I
praise God for the overwhelming sense of His presence this
past Sunday. I feel as though He has given us a glimpse of His
glory. My hope and prayer is that each time we leave the
service that we can walk about not talking about the elements
of the service, but about the God of our worship. Please join
me in praying that each time we leave, we leave with a sense
of awe and wonder at who God is.
As you study our passage for this
Sunday, John 17:20-26, please take note that as Jesus Christ
faced the cross, He prayed for you in this prayer. This was a
specific prayer for every person who would come to faith in
Jesus Christ. Hours before His death, Jesus Christ had you on
His mind. Hours before His death, He was interceding for you.
This passage gives us a glimpse of Christ's love for us. The
Apostle Paul prayed in Ephesians 3:17-19," that Christ may dwell in your
hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in
love, may be able to comprehend with all
the saints what is the width and length and depth and height
to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you
may be filled with all the fullness of God."
Though we will never be
able to fully comprehend the love Christ has for us while we
are on this earth, this prayer in John assures us that it is
extraordinary. In your study time, please note the two main
requests that Jesus makes on our behalf.
Praying for Sunday,
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Easter Sunrise
Breakfast
We will have an Easter
Sunrise Breakfast on Easter Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m.
following the Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m.
There is no
cost for this breakfast and everyone is invited! Sign up sheets are
located outside the Fellowship Hall and in all S.S.
Classes.
Please
sign up before
Wed., March 31st
so we can reserve a spot just for
you!
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 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! |
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40 Days of
Prayer
Day 28, Tuesday, March
16
* Pray for the Senior Adult Choir practice
today.
* Pray for Pastor Tim
and his wife, Dionne and children Jaden and Caleb as they
minister in the Lord's service. Ask that God give them
precious time together as a
family. |
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*IMPORTANT* NB Mills
Information
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 to 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! |
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 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. |
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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 17: Youth
Group, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 21: Youth at the
Miller's house, 5:30 p.m. - RETRO NIGHT!
Wednesday, March 24:
Youth 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.
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Mark Your
Calendars!
Easter
Musical
In the Presence of Jehovah
Sunday Night
March 28 @ 7:00
p.m. |
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You are
Welcome at Celebrate Recovery
Help for all
Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups
Every Monday Night
Meal 6:30 - 7:00
p.m. Program 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
This week at Celebrate Recovery we will be learning
Step 1/Principal 1: POWERLESS "Realize I
am not God. I admit I am powerless to control my tendency to
do the wrong thing." 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). This is a repeat of a previous
lesson because we have many new people coming to CR and those
need to begin working our steps with us.
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
and we would love to have you! For questions please call
Dan or Brenda Thompson at 704 779-7094
The purpose of Front Street Baptist's Celebrate
Recovery ministry is to encourage fellowship and celebrate
God´s healing power in our lives through the "8 Recovery
Principles." This
experience allows us to "be changed." We open the door by
sharing our experiences, strengths and hopes with one
another. We
support each other but cannot FIX each other. We become willing to
accept God´s grace in solving our lives´ problems. Celebrate
Recovery is based on God's Word, the Bible and emphasizes
personal responsibility and spiritual commitment to Jesus
Christ. We utilize
biblical truth that we need each other in order to grow
spiritually and emotionally. By working and applying
these Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We
become free from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional
behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and most
important, a stronger personal relationship with God and
others. As we progress through the program we discover our
personal, loving and forgiving Higher Power - Jesus Christ,
the one and only true Higher Power.
Anonymity and Confidentially is KEY and
unconditionally required for all participants.
POTENTIAL AREAS OF
SUPPORT
Alcoholism
Amends
Anger
Blame
Betrayal
Control
Depression/Sadness
Doubt
Drug Abuse
Grief
Guilt &
Shame
Helplessness
Isolation
Insecurity
Loneliness
Powerlessness
Pride
Revenge
Self
Destruction
Sin
Sorrow
Temptation
Worry
THINGS WE
ARE
A
Safe Placeto Share
A
refuge
A place of
belonging
A place to care for
others and be cared for
Where respect is given to
each member
Where Confidentiality is
highly regarded
A place to
learn
A place to demonstrate
genuine love
A place to grow and
become strong again
A place for
progress
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.
THINGS WE ARE NOT
A place for selfish
control
Therapy
A place for
secrets
A place to look for
dating relationships
A place of
gossip
A place to rescue or be
rescued by others
A place for
perfection
A long-term
commitment
A place for
judgment
A quick
fix |
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.
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
Chuck Howell, diagnosed with cancer
Sandy Boyer, serious health
concerns
Margaret
McGhee, health concerns
Grady and Anne
Pharr
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
Paige Fox, diagnosed with breast cancer
Betty Lippard, back problems
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.
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
Angel Food distribution
will be
Saturday, March 20, from 8:30 - 10:00
a.m.
