FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH APRIL 10, 2013 WINCHESTER, VA.

VOL. 74 NO. 7

A Loving & Caring Church Transforming God’s Vision Into Action

This year’s college basketball season has come to a close.

The “Final Four” was held this past Saturday and Monday.

Admittedly, I didn’t watch a whole lot of it on television. I

really didn’t have a “rooting interest” in any of the teams.

That was not the case almost 30 years ago.

As most of you know, I’m an enthusiastic University of Virginia basketball fan. I’ve had more

than a passing interest in the team since my undergraduate days there in the early 1970’s. In

1984, the UVA team did the impossible. Minus Ralph Sampson, the three-time national Player

of the Year who had graduated in 1983, the team nevertheless had made it to that year’s

NCAA “Final Four.” One of only four teams with a chance to win the national championship,

they had done it with a combination of shrewd coaching, intelligent, patient play, and more

than their share of good fortune.

It all came to an end on that Saturday, when they lost in the national semi-finals to the

University of Houston, 49-47 in overtime. It was painful for me to watch. But even in that

game they had a good chance to win. It was the kind of game they had been winning - close,

pressure-packed, everything hanging on the final seconds. The game plan - the pre-game

strategy was unfolding as the team had hoped. But they lost. As Coach Terry Holland put it,

“the script was there” - but it didn’t happen.

That comment by the coach caused me to wonder - “what is the script for the church?” What

kind of church, what kind of people are we to be? Certainly our “script” should include:

excitement about who God is; gratitude for His blessings; an attitude of humility that He

calls us His children; a willingness to share our faith; consistent support of the church’s

ministry; and, a readiness to serve. We are called to follow the example of the risen Christ.

This is a part of the “script” that God has given us. And just like a “Final Four” basketball

game - if you will pardon the pun - “the ball is in our court.” May God grant us the grace,

that as a church we may “make it happen.” To His honor and glory.

Special thanks to everyone who had a part in our Holy Week and Easter services. It was truly

a blessing to share in these experiences of worship.

George Fletcher

Check Out Our Website www.firstbaptistwinchester.com

We continue to work at building an interesting and helpful church website. If you have any suggestions for additional material please let us know. The Tie and the Church Calendar are now available online from the News page. Audio files of the previous Sunday’s Worship Services are now available online from the Worship page.

Springfest announcement (formerly the SBA Picnic)

Youth Apple Blossom schedule

Ageless Adventurer Mystery Trip scheduled

ATTENDANCE CONTRIBUTIONS

DATE: 8:30AM 11:00AM TOTAL NEEDED WEEKLY

RECEIVED TODAY

NEEDED TO DATE

RECEIVED TO DATE

BUDGET OVER(UNDER)

RESTRICTED GIVING

RESTRICTED TO DATE

MARCH 24 - 276 276 $ 12,096 $ 8,614 $145,152 $132,931 $ (12,221) $ 625 $ 16,052

MARCH 31 125 295 420 $ 12,096 $ 12,280 $157,248 $145,211 $ (12,037) $ 1,313 $ 17,365

APRIL 7 75 168 243 $ 12,096 $ 10,819 $169,344 $156,030 $ (13,314) $ 1,569 $ 18,934

Bible Friends Schedule Volunteers for the 11:00 am service for the coming

Sundays are:

April 14 Robin Thompson - David Smith

April 21 Sarah Kite - Judy Hylton

April 28 Peggy Fletcher - Holly Nightingale

May 5 Michelle Gordon - Laura Beavers

Nursery Volunteers Volunteers for the 11:00 am service for the coming

Sundays are:

April 14 Teresa Rhodes

April 21 Sue Spangler

April 28 Donna Walter

May 5 Sharon Woodard

Women's Wednesday Bible Study Continues

Come join the women of FBC on Wednesdays for

a Bible study based on the "Dick Van Dyke Show."

