The Viewmont Vision
Published by Viewmont Baptist Church
1246 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601-2697
828-322-6732
June 30, 2015
Volume 65, Issue 10
In this Issue:
• Vacation Bible School
• From the Pastor
• Congratulations to . . .
• According to the Record
• Youth Yak
• Save the Date: September 4-7
• Garden of Hope
• Music/Worship/Administration
• July Opportunities for Service
Dear Church brothers & sisters,
Are you bored? Are you not sure how to spend all the hours you have in a very positive way? Are
you feeling the Lord wants to bless you and you just don’t know how yet? Are you a resident of
North Carolina? Are you looking for something really cool to do this Summer? If you answered
“yes” to at least one question… we have just the thing for you at our:
VBS 2015
July 12 – 16 from 6 – 8:30 pm
What a great opportunity for all of us to be here showing Jesus’ love to the children
and
We will offer:
Activities for children ages 3 – rising 6th graders.
Adult Bible Study: "The Importance of Childhood Memories" ~ Starts at 6:30 pm - Room 226
upstairs – Registration forms will be available at our VBS Registration Table. Just ask for it.
What do we need from you??? First and foremost we need your prayers: Please pray for the
in any of our stations: Preschool area, school age children stations: Bible Story, Music, Recreation,
Craft, Kitchen, Registration Table, or be available wherever is needed, talk to Regiani Pereira. We
have all our leaders in place, so you would be asked to assist them, and no worries again, because no
previous experience is required! None of you are too young or too old to be a part of this wonderful
week! Plus you don’t want to miss the fun! Or you may choose to be part of our Adult Bible Study,
"The Importance of Childhood Memories" and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join Ryan McCreary for a week of spiritual growth!
! I know that without you, our VBS would not happen. I love you all!!!!
See you at Hometown Nazareth!!!
Regiani
A WEEK FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS
Congratulations to
One day last week on the air a
breathless newscaster said, “It’s not very
often we have this much news to cover.”
President Obama brought the eulogy for
Rev. Clementa Pinckney who was gunned
down in his church simply because he is
black. I was personally moved as the president brought comfort to a hurting nation. It reminded me of when President Bush did the same thing masterfully after the terrorist’s attacks of September 11. History books will record the time a
sitting President broke into “Amazing Grace.” The massacre in Charleston
points to the racial struggles we still have in this nation.
Jenny Weaver and Rob Barger
who were married June 29, 2015.
According to the Record
Attendance:
SS Enrollment:
SS Attendance:
Guests:
New Members:
6/21
307
136
5
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141
:
Fresh Spirit:
There were the coordinated terrorist attacks in three nations. In France a
man stormed an American-owned chemical plant, decapitated one person and
apparently tried to blow up the facility. In Tunisia a gunman drew an assault
rifle from a beach umbrella and killed at least 38 people at a seaside resort. And
in Kuwait, a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a mosque during communal
prayers, killing at least 25 Shiite worshipers. Terrorist attacks are now so common this was not even the lead story.
Police concluded a 3 week manhunt by arresting escaped murderer David Sweat in New York, a mere two miles from getting away into Canada. People in that area of the country lived on edge for weeks. It now appears the escapees had help from prison employees. Have we lost our moral compass?
Then on Friday, the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in this country. Few issues have been as contentious as this one. Even the Justices voted 5 to
4. This is an extremely personal issue for all of us. The acceptance of gay marriage has grown significantly in the United States in the past 5 years. Many people are gripped by fear feeling defeated and wondering about the future. Let me
remind you the use of our church facilities by any family for a worship service
is a privilege that is granted not a right that is guaranteed.
This dizzying week has left many feeling hopeless and worried. These
events should shake us. They remind us about the reality in which we find ourselves. But remember this; God has placed us in this world at this time to bear
witness to a lost world about the hope that comes in Jesus Christ. God is still
God; we humbly offer ourselves in service. There still are miracles out there for
us to be part of. Is there no hope? Are we history? Or are we the people of God
who claim the power of God to live out faith in God in such a way as to make
history? The answer to that question, my friends is up to us.
