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Kelly Stephens, Managing EditorCommunications Directorkelly@fbcgso.org / x223

Gloria Koster, Design ManagerAdministrative Assistant: Learning

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Steve Sumerel, Supervising EditorAssociate Pastor: Adult Learning

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Teresa Allen, Media Library Directorteresaa@fbcgso.org / x229

Ginny Carpenter, Weekday School Directorginny@fbcgso.org / x240

Steve Cothran, Associate Pastor: Students and Family Life / stevec@fbcgso.org / x235

Ashley Gill Harrington, Interim Minister for Children and Families / ashley@fbcgso.org / x241

Jessica Hartman, Pastoral Administrator jessica@fbcgso.org / x231

Jane Anne Hayber, Administrative Assistant: Music and Worship / janeanne@fbcgso.org / x239

Marty Kellam, Food Services Directormarty@fbcgso.org / x245

Rosemary Kellam, Operations Directorrosemary@fbcgso.org / x225

Kate Kitchen, Homebound Ministry Directorkatek@fbcgso.org / 202-5757

Scott North, Church Administratorscott@fbcgso.org / x222

Steve Pressley, Associate Pastorstevep@fbcgso.org / x231

Kim Priddy, Associate Pastor: Missionskim@fbcgso.org / x295

Alan Sherouse, Senior Pastorpastor@fbcgso.org / x231

Doug Vancil, Associate Pastor: Music and Worshipdoug@fbcgso.org / x237

Terri Vancil, Assistant Pastor: Music and Worship

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www.fbcgso.org | 336.274.32861000 West Friendly Avenue

Greensboro, NC 27401

August Connections Deadline: July 15Email news to kelly@fbcgso.org or bring it to the church offi ce.

3 Insight 4 Happy Are the Pure in Heart –Faces of the Happy Hearts Sunday School Class

5 Connect with Adults –Summer Nights @ FBC –A Silver Compassion Thought –Silver Compassion Topic Sessions –Oasis this Summer –New Book in the FBC Library

6 Connect with Youth –Unidiversity –All-State Youth Choir –July Activities Schedule

7 Connect with College –College Kids On Mission at Summer Camps in NC

8 Connect with Children –Vacation Bible School –Worship in the Arts Camp –New Books in Children’s Library –July Fun for FBC Kids

9 Connect with Missions –Local Summer Mission Opportunities –“Steps to Success” Kindergarten Camp –YWCA Family Emergency Shelter –FBC Profi le/Ministry Survey Update FBC Women’s Ministry –Fall Women’s Retreat –Join Our Women’s Email Group –Girls Night Out

10 Connect with One Another Connect with Business 11 July Calendar –Summer Weekly Schedule –Eventide Worship at Peacehaven Community Farm 12 New FBC Members

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BY ALAN SHEROUSE

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Our church sign on West Friendly Avenue displays the message “All Are Welcome” to those who pass. In recent weeks, we’ve come to

experience that if you say that, some people might actually think you mean it! Like me, many of you have noticed that in recent weeks we’ve had a growing number of visitors from among the homeless community in Greensboro. I think we all agree we want to be a place of hospitality, “welcoming all as we would Christ himself,” as the old Benedectine practice describes. However, we also recognize that the presence of a number of new community friends is an opportunity and a shift. Our pastoral staff and church leadership will be talking about the opportunity this provides us much more, but I also want to make sure we’re making space for us to think together about why it is happening and what it means. The fi rst question – Why is it happening? – is answered by our church’s past and present commitments to be a church that seeks to blur lines between community and congregation. We see it in our long commitments to service and community outreach, most notably in practices like our WE Shelter, our involvement in GUM, participation in the Grace Community Meal and the Arise breakfast, and the leadership of those who have invested in such ministries over time. This historic identity marker has found new emphasis in the last few years as so many have spoken and worked to be a “church outside our walls.” In our recent history, we have sent several messages to the community that we are seeking to live deeply into our call to love of our neighbor. In January 2014, our friend Amy Murphy, the Chicken Lady, was seeking a space where some of our friends who live outside could watch a Panthers playoff game, and with a 24-hour turnaround our staff and members arranged to host a party in the café. Such nimble hospitality sent the message that we mean what our sign says, and we were a church seeking to say “yes.” Around that time, Kim Priddy was hired and has furthered our community relationships, bringing her own network of community friends and partners, and along with our excellent Missions Committee leading us to clarify and expand our community efforts. Through efforts like Church Under the Bridge, our Shower Ministry, growing support of Step-Up, Community Cookouts, and continuing community relationships, we are as well poised as we have ever

