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SEPTEMBER 2014 // www.fbcgso.org // 336.274.3286

Emphasizing worship, spiritual development, fellowship, and ministry to our city and our world.

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September2014 3 Insight | by Alan Sherouse –Welcome to Jessica Hartmann, our new Pastoral Administrator –Meet Patrick Cardwell – Our 2014-2015 Pastoral Intern

4 Connect with Music & Worship –Music @ FBC –Deacon Ordination Service –”It’s Good!” - A Musical about the Creation

Connect with Senior Adults –Friends Day Luncheon

5 Connect with Children, Youth, and College –Meet Ashley Gill Harrington, Interim Minister for Children and Families –Welcoming College Student Visitors –Youth Parent Council –Middle and High School Fall Retreats

6-7 Connect with Missions –Downtown Discernment Update –A Volunteer’s Refl ections on the “Steps to Success” Kindergarten Camp –Missions Fair –Update from the Vaughans –Join FBC help to fi ght hunger in Guilford County –Upcoming opportunities where you can get involved...

8 Connect with Adults –New Wednesday Night Access Classes –Best Practice for Sunday School Teaching Training Sessions –New Library Books

9 Connect with Business –Standing Committees Vote - September 14 –July Financial Report Highlights –September Community Lunch and Church Conference - September 14 –State of the Church Luncheon - September 21

10 Connect with One Another –Fall Kick Off @ FBC - September 3

11 September @ FBC –Day Trip to National D-Day Memorial, Bedford, Virginia

12 FBC Weekday School Second Time Around Consignment Sale

Cover photograph courtesy of Charles Hartis.

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

Gloria Koster, Design ManagerAdministrative Assistant: Learning

gloria@fbcgso.org / x288Steve Sumerel, Supervising EditorAssociate Pastor: Adult Learning

steves@fbcgso.org / x233Teresa Allen, Media Library Director

teresaa@fbcgso.org / x229Ginny Carpenter, Weekday School Director

ginny@fbcgso.org / x240Steve Cothran, Associate Pastor: Students and

Family Life / stevec@fbcgso.org / x235Dolores Donahue, Administrative Assistant:

Finance / dolores@fbcgso.org / x226Ashley Gill Harrington, Interim Minister for Children

and Families / ashley@fbcgso.org / x241Jessica Hartman, Pastoral Administrator

jessica@fbcgso.org / x231Jane Anne Hayber, Administrative Assistant:

Music and Worship / janeanne@fbcgso.org / x239Marty Kellam, Food Services Director

marty@fbcgso.org / x245Rosemary Kellam, Operations Director

rosemary@fbcgso.org / x225Kate Kitchen, Homebound Ministry Director

katek@fbcgso.org / 202-5757Scott North, Church Administrator

scott@fbcgso.org / x222Steve Pressley, Associate Pastor

stevep@fbcgso.org / x231Kim Priddy, Assistant Pastor: Missions

kim@fbcgso.org / x295Alan Sherouse, Senior Pastor

pastor@fbcgso.org / x231Marion Smith, Facilities Supervisor, x243

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

Terri Vancil, Assistant Pastor: Music and Worship

terri@fbcgso.org / x238

www.fbcgso.org // 336.274.32861000 West Friendly Avenue

Greensboro, NC 27401

October Connections Deadline: September 16Email news to kelly@fbcgso.org or bring it to the church offi ce.

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We have rounded out an active and energizing summer at First Baptist. Among the highlights were the gifts of our summer staff: Josh Owens

and Susanna Trotter. A recent graduate of Campbell University Divinity School, Josh was ordained by his home church at the close of the summer and is now beginning his tenure as Associate Pastor at First Baptist of Monroe, NC. First, however, he chose to spend 3 months as our youth ministry intern, largely out of his interest in First Baptist and his desire to learn in this setting. Susanna has returned to UNC-Chapel Hill for her junior year after serving as our Children’s Ministry Coordinator throughout a summer of transition. For Susanna, the summer was not only a chance to do work she enjoyed in a church she loved, it was also an opportunity to explore her own sense of vocation. In both of our summer staff members, we are reminded of the opportunity that exists for First Baptist to be a site of formation and encouragement for talented young ministers. We have the same opportunity this fall, as we welcome Patrick Cardwell, a second-year student at Wake Forest Divinity School, who will serve as our Pastoral Intern throughout the school year (more about Patrick below). As First Baptist continues to draw the talents of young ministers for internships and formative programs, I hope we will claim our identity as a Teaching Congregation. Not every church aspires to that calling, but we have lived it for years, even in the Associate Pastor program of the 1960s that drew gifted ministers

