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First Connections Volume 48 Issue 1 January 2018
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]
Mr. Daniel Elliott Minister to Students and Families 865-809-4839 [email protected]
Miss Lauren McCollister, Minister of Music and Director of Children’s Ministry 443-521-9888
Support Staff Miss Paula Peters, Business Manager [email protected]
Ms. Ruth Ann Johnson, Administrative Secretary [email protected]
Mr. Bill Dunlap, Finance Administrator
Mr. Jack Hamilton, Caretaker
Mr. Jeff Draughon, Custodian
Miss Angela Ruggles, Media-Library Director
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FIRST BAPTIST NEWS (USPS 898-960) is published
monthly by First Baptist Church, 408 College Street,
Clinton, NC, 28328. Periodical postage paid at Clinton, NC.
Postmaster: Send address changes to First Baptist Church,
408 College Street, Clinton, NC, 28328.
Our Sunday morning service is heard every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on WCLN radio, 1170 AM. You may also hear us on StarVision cable channel 16.
Phones
Church Office: 910-592-8124
FAX: 910-592-6109
Visit Us On the Web:
www.clintonfirstbaptist.org
Our church staff
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.”
The new year is upon us. We have turned the page to 2018. It represents a new beginning—or at least it offers a new beginning to those who are willing to take advantage of the opportunity. An English poet once wrote, “there’s nothing worth the wear of winning, but laughter and the love of friends.” In addition to the new page of the new year this season is also the time we most closely and fervently watch and root for our teams to win. Whether it is college football bowl games, the NFL playoffs, or the essential start to the college basketball season, we celebrate and cheer hard for them to win. I am a big fan myself. There is joy in winning. The poet’s literary wisdom advises us to endeavor to find victory in the “laughter and love of friends.” This would seem to be wonderful advice and an indispensable challenge for the new year. It is well-known that true friendship is a special gift. It takes time, commitment, and sincerity. My guess is that 2018 will be a full, busy year for all of us no matter our station in life. With lives overloaded with daily tasks and important responsibilities, it would seem beneficial and blessed to seek and strengthen our friendships. If our lives have found a slower pace and our friendships have become true treasures, let us fully appreciate the precious nature of each of them.
Jesus had friends. Gathering and gaining them was the first step in his ministry. He shared friendship with the disciples as well Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. He made friends in Zaccheus, a young boy with fish and bread, and a Samaritan woman during a visit to a well. In John’s Gospel he would refer to friends in stating a great word about love, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (15:13) We must have been counted among his very best friends for that is exactly what he did for us all. Jesus was/is/will always be, our friend. We can simply turn the page to this new year. We can also look to develop new friendships and deepen the ones we share now. In doing so, we join with our friend Jesus in a communion of true blessing. Consider the joy.
Blessings, Ray
Committees/Councils First Meeting
Sunday, January 14 All Committee/Council members will meet jointly in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, January 14, 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 2018.
All who have been selected to serve on a committee or council for 2018 are urged to attend. Your participation is extremely important.
1 Church Wide New Year’s Lunch,
12:00 Noon in the Fellowship Hall
3 Regular Wednesday night activities resume.
14 Men’s Breakfast, Grove Park Baptist Church, 8:15 a.m.
Committees/Councils Joint Meeting,
6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Deacons’ Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
21 Church Council, 7:00 p.m.
Church Conference To Be Decided
January at a Glance
First Connections January, 2018
Memory of Beth Belton (Jane Kaleel’s sister) Given by: Jim & Bonnie Matthews
Memory of Jack & Chris Faulkner Given by: Sandra Pridgen
Memory of Louise Honrine Given by: Faye McCullen
Frances Quinn Sutton Memory of V.J. & Florrie Kenan
Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Kenan
Memory of Erwin (Bill) Lee
Given by: Michael & Aaron Edwards
The Stewart Family—Sandy, Lisa & Rich
Joyful Belles Sunday School Class
Norman & Pamela Pogue
Pete & Amelia Wrench
Ernestine Brewer
Memory of Frances Merritt
Given by: Jim & Bonnie Matthews
Memory of Marsha Jackson Powell
Given by: The Zack McCullen Family
Memory of Donald L. Pridgen
Given by: Sandra Pridgen
Memory of Carol Raynor
Given by: Sandra Pridgen
Memory of Doug & Margaret Southerland
Given by Murphy & Rebecca Southerland Moore
Memory of Billy & Catherine Starling
(BRICKS Campaign)
Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Joel Starling
Memory of Wesley & Arlene Taylor
Given by: Sandra Pridgen
Memory of Perry & Margaret Underwood
Given by: Dennis & Beverly Best
Memory of Lois Wright (Ben Wright’s mother)
Given by: The Zack McCullen Family
Memorials (Nov. 27-Dec. 27) Please Remember in Prayer — In the Hospital
Donald Starling –Wake Med
Our Church Family Bobby & Glenda Bunker, Daniel Elliott, Sherry Jackson, Faye S. Warren, Donald and Carolyn Wrench
Our Homebound Joe Butler, John Daly, Marianna Dawkins, Leslie Godwin, Willa Dean House, Thurston Little, Vara Matthis, Terry Penny, Juanita Rich, Frances Tart, Margie Woodall
Nursing Home and Skilled Care Margaret Boykin, Mary Gran 502 Carla Goodwin, Mary Gran 415 Doris Lewis, Mary Gran 411 R.J. Underwood, Mary Gran 211 Nancy Kitchin, Southwood 408
Ruby Nunnery, Harnett Woods Dunn
Extended Church Family & Friends
Glenda Barber (Gina Hamilton’s mother)
Merle Brown (Lee Brown’s uncle)
Todd Daane (Becky Todd’s nephew)
Tommy & Ann Glover
Emily Godwin
Ina Ruth Jones (Lisa Johnson’s mother)
Cheryl Kennedy (Cathy Ammons’ sister)
Lloyd & Jane McGowan (Amela Sutton’s parents)
Zack Millican (Becky Todd’s great-nephew)
Our Soup Kitchen ministry
Tim’s Gift Ministry
Kay Turner, Sue Singleton, Shelter of Love in Cambodia.
