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First Baptist Church
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January/February 2015
JUBILANT SENIOR VALENTINE DINNER BUFFET
Friday, February 13
Promptly at 5:30 PM
Fellowship Hall
Jubilant Seniors are you ready for a LOVELY evening of delicious food
and entertainment? Tom McLain will share his talent with beautiful
piano music and Southern Sounds Quartet will add to the
entertainment. Cost is $8 for church members and guest will be $12.
Contact Frances Gurley at 704-900-5775 to sign up and pay. Deadline
is Friday, February 6 at noon. Dress is casual or Sunday best. There’s
no other place in town that can give you a deal like this!
Inside this issue:
Youth Fundraiser
Saturday, February 21
6:00-8:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
Church Life
Music & Worship
2-7
8-9-10
Family Life
11
Weekly Schedule
12
(More info on page 10)
Calendar
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Gifts Given to the Building Fund
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In memory of Charles Hensley by Galen & Rachel Cassada
In memory of Ed Coffey by Penny Lippard, Fellowship Sunday School Class, Doug &
Linda Mullis, and Mike & Mary Jane Hinkle
In memory of Tony Rollins by Rita Howard, Barbara Mackey, Gary & Hilda Farmer,
Vann & Alice Matthews, Mike & Ann Huff, Kevin & Mary Collier, Randy & Ginger
McLean, Mr. & Mrs. Yates Pryor, Roger & Ann Caldwell, Lynn & Marsha Sifford, Ronald
& Mary Lambeth, Ben & Peggy Griffin, Dickie & Brenda Leonard, The Hodges Family,
Jill, Chris, & Stephen Morton, and Margaret McIntosh,
In memory of Paul Jones by Mike & Ann Huff, Thomas & Betty Flatt, Randy & Ginger
McLean, and Jill, Chris, & Stephen Morton
In honor of Tony Rollins Family by Gary & Hilda Farmer
In honor of The Jubilant Team by Ted & Dollie Sellers
In honor of Bill & Ann Gary by Jill, Chris, & Stephen Morton
In memory of Reid Morton by Jill, Chris, & Stephen Morton
In memory of Giles & Mary Clayton by Jill, Chris, & Stephen Morton
In memory of Jeff Mullis by William Nivens and Doug & Linda Mullis
Gifts Given to the Paul Fuller Jones, Jr. Music Scholarship
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In memory of Paul Jones by Mike & Mary Jane Hinkle and John & Alice Jones
Gifts Given to the Dr. Robert Winecoff Scholarship
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In honor of Dr. Bob Winecoff by Joan Lanier
In memory of Tony Rollins by Doug & Linda Mullis
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Gifts Given to the Benevolence Fund
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In memory of Ed Coffey by Ben & Peggy Griffin, Vagabond Travel Club, and Gene &
Martha McClure
Gifts Given to the Brian Childers Scholarship Fund
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In honor of Brian Childers by Joan Lanier and Bill & Elaine Lindsey
In memory of Tony Rollins by Mike & Mary Jane Hinkle
Gifts Given to the Music Ministry
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In memory of Tony Rollins by David & Jane Collier
In honor of Mamie Cole by Sunshine Sunday School Class
Gifts Given to the Youth Mission Tour
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In honor of Kendell Cameron by Bill & Elaine Lindsey
Gifts Given to CRO
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In memory of Paul Jones by Don & Kathey Willis, Dr. R. L. Duke, & Margaret McIntosh
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Gifts Given to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
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In memory of Tony Rollins by Aubrey & Brenda Horton
In memory of Paul Jones by Aubrey & Brenda Horton
In memory of Elizabeth Hale, Foreign Missionary to China by Mamie Cole
In memory of Bunnie Sawyer by Charlie Sawyer
In memory of Verna Taylor by Bennie Shirley Brookshire
In honor of Ruth Mundy by Gene & Martha McClure
In memory of Lester Mundy by Deborah Boyter
Gifts Given to the Library Fund
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In honor of Marie Graeper by Bill & Elaine Lindsey
Christian Sympathy
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The Family of Tony Rollins
The Family of Ed Coffey
The Family of Paul Jones
November Record
Totals
December Record
Totals
Sunday School Average
Total Receipts
Building Fund
Building Fund YTD
Other Designated
Other Designated YTD
2014 Church Budget
Avg. Needs through 11/30
Budget Receipts through 11/30
129
$58,792
$3,118
$93,232
$13,342
$107,130
$435,716
$399,406
$399,484
Sunday School Average
Total Receipts
Building Fund
Building Fund YTD
Other Designated
Other Designated YTD
2014 Church Budget
Avg. Needs through 12/31
Budget Receipts through 12/31
134
$67,458
$8,440
$101,672
$14,057
$121,187
$435,716
$435,716
$444,451
Homebound Members
of the Month
Remember these this month with
a card, visit or call.