like Jack Causey, Bill Wilson, Sr. and Randall Lolley to First Baptist at the start of their pastoral careers. In his description of “teaching congregations,” George Mason, pastor of Wilshire Baptist in Dallas and architect of Wilshire’s model Pastoral Residency program, writes, “Wisdom resides in pew and pulpit alike. Clergy and laity are important to this work of training leaders for the church from generation to generation.” Aware of the wisdom that resides with us, our deacons and ministers have been actively discussing the possibility of First Baptist developing its own Pastoral Residency program. Akin to a medical residency, such pastoral residencies employ recent seminary graduates in a 2-yr program that helps to develop the habits and patterns that characterize a sustainable ministry. The program would utilize the resources and gifts of our congregation to train the next generation of ministers and extend the work and witness of our church across time and space. We look forward to churchwide discussion of this opportunity at our Church Conference this month. Of course – whether Residents, Interns, or Summer Staff – those who come to learn inevitably end up teaching, as well. Even as we draw upon the wisdom and resources of our past, we also continually fi nd through the gifts of people like Josh and Susanna new ways of deepening our lives together in Christ and sharing our witness with the world. In this way, a Teaching Congregation is also a Learning Congregation. I hope we can continually claim that identity, too.

By Alan Sherouse

Welcome to Jessica Hartman, our new Pastoral Administrator

Jessica brings a range of experience to

FBC, having worked most recently as a Veterinary Assistant and before that as a Family Medicine Physician. Jessica is looking forward to being a part of our staff team and coming to know the First Baptist community while serving in this important role. You can fi nd her in the Pastor’s Offi ce every day from 9 am -2 pm. Drop by to say hello! Contact info: jessica@fbcgso.org / 274.3286, x231

Patrick Cardwell – Our 2014-2015 Pastoral Intern

We’re pleased to introduce Patrick Cardwell, our Pastoral Intern for the 2014-2015 school year.

Patrick is in his second year of the MDiv program at the Divinity School of Wake Forest. A graduate of Appalachian State University (BA in Religious Studies, 2013), Patrick has previously served as an intern at Wilton Baptist Church in Wilton, Conn. (Summer 2014) and First Baptist Church of Boone, NC (2012-2013). As Pastoral Intern, Patrick will participate in the pastoral ministries of First Baptist, with particular learning goals in the areas of Pastoral Care and Community Ministry.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity at First Baptist and glad to have a seat at the table alongside people who strive to bring God’s new community to the present.” – Patrick Cardwell

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Friends Day Luncheon Celebrates Our Homebound MembersTuesday, September 23, 12 noon, Fellowship Hall

It’s time to honor our homebound members with our special annual luncheon. Steve Sumerel, our Associate Pastor of Adult Learning, will be offering his delightful rendition of Ishmael’s travels—and your Senior Pastor Alan Sherouse

has promised to bring his guitar, so we guarantee it will be a fun event! Church members are encouraged to provide transportation and host a homebound member. Call Kate Kitchen at 202-5757 and she will help identify those whom you might invite or if you are a homebound member in need of transportation. If a family member or caregiver can bring you, they are invited to our luncheon. Our church bus will pick up at Friends Homes Guilford and West, but reservations still need to be made. All reservations should be made with Rosemary Kellam in the main offi ce at 274-3286, ext. 225 by September 19. Friends Day Volunteer Drivers Needed: If you can drive a homebound friend to our luncheon you will be treated to lunch! If you are willing and able, call Kate Kitchen (202-5757) and she will help you with logistics.

• Sanctuary Choir provides worship leadership on 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month. Two rehearsals are offered each week: Wednesdays at 7:15 (beginning 9/3) or Sundays at 7 (beginning 9/14). Childcare is provided. Adult Handbells is an advanced group of ringers providing worship music on 2nd Sundays. Rehearsals are held in the Sanctuary on Sunday evenings at 6 pm. Instrumental Ensemble is composed of High School and adult players. Dust off that instrument and join us for rehearsal each 3rd Sunday at 7 pm. IE provides music leadership on 4th Sundays in worship.

• Youth Choir is a great time and a full room! Eighty Middle School and High School students gather on Sundays at 5 pm to prepare worship music for 1st Sundays. Two youth handbell groups (divided by age/ability) rehearse Sundays at 4 pm. Youth ringers are participants in Youth Choir and ring in worship on 1st Sundays.

