Volume 61, Issue 3 THE PASTOR S DESK. March March 12. The Spiral - Keeping the people informed P I T T S B O R O B A P T I S T C H U R C H

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1 P I T T S B O R O B A P T I S T C H U R C H THE PASTOR S DESK Volume 61, Issue 3 March 2017 The Spiral - Keeping the people informed March 12

2 Page 2 To my Church Family, Words are not adequate to express my appreciation to all who attended my 90th birthday celebration on Sunday, February 12, given by my wonderful children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. As Tripp opened with prayer God continued to bless as we laughed, talked, visited and ate together. What a blessed day! Your many beautiful cards were read at home and your words of love will remain in my heart for a long time. The gifts given were thoughtful and so very appreciated. Thank you again for being part of my day. My love, Mary Margaret Griffin

3 Page 3 A Point in Time - Historical Tidbits about PBC The stained glass window, given in memory of beloved parents, William and Joanne Foushee, was a jewel adorning the sanctuary of the old clapboard Pittsboro Baptist Church building. The church grew and the time came for the wooden building to be replaced by a larger and more modern sanctuary in A church member, a descendant of the Foushees, was so upset about the clapboard building being torn down that she asked for the stained glass window and took it to her home. She stopped attending PBC for a number of years, but eventually she returned and also returned the stained glass window. It was stored in the church attic until some members renovated the old fellowship hall into a lovely chapel, where they installed the lovely glass window. The chapel has now been updated to a Children s Chapel but the beautiful window remains on display. Need-A-Ride Needs You The Need-A-Ride program needs you! Need-A-Ride is a service sponsored by PBC s Senior Adult Ministry that offers transportation for church members and others to doctors appointments, grocery shopping, and church. The current list of drivers is out of date. If you are willing to help with this essential ministry, please contact Lula Bryant in person or telephone at or Kathy Shaffer at kshaffer@mindspring.com.

4 Page 4 5 Rhonda Myers 6 Tripp & Amy Harmon 7 Hannah Hancock Raymond & Renata Morgan 8 Mel & Donna Harmon 10 Jenna Smith 11 Celia Parker 14 Mary Elizabeth Adams 16 Laura Kriegh 17 Billy Lewis Griffin Danielle Kriegh Owen Powers 19 Jimmy & Susan Griffin 20 Madalene Adams 20 Ethan Lambert 21 Polly Flynt 22 Mason Ridge Ron & Jen Gunter 25 Cameron Fowler 27 Lindsay Sanders 29 Percy Crutchfield Jeff Christian Alex Christian 31 T. J. Oldham

5 Page 5 USHERS Don Dodson, Aaron Kivette, Scott Scheffler, Karl Shaffer GREETERS Jo Lynn Perry, Lynn McCarthy, Geraldine Howard SUNDAY NURSERY March 5 Ron and Jen Gunter, Jeremy and Tara Smith March 12 Roderick and Katherine Parker, Erica Melton, Jennifer Cashion March 19 Brenda Lipofski, Melissa Harshman, Karl Shaffer, Rebecca Ridge March 26 Amy Harmon, Karlie Wiggins, Christian and Ashley Batcheller SUNDAY CHILDREN S CHURCH Bible Story Teller Small Group Leaders March 5 Carole Sanders Darren and Maria Powers March 12 Frank Jurius Devin and Rebecca Ridge March 19 Jo Lynn Perry Aaron and Kelly Kivette March 26 Barb Daniel Chad and Jill Lambert

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7 Page 7 Check It Out News from the Pearle Johnson Memorial Library Sunday Library Schedule 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. A great time to leisurely look at our books 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Didn t get up in time for Sunday School but too early for the worship service? Stop by the library. Spring is a time of renewal. Read one of these new PBC Library books for a potential renewal in understanding the power of the cross, the Great Commission, and prayer. The Power of the Cross - Putting it to Work in Your Life by Tony Evans The cross is an historical event that can bring us to heaven And a current event bringing heaven to bear on us In The Power of the Cross, Tony Evans applies Christ s work to life today. In three parts, he systematically and pastorally explains three aspects of the cross: - It s Person: What makes Christ unique, and how He is the center of salvation history - It s Purpose: What was accomplished on it, and how it is to be the centerpiece of our lives - Its Power: The stability and deliverance it provides in our everyday living We wear crosses around our necks, but do we apply it to our lives? Jesus work holds incredible power for us. It s time we embrace it, for God s glory and our joy. Read The Power of the Cross to find out how. (copied from moodypublishers.com) Multiply - Disciples Making Disciples by Francis Chan In Matthew 28:19, Jesus told his disciples, Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spiriit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. This commission includes believers today. The task may seem large, but it doesn t have to be an intimidating mandate, rather a way of living that invites people into what God is doing in their lives. However, somewhere along the line, disciple -making moved from being a part of everyday life to the sole responsibility of pastors and evangelists. The result is that we no longer feel equipped to share the lifegiving gospel of Jesus with our friends and neighbors. This isn t how things are supposed to be, and in Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, Francis Chan and Mark Beuving show you how the joy of living your life with Christ in front of others can be restored. You ll discover the confidence and encouragement you need to step out in faith and make disciples out of the people that God has placed in your life. (copied from christianbooks.com)

8 Page 8 The Daniel with the Spirit of God quivering with Prayer - Prayer spiritual electricity. It s really not an That Moves everyday type of prayer. It s a prayer Heaven and birthed under pressure. Heartache. Grief. Changes Desperation. It can be triggered by a Nations sudden revelation of hope. An answer to by Anne prayer, a promise freshly received, a Graham Lotz miracle that lies just over the What is the horizon...join Anne in a thrilling discovery secret to the of prayer that really works. (copied from Zondervan.com) revival of the church? The Serving Him, spiritual Kathy Shaffer restoration of America? How can you renew your own relationship with God? It s prayer. But not your everyday now-i-lay-me-down-tosleep kind of prayer. It is prayer that storms the gates of Heaven until things change. It is passionate, heartfelt, I- won t-let-you-go-until-you-bless-me pleading until you get an answer. It s The Daniel Prayer. Many people today find that their prayers don t work. And like a broken cell phone, DVD player, or TV remote, they throw prayer out as unnecessary clutter in their busy lives. Anne Graham Lotz has found that while prayer does work sometimes the prayers don t. So she has turned to the prophet Daniel for help. The Daniel Prayer is born deep within your soul, erupts through your heart, and pours out on your lips, words created by and infused March Library Schedule 9-9:30a.m :30a.m. March 5 Judy Beaver Barbara Jones March 12 Cindy Springle Roderick Parker March 19 Kathy Shaffer Kathy Shaffer March 26 Judy Beaver Susie Griffin

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