Newsbriefs:
Worship Leader Retreat
Registration
Now Available!
Family Worship Night
Sunday, August 19
Awana and Children's Choirs Kick Off
Sunday, August 26
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Update from the Family Business Meeting
This past Sunday night the church body voted on the following issues:
Election of Deacons:The church body voted to elect the following men to serve as deacons: Bob Cook, Benny Elledge, Ronnie Harmon, Don Lourcey, Dale McLelland, Grady Pharr, Matt Sharpe, Paul Snead, and David Stegall. These men will serve a three year term beginning this September.
Empowering the Church: The church body voted to approve the Empowering the Church document. This document includes the Church Council's strategic plan, the unified church budget and the nominating committee report for 2007-2008. You can pick up a copy of this report at the Welcome Center located in the vestibule of the sanctuary.
Search Committee:The church voted to ask the Governing Council to develop a slate of names to bring before the church body to serve on the search committee for the Senior Adult and Care Pastor. Once the Governing Council has developed this list, the nominations will be brought before the church for ratification.
This coming Sunday, my family and I will be in Texas visiting my sister. Pastor Jeremy will be preaching this Sunday. Please keep my family in your prayers as we travel and also pray for Pastor Jeremy as he shares his heart this Sunday.
For His glory,
Pastor Tim |
 Summer Sunday Night Schedule
Below is the schedule for Sunday nights between now and September. Please mark your calendars!
August 19 - Easter Pageant Video Presentation in the Fellowship Hall (6:00)
August 26 - AWANA, Children's Choirs and Youth Kick-off |
 Prayer Point
A Matter of the Heart
I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone.
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
"Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord (the only Lord). And you shall love the Lord your God with all your (mind and) heart and with your entire being and with all your might. And these words which I am commanding you this day shall be (first) in your own minds, and hearts; (then) you shall whet and sharpen them so as to make them penetrate, and teach and impress them diligently upon the (minds and) hearts of your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down and when you rise up, and you shall bind them as a sign upon your hand, and they shall be as frontlets (forehead bands) between your eyes. And you shall write them upon the doorposts of your house and on your gates." - Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Amp.
The same goes for prayer:
"Devote yourselves to prayer." - Col. 4:2; "And (we) will give ourselves to prayer and the ministry of the Word." - Acts 6:4
Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about ever being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill in full.
And guess what? With Heaven's plan we have unlimited minutes!
And no dropped calls!
Who would pass up a deal like that? Makes you stop and think, "Where are my priorities?"
It's a matter of the heart.
His servant and your friend,
ginny stikeleather
For prayer requests or comments you may contact Ginny at gindan@statesville.net. |
 Children/Preschool Ministry
Beginning in September, there will be some exciting changes taking place in our children's and preschool departments!
Sunday School Teacher Training for the first through sixth grade teachers will be Sunday, August 19 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Here's what's happening:
Connect
Worship during Sunday School! First through sixth grades will begin the Sunday School hour in the fellowship hall with a time of worship especially for kids!
There will be NO CHILDREN'S CHURCH. Families will worship together in our worship service at 10:30. A 4-5 yr. nursery will be available for those who need it.
Parenting in the Pew workshop coming soon! Learn how to help your child engage in the worship service.
Grow
Awana will begin soon! Cubbies will have a music time during Awana. K-6 will have choirs beginning at 4:30 each Sunday during the Awana year.
Serve
CiA and Mission Friends will continue on Wednesday nights! Our mission friends need more leaders who have a heart for missions and children. Please let us know if you can help!
High 5 will remain in next summer's schedule. This is a time for grades 3-6 to DO missions and have lots of fun!
