FEBRUARY Swift Creek Chronicler FROM THE PASTOR...

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1 FEBRUARY 2011 Swift Creek Chronicler Swift Creek Baptist Church 9300 Penny Road Raleigh, NC (919) Fax (919) Church Staff: Rev. David Vess, Pastor Mrs. Krista McClain, Minister of Children and Youth Dr. Bill Pruett, Pianist Mr. Bobby Mills, Grounds Maintenance Ms. Susan Martell, Custodian Mrs. Marilyn Ferguson, Organist Mrs. Kim Sharp, Church Secretary Mrs. Susan Moore, Financial Secretary Church Office Hours: Monday -- Friday - 9 a.m.-1p.m. Sunday Schedule: High Expectations 9:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Schedule: Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Discipleship 7:00 p.m. TeamKID 7:00 p.m. Rhyme n Reason 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:45 p.m. Monthly Events: 1st Sunday-Men s Breakfast 3rd Thursday-W.O.M. Meeting 4th Tuesday-C.A.R.E. Ministry FROM THE PASTOR... As I write this I have been in town for 12 days so far. In a way I feel like Jonah on the ship headed to Tarsus. You remember the storm came and he told the sailors to toss him overboard because he was responsible for all the bad weather. Well you may remember that the first night I was here to meet you all was December 4. That evening it snowed and it has been snowing just about ever since. I promise I didn t intentionally bring the snow, ice and generally nasty weather with me from the mountains! At least, unlike Jonah, I believe I am headed in the right direction. I must say that my wife Angie and I appreciate all of you who have welcomed us to Swift Creek. We are anticipating getting into our new home and getting settled in within the next few weeks. Even more we are looking forward getting to know each of you. On Sundays throughout the rest of January, I will continue the sermon series: A New You in the New Year, and on Wednesday evenings I will continue to lead us as we look closely at the Model Prayer. In God s Grace, David Vess

2 Page 2 Swift Creek Chronicler Krista s 411 February has arrived and so has pink and red decorations, chocolate candy hearts, flowers, cards, etc. It is the month of love. Valentine's day is just a couple of weeks away. As I thought about what to write, a verse came to mind. Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. A familiar scripture it reminds us not only that we should love each other but also how we should love one another. As I dug deeper into my thought, I looked up the verse that had come to mind. John 13:34 says, So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Wait, Jesus isn't just suggesting we love one another; He is commanding us to! And He is commanding us to love others as He loves us! Doesn't He know that is hard? Doesn't He know that sometimes people hurt us? Doesn't He know that sometimes people don't love us in return? I believe Jesus understands all to well exactly how we feel. I wonder how hard it is for Jesus to love us, how often we hurt Him, and how many times we haven't loved Him in the way He would like? Makes you think, huh? I wondered today how different our earthly relationships would be if we loved as Jesus loves us. The world would be a different place. It would be patient and kind, not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It would not demand its own way. It would not be irritable, and it would keep no record of being wronged. It would not rejoice about in justice but rejoice whenever the truth won out. (Thoughts based on I Cor. 13) May we love this February and throughout the year as Jesus loves us. I believe we will see a difference in the world around us. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance (I Cor. 13:7). Loving you, Krista Correction from the Treasurer The financial report for the cemetery savings account should read NC Baptist Foundation instead of State Employee Credit Union. Parent s Night Out Date: Friday, February 11, 2011 Reserve your place by 10am February 11th Time: 6-9 p.m. Ages: Infant to 5th grade Dinner is provided for all ages. For infants and toddlers not yet eating table food, please bring whatever food supplies they will need. Cost: $10 per child (Fee is for a 3 hour period) Contact Krista McClain, , to register or for more information.

