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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AUGUST 22, 2012 WINCHESTER, VA.

VOL. 73 NO. 15

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

Our oldest granddaughter starts to kindergarten in a few days. Natalie is excited,

and looking forward to getting started. I’m not sure how excited our daughter-in-

law is about the idea. That happens when children start school.

It reminds me of many years ago when our son Bryan started the first grade. It

was his first day being in school for the full day. Jonathan began his first day in

preschool at the same time.

I remember having mixed emotions as I watched them head out the door, down the sidewalk, and

toward the car. I was thankful to have two healthy, happy children who seemed to enjoy who they

were and what they did. I felt a little afraid in thinking about what they might have to face in the

years to come, given the uncertainty of the times.

But most of all, I remember being amazed at how fast they had begun to grow-up and do things for

themselves and accept the challenge of certain responsibilities. At that time, “I want to do it

myself” was a familiar sentence in our home.

One thought, though, brought me comfort that first day of school for my sons, and now the first day

for Natalie. Just because the boys are grown and the granddaughters are growing up and getting

older doesn’t mean I’m getting any older. Despite the white hair and creaking joints, I’m still as

young as ever!

(The things we do to try and make ourselves feel better.)

Please pray for all our students as they begin the new school year. From preschoolers to college

students, adjusting to a new year can bring some anxious moments. Pray also for teachers, aides,

and administrators as they, too, settle into their routines. May it be a good year of learning and

growth for all.

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.

Coming Soon… Worship service audio available on our website!

September Calendar and Birthdays

Youth Group and Wednesday Night Fellowship

resume in September!

Facilities Use Policies and Procedures to be

developed

Budget Worksheets are Due by September 4th

http://www.firstbaptistwinchester.com

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

coming Sundays are:

August 26 Linda Fletcher - Laura Beavers

Sept 2 Nan Pell - Leslie Robertson

Sept 9 Robin Thompson - Emily Gordon

Sept 16 Sarah Kite - Heather Wilson

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

coming Sundays are:

August 26 Cheryl Jones

Sept 2 JoAnne Long

Sept 9 Teresa Rhodes

Sept 16 Sue Spangler

ATTENDANCE CONTRIBUTIONS

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

RECEIVED TODAY

NEEDED TO DATE

RECEIVED TO DATE

BUDGET OVER

RESTRICTED GIVING

RESTRICTED TO DATE

AUG 12 62 164 226 $ 11,887 $ 12,109 $392,271 $377,436 $ (14,835) $ 550 $ 36,255

AUG 19 74 167 241 $ 11,887 $ 7,876 $404,158 $385,313 $ (18,845) $ 275 $ 36,530

An online calendar has been set-up to enable

anyone wishing to help the Billings family with

meals, child care, or transportation to the

hospital to visit the twins or to doctor’s

appointments. Access Tim and Becky Billings’

p e r s on a l C a r eC a l e n d a r s i t e a t

www.carecalendar.org. The Calendar ID is

120027 and the Security Code is 7401. If you

need help registering on the computer

contact Sarah Kite at 877-3324. Our goal is 3

meals per week.

Thursday Morning Bible Study

What ever happened to the disciples

after Jesus’ Ascension to Heaven?

How did early Christianity survive

persecution and eventually become the official

religion of the Roman Empire? How did early

Christians worship? These and many other questions

will be answered as the first three centuries of

Christianity will be studied in the fall Thursday

morning Bible study. Sessions will meet from 10:00

to 11:30 on six Thursday mornings, beginning on

September 13th. There will be no cost, but pre-

registration would be helpful. Please call the

church office to register (662-5367). The session

will be led by Bob Stainback and Lori Pendleton.

Thank you to my church family for

your love as shown in your many

kind expressions of sympathy after the

death of my mother, Marie Butler. You

have made the past few months so

much easier. A special thanks to

George and Lori for the service which

was so appropriate and caring.

