Firs Focus A Weekly Newsletter for the Family and Friends of Pickens First Baptist

All Church Members………………………..….……………………….………Ministers

Fred Stone (859-5853)…………………....…..….…..………….……….Senior Pastor

Bryan Hester (704-4802)…………….……….………….Worship & Associate Pastor

Jeff Rafferty (607-8306)……………..………………..Discipleship & Missions Pastor

Mike Sterlachini (395-5880)……………………………..…..Student & Family Pastor

Jennifer Hendrix (449-5381)…………..……………..…………….Preschool Director

Katie Freeman………………………………………………………Financial Secretary

Tricia McJunkin……………………..…………….………..………....Church Secretary

Church Phone: 864-878-6564 Website: www.fbcpickens.org

Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Thursday

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Friday

Called Church Conference

Sunday, November 10 @ 5:45 PM in the Sanctuary

(Discipleship Classes will begin immediately a%er the conference.)

Item 1: 2020 Church Budget Presented

The Finance Commi ee will present the 2020 Church Budget. The commi ee will

be available to answer ques�ons before the conference from 5:00 – 5:45 pm in

Room E250 (beside the Welcome Center)

Item 2: Deacon Recommenda,on

The Deacons recommend the con�nua�on of schema�c designs and construc-

�on cost es�ma�ng for the Front Por�co Project at an es�mated cost of

$13,000. The cost is to be paid from the Building Fund. The schema�c design

and cost es�mates are to be based upon but not limited to:

• The replacement of the main entry stoop, steps, and sidewalks for the

sanctuary and the poten�al covering with a por�co roof.

• The improvement of handicap accessibility campus wide and the addi�on

of handicap restrooms in close proximity to the sanctuary.

The goal is to return to the church by early 2020 with a schema�c design and

construc�on cost es�mate for final church approval before proceeding with final

design and construc�on work. Addi�onal project details will be presented in the

church conference.

Note: A ballot vote on both of the above recommenda,ons will be taken on

Sunday morning, November 17.

November 3, 2019 Vol. 55, No. 44

Senior Adult Fall 2019 Dates:

• Thursday, November 7th: Lunch in the Fellowship Hall and Special Guest Con-cert, Meal Catered by Dave’s of Berea. Deadline to Sign Up: Sunday, November 3rd. Cost: $8.00 per person

• Thursday - Saturday, December 5-7: Myrtle Beach Trip: Full - Waiting List Available

• Tuesday, December 10th: Lunch at Mutt’s BBQ in Easley: Leave at 10:30 am. Dead-line to sign up: Sunday, December 8th.

*Sign-Up Sheets Located Down the Hall from the Sanctuary and Choir room

Bryan’s NotesBryan’s NotesBryan’s NotesBryan’s Notes

Winter Ski Retreat 2020 Our youth Winter Ski Retreat to Winterplace Ski Resort is February 7-9. A $45 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will be due on Wednesday, November 13. A final balance of $90 will be due on Wednesday, December 4 for all skiers, snowboarders, and tubers. Ski bibs are an extra $10 and helmets are an extra $5 if you need them. If your student(s)

only wants to participate in the retreat and does not want to ski, snowboard, or tube, the final balance is only $65. Financial assistance and extended deadlines are available upon request. Discounts are available to siblings. See Mike if you have any questions.

Samaritan’s Purse Processing Center We have reserved a time to go to the Samaritan’s Purse Processing Center in Charlotte on December 13th & 14th and volunteer to help prepare shoeboxes to be shipped out all over the world. These shoeboxes are more than a simple gift to a needy child. These shoeboxes carry the love of Christ and are followed up by a 13 week class for chil-

dren to better understand the Gospel and receive Christ as their own personal Lord and Savior! If you can help on either or both dates, please sign up in the Sanctuary Foyer. For those going on both dates, we will spend the night in Charlotte and go to the Billy Graham Library. There will be a small charge depending on cost of hotel and meals.

Discipleship and Missions News from JeffDiscipleship and Missions News from JeffDiscipleship and Missions News from JeffDiscipleship and Missions News from Jeff

Student Ministry News from MikeStudent Ministry News from MikeStudent Ministry News from MikeStudent Ministry News from Mike

Would You Like to Attend the SC Baptist Convention on Nov. 11-12?

