December 10 - First Baptist Church of Mount Holly

F IRST B APTIST C HURCH
T HE M ESSENGER
V OLUME 5, I SSUE 12
DECEMBER 2010
On Friday night, December 10th from 6:00-9:00 p.m., the
front lawn of First Baptist church will be transformed into
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b u s y
B e t h l e h e m
marketplace of Jesus’ birth. Come see the sites, smell the
smells, and taste the tastes of the ancient Holy-Land.
In addition to the hands-on crafts and snacks of the mark
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visitors will also have a front row seat to our live nativi t y
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entertained by First Baptist’s own talented musicians.
A Night in Bethlehem is presented as part of the fifth annual Mount Holly Days Celebration. This is a wonderful opportunity for our church to come together to reach out
to the Mount Holly community in an exciting and unique
I NSIDE
THIS ISSUE :
C HURCH L IFE
Come join us Wednesday,
December 8th as we hear from
missionary David Cox. David
just returned from almost 15
years as a missionary in Kenya.
He will speak about his mission
and of our support for him through the Lottie Moon Christmas
Offering. We will meet in the fellowship hall at 6:30 p. m.
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M USIC & W ORSHIP 8-9
F AMILY L IFE
10-11
W EEKLY S CHEDULE
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C ALENDAR
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T HE M ESSENGER
P AGE 2
W ITH C HRISTIAN S YMPATHY
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The Family of Bob Miller
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Wendy McCall and Family in the death of her grandmother
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Martha McClure and Family in the death of her mother
G IFTS G IVEN
C HURCH L IFE
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TO THE BUILDING
F UND
In memory of Bob Miller by Mamie Cole, Baxter & Sally McIntosh, Bob & Joan
Miller, and Delores Stewart
In memory of Burke Ferguson by Frankie Ferguson
In memory of Glenn Little by Sara Little
In memory of Jim Reed by Ruth Reed and Cindy Reed
In honor of Cindy Reed by Ruth Reed
In honor of Ruth Reed by Cindy Reed
In memory of Doris Helton by John & Alice Jones
Gifts given to Winecoff Scholarship Fund
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In honor of Dr. Bob & Virginia Winecoff by Mike & Ann Huff and Encouragers
Sunday School Class
In memory of Zelda Bentley by the Fellowship Sunday School Class and David &
Diane Helton
In memory of Bob Miller by Gene & Martha McClure
Gifts given to the music fund
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In memory of Bob Miller by Bob & Becky Thompson
The church office will be closed for
Christmas and New Years on Frid
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December 24th, Monday, December 27th, and Monday, January 3rd.
Have a very blessed holiday sea-
V OLUME 5, I SSUE 12
P AGE 3
WELCOME NEW MEMBER
Pam Miller
Who joined by letter transfer October 31, 2010
october Records
Mission Moments
Compelled by Love Mission Group…..
will meet on Monday, December 6th at 10:30 a.m.
in the fellowship hall. A lunch outing will follow
the meeting.
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Sunday School Average
Total Receipts
Building Fund
Building Fund YTD
Other Designated
2010 Church Budget
Avg. Needs through 10/31
Budget Receipts through 10/31
Building Loan Balance
Totals
181
$83,837
$5,835
$66,467
$30,672
$472,290
$393,575
$370,685
$666,376
S ERVICE O PPORTUNITIES
Church Security
Nov. 28-Dec. 4-Byron Abernathy
Dec. 5-11-Ricky & Beverly Wrenn
Dec. 12-18-Cory Rhyne
Dec. 19-25-Jeff Dobbins
Dec. 26-Jan. 1-Mark Batchelor
Wednesday Night Suppers
Dec. 1-Christmas Parade (Soup &
Sandwich Meal)
Dec. 8-Chicken & Dumplings
Dec. 15-Family Night Meal –Mexican
Dec. 22-No Fellowship Meal
Dec. 29-No Fellowship Meal
Wednesday Night
Supper Reminder
Please remember to turn in a
registration form or call the church
office by noon on Monday to be added
to the Permanent or Weekly supper
list so our cook teams can plan
accordingly. Registration forms are
available on various tables throughout
the church building and in Adult
Sunday School Classrooms.