Patsy Stainback

Dear FBC Members and Staff—

We can’t begin to thank you enough

for blessing us in such a big way!

Thank you so very much for the gift,

it will be put towards our future. You

all are such wonderful people, we look

forward to seeing you around

Winchester.

Many, many thanks,

Josh & Michelle Wyckoff

Congratulations to Stephen and

Courtney McCalley on the birth

of their son, Micah Stephen, who

was born on August 15th, 2012.

Proud grandparents are Mike and Esther Morrison.

http://www.carecalendar.org/

Questions? / Contact

Contact Rev. Kristin Adkins Whitesides church: 540-662-5367 e-mail: [email protected]

Medical Releases and Trip Covenants are available in the 301 House or on our website: www.firstbaptistwinchester.com/youth

Youth Council Nominations: We will be accepting nominations for our youth council (one student from each grade) on Sunday, August 26th. Voting will take place on the following Sunday.

Youth Leader Lunch and Meeting: Youth teachers and leaders are asked to join us for a lunch and meeting following church on Sunday, August 26th to discuss our mission focus for the year and a new Youth Group curriculum.

Youth Council: We will vote to elect our youth council representatives on Sunday, September 2nd during Sunday school and the first meeting of the elected representatives will occur the following Sunday during Sunday school.

Youth Group Resumes: We will meet at 5:45 for dinner in the CEB and then gather at 301 for youth group at 6:15. This year we will be asking and searching for answers to the “tough questions,” using a curriculum entited “re:FORM.” Please bring $10 for a youth workbook. This will last you the entire school year and will be kept at 301 until the end of the year. If you need assistance with cost, that is no problem. Just let Kristin know!

Parent Lunch and Meeting: All parents are invited to join us for a lunch prepared and served by our youth, followed by a presentation by our youth council and an opportunity to sign up to help with events and trips!

Reminder / RSVP! Don’t forget to RSVP for our upcoming

activities by the following dates:

September 16: Parent Lunch & Meeting

{youth}UPDATE

{8.26}

Youth Council

Nominations/

Youth Leader Lunch

and Meeting

{9.2}

Youth Council Vote

during Sunday school

{9.9}

Youth Council Meeting

during Sunday school

{9.12}

Youth Group Resumes

{9.23}

Parent Lunch & Meeting

Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming Events {What You Need to Know}

September 2012

OCTOBER DATES:

October 12 - 13: Youth Lock-In October 22: Passport Sign-Ups Due October 28: Hiking Trip

mailto:[email protected]

Golfers! Save the Date: September 8, 2012

First Presbyterian Church will host the 2nd Annual WATTS Golf

Tournament on September 8th, at Rock Harbor Golf Course. This

WATTS Tournament will provide a wonderful opportunity for

fellowship and a great fundraiser for the WATTS program.

The tournament will allow for 30 teams and the golfers cost of

$65 will include golf/cart fee, lunch, and a dinner buffet.

Registration is open to all churches and will continue until the

roster of 30 4-person teams is filled. You can make a difference

in the lives of the area homeless as WATTS supports them with

food and shelter during the cold months. For questions, or to

register, call Vicki Laird, 667-9309 or email [email protected].

We Want You….

To tell us your memories, thoughts, dreams for our church!

What First Baptist Church means to me?

What are my fondest memories of FBC?

What are my wishes for the next 85 years of our church?

Please provide your input to these questions and either:

Email to [email protected],

Mail to Sherry Headley 662 Valley View Dr. Winchester, VA 22603,

Drop off at the church office with my name on it,

Just give to me at church. Thanks, Sherry Headley

In celebratio

n of

our 85th year

The Chancel Choir resumes rehearsals on

Thursday, August 30th, at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.

Everyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join!

MBC Officer Installation Dinner

The Men’s Bible Class Officer Installation Dinner is scheduled for

Tuesday, September 11th, at 6:00pm at Hunting Ridge Retreat.

Tickets are $12 and may be purchased from Jim Pendleton.


