Good News A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

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1 Good News A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER First Baptist Church P. O. Box 1287 Tryon, North Carolina Non-Profit Org. U. S. POSTAGE PAID TRYON, NC Permit No. 8 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED JULY 2010 ISSUE 7 Tea at Tryon Estates Barbara Batchler One of life s nicest blessings is having friends and having opportunities to bond with them. Carroll and June Brady; Jeff, Jodi, Harper and Simms Harris; Charles and Lib McKeller, Joe and Frances Wray and I had a wonderful time hosting an afternoon tea at Tryon Estates on Wednesday, May 5. Our special guests were Ernest Glass and his friend Mary, Archie and Marie Pearson and Ethel Dusenbury. We really enjoyed the good food and stimulating conversation. We learned that Ethel has a new friend whose name is Charles. She wanted to invite him but didn t realize that she could. Next time, Ethel! Harper and Simms were a delight to our guests, and our guests were also glad to have a chance to get to know Jeff and Jodi in a relaxed atmosphere. Tryon First Baptist Church is such a loving, caring church. It amazes me the way our church family comes together in hard times, trying times, needful times and no special reason times other than to bond. Please continue to remember those who need our visits, attention and prayers; it means so much to them. Emily Pereira As you may know, three new members of the First Baptist Church, Tryon church family are Anthony, Emily and Cole Pereira. We recently joined after visiting the church for almost a year. We feel blessed to have found such love and support as we are getting to know the town of Tryon. I, Emily, am from the great city of Winston Salem and grew up at Calvary Baptist, nicknamed Six Flags under God, because of its size. I met Ant at Charleston Southern in We became very close and introduced Cole in I had always asked God to hit me over the head when I found Mr. Right. I just had no idea His plan would involve a baby. We plan, God laughs, right? Ant and I decided not to get married until 2008 just to make sure this was indeed the voice of God. That same year I graduated with my bachelor's in nursing and accepted a position with Mission Hospitals where I still work. Ant has been with Side Street for the past six years and graduated with his associate in arts this past spring. Cole will start Tryon Elementary in the fall and loves sports. We look forward to becoming active contributors to the First Baptist Church, Tryon and the community as we know we are surrounded with good company. Youth's Corner Success is how high you bounce when you hit the bottom. George S. Patton SO.YOU THINK YOU KNOW THE BIBLE? from THE BOOK 1. Which of Job s friends Zophar, Eliphaz, Elihu or Bildad arrived last? (Job 2:11; 32:2-6) 2. When God asked Adam, Have you eaten from the tree which I commanded you not to eat from? whom did Adam blame for his sin? (Genesis 3:11-12) 3. Who led the victory song after the Egyptians were drowned in the Red Sea? (Exodus 15:20) 4. What three things did God command Moses to do at the burning bush? (Exodus 3:5; 4:4-7) 5. What two Old Testament figures didn t die?(genesis 5:24); (2Kings 2:1, 11) [Find answers on next page.]

2 CHILDREN'S CORNER Q: Why did Mickey Mouse take a trip into space? A: He wanted to find Pluto! Q: What stories do the ship captain's children like to hear? A. Ferry tales! 1 Jimmy & Cathy Campbell 1 Harold & Ruth Taylor 8 Ethan & Renae Waldman 12 Jeff & Jodi Harris 12 Geoff & Alice Tennant 24 Phil & Joyce Scoggins 28 Billy & Kim McFarland 30 Charles & Dee Huneycutt COLLEGE STUDENTS' JULY BIRTHDAYS Jarrett Culbreth (7-9) 2162 Hwy. 176 N Tryon, NC jculbreth07@ehc.edu Jordan Stratford (7-9) PO Box 57 Lynn, NC jestratf@unca.edu We Need You! On October 9, FBC is once again hosting the CBF of NC Mission Initiative. I am asking you to save the date. There will be work for people of all ages and skill levels, so please save the date! My goal is to have 100 First Baptist folks working on this day; will you please be one of them? There is a sign-up sheet in the Sunday School foyer. -- Jeff 1 Megan Edwards 3 Evelyn Bradley 3 Grant Jordan 5 Ruth Taylor 6 Ashlyn Greene 7 Kayla Tennant 9 Jarrett Culbreth 9 Ron Frady 9 Jordan Stratford 9 David Thompson 9 StorieLane Whiteside 10 Evan Maxwell 11 Jeff Harris 12 Ellis Fincher, Jr. 12 Oliviah Miller 13 Justin Covil 17 Jody Morse 17 Alice Tennant 18 Brent Scoggins 19 Shelvie Foust 20 Annette Stafford 21 Pat H. Brown 21 Nora Jordan 22 Jordan Covil 23 Trish Culbreth 27 Donna Ziegler 31 Gingi Green 31 Belle McFarland 31 Oakley Whiteside MILITARY PERSONNEL JULY BIRTHDAYS Capt. Randy Stillinger (7-2) 6029 Hilltop Drive Watauga, TX Chase Snow (7-5) 3407 Sango Crossing Clarksville, TN Shea Snow (7-13) 3407 Sango Crossing Clarksville, TN MILITARY PERSONNEL JULY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Sgt. & Mrs. Tracy Payne (7-2) 4020 Elks Park Road Rock Hill, SC ANSWERS to SO.YOU THINK YOU KNOW THE BIBLE? 1. Elihu 2. God and Eve 3. Miriam 4. Take off his sandals, pick up the rod turned into a serpent, put his hand into his bosom. 5. Enoch- God took him; Elijah-went in a whirlwind to heaven

