MINISTRY GUIDE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Fall 2018
FALL 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS FALL CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SEPTEMBER
NOVEMBER
MUSIC & WORSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 YOUTH MINISTRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ADULT MINISTRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SENIOR MINISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MISSIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 COLLEGE MINISTRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Church Closed for Labor Day holiday Midweek @FBC begins An Altar in the World discussion Deacon Ordination during Worship Fall Fellowship (3:30 - 5 pm) Sunday night programming begins Front classes begin Friend’s Day Luncheon (11:30 am) K & 3rd Bible Presentations Community Lunch & Church Conference Faith & the Empty Nest Class begins Middle School Youth Retreat Paint the Town for Habitat FBC Habitat Work Day
DECEMBER
OCTOBER
DEAR FRIENDS, If summer sends us scattered in different directions, fall is a season of return and reconnection. We hope this new Fall Ministry Guide will be a resource for you in making the most of the opportunities for worship, faith formation, service, and community at First Baptist Greensboro. It’s a great time to try a new Sunday School class or Midweek study (found on page 8), consider serving in our wider community (pages 10-11), take advantage of opportunities to find where you belong (page 9), or find a meaningful place of leadership in the life of our church. I - together with all of our pastors want you to have the information and resources you need to more fully love God and love your neighbor through the ministry of our church. We hope this Fall Ministry guide helps, and if we can be a further resource in any way, please let us know.
TOGETHER IN LOVE,
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FBC Habitat Work Day All Saints’ Sunday Stewardship begins Fall Fellowship (7 - 8:30 pm) High School Youth Retreat Operation Christmas Child Blessing Baptist Children’s Home Lunch GUM Feast of Caring @FBC Commitment Sunday in Worship Jubilate Deo by Sanctuary Choir Thanksgiving Lunch Advent Workshop No Midweek @FBC Meal/Activities
Sing an Old Song to the Lord! begins (4:45 pm) Missions Saturday (9 am - noon) FBC Habitat Work Day World Communion/Missions Sunday Fall Fellowship (7 - 8:30 pm) Community Lunch & Church Conference One-day Contemplative Retreat Fall Fest (3 - 5 pm) Youth Costume Party (6 - 7 pm) No Midweek @FBC programming for children & youth
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NC A&T Choral Concert (4 pm) Youth Sunday at Advent Community Lunch & Church Conference FBC Habitat Work Day Children’s Sunday at Advent Caroling to homebound (3 - 5 pm) Spontaneous Nativity Silent Night Service in the Chapel (5:00 pm) Christmas Eve Service (5:00 pm) Youth Christmas Eve Football Game (noon) No Midweek @FBC Meal/Activities
WEEKLY SCHEDULE SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:15 am 10:30 am
Sunday School for Children, Youth & Adults Worship
5 pm 6 pm 6 pm 7 pm
Youth Choir – 311 Adult Bells – Sanctuary Youth Discipleship – Youth Rooms Sanctuary Choir – 311
SUNDAY EVENINGS
MIDWEEK @FBC
4:45 pm Sing an Old Song to the Lord (beginning in October) 5:30 pm Fellowship Meal – Fellowship Hall 6 pm FBC Kids – 2nd floor Children’s Wing 6:15 pm Youth Group – Youth Rooms 6:20 pm Adult Classes – Various locations 7:15 pm Sanctuary Choir – 311
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MUSIC & WORSHIP For more information about our Music/Worship ministry, contact Terri and Doug Vancil. Terri: terri@fbcgso.org | x238 and Doug: doug@fbcgso.org | x237
ADULT MUSIC MINISTRY
SANCTUARY CHOIR | Sundays, 7 pm and/or Wednesdays, 7:15 pm | Room 311
The anchor of our music ministry, this adult choir sings in the morning worship service on 3rd and 4th Sundays. The Sanctuary Choir also prepares larger works for special seasons of the church year. Two rehearsals are offered each week and choir members may attend one or both rehearsals. Childcare is provided. Directors: Doug and Terri Vancil
YOUTH MUSIC MINISTRY YOUTH CHOIR I AND II | Sundays, 5 pm | Room 311
All 6th-12th graders are welcome. Youth Choir I is open to 9th-12th graders and Youth Choir II to 6th-8th graders. During the school year, the Youth Choirs sing regularly in worship on the 2nd Sunday of the month and occasionally combined with other FBC choirs. Directors: Doug and Terri Vancil
YOUTH HANDBELLS | Sundays, 4 pm, November & March | Room 319
A handbell choir for 6th-12th graders, Youth Bells rehearses periodically and rings for special services during Advent and Lent. Bell ringers must be active members of Youth Choir. Director: Terri Vancil
ALL-STATE YOUTH CHOIR | July 14-21, 2019
High School Youth Choir members are invited to audition in February for participation in a week-long retreat and concert tour of the North Carolina Baptist All-State Youth Choir.
