The Baptist Beacon

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.John 8:12

First Baptist Church “Loving People to Jesus”

517 Hiwassee Street

Murphy, NC 28906-3211

Phone: 828.837.2615 www.murphyfirst.org

Many have expressed interest in having weekly prayer requests listed in the Beacon each week. Therefore, we

now have a prayer request box outside of the church office. Please fill out the request card and put it in the

box. I will check the box weekly. -Ashley

Sunday August 7th

9:45 AM- Sunday School

11:00 AM- Morning Worship

6:30 PM- Evening Worship

Monday August 8th

10:00 AM- Sparrow’s Nest

10:30 AM- Community Lunch

5:30 PM- Men’s Bible Study

Wednesday August 10th

10:00 AM- Sparrow’s Nest

6:00 PM- BIG Ministries

6:30 PM- Prayer Meeting

7:30 PM- Choir Practice

2016 General Budget

Weekly Budget- $6,888.85 This Week’s Actual- $8,279.61

YTD Budget- $213,554.35 YTD Actual-$206,908.02 This Week’s Designated- $660

YTD Designated- $47,863.86

Sunday School Teachers

Wednesday 8/17

Fellowship 1 Classroom. Outreach leaders are asked to attend also.

Thank you,Mildred Pullium

The Baptist Beacon 8/3/16

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that

me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

www.murphyfirst.org

Many have expressed interest in having weekly prayer requests listed in the Beacon each week. Therefore, we

now have a prayer request box outside of the church office. Please fill out the request card and put it in the

Ashley Williams, MFBC Administrative Assistant/S

Marriage Conference

“Love & Respect” August 26th-27th

Murphy Presbyterian Church

$30 cost per couple

Contact Lori Payne 837-0789 *Limited Space Available*

Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting

Wednesday 8/17 @ 5:45pm in the

Fellowship 1 Classroom. Outreach leaders are asked to attend also.

Thank you, Mildred Pullium

Many have expressed interest in having weekly prayer requests listed in the Beacon each week. Therefore, we

now have a prayer request box outside of the church office. Please fill out the request card and put it in the

tant/Secretary

Sunday 8/7/16

Nursery

SS-Jamie Deren

11am-Betty Allen

Children’s Church

3-5-Karen & Morgan Gooch

1-3-Sonya & Chloe Decker

Children’s Sermon

Randy Glass

Security-Jeff Gooch & Shawn

Johnson

Intercessory Prayer- Unknown

Counting Committee- August

Linda Allen & Steve Hatfield

Ushers

Bud Penland-Captain, Dale Allen,

Chris Deren, Clay Durrett, Fred

Heath, Daniel Ledford

August Deacons On Call

Week 1-Steve Hatfield

Week 2-Dan Anderson

Week 3-Shawn Johnson

Week 4-John Ivie

Welcome Center Rotation

Before Sunday School

Week 1-Clay & Sandy Durrett

Week 2-Millie Crawford & Hilda

Glenn

Week 3-Mary Jackson & Linda

Allen

Week 4-Richard & Mildred

Pullium

Week 5-Marilyn Hartness & Pat

McCurry

Welcome Center Rotation

After AM Worship Service

Week 1- Spence Family

Week 2-Laney Family

Week 3-Ken & Ann Lance

Week 4-Dale & Betty Allen

Week 5-Dana Anderson & Abby

1.Billie Taylor 2.Sarah

Swain, Glenda

Picklesimer, Levi Moss

7.Judith

Davis

8.Ronda

Phillips, Shirley Harder

9.Amy

Coffey

14.

15.Sally

Bandy

16.Walt

Lineberger, Kenny Courtright

21. 22.Rose Anderson, Lucille Fuller,

Tia McKeon

23.Eunice Ledford

28. 29.Shanna Penland Garrett

30.

USA

Military

Law Enforcement

2016 Presidential Election

Richard Atchison Shirley Harder

Bill Ruthven

Tom & Jean O’Day

Mae Allen

Jerry & Joyce Tipton

Picklesimer, Levi Moss

3.Olivia

Brackett

4.Nathan

Hughes

5.

10.Mike

Worley

11. 12.Mary

Claypool

Lineberger,

Courtright

17.Karen

Wayman, Larry Moyer, Al Hood

18. 19.

Eunice

24.

25.Mary Jackson

26.

31.

6.Shari

Moyer, Joyce

Kephart

Mary

Claypool

13.Abby

Carder

20.Tim

Meador, Will Coffey

27.

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NC Missions RallyMonday August 22

Windy Gap Baptist, 1111 Windy Gap Road, Franklin, NC 28734

Presented by NCBM/Baptists on Mission

You are invited to a night of missions inspiration as we see, hear, and learn what God is doing through North Carolina

Baptist volunteers in our state, our nation, and a

videos, and updates on mission opportunities. Mark your calendars now for this exciting missions event for men, women,

and youth.

