This coming Sunday we will finish up John 16. These words are the last words of instruction to His disciples before His death. Even though they are troubled in their spirit, He has described what is about to happen with the analogy of a woman in labor. While she is in labor, it is very painful. Once the child has been born, the woman no longer remembers the anguish which has been replaced by joy.

The disciples are about to experience the pain of Christ's death. However, that pain will give birth to joy on the morning of His resurrection. Even though we face days of uncertainty and hardships in this life, those do not compare to the joy that comes from being in Christ. I would ask you to join me in praying for our services this Sunday, that we will experience an outpouring of God's Spirit. I also ask that you would take time to pray through our passage which is John 16:16-33. I am looking forward to this corporate time of worship in the presence of God!

Pastor Tim

March is Children's

Clothing Collection Month for the S.Y.B.A. Clothes Closet

Throughout the month of March, we will be collecting Children's Clothing for the Associational Clothes Closet.

Please drop off your donations in the Global

Missions Collection site in the Educational Building.

Thank you for your commitment to missions!

This Saturday, March 6

We will meet at the Transportation Building at 9:00 a.m.

unless there are any weather issues.

See you there!

40 Days of Prayer

Day 14 - Tuesday, March 2

* Pray for the Senior Adult Choir practice today.

* Pray that God would give us unity. Pray as Jesus prayed in John 17 that God would give us the gift of unity. John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-10.

*IMPORTANT* NB Mills Information

Because March begins on a Monday and Easter is the first Sunday in April, the schedule for teacher treats and children's Easter treat bags is a bit different. Teacher treats for March will be due next Monday, March 8, 2010. The treats for March are Tootsie Rolls, and the quote is :"We appreciate the "roll" you play at N. B. Mills". Please be sure to include the name of the teacher on each treat to make it easier to place the treats in the teacher's boxes. The teacher treats for March need to be in the five year old SS class on Sunday, March 7, if you need assistance in delivering them. Because of Spring Break for the students, the Easter treat bags need to be delivered to the school on Wednesday, March 31st. If you need assistance in getting these treat bags to the school, please bring them to the five year old SS class on Sunday, March 28th, and they will be delivered on the 31st. The April teacher treat bags are due on April 12. The treat for April is potato sticks, and the quote is "Thank you for always "sticking to it" with a great attitude". These treats need ot be in the five year old SS class on Sunday, April 11, for assistance in delivery. Thank you for all that you do for the teachers and students of NB Mills school. You are appreciated!

March Young at Heart Meeting

The Young at Heart meeting for March will be on March 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. The program will be presented by the drama team at the Statesville Senior Center, and lunch will be catered by Box Car Grille at the cost of $2.25 per plate. The menu will consist of grilled chicken, corn, green beans, and chocolate eclair cake. Come and enjoy!

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

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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, March 3: Youth Group, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 5 - Sunday, March 7: Disciple Now Youth Weekend

Wednesday, March 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 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)

Rodney Duncan (IMB - Southeast Asia)

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

Join us this Monday for Celebrate Recovery. This week we will return to Step 1 - Principal 1 Stepping Out of Denial. Realize I'm not God. I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable. I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out." (Romans 7:18) Join us in the Fellowship Hall Monday at 6:30 for good food, great fellowship and experience the Love of Christ. You are always welcome to come fellowship with us and show others God's love through your participation and service. If you are looking for an active place to witness for the Lord, Celebrate Recovery is the Place to Be! For questions please call Dan or Brenda Thompson at 704 779-7094.

Celebrate Recovery Ministry News..... Many of you are asking, "What IS Celebrate Recovery?". The answer is simple. In fact many of us are discussing this ministry's Mission in our current Sunday School lessons. GRACISM Is What Celebrate Recovery is All About!

Celebrate Recovery is:

· A safe place to share your heart

· A refuge

· A place of belonging and acceptance

· A place to care for others and be cared for

· A place where respect is given to each member

· A place where confidentiality is highly regarded; it is a requirement for our success

· A place to learn

· A place to demonstrate Christ's love

· A place to grow and become strong again

· A place for progress

· A safe place where you can take off your mask and allow others to know you

· A place for healthy challenges and healthy risks

· A possible turning point in your life

Why Celebrate Recovery is unique to other recovery programs:

