This coming Sunday, we will cover the fourth I AM statement of Jesus Christ. This week, I would ask you to study through John 10:11-21. Pay close attention to the intimacy between the Shepherd and the sheep. Notice all the things the Shepherd says He will do for His sheep. I pray that God will use this text to give us a greater understanding of our relationship with Him. Looking forward to our time in God's presence Sunday morning!

Shower for Lupita Moore

The Hispanic congregation has invited us to join with them in a shower they are throwing for Daniel and Lupita. The shower will be at the church this coming Saturday at 5:00 and supper will be provided. Daniel and Lupita are such a blessing not only to the Hispanic congregation, but also to us. I hope we can use this opportunity to minister to them and show them our love and support.

Prayer Targets

Please continue to pray with us over the following things:

� That we would experience a freshness of God in worship. 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 86:8-10 and Psalm 100:1-3

� That God would bless us with an outpouring of His Spirit. Isaiah 44:3-4, Isaiah 58:11 and Ephesians 5:17-21

� That God would revive our hearts. 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Psalm 51

� That God would give us unity. John 17:20-23 and Philippians 2:1-10

� That we would be on alert, operating in the Spirit and not the flesh. 1 Peter 5:8-11, Ephesians 6:10-20, and Galatians 5:16-26

� That God would be honored with our lives. Jeremiah 23:4, 2 Timothy 4:1-5 and Ephesians 6:18-19 We pray for the members of our church as we seek to glorify God in our heart, thoughts, words and actions. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Matthew 15:8-9 and Revelation 5:12-13

� That we would experience an increase in baptisms. Matthew 29:18-20, Acts 1:8 and Colossians 4:2-6

� That we would experience an increase in prayer. Galatians 6:2, James 5:16 and Philippians 4:6-7

Pastor Tim

September is Pregnancy Resource Center

Collection Month

Throughout the month of September, we will be collecting diapers, wipes and gently used baby clothing for The Pregnancy Resource Center. Please drop off your donations in the Global Missions Collection site in the Educational Building.

Thank you for your commitment to missions!

Global Missions Celebration Weekend

Don't let anything keep you from attending this year's Global Missions Celebration September 18-20. We will have missionaries from all around the world present. There will be a missions fair, hands on missions projects, celebration events looking at what God has accomplished through Front Street in missions this year, stirring missionary testimonies, and much more. More details will be released in the next few days, including the schedule of events, which run Friday night through Sunday morning. Make plans now for your family to attend!

Small Groups Beginning!

Wednesday night studies began September 2, and

Sunday night studies will begin this Sunday, September 13, at 5:30

Come and be a part of a small group study!

Opportunities are listed below.

If you have questions, feel free to call the leaders of the group.

The Book of James / Wednesday nights, 6:30

Led by Don Lourcey

Room 121

We are often enticed to buy-in to society's view of success, beauty, relationships and happiness. To the world, truth is whatever we believe it to be, in other words, truth is relative, defined by emotions and experiences. Because the world competes for our attention, we as believers struggle with authentic, genuine Christian living; we struggle with THE truth; we struggle with being double-minded. Christian living is not a drive in neutral but living out in truth what we believe and profess as it aligns to God's Truth. The letter of James is a "how-to" book on Christian living. James says that it is not enough to talk the Christian faith, but we must live it. This 12 week study in the Book of James will help answer the questions. "If we say we believe like we should, then why do we behave like we shouldn't? James offers practical wisdom to life faithfully, authentically, and obediently.

Nurturing Your Marriage II / Wednesday, 6:30

Led by Cindy Tucker

Room 104

Nurturing Your Marriage II is a continuation of the study from last winter for women (married and engaged) to encourage and strengthen our role in the marriage relationship as God intended. Our goal is to live as a godly woman no matter what the response or the outcome, it's choosing to stay the course. You did not have to attend the first session to participate in this session.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. I Corinthians 13:4-8

