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First Connections Volume 50 Issue 1 January 2020
A Publication of First Baptist Church
408 College Street
Clinton, North Carolina 28328
Pastor’s Notes
Ministerial Staff
Dr. Ray Ammons, Senior Pastor
704-214-2147 [email protected]
Miss Lauren McCollister, Minister of Music and Students 443-521-9888 [email protected]
Mrs. Jean Hatch, Instrumentalist 910-592-6215 [email protected]
Support Staff Miss Paula Peters, Business Manager [email protected]
Ms. Ruth Ann Johnson, Administrative Secretary [email protected]
Mrs. Jill Faircloth, Financial Administrator
Mr. Jack Hamilton, Caretaker
Mr. Jeff Draughon, Custodian
Miss Angela Ruggles, Media-Library Director
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Our Mission
“The purpose of First Baptist Church is to
honor God as we love and minister to all people, witness to them of our life-changing Savior, lead them into the fellowship of His church, and nurture them in Christian growth.”
Author and theologian Frederick Buechner wrote, “Listen to your life. All moments are key moments.” He considered this wisdom to be at the very heart of every novel, devotion guide, essay, and sermon he has written. It appears to arise from an inspiration to see Christ in the dynamics and the ordinary of life, acknowledging, “if God speaks anywhere, it is into our personal lives.” (Listen to Your Life, Harper Collins Publishing, 1992). As we turn the page of the calendar to 2020, there will be bounteous sounds, speeches, and swishes, reverberations and vibrations, noises and nuances, melodies and messages to fill our hearing. It is an election year and that reality conveys a resonating anticipation of campaigns with their testimonials and contentious promotions. (The contemporary technology that allows for recording and fast-forwarding televised commercials will prove to be a true blessing.) It is a leap year which always seems to bring unique events. Most significantly, 2020 will be the year we open, begin enjoying, and begin operating our new Family Ministry Center. I believe it is vitally important we consider the distinction of the name we have given this facility. We know it is an element of our church campus unique to any structure we have. We are already proud of its aesthetic beauty and we will be similarly delighted with its remarkable function as a source of Christian fellowship and formation. We will share those plans and programs and hear the sounds of our experiences within. Therein lies the essence of the word, “Family.” We will need to also listen for the opportunities to utilize its substantial potential as a resource for missional engagements. “Ministry,” therefore, is a foundational word. “Center,” in contrast with Complex or Facility or Building, seems to fit in smoothly as a category of structure. We will soon move into our new Family Ministry Center. Let’s refer to it as the “FMC.” The more often we do, the more naturally it will sound. It is an addition to our church, notwithstanding a most significant investment. I look forward to listening to the life it brings to our fellowship and ministry. May each moment we share within its sound structure and each moment we have to open its doors to the life of our community rise from the anticipation and inspiration to see Christ Jesus working in us and through us.
Blessings, Ray
Holiday Schedule The church office will be closed on Wednesday, January 1. We will resume a regular schedule on
Thursday, January 2.
It will also be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of M.L. King, Jr. Day.
Men’s Breakfast January 12 The next Men’s Breakfast will be Sunday, January 12, at 8:15 a.m. at First Baptist Church. All men and boys are invited to attend.
Committees/Councils First Meeting
Sunday, January 5 All Committee/Council members will meet jointly in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, January 5, at 6:00 p.m. to commence with the work of the new year. This important session will include reviewing committee/council duties, selecting officers, and considering the specific events and responsibilities each group will engage in 2020.
All who have been selected to serve on a committee or council for 2020 are urged to attend. Your participation is extremely important.
Wednesday Night Activities Resume January 8
Our regular schedule of Wednesday night activities resumes January 8, beginning with supper at 5:30 followed by Bible study and children’s activities at 6:00 and Adult Choir Practice at 7:00.
Please remember to sign up for supper by Tuesday, January 7.