Monday 9:00am SLC (CEB) resumes 9/4

Tuesday 9:00am SLC (CEB) resumes 9/4 9:30am Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00am Singin’ Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30am Al-Anon (301) 7:30pm Hispanic Bible Study (301)

Wednesday 9:00am SLC (CEB) resumes 9/4 5:45pm Fellowship Dinner (CEB) 6:15pm Youth Fellowship and Bible Study (301) 6:30pm Adult Bible Study (CEB) 6:30pm W.N.B. & Preschool Care

WEEKLY SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE 2012 Sunday 8:00am Praise Chorus 8:30am Worship Service 9:30am Church Library Opens 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service Nursery (1’s - young 3’s) Bible Friends (older 3’s - 1st Grade) 2:30pm Hispanic Service

September 2012

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

2 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Youth Council Vote (during Sunday school) 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service

2:30 PM Hispanic Service (CEB)

3 Church Office Closed

Labor Day

4 Budget Worksheets Due 9:00 AM SLC Teacher work day (CEB) 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 7:00 PM AMC (CO)

7:30 PM Hispanic Bible Study (301)

5 9:00 AM SLC Teacher work day (CEB)

6:30 PM Deacons Meeting (CEB)

6 9:00 AM SLC Teacher work day (CEB) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanc.)

7 9:00 AM SLC Orientation (CEB) 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 7:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00 PM Al-Anon (LA)

8:00 PM Al-Ateen (LA)

8

9 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:30 AM 2nd Sunday Fellowship 9:45 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Youth Council Mtg (during Sunday school) 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service


10 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 5:30 PM Personnel Committee (CO) 6:30 PM SLC Committee (CEB)

7:00 PM FBC - WOM (CEB)

11 Patriot Day 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 6:00 PM MBC Installation Dinner (HRR)


12 TIE PUBLISHED 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB) 6:15 PM Youth Fellowship and Bible Study (301) 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study (CEB)

6:30 PM W.N.B. & Preschool Care

13 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 10:00 AM Fall Bible Study (LA) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanc.)

14 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 7:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00 PM Al-Anon (LA)


15 4:30 PM New Member Picnic

(HRR)

16 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service (Gideons) 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service (Gideons)


17 9:00 AM SLC (CEB)

10:00 AM SLC Chapel

18 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 7:00 PM HRR Committee (HRR)


19 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 5:00 PM Homebound Team (CO) 5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB) 6:15 PM Youth Fellowship and Bible Study (301) 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study (CEB) 6:30 PM W.N.B. & Preschool Care 7:30 PM Planning Team (CEB) 7:30 PM Stewardship & Finance

Committee (CO)

20 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 10:00 AM SLC Chapel 10:00 AM Fall Bible Study (LA) 6:00 PM Handbells (LA) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanc.)



22

23 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service 12:15 PM Youth Parent Lunch and Mtg



6:30 PM Children's Ministry Team (CO)

25 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301)


26 TIE PUBLISHED 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB) 5:45 PM Youth Dinner, Fellowship and Bible Study (301) 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study (CEB) 6:30 PM W.N.B. & Preschool Care

27 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 10:00 AM Fall Bible Study (LA) 6:00 PM Handbells (LA) 6:30 PM Nursery Committee (CO) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanc.)



29

30 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service

2:30 PM Hispanic Service & Dinner (CEB)

Education Insurance

Cultivate the habit of attention and try to gain opportunities to hear wise men and women talk. Indifference and inattention are the two most

dangerous monsters that you ever meet. Interest and attention will insure to you an education. —Robert A. Millikan

Wednesday 9:00am SLC (CEB) resumes 9/4 5:45pm Fellowship Dinner (CEB) 6:15pm Youth Fellowship and Bible Study (301) 6:30pm Adult Bible Study (CEB) 6:30pm W.N.B. & Preschool Care

