Newsline of Front Street Baptist Church February 2, 2010

In This Issue

A Word From the Pastor

Sunday Night Small Groups!

AWANA!

February Collection

Barnabas Project

Young at Heart February Meeting

N.B. Mills Teacher Treats

Prayer Partnership Meeting Rescheduled

Costa Rica Missions Team

Costa Rica Missions Team Urgent Need

2010 Offering Envelopes

Contribution Records

News and Announcements

A Note About This Newsletter

VBS 2010 Announcement

Celebrate Recovery

Cross Connection Youth Ministry

New Members Class

Prayer Requests

Angel Food Ministry

Birthdays

Request from the Church Office

Family Concerns and Celebrations

Calendar

Service Schedule

A Look at the Record

Memorials and Honorariums

Women's Celebration

Prayer Sanctuary

Services Available on DVD

Sanctuary Flowers

Cartoon of the Week!

Forward to a Friend

Contact Info
Newsbriefs: 
  
 February is
N.B. Mills Collection Month!
 
Pray for our
Costa Rica Missions Team! 
February 20-27, 2010 
 
If you have information that you would like to be in The Link, send the information (including any clipart or photos) to: 
news@frontstreet.org
 
The deadline for submission is Monday at Noon.
A Word From the Pastor
 

I love the snow but I hate to miss worship. It seems as though we may experience this a few more times before we make it through winter. In case you had questions about how Front Street notifies people in case of bad weather, we do several things. We put it on Channel 3 and Channel 9, we send a mass email to those who have signed up to receive the newsletter, we put it on the website and we put a message on the phone system. I hope we do not have to do that again this year, but it seems our chances are pretty high.

 

This coming Sunday we will finish up John 14:15-31. Is the part 2 of Overcoming Times of Uncertainty and Hopelessness.  We will also be having a special time of prayer Sunday for all of our teachers. This will include all teachers from preschool teachers through college professors and all SS teachers and small groups leaders. Front Street is blessed to have a number of highly qualified educators. We greatly appreciate the impact you are making in our world and we want to cover you with our prayers.

 

On a final note, one thing that is difficult about missing a Sunday morning is that we miss the opportunity to give. Missing one Sunday can deeply affect the church's budget. I know the people of Front Street always rise to the occasion and meet a challenge head on, so I want to ask everyone to please remember to give your tithes and offering from last Sunday.

 

You guys are great and I am so thankful for the privilege to work alongside of you! 

 

Pastor Tim

Sunday Night Small Groups

Begin Sunday, February 7, 2010

5:30 - 7:15 p.m.

 
  

 

Book of Jonah  -  Beginning January 3
Led by Pastor Marvin
Friends and Family Classroom

 
We will continue in our study of Jonah and will review earlier verses. Just as Jonah went 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.
 
Faith Evangelism
Led by Pastor Tim
Creative Worship Arts Classroom

 
Faith Evangelism is a 12 week discipleship process that teaches Christians a clear, simple approach for sharing the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. The FAITH outline gives believers a versatile, biblical tool for demonstrating God's love for all people and for explaining why each person needs to turn from sin and accept the salvation of His Son, Jesus Christ. FAITH also teaches believers how to discuss spiritual matters with lost people in a natural way, share the difference Jesus has made in their lives, and lead others into a personal relationship with Him. We will spend the first part of our time together going over the material, and the last half will be spent making visits. It would be awesome if we could have representatives from many different Sunday School classes as FAITH encourages people to try a class where they will GROW with others.
 
Financial Peace University
Led by Sandra Oliver and Dionne Stutts
Jabez Classroom
 
This life-changing program teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future and giving like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever.
 
Financial Peace University (FPU) consists of a 13-week video curriculum taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey-that incorporates small group discussions to encourage accountability and discipleship. Financial Peace University is highly entertaining for everyone, with a unique combination of humor, informative financial advice and biblical messages.
 
FPU will meet in the Jabez Sunday School classroom. We will begin each evening promptly at 5:30 and end by 7:15. The cost - per couple is $ 85.00. Please do not let the cost keep you from going through the class. If you cannot pay at the beginning of the class, you can delay payment until the end, or until you are able to implement some of the principles and are in a better financial position. If you are concerned about the cost, please see Sandra Oliver orDionne Stutts.
 
More than one million families have already had their lives changed by attending FPU.  We hope to see you there!
 
A Study of David - Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed (ladies)
From the Deeper Still Event - Priscilla Shirer/Beth Moore/Kay Arthur
Led by Bobbie James
New Life Classroom

 
Taped at the Deeper Still event, three women explored their lives and the life of David. You'll laugh with them, cry with them, and learn to love God with them. Each segment focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his life:  as a young man (by Priscilla Shirer), as a middle-aged man (by Beth Moore), and as a man facing the final third of his life (by Kay Arthur).  The workbook provides interactive, in-depth Bible study. This is an outstanding look at the life of King David from three perspectives.
 
