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National Heights Baptist Church ~ E-News October 2016
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What a blessing to serve in a church where every believer has the opportunity to be a part of kingdom ministry! This month, after much prayer and thoughtful preparation, our Ministry Study Team is presenting "Next Steps", their recommendations for the future of ministry at NHBC. "Next Steps" includes exciting steps forward in six essential ministry areas: small groups, missions, welcoming, leadership development, technology and prayer. The recommendations, developed from your input through our church TCAT survey, leadership retreat, and town hall forum, will help National Heights prepare for the future of ministry. Come and hear the Ministry Study Team's presentation Sunday, October 2 at 6:00 PM and participate in the church vote Sunday, October 16 in a combined worship service at 11:00 AM. I can't wait to see what God is going to do through you!
~Vaughn Weatherford
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The deadline for articles to be included
in the November Newsletter will be Monday, October 17. Email Judy Foley at
jfoley@nationalheights.org
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Welcome
The National Heights family rejoices in welcoming the following new members to our church family.
Maggie Vickers was saved during Girls Camp. Maggie is the daughter of Vernon & Tracy Vickers. Proud Grandma is Kay Ludden. Maggie is an active member of the Flight 56 Sunday School Class.
Stacey, Tina, Leah, Alana, and Allison Findley recently moved their church letters. Stacey and Tina are members of the Adult 1 class, Leah is a member of the College & Career class, Alana is a member of our student ministry, and Allison is a member of the Flight 56 class. Tina and Alana have joined our choir and Leah has joined our bell choir.
We welcome all of these new members and we can't wait to see what God is going to do through you!
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Apple Mania - October 2 @ Noon
 The Truthseekers class invite you to join them for their annual Soups & Sweets Lunch on Sunday, October 2 @ 12:00. Donations will be accepted. There will be a silent auction to benefit The Pregnancy Care Center. The silent auction will include homemade baked goods. If you would like to donate a baked good please see Tommy Nunn. Come join us for a fun time of fellowship!
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Blessing the children
The Angel Tree Ministry is a program, sponsored by the Prison Fellowship Ministries, which gives us the opportunity to lovingly answer the biblical call to minister "to the least of these" (Matthew 25:40). Angel Tree Christmas works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the giving of Christmas gifts. We, as individuals or families, purchase these gifts for the children in the name of their prisoner-parent. Each qualified parent in prison prepares a wish list of two gifts, one toy item and one clothing item, for each child and supplies the age, size, gender and a message to be written on the gift tag card for that child. The Prison Fellowship requests of those buying the gifts that each gift should be purchased new and valued between $20 and $25. This standard helps assure that children, especially multiple ones in the same family, all receive gifts of similar value.
The Women on Mission at NHBC have led the church family in sharing through the Angel Tree Ministry for a number of years. The goal is to provide the opportunity for children in church families to participate in the process so they might have the experience of ministering to other children. Join us for Selection Sunday on October 30, 2016. Then return your boxed (but unwrapped) gifts on or before Sunday, November 13, 2016. A simple gift can change a life! Thank you for sharing God's love this Christmas season.
~ Becky Bennett, Angel Tree Coordinator
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Trunk or Treat
Our annual Trunk or Treat will be held Monday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is an EASY, fun way to make positive touches with our community families! You can decorate your car if you wish, but that is not necessary. If you would like ideas visit our Pinterest board - pinterest.com/nhbckids. If you can bring some candy to pass out, that  will certainly be helpful; however, we will also supplement participants with candy for their cars as well. If weather doesn't cooperate, we will simply move into the building to pass out candy. If you prefer, all you have to do is show up, open your trunk, pass out candy with a smile, and let God work through you. If you would like to participate, but would rather not do it on your own, grab a friend or more, and do it together....even more fun! Please let us know if you have any questions, or to let us know you'll be participating. Let's have LOTS of cars and smiles on our lot that evening!!! You will be blessed as you bless others!
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Women on Mission have New Theme
Tuesday Women on Mission will gather together at 9:30 in fellowship hall on October 11th. The theme for the new church year will be: Unscripted: Sharing Grace... As We Go. The women begin the morning with a period of prayer, reports and business led by co-presidents Judy Divine and Doris Whitcher. Plans will be discussed regarding outreach activities for the fall and upcoming holiday season.
Patti Crocker will lead the women as they pray for missionaries on the Prayer Calendar. From about 10:15 until 10:45 the women will share a coffee/snack/chat time...a time of fellowship together. At 10:45 they will be concentrating on how they can best help fulfill their new theme ...each one of us sharing grace as we go about our daily lives. God has placed each of us where we are for a reason. As we consider this theme throughout the year, we hope to grow individually and as a group...serving and sharing Christ AS WE GO. Whether we are talking about at home, at school, or on the job one of our intentional thoughts should be, "How can I serve God today?" If/when we pray, he will answer.
