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A Word From the Pastor

This past Sunday was such a great day. It was awesome to see the families of those being baptized as well as some people from our community. Please continue to pray for the 257 people who surrendered their heart to Jesus this past week. Also pray for the follow up that will be taking place in the weeks, months and years to come.

Our message this Sunday is from John 7:14-36. Our story picks up at the Feast of Tabernacles. Even though the people were seeking to kill Jesus, we find Him there in the temple, teaching the Word of God. The people were amazed by His teaching. As they confronted Him about His teaching, Jesus responded by saying, "My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me" (v. 16). For Jesus, the doctrine of God is of great importance. Too often today, when we hear the word doctrine, we think of scholars and others who are smarter than we are. The truth is, we too are called to proclaim the doctrine of God. Please spend some time this week in this passage as we prepare for our time together Sunday.

Something that you will be hearing about throughout the month of May is Prayer Partners. This is something that I feel God has put on my heart for our church. Too many Christians walk through this life without the prayer support and accountability of a Godly friend. Over the next several weeks you will be challenged to join up with a prayer partner. This will be someone you meet with or talk to on a weekly basis. Our goal is to have 52 Prayer Partnerships established by the end of May. Pease look for more information in the Sunday morning service as well as the Link and bulletin.

The National Day of prayer is Thursday, May 7. I would like to encourage everyone who can to come by the church that day and spend time at the altar praying for our families, our church, our community and our nation. Since not everyone has the same break time or lunch time, please come anytime during the day that you are able.

Pastor Tim

Honduras Presentation

The Honduras Missions Trip Presentation to be held Wednesday, April 29^th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The team will be presenting media and experiences of their recent medical missions trip. Don't miss this exciting time of learning what God is doing in Honduras and how He has impacted your Front Street short term missionaries.

T&T Year End Celebration

Friday, May 1, 2009

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

We'll meet at the church at 6:00 p.m. to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. After we eat, we'll take the kids to Pla Mor Lanes in Statesville for BOWLING!!! We will return to the church by 9:15 p.m. for pick up.

MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS were sent home with your child this past Sunday night. PLEASE have the information completed upon arrival...but wait to SIGN in front of the notary.

See you then!

Fall Jubilee

We are planning a trip to Gatlinburg, TN on September 28 - 30, 2009 for the Fall Jubilee. If you are interested in going, please pick up a brochure in the Fellowship Hall. An $80.00 deposit is due by May 20th. We will leave the church at 8:00 a.m.

Your Help is Needed!

We need two Front Street nursery volunteers on May 31 at Beulah Baptist Church for the Community Revival Preview. Each church involved is asked to provide volunteers. Please contact Karen Shea if you can help.

Thanks!

This Sunday Night in AWANA:

AWANA Awards Night!

See You at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Evening!
All families are invited to attend this special event.

Battery Operated Tea Light Candles Needed!

We are well under way getting ready for VBS and need LOTS of these tea lights. If you would be willing to donate, it would be greatly appreciated! They can be found at the Dollar Store, 2 per pack, for $1.00. Please bring your donation to Karen Shea.

Thank you!

The Great Bike Ride of 2009

Virginia Creeper Trail - Saturday, May 9th

We will leave FSBC promptly at 9:00 am. Bring lunch to eat at the park in Damascus. We will stop for pizza at Cici's in Boone on the way back. If you bring your own bike the cost for transportation will be $10 per person or less depending on the number of participants. If you want to rent a bike reservations must be made in advance: call 800-475-5095 and reserve for 12:00 p.m.

Don't miss the fun!

Join Us for the 2009 Mission Trip to Charleston, WV

WHEN: July 3-10 (We will leave Statesville mid-day on Friday, July 3^rd and leave Charleston in the morning on Friday, July 10^th)

WHO: Families, Youth, Singles, College Students . . . Anyone Young or Old!

WHERE: West Charleston Baptist Church in Charleston, WV

WHAT: We'll be working with Norman and Debbie Cannada and West Charleston Baptist Church to help with VBS and do Servant Evangelism. The trip will be an opportunity to minister to lots of children and families in Charleston and to partner with other ongoing ministries of West Charleston Baptist Church. Join us and be part of what God is doing in Charleston, WV!

