May 2019

First Baptist Church, 200 East New York Avenue, Southern Pines, North Carolina 28387

From the Pastor’s Pen

After Easter We have gone through the great celebration of our resurrection faith. You’ll recall that the disciples, particularly in the Gospel of John, went through a time of re-ordering their lives around the good news of Jesus’ resurrection. Peter and his fellow disciples had gone back to their old routines of fishing on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus meets them on the seaside. He restores Peter, and the disciples begin their empire-wide ministry of proclaiming the gospel. The message they pro-claimed was not ridiculed but was often met with persecution. Yet the disciples courageously kept living out their faith in Christ and proclaiming the good news even amid the threat and experience of persecution. Today the gospel no longer has cultural appeal, so we, like the early disciples, must think about how we will carry the message. We must trust God’s Spirit to guide us to share that message with people around us. We may do it differently, but most of all we must proclaim the eternal gospel. Years ago, a woman confronted the great evangelist, Dwight Moody. She told him, “Sir, I don’t like the way you do evangelism.” Moody replied, “I don’t like the way I do it either; tell me how you do it.” She responded, “I don’t do evangelism.” Moody said, “Then I like the way I do it better.” Too many of us are like this woman who was quick to criticize others without ever saying a word of witness for our Lord. That is not the way to change the world. Let us ask God to give us the courage and the words to share our hope of the gospel!

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On the Lawn at FBCSP

Wednesday, May 22 - 5:15 PM

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come help us celebrate the conclusion of another year of music,

missions, and growth in our faith.

Menu includes hot dogs and all the fixins, potato salad, baked beans, cookies, and ice cream!

Regular Wednesday evening prices apply. Reservations are necessary.

* Standing Wednesday dinner reservations do not apply.*

Please make your reservation no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, May 21, by visiting the church website at

www.fbcsp.org, calling the church office at (910) 692-8750, or signing up at the “Picnic Table” outside the Sanctuary.

Beginning Advent in the Holy Land December 3-11, 2019 I am currently planning a trip to Israel in December of this year. I have had a good number of folks express interest in this trip. Our journey will begin in Tel Aviv, walking around the town of Jaffa on the Mediterranean Sea, and then we will begin the exciting venture to the historic sites throughout Israel where Old Testament characters like David and Elijah walked and led the people of our ancient faith. We will, of course, spend the majority of our time retracing the steps and places where Jesus and his disciples walked, taught, and did mighty deeds of faith. Once you go to Israel, you will never read the Bible the same way again. The sites and villages will be burned into your mind’s eye so that when you read of the village of Capernaum, for instance, you will remember the site of Peter’s home where Jesus certainly would have gathered with his disciples. This and so much more will inspire your faith. Our trip is being planned and guided by E.D.I. Travel. Boaz Shalgi, a certified Israeli tour guide, will lead our trip. Boaz led our group in 2010 and was excellent. I will have an Informational Meeting for all interested people on Sunday, May 19, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 216. Shalom!

Hospitalizations and Procedures

• Don Vinson, Doris Baker, Doris Moon

Christian Love and Sympathy

• to Betty Tarr upon the dying unto Christ of her brother, Ray Craven, on March 26

• to Patti Waddell upon the dying unto Christ of her brother, Mike Wiley, on March 29

• to Karen and Hogan Triplett upon the dying unto Christ of Hogan’s father, Tracy Triplett, on April 3

• to Christine Charlton upon the dying unto Christ of her father, Michael Charlton, on April 4

• to Terry and Lane Harris upon the dying unto Christ of Terry’s brother-in-law, A. David Hadley, on April 12

• to Erin and Rocky Rhodes upon the dying unto Christ of Erin’s father, Mike Ezzell, on April 13

• to the family of Eppie Timer upon her dying unto Christ on April 13

• to Sarah and Gordon Ross upon the dying unto Christ of Sarah’s nephew, Mike Woodall, on April 15

