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First Baptist Newsletter | February 21, 2024

SUNDAY WORSHIP

February 25, 2024 | 10:55 a.m.

Songs of Worship

I Need Thee Every Hour

Leaning On the Everlasting Arms

Under His Wings I Am Safely Abiding

My Soul's Delight (Anthem)

I Am Thine, O Lord

Sermon

"Under God's Wing"

Luke 13:31-35

Aimee Hobbs

WATCH THE SERVICE HERE

YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AT WORK

The ALC is recommending the sale of the church bus and van. Both are old with lots of miles. They also both have a history of breaking down when in use, and that's just not safe. It's an unnecessary expense to continue to pay insurance on vehicles we do not plan to use. Our recommendation for the next year is to rent vans, when needed, for outings, and to look carefully at the costs associated before we buy new vehicles to replace the old ones.

To that end, the ALC is offering the vehicles for sale. We already have one offer for the van. If you are interested in purchasing either, please submit an offer to Tina Bean in the church office by March 6.

The ALC is also working on repairing the sign in front of the church. It will soon be removed so it can be refurbished due to weather-related damage. Because the light blue has faded so quickly in the sun, we will be changing to a dark green that should not fade as drastically.

If you have any questions, or would like more information, feel free to reach out to the Administrative Leadership Council Chair, Nell Bovender .

SENIOR VALENTINE LUNCHEON

To join the Wednesday night Bible study by Zoom, use these directions.

Note: the link and password will remain the same each week.

PASSWORD: 773850

MEETING ID: 981 2521 4162

ZOOM LINK HERE

NEW PRAYER DISTRIBUTION LIST

If you'd like to receive prayer request updates throughout the week, in addition to the prayer list found in the weekly newsletter, request to be added to our new prayer distribution email list! Just click the box below and add your name and preferred email address.

You can also join by calling or emailing the church office.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

The "Everything Happens" discussion next week will be around the podcast conversation "Love That Carries Us" with Steph Catudal.

LISTEN TO IT HERE

CHECK OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING:

This Lenten season, you're invited to a weekly Community Lenten Service hosted by the Rutherford Ministerial Alliance. Join us each Wednesday beginning at Noon for worship followed by a soup & sandwich lunch. Click Here for the entire Community Lenten Lunch Schedule.

There are many opportunities for service at FBCR, and our Ministry Teams welcome your involvement! You are encouraged to join a Team(s) that fits your interests and gifts. Where is God leading you to serve? Whether you are interested in hospitality, landscaping, community outreach, working with children or youth, supporting the incarcerated, or visiting those who can no longer attend (to name a few of the opportunities!), there is a Team that would benefit from your strengths. Click Here for the updated descriptions of our 2024 Ministry Teams, and prayerfully consider where you might become involved.

We are moving from a PO Box to a secure, locked mailbox on campus. Please begin using our physical address when mailing items: 246 N Main Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139. Also, don't forget to update the address for any mail sent directly from your bank.

Lent devotionals are now available! You can pick up a print copy anytime throughout Lent OR you can receive the devotional by email. if you'd like to receive the email, request it here.

Senior Adults (age 60 and above) are encouraged to complete a survey to help us strengthen our Senior Adult Ministry. You can complete the survey here or complete a print copy. Print copies are available at the church or by contacting Beth Heffner. Deadline to return the survey is THIS SUNDAY.

Easter Egg Help Needed | Empty Easter eggs and fillers are available in the Welcome Center to be taken home by anyone willing to help stuff some eggs! You're also invited to purchase and donate additional eggs and/or filler; please drop them off by March 10. Our Easter Egg Hunt is March 23!

ILLUMINATE, our youth group gathering, meets on Sunday nights from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Each week they share a meal (provided by families from our church), an ice breaker or game, and then enter into a time of conversation around the original context of the passages for the week.

HopeWorks, a community afternoon program that meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays, is in need of canned drinks, snacks, gently used clothing, and shoes. If you can help contribute, drop your donations by the church office.

The Yokefellow item for February is canned meats. If you can donate any, please bring them to the church office. Thank you for your donations in January, we collected our goal of 30 cans!