowers, Sarah 2. James Deere, Jim Clontz, Moore Matthew Stall, Emily Sheffield 18. Derek Johnson, Joan Ratliff, 3. Fred H. Binder Alan Tutterow, Ryenne Blake 4. Wesley Adams, Joyce Burch, 19. Kay Crawford, Becky Yaun, John Kilee Blakely Fisher, Lorna Leigh Lanning, 5. Roberta Hartgrove John Sample, David Canter, Austin Worsley 6. Ben Weston, Edna Andrews, Marian Stafford, Grey 20. Bob Wiggins, Faye Thompson, Cockerham, Robb Wells Patricia Lambert, Susan Moore, Terri Vancil 7. Dale Bias, Marty Hill, Nancy Culclasure 21. Tom Sears, Kim Taylor, Kate Austin 8. Jack Sharp, Norma Adams, Lorie Rainey, Marina Cothran, Joyce 22. Sidonna Black, Perry Steelman, Kayembo Paul Stutts, Nevin Rohrbaugh, Allison Donovan 9. Helen Stinson, Hannah Persinger 10. Joshua Childs, Matthew Sumner, 23. Evelyn Mitchell, Sandy Cole, Chuck Peeler, Trent Philpott, Charlotte Vance Hannah Lynch 11. Margaret Wells 24. Mary Adams, Bobby Alford, 12. John Chandler, Barbara Brock, David Philpott, Chris Culbreth, Richard Miller Jaret Wood 13. Ann Barnes, Bill Walke, 25. Dorothy Lewis, Samuel Vaughan Janice Newsom, Marty Isom, 26. Archie Williams, Janet Caldwell, Blaine Bradford, Britt Isom, Carter Bland Bowen Young 27. Mike Kalish, Kayse Burke 14. Jean Shore, John Raines
28. Earl Mitchell, Todd Power, Bryce Fogleman 29. Kaye Tutterow, Fairey Horton, Matt Wise, Graham Bland, James Barber 30. WK Morgan, John Markham, Shari Beavers, Annie Donovan
Bereaved
• Paul Brady in the loss of his sister, Lois Winslow, d. 7/20 • The family of Jerry Thomas, d. 7/20 • Lib Smith in the loss of her husband, Billy Smith, d. 7/29 • The family of Dona Butler, d. 8/7 • Jo Covert in the loss of her husband, Wilbur Covert, d. 8/4 • The family of Jack Sykes, d. 8/12
Please notify Rosemary Kellam if you would like to receive email notification of member deaths and memorials along with the Deacons – rosemary@fbcgso.org | x231
New Babies
Matt and Parker Stall welcome twin boys, Gray and Phelps born 8/6 September 2018 | 5
SEPTEMBER @FBC
REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE
3 (M) Church Office Closed. Labor Day Holiday 4 (Tu) WMU Group 2. 102, 3 pm 4 (Tu) Grace Meal Prep. Kitchen, 5 pm 5 (W) Preschool First Day. Kitchen, 5 pm 5 (W) Grace Meal Pick-Up & Serve. Kitchen, 5 pm 9 (Su) StepUp Ministry Clothing Collection. Atrium, 9 am 9 (Su) Deacon Ordination. Sanctuary, 10:30 am 9 (Su) Fall Fellowship. Sherouse home, 3:30 pm 9 (Su) Finance Committee. 108-C, 4:30 pm 9 (Su) Missions Committee. 108-C, 6 pm 10 (M) FRONT. Chapel, 6 pm 10 (M) Deacon’s Meeting. 102, 7 pm 14 (Tu) WMU Group 3. 102, 9:30 14 (Tu) WMU Group 4. Joy Classroom, 10:30 am 11 (Tu) Friend’s Day, Fellowship Hall, 12 pm 16 (Su) Community Lunch & Church Conference. 108, 12 pm 17 (M) FRONT. 102, 6 pm 21 (F) Meals on Wheels. Peace UCC, 9:30 am 21 (F) Middle School Retreat. Camp Weaver, through Sunday 24 (M) Committee Night. 101, 102, 108C, Fellowship Hall, 6 pm 25 (Tu) Senior Adult Council. 216, 2 pm 29 (Su) Deacon’s Retreat. 108-C/Chapel, 8:30 am
A THOUSAND WORDS…
A picture tells a story just as well as, if not better than, a thousand written words. Enjoy these pictures that tell stories from our FBC family. Share your photos: #fbcgso on Facebook or Instagram.
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:15 am Bible Study 10:30 am Worship 12 pm College Bible Study
SUNDAY EVENINGS 5 pm 6 pm 6 pm 7 pm
Youth Choir Youth Discipleship Adult Bells Sanctuary Chour
MIDWEEK @FBC 5:30 pm 6 pm 6:15 pm 6:20 pm 7:15 pm
Fellowship Meal FBC Kids Youth Group Adult Classes Sanctuary Choir
FROM THE KITCHEN FIRST AND FOREMOST LET ME EXPRESS my sincere gratitude for all the get well cards and wishes, the bread, the visits and phone calls I have received since having both knees replaced in late July. I want to say a special thanks to Steve Sumerel, Doug & Terri Vancil, Amy Kane, Chris Cherry and especially members of my Sunday School class who were there not just for me, but for Rosemary while she was waiting. As this program year comes to a close, we will have prepared just shy of 15,000 meals. And as always I could not attempt to do this job without the constant reliability of Theo, Rashidah and our other part time staff and faithful kitchen volunteers.
This year we will resume our Wednesday night meals on September 5th. Just a reminder that NEW standing or one time reservations need to be made prior to September 4th. Please be mindful of your reservation status. Be aware that your reservation is due no later than noon on Monday and your cancellation no later than noon on Tuesday. Help us to save on our food costs which continue to increase annually. See you in September.
MEAL RESERVATIONS
SEPTEMBER MENU
Meal reservations can be made via pew cards, web site (fbcgso.org/calendarevents), email (marty@fbcgso.org), or phone (336-274-3286 x245) for all meals. Reservation due: Monday at noon Cancellations due: Tuesday at noon 6 | Connections
Sincerely, Chef K
September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26
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Fried Chicken Pecan Encrusted Tilapia Pasta Ham
WEEKLY CHILDREN’S EXTRAS Yogurt, fresh fruits and veggies, etc.
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CONNECT WITH BUSINESS
Giving at FBC Greensboro Why We Give: Giving financially is a chance for us to honor God with the resources and provisions that God has provided for us. When we practice generous giving, we strengthen our relationship with Christ. As we learn to grow in our trust and faith in Christ, it is important to trust in Christ’s provision. As people of faith, we give faithfully and generously out of grateful hearts, because God has given to us faithfully and generously.
How to Give: We pass an offering plate during the worship service. Most members give their offerings to the church
by putting a check in an envelope and placing the envelope in the offering plate as it is passed on Sunday mornings. Others who cannot attend on particular Sundays mail their checks to the church. Others use their online banking and set up one time or automatic payments that are sent to the church through their bank. Still others set up their online giving through the church website. We also have mobile giving through the Church Life app or through Tithe.ly. You can download either app for use on almost any device. If you have questions, contact Scott North at the church office – scott@fbcgso.org | x226.
A Recent Gift: The Finance Committee gratefully acknowledges a gift from the estate of Nancy C. Hunt.”
July 2018 Financial Results
Year-to-Date Budget Receipts/Distributions Actual Budget Last Year Receipts $896,905 $938,212 $875,246 Disbursements (Net of program income) $1,061,811 $1,055,299 $966,698 Net Deficit $(164,906) $(117,087) $(91,452)