Parenting by The Book / Wednesday, 6:30

Led by Walt Meadors

Creative Worship Arts Room

Think of an elaborate jigsaw puzzle. You can tell from all the different designs and colors that completing it will be a challenge. There are few other things you need to know before you start the project. The border pieces have all been removed. I know it's easier to start a jigsaw puzzle by putting the edge pieces together first. That gives you an early sense of accomplishment before you move on to the difficult stuff. Forgot to mention that someone threw in some pieces from a different puzzle into the box. They may look like they belong to this one, but they don't. They won't fit no matter how hard you try. Ready to start? You probably can figure it out. All you need is the picture on the box cover and you can begin. Oops! I forgot to tell you that the cover to the box has been lost. You're going to have to guess what the picture puzzle is supposed to look like. Doesn't this sound like fun? Not really. It's tough enough when you have all the right pieces, all the edge pieces and the picture on the box. Take all those things away and it's anybody's guess what you will come up with.

Sound familiar? Welcome to the parenting puzzle. The above example aptly describes the job of raising children. "Raising children is the single greatest thing you will ever do. You have been handed a piece of history in advance, a gracious gift you will send to a time you will not see and you (the parent) play the biggest role in how that history will ultimately be recorded". (take from Grace based Parenting)

You need a plan for parenting that works and has stood the test of time - The Book; The Bible. God's instruction guide to parenting. Come join us on Wednesday nights and develop your plan for raising your children while not completely exasperating you.

PLACE / Sunday, 5:30

Led by Michelle Lourcey

Room 112

Find your PLACE! 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. Even if you have served the Lord in ministry for years, you can still learn so much from PLACE. This is a journey to find out how God has knitted you together to best serve HIM!

P - Personality Discovery

L - Learning Spiritual Gifts

A - Abilities Assessment

C - Connecting Passion with ministry

E - Experiences of Life

Our responsibility 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

Book of Jonah / Sunday, 5:30

Led by Pastor Marvin

Room 121

Last semester, the "Jonah class" got as far as verse 13 of the first chapter. We will continue from there after a review of the earlier verses. Just as Jonah will be going into the depths, so the class will be going as deep into the Word as they can. Anyone wishing to participate is welcome to do so even if they were not in the previous class.

Victoriously Frazzled / Sunday, 5:30

Led by Dixie Hare

Room 104

"Our God is a frazzle-friendly God! Not only will He enter into our stressful circumstances, He longs to be there to bring His relief, comfort and joy." These are the opening words of "Victoriously Frazzled" and eight week light-hearted, Bible-based course for ladies of all ages. Sessions include: Frazzle Friendly, Control Freaks and I'm Getting Old.

College and Career / Sunday 5:30

Led by Tim Stutts

Location: The Home of Bob Cook

George Barna estimates that over the last 10 years, 8 million adults in their twenties have left the church. That statement hits me like a ton of bricks. My heart is broken over the number of young adults who no longer find church to be an essential part of their life. My prayer is that we will see in a change in that trend at Front Street Baptist Church. College and Career ministry is one area where the vast majority of churches are struggling. I believe God has called me and given me a passion for this age group in our church.

We are still in the early stages of planning, but right now we are looking at gathering on Sunday nights at 5:30. At this point, I am working to secure us a place to meet each week.

If you are a college freshman or a college veteran, this is a place for you. If you just started a new career or have a few years of experience behind you, this will be a great for you as well. We have several people who also feel called to this ministry that will be investing in the lives of these young adults. If this is an area that interest you, please contact Tim at tim@frontstreet.org to discuss opportunities for involvement.

What's Happening on Wednesday Nights!

Children:

Children's and Youth Bible Drill from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Begins on Wednesday, September 9

Children's Choirs from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

(K-2 on 2nd floor; 3-5 on 3rd floor)

Began on Wednesday, September 2

Youth:

Youth will meet from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Youth will do service projects, such as drams, youth sticks, etc.

Began on Wednesday, September 2

Celebrate Recovery News.......

