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For we are laborers TOGETHERTOGETHERTOGETHERTOGETHER with God. 1 Corinthians 3:9
OUR MISSION: “REACH, TEACH, PREPARE, SEND”
We invite all people to join us in worshiping God, growing deeper in knowledge and
understanding through study, in the unity of Christian love through fellowship and visitation;
preparing for ministry and mission through discipleship, drawing nearer to God in prayer
and praise as we share the love of Jesus Christ with one another and the world.
Volume XXXVIIII October 2015 Number 22
Some years ago a song came out that said, "There’s a
broken heart for every light on Broadway." One
preacher reminded, "Whenever people come together to
worship, be sensitive to them and their needs, for there
is a broken heart in every pew." Most of us have ex-
perienced enough of the battles, burdens, and heart-
aches of life to find ourselves at one time or another
crying out, "Why, Lord? Why did this happen to me?
For what am I being punished?" Those are instinctive
questions, because we have learned to accept the fact
that "What we sow is what we reap." If we sow bad
seed we’re going to reap a bad harvest. But what if we
haven’t sown those kinds of seeds, and yet some trag-
edy enters our life and we find ourselves
bearing burdens that we don’t understand
and don’t think we deserve?
"Why do bad things happen to good
people?" There are some who would
give you a quick and simple answer to
that question. Go to the religions of the
East and they will say that you are in a
cycle of reincarnation, that you’re being punished in
this life for some sin in a previous existence. But if you
can find out which one of the thousands of gods you
have angered, you may be able to appease his wrath
and lessen your punishment. The Muslim would give a
different answer, "Allah has willed it so you must learn
to accept his will without question." Some respond to
tragedy by shaking their fists toward heaven and say-
ing, "God, if you allow such things to happen, then I
reject you. I curse you, and I don’t ever want to have
anything to do with you again!"
Maybe some of you have read Rabbi Harold
Kushner’s book entitled, "Why Do Bad Things Happen
to Good People?" It became a best-seller. He gives a
different answer. He says that "God is limited in His
power, and therefore He is not a participant in our lives.
Instead, He is a spectator watching us with interest."
He says, "God wants to see good things happen to His
people, but He is not always able to arrange it." His
conclusion is that God is not all-powerful so we ought
to understand that, love God anyway, and forgive Him
for His shortcomings. Now that is an interesting twist,
isn’t it? The Rabbi says that it is our turn now to for-
give God for His failures.
Obviously, I don’t agree with any of the responses
given above. I don’t think the Bible agrees with them,
either. In the book of Revelation 15:3-4,
we read, "Great and marvelous are your
deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true
are your ways, King of the ages. Who will
not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to
your name? For you alone are holy. All
nations will come and worship before you,
for your righteous acts have been re-
vealed." God is holy, marvelous, just, all-knowing, and
all-powerful. As we look at Him we begin to realize
that we don’t know it all, that we can’t always tell what
is good, and what is best. But He can and does!
The story of Joseph is a perfect example of that, be-
ginning in Genesis 37, and continuing to the end of the
book. He is sold into slavery by his brothers. That’s
bad. He finds himself in Egypt working as a slave. He
is falsely accused of attempting to rape his master’s
wife. He is cast into prison. Meanwhile, his father is
grieving over his death as it was reported to him by Jo-
seph’s brothers. Until suddenly Joseph finds himself
second in command over the whole country of Egypt,
Dear Members of First Baptist Church Butner,
First, I would like to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve at your
church. I look forward to getting to know each of you and beginning to work with the
youth and children of the church. I enjoyed the weekend I spent fellowshipping and
worshipping with you. The conversations were great and the food was wonderful (I
look forward to many more covered dish meals). I am truly grateful for the hospitality
that was shown while Debbie (my fiancée) and I were there. I am excited to begin serving on October 21 and
will start organizing my office as soon as possible so that I can “hit the ground running.” Please feel free to send
me an email ([email protected]) to set up a time to visit with you and your family. I will be changing my
phone number in the next couple of weeks and will have that information available in the bulletin. I look for-
ward to what God has in store for us all. God Bless!
dishing out grain to the starving multitudes who have come to that land for something to eat. Hear to the words
of Joseph years later as he speaks to his brothers in Genesis 50:20, "You intended to harm me, but God intended
it for good."
