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February Calendar of Events
Church & Community Ministries Newsletter
Becky Currin, Director 919-690-5120 February 2016
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Praises: For dedicated volunteers whether they come once or twice a week or once or twice a year! Your God
-given gifts & talents are what make CCM a beacon of light in our communities! For financial donations
from churches, individuals, & other organizations. CCM could not do what it does without your assistance!
And most importantly your prayers which are the backbone of this ministry! Thank you for all you do!
We are hosting the NCBM Dental Bus on April 2. The bus will set up at West Oxford Baptist Church. Our
target group will be residents from the Oxford Housing Authority apartments. If you are a dental professional, please let me know if you are willing to volunteer your time for a couple of hours that day. We will also
need volunteers in several other capacities. Let me know if you’d like to help.
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We’ll participate in the Baptist Children’s Home ‘Food Round-up’ again this year. That focus begins in
March & goes through mid-April. More info with be forthcoming.
Rebuilding Hope Update from Randolph Wilson: Rebuilding Hope is in the process of acquiring the old Coca
Cola Building on Raleigh Road in Henderson. This will be a permanent and more visible location for this
ministry. You will soon hear more as we begin raising funds.
Genesis 2:15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. I
don’t know about you but I am greatly disturbed by all the litter I see on the side of the roads. It is our responsibility to serve the Lord by caring for one another & for all creation. We can begin by educating our
children & grandchildren against littering. As adults, we can set the example by not littering. Perhaps your
church would consider adopting an area of highway to keep clean. Free trash bags & gloves are available
from the Department of Transportation. Go a step further & separate recyclables from trash. Place in the
recyclables in the appropriate bin at the landfill. I save the aluminum cans & sell them to raise funds for mission trips. Let work together to clean up & keep God’s world beautiful!
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Weekly Schedule
Sunday Schedule:
9:45 a.m.
Sunday School (all ages)
11:00 a.m.
Morning Worship Service
6:00 p.m.
Letter from The Pastor
Youth—Dive
Wednesday Night Schedule: 6:30 p.m.
Adult Bible Study (Choir Room)
M & M (Music & Missions) (Age 3 –Grade 5)
Youth (Grades 6-12)
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Adult Choir Practice
Mission Schedule:
Wednesdays—9:00-
11:30 a.m. Food and Clothing Mission Open
Wednesdays and
Saturdays—10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Cottage Thrift
Shoppe Open
First Baptist Church Creedmoor
119 South Main Street
PO Box 38
Creedmoor, North Carolina 27522-0038
919-528-2351
www.fbccreedmoor.org
Pleasant Grove is offering a unique opportunity which will allow you to raise funds for your mission trip or
mission project. They are hosting a craft bazaar on April 9th, 9:00 – 3:00, through which you may rent table
space for $20. You can sell handcrafted or home baked items. Register by March 30th. Contact Julie Dolinger at 919-744-9530 to request a registration form & more information.
IMB Missionary Faye Cannady sends her thanks for the awesome response to her wish list. She is well supplied with foods but can always use yarn for the ladies Bible study group she is forming. Please keep the
Cannadys close in prayer as this is an election year in Uganda. Elections cause volatile situations in third
world countries. Because everything ‘shuts down’ during the week of elections, she asked me not to mail any
packages until after the election which is in February. Faye asks prayer for the Ugandan Baptist Seminary
they are affiliated with as well as their own personal safety. Please pray that God will use the Cannadys to
make Him known as He gives them opportunity. Note: Faye’s birthday is March 25 if you would like to send
her a card, please get it to me by the first of March.
ONE Among Many Servants
Upward Practices
WMU Circle Meetings
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Upward Games (FBCC & Christian Faith Center)
Children’s Department Breakfast
Baptist Beauties Fundraiser Lunch (FLC)
Youth Super bowl party at the Shelley’s
KLC Group Trip to Ronald McDonald House
Senior Staff Meeting
Church Council Meeting (Conference Room)
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Youth MFuge 2016 Location Reveal and
interest Meeting
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Senior Sunday Celebration (Family Life Center)
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Keenagers Breakfast
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Upward Games (FBCC & Christian Faith Center)
Senior Staff Meeting
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Men’s Ministry Meeting
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Thankfully, one of the Henderson Food Lion’s answered that plea as well as a pot of soup & sandwiches that
were given on another day by an individual. Another plea was for 2x & 3x thermals for men as they are not
allowed to stay in the shelter during the day. Call the shelter manager, Mangone Silver, at (252)-432-9494 or
volunteer coordinator Jane King at (252) 432-9494 for an updated list of needs or an open date that you or
your group can take a hot meal for 14 – 16 men. The shelter is located in the basement of First Presbyterian
Church Henderson located at 222 Young St. Henderson.