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE | One Sunday monthly, 9:30 am | Sanctuary
For middle school through adult ages, this ensemble plays once a month for worship and during special seasons. Music is given out a week ahead and rehearsals are at 9:30 am on the Sundays scheduled to play in worship. All range of instrumentalists are welcome from the symphony player to the school band player, present and former!
ADULT HANDBELLS | Sundays, 6 pm | 319
A group of experienced ringers, the adult bell choir rehearses on Sunday evenings at 6 pm, rings often in worship and for special seasonal services. New ringers, especially college-age, are always welcome. Director: Terri Vancil
Sing an
Old Song to the
Lord
SING A NEW OLD SONG TO THE LORD!
Sing a new song to the Lord. – Psalm 96.1 This Psalm verse has often been used to justify imposing new and unfamiliar songs to the reluctant worshiper in the pew, but this year First Baptist will take a new approach to this biblical mandate.
Sing an OLD song ANEW to the Lord. We will sing the old songs of our faith with renewed vigor and with new eyes and ears to see and hear a new and deeper meaning found in this venerable collection. All of our choirs will sing beautiful arrangements of these songs for worship. Our worship guides will contain the stories and theological meaning within the lyrics. Wednesdays at 4:45 pm in the Chapel | Beginning in October
JUBILATE DEO | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Dan Forrest’s Jubilate Deo! will be presented by our combined choirs and chamber orchestra on Commitment Sunday, November 18 in the morning worship service. Jubilate Deo is a new setting of Psalm 100 which employs seven languages and musical characteristics from around the world, including Latin, Hebrew and Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Zulu, and English. It is a truly stunning global celebration of joy as all the earth sings together “omnis terra, jubilate!”
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CHILDREN’S MUSIC MINISTRY
Each Wednesday from 6-6:45 pm, all children are invited to participate in music activities. From 6:45-7:10, the children engage in a time of mission activities and Bible stories.
MUSIC FOR 3S AND 4S | Wednesdays, Room 228
6 pm Early-arriver “Storytime” 6-6:45 pm Music Activities: Our youngest children become aware of God’s story through singing games, steady beat activities and movement. Director: Louise Burroughs
MUSIC MAKERS FOR KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST | Wednesdays, Room 226
6 pm Early-arriver “Storytime” 6-6:45 pm Music Activities: Our young school-agers enjoy music and vocal discovery through singing, movement, games and rhythm instruments. Director: Penny Rowe
YOUNG MUSICIANS CHOIR FOR 2ND-5TH | Room 223/225
6 pm Orff Ensemble (percussion and rhythm activities) 6:15-6:45 pm Young Musicians Choir: Advanced musical and vocal development is offered to older children through singing, Orff instruments, ethnic drums, handbells, and movement. This choir sings occasionally for worship and during special seasons of the church year, and periodically presents a children’s musical. Director: Terri Vancil
CHILDREN’S HANDBELLS Sundays in October, 4 pm | Room 319
An introductory children’s handbell class is offered periodically to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who sing in the Young Musicians’ Choir. This beginner class prepares children for participation in youth handbell choirs. Director: Terri Vancil
WORSHIP IN THE ARTS CAMP July 29 – August 2, 2019, 9 am – 1 pm
Engaging young artists in a life of Christian worship. Campers in grades 1-7 will enjoy music of all styles as they develop their individual voices and discover the joy of singing and making music in community. Drama, visual arts, instruments (guitar, drums, handbells) and sacred dance are also taught. 5
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
For more information about youth ministry, contact Chris Cherry – chris@fbcgso.org or text him at 502-396-6942.