Celebrate Recovery is growing! Word is spreading and new people are showing up. We have an exciting time planned for Sept. 14. Andy Lineberger, a great Christian friend of mine, and the new leader of CR at Southside Baptist Church in Mooresville, will be giving his personal testimony. Andy had a history of drug addiction, and attributes his recovery to the Celebrate Recovery program. It was a pleasure to be a small part of his recovery and watch him grow spiritually. Andy is also an accomplished musician and will be sharing his unique style of music with us throughout the night. The Branches Sunday School class has volunteered to provide the meal and will be serving homemade spaghetti. As I stated earlier, CR is growing and we need more volunteers. Greeters, child care, providing a meal, sponsors, accountability partners, and leaders are all needed. Please contact me or Brenda at CR@frontstreet.org or 704-779-7094 to discuss where you can serve in this ministry. Believe me, you will be blessed!

MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHURCH MEMBERS!

The Lifewalk for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Statesville will be held on Saturday, September 19th, with registration beginning at 8:30 am and the walk starting at 9:15 am. This is a 2 mile walk to be held at First Baptist Church and we need walkers of all ages. Walkers as young as 6 may sign up on their own and get their own pledges. After the walk, there will be a light brunch and prizes will be awarded. Because this is one of our Jerusalem missions, we would love to have a large representation from Front Street this year. Adults can sign up with Kisha Clark and youth and children can sign up with Madison Clark. For additional information, call 704-878-9036.

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.

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Attention!

Everyone planning to go to the

Mystery Picnic

on September 18...

Please do not forget to check the

bulletin board outside the church

office to remind yourself of your

items to bring!

Thank You!

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.

Cross Connection Youth Ministry

THIS WEEK:

Wednesday, September 9: Youth Group, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 13: Youth, Meet in the Youth Room, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 9: Youth Group, 6:30 p.m.

How to Become Part of the Front Street Family

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 October. Those dates for the adult class or for the children's class are October 4, 11, 18 and 25. To sign up for the adult class (which includes youth), or to sign your child up for the children's class, please contact the church office at (704) 872-7623 or email Pastor Tim at tim@frontstreet.org.

SYBA Now Accepting Toy Store Applications

Do you know of a family in need? If so, please take the time to submit their name, address, telephone number and the names, ages and gender of the children.

Also, along with your submission, please submit a statement that lets us know that the family is in need. Something like, "I know this family very well and know they are in need..." Don't forget to tell us your name and telephone number so that we can contact you if the need arises.

Email to: sharrison@sybaptist.org or fax to:

Attention: Sandy Harrison at (704) 873-1930.

Thank you!

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

Beverly Wright, diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Laura Bowles.

Steve Stewart, serious health concerns.

Paul Hatchett.

Saint in Care, Elizabeth Childers.

Chuck Howell, diagnosed with cancer.

Sandy Boyer, serious health concerns.

Leah Taylor, serious health concerns.

Ed McLelland, recovering from a stroke.

Pauline Campbell.

Danny Johnson, recovering from back surgery.

Margaret McGhee, health concerns.

Grady and Anne Pharr.

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

John Blakely's mother, serious health concerns.

Corrine Todd, mother of Cheryl Poplin, as she recovers from surgery.

John Vairo, Chris Weiss' father.

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

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

Brittany Melton, 21, family member of several members, needs dual lung transplant.

Jean Hegwood, recovering from a light stroke.

Meredith Oliver, family of Mavis High, serious health condition.

Angel Food Ministry

Orders for September 2009 will be taken until Monday, September 14, 2009 at 12:00 p.m., and distributed on Saturday, September 19, 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

September 12 John Shoemaker, Heather Shepherd, Kourtney Trivett

September 13 Don Lourcey

September 14 Lawrence Lackey, Monica Cranford

September 15 Ralph Campbell, Ervin Poplin, Scott McCollum

September 16 Michael Lambert, Doris Pardue, Billy Barr, A.J. Davis, Andrea Warren, Aubrey Stikeleather

September 17 Teresa Reavis, Nancy Lippard, Hannah Tuthill

September 18 Carroll Hill, Lisa Codding

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:

Paul Hatchett (room #141)

CHILDREN DEDICATED ON SUNDAY:

James Ruhman and Joseph Ruhman

SYMPATHY:

We extend Christian love and sympathy to Ronald Gentry in the death of his brother.