We'll be sleeping at another local church (air mattresses and sleeping bags). Hotel accommodations may be arranged if necessary.

COST: $115 per person

For more information or to sign up, please contact Monica Morrison at mon4385@hotmail.com or 704-437-0256.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY

Mission Trip to Work with Russian Orphans

WHO: Families, singles, young, old - ANYONE!!

WHAT: INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY - ministering to Russian orphans in the United States at a family camp.

WHERE: BETHLEHEM CAMP, BONIFAY, FL - through Hearts of Love Ministry at a camp in the panhandle of Florida.

WHEN: JULY 18 - JULY 25, 2009 - We'll leave Statesville Saturday, 7/18 and return to Statesville Saturday, 7/25.

COST: $20 per person per day + travel/fuel expenses.

We have the opportunity to minister to Russian orphans at a beautiful family camp in Bonifay, Florida. Hearts of Love Ministry is hoping to have 15-20 orphans coming to the U.S. from Russia for the month of July. We can be a part of this ministry for this week in July. We will eat with them, worship with them, play with them, and most of all love them. Each day we will lead VBS type activities for a few hours. We will have an opportunity to learn some of the Russian language while the orphans will be learning some English. The children will receive medical and dental checkups while in the U.S.

FOR INFO: Contact Debbie Lang by email at jetsnhooves@hotmail.com or by phone at 704-876-4919 if you would like to be a part of this ministry or if you have questions.

IS GOD CALLING YOU??!!

Softball Schedule, April 27 - May 5:

Thursday, April 30th

6:30 p.m. Front Street vs. South River Methodist

Monday, May 4th

7:45 p.m. Front Street vs. Faith

Tuesday, May 5th

7:45 p.m. Front Street vs. Clarksbury

Summer Small Group Opportunities

On Wednesday nights

Beginning May 6

at 6:30 p.m.

"The Power of the Praying Wife"

Led by Cindy Tucker

Join us as we study Stormie Omarian's "The Power of a Praying Wife".

Today's marriage seems like an impossible dream. Yet God delights in

doing the impossible if only we would ask!

Take a refreshing look at the power of prayer in marriage.

Stormie says "worrying about marriage changes nothing ...

praying about it changes everything."

Open to women of all ages.

Room 104

(Book donation $10.00)

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P L A C E

Led by Michelle Lourcey

This small group is more than finding a "place of service" in

the church - it is finding the "right" place of service based on your personality, spiritual gifts and life experiences.

P - Personality discovery

L - Learning spiritual gifts

A - Abilities assessment

C - Connecting passion ministry

E - Experiences of life

The purpose of this study is to help you find the way

that God has knitted you together...

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before

you were born I set you apart."

Jeremiah 1:5

Come and be a part of this exciting small group!

Contact Michelle Lourcey for more information

(This is a 6 week study)

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Understanding Our Differences

Led by Pastor Tim

I will be doing a 6 week study entitles Understanding our Differences. In this study, we will look at several different groups to see how they compare to what we believe. We will cover Seventh Day Adventist, Church of Christ, Catholicism, Scientology, Unitarian Universalist, and Wicca. If you plan on being part of the group, please come to the introduction class on May 6.

Attention 2009 Graduates!

Please share the names of students graduating from high school, college, or other educational institutions. Our church would like to recognize this significant step in their lives and pray for them as they continue life's journey. Please submit your information by May 24. Click here or on the cap to be connected to the form.

Desks Needed!

The Hispanic Mission is in need of office desks for Continuing Education needs. If you have one you would like to donate, please contact the church office at (704) 872-7623.

Thank you!

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

NEXT WEEK:

Wednesday, April 29: Honduras Mission Trip Report, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 3: Meet in the Youth Room, 5:30 p.m. for P.L.A.C.E., week 3.

Wednesday, May 6: Youth Group, Meet in the Youth Room, 6:30 p.m.

Attention!

