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A Word From the Pastor

This past Sunday we began a new journey through the book of John. How awesome it is to dig into God's Word and see how deep and rich it is. I hope that you will take some time in your personal study to read through the book of John. As I shared this past Sunday, John stated the purpose of this book in John 20:30-31 - And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

Please join me in praying that God would use His Word to lead those outside of a relationship with Christ to saving faith in Him. Let us also pray that He will use the book of John in the lives of believers to strengthen our faith, encourage obedience and deepen our love for Christ. This coming Sunday we will cover John 1:6-13. I look forward to our time together in worship and the Word!

Pastor Tim

Your Commitment to Missions!

Have you taken the time to complete and turn in a "Missions Commitment Guide"? If not, please pick one up in the Sanctuary or Fellowship Hall.

For those who prefer to fill one out online, please click here to go to the form.

Adopt-a-Village

Praise God! Our church has now received enough money for us to adopt two villages in Bihar, India. This will provide: a well, literacy training, a bicycle for a church planter, 200 Bibles, hymnals, and a medical clinic in each of the two villages. Our church will also be paying the salary for a church planter that will work with these two villages as well as other villages. Thank you, church, for your sacrifice in getting the good news of Jesus Christ to the other side of the world. To God be the glory!

Awana Begins This Sunday, September 7!

Awana begins this coming Sunday evening, September 7! It begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7:15 p.m. Please come early to register if you have not already done so or register online. Being a car full of friends with you! We look forward to seeing all of you there!!

Click Here to register online.

NEW CHURCH YEAR BEGINS THIS WEEK!

Preschool through sixth grade children will move up to their new Sunday School classes this Sunday.

Grades 1-5 will continue to come into the Fellowship Hall for worship. Sixth grade will go straight to their classroom on the third floor.

Opportunities on Wednesday night!!

Do you teach a children's Sunday school class and miss

being a part of a small group?

Does your work schedule prevent you from coming to Sunday school?

Do you want to be a part of a small group fellowship and grow spiritually?

Wednesday nights, beginning in September you will have the opportunity to come and be a part of a small group. Two studies are offered...

Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby

Leader, Don Lourcey

(open to men & women)

2 Classes: 1 at 6:30 p.m.

and 1 at 7:45 p.m.

and

Stepping Up by Beth Moore

Leaders, Manda Stegall & Kim Rector

(for ladies)

6:30 p.m. only

If you would like to join one of these studies please come to an introductory class on September 3 at 6:30. The classes will begin September 10 and run through mid December.

For questions email Don Lourcey dlourcey@bellsouth.net

or Freda Alford fredalford@yahoo.com

Sign-Up sheets are located on the bulletin board near the church office.

Young at Heart Mission Trip to Charleston, WV, October 26-30

Our Senior Adult Choir and others will be involved in concert ministry, prayer walking, servant evangelism, feeding ministry, tutoring, and more during this mission trip. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting missions venture, please see Kenny Lamm.

NEW WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE FOR CHILDREN!!

Beginning Wednesday, September 3

6:00 PM

Children's and Youth Bible Drill

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6:30-7:45 PM

CiA and children's choirs will combine for a time of Missions and Music. There will be a designated time for both missions and music, with special times of hands-on mission activities as well as children's choir performances.

Kindergarten through second grade will meet together in room 208.

Third through sixth grade will meet together in room 303.

Nursery will be provided for babies-preschool.

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

THIS WEEK:

Wednesday Night, September 3: Youth Group, Meet in the Youth Room, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 6: Youth to help with Barnabas Project, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 7: Youth Group, Meet in the Youth Room, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night, September 10: Youth Group, Meet in the Youth Room, 6:30 p.m.

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.

Items Needed for Teen Challenge

Throughout the month of September, we will be collecting paper towels, toilet tissue, and cleaning supplies for Teen Challenge of North Carolina. Please drop off your donations in the new Global Missions Collection site in the Educational Building.

Click Here to visit the Teen Challenge website.

Prayer Requests

Thank you all for praying each week for our prayer requests. Please take the time to review the list below, pray for the requests on it and advise the church office via e-mail at info@frontstreet.org if a request should be removed or if a request should be added.

Prayer Requests:

Pray for the safety of our men and women serving in the military and the families of those serving.

For Our Church:

Renewal and Awakening.

For God's vision and direction.

For Church Members:

Mike Owens, as he recovers from ankle surgery on August 27.

Kim Rector, recovering from knee surgery.

Karrigan Gooden.

Visit Karrigan's Web Page

Holland Blohm.

Visit Holland's Web Page

Justin Holt, as he recovers from a serious car accident.

Bobbie James, undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma

James Parker, health concerns.

Donald Martin, health concerns.

Hazel Estes, health concerns.

Carole Leischner, lung cancer.

Remember all of our Saints in Care and Saints at Home.