Wednesday Night Suppers
Jan. 14-Chick-fil-a Nuggets Night
Jan. 21-Baked Ham Night
Jan. 28-Italian Night
Feb. 4-Sandwich Night
Feb. 11-Breakfast for Dinner Night
Feb. 18-Pizza Night
Feb. 25-Baked Potato & Super Salad
Hazel Hedgepeth
103 Christopher St.
Mt. Holly, NC 28120
704-827-7567
Birthday—January 7
Dollie Sellers
197 Park Rd.
Mt. Holly, NC 28120
704-827-5038
Birthday—January 13
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January Birthdays
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Jan. 1-Don Black, Caroline Frierson, &
Van Hawkins
Jan. 2-Katherine Choren
Jan. 3-Blake Moran
Jan. 4-Maryvan Blair & Robert Napier
Jan. 6-Amanda Choren, Claudia Henrickson,
& Keith Piercy
Jan. 7-Hazel Hedgepeth
Jan. 9-Shay Lindsey
Jan. 11-Bill Flowers
Jan. 12-Bob Thompson
Jan. 13-Shelley Abernethy & Dollie Sellers
Jan. 14-Sue Eldridge, Missi Fortsch, &
Jonathan Todd
Jan. 15-Miranda Milstead & Bob Winecoff
Jan. 17-Landon Helton & Margaret Martin
Jan. 18-Allen Harper
Jan. 19-Jane Collins & Kaylee Flowers
Jan. 20-Amanda Havrerty
Jan. 21-Bill Lindsey
Jan. 23-Scott Griffin
Jan. 24-Lancy Rhyne
Jan. 25-Vince Bullard
Jan. 27-Mamie Cole
Jan. 28-Aaron Brewer & Jack Jordan
Jan. 29-Carolyn Snead & Breeze Williams
Jan. 31-Lisa Collier
February Birthdays
Feb. 2-Andy Noles
Feb. 4-Brenda Horton & Tom Nixon
Feb. 6-Hunter Ealey & Jackson Gardner
Feb. 9-Alicia Robinson & Sam Williams
Feb. 10-Todd Hilderbran
Feb. 11-Ed Ealey, Mike Huff, &
Robin Lewis
Feb. 12-Joan Rachmel
Feb. 13-Brian Childers, Peggy Gray, &
Lakena Marsh
Feb. 14-Don Jones, Sage Marsh, &
Katie Mehaffey
Feb. 15-Pat Collier, Bruce Duckworth,
Millie Hunsucker, Bill Piercy &
Danny Snead
Feb. 17-Charles Smith
Feb. 18-Johnna Bullard & Collier Poole
Feb. 20-Vicki Cauthen & Henry Richardson
Feb. 21-Virginia Winecoff
Feb. 22-William Choren & Terry Lancaster
Feb. 23-Barry Beach & Charlie Sawyer
Feb. 24-Mason Robinson & Buddy Smith
Feb. 25-Clarence Rick
Feb. 26-Kevin Collier, Brian Frierson, &
Nancy McIntosh
Feb. 27-Barbara McQuarrie
Feb. 28-Ashley Flowers
Happy Anniversary
January 5-Kendell & Jan Poindexter Cameron
January 12-Richard & Linda Hawley
January 21-Corey & Lisa Rhyne
January 27-Charles & Frances Black (69 years)
January 28-Ben & Peggy Griffin (64 years)
February 6-Gene & Beulah McEntire (67 years)
LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING
TOTAL—$3,385.00
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Extended Care—Infants
Extended Care—Toddler/Preschool
Jan. 11-Gina & Mattie Hough
Jan. 18-Todd & Joy Flowers
Jan. 25-Neil & Alicia Robinson
Feb. 1-Elaine Crosby & Linda Piercy
Feb. 8-John & Darcy Bailey
Feb. 15-Missi & Ken Fortsch
Feb. 22-Mike & Robin Lewis
Jan. 11-Mary & Brian Frierson
Jan. 18-Roselee & Steve Noles
Jan. 25-Ashley & Patrick Hager
Feb. 1-Donna & Jeff Dobbins
Feb. 8-Mandy Missak & Nancy McIntosh
Feb. 15-Brooke Shepherd-Lopez & Peggy
McGlohon
Feb. 22-Neil & Alicia Robinson
Church Security
Psalm Readings
Jan. 5-11-Corey Rhyne
Jan. 12-18-Keith Piercy
Jan. 19-25-Ed Ealey
Jan. 26-Feb. 1-Richard Flowers
Feb. 2-8-Jeff Dobbins
Feb. 9-15-Mark Batchelor
Feb. 16-22-Scott Griffin
Jan. 11-Richard Flowers
Jan. 18-Vickie Flowers
Jan. 25-Bill Gary
Feb. 1-Youth
Feb. 8-Lancy Rhyne
Feb. 15-Mark Batchelor
Feb. 22-Bill Flowers
A SPECIAL THANKS
There are so many issues with our church facilies that we take for granted: a warm
building in the winter, air condioning in the summer, clean restrooms, or cleaned floors. We
are so thankful to our Facilies Team for all they do for us, and we know many of those things
may only be noced when they stop working!
