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Volume LIV No. 8Volume LIV No. 8Volume LIV No. 8---ddd August 31, 2017August 31, 2017August 31, 2017
Preparing for Sunday—
“Everyday Crosses”
Matthew 16:21-28
“If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”—Mt. 16:24.
You probably could have heard a pin drop among the disciples as Jesus made this statement. They did not think that
the Messiah would ever worry with a cross, but Jesus knew better. Two thousand years later, we claim to understand
what Jesus was saying, but do we know what it means to take up a cross and follow? For some, carrying a cross
means selling everything and dedicating themselves to ending world hunger or building houses for the homeless. For
most of us, however, taking up a cross is an everyday effort to live as Jesus lived right where we are. Everyday
Crosses may not be as heavy as some, but carrying one every day will make a better world.
September 16, 2017
What is Operation Inasmuch?
It is a day of missions and ministry throughout our
city and county where the church fulfills Jesus’
command of Matthew 25: Inasmuch as you did it
for the least of these my brothers, you did it for
me. . . Jesus calls us to minister to those in need.
Projects include: Visitation, Kids Against Hunger
(meal bag assembly), Backpack Kids, Friends of
Jesus Fall Festival, Wheelchair Ramp
Construction, Community Café, and Painting.
Sign up for the project of your choice! You may sign up online at the Inasmuch United
Lumberton Facebook page or pick up a form in the
church office.
Nursery care is available with advance reservation.
Children ages 6-11 may sign up for any project,
but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Baptist Women’s Luncheon September 11, 2017
11:45 a.m. in the Activity Building
Join us for a new year of Baptist Women!
At the September meeting, At the September meeting, we
will hear about the work of the Southeastern Family
Violence Center from Alice Bell.
An offering will be collected for the Backpack Kids Minis-
try. This ministry provides weekend meals for school-aged
children who are in need.
Welcome Back Wednesday
September 6
Children's Wednesday night activities resume on September 6! The schedule is as follows:
4:00 - Hand bells (4th-6th grade) 4:45 - Choirs (1st-3rd and 4th-6th grade) 5:15 - Dinner begins ($3 per child, $5 per adult...or bring your own!) 6:00 - Preschool choir/Bible (3 yr old-5 yr old) Wednesday Night Live (1st-6th grade)
The ECM and Church
Offices will be closed
on September 4th in
observance of
Labor Day.
Servants this Sunday September 3, 2017
ETC—8:45 a.m.—Becky Thompson
11:00 a.m.— Pattie Ramsaur
Welcoming—Tony & Becky Thompson, Billie Dail
Collection—Donald Kinlaw
Entrance Greeters
Children’s Building—Judy Driscoll
Walnut Street—Jim Driscoll
6th Street— Jimmy & Billie Dail
Senior Entrance—George Lawson
Security Monitor— Jerry Long
Sound— Greg Gibson
Video— Nate Cribb
You’re not alone.
Join us for the SAFE Seminar on
October 28-29!
Parents are the primary educator for their children about
sex (what you say or choose not to say matters!), and we
want to help you with that. This two day parenting seminar
helps parents prepare for some of those awkward
conversations with their children (puberty, development,
body safety, boundaries, sex, etc.)
Led by LeAnn Gardner, a social worker and ordained
minister, the seminar helps parents/guardians think through
how they want to communicate about these important and
sensitive topics with their children.
Times: Saturday, October 28 & Sunday, October 29,
12:00-4:30 p.m. both days (lunch provided)
Cost: $15 for an individual or $25 for a couple
Childcare: Included!
Registration is required and is now open! Sign up today!
I view stories of natural disasters
differently now than I did a year ago. Once
you have been through an experience you
have a deeper understanding and greater
compassion for those who are going through it now. Our
community is by no means recovered from Hurricane
Matthew, but the pictures and stories coming from
southeast Texas this week have stirred us all. The flooding
associated with Hurricane Harvey has exceeded what we
experienced with Matthew, but we know something of
what the folks in Houston and the surrounding area are
going through. We also know some about what lies ahead.
Shared experience grows deeper compassion, but what
does deeper compassion do?
There is no question that we need to do something to help
Texas. Once again, I realize that many of our Lumberton
neighbors need help. I assure you that we continue to
offer assistance as we are able. Still, we need to do
something to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. One
of you (a FBCL church member) called me early this
week and mentioned that Lumberton, Texas is a few miles
east of Houston. He asked if we could connect with them
somehow. I think this is a fabulous idea and I have made
an initial attempt to contact First Baptist Church of
Lumberton, Texas. At the time of this writing, I have not
received a response, but I will continue to reach out to the
church and inquire of their condition and how we might
be able to help.
I believe that we have two valuable resources to offer
those affected by the storm at this time. First, we must
pray. We must pray for their safety and a hasty resolution
to the flooding. We will pray for the leadership and
recovery workers as they work tirelessly to restore order.
We must also pray for the residents of the affected
communities. You remember how “anxious” we all were
last year in the days following the flood. Let’s pray for
peaceful minds and patient hearts as folks live into a “new
normal.”
Our second resource is our financial gifts. In my
experience from last year, money was the best means in
which we were helped and able to help. The loads of
diapers, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, etc. were useful,
but the money we received was the most valuable
resource. The folks in Texas will know what they need
better than we, so a monetary gift is the best way for us to
help.
I will let you know once I make contact with FBCL,
Texas or another church or agency through whom we can
send our donations. Until then, pray for our friends in
Texas. We know what they are going through right now
and we know that need our prayers.
Peace,
David
This Week . . . Sunday, September 3
8:45 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, September 4—Labor Day
ECM & Church Offices Closed
Tuesday, September 5 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Circle
Wednesday, September 6— Welcome Back Wednesday!