For Our Missionaries:

Norman & Debbie Cannada (NAMB - Charleston, WV)

Kit, Avery & Lucas Putrakul (New Tribes - Cambodia)

Rodney & Beth Love (Hearts of Love - International)

For Friends and Family of Church Members:

Cody Goff, 16-year-old friend of Katie Thompson, battling non-Hodgkin's

lymphoma.

Scott Webb, Nancy Hawks' son-in-law, as he faces Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Brittni Wright, friend of Bobbie James, 17 years old, diagnosed with a
brain tumor.

Frances Fincannon, serious health concerns.

Joshua Lancaster, 3-year-old undergoing treatment for leukemia.

Visit Joshua's Web Page.

David Moore, friend of Carolyn White, serious health concerns.

Guy Hollar, friend of Sara Waugh, as he battles a recurrence of leukemia.

Hanna Holiday, 6-month-old, battling AML Leukemia.
Visit Hanna's Web page.

Emily Field, 18-year-old, battling Ewing's Sarcoma.

Visit Emily's Web page.
Melissa Holmes' father, Phil Carlton, has cancer.

Betty Minton's sister, Nancy Mitchell (lives in York, PA), has lung cancer.

"The Purpose Driven Life"
Paper-Backed Books Needed .

Our Prison Ministry is in need of copies of "The Purpose Driven Life" paper-backed books by Rick Warren. If you would be willing to donate a copy, please call Bob Cook at (704) 437-0074 or email Bob at bob@frontstreet.org.

Angel Food Ministry

Orders for September 2008 will be taken until Monday, September 15 until 12:00 p.m.

For more information about this ministry or to see this month's menu, please visit the ministry website:

www.AngelFoodMinistries.com

or contact Steve DeVore.

Thank You,

Steve DeVore

Birthdays

September 6 Rodney Boyd, Ricky Boyd, Tim Sigmon, Kara McCollum

September 7 Edwina Hedrick, Berek Gage Austin

September 8 James Summerford, Jeffrey Christopher, John Jones, Nathan Bost

September 9 Larry Lippard, Geneva Stikeleather, Caleb Alford

September 10

September 11 Scott Pardue, Todd Munday

September 12 John Shoemaker, Heather Shepherd, Kourtney Trivett

Family Concerns and Celebrations

IN THE HOSPITAL:

Iredell Memorial:
Lindell Blevins (room #221)

Lou Jane Carter (room #317)

Larry Lippard (room #227)

FLOWERS:

The Sanctuary flowers for Sunday, September 7 are placed in loving memory and in honor of Ed and Mildred McLelland's Wedding Anniversary on September 5 by Ed and Marsha McLelland and Tim and Nancy Dearman and families.

THANK YOU!

I wish to thank the congregation for their thoughts and prayers during my recent hospitalization. Especially Bob Cook, who was with me on the day of my procedure.

Bob Holzworth

Dear Church Family,

Thank you so much for the love and support you have shared with me during the loss of my Dad. I appreciate the cards, visits, phone calls, etc. as this has helped sustain me during this difficult time.

Thank you,

Benny Elledge

WELCOME NEW CHURCH MEMBERS!

Kelli Abraham

250 St. Jill Circle

Statesville, NC 28625

Birthday: April 2

Tanner Abraham

250 St. Jill Circle

Statesville, NC 28625

Birthday: October 5

CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

6:00 p.m. Children's and Youth Bible Drill

6:30 p.m. Music and Missions for Children K-6th Grade;

Youth Group, Meet in the Youth Room;

6:30 p.m. Introductory Class for Small Group Studies;

Adult Bible Study

6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Celebration Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

7:00 a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast at Friendly Family Restaurant

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Barnabas Project

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

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 Celebration at Front Street Baptist Church

10:35 a.m. Worship Service at Mision
Bautista Hispana

4:15 p.m. Governing Council Meeting in Pastor Tim's Office

5:30 - 7:15 p.m. Awana; Youth Group, Meet in the Youth Room

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

7:00 p.m. Mary Cannon Group with Dixie Hare

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal

11:00 a.m. Young at Heart - Fellowship Hall

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

6:00 p.m. Children's and Youth Bible Drill

6:30 p.m. Music and Missions for Children K-6th Grade;

Youth Group, Meet in the Youth Room;

6:30 p.m. Small Group Studies; Adut Bible Study

6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Celebration Choir Rehearsal

7:45 p.m. Experiencing God Study

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

7:00 a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast at Friendly Family Restaurant

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

Service Schedule

Welcoming Committee: M/M Bob Harwell (SE Choir), M/M Jerry Alford (SW Choir), M/M Brent Austin (NE Front), M/M John Blakely (NW Front)

NURSERY SCHEDULE - Sunday Morning Worship, September 7:

BABIES: Donna Somers, Angie Mullis, and Joy Bradley
ONE YEAR OLDS: Cynthia and Chelsea Dyson
TWO YEAR OLDS: Todd and Elizabeth Munday
THREE YEAR OLDS: Kourtney Trivett and Jerry and Stacey Helmandollar

