VOLUME 78, ISSUE I Church Staff Ronald S. Cava, Senior Minister Amy S. Russell, Associate Minister Mark L. Hopper, Minister of Music and Organist Sue M. Crocker, Associate Minister of Music and Organist Tammy Hight, Director of Childhood Discipleship Linda O Brien, Financial Secretary Tammy Manning, Ministry Support Coordinator Amber Jones, Administrative Support Coordinator Robert Snow, Custodian Philip M. Young, Composer-in- Residence Marion D. Lark, Senior Pastor Emeritus T h e F i r s t B a p t i s t C h u r c h, H e n d e r s o n, N o r t h C a r o l i n a The First Baptist News A Congregation of free and faithful Baptists Cavasations Welcome to 2017! Many of you enjoyed our winter wonderland last weekend, and I must admit that the kid in me comes out when it snows. However, the pastor in me is reminded that bad weather caused us to miss opportunities to bless one another through fellowship and to be blessed by January 15, 2017 Ronald S. Cava, Senior Minister God in Bible study and worship. Even though the coming weekend is a holiday for many and our youth will be on Winter Retreat, I do hope the rest of us will make a robust effort to be present and fulfill our potential as stewards of the kingdom of God. The new year brings a push to ramp up and complete our vision process that started last summer. The next steps will be guided by an excellent lay team cochaired by Nancy Bobbitt and Brandon Russell. The team consists of members from five generations and represents those who have been a part of FBC for many years as well as newer emerging leaders. Joining Nancy and Brandon will be Ashley Bean, Clara Bobbitt, Celia Brinker, Jerry Ellington, Julia Falkner, Marian Faulkner, Kathy Gay, Jim Goodwin, Chris Hines, James Johnson, Jennifer Long, Jim Markham, and Jeanne Pearson. Our Deacon Officers, Betty Boyd, Ruxton Bobbitt, Jr., and Betsy Rublein will serve as ex -officio members of the team. Our staff will be vitally involved as well. Continued on next page
(Cavasations Cont.) This vision team will begin meeting on January 22. They will be sharing with you and wanting to hear from you in coming weeks. They will be studying community dynamics and listening to local leaders as well. Most importantly, they will be listening for God. This will not be a strategic planning process like that a business would employ. We will be listening to hear what God might be saying to us and looking to see where God is already at work in us, through us, and around us. This process will continue into Lent and will be a vital part of our Lenten discipline as we support these leaders and join them in prayerful listening. But don t wait until Lent. Begin praying now, encourage these people when you see them, and respond with enthusiasm to every opportunity they offer to share this journey together. It s time to turn to our God who is always making all things new! Ronald S. Cava, Senior Minister
OPPORTUNITY Emergency Men s Shelter Opportunities to Serve First Baptist Church has chosen Sunday, January 15 Saturday, January 21 as our second week to serve at the Emergency Men s Shelter. If you are able to volunteer, now is the time to step forward! Please contact John Sigmon at johnt.sigmon@yahoo.com or (919) 691-4047 if you re interested. Year-to-Date Financial Report as of December 31, 2016 Budget Income Needed...$724,108.00 Actual Budget Income... 703,461.18 Budgeted Expenditures... 724,108.00 Actual Expenditures... 724,160.81
Changes in the Sanctuary Two major things are happening in the Sanctuary. We are in the process of having the original six pendant light fixtures rewired and fitted for LED bulbs. Over the next few weeks the fixtures will be removed one at a time while they are refurbished. Hopefully this will improve ambient and reading light during worship services and events in the Sanctuary. Also, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, we have a lovely new Yamaha grand piano in the Sanctuary. The former Baldwin piano has been moved to the Fellowship Hall, and the Kranich and Bach piano from the Fellowship Hall has been moved to the parlor. That leaves us with one too many pianos! The former parlor piano, a small, attractive light-oak Everett home console piano needs a home. If you know someone who might be interested, please call me at 252.438.3172 or email markhopper@fbchenderson.net. Grace and Peace, Mark Hopper, Minister of Music & Organist
Cost: $10 The High School Youth Group is once again selling community discount cards as a fundraiser for their summer mission trip. Please see Amy Russell or any member of the High School Youth Group to purchase your card.
TROUT DINNER FUNDRAISER Monday, January 23, 2017 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 220 Seafood Restaurant 1812 Norlina Road Henderson, NC Dinner Includes: Trout, French Fries, Cole Slaw Eat In or Take Out Eat In includes Beverage Tickets: $7 each Proceeds will go to support the ACTS Building Fund Please see Vickie Hines, CeCe Leahy, Connie Markham, or Linda Weaver for tickets.
