FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH THE MESSENGERFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH VOLUME 6, ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 2011 THE MESSENGER CHURCH LIFE 2-7 MUSIC & WORSHIP 8-9 FAMILY LIFE 10-11 WEEKLY SCHEDULE 12 CALENDAR

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For over 20 years Thanksloving Feast has been a local ministry our church has provided to the community. Last year we served over 400 meals. Each year more and more lives are touched by this simple meal prepared on this special day. Thanksloving Feast provides for a diversity of needs; the hungry, the lonely, those who seek to serve, and those who enjoy the fellowship of others while enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Again this year on Thanksgiving a free meal will be provided to anyone from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in our fellowship hall. Your help is needed to continue this ministry. Look for sign-up sheets on the bulletin boards and in the class rooms. You can sign-up to

donate a turkey, cake or pie, or your time. Please note the instructions on the sign-up sheets. Also, money will be needed to buy the other essentials for this meal. Your donation can be made by writing a check to First Baptist Church and mark on it “Thanksloving Feast.”

Many people have made this ministry a success over the years. One of those was Sonya Mincey. From the inception of Thanksloving Feast Sonya helped us feed many shut-ins at the Woodbridge Homes in Mt. Holly. Sonya, a member of Belmont’s Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church, lived at Woodbridge. Prior to our Thanksloving Feast she worked to give shut-ins at Woodbridge a hot Thanksgiving meal until her health declined and she needed help. Our ministry permitted her to carry on her tradition. She was instrumental coordinating this effort at Woodbridge. In the earlier days of Thanksloving she had youth at her church join with youth from our church to deliver meals to the residents. When that ended she had family and friends at Woodbridge help her deliver the meals. We will miss Sonya this year however Woodbridge residents will not miss their Thanksloving Feast meal. This year’s Thanksloving Feast is dedicated to the memory of Sonya Mincey. I am saddened by her death, but my life has been enriched by her friendship and her servanthood.

We covet your prayers that this meal will touch our community in a way that exemplifies Jesus. Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

If you have questions please contact Bill Piercy.

Our church goal for 2011 is $6,000. Please be in prayer about what the Lord would have you give. Prayerfully consider making lifestyle changes you could make to give generously. If 200 people give $30, we would meet our goal. In addition to the actual offering, the GAs will once again be running

a Christmas card post office at which you can donate

LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS

OFFERING 2011

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GIFTS GIVEN TO THE BUILDING FUND

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In memory of Patsy Broome by John & Alice Jones In memory of Jonah Surratt by Ellen Surratt Otterbourg

Gifts given to THE LiBRARY Fund

In memory of Noelle Baber by Carl & Jean Baber

Gifts given to THE Brian Childers Scholarship Fund

In honor of Brian Childers by Ricky & Beverly Wrenn, Ben and Peggy Griffin, and Baxter & Sally McIntosh

The new hall bench has been placed in the church in loving memory of Doris M. Helton by Harold Helton and family.

First Baptist Church Logo Items WMU is selling magnets, long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and golf shirts with the First Baptist Church logo on them. The order form is posted on the church website for you to view all the items and print off an order sheet. Order forms and payments must be turned in by Sunday, November 6th to Christie Batchelor.

Operation Christmas Child ,

Deadline to return your filled shoebox is November

13th. The collection site is located in the hallway outside

the fellowship hall.

The Family of Frances Craig in the death of her brother

WITH CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

Gifts given to THE music Fund

In memory of Rachel Baker by Dave & Bunny Robbins

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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Extended Care—Infants

Nov. 6-Peggy McGlohon & Brooke Lopez Nov. 13-Celeste Blanton & Tammie McGee Nov. 20-Paige & Sydney Sisk Nov. 27-Brian & Mary Frierson Extended Care—Toddlers

Nov. 6-Anna Czekaj & Cori Cauthen Nov. 13-Suzanne Griffin & Leah Allen Nov. 20-Joy Flowers & Ashley Flowers Nov. 27-Volunteers Needed! Extended Care—2’s/3’s

Nov. 6-Teresa & McKenzie Bradley Nov. 13-Neil & Alicia Robinson Nov. 20-Gina & Mattie Hough Nov. 27-Angie & Todd Hilderbran Extended Care—Preschool