Thursday 9:00am SLC (CEB) resumes 9/4 10:00pm Fall Bible Study (LA) resumes 9/13 6:00 pm Handbells (LA) resumes 9/20 7:00pm Chancel Choir (Sanc.) Friday 9:00am SLC (CEB) resumes 9/4 12:00pm Al-Anon (301) 7:30pm Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00pm Al-Anon, Al-Ateen (LA)

Abbreviations in the Tie

AMC Admin. Management Com. 301 301 House CEB Children’s Ed. Building CO Church Office HRR Hunting Ridge Retreat LA Lower Auditorium MBC Men’s Bible Class Sanc. Sanctuary WOM Women on Mission SR Schoolage Room BSC Bible Seekers Class

September 2012

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

2 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Youth Council Vote (during Sunday school) 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service


3 Church Office Closed

Labor Day

4 Budget Worksheets Due 9:00 AM SLC Teacher work day (CEB) 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 7:00 PM AMC (CO)


5 9:00 AM SLC Teacher work day (CEB)

6:30 PM Deacons Meeting (CEB)

6 9:00 AM SLC Teacher work day (CEB) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanc.)

7 9:00 AM SLC Orientation (CEB) 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 7:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00 PM Al-Anon (LA)


8

9 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:30 AM 2nd Sunday Fellowship 9:45 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Youth Council Mtg (during Sunday school) 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service


10 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 5:30 PM Personnel Committee (CO) 6:30 PM SLC Committee (CEB)

7:00 PM FBC - WOM (CEB)

11 Patriot Day 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 6:00 PM MBC Installation Dinner (HRR)


12 TIE PUBLISHED 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB) 6:15 PM Youth Fellowship and Bible Study (301) 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study (CEB)

6:30 PM W.N.B. & Preschool Care

13 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 10:00 AM Fall Bible Study (LA) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanc.)



15 4:30 PM New Member Picnic

(HRR)

16 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service (Gideons) 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service (Gideons)



10:00 AM SLC Chapel

18 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 7:00 PM HRR Committee (HRR)


19 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 5:00 PM Homebound Team (CO) 5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB) 6:15 PM Youth Fellowship and Bible Study (301) 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study (CEB) 6:30 PM W.N.B. & Preschool Care 7:30 PM Planning Team (CEB) 7:30 PM Stewardship & Finance

Committee (CO)

20 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 10:00 AM SLC Chapel 10:00 AM Fall Bible Study (LA) 6:00 PM Handbells (LA) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanc.)



22

23 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service 12:15 PM Youth Parent Lunch and Mtg



6:30 PM Children's Ministry Team (CO)

25 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301)


26 TIE PUBLISHED 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB) 5:45 PM Youth Dinner, Fellowship and Bible Study (301) 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study (CEB) 6:30 PM W.N.B. & Preschool Care

27 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 10:00 AM Fall Bible Study (LA) 6:00 PM Handbells (LA) 6:30 PM Nursery Committee (CO) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanc.)



29

30 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service

2:30 PM Hispanic Service & Dinner (CEB)

Education Insurance

Cultivate the habit of attention and try to gain opportunities to hear wise men and women talk. Indifference and inattention are the two most

dangerous monsters that you ever meet. Interest and attention will insure to you an education. —Robert A. Millikan

Facilities Use Policies and Procedures to be Developed

The Administrative Management Committee (AMC) has determined that the church would benefit from documented guidelines for the use of church property (including buildings and vehicles) by church members, outside groups or individuals. Therefore, the Facilities Use Policies and Procedures (FUPP) manual is being developed.

The following factors will be addressed:

1. Coordination. How can the use of facilities among various user groups best be prioritized and coordinated? What is the process for requesting reservation/usage? What tracking information needs to be collected and who needs access to this information?

2. Responsibility. What are the various responsibilities of users and of church staff with respect to use of church facilities?

3. Cost. Who should bear the operational expenses of facilities use? 4. Liability. What liability exists? Who should bear the risk of physical damage or personal

injury related to facilities use? 5. Security. How can the security of church buildings and contents, and the safety of

occupants, best be assured?