1. Celebrate Recovery is based on God's Word; the Bible.

2. Celebrate Recovery emphasizes spiritual commitment to Jesus Christ.

3. Celebrate Recovery is forward looking.

4. Celebrate Recovery emphasizes personal responsibility.

5. Celebrate Recovery utilizes the Biblical truth that we need each other in order to grow spiritually and emotionally.

6. Celebrate Recovery addresses all types of hurts, habits, and hang-ups.

We are a Christ Centered Recovery Program Based on the 8 Principles in the Beatitudes to help us with our hurts, habits, and hang-ups. A hurt, habit, or hang-up is ANY thing that hinders our walk with God.The feeling of being HURT is an emotional reaction to another person's behavior or to a disturbing situation (abuse, abandonment, codependency, divorce, relationship issues, etc.). A HABIT is an addiction to someone or something (alcoholism, drugs, food, gambling, sex, shopping, smoking, etc.). HANG-UPS are negative mental attitudes that are used to cope with people or adversity (anger, depression, fear, poor self-image, unforgiveness, etc.). These life problems can be stumbling blocks or stepping stones. Healing is available through applying the principles of a Bible based recovery process to our lives.

Every Monday Evening

6:30 - 7:00 Dinner

7:00 - 8:00 Praise and Worship (Testimony, Lesson or Guest Speaker)

8:00 - 9:00 Small Support Groups (Gender Specific)

Birthdays

March 6 Randy Johnson, Daniel Morrison, Tori Andrews, Della Rankin

March 7 Pat Teal, Sydney Tuthill, Joshua Cunningham, Chris Grohe

March 8 Tess Sigmon

March 9 Jerry Alford, Nicole Northern, Trevis Bush, Eric Funderburk

March 10 Mary Nell Feimster, Kisha Clark, David Mayberry, Johnie Northern, Crystal Miller, R.J. Hall

March 11 Julia Bolin

March 12 Myrna Shea, Deserree' Taylor, Ashley 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 Memorial:

Margaret Kilpatrick

THANK YOU:

Dear Front Street Baptist,

Thank you to everyone who made the funeral service a celebration of Daddy's homegoing. Please thank the ladies whose hands prepared the lovely meal that brought us together as a family. The pianist's music and the solos that Kenny provided touched so many. Pastor Tim and Pastor Marvin honored the Lord and our father with their tribute.

You will mostly likely never know what an impact you had on my father's life during his last days. He saw for himself what he had heard for so long put into action and we were all blessed. I am truly grateful.

With His love and our gratitude,

Paul Hatchett, Jr. and Family.

CALENDAR

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 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, MARCH 4

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 5

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 6

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 7

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 Groups

MONDAY, MARCH 8

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

7:00 p.m. Mary Cannon Group Meeting

TUESDAY, MARCH 9

10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal

11:00 a.m. Young at Heart Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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, MARCH 11

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 12

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

Service Schedule

Welcoming Committee: M/M Scott Harris (SE Choir), Donna Pennell

(SW Choir), M/M John Rhyne (NE Front), M/M Todd Rhyne (NW Front)

NURSERY SCHEDULE - Sunday Morning Worship, March 7:

BABIES: Peggy Sharpe, Freda Reid, and Donna Bowers
ONE YEAR OLDS:  Maribeth Warren and Tori Harwell
TWO YEAR OLDS:   Debbie Stewart and Kandice Trivett
THREE YEAR OLDS:  Wes and Lana Smith

NURSERY - OTHER SERVICES:

EVENING SERVICES, March 7:
(5:30 p.m.): Matt and Emmy Miller

WEDNESDAY SERVICE, MARCH 10 (6:30 p.m.): Jeff and Michelle Stone

PRAYER SANCTUARY - Sunday Morning Worship, March 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, March 6: Scott Mitcham (704-924-8602) Hospital Visitation Saturday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday PM

Sunday, March 7: Dale McLelland (704-872-0330) Hospital Visitation Sunday,

Parking Lot Patrol Sunday AM

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 28, 2010:

Worship Attendance.............................	427

Sunday School.........................................	276
Enrollment.................................................	680
Members Present.....................................	270
New Members..........................................	0
Visitors......................................................	6
Total Contacts.........................................	2

Tithes and Offerings:

Total Tithes and Offerings....................	$17,793.14
Budget Offering Required......................	$14,471.15
Budget Offering Received......................	$16,363.07
Designated Offerings..............................	$1,064.00
Other Receipts Received........................	$366.07
Budget Needs to Date............................	$376,249.90
Budget Gifts to Date...............................	$360,889.99

Building Fund Totals..............................	$10,547.00

Memorials and Honorariums

GENERAL FUND

In Memory of: Paul Hatchett

By: Nancy Morrison

COSTA RICA

In Memory of: Kim Mayberry's Dad

By: Marshall and Terrie Ross

In Memory of: Nancy Moose

By: Marshall and Terrie Ross

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