This past Sunday we talked about three things that will mark the lives of those who abide in Christ. First, our lives will be marked by a radical love for one another. I pray God will help us as a church body to truly love one another as He has loved us. Second, our lives will be marked by a radical obedience. I pray that God will help us to obey Him completely in all things. Finally, our lives will be marked by a radical opposition from those in the world. May we remain faithful as we are hated and persecuted for our faith in Jesus Christ.

This coming Sunday we will cover John 15:26-16:15. Since we began in chapter 14, Jesus has been seeking to bring comfort to the disciples in their time of uncertainty. He provides them another reason for these words in John 16:1 - "These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble." Praise God that He has sent the Holy Spirit to come alongside of us through all situations and to keep us from falling.

I am looking forward to our time of worship. I love you church family and I am excited about what God is doing in our church. On behalf of the staff, I would like to say thank you. Thank you for your prayers and the privilege to serve alongside you.

Love you guys!

Pastor Tim

February 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!

Prayer / Accountability Partner Meeting

There will be a short meeting for prayer/accountability partners on Feb. 28, 2010 at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Both or at least one partner is encouraged to attend. Contact Cindy with questions, 704-878-9696.

40 Days of Prayer

Day 7 - Tuesday, February 23

· Pray for our Missions Team today, that they would have joy and show love to their patients. Pray for good health and adequate rest for each team member.

· Pray for the Senior Adult Choir practice today as they prepare for the Easter concert.

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Buckets of Hope

Families, Sunday School Classes, Prayer Partnerships, Awana groups, etc. can make a difference in Haiti by packing a Bucket of Hope. Contact Martha Howell if you would like to take one of these on as a project. All you need to know is right here: http://bit.ly/9p5KYO

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.

Blood Drive!

BLOOD DRIVE

FRONT STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

Thursday, February 25, 2010

From 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Donors get a chance to win a $1000.00 Gift Card.

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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AN OPEN CHALLENGE

On the 15th, the Jabez Class began our Home Mission Project by preparing and serving the first of six once-a-month meals for Celebrate Recovery. We would like to challenge any other Sunday School Class to meet or exceed that goal.

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 17: Youth Group, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 21: Youth Group, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 24: Youth and Children Outreach, 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 April. Those dates for the adult class or for the children's class are April 11, 18, 25 and May 2. 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.

Mark Your Calendars!

Easter Musical

In the Presence of Jehovah

Sunday Night
March 28 @ 7:00 p.m.

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.

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.

Visit Bobbie's Web Page

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.

Haley Carter, serious health concerns.

Visit Haley's Web Page

Christian and Samuel Mitcham-Gemes, health concerns.

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

Elizabeth Selves, granddaughter of David and Dixie Hare, serious health concerns.

Visit Elizabeth's Web Page

Linda Gilliam, mother of Beth Gilliam.

Jack and Peggy Byers, friends of Peggy Sharpe.

Meredith Pardue, family member of John Pardue, health concerns.

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 March 2010 will be taken until Monday, March 15, 2010 at 12:00 p.m., and distributed on Saturday, March 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:

www.AngelFoodMinistries.com

or contact Mike Munday

Monday, March 1 Movie Night at CR We will be showing Fireproof and serving Hot Spicy Chili and Hot Chicken Wings

This is a movie that has inspired many people with struggling marriages.

About FIREPROOF

At work, inside burning buildings, Capt. Caleb Holt lives by the old firefighter's adage: Never leave your partner behind. At home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. Growing up, Catherine Holt always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter...just like her daddy. Now, after seven years of marriage, Catherine wonders when she stopped being "good enough" for her husband. Regular arguments over jobs, finances, housework, and outside interests have readied them both to move on to something with more sparks.

As the couple prepares to enter divorce proceedings, Caleb's father challenges his son to commit to a 40-day experiment: "The Love Dare." Wondering if it's even worth the effort, Caleb agrees-for his father's sake more than for his marriage. When Caleb discovers the book's daily challenges are tied into his parents' newfound faith, his already limited interest is further dampened.

While trying to stay true to his promise, Caleb becomes frustrated time and again. He finally asks his father, "How am I supposed to show love to somebody who constantly rejects me?" When his father explains that this is the love Christ shows to us, Caleb makes a life-changing commitment to love God. And with God's help begins to understand what it means to truly love his wife.

But is it too late to fireproof his marriage? His job is to rescue others. Now Caleb Holt is ready to face his toughest job ever...rescuing his wife's heart.

Birthdays

February 27 Brent Mills, Patsy Chapman

February 28 Meredith Lang, Todd Lamberth

February 29 Joyce Reavis

March 1 Pam Drye, Glenda Elliott

March 2 Ann Merrill, Don Matheny, Kathleen Matheny, Mark Fox

March 3 Tammy Stanley, Tres Cannada, Kim Sigmon, Katie Thompson, Noah Roseman

March 4 Alanna Wilson, Elizabeth Childers, Cathy Gaither

March 5 Elizabeth Chapman, Cindy 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:

Margaret Kilpatrick

THANK YOU:

Thanks so much for praying, because Sandy's back surgery Tuesday morning went very well and she can sit comfortable now. Her hospital stay will be 3 or 4 days and then she will come home. The doctors's emphatic instructions are DON'T FALL. It is so nice to have her be in high spirits once again.

