SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013
Sunday School - 9:45 am
Worship Service - 11:00 am
WMU - 4:30 pm
Baptist Men - 5:00 pm
TODAY'S MESSAGE - ‘What Became of Sardis?’ (Revelation 3:1-6)
We observe all kinds of construction. Some construction moves quickly, while others seem slow. Each of us is constructing a life. In the case of the congregation in Sardis there were questions about the progress of their construction. Today, we will answer three questions that are important to constructing a life for Christ. These same questions speak to the constructing of a successful church.
What are these questions that relate to us and the church?
What is your REPUTATION? 2. What can bring CHANGE? 3. What PROMISE waits?
There are similarities in constructing a life and a church. As Christians, we are involved in both.
Are we doing what is needed to construct our life for Christ and for His church?
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013
Wednesday Night Meal - 5:45-6:30 pm.
Prayer Meeting/Bible Study - 6:30 pm
Mission Friends, CIAs, Youth - 6:30 pm
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Vacation Bible School Needs You!!!
There are plenty of slots for workers of all kind. We need teachers, craft help, kitchen help and just help in general to get the children to their classes and and keep them “in line.” It will be a rewarding time and remember, these children are the future of our church.
Children 1st grade and under are invited to Children’s Church
YOUTH MINISTRY
June 8 - -Youth Summer Kick-Off Party
Beginning 1/15/12 the Youth will meet the 1st and 3rd Sunday night of every month from 5-7.
Wednesday nights will be reserved for meals and Wednesday night Bible Study in the Sanctuary.
WMU MINISTRY
On February 17, WMU will begin meeting on the third Sunday of each month.
We will try and see if this will work better for members of this group.
Please continue to bring food for the food banks in Valdese and Eastern Burke County.
BAPTIST MEN’S MINISTRY
Meetings will be on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month at 5:00 pm (beginning April 21)
SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2013
Sunday School - 9:45 am
Worship Service - 11:00 am
Adult Choir Rehearsal - 5:30 pm
We will recognize our Graduates on during morning worship.
LOOKING AHEAD
Each Tuesday morning at 9:30 am you are invited to the church to pray with a group for our church, community and other prayer request.
May 19 - HYMN FESTIVAL, will be held at FBC-Hickory at 3:00pm. Dr. John Ferguson, internationally known organist from St. Olaf College (Lutheran) in MN will lead the festival. The Sanctuary Choir, hand bells, brass, piano and organ will lead in this worship. Plan to attend, bring a friend and be blessed.
May 21 - You are invited to Commencement Exercises for Matthew Aaron Cook's Graduation from Burke Middle College - 7:00PM at the COMMA - CONGRATULATIONS MATT!
May 22 - Meal menu = Assorted Sandwiches, Chips, Vegetables, Dip, Beverage, Desserts
June 1 & 2 – Anniversary Weekend. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for Anniversary weekend. We will be celebrating with a meal on Saturday, June 1st at 5 PM and with our regular fellowship breakfast on Sunday, June 2nd at
9 AM. Please note the earlier time for Sunday morning. Plan to be here and enjoy the fellowship.
June 5 - Carpenters for Christ
June 8 - -Youth Summer Kick-Off Party
June 12-15-Vacation Bible School (“Son West Roundup”) - Wednesday to Friday 5:30-8:30 - Light Supper Served; Saturday 9:00AM-12Noon - Lunch Served
July 21 - Churchwide fellowship
September 21 - Churchwide fellowship
MAKE IT AN INSPIRATIONAL MOMENT! “Ten Commandments for Welcoming a New Pastor"
(Posted March 15, 2013)
I. Thou shalt not compare the old Pastor and the new Pastor, for the Lord thy God has made each person unique and wishes you to appreciate each original creation.
II. Thou shalt not expect everything to stay the same when the new Pastor arrives. Nor shalt thou resist change, nor assume that change is bad, but thou shalt trust that the Lord thy God isn’t finished with your church yet and is bringing change for your good and the good of your mission.
III. Thou shalt not make graven images of thine old grudges, nor shalt thou keep stale disappointments in the temple of thine heart, but thou shalt forgive and move on in the grace of the Lord thy God, for how can thou ask God for mercy unless thou give mercy from thine heart?
IV. Thou shalt not commit gossip, nor shalt thou fearfully complain, nor shalt thou listen to those who do, but instead thou shalt entreat them to adjust their attitudes and lighten up, for everything shall be alright, and in fact, shall turn out very well indeed – better than you can even imagine.
V. Thou shalt not commit nostalgia or say that the old days were better, for in so doing thou shalt make thy judgment come true. Be assured that the Lord thy God is not falling asleep at the wheel, but will be with thee and surprise thee with abundant blessings, more than thou canst contain or count.
VI. Thou shalt not factionalize nor create “us-them” divisions, but thou shalt unify with thy brothers and sisters even when they annoy or confuse you.
VII. Thou shalt not come to the new pastor with your demands, pressure, complaints, bad reports, manipulations, threats, agendas, unsolicited advice, or snide comments. But thou shalt say, “Welcome! How can we help you? We love you! We would like to increase our giving significantly. We’re praying for you and your family. Welcome to our community! We baked you some cookies!” And each week, thou shalt do so again and again until the new pastor begs you to stop.
VIII. Thou shalt increase thy giving, and not withhold thy tithe, but invest thy money and thine heart in the future of thy community of faith and mission.
IX. Thou shalt not come to thine old and former pastor with anything but praise for the new pastor, but thou mayest bring thy concerns to God in humble prayer, and if thou must, thou may also share concerns with the duly appointed leaders of the church.
X. Most important, thou shalt trust God, and stay connected to God, and draw strength from God, staying deeply rooted in the message of God’s grace. For God is good, and God will never leave you nor forsake you. You can count on that for sure!
Prayer Concerns are listed and available on the table in the vestibule.
Please take one home and remember our church family and friends in prayer.
In case of inclement weather watch for our church’s announcement on WBTV and WSOC.
BREAD
Perhaps you have noticed that there has been freshly baked bread available in the foyer after the service on Sundays for the past few weeks. This bread is to share with our guests. One of our members has begun baking this bread to share each week and any that we don’t give out on Sunday has been delivered to members and friends during the following week. If you are a guest and would like a loaf of bread, please accept it as a gift from us. If you know of someone who’d benefit from a loaf of home cooked hospitality, please take a loaf to share in the name of Christ.
FLOWERS
If you would like to place flowers (live or silk) on the Lord’s Table on a special Sunday, please sign the flower calendar on the wall by the pastor’s study. If given in memory or honor of someone, or a special event, please let Wraye Rhyne know so that we may note the special occasion in the bulletin.
Thank You, The Flower Committee