We're excited about the upcoming church year! |
 Parenting Workship
Saturday, September 15 (date subject to change)
9:30-11:00 am
Fellowship Hall
Guest speaker, Carrie Allen will be speaking to parents about guiding your children to become engaged in worship. Her presentation will be based on a book called "Parenting in the Pew" by Robbie Castleman. Carrie is the Children/Preschool Director at Western Avenue Baptist Church. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and many years of experience working with children. We look forward to having Carrie as our guest. Please sign up on the bulletin board or call the church office if you plan to attend this workshop. A light breakfast will be served. |
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 Children in Action
Christmas in August
During the month of August, our Children in Action groups will be involved in Christmas in August. Many have participated with this mission project in the past and are aware of the impact it has had on missionaries' lives. This year, both CIA groups (1-3) and (4-6) will join efforts to collect items for missionary Bill Veil. Bill is a missionary in charge of Inner Harbor Ministry in Maryland. The following items will be collected during the entire month of August. Please drop off your items at any of the "Christmas" collection boxes around the church. This year, we can also donate gift cards from Walmart, Sam's or Target. If you have those, please give them to one of our CIA leaders: Sherwyn Beaver, Martha Courier, Kisha Clark or Debbie Stewart.
We look forward to seeing what God will do through this opportunity to serve!
Baby Formula
Blankets
Children's Socks, Gloves, Caps
Coffee
Crayons
Non-dairy Powdered Creamer
Cups
Disposable Diapers
Hygiene Items
Napkins
Paper
Pencils, Pens
Plastic Flatware
Sugar Packets
Instant Tea
Gloves (Men/Women) |
Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m.,
beginning September 9
Awana and Children's Choirs Kick Off August 26
Make plans now to attend and bring your friends and family for an evening of singing and fun! A kick off celebration for both the Children's Choirs and Awana will be at 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening, August 26.
The first regular choir practice will be at 4:30 p.m. and the first regular Awana club meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., both on September 9.
Sunday evenings at 4:30 p.m.,
beginning September 9 |
 High 5 This Summer!
(For kids who have completed third through sixth grades.)
Dates:
Remaining Wednesday is August 22.
For everyone participating, sign-up prior to the date of the event is a must, as forms need to be filled out. Sign up outside Karen's office or by calling the church office.
(CiA will continue to meet as usual for those who cannot attend High 5.)
On August 22nd we will be going to area schools to "prayer walk". We will be in prayer for teachers, administrators, and children as the new school year begins. Afterwards, we will go to the park to play. Please be sure to bring a bag supper. |
 Worship Leader Retreat!
At Ridgecrest, September 7 - 8, 2007
The costs are: $30.00 for choir members and $65.00 for non-choir spouses.
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 News and Announcements
Do you have news and announcements for Sunday Morning? If so, please send them to: news@frontstreet.org or call the church office by Thursday morning of that week. We will insert your announcement into our slide show presentation before the service begins. Please be sure to include any clipart or photos. |
 A Note About This Newsletter
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Cross Connection Youth Ministry
Sunday Nights: Meet in the youth room at 5:15 for Bible study and fellowship.
Tuesday Nights: Girls' Bible Study for Grades 7 - 12, from 6-8 p.m. Contact Becky at (704) 873-6994.
Prayer Targets: Youth Pastor Search Committee - God's direction for the Youth Ministry. |
 College Students
If you have a young person attending college, local or out of town, please submit the requested information on the form on the church website. If your school address has not changed, we still need your information. Click here or on the picture at the left to be connected to the form. |
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Want to be a part of God changing people's lives?
Leaders are needed for Celebrate Recovery! Spiritual gifts that are needed - mercy, encouragement, compassion and being a good listener. Training sessions begin Wednesday, September 5th at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please speak to either Ronnie Harmon, Monti Swicegood or Pastor Tim. |
 Angel Food Ministry
Orders for August 2007 will be distributed on Saturday, August 25, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
For more information about this ministry or to see this month's menu, please visit the ministry website:
or contact Steve DeVore.