• to Christine and Sam Fowle upon the dying unto Christ of Christine’s mother, Dorothy Burns, on April 16

Joys & Concerns

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Giving Goals for April 14, 2019 ............................ 20,450.00 Budget Offerings Received on 4/14/19 .................. 15,356.00

Total Budget Offerings Received in 2019 ........... 396,909.47 Giving Goal through April 14, 2019 .................... 366,588.00 Receipts to Date Comparison with Goal .............. +30,321.47

Easter Offering Goal for 2019 ................................. 6,500.00 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering ........................ 3,230.01 CBF / Global Missions Easter Offering ............... 2,567.00 Balance Needed for Easter Offering Goal .................. 702.99

Member Information

New Members

Caleb Matthew Jones (joined April 7, 2019) Son of Ben and Shayna Jones; brother of Aiden and Rylee)

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Narrative Report on Financial Position / FBCSP

Prepared by John R. Beith, CCA, CCBA, Church Treasurer

March 2019 vs. March 2018

Our giving goal through the first three months of the year was $315,943 and we received $350,968. Through the end of March, pledged offerings received were 25.36% of the amount committed for 2019, 0.36% more than the 25% projected, while non-pledged offerings were 28.22% of the total, 3.22% more than our projection for the first quarter. By contrast, pledged offerings through March of last year were 22.89% of the amount committed, while non-pledged offerings were 28.11% of the total.

We have received 142 commitment cards totaling $853,852 this year, seven more cards than 2018 and exactly $60,000 more in commitments.

The church’s operating cash flow increased $56,327 in the first quarter of 2019, receipts exceeding expenses by the same amount for the year. By comparison, cash flow in the first quarter of 2018 increased $53,323 with receipts exceeding expenses by an equal amount.

The balance in the Capital Improvement Fund on March 31, 2019, was $22,084 after the Finance Committee approved the transfer of $20,000 from the previous year’s surplus. In addition, the Finance Committee recommended the use of budgeted debt retirement funds for prioritized capital expendi-tures. The congregation was informed of these decisions in business session on Wednesday, February 27.

The Annie Armstrong Easter and CBF Global Missions Easter Offerings goal for 2019 is $6,500. Through the end of March, 2019, we received $2,356 with several weeks to go before Easter.

The balance of our General Endowment Fund through March 31, 2019, was $361,071. Also, the Jeannie H. Jordan Memorial Endowment for the benefit of Sonshine Learning Center had a balance of $61,066 on the same date. Both endowments have made distributions. The general endowment supported the purchase of an HVAC unit and the debt retire-ment campaign, and the scholarship endowment has helped fund two and a half scholarships during the current school year.

Your Enduring Gifts Committee meets twice a year to monitor these two endowments, and they are managed by Rick Palmer of Stifel Nicolaus and Company. Please contact me if you would like more information on how you can leave a legacy gift to The First Baptist Church of Southern Pines.

Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date! Moore County Men’s Conference The Village Chapel in Pinehurst — Saturday, June 8 — 1:30-3:30 PM Special Guest: Coach Tubby Smith, High Point University Come and hear an American college basketball coach legend as Christian Men of Moore County unite in Jesus Christ. Twenty-five winning seasons amassing over 615 wins, while serving as the head at Tulsa, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Texas Tech, Memphis, and High Point Universities.

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FROM THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION

— WEDNESDAYS IN MAY —

Knit, Purl, and Pray Knit, Purl, and Pray will continue through May 15 on Wednesday evenings at 6:30.

May 1 — 6:30 PM

“Golf and Faith” An Evening with Jon Decker

Jon Decker, PGA teaching professional with New Albany Country Club in Columbus, Ohio, will share about his love of golf and for Christ.