Homebound Members
of the Month
Remember these this month with
a card, visit or call.
Harry Wentz
1006 Damon Pointe Dr.
Belmont, NC 28012
Birthday—December 8
Willie Huskins
209 W. Nims Ave.
Mt. Holly, NC 28120
704-827-2998
Birthday—December 21
Moffitt Kirby
Stanley Total Living Center
P. O. Box 489
Stanley, NC 28164
740-263-7328
Birthday—December 21
Nora Herring
607 Belmont Rd.
Belmont, NC 28012
704-827-2165
Birthday—December 25
Edith Moose
104 Provincial Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28056
704-263-5595
Birthday—December 28
Extended Care—Infants
Dec. 5-Ann Little & Glenda Rollins
Dec. 12-Paige & Sydney Sisk
Dec. 19-Donna Dobbins & Ashley Hager
Dec. 26-Alicia Robinson & Mary Frierson
Extended Care—Toddlers
Dec. 5-Mark & Wendy McCall
Dec. 12-David & Nancy Wrenn
Dec. 19-Mark & Wendy McCall
Dec. 26-Todd & Angie Hilderbran
Extended Care—Preschool
Dec. 5-Missi Fortsch & Missy Arndt
Dec. 12-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Dec. 19-Mike & Robin Lewis
Dec. 26-Jackie Hilderbran & Ashley Spargo
Reading of the Psalm
Dec. 5-Advent
Dec. 12-Advent
Dec. 19-Advent
Dec. 26-Suzanne Griffin
T HE M ESSENGER
P AGE 4
Scholarship update
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Winecoff Scholarship Update
C HURCH L IFE
The following article was submitted from the Scholarship Team
The Winecoff First Baptist Church Scholarship has grown from 60% to 75% of its goal,
largely due to recent gifts from the Encouragers Sunday School Class. The Scholarship
Team is greatly appreciative of these gifts. These gifts honor Bob and Virginia now and will
provide valuable aid to our students approaching their college years soon. If you would like
to make a contribution to the Winecoff Scholarship Fund or any of our other Scholarship
Funds, you may do so by simply making a check out to a designated fund and placing it in
one of our special envelopes found in the front of the pews. Again, thank you.
The Scholarship Team
BROOKE & ANDRES LOPEZ
ON THE BIRTH OF
THEIR BABY GIRL
Elizabeth Mae Lopez
Born 11-22-10
Church-wide
Fellowship
Deacon Drop-in
Sunday,
December 5th
4:30-6:30 P. M.
Fellowship Hall
V OLUME 5, I SSUE 12
P AGE 5
LOTTIE MOON
CHRISTMAS OFFERING
National Goal: $175 million
Let’s be a strong support again this year!
Please be in prayer about how you can help
share the love of Jesus with those around the
world. (Checks will be designated to Lottie
Moon unless marked for the CBF Global Missions Offering.)
Don't forget to bring
your canned foods
o
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paper products for
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C HURCH L IFE
As we journey through this season of hope and
wonder, we pray the
peace & love of the Christ child will travel with
you. We pray His love will
visit you, and we thank
you for the opportunity to
serve Him and
serve you.
cYour Church Staff,
Beth, Brian, Jeff,
P AGE 6
T HE M ESSENGER
C HURCH L IFE
Happy birthday
Dec. 2-Steve Williams
Dec. 3-Brandon Greene, Ralph Miller,
Chad Speas, & Michael Speas
Dec. 4-Katie Cauthen & Brian Ellis
Dec. 5-Frances Black
Dec. 6-Larry Jenkins & Kyle Piercy
Dec. 7-Jake Dobbins & Julie Reid
Dec . 8-Brooke Lopez, Shelley McGee, &
Harry Wentz
Dec. 9-Mandy Hare & Joan Moore
Dec. 10-Lynn Ealey
Dec. 12-Ruth Mundy
Dec. 13-Mitchell Fankhauser, Susan Greene, &
Jackie Wheeler
Dec. 17-Christie Batchelor
Dec. 18-Michelle Moore
Dec. 20-Charles Black
Dec. 21-Barry Grice, Willie Huskins, & Moffitt
Kirby
Dec. 22-Ken Crosby
Dec. 23-Cori Cauthen
Dec. 25-Nora Herring & Sarah Surratt
Dec. 26-Lincie Huffstetler & Cheryl Lineberger
Dec. 28-Jimmy Blanton & Edith Moose
Dec. 29-Erin MacIntosh
Dec. 30-Missy Arndt & Gail Grice
Dec. 31-Jo Ann Duckworth
Happy anniversary
Dec. 4-Reeves & Peggy McGlohon
Dec. 6-Jim & Julia Benfield
Dec. 9-Scott & Lisa Collier
Dec. 11-Gary & Hilda Farmer (44 years)
Dec. 17-Jon & Stacie Speas
Dec. 22-Derek & Tina Staton
Dec. 27-Al & Jane Rhodes
Thank you
Thank you so much for your care and concern following the death of Bob’s dad. We
appreciated your kind words at the service and the meal provided.