been for local community impact. The presence of new guests is a refl ection of so much work over time. But, what does it mean? Hospitality and welcome are not passive commitments, but active considerations of a dynamic and growing church. To welcome all as Christ himself means we must do more than throw the door open. It means we must consider our programming, and whether our weekly schedule makes space for all – even those who don’t have transportation, can’t routinely pay for a Wednesday night meal, or bring their belongings to church with them because they don’t have a home in which to store them. It means considering our assumptions about the life experiences of our congregants and attendees. It means thinking about

our language – do we say “homeless”? Houseless? Community friends? Do we call them “Kim’s people” as some have affectionately done? Or might we just call homeless people “people”? It means we might be asked for a ride or some money by someone who has joined us for worship, and it means we can learn to feel comfortable saying “No, I can’t do that” in routine moments because we know that we as a church are working to speak a greater “Yes” to our community through ongoing and emerging ministries.

Most of all, it means we will continue to fi nd opportunity to blur the line between church and community – between “us” and “them.” That’s hard work. It’s uncomfortable sometimes. It doesn’t come naturally to us – in fact, even this entire article is written with an assumption about just who composes my church. So we want to assure you of the space to refl ect honestly together in days ahead about what this blurring of lines means, even as we work together to do the work of the gospel, which more often than not is hard, uncomfortable, and unnatural. Our friend Frank Dew tells the story of a Greensboro businessman who works downtown, and began attending Frank’s church, New Creation Presbyterian. New Creation is a church for all – but does more than any church in our community to offer welcome and hospitality to those who live outside. After attending for several weeks, the businessman was walking down Elm Street at the lunch hour. Looking ahead he saw what appeared to be a man who was homeless standing outside a convenience store. Months earlier his practice would have been to cross to the other side, but in that moment he found a different thought passing through his mind: “I wonder if I know him from church?” We will continue to be active in our welcome and hospitality amidst the opportunities and the challenges. Maybe before long our church sign can read, “There is no them. There’s only us.”

"From Them to Us" by Jeff MacNelly

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Forty. Yes, forty years we have been members of First Baptist of Greensboro. We came here to open a Baptist Book Store Mail Order Center for the

Baptist Sunday School Board (now called Lifeway). Those were exciting times but busy times. We liked what we saw and what First Baptist offered for a young family. We became a part of the Sunday School joining what is now known as the “2 x 2 Class.” Later, when life was not as chaotic with the mail order center, I started teaching in the College Department where Ruth Howerton was the director. Several years later, along with a younger couple, Lee and Julie King, I became the teacher and Joye was the Outreach Director in the Singles Department for Young Adults. We thoroughly enjoyed working with this group. Eventually Hubert and Yvonne Johnson assumed the leadership of the group and I continued teaching. Eventually I became a part of the Sunday School Council. Along with Becky Yaun we were the Adult Sunday School Advisors. When we fi nished our duties each Sunday morning, I made my way to the Happy Hearts class. I had heard they were looking for some additional workers, but had not been successful. It seems people were not comfortable with them. I started playing the piano for group singing. They not only were good singers but they were fun to be around. They were eager learners and they retained most of what they learned. I found myself there full-time as substitute teacher and full-time

piano player. Their enthusiasm, loving spirits, and their spontaneity make them very special. We fi nd ourselves back where we were several years ago. We need additional helpers. Where some classes fi nd themselves shrinking, we fi nd ourselves growing. On a recent Sunday, we had 40 in attendance. We have six or more Group Homes with anywhere from one to three counselors attending. The counselors get as much from the class as the Happy Hearts. The average age of the current staff is about 75. If we want to keep this going, we need help. Do as I did. Come by and see for yourself. What you will fi nd is a room full of happy students - some using walkers, some in wheelchairs, some requiring adult assistance, some independent, some silent, others who make up for those who are silent. But I can guarantee if you come, you will leave as a different person when you hear Wendy praying, Debbie singing, Grey reporting on someone who is sick, and the whole group singing “If you’re happy and you know it, say AMEN.” Then you will understand why they are called THE HAPPY HEARTS.

Happy Are the Pure in Heart!BY KEN BRANNON…The Faces of the Happy Hearts Sunday School Class

Want to get involved? Perhaps, you would like to visit the Happy Hearts class, or you may be considering volunteering some time in the class. To explore these options, or if you have any questions about the Happy Hearts class, please contact Steve Sumerel: steves@fbcgso.org or call the church, x233.

6 - 7 pm:BIBLE STUDY - Dr. Pressley will continue his study of Acts in the Chapel on July 1, 8, and 29.

July 1 - HUMAN SCAVENGER HUNT. We will set out on a “Human Scavenger Hunt.” It sounds a little strange, but it is a great way to fi nd out hidden facts about people you thought you knew.

July 8 - BUILDING BRIDGES. We all know how important it is to build bridges that unite people or places. But, you may have never built a bridge quite like this before. Come and see what we mean.

July 15 - POT LUCK MEAL. Spend a night touring Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth by walking through the marketplace in place for Vacation Bible School. Bring a dish for a pot luck meal and we will also have a build-your-own sundae bar.

July 22 - MISSION NIGHT: A evening fi lled with opportunities to learn and serve. Missions work on Campus!

July 29 - FBCs FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS: Got some funny home videos? Join us to watch videos as we laugh and recap the summer! To make “the cut,” get your videos to Steve Cothran by Sunday, July 12!

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Connect with Adults

Take a Break Sundays this Summer at OasisA Summer Sunday School Option

Join Oasis for a week, a month, or the whole summer. Oasis is an on-going Sunday School

class which meets through August 30. It affords the Sunday School teachers the opportunity to catch their breath while their class attends Oasis. In July Oasis will use the Formations Sunday School material. Books will be available to those wishing to attend. In August we will utilize material generated in-house which will examine the same scriptural text upon which that morning’s sermon is based. Oasis begins at 9:30 am each Sunday morning in room 102. We look forward to exploring scripture together with you during this quality Bible study time. Contact Steve Sumerel for more information - steves@fbcgso.org | 274-3286, x233.

A Silver Compassion Thought BY GEORGE FULLER

What does research show you can do every day that will improve the function of your mind and body as well as give you more energy, less depression and help you make friends? If it were a pill, would

you take it? Physical activity is the answer. Some activity is good, if you need to get started. More is better, unless you are overdoing it now. A variety of activities keeps interest high and it should include a work out for your brain, as well. And share activities with others. This encourages consistency and increases your enjoyment. Any amount will help and we can all be in better shape in two weeks than we are today. Let’s get moving!

Silver Compassion Topic Sessions Monday, July 20 | Room 102SESSION ONE (6:30 pm – 7:30 pm): Let’s Talk About Where We Are GoingEmpty nest…sandwich generation…career transitions; these and many more issues dominate the lives of couples moving into the second half of life. This seminar will help couples think of ways to claim a fresh vision of how they will prepare for—and walk through—the stages that make up the second half of live. SESSION TWO (7:45 – 8:45): Estate Planning and Family Harmony Estate planning is not only about wills and the distribution of wealth. This seminar will offer ways to make this a time to plan a legacy of love. Topics will include how to have family conversations around often contentious issues, and actions that can be taken in life that will foster harmony at the end of one’s life.

Summer Nights@FBCWednesday Nights in July5 - 6 pm:Summer Nights starts off with a Fellowship Meal. Make your reservation online or in the church offi ce. Cost is $6/adult and $3/child with family maximum of $20.

New Book in the FBC Library The Daily Bible: In Chronological Order by F. LeGard Smith, Compiler

The much-loved Daily Bible includes several helpful features. Devotional commentary provides historical and spiritual insights and helps readers grasp the fl ow of revelation and apply it to their lives.

The FBC Library is open to everyone to check out

books, DVDs, audio books, and magazines.

Stop by - Check it out!