Nov. 6-Mike & Robin Lewis Nov. 13-Chris & Diane Macdonald Nov. 20-Kathleeen Lindsey, Shay, & Sarah Nov. 27-Mary Palm & Hannah Childers

Church Security

Oct. 31-Nov. 6-Jeff Dobbins Nov. 7-13-Mark Batchelor Nov. 14-20-Gary Farmer Nov. 21-27-Ed Ealey Nov. 28-Dec. 4-Gene Barrow

SEPTEMBER Records Totals

Sunday School Average 177

Total Receipts $46,543

Building Fund $5,870

Building Fund YTD $46,495

Other Designated $10,370

2011 Church Budget $458,226

Avg. Needs through 9/30 $343,669

Budget Receipts through 9/30 $350,549

Building Loan Balance $585,292

Reading of the Psalm

Nov. 6-Jon Speas Nov. 13-Scott Griffin Nov. 20-Becky Causby Nov. 27-Advent

The Compelled By Love Missions Group will meet at the church on Monday, November 7th at 10:15 a.m. We will be going to the Adult Daycare Center.

Circle of Faith will have a social meeting Tuesday, November 29th at the home of Peggy McGlohon at 7:00 p.m.

Reflections of Light will meet Sunday, November 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the parlor.

Mission Moments

Please remember to turn in a registration form or call the church office by noon on Monday to be added to the Permanent or Weekly supper list so o u r c o ok t e a m s c an p l a n accordingly. Registration forms are available on various tables throughout the church building and in Adult Sunday School Classrooms.

Wednesday Night Supper Reminder

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Johnna Bullard and

Vince Bullard

Who joined on Sunday, October 16, 2011

Wednesday Night Suppers

Nov. 2-Breakfast Nov. 9-Baked ham, green beans, apples Nov. 16-BBQ Nov. 23-NO WEDNESDAY MEAL Nov. 30-NO WEDNESDAY MEAL —CHRISTMAS PARADE

Sunday,

November 6th

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There is a serving opportunity at Billy Graham’s Christmas at the Library for you, your family, your department, or small group.

Needed: 400 volunteers to read to children, help with carriage rides, serve in the Dairy Bar, greet guests in the bookstore, or participate in the live Nativity.

Volunteers must be age 16 or older and available to serve two or more shifts from 5 –10 p.m., Dec.1–23 (Mon. - Sat.). Training is provided. The live Nativity involves only one shift and does not require training.

Applications and details are online at: www.billygrahamlibrary.org. Those who volunteered last year need only fill out the first page. All others will need to fill out the entire application as well as the “Consent to a Background Check” form.

TIPS FOR KEEPING UTILITY COST DOWN

The Facility Team would like to offer a few tips to help us keep the

cost of utilities down here at FBC.

Turn off lights***

Make sure doors are closed

Unplug things when not in use

Leave thermostats at a moderate temperature

The hard book versions of the Story have arrived. You may pick them up in the church office and pay Kim. The cost is $14.

On the worship schedule, we have placed how the chapters line up with the Pastor’s sermon series.

The Story Books

Billy Graham Library volunteers needed

http://www.billygrahamlibrary.org/

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In Memory of Noelle and

Nicholas Baber Given by

Carl & Jean Baber

My Pretty Pink Bible Purse

Gabrielle Mercer

Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian

The Movie Storybook

Let’s Help the Earth

Jodie Shepherd

One Sneaky Sheep

Janet Samuel

The True Story of Easter

Nell Navillus

We will have a Quarterly Church Business Meeting and lunch on Sunday, November 20th after the worship service. Come to the fellowship hall for a fundraiser meal followed by the Business Meeting. All donations for the meal will go to the Peru Mission Team.

Advent Book

We are compiling information for the 2011 Advent Book. We need all calendar events between November 27, 2011—January 1, 2012 such as Sunday school parties, etc. Contact the church office with your information or email Kim at [email protected]. The deadline is November 11th.

Books given to the library

Continuing...

Let’s Make a Joyful Noise

Karma Wilson

Give Thanks to the Lord

Karma Wilson

A Pumpkin Prayer

Amy Parker

P is for Pumpkin

Kathy-jo Wargin

In Memory of Giles Clayton Given by

The Encouragers Sunday School Class

Unbroken

Laura Hellenbrand

Once again, our Youth Choir will be selling

Poinsettias to help decorate the sanctuary during the

Advent season. The flowers are only $9 this year. You

may place your order using one of the envelopes

located on tables throughout the church. Just place them

in the offering plate. If you wish to purchase them in

honor or memory of someone, please indicate it on the

envelope. The deadline is November 20 and no late

orders will be accepted.