• Music for Children is a regular feature of Kids’ Access each Wednesday. Music groups are provided for 3s & 4s, Kinders-Grade 1, and Grades 2-5. Earlier arriver activities begin at 6 pm with music and faith formation from 6:15-7:10 pm. Younger children sing for special services in December and May. The Young Musicians (grades 2-5) sing every 2nd Sunday in worship.

• Children’s Handbells for grades 4-5 rehearse each Sunday afternoon starting September 14. Children’s bell ringers are drawn from the Young Musicians choir.

Children’s music activities begin Sept. 10 and regular Sunday evening rehearsals begin Sept. 14.

Music @ FBCFrom our generation to all generations we offer a song resounding in time…

It’s Good! A musical about the CreationPresented by children in grades 2-5

Wednesday, October 29 at 7 pmRehearsals begin Wednesday, September 10

from 6:15 – 7:10 pmAll 2nd – 5th graders are welcome to join

us as we prepare stage, song and dance!

Connect with Senior Adults

Deacon Ordination ServiceSunday, September 7

6 pmSanctuary

Join us as we will ordain our new incoming Deacons in a special service of blessing and prayer.

Connect with Music & Worship

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Middle and High School Fall Retreats

High School RetreatOctober 3-5

Blue Ridge AssemblyHigh School youth will enjoy this time away with God. $85/person covers food, lodging,

t-shirt.

Register now: www.fbcgso.org/youth

College Birthday: Tyler Gail Wood 9/9 - Wheaton College, CPO 3221, 501 College Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187, tylergailwood@yahoo.com

If you have a college student: Send us their birthday and contact info: gloria@fbcgso.org / 274.3286, x288

Connect with Children, Youth, and College

Welcoming College Student Visitors

We have a wealth of colleges and universities in Greensboro. Each year

almost 45,000 college students are in Greensboro, and this is a time when students need Christ in their lives the most. We can reach out to them, but a church of our size can be intimidating (to say the least) to a college student attending for the fi rst time. There is a great mission waiting just outside our doors. Most college students will sneak into the back of the sanctuary and try to be inconspicuous. Look around and say hello. Our number 1 priority is to make them feel welcome! Even if First Baptist does not become their home, by reaching out and making them feel cared for and loved, they will be stronger in Christ knowing that they have brothers and sisters at 1000 West Friendly Avenue.

Meet Ashley Gill HarringtonInterim Minister for Children and Families

Ashley comes to FBC with over a decade of experience in pastoral ministry to families and children. Most recently she served as Associate

Minister of Family Life & Education at University Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (2007-2013). Previously, she served as Minister to Children at Seventh & James Baptist Church in Waco, TX (2003-2007). She is a graduate of Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University (Master of Divinity, 2007) and Georgetown College (Bachelor of Science in Elementary Ed, 2003). Ashley will serve through the duration of our search for permanent leadership of our Children and Family Ministry.

A Word from Ashley–I am delighted to be joining you at First Baptist Church! Ministering to children and their families is what I am passionate about and I am grateful for the opportunity to do so with you. I felt called to ministry as a young teenager, and while in college I was given the opportunity to work in my home church. During that time, I saw in children’s ministry the intersection of my calling, my giftedness, and my passions. From there my call has continued to evolve, yet children and families have remained at the center. I love the energy and honesty that children bring to discovering faith, and I enjoy resourcing parents and caregivers with tools to bring the heart of faith development into their homes where they live each day. During this time of interim, I hope to be a loving caregiver to help bridge the gap between the legacy of what was and the hope of what will be for the children and families of First Baptist Church. Though I know this is for a season, I look forward to the good days ahead as we work to welcome and nurture First Baptist’s youngest and treasured members.

Youth Parent Council by Steve Cothran

Back in February, I sat down with some parents who came to me and said “We want to help. What do you need?” What blossomed out of

that meeting was a Youth Parent Council that has been working over the past several months to pray, to brainstorm, and to look for ways to make Youth Ministry at FBC the best it can be. The members of the Council are Chris Carter, Debbie Garner, Marty Isom, Clare Johnson, Dan Kennedy, Lynda Grace Moore, Alexis Petitt, Kelly Stephens, Tom Townes, Pat Wilson, and Ginny Young, with Amy Knight serving as our chairperson. Please add these leaders to your prayer list as we look to the future and to the great plans God has for Youth at FBC. Youth parents can be active participants in the youth ministry program by volunteering in youth programming or chaperoning an event, retreat, etc. Contact Steve Cothran– stevec@fbcgso.org / 274.3286, x235.

Middle School Retreat

September 12-14Camp Caraway

Middle School youth will

discover a deeper walk

with God. $85/person

covers food, lodging, t-shirt.

Youth Ministry and Choir Kick OffSunday, September 7

4:30 pm, Fellowship Hall We will kick off our Fall Schedule

with our annual Youth Parent Meeting. Food will be provided.

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Connect with Missions

A Volunteer’s Refl ections on the “Steps to Success” Kindergarten Campby Kim Priddy

Remember reading the poem “All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten?” Along with learning to share everything, playing fair, cleaning

up your own mess, and washing your hands before you eat; today children are expected to know so much more than I did when I went to kindergarten over thirty years ago. My second go-around in kindergarten was much harder (nap time has become extinct). Did you know that when kindergarteners go to school they are expected to already know their colors, recite numbers, and recognize letters of the alphabet? Children are taught that there are sky line letters (t, b, f, etc…) and plane line letters (n,m,u, etc.). Yes, kindergarten has gotten tougher, but some things have not changed. I witnessed over the two week camp that children are still innocent and love attention. Our partnership is not only with a school, it is with the children and their families. It was a beautiful scene at the Thursday night celebration; communities gathered around tables sharing food, laughter, and conversation. We are all aware that these children are our future. Thank you to everyone who participated in the “Steps to Success” Bessemer Camp. Our Facebook page includes links to the News & Record article and the Guilford County news channel that shared our story. This was absolutely one of my favorite camps!

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The size of the harvest is bigger than you can imagine, but there are few workers. Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers for his harvest. (Matthew 9.36-38)

MissionsFairSunday

October 1912 noon on the Church LawnFood Trucks will be

serving lunch

Come learn more about the ministries that we partner with through fi nancial and volunteer resources.

Downtown Update

Our Ad-Hoc Committee continues to move forward with a feasibility study and strategic plan for a downtown ministry, focusing on 5 key

areas of Vision/Mission, Program/Staff, Partners, Building, and Finances. We plan to present our work for church consideration at our October Church Conference. We are encouraged in our work and the possibilities that are emerging. At the September Church Conference (September 14), the Committee will share its progress and outline some of the basic elements of the developing plan. We are also grateful for the thoughtful consideration and dialogue that has occurred with church members throughout our Downtown Discernment, and we hope the discussion will continue to grow. To that end, we would like to schedule conversations with Sunday School classes to discuss the vision further, and also to benefi t from the questions and observations that will arise from within the church. Reps from our Ad Hoc Committee would be happy to come to your class one Sunday from September 14 to October 12. Visits can last 10 - 20 minutes and occur at any point in the Sunday School hour, based on your availability. For more information, or to schedule a Sunday School conversation, please contact Laura Lomax–llomax1@triad.rr.com or Kim Priddy– kim@fbcgso.org / 274.3286, x295).

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Connect with Missions

Update from the Vaughans by Helen Vaughan

Dear First Baptist Church members,

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement of Ellis and me. We are blessed over and over again by your kind words, your

fi nancial support of our ministry, your prayers, and your devotion to our church and to our Lord. We love you! Transition Time: Papa’s passing: Many of you know that Ellis’ dad lived with us. He had a stroke two years ago and we moved back from Budapest in order to care for him. For a while he attended FBC and benefi tted from some of your visits and extensions of kindness. He peacefully passed away on July 28. Since Papa does not need us anymore, the option is open for us to return to overseas mission. Horsham, UK-when to go: Our mission, TeachBeyond, is headquartered in Horsham, England. As a member of the leadership team, I am expected to work there at least halftime and preferably fulltime. Over the next several days Ellis and I need to evaluate whether to permanently move there or to commute. Please pray with us about this decision! Switzerland-strategic schools: Reportedly, Europe is the only continent where Christianity is not growing (Antarctica?). We are thrilled to respond to requests to support Christian schools there. In May I worked with a school in Geneva and met with folks wanting to start one in Zurich. India-victory: After a year of curriculum writing and re-writing (after the fi rst team failed and called for a re-write), I went to India in June to teach the Christian teachers from the village schools in the Himalayan foothills. The travel and teaching were both quite challenging (let me know if you want the crazy, longer version of this escapade). As hard as this project has been, I think the week of teaching was benefi cial. I also acquired a deeper understanding of the importance of prayer. Mexico-pray again: August 18-22 I will be in Mexico City consulting with a church which is considering starting a school as an outreach to middle income Mexican families. This church wants to transform lives in order to transform their community. Please pray especially for discernment as I interact with the Christ-honoring hopes and dreams of this church.

Editor’s Note: To contact the Vaughans with questions or comments: hvaughan@teachbeyond.org or 336.286.9426.

Join FBC help to fi ght hunger in Guilford County

Bring donations to Church! (Listed below are food donation suggestions.) Let’s be part of the more than 1.2 million pounds of food distributed through

Greensboro Urban Ministry (GUM) feeding programs. GUM strives to fi ll the gap between individual income and government benefi ts by providing emergency food assistance bags, which are distributed through the Emergency Assistance Program. These food assistance bags include fruits and vegetables, grains, and protein, to help ensure that those receiving assistance are eating balanced nutritious meals. By helping to ebb the pains of hunger, recipients are provided with some peace of mind and the fortitude necessary to focus on other areas of crisis in their lives. When you are at the grocery story, consider purchasing some of these items: Protein Sources: Tuna, Salmon, Beef Stew, Spam, Corned Beef, Peanut Butter (18 oz. jar)

Vegetables: Greens, e.g. Turnip, Mixed Vegetables, Peas (green), Tomatoes, Corn, Green BeansFruits: Peaches, Pears, Fruit Cocktail, ApplesauceOther Items: Soups, Sugar (2 lbs.), Dry milk, Oatmeal (18 oz.), Macaroni & cheese, bags of dry beans, Rice (1 lb. or larger bags)

Dietary Supplements: Ensure

Upcoming opportunities where you can get involved…

{Grace Community Fellowship Dinner

begins serving monthly on Wednesday, September 3. If you are interested in preparing or serving dinner, contact Jack Steelman–288.7004/sueanjack@gmail.com or Gayle Wiley–852.2768/gayle@richardlwiley.com

{Crop Walk will be Sunday, October 19 at

2:30 pm at NewBridge Bank Park. It is not too early to sign up or make a donation for the FBC Team: contact Kim Priddy–274.3286, x295/ kim@fbcgso.org

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New Access Classes begin September 10

Grow with Us at Access!Wednesday nights, 6:15 - 7:10 pm

{Women’s Book Study: Unglued–Has there ever been a time in your life when you have felt “unglued?”

Perhaps you are feeling this right now. Women of all ages are invited to join together for an open discussion about emotions that can bring fullness to life, or help to destroy it. Each week will focus on a chapter of Lysa TerKeurst’s new book, Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions. The sessions will be led by Kelly Cornett and Becky Starnes in the Café.

{Bible Study: Revelation as Drama–Dr. Jim Wayne will explore the rich history, the varying interpretations,

and the dramatic actions of God in the midst of a very troubled time in his popular seminar on debatably the most misunderstood book of the Bible, The Revelation to John. Dr. Wayne pulls from his personal journey to the ancient sites of the seven churches in Revelation, as he weaves years of study into this multifaceted study. “Revelation as Drama” will meet in room 102.

{Discipleship Study: 14 Disciplines of Faithful Disciples–Just as the strength of the body takes conditioning, so it is that faithful discipleship

takes discipline. Some of these disciplines fi t in well with the culture of our time…others, not so much. In an honest and open dialogue, this gathering will explore the pros and cons of 14 important Christian disciplines as we weigh the “cost/benefi t” of each. Movie and TV clips, the newspaper, or conversations we have in the workplace and so much more shall become the launch pads for our discussions on how we can be faithful in today’s world. Steve Sumerel will lead this discussion in room 108-C.

Connect with Adults

MAIN LIBRARY• Come Home by Lisa Scottoline• The Jungle by Upton Sinclair• The Drop by Michael Connelly• The Columbus Affair by Steve Berry• The Jefferson Key by Steve Berry• The Search Committee

by Tim Owens• Innocent by Scott Turow

(Audio Book)• Sycamore Row by John Grisham

(Audio Book)