Bob & Joan Miller
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for your cards, calls, visits, and food. Most of all thank you for your prayers.
We serve an awesome God who has heard and answered our prayers. Today I received the
news that my cancerous nodes are gone. Praise Him! Praise Him!
Love in Christ, Madge Haynes
Church Family,
Jill and I want to thank all for the prayers, cards, phone calls, and love we have received
both physically and spiritually. It is a true blessing to have a church family like ours. I’m in the
process of seeing if I qualify for a lung transplant. We ask for your continued prayers as we
venture thru this time. God bless each and every one of you.
Reid & Jill Morton
Dear Friends,
Thank you for all the excellent food. Thank you for your love and prayers—keep them
up. Bob was one great guy and we sure do miss him. Thanks again.
Esther Miller
P AGE 7
V OLUME 5, I SSUE 12
Pastor’s pen
Advent Songs
C HURCH L IFE
The season of Advent is upon us. Advent is from the Latin word for coming, and it refers
to the coming of the Messiah, the Christ, the Anointed One to us. In these four Sundays
before Christmas, we take a few moments to hear the words of the prophets and to remember
the travails we endure, but endure with hope, as we wait for the Lord.
We remember the children of Israel as they cried, as the Psalmist cried, “How long wilt
Thou forget me, O LORD, for ever? How long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me? How long
shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long shall mine enemy
be exalted over me?” (Psalm 13:1-2) They cry and cry for deliverance; yet, the Lord’s coming
seems so far away.
“How long, O LORD?” becomes our questions as well. You and I cry and cry for the Lord
as we, or those we hold dear, suffer the pains of life. We come to this joyous season, but we
realize it is not joyous for many. Some have suffered loss, some have suffered financial
setbacks, some are suffering with addictions and others are suffering loneliness and
isolation. Indeed, added to this list, is the reality of fear: fear for our safety, fear for our
children, and fear for our nation. How long, O LORD? How long shall I have sorrow in my
heart daily?
This all may sound rather dreary to you. Aren’t we supposed to be happy? It’s Christmas
you know. However, to smile blithely while covering our deep hurts is to deny the very
power of Advent and Christmas. The truth that the prophets proclaim to us is that our world
is full of suffering; but, the ultimate truth in the world is that the LORD is the Great Shepherd
and we are the sheep of his flock. Moreover, this Shepherd never abandons His flock, and He
loves them to the end.
Thus, we come to church in Advent and remember a world that is full of hatred, suffering,
pain, and anguish, and we come and do a revolutionary thing: we sing. We sing songs of hope
and peace and joy and love to remind us of the love of God revealed through a child in a
manger.
My favorite song in Advent comes from Isaiah 40, our Old Testament reading for
December 11. Hear the words of a few of the verses of that powerful passage that preaches
comfort to a hurting people. “Comfort, comfort ye my people, saith your God. 2 Speak ye
comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity
is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins. 3 The voice of
him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert
a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be
made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: 5 And the glory
of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD
hath spoken it.” And then 40:11, “[the LORD] shall feed his flock like a shepherd: He shall
gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are
with young.”
Let us be revolutionaries in a hurting world. Let us come in this Advent season and sing of
the Great Shepherd and the comfort to be found in our Lord. “Comfort, Comfort, ye my
people, saith your God.” Indeed, thanks be to God.