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Nov. 1-Beulah McEntire Nov. 2-Tammie McGee Nov. 4-Greg Fankhauser, Elsie Hilderbran, & Janet Smith Nov. 5-Doug Mullis, Savannah Piercy, & Linda Smith Nov. 6-John Holloway & Beverly Wrenn Nov. 9-Jo Anne Blankenship, Harold Helton, & Kay MacIntosh Nov. 13-Pam Miller & Al Rhodes Nov. 15-Babs Hostetter & Ann Huff Nov. 16-Kelbi Stillwell Nov. 17-Karen Cauthen, Jill Morton, & Tina Staton

Nov. 18-Brianna Buirleson, Dale Moran, Jeanne Newhart Nov. 20-Derek Helton Nov. 22-Elizabeth Lopez Nov. 24-Rosalee Noles Nov. 25-Danny Featherstone, Mike Hinkle, Larry Hostetter, & Sarah Williams Nov. 26-Rick Eldridge Nov. 27-Dickie Hipps Nov. 28-Celeste Blanton & Luke Robinson Nov. 30-Trip Blair, Ruby Branum, Frank Rodden, & Leigh Ann West

Nov. 6-Tim & Vicki Cauthen Nov. 6-Frank & Evelyn Rodden (57 Years) Nov.21-Buddie & Becky Hodges (47 years)

Nov. 22-Gene & Martha McClure (53 years) Nov. 30-Scott & Myra Helton

Happy anniversary

THANK YOU

Dear FBC Mt. Holly Family, Ashley and I had long known about Mount Holly being a faith community that truly shared the love of Christ with the world, but when we received your love offering, we were overwhelmed by your outpouring of love! Thank you so much, not only for your generous gift, but also for your thoughts and prayers as we continue our journey with Christ. It would not have been possible for us to follow God’s call without you. Your financial gift has gone a long way in making our transition much easier. Even more importantly, the love that we experienced at First Baptist prepared our hearts and encouraged us to go out into the world to share Christ’s love with others. Thank you for all that you have done for us! In Christ’s Love, Jeff & Ashley Spargo Members of First Baptist, Thank you so much for your wonderful pre-game meal last Friday. We appreciate your generosity and support. 2011 Warrior Varsity Football Team Dear Church Family,

Thank you so much for the phone calls, visits, cards, and most of all prayers during and after my recent hospitalization. The kindness of each one of you never ceases to amaze me. Rita and I are so happy and blessed to be a part of such a wonderful church.

Tom Kakassy

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Thankfulness… As you all well know, I often end my sermons with the proclamation: Thanks be to

God. Over the years, I have continually come back to the theme that we need to be ever thankful for all we have. We are a blessed people, and we need to remember the provider of our blessings.

I am not alone in this sentiment; I have pretty good company. The apostle Paul refers to the theme of thanks, thanksgiving, and thankfulness almost fifty times. Notice the theme as it permeates the following passages:

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! II Corinthians 9:15 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord

Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3: 17 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God

in Christ Jesus for you. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and

built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7

I hope you noticed the theme so prevalent in Colossians. Colossians is one of Paul’s letters that we refer to as the “prison correspondence” (Philemon, Ephesians, and Philippians are the others). Paul wrote these works while imprisoned in Rome between the years of 62-64 AD. (By the way, I would say the two Timothy letters and Titus also come from this period.) In the middle of his imprisonment, Paul speaks of giving thanks to God.

In Nathaniel Philbrick’s Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War, Philbrick does a wonderful job tracing the history, both positive and negative, of the Plymouth pilgrims and others that came to the New World. Without whitewashing the brutality to the Native Americans, he described the devotion of the Pilgrims to making it in this New World. He told of their desire to make the New World the “city on a hill” that would be a beacon of Christ to the world.

He also told of their thankfulness. Thankfulness to survive the harrowing journey. Thankfulness to be alive after so many died. Thankfulness for the smallest advances in their earnest but meager endeavor in the New World.