Hope to see you each Sunday in October as we seek to exalt God to His rightful place, and allow Him to heal
our broken hearts and lives. We sometimes lose sight of the fact that God is still in control and deserves for each
of us to sing a “song of exaltation” to Him. God is still in control and worthy of our praise. Come give Him His
due in worship on Sundays!
Blaine BrittBlaine BrittBlaine BrittBlaine Britt
Piano Class
I will be starting a new beginner group piano class on Wednesday,
October 14. The classes will be on Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Each person will need a pi-ano or keyboard to practice at home and will be responsible for buying their own music. The class instruction is free of charge. I have had 4 people sign up and the class can accommodate 6 people. There is a sign up sheet by the back hall of the church office area.
By: LaRue Daniel
Operation Christmas Child
We have two opportunities this year for Operation Christmas Child. Boxes are avail-
able if you would like to pack your own box and return it to the church by Sunday,
November 22. Also, we will have a “Packing Party” on Sunday, November 15 at 5:00
p.m. in the Family Life Center to pack boxes with the items we have been collecting
all year. There is a fee of $7.00 per box for mailing. If you would like to help with
this fee please mark your envelope or check “OCC”.
The 2016 Proposed Budget has been mailed to church members. If you did not receive one, copies are available
throughout the church. We ask that you care-fully and prayerfully review this material and come to the Business Meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. with any questions or concerns you may have. A vote will be taken at a Called Business Meeting at the end of our Wor-ship Service on Sunday, October 18 with no discussion.
The�Children�and�Youth�are�looking�forward�to�Blaine�Britt’s�arrival�in�late�
October!� �The�Youth�have�written�down�things�they�want�Blaine�to�know�
about�each�of�them�and�things�they�want�to�see�him�do�with�them�over�
the�next�year.� �We�will�be�doing�something�similar�with�the�elementary�
kids.���
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On� October� 9� we� will� have� a� Camp� Out� at� Harvey� &� Tammy� Bishop’s�farm.� � Please� read� about� this� in� an� additional� article� in� the� newsletter.��
This�will�be�a�fun�event�for�all!������
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October� 14� Event�for�Elementary�Students:�Donna�Slaughter�and�Liz�Davis�will� take�the�children�to�Tabbs�Creek�to�hear�Debbie�Evans,�former�IMB�missionary�to�Cambodia,�give�a�presentation�of�how�God�used�her�&�her�family�to�share�His�love�with�the�people�of�Cambodia.��We�will�leave�the�church�at�
5:30.��A�pizza�supper�will�be�served�at�6:00�so�we’ll�need�a�headcount�(please� sign� up).��The�event�is�free�but�they�are�asking�each�child�to�bring�canned/dried�foods�for�ACIM.�
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The� next� Children� &� Youth� Council�meeting� is� Thursday,� October� 22� at� 6:00� p.m.� in� the� Fellowship�
Hall.��Parents�are�always�welcome�to�join�us.�
By:��Children�and�Youth�Council�
♦ CCM is in need of
i n d i v i d u a l l y
wrapped hard
candy for the
Women’s Prison
Christmas ‘Red Box’
These items have
been a little slow coming in so our help is
needed. The goal is 1700 bags and the due
date is Saturday, October 17. Plans are to
have a candy pack-a-thon at CCM on Octo-
ber 17 at 11:00 a.m. Bags will then be delivered
to Camp Mundo Vista the following week.
♦ 2 Murdoch residents and 7 Central Regional
residents are in need of adoption through Op-
eration Santa Claus. Each patient comes with
a wish list which makes it simple. Do not
wrap. Gifts are due November 12.