Grace and peace, Kendell Cameron
T HE M ESSENGER
P AGE 8
M USIC & W ORSHIP
DECEMBER WORSHIP AT A GLANCE
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December 5th——Second Sunday of Advent; Rev. Kendell Cameron Preaching: Isaiah
1:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12; “The Peace of the Mountain;” Sanctuary Choir, “Noel Nouvelet.”
FBC Christmas Orchestra; Mrs. Elaine Crosby, Piano
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December 12th——Third Sunday of Advent; Rev. Kendell Cameron Preaching: Isaiah
35:1-10; Luke 1:45-55; “Traveling the Mountain Road;” Genesis “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep
Silence” “Go, Go, Go To Bethlehem” and “The Lord Bless You and Keep You”; Mrs. Elaine Crosby,
Piano
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December 19th——Fourth Sunday of Advent; “The Word Became Flesh” Sanctuary Christmas
Presentation with orchestra.
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December 24th——Christmas Eve; Rev. Kendell Cameron Preaching: Luke 2:1-20; “Go,
Tell I on the Mountain;” Young Musicians, Sanctuary Choir, Joy Choir, Bellissimo: “Were
You There On That Christmas Night”; Mr. Tom McLain, Piano.
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December 26th——Second Sunday of Advent; Rev. Kendell Cameron Preaching: Matthew
2:13-23; “The Tough Side of the Story;” All Handbell Groups; Sanctuary Choir, “O Come,
Little Children,” Mr. TJ Wheeler, Piano.
G ENESIS R EUNION C HOIR
W EDNESDAY , D ECEMBER 29 TH @ 4 P . M .
Calling all current and former Genesis Members!! You are invited to join us for this year’s
Reunion Choir Celebration. We will meet on Wednesday, December 29th at 4:00 p.m.
in the Choir Room. Following a time of singing some favorite anthems and sharing of
experiences, we will go to a local restaurant to eat (bring about $15). Anthems for this year’s
reunion weekend include “Come Follow Me,” “I Will Rejoice,” and “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.”
Sunday Morning, January 2nd, we will meet at 9:00 a.m. for a final rehearsal and then lead
in worship at 10:55 a.m. This is an exciting time for former and current members to catch up
on what everyone is up to. Make plans now to join us!
T HE W ORD B ECAME F LESH
S UNDAY , D ECEMBER 19 TH 11:00 A.M.
C OMBINED C HOIRS OF FBC M ARION AND M OUNT H OLLY
You will not want to miss the wonderful sounds of the season
as our Sanctuary Choir presents this new musical celebrating
the birth of Christ. Sunday, December 12th, our esteemed
singers will be joined by the choir of First Baptist Church of
Marion. Invite your family and friends and come early to get
your seat. This promises to be an unforgettable time of
worship and celebration.
V OLUME 5, I SSUE 12
P AGE 9
COME
TO
T H E S TA B L E
A MUSICAL CELEBRATION
OF THE
CHRISTMAS SEASON
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5
AT
7 P.M.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,MOUNT HOLLY
“C HRIST ’ S K INGDOM I S A T H AND ”
FBC CD IS A GREAT GIFT FOR C HRISTMAS !!!
The FBC Music Ministry CD is here and makes a great
Christmas stocking stuffer for family and friends. The CD
features the music of Bellissimo, Exodus II, Witness, Genesis,
and the FBC Sanctuary Choir.
This CD also makes a great gift for neighbors and opens the
door to talk about all of the wonderful ministries that First
Baptist provides. CDs are $10 each. Pick up yours today from
the church office or see Brian Childers.
U PCOMING M USIC
Dec
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W ORSHIP E VENTS
NO WEDNESDAY ACT
(Christmas Parade)
11
Drastic Measures All Day Ring
12
Sanctuary Choir in Marion
4
CRO Comm. Choir Concert
15
Birthday Party for Jesus
5
Christmas Orchestra
(7 p.m. Handbell Concert /
Witness)
19
“Word Made Flesh”:
FBC Choir & Orchestra
10
Night In Bethlehem
21
Milkshake and Bubble Gum Party
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M USIC AND W ORSHIP
Need a great way to kick-off your Christmas Celebration? How
about a terrific concert combining the music of Witness,
Bellissimo, and Drastic Measures? That’s exactly what you will
get on Sunday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. The program will
begin with our talented children in Drastic Measures ringing
some great pieces with lots of energy! The next feature will be
Witness presenting some seasonal favorites. Bellissimo will
conclude the concert with some new selections and also some
well-known pieces, including FBC favorite “Were You There on
that Christmas Night.” Make plans to invite your friends and join
us for this special free concert that will follow the Deacon
Drop-in.