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6/28
307
132
4
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136
88 129
163 209
Morning Worship:
Deposit for 6/21/2015
Budget:
Non-Budget:
Total Offering:
$
$
9,402.80
2,564.00
11,966.80
Deposit for 6/28/2015
Budget:
Non-Budget:
Total Offering:
$
$
10,400.50
2,186.00
12,586.50
Actual Budget Gifts to Date: $ 277,725.87
Actual Budget Exp to Date:
259,092.36
Over to Date:
$ 18,633.51
Global Missions:
$
PFTT Building Fund
Received to Date:
Spent to Date:
Balance to Date:
$2,282,205.75
2,264,536.33
$ 17,669.42
Owe on 1st Citizens Loan:
(Principal only)
7,955.67
$ 586,147.88
Memorials
for Nadine Greenhill (2 gifts) to Greenhill Endowment.
for Albert Young to A A Y oung Scholarship Fund.
for fathers: Ernest Young, Ed Rhyne,
and Ted Rhyne to PFTT.
for Deceased Members of Master
Workmen SS Class to Unified Budget
Honorariums
for Pat & Joe Smith’s 50th wedding
anniversary; and Dot Rhyne to PFTT.
for Will & Rose Arant; and Gary and
Lyndon Wither’s 21st wedding anniversary
on June 25th to Unified Budget.
Pray for CBF
by Wil Worley
Thank you to those who came out and
helped serve water and lemonade at the first
concert on the green! We still have three
more concerts, July 9th, July 23rd and August
6th @ 7:15 pm. Need some folks for the July
9th concert to serve.
Hometown Nazareth is coming! Whoever is in town July 12-16, come on out and
help with VBS!
Regiani is going to need our help on
Friday, July 17th, to take down the decoration for VBS. She really needs our help to be
able to get the décor down in a timely fashion. Be at the church by 9 am ready to work.
All work and no play is boring, right?
Well on the afternoon of the 17th, we will
meet at Don and Nova Miller’s @ 2pm, for
some pool time! We will cook out around 5
pm, parents are invited to come eat with us.
What a blessing this past Sunday to hear
One Voice and juBELLation, youth choirs
from First Baptist Southern Pines!
Mark your calendars, August 1st, we
have a mission opportunity!
Thank You,
Wil
Save the Date!
Missionaries
“Happy are those who do not follow
the advice of the wicked, or take the path
that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of
scoffers; but their delight is in the law of
the Lord, and on his law they meditate day
and night. They are like trees planted by
streams of water, which yield their fruit in
its season, and their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they prosper.”
~ Psalm 1:1-3
At the first CBF General Assembly
in 1992, the Fellowship commissioned
four filed personnel, JoAnn and John
David Hopper in Rüschlikon, Switzerland, and Charles “T” and Kathy Thomas
in Bucharest, Romania. Over the next
four years the CBF Global Missions
team grew to meet the 100-member mark
in 1996. Today 125 people work in over
30 countries, collaborating with partners
worldwide. From short-term endeavors
to life-long commitments, we empower
individuals and churches to participate in
cross-cultural service. Pray that God will
bless the ministries they provide in the
communities they serve. Pray also for
CBF Global Missions staff members
who provide coordination and resources
as they serve and equip field personnel.
To learn more, visit
www.thefellowship.info/fieldpersonnel.
Brett Miller, guitar
Ava Miller, guitar
Who: Attention Families
What:
When: September 4-7, 2015
Where? Jordan Lake State Recreation
Area, Apex, NC
Contact Marian Erikson for information.
You do not want to miss this!!!
On Monday, June 22, 8 bushels
of green beans and several large
heads of cabbage were donated to
the Hickory Soup Kitchen and to
church members. Joe Mercer, who has
worked tirelessly
members for helping
on Monday: Sue Dobbins, Sherry Shuford,
and Carol Bowman.
Our church is currently
searching for a new Church
Hostess. This is a paid, part
-time, hourly position. Our
Church Hostess is responsible for purchasing kitchen supplies, preparing food, supervising service and
clean up for all church meals provided
for the entire church or special planned
group events. The Hostess oversees the
usage of our kitchen facilities. This includes working with church groups and
occasional outside groups. He or she is
also responsible for maintaining the
cleanliness of the kitchen and the equipment. The personnel committee has
asked Jimmy Rogers to head up this
search. Contact him for any further information or to submit a resume.
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June 30, 2015
Volume 65, Issue 10
Opportunities for Service
Wednesday, July 1
7:00 a.m. Harvesting in the Garden of Hope
** 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, July 2
1:00 p.m. WOM 1, Fellowship Center
5:30 p.m. AA
6:15 p.m. Girl Scouts, Room 120
Friday, July 3
Church Offices Closed
5:30 p.m. AA
Saturday, July 4 ~ Independence Day
5:30 p.m. AA
Sunday, July 5
8:30 a.m. Fresh Spirit, Fellowship Center
9:00 a.m. Prayer Time, Conference Room 107
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
4:00 p.m. Fresh Spirit Rehearsal
Monday, July 6
8:45 a.m. Weekday Preschool
5:30 p.m. Property Committee, Conf Rm 107
AA
6:00 p.m. After School Committee, Room 136
Tuesday, July 7
6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast
8:45 a.m. Weekday Preschool
9:00 a.m. Ministerial Staff Meeting
5:30 p.m. AA
Wednesday, July 8
8:45 a.m. Weekday Preschool
6:15 p.m. You and Me, Baby!
Welcoming:
7/5: Eddie, Margaret Barham
7/12: Richard, Wanda Byrd
7/19: Darrell, Patty Johnson
7/26: Anza, Doris Stroud
Viewer Response
7/5 & 7/12: Kay Smith, Dorothea Starnes
7/19 & 7/26: Jeri Barnette, Beth Gusler
Ushers for July:
Bill Barnette, Kenny Joe Crump, Bob Hibbitts,
Boyce Starnes, Taylor Payne, Jenny Weaver
Nursery Volunteers
Liz Amick at 320-9349.
Volunteers are needed for the services
at 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Our Church Staff
828-322-6732
You may contact us at:
Jay Robison, ext 203
[email protected]
Jimmy Rogers, ext 205
[email protected]
Wil Worley, ext 206
[email protected]
Regiani Pereira, ext 207
[email protected]
Beth Murphree, ext 214
[email protected]
Holly Lail, ext 201
[email protected]
Jill Hoyle Phillips, ext 223
[email protected]
After School Ministry, ext 208
[email protected]
Weekday Preschool Ministry
[email protected]
**The Sanctuary Choir will not practice July 8, 15, 22, 29.
Rehearsals resume on August 5.
**The Summer Choir will sing on Sundays: July 12, 19, 26 &
August 2.
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Viewmont ~ Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
In 2015, the Diaconate and the Finance Committee, in conjunction with our 80th anniversary, initiated a
capital campaign called Viewmont Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. The focus of this campaign is on
missions and ministering to our members and community. The goal of Viewmont Yesterday, Today,
and Tomorrow is to raise $800,000.00, which will allow us to pay off our debt (approximately
$575,000.00) as well as provide funds for immediate property improvements.
Please consider what you can pledge to give over the next three years. Your contribution will be divided
75% toward debt reduction and 25% toward facility maintenance/improvements. You are probably
thinking “How much should I pledge?” No one can tell you this, as each family’s circumstances are
unique. You may be reading this letter as someone who is neither a regular attendee nor a giver to the
church. Or, you may be a faithful attendee but have never supported the church financially. You may be
that member who regularly attends and gives sacrificially each week. Wherever you are in that scenario,
please know Viewmont Baptist Church loves you and appreciates you.
Before you decide on the amount of your gift, please prayerfully consider the generosity that God has
shown you, the importance of the mission we have been given, and the staggering returns that God
promises to the cheerful giver. We would ask that you please consider your commitment to Viewmont
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow as additional support for the church, beyond your regular tithes and
offerings to ensure that day-to-day programs and services continue uninterrupted.
Thank you for your sacrifices on behalf of Viewmont Baptist church, both spiritual and financial. You
are a blessing to us.
Deacons and Finance Committee
July 31st – Deacon/Staff Pledges Due
Throughout July/August – Deacon Orientation Events
Below are our Deacon Campaign Teams
We appreciate their leadership in this effort.
Team A
Sherwin Speight
Will Arant
Marty Falls
Roger Bowman
Bob Hibbitts
Bruce Ogle
Micki Robison
Angie Turner
Team B
Cheryl Ramsey
Mike Barnett
Butch Gryder
Daniel Pereira
Richard Byrd
Gary Huffman
Kay Smith
Nancy Von Dohlen
Team C
Steve Dobbins
Ray Ledford
Tim Turner
Kenny Joe Crump
Don Miller
Dot Rhyne
Marion Roseman
of God’s children, I/we rejoice in the opportunity to participate in our Viewmont Y esterday, Today, and
Tomorrow Campaign with the following three year commitment:
$
Weekly x 156 weeks, or
$
Monthly x 36 months, or
$
As follows:
To be completed by persons making commitments other than cash:
$
Approximate value of gift:
Description of gift:
$
Three Year Total:
I/we will begin the gift on _____________. Signature:
This commitment is a statement of intent and may be altered as circumstances change.
Name (Please print)
Phone:
Address: