Steeple Views. this Sunday, February 28 immediately following worship in the Family Life Center. The Youth will host a SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCH

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1 Steeple Views Issue 8 - February 24, 2016 First Baptist Church Monroe North Carolina The Youth will host a SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCH this Sunday, February 28 immediately following worship in the Cost will be a donation of your choice, with proceeds going to the local Community Shelter Reservations are needed If you plan to attend, please call or the church office by noon this Friday, February 26 Thanks for supporting our youth! Wednesday, March 2, 12:00 noon, Central Methodist Lunch served following the service - Fellowship Hall FRIDAY, MARCH 11 - SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Camp Monroe - Lauren Hill, NC Heart for Monroe is sponsoring a 5k run/ walk on Saturday, March 19 beginning at 8:00 am in downtown Monroe (begins at the Union County Courthouse). The race is open to all ages. The registration fees collected will go directly to provide Title 1 schools in Union County with essential items they could not otherwise afford. The registration fees are: $25 for students/ teachers, $30 for individuals, or $25 to donate a race package for a Title 1 student (these fees go up by $5 after March 1). Registration forms are available in the church office. For additional information, visit Heart for Monroe website.

2 Church Calendar Sunday, February 28 8:00 AM 9:20 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM Men s Fellowship Breakfast - Hilltop Coffee and Fellowship - Gathering Area Bible Fellowship Devotion for Worship Leaders Child Care Service of Worship Church-wide Soup Lunch - Chancel Ringers - Handbell Room Congratulations to Sam Sain on the birth of his great-granddaughter, Graelyn. Monday, February 29 6:00 PM Faith and Fitness - Parking Lot Tuesday, March 1 9:30 AM Crafters on Mission - Craft Room Wednesday, March 2 12:00 PM Community Lenten Service - Central Methodist 5:15 PM Pack bags for Food Paks 4 Kids 5:45 PM Fellowship Meal - Menu: spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread, dessert 6:15 PM Children s Missions - Room 302 Youth Study/Fellowship - Room 310 Prayer Meeting - 6:30 PM Elements of Worship Study - 7:15 PM Chancel Choir - Choir Room Friday, March 4 2:30 PM Blood Drive - Faith in Fiction Book Club Meets Monday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Parlor Members invite you to join them as they review Marilynne Robinson s book Gilead 1st Community Table Event in support of the Souper Bowl of Caring Event to be held on Saturday, March 12, 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Union County Farmers Market 805 Skyway Drive, Monroe Purpose: to raise awareness of food hardships, to connect individuals and families in need with available resources Sponsored by: Farmers Market, Heart for Monroe, and Union County Community Shelter Come and enjoy a wonderful bowl of soup while helping to feed the hungry in our community! New Address By the Numbers... Sunday, February 21, 2016 Bible Fellowship Attendance Worship Attendance Weekly Budget Requirements.... $ 9,311 Weekly Budget Receipts.. $ 8,825 Budget Receipts to Date.. $205,704 Expenses to Date.. $208,093 Mary Ellen Hopper will be moving this week. Her new address is below. We know she would appreciate notes and visits from her church family. The new address is: Mary Ellen Hopper Waltonwood Providence 5039 Providence Country Club Drive Apt Charlotte NC 28277

3 THE WORSHIP OF GOD Sunday, February 28, :45 a.m. Sermon by Dr. Chris Dawson We Must be Good Stewards: It s that Simple Anthem by the Chancel Choir Young-at-Heart will meet Monday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the. The group will have the privilege of hearing The Grove Singers, a Christian group from Lexington, NC, dedicated to spreading the Gospel through song. They perform a variety of gospel songs from the old time favorites to contemporary spirituals. Following their singing, there will be a chili lunch followed by dessert. A love offering will also be received for the singers. For reservations, sign up in Bible Fellowship, on Wednesday evening, or call/ the church office. Mark your calendars for the April 4th meeting, which will be held at Mayfair Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. This will also include an Old Fashion Pounding for Josh Owens and Lindsay Daughtry. This Sunday, February 28 at 8:00 a.m. Hilltop Restaurant reservations are not needed Join with others for this time of fellowship! Committees Bible Fellowship Greeters: Forefront Class Security: Gathering Area Joel Myers Narthex - Don Haver Ushers: Don Haver, Diane Simpson, Barbara Austin, Carolyn White Offertory: Don Haver, Barbara Siron, Phyllis Overton, Tim McBride Nursery During Worship: Ruby Coffey Children Worship & Wonder: Brenda Lowery; Katie Mackay, greeter Money Counters: Angie Baskins, Aileen Sowder Wednesday Night Helpers: John Looney, Annette Kilby, Sam Sain, Libby Totty BLOOD DRIVE Friday, March 4 2:30-6:30 pm Co-sponsored by Benton Heights Lions Club and FBC Mary Ellen Hopper Stephanie McManus Frances Vaughan Judith Laughlin Eleanor O Neill Ray Casner The family of Rev. Joe Larrimore (a former Pastor of FBC) in his death Elizabeth Hill, niece of Ted Geouge George and Evelyn Jewell, parents of Gary Jewell Becky Tucker, sister of Glenda Poindexter Father of Pam Caskey Kylie Simpson, granddaughter of Fred and Babs Simpson