For more information about our children’s ministry, contact Christina McCord – christina@fbcgso.org | x241.
AT FIRST BAPTIST, we are committed to following Jesus’ example by welcoming children into our church family. During a child’s infancy, we covenant with parents to be partners with them in nurturing their child and in helping them grow to know and love Jesus as friend, Savior and Lord. Our varied programs for children are directed toward that end.
Children’s Handbell Class for 3rd/4th/5th Graders
Sunday Mornings 9:15-10:15 am Sunday School 10:30-11:30 am Worship
Wednesday Evenings
Two handbell class sessions will be offered this year at 4 pm in Room 319
5:30-6:15 pm Dinner 5:45 pm Childcare for children 2 and younger in Room124 6-6:45 pm Children’s Choirs 6:45-7:15 pm Missions
Practices
Sundays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 Sundays, March 10, 17, 31, April 7
2018 Children’s Ministry Events
Music/Worship Schedule
September 5 Wednesday Night Kickoff September 16 K & 3rd grade bible presentation September 30 PASSPORTkids Camp registration deadline October 27 Fall Fest from 3-5pm November 18 Advent Workshop December 16 Children’s Advent Sunday December 19 Spontaneous Nativity
November 11 Children’s Bells, Young Musicians/Middle School Choir Sing/Ring in Worship November 18 Jubilate Deo presented by Young Musicians, Youth Choir, Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra December 16 Children’s Sunday at Advent All children’s choirs sing
FALL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 27 3-5 PM Get your costume ready and join us for games, inflatables, live music, and food! 6
YOUTH MINISTRY
Play in Worship
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Sunday, November 11 Sunday, April 14
ADVENT WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 18 | 5-7 PM
As we enter the season of Advent and prepare for the birth of Christ, our children and families will have an opportunity to learn about the importance of this special season through an interactive workshop.
IN THE FBC YOUTH MINISTRY we seek to connect the passions of our youth with God’s passions already at work in the world. We are an inclusive community of imperfect people striving for authenticity and fellowship. Come and be a part of a great group of youth as we journey together. Everyone is welcome at FBC! Our weekly activities start on Sunday mornings with Bible Study at 9:15 am and Worship at 10:30 am. Sunday afternoons begin at 4 pm with Handbells, 5 pm Youth Choir, a snack supper, and Discipleship at 6 pm. Wednesday nights are a time of fun, fellowship, and new experiences from 6:15-7:15 pm. Also, be sure to keep an eye out for special events, retreats, mission trips, choir tours, volunteering in the community, and so much more. We hope you’ll join us!
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
FALL HIGHLIGHTS
SUNDAY MORNINGS
SEPTEMBER
9:00-9:20 Gathering Time NEW! Games, donuts, and hanging out in the High School Youth Room 9:20-10:20 Sunday School 10:30-11:30 Worship in the Sanctuary
SUNDAY NIGHTS
Beginning Sunday, September 9 4:00-5:00 Youth Handbells (Nov. & March) 5:00-6:00 Youth Choir 6:00-7:00 Discipleship
MIDWEEK @FBC (WEDENESDAYS) Beginning Wednesday, September 5 5:30-6:15 Churchwide Fellowship Meal 6:15-7:15 Youth Group Wednesday Night Youth Group will have a new look and feel this year! They’ll be fun and laid back and each week will be different. Come check it out!
