Scotts Creek Baptist Church

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1 Scotts Creek Baptist Church God s People seeking God s Presence and God s Power Dear Family of God, I am writing this letter on Sunday evening after a wonderful day at the church. There is no way I can tell each of you how wonderful it was to be recognized for fifty years of ministry. I know that I don t deserve recognition for anything, but I do thank God for His mercy and grace that has kept me going through all these years. I am grateful to every speaker that gave a testimony of my relationship with them. I am so grateful for my precious wife and the hours she put into getting things together. She, Joyce, and Bethany have been like Secret Agents. Also, a million thanks to all who worked to decorate and get everything together for the great day. I don t want to miss anyone who helped with everything, but I know that Cathie Hooper, Bethany Hawkins, Debbie Blazer, Dianne Cochran and probably others worked entire days to get everything ready. Thank you to Richard Young for all the technical help with gathering the videos and pictures and thank you to the choir for coming out for a special practice and for all the wonderful music you sang. I would have to say to the whole congregation, you know how to keep a secret!! I realize it was homecoming day, but even more thanks for allowing that to be the day for the recognition. A special thank you to all my family that were there and Judy s brother and his wife. Jason, Sonja and their families have always been a major part of my ministry. My Mother and Daddy have always been a great part of my ministry too. We will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event, Wednesday, October 31 beginning at 6:30 PM. This will be an outreach to our surrounding communities, so we are in need of more cars. Please sign the clipboard in the vestibule letting us know if you can help. There will also be snacks served under the picnic shelter. Please make plans to attend this evening of fall fun. It was an honor to have brother Milton Hollifield, from the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, to speak. What a wonderful blessing for Roger and Trudy Wall to come from South Carolina. Of course Earl Holden has been like a brother to me since 1973 when I first came to Ochre Hill. All the videos were deeply appreciated. Dylan Haynes, my grandson, was the best. A special thanks to Eddie Deitz for traveling so far to be the Master of Ceremonies. Well, I could go on and on about the special day, but I think you know my heart. I love all of you at Scotts Creek and thank God for the opportunity to be your pastor. I hope I can halfway live up to what you all heard. Hey, let s all plunge into the Forty Days of Purpose with all our hearts. I believe God is going to do something great in all of our lives. This is about evangelism. We should be winning souls to Jesus. It is also about worshiping Jesus. It is about growing relationships with each other. Don t let anything keep you from being apart of the study. The month of October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We would like to take the opportunity Sunday morning, October 21st, to acknowledge Pastor J. D. and Judy for all their hard work and dedication to our church. A basket for cards and letters of appreciation will be available in the vestibule. Yours In Christ Jesus Pastor J. D.

2 Scotts Creek Baptist Church Wednesday, October 3 starting at 6:00 PM, we will be having a cookout to kick-off our 40 day campaign, What on Earth Am I Here For. It will be a fun time of fellowship, prayer and a balloon release. October Deacon s Meeting The deacons will hold their monthly meeting for October on Tuesday evening, October 9 at 7:00 PM in the church fellowship hall. October Business Meeting The quarterly business meeting will be on Wednesday, October 10 at 6:30 PM. Xtreme Winter 20 The registration fee of $50.00 is due by Sunday, October 7. Please place in an envelope marked Xtreme Winter with your name on the outside and place in the offering plate. The final list of youth and chaperons attending must be turned into Xtreme Winter by October 15th. Hearts on Fire The youth will be going to Hearts on Fire, November 16 & 17. The tickets are $35.00 and must be turned in by Sunday, October 14. Please place in an envelope marked Hearts on Fire with your name on the outside and place in the offering plate. XYZ s Outing for October The XYZ group plans to go to Granny s Kitchen for lunch on Thursday, October. Boarding time for the church van will be 11:00 AM. Page 2 What on Earth Am I Here For Sunday, October 7, beginning at 6:00 PM, we will be having our first home bible studies. Please make plans to attend this exciting and special event in our church. If something comes up and you are unable to attend one or more of the meetings, please call your host and let them know so they will know how many snacks to prepare. We pray that this will be a time of growth not only for you personally but also for our church. Before-Sunday School Breakfasts Our weekly before Sunday School breakfasts will continue through October. Sunday School classes rotate providing a light breakfast which is served beginning at 9:30 AM. Those participating in the breakfasts are urged to come early, eat and fellowship before going to Sunday School. The rotation schedule for breakfasts will be: 1st Sunday Pre-School, Children, Youth and College teachers 2nd Sunday-Berean Class (Hawkins, Jones, Jamison) 3rd Sunday-Samaritan s Class and Foundation's Class 4th Sunday-Open Window s Class (Lewis) and Friendship Class (A. Ward) Volleyball Schedule Tues. Oct. 2 7:30 & 8:00 Tues. Oct. 9 7:00 & 8:00 Tues. Oct. 16 7:00 & 7:30 Tues. Oct. 23 6:30 & 7:30 Tues. Oct. 30 Tournament TBA BUDGET PLANNING The Budget and Finance Committee will be meeting Sunday October 21 at 4:00 PM to start preparation of the 2019 church budget. Department leaders are encouraged to begin thinking about your budget needs for the upcoming year. Please turn in to the office by October 15. Church members, please pray for this committee as they look at our financial needs for 2019.