Development of the FUPP will be a multi-month undertaking and will require input from many church members, church staff and other parties. AMC members will be contacting people in certain positions to solicit input, but we welcome ideas and suggestions from everyone. Think about how our facilities are used, when, and by whom. What issues have you experienced with respect to use of church property? What suggestions do you have? In what ways can a written policy help us to address the five factors listed above?

You are encouraged to contact Kimberli Ball at 540-662-4055 or [email protected] to share your thoughts. Kim may direct you to another committee member handling the specific area of your concern. Note that the FUPP will not address the Hunting Ridge Retreat property.

The Facilities Use Policies and Procedures will be presented to the Church for approval at a quarterly business meeting in early 2013. Thank you for your thoughtful and prayerful consideration of the issues involved in helping us be good stewards of the facilities with which

we have been blessed.

Back to School

Early one morning, a mother woke her son, who whined

about having to go to school.

“Give me two reasons why you don’t want to go,” she said.

“Well,” he complained, “the kids don’t like me, and neither

do the teachers!”

“Nonsense,” she said. “Come get ready.”

“Give me two reasons why I should go,” the son protested.

“Well, for one, you’re 52,” she said. “For another, you’re

the principal!” ** reprinted from the July 25th Tie where the punch line was erroneously omitted

Wednesday Fellowship Activities Begin September 12th

5:45pm Dinner and Fellowship

6:15pm Youth Bible Study & Fellowship

6:30pm Adult Bible Study, Women’s Study Group, Schoolage Activities and Preschool Care

2 Sally Tomblin

3 Donna Walter

4 Beth Holbrook

5 Juanita Belt

5 Peyton Hottel

5 Georgie Smith

6 Edgar Heishman

6 Caleb Knittle

6 Carson Simmons

7 Marisol Aquila

8 Joan Everhart

8 Jeremie Simpson

9 Glen Bouder

9 Judy Hylton

9 Rebecca Lewis

9 Jimmy Mathias

10 Sarah Kite

11 Tim Billings

11 Jay Wilson, Jr.

12 Chris Clark

12 Dana Woodard

13 Forrest Christiansen

13 Betty Sluder

13 Roxann Wingfield

14 Redd Crawford

14 Amy Curren

14 Beth Lumpp

16 Deane Chapman

16 Lisa Chapman

19 John Taylor

21 Carinne Hottel

21 Richard Hottel

22 Bobby Bowers

22 Elizabeth Unger

23 Jeanette Christiansen

24 Larkin Hottel

24 Tyler Newcome

25 Gene Comstock

26 David Morrison

26 Joe Nelson

26 Jennifer Turman Bayliss

26 Jan Watkins

27 Jim Kniceley, Sr.

27 Nan Pell

27 Faye Szypulski

28 Shawn Carnell

28 Ray Chapman

28 Heather Kackley

28 Jennifer Saville

29 Melissa Largent

29 Bill Purtlebaugh

30 Natalie Fletcher

30 Brenda Owings

September Birthdays

AbbaCare Fall Fundraiser: Preserving the Generations

Thursday, September 13, 2012

7:00 — 9:00pm

Fellowship Bible Church

Keynote Speaker, John Stonestreet Host of The Point, a daily radio program, John challenges listeners to

consider a Biblical worldview of current events and life issues.

Register to attend at www.AbbCarePartners.org/Events Or call 540 722-4844

Lasagna dinner will be served

One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.” Psalm 145:4

50 Years Ago in the Tie…

August 17, 1962 Tie

Is Your All on the Altar?

You have longed for sweet-peace

And for faith to increase,

And have earnestly, fervently prayed;

But you cannot have rest

Or be perfectly blest

Until all on the altar is laid.

Would you walk with the Lord

In the light of His word,

And have peace and contentment always;

You must do His sweet will

To be free from all ill,

On the altar your all you must lay.