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Connect with Youth

July Schedule - - Don’t miss out on the FUN!1-4: High School Youth at CLUE Camp. Metro Baptist, NYC6 | Mon: Lunch & Love Thy #Selfi e. 11 am7 | Tues: Grasshoppers Game. 12:30 pm8 | Wed: Pizza & Love Thy #Selfi e Small Groups. 5 pm13-17: Youth helpers at VBS. 9 am - 12 noon13 | Mon: Lunch & Love Thy #Selfi e. 11 am15 | Wed: Pizza & Love Thy #Selfi e Small Groups. 5 pm16 | Thu: Matinee Movie “Minions.” Following VBS19-26: All-State Youth Choir. Gardner Webb University20-25: Unidiversity. University of Tennessee-Knoxville26 | Sun: All-State Youth Choir Final Concert. Ardmore Baptist, Winston Salem. 6 pm27-31: Worship In The Arts camp. 9 am - 1 pm27 | Mon: Lunch & Love Thy #Selfi e. 11 am27 | Mon: Movie Night. Anna Stephens’ house, 1909 Milan Road. 8 pm29 | Wed: Pizza & Love Thy #Selfi e Small Groups. 5 pm

Unidiversity Youth CampUniversity of Tennessee - KnoxvilleJuly 20-25

For 13 years our youth have been going to Unidiversity Youth Camp. This summer camp began

in 1993 when four youth ministers decided to get together to create their own youth camp. They realized that pooling the resources and the talents of multiple churches created a great camp experience for their youth. Today, Unidiversity has grown to include over twenty churches from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Kentucky. The camp is led by youth ministers and church volunteers to help youth see themselves as a member of God’s larger Church, which represents many different gifts, talents, styles and viewpoints. Unidiversity seeks to help youth see themselves as unique individuals crafted by the creative power of a loving God who is revealed in Jesus the Christ. The 2015 theme for camp is “It’s Complicated.”Life would be so much easier if we could go back to preschool when we had snack time, recess time, nap time, and learned fun things with fun friends. But, we grow up. As we grow, the expectations and responsibilities we have, grow too. Sometimes it can seem a little overwhelming. Life can be complicated. Going to school, dealing with parents, navigating friendships and trying to fi gure out faith can make life even more complicated. This summer, 19 FBC youth will explore the complicated areas of their lives and get some help and support for the journey as they dig into scripture and talk about life to seek answers. They will learn and play together to grow in fellowship. They will gather for worship and give God the best they have to offer. They will have a lot of fun! And, we will pray for them.

All-State Youth ChoirWestern NC Tour | July 19-26

The start of each new year for our high school youth choir members begins with the much anticipated audition or re-applying to participate in the North

Carolina All-State Youth Choir tour. These youth who can do anything (or nothing) in the summer when they are out of school choose to participate in “All-State” as it is fondly referred to by them. For one week in July, teenagers who love music meet at a college college campus in NC to begin learning music and melding their voices together and getting to know new friends and reconnecting with returning All-Staters from all across North Carolina. During the week these kids sing, laugh, share, study, serve, love and minister all across our state. This year’s theme is “Light for the World.” “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” John 8:12. The tour alternates between the East, West or Central part of NC. This year it is the West and the kids will be staying at Gardner Webb University. The good news is the fi nal concert is at Ardmore Baptist Church in Winston Salem on Sunday, July 26 at 6 pm. Mark your calendar to hear this amazing choir in Winston or at one of their other locations. The full concert schedule is:22nd-FBC Shelby, 7 pm 25th-FBC Morganton, 6 pm23rd-FBC Boone, 7 pm 26th-FBC Lincolnton, 10:30 am24th-FBC Weaverville, 7 pm 26th-Ardmore Baptist, 6 pm

Pray for our 11 youth participating in All-State this year as they travel NC to serve and share the love of Christ! Gracen Blake Jilien Steelman Kendall Gooding Anna Stephens Sam Messick Meredith Twigg Lindley Sample John Weeks Bryce Starnes Lindsay Worsley Cassie Starnes

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This summer I am working at Gordon College’s La Vida program in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of New York. I am working as a

“Sherpa,” or guide, for wilderness trips for high school and college students. Our backpacking trips, ranging form 6-12 days, include either hiking or canoeing trips. These trips are designed to foster individual character growth, leadership development, Christian community, and ultimately growth in personal relationship with the Lord. While on a trip, students are faced with various challenges and leadership initiatives to explore their physical and leadership potential. Students also learn more about what it looks like to live in intentional Christian communities as they trek through the wilderness for extended periods of time with a small group of other students. By going into the wilderness, students are provided an environment away from technology and the demands of everyday life to take a step back, learn about and appreciate God’s creation, and have time to open up their hearts to experience God in new ways. I would greatly appreciate your prayers throughout this summer—pray for the students to experience the Lord in new and life-changing ways, and pray for me and the rest of the staff to be continually fi lling ourselves with His Spirit, that He may increase in us the strength and faith to bear His image to each other and to the students.

Stephen Rich

I have spent the past 13 summers at Camp Crestridge

for Girls in Black Mountain, NC. This is my 3rd summer as a staffer where I serve as a counselor to 11-12 year old girls.

Robyn Cothran

For 14 summers I have gone to Camp Ridgecrest

for Boys in Black Mountain, NC. This is my 5th summer as a staffer. I am a counselor to 11-13 year old boys.

Raleigh Cothran

I am excited for the opportunity that I have been given to serve as this summer’s Spiritual Life Specialist at Camp Don Lee in Arapahoe, NC. I

lead the “Encounters” Bible study and activities for the campers (ages 6-17). This can be challenging because of the wide range of ages, but I am working with some great staff and that makes it easy. I am also part of the worship leadership team and get to help plan and sing in worship - which you know I love! More than anything I love that Camp Don Lee focuses on a small group model that gives campers the chance to grow closer together and use those strong bonds to continue to grow in a personal relationship with Christ. It is going to be a great summer here and I appreciate the prayers of my FBC family for myself, the Camp Don Lee staff and the campers we “encounter!”

Erin Stephens

This summer I am a camp counselor at Camp Oak Hill. By

either sending children down the zipline or seeing a child experience a worship song for the fi rst time, I am able to see God work in them. I am blessed to be able to spread God’s love to them in all of my actions!

Courtney Key

Connect with College

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Connect with Children

Children’s Library - New Books !!• The Island of Dr. Libris by Chris Graberstein• I Totally Funniest by James Patterson• Danger Down the Nile by James Patterson• House of Robots by James Patterson• Popular Clone by M. E. Castle• Cloneward Bound by M. E. Castle• Game of Clones by M. E. Castle• Clones vs. Aliens by M. E. Castle• Bear Sees Colors by Karma Wilson• Leaf Man by Lois Ehler• Olivia Claus by Kama Einhorn• Bats in the Band by Brian Lies• The Animals’ Santa by Jan Brett• Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert• The Noisy, Noisy Farm by Stephanie Stansbie• Chick-o-Saurus Rex by Lenore Jennewein• You Will Be My Friend! by Peter Brown• Llama Llama and the Bully Goat

by Anna Dewdney• Drop It, Rocket by Tad Hills

July Fun for FBC KIDS

Join the fun activities planned for kids and families this summer. Mark your calendars! Questions/Information, contact Ashley Gill Harrington - ashley@fbcgso.org | x241.

• CHILDREN’S MUSEUM - Thursday, July 9 | 10 am | 220 North Church Street. All ages. Cost: $8 for children & adults. RSVP by Friday, July 7.

• MISSION DAY - Tuesday, July 21 | 1-2:30 pm | Children’s Assembly Room. All ages. FREE. RSVP by Monday, July 20. Come help us serve!

• 5TH GRADE GATHERING - August, Date/Time TBD. Rising 6th graders will get together one last time as they get ready to enter the youth group!

• SPRAYGROUND AT BARBER PARK - Thursday, August 6 |9:30-11 am 1500 Dans Road. All ages. FREE. Bring a towel and sunscreen.

Can you help us supply our VBS needs to bring Nazareth to life? We are happy to use donations or return borrowed items!• 6 canopy/tailgating tents• 3 mortar and pestles• Solid colored fl at sheets (all sizes)• Large baskets• Large urns or pots• Small woven rugs (appropriate for Bible times!)

Bring these items to the Children’s Ministry Offi ce beside the elementary wing’s entrance by July 10 and be sure to mark your items if you would like them returned. We still have places for you to participate in a transformative week for children! We still need tribe leaders and shopkeepers to complete our marketplace. If you’re interested, please contact Ashley Gill Harrington - ashley@fbcgso.org | x241.

Vacation Bible School July 13-17 | 9 am-12 pm $40/camper. FBC registrants may enroll a guest for $25.

Register Online: bit.ly/WITA-2015

Campers will explore “Rooms of Worship” in choral music, drama, visual arts, instruments and sacred dance. Campers will bring a bag lunch from home. Drinks are provided by the church. The public is invited to the closing concert on Friday at 1 pm where we hope to see many welcoming faces from FBC and the community.

