Newsline of Front Street Baptist Church October 7, 2008

In This Issue

A Word From the Pastor

Sign Up NOW for Upcoming Mission Trips!

Missions Commitment Guides

Baby Dedication

For Him 2008 Toy Store

Pastor Appreciation Month

N.B. Mills Teacher Treats

October Young at Heart

Justin Holt Benefit

Fall Fun Fest

Creative People Needed

Church Constitutional Revision Notice

News and Announcements

A Note About This Newsletter

Celebrate Recovery

Cross Connection Youth Ministry

October Collection

Prayer Requests

Angel Food Ministry

Birthdays

Family Concerns and Celebrations

Wedding Announcement

Calendar

Service Schedule

A Look at the Record

Memorials and Honorariums

Library News!

SYBA Annual Meeting

Justin Holt Benefit Announcement

Joshua Lancaster Benefit Announcement

Bone Marrow Registry Drive

Books Needed

Prayer Walk

Services Available on DVD

Jail Ministry Items Needed

Sanctuary Flowers

Cartoon of the Week!

Forward to a Friend

Contact Info
Newsbriefs:
 
Fall Fun Fest
Friday, October 31
 
N.B. Mills Teacher Treats
Due Next Week
 
SYBA  Toy Store Collection Is This Month!
 
Creative People Needed!
 
If you have information that you would like to be in The Link, send the information (including any clipart or photos) to:  news@frontstreet.orgThe deadline for submission is Monday at Noon.
 A Word From the Pastor    
 

Jesus Cleanses the Temple

 

In our passage this Sunday, we will examine John 2:13-25. Jesus and His disciples have gone to Jerusalem for Passover. As you can imagine, Jerusalem would be packed with many people making this pilgrimage. As Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple, He found a group of people who cheapened worship by trying to make it convenient but also by trying to make a profit.

 

As we prepare for our worship time Sunday morning, I would like to ask you to do several things. First, I would like for you to take some time this week to learn about Passover. You will find Scriptures concerning Passover in Ex. 23:14-19; Lev. 1:3; Lev. 23; and Deut. 17:1.  This will help set the stage for what we see taking place. Second, I ask that you spend time before the Father this week asking Him to search your heart to see if there are any ways that you may be cheapening worship. Finally, I ask that you spend time preparing for the Lord's Supper this Sunday. I Cor. 11:17-34 gives us instructions concerning the Lord's Supper.

 

Sunday is going to be a special time of worship. I look forward to seeing you there!

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 9th-12th 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 Global Missions display in the breezeway. 

For those who prefer to fill one out online, please click here to go to the form.
 
We will pass these out in Sunday School this coming Sunday morning, October 12, to give those who have not yet turned one in a chance to do so. 
 
Thank you for your commitment to missions!
 
 

 Baby Dedication  
Sunday, October 19

We are planning on dedicating babies on Sunday, October 19 during the worship service.  Please contact the church office at (704) 872-7623 and let us know if you plan to have your baby dedicated.
 Front Street Baptist Church is collecting toys and money to purchase toys for the 
 
Associational Toy Store
 
during the month of October. 

 

October 19thwill be the Sunday that we ask everyone to bring in the toys for a special time of dedication during the morning worship service.  You can bring in your toys during the entire month of October and drop them off in the missions collection area across from the elevator on the first floor.  You may contribute money by designating it TOY STORE at any time this month.

 

NOTE:  to help the people pricing the toys, please attach securely to your toys the price you paid for the item.

 

In the past, we have collected toys in November and had a big emphasis during our Thanksgiving Communion Service.  This year, we are collecting the toys earlier to fit the schedule needed for the Toy Store.  We will collect food for the associational food pantry at our annual Thanksgiving Service.

 

STATS

From 1994-2007:

Approximately 18,234 children were helped

Approximately 1,654 parents accepted Christ

A mission trip to New York happens each year

Have helped 13 areas begin toy stores

 

 

 Teacher Treats for N.B. Mills!

 
The second Monday in October is rapidly approaching.  Remember that Teacher Treats are due at that time.  If you need help in delivering your treats to the school, please bring them to the Preschool 5 Sunday School classroom this coming Sunday and they will be taken to the school for you.  Thank you for your support of this program!
 
Thank you!
 October Young at Heart
 
You won't want to miss our next Young at Heart meeting!  Presenting our program for October will be two gold metal Olympians!  Also, we will be enjoying a delicious barbecue meal from Boxcar Grille.  We will meet Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., following Senior Adult choir rehearsal.  The cost of the meal will be $2.25 per person.  Please join us! 

Justin Holt Benefit

 

Front Street Members,

 

My name is Heath Stone and I am a member here at Front Street Baptist Church.  I would like to invite our entire church family to participate in a night of praise and worship on Saturday October 25, 2008 at 7:00PM in the West Iredell High School Auditorium.  This event is being held, first of all, to celebrate and thank God for the miracle of Justin Holt's life, and secondly, to raise money to help with his ongoing medical expenses.

 

Justin, a 17 year old senior at West Iredell, was involved in a very serious car accident on May 30th of this year.  He had to be airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center and spent several weeks in the trauma unit.  Since his release from the hospital he has had several surgeries and he still faces future surgeries. He also continues to receive speech and physical therapy.  Justin, his parents, Darrel and Lisa, and his sister, Amber, are also members of Front Street Baptist Church.

 

I am a student at UNC Charlotte and a member of the UNCC Baptist Campus Ministry Praise Band which will be in concert along with the band In His Name. Scott Stewart, my Sunday School teacher here at FSBC, will also be speaking.  I have talked with each band member and we all feel led to use our talents that God has given us to help this family.  The cost of admission is $5.00 and all proceeds will go to the Holt family.  We hope that you will prayerfully consider attending this concert. 