4:00 p.m. Young Musicians Bells (Grades 4-6) 4:45 p.m. Music Makers Choir (Grades 1-3) Young Musicians Choir (Grades 4-6) 5:15 p.m. Family Night Supper: Baked Chicken/Hot Dogs 6:00 p.m. Family Night at Prayer Youth Doing Missions (Grades 7-12) Wednesday Night Live (Grades 1-6) Music Munchkins/ Mission Friends (Ages 3-K) 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
For the Record Budgeted 2017 .................... $685,000.00
Weekly Need (2017) .............. $12,924.53
Received August 27, 2017...... $16,582.98
Need to date ........................ $452,358.49
Received to date .................. $435,913.82
Over (Under) Budget .......... ($16,444.67)
Sunday School Attendance —190
Coming up. . .
Sept. 10— 7th Grade Welcoming (Youth Bible Study)
Sept. 11— Baptist Women’s Luncheon
Sept. 14— Fun & Fellowship
Sept. 16— Operation Inasmuch
Community Café
Sept. 17— Baptismal Service (11:00 a.m.)
Sept. 17-19— Budget Preparation Sessions
Sept. 18— Lunch & Learn
Finance Committee & Deacons Meetings
Oct. 1— Deacon Election
World Communion Sunday
Oct. 2— Baptist Women’s Luncheon
Oct. 6-8— Youth Leadership Retreat
Oct. 10— Youth Committee Meeting
Oct. 12— Fun & Fellowship
Oct. 15— Friends of Jesus Sunday
Oct. 16— Finance Committee & Deacons Meetings
Oct. 21— Community Café hosted by the Susan Welsh
Sunday School Class
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Day
Oct. 25— Trunk or Treat
Oct. 28-29— SAFE Seminar
Oct. 29— Sanctuary Choir “Bring A Friend” Sunday
Nov. 6— Baptist Women’s Luncheon
Nov. 7— Senior Adults to Alabama Christmas Show
Nov. 17— Youth Barbecue Plate Sale
Nov. 18— Community Café hosted by The Rupert Collins
Sunday School Class
Senior Adult Biltmore
Estate Asheville Trip
Nov. 30th—Dec. 1st
Cost $300.00—5 spaces available!
$50.00 deposit needed to reserve
your space.
September 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
In Cherry Fellowship Hall
Opera Composer, Mary Carol Warwick, will join us and lunch
will be served. Bring a friend!
&
September 18th at noon
Cherry Fellowship Hall
Topic: Emergency
Preparedness
Speaker: Stephanie Chavis
Bring a covered dish!
CHURCH STAFF Contact us at 739Contact us at 739Contact us at 739---4336 or daphnefletcher@fbclumbertonnc.org 4336 or daphnefletcher@fbclumbertonnc.org 4336 or daphnefletcher@fbclumbertonnc.org www.fbclumbertonnc.orgwww.fbclumbertonnc.orgwww.fbclumbertonnc.org
Mrs. Nancy Bass Mrs. Nancy Bass Mrs. Nancy Bass ———Financial Coordinator Financial Coordinator Financial Coordinator
Rev. Erin CollierRev. Erin CollierRev. Erin Collier———Minister to ChildrenMinister to ChildrenMinister to Children
Dr. David ElksDr. David ElksDr. David Elks———PastorPastorPastor
Mrs. Daphne Fletcher Mrs. Daphne Fletcher Mrs. Daphne Fletcher ——— Administrative AssistantAdministrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant
Ms. Dorothy HuntMs. Dorothy HuntMs. Dorothy Hunt———Building SuperintendentBuilding SuperintendentBuilding Superintendent
Rev. Tim LittleRev. Tim LittleRev. Tim Little———Minister of MusicMinister of MusicMinister of Music
Mrs. Kandace RamseyMrs. Kandace RamseyMrs. Kandace Ramsey———Administrative AssistantAdministrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant
Rev. Doug ReedyRev. Doug ReedyRev. Doug Reedy———Minister of YouthMinister of YouthMinister of Youth
Person of the Week
Rosa Britt
990 Wesley Ridge Apts. —Apt. F2
Wesley Pines Rd.
Lumberton, NC 28358
Send a card, letter, or other remembrance
to our special person this week.
Family Night Supper Menus September 2017
September 6—
Red Ticket: Baked Chicken, Scalloped
Potatoes, String Beans, Rolls, Salad,
Sugar-free Apple Pie
Blue Ticket: Hot Dogs, Chips, Fruit
September 13—
Red Ticket: Hamburger Steak, Mashed
Potatoes with Gravy, String Beans, Rolls,
Salad, Fruit Pies
Blue Ticket: Pizza, Chips, Fruit
September 20—
Spaghetti, String Beans, Toast, Salad,
Sugar-free Cookies
September 27—
Red Ticket: Barbecue, French Fries, Baked
Beans, Hushpuppies, Salad, Sugar-free
Chocolate Cake
Blue Ticket: Chicken Nuggets, French
Fries, Fruit
2017 Sept. 3 Oct. 1, 8 Nov. 26
2018 Jan. 7, 14, 21 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 March 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug. 19, 26 Sept. 2, 9, 23, 30 Oct. 7, 14, 21 Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25
Flower Calendar Contact the church office at 739-4336 or daphnefletcher@fbclumbertonnc.org to place flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one.
Our Early Childhood Ministry has immediate openings
for 2s, 3s, and 4-year-olds. Contact the office for
registration information—739-4336!
Please join us for our Shoebox Packing Day
on October 21st! Boxes will be available for
pick-up in the church office in late September.
Please Do Not Include the following in your shoeboxes:
Candy; toothpaste; used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy
guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other
fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications
or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol
cans.
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