Appalachian Back Pack Ministry Training: February 20 , 1:00 – 3:00 at the Red Springs Missions Camp - If
you would like to receive training for this ministry call or email Kathy Aiken at [email protected] or
828-553-8785 to register & for more info. A lthough we had a great response last year, CCM is not planning
to promote the back pack ministry this year.
Stocking Stuffers for 2016: Feb. - Children's toothbrushes, March - Girl's underwear sizes 14 & 16, April Boy's medium & small socks, May - Girl's medium & small socks, June - Toothpaste, July - Toothbrushes,
Aug. - School supplies, Sept. - Boy's underwear sizes 12, 14, & 16, Oct. - Infant socks, Nov. - Combs, Dec.
- decorated boxes & gift bags – NOTE: I changed Nov. to combs in place of candy canes.
The WMU Spring Meeting is being hosted by Grassy Creek on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 3:00 p.m. We will get a
jump on the Women’s Prison Christmas ‘Red Box’ by asking you to bring bags of hard, individually wrapped
candies. A mission project will also be done that day. Supplies for that will be purchased using funds from
your FRBA WMU treasury. More info will be mailed to each church.
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As I sit here in the warmth of my home, I humbly thank God for all the many ways He blesses me, as do you.
As I think of those who are homeless or are on the brink of homelessness, tears cannot help but form in my
eyes. Yet unbidden thoughts come to mind, “Lord, how do people allow themselves to get into such
situations?!” God reminds me that is not for me to question but it is mine & your responsibility to reach out
& help those who are in need whether it is poor lifestyle choices or life simply throws them a curve. There is
something we can do to help if we simply take the time to care. With the recent snow, several pleas came
from Community Partners of Hope in Henderson. This nonprofit oversees the operation of the Henderson
Vance Homeless Men’s Shelter. The shelter operates November – March & is dependent on volunteers to
provide a hot supper for the men who spend the night there. The snow prohibited some meals from reaching
the shelter so a plea was extended through Facebook.
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Church Office Hours
FBC Academy Hours
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Contact Information
Rev. James Shelley
Senior Pastor
[email protected]
Ext. 105
Rev. David Richardson
Associate Pastor / Administrator
[email protected]
Ext. 101
Rev. Tim Laurent
Youth Pastor
[email protected]
Ext. 104
Rev. Nick Garner
Children’s Pastor
[email protected]
Ext. 103
Amy Holder
Director of Academy
[email protected]
919-529-1307 ext.201
Michelle Bailey
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Ext. 102
Betsie Forsythe
Director of Music
[email protected]
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Dianne Bennett
Instrumentalist
[email protected]
Nancy Wynn
Instrumentalist
[email protected]
We have weathered a cold and fairly bitter January. I hope that as you
read these thoughts you are snug and warm and happy. So…let’s think
about some fun times.
We are planning a special Valentine’s gathering with good
food and lots of fun. Get your ticket and join Doris and me
in the ‘orchestra’ seats. FBCC may be the only place I can
afford the best seats.
As we look toward 2016, I would like some feedback. During Advent and
Christmas, we moved our worship services from 11 AM to 10: 45 AM so
that we could give ample time to some very special services. Many of you
have given feedback that you like the earlier schedule
and some have even suggested considering beginning
worship at 10: 30. Of course, we would need to back
up the Sunday school beginning time also. Please
share with your pastor and deacons your thoughts
regarding this.
I want to share some thoughts regarding our stewardship needs. During
2015, we didn’t quite meet our budget and I want to make you aware that
we have are providing some very good opportunities for people of all ages
and my prayer is that we may be able to continue all these ministries and
services. As I review our giving units and our tithing income, I am very
much aware that our folks give generously. I never
know the amount given by individuals but I do know
that we have many who are very generous. I just
wish to make you aware that our tithes and
offerings for 2016 need an increase of approximately
ten percent. I never ask members to give ‘til it hurt.’ I ask that we give
until we ‘feel good.’
Doris and I are thoroughly appreciating our time with FBCC. Pray that we
will deserve this opportunity of serving our Lord with you.
