Sunday, October 21, 2018 Arlington Baptist Church www.abcsbc.com 1500 Bethlehem Road Rocky Mount, NC 27803 252-937-PRAY The mission of Arlington Baptist Church is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and nurture believers.
Morning Hour of Worship October 21, 2018 11:00 am Opening Hymn 347 Lord, I Lift Your Name on High Invocation & Welcome Time of Fellowship Hymn 304 Hymn 319 Voices of Praise Hymn 3 Crown Him with Many Crowns Be Unto Your Name How Great is Our God Medley Worthy of Worship Message Rev. Mike Stamper Nine Traits of an Outwardly Focused Christian: I Will Give Generously Invitation Hymn 544 Offertory Prayer Have Thine Own Way, Lord Mike Flora Offertory Benediction Verse of the Week: 2 Corinthians 9:7 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Weekly Church Activity Calendar Sunday, October 21st 9:00 am Musicians/ Sound Practice 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship Service Children s Church (Ages 3 to 1st grade) 6:00 pm Children s Bible Study (Ages 2 to 5 th grade) 6:00 pm Youth Bible Study (6 th -12 th grade) 6:00 pm Evening Service Tuesday, October 23rd 10:00 am Prayer Time Wednesday, October 24th 10:00 am Prayer Time 6:30 pm Bible Study 6:30 pm Children in Action/ Mission Friends 6:30 pm Youth on Mission 7:30 pm Choir Practice Friday, October 26th Office Closed Sunday, October 28th 9:00 am Musicians/ Sound Practice 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship Service Children s Church (Ages 3 to 1st grade) 6:00 pm Children s Bible Study (Ages 2 to 5 th grade) 6:00 pm Youth Bible Study (6 th -12 th grade) 6:00 pm Evening Service E-Giving We now have E-giving on our website. Go to our website at www.abcsbc.com to register. This is located on the homepage under links. This will give you the option to give while away and allow instant access to a record of all your giving. This service is done through Lifeway and is very secure. Several in the church are already using this and like it very much. ~~~ Visit your Church Library MEDIA LIBRARY SCHEDULE Sunday 10:30-10:55 am Attendance Report October 14, 2018 Sunday School 88 Morning Worship 133
Lay Ministers In Service for the Month of October Deacons on Call for the Month Bob Pate & Rodney Bass NURSERY October 21 Tracy & Hannah Lee October 28 Deborah & Kaylan Privette CHILDREN S CHURCH October 21 Mitza Autry October 28 Debbie & Bob Bobbitt GREETERS October 21 Andy & Robin Brown, Betty Edmondson, Edith Phillips, Ann Griffin October 28 Nancy Pridgen, Jenny Parker, Tim Murray, Jeff Taylor VAN DRIVERS October 21 Michael Davidson 904-4535/ October 24 Richard Privette 904-6359 October 28 Mike Flora 908-0437/ Oct. 31 Denny Parker & PJ Lynch-813-9332 SOUND TECHNICIANS Bert AV October 21 Karen Silveri October 28 Karen Blount LIBRARY WORKERS October Janice Jackson & Doris Burton Director of Church Music Christopher Haley Chris@abcsbc.com Church Staff Senior Pastor Rev. Mike Stamper 336-317-5491 pastormike@abcsbc.com Pianist Mrs. Joan Pate Pastor s Secretary Church Secretary Mrs. Edna Proctor Mrs. Lisa Bevill Edna@abcsbc.com Lisa@abcsbc.com Deacon Chairman Mike Flora Email: mwflora@embarqmail.com CELL# 252-908-0437 / HOME# 252-443-0151 / OFFICE# 252-442-4166
Arlington News and Events Church Family The Fellowship Hall is CLOSED until further notice. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Attention Walk and Stretch Group: The class for October 23rd is canceled. We will resume the following week. Trunk or Treat Candy Collection No tricks, only treats! We will be providing a safe environment for our community and spreading the love of Christ on Halloween by hosting a Trunk or Treat at Arlington Baptist Church. We are in need of candy and lots of it! Please bring bags of individually wrapped candy and place in the adult education wing, at the side entrance beside the kitchen, or at the office. There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin boards. Operation Christmas Child We have only collected enough to ship 75 of our 120 shoeboxes. Please continue to make your $9 contributions, either via check payable to the church and designated for Operation Christmas Child, or cash placed in an envelope and designated likewise. Thank you for your support of this project. Shoebox Packing Party Wednesday, November 7th there will be a churchwide Shoebox packing party in the Ministry Center from 6:00-7:30pm Sandwiches and drinks will be provided. Please sign-up to bring other appetizers or desserts. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the kitchen. Every age group is encouraged to attend as this will take place of our usual Wednesday night activities.
Arlington News and Events contd. Senior Adult Christmas Luncheon Tuesday, December 4th at 11:00am at Sunset Baptist Church Cost of meal is $12.00, catered by Robert Harris Program Theme: Hillbilly Christmas Music Provided by : Rusty Hubcaps Deadline to sign-up is November 17th Sign-up sheet is on the Adult Bulletin Board Attention Ladies Best-selling Christian comedian Chonda Pierce is bringing her Still Laughing Tour to Roanoke Rapids, NC on Sunday, November 18th at 6:15pm. Any ladies interested in attending, please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway. Cost per ticket will be $24 if we are able to get a group of 10 or more together. Please sign up no later than October 14th, so that we can purchase our tickets and secure seats together as a group. If you have any questions, please see Stacie. Food Pantry Church family please remember our Food Pantry. We are currently in need of, canned vegetables, powdered or boxed milk, cereal, canned meats, pasta Thanks for your help with this ministry. October W.O.M. Notes October Mission Emphasis: Global Hunger Relief Pray. Give. Support Our Food Pantry Mission Study: God s Plan among Refugees. God s Love is for All People, All Nations. Missionary Lorna Bius serves in Georgia. Domestic Abuse Month. Give items to My Sister s House Give items for Samaritan s Purse. Money for shipping needed. ($9.00 a box x 120 boxes) Our Home-bounds need our Love, Prayers and Outreach. Make that extra effort. Ladies: Be sure to join one of our 3 monthly Groups. Prayer + Study + Fellowship = Missionary Living.
The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing Our prayer group has been meeting for 5 years now and we have seen many answered prayers. We meet each Tuesday at 10:00am at the Church. Please join us! Walk and Stretch Group Church family we have a Walk & Stretch group on Tuesday mornings at 10:00am here at the church. Everyone is welcome! Come out and enjoy a great time of fellowship. For more information please see Carol Griffin Youth Trip Our Youth will be going to a Judgment House at 1st Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids on November 3rd. We will the church a 5:00pm. Please bring money for dinner. Children s Ministry Sunday Morning Worship: Nursery Babies to age 3 (during church services) Children s Church (age 3 1 st grade) Sunday School: Nursery Babies to age 2 Preschool class Age 3 to Kindergarten available 1st 3rd grade 4th-5th grade Youth 6th-12th grade Sunday Nights KidzLife Bible Study and Discipleship time (ages 2 to 5th grade) Wednesday Nights Children In Action / Mission Friends (ages 3 5 th grade) ABC Student Ministry Sunday Night Bible Study and Fellowship time Wednesday Night Youth on Mission
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