Watts Up?? May God I want to THANK YOU for your hard work, your phone calls, cards, personal invitations and, most of all, your prayers that resulted in our having 269 in Sunday school last week. Of that number, 35 were visitors, some for the first time. Hopefully, many will visit again, and some will enroll in Sunday school and join our church. Let me encourage you to follow up on those Bless You! Pastor Terrell who visited as quickly as possible. Looking ahead to October, there are 3 church-wide events that I would like to highlight. HOMECOMING is October 19. During that service, you will be given the opportunity to come forward and place your Building Fund offering on the altar. It has been 6 months since I gave each of you some dollar coins to invest. It has been a GREAT blessing for me to hear how God has blessed you as you=ve trusted Him and invested your coins. Some have earned as much as $1,000, others $500, and some $100 including some children. Every dollar given will go toward our debt on the Fellowship Building. Once that debt is retired, we will turn our attention and energy toward raising funds for a new sanctuary. Our church will join with many other Baptist churches in Stanly County in an AActs 1:8 Challenge@ missions conference beginning Sunday morning, October 26, and going through Wednesday evening, October 29. We will hear 5 different missionaries: local, state, North American, and International. Missions is at the heart of who we are as Baptists, and being informed of what God is doing around the world will help us pray and give more sacrificially. Make a commitment now to attend each of these services. Also, on October 31, we will all enjoy our annual Fall Festival. There will be food, games, prizes, and a country store. You will have a GREAT time! Finally, we will start making appointments for our new pictorial directory. Family pictures will be taken November 19-22. We hope to have 100% participation for our BEST directory EVER! In memory of Coy Baucom, Ruth Smith=s brother, a donation was given to the Hand Chimes Fund by Margaret Tyson. Donations were made to the Building Fund in memory of Coy Baucom by Ted & Jewell Parker and Wiley & Joyce Little. In memory of Ruth Smith=s sister, Brenda, a contribution was given to the Building Fund by Wiley & Joyce Little. A donation was made to the Building Fund by Wiley & Joyce Little in memory of Pauline Huneycutt. In memory of Don Thomas, Wiley & Joyce Little made a contribution to the Building Fund. In memory of Harold Curlee, donations were given to the Building Fund by: Wiley & Joyce Little Ted & Jewell Parker Mae Brooks Joe & Betty Huneycutt Miky & Marilyn Huneycutt Keith & Barbara Drye Jim & Cheryl Cameron Harold & Louise Floyd Wilson & Aline Tarlton In memory of Harold Curlee donations were given to the NC Missions Offering by: Annie Hartsell James & Dianne Hudson Clinton & Marie Teeter Wilson & Aline Tarlton In memory of Billie Crisco, donations were given to the Building Fund by: Mae Brooks Jim & Cheryl Cameron Wiley & Joyce Little Ted & Jewell Parker Ruth Turner gave a contribution to the NC Missions Offering in memory of Ben Ward. Contributions were given to the Children=s Ministry memory of Mildred Huneycutt by her neighbors and by James & Dianne Hudson. In memory of Mildred Huneycutt, donations were given to the Building Fund by: Eunice Little Mae Brooks Jim & Cheryl Cameron Wiley & Joyce Little Ted & Jewell Parker Miky & Marilyn Huneycutt Keith & Barbara Drye Margaret Tyson Adult 3 Ladies Sunday School Class Helena McClellan Jack & Bea Goodman A contribution was given to the Senior Adults by Judy & Gary Gill in memory of Mildred Huneycutt. In honor of Helena McClellan's birthday, donations were given to the Building Fund by: Mae Brooks Wiley & Joyce Little Joe & Betty Huneycutt A contribution was made to the Hand Chimes Fund by Harold & Louise Floyd in honor of Helena McClellan=s birthday. In honor of Wiley & Joyce Little, Deborah Tucker made a donation to the Building Fund. Budget Variance to Date - 676.77 Special Offerings $2,450.00 by Building Robert &Fund Polly Hendrix to the Building Fund. Sunday School Chairs 80.00 Hand Chimes 85.00 BeforeNC hisMissions passing, Harold Curlee gave a contribution 1,030.50 to the RA Baptist building Trip Men=s Ministry for their work in150.00 Children=s Ministry his ramp. 25.00 Stanly Community Christian Ministries (SCCM) is asking for canned fruit as their item for October. Please help out this ministry by picking up an extra can or 2 at the store and drop them off in the basement kitchen area. Wiley & Joyce Little presented a gift to the Building Fund in honor of Evelyn Hatley=s birthday and in honor of Layla Brown. In honor of her mother Aline Tarlton=s birthday, Pamela Wellons made a donation to the Building Fund. In honor of Vera Robinson, Doug & Ann Burgess presented a gift to the Hand Chimes Fund. In honor of Starla Thompson, a contribution was given to the Building Fund by Helena McClellan. Our love, prayers, and Christian sympathy are extended to the families of Harold Curlee Billie Crisco Mildred Huneycutt and Dot Smith. Two Additional Contributions In memory of Harold Curlee, a donation was given Please come and join our Women=s Bible Study at our next meeting on October 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the church. Dianne Hudson will lead us in a time of developing a closer walk with God and a time of fellowship. If you need any information, please contact Amy Boger. Congratulations to Jamin & Janna Brown on the birth of their new daughter, Layla James, born September 15, 2008. Petite little Layla weighed 4 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18 inches long. She is doing well and plans to be home from the hospital soon. Don=t forget: there=s a baby shower in her honor this Sunday, October 5, from 3:00 until 5:00 in the fellowship building, given by family and friends. ACelebrate Life@ Ministry If you are 18 years and up through your 20's or maybe 30's and are a college student and/or advancing in your professional career goals, this is the time to ACelebrate Life.@ You might be single, or engaged, or newly married or blessed with family, but it=s time to ACelebrate Life.@ We invite you to join us for Sunday school each week at 9:45 a.m. on the 3rd floor. Teachers are: Daniel Smith, Jeff & Jennifer Nahrgang, and Bill & Sonya Young. ACelebrate Life@ Fellowship Saturday, October 25, 2008 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. At the home of Craig & Dana Jenkins 812 Meadow Drive, Oakboro Dinner will be provided along with great conversation in Christian unity and plenty of trivia board games! Please bring friends! ACelebrate Life!@ Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the birthday celebration of our church. Invite your family and friends to join us for Sunday school at 9:45 followed by the special worship service in the sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. The most wonderful buffet luncheon that you can imagine will follow in the fellowship building at approximately 12:00 p.m. Be a part of our history as we honor our heritage by remembering our beginnings and look forward to a bright future! Since people other than Aseniors@ frequently attend and are welcome at the luncheons and on the excursions, we have a new name to reflect this: HOPE Fellowship. There are 2 events scheduled for October, and you are invited to go. First, meet at the church at 11:15 a.m. on October 15, to have lunch at the wonderful Rosebriar Restaurant in Albemarle. Second, we will experience AA Day in Pompeii@ at Discovery Place in Charlotte on October 22, leaving the church at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $21, and you must sign up to reserve your ticket and space. Sheets are on each of the bulletin boards for your convenience (but you only need to sign once). The ticket includes a tour through the exhibit as well as a movie in the IMAX theater. Additionally, a trip to see the theatrical production AThe Real Christmas Story@ at Narroway Productions in Fort Mill, SC, is planned for November 21. You will not want to miss this musical drama featuring popular Christmas music and a dramatic retelling of Christ=s birth featuring a huge cast of actors, singers, dancers and LIVE animals. The cost is $29 and includes dinner and the show. A sign-up sheet is available for this, and tickets are limited, so reserve your space SOON. Families Involved in Serving Him Chapter in the Bible, and how many verses does it have? Youth Ministry to Camp Caraway Asheboro, NC All Preschool and Children=s Committee members are asked to meet for the Fall Festival event planning meeting on Sunday, October 12, following the worship service. Lunch will be provided for you and your family! We will plan the Fall Festival, the Christmas Party, and look at some new ideas for 2009. We should be finished by 1:45 p.m. Committee members are: Preschool - Tim & Jill Turner, Nicole Kirby, Tracie Miller, Abby Lawhon, Merideth Efird, Stacie Stoker; Children - Jennifer Nahrgang, Ellen Meadors, Charles Kippes, Julie Poplin, Amy Boger, & Melanie Hudson. THANK YOU for all your hard work in ministry. THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Children=s Day 2008 on September 14 such a AGREAT day in the Lord.