CALENDAR

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

9:30 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal at Fairview Baptist Church

11:00 a.m. Young at Heart in the Fellowship Hall

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

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

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

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. K-5 Children's Choirs; Youth; Wednesday Night

Small Groups; Prayer Partners

7:45 p.m. Instrumentalist Rehearsal

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

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

6:30 p.m. Deacons' Dinner at the Golden Corral

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

5:00 p.m. Baby Shower for Lupita Moore in the

Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

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; Youth Group; Sunday Night Small Group Studies

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

12:00 p.m. Angel Food Orders Due

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

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

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

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. K-5 Children's Choirs; Youth; Wednesday Night

Small Groups; Prayer Partners

7:35 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting in the Sunday School

Office

7:45 p.m. Instrumentalist Rehearsal

Friday, September 18 - Sunday, September 20
GLOBAL MISSIONS CELEBRATION!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

9:30 a.m. Young at Heart "Mystery Picnic"

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Angel Food Distribution

8:30 a.m. Pregnancy Resource Center Walk for Life

Service Schedule

Welcoming Committee: M/M Dan Thompson (SE Choir), M/M Ken Gooden

(SW Choir), M/M Darrell Holt (NE Front), M/M Scott Tuthill (NW Front)

NURSERY SCHEDULE - Sunday Morning Worship, September 13:

BABIES: Hannah Gilliland, Donna Pennell, and Bryan Gilliland
ONE YEAR OLDS:   Julie and Lillian Sampsel
TWO YEAR OLDS:   Debbie Morton and Sandra Meehan
THREE YEAR OLDS:  Ken and Kinnan Johnson

NURSERY - OTHER SERVICES:

EVENING SERVICES, September 13:
(5:30 p.m.): Linda Meadors and Kathy Cook

WEDNESDAY SERVICE, September 16 (6:30 p.m.): Brenda Smith and Katelyn Gooden

PRAYER SANCTUARY - Sunday Morning Worship, September 13: Dale McLelland

SUNDAY MORNING WELCOME CENTER:
8:45 - 9:15 a.m.: Pauline Campbell

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Bob Howell and Bobby King

LIBRARY SCHEDULE:
Sunday: 8:30-9:00 a.m.: Roxanne Marquess 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, September 12: Mike Johnson (704-878-6169) Hospital Visitation Saturday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday PM

Sunday, September 13: Benny Elledge (704-872-4854) Hospital Visitation Sunday,

Parking Lot Patrol Sunday AM

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, Bob Howell and Ralph Campbell

A LOOK AT THE RECORD

	*All Sunday School and Financial
September 6, 2009:	information will be published
	in next week's Link.
Worship Attendance.............................	375

Sunday School.........................................
Enrollment.................................................	676
Members Present.....................................
New Members..........................................
Visitors......................................................
Total Contacts.........................................

Tithes and Offerings:

Total Tithes and Offerings....................	$
Budget Offering Required......................	$
Budget Offering Received......................	$
Designated Offerings..............................	$
Other Receipts Received........................	$
Budget Needs to Date............................	$
Budget Gifts to Date...............................	$

Building Fund Totals..............................	$

Memorials and Honorariums

Dishes and Cookware!

If you have dishes or other cookware that need to be picked up from the church kitchen, please do so as soon as possible. Thanks for your help in keeping the church clean and clutter free.

Thank you!

Iredell County Fair Ministry

Your Association of 73 Churches ministers every year to the carnie workers that comes to the fair to work. This year the fair is September 6-12.

Now is the time to volunteer. We serve 2 meals a day, give hair cuts, serve snacks, give everyone a Bible, and tell them about Jesus. The whole point is to lead the lost to Christ. Your SYBAssociation built a beautiful shelter in August at the fair ground to house this ministry. You are needed! Please volunteer and be a part of this rewarding ministry. Call for more information. Call Sandra Harrison at 704-873-4372 ext.6 or Mary Jane Hoover at 704-873-4372-ext.3. Call- you will be blessed!

Mark Your Calendar!

The South Yadkin Baptist Association Annual Celebration at

Beulah Baptist Church in Statesville

5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24

Everyone is invited!

Casual attire. Pig pickin'. Mass Choir from the Region 2 Revival.

Message by Rev. Ron Harrison.

Be sure not to miss this celebration!

Fall Marriage Retreat!
Beulah Baptist Church