 

If you cannot attend the benefit but feel led to help financially, a fund has been set up through the Benevolence Fund at FSBC.  Make checks payable to FSBC and designate as Justin Holt Fund.  DO NOT WRITE JUSTIN HOLT FAMILY ON THE CHECK; instead include an attached note or write it on the outside of an envelope with your donation inside. 

 

If you have any questions you can call me, Heath Stone (704-880-7703) or you can call my parents, Jeff or Michelle Stone (704-880-2312 or 704-585-6912). 

 FALL FUN FEST!

Friday, October 31
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
 
 

We will be having our Fall Fun Fest on Friday, October 31st  from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This fun filled night will include "Trunks of Treats", hayrides, face painting, games, inflatables and more! Children are welcome to dress up in costumes that are not scary.  This event is for children of all ages. We will be inviting children from NB Mills, the Hispanic Church, and our neighborhood to join us.   

 

We will be using this opportunity to give out tracts in hopes of spreading the gospel to the children and their families.  Our goal is to provide an alternative to the traditional celebration of Halloween as we reach out to families of our church and community. We can do that by providing a Christian environment that is safe and loving especially on this particular night of the year. 

 

WAYS YOU CAN HELP 

 
 

Donate candy: You can place your donations in the white baskets found throughout the church buildings.

 

Donate your time:  Open the trunk of your car and pass out candy.

We also need help during the Fun Fest with games and inflatables. 

 

Please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway leading to the Fellowship Hall and Education Building if you can help.

 

If there are other ways that you feel that you can help, please contact Karen Shea.  Thank you in advance for your participation and donations. 

 
 

We are looking forward to seeing you there! 

 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.

Proposed Church Constitutional Revision
 
 

The church will be voting on the following constitutional revision

in our quarterly business meeting on Sunday October 26 at 4:00 p.m. :

 

Current reading of the constitution (10.6): Raising Funds: It shall not be the practice of this church to promote suppers, parties, or engage in the sale of products and/or services for the purpose of raising funds.

 

Proposed Change: Raising Funds: No fund raising for this church or in this church for any other group or cause shall be undertaken with the exception of missions fund raising. All missions fund raising would require approval of the Governing Council and the missions team. Other fund raising requests may be considered  as an exception, but would require approval of the body of the church.

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 8:  Youth Group, Meet in the Youth Room, 6:30 p.m.
 
Sunday, October 12 - Wednesday, October 15:  Youth to Bonfire Crusade in Troutman - meet at church at 5:30 p.m. each evening.
 
Sunday, October 19:  Youth to Wilkes County Church Revival - Meet at Church at 4:00 p.m.
 

October is SYBA Toy Store
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.
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  
Todd Munday, recovering from surgery on his hand.
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.
Timmy Belcher, battling Rhabdomyosarcoma (muscle cancer).
Terry Creason, friend of Bobbie James, serious health concerns.
Tony Cibula, Robin Rankin's uncle, has cancer and is not a Christian.
Mildred McCrary, a friend of Ralph Campbell, serious health concerns.
Lisa Lathrop, Logan Buchanan's aunt , has leukemia and needs a transplant.
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. and distributed on Saturday, October 25 from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
 
For more information about this ministry or to see this month's menu, please visit the ministry website:
 

Birthdays

October 11  Donald Ireland, Debbie Hill, Norman Cannada, Mike Beaver, Herb Miller, Bailey Stewart     
 
October 12 
Jason Waugh, Donnie Bost, Ashley McLelland  
 
October 13 
Kody Sprinkle
 
October 14  Shirley Morrow, Travis Howell, Philip Meadors, Jessie Waugh, Sandy Waugh, Rikki Shoemaker, Katelyn Clouse
 
October 15  
Jean Harpe, Lillian Motto 
 
October 16  Lisa Holt, Franklin Ivey, Jill Galliher, Doris Swaim, Jesse Reid, Kim Mayberry, Cole Johnson, Reese Miller, Rebecca Snead  
 
October 17
  Dannie Plyler, Debbie Morton, Aundrea Eller, Erica Ferron
Family Concerns and Celebrations
 

IN THE HOSPITAL:
 
Iredell Memorial: 
Harold Little  (room #143)
 
Baptist Hospital:
Ruby Bost  (room #1057)
WELCOME NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMBERS!  
Joined Friends and Family:
Bob and Chris Grohe
139 Beech Brook Lane
Statesville, NC  28625
Birthdays:  Bob, October 24
                 Chris, March 7
 
Joined Jabez Bible Class:
Marvin Boyer
160 Elk Drive
Statesville, NC  28625
Birthday:  June 6
 
 THANK YOU!
Dear Church Family and Staff,
 
Thank you so much for the love and support you have shared with me during the loss of my mother.  The outpouring of sympathy by our Church family and staff was really appreciated.
 
Thank you,
Benny Elledge 
 SYMPATHY:
 We extend Christian love and sympathy to Chloa Willis in the death of her daughter, Nancy Revis.

 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, 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
 
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12                         Lord's Supper today!

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
 

5:30 - 7:15 p.m.              Awana;  Adult Bible Study; Creative Worship Arts
                                     Leadership Team Meeting
 
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.              Youth Bonfire Crusade in Troutman - Meet at
                                      Church at 5:30 p.m. 
 
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
 
12:00 p.m.                      Angel Food Orders Due
 
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.              Youth Bonfire Crusade in Troutman - Meet at
                                      Church at 5:30 p.m. 
 
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
 
10:00