These verses tell me that the death of Jesus Christ was by no means an accident or a failure. His death was God's will from before the foundations of the earth and He was obedient unto death, even the death of the cross (Phil. 2:8). It was through His death that God paid the ransom for our sins with the blood of His Own Son. We will take time this Sunday to observe the Lord's Supper as we reflect on the great sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Since this a lengthy passage this Sunday, I would like to ask you to take a little extra time reading through John 18:1-40 so that you will be very familiar with it Sunday morning.

Praising God for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Praying for Sunday,

Pastor Tim

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!

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!

40 Days of Prayer

Day 35, Tuesday, March 23

* Pray that we would experience an increase in baptisms. Baptism does not transform a life, but indicates that a life has been transformed. Pray that God would use Front Street to make Himself known from Statesville to the ends of the Earth.

* Pray for the Senior Adult Choir as they rehearse today.

*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!

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.

Vacation Bible School

June 21-25, 2010

6:00 - 8:45 p.m.

See you there!

Cross Connection Youth Ministry

THIS WEEK:

Wednesday, March 24: Youth Outreach, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 28: Youth Group Only - No Youth Worship

Wednesday, March 31: 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

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

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.

For more information contact cr@frontstreet.org
or Dan and Brenda Thompson at 704-779-7094

Liberty University Team to Minister in Malaysia

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to Whitney Kincaid or Heath Stone for their Malaysia Missions Trip coming up this summer, you may make your check out to "Front Street Baptist Church" and write "Malaysia" in the note. If you want the donation to be ear-marked for either Whitney or Heath, please include a note with the check making that known (do not write their name on the check). If there is no designation, the funds will be divided evenly to help them with their expenses.

"Buckets of Hope" - Feeding the People of Haiti One Family at a Time

Front Street joined with Southern Baptist churches all over the US to provide over 132,000 Buckets of Hope for Haiti.

Read more: http://bit.ly/avjPOg

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

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

Paige Fox, diagnosed with breast cancer

Haley Carter, serious health concerns Visit Haley's Web Page

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.

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 Byers and family in the loss of 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

Birthdays

March 27 Neal Caudle, Jay Dillard

March 28 Pauline Eudy, Martha Howell, Kellie Gemes

March 29 Willard Bowers, John Wright, Belinda Stewart, Lisa Putnam, Janice Love, Donna Johnson, Mary Clendenin

March 30 Sherry Sanders, Richard Wood, Jr., Terry Harwell, Adam Somers

March 31 Karen Wicks

April 1 Penny Moore, Debbie Lay, Paul Snead

April 2 Lucas Putrakul, Philip Kay, Kellie Abraham

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

Geneva Current

Virginia Jenkins

Lovelia Lapish

Ricky Adams

WELCOME NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMBERS:

Joined New Life Sunday School Class:

Paul Drye

116 History Lane

Statesville, NC 28677

Birthday: October 28

Memorials and Honorariums

GENERAL FUND

In honor of: Tim Stutts, Marvin Boyer and the Deacons and Staff of FSBC and

In memory of: Dad, Paul Hatchett, Sr.

By: Paul Hatchett, Jr.

In Honor of: Franklin & Nancy Ivey's 50th Wedding Anniversary

By: Dorcas & Lynn Dyson

CALENDAR

TUESDAY, MARCH 23

10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24

6:00 - 6:30 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 & Youth Outreach; Prayer and Bible Study

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

7:50 p.m. Instrumentalist Rehearsal

THURSDAY, MARCH 25

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 28

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 Only - No Youth Worship;

Sunday Night Small Groups

7:30 p.m. Easter Musical with Senior Adult Choir and Celebration Choirs

Combined

MONDAY, MARCH 29

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

TUESDAY, MARCH 30

10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31

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

6:30 p.m. Special Holy Week Service in the Sanctuary

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

7:50 p.m. Instrumentalist Rehearsal

THURSDAY, APRIL 1

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 2

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 3

9:00 a.m. Barnabas Project

Service Schedule

Welcoming Committee: M/M Jeff Stone (SE Choir), M/M John Wright (SW Choir), M/M George Stadtfeld (NE Front), M/M Don Lourcey (NW Front)

NURSERY SCHEDULE - Sunday Morning Worship, March 28:

BABIES: Martha Somers, Kim Sigmon, Jean Harpe

ONE YEAR OLDS: Debbie Stewart, Katie Lamm
TWO YEAR OLDS: Matt & Emmy Miller

THREE YEAR OLDS: Jason & Lisa Miller

NURSERY - OTHER SERVICES:

EVENING SERVICES, March 28:
(5:30 p.m.): Scott & Melissa Tuthill

WEDNESDAY SERVICE, MARCH 31 (6:30 p.m.): Karen & Brian Shea

PRAYER SANCTUARY - Sunday Morning Worship, March 28:

Robin Rankin & Adrienne Shea

SUNDAY MORNING WELCOME CENTER:

8:45 - 9:15 a.m.: Ralph Campbell

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.: One in the Spirit S.S. Class, John & 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, March 27: Randy Morrison (704-872-5615) Hospital Visitation Saturday, Parking Lot Patrol Sunday PM

Sunday, March 28: Todd Rhyne (704-876-2124) 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


March 21, 2010:

Worship Attendance.............................	370

Sunday School.........................................	305
Enrollment.................................................	680
Members Present.....................................	298
New Members..........................................	0
Visitors......................................................	7
Total Contacts.........................................	2

Tithes and Offerings:

Total Tithes and Offerings....................	$22,378.69
Budget Offering Required......................	$14,471.15
Budget Offering Received......................	$20,446.28
Designated Offerings..............................	$1,149.00
Other Receipts Received........................	$783.41
Budget Needs to Date............................	$419,663.35
Budget Gifts to Date...............................	$413,192.39

Building Fund Totals..............................	$11,802.00

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.

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Contact Info

Front Street Baptist Church (704) 872-7623 info@frontstreet.org