3 Swift Creek Chronicler Page 3 The choir is in need of new members! Tenors and altos are especially needed! Come and join us on Wednesday at 7:45pm after bible study. MUSIC Lynne Cullins NOTES SWIFT CREEK MMO IS NOW REGISTERING FOR THE FALL MMO Spring Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. To register for MMO please call the office MMO Summer Schedule MMO is currently seeking interest in the summer program. Days of the week have not yet been set. If you are interested please contact Krista McClain for more information. Greetings from WOM.. Hello ladies of Swift Creek Baptist, A new year is upon us and our first offering of the year is underway. We will be collecting change for the Baptist Children's Home for the next few months. Secondly, we will be having the women's Sunday here on March 13. If anyone can help me with arrangements that Sunday your help would be greatly appreciated. Lastly, our next meeting will be on Saturday February 5 at 10:00 a.m. I encourage every lady of the congregation to come and help with the upcoming projects of the year. Miranda Carrel

4 Swift Creek Chronicler Page 4 Swift Creek Baptist Church 9300 Penny Road Raleigh, NC February 16 The C.A.R.E. Ministry Care Ministry will meet on Tuesday, February 22 nd at 10 a.m. Many have been blessed with our calls, visits, cards and prayers. Thank you for your dedication to this important part of Swift Creek s outreach program. Average Attendance and Giving Dec. 19, 2010 January 16, 2011 Bible Study Attendance 53 Worship Service 77 Tithes and offerings $3,284 Needed weekly to meet budget $4,831 Thank you for your gifts! NURSERY WORKERS FOR FEBRUARY 11:00 Service 6 Dorothy Smith, Jaime Bryant 13 DJ Thomas, Margie Britt 20 Miranda Carrel, Barbi Brown 27 LaRue Holmes, Robin Atkins Swift Creek Baptist Church Food Pantry AS OF JANUARY 16, 2011 WE HAVE FED 332 HUNGRY PEOPLE THIS YEAR! Don t forget the food pantry on your next shopping trip. Anything you donate that is store bought is greatly appreciated. Online Giving Available at You can now make secure donations on our website using a credit card, debit card, or Paypal account. This feature allows you to make contributions from anywhere internet access is available. The Flower Committee Members for are as follows: Shirley Jones, Charlene Howell, Joe & Algaree Jones and LaRue Holmes, chair. If anyone is interested in placing flowers for a special occasion, in memory, in honor, birthday, anniversary for any Sunday, please let LaRue Holmes know The Church Family would love to share your special occasion with you.

5 Swift Creek Baptist Church, Dear Church Family, Thank you for the Christmas love offering I received. I appreciate your thoughtfulness during the holiday season. Serving Swift Creek has been one of my greatest blessings. I am looking forward to what God has in store in the coming year. May God continue to bless the ministry of Swift Creek! With heartfelt thanks & love, Krista McClain & family Thank you so much for the love offering. It warms my heart to know that you think of me during the holidays and appreciate what I do here at SCBC. I am looking forward to the coming year and excited to see what God will do! Thank you, Kim and Woody Sharp Church Family, Thank you for the Christmas Offering. I take pride in being a part of this loving, caring and sharing congregation. You truly are a blessing to so many people. Sincerely, Bobby Mills Dear SCBC Family~ Thank you for the generous Christmas gift. It was a blessing to our family. We re glad we were there to share Christmas Eve with you. We re thankful for the time our Lord allowed us to serve you. You have been a joy to know. May God continue to bless the ministry of SCBC! Happy 2011! Brent, Sabrina, Hannah, Brock, Corinne and Emma Dear Church family, As a child growing up in Swift Creek Baptist church I went with the Children s Choir (led by my Mama) many times to carol and deliver fruit baskets to the shut ins. While I could see the joy in their faces, it was difficult as a child to realize what it really meant to them. Now as an adult, I realize it more than ever. Last Wednesday night the Adult Choir, Children and other members came to share the Christmas Joy with my Mama. As I stood there with mama I saw her joy and realize we had come full circle. You ll never know how much it meant for the church family to come and sign. The bags of Christmas goodies have been enjoyed as well in the days that followed. Mama was so touched and honored that the church remembered her. Thank you for your continued prayers, visits, cards, food and other acts of kindness. Please know how much Mama misses each of you. James and I, too are truly grateful for all the prayers and support you give. May God continue to bless Swift Creek! Harriett Christmas Elder Daughter of Frances Christmas Dear church Family, Thank you all for the love offering and beautiful wooden pen set. It is a blessing to be remembered in such a generous way for my meager contribution to the workings of the church. It has been my pleasure to serve the Lord by volunteering my time and computer skills this past year. I look forward to continuing to serve Him in the new year ahead. God bless you all. Love in Christ, Susan Moore Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for the Christmas Love Offering you gave me. I am so thankful to be a part of such a loving church family. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity so much. May the Lord Bless each and everyone of you. Love and blessings, Marilyn Ferguson