The game of golf has allowed Jon to play and teach while moving in career and social circles unimaginable to a boy who grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina. His book contains amazing stories and life-changing occurrences in a journey among some of golf's greatest players, world-class athletes, and Hall of Fame coaches: Arnold Palmer, Payne Stewart, Seve Ballesteros, Paul Azinger, Roy Williams, Bobby Cremins, and Jim Valvano. Jon's unique personal stories of these great players and coaches, along with words of Scripture, are all woven into a book that Jon hopes will not only grow the game of golf but, more importantly, glorify God and Jesus Christ.

Copies of Jon's book, Golf is My Life: Glorifying God Through the Game, will be available for purchase.

There is no admission charge. Bring a friend!

May 8 — 6:30 PM We will observe an Eastertide contemplative service at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

May 15 — 6:30 PM Missions Recognition & Commissioning Service We will recognize a year of learning for our Mission Friends, RAs, and GAs, followed by a commissioning of our college mission team to Honduras, youth mission team to Orlando, and Vacation Bible School leaders.

May 22 — 5:15 PM Church Picnic on the Grounds Join us in the grassy lot on the corner of Ashe Street and New York Avenue as we conclude another year of learning and growth. (See details on front page.)

Coffee & Conversation: A Gathering for Women Sandra Moody will host a salad lunch for this women’s small group on Friday, May 10, at 11 a.m. at her home in Southern Pines. (Please note change of normal meeting date and time.) Please RSVP to Sandra at (910) 724-0499. This small group for women is a monthly gathering of old and new friends in a casual setting and normally meets on the first Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

— COMING THIS FALL —

“The Marriage You've Always Wanted” Saturday, October 5 — 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh

The Family Foundations Ministry of NC Baptists on Mission is sponsoring “The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted Confer-ence” with Dr. Gary Chapman. This is a one-day marriage conference. The cost of the conference will be $30 per couple, and that includes everything (handouts, workbook, program fee, box lunch, and water for break). This conference will be held at Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh. Visit https://baptistsonmission.org/Mission-Projects/By-Mission-Type/Family-Foundations for details and to register. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear Dr. Chapman, a gifted minister, marriage counselor, and author. His most popular work, "The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts," continues to be a mainstay for couples seeking to strengthen their marriage through timeless biblical principles. First Baptist will provide transportation for couples attending. Register soon!

Shalom, Tom

The Women’s Ministry of FBCSP presents

Paint and PraisePaint and PraisePaint and PraisePaint and Praise Saturday, May 4 — 3:00-5:00 PM

Fellowship Hall

You are invited to join the excitement of creating beautiful masterpieces! Paint with a trained instructor step-by-step,

and have a great time Painting & Praising God! You won’t believe what you can create with just

a little assistance and encouragement!

Registration Information • Registration is required. Register at the sign-up table outside the Sanctuary or by filling out a pew card and placing it in the offering plate with payment to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

• $15 per person includes the supplies and artist instruction. No art/painting skills or experience required.

• You don’t need to bring a thing!

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College Honduras Mission Trip Sunday, May 19—Sunday, May 26

We will return to Honduras to help build a home for a needy family. The trip is full at this time. The total cost of the trip is $600. Your balance is due by Sunday, April 28.

Honduras Team Meeting Wednesday, May 15, in the Youth Room, Following the Commissioning Service

Students and parents are asked to attend. Forms will need to be filled out, and details of the trip will be discussed.

TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY . . . Our friends in Honduras are in need of hygiene kits (bars of soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, and toothpaste). The newborns need lightweight blankets, thin clothing (size three-months and under), cloth diapers, large safety pins, and age-appropriate stuffed animals. You can be of Christian service by providing these items.

