Dear Church Family,
For personal reasons, Cindy and I will be taking a hiatus from some of our communications and video team duties for FBC during the month of May. Specifically, we will be taking a break from recording and editing the weekly worship videos during the month. And I will be taking some time off from producing this weekly email. Please know that Cindy and I are FINE! We truly enjoy serving Christ through the FBC family and are simply taking a “sabbatical” of sorts to attend to some matters that require our full attention at this time.
Peace,
Greg and Cindy
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Changes in May
Above you will see a note from Greg and Cindy expressing their need to step back from their responsibilities for the month of May. Greg and Cindy have done some excellent work for the church and are skilled professionals. We want to honor their request and give them the time they need. The church staff is willing to step in to see that there is as little disruption for the church as possible. Joey has written about the livestreaming of the worship services. They will also be available on the YouTube channel for those who cannot view it at 11am on Sundays. Mary Frances will put out the Prayer list and the Connections Updates. Joey and Anna will be able to manage the Remind accounts. Keith will manage the directories. We have the information we need for the Instagram account. Greg and Cindy have worked with us to ensure that these adjustments go smoothly. I can’t say there won’t be a hiccup now and then, but we feel good about how we are going to take up those responsibilities.
Carlton
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Weekly Events Snapshot
Sunday, April 30
10:00 am Sunday School for
Preschoolers, Children & Youth
10:00 am Transition Team Event
11:00 am Worship
11:00 am 5th Sunday Library
Activity for Children
2:00 pm Worship Committee
4:50 pm Voices of Grace
5:30 pm P/ALS Event
Monday, May 1
11:00 am Alma Johnson Circle at O’Charley’s
6:30 pm Rosemary Benjamin Circle
Tuesday, May 2
10:00 am Dement Waldrop Circle
11:45 am Never Grow Old Fellowship
Wednesday, May 3
5:30 pm Children’s Music Activities and Choirs
5:30 pm Family Night Meal (hamburgers, chili, chips, salad bar, cookies, beverage)
6:30 pm CIAs and Infant and Toddler Childcare
Holy Ground (youth)
Presentation by Bette and Mark Lovatt about their work with Kid’s
International Ministries in the Philippines (adults)
Chancel Choir
Thursday, May 4
6:00 pm Children’s Music, CIA, and SS Teacher Appreciation Dinner at Mig’s
Friday, May 5
5:30 pm Children’s Playground Night (RSVP by Thursday, May 4)
Sunday, May 7
10:00 am Sunday School
Transition Team event make-up session
11:00 am Worship
4:50 pm Voices of Grace Youth Choir
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and download the April
Connections Update Newsletter
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Worship Video for
Sunday, April 23
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Greeters for April 23
Station 1 (Door C & Narthex):
Pat Penn, Lee and Ted Wyndham
Station 2 (Door K):
Jordan Hewitt
Station 3 (Door H):
Henderson and Ellison Rowe
Station 4 (Doors I & J):
Nancy and Kenny Poston
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5th Sunday Transition Team Event
First Baptist Church
Values, Mission Statement, and Vision
April 30, 10:00 am
The Transition Team is hosting a congregational event at 10:00 am next Sunday, April 30, in the fellowship hall. The event will focus on the Values, Mission Statement, and Vision of First Baptist. What values does First Baptist hold dear? How is First Baptist living out its mission statement? What is the vision of the church in light of the mission statement? These and other questions will be discussed during the event. In order to prepare for the Transition Team Event, copies of the First Baptist values, Mission Statement, and Vision Statement will be available in Sunday School and following worship this Sunday, April 23. Copies will also be available at the Transition Team event on April 30. Make plans now to be a part of this special Transition Team event. A make-up session will be held in the Chapel on Sunday morning, May 7, during the 10:00 am Sunday School hour for those who are unable to make the previous meeting.