If you have a used sofa or ping-pong table that you would like to donate to the Youth Room, please email Pastor Jeremy at jeremy@frontstreet.org.

May is:
S.Y.B.A. Food Pantry

Collection Month

This month we are collecting non-perishable food (especially canned meats) for the Associational Food Pantry. Please drop off your donations at the Global Missions Collection Site in the Educational Building.

Thank you for your commitment to missions!

June 22 - 26

Vacation Bible School 2009

You don't want to miss this!

Please contact Karen Shea for ways you can help!

Click here to register online.

How to Become Part of the Front Street Family

Class Begins This Coming Sunday, May 3

First, we would like to thank you for your interest in Front Street. Before becoming a member, we feel that you should truly understand our heart and vision before you join our church family, and the new member's class is designed to help you have a clear understanding of your new church family.

Please note that you are not required to join Front Street after attending the New Member's Class. In fact, you will not be pressured in any way to join. We want to encourage you to continue to seek God's will on whether He desires for you to plant your life here with us.

The new member's class is a four week class, held during the Sunday School hour. The next class will be held in May. Those dates are May 3, 10, 17 and 24. To sign up for the class, please contact the church office at (704) 872-7623 or email Pastor Tim at tim@frontstreet.org.

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 and for God's Vision and Direction.

For Church Members:

Karrigan Gooden.

Visit Karrigan's Web Page

Holland Blohm.

Visit Holland's Web Page

Dorothy Nesbit, recovering from surgery on 23 April 09.

Leah Taylor, serious health concerns.

Ed McLelland, recovering from a stroke.

Randy Morrison, recovering from severe burns.

Pauline Campbell.

Danny Johnson, recovering from back surgery.

Carolyn White, injuries from an automobile accident.

Margaret McGhee, health concerns.

Ida Beasley.

Mike Owens.

Justin Holt.

Bobbie James.

Visit Bobbie's Web Page

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:

Preston Loyd, friend of several church members, recovering from an accident.

Visit Preston's Web Page

Hannah Privette, cousin of Bill Baity, Jr., serious health concerns.
Leland Sloan, friend of Eddie Walker, serious health concerns.Thomas Caskaddon, family member of Louise Caskaddon, serious health concerns.
Larry Matheny, son of Cloyce and Kitty Matheny, serious health concerns.

John Vairo, Chris Weiss' father.

Joey Bradley, brother of Michelle Miller, serious health concerns.

Pat Proctor's mother, Margaret Chaney.

Alice Wiggins, Donna Johnson's mother, diagnosed with cancer.

Earl Bolen, Brenda Gardner's father, very serious health issues.

Lorene Johnson, Dorothy Nesbit's aunt, serious health concerns.

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

Angel Food Ministry

Orders for May 2009 will be taken until Monday, May 11, 2009 and distributed on Saturday, May 16 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:

www.AngelFoodMinistries.com

Birthdays

May 2 Shirley Sechrist, Michael Bradley

May 3 Ronald Hooks, Kevin Lamm

May 4 Johnny Cook, Geneva Current, Linda Haddix, Deborah McCall, Mike Pardue

May 5 Clint Morton, Steve Perry, Mary Keever, Lucille Holland, Rebecca Houpe

May 6 Don Futch

May 7 Donna Somers, Barry Lang, Kolby Shea

May 8 Dianna Bowling, John Rhyne

Request from the Church Office

If you or a family member are hospitalized, please contact the church office at (704) 872-7623 or by emailing info@frontstreet.org to let us know.

Family Concerns and Celebrations

IN THE HOSPITAL:

Iredell Memorial Hospital:

Lynn Dyson (room #271)

BAPTIZED ON SUNDAY:

Wendy Alford

Nick Gilbert
Kane Gooden

Ben Oliver

Adam Somers

THANK YOU!