The SC Baptist Convention will meet on Monday (evening) and Tuesday (day and even-ing), November 11-12, at the Church at the Mill, 4455 Anderson Mill Rd., Moore, SC (near Spartanburg). If you would like to attend the convention and be able to vote on business matters, you must be a registered messenger of our church. We will provide you with a registration card if you will call the church office or email Katie (katie@fbcpickens.org) by Wednesday, November 6.

Preschool Worship Volunteers Preschool Worship Volunteers Preschool Worship Volunteers Preschool Worship Volunteers

10:00 a.m. Service10:00 a.m. Service10:00 a.m. Service10:00 a.m. Service

November 3: Babies, Jeff & Kelly Turner; 1’s, Chip & Sheila Dunn

2’s & 3’s, Judy Edwards & Katie Shuman; K4’s & K5’s, Erin Hunter & Chase Williams

November 10: Babies, Vickey Hedden & Lisa Hiott; 1’s, Milledge & Linda Cassell 2’s & 3’s, Brett & Jessica Satterfield; K4’s & K5’s, Mac Bolding & Emily Simmons

Counting Committee

November 3: Davey Hiott, Chr.; William Reece; Brett Garrison

November 10: Andy Williams, Chr.; Roger Smith; Lynn Fisher

House Attendant, Prayer

November 3: Brett Garrison

November 10: Lynn Fisher

Prayer Room Schedule November 3

Prayer Room - 878-PRAY (7729)

9:15 am - Jimmy Dickard

10:30 am - Gil Stewart 6:00 pm - Grace Reece

Ushers For November

8:00 a.m. Service 10:30 a.m. Service

Greg Patterson Jeff Turner, Leader Patrick Lark Don Shuman

Mike Murray

Ted Watson

Victor Whitworth

Greeters - “Hello, How Are You Today?”

November 3: Door #1, Jammy & Martha Seaborn- Bolding

Door #2, Jimmy & Georgia Dickard

November 10: Door #1, Lynda Kelley

Door #2, Boyce & Loree Couch

*If you would like to be a part of the Greeters Ministry, please call the church office at 878-6564.

Jeff Rafferty Preaching This Sunday, November 3

I am planning to be on vacation this week. Lisa and I hope to see the fall colors in the mountains this weekend. Jeff will be preaching Sunday morning, Nov. 3 and Wednesday night, Nov.6. Jeff is a faithful preacher of God’s Word, so please support him with your prayers and presence.

United Christian Ministries Annual Food Drive

Please help us build up our food stock during the month of November until Sunday, November 24 with our annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Our van will be parked in front of the church all day the 24th. Start bringing your donations this week and they can be stored in the Adult Iv room. Our needs are as follows:

• Can soup

• Rice

• Dried beans

• Macaroni and cheese

• Cereal • Grits

• Breakfast Juices

• Can fruit • Can vegetables & beans

• Jelly

• Can meats & meals

• Monetary donations will be accepted, payable to United Christian Ministries

In “His” love.

Safety Team Rotation Assignment For The Month Of November

3- Team D

10- Team A

17- Team B

24 -Team C

The Pastor’s Pen The Pastor’s Pen The Pastor’s Pen The Pastor’s Pen

It’s more than a little box of toys!! When a child receives a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child, the Gospel is presented before the gifts are distributed. Each child receives the book, “The Greatest Gift” written in his or her own language, and many children get to participate in “The Greatest Journey,” a 12-week study tak-ing the children from the creation to salvation to being able to share the

Gospel with others. Statistics show that every 30 seconds a child becomes a Christian! Statistics also show that each child participating in the study reaches 9 others with the Good News! Every shoebox has great potential!

Wednesday Night Supper

Menu For November 6: Cheeseburger and Tater Tots

Each week has a dessert and sweet/unsweet tea and water. Each week has a “kid friendly” option like chicken nuggets or little corn dogs. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family.

Tear off and Place In Offering Plate

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Sign-Up for Wednesday Night Supper on November 6

Name: __________________________________________ Number eating: _________

Do you want to be on the Permanent List? _____Yes _____No

* Reminder: All supper reservations and cancellations must be made by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 4th for the November 6th meal. All cancellations must be made by phone (878-6564) or email (office@fbcpickens.org).

