Maplewood Baptist Church

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1 Maplewood Baptist Church MBC November 2015 Volume 23, No. 11 Rev. Jimmy Lancaster, Pastor Tis the Season for Shoeboxes Ingathering Sunday November 15th The POWER of a Simple Gift Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world. It is an easy missions project that every member and family can participate in by bringing a gift-filled shoe box to church over the next several weeks. Complete details are outlined in the OCC brochure located on the table in the Narthex. Once you fill your shoeboxes, bring them to church on or before - Sunday - Nov 15th! Your expression of LOVE does make a difference in the LIFE of a child and reveals to them the true GIFT of Christmas. As you pack your shoebox... Please DO NOT INCLUDE any used or damaged items, chocolate or food, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, aerosol cans, War-related items like toy guns, knives, military figures, Harry Potter or Pokémon and Breakable items like snow globes, glass containers. Fill your shoebox with fun toys, hygiene items (place soap & washcloth in Ziploc bag), candy (tootsie rolls, gum, mints, lollipops), clothing (underwear, socks, t-shirt, croc type shoes), puzzles & picture books, school supplies & a WOW toy such as a doll, stuffed animal, watch, jewelry, sports ball & pump, etc. Most importantly, PRAY for the child who will receive your shoebox & consider including a personal note and photo. Last year, we collected 97 shoeboxes...we ve set a GOAL of 125 shoeboxes and it can easily be reached if each family would simply pack ONE more than last year. The cost of shipping the shoeboxes has generously been donated by our Sisters in Christ!! It is their desire for YOU to do as many shoeboxes as you can...this way many children will experience the POWER of the message of Christmas!!

2 WMU of Yadkin Baptist Association invites the ladies of our area churches to participate in their annual Prayer Retreat - Saturday - Nov 7 at 10 am Boonville Baptist Church Speaker - Chloe Mabe Sharing about summer ministry with children in Guatemala Afterwards, there will be a light brunch served Special Called Conference Sunday - November 1st at 10:30 am Vote to adopt Proposed 2016 Ministry Budget When you vote YES to adopt the proposed budget, you are saying to God - I will GIVE my BEST gift to Him in support of funding the financial needs of Missions & Ministry of MBC! Keeping You Informed There were several actions taken at our recent Church Conference. MBC Missions Mailbox monies will be given for construction of SECU Hospice Home We elected Jimmy & Justin as messengers to the NC Baptist Convention - Nov 2-3 Portion of Sales supports Forbush Marching Band This year s store is located inside Collide Church at 234 E. Main Street in Downtown Yadkinville. You will be able to purchase their famous Sugar Cake, Moravian Cookies, Cheese Straws, Gift Baskets and much more!! The store will OPEN on Friday - November 13th and the LAST day is Christmas Eve - December 24th. They will be open from 9 am till 7 pm. Want to SAVE an ADDITIONAL $ 50 off any set See Andrew Overby or Stuart Gentry

3 Hands of Hope is hosting their 1st Fundraising Banquet on Saturday evening November 14th 6 till 8 pm in the Family Life Center at Yadkinville UMC. It will be an evening with delicious food, entertaining music, inspiring speakers & plenty of HOPE for all those who attend! The evening meal will consist of your choice of Parmesan Crusted Chicken or Prime Rib. Seating is limited and the meal is FREE, so it s vital you RSVP by going to and click on the link for the Fundraising Banquet. There you will be able to register & choose your dinner entrée. They are looking for YOUTH volunteers (9th-12th grade students; as well as 8th graders) interested in serving in exchange for volunteer hours. Please wear white shirts or blouses along with black pants or skirts. They need any interested youth to drop by Yadkinville UMC on Friday (Nov 13th) after school to meet with the volunteer coordinator shouldn t take more than 30 minutes. On Saturday (Nov 14th) be at the church no later than 4:30 pm and will be free to leave no later than 7:30 pm. If you have any questions, please Lena Gayle at lenagayle@live.com or call her at (336) November 22nd 10:30 am What Is Your True Worth? Quilt Raffle for Baby Eli Hand-made Quilt {made & donated by Lois Todd} $ 1 per raffle ticket Make checks payable to Deep Creek Baptist Church Mail your donation to Jody Smith 2900 Pear Orchard Road Yadkinville, NC Drawing will be on Saturday - Nov 7th DECORATING for CHRISTMAS The Decorating Committee will be working to transform our facilities to reflect the joyous season of Christmas from November 23rd - 25th. If you would like to help, please see Frances. Go Out For A Run Saturday - Nov 21st The race is at 9:30am Please arrive to the race by 9am and park in the town lot between Birch and Elm streets Registration will be in the parking lot beside of Collide Church RECEIVE THIS OFFERING through November 8th As ONE This year s theme Together, we can do more! is taken from Ecclesiastes 4:9 - Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. Boys and girls, even entire families, throughout North Carolina are impacted by your generous & faithful support. Nearly 80% of the children & families who are served by the Baptist Children s Homes are unreached for Christ! Your participation makes this change possible and helps BCH fulfill their mission of helping hurting children...healing broken families. When you give to the BCH Thanksgiving Offering, you extend the hand of Jesus to hurting children and families. Together, BCH and NC Baptists provided hope & healing to 15,690 children and their families last year!! Visit We ll be taking a group of adults to the OCC Processing Center in Charlotte Monday - Dec 7th - 9 am till 1 pm Look for the SIGN UP sheet in the Narthex