We'll explore the lessons of the Bible while having

some laughter and fun along with Rob and Laura

Petrie. Sessions are scheduled for 6:30pm after

Wednesday night fellowship dinner. If you have any

questions, call Cheryl Jones at 665-1880.

Christian sympathy is extended to

Juanita Belt and Janet Luttrell

and families, whose niece and

cousin respectively, Susan

Sirbaugh, died on March 16th; to Janna Cather and

family, whose father, Ray Goodwin, died on March

19th; and to Laine Everhart and family, whose

grandmother, Jane Stabler, died on April 3rd.

Children’s Story Time Speakers Volunteers for the coming Sundays are:

April 14 Mattie Fries

April 21 Patsy Stainback

April 28 Kim Ball

May 5 Kim Riley

Spring Study Group

The Spring Thursday Morning Bible Study is focusing on the Epistles of John (I, II, III John).

In these letters the apostle John says ex-actly what Christians need to hear today – announcing that God is light, truth, love, and life. There are nine weekly sessions beginning March 14th. Each session is held from 10:00 to 11:30 in the lower auditorium. There is no charge for the study books. The class is led by Bob Stainback and Lori

Pendleton.

The Word Sunday School Class Continues New Study

The Word class continues the study entitled A Purpose Driven Life. Pastor Rick Warren's best seller is celebrating it's 10-year anniversary with a newly released copy containing two new chapters. Even if you have studied this before we encourage you to take a fresh look at it. After all, are you the same person with the same goals and purposes as 10 years ago? Some of you were mere babies at the time! Cost of the book is $12. We want to support the newly released version, since most of the money will be given to charity. We are very excited about this study and hope you can join us!

Contact John or Jan Habeck 336-5158 and 5159 for more information. Also, please note, The Word class now meets in the CEB basement.

Additional Holy Week attendance: 76 attended the Maundy Thursday Service

106 attended the Good Friday Service

A column for parents of young children, brought to

you by the “Son”Shine Learning Center

Let Us Play (part 1)

How Free Time Ignites Imagination And Makes Kids Smarter

Free, unstructured play happens when your child isn’t following any rules or guidelines, like when he’s busy building forts, pretending to be a superhero, or finger-painting. It cultivates independence, imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills says Kenneth R. Ginsburg M.D., a pediatrician at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and author of a special report on play from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Free play also works wonders on stress. “Kids deal with their anxiety and fears through free play. It’s their natural means of building resiliency.” Neuroscientists say that play is fundamental to every kind of learning, and it even physically shapes the brain. The more playful an animal is, scientists point out, the bigger the brain is.

Sadly, this type of play has been on the decline since the 1950’s, due in part to changing ideas on education and growing fears about letting kids be unsupervised. Though more parents are recognizing the importance of free play, they’re still struggling to let it happen naturally. “Scheduling free play kind of defeats the purpose,” says Dr. Ginsburg. “It shouldn’t be another thing to add to your to-do list and feel guilty about.” Fortunately, with a little know-how, you can make free play an organic and exciting part of your child’s world. Here’s how:

Praise Her Play Chances are that your child already engages in some amount of free play every day. Encourage more of it by regularly telling your little one what a great job she’s doing. “I’m so impressed that you built that tower all by yourself!” or “What a great game you invented!” Resist the urge to give suggestions like, “Here, why don’t you use a towel instead of that sheet as a cape?” Your kid’s play is perfect just the way it is.

Offer Open-Ended Toys The simplest toys allow for the highest creativity. Playthings such as blocks, dolls, and balls that can be used in more than one way encourage imagination better than things like coloring books or board games, which have specific rules to follow.

Cut Back On Extracurriculars Stick to one sport or kiddie class per season. You may think you’re doing your child a favor by signing her up for Spanish classes, baseball, and art all at the same time, but having an organized activity every afternoon will really zap her energy for any free play. In fact, research shows that kids whose time is over-organized are more likely to become anxious and depressed.

