Beacon Newsletter Murphy First Baptist Church September 2018 First Baptist Church Loving People to Jesus 517 Hiwassee Street Murphy, NC 28906 828-837-2615 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth shall have the light of life. John 8:12 UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS Jeremy and Rachel Chupp Sunday, September 9, 2018 6:30 PM Service 2x2 Quartet Sunday, September 23, 2018 6:30 PM service
WOMEN ON MISSIONS THE WOMEN ON MISSIONS What's Your Part in God's Plan? Join us as we seek Gods heart! Women on Mission will be meeting on Monday, September 24 at 6:00 PM. All women are invited to come and study with us about where God wants us in His plan. MISSIONS BAZAAR will be in November. We ask everyone to be making projects to be sold at the Bazaar. All of the proceeds go to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We need men and women to be busy sewing, wood working, jewelry making or whatever craft you do. More information will be forthcoming. CHILDREN S ACTIVITIES Kickoff for Fall Classes Unshakable Wednesday, September 5, 2018 6-7:30 PM Join us as we start a new year of Mission Classes and Mission Projects Wednesday, September 12, 2018 First Class 6 PM Children s Choir 6:30-7:30 Mission Friends and Children In Action Sunday night Bible Drill Classes begin September 9, 2018 6:30 PM Bible Buddies and Bible Drillers YOUTH ACTIVITIES BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Saturday, September 8, 2018 Meadow Grove Church Hayesville, NC We will be leaving the church at 5:15 PM and returning around 9:30 PM CHOIR NEWS Journey of Faith: A Christmas Prayer Singing Christmas Tree Rehearsals begin Wednesday, September 5, 7:30 PM in choir room Come and join us!
MEN S PRAYER BREAKFAST The monthly men s breakfast will be on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Brother s Restaurant at 9 AM. Please remember to wear your green shirt and bring your bible. Any questions, contact Rob Amsden @ 828.494.9228 *ATTENTION ALL MEN OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MURPHY* We have received the ability to get Super Early Bird Tickets to the Annual Johnny Hunt Men s Conference (see flyer). We will be staying overnight on January 25th. The Super Early Bird Special is $45 per person which includes a steak dinner on Friday night and snacks during the conference. We have a block of rooms reserved. More details to follow. Sign up and /or let Rob Amsden know if you plan to attend this blessed event for men worshiping together by 9/15. UPCOMING EVENTS TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON The month of September is when we honor our Sunday School teachers here at MFBC. This year we are planning a Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Sunday, September 23, 2018, immediately following the morning worship service. Please plan to come and bring a covered dish to show your appreciation for the dedication and service of our Sunday School teachers. Bread and drinks will be provided by the Church. Thank you, Mildred Pullium CHURCH YARD SALE October 26 and 27, 2018 Sponsored by the Long Range Planning Committee. All proceeds will benefit the window replacement project. Please SAVE YOUR STUFF (but no clothing, please). We need volunteers for both days. Direct questions to Karen Tanner (H: 706.781.2782) THANK YOU!
9/2 John Bandy 9/4 Karen Johnson 9/6 Diane Kendall 9/8 Carson P. Phillips 9/13 Bud Penland 9/14 Ray Herrington, Helen Atchison 9/16 Charlotte Smith 9/17 C.B. McKinnon 9/18 Sarah Jump 9/19 Betts Stiles 9/22 Jerry Brackett, Will Johnson 9/14 Ann Lance 9/26 Dana Anderson 9/27 Clara Cromie ================================================================ THANK YOU The following note was received from Nancy Carson s daughter, Cindy, for the cards and words of encouragement you sent to her. Dear Congregation, The past several months have been quite a challenge. I want to thank each and every one of you for the cards of encouragement, prayers & well wishes. This really mean a lot. Especially knowing some of you have your own challenges. Gratefully, Cindy Kimpel aka Nancy Carson s daughter Sparrow s Nest Change in Hours! Open Monday s only 10:00 AM until 1:00PM new extended hours Starting the week of September 10 th, the Sparrow s Sparrow s Nest Closet is in need of donations for any Summer Clothing for boys and girls (all sizes) and Summer Clothing for men. Thank you for giving to the Lord!