We wanted to give a special thanks to them for two items related to the fellowship hall.
First, they had the carpet professionally cleaned there (and in the nursery), and it is a
noceable improvement. Also, they added shelves in the audio/visual and storage room in the
fellowship hall and reorganized the room. It is much more useable now.
We thank them for their diligence. We can also work to thank them by not undoing all their
hard work to clean out that room!
Mission Moments
Reflections of Light’s January meeting is Sunday the 11th at 6:00
PM in the parlor. The February meeting is Sunday, the 1st in the
parlor at 6:00 PM.
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Dear Church Family,
We would like to thank you for all your support and
kindness shown to us during Daddy’s illness and death. I know
that your cards, calls, and visits were most appreciated by
him. The excellent meal provided before the funeral service
was truly appreciated as well. We are so grateful for all of your help.
Sincerely, The Family of Edwyn L. Coffey
Blessings to the Homebound Ministries.
So many cards, 73 I believe. Looking through them brought back memories of those I
knew coming to church with Lawrence the 40 years every other Sunday and looked
forward when my Ashley sang solo. So many good memories! Now I’m 94 and cherish
all. Blessings to you and keep up the good work.
Norma Flowers
To First Baptist Church Members,
Ben and I want to thank all of you for the beautiful Poinsettia which was delivered to us
by Lancy Rhyne along with about 85 Christmas cards. We appreciate every one,
especially the ones made by some of the children. We are thankful for your Christian
love and support all year. May God bless each of you in the coming year.
Love to All, Ben & Peggy Griffin
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THANKSLOVING FEAST
A big thank you to everyone at First Baptist who contributed money, turkeys, or desserts
for our Thanksloving Feast. A special thank you to those of you who gave up their time
to be with family on Thanksgiving to volunteer to help cook, serve, and clean. This
home mission opportunity would not be possible without the generous help from those of
you who contributed.
This year we prepared 478 meals. The most ever!!! So many who were looking for a
meal and/or the fellowship of others on this special day found a wonderful meal and
love from our church. I can’t thank you enough for sustaining this effort for
approximately 25 years. It is supported only by your donations and not through our
church’s budget. It is my hope this mission will continue for years to come. God Bless!!
Bill Piercy
The following letter requests have been granted to Catawba Heights
Baptist Church for Jonathan, Stacie, Michael, & Chad Speas.
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Resolutions …
The New Year has come, and many have made a New Year’s Resolution. Over 60% of
Americans make resolutions at least infrequently. We are a resolution people! Unfortunately, we
don't do as well finishing them!
The statistics of our ability to finish them are troubling. Only 8% of people are successful making
it all year. Only 64% will make it a month. By 6 months, the vast majority of us will fall by the
wayside.
Still, I think there is a value in these resolutions. Maybe we just try to cast them too far. If we
commit to lose a few pounds and at least get off our Christmas weight, that’s a vast
improvement over doing nothing at all. Since 64% make it a month, maybe that should be our
focus, Scott Griffin and I made that challenge to the youth last Sunday night. Let's make a
commitment for one month. We spent some time brainstorming some things we could do as a
commitment for and to God, and then the youth wrote down their individual commitments.
We shared a plethora of ideas. Scott shared something he read last year about having a
one word resolution. Pick one word that will reflect your commitment to God and your
commitment to others. He shared the word "grace" as a paradigm for his commitment this year. I
also thought of words like mission, compassion, hope, study, deeper, pray, communion, family,
formation, and coffee that could create some interesting movements of the Holy Spirit in our
lives. (Let me explain that last one. I thought it could be interesting to make a commitment to
have coffee with a different person each month to get to know them better and to deepen our
community in Christ. As a method of evangelism, getting to know someone over a cup of coffee
may be one of our best strategies.)
