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A Word From the Pastor

Our Family Business Meeting scheduled for October 15, will be postponed until Sunday, October 26^th at 4:00 pm. The reason for moving the meeting is due to the special classes that are being offered on Wednesday nights. This will also affect our meetings in January and April. Those meetings will also be held on the fourth Sunday of the month at 4:00. The Business meetings for the 2008-2009 church year will be held on the following Sundays: October 26, January 25, April 26 and August 16.

This coming Sunday we will examine the first recorded miracle of Jesus found in John 2:1-11. I hope that you will take some time to examine this passage this week. As you read through this passage, think about some of the following questions. First, why would Mary think that Jesus could do this miracle? As we are told in verse 11, this is the beginning of His miracles. Second, why do you think Mary wanted Jesus to perform this miracle? Third, do you think there is any significance in the water pots Jesus used to perform the miracle? Finally, what was the purpose of this miracle?

Throughout the week, I want to encourage you to go back through the principles we studied this past Sunday about being a disciple of Christ. Our three points were: 1) A disciple of Christ spends time in the presence of Christ; 2) A disciple of Christ shares the Good News of Christ; and 3) A disciple of Christ follows the will of Christ. Does this sum up who you are as a disciple of Christ? May God mold and shape all of us into His image!

Praying for you this week!

Pastor Tim

Sign up NOW for upcoming mission trips.

Several mission trips are coming up in the next few months. If you are interested in being a part of any of these, please contact Kenny Lamm this week. The international trips need many months of preparation time, so we need to know your intentions as soon as possible. Please contact Kenny about any of these trips this week (klamm@frontstreet.org).

Ministry with Graffiti Church in New York City - Our team will travel and work with a team from West Charleston Baptist Church to provide ministry to the inner city of New York City. To learn more about Graffiti Church's ministry, view their website. Dates: November 22-29, 2008 (Thanksgiving Week) Cost: Approximately $300

Medical Mission Trip to Honduras - The team, composed of 1-2 physicians, 3-5 nurses, a pharmacist, two interpreters, and a few support personnel, will provide a medical clinic to a very needy area of Honduras. Group may not exceed 12 people. Dates: February 25 - March 5, 2009 Cost: approximately $1,200 - 1,500

Youth Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic - Youth camps, puppet shows, mime presentations, street evangelism, orphanage work, public school assemblies, feeding the hungry, painting churches, sports evangelism, tract distribution, and youth rallies are a few of the ministries our youth group can do. Score International will host the trip. This trip is for youth who are currently in the 9^th-12^th grades. Dates: June 13-20, 2009 Cost: approximately $1,000 - 1,200 (depending upon airfare)

We will be contacting you soon with deadlines on other mission trips. To learn more about these and other missions opportunities, visit www.fsmissions.info.

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.

Great News from One of Our Ministry Partners!!!

The annual Walk for Life for the Pregnancy Resource Center was held this past Saturday with over 400 walkers registered. The monetary goal for the walk was $15,000. After the walk was completed on Saturday - a total of over $21,000 was announced!!!! God is Good!!!! Thank you to the people from Front Street Baptist Church that participated in the walk and to those who sponsored those walkers!

Hurricane Ike Relief

NC Baptist Men have a huge disaster relief ministry in place in Texas. Our Hispanic congregation is also seeking to aid pastor and missionary families in Cuba who have lost their homes and church buildings in the disaster. If you would like to make a financial contribution to either of these relief efforts, you may make a contribution at the church marked either Texas Relief or Cuba Relief and we will send the monies to the appropriate relief agency. You may also learn more about these efforts and give online with a debit or credit card at:

http://fsmissions.info/DonationDisaster.html. Thank you for caring.

Kenny Lamm

Fall Fun Fest!

Friday, October 31

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

It's that time of year again to start thinking about our annual Fall Fun Fest! As usual, we will need your help. More information will follow in coming weeks. Thanks!