Supper-6pm Program 6:50pmMen, Women, and

No charge for the meal, but we must have your reservation no later than one week prior to the Rally. To register, contact

the NCBM office at 1.800.395.5102 ext. 5596 or register online at

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NC Missions Rally- REGION 10

Monday August 22 Baptist, 1111 Windy Gap Road, Franklin, NC 28734

Presented by NCBM/Baptists on Mission

You are invited to a night of missions inspiration as we see, hear, and learn what God is doing through North Carolina

Baptist volunteers in our state, our nation, and around the world. Included will be times of worship, mission testimony,

videos, and updates on mission opportunities. Mark your calendars now for this exciting missions event for men, women,

6pm Program 6:50pm-8:30pm

Men, Women, and Youth Invited!

No charge for the meal, but we must have your reservation no later than one week prior to the Rally. To register, contact

the NCBM office at 1.800.395.5102 ext. 5596 or register online at http://baptistsonmission.org/events/region

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REGION 10

You are invited to a night of missions inspiration as we see, hear, and learn what God is doing through North Carolina

round the world. Included will be times of worship, mission testimony,

videos, and updates on mission opportunities. Mark your calendars now for this exciting missions event for men, women,

No charge for the meal, but we must have your reservation no later than one week prior to the Rally. To register, contact

http://baptistsonmission.org/events/region-rallies

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David Parsons networks with churches, schools, organizations, individuals, and businesses to help them

engage their community for Christ. As a North American Mission Board missionary, he comes alongside

local churches by helping them begin new types of ministries to reach the unchurched youth in their

community. This connection of churches to community is the focus of his ministry, as well as training

churches to mentor fatherless boys and girls and discipling men in the marketplace. David and the members

of his ministry believe that every church can be connected to their community and be on mission for God.

David Parsons 2536 Woodberry Drive

Winston-Salem, NC 27106

mentor@DavidParsons.org DavidParsons.org

Hebrews 12:28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace,

whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

• coloring books (small/thin)

• 8-pack crayons

• jump ropes

• puzzles, toy cars, and toy trucks (small)

• sidewalk chalk

• socks (girls and boys ages 2–18)

• individually-wrapped snack foods

• used children’s books (elementary level)

• Goodwill gift cards

• NIV Bibles

• Jesus Storybook Bibles

• LifeWay gift cards

Thank you for the prayers, Gideon Bibles, and cards for the passing of our wife/daughter-in-law,

Valerie Storey. Keith Storey Clay & Sandy Durrett

The First Baptist Church family would like to congratulate Ashley Williams on one year of faithful service to the Lord and His church.

-Pastor Jimmy Tanner

Dear Church Family, The new children’s church schedule is available for September 2016 through January 2017.up your copy at the Welcome Center.

schedule. · The children ages 3 and up will be participating in the worship service every 1

month. There will not be children’s church on these Sundays· We now have a permanent volunteer for the Sunday School Nursery, Teresa Thomason.has generously offered to work in our Nursery so each child can feel more comfortable during this class

with a consistent volunteer. As this class grows I· The rotation schedule will still apply to the· Our Children’s Wednesday Night ministries will resume on

to come on these classes soon! Thank you for all your continued support with our children’s department!

The next Marriage Encounter Weekend at the Hinton Life Center in Hayesville is September 16of $80 per couple, the cost of attending apaid through the donations of other couples. You may believe you don’t need a marriage weekend, but you deserve the blessings God has in store for you on the Weekend. Please pick up a brochure outside the church office for inforwebsite at www.unitedmarriage.org

The new children’s church schedule is available for September 2016 through January 2017.up your copy at the Welcome Center. Please note we have integrated some changes into the

The children ages 3 and up will be participating in the worship service every 1

’s church on these Sundays. We will still have a Nursery Class.We now have a permanent volunteer for the Sunday School Nursery, Teresa Thomason.

has generously offered to work in our Nursery so each child can feel more comfortable during this class

As this class grows I will add back volunteers to assist her.The rotation schedule will still apply to the 11am Nursery Class. Our Children’s Wednesday Night ministries will resume on Wednesday, September 7, 2016

for all your continued support with our children’s department! - Jamie Deren

The next Marriage Encounter Weekend at the Hinton Life Center in Hayesville is September 16-18, 2016. Other than the registration fee of $80 per couple, the cost of attending a Weekend has already been paid through the donations of other couples. You may believe you don’t need a marriage weekend, but you deserve the blessings God has in store for you on the Weekend. Please pick up a brochure outside the church office for information. You may also visit the

www.unitedmarriage.org.

The new children’s church schedule is available for September 2016 through January 2017. Please pick te we have integrated some changes into the

The children ages 3 and up will be participating in the worship service every 1st Sunday of the

We will still have a Nursery Class. We now have a permanent volunteer for the Sunday School Nursery, Teresa Thomason. Teresa

has generously offered to work in our Nursery so each child can feel more comfortable during this class

will add back volunteers to assist her.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016. More

Jamie Deren

The next Marriage Encounter Weekend at the Hinton Life Center in 18, 2016. Other than the registration fee

Weekend has already been paid through the donations of other couples. You may believe you don’t need a marriage weekend, but you deserve the blessings God has in store for you on the Weekend. Please pick up a brochure

mation. You may also visit the