5 First Wednesday Night Youth Group 9 Sunday Night Launch Party! 21-23 Middle School Retreat!
OCTOBER 27
Fall Fun Fest (3-5 pm) and Costume Party (6-7 pm)
NOVEMBER 9-12 18
High School Retreat! Churchwide Thanksgiving Lunch after Worship
DECEMBER 2 16 19 24
Worship prep after church. Lunch will be provided and we will end at 2:00pm. Caroling to Homebound Members (3 - 5 pm) and Youth Christmas Party (5:30 - 7 pm) Spontaneous Nativity Christmas Eve Football Game Noon at Lake Daniel Park
YOUTH CHOIR IN WORSHIP September 9 October 14 November 11 (MS only) November 18 ( Jubilate Deo) December 9 (Sing and ring)
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ADULT MINISTRY For more information about adult ministry, contact Courtney Willis– courtneywillis@fbcgso.org or Steve Sumerel– steves@fbcgso.org or 336-274-3286 x233.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY (9:15-10:15
am) ADULT BIBLE STUDY is ever changing and we have both traditional and more contemporary classes to choose from, as well as special one-time and seasonal studies. Bible study at FBC is every Sunday morning at 9:15 am until 10:15 am. There are small group Bible studies for all ages of adults that are based on the standard age division, as well as classes that are intergenerational, just for women, just for men, for the dramatic, and those based on a specific topic. We invite you to join us to study God’s word.
MIDWEEK @FBC MIDWEEK @FBC is our Wednesday night programming including dinner and classes. Everyone is invited to join us for dinner from 5:30 - 6:15 pm, and classes will begin at 6:20 pm. We have new classes being offered this fall, and we hope you’ll find your place in one. Be on the lookout for other offerings midway through the fall.
JOB: FINDING BEAUTY FROM THE ASH HEAP Duration: September 12 - November 28, 2018 Presenter: Steve Sumerel Location: Chapel Job may be one of the most troubling yet beautiful books of the Bible: troubling because Job did not deserve the disasters that befell him, beautiful because of the view of God that could only be revealed from the ashheap. In this study, we will seek to understand the place of Job in Old Testament thought and theology; and we will get a glimpse of God through the eyes of Job, his so-called comforters, and even Job’s family. Job is worth the time to read and study slowly… for the story, the poetry, the theology… and for the opportunities it brings to form a deeper relationship with God. We shall seek to encounter Job on all these levels in this three-month series.
STRONG & COURAGEOUS Duration: September 12 - November 28, 2018 Presenter: Courtney Willis Location: 108-C
In this series, we will take a look at Biblical characters who showed strength and courage in both expected and unexpected ways. Through this examination of scripture, we will discuss ways we can be strong and courageous in our own lives. What might it look like if we are strong and courageous in our families? In our careers? In our communities? In the world? Together, we will discover how strength and courage are rooted in having faith and trust in the God who is leading us.
FAITH AND THE EMPTY NEST Duration: Presenter: Location:
September 19 – October 10, 2018 Wanda Kidd, head of Campus Ministry for Cooperative Fellowship of NC TBA
This study will give parents and loved ones of college-aged and young adult children the opportunity to gather and share about how faith and life are impacted as children leave the home. Wanda Kidd, head of Campus Ministry for Cooperative Fellowship of NC and other campus ministers will guide this important conversation each week.
SEEKING PEACE | A ONE-DAY CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT Does the busyness of day to day life have you searching for a moment of stillness and calm? Have you ever wanted to experience your faith through more contemplative practices? Could you use one day to simply breathe and listen for God’s still small voice speaking to your spirit? This one-day retreat is an opportunity to gather for prayer and Scripture as we seek out God’s peace in our hearts and in our lives. 8
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 10 am - 4 pm Where: Saint Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, NC Leader: Courtney Willis Cost: $20 fee includes lunch and supplies
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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 long-time 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.
