Weekly Events Snapshot
Sunday, May 7
9:15 am Children’s Committee
10:00 am Sunday School
Transition Team event make-up session
11:00 am Worship
4:50 pm Voices of Grace Youth Choir
6:00pm Sunday Night Live at First Presbyterian Church
Monday, May 8
6:00 pm Laucis-Parham Circle
Tuesday, May 9
7:00 pm Property Committee
Wednesday, May 10
5:30 pm Family Night Meal
(chicken parmesan, spaghetti, garlic bread, salad bar, dessert, beverage)
6:30 pm Infant and Toddler Childcare
M(usic) and M(issions) Night
Sunday, May 14—Happy Mother’s Day
10:00 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship
4:50 pm Voices of Grace Youth Choir
Wednesday, May 17
5:30 pm Family Night Meal
(hot dogs with chili, chips, slaw, baked beans, salad bar, dessert, beverage)
6:30 pm Children’s Fun Night
Holy Ground (youth)
Presentation by Carlton Allen on what it means to be Baptist
Chancel Choir
7:15 pm Voices of Grace Youth Choir
Sunday, May 21
10:00 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship
Noon Munchin’ for Missions
2:00 pm Youth Carwash Fundraiser
4:50 pm Voices of Grace Youth Choir/
Youth Progressive dinner after Voices of Grace rehearsal
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Greeters for May 7
Station 1 (Door C & Narthex):
Pat Penn, Tommy Stoddard, Jackson Williams
(Robert Riley--Narthex prior to Worship Service
Station 2 (Door K):
Dan English, Carson Nave
Station 3 (Door H):
Richie and Sonja Williams, Camden Nave
Station 4 (Doors I & J):
Russell and Kat Martin
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5th Sunday Transition Team Event Encore
First Baptist Church
Values, Mission Statement, and Vision
May 7, 10:00 am
The Transition Team is hosting an encore of last Sunday's congregational event at 10:00 am this Sunday, May 7, in the chapel. 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. Make plans now to be a part of this special Transition Team event.
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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 10 are needed by noon Monday, May 8.) All meals will include an entrée, sides, a full salad bar, roll/bread, dessert, and beverage.
Menu for May 10: Chicken Parmesan, spaghetti, garlic bread,
salad bar, 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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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 this 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 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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FBC Values, Mission Statement, and Vison
The Transition Team is working with the congregation to review and tweak our mission statement and vision based on values we have identified as important to FBC. A meeting was held last Sunday to discuss our values, mission statement, and vision. For those who could not attend last week, an encore session will be held this Sunday, May 7, 10:00 am in the chapel.
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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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Camp P.R.I.S.M. — July 11-14
This year’s theme is "Do. Love. Walk." Camp P.R.I.S.M. is for children who have completed 3rd-5th Graders. A deposit of $50.00 is due by May 26. The remainder of the $175.00 is due the week of camp. A meeting for parents and campers will be on Sunday, July 9.
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Vacation Bible School 2023 — June 20-22
Vacation Bible School is going back to a kid event this year. The intergenerational VBS will be every two to three years! This year’s Vacation Bible School is for children who were in 3K—5th grade during the '22-'23 school year. Supper will be at 5:30 pm. Vacation Bible School will be 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Children are encouraged to invite friends! Registration for kids and volunteers will begin soon. *We will decorate for VBS on Sunday, June 18 at 3:00 pm.
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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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