Blessings,
Jim
2016 Deacons
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Robin Newton– 919-528-3760
Howard Wynn– 919-690-5135
Robert Way- 919-672-8775
Homer Grause– 919-528-9315
Tommy Hardee– 919-528-1328
Wade Wickre- 757-288-3123
Hanna Lawler– 919-714-2956
Jeff Faucette– 919-528-3685
Ralph Seagroves– 919-528-4068
Bumper Crop Scheduled for February
From the Heart
I know that over the past few months, our
church leaders have referred to an interest
survey for folks to fill out. This survey lists
the various opportunities that First Baptist,
Creedmoor has in which you can get
involved. However, some of you may have questions about particular
areas of ministry and service. Our current motto, “One Among Many
Servants,” encourages folks to get involved. I believe that God gives
each of us gifts, talents, and opportunities to serve Him. And I believe
God leads us into areas about which we feel passionate. I would urge
you to ask about any areas that you feel passionate about, and if you have
an idea for a ministry area that you don’t see listed, please suggest it to
one of our pastors. “One Among Many Servants” can grow and expand
as you seek God’s will in your own life, and pursue the
opportunities to which you feel Him leading you.
Godspeed in 2016!
Betsie Forsythe
Mary Curl Group Hot Dog Luncheon
The Mary Curl Group is having a Hot Dog Luncheon
on Sunday, March 6th in the Family Life Center after
worship. They will serve baked beans, homemade slaw
and chili, all other fixings, chips, and homemade
desserts. Donations will be taken to support their mission group.
Food & Clothes Closet Need
The Food and Clothes Closet is in need of plastic
grocery bags and blankets. We thank you all for your
continued support of this ministry.
By: Kaitlyn King
The College/Career Sunday School class will be
hosted a Bumper Crop during the month of February.
After worship and during the luncheon on February
14th, we will be passing out bags to help fill the
shelves of the Food Closet. We will be picking up these bags during the
Sunday School hour on Sunday February 28th. We thank you in advance for
your support of both this bumper crop and the Food/Clothes Closet.
A Reminder for Ministry Leaders
In 2016 we are asking our Ministry Leaders to
do the following:
-All purchases must be pre-approved according
the Purchase Order Procedure
(effective 12/2013)
-All meetings and events need to be on the
Church calendar. (You may do this by completing Calendar & Event
Planning Form)
-All groups using FBCC vehicles must adhere to FBCC Vehicle Use
policy. When using a vehicle, the ministry leader is responsible for using
an approved driver, obtaining the vehicle keys from the Church Office and
FBC Academy
By: Amy Holder
January marks the midway point for our curriculum and brings us into the long winter months. We
are thankful for the seasonal changes and look
forward to the teaching opportunities winter presents. We realize all children long for some snow days, however, safety is
our constant prayer during the wintry weather.
In addition to Spanish and Tumblebus, the Academy welcomed Barbra
Laird with Sweet Songs Studio to our program in 2016. She began visiting
our infants and toddlers in December and has scheduled all the classrooms
every other Monday beginning in January. Mrs. Laird offers personalized
classes that use music as the vehicle for whole-child development. We are
excited about this new addition to our curriculum and welcome her as a part
of our team.
During the month of February, we will host our annual
Scholastic Book Fair. It will begin on
Friday, February 19th and run through Thursday,
August 2012
February 25th. There will be an array of reading
material offered to all of the children in our programs.
Proceeds raised during this event will help to put new books into our
classrooms. Exposing children to reading in their earlier years has
significant impact on their overall growth and development. Please help
support the Academy by visiting our annual Book Fair.
Baptist Beauties Luncheon
The Baptist Beauties will be hosting a luncheon on Sunday,
February 7th following worship to help raise money for their
Women of Joy trip in April.
Maintenance/IT/Admin Issues
If you see a Maintenance issue please let us know. You can
either contact the Church office or email
[email protected]. This allows us to track issues and
assign them in a timely fashion. If you are a Ministry
Leader/Committee Chair and need IT support or Admin
support from the Church office you can contact the Church
office or email [email protected] also. Thanks for helping us!
Special Thank You’ s
To Our Church Family,
I would like to thank our Church family for all of your prayers, phone calls, and cards
during my recent shoulder surgery. All of my church family is in my thoughts and
prayers each day.
Thrift Shoppe News
Wow, have we been busy. 2015 went out like a lion and the
New Year has continued to follow the trend. We are so
blessed with wonderful volunteers, gracious customers and a
plethora of interesting donations. Don't miss out on our half price sales. Each
week we will feature one or two items. Jeans, shoes, men's clothing,
children clothing, electronics, kitchen appliances, linens, books, DVD's and
pictures just to name a few. You should stop by to see what we are up to.
Love,
Don Washington
Dear Church Family,
I want to thank you so much for the prayers and support you gave me in September
when my sister passed away and for the surgery I had as well. I appreciate all of the
visits I had while I was at Brantwood. You are truly my family and I appreciate all of
you. I don’t think that I could have received any more get well cards.
Love in Christ,
Claire Cash