DONATIONS NEEDED The Backpack Buddies program is in need of 16oz bottles of water. Please bring donations to the Church Office. Sympathy is extended to the family of Dolores Frazier following her death on December 20, 2016. Dear members of the First Baptist Church of Henderson, I wanted to say thank you to all the church members for all the prayers, cards, food, hugs, and love shown to me and my family during the loss of my mom. She loved her church and her church family. The love and compassion shown to me is beyond words. I love each of you for loving my mom. Evelyn Edwards (daughter of Mary Etta Edwards) UPCOMING MEETINGS Deacons Meeting January 15 8:30am Conference Room Finance Committee Meeting January 18 5:00pm Sue Kelly Library
Billy Adcock (Learning Center) David Adcock (son of Wayne and Susan Adcock) Charles Barnett (at home) Nelson Blackwell (at home) Beth Brinker (Senior Citizens) Nancy Clayton (at home) Bettie Core (Donna Vann s mother) William Cribb (Susan Westbrook s father) Lillian Davis (Senior Citizens Nursing Home) Rachel Dickerson (Senior Citizens) Emma Lee Dickie (Senior Citizens) Vivie Drake (at home) Alice Falkner (at home) Steve Flannagan (Maria Parham) Katherine Frazier (at home) Ruth Hartsell Kay Kittrell (Deborah Edwards mother) Jewel Lewis Bill Mast (at home) Ralph Mayes (at home) Florrie McCurry (Hospice care Coventry House) Austine Moss (Linda O Brien s mother) Glenn Powers (at home) Blair Reavis (at home) Brenda Roberson (Deuce Roberson s mother) Susan Rose (at home) Susan Whitten (Rex Hospital) Carol Wyatt (at home) Requests in bold have been recently added or changed
Worship with Us Sunday, January 15 Second Sunday after Epiphany Morning Worship 11AM Primary Text: John 1:29-39 Sermon: Point to Jesus! by Ron Cava Chancel Choir Anthem: Go Forth and Tell (David Ogden) Sunday, January 22 Third Sunday after Epiphany Morning Worship 11AM Primary Text: Joshua 1:1-9 The Sermon: There Is a Simba in You! by Greg Milton Chancel Choir Anthem: Lord, Here I Am (John Ness Beck) Nursery Service January Coordinator: Vickie Hines (252) 767-6081 January 15: Leslie James and Jane Faulkner January 22: Tammy Noel and Meri Hedgepeth Support and Care Weekend Minister on Call: January 13-15: Amy Russell (404) 272-0882 January 20-22: Ronald Cava (252) 432-3656 Deacons on Call: January 15-21: Bert Long (252) 432-5232 January 22-28: Jerry Ellington (252) 438-2488
Opportunities for Worship and Service: January 15-28 Sunday, 1/15 Monday, 1/16 Tuesday, 1/17 Wednesday, 1/18 Thursday, 1/19 Friday, 1/20 Saturday, 1/21 Sunday, 1/22 Tuesday, 1/24 Wednesday, 1/25 Thursday, 1/26 8:30 AM 9:15 9:30 9:45 11:00 5:30 3:30 PM 5:30 3:30 PM 5:00 5:15 5:30 3:30 PM 5:00 5:30 5:45 7:30 8:45 AM 7:30 PM High School Youth Ski Retreat Deacons Meeting Pre-Sunday School Fellowship Sue Kelly Library Open Sunday School Morning Worship FBC at Men s Homeless Shelter A.R.K. Tutoring FBC at Men s Homeless Shelter Children s After-School Programs (1st-3rd grades) and Preschool Mission Friends Pickup for preschoolers Pickup for 1st-3rd graders FBC at Men s Homeless Shelter Children s After-School Programs (4th-6th graders) Finance Committee Meeting FBC at Men s Homeless Shelter Pickup for 4th-6th graders Evening Ringers Morning Adult Ringers Rehearsal Chancel Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM FBC at Men s Homeless Shelter 5:30 PM FBC at Men s Homeless Shelter 9:15 AM 9:30 9:45 11:00 4:00 PM 4:45 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:00 3:30 PM 5:00 5:15 3:30 PM 5:45 7:30 8:45 AM 9:30 7:30 PM High School Youth Ski Retreat Pre-Sunday School Fellowship Sue Kelly Library Open Sunday School Morning Worship Chamber Ringers 7th-8th Grade Bells The Bell Ringers FBC at Men s Homeless Shelter Middle School Youth Meeting/80+ Birthday Club High School Youth Meeting Children s After-School Programs (1st-3rd grades) and Preschool Mission Friends Pickup for preschoolers Pickup for 1st-3rd graders Children s After-School Programs (4th-6th graders) Pickup for 4th-6th graders Evening Ringers Morning Adult Ringers Rehearsal Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting Chancel Choir Rehearsal The Bell Ringers and Chamber Ringers will resume rehearsals on Sunday, January 22
T h e F i r s t B a p t i s t C h u r c h Henderson, NC A Congregation of Free and Faithful Baptists Phone: 252-438-3172 Fax: 252-438-3710 E-Mail: fbchurch@fbchenderson.net 205 West Winder Street PO Box 75 Henderson, NC 27536 See our Worship Services on Time-Warner Cable Channel 24 Nonprofit Organization AUTO U.S. Postage Paid Henderson, NC 27536 Permit 5 Address Service Requested