FELLOWSHIP DATES Please pick one date to sign up for to ensure room for all who wish to attend. SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 OCTOBER 11, 2018 NOVEMBER 8, 2018
3:30 - 5 7 - 8:30 7 - 8:30
pm pm 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.
COMMUNITY LUNCH & CHURCH CONFERENCE Church members and guests gather regularly after worship in the Fellowship Hall for Community Lunches. These lunches build up the body of Christ found at First Baptist through sharing a meal together and participating in the work of the church. Every other month or so, Church Conferences are held during the lunches. During the Church Conference, members are apprised of the work of the church including Finance and Deacon reports, Buildings and Grounds, and approving membership.
COST $6 youth & adults
$3 grades K-5 Children 5 and under are free ($20 family max)
DATES
September 16 November 11 October 14 December 9
SENIOR MINISTRY OUR SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES include monthly PrimeTime activities, homebound ministry, Bereavement Team, Friends Day, Historical Committee, day trips and more. PrimeTime: This gathering for persons 50 years and older takes place on the first Monday of each month, October-December and February-May. A wide spectrum of activities is included: ceramics, prayer shawl knitting, Bible study, and a wonderful lunch with entertainment or a speaker. There is something for everyone on PrimeTime Monday!
Day Trips: FBC Day trips are offered throughout the year to lots of interesting places in and around the Piedmont Triad. Everyone is invited to sign up and come along. We offer a variety of trips from memorial visits to plays to shopping to gospel sings and preaching! Come and have fun! For more information, contact: Cliff Lowery – lowerycc@aol.com | 210-6923 or Monica Vaughan edwinv550@aol.com | 323-0335 9
MISSIONS For more information about missions, contact Amy Grizzle Kane– amygkane@fbcgso.org or 336-274-3286 x295.
FALL BUILD ON FAITH WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
In the Fall of 2018, Greensboro’s Faith Community will partner with Habitat Greensboro to begin construction on the 4th annual Building on Faith House for a hard-working Greensboro family: Isameldin and Howaida are parents to 4 children: 3 boys and 1 girl. The family came to the United States from Sudan in 2009. Isameldin has been employed with a Triad manufacturing company for several years. The family is looking forward to moving from their small apartment to their own home in a neighborhood where their children can play in the yard. Volunteer: Church members volunteer to help build the house. Workdays are Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. No prior construction experience is required! FBC also has specific Saturday opportunities on 9/29, 10/6, 11/3 and 12/15. Contact: Amy Grizzle Kane, amygkane@fbcgso.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22: PAINT THE TOWN WITH FBC AND COMMUNITY HOUSING SOLUTIONS This yearly event is focused on engaging the community to help revitalize a Guilford County neighborhood through home repairs. This year’s event on Saturday, September 22 - will be focused in the Dudley Heights and Lincoln Heights neighborhoods in East Greensboro, an area with significant rebuilding needs as a result of the devastating tornado on April 15. FBC volunteers will be needed to do exterior repairs, painting, and landscaping— no experience needed! Contact: Amy Grizzle Kane, amygkane@fbcgso.org
BACKPACK BEGINNINGS: DONATIONS BackPack Beginnings helps over 7,000 children experiencing hunger and trauma in our community and serves children in need in 58 Guilford County Schools and 24 Child Assistance Organizations in Guilford, Forsyth and Alamance Counties. Current volunteer needs are updated at backpackbeginnings.org. Donations are always welcome and may be dropped off in the FBC Atrium: Individual sized proteins; fruit cups/pouches and juice boxes; individual lunch box sized packs of animal crackers, goldfish, pretzels, or cheese and crackers; activity/coloring books for all ages, new toiletries (travel or full size): shampoo, deodorant, combs/brushes, paper grocery bags.