NURSERY - OTHER SERVICES:
EVENING SERVICES, SEPTEMBER 7 (5:30 p.m.): Karen Morrison and Pauline Campbell
WEDNESDAY SERVICE, SEPTEMBER 10 (6:30 p.m.): Janey Munday and Teresa Bost

SUNDAY MORNING WELCOME CENTER:
8:45 - 9:15 a.m.: David and Joyce Brigman
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Grady and Anne Pharr

LIBRARY SCHEDULE:
Sunday: 8:30-9:00 a.m.: Brenda Funderburk 6:45-7:30 p.m.: Debbie Lang Wednesday: 6:00-7:30 p.m.: Barbara Morrison, Linda Meadors and Marcia Miller

USHERS FOR SEPTEMBER:

AM: Brent Austin, John Rhyne, Junior Morton, Mickey Sharpe, Tim Sigmon, Keith Somers and David Stegall

PM: Gary Holland, Mickey McCollum, David Hare, Donald Shea, Matt Sharpe and Ralph Campbell

DEACONS/PARKING LOT:
Saturday, September 6: Dale McLelland (704-872-0330) Hospital Visitation Saturday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday PM

Sunday, September 7: Paul Snead (704-876-6985) Hospital Visitation Sunday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday AM

A LOOK AT THE RECORD


August 31, 2008

Worship Attendance.............	330

Sunday School.........................................	263
Enrollment.................................................	678
Members Present.....................................	253
New Members..........................................	0
Visitors......................................................	10
Total Contacts.........................................	0

Tithes and Offerings:

Total Tithes and Offerings....................	$15,220.59
Budget Offering Required......................	$14,738.34
Budget Offering Received......................	$13,457.00
Designated Offerings..............................	$1,259.77
Other Receipts Received........................	$503.78
Budget Needs to Date............................	$781,132.02
Budget Gifts to Date...............................	$775,925.96

Building Fund Totals..............................	$158,018.61

Memorials and Honorariums

BIHAR, INDIA VILLAGE

In Memory of: Benny Elledge's father

By: James and Shelby Parker

Judi Bell

Monday - Saturday

September 1-6, 2008

Iredell
County Fairgrounds

Troutman,
NC

Directions

SYBA Iredell County Fair Ministry

The SYBA churches will be ministering to the carnival workers by providing snacks, meals, haircuts, and attending to medical/dental and clothing needs. Although we witness as their needs are being met, we have found that the most productive time for witnessing is from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., when the carnival workers are off. We need for you and your church to provide meals during the day and especially ask men to volunteer to minister and witness during the 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. time period. To volunteer or to make a donation, please call Sandy Harrison at 704-873-4372 ext. 6 or Mary Jane Hoover at 704-873-4372 ext. 3.

Friday - Saturday
September 12-13, 2008

Ridgecrest

Baptist Conference Center

Speakers:

Esther Burroughs,Vicki Courtney, Babbie Mason, and many more...

Registration:

Registration begins at $110, $25 per person deposit is required.

Registration covers lodging, 3 meals and program fee.

Schedule:

Friday, September 12, 2008

1:00- 2:00 Worship Session 2:15- 3:15 Break-out Session 1 3:45- 4:45 Break-out Session 2 5:30- 6:30 Dinner 7:00- 8:30 Worship Session 8:45- 9:45 Break-out Session 3

Saturday, September 13, 2008

7:15- 8:15 Breakfast 8:45- 9:45 Break-out Session 4 10:15-12:00 Worship Session 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:15- 2:15 Break-out Session 5 2:30- 4:00 Worship Session

Click here to learn more!

Trinity VFD Ladies Auxiliary

Yard Sale

Saturday, September 6, 2008

7:00 a.m. - 'til

@ Trinity Volunteer Fire Department

Benefit Breakfast to be served.

Dine In or Carry Out

Tables for the Yard Sale can be purchased for $10 per table. Anyone interested, please contact Trinity VFD at 704-876-3646 or Amy Goodman at 704-876-4237

Deadline for table reservation is August 30, 2008.

**Proceeds of our breakfast will be going to the family of Jonathan and Amy Gooden. Jonathan is a member of Trinity whose daughter, Miss Karrigan Olivia Gooden was born on February 16, 2008, with Cystic Fibrosis.

Easter Pageant Videos!

Will whoever took the Easter Pageant videos from the library, please return them. We had a new member ask to check one out, and we found that someone else had taken them, without checking them out. Thank you!

You Are Invited to Join Us!

Please join us every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the main Sanctuary for a Prayer Walk for our Sunday Morning Worship Services. This will be a special time of prayer as we praise Him, humble ourselves and seek His face.

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 all months except December. The cost is $45.00, and payment will reserve your date.

Cartoon of the Week!

Contact Info

Front Street Baptist Church (704) 872-7623 info@frontstreet.org