Youth HappeningsYouth HappeningsYouth HappeningsYouth Happenings May Schedule

Sunday, May 5 Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m. One Voice 12:30-1:15 p.m. JuBELLation 1:15-2:00 p.m. Youth Supper 6:00-6:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 12 Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m. JuBELLation 4:00-4:45 p.m. One Voice 5:00-6:00 p.m. Youth Supper 6:00-6:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 19 Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m. JuBELLation 4:00-4:45 p.m. One Voice 5:00-6:00 p.m. Youth Supper 6:00-6:30 p.m. Youth Crazy Night: “Extreme Dodgeball” 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 26—No Rehearsals or Youth Activities

Upcoming Events

Mon., 5/6 6:00 p.m. Youth Parent Meeting

Wed., 5/15 6:00 p.m. Youth Mission Trip Commissioning Service

Thu., 5/30 6:30 p.m. Senior Dinner at the Moores’

Sun., 6/2 8:30/11:00 a.m. Graduation Sunday 12:30 p.m. Graduation Luncheon at Ironwood

Mon., 7/8-Fri., 7/12 Youth Outreach Project: “Vacation Bible School”

Mon., 7/15-Sat., 7/20 Youth Retreat to Caswell

Fri., 8/16 Youth Water Park Trip (First trip our rising 7th graders can attend)

Sun., 8/25 Youth Kickoff

Graduation & Youth Sunday Sunday, June 2

Our First Baptist youth will be leading the services, and our graduating seniors will be honored. Other activities are being planned for that weekend and will be announced soon, so make plans now to attend. Please call the church office at 692-8750 to let us know if you have a youth or other family member graduating from high school or college.

ATTENTION ALL GRADUATES . . . We need a wallet-size senior photo of all high school graduates and any photo of all college graduates for the Graduation Sunday bulletin insert. Please submit your photo to Bryan as soon as possible.

Youth Mission Trip

Saturday, June 15—Sunday, June 23

This summer, our youth group will be on mission to Orlando! Our mission will be to share the love of Christ through con-struction projects, working in community centers, and serving meals to the homeless. We will combine this trip with One Voice and JuBELLation so that it will involve some opportu-nities to share the gospel of Christ through the medium of music. Sign up is closed now, and plans are being made for the trip. Every student should have paid $250 by May 15. Below is the payment schedule.

Payment Schedule Payment #1 February 28 $100.00 (non-refundable) Payment #2 March 15 50.00 (BBQ credit will be applied) Payment #3 April 15 50.00 Payment #4 May 15 50.00 Payment #5 June 7 65.00 TOTAL $315.00

Thanks for being part of FBCSPYG!

Bryan

Youth Parent Meeting

Monday, May 6 6:00 PM — Youth Room

This is an important parent meeting for ALL middle school and high school parents. We will be going over all of the details for the upcoming Mission Trip to Orlando and

the Summer Retreat to Caswell. This is a very important meeting, because we are filling out paperwork for both trips,

and forms need to be notarized. We will have a notary on hand at no cost. Please plan to attend. Contact Bryan

Moore at bmoore@fbcsp.org with questions.

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FAMILIES Ministry

RTC — What does it mean? Responding To Christ Attention 4th-6th Graders! On Sunday, April 28, from 3:00-4:00 p.m., you are invited to a focused fun time of learning with Mr. Bryan and Mrs. Carolyn exploring what it means to follow Christ. The boys will be with Mr. Bryan, and the girls will be with Mrs. Carolyn. We will meet in your Sunday School classroom.

Royal Ambassadors Annual Camp Out Friday, May 3, through Saturday, May 4, at the home of the Pendleys’. See the RA leaders for more information.

Children’s Day of Worship Sunday, May 5 — 8:30 and 11:00 AM Be present in worship as our children lead us through music, scripture reading, and prayer at our 8:30 and 11:00 services.

Children’s Music Program Sunday, May 5 — 5:00 PM Join us in the Sanctuary as the children share what they have learned in choir through-out the year! A celebration dinner will be served following the program for children and their families.

Missions Recognition and Commissioning Wednesday, May 15 — 6:30 PM — Sanctuary Our Mission Friends, GAs, and RAs will share with us what they have learned and accomplished this year!

