January, 2017 Vol. 11, Issue 1

THE CONTACT: First Baptist Church of Burlington

First Baptist Church of Burlington FirstBaptistBurlington.com

Phone:336.226.2433

info@FirstBaptistBurlington.com

Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas!

CHURCH STAFF

Dr. Terry E. Peele Senior Pastor

Office: 336.226.2433 Cell: 336.213.4559 Home: 336-261-3069

Rev. Joel N. Marshall Associate Pastor of Music & Worship

Rev. Stacey L. Grimm Associate Pastor of Admin. & Communication

Rev. Cameron M. West Associate Pastor of Children, Youth & Families

Gwen Mitchell Church Secretary

Carol Burnett Financial Secretary

Katherine Thomas Principal Church Accompanist

Belinda Wisterman Church Organist

Al and Patricia Paschal Church Custodians

Danny Scott Maintenance Technician

Lisa Moore Child Development Center Director

Wishing you all the Hope,

Peace, Joy, and Love of

Christmas

Dear First Baptist Church Family,

Becky and I want to express our sincerest appreciation for my thirty-year anniversary celebration

at our church. The entire day of December 11 was a blessing to us and deeply appreciated by our

family and me. Thank you Roger Phillips and the Personnel Committee for your kind words

during the morning service. The plaque presented is stunning (and quite heavy!) and will serve to

forever remind us of this special day. I am grateful to Carol Hydrick and the Music Committee for

their hard work in organizing such a meaningful day. Gwen Mitchell and many who serve on the

Church Fellowship Committee provided a beautiful reception, which Betty Walker would have

certainly been proud of! The remembrances contained in the Contact and put together by Stacey

Grimm were humbling and deeply appreciated. There are so many others who worked together to

make it a joyous day of celebration. Many people at FBC have been supportive and active in our

ministry since we came thirty years ago; there is no way to adequately repay our appreciation.

At the reception a basket was filled with cards for us. We sat down and opened cards for two

hours and read every one, remembering with gratitude those who shared memories, thanks, bless-

ings, and gifts. We were really overwhelmed with joy and thankfulness. Some were from those

who are relatively new to First Baptist, and some were from friends who have walked alongside us

since we came to Burlington in 1986. All of these expressions of love and encouragement said a lot

about the hearts of the people of First Baptist. You are loving, patient, encouraging, dedicated and

forgiving! Ministers are not perfect and you have been willing to overlook the flaws and see the

positive; for that we say thank you.

Thirty years of ministry at one church can only happen with the love and support of a wonderful

spouse. Becky's support of my ministry and her friendship to you is significant. Her ministry

through children's choirs, handbells, adult choir, hospitality, teaching young adults and much

more, while all along the journey raising a great family , AND running a successful decorating

business, is quite remarkable. I am deeply grateful for all she has given to First Baptist and to me.

I was called by God clearly to the music ministry in 1981. I made a commitment to follow the Holy

Spirit in this calling to the Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, and my ministry goal was to

serve the local church in music ministry. Bill Wheeler, chair of the search committee, and the

committee members had no idea that my service would last this long! We feel so blessed to be able

to serve Christ and fulfill this calling at First Baptist Burlington. THANK YOU for your partner-

ship in ministry over thirty years!

I am really excited about the opportunities ahead for the new year and look forward to the "gospel

opportunities" we will have together.

Merry Christ-mas and Happy Holidays to each of you, our dear “Church Family”!

Sincerely,

Joel Marshall

Minister of Music & Worship

Agape Women on Mission

Agape Women on Mission will meet at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 9 at the home of Sarah Finley, 2801 Charlotte

Lane, Burlington. Call Sarah (586-9049) if you need transportation. Agape is a missions-minded group that

focuses on missions activities and prayer support for our missionaries around the world. All ladies of the church

are encouraged to attend.

Meals for Guatemala

This summer we are going back to Guatemala! For the next few months we will be hosting a series of monthly

meals to benefit this mission trip. Join us in the Fellowship Hall, after worship, on January 22. A meal will be

provided. Donations are welcome. Reservations are not needed.