• To the Last Man: A Novel of the First World War by Jeff Shaara

• The Final Storm: A Novel of the War in the Pacifi c by Jeff Shaara

• How To Be Social Media Parents by Brian Foreman

• In the Company of Others by Jan Karon

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY• Puppies and Kittens 2

by Marilyn Easton• Mosquitoes by Martha E. H. Rustad• Temperature by Kay Manolis

New Library Books • Moths by Martha E. H. Rustad• I Love Dogs and Puppies by

Nicola Jane Swinney• I Love Baby Animals by Camilla

de la Bedoyere• An Awesome Book of Love

by Dallas Clayton• Friends by Helme Heine

Best Practice for Sunday School TeachingSundays, September 14, 21 & 28

You take your commitment to teaching Sunday school seriously. You want to plan

interesting lessons that matter in the lives of your class. You know the Bible well and use lots of resources to give depth to each lesson. So, in addition to your strong knowledge base and commitment, what can you do to strengthen your Sunday school teaching? What is known about how people learn that can be applied in the Sunday school classroom? On three Sunday evenings in September, Dr. Helen Vaughan will share the well-researched best practices of instructional delivery in room 102. Helen will model and tell about the methods known to increase student learning, build positive relationships among the teacher and participants, and add critical thinking and application to the subject at hand. Anyone and everyone is welcomed as the methods presented apply to any teacher-learner situation; however, the examples will be applied to Sunday school instruction. Please register by contacting Steve Sumerel– steves@fbcgso.org 274.3286, x233.

Editor’s Note: For more information on Helen Vaughan’s teaching ministry, read her article on page 7.

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July 2014 Financial UpdateReceipts & Distributions Actual Budget Last YearYTD Budget Receipts $ 933,184 $ 987,347 $ 917,160YTD Budget Disbursements $ 1,051,950 $ 1,043,630 $ 999,520YTD Differential $ (118,766) $ (56,283) $ (82,360)

Connect with Business

July Financial Report Highlights

If we look at only the July budget numbers listed below, it is hard to imagine how we could fi nd any highlights. Nevertheless, in God’s

economy, FBC Greensboro has been blessed over the past year to have more fi nancial resources, in spite of operating budget defi cits, due to bequests made to the church and very positive investment results in our endowment funds. The Finance Committee continues to monitor the budget on a monthly basis. This month, they noted:• Receipts for the year, while under budget, are still running ahead of last year.• The rolling 12 receipts at the end of July still total over $1,700,000,

$16,000 better than last year.• Total Invested balances, which includes the endowment funds exceed

$2,500,000, and are up 4.6% over July of 2013.

Things to Consider:

Is your commitment current? Sometimes it seems that our giving goes on vacation when we do in the summer. If that has happened to you, please

know that catching up your commitment will certainly help the Finance Committee as they enter into the upcoming budget preparation season. Have you considered making the church a part of your overall estate plan? In the past few months the church has been blessed with several bequests from faithful members who desired to continue their support of the ministry at First Baptist through their wills, trusts, and estates. If you have any questions or would like to know more about these subjects, please contact Scott North, Church Administrator, in the church offi ce or any members of the Endowment Trust or Finance Committees.

Standing Committees Vote - September 14The Bylaws of First Baptist Church specify that the new members of the Committee on Committees are to be elected at a special called meeting of the membership in the month of September. This year, that special called meeting is being combined with the regular monthly meeting for September, which will take place on Sunday, September 14 in the Fellowship Hall following lunch. The new members of other standing committees will also be elected at this meeting. The members of the Committee on Committees will serve for one year. The members elected to the other standing committees will serve a term of three years unless otherwise noted. The nominees for these committees are listed here.

Building and Grounds Committee

(October 1 / 3 year term)

Joanna SampleJack Sharp

Randy McDanielBill Tutterow (to complete vacant term through 2015)

Christian Assistance Fund Committee

(October 1 / 3 year term)

Ginger GoodingTami Payne

Missions Committee (October 1 / 3 year term)

Scott LyleAnita PhilpottTrisha Hooper

Tom SearsBrad Wall

Personnel Committee (October 1 / 3 year term)

Coolidge Porterfi eldThom Little

Sunday, September 14–Community Lunch followed by Church Conference 12 noon, Fellowship Hall. No reservations are required. $6/person – $20/family max.

Committee on Committees:Lee Barnett, Randy Bowers, Chris Canipe, David Crews,

Louise Garcia, Dan Kennedy, Elaine McRae, Tammy Miller, Deanna Pegram, Frances Upchurch,

Monica Vaughan, and Judyth White

State of the Church

All are invited to a “State of the Church” luncheon following worship on Sunday,

September 21. This is the fi rst of what will become an annual tradition at First Baptist, providing time for refl ection on what has been and vision of what is yet to be. We will refl ect on the year that has passed, and share about the year ahead, hearing from a variety of voices among our staff and leaders, as well as a word from Alan marking his fi rst year as our pastor. Lunch will be $6.00/person. No reservation is required, but if you know you will be attending, please contact the offi ce. We hope you will be a part of this celebration of our life together at First Baptist.