This Coming Sunday Evening
in AWANA:
 
 

Sports Night!

 

See You There!

5:30 p.m.

 
Kleenex BoxFebruary is N.B. Mills School
Collection Month!
 
 

Throughout the month of February, we will be collecting Kleenex for N.B. Mills School  Please drop off your donations in the Global Missions Collection site in the Educational Building.

 

 
 
 
Thank you for your commitment to missions!
 
Barnabas Project!
 
This Coming Saturday,
February 6
 
We will meet at the transportation building at 9:00 AM. unless the weather does not permit.
 
Young at Heart February Meeting!

The February meeting of the Young at Heart will be on February 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m.  Our program will be presented by "Carol and Company", followed by our lunch catered by Box Car Grille.  The cost of the meal is $2.25 each and will consist of cubed steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, pinto beans, and fruit salad.
Come and enjoy the food, fun and fellowship.

 
N.B. Mills Teacher Treats!
 
 
February Teacher treats are due on Monday, February 8th.  The treat for this month is heart shaped candy, and the quote is, "Heart to heart, we think you're great."  Please bring your treats to the five year old SS classroom (on the second floor of the educational building) on Sunday morning, February 7th,  
if you need assistance in delivering them to the school.
Prayer / Accountability Partner Meeting...
 
 

Has been postponed.  Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date and time. 

 

Thank you!

 

Urgent Missions Need:

 

Our Costa Rica team is needing additional funding to cover the cost of medicines and construction supplies.  Each person was responsible for his or her personal expenses for the trip, but the costs for these additional materials is currently being raised.

 

The medical and evangelism teams will be working primarily with Nicaraguan refugees who are in need of medical help.  The construction team will be building missionary apartments.  We need an additional $6,000 to cover all the supplies.  We appreciate your assistance with this.

 2010 Offering Envelopes 

 
The 2010 Offering Envelopes are ready to be picked up in the first floor of the Educational Building near the courtyard door.
 
 
Thank You! 

 Contribution Records 

 
 
The 2009 Contribution Records are ready to be picked up. They are located in the Fellowship Hall.
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
 
 
For optimal viewing of this newsletter, please set your email program to view in HTML, not "plain text". If you do not see pictures in this publication, you are viewing it in plain text. The newsletter looks much better in HTML.
.

Make your reservations NOW!

 

Starting to plan your vacation? 

 

PLEASE reserve June 21-25 for VBS!!

 

We need your help!

 

6:00-8:45 p.m. nightly

 

 Cross Connection Youth Ministry
 
 

THIS WEEK: 

 
 
Wednesday, February 3:  Youth Group, 6:30 p.m.
 
Sunday, February 7:  Youth Group, 5:30 p.m.
 
Wednesday, February 10:  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 February.  Those dates for the adult class or for the children's class are February 7, 14, 21 and 28.  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.

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
Laura Bowles.
Paul Hatchett.
Saint in Care, Elizabeth Childers.
Chuck Howell, diagnosed with cancer.
Sandy Boyer, serious health concerns.
Margaret McGhee, health concerns.
Grady and Anne Pharr. 
Ida Beasley.
Justin Holt.

Bobbie James.

James Parker, health concerns.

Donald Martin, health concerns.

Hazel Estes, health concerns.

Carole Leischner, lung cancer.
Patricia Carpenter, health concerns. 
Becky Morrison Johnson, health concerns.
Paige Fox, diagnosed with breast 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.
Elizabeth Selves, granddaughter of David and Dixie Hare, serious health concerns. Pat Bass, friend of Richard and Sandra Oliver, serious health concerns.
John Vairo, Chris Weiss' father. 
Joey Bradley, brother of Michelle Miller, serious health concerns.
Brittany Melton, 21, family member of several members, needs dual lung transplant.
Meredith Oliver, family of Mavis High, serious health condition.
Vera Carpenter, family of Mavis High, diagnosed with cancer.
Barbara Morrison's brother, serious health issues.
Willie Buckner, serious health concerns.
Allie Cline, friend of Herb and Marcia Miller, serious health concerns.
Angie Duncan, daughter of Kathy Howard, health concerns.
Elizabeth Payne, sister of Robert Nesbit, health concerns.
 Angel Food Ministry
 
Orders for January 2010 will be taken until Monday, February 15, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.,  and distributed on Saturday, February 20, from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. 
  