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5th Sunday Library Activity
for Children
April 30
The next Fifth Sunday Library Activity is next Sunday, April 30. Following Scripture Thoughts, children are invited to meet volunteers in the narthex to be escorted to a special program in the church library. For Fifth Sunday Library Activity, children may wear play clothes, as some of the activities may include crafts, a nature walk, etc. After worship, parents are asked to pick up their children in the fellowship hall. Children from toddlers to 5th grade are invited. Extended Session will continue to be offered for nursery and toddlers on fifth Sundays. Toddler parents have the option to send their children to the toddler room or to the 5th Sunday activity. Children's Church will participate in the 5th Sunday activity in lieu of being in God's Backyard. Contact Shelby Dominick
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P/ALS Event
(Parents/Adults who Like to Socialize)
April 30, 5:30-7:30 pm
The Growing Young team has created a quarterly event called P/ALS; the name stands for Parents and Adults who Like to Socialize. These events afford fellowship among adults, with childcare being provided for parents. The next P/ALS event is Sunday, April 30, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
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New Book on FBC Windows
Now Available to Order!
See the Display in the Narthex
Order Deadline: THIS SUNDAY, April 30
Our own Cindy Lindahl has published a comprehensive book on the windows of our church, which is now available to order. This book is a hardcover, full-color, illustrated examination of the stained-glass windows of First Baptist Church, covering all the windows in the sanctuary and the chapel. This study explains the messages in the windows and uncovers some previously unknown information. A sample is on display in the narthex. Copies of the initial printing will be $20.00 each and may be ordered in one of two ways:
- Use the special order envelope in the narthex to pay by cash or check. Checks should be made payable to Cindy Lindahl.
- To order securely online by credit card, click or tap the button below.
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Family Night Meals
Reservation Deadline Extended
to Noon Each Monday
Robby Stevenson, Jeff Rush, Dennis Moore, and Jim Firmin are preparing Wednesday night meals through the end of May. The cost is: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children, and no family pays more than $30.00. To be placed on the permanent reservation list or to make a week by week reservation, call the church office (229-5557) or make a reservation online by 5:00 pm the Friday before the Wednesday you plan to eat. (Reservations for May 3 are needed by noon Monday, May 1.) All meals will include an entrée, sides, a full salad bar, roll/bread, dessert, and beverage.
Menu for May 3: Hamburger, Chili, Chips, Salad Bar, Bread, Dessert, Beverage
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Wednesday Night Clean Up Crew Needed
The Wednesday Night Cooking Crew is looking for a couple of people to make sure the food is put into the refrigerator following the meal on Wednesday so the crew can go to choir. One does not have to wash the plates, cups, or silverware. All that is needed is to secure the food. If interested, please contact a member of the cooking crew.
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Nat Chandler Sings for NGO
Tuesday, May 2
Nat Chandler of New York City will perform on Tuesday, May 2, for the NGO Fellowship. Nat, who has sung on Broadway and National Tour Productions, will entertain the group with a delightful concert of uplifting music. The meeting will begin at 11:45 am, followed by lunch for those with reservations. The program will begin at 12:30 pm. The cost of the meal is $10.00. Visitors are welcome. .
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Calling All Graduates!
The church family wants to honor any student (high school, technical school, college, or graduate school) associated with FBC who graduated in the Fall of 2022 or who will graduate in the Spring or Summer of 2023. These students will be recognized during worship on June 4. The church office needs the graduate’s name, school, graduation date, degree (if applicable), future plans, and a recent photo. This information may be submitted online by clicking the button below or brought to the church office. The information and photo are needed no later than May 28.
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Newsletter Correction
The Music Makers and Young Musicians Children’s Choirs will sing Sunday, May 7, not May 21 as listed in the newsletter.
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Flower Vases Needed
In order for the weekly sanctuary flowers to be enjoyed for more than an hour, Jo Stevenson, Ann Scott Snead, and other volunteer arrangers use the flowers to make smaller arrangements that Helpinghands volunteers carry to church and community members. Vases are needed for this ministry. The ideal vase would be clear, five to seven inches tall, and have a wide mouth. No bud vases or large, tall vases are needed at this time. If you have vases to donate, please bring them to the church office.