3 (June 19) Gymnastics Meet for Levels 1-3 Fran Goodwin elected president Columbus Lions Club from July 2010 through July 2011 Garland Goodwin elected secretary Columbus Lions Club from July 2010 through July 2011 Chuck Huneycutt honored for 60 hours volunteer service by St. Luke s Hospital Auxiliary Barbara Batchler honored for 500 hours volunteer service by St. Luke s Hospital Auxiliary. Andrea Durham & Alexander Lay married April 17, John Spinks & Laura Laughter married June 19, 2010 Savanna Mitchell nominated for Columbia College s academic and leadership awards and named Gardner-Webb University Junior Scholar Katherine Garrett honored for 1250 hours volunteer service by St. Luke s Hospital Auxiliary Rick Powell honored for 1750 hours volunteer service by St. Luke s Hospital Auxiliary Rachel Vining nominated to participate in the NC Renaissance program Ella Waldman - Level 1-5 gold medals -1st place All-Around State Games of NC (June 19) Gymnastics Meet for Levels 1-3 Rollins Carter - Level 2-3 gold, 2 silver - Tied for 2nd place All- Around -State Games of NC POLK COUNTY HIGH SENIOR AWARDS: Kiwanis Club of Tryon Scholarship, Jessica Antonio; American Legion Post 250 Scholarship, Emily McFalls; Rotary Club of Tryon Scholarship, Emily McFalls; Holy Cross Episcopal Church Scholarship, Rebecca Laughter; Polk County Community Foundation Tony Waldrop Scholarship, Jessica Antonio; Polly C. & Carroll G. Bennett Scholarship, Amanda DeFisher; Dudley Smith Educational Award, Rebecca Laughter; R. Shaw Pettigrew Scholarship, Emily McFalls; Tryon Youth Center Scholarships Henson s, Inc., Emily McFalls; First Baptist Church, Tryon Scholarships Amanda DeFisher, Evan Harding, Rebecca Laughter, Emily McFalls; ischool Scholars, Jessica Antonio; Subject Awards Commerce I Honors: Academic Excellence, Samantha Jackson; Fine Arts Art III, Amanda DeFisher; National Honors Awards, Jessica Antonio, Emily McFalls; NC Academic Scholars, Jessica Antonio, Emily McFalls. Rachel Vining nominated to receive the Need-2-Lead Award GRADUATES Jessica Antonia, PCHS; Amanda DeFisher, PCHS; Evan Harding, PCHS; Samantha Jackson, PCHS; Rebecca Laughter, PCHS; Keen McFarland, Wake Forest; Emily McFalls, PCHS; Anthony Pereira, Spartanburg Community College; Hannah Raines, UNC-Charlotte Alice Prince I am serving Tryon First Baptist Church as the Interim Youth Director for the summer. I am excited about our summer and hope that it will be full of fun activities and meaningful devotions. Listed below are the dates for Refuge, other activities, and some possibilities. Parents, please encourage your son or daughter to come to Refuge and to bring a friend! July 18 and July :30 p.m. Refuge Other activities: July 4 9 Passport Camp July VBS July 18 Passport to report in worship Possibilities: Campout Day hike Tubing down Green River Position Available: Youth Director, First Baptist Church of Tryon, NC. Permanent, part-time position, beginning September 1, Experience preferred but not required. Seminary students welcomed. Biblical knowledge, spiritual maturity, and the ability to work with youth required. Send resume to ATTENTION: YOUTH DIRECTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE, tryonfbc@windstream.net or