4 The Celebration Ministry Team will host a drop-in Couples Shower for Josh Owens & Lindsay Daughtry on Sunday, March 6, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Gathering Area Some things on their wish list include (they are registered at Belk and Target): Tommy Hilfiger Comforter set Mission Paisley at TJ Maxx Better Homes & Gardens Distressed Wood Finish Rustic Turned Floor Lamp (Walmart) ladder, wheelbarrow, snow shovel, 2 sawhorses, collapsible step stool, KitchenAid Mixer (Target registry), Keurig Coffee Machine (Belk registry), vacuum cleaner (Target registry) MONETARY GIFTS FOR THEIR HONEYMOON CRUISE TO NEW ENGLAND AND CANADA TO HELP WITH: Internet service for one device $20 a day, $180 total for cruise basic couples massage $250 per person, $500 total tours/shore excursions ranging from $35.00 to $ Steeple Views First Baptist Church 109 Morrow Avenue Monroe NC RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Web-site... Christopher S. Dawson, Senior Minister....chris.dawson@monroefirstbaptist.org Joshua K. Owens, Associate Minister...josh.owens@monroefirstbaptist.org Timothy D. Belflowers, Minister of Music and Organist... timothy.belflowers@monroefirstbaptist.org Marsha Sexton, Business Manager... marsha.sexton@monroefirstbaptist.org Kathy Cole, Ministry Coordinator kathy.cole@monroefirstbaptist.org Christy Sells, Weekday Preschool Director christy.sells@monroefirstbaptist.org

5 From Sunday School to Bible Fellowship Bible Fellowship is an integral part of what we are all about here at First Baptist. An excerpt from our Mission Statement reads: We are an open fellowship of free and faithful Christians committed to a journey characterized by serious study, intentional worship, loving and compassionate fellowship and hands-on ministry. In my own faith journey, the early impact of what we define as Bible Fellowship remains indelibly with me. I was an army brat and the army base where I grew up held worship services in a World War I barrack converted for that purpose. Bible Fellowship was called Sunday School, a term, I think, that provides a psychological barrier to participation by some of my generation no matter what it is called. My first Sunday School teacher was a retired World War I aviator. When I was eight years old he organized a Sunday School for kids on the base. Other than one story about King David, I really do not remember much of what he taught. More than what he said, however, I remember the man and how he taught through example. He took us on camping trips, swimming trips, nature walks and many other activities. He used these occasions to teach indelible life lessons on justice, fairness, cooperation, honesty, duty, etc. Those lessons have served me well. The Bible has been and still is my manual for connecting all the dots that provide clarity to what being a Christian is all about. The Old Testament, very simply stated, deals with mankind s break from God and the need for reconciliation. The New Testament tells of God coming to earth in human form in the person of Jesus. He taught in both word and action, died on a cross to redeem humanity, was resurrected, and abides with us as the Holy Spirit. On my faith journey I often wrestle with doubt, a great motivator, I find, in my search for understanding. Perhaps we all have a little more Thomas in us than we care to admit. Thomas doubt led to a spiritual revelation. However, the more we know the less we doubt. Each Sunday, interacting with other Christians, I learn something new; sometimes a little, other times a lot. I am only ninety years old. I am confident that by the time I reach the century mark, I will know a lot more than I know now. No matter what your age is, there is a place for you in our Bible Fellowship program. Ray Casner, Tapestries Class

6 Anniversaries: 5 - John and Lynda Looney 18 - Don and Louise Kruchko 20 - Fred and Marjorie Parker Birthdays: 1 - Audrey Bales 6 - Mary Nash Mark Pittman Susie Taylor 8 - Jessie Ruth Litaker 9 - Norma Childers Anna Currie 15 - Kim Tyson 16 - Becky Handsel 18 - Sherrie Mills 19 - Tom Coffey Ralph Hawkins, Jr. Nancy Walters Jessica Youhouse 20 - Vickie Tuggle 21 - Andy Lefebvre 22 - Diane Simpson 24 - Babs Simpson Jo Holland 25 - Ann Bailes Lorey White 26 - Jon Mackay 27 - Brenda Lowery 28 - Mable Bivens Mark Tyson Kiki Myers will host a Quilting Retreat on Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12 in the The Retreat begins at 9:30 a.m. both days for the beginner to the experienced quilter If you know someone who enjoys quilting, please call and invite them to attend For more information, contact Kiki

7 March 2016 Sun Mon Tue 1 Wed 2 12:00 pm Community Lenten Service, Central Methodist Thu 3 7 2:00 pm Couples Shower for Josh & Lindsay 2:00 pm Young -at-heart, Daylight Saving Time Begins 2:00 pm Poovey Denmark Gp., Media 11:00 am Youth Provide Lunch at Community Shelter 27 EASTER :00 pm Community Lenten Service, St. Luke s 6:30 pm March 6:30 pm Board Birthday/ 6:30 pm Board of Trustees, Anniversary of Missions, Room 309 Celebration Room :00 pm Community Lenten Service, Mt. Calvary AME Zion 7:00 pm Faith 7:00 pm Lottie in Fiction Book Moon Group, Regular EvenClub, Parlor Parlor ing Activities 20 4 Sat 2:30 pm Blood Drive, Family Life Regular Evening Activities 6 Fri :30 am Quilting Retreat, Youth Spring Retreat, Laureal Hill, NC (11-13) 12:00 pm Provide Lunch at Operation Reachout No Evening Activities 6:15 pm Maun- Church Offices dy Thursday Closed Dinner, FLC 7:30 pm Maundy Thursday Service, Sanctuary :30 pm Vision Church Offices Team, Room 8:00 am Men s Closed 309 Fellowship Breakfast, 7:00 pm WMU Hilltop Associational Meeting, UBA Resource Cen- Regular Eventer ing Activities 9:30 am Quilting Retreat,