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If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. (1st Corinthians 12:26)

Connect with One Another

Bereaved • Mary Ann Henderson in the loss

of her mother, Helen Creech, on June 17

• Lauten and Emily Crow in the loss of their grandmother, and Laura Lomax in the loss of her mother-in-law, Martha Crow, on July 26

• Ellis Vaughan in the loss of his father, Ellis Vaughan, Sr., on July 28

1. Jake Barlow, Sarah Carter 2. Bill Cashion, Jim Clontz,

Jim Deere, Amber Rhodes, Emily Sheffi eld, Robin Yaun

3. Fred Binder 4. Wesley Adams, Jr., Kilee Blakely,

Joyce Burch, Paula Carter 5. Roberta Hartgrove, Aaron Lindsay 6. Mary Jane Beavers, Larry Chadwick,

Grey Cockerham, Robb Wells 7. Charlotte Barnes, Dale Bias,

Nancy Culclasure, Marty Hill, Marshall Johnson, David Marsh, Katherine Marsh

8. Marina Cothran, Lorie Rainey, Jack Sharp

9. Charles Hewitt, Hannah Persinger, Helen Stinson, Tyler Gail Wood

10. Joshua Childs, Merrill Norris, Matthew Sumner

11. Kenneth Bell, Margaret Wells 12. Barbara Brock, John Chandler,

Zylpha Eagle 13. Blaine Bradford, Britt Isom, Marty

Isom, Janice Newsom, Bill Walke, Clay Wilder, Bowen Young

14. John Raines, Jean Shore, Mabel Wiggins

15. Jeanelle Lindsay 16. Kubwayo Gervais, Perry Key,

Glenda Koger, Frances Upchurch 17. Alan Bowers, Gordan Johnson,

Christine Moore18. Ryenne Blake, Wendy Camp,

Kaylee Idol, Joan Ratliff, Alan Tutterow, Kim Youngdahl

19. David Canter, Kay Crawford, John Fisher, Barbara Harvell, Lorna Leigh Lanning, Craig Pannell, John Sample, Austin Worsley, Becky Yaun

20. John Hardy, Patricia Lambert, Faye Thompson, Terri Vancil, Jim Wayne, Bob Wiggins

21. Kate Austin, Isley Morrow, Tom Sears, Jr., Kim Taylor

22. Sidonna Black, Perry Steelman, Paul Stutts

23. Sandy Cole, Hannah Lynch, Evelyn Mitchell, Chuck Peeler, Trent Philpott

24. Mary Adams, Chris Culbreth, David Philpott, Zach Roberts, Jimmy Wiggins

25. Dorothy Lewis, Samuel Vaughan 26. Janet Caldwell, Kate Kitchen,

Charles O’Bryant, Archie Williams 27. Haley Simmons Bohon, Mike Kalish 28. Bryce Fogleman, Earl Mitchell,

Nancy Page, Todd Power 29. Fairey Horton, Kaye Tutterow 30. Kristen Beavers, Eleanor

Manning, John Markham

September Birthdays

Responding to the Invitation

We have enjoyed the worship services and Oasis this summer. Becky Yaun and Ed Parkerson have been so informative and welcom-ing. The Explore First classes were very helpful in learning about FBC Greensboro and meeting the church leadership. Franklin and I feel so blessed being new members of this community in Christ.

Franklin & Dianna Cecil(on August 10)

By Letter

Joshua Childs(on July 27)By Baptism

Over the years, I have thought many times about being baptized. I believed in God and wanted to follow Him, but something held me back. This summer, during our fi nal worship service at Unidiversity, I felt the Lord speaking to me and telling me it was time to trust Him, and His plan for my life. I am ready to trust God’s plan for me and am excited about this next step.