Thank You,
Steve DeVore |
 Birthdays
August 18 Ramona Davidson, Katelyn Harwell, Letha Riddle
August 19 Robin Davidson, Dorothy Nesbit, Tina Sigmon, Billy Cannada, Bennie Poplin, Margaret Grier, Caleb Courier
August 20 Frances Jackson, Janey Munday, Martha Somers
August 21
August 22 Woodrow Johnson, Charles Fortner, Dwight Waugh, Cheryl Jones, Dale Holmes, Linda Holzworth, Jeff Luxon
August 23 Cheryl Poplin
August 24 |
 Summer Will Be Over
Before You Know It!
It's time again to think about school starting back! Over the next several weeks, we will be collecting school supplies for N. B. Mills. Donation boxes will be set in the hallway outside the Fellowship Hall. Please bring items such as no. 2 pencils, loose-leaf notebook paper, spiral bound notebooks, pens, glue sticks, etc. Please see Judy Harwell for more details. |
| Family Concerns and Celebrations
IN THE HOSPITAL:
Iredell Memorial:
Lou Jane Carter (room #414)
THANK YOU!
I want to thank the youth group of Front Street Baptist Church for the fruit basket and visit. It is very much appreciated.
Love,
Lou Jane Carter |
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CALENDAR
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14
10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal
11:00 a.m. Young at Heart
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Youth Girls' Bible Study
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Library Open
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Worship Service
in Holland Chapel; CiA and
Mission Friends
7:40 p.m. Celebration Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
7:00 a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast at Friendly
Family Restaurant
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Library Open
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
9:30 a.m. Sunday School at Mision
Bautista Hispana
10:30 a.m. Worship Service at Front Street Baptist
Church
10:35 a.m. Worship Service at Mision
Bautista Hispana
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Sunday School Teacher Training for
1st - 6th Grade Teachers - F. Hall
4:00 p.m. Deacons' Meeting
6:00 p.m. Easter Pageant Video Presentation
in the Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
10:00 p.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
2:30 p.m. "High 5" for Children Who Have
Completed 3rd - 6th Grades
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Library Open
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Worship Service
in Holland Chapel; CiA and
Mission Friends
7:40 p.m. Celebration Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
10:00 a.m. Senior Adults to Dan Nicholas Park
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friends and Family S.S. Class
Prayer Time in Jabez Classroom
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
7:00 a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast at Friendly
Family Restaurant
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Angel Food Distribution |
| Service Schedule
Welcoming Committee: M/M Mike Johnson (SE Choir), M/M Barry Lang (SW Choir), M/M Jim Hawks (NE Front), M/M Paul Snead (NW Front)
NURSERY SCHEDULE (Sunday Morning Worship) BABIES: Donna Somers, Araceli Luxon, Kathy Cook and John and Beverly Wright
ONE YEAR OLDS: Linda Holzworth and Haley Rhyne
TWO YEAR OLDS: Sandra Oliver and Jennifer Anderson
THREE YEAR OLDS: Mitzi and Katelyn Gooden
NURSERY - OTHER SERVICES:
EVENING SERVICE (6:30 p.m.): Family Worship Night - No Nursery
WEDNESDAY SERVICE (6:30 p.m.): Audra Harris and Brenda Howell
FINANCIAL PEACE CHILD CARE SCHEDULE:
August 19: Freda Alford, Barbara Morrison, Kim Sharpe and Monica Morrison
SUNDAY MORNING WELCOME CENTER:
8:45 - 9:15 a.m.: Shelby Parker and Hilda Robinson
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.: Ginny Stikeleather and David and Dixie Hare LIBRARY SCHEDULE:
Sunday: 8:30-9:00 a.m.: Brenda Funderburk 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Debbie Lang
Wednesday: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Linda Meadors, Marcia Miller and Barbara Morrison
USHERS FOR AUGUST:
AM: Jeff Stone, Donald Webber, Jim Hawks, Todd Lamberth, Matt Miller, Ken Johnson, Scott Tuthill
PM: Brent Austin, John Rhyne, Junior Morton, Mickey Sharpe, Tim Sigmon, Keith Somers and David Stegall
DEACONS/PARKING LOT
Saturday, August 18: Don Lourcey (704-871-1396) Hospital Visitation Saturday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday PM
Sunday, August 19: Lindell Blevins (704-528-6705) Hospital Visitation Sunday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday AM