Sonshine Learning Center Graduation Thursday, May 23 — 9:00 AM — Sanctuary Join the Sonshine Learning Center as our four-year-olds graduate! It’s a special time as the children share their favor-ite preschool memories, share what they want to be when they grow up, and receive their diplomas and a Bible. Please support Sonshine by being part of this special service.

Vacation Bible School and summer will be here before we know it! VBS will run Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12. Registration for church members only will be held April 1-30. On May 1, registration will open to everyone. We also need lots of volunteers! You may sign up to volunteer by emailing Bryan Moore at bmoore@fbcsp.org.

Children are invited to join us at Roar! where we will learn that “Life is wild and God is good.” Classes are available for children four years of age (as of September 1, 2018) through children who will complete 6th grade in June.

Carolyn and Bryan

Deep Impact Kids is a

mission mini-week over-

night event we are offering

to children 4th-6th grades.

Date: July 28-31 Where: Camp Mundo Vista, Sophia, North Carolina What: Includes interactive Bible teaching with an empha-

sis on missions, servanthood, evangelism or hands-on service projects, fun activities, and good food.

Cost: $150

Are you interested? Contact Bryan at (910) 690-7142 or Carolyn at (910) 639-0665.

Missions on Mondays

June 10 Food Bank — 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

June 17 Moore Humane Society — 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

June 24 Meals on Wheels — 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

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July 23 Defy Gravity Trip — 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Cost: $15.00 (includes lunch at CFA)

July 30 Bowling Event — 6:30-8:00 PM Sandhills Bowling Center Cost: $8.00 + money for snacks if desired

August 13 Fun at the Splash Pad! — 5:00-7:00 PM Cost: None — Snacks and dinner included

Kenyan Houses of Hope

As part of a church planting strategy by the Kenya Baptist Convention, houses are being built for families in need in Western Kenya. The recipients of the houses are determined by the village and village chief, working in conjunction with area pastors. Recipients are usually widows, women who have been abandoned by their husbands, or someone with a disability. Often these families are unable to keep their houses up to safe, sanitary standards. The cost of construction of a house—a simple African pole structure with a tin roof—is $400 (US), which includes materials and the help of a small team of Kenyan builders. At completion, the local Kenyan pastors begin Bible studies in the homes with the goal of starting a church.

“Houses of Hope” is our mission project in Children’s Ministry for the spring! Place your quarters in the collection bins around the church. Thank you!

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God and Gardening

I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God, it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. — Frank F. Moore

I love flowers and gardens. I’m sure I picked up this hobby by helping my mother who was a very fine gardener. She could encourage just about anything to grow—I’m not sure how. Annuals, perennials, bulbs, seeds—plants that had been neglected and were barely alive, somehow she could nurse them back to health. Moreover, they would thrive. “Water, sunshine, love, and tenderness,” she would say. “Those are the ingredients to a thriving garden. Plants know if you care for them.” Mom was on to something there. One day, many years later, with my hands digging in the dirt, it struck me: God did some of His finest work in the soil of a garden. His garden, the very first garden. Our Creator was very prolific when it came to flowers. When God created the first rose, He could have stopped right there. A rose is a very splendid thing, a cause for celebration—the shape, the softness of the petals, and then, oh my, the fragrance. One would think that after God created the rose, He would have stepped back and said, “Here it is! A masterpiece. Behold, a rose.” And He could have stopped there. But He created more flowers. Thousands, of all shapes, sizes, and colors: pansies, violas, orchids, marigolds, tulips, hyacinths, coneflowers, balloon flowers, impatiens, crocuses, dahlias, bee balm, asters, daisies, sunflowers, the birds-of-paradise...each flower unique in its own way. Our Creator’s imagination is limitless; flowers are living works of art. I love to garden, because when I dig in the dirt, something happens that grounds and connects me to something deeper in a spiritual realm. This is a mystery. It is a pleasure to be connected to God’s creation—the earth and the life that springs from it. It’s a miracle, and every time I dig, I am reminded of how precious life is. A lovely garden brings hope. Listen to the words of the gospel: “Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?” — Luke 12:27-28