I wondered if I would share that sense of thankfulness. Reading their traumatic story, it might be easy to become despondent. Indeed, despair might be the most natural reaction. At times, they were on the verge of gloominess. However, in the end, they, like Paul, could count their blessings.

I am very thankful to be your pastor. Like Paul, I thank God for you often. In times of turmoil and financial distress in our nation, we have been faithful and we have seen our offerings grow this year. While many churches have retrenched and retracted many ministries, we have moved forward in many areas.

I feel so blessed as your pastor to see our Facilities Team do so much to take care of our building, to see our WMU under Christie Batchelor move into new ventures, to see our youth and children learn more of the Scriptures, to see church members take care of hurting people in our midst. Like Paul, my greatest word for these and other blessings is: Thanks be to God.

If they and Paul could say words of thankfulness, how much more should we say the word? Indeed, as we travel through this month, let us all say: Thanks be to God.

Grace & peace, Kendell Cameron

Pastor’s pen

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UPCOMING MUSIC AND WORSHIP EVENTS

Nov 20 Children’s Sunday

Community Thanksgiving Service

23 NO WEDNESDAY ACT. (Thanksgiving)

30 NO Wednesday Activities (Christmas Parade)

Dec 3 Habitat Community Choir Concert

4 (7 pm Bells/Witness)

6 Nursing Home Activity

November 6, 2011—21st Sunday after Pentecost; All Saints Day; Rev. Kendell Cameron Preaching: Ruth 1; “Names Matter” Genesis—“Cantate Domino” and “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” and “A Double Blessing.” Exodus I— “My Faith Looks Up To Thee,” CAT1—“Faces and Names.” Mrs. Elaine Crosby, Piano

November 13, 2011—22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Rev. Kendell Cameron Preaching: I Samuel 1-4, “To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice” Joy Choir “Come And Thank Him,” and “Go With Us, O Lord” Mr. TJ Wheeler, Piano

November 20, 2011—Christ the King Sunday; Children’s Sunday; Music Makers, Young Musicians, Tinkerbells, Children’s Bells. Mr. Blake Moran, Piano

November 27, 2011—First Sunday of Advent; Rev. Kendell Cameron Preaching: Isaiah 64:1-9 “An Advent Commitment to Being Molded” Sanctuary Choir; “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence,” Mrs. Mandy Hare, Piano

After many years of good service, our Sanctuary Choir chairs are in poor repair and are in need of replacements. Our choir officers have researched various chairs and have found ones that will meet our needs. The cost per chair is $56. If you, or someone you know, would like to purchase a chair in memory of honor of someone special to you, please see Brian. We will need 45 chairs to fill the loft.

YOUTH FALL FUNDRAISER FOLLOW-UP

NEW SANCTUARY CHOIR CHAIRS

Thanks to all who came out to support Genesis in their fall fundraiser. Thanks to your generosity and support, together, we raised over $4,000 for our summer mission tour. Our youth are grateful for the many ways you support them in their efforts to share the love of Christ through song, word, and deed.

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Instrumentalists: It’s time to open up, tune up, and shine up those instruments. Our Winter Orchestra is here! Music is available now for pick-up! All that is required is one year’s experience with your instrument and a willingness to use your gifts for God. If you do not have an instrument, check with Brian. The Music Ministry has several instruments available on loan. Make plans to be a part of this year’s Winter Orchestra!

Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec. 11 7:30 p.m.

December 18 8:30 a.m.

Title For All the Saints Hymn #: 355

Tune: Sine Nomine

Author: William How (1823-1897)

Composer: Ralph Vaughn Williams (1872-1958)

Walter Walsham How wrote this majestic hymn for All Saints Day. It was first published in 1864. The hymn speak as its focus on the “communion of the saints” both on earth and in heav-en. Composer Ralph Vaughn Williams was the most significant figure in English Church Music in the first half of the twentieth century. He studied with Max Bruch and Maurice Ravel, and edited three important collections: “The English Hymnal,” “Songs of Praise,” and the “Oxford Book of Carols.”

For all the saints who from their labors rest, Who thee by faith before the world confessed,

Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest: Alleluia! Alleluia!

Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might, Thou Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light: Alleluia! Alleluia!

O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,

And win with them the victor's crown of gold: Alleluia! Alleluia!

But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on His way: Alleluia! Alleluia!

From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,

Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia!