David & Heather Webb (City on a Hill Ministry)
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First Connections December, 2017
Condolences The pastor and church family express deepest sympathy to the family of Louise Honrine.
Also, deepest sympathy to:
Charlie Powell and family for the death of his mother, Marsha Jackson Powell. (She was also the sister of Charles Jackson and Dwight Jackson.)
The family of Erwin (Bill) Lee
To Ben Wright and family for the death of his mother, Lois Wright
To Bobby and Glenda Bunker for the death of their grandson, Alex Bunker.
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Steve Branch Hannah Underwood Daniel Elliott Gabriel Bowker Erin Miller Jessica Hamilton Lutrell Bass Allan Lockerman Storm Cannady Ray Ammons Joseph McClanahan Calvin Deans Sue Lee Lori Boone
Noel Thompson Jart Hudson John Blanchard Vicki Britt Jack Hamilton Jena Warren Justice Mirjean Blackman Charles Blackman Karmen Best Jake Matthews Annell Grace Starling Donald Frazier Doris Lewis Cristie Quakenbush
Gina Hamilton Sheila Blackman Christy Jordan Ricky Autry Faye S. Warren Nettie Sue Pope Caroline Montgomery Cassidy Montgomery Marilyn Faircloth Sally Pope
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January Birthdays
January Greeter Schedule
7 Tart & Sue Lee
14 Carole Robinson & Pat Albritton
21 Jeanne Hobbs & Louise Warren
28 Keith & Jodi Hall
January Nursery Schedule Jan. 7 Lynn Underwood & Taylor Spell Jan. 14 Lindsay & Jake Matthews Jan. 21 Michelle Simmons & Laura Catherine Glover Jan. 28 Joel & Annette Starling
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
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Monetary Committee for January
2 Ann Merritt, Carolyn Wrench
8 Linda Combs, Fred Cumbo, David Jones
16 Ruth Roderick, Notre Yarborough, Bonnie Matthews
22 Teresa Underwood, Kay Richardson, Mary Ann Hobbs
29 Ann Merritt, Carolyn Wrench
If you are unable to count on your designated day, please find
someone to switch with. The alternates are Tenna Autry and Bill
Miller.
January Meals on Wheels Schedule
Monday’s Wednesday's
3 Bonnie Sue Fann 8 Gracie Moore & 10 Jerry Hatch & Joyce Lippard Donald Wrench 15 Pat & Dempsey Craig 17 Bonnie Sue Fann 22 Linda Combs & 24 Volunteers Needed Bonnie Matthews 29 Kay Richardson 31 Volunteers Needed
If you are unable to serve on your assigned date, please exchange dates with someone else or call 592-5604.
Senior Adult Activities
Visits to Homebound is the 1st Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
Nursing Home Visitation is the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
Other Activities are announced as planned. Please join us!
Sunday Worship Schedule 9:00 am Library Open (11:00 am closed) 9:45 am Sunday School for all ages 11:00 am Morning Worship 5:30 pm Youth Fellowship
Food Pantry for January
During January, we are collecting Jelly and Rice for the Food Pantry. Items must be brought to the church by Monday, January 15, 2018.
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Honor of Louise Warren Honor of Faye S. Warren Honor of Ruth Roderick Honor of Ruby Johnson
(BRICKS Campaign) Given by: The Love Sunday School Class
Honor of Donald & Annell Starling Honor of Annell Grace Starling Honor of Annie Marie Starling
(BRICKS Campaign) Given by: Michael P. Joyce & Donna Starling Joyce
Honorarium
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JOY Club
On December 7, the Senior Adult Council met in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m. for our December meeting. We prepared gift bags to deliver to our homebound residents. Each bag contained a Southern Supreme fruitcake, Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes and peppermint puffs.