All donations will go towards this trip...the more money received the more we can accomplish when we go...think

supplies for Back Yard Bible Study, Bibles, building materials, bunk beds, shoes and the like. Hope to see you

there!

Christmas Food Bags

To Honor Given By

Joel & Becky Marshall Sanctuary Choir

Ralph & Donna Harwood Julia Green

Eloise H. Watts Jake & Alex Foster

Eloise H. Watts Glenn Watts, Kevin & Elizabeth Watts Foster

Olivia & Preston Grey Aldridge Peggy Aldridge

Sara Motto Peggy Aldridge

Dane & Addison Dugan Peggy Aldridge

Terry Peele Mary Lee & Jesse McNiel

My Brothers & Sisters in Christ Srep Thi Thach

Hoyle & Mary Alexander Mike,Liz,Blair & Ryan Kennedy

Staff of FBC Martha Gilliam

Brothers & Sisters in Christ FBC

Edith Ivey Jennifer & David Smith

Betty & Julian Griffin Jennifer & David Smith

Lillian & Walt Henderson Jennifer & David Smith

Liz Rowe Mary Martha Class

Pam Norfleet Mary Martha Class

Sarah Finley - Pilgrim Class Marnee Rubright

Mary Alexander-Pilgrim Class Marnee Rubright

Polly O’Reilly Billy & Ressie Wheeley

Mable Laney Billy & Ressie Wheeley

To Remember Given By Bill & Marie Shelton David & Shelly Ledbetter & Family

Pauline White David & Shelly Ledbetter

Frank Gilliam Frank & Barbara Mayo

Jack G. Watts Jake & Alex Foster

Jack G. Watts Eloise Watts, Glenn Watts, Kevin & Elizabeth Watts Foster

Frankie Brown (Wayne’s Mother) Wayne & Brenda Beam

Mr. & Mrs. Roy Taylor (Brenda’s Parents) Wayne & Brenda Beam

Sarah Williams & Bill Taylor (Brenda’s Brother & Sister)