The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed

not just the body, but the soul. — Alfred Austin

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Seniors on the Move

We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for Seniors on the Move on Monday, May 13, at 5:00 p.m. Group 4 is in charge of decorating and set up/clean up: Anne & Harvey Albright, Melissa Bearfield, Glenn Flinchum, Karen & George Griffin, Donna Haggard, Brenda & Bert Harrell, Diane & Dean Robinson, Sonny Thompson, and Margaret Thompson, Chair. We are looking forward to our May program, as our very own Patricia Teague will be doing a presentation on beekeeping. Please bring a covered dish, side dish, or dessert to share. Remember, someone will be at the old portico door on the lower level to assist you with your food. Our Seniors on the Move April gathering had 50 folks in attendance. After dinner, we joined together for a time of wonderful music presented by the North Carolina Youth Orchestra. Everyone really enjoyed and appreciated their talents. Thanks to April Collins and Ann Cockman for bring-ing them to us. The Annual Senior Adult Banquet will be on May 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the FBC of Robbins. Please sign up on the Senior Adult Ministry bulletin board, make your check out to FBCSP in the amount of $15.00, and give it to Roger or Carol Wilson. Meet in the lower lot at 5:00 p.m. to board the church van. Thirty Senior Adults have signed up and are looking forward to a late April day trip to the Billy Graham Museum on April 25. Two church vans have been reserved. Please meet in the church’s lower lot no later than 8:45 a.m. to board the vans. We will depart at 9:00 a.m. and return around 5:00 p.m. Please wear comfortable shoes! Upon arrival, we’ll have lunch, Dutch treat, in the Graham Brother’s Dairy Bar. Senior Adult Summerfest I — We’re looking forward to the North Carolina Baptist Assembly at the Fort Caswell Coastal Retreat & Conference Center from Monday, May 27, to Friday, May 31. Twenty guests are reserved! WOW (Widows or Widowers) — Our activity for May is to go to lunch at Blake’s Restaurant in Candor and then onto Star for a tour of STARWORKS. Please check the Senior Adult Ministry bulletin board for info and a sign-up sheet. Looking Ahead to the Fall — An interest only sign-up sheet for an overnight trip to Asheville from Thursday, November 7, to Friday, November 8, to enjoy the Biltmore Estate Christmas Tour is now on the Senior Adult Ministry bulletin board. The grand “Lady on the Hill” mansion will be all decked out for Christmas. So, check it out and sign up if you are interested in participating in this wonderful opportuni-ty of fellowship and getting into the Christmas spirit. The approximate cost per person is lodging ($82.00/two per room) and Biltmore tour pass ($50.00) plus meals. Please continue to check out our Senior Adult Ministry Activities bulletin board regularly for upcoming events, for opportunities to be involved in, and to view the photo gallery. We look forward to seeing you this month!

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NOTES OF GRAT TUDE Dear Friends, Thank you for coordinating the Tuesday, March 12, blood drive. We were very pleased with the drive overall, and the willingness of the donors to share this life-saving gift. The efforts of Southern Pines community churches have always been greatly appreciated. Your support of the commu-nity blood program will go a long way toward replenishing blood supplies and ultimately saving lives. During your blood drive on March 12, twenty-four donors registered, one donor was deferred, and 25 units were collected! We also regis-tered one first-time donor! Thank you for your contribution and ongoing support of this important community program. Sincerely, Kevin Maddox, American Red Cross

FBCSP will host the Annual Associational WMU Event, “Spring into Missions Celebration,” with a dinner on Tuesday, May 14, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies are invited. There will be no charge for the meal.

Please contact Karen Griffin at (910) 690-3274 to RSVP.