All women of the church are invited to come and consider this topic together. Watch the weekly bulletin for further information.
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Praying every Tuesday @ 2:00 for the ministries of National Heights
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Weekly Prayer Focus
10/4 - Homebound
10/11 - Mission Organizations
10/18 - Music
10/25 - Outreach
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October
Door Greeters
Keevin & Dolores Mitchell
Ron & Darlene Gideon
Janet Trewatha
Kathy Edwards
August
Income Report
Budgeted $333,571.45
Received $341,333.36
Year-to-date
under budget $7,761.91
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Kingdom Piecemakers
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 9:00 am until Noon. If you like to craft, sew, or quilt this group is for you! Bring your current project and join the other ladies in a time of fellowship.
Photography Group
Will meet Saturday, October 22 at 9:00 am in room 528. If you enjoy taking photos, come join this group for a time of instruction and sharing.
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Sympathy...
...to the family of Robert Johnston in his death, August 26th.
...to the family of Jack Crawford in his death, September 5th.
...to the family Jane Meyer in her death, September 12th.
...to Judy Divine and family in the death of her sister, Olivia Brandt on September 20th.
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Collecting for
Fremont School
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We are pleased to be continue collecting our partnership with Fremont Elementary again this year. We will continue collecting Box top labels for them. Throughout the year, they will also need paper towel tubes, flattened cereal boxes, and 2-liter bottles. Please bring these items to the church office and place in the bin provided.
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Stretching with Scripture
Sundays @ 3:00
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We will be stretching to Christian music which will include scripture & prayer during class. Open to all ages, members and non-members of NHBC. You will need a signed waiver & water. A mat is recommended but not required. There is no charge for this ministry opportunity. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in. If you have any questions, please see LaShena Wheat.
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All men of National Heights are invited to a prayer breakfast on October 10 @ 6:30 am at Ziggy's on North Glenstone. Join us for a time of prayer before you start your day. Everyone will be responsible for purchasing their own breakfast. If you have questions please see Tom Weaver.
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Working Together for the Lord
On Tuesday, October 25, Women on Mission will meet in the church fellowship hall at 9:30 to make quilts for Grand Oak Mission and bracelets for Greene County Mission teams to Mexico. Darlene Gideon is serving this year as the new quilt leader and Doris Whitcher continues to lead in the organizing of the making of the salvation bracelets. This past year under the leadership of Barbara Fisher the group made eleven or twelve regular size quilts. And in addition, under the leadership of Mary McLemore, the group made and delivered nearly 100 baby and children's quilts. The makers of the salvation bracelets were busy also, meeting even extra times in order to make over 3,200 bracelets which were all used during the summer mission trips to Mexico. What a blessed group of willing workers we have.
About 10:20 the group stops for a snack break that is enjoyed by all. Come, join in the fun. Watch the bulletin for further information, especially regarding the hostess selection.
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To our friends at National Heights ~
Thank You! For you support of these kids at Fremont, your encouragement of our incoming kindergartners, your assistance during our health fair, your prayers and support of the students and families in this community! As the new school nurse it is so encouraging to have you all as a community support. And as a mama of a Fremont kindergartner...your kind donation of gift bags made a special start to school even better for my son, Lucas, who came running into my office to show me his bag of goodies! Thank you for your kindness and your generosity.
~Lindsay Fortson, Fremont School Nurse
Your expression of sympathy will always be remembered. the schifflera is a beautiful plant. Thank you for thinking of us.
~The Family of Robert Johnston
Thank you so much for your contribution toward my upcoming education for the ministry of "Stretching with Scripture"! I am so grateful for a loving church family and am in prayer that this will help to grow our NHBC family.
~Sincerely, La'Shena Wheat
A BIG Thank You to NHBC volunteers who helped
--with the shoe sizing and distribution through One Sole Purpose at
Robberson Elementary.
--with the Fremont Health Fair and Book Fair.
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Friday, October 7, Prime Timers will leave the church at 9:00 am to travel to Mt. Vernon Apple Butter Festival. You will see Apple Butter made, and visit craft booths. We will eat lunch there. Gas for the bus will be $2.00. Questions, see Bruce and Eva McNeely.
This month's entertainment will be one of our most favorite, John Fielding. I know you will want to be here as he entertains us with song and laughing. All are welcome. Plan on coming on October 20 at 11:00 am. We will have a short business meeting and a prayer request time. After our time with John we will have a carry-in lunch. Everyone is asked to bring a dish of your own choosing. Remember to bring items for Grand Oak Mission and keeping sending cards to the homebound. Hostesses are: Carolyn Kane and Sue Hale.
~Carl Rose