Class Leaders:Worship | Ashley Harrington, Interim Minister of Children, First Baptist GreensboroChoral | Doug and Terri Vancil, Ministers of Music and Worship, First Baptist, GreensboroVisual Art | Monica Hix, Interim Director of Music, First Friends Meeting, GreensboroSacred Dance/Movement | Betsy Reeves, Moving Liturgy Dance Ensemble, Burlington

Camp Director: Terri Vancil, terri@fbcgso.org | x238

...engaging young artists in a life of Christian worship

July 27 – 31 | 9 am – 1 pmGrades 2-7 (2014-15 school year)

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Local Summer Mission Opportunities AboundBY KIM PRIDDY

Summer is underway and our youth are traveling on mission trips to Greenville, SC and New

York City. The good news is that you do not have to travel or take vacation days from work or play to continue doing the work of the church. Although I loved the opportunity I had to go to Nicaragua - to go to a foreign land and share God’s love, to immerse myself in their culture, and to be away from home responsibilities, we sometimes just do not have the time and space. This summer there are a variety of nearby mission opportunities that include volunteering at Bessemer Elementary, delivering Mobile Meals, helping out at Rosewood VBS, and serving dinner at Grace Community Church. Most of these activities are family-friendly. If you have any questions or need assistance in fi nding a place to serve, contact me - kim@fbcgso.org | x295.

Women’s Fall RetreatOcean Isle Beach | October 23-25

Mark your calendar and prepare yourself for FBC’s Fall Women’s Retreat Registration will open on July 1. Space

is limited to the fi rst 36 to sign-up and accommodations will be cozy. The cost is $100/person ($50 registration deposit and $50 due Sept 1). This will be an intergenerational time for women to rest, relax, grow in spirit and have their spirits renewed. More info: Kim Priddy - kim@fbcgso.org or Ashley Gill Harrington - ashley@fbcgso.org

Join Our Women’s Email Group: We are building a database of email addresses for the women of FBC. If you are interested in receiving information about women’s studies, gatherings, retreats, and more, send an email to kim@fbcgso.org. Put “women’s ministries” in the subject line and send your name and email address in the body of the email.

Girls Night OutThursday, July 23 | 7 pm

Kelly Cornett’s home7892 Buffl ehead Court

Mark your calendar for our July “Girls Night Out.” All women of FBC are invited for a night out

to enjoy each other’s company and fellowship together.

Bring goodies or drinks to share.

FBC Profi le/Ministry Survey Update

Thank you to all who have completed the ministry survey that was sent out from the Missions Committee. We hope that we have heard from you, but if not, it is not too late! There are two options: Complete the

survey online at bit.ly/ministry-survey or fi ll out a paper copy found on the information boards at the church and return it to the church offi ce. In September, the Missions Committee will share the results with church. The information provided will help us to discern, guide and reveal where we need education with respect to our ministry partners and mission opportunities.

Connect with Missions

FBC Women’s Ministry

At last year’s Kindergarten Camp the children touched volunteers with their enthusiasm for learning. Children learned more than colors, letters, and numbers. They

learned about their school, to walk in a line, the location of the library, and how to go through the lunch line. This camp assisted children in building their confi dence so that they would be prepared for their fi rst day of school. Come be a kid again by volunteering at the 2nd Annual Bessemer Elementary Kindergarten Camp. Help is needed with breakfast, lunch, music, art, library, PE, reading, and centers. To volunteer or ask question, contact Kim Priddy at kim@fbcgso.org l x295.

9 am - 1 pm

YWCA Family Emergency Shelter

Thanks to the many who volunteered with the YWCA Women’s Winter Emergency Shelter. The YWCA is offering an emergency shelter to women and their families beginning mid-July. For more information

about the shelter, contact Jan Hill at janmartyhill@netscape.net or 404-0608. Online sign-up: bit.ly/Family-Shelter .