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Harvest Laborers

Harvest Laborers meets on the second Tuesday of each month at various locations and times. For more information, contact Nelda Cockman at nrc67@nc.rr.com or (910) 673-2342, or Karen Griffin

at karenhgriffin1@gmail.com or (910) 690-3274.

Mission Action Group

Join us for the last meeting until September. Grant Hunsucker with Emergency Management will share about safety

measures in the home as we age. Mission Action meets Monday, May 20, at 11:45 a.m. in Room 206.

Bring a sandwich and a friend!

The Mission Action Group meets on the third Monday of each month at 11:45 a.m. in Room 206. For more information, contact Bonnie Elhart at (910) 420-2513 or velhart@outlook.com or Patricia Teague at (910) 692-8867 or pdteague520@hotmail.com.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP

PRAYER BREAKFAST Men of God, Stand Firm in Christ!

All men are welcome to join us at Golden Corral on Saturday, May 18, at 8:00 a.m. for food, fellowship, and the

sharing of our faith. Only $5.00 per person! Contact Rob Evans at (443) 514-8274 or revans27@aol.com for more information.

We hope you’ll join us!

TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES with The Moore County Literacy Council

The Moore County Literacy Council (MCLC) provides free literacy tutoring to individuals of all ages from Moore County in the following areas:

1. Motheread/Fatheread® Program Time: average 3.0-5.0 hours per week (includes preparation and travel time) Commitment: minimum of two ten-week sessions per year Training: Motheread/Fatheread tutors are sponsored by MCLC and required to complete a three-day training program through the national office in Raleigh, NC. However, there are also volunteer opportunities in hospitality, childcare, outreach, etc. For 2.0 hours/week, the tutor uses children’s books, adult poems, and narratives to teach literacy skills to adults with an emphasis on developing skills in all four areas of literacy: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Tutors seek to educate and reinforce the goal of parents reading to their babies and young children as early and as often as possible for healthy brain development. Contact: Heather Lussier, Family Literacy Specialist, at heather@mcliteracy.org.

2. One-to-One Tutoring for Adults Time: average 2.5-3.0 hours per week (includes preparation and travel time) Commitment: ongoing with the intent to build a relationship with the student Training: Tutors of adult students are required to complete at the Read Moore Center one hour of MCLC orientation plus 12 hours of ProLiteracy training.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) ~ Tutor an adult for 1.5-2.0 hours/week in basic reading, writing, and/or math skills.

Adult Goal Based Education (AGBE) ~ Tutor an adult for 1.5-2.0 hours/week based on individual’s personal goals which may include GED preparation, real life skills, citizenship preparation, job related goals, etc.

English as a Second Language (ESL) ~ Tutor an adult from another country for 1.5-2.0 hours/week to improve his/her reading, writing, and conversation skills.

Contact: Terry Taylor, Program Coordinator, at terry@mcliteracy.org or Amanda Voglezon, Program Specialist, at amanda@mcliteracy.org.

3. Moore County Schools Reading Initiative Time: average 2.5-3.0 hours per week (includes travel time) Commitment: Moore County School (MCS) academic year Training: Tutors of MCS students are required to complete a training offered in partnership with MCLC through the MCS Office of Curriculum and Instruction. The tutors assist students in Moore County primary and elementary school classrooms for 1.5-2.0 hours/week with improving their reading level. Contact: Deb Sikes, Project Specialist, at debras@mcliteracy.org.

To volunteer or for additional information, please call us at (910)-692-5954 or email us at reading@mcliteracy.org.

