Maplewood Baptist Church

MBC January 2015 Volume 23, No. 1

Rev. Jimmy Lancaster, Pastor

Observance of the Lord’s Supper This Sunday (Jan 4th), we will take the opportunity to be

reminded of Christ’s LOVE and GRACE through the

observance of the Lord’s Supper. Let’s start the “NEW YEAR”

with a renewed desire to reflect His likeness and character & to

serve Him together in 2015!

Inspired by true events… “Life Changes Everything” begins outside an abortion clinic in 1978. Madeline

Ryan is 19 years old, tender-eyed, confused and about 12 weeks pregnant. Her boyfriend, Eric, 23 - is a

career-minded student on his way to graduate school. They talk together in the clinic as they wait to be

seen. Madeline is hesitant, but Eric is determined to get this done today.

In the midst of conversation, Eric makes the statement, “Having a baby will change everything!” A doctor

enters and asks Madeline if she is ready...if she really wants to go through with this. The room is silent and

all we hear...is a HEARTBEAT!

Flash forward to PRESENT DAY: Zac Ryan is a clinical oncologist searching for a cure, when he

discovers his trial patient is his biological father.

Invite your co-workers, friends, classmates as we have the opportunity to premiere this powerful movie.

Corey Paul - the movie’s producer, Compassion Care Center & Serving Him Ministries will be our special

guest as we celebrate Sanctity of Human Life Sunday!!

SUNDAY JANUARY 18th

6 pm

$ 5,400

We want to thank our wonderful church family for the

gracious manner in which you have showered us with expressions of love through your cards and the Staff

Christmas Offering! It is a privilege to serve alongside you and your continued support means so much to us

- Jimmy, Mark, Debby & Kathy

Unclaimed Christmas Cheer Please take a moment to check and see if there are any Christmas Cards on the table, outside the Sanctuary, for your family and anyone else’s you are willing to help us deliver. By using our MBC Missions Mailbox - we received $ 676 toward providing Christmas with some deserving families!!

2015 Offering Envelopes Please remember to pick up your 2015 Offering Envelopes on the table in the hallway outside the Adult III class-

room. If you do not find yours, please see Tom Boyles, so a box can be assigned to you and your family. Please recycle any old envelopes by placing them in the RECYCLING BOX under the table.

Thank you for your sacrificial and generous support of the work of God’s Kingdom.

Christmas Missions Offering

Because of your giving, our 4,900

foreign missionaries have presented the Gospel to more than 1.7 million

individuals, baptized more than 235,000 new believers, started more than 24,073

new churches, and engaged 141 new people groups.

This year, you gave

$1,953.00 for Lottie Moon and $1,975.00 for Global Missions.

Thank you for giving sacrificially...it honors

the Lord and CHANGES LIVES!!

Calling All Cooks!

If you would like to help organize a team of folks to prepare & serve one of our Wednesday nights meals in 2015, please see HL or Brenda Wooten.

YCM’s SOUPER BOWL of CARING

Sunday – February 1st Last year, we contributed $ 703 and collected

296 cans of food to Yadkin Christian Ministries.

Most days, YCM ministers to 35-40 families

seeking assistance...and the value of ALL the

assistance given away in 2014 was almost $ 500,000.

ONE DOLLAR & ONE CAN of SOUP will make a difference in the lives of others!!

JANUARY CALENDAR Jan 1 ........................... New Year’s Day - Church Office Closed

Jan 2 .............................................................. Teacher Work Day

Jan 4 .................................................................... Lord’s Supper

Jan 4 .................................................. Hospitality Love Offering

Jan 5 .......................... Schools Resume from Christmas Break

Jan 6 .................. Classical Conversations Homeschool Group

Jan 7 ............................... Resume Wednesday Night Schedule

Jan 11 ...................................... CrossTrainers & Snack Supper

Jan 13 ................ Classical Conversations Homeschool Group

Jan 14 ............................................ Wednesday Night Schedule

Jan 15 ............................................................ Teacher Work Day

Jan 16 ............................................ Optional Teacher Work Day

Jan 18 ...................................... Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Jan 18 ...................... Life Changes Everything Movie Premiere

Jan 19 ................................. Martin Luther King School Holiday

Jan 20 ................ Classical Conversations Homeschool Group

Jan 20 ................................................ Yadkin Ministers Meeting

Jan 21 ............................................ Wednesday Night Schedule

Jan 21 ..................... IMPACT ‘15 Leader Meeting at The Fridge

Jan 25 ................................. Mark Pilson’s Last Sunday at MBC

Jan 25 ................................... IMPACT ‘15 Rally at Peace Haven

Jan 26 ............................................................ Deacon’s Meeting

Jan 27 ................ Classical Conversations Homeschool Group

Jan 28 ............................................ Wednesday Night Schedule

Jan 31 ..................................... Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Ace’s

Greensboro Coliseum

Greensboro, NC

Saturday, February 14, 2014

6:00 pm - Doors open at 5:00 pm

More details to come...

New Year's Prayer

Lord, this year I want to change, and I've said that in the past. But now my prayer is different

'cause I understand at last.

I wanted my own way before, I ignored your loving plans.

But now I'm putting everything into your nail-scarred hands.

I promise to obey you out of gratitude and love. I won't be giving orders to my Father up above.

I finally realize the truth and so I've changed my prayer.

The safest place for me to be is in your gentle care.

Please be my shepherd, Jesus, that's all I ask of you.

In good times and in bad this year, Take my hand and lead me through.

--Jack Zavada

IMPACT ’15 RALLY Sunday Night - January 25th -

6 pm

Peace Haven Baptist Church

Interested in attending Sunday Morning Worship at Maplewood, but need help with

transportation? We’re beginning a “van ministry” in 2015, so contact the church office and we’ll make

arrangements to pick you up & take you home!

Benjamin Hinshaw ........................ Jan 1

Casey Hinshaw ............................. Jan 1

Bradley Cranfill ............................. Jan 4

Isaac Cranfill ................................ Jan 4

Hope Long .................................... Jan 6

Clifford McCollum ......................... Jan 7

Jeromy Fitzwater ........................... Jan 8

Adam Houston .............................. Jan 9

Jesse Houston .............................. Jan 9

Elaine McCollum ........................... Jan 9

Susan Whitaker ............................ Jan 9

Jacob Brown ................................ Jan 13

Tyler Hall..................................... Jan 14

Kay Chamberlain ......................... Jan 17

Brad White .................................. Jan 20

Nellie Hall .................................... Jan 21

Fred Pepper ................................. Jan 23

Carol Hamel ................................. Jan 24

Diana Burleson ............................ Jan 25

Jason Graham ............................. Jan 25

David Myers ................................. Jan 28

George Vestal ............................... Jan 28

Benny Long.................................. Jan 30

Carolyn Graham ........................... Jan 31

Shannon White ............................ Jan 31

Birthdays

The New Year lies before you, like a spotless track of snow . . . be careful how you tread on it,

for every mark will show.

Dear Maplewood Baptist Church, As the year