Wayne & Brenda Beam

Guy Beams Jr (Wayne’s Dad) Wayne & Brenda Beam

Richard Qualls Mary Lee & Jesse McNiel

Frank Gilliam Mary Lee & Jesse McNiel

Pat Dixon Qualls Lisa Qualls

Richard O. Qualls Lisa Qualls

Kathleen Holt Lisa Qualls

To My Kim Srep Thi Thach

Mr & Mrs G.I. Dandridge Jean Terrell

Frank Gilliam Mike, Liz, Blair & Ryan Kennedy

John W. Gray, Sr. Pauline Gray

To Remember Given By Frank Gilliam Martha Gilliam

Van & Pearl Winningham Joe & Brenda Winningham

John & Mabel Herndon Joe & Brenda Winningham

Betty & Leonard Rubright (Jim’s Parent) Marnee Rubright

Jacque & Anne Telford Peggy Aldridge

Ernest Crawford Foye Crawford, Angela Cherry & Marsha Locke

Christmas Poinsettias To Honor Given By

Edith Ivey Mary/Martha Class

Patricia Gordon Qualls Lisa Qualls

Hoyle & Mary Alexander Julia Green

The Staff of First Baptist Burlington(2) Ray & Ann Munns

Midge Marshall Stewart Joel & Becky Marshall

To Remember Given By

Bill & Mildred Cox Terry & Sandy Peele

Dr. Robert John Cox Terry & Sandy Peele

Goldie Lady Cox Terry & Sandy Peele

Rev & Mrs. Everette Peele Terry & Sandy Peele

Mr. & Mrs. E. B. Crutchfield Bobby & Nettie Day

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Aiken Bobby & Nettie Day

Richard Qualls (2) Patricia G. Qualls

Reid Laney Mable W. Laney

Thomas H. Carden Sr. Val C. Carden

Frank Gilliam Martha Gilliam

Margaret & Howard Wright (Marnee’s Parents) Marnee Rubright

Pauline White David & Shelly Ledbetter

Bill & Marie Shelton David & Shelly Ledbetter & Family

Frank Gilliam Srep T. Thach

Mary Watson Cindy McNiel

James C. Mitchell Mike & Carol Hydrick

G. Dewey Hydrick & Betty W. Hydrick Mike & Carol Hydrick

Alton Williams & Brian Gill Julius & Gwen Mitchell

Clara McLeod & Juanita Williams Julius & Gwen Mitchell

Julius & Carrie Mitchell Julius & Gwen Mitchell

June F. Bass Joel & Becky Marshall

Jameson Matthew Day (grandson) Bobby & Nettie Day

January Wednesday Supper Menus

Wednesday, January 11

Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Mixed Veggies

Salad Bar, Yeast Rolls, Dessert

Wednesday, January 18

Beef Tips and Rice, Broccoli with Cheese,

Salad Bar, Yeast Rolls, Dessert

Wednesday, January 25

Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Baby Lima Beans,

Salad Bar, Yeast Rolls, Dessert

FBC 2017 Quarterly Business Meeting

There will be a quarterly business meeting on

Wednesday, January 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellow-

ship Hall. If you would like to be listed on the agen-

da, please notify the office by January 23.

Called Business Meeting

There will be a called business meeting after our

Worship Service on Sunday, January 1. The 2017

Nominations from the Deacon Nominating

Committee will be presented for approval.

2016 CONTRIBUTIONS

If you would like your contributions to be credited

to 2016, your check must be submitted to the

church office by December 31, 2016. The IRS also

allows 2016 credit if your check is mailed and post-

marked by December 31, 2016. If you plan to bring

your contribution to the office in person, it must be

turned in by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December

28. The office will be closed on December 29 and

30.

S.A.F.E. Food Collection

Our January S.A.F.E. collection item is cereal.

Donations can be dropped off in the blue bins

located at the Fellowship Hall and Welcome

Center entrances. Thank you for supporting this

ministry.

Our Sympathy The ministers, staff, and members of First Baptist

express our sympathy to

The Hunter family and friends in the loss of

James “Jay” Hunter, Jr.

The Pender Family and friends in the loss of

Nancy Louise Pender

Memorial Sunday Join us on Sunday, January 22, 2017 as we remember our

church family members who passed away in 2016.

Jack Watts

Bill Slacks

Doris Hartgrove

Mary Watson

Martha Hewitt

Mary Harris

Cora M Lackey

Lee Matthews

Frank Gilliam

James “Jay” Hunter, Jr.

David Griffin

Art Claar

Nancy Louise Pender

2016 Committee Chairs

In an effort to help our committees work as

efficiently as possible, we are asking each of

our current 2016 committee chairs to call a

meeting of the 2017 members of your com-

mittee, to elect officers for the coming year,

and to select a regular meeting time for 2017.

These meetings are replacing the November

Committee Conference.

Please contact the church office at 336-226-

2433 or info@FirstBaptistBurlington.com with

the date of your meeting. Current, 2016, Com-

mittee Chairs are also responsible for turning in

the names of the 2017 officers and the 2017

meeting times. This information should be giv-

en to the church office no later than January 8,

2017.

FBC 2017 Resource Guides will be available in

the church office on Sunday, January 15. These

guides are available to all church members and

can be especially helpful to committee mem-

bers.

We appreciate all our committees for the work

they have done in 2016. Thank you to all those

who have agreed to serve in 2017. We look

forward to serving with you!

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Sunday, December 25 No Sunday School Christmas Morning Communion service at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, December 28 No Church Activities

Sunday, January 1 Regular Sunday Morning Schedule Business Meeting following 11:00 Worship Service

Wednesday, January 4 No Wednesday Supper Children’s Choir Leadership Team meeting, 5:30-7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals begin, 7:15 PM

Sunday, January 8 Regular Sunday Morning Schedule Family Worship Night at 5:30

Wednesday, January 11 Family Suppers Begin at 5:00 p.m. Children’s Choir begins Regular Wednesday Schedule

January 13-16 WinterSpree

Sunday, January 22 Memorial Recognition Service

Wednesday, January 25 Quarterly Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

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