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Bryan Moore� Minister oG �oHt> K �tH=ents / �>i?=ren K %I@i?ies —

L@ooreABCsDEorF

Carolyn Helms� Interi@ �ssistInt Minister oG �>i?=ren K %I@i?ies —

C>e?@sABCsDEorF

John Beith� �reIsHrer — NrLeit>ABCsDEorF

Lucinda Cole� �OeCHJPe �=@inistrIJPe �ssistInt — ?Co?eABCsDEorF

Lisa Corbe,� OffiCe MInIFer — ?CorLeRABCsDEorF

Kathy Farren� �=@inistrIJPe �ssistInt — kGIrrenABCsDEorF

Susan Ward� OrFInist / MHsiC �ssoCiIte — sTIr=ABCsDEorF

Susan Galbreith� %oo= �erPiCes DireCtor — sHsInFABCsDEorF

Susan Trudell� %oo= �erPiCes �ssistInt

Amy Chavis� DireCtor� �ons>ine 'eIrninF �enter — s?CI@yC>IPisAF@Ii?ECo@

June/July Issue of The Tie

IG yoH >IPe neTs or inGor@IJon t>It yoH ToH?= ?ike to

sHL@it Gor t>e June/July issHe� ContICt 'isI in t>e C>HrC>

offiCeE �>e =eI=?ine Gor t>e JHne/JH?y issHe is We=nes=Iy�

MIy ��E

Weekly Prayer Gathering

On t>e first We=nes=Iy oG eIC> @ont>� DIPi= He?@s ?eI=s

I serPiCe oG DrIyer� Co@@Hnion� In= >eI?inF It !!��� IE@E

in t>e �rIyer Roo@E �>is @ont>?y J@e oG DrIyer DroPi=es

In oDDortHnity to seek Go=’s FrICe� DrIy Gor ot>ers� In= seek

Go=’s >eI?inFE ReFH?Ir DrIyer serPiCes Ire >e?= on I?? ot>er

We=nes=IysE Join Hs Gor t>is J@e oG @e=itIJon In= DrIyerE

E-Blasts

Week?y e-notes In= neTs L?Ists Ire sent to C>HrC> @e@Lers

In= Grien=s T>o >IPe In e-@Ii? I==ress on fi?e in t>e C>HrC>

offiCeE IG yoH >IPe not Leen reCeiPinF t>ese L?Ists� ContICt

'isI in t>e C>HrC> offiCeE

Sunday Worship Bulle2ns

IG yoH >IPe neTs or inGor@IJon Gor t>e Teek?y Tors>iD

LH??eJn InnoHnCe@ents� ContICt 'isI in t>e C>HrC> offiCeE

Large Print Bulle2ns

'IrFe Drint LH??eJns In= >y@ns Ire IPIi?IL?e on �Hn=Iy

@orninFs� iG nee=e=E �?eIse Isk In Hs>er Gor IssistInCeE

_ÉÜwËá fâÑÑxÜ

Sunday, May 12 8:30 and 11:00 AM

O F F I C E H O U R S ��� �M-4��� �M — Mon=Iy� �Hes=Iy� �>Hrs=Iy

��� �M-5��� �M — We=nes=Iy

��� �M-!���� �M — %ri=Iy

SUNDAY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

���� IE@E Wors>iD �erPiCe 4��� DE@E �>i?=ren’s HIn=Le??s

�45 IE@E �Hn=Iy �C>oo? 5�!5 DE@E �>HrC> %I@i?y �HDDer

!!��� IE@E Wors>iD �erPiCe 6��� DE@E �>i?=ren’s �>oirs

4��� DE@E JHB�''IJon (� yeIrs-6t> FrI=e)

5�!5 DE@E HiF> �C>oo? �>oir ( -!�) 6�!5 DE@E �Hrsery (LILies-� yeIrs)

5�!5 DE@E Mi==?e �C>oo? BiL?e 6��� DE@E �=H?t �@I?? GroHDs

�tH=y (�-�) 6��� DE@E �oHt> BiL?e �tH=y

6��� DE@E �oHt> �HDDer 6�45 DE@E Missions �?Isses

6��� DE@E Mi==?e �C>oo? �>oir (�-�) (FrI=es !-6)

6��� DE@E HiF> �C>oo? BiL?e �tH=y ( -!�) 6�5� DE@E �InCtHIry Be??s

���� DE@E �InCtHIry �>oir