4 mail to First Baptist Church of Tryon, PO Box 1287, Tryon, NC Summer is a busy time. Hikes in the mountains, walks on the beach, hanging out by the pool, trips to visit family, there is so much coming and going that you eventually go back to work, just so you can recover. Busyness is everywhere. It is a part of our way of life. And in the midst of that busyness our spiritual lives often suffer. Unless you are a disciplined person, there is simply no time or energy left to cultivate the daily rhythm of prayer. And by prayer, I don t mean just a quick word to the Almighty about everything that is happening in your life. By prayer, I mean a time that is set aside, free from distraction, where you not only voice concerns to God, but where you also learn to listen in the silence. We would all be better people if we were faithful to that practice and probably healthier too that kind of prayer is a great stress reliever. Of course, those aren t the best reasons to develop your spiritual life, but in case you need a little extra motivation, feel free to use them. Busyness also occurs because many of you are dedicated to worthwhile work in the community. Not only do you work all day, but much of your free time is used to support and participate in other worthy causes. Since you have nothing else to do (I hope you sense the sarcasm), I thought I would add something to your busy schedule. Actually, I know if we don t get it on your schedule soon, you will already be booked. On October 9, Tryon First Baptist will again lead a day of mission work in Polk County. Many of the projects will be emergency home repair, but there will also be projects that include yard work (aka pulling weeds and such), inside home clean up (vacuum, mop, dust) meal preparation, and much more. In other words, no matter your skill level, there will be something for everyone. This would be a great way for families to spend the day together serving those in need in the name of Christ. So in the midst of your busyness, set aside Saturday, October 9, as a day to serve your neighbors in need. And in the process, you may find that service and spiritually are linked. Enjoy the rest of the summer, and the midst of all the busyness, set aside time to spend with the Creator you ll be glad you did. Kim Culbreth Vacation Bible school is just around the corner! July 11-15, 2010! We still need crew leaders and lots of supplies. We plan to sail the High Seas nightly from 5:30 until 7:30 with the finale every night in the sanctuary from 7:30 until 8:00 where parents can pick up their children and check out our activities though our power point presentations. All church members are encouraged to join us each night at 7:30 in the sanctuary. Please contact Kim Culbreth at jarrettheath@windstream.net or if you would like to be a crew leader or donate money or supplies. Plastic Bowls and Cups Latex free Gloves Glue Dots 6 X 9 Sheets of Cardboard Appliance Boxes Nautical Items Poly Fill White Felt Hearts Brown Tarp Blue Tarps (lots) Box Fans Nerf Like Balls (15) Hull of Ship Ship's Wheel Rolls of Brown Butcher Paper Ropes (lots) Spray Bottles (4) White Gauze (25) Baking Soda Paint Markers Roll of Toilet Paper (1) Permanent Markers (8) Bandanas Markers Sandwich Bags Paper Towels Beach Balls (5) Parachute 2 Liter Soda Bottles (3) Mary Feagan At a presentation ceremony held during Sunday morning worship on June 6, twenty-three deserving students were presented with scholarships from First Baptist Church of Tryon. Eight awards went to firsttime applicants, and fifteen were renewals. Listed below are the recipients and the college or university they will attend: Casey Collins UNC-Charlotte Heath Culbreth Emory and Henry Jarrett Culbreth Emory and Henry Amanda DeFisher UNC-Charlotte Anna Feagan UNC-Chapel Hill Alyssa Fincher \ Isothermal Community College Carrie Greene Western Carolina University Andrew Harding UNC-Charlotte Evan Harding UNC-Charlotte William Henderson Wake Forest University Karen Lair Queens University Greg Lair Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Rebecca Laughter Meredith College Amber McEntire Greenville Technical College Ben McEntire Greenville Technical College Emily McFalls Spartanburg Community College Emily Prince Isothermal Community College Sarah Prince Presbyterian College Matthew Radford Wofford College Louis Rossi UNC-Charlotte Ashley Scoggins NC State University Megan Stone Clemson University Jordan Stratford UNC-Asheville

5 We offer these young people our best wishes and heartiest congratulations.