For more information about this
ministry, see next month's menu, or TO ORDER ONLINE
please visit the ministry website:
or contact
Mike Munday |
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 Birthdays
March 20 Shirley
Alexander, Barry Welborn, Kenny Lamm, Lynn Smith
March 21 Judi
Bell-Moore, Julia Hall, Linda Lerch, Aubrey Lindeman
March 22 Debbie Nixon,
Shawna Wilson
March 23 Hal Beasley,
Jr., Tommy Plyler, Tuesday Taylor, Melissa Corbean
March 24 Sylvia Byrd, Ed
Lackey, Karen Morrison
March 25 Justin
Anderson, Kenny Gilreath, Lily Warren
March 26 James Taylor,
Caleb Allison, Selam Rankin, Brittany
Snead |
| 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
Iredell Memorial:
Margaret Kilpatrick
Geneva Current
Lou Jane Carter
Virginia
Jenkins
SYMPATHY:
We express Christian love and sympathy to Brenda Cook
in the death of her brother; and to
Letha Riddle in the death of her
brother-in-law.
To Robert and Leona York who are celebrating their 64th
Wedding Anniversary on March 17,
2010.
FLOWERS:
The Sanctuary Flowers for Sunday, March 21 are
placed in loving honor of Judi Bell-Moore's Birthday by
Marvin and Sandy
Boyer. |
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CALENDAR
TUESDAY,
MARCH 16
10:00
a.m.
Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal
6:00 - 6:30
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.
Finance Committee Meeting in the Sunday School Office
7:50
p.m. Instrumentalist
Rehearsal
THURSDAY, MARCH
18
4:30
p.m.
Young at Heart to The Depot
6:30
p.m.
C3 / Young Singles Meeting at Bob Cook's
Home
FRIDAY, MARCH 19
7:00
a.m.
Men's Prayer Breakfast at Friendly Family Restaurant
SATURDAY, MARCH
20
8:30 - 10:00
a.m.
Angel Food Distribution
SUNDAY, MARCH
21
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 at Miller's House - RETRO night;
Sunday
Night Small Groups
6:30
p.m.
Celebrate Recovery
TUESDAY,
MARCH 23
10:00
a.m.
Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY, MARCH
24
6:00
p.m.
Children's and Youth Bible Drill
6:30 -
7:40 p.m. Celebration
Choir Dress Rehearsal
6:30 - 7:30
p.m. Children
and Youth Outreach; Prayer and Bible Study
7:50 p.m.
Instrumentalist Rehearsal
6:30
p.m.
C3 / Young Singles Meeting at Bob Cook's
Home
FRIDAY, MARCH 26
7:00
a.m.
Men's Prayer Breakfast at Friendly Family Restaurant
SATURDAY, MARCH 27
2:00
p.m.
Celebration Choir Dress
Rehearsal |
Service
Schedule
Welcoming
Committee: M/M Tim Sigmon (SE
Choir), M/M Richard Oliver (SW
Choir), M/M David Stegall (NE
Front), M/M Scott Stewart (NW Front)
NURSERY SCHEDULE - Sunday Morning
Worship, March 21:
BABIES: Gaye
Fox, Ricky & Kellie Gemes
ONE YEAR
OLDS: Debbie Lang, Emily
Miller
TWO YEAR OLDS:
Adrienne & Jessica Shea
THREE YEAR
OLDS: Scott Stewart, Wendy
Lamberth
NURSERY - OTHER
SERVICES:
EVENING SERVICES, March 21:
(5:30
p.m.): Faye Blohm, Belinda
Stewart
WEDNESDAY
SERVICE, MARCH 24 (6:30
p.m.): Sherwyn Beaver, Kandice Trivett
PRAYER SANCTUARY - Sunday Morning
Worship, March 21: Barbara Morrison
SUNDAY MORNING WELCOME
CENTER:
8:45 - 9:15
a.m.: George & Elaine
Stadtfeld
10:00 -
10:30 a.m.: David & Dixie
Hare
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 20: Steve Swaim
(704-873-7913) Hospital Visitation Saturday,
Parking Lot Patrol Sunday PM
Sunday, March
21: Mike Johnson
(704-878-6169) 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 |
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| Worship
Attendance............................. |
346 |
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| Sunday
School......................................... |
263 |
| Enrollment................................................. |
680
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| Members
Present..................................... |
261 |
| New
Members.......................................... |
0
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| Visitors...................................................... |
2 |
| Total
Contacts......................................... |
2
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| Tithes and
Offerings: |
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| Total
Tithes and
Offerings.................... |
$16,127.47
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| Budget
Offering Required...................... |
$14,471.15
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| Budget
Offering Received...................... |
$13,006.72
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| Designated
Offerings.............................. |
$1,750.00
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| Other
Receipts
Received........................ |
$1,370.75
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| Budget
Needs to
Date............................ |
$405,192.20
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| Budget
Gifts to
Date............................... |
$392,746.11
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| Building
Fund
Totals.............................. |
$11,412.00
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 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. |
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 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. |
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