Creative People needed:

If you are interested in using your creative gifts to glorify God in worship, please contact Kenny Lamm about joining the Creative Worship Arts team. We need people good with art, video, photography, drama, interpretive movement, computers, creative ideas, etc. to help us develop worship services that add to the message of the day and help people connect to God. We meet Sundays at 5:30. Contact klamm@frontstreet.org if you have interest in serving in this way.

Global Missions
Collection Site:

Our monthly collections site is now located in the first floor stair well in the educational building across from the elevator. Please drop off your monthly missions items at this location. This month we are collecting toys, children's clothes and adult business clothing for the SYBA Toy Store and Clothes Closet. Thank you for your participation!

New Missions Materials
Now Available

Many new materials have been added to the Global Missions Display in the breezeway. There are items for children and adults. Take a look and pick up any of interest to you. While you're there, review all of the upcoming missions trips and determine how you can be involved in missions this year.

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, October 1: Youth Group, Meet in the Youth Room, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 4: Youth to help with Barnabas Project, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday Night, October 8: Youth Group, Meet in the Youth Room, 6:30 p.m.

Dominican Republic Youth Mission Trip

A representative from Score International will be in the teen's Sunday School class this coming Sunday morning, October 5 to discuss and answer questions about the mission trip to the Dominican Republic next June. Parents of teens and teens that are planning to go, please plan to attend.

October is SYBA Toy Store and Clothing Collection Month!

We are collecting toys for the Associational Toy Store during the month of October this year. Please drop off your donations at the Global Missions Collection site in the Educational Building.

SYBA Clothing Collection

We are collecting children's clothes and adult business attire during the month of October for the SYBA Clothes Closet. Please drop off your donations at the Global Missions Collection site in the Educational Building.

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:

Karrigan Gooden.

Visit Karrigan's Web Page

Holland Blohm.

Visit Holland's Web Page

Scott Mitcham, recovering from knee surgery.

Margaret McGhee, health concerns.

Robert Nesbit.

Mike Owens.

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:

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

Frances Fincannon, serious health concerns.

Earl Bolen, Brenda Gardner's father, serious health concerns.

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

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

Eve Thomas, George Stadtfeld's mother, serious health concerns.

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

Visit Emily's Web page.

Lindsay Templeton, 4-year-old, battling AML Leukemia.

Visit Lindsay's Web page.
Timmy Belcher, battling Rhabdomyosarcoma (muscle cancer).

Visit Timmy's Web page.

Terry Creason, friend of Bobbie James, serious health concerns.
Tony Cibula, Robin Rankin's uncle, has cancer and is not a Christian.

Melissa Holmes' father, Phil Carlton, has cancer.

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

Angel Food Ministry

Orders for October 2008 will be taken until Monday, October 13 at 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

Birthdays

October 4 Deborah Johnson, Mary Wiles, Betty Kilpatrick, Michaela Beaver

October 5 David Milstead, Richard Johnson, Hunter Swicegood, Dustin Mayberry, Nancy Hawks, James Meyer and Tanner Abraham

October 6 Faye Henderson, Chris Keever, Haley Carter, Debbie Trivett

October 7 Parks Davidson, Matthew Miller, Jordan Rhyne

October 8 John Sloan, Bill Baity, Jr.

October 9 Mae Redmond, Kevin Gooden, Elizabeth Lourcey

October 10 Ed McLelland, Jr., Thomas Rhyne, Helen Money

Family Concerns and Celebrations

IN THE HOSPITAL:

Iredell Memorial:
Ruby Bost (ICU room #4)

Baptist Hospital:
Harold Little (room #1119)

WELCOME NEW CHURCH MEMBERS!

Bob and Chris Grohe

139 Beechbrook Lane

Statesville, NC 28625

Birthdays: Bob, March 7

Chris, October 24

THANK YOU!

Many thanks for the calls, cards, visits and prayers during my hospital stay. God is so good all the time! I feel great and am so appreciative of your thoughtfulness.

