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Volume

September, 2015

Church Staff

DR. RICK BAILEY PASTOR

REV. CAMERON COBURN

ASSOCIATE PASTOR TO YOUTH &

CHILDREN

KATHRYN SAULS CHOIR DIRECTOR

JUSTIN STURZ ORGANIST/PIANIST

NELL GODLEY ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT

A M o n t h l y P u b l i c a t i o n o f F i r s t B a p t i s t C h u r c h

Supper @ 5:30 pm Children’s Missions @ 6:00 pm

Adult/Youth Bible Study @ 6:15 pm Children’s Choir @ 6:30 pm

Adult Choir Rehearsal @ 7:15 pm Adults & children 6 & Up ~ $5.00 Children ages 3-5 years ~ $2.50

Children 2 & under ~ Free Family of +4 Max. ~ $20.00

Reservations & Cancellations must be made by noon on Mondays!

If you would like to make a “standing” reservation, please complete the form in

your bulletin on Sunday and return to the church office by Sept. 14.

PLEASE SIGN UP!

Led by Jim & Julie Hopf Led by Dr. Rick Bailey

We will hear a presentation from Mr. Jim Hopf about new opportunities stemming from our Disaster Relief / Recovery Ministry for men, women and youth to SHOW the Gospel in action in addition to our current involvements with Meals-on-Wheels, Farmville Benevolent Ministry and the Soup Kitchen.

CHILDREN IN ACTION leader needed for Wednes-day nights from 6:15 -7:00 pm. This time is shared with Children’s Choir. Please contact Joyce Lewis or Jeanine Long.

Those who were present for worship this past Sunday heard me read the resignation of Rev. Cam Coburn as Associate Pastor to Youth and Children. Cam has served in that position for eleven years and has been an asset to the First Baptist family as he has been present in the lives of so many youth, children and their families during that time. We give thanks that God opened the door to bring Cam to First Baptist and wish him, Lori and Christopher God’s blessings as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

Let me ask the question for you . . “Now what’s going to Happen?” As we will be journeying through this important time of transition, it calls upon many to become engaged in the process!

Let me outline what I see as our next course of action: Time to express our appreciation to Cam for his ministry

at FBC. The Personnel Team, with Youth & Children’s teams will

begin the process of securing a person to serve during the interim.

A joint meeting with the Children & Youth leadership teams facilitated by the pastor.

We have a GREAT group of young people and children! Obviously everyone will want this process to move rapidly however, that’s something no one can promise – God moves based on His own timetable!

But . . . YOU can start NOW by praying that God will lead during this transition and guide us to the individual HE would have guide our Youth & Children and their families!!! Rick

Children’s choir will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 in the choir room at 6:30 PM. This year we will be presenting “THE INN CROWD” musical for the children’s Christmas Cantata. The performance will be on Sunday, December 6 during the 11:00 AM service. There are plenty of parts for everyone. The music and CD’s will be ready to pass out at the first rehearsal. Make plans to be apart of the Children’s Choir this year.

The Pastor’s Page The Messenger Page 2

Dear Friends:

Summer is winding down, and signs tell us that a changing of seasons is near. It reminds me of my favorite passage of scripture, Ecclesiastes Chapter 3...to everything there is a time and season. I truly believe it is important for all to recognize, understand and accept when their season is complete.

I have been in a long discernment process for some time as to signs signifying when my season serving First Baptist Church would be complete. After a long struggle with the discernment process, I have decided it is time to close this chapter of my journey. With this being said, I have submitted my resignation to the personnel committee as Associate Pastor to Youth and Children. This is effective September 30. With the unused vacation leave for the year being taken, my last Sunday at First Baptist Church will be Sunday, September 13. Please be assured that this was one of the most difficult decisions for me, as over 25% of my lifespan has been here with the youth/children of this church and community. The closing of this chapter will enable me to balance a healthier lifestyle, spend more well deserved time with my family and pursue other ministry opportunities after a sabbatical that allows me to complete graduate school. I want you to know that you have a very capable and hardworking youth committee who has a solid plan in place for the interim transition. I am proud of the work we have accomplished, and will reflect on this during my last newsletter article at the end of next month. 40 youth begin this school year on the roster at FBC, and I believe it to be the most rewarding and vital ministry at FBC. Most of all, I want to thank each of you for being such a wonderful church family to my family and I during my 11 and a half years here. I will always be thankful for your support, and am richly blessed to call you friends. I am even more grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the lives of your youth and children. It will be my privilege to fondly recall their lives as FBC youth and children as they continue to grow and prosper. May God add his richest blessings to you all. Cam

Mark Your Calendars!!! Thursday evening, Oct. 15 at PNC arena in

Raleigh! Sign-up sheet posted near fellowship hall. Bus will leave at 5:15 pm!

Sunday, September 6, 2015 is

September 7-11

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We welcome James & Mary Ellsbury into our church family. They are join-

ing by Statement of Faith and have been members of Greenville Christian

Fellowship.

James & Mary Ellsbury 2579 Seven Pines Road Greenville, NC 27834

320-0521 & 320-0522

FBC in Action

Thanks to the Youth, Open Door, Bible Searchers, and Fidelis/Holmes Classes for having Bible Study at Pruitt Healthcare in July.

Thanks to the youth for serving at the Soup Kitchen in August. Thank you to the entire congregation for the support given to the Mission Development Council. We have accomplished a great deal through your support and hope to accomplish more.

SELECTION OF DEACONS & TRUSTEES

Church members will select deacons and trustees during September. The

selection process and ballots will be provided in the bulletin beginning Sept. 6. Additional ballots will be available in the vestibule and church office. Selection ends on Sunday, Sept. 27. The Nominating Committee will announce newly elected deacons and trustees at the Oct. church conference.