Invite the Neighbors Encourage your kids to play in your front yard. We’ve become a backyard society, and that can prevent kids from having the kind of spontaneous play with neighborhood friends that you probably remember from your own childhood. One huge advantage to neighborhood play is that kids end up hanging out with pals of different ages. The big kids learn to nurture and look out for the little ones, and the small kids have to learn to keep up. As a group, they have to devise creative games that include everyone.

This column continues in the April 24th Tie with more suggestions to help inspire imagination through free play.

Youth Council: Our youth council representatives will meet on Sunday, April

14th during Sunday school in the 301 House.

Youth Leader Lunch: All youth leaders and teachers are invited to join us for a

brief meeting and lunch together at 12:15pm on Sunday, April 14th in the 301

House. Please RSVP to Kristin.

Apple Blossom Weekend: Everything You Need to Know!

HOW YOU CAN HELP: The week of Apple Blossom: Set up the snow fence Thursday, May 2 (BEGIN AT 5:00):

Set up chairs (bring trucks if you have them!) Number the chairs Move concession coolers, snacks, and drinks into the CEB Move table outside for ticket sales

Friday, May 3 (MEET AT 4:00): Help set up concession stand Put up signs Sell concessions Check parking passes

Saturday, May 4 (MEET AT 12:30 and AFTER PARADE!): Sell concessions Take down chairs and put them in the proper buildings Take down the snow fence Clean church yard and property Take left over concessions to the 301 House Check parking passes

{youth}UPDATE

{4.14} Youth Council/

Youth Leader Lunch

{5.2 - 5.4} Apple Blossom Weekend

Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming Events {What You Need to Know}

April/May 2013

Questions? / Contact

Rev. Kristin Adkins Whitesides church: 540-662-5367 e-mail: kristin@firstbaptistwinchester.com Medical Releases and Trip Covenants are available in the 301 House or on our website: www.firstbaptistwinchester.com/youth

LOOKING FOR OTHER WAYS TO

HELP THE YOUTH RAISE MISSION FUNDS?

Buy Apple Blossom Tickets!

Make a Donation to the Apple Blossom Fund: This will help cover the cost of rented seats and the Johnny Blues, allowing our ticket sales to go directly to the youth!

Come to the Parade and Purchase Concessions: Our concessions, simple snacks and sodas, are sold in front of the CEB during both parades!

I hope that you will come and be a part of the best Youth Ministry fundraising opportunity that First Baptist has!

By Lori

“His Eye is On The Sparrow”

Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come, Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home.

When Jesus is my portion. My constant friend is He: His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.

“Let not your heart be troubled”, His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubt and fear;

Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see; His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.

Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise, When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,

I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Chorus: I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free,

For His eye is on the sparrow, And I know He watches me.

His Eye Is On The Sparrow is a wonderful hymn that reminds us of God’s faithful love. This hymn about the simplest of birds truly reminds us how deep God’s love is for us. The text was inspired by Matthew 6:26 “Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”

Here is a quote of the inspiration for the writing of this hymn by its author, Civilla Martin, “Early in the spring of 1905, my husband and I were sojourning in Elmira, New York. We con-tracted a deep friendship for a couple by the name of Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle - true saints of God. Mrs. Doolittle had been bedridden for nigh twenty years. Her husband was an incurable cripple who had to propel himself to and from his business in a wheel chair. Despite their af-flictions, they lived happy Christian lives, bringing inspiration and comfort to all who knew them. One day while we were visiting with the Doolittles, my husband commented on their bright hopefulness and asked them for the secret of it. Mrs. Doolittle’s reply was simple: ‘His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.’”