The youth named many more options.
• Commit to a prayer time each day.
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Read a book of the Bible. (Middle school parents can note we mentioned that all of the NIV
translations of the Gospels have an AR test. That commitment can be a twofer!)
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Do a random act of kindness each week.
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Invite a friend to some aspect of our church life.
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Tell someone about what Jesus means to you.
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Pick a devotional book and use it every day this month.
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Read a Christian book. (I shared my commitment to read C.S. Lewis this month.)
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Work at CRO or some other mission site.
We then do the more difficult step: I invited them as they felt led to share with a partner.
They all did. Now they have someone who can ask them how they are doing with their
commitment, and we can meet next month to discuss them. Maybe then we'll make a commitment
for the next month.
As the research shows, we generally don't do well with the year-long commitments. Maybe
we can do better thinking one month at a time. That's our challenge. Will you join us? If you do,
find someone to join you and hold you accountable. To quote the great Baptist forefather of
missions William Carey, “Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.”
Grace and peace, Kendell
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January Worship At A Glance
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January 4, 2015—Epiphany; Dr. Kendell Cameron preaching; 1 Corinthians 11:23-34;
“In Remembrance” Mrs. Paige Sisk, Solo: “I Ponder” Rev. Brian Childers—Piano
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January 11, 2015—Baptism of our Lord; Dr. Kendell Cameron preaching; Hebrews
4:11-16 ; “Jesus, the Great High Priest” Sanctuary Choir: “The Majesty and Glory of Your
Name” Mrs. Elaine Crosby, Piano
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January 18, 2015—Second Sunday after the Epiphany; Dr. Kendell Cameron
preaching; John 10:1-16; Psalm 23; “Jesus, the Great Shepherd” Sanctuary Choir: “We
Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace” and “The Lord is My Shepherd” Mr. Tom McLain—
Piano
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January 25, 2015—Third Sunday after the Epiphany; Dr. Kendell Cameron, Preaching;
Hebrews 12:1-11 “Jesus, The Perfecter of Faith” Joy Choir, “’Tis So Sweet to Trust in
Jesus” and “Give Me Jesus,” Mrs. Ginni Poole—Piano
February Worship At A Glance
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February 1, 2015—Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany; Dr. Kendell Cameron preaching;
Colossians 1:15-20; “Jesus, the Head of the Church” Genesis: “Shumelaya” “Arise My Soul,
Arise” “I Am Convinced” Exodus I: “How Deep the Father’s Love For Us” and “Declaration
of Praise” Rev. Brian Childers—Piano
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February 8, 2015—Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany; Dr. Kendell Cameron preaching;
1 Peter 1:13-21 ; “Jesus, the Lamb of God” Sanctuary Choir “O Lamb of God” Flute Trio;
“Fairest Lord Jesus” and “Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley” Elaine Crosby Piano
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February 15, 2015—Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany; Dr. Kendell Cameron preaching;
Acts 2:29-36; “Jesus, the Lord of the World” Winter Orchestra; Sanctuary Choir: “Lord of
My Life” Mrs. Ginni Poole—Piano
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February 22, 2015—First Sunday of Lent; Children’s Sunday; Dr. Kendell Cameron,
Preaching; “Songs of Lent: A Clean Heart” Sanctuary Choir: “Create in Me a Clean
Heart” Young Musicians, “Dry Bones” Drastic Measures “Jubilance” and “Trust and Obey;”
Mr. Tom McLain—Piano
Music Team Meeting
Sunday, January 18th 9 a.m. in Church Parlor
All FBC Music Leadership members are
encouraged to attend.
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Instrumentalists: Dust off those cases and get tuned up: it’s time
for the FBC Winter Orchestra! Music is available to be picked
up now. Youth, this is a great time to invite school friends that
play in band! We will meet on Sunday, February 15th at
8:30 a.m. for rehearsal followed by a light breakfast. We will accompany hymns
during worship service that same morning. All that’s required is one year’s
experience. FBC even has several instruments available on loan. Check with Brian
if you have any questions.
Upcoming Spring Youth Festivals
Exodus I Handbell Festival
What: NC Baptist Youth Bell Festival
Where: Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, Winston Salem, NC
Who: Exodus I
Date: February 27-28
Cost: $85 (includes lodging and meals)
Payment Schedule: $85 due by February 1
Youth Choir Festival
What: CBF Youth Choir Festival
Where: Knollwood Baptist, Winston Salem, NC
Who: Genesis Singers
Date: March 6-7
Cost: $85 (includes lodging and meals)
Payment Schedule: $85 due by February 1
Bellissimo and Exodus 1&2 At-Home Retreat
Bellissimo and Exodus I & II will have their “At-Home” Retreat on Saturday, January 31st. This time gives us a jump on music for upcoming worship services as well
as our Spring Festivals and Tours.