For more information about this ministry, to see this month's menu, or TO ORDER ONLINE please visit the ministry website:
 
 
or contact Mike Munday

Birthdays

 
February 6  
 
February 7  
 
February 8  Margaret Cloer, Connie Austin, Melissa Stewart, Timothy Clendenin, Paige Fox 
 
February 9  Joy Bradley
 
February 10  Brian Holland, Julie Hopkins, Roy Swicegood, Greg Waugh
 
February 11  Dylan Carter, Eli Gilliland
 
February 12  Nancy Hayes, Kayla Seagraves
 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:
Paul Hatchett  (room #411)
John Simmons  (room #320)
Geneva Current  (room #211)
 
Baptist Hospital:
Nancy Moose (ICU 5C)
SYMPATHY: 
We extend Christian love and sympathy to Amanda Clark in the death of her grandmother on Sunday, January 31, 2010.

 
CALENDAR
 
TUESDAY,  FEBRUARY 2
 
No Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal 
 
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
  
6:00 p.m.                        Children's and Youth Bible Drill
 
6:30 - 7:40 p.m.               Celebration Choir Rehearsal
 
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.               Children's Choirs; Youth; Prayer and Bible Study
 
7:35 p.m.                        Governing Council Meeting in Pastor Tim's Office
  
7:50 p.m.                        Instrumentalist Rehearsal
 
 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4
 
6:30 p.m.                        C3 / Young Singles Meeting at Bob Cook's Home
 
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 
 
7:00 a.m.                        Men's Prayer Breakfast at Friendly Family Restaurant
 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
 
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.     Barnabas Project
 
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
 
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.               Library Open
 
 
9:00 a.m.                        Sunday School
                                       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  
   
5:30 - 7:15 p.m.              Awana;  Youth Group; Sunday Night Small Groups
 
7:30 p.m.                        Costa Rica Missions Team Meeting
   
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
 
6:30 p.m.
                       Celebrate Recovery
  
TUESDAY,  FEBRUARY 9
 
10:00 a.m.                      Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal 
 
 11:00 a.m.                     Young at Heart Meeting
 
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
  
6:00 p.m.                        Children's and Youth Bible Drill
 
6:30 - 7:40 p.m.               Celebration Choir Rehearsal
 
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.               Children's Choirs; Youth; Prayer and Bible Study
 
  
7:50 p.m.                        Instrumentalist Rehearsal
 
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
 
6:30 p.m.                        C3 / Young Singles Meeting at Bob Cook's Home
 
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
 
7:00 a.m.                        Men's Prayer Breakfast at Friendly Family Restaurant
Service Schedule
 
 
Welcoming Committee: M/M Kevin Gooden (SE Choir), M/M David Hare 
(SW Choir), M/M Jim Hawks (NE Front), M/M David Brigman (NW Front)

NURSERY SCHEDULE - Sunday Morning Worship, February 7:
BABIES:  Sandy Lamm, Barbara Wilson, and Sherwyn Beaver
ONE YEAR OLDS:   Cynthia and Bob Dyson
TWO YEAR OLDS:   Rebecca DiGorga and Kirsten Trivett
THREE YEAR OLDS:  Joe and Wendy Alford
   
NURSERY - OTHER SERVICES:
EVENING SERVICES, February 7: 
(5:30 p.m.):  Kathy Hall and Gary Holland 
WEDNESDAY SERVICE, February 10 (6:30 p.m.):  Althea Owens and Katie Lamm 
  
PRAYER SANCTUARY - Sunday Morning Worship, February 7:  Benny Elledge 
 
SUND/AY 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, February 6:
  Randy Morrison (704-872-5615) Hospital Visitation Saturday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday PM
Sunday, February 7:  Grady Pharr  (704-873-8505) Hospital Visitation Sunday,
Parking Lot Patrol Sunday AM
 
USHERS FOR FEBRUARY:
AM:  Gary Holland, Mickey McCollum, David Hare, Donald Shea, Bob Howell, Ralph Campbell
PM:  Chuck Howell, Steve Somers, Terry Fox, Franklin Ivey, Wayne Mayberry, Kenneth Lippard, Sam Lowrance
 
A LOOK AT THE RECORD
                
January 31, 2010:

Worship Services for January 31, 2010 

        were cancelled due to inclement weather.

Worship Attendance.............................

0 

 

Sunday School.........................................

 0

Enrollment................................................. 682    
Members Present.....................................

 

New Members..........................................

 

Visitors......................................................

 

Total Contacts.........................................  

 

Tithes and Offerings:

 

Total Tithes and Offerings.................... $
Budget Offering Required...................... $14,471.15
Budget Offering Received...................... $
Designated Offerings.............................. $
Other Receipts Received........................ $
Budget Needs to Date............................ $
Budget Gifts to Date............................... $
Building Fund Totals.............................. $
 
 
 
 
 
 

Memorials and Honorariums

 

 Prayer Sanctuary

We are looking for volunteers to add to our current list to diligently pray during the worship hour specifically for the Sunday morning service.  Singles, couples, families and prayer partners are encouraged.  The commitment is for one Sunday every 4 to 6  months.  Please contact the office at 704-872-7623 or email  info@frontstreet.org.
 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.

 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