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Wednesday Nights for Adults in May
· May 3: Adults are invited to hear Bette and Mark Lovatt talk about their mission work with Kid’s International Ministries in the Philippines.
· May 10: M(usic) & M(issions) Night led by the children’s choirs and mission groups.
· May 17: Carlton Allen will talk about what it means to be Baptist.
· May 24: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Coat led by the Voices of Grace Youth Choir.
· May 31: Elizabeth Nance-Coker will talk about what it means to be CBF and a CBF church.
The Chancel Choir will continue with their usual rehearsal schedule.
Wednesday night activities will pause during June and July. Watch the various church publications for exciting “Building Block” offerings beginning in August.
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Munchin’ for Missions
First Baptist traditionally celebrates CBF State Mission endeavors during May and collects funds during the month to support the Beverly Greer Offering for State Missions. First Baptist also loves fellowship and sharing meals together. Munchin’ for Missions is a way to enjoy good food, food fellowship, and raise money for state missions. Immediately following worship on Sunday, May21, everyone will gather in fellowship hall for a meal. The cost of the meal is a donation to the Beverly Greer Offering for State Missions. A basket will be at the entrance to fellowship hall to receive donations. Come eat heartily and give generously!
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Car Wash Fundraiser
Come out and support the youth on Sunday, May 21! The youth will have their now annual Car Wash fundraiser. It will be held a little bit later this year and will run from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. This will allow people to go to Munchin’ for Missions, go home and change, and come back. This is a great chance to help defray the costs of youth trips and get a clean car in the process. The youth have saved many marriages this way - why not make yours one of them?
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Brief History of National Day of Prayer
Days of prayer and fasting have been part of this country's practices since 1775, though such days were not designated every year. The National Day of Prayer was established when President Harry S. Truman signed into law a joint resolution from Congress. President Ronald Reagan set the first Thursday in May as the official National Day of Prayer. Some but not all presidents host special National Day of Prayer events, but all sitting presidents since 1952 have issued a yearly proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.
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May 3: Last Night for Children's Choirs
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May 4: RSVP Due for Playground Night
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May 5: 5:30-8:00 pm - Playground Night
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May 7: Two Older Choirs Sing in Worship
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May 10: 6:30 pm - M&M Night (all 3 choirs and CIAs; **childcare drop off will start at 6:20 pm)
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May 17: 6:30 pm - CIA Fun Night
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May 21: "Munchin' for Missions" following worship
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May 24: 6:30 pm - Youth Present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", **childcare drop off will start at 6:20 pm
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May 31: 6:00 pm - Splash Pad
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June 20-22: Vacation Bible School
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July 11-14: Camp Prism
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Playground Night
May 5, 5:30-8:00 pm
Our next Playground Night is Friday, May 5 from 5:30-8:00 for 1K-5th grade. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 4. Supper will be provided.
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May 7: 6:00-8:00 pm - Sunday Night Live @ First Presbyterian Church (Note time change!)
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May 21: Car Wash Fundraiser & Progressive Dinner
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May 24: 6:30 pm - Youth Present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
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May 31: 6:00 pm - Parent Information Meeting for Passport
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June 26-July 1: Passport Camp at Converse College
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May 7, 6:00-8:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
May's edition of SNL will look a bit different, as FBC youth will gather with other area youth at First Presbyterian Church beginning at 6:00 pm (note special time) for an end-of-school-year fellowship, a taco supper, volleyball, and lots of fun with friends.
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Youth Progressive Dinner
On May 21, after the car wash and Voices of Grace choir rehearsal, all youth (even those who are not choir members) will have a progressive dinner! This is a great chance to visit some houses and have a little fun together.
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Calling All Graduates!
The church family wants to honor any student (high school, technical school, college, or graduate school) associated with FBC who graduated in the Fall of 2022 or who will graduate in the Spring or Summer of 2023. These students will be recognized during worship on June 4. The church office needs the graduate’s name, school, graduation date, degree (if applicable), future plans, and a recent photo. This information may be submitted online by clicking the button below or brought to the church office. The information and photo are needed no later than May 28.
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