Special meeting with current Backpack Pal Sponsors and anyone who would like to

become a sponsor on Wed. Sept. 16 at 6:15 pm in the Berean Room. Please let Elaine Craft

know if you cannot attend.

Roundtable Lunch Bunch Meet at Jeanine Long’s on Sept. 8 at 11:30 am

Box lunches provided by David Whitley; beverages provided by Jeanine Long.

Women’s Meetings on Sept. 14 Roundtable Missions Group @ 7:30 p.m. at Jeanine Long’s. (Please note time change) Night Current Missions Group @ 7:30 p.m. at Shirley Davis’.

Deacon & Trustee

Nominations

Education Task Force Collections for September

Computer Flash Drives or Monetary donations made out to FBC marked Education Task Force.

September 10 @ 10:00 a.m. If you are considering a mission to support, consider our community Soup Kitchen which is in dire need of support and may be in danger of closing.

Henry D. Johnson Memorial Fund

My mother was fond of saying, “Where there is a will, there is a way.” At times we allow ourselves to become victim of thinking that we can not engage in something or accomplish something because of some limitation, either real or imagined. In comments made by our pastor at the recent church conference, he reminded us that just because we are currently behind in our giving, we can not stop reaching out to meet the needs of our church members and the community. The Henry D. Johnson Memorial Fund committee wants all church committees to know that there are some restricted funds that can be used to help you in missions activities. Let’s suppose that your committee desires to complete a mission activity and you have some funding, however, not enough to complete the project. You may state your mission goals and funding needs in a simple written statement to the First Baptist Church Trustees. The Trustees will review your project, if it is approved, then they may seek funding assistance from the HDJ Memorial Fund restricted funds. You may need/want more information. Please feel free to talk to any member of the Henry Johnson Memorial Fund Committee. They are Charles Long, Jim Hopf, Joyce Lewis, Bobby L. Evans, Bill Flowers, Larry King, and Amy Johnson. Remember, “where there is a will, there is a way.” Charles Long, Chairman

Coats for Kids Drive! Collecting clean, useable coats for kids

sizes Children’s: Small, Med. Large & Adult (High School kids): Small,

Med., Large, XL Place in Fellowship Hall Lobby!

We are very grateful and express our sin-cere appreciation for all of the kindness and love shown to us as we cared for and lost “Granny” to a greater place.. Most sincerely from the Ralph Cash Family

Deacons on Call Angie Creech Shirley Davis Al Morris

Delores Oakey Tommy Price

F i r s t Bapt i s t Chur ch 3653 East Wilson Street Post Office Box 34 Farmville, NC 27828 Phone: 252-753-3370

PRESORTED STANDARD POSTAGE

PAID FARMVILLE NC 27828

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1. Ginger Drake Lisa Turnage 2. Miranda Beasley Ray Drake 4. Dorothy Collins Tom Wainwright 5. Kasey Coburn Mallory May 7. Jim Harrell Joyce Lewis 8. Donny Hemby Julie Hopf 9. Christopher Coburn

12. Brad Johnston 13. Samantha Brann 14. Erin Dean 17. Emily Turner 18. Jonathan Sitton 19. Hailey Outland Lisa Smith 21. Vida McLawhorn Joe Willoughby 22. Will Evans 26. Allison Langley 27. Frankie Moye 30. Lori Coburn

September Birthdays

Nursery Volunteers September 6 ~ Edwina & Heather Bailey September 13 ~ Amanda & Brad Johnston September 20 ~ Lisa & Ashton Turnage September 27 ~ Lou Reida

Youth Sunday Night Suppers Sept. 6 ~ No Meeting Sept. 13 ~ Youth & Parent Night Kickoff & Cookout/Tommy Price Sept. 20 & 27 ~ TBA

Dates to Remember

Tellers Alex Corbett

Church Opening & Closing Schedule

Ralph Cash

Ushers Phillip Wainwright

2. Music Committee @ 6:30 pm—choir room Adult Choir practice @ 7:00 pm 6. Sunday School Promotion Sunday 7. Church Office Closed for 7-11. Meals on Wheels 8. Roundtable Lunch Bunch meet @ Jeanine Long’s at 11:30 am 9. Adult Choir @ 7:00 p.m. 10. Soup Kitchen Ministry @ 10:00 a.m. 13. Missions & Discipleship Dev. Councils @ 5:30 p.m. Youth/Parent Kickoff/Cookout @ 6:00 pm Deacons @ 7:00 p.m. 14. Roundtable Meeting @ 7:30 p.m. at Jeanine Long’s Night Current Missions @ 7:30 p.m. at Shirley Davis’ 15. Trustees @ 7:00 p.m. 16. Wed. Night Activities Resume—Supper @ 5:30 p.m. Children’s Missions @ 6:00 pm Adults @ 6:15 pm—Presentation by Jim Hopf Meeting of BackPack Pal Sponsors @ 6:15 pm Children’s Choir @ 6:30 pm Adult Choir @ 7:15 pm 23.Wed. night Bible Studies begin Battlefield of the Mind and Profiles of the 12 @ 6:30 p.m. 27. Last day to submit Deacon & Trustee selections 28. Nominating Committee Mtg. @ 7:00 pm/Berean Room

September 7, 2015

Church office closed for

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!!!

We’re almost ready to launch our new website. Launch date is the first of Sept. However, we still have not heard from many of you regarding your preference of receiving the newsletter. Please check your bulletin on Sunday and fill out the form if you have not done so, and let us know if you would like to receive your newsletter by mail, online or both. You may also email Nell Godley at nellgodley@yahoo.com PLEASE NOTE: We will only mail copies to those who request a paper copy by mail! If you are receiving our newsletter by mail and no longer wish to be on our mailing list (electronic or paper) please let us know.