Oh, we never can know

What the Lord will bestow

Of the blessings for which we have prayed,

Till our body and soul

He doth fully control,

And all on the altar is laid.

Who can tell all the love

He will send from above,

And how happy our hearts will be made,

Of the fellowship sweet

We shall share at His feet

When our all on the altar is laid.

Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid?

Your heart, does the Spirit control?

You can only be blest

And have peace and sweet rest,

As you yield Him your body and soul.

— Elisha A. Hoffman

Maternity Clothes Needed

AbbaCare has put out a request for much needed summer maternity clothes. If you have any to contribute, please bring them to the Church Office and we will make sure they get to AbbaCare.

Storm and Snow Support Needed

As a result of the storms

of this summer, the

AMC is developing a list

of church members

(men, women, youth) who could be called upon

to assist in cleaning up the grounds after

damaging storms. This same list of helpers will

be used to put out a call for help in shoveling

snow during winter months. Persons on the list

won't be obligated to help at any time, but this

will provide the AMC with a database of church

members to email, call or text after such

events. The burden for such work should not

fall only on AMC members. The more helpers

who come out to assist, the less time and effort

will be required of any one person. Thank you!

Please advise AMC Vice-Chair Jamie Pendleton

([email protected], 540-667-7858) of your

willingness to be on the list and your preferred

way to be contacted when events occur. If you

email Jamie, simply put "Grounds Help" in the

subject line.

September By all these lovely tokens

September days are here,

With summer’s best of weather

And autumn’s best of cheer.

—Helen Hunt Jackson

85th Anniversary Celebration Please Save the Dates!

Please note the following special events in recognition of our 85th anniversary, and make plans to attend

Re-Dedication Service and Covered Dish Luncheon

February 24th

, 2013

In recognition of our 85th anniversary on the corner of Washington and Piccadilly,

the Deacon Planning Team and the Church History Committee have organized a

schedule of special events and displays. Anyone wishing to help may contact

History Chairman Sue Spangler at [email protected] or 540-667-7849.

Or contact the event specific person identified in the announcements below.

“The Past 85 Years” October 24, 2012

Dramatic/musical presentation. Church members are encouraged to participate.

A White Christmas Retrospect

December, 2012

A Christmas tree filled with ornaments from past White Christmases, and reminiscences

of this First Baptist holiday tradition.

First Baptist of Winchester – A Loving and Caring Church Through the Ages A Celebration of Our History of Serving God

In celebration of our 85 years, we are having a dramatic/musical presentation, scheduled for October 24th, of our past through our present. We are in need of those who would like to participate in the presentation, but even more than that we are in need of any stories about interesting things that hap-pened over the last 85 years. Please email Sherry Headley with your memories and/or your desire to help with this event at [email protected] or call her at 540-722-4264. Don't miss out on the fun!

Coming this Winter: White Christmas Retrospective

Serving our community through the White Christmas program has been an important ministry of First Baptist Winchester for 80+ years. As part of our upcoming anniversary recognition, we will recognize the special role of White Christmas in our church’s history. Your help is needed! Do you have Angel ornaments from our White Christmas trees of years past which we can borrow to display? How about photos, notes, newspaper clippings or other White Christmas mementos? Please contact Kim Ball at 540-662-4055 or [email protected]. Also, please advise Kim if you served as a White Christmas

co-chairperson in the past.




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Newsletter Deadline The next Tie will be mailed on Wed. Aug. 22nd. Please

submit content to Kay by 10:00am Friday, Aug. 17th.

Email is [email protected]

Bulletin Deadline The Church Bulletin is printed EVERY Thursday Morning.

Please submit content to Kathy by noon on Wednesday.

Email is [email protected]

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

Homebound Spotlight Earl Printz Willow Tree Manor Nursing Home

1263 S. George Street #206 Charles Town, WV 25414

We encourage everyone to send a note to Earl.

In His Love, Lori & the Homebound Team

Sanctuary arrangements are

needed for the 2012 and 2013

calendar years. 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.



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