Wednesday, September 3FBC Front Lawn, 5 - 7 pm• Burgers and Hot Dogs• $6/person–$20/family

max.• No reservations

needed• Games and activities

on the Front Lawn

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•September 1 – Church offi ces closed for Labor Day.•Wednesday, September 3 – Fall Kick-off Celebration: Food, Fun & Family Games. 5 - 7 pm, FBC Front Lawn (see page 10)

•Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27 – Shower Ministry. 3 pm, Gym•Sunday, September 7 – Youth Ministry & Choir Kick Off. 4:30 pm, 108 (see page 5)

•Sunday, September 7 – Deacon Ordination Service. 6 pm•September 12 - 14 – Middle School Retreat. Camp Caraway (see page 5)

•Sundays, September 14, 21, 28 – Adult Teacher Education. 6 - 7:30 pm (see page 8)

•Sunday, September 21 – State of the Church Luncheon. 12 noon (see page 9)

•Tuesday, September 23 – Friends Day Luncheon. 12 noon (see page 4) •September 26 - 27 – FBC Weekday School Consignment Sale. (Friday: 9 am - 7 pm, Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm) (see back page)

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

Looking Ahead to October• October 1 - 5 – Upward pre-sign-up

for FBC members. After October 5, open sign-ups.

• October 3 - 5 – High School Retreat. Blue Ridge Assembly

• Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 – Shower Ministry. 3 pm, Gym

• October 5 – World Communion Sunday.• October 6 – PrimeTime. 9 am - 12 noon• October 19 – Missions Day & Fair.

12 noon, Fellowship Hall• October 19 – Crop Walk. 2:30 pm

September Fellowship Meals3: Hamburgers & Hotdogs on the Front Lawn, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Peach Cobbler10: Pecan Encrusted Tilapia, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Salad Bar / Kids: Fish Stix17: Chicken Portofi no, Orzo Pasta, Broccoli Casserole, Salad Bar /Kids: Chicken Nuggets24: Fried Chicken, Baked Sweet Potato, Green Beans / Kids: CorndogReminder: Make your meal reservations for the new year.

Regular Weekly Schedule

Sunday AM @FBC• Bible Study - 9:15 am• Worship - 10:30 am•Guest Reception - 11:45 am (209)

Sunday PM @FBC•Youth Handbells: Grades 6-12,

4 pm, Sanctuary/313•Youth Choir: Grades 6-12, 5 pm, 311•Children’s Handbells: Grades 4-5,

Time TBA, 313•Children’s Bible Drill, 6 pm•Youth Discipleship, 6 pm, 301•Adult Bells I, 6 pm•Sunday School Teacher Training,

September 14, 21, 28, 6 pm•Sanctuary Choir, 7 pm, 311•Instrumental Ensemble

(3rd Sundays), 7 pm, Sanctuary

Wednesdays@FBC•Fellowship Meal - Dinner is served between 5-6:30 pm / Reservations: Due Tuesday at 12 noon – 274.3286 or www.fbcgso.org/fellowshipmeal•Kids’ Access - 6 pm•Youth Forum - 6:15 pm•Adult Access Classes - 6:15 pm• Sanctuary Choir - 7:15 pm, 311

September@FBC

Join the day trip to the

National D-Day Memorial, Bedford, VAThursday, October 23, 2014Leave FBC: 8 am - Return: 6 pm

Travel on Holiday Tour bus with a guided tour of the memorial. Cost: $49/person includes lunch.

To sign up for this trip: Dolly Chesson– swchesson1@gmail.com / 545.7712 or Monica Vaughan– edwinv550@aol.com /402.1144.

First Baptist Church Greensboro1000 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27401www.fb cgso.org

NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATION

US POSTAGE PAID

GREENSBORO, NC

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The Weekday School’s semi-annual consignment sale features kid’s Fall/Winter clothing & shoes, toys, bikes, games, outdoor equipment, books, maternity clothing, nursery furniture, bedding, strollers and more! The “Mom’s Spot!” is a great place for ladies to consign your like-new fall/winter clothing, shoes, & accessories! Registration is open NOW if you would like to be a consignor. Consignors will earn 60% of their sales. If you consign and volunteer a minimum of 4 hours, you earn 70% of your sales! The remaining profi ts go to the FBC Weekday School Via Scholarship Fund which helps families who wouldn’t be able to attend our school without some fi nancial assistance. There are many opportunities to shop, consign, and volunteer so fi nd out how you can be involved in the Weekday School ministry to our community. There are registration links on the website or email the Consignment Team.

www.fbcgso.org/consignment_sale / fbcsecondtimearound@gmail.com Find us on

September 26 - 27Friday - 9 am - 7 pm

Saturday - 8 am - 1 pm (Half Price Day)

Second Time Around Consignment SaleFirst Baptist Church Weekday School

Consign • Shop • Volunteer