BESSEMER ELEMENTARY: LUNCH AND READING BUDDIES
Hope Academy is a Christ-centered middle school educating students that are socio-economically disadvantaged. Come enjoy a free, low-key lunch as you learn about Hope Academy’s mission and meet students. Lunches offered monthly: Sept 19, Oct 16, Nov 15 from 12:00-12:45 pm at Hope Academy, 1403 W. Florida Street. RSVP at lunchwithhope.org. Contact: Amy Grizzle Kane, amygkane@fbcgso.org.
FBC partners with and supports the children, families, teachers and staff at Bessemer Elementary. Lunch buddies simply engage in conversations with students as they eat and are a friendly face children look forward to seeing. Reading buddies go into the classroom weekly at a time agreeable between the volunteer and teacher to read with a student one on one. All volunteers need to complete the GCS volunteer form online before volunteering. Contact: Sandra Canipe, forsythgirl2207@yahoo.com
GREENSBORO URBAN MINISTRY FEAST OF CARING
THE COMMUNITY GARDEN AT FBC
LUNCH WITH HOPE ACADEMY THIS FALL
Each year First Baptist Church hosts Greenboro Urban Ministry’s Feast of Caring which helps to provide food, shelter and rehousing assistance to men, women and families. Tickets for the Feast are a donation of $25 (or more), and along with a simple meal of soup and bread, your donation allows you to choose to receive a pottery bowl, crafted by an N.C. potter, or five Honor Cards, created by N.C. artist Bill Mangum. GUM’s 27th Annual Feast of Caring will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018.
FBC MISSIONS DAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 | 9
am - noon
Consider sharing a Saturday morning with your church family and community as we love and serve our neighbors in support of some of our FBC Missions partners. Project opportunities will include serving at Bessemer Elementary, our Community Garden, Hope Academy, Habitat for Humanity ReStore Trailor and Build on Faith, and FBC homebound outreach. There’s something for everyone and we hope you’ll consider sharing a few hours to help make a difference. On Sunday October 7, we will celebrate Missions Sunday as we observe World Communion Sunday with brothers and sisters around the globe. Contact: Amy Grizzle Kane, amygkane@fbcgso.org
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ONGOING MISSION OPPORTUNITIES THIS FALL
The Garden doesn’t close when summer ends! Fall help is needed to tend and turn over several areas of the garden for the fall growing season. Want to help but not sure what to do? We’ll tell you! FBC harvested produce is donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank—we have given over 300 pounds of produce to help feed the hungry in our own community this year. Help us continue our work this fall. Contact: Janice Newsom, janice.newsom@aol.com
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP MEALS: 1ST WEDNESDAYS FBC serves the Grace Community Fellowship Meal to the hungry in our community on the 1st Wednesdays of each month. On Tuesday evening the team gathers in the FBC kitchen to prepare the meal for Wednesday, then delivers and serves the meal on Wednesday evening. New helpers welcome! Contact: Gayle Wiley, gayle@richardlwiley.com
GREENSBORO URBAN MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY: DONATIONS NEEDED Make it a habit to share when you shop. FBC is a collection site for non-perishable food for the GUM Food Pantry. Next time you make a grocery run, consider adding a few items to share. Collection bins are in the Atrium and Children’s Wing. Suggested items: canned tuna and chicken, beef stew, 18 oz peanut butter, canned veggies, fruit or applesauce cups/ pouches, oatmeal, mac & cheese, diapers, formula, baby food pouches. Contact: Robert Angell, rangell@triad.rr.com