Clarke, Frederick and Winchester City Departments of Social Services

Invite you to their

Foster Family Recruiting Open House

Monday April 22nd, 2013 6:00 - 7:00pm

329 N. Cameron Street (on the Our Health Campus)

Contact Ilene Johnson for more information (540) 771-0893

To the world, you may just be one person

But to one person, you could just be the world

Celebrate 125 Years of Missions with WMU

113th Annual WMU Meeting Shenandoah Baptist Association

Human Exploitation and Trafficking

April 13th, 2013 9:30am - 1:30pm

Charles Town Baptist Church

All are invited to hear our guest speakers:

Alissa Meek - Charles Town Police Department Lana Exline - Outcry of the Broken

Susan Vigliano - President of Peace Promises and Change Purse Representative

Please bring a “gently used” purse/handbag to donate to Change Purse

Need $$ for College?

Scholarship Applications for graduating

FBC seniors who have been accepted at an

accredited institution of higher learning are

available in the Church Office. Applications

will be accepted through May 1, 2013.

Apple Blossom Tickets

First Baptist Church

GREAT SEATS FOR WATCHING THE PARADE

WHEN: Monday thru Friday in the

church office from 10:00am —2:00pm

WHERE: First Baptist Church

WHO: Kristin Whitesides

WHY: Ticket Sales benefit FBC Youth

Tickets: Firefighter’s Parade $4 Grand Feature Parade $6

Parking (behind the CEB): Firefighter’s Parade sold out Grand Feature Parade sold out

Port-a-potties

and simple concessions

will be available

Miss Something?

Missing church no longer means missing out on the Worship Service.

The services are now being recorded in .mp3 format which means they can be loaded to the website and available for listening at your convenience from your PC or smart phone. Simply click on the link, adjust your volume, and you are good to go! Check it out at

www.firstbaptistwinchester.com/worship.

Choir Rehearsals Resume The Senior Chime Choir has resumed rehearsals each Tuesday at 9:30am in the Sanctuary. The Singin’ Seniors has resumed rehearsals as well each Tuesday at 11:00am in the Sanctuary. We will stay after rehearsal and eat together. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to join us for fellowship.

Save the Date

Women on Mission will host a Game Night on May 17th in the CEB from 7 to 9pm.

Bible Seekers Begin New Study

The Bible Seekers Sunday School class has started a 6-week study by Andy Stanley called "Twisting The Truth". Andy Stanley is pastor and founder of North Point Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia. In this study, which began March 31st, Pastor Stanley helps us exchange falsehoods for truths that can turn our lives completely around. This will be an engaging study and sure to deepen your understanding of Scripture and Christian Living. All adults are welcome, especially those new to our church. Please contact Forrest or JoAnne Long at 665-8002 with questions or for more information.

Ageless Adventurer Trip

On Monday, April 29th we will depart the

church at 9:00am for a Mystery Antiquing

Trip! We will also have lunch. Please wear

comfortable shoes and plan to do some

walking. There will be places to sit and rest.

We should return by 3:00pm. Call the church

office to make your reservation at 662-5367.

Men’s Breakfast Speaker

Everyone is invited to

the Men’s Bible Class

breakfast on Saturday,

April 27th, at 8am in

the CEB. Our own Bob

Bouder will speak about the American Baptists

and the Baptist denomination in general. Please

contact the church office if you plan to

attend. We look forward to seeing you there.

Dear Church Family,

I wish to express my deepest appreciation

and sincere thanks for all the prayers,

phone calls, cards, flowers, and visits

during John’s illness and nursing home

stay.

Special thanks to Pastor George and

Peggy, Kristin, and Lori.

I am so blessed to be a part of FBC.

With love,

Jerry Knode

Words cannot express our sincere

appreciation for your prayers, beautiful

cards, food, and many expressions of

concern during Ervin’s recent open heart

surgery at UVA.

God has given us countless gifts of love.

A special thank you to Jamie, Jim and

Doris Pendleton; to Pastor George and the

entire Church Staff. Your prayers were

very meaningful to us.

The kindness of our church family will

always be remembered.