T HE M ESSENGER
P AGE 10
On Wednesday night, December 15 at 6:00 p.m.,
join us as we celebrate Jesus’ birth with a special
party!
There will be trivia, games, music, and of course
no birthday is complete without cake! There will
also be a special Christmas guest…
FAMILY
L IFE
Come for the fellowship meal at 5:30 p.m. and
stay for the celebration!
“Just for seniors” Christmas banquet
Dinner Menu
Pork Loin, Dressing, & Gravy
Baked Ham
Green Beans, Potato Casserole
Desserts and Drinks
Entertainment will be provided
by
Monday, December 13th
5:00 p.m.
Cost is $15.00
RSVP with payment to the church
office by December 1st.
Christmas Eve Service
Friday, December 24
9:00 p.m.
P AGE 11
V OLUME 5, I SSUE 12
Children to see Chronicles of Narnia Movie
The children in grades K-5 will go to the
theater at Franklin Square to see the new
Chronicles of Narnia movie on Sunday Dec. 19.
The Chronicles of Narnia movies are based on
the works of CS Lewis, a Christian author. The
characters and situations in the Narnia movies
represent Christian figures and themes—
something the children will discuss before and
after the movie.
All children K-5 are invited to attend. Ticket price will be covered for children,
but kids will need to bring money to buy snacks. Adults must cover own price.
Please notify Jeff Spargo by Wednesday, December 15 if your child will attend.
Youth are invited to our Christmas Progressive Dinner on
December 12 at 5:00 p.m. We will meet at the church and then
go for appetizers. We will then return to the church for a special
dinner in the fellowship hall followed by a candlelight
communion service specially for you! Finally, we will go to the
Cameron’s house for dessert and gifts.
Youth should bring $5 to offset the cost of the food and bring
a small inexpensive gift to be traded. Note: it’s OK to bring a
funny gift, but it needs to be something Kendell would approve!
If you’re not sure, call him!!
L IFE
Youth Progressive Dinner
FAMILY
Children will meet at church and will take the
van/bus to the theater. The time will be
announced as soon as the movie theater posts
show times. We will attend an afternoon show.
F IRST B APTIST C HURCH
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Mt. Holly, NC
Permit No. 10
300 S. Main St.
Mount Holly, NC 28120
Phone: 704-827-2481
Fax: 704-827-4525
E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Kendell Cameron, Pastor-704-812-8144 (Home)
704-214-1022 (Mobile)
Rev. Brian Childers, Minister of Music-704-827-0796
(Home) 704-460-4623 (Mobile)
Mr. Jeff Spargo, Minister of Children-704-864-7038 (Home)
704-689-5992 (Mobile)
Ms. Mary Lowder, Organist
Mrs. Kim Payne, Secretary
Mrs. Beth Lawing, Custodian
WWW. FBCMOUNTHOLLY. ORG
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REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sundays
8:55 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
10:55 AM
12:00 PM
2:30 PM
3:45 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
Drastic Measures
Bellissimo
Witness/Deep Impact
Youth Snack Supper
Youth Choir (Genesis)
11:00 AM
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Senior Adult Choir (Joy Choir)
Van Pick-up/Snack Time (Kindergarten-5th grade)
Tinkerbells (grades K-2), Bible Drill (grades 3-5)
Children’s Handbells, Drastic Measures, Bible Drill (grades K-2)
Dismissal
9:00 AM
4:15 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
6:45 PM
7:30 PM
Staff Meeting
Drastic Measures
Library Open until 8:00 PM
Family Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall)
Children’s Choirs (age3-grade 5); Youth Handbells (Exodus1), Creative Arts Team II
Adult Bible Study
Mission Friends; RAs/GAs; , Youth Handbells (Exodus 2), Creative Arts Team I
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Monday-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.
Tuesdays
Wednesdays