@ We love God=s precious children! All Preschool & Children: We=re going on a field trip to the AGet Lost@ Corn Maze on Saturday, October 18, meeting at the church at 9:30 a.m. Bring $4 for the maze then money for lunch and games at Tooey=s Pizza & Arcade in Albemarle. Prices are $1.99 for ages 4-5; $2.99 for 6-8; $3.99 for 9-12 plus .99 for drink. Ages 12+ are $5.99 plus $1.49 for drink. We will get a discount if we have 10 or more. SEE YOU THERE! Here=s October=s trivia question: See me to give me the answer and get a small prize! What is the shortest October 10 - 1 1, 2008 The Youth Ministry is 6 thru 12 graders. There are 29 signed up for the retreat, and a couple of spaces are left B see Dana NOW! The price was cut in half total cost is only $37.50 per youth, which includes lodging, 4 meals, kayaking & canoeing, walking trails, high ropes adventure and paintball. The most important part of the weekend will be Christian unity. Our Bible study will be ADiscipleNow,@ and we will study the ABody of Christ@ and AOne Body B Many Parts.@ 1 Corinthians 12 The Youth Sunday school department has branched off into 2 different classes. The 7th & 8th grades meet on the 2nd floor, and the 9th - 12th grades meet on the 3rd floor. The 6th grade is included with the 5th grade curriculum. In the month of October, we will be studying Romans 1-11. The Apostle Paul writes that we are all lost sinners before God. God loves each one of us and wants to be AOUR@ Saviour. The Holy Spirit can and will assist and empower AOUR@ lives to be more holy. We will be encouraged to witness for Christ in our community. Lesson Titles 10/5: Twenty Questions 10/12: Dominoes 10/19: Tug-of-War 10/26: Follow the Leader 11/2: Telephone Games 6 Tasks of Youth Sunday School 1. Reach Youth 2. Teach Youth 3. Witness to Youth 4. Minister to Youth 5. Lead Youth to Worship 6. Fellowship with Youth WE NEED YOUth!! Thank YOU, Youth Choir, for leading in Worship with the beautiful songs on Sunday, September 28. The Youth Choir meets every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. to rehearse music for Worship. We are rehearsing Christmas music now to present for 2 Sunday night services B November 30 and December 7. Wednesday Night Bible Study is very important for middle school and senior high groups. Please try to attend and stay in God=s Word daily! Psalm 119:11. Youth: We have rescheduled our Corn Maze trip for Friday night, October 17, for all youth grades 6 - 12. This is a haunted maze, and the cost is $10, and we=ll leave at 6:00. We can eat fast food afterwards, so bring money. If you don=t care to be scared, then you are welcomed to go with the children on Saturday morning (see info in the first column on this page). Upcoming Fellowships for October: 17th - Corn Maze 6:00 p.m. October 31: Fall Festival (need many youth to help with games in parking lot area!) Need to Reserve our Spot! Pray about involvement in Youth Winter Retreat February 27 - March 1, 2009 at Winterplace Ski Resort in Beckley, West Virginia. $10 to reserve your spot due by October 26. The full cost will be determined later, and we will have some fundraising opportunities here at church, but we need to get a deposit in before the price goes up! Love, Dana Church Workers’ Schedule Fall Festival October 31 -- 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Church Parking Lot Plenty of games, treats, Christian fellowship, and hot dog supper. Large cake walk for church family and guests. Each Adult Sunday school class is asked to provide one large bag of candy and to host a fun outdoor game. Examples: go fish (behind a cardboard) putt-putt (small green carpet) bobbing for apples (small plastic pool) bowling (plastic set) bean bag toss etc. We=ll also need donations for our cake walk and for the country store. Thank you for your help! Oct Church Greeters Nursery - Worship 5 Mae Brooks - Sunday School Angie, Matt & Melanie Marilyn, Todd Craven - Worship Danny & Julie 12 Felix & Carolyn Hinson - Sun. Sch. Ronell, Shannon, Bonnie, Amber, Geral & Bonnie Lee - Worship Dot A. 19 Tom Hill - Sunday School Kayla P., Thomas & Nicole, Jim & Cheryl Cameron - Worship Tucker W., Gale 26 Daren & Stacie Stoker - Sunday Sch. Kay & Cody, Ashlea, Kayla H., Harold & Louise Floyd - Worship Paige, Wes & Rebekah 2-Nov Margaret Tyson - Sunday School Mary N., Lisa & Tracy, Jordan, Jill David & Claudette Love - Worship Oct 5 12 19 26 2-Nov Deacon of the Week Wiley Little Ted Parker Danny Poplin Alan Smith Chip Alsobrooks Stewardship Harold Floyd Betty Huneycutt Usher Wiley Little Please secure a replacement if you are unable to serve on your scheduled day. Greeters, if you get a replacement, please notify the office so that the correct name(s) may be put into the weekly bulletin. Nursery Workers, if you get a replacement, please notify Dana at the office (704) 4854313 or her cell phone (704) 985-6075. NOTE: We are in need of greeters before Sunday school, so if you would be willing to arrive 15-20 minutes before Sunday school and greet people coming to church and hand out bulletins and share a smile, please call the office to volunteer.
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