Pray for America Prayer Meeting 3rd Thursday of each month September 20th at 11:59 AM Room 342 at the Courthouse TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Class Opportunities for Parents SEE flyer on our Community Bulletin Board near church office MISSIONS Missions to Thailand Jerry and Karen Christensen will be leaving on September 18, to be on mission in Thailand. Their return date is set for December 7 or 8. They will need our prayers and financial support. On Sunday night September 16, they will be sharing about how we can be a prat of this Mission Opportunity. Mark your calendar and we hope to see you and your family Sunday night September 16 at 6:30 PM. Special mission offering will be taken! Guatemalan Mission If anyone is interested in making baby quilts for the children in the Guatemalan Mission Field, the village Sandra Ballard visited earlier this year, please contact Sandra at 858.557.4799 or 828.348.9579. ALL materials will be provided. LOST AND FOUND Gold colored hoop earring White daisy w/rhinestones earring Purple sunglasses w/flowers on arms Hand stitched w/flowers /baby girls burping cloth DEADLINE For OCTOBER 2018 BEACON submission is: Thursday, September 27 5:30 pm
ROTATION SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 1 ST SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 Nursery/Toddler 11 AM: Dale and Betty Allen Children s Church 11 AM: No Children s Church Randy Glass Intercessory Prayer: Karen Johnson Shawn Johnson Bud Penland, Captain; Dale Allen, Chris Deren, Clay Durrett, Fred Heath, Daniel Ledford Welcome and Prayer: Dan Anderson Jerry Brackett Welcome Center Rotation Before AM Service: Clay and Sandy Durrett Welcome Center Rotation After AM Service: Dale and Betty Allen 2 nd SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 Children s Church 11AM: Nursery/Toddler : Eileen Riemenscnheider 3-5 Year Olds: Jamie Deren 1st 3rd Grade: Amy Wayman Glenda Picklesimer Intercessory Prayer: Mary Lou Hatfield Bud Penland Steve Dickey, Captain; Dan Anderson, Jeff Gooch, John Ivie, Bob Penland, Mike Worley Welcome and Prayer: John Bandy Jim Van Winkle Welcome Center Rotation Before AM Service: Millie Crawford and Effie Ridler Welcome Center Rotation After AM Service: Laney Family 3 rd SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 Children s Church 11AM: Nursery/Toddler: Edie Spence 3-5 Year Olds: Rhonda Phillips 1st 3rd Grade: Pat Ivy Steve Hatfield Intercessory Prayer: Jean Foxworthy Richard Atchison Ken Lance, Captain; Jim Akers, James Payne, Don Picklesimer, Charlie Spence, Rick Toews Welcome and Prayer: Clay Durrett Richard Atchison Welcome Center Rotation Before AM Service: Mary Jackson and Linda Allen Welcome Center Rotation After AM Service: Ken and Ann Lance 4 th SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Children s Church 11AM: Nursery/Toddler: Nanette Brackett 3-5 Year Olds: Chloe Decker and Savannah Deren 1st 3rd Grade: Susan LaCharitte Otwell Rose Anderson Intercessory Prayer: Jimbo Richeson Daniel Ledford and Bryan Phillips Richard Atchison, Captain; Kevin Ventura, Richard Pullium, Walker Rowland, Ernie Wilson, James Claypool Welcome and Prayer: Steve Hatfield Ken Lance Welcome Center Rotation Before AM Service: Richard and Mildred Pullium Welcome Center Rotation After AM Service: Spence Family 5 th SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 Children s Church 11AM: Nursery/Toddler: Deb Hatchett 3-5 Year Olds: Karen and Morgan Gooch 1st 3rd Grade: Dan and Rose Anderson Jimbo Richeson Intercessory Prayer: Joyce Kephart Jeff Gooch and Shawn Johnson Ken Lance, Captain; Stuart Wayman, Steve Dickey, Kevin Ventura, Joe Swain, Bud Penland Welcome and Prayer: Shawn Johnson Larry Parrish Welcome Center Rotation Before AM Service: Marilyn Hartness and Mildred Pullium Welcome Center Rotation After AM Service: Dana Anderson and Abby Carder
Please be sure to Welcome our New Members!! William and Daphne Simmons 150Cotton Trail Murphy, NC 28906 Ph 828.234.7302 H AND Jerry and Karen Christensen 406 Long Branch Road Marble, NC 28905 330.347.1786 c/k 330-347.9049 c/j You may wish to place this information in your Church Directory for future reference.
S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 8 S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T 1 2 7:30 PM - Deacon s mtg. 3 LABOR DAY No Sparrow s Nest or Community Lunch Office closed 4 5 10AM 12 PM Sparrow s Nest 6 7 8 9AM Men s Breakfast 9 5:30 PM Church Council 6:30 PM Jeremy & Rachel Chupp Southern Gospel 10 10AM 12 PM Sparrow s Nest 10:30 AM 12:30 PM Community Lunch 16 17 10AM 12 PM Sparrow s Nest 10:30AM 12:30 PM Community Lunch 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 6:30 PM Business Mtg 20 11:59 AM Pray for America Courthouse, Room 342 21 22 23 SS Teacher Appreciation Luncheon SINGING 6:30 PM 2x2 Quartet Sept. 30 24 10AM 12 PM Sparrow s Nest 10:30 AM 12:30 PM Community Lunch 6 PM WMU 25 26 27 Beacon Deadline 5:30 PM 28 29