Pastor Boyer

SYMPATHY:

We extend Christian love and sympathy to Judith Earnhardt in the death of her sister, Govanna Miller.

Mr. and Mrs. David Wayne Holman Sr.
Request the Honour of Your Presence at
the Marriage of their Daughter

Michele Dyan
to

Benjamin Allen Kress

on Saturday, the Eleventh of October

Two Thousand and Eight

at Four O'Clock in the Afternoon

Western Avenue Baptist Church
1206 Museum Road

Statesville, North Carolina

CALENDAR

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1

6:00 - 6:30 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

7:45 p.m. Governing Council Meeting in Pastor Tim's Office

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

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

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

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

12:00 p.m. Senior Adult Choir - Leave for Cascade Baptist

Church in Mooresville

1:30 p.m. Senior Adult Choir Concert at Cascade Baptist Church

5:30 - 7:15 p.m. Awana; Adult Bible Study; Creative Worship Arts

Leadership Team Meeting; Youth Group, Meet in

the Youth Room

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

7:00 p.m. Mary Cannon Group Meeting in Jabez Classroom

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

6:00 - 6:30 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, OCTOBER 10

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

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

Service Schedule

Welcoming Committee: M/M Ed Lackey (SE Choir), M/M Barry Lang (SW Choir), M/M George Lerch (NE Front), M/M Scott Harris (NW Front)

NURSERY SCHEDULE - Sunday Morning Worship, October 5:

BABIES: Donna Somers, Rhonda Adams and Wilma Gooden
ONE YEAR OLDS: Kathy and Alyssa Hall
TWO YEAR OLDS: Paul and Cheri Snead
THREE YEAR OLDS: Jason and Lisa Miller

NURSERY - OTHER SERVICES:
EVENING SERVICES, OCTOBER 5 (5:30 p.m.): Faye Blohm and Belinda Stewart
WEDNESDAY SERVICE, OCTOBER 8 (6:30 p.m.): Jeff and Michelle Stone and Shelby Parker

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 OCTOBER:

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

PM: Chuck Howell, Steve Somers, Terry Fox, Franklin Ivey, Wayne Mayberry, Kenneth Lippard and Sam Lowrance

DEACONS/PARKING LOT:
Saturday, October 4: Don Lourcey (704-871-1396) Hospital Visitation Saturday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday PM

Sunday, October 5: David Stegall (704-871-9414) Hospital Visitation Sunday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday AM

Bobby King, Sunday Morning Parking Lot Assistant

A LOOK AT THE RECORD


September 28, 2008

Worship Attendance.............	384

Sunday School.........................................	267
Enrollment.................................................	683
Members Present.....................................	248
New Members..........................................	0
Visitors......................................................	19
Total Contacts.........................................	5

Tithes and Offerings:

Total Tithes and Offerings....................	$15,255.96
Budget Offering Required......................	$15,308.04
Budget Offering Received......................	$12,838.36
Designated Offerings..............................	$1,270.00
Other Receipts Received........................	$1,147.60
Budget Needs to Date............................	$61,232.16
Budget Gifts to Date...............................	$55,674.89

Building Fund Totals..............................	$1,953.00

Memorials and Honorariums

SENIOR ADULT CHOIR

In Memory of: Benny Elledge's mother

By: Judi Bell

YOUNG AT HEART

In Memory of: Benny Elledge's parents

By: Norma Hellard

BUILDING FUND

In Memory of: Benny Elledge's father

By: James and Shelby Parker

Betty Minton

Bone Marrow Registry Drive Coming Soon!

We are in need of volunteers with medical experience (doctors and nurses) who would be able to help with the registry. Details will follow soon. For more information, call Kisha Clark at (704) 878-9036.

Sunday, October 5th

TROUTMAN LIFE CHAIN

The Body of Christ Gathering For a Prayerful

Proclamation of the Truth

Down-town Area

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

We Are One For Life

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!

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