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Connect with One Another

July Birthdays 1. Cheryl Angel, Gary Beech,

Michael Mathews 2. Renee Fila 3. No FBC Birthdays 4. Cynthia Hartis, Molly Lyle,

Virginia Vernon, Cathy Wells 5. Louise Garcia, Carol Matthews,

Mike Moore, Clyde Rudd 6. Matt Hall, Gilbert Pierce,

Carolyn Ripley, Lauren Shriver, Kevin Tutterow

7. No FBC Birthdays 8. Eunice Beavers, Benjamin

Hardy, Patricia Hilton, Bryce Russell

9. Laura Cashwell 10. April Eller, Kenny Ripley 11. Margaret Barnes, Larry Canter 12. Kay Hensley, Andrew Kennedy,

Lilly Persinger, James Watkins 13. Mark Blakely, Bob Ellis, Christine

Garber, Cameron Gooding, Betty Hardin, Beth Shaffer, Cassady Teague

14. Susan Bennett, Bobbie Brown, Ruth Gibbs

15. Pattie Barlow, Benny Pember, Lisa Russell

16. Bill Herring, Mason Lewis, LeAndrea Rainey, Margaret Swanson, Cynthia Townes

17. Corie McRae, Jesse Rainey, Anna Rider, Steve Sumerel

18. Jesse Rainey III, Gary Upchurch, Diane Watkins

19. Tom Boyce, Chad Carpenter, Clyde Mitchell, Allen Putnam

20. Wofford Boyd 21. Joanne Caldwell,

Cam Simmons 22. Nancy Fogleman, Virginia Wells 23. Joanne Osteen 24. David Angel, Jim Fogleman 25. Gene Cox, Joe Garcia,

Laura Page 26. Patsy Thacker 27. Davis Bennett 28. Jack Sykes, Frances Fogleman,

Gene Hester 29. Aidan Eller, Virginia Little,

Catherine Snavely30. Alan Sherouse31. David Moore, Alex Porter,

Kaitlyn Rainey

Connect with Business

June Church Conference SummaryThe monthly Church Conference took place on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2015 in the Fellowship Hall. Church Moderator, Hazel Fisher presided. The following motions were approved by the congregation.

Larry Putnam, Finance Committee Chair made the following motions: Motion 1: On behalf of the Endowment Trust Committee, the Finance Committee and the Deacons, I move that $1,000 each be awarded to Virginia Little and Bryce Starnes, funds to come from the Bowen Scholarship Fund.Motion 2: On behalf of the Endowment Trust Committee, the Finance Committee and the Deacons, I move that $500 be approved as a gift to Anna Holiday, who served as a First Baptist Missions Intern in the spring of 2015, funds to come from the Randall Lolley Endowment Trust Fund.Motion 3: On behalf of the Building and Grounds Committee, the Finance Committee and the Deacons, I move that $6,786 be approved for the purchase of new cameras for the building’s security monitoring system, funds to come from the Major Repair – Capital Expense Fund.

Sunday, July 19 Community Lunch

followed by Church Conference

12 noon, Fellowship Hall. No reservations are

required. $6/person –

$20/family max.

May 2015 Financial Highlights

Through May of each year, we expect to receive about 40% of our budgeted tithes and offerings. This year, through May 2015, we have received

about 42% of our budget in tithes and offerings. Compared to last year, the 12-month weekly average at May 2015 of $33,459 is about 5% higher than the 12-month weekly average at May 2014 of $32,825. Net expenses to-date have been lower than expected due to lower utility bills and property maintenance expenses, and higher than expected receipts from facility and parking fees.

College BirthdaysKevin Tutterow | July 66203 New Bailey Trail, Greensboro, 27455 Andrew Kennedy | July 12 3600 Gramercy Road, Greensboro, 27410 kennedysnkids@aol.comCam Simmons | July 211509 Burlwood Drive, Greensboro, 27410 cam.simmons@yahoo.com

Bereaved • Mike Stone and Robert Stone Jr.