♦ CCM’s Household Assistance Closet Needs:
Pot Holders or oven mitts, measuring spoons,
potato peelers, cutting boards, twin and queen
sheets, bedspreads or comforters in boy colors
(everything they have is flowery or pink/purple),
Bath mats (no toilet lids covers), bath towels,
bath cloths, hand towels, new bed pillows. If
buying new, please purchase neutral col-
ors. Any of these may be used as long as they
are in very good condition except the bed pil-
lows which must be new.
We will be going to Heritage Meadows at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 261:00 p.m., Monday, October 261:00 p.m., Monday, October 261:00 p.m., Monday, October 26 for ice cream
and fellowship with the residents there. We will be collecting gently used clothes to take
with us so it’s time to clean out your closets again!
Even though no one from the Baptist Children’s Home will be coming to speak to us this
year, they still need our support. We have always been so generous in the past, and I
pray that we will remain faithful. Envelopes and prayer guides will one of our October
bulletins. Donations can also be sent to the church office and earmarked BCH.
The Women of Joy “Restore”Women of Joy “Restore”Women of Joy “Restore”Women of Joy “Restore” packet came in the mail this week and I am so excited!!! Speakers are Angela
Thomas, Leslie Norris Townsend, Margaret Feinberg, Angie Smith, and Lisa Harper. Music with Selah and
Charles Billingsley. It’s going to be a great weekend of restoration! WOJ will be April 29-May 1, 2016 in Myrtle
Beach. We will stay at the Sheraton again this year. Cost is $199 for the weekend (4 ladies to a room.) $25
deposit is due by February 15.
Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fidelis classroom. This is an important meeting as
we will be assigning duties for the Night to Shine prom night event, which is just around the corner (February
12). There are approximately 25 committees needed to manage an event of this size and scope. A list of com-
mittees will be posted soon. Please help us put on this important event. It will take the entire church working
together to make this night a success.
Chris Emory will also briefly tell us about her mission trip to Guatemala at our next meeting.
By: Liz Davis
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
Sunday, December 13 6:00 p.m. Adult and Handbell ChoirAdult and Handbell ChoirAdult and Handbell ChoirAdult and Handbell Choir Christmas ProgramChristmas ProgramChristmas ProgramChristmas Program
Christian Aid for Harvest Missions
You can help now! Pray earnestly for the ministries and missionaries of Harvest Mission. The indigenous missionaries there are in a very dangerous situation. Communication was lost from Joshua, who had gone to the La
Hu people in a remote part of Thailand. His sponsorship was replaced by Zaw Zaw Lat, another mis-sionary with Harvest Missions. His ministry will be church planting and evangelism. In the Man San area he is responsible for a boarding facility for children, helping them to get an education while sharing Jesus with them—thus reaching the parents. He preaches, leads prayer meetings, and Bible studies, and evangelistic outreach in six villages. The Harvest Mission is equipping men and women in Burma to effectively preach the gospel and plant churches in remote areas. The Mission expresses Christ’s love and mercy to thousands of people in desperate need. Their objective is to reach the people with the knowledge of the salvation truth of the Lord Jesus and plant churches in unreached areas where Christ is not preached. The Harvest Mission has designed comprehensive and effective programs to achieve this goal. The Canon Theological College trains missionaries to establish self governing, self supporting, and self propagating churches. Missionaries are trained to be tent makers in order to help provide the needs of their own families. Orphanages have been established. Weeklong Evangelism camp meetings were held and humanitarian needs of food, medicines, clean water purification, and nursing care were provided. Church planters followed up this event to live among the people and plant churches. Harvest Mission also publishes gospel tracts for training workers and reaching villagers. Training conferences are offered for missionaries and pastors each year. Our church provides for the needs of Zaw Zaw Lat by contributing $600 per year.