James Funderburk, Sunday Morning Parking Lot Assistant |
| A LOOK AT THE RECORD |
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| August 12, 2007: |
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| Worship Attendance............................... |
407 |
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| Sunday School.......................................... |
303 |
| Enrollment.................................................. |
704 |
| Members Present...................................... |
300 |
| New Members........................................... |
0
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| Visitors....................................................... |
3 |
| Total Contacts.......................................... |
11 |
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| Tithes and Offerings: |
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| Total Tithes and Offerings.................. |
$19,370.25 |
| Budget Offering Required.................... |
$15,096.30 |
| Budget Offering Received.................... |
$17,072.25 |
| Designated Offerings............................ |
$1,536.50 |
| Other Receipts Received....................... |
$761.50 |
| Budget Needs to Date............................ |
$754,815.00 |
| Budget Gifts to Date............................... |
$731,391.56 |
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| Building Fund Totals.............................. |
$105,996.05 |
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| Lottie Moon Goal............................ |
$17,000.00 |
| Lottie Moon Off. Received............ |
$15,120.00
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| Annie Armstrong Goal............................ |
$5,000.00 |
| Annie Armstrong Off. Received............ |
$4,255.00 | |
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Memorials and Honorariums
Building Fund
Breezeway/Bathroom Project
In Memory of: Virginia Jenkins' brother, Harry Fortner
By: The Helping Hands Sunday School Class |
 Attention Young at Heart!
For those of you who are going to Caswell for Christmas By the Sea December 5 - 7, your final payment is due by October 1. |
 S.Y.B.A. Crisis Ministry Expansion
Beginning August 16th, the S.Y.B.A. will begin seeing Food Pantry and Clothes Closet clients two days a week. Appointment times will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Eighty souls have accepted Christ as Lord and Savior this year through this ministry. Just think how many more can be reached by an additional day added to our weekly schedule!
The updated schedule is below. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Mary Jane Hoover at (704) 873-4372 for more details:
Tuesday: Thursday:
9:00 - 11:00 2:00 - 4:00
10:30 - 12:30 3:30 - 5:30
12:00 - 2:00 5:00 - 7:00 |
 More Exciting Finds at the Front Street Library!
Finding God When You Need Him Most by: Chip Ingram
Priceless (Straight-Shooting, No-Frills Financial Wisdom) by: Dave Ramsey
The Lord is My Song by: Lynn Austin
Faith Girlz Book 11: Sophie Loses the Lead
Faith Girlz Book 12: Sophie's Encore
Losing My Mind - An Intimate Look at Life With Alzheimer's by: Thomas DeBaggio
Why Men Hate Going to Church by: David Murrow
The Mother-in Law Dance by: Annie Chapman
New Pointe 911 Series by: Terri Blackstock
Word of Honor, Line of Duty |
 Front Street Services Now Available on DVD!
Do you ever wish you could see your child dedicated or baptized again?
Have you ever participated in a service and want to remember it forever?
Was the sermon so memorable that you want to see the Pastor preach it again and again?
Good News! DVDs of our worship services are now available! For a cost of $5.00 each, you can now obtain a copy of any service. (Our archives go back about six months.) Just contact the church office and pay $5.00 in advance. |
 Jail Ministry
The following materials are passed out in the jail ministry each Saturday morning:
- Open Windows
- Christian magazines; such as: Home Life and Mature Living
- Sunday School books
If you have any of these materials that you are not using, please drop them in the jail ministry boxes available in each Sunday School class. |
 Sanctuary Flowers
If you would like to place flowers in the sanctuary in memory or in honor of someone, please call the church office. Flowers are needed for August through November. The cost is $45.00, and payment will reserve your date. |
 Cartoon of the Week!
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