Hello, Folks,

This is just a note to thank you for your interest, your prayers, your concern for Lynn (and me) during his illness and hospitalization with the thickening which caused the obstruction in his small intestine. I am so grateful that the obstruction was NOT cancer related and that it could be and was surgically removed. Thank you for your visits to him since he is improving and able to sit up and to walk with a walker; and thank you for NOT visiting when he was so very sick, only partially aware of his surroundings and with the nasogastric tube, the swollen tongue, the central line in his neck for feedings/medicines, and with a great deal of pain and discomfort otherwise. I do not know what the doctors have in mind for the length of his hospital stay, but of course I am looking forward to his being well enough to be at home again.

With love and thanks, Dorcas Dyson

Dear Church Family,

I appreciate so much your kind and caring response to my request for prayers during my recent hospital stay. The prayers, visits, calls and cards were so uplifting. Please continue to pray for me as I recuperate at home.

God Bless you all, Betty Kilpatrick

FLOWERS:

The Sanctuary Flowers for Sunday, May 3, 2009 are placed in loving memory of our grandsons, William and Thomas Harwell, by Bob and Judy Harwell.

CALENDAR

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Library Open

6:30 p.m. Honduras Missions Report in the Fellowship Hall

7:30 p.m. Celebration Choir Rehearsal

8:20 p.m. Instrumentalist Rehearsal

FRIDAY, MAY 1

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

6:00- 9:00 p.m. T&T Year End Celebration

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

SATURDAY, MAY 2

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

SUNDAY, MAY 3

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Library Open

9:00 a.m. Sunday School

9:00 - 10:15 a.m. New Members Class - Week #1

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

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Churchwide Bridal Shower for Becky Morrison and

Josh Johnson

4:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting in the CWA Room

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

6:45 - 7:30 p.m. Library Open

MONDAY, MAY 4

7:00 p.m. Mary Cannon Group Meeting with Linda Blakely

TUESDAY, MAY 5

10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Library Open

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

6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Missions and Music for Children K-6th Grade;

Youth Group, Meet in the Youth Room; Wednesday

Night Small Group Studies - Introduction

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

7:55 p.m. Instrumentalist Rehearsal

THURSDAY, MAY 7

National Day of Prayer

FRIDAY, MAY 8

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

4:15 p.m. Young at Heart to Barn Dinner Theatre

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

SATURDAY, MAY 9

9:00 a.m. Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Ride of 2009

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, May 3:

BABIES: Gaye Fox, Judy Hix and Wilma Gooden
ONE YEAR OLDS: Sandra Oliver and Kirsten Trivett
TWO YEAR OLDS: David and Robin Rankin
THREE YEAR OLDS: Eric and Charlene Frye

NURSERY - OTHER SERVICES:

EVENING SERVICES, May 3
(5:30 p.m.): Dale and Diane McLelland

WEDNESDAY SERVICE, May 6 (6:30 p.m.): Beth Gilliam, Kandice Trivett and Karissa Lerch

PRAYER SANCTUARY - Sunday Morning Worship, May 3: Karissa Lerch and Michaela Beaver

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: 6:00-6:30 p.m.: Barbara Morrison, Linda Meadors and Marcia Miller

DEACONS/PARKING LOT:
Saturday, May 2: Dale McLelland (704-872-0330) Hospital Visitation Saturday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday PM

Robert Nesbit, Sunday Night Parking Lot Assistant

Sunday, May 3: Paul Snead (704-876-6985) Hospital Visitation Sunday,

Parking Lot Patrol Sunday AM

USHERS FOR MAY:

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

A LOOK AT THE RECORD


April 26, 2009:

Worship Attendance.............	455

Sunday School.........................................	309
Enrollment.................................................	668
Members Present.....................................	304
New Members..........................................	0
Visitors......................................................	5
Total Contacts.........................................	8

Tithes and Offerings:

Total Tithes and Offerings....................	$28,355.01
Budget Offering Required......................	$15,308.04
Budget Offering Received......................	$16,323.26
Designated Offerings..............................	$11,852.75
Other Receipts Received........................	$179.00
Budget Needs to Date............................	$520,473.36
Budget Gifts to Date...............................	$492,999.30

Building Fund Totals..............................	$16,049.50


Annie Armstrong Offering Goal...........	$5,000.00
Annie Armstrong Offering Received...	$5,604.91