It was decided to give our senior adult group a new name. After much thought we chose the name JOY Club. J is for Jesus, O is for others, and Y is for yourself last. We all need to put Jesus first in everything we do. We will always make a joyful noise unto our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Christmas Party
On Saturday, December 2, we had our annual Christmas party. The Fellowship Hall was beautifully decorated with red and green apple tree centerpieces, red chargers and red napkins on each table. The menu consisted of baked ham, cinnamon baked apples, butterbeans, potato salad, cranberry salad and dessert. The aroma was very inviting! Wayne Weeks and the Viewmasters Quartet entertained with Christmas music and “old timey” songs. Ann Weeks shared the Christmas story and Dr. Ray Ammons dismissed us with prayer. Special thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make our Christmas party a success.
If you would like to be included in any of our events, call Faye B. Warren, Linda Combs or Ruth Ann Johnson in the church office (592-8124).
Upcoming Senior Adult Events
Monday, January 1
Church wide New Year’s Day lunch, 12:00 noon in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday, January 7
Senior Adult Council meeting, 4:00 p.m.
Monday, January 8
We will visit our homebound on the second Monday this month. We will meet at the church at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 9 Nursing Home visitation at Mary Gran and Southwood, We will leave the church at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 16 “Precious Gems” at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will have lunch somewhere close by.
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Church Wide Breakfast and Joint Sunday School
December 17, 2017
The Viewmasters Quartet entertained at the Senior Adult Christmas Supper
Adult Choir Cantata
Children’s Christmas Musicals
Advent 2017
Clinton Christmas Parade
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1:00 pm Haitian Worship, Chapel
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Wednesday Worship Schedule 5:00 pm Library Open (7:30 pm closed) 5:15 pm Family Supper 6:00 pm 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 Practice
Soup Kitchen, 4:00-6:00 pm
Sunday Schedule 9:00 am Library Open (until 11:00 am) 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship in the Sanctuary 5:30 pm Youth Bible Study & Snack Supper
January 2018
AA 8:00 pm, Social Hall
Al-Anon
Deadline for Food Pantry
Items
10:00 am Homebound
Visitation
Deadline for
February Newsletter
1:00 pm Haitian Worship, Chapel
4:30 pm Youth
Council
7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 80
AA 8:00 pm, Social Hall
Al-Anon
10:00 am History Committee in the
Library
AA 8:00 pm, Social
Hall Al-Anon
“Precious Gems”, 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall
1:00 pm Haitian Worship, Chapel
4:00 pm Sr. Adult Council
5:30 pm Children’s Council
Soup Kitchen, 4:00-6:00 pm
6:30 pm Boy Scout Troop 80
AA 8:00 pm, Social Hall
Al-Anon
8:15 am Men’s Breakfast at Grove
Park Baptist 1:00 pm Haitian
Worship, Chapel 6:00 pm All
Committee/Council Mtg.
7:00 pm Deacon’s Meeting
Expressions of Appreciation Dear First Baptist Family,
“Thank you” cannot adequately express the humility and gratitude I feel for your love and care during the death of my daughter, Carol, and my illness and hospitalization. Our family has felt so much love and concern from every direction it has been a bright spot in a very dark year. Please continue to pray for me as my recovery is still a work in progress, of which God is in control.
In His love, Edith Raynor
10:00 am Nursing Home
Visitation
New Year’s Day-Church
Office Closed
Soup Kitchen, 4:00-6:00 pm
Soup Kitchen, 4:00-6:00 pm
Wednesday Activities Resume
(Except for Youth Activities which resume
on the 10th)
Church Wide New Year’s
Lunch, 12 Noon
Dear church family and friends,
Thank you for your many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy shown to our family during the recent loss of my mother.
Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated and will always be remembered. Please continue to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.
Charlie Powell and the Marsha Jackson Powell Family
Monetary Committee,
9:00 am
Fellowship Hall & Kitchen
Reserved for a private party
FBC to Host Lifeline Screenings
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will be in our community on Monday, March 19, 2018 at First Baptist Church. Ultrasound screenings to Identify risk factors for Cardiovascular disease include; Carotid Artery (plaque buildup-a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the arteries in the legs), a Heart Rhythm Screening (an EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation-irregular heartbeat) and an Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for men and women. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early.
Register online TODAY at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle and receive your “Community
Circle” discount and your Preferred Appointment
Reminder: If you need a check from the
church office, you must fill out a check request form and get it in to the office by 8:00 on Monday morning. Checks are written every Monday, and must have two signatures.
Holiday Schedule The church office will be closed on Monday, January 1. We will resume a regular schedule on Tuesday, January 2.
Welcome New Member We would like to extend a warm welcome to the church family to Kristen Spell. Kristen is the wife of Justin Spell and the daughter-in-law of Bobby and Rhonda Spell.
Men’s Breakfast January 14 The next Men’s Breakfast will be Sunday, January 14, at 8:15 a.m. at Grove Park Baptist Church. All men and boys are invited to attend.
Regular Activities Resume
Our regular schedule of Wednesday evening activities resumes January 3, beginning with supper at 5:15, followed by children’s choirs and missions, and adult choir practice at 7:00. Youth will resume their regular schedule on January 10.
Christmas Skating Party December 20, 2017
Children’s Christmas Musicals December 10, 2017
Christmas Skating Party December 20, 2017
Children’s Christmas Musicals December 10, 2017
Parents Night Out December 16, 2017