4 Last Sunday, we saw folks within our congregation accept the call to share the love of Christ randomly. Let s get this opportunity to serve moving - NOW!! There will be a special meeting Thursday (Nov 5th) at 7 pm in the Fellowship Building for those interested in participating in this special missions movement. Our objective will be to come up with IDEAS of how to approach it and how to obtain funding for it. If you are unable to come, but want to be involved - please see Sandra Overby. November Birthdays Una Adams... Nov 1 Savannah Hill... Nov 2 Richard Houston... Nov 5 Garlon Hall... Nov 6 Caleb Miller... Nov 6 Tammy Brock...Nov 10 Leila Slater...Nov 10 Jessica Murphy...Nov 13 Jackson Gentry...Nov 14 Tate Williams...Nov 15 June Snow...Nov 16 Jean Southard...Nov 19 Frieda Pepper...Nov 20 Donna Kyle...Nov 21 Marie Matthews...Nov 22 Ginger Underwood...Nov 23 Brian Shore...Nov 26 Casey Graham...Nov 29 NOVEMBER CALENDAR Nov 1... Vote to adopt 2016 Ministry Budget Nov 1... Alpha & Omega Corn Maze Nov 2... NC Pastor s Conference at Koury Conv Ctr Nov Bapt. State Convention at Koury Conv Ctr Nov 4... Wednesday Night Activities Nov 5... A Fun Day for All Seniors Nov 5... Organizational Mtg on Serving Others Nov 7... WMU Prayer Breakfast Nov 7... Mattress Fundraiser for Bush Band Nov 7... Chicken Stew & Auction - New Hope Nov 7... Quilt Drawing at Deep Creek Baptist Nov 8... BCH Thanksgiving Offering Nov 8... KCT Planning Meeting Nov 8... CrossTrainers / Snack Meal Nov Veteran s Day (School Holiday) Nov Wednesday Night Activities Nov Dewey s Holiday Store Opens in Yadkinville Nov Hands of Hope Fundraiser Banquet Nov Ingathering of OCC Shoebox s Nov Yadkin Ministers Mtg Nov Wednesday Night Activities Nov Hearts on Fire Student Conference Nov GO FAR 5K Nov My Hope Value of a Soul Nov OCC Drop-Off at West Yadkin (last day) Nov Decorating Church for Christmas Nov No School - Thanksgiving Break Nov No Wednesday Activities Nov Thanksgiving Day - Church Office Closed Nov Church Office Closed Nov Men s Prayer Breakfast at Ace s Nov st Sunday of Advent

5 ATTENDANCE & OFFERING RECORD FOR OCTOBER 2015 DATE SS WORSHIP BUDGET FELLOWSHIP HALL Oct , Oct , Oct , Oct , Online Giving , TOTALS BUDGET OFFERING FELLOWSHIP HALL Required this month... 17, Received this month... 19, , Required to date , Received to date , , MINISTRY LEADERS FOR NOVEMBER DATE DEACON WELCOME CENTER November 1... Wayne Ray... Stuart Gentry & Paige Keaton November 8...David Myers... Matt Stultz & Faith Keaton November Jeff Hinshaw... Patrick Lancaster & Tiffany Bell November Michael Groce... Tate Williams & Hailey Hobson November Donald Johnson... Andrew Overby & Sydnee Chopin NURSERY WOKERS DATE NURSERY/TODDLER STANDBY November 1... Allen & Freda Styers... Angela Styers November 8... Betty Shore & Dorothy Shore... Alice Hoskins November Julie Groce & Judy Myers... Tate Williams November David & Kristie Graham...Parker Graham November 29...Anthony & Marie Slater... Henry Slater RESPONSIBLE FOR OPENING & CLOSING BUILDING Jeanie Houston & Wayne Ray The first Sunday of Advent is November 29th Mark Your Calendar Youth Progressive Dinner... Dec 5 Lottie Moon / Global Missions Emphasis... Dec 6 MBC Missions Mailbox Opens... Dec 6 Adult Christmas Cantata...Dec 20 Christmas Eve Services...Dec 24 Publication Submission Deadline If you would like to submit information to be included in the bulletin, please note that the deadline for submission is noon on Wednesdays. Please have all information for the newsletter into the office by the 20th of the month.

6 Youth will Rake Leaves for our Senior Adults Do you need your leaves raked? Our youth are willing to help as they re able. If you or someone you know needs help with this task, please get in touch with Justin (828) You re Invited!! Bring your neighbors, Sunday School class and Family It s All About Jesus Arlington First Baptist 345 S. Main St Jonesville Show will run every 30 minutes (Watch from your vehicle) Outdoor Nativity Drama Dec 5th & 6th 6:00 till 9:00 pm MAPLEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 1100 Maplewood Drive P.O. Box 576 Yadkinville, NC MAPLEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 1100 Maplewood Drive P.O. Box 576 Yadkinville, NC Tel Fax Web: office@maplewoodbc.org