MEALS ON WHEELS: 3RD FRIDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Help deliver a nutritious lunch and a friendly smile to homebound senior adults age 60 and over. Those who receive deliveries are unable to prepare a meal for themselves or have difficulty getting out to shop for food. Many recipients live alone and often this is the one hot meal they have a day. Volunteers are needed to drive an assigned route each month or you can volunteer occasionally as a sub. Easy to drive with a partner/friend and some workplaces will let you have the time to do so. Meet 3rd Fridays at Senior Resources of Guilford County offices at 1401 Benjamin Parkway, 9:30 - 11:30 am. Contact: Cynthia Townes, cmtownes@yahoo.com; Anita Philpott, philpott4@bellsouth.net
ROSEWOOD TUTORING: SEPTEMBERMAY TUESDAYS, 4:15–5:15 pm Volunteer each week or be a substitute tutor for kids (K-12) living in the Rosewood neighborhood. Some of the students’ parents do not speak English and therefore have a tough time helping their children with their schoolwork. You’ll enjoy getting to know these kids and making a difference in their life! Contact: Adair Suggs, adair.suggs@gmail.com
STEPUPMINISTRY.ORG Volunteer as a long-term mentor or evening nursery helper while parents attend job readiness training. Donate interview-ready and other work appropriate clothing on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Men: dress suits, blazers, dress shirts, ties, black/brown men’s shoes and belts; new underwear large sizes. Women: interview appropriate: suits, dresses, jackets, blouses, jewelry; new underwear and hosiery large sizes; new underwear all sizes. Bring all donations to the Atrium. Contact: Shirley Thompson, dcandshirley@twc.com 11
COLLEGE MINISTRY For information on how to get connected with college ministry, contact Baker Lawrimore, Ministry Fellow – baker@ fbcgso.org | x239. IN THE FBC COLLEGE MINISTRY we are committed to becoming followers in the way of Jesus individually and within our community. Our core values involve the practice of spiritual disciplines, commitment to social justice and the pursuit of Biblical knowledge all within an authentic community.
SUNDAYS
MORE INFORMATION
Worship begins at 10:30 in the Sanctuary FREE college lunch and Bible study following worship every week in the Cafè by the gym.
For more information or to ask questions, feel free to contact us. Baker Lawrimore, baker@fbcgso.org FBC Ministry Fellow, College SS Teacher Chris Cherry, chris@fbcgso.org FBC Associate Pastor to Youth and Families
SUNDAY RIDES (AT 10:15 AM) UNCG – meet at the circle in front of the Rock A&T – meet behind Barbee Hall
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
WEDNESDAYS
Check out leadership opportunities in our Children’s Nursery, Choir/Handbells/Instrumental ensemble, Missions Projects, chances to be a youth leader (for older college students), and more.
Free meal at 5:30 pm (beginning September 5) Classes from 6:20-7:05 pm
PASTORS AND STAFF MINISTERIAL STAFF Chris Cherry Amy Grizzle Kane Christina McCord Alan Sherouse Steve Sumerel Courtney Willis Doug Vancil Terri Vancil
Associate Pastor Youth & Families Associate Pastor Missions & Community Minister to Children & Families Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Congregational Life Associate Pastor Spiritual Formation Associate Pastor Music & Worship Assistant Pastor – Music & Worship
RESIDENTS
Baker Lawrimore Darnysha Nard
Ministry Fellow Pastoral Resident
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Teresa Allen Rosemary Kellam Amy Kirkman Addison Lawrimore Scott North Jo Nygard Owens Larry Putnam Tommy Starnes Alisa Windsor
Jim Bearden Bobby Billinger Rashidah Cathey Theo Farrar Maxine Gladney Marty Kellam Dan Lee Marion Smith Tyrone Smith Shawn Whiteside
Media Library Director Operations Director Weekday Preschool Director Ministry Support Associate Church Administrator Communications Director Financial Assistant Upward / CBL Director Ministry Support Associate
BUILDING STAFF
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GREENSBORO
1000 West Friendly Avenue | Greensboro, NC 27401 fbcgso.org | 336-274-3286
Custodial Services Custodial Services Custodial Services Asst. Kitchen/Food Services Custodial Services Food Services Director Custodial Services Facilities Supervisor Custodial Services Custodial Services