Hymn of the Month

FBC WINTER ORCHESTRA SUNDAY , DECEMBER 18TH , 2011

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CBF Children’s Missions Day

November 5,at Calvary Baptist Church in Asheville

We will meet at the church at 7:00 a.m. and return at 5:00 p.m. Activities include games, drama, art, cooking, worship, and stories from CBF Field Personnel.

First Baptist will host the Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20 at 4 p.m. We invite you to come and share in this ecumenical service as we celebrate the many blessings we share as God’s people in Mount Holly. Our Love Offering will go to the CRO.

Community thanksgiving service

Fall Youth Retreat at Caraway

Youth should prepare for our fall retreat at Camp

Caraway the weekend of November 18-20. The retreat

includes both a low ropes and high ropes course and the

beautiful sunset and bonfire on the ridge as well as a ton

of other activities together! Our theme is Our Story and

God’s Story. The cost for the retreat is $125 which

includes all meals at Caraway and lodging. You will

need some money for snacks as well as fast food on the

way and on the way back. If you have not contacted Kendell to reserve your spot, please do

so immediately.

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR HOMEBOUND MEMBERS

Share the joy of Christmas with our homebound members through this ministry. You can

find the list of names and instructions on tables throughout the church and in classrooms.

Place cards in the large gift bag at the Glendale entrance by December

4th. Thank you for your help with this very important ministry.

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Angel Tree

You can help a family in need this Christmas by getting an angel from the

Angel Tree. The tree will have angels on it listing children in need of help that live in

Mt. Holly. Pick an angel, sign the checkout

sheet, buy the gift listed, and return the unwrapped gift to the tree by Sunday,

November 27th. Contact Christie Batchelor with any questions. (Wrapping paper

donations, tape, and boxes will be greatly appreciated. Our supply is running low.)

We plan to return to Myrtle Beach and Springmaid Resort on December 5-7! Our trip includes 2 nights at the resort, two shows, and the breakfast buffet each morning. It may even include ice cream—possibly at Wendy’s! (that’s a leftover joke from last year!) The total cost will be $150 per person for double occupancy (other meals will be extra). Contact church office to reserve your spot. Our deadline has passed but we can add a few more if you call Kim ASAP.

Just for Seniors Christmas Trip

Join us for this fun mission project as we work to help send those Operation Christmas Child boxes around the globe! We hope to take eligible youth to work in the warehouse for Operation Christmas Child on Wednesday, November 23—the day before Thanksgiving. We are wait listed at the moment, but we are hopeful we will get a spot (we have the last 3 years!). Depending on interest, we could go to dinner together before heading to the processing center. Participants must be 13 years or older to go. Also, we need some adult chaperones as well.

Youth to Operation Christmas Child

300 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120

Phone: 704-827-2481 Fax: 704-827-4525 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Kendell Cameron, Pastor-704-812-8144 (Home) 704-214-1022 (Mobile) Rev. Brian Childers, Minister of Music- 704-460-4623 Ms. Mary Lowder, Organist Mrs. Kim Payne, Secretary Mrs. Beth Lawing, Custodian

F IRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Sundays 8:55 AM Musical Preparation for Worship 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Praise Singing (Choir Room) 9:00 AM Library Open until 9:45 AM 9:45 AM Bible Study 10:55 AM Morning Worship 12:00 PM Library Open until 12:30 PM 5:00 PM Bellissimo/ Youth Deep Impact 6:00 PM Youth Snack Supper 6:30 PM Youth Choir (Genesis) Tuesdays 11:00 AM Senior Adult Choir (Joy Choir) 2:30 PM Van Pick-up/Snack Time (Kindergarten-5th grade) 3:00 PM Tinkerbells (grades K-2), Bible Drill (grades 3-5) 4:00 PM Children’s Handbells, Bible Drill (grades K-2) 5:00 PM Dismissal Wednesdays 5:00 PM Library Open until 8:00 PM 5:30 PM Family Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 PM Children’s Choirs (age3-grade 5); Youth Handbells (Exodus 1), Creative Arts Team II 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:45 PM Mission Friends; RAs/GAs, Youth Handbells (Exodus 2), Creative Arts Team I 7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

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Church Office Hours 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday Closed for Lunch from

12:00-1:00 p.m.

If there is an emergency you may contact Kendell at

704-214-1022 or Brian at 704-460-4623.