Saturday, January 31
Exodus II Retreat
8 a.m. to Noon
Noon: Lunch for Exodus 1 and 2
Exodus I Retreat
1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Bellissimo Retreat
5 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Winter Orchestra: Sunday, February 15
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CBF Children’s Choir Festival and
Cantus Children’s Choir Camp
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The CBF Children’s Choir Festival for 2015 will be held on
Saturday, March 14, 2015 at FBC, Lumberton. The clinician for
this festival once again is Sandy Holland. Sandy directs the Young
Voices of Charlotte and is one of the premiere Children’s Choir
directors in the United States. Children love her and love to sing
for her. Choir leaders come many miles to learn from her.
Transportation and chaperone costs will be covered by the FBC
music ministry. The cost for this festival including two meals is $25 per person. To
reserve your place, please give your cash or check (in a marked envelope) to
Brian by Sunday, February 1st.
CANTUS is a an ecumenical residential choir camp for children on the beautiful
campus of Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, NC. This camp
provides spiritual, social, and musical development for the
growing child. This year’s camp is June 21-25. The cost for this
camp is $200 with a $100 per child deposit due by February
1st. CANTUS is a great step in preparing older children for
what’s ahead for them in Genesis! This camp exposes children to
great teaching, as well as allowing time to explore handbells, handchimes, musical
theatre, and other great activities. If your child is interested but cost is an issue, let
Brian know.
“Boston Strong”
Saturday, February 21st 6-8 p.m.
Make plans to join us for our “Boston
Strong” Youth Fundraiser on February
21st from 6-8 p.m. Entertainment for the
evening will include performances by
several youth and the Creative Arts
Teams. A tasty meal of hotdogs and
hamburgers with all the trimmings, chips,
and dessert will be available for $8 a
plate. See a youth to purchase your tickets. Also, back by popular demand...the
live Delectable Dessert Auction and Silent Youth Auction. Come enjoy a great
evening of entertainment and support our youth mission trip in the process. All
proceeds go towards the 2015 Boston Summer Mission Tour.
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Youth Lock In
Youth should RSVP to Kendell and let him know before inviting others so
he can keep a count. Parents can pick up youth on Monday at 7:30 a.m.
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Our annual Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Lock-in is scheduled for Janaury
18. We will meet after Genesis at
7:30, go to Charlotte for dinner,
and then go together to see Selma.
Youth need money for dinner as well
as a check to the church for $7.50
for the movie, a change of clothes,
and sleeping bags or blankets.
Youth may bring game systems and
movies for our return to the church as long as they are ones Kendell
would approve.
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300 S. Main St.
Mount Holly, NC 28120
Phone: 704-827-2481
Fax: 704-827-4525
E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. Kendell Cameron, Pastor-704-214-1022
Rev. Brian Childers, Minister of Music- 704-460-4623
Rev. Marie Graeper, Minister of Children-704-740-6360
Mrs. Kim Payne, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Beth Lawing, Newsletter Editor
Mrs. Cathy Pate, Organist
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Weekly Schedule
Sundays
8:55 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
10:55 AM
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
Musical Preparation for Worship
Sunday Morning Praise Singing (Choir Room)
Library Open until 9:45 AM
Bible Study
Morning Worship
Library Open until 12:30 PM
Adult Handbells (Bellissimo)
Youth Deep Impact
Youth Snack Supper
Youth Choir (Genesis)
4:00 PM
Drastic Measures (Children’s Bells)
11:00 AM
Senior Adult Choir (Joy Choir)
Mondays
Tuesdays
Church Office Hours
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Friday
Closed for Lunch from
12:00-1:00 p.m.
If there is an emergency, you may
contact Kendell at 704-214-1022
or Brian at 704-460-4623.
Wednesdays
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:15 PM
6:30 PM
6:45 PM
6:45 PM
7:30 PM
Tinkerbells (grades K-2)
Drastic Measures (Grades 3-5)
Family Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall)
Music Makers (Grades K-2), Young Musicians (Grades 3-5), Creative Arts Team/Missions
Mission Friends
Adult Bible Study
RA’s, GA’s, and Cherub Choir
Youth Bells (Exodus 1 & 2)
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Fridays
6:45 AM
Drastic Measures (Children’s Bells)