In Christian Love,

Ervin and Mary Horne

Voice Recognition

I was preaching on the fourth Sunday of Easter, when many churches hear the gospel about Jesus as the Good Shepherd. I explained how Middle Eastern shepherds, of old and today, call their sheep from a commingled flock; across the hillside in various tones is heard:

“Manah! Manah!” — Arabic for “Follow me!”

I imitated this call throughout my sermon, pointing out that Jesus also calls us in a distinct voice. Suddenly, from the back of the sanctuary, my 16-month-old son unexpectedly helped make my point. He answered my fourth or fifth “Manah!” with his own little “Manah!” and the congregation — and preacher — burst into

laughter.

My son recognized his mommy’s voice from the pulpit, and I, without a doubt, knew the response came from my child, not another. Likewise, Jesus knows us individually. We learn his voice by listening to it daily, and there is true delight each time Shepherd and sheep

come together.

—Heidi Mann

New

Name! Springfest May 18th 2013

Old Name: Shenandoah Baptist Association Picnic New Place: Sportsplex of Winchester, Virginia

New Time: 10am to 2pm

Activities: Lunch (of course) bring your favorite dessert

Roller skating, volleyball, climbing wall, arcade, open mic

Dear Parents and Friends of First Baptist Church,

At a time when the cost of running any private organization/school is

on the rise, fundraisers have become an important source of income.

At “Son” Shine Learning Center, we use raised funds to offset the cost

of educational materials and updates to our classrooms. Our goal last

year was to raise $4,000 and we raised $4,000! We thank you for your

contributions as it allowed us to purchase eight Dell computers for our

Computer Lab. We were also able to purchase new software to go along

with these computers. Studies have shown that starting a child on the road

to computer literacy, from an early age, will mean that they are always at

ease and comfortable with technology, and readily able to embrace the

further changes which will undoubtedly follow in the 21st Century.

With your help, our 5th annual “Son” Shine Love Offering will continue through Thursday,

May 23, 2013. This takes the place of multiple events that require door-to-door sales and the

purchase of candy, candles, popcorn, and wrapping paper. Our goal this year is to raise $4,200.

Our plan for these funds is to purchase new teaching materials, add one component to our

playground, purchase additional gravel for the playground, and offset the cost of CPR training

for staff members.

Every contribution, whatever the amount, goes directly to the SLC Fund and your donations

are tax deductible. Thank you very much for your continued support.

In His service,

Sherry Schryver, Director

“Son” Shine Learning Center

50 Years Ago in the Tie…

April 12, 1963 Tie

Last Sunday Evening

Last Sunday evening there were approximately one hundred and fifty of our members who attended the special Easter program presented in the Youth Center by the young people of the church. The play that was given was written entirely by the Junior Highs. The adults who gave of their time and talent in assisting with the program were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boller, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Williams, Mrs. Georgia Cather, Miss Jane Cather, Miss May Virginia Carson and Mrs. E.T. Clark who directed the three choirs.

Men’s Breakfast

At this time (Monday morning) fifty-eight men have signed up for our Men’s pre-Easter breakfast to be held this Saturday morning at seven o’clock in the Youth Center. All of the men of the church are invited. If you have not already secured your reservation and can possibly arrange to attend please call the church office or Mr. Thomas Tuggle, Chairman of the Board of Deacons, not later than six o’clock Friday night. Dr. Melton Wright will be the speaker.

The Song of the Lilies

The lilies say on Easter day, “We give, we give, We breathe our fragrance on the air We shed our beauty everywhere! We give, we give.” The lilies say on Easter day, “We live, we live. In darkness buried long we lay; The sun awoke us one spring day! We live, we live.” The lilies say on Easter day, “Give, children, give.” Give love and kindness everywhere; They truly live who truly share! Give, children, give.” — Lucy Wheelock

Wednesday Night Activities Wednesday night activities continue with dinner and fellowship at 5:45pm in the CEB. Permanent reservations can be made by calling the Church Office or filling out a dinner reservation card and marking it “permanent.” Then you only need to call the Church Office if you cannot come. If you expect your attendance to be irregular, please call the Church Office for a weekly reservation by the preceding Monday. Noon that day is the deadline!