3 Scotts Creek Baptist Church October Mission Emphasis: World Hunger Relief On Sunday morning, October 7, we will begin our 30 pieces of silver for World Hunger Relief Campaign. Bags will be available on the front pew. You are asked to take a bag and place 30 coins (or more... paper money and checks also accepted) in the bag during the month of October for World Hunger Relief. In-gathering for the bags will be Sunday morning, October 28. Local Hunger Relief On Sunday morning, October 7, grocery bags will be available on the front pew to take and fill with groceries for Hunger Relief. The grocery bags of food will be divided between United Christian Ministries and the Community Table for assistance to those in need of food right here in Jackson County. In-gathering for the grocery bags will also be Sunday, October 28. Peggy Jones Amber Stephens & Eran Owle We welcome the following new members to the Scotts Creek Church Family: Thank you to Jake Day, Jeff Manka, Kevin Monteith, James Rogers and Richard Young for their service as deacons in our church for the past three years. Mark Jones, Carl Junaluska, Chas Mathis and Dick Sellers will begin their three year service on November 1. Don t forget each Tuesday morning s pray meeting starting at 6:00 AM Page 3 Dear Church Family and Friends I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for making J. D. s 50th year in ministry celebration such a success. Words can not express how thankful I am to each of you for all your hard work and for honoring him in such a special way. God has truly blessed us through the years and I pray that he will continue to bless us and this church in years to come. Love, Operation Christmas Child boxes are available on the front pews in the sanctuary. Please take a box... or two to fill. In-gathering for the boxes will be November 4th and we will deliver them to a collection site Monday, November 5th. Please open your heart and give to this special mission. Ice Cream Fundraiser for Life Challenge of WNC Jack the Dipper October 10th 10% of every purchase goes to support the Life Challenge Organization November: 4th~ High Attendance Sunday, Samaritan Boxes ingathering 7th~ Broyhill Speaker: Lewis Smith 11th ~VETERANS DAY 13th ~ November Deacon Meeting 14th~Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal, 6:00 PM th~40 Days of Purpose Celebration 19th~Decorating of the church building for the Christmas Holidays will begin 21st~No Wednesday Evening Service 22nd ~THANKSGIVING DAY 25th~ Choir to Blue Ridge Nursing Home 2:00 PM 25th~Evening Worship-Annual Hanging of the Green s Service 30th~ Walk Through Bethlehem

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5 Page 5 Scotts Creek Baptist Church Joe Riddle Mary Brown Laura Buchanan Gary Boyer Elaine Morgan Danny Fisher Casey Hilton Carl Junaluska Theresa Junaluska Noel Cagle Whit Hooper Joy Padgitt Jimmie Wilson Joyce Dyer Taylor Jamison Linda Reed Gracie-Lee Irons Bryce Junaluska Shantell Wray Tina Jones Chris Sellers Rick Dillard Susan Lewis Keith Buchanan Sylvia Buchanan Jake and Kaila Day Jeff and Stephanie Manka Casey and Jamie Hilton Jim and Debbie Hage Paul and Rose Melton PRESCHOOL/CHILDREN S WORKERS October 7: April & Sarah Lambert Jay and Bridgette Sellers October 14 Lou Dillard & Morgan Dillard Tina Jones and Delaney Coggins October 21: Laura Buchanan & Heather Broom Romona and Paige Monteith October 28: Becky & Shea Sellers Jake and Kaila Day October Ushers: Gene Bradsher Trent Dillard David Frizzell Keith Monteith Chris Sellers Ronnie Riddle October Counters: Brenda Bradsher, Angie Dills, Anna Hair October Greeters: Jimmie Wilson will be celebrating his 81st birthday October th. Please take the time to send Jimmie a birthday card and to wish him well Linda Drive Rock Hill, SC Bryan Cooke, Arthur Phillips Prayer Room: October 7: Sandy Shuler October 14: Mark Jones October 21: Noel Cage October 28: James & Sherry Rogers

6 Scotts Creek Baptist Church Page 6 SCOTTS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Dr. J. D. Grant Bethany Hawkins Joyce Dyer Jake Day Kaila Day Helen Sellers Mike Brooks Pastor Secretary Choir Director Youth Director Children s Director Nursery Worker Custodian SUNDAY SERVICES: Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Services as Announced 10:00 AM 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: Wednesday Worship 6:30 PM Pre-School and Children s Missions 6:30 PM Youth Group 6:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM phone: ; fax: scbc.secretary2@yahoo.com Scotts Creek Baptist Church P. O. Box 55 Sylva, NC ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED NONPROFIT ORG U.S. Postage PAID SYLVA, NC Permit No. 35