Pastor Boyer

SYMPATHY:

We express Christian love and sympathy to the family of John Simmons in their bereavement; and to

Ethel Morrison in the death of her sister-in-law; and to

Beth Gilliam in the death of her father.

WELCOME NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMBERS:

Joined New Life Sunday School Class:

Cheryl Ferney

873 Impala Drive

Statesville, NC 28677

Birthday: October 23

Joined Homeward Bound Sunday School Class:

Spencer and Harriett Gant

250 Laurel Cove Road

Statesville, NC 28677

Birthdays: Spencer: January 14 and Harriett: May 27

CALENDAR

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

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 and Youth Outreach; Prayer and Bible Study

No Instrumentalist Rehearsal

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25

3:00 - 7:30 p.m. Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall

6:30 p.m. C3 / Young Singles Meeting at Bob Cook's Home

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28

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

9:00 a.m. Sunday School

New Members Class Week #4

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

5:00 p.m. Prayer / Accountability Partner Meeting in the Sanctuary

5:30 - 7:15 p.m. Awana; Youth Group; Sunday Night Small Groups

MONDAY, MARCH 1

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

TUESDAY, MARCH 2

10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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 and Youth Outreach; Prayer and Bible Study

7:35 p.m. Governing Council Meeting in Pastor Tim's Office

7:50 p.m. Instrumentalist Rehearsal

THURSDAY, MARCH 4

6:30 p.m. C3 / Young Singles Meeting at Bob Cook's Home

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

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

Service Schedule

Welcoming Committee: M/M George Lerch (SE Choir), M/M Mark Morrison

(SW Choir), M/M Junior Morton (NE Front), M/M Marshall Ross (NW Front)

NURSERY SCHEDULE - Sunday Morning Worship, February 28:

BABIES: Cindy Rhyne, Donna Pennell, and Jennifer Anderson
ONE YEAR OLDS:  Tina and Tess Sigmon
TWO YEAR OLDS:   Kim and Dustin Mayberry
THREE YEAR OLDS:  Don and Michelle Lourcey

NURSERY - OTHER SERVICES:

EVENING SERVICES, February 28:
(5:30 p.m.): Beverly Wright and Katie Thompson

WEDNESDAY SERVICE, MARCH 3 (6:30 p.m.): Beverly Hillard and Michaela Beaver

PRAYER SANCTUARY - Sunday Morning Worship, February 28: Cindy Tucker and Mildred Somers

SUND/AY MORNING WELCOME CENTER:
8:45 - 9:15 a.m.: Ralph Campbell

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. One in the Spirit Sunday School Class, John and Beverly Wright

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, February 27: Steve Swaim (704-873-7913) Hospital Visitation Saturday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday PM

Sunday, February 28: Barry Lang (704-876-4919) 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

USHERS FOR MARCH:

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

PM: Jeff Stone, Donald Webber, Jim Hawks, Todd Lamberth, Matt Miller, Ken Johnson, Scott Tuthill

A LOOK AT THE RECORD


February 21, 2010:

Worship Attendance.............................	339

Sunday School.........................................	244
Enrollment.................................................	677
Members Present.....................................	231
New Members..........................................	3
Visitors......................................................	13
Total Contacts.........................................	1

Tithes and Offerings:

Total Tithes and Offerings....................	$10,218.76
Budget Offering Required......................	$14,471.15
Budget Offering Received......................	$9,298.76
Designated Offerings..............................	$430.00
Other Receipts Received........................	$490.00
Budget Needs to Date............................	$361,778.75
Budget Gifts to Date...............................	$344,055.47

Building Fund Totals..............................	$10,132.00

Memorials and Honorariums

GENERAL FUND

In Memory of: Paul Hatchett

By: Fred and Priscilla Robinette

In Honor and Memory of: Paul "Bill" Hatchett, Sr.

By: William Patton Brugh

In Memory of: Paul Hatchett

By: Maury and Paula Rapp

COSTA RICA

In Honor of: David Rankin

By: James Parker

HAITI: BUCKET OF HOPE

By: Hannah Sunday School Class

Please join us for an informative program on nutrition and cancer led by Michelle Szafranski, registered dietitian and nutrition counselor with the American Cancer Society. Michelle is a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and will provide valuable information to help newly diagnosed cancer patients manage side effects from treatment, assist with nutrition and hydration issues, assist with weight loss issues after treatment is complete, and provide alternatives to expensive nutritional drinks. You are invited to attend this free program to learn more about nutrition for the cancer patient, and to learn more about the services available through the American Cancer Society's "Dietician on Call" program. The American Cancer Society's "Dietician on Call" program is specifically designed for cancer patients, their caregivers and health care professionals and is available by calling 1-800-ACS-2345.

Join us for this free program on nutrition and cancer. While this program is designed for the newly diagnosed cancer patient, anyone touched by cancer is invited to attend.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, Noon-2 p.m. (lunch provided)

WHERE: Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (Livestrong Cancer Support Group)

The American Cancer Society is your resource for reliable nutrition information.

For more information about our services and programs, please visit www.cancer.org

or call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345.

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