ADULTS: $4.00 YOUTH: $3.00 CHILDREN UNDER 10: $2.75

CHILDREN’S PLATE (IE., PB&J): $1.50 MAXIMUM FAMILY TOTAL: $12.00

Youth Bible Study/Fellowship begins at 6:15pm in the 301 House. Adult Bible Study, Women’s Bible Study, and Preschool Care and Choristers begin at 6:30.

Please Join Us For Good Food & Fellowship

Critical Need Faith In Action is in critical need of volunteer drivers. As a non-profit that provides free transportation to/from medical appointments for those with no other means of transportation, a corps of volunteer drivers (with training and orientation to FIA service protocols) serve area residents who are registered clients of Faith In Action. Priority is given to those in need of life-saving services such as dialysis and chemotherapy. There is no minimum requirement of hours or mileage; even one-way rides help the schedule tremendously.

Additionally, an office assistant is needed. This would entail donating 10 - 15 hours a week to manage a light load of phone calls and data entry. Hours are flexible.

Interested in volunteering? Please call (540) 536-1006

"Son" Shine Learning Center and the Budget

"Son" Shine Learning Center gains all revenue from tuition and registration fees. All expenses come from purchasing educational material, programming, and salaries. Members of First Baptist Church and "Son" Shine Learning Center families are asked to prayerfully consider a yearly Love Offering contribution. In the past several years this Love Offering, combined with help from FBC, has gone toward the purchase of the play structure on the FBC playground, new cabinets, tile flooring, cabinetry, blinds for all windows, and most recently, eight new Dell computers for our Computer Lab, as well as new software. Our outdated computers were donated to Literacy Volunteers. On average, we serve 80+ children per year. Of that number, there are children who would not otherwise be able to attend, who are awarded an annual scholarship, to cover fees for preschool.

We now have a Tuition Agreement that is signed by all parents by mid-October, which has given us the assurance of tuition income through the end of the school year. This has improved our ability to budget for expenses, which includes salaries for 9 teachers, 8 assistants, and a director. Our offerings include music class, computer lab, and chapel twice a month with Pastor Fletcher. We aim to balance our tuition income, combined with offerings, with our expenses, based on a full enrollment for the coming academic year. Sherry's enthusiasm for the future plans of "Son" Shine Learning Center is balanced by her desire to balance its budget, as a self-supporting ministry of First Baptist Church.

Stewardship and Finance Committee

4/22

Children’s Ministry Team Meeting

4/25

Nursery Committee Meeting

4/26 - 4/27

Mom and Me at Eagle Eyrie

Mark Your

Calendar

children’s news

Feeding our Neighbors

Remember to bring a food item each Sunday as part of your church offering.

Total items donated to

CCAP to Date: 6,020

** All Children’s Ministry Team meetings and Nursery Committee meetings are held in the church of-fice at 6:30pm

April 2013 | Children’s Ministry of First Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School

Looking for an exciting adventure this

summer? Here is just the one! Sign up to

be a part of Vacation Bible School as we

go on a crusade for Christ with the theme,

Kingdom Rock. Mark your calendars for

July 8 – 12. We are looking for teachers,

helpers, snack and meal preparers, clerks, and more. There are many

ways that you can be a part of this wonderful mission. Don’t miss the

opportunity to share Christ as we all learn more about His glorious

kingdom. Call Sherry Headley at 540-722-4264, email

sheadley56@gmail.com, or just stop her in church and let her know

that you are as excited as she is about this adventure and you want to

help. Let’s make this VBS the best yet!

Safety Policies and Procedures

If you are a children’s ministry teacher or volunteer, but have never

been trained on our Safety Policies and Procedures Handbook, we

hope you were able to come on Sunday, March 17th. If you were

unable to attend that meeting, please contact the church office to

set up a different training time with Kristin. Those of you who have

already been trained, we ask that you return your update card to the

church office. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin in the

church office at 662-5367. Thanks for all you do!