To Register and Pay For Events Online

Ex. Wednesday Night Supper, Awana

• Log in to your MyPFBC account

• Select Available Registrations under I Want To View… located top left of screen

• Select the Register button beside the event you would like register and pay for and then follow the steps

* To create a MyPFBC account, select MyPFBC on the church website, fbcpickens.org.

If you have any questions, please call Katie Freeman at 878-6564.

Library News

An alphabetical listing by author of all books in the library is available. Please feel free to come by the church library and check out the books!

Homebound Ministry Birthday For November

Frances Dickard - November 28

Please notify the church office if you or a family member would like to be added to our homebound or in-care facility lists.

THIS WEEK AT PICKENS FBC

FACTS & FIGURES FACTS & FIGURES FACTS & FIGURES FACTS & FIGURES

October 20, 2019 Sunday School - 254 Offering - $14,571.00

Given To Date - $958,987.57

Goal to Date - $980,667.03

Thank you for worshiping with us Today! Please complete, tear off, and place in offering plate.

Name___________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________

Today’s Date______________________________ Single_____ Married_____

Phone__________________________________ E-mail________________________

Children’s Names & Ages__________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

I came as a guest of_______________________________________________________

My church membership___________________________________________________

Age Group: ___Middle School ___High School ___College

___20-29 ___30-39 ___40-49 ___50-59 ___60-69 ___70 +

Please check the appropriate box:

___First Time Guest ___Returning Guest ___New to Area

___Seeking Church Home ___Would like to know more about Pickens First Baptist

___Would like to know more about becoming a Christian

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

2:00 am - Daylight Savings Time Ends

8:00 am - First Worship Service

9:15 am - Sunday School 10:30 am - Second Worship Service

5:15 pm - Children’s Choir; Open Hearts WOM Mtg, Parlor 5:30 pm - Youth Pizza Supper, Xchange

6:00 pm - Nursery, Preschool Choir, GA’s, RA’s, Youth D-Groups; Adult Discipleship Training Classes

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

9:00 am - Ladies’ Tuesday Morning Bible Studies, Room E357 and Room E250

12:30 pm - T.E.L. SS Class Luncheon, Pizza Inn

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

5:15-6:00 pm - Supper 6:00-7:15 pm - AWANA-Preschoolers

6:00-7:30 pm - AWANA-Children

6:30-7:30 pm - Student Discipleship 6:30-7:10 pm - Adult Bible Study/Prayer Service

6:45-7:15 pm - Orchestra Rehearsal 7:15-8:00 pm - Adult Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

6:00 am - Men’s Prayer Group, FH

11:30 am - S.A.M. Luncheon, FH

Building Fund: $262,708.20

Sunday, November 3, 2019

Opening Songs

Hymn No. 514 When We All Get To Heaven

Hymn No. 10 How Great Thou Art

10,000 Reasons

Prayer

Midnight Cry……………………………..Adult Choir and Orchestra (10:30 a.m.)

Congregational Song

O Praise The Name

Welcome and Greeting of Guests

Offertory Prayer.…....………………………………………………………Brett Garrison

Offertory……………………………………………………………………………Derek Sargent

Message From God’s Word………………..…….….……………Rev. Jeff Rafferty

Song of Commitment

Only Trust Him

Closing Prayer

Ladell Crenshaw, Pianist Beth Dalke, Keyboardist William Reece, Organist

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Pickens First Baptist Church exists to be a Worshiping, Evangelizing, Learning, and Loving (W.E.L.L.) family of faith to the glory of God. (Mt. 28:18-20; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Cor. 10:31).

Are You Considering Joining Pickens FBC?

Sign-up for the next Discovery Class: Sunday Morning, November 10 at 9:30 AM

The Discovery Class is designed to help anyone considering membership “discover” more about

Pickens FBC and what is involved in becoming a member. (Attending the class does not obligate

you to join the church.) It is for adults and students (high school and middle school), but parents

are welcome to bring their younger children with them. The class meets the second Sunday of

each month. Sign-ups are required. If you prefer to meet with the pastor at another time in your

home or his office, please contact him by phone (878-6564) or email (fred@fbcpickens.org) to

schedule a meeting.

Sign-up for the next Discovery Class by November 3, using the form below or the pastor’s contact

information above.

Tear off and place in the offering plate

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Discovery Class Sign-Up for November 10 @ 9:30 AM

Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Phone #: _______________________ Email: _______________________________________

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