in the loss of their father, Robert “Stoney” Stone, on May 25

• Monica Hix and family in the loss of her father, John Citty, on June 6

• Richard Martin in the loss of his mother, Bee Martin, on June 7

• Loved ones of Marggie Samuel, on June 13

• Yvonne Johnson in the loss of her sister, Louise Rutherford, on June 14

• Don Wimbs in the loss of his mother, Nelle Wimbs, on June 15

• Winfred White in the loss of his sister, Jean Stith, on June 15

• Loved ones of Ruby Morris, on June 19

• Loved ones of Carolyn Bilyeu, on June 19

• Lynn Greene in the loss of her mother, Norma Kibler, on June 21

July 2015 | 11

•Adults •All Ages •Children •Seniors •Weekday School •Worship •Youth

Fellowship MealsWednesdays @ 5-6 pm

1: Burgers/HotDogs, Beans, Potato Salad, Apple Pie

8: Chef’s Choice 15: Potluck Dinner &

Build-Your-Own Sundae 22: From the Garden 29: Salad Palooza

•1-4: High School CLUE Camp. New York City•1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (W): Summer Nights. 6 pm | Meal, 5 - 6 pm•1, 8, 29 (W): Bible Study. 6 pm | Meal, 5 - 6 pm•5, 12, 19, 26 (Su): Summer Choir. Rehearse 8:30 am | Sing 10:30 am•6 (M): Youth Lunch & Love Thy #Selfi e. FBC, 11am•7 (Tu): Youth Grasshoppers Game. 12:30 pm•7 (Tu): WMU Group 2. 102, 7 pm•8 (W): Youth Pizza & Love Thy #Selfi e Small Groups. FBC, 5 pm•9 (Th): Children’s Museum. 220 North Church Street, 10 am•12 (Su): StepUp Ministry Clothing Collection. Atrium, 9 am•12 (Su): Finance Meeting. 108-C, 12 noon•13-17: Vacation Bible School. FBC, 9 am - 12 noon•13 (M): Youth Lunch & Love Thy #Selfi e. FBC, 11 am•13 (M): Deacon’s Meeting. 102, 7 pm•14 (Tu): WMU Group 3. 102, 9:30 am•14 (Tu): WMU Group 4. Café, 10:30 am•15 (W): Youth Pizza & Love Thy #Selfi e Small Groups. FBC, 5 pm•16 (Th): Youth Matinee Movie - Minions. Following VBS•19 (Su): Community Lunch followed by Church Conference. 108, 12 noon•19 (Su): Eventide Worship Service. Peacehaven Farm, 6 pm•20-25: Unidiversity. University of Tennessee - Knoxville•20 (M): Youth Lunch & Love Thy #Selfi e. FBC, 11am•20 (M): Silver Compassion Topic Sessions. 102, #1 - 6:30 pm; #2 - 7:45 pm•21 (Tu): Kids Mission Day. Children’s Assembly Room, 1 - 2:30 pm•23 (Th): Girls Night Out. Kelly Cornett’s, 7893 Buffl ehead Court, 7 pm•26: (Su): All-State Youth Choir Final Concert. Ardmore Baptist, WS, 6 pm•27-31: Worship in the Arts Camp. FBC, 9 am - 1 pm•27 (M): Youth Lunch & Love Thy #Selfi e. FBC, 11 am - 1 pm•27 (M): Youth Movie Night. Stephens’ House. 1909 Milan Road, 8-10 pm•29 (W): Youth Pizza & Love Thy #Selfi e Small Groups. FBC, 5 pm•31 (F): Worship in the Arts Camp Closing Concert. Sanctuary, 1 pm

Summer Weekly Schedule

Sunday AM @FBC•Summer Choir - 8:30 am• Bible Study - 9:15 am• Worship - 10:30 am•Guest Reception - 11:45 am, 209

Wednesdays@FBC•Fellowship Meal - Dinner is served between 5-6 pm Reservations - Due Tuesday at 12 noon – 274.3286 or www.fbcgso.org/fellowshipmeal•Summer Nights - 6 pm•Bible Study - 6 pm

Take a Bite Out of Summer…

Worship at 6:00 pm | Dinner on the grounds around 6:45 pmBring pot luck dishes to share and chairs or blanket to sit on. Wear comfortable clothes. Join us as we worship our God and immerse ourselves in God’s creative majesty.

Eventide} Sunday, July 196 pm

Worship and Dinner at Peacehaven Community Farm 1458 NC 61, Whitsett, NC

Barbara Bravo and her son, Thomas BushBarbara by Statement and

Thomas by Baptism

First Baptist Church Greensboro1000 West Friendly AvenueGreensboro, NC 27401www.fbcgso.org

NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATION

US POSTAGE PAID

GREENSBORO, NC

NO. 179

Shaun and Maggie Martin by Statement

Ruth Caraker by Statement

Joanna Brysonby Statement

James Pate (with his wife, Erin)by Statement

Kate Austin by Baptism

Responding to the Invitation on May 31 - Joining Sunday