Be In Prayer

For those from our church who will be attending the Mom and Me

weekend at Eagle Eyrie on April 26th - 27th.

For the Search Committee as the process is begun to find a new

Minister to Children.

Mom and Me 2013

Mom and Me is a fun-filled missions focused event for 1st – 6th grade girls (yes, 6th grade girls can attend this year!), and their moms to spend quality time together as they participate in activities that include: a visit with a missionary, music, dance, worship, crafts, a

hands-on missions project, and more!

The costs listed below include: linens, lodging, three meals, services & facilities fee, t-shirt and program fees. Everyone must pre-register

with Eagle Eyrie.

Contact Wanda Diehl 868-0833 if you have questions and/or would

like to register. Or register online at

https://eagleeyrie.wufoo.com/forms/mom-me-2013

Please register ASAP

Got Keys?

If you have a set of church van keys please let the office know! Thanks!

Hunting Ridge Retreat

Wood Cutting Rules

Church members needing firewood can

call HRR Director Brian Bayliss 662-9004,

to request location and permission to cut

wood. Please leave the ash trees at the

Ridge in order to control the Asian Long-

Horned Beetles or White-Spotted Sawyer

Bugs at a central location.

The policy is to cut one load for the retreat

for every two loads for yourself. Leave the

HRR load at the wood pile in front of the

tractor shed unless otherwise directed by

Brian. Any questions can be addressed to

Jim Christiansen at 667-3873. Please take

care when cutting wood at the Ridge.

Italy Trip being Planned

Daniel Hannemann, Director of Music for Grace Lutheran Church on Boscawen Street, will host a trip to enjoy highlights of Italy November 11-21. Destinations include Venice, Pisa, Florence, Sorrento, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and Rome. Brochures are available in our church office, or you may call him at 540-808-2923 to express your interest. Cost is $3089 from Dulles, all-inclusive.

Help Protect our Community’s Health!

Join the Lord Fairfax Medical Reserve Corps As a member of the Lord Fairfax Medical Reserve Corps (LFMRC), you can be part of a force of dedicated volunteers ready to lend a hand during an emergency, as well as offering support for ongoing health programs in the area. Anyone can volunteer! Current or past healthcare providers are the majority of our

membership, BUT we NEED Support Volunteers! We respond at the local level to public health and disaster emergencies, train throughout the year on various emergency preparedness topics, and assist the community and health department with non-emergency events that positively impact the public’s health. This year we are building and training teams of volunteers to focus on certain aspects of our community’s health. Volunteers are

not just needed, they are appreciated!

To learn more, contact your local volunteer coordinator, Kristina Smith by phoning (540) 722-3480 or e-mailing

kristina.smith@vdh.virginia.gov.

You can also visit www.vamrc.org for more information.

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Newsletter Deadline The next Tie will be mailed on Wed. April 24th. Please

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Email is tie@firstbaptistwinchester.com

Bulletin Deadline The Church Bulletin is printed EVERY Thursday Morning.

Please submit content to Kathy by noon on Wednesday.

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First Baptist Church Prayer Chain Ministries

Direct your prayer request(s) to:

Daytime Hours: Donna Walter @ 722-2230 or Linette Spicer @ 662-1120

Evening Hours: Janet Luttrell @ 667-8758 or Laura Beavers @ 667-3191

Sanctuary arrangements are

needed for the 2013 calendar

year. If you would like to place

an arrangement in memory or in

honor of a loved one, please fill

out a Flower Calendar form found in each narthex or the

Church Office. You may also call the Church Office to

place your request.

Homebound Spotlight

Joe and Betty Knowles

Homewood Hilltop Vista 16505 Virginia Avenue Williamsport, MD 21795-1399

We encourage everyone to send a note to Joe and Betty

In His Love, Lori & the Homebound Team