By: Colleen Lang
Samaritan’s Purse Items: Samaritan’s Purse Items: Samaritan’s Purse Items: Samaritan’s Purse Items: washcloths, combs, washcloths, combs, washcloths, combs, washcloths, combs, toothbrushes,toothbrushes,toothbrushes,toothbrushes, toothpaste, unscented toothpaste, unscented toothpaste, unscented toothpaste, unscented bar soapbar soapbar soapbar soap
CCM Christmas Toy Ministry CCM Christmas Toy Ministry CCM Christmas Toy Ministry CCM Christmas Toy Ministry Stocking Stuffers: Stocking Stuffers: Stocking Stuffers: Stocking Stuffers: Girls Medium & Small Socks
MISSION OPPORTUNITIESMISSION OPPORTUNITIESMISSION OPPORTUNITIESMISSION OPPORTUNITIES
For OctoberFor OctoberFor OctoberFor October
Donna Mangum 412 Noblin Road Oxford, NC 27565
Michael D. Harris 700 Apt. 3B Queens Crosse Ct. Henrico, VA 23238 919-450-7915 [email protected] Mary Ellen Forsythe Cell # 919-725-1348
World Communion DayWorld Communion DayWorld Communion DayWorld Communion Day Sunday, October 4, 2015Sunday, October 4, 2015Sunday, October 4, 2015Sunday, October 4, 2015
We will join with fellow believers in Christ around the
world by observing Communion around the Lord’s Table during the morning worship service.
“Thank each of you and the organizations that provided medications or funds for my
recent mission trip to Guatemala. The clinics were so appreciated by the people we
served.”
Chris Emory
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Andy Fisher, Durham Nursing & Rehab; Ruth Kennedy, Bryan Center;
Ethel Gilliam, Brantwood; Doris Royal, Universal Healthcare; Dr. Gene &
Mrs. Martha Garrison, The Arbor; Virginia Streib, The Homestead at
Croasdaile; Marvin Pring, Heritage Meadows; Peggy Ferrell, Franklin Manor
Bobby & Rachel Stone; Sylvia Hightower; Alvin & Janice Gates; Louise Honeycutt;
Hank Plott; Susie Ortmann; Mae Ray; Gloria Adcock; Lloyd Goodwin; Curtis Boone;
Nellie Pruitt; Ruth Parrish; Hazel Lyon; Virginia Minor; Frank Marcinowski; Chip Henderson; Ruth Wilkins,
Judy Thompson; Dannie Barbour; Mary Strickland; Gladys Faulkner; C.J. Newton
The Family of Joe Bryant, The Family of Robert Ray
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THE TOGETHERTHE TOGETHERTHE TOGETHERTHE TOGETHER Published by First Baptist Church 200 West D St., P. O. Box 44 Butner, NC 227509 Office Number:Office Number:Office Number:Office Number: 919-575-6606 Email:Email:Email:Email: [email protected] Website:Website:Website:Website: www.fbcofbutner.org
Charles Bryan Pastor [email protected]
Mary Lou Brogden Ministry Assistant [email protected]
Tracy Ferrell Choir Director [email protected]
LaRue Daniel Organist [email protected]
Phillip Duke IT Specialist [email protected]
Blaine Britt AP of Children,
Youth & Ministries
* Prospect or Family of Member
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10/02 Ron Daniels
10/03 Curtis Boone
Wanda Ferrell
10/04 Pam DeZurik
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Brenda Wiggs
10/05 Lenny Rogers
10/09 Carmell Clapp
10/10 Ruby Arnold
Hal Keith
10/11 Gary Byrd, Jr.
Dolly Lemons
10/14 Greg Fisher
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10/18 Edna Yates
10/19 Timothy Lindsay
10/21 Susie Ortmann
10/27 Cynthia Brand *
Edgar Smoak *
10/28 Chip Bryan *
Evelyn Elliott
10/29 Perry Tunstall *
Goldie Woodlief
10/29 Lauren Long