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Memory of V.J. & Florrie Kenan
Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Kenan
Memory of Stacey Autry
Memory of Ann Boyette
Memory of Gracie Cavanaugh (Carolyn Chestnutt’s sister)
Memory of Fannie Combs (Tommy Combs’ sister-in-law)
Memory of Marianna Dawkins
Memory of Mary Ann Eckridge (Maricam Kaleel’s mother)
Memory of Tommy Glover
Memory of Tim Harris
Memory of Willa Dean House
Memory of Charles Jackson
Memory of Lawrence Johnson
Memory of Jane Kaleel
Memory of Carolyn Kennedy
Memory of Dorothy “Dot” King (Gracie Moore’s sister)
Memory of Billy Lee (Carolyn Jackson ’s brother)
Memory of Edith Lee
Memory of Ted Lockerman
Memory of David Manning (Gina Hamilton ’s father)
Memory of Charles T. Miller (Bill Miller ’s brother)
Memory of Kay Naylor
Memory of Lindsay Peterson
Memory of Donald Ray Roberts (Linda Combs ’ brother)
Memory of Herman Wright (Ben Wright ’s brother)
Given by: Pat & Dempsey Craig
Memorials (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Please Remember in Prayer — IN THE HOSPITAL Ronnie Jackson, Rex Hospital 6056 OUR CHURCH FAMILY W.A. Autry, Ed Bissette, Nancy Butler, Calvin Deans, Jeanne Hobbs, Keith Powell, Carole Robinson, Kim Warren
OUR HOMEBOUND Bobby & Glenda Bunker, Joe Butler, John Daly, Leslie Godwin, Terry Penny, Mary Pope, Juanita Rich, Frances Tart, Doug & Faye Warren, Margie Woodall
NURSING HOMES Local
Lee Brown, Mary Gran 715B Frank Boyette, Southwood 401 R.J. Underwood, Mary Gran 211 Willie Ruth Watson, Mary Gran 704
Out of Town Edna Bass, Warsaw Nursing & Rehab, Room 10 Kitty Flake, Ashboro, NC Carla Goodwin, Cypress Point Rehab, Wilmington Vara Matthis, Wilson House Assisted Living, Wilson Julia Utley, Universal Health, Lillington
EXTENDED FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Savannah Bailey (Tenna Autry’s great-niece)
Gary Kraulik (Mary Poole’s son-in-law)
Hilda Lambert (Donald Wrench’s sister)
Douglas McKee (Bobby & Glenda Bunker’s grandson-deployed)
Lloyd & Jane McGowan (Amela Sutton’s parents)
Pamela Medford
Zack Millican (Becky Todd’s nephew)
Wayne Reynolds (Ann Weeks’ son)
Cynthia Rich Sprouse (Juanita Rich’s daughter)
Allen Wrench (Donald & Carolyn’s Wrench’s son)
Our Soup Kitchen ministry
Tim’s Gift Ministry
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Steve Branch Gabriel Bowker Jessica Hamilton Allan Lockerman Barbara Carnley Storm Cannady Ray Ammons Calvin Deans Sue Lee Lori Boone Noel Thompson Jart Hudson John Blanchard
Vicki Britt Jack Hamilton Jena Justice Mirjean Blackman Charles Blackman Karmen Best Jake Matthews Annell Grace Starling Kim Shipp Don Frazier Cristie Quakenbush Gina Hamilton Sheila Blackman
Christy Jordan Ricky Autry Faye S. Warren Nettie Sue Pope Penny Horne Caroline Montgomery Cassidy Montgomery Marilyn Faircloth
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January Birthday Wishes
January Greeter Schedule
5 Bill & Alta Starling
12 Fred & Judy Cumbo
19 Bill Dunlap & Sam McCullen
26 Carol McCullen & Mary Tyson
January Nursery Schedule
5 Joel and Annette Starling 12 Georganne Carlton, Laura and Laura Catherine Glover 19 Jim and Bonnie Matthews, Jeana Grace Bowker 26 Bobby and Rhonda Spell
If you are unable to be in the nursery on your Sunday, please arrange to trade with someone on the list. Also, please update the church office with those changes. Thanks!
A/V Assignment for January Jack Hamilton
Monetary Committee for January
6 Linda Combs, Fred Cumbo, David Jones
13 Ruth Roderick, Norma Jean Jackson, Bonnie Matthews
*21 Teresa Underwood, Kay Richardson, Mary Ann Hobbs
27 Ann Merritt, Tenna Autry, Carolyn Wrench
If you are unable to count on your designated day, please find
someone to switch with. The alternates are: Cheryl Norris,
Charles Gainey and Al Roderick.
*Tuesday
January Meals on Wheels Schedule
Monday’s Wednesday's
6 Joyce Lippard 8 Michelle Simmons 13 Pat & Dempsey Craig 15 Jerry & Jean Hatch 20 HOLIDAY 22 Jerry & Jean Hatch 27 Linda Combs & 29 Michelle Simmons Bonnie Matthews Feb. 3 Kay Richardson If you are unable to serve on your assigned date, please exchange dates with someone else or call 592-5604.
Sunday Worship Schedule 9:45 am Sunday School for all ages 11:00 am Morning Worship 5:30 pm Youth Fellowship
Food Pantry
We are collecting Spaghetti and Meat Sauce for the Food Pantry through Monday, January 20.
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21 Deacon Ordination Charlie Powell was ordained to the Deacon Ministry on Sunday, December 8.
You’re Invited to a Baby Shower for Ryleigh Catherine Page (due March 1, 2020) Parents: Erica Autry Page & Marcus Page
Sunday, January 26, 2020 From 2:30 until 4:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church Social Hall Given by Friends and Family
(Registered at Target, Buy Buy Baby and Amazon.com)
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Wednesday Schedule 5:30pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:00pm Pastor’s Bible Study Youth Bible Study (Grades 6-12) Children’s Choir (K-5) Half-Notes Choir (Toddlers-Pre-K) 6:30 pm Children in Action (K-5) Mission Friends (Toddlers-Pre-K) 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
January 2020
Sanctuary Reserved
10:00am Nursing Home Visitation
Deadline for February
Newsletter
“Precious Gems” 10:00am
Fellowship Hall 14P Bus Reserved
9:00am Monetary
Committee
Deadline for Food Pantry
Items
1:00pm Haitian Worship, Chapel 2:30-4:00 Baby
Shower in Social Hall
4:00-6:00pm Children’s Game Day Fundraiser
No Evening Activities
Senior Happenings On Saturday, December 7, our senior adults enjoyed their annual Christmas party. The fellowship hall was beautifully decorated and the meal was delicious. Afterward we were treated to some entertainment by the group “His Voice”. Many thanks to all who helped make it a success.
On Tuesday, December 17, Precious Gems met at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. After our devotional time, we played bingo and then went to lunch at Salem Pizza.
Also during December, all our nursing home residents and homebound members received a Southern Supreme fruitcake and a card from the Senior Adult Council. They all appreciate a visit.
As we come to the end of another year, we are very thankful for the many blessings the Lord has given us. We look forward to beginning a new year. Come join us, you will receive a blessing!
Love in Christ, Faye B. Warren, Sr. Adult Director
Upcoming Senior Adult Events Monday, January 6
Homebound Visitation: Leave church at 10:00 am
Tuesday, January 14
Nursing Home visitation at Mary Gran and Southwood, We will leave the church at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 21
“Precious Gems” will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Entertainment was provided at the Senior Adult Christmas Party by “His Voice”.
1:00pm Haitian Worship, Chapel
1:00pm Haitian Worship, Chapel
3:00pm Blessings Bible Study
5:30pm Youth 6:00pm Cmt./Council
Night 7:00pm Church
Council
8:00pm AA, Social Hall
Al-Anon
8:00pm AA, Social Hall
Al-Anon
8:00pm AA, Social Hall
Al-Anon
8:00pm AA, Social Hall
Al-Anon
New Years Day Office Closed
8:15am Men’s Breakfast @ FBC 1:00pm Haitian
Worship, Chapel 5:30pm Youth
7:00pm Deacons Mtg.
Wednesday Activities Resume
Sanctuary Reserved
14P & 24P Bus Reserved thru Monday: Youth to Winter Retreat
Church Office & Banks Closed
for ML King, Jr. Day
10:00am Homebound
Visitation
Children’s Christmas Program
Youth and Children’s Skating Party
“Five Grand Pianos” presented at Graves Memorial Presbyterian
Church, featured Mrs. Jean Hatch, and guest pianist Jackson Glover.
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“Five Grand Pianos” presented at Graves Memorial Presbyterian
Church, featured Mrs. Jean Hatch, and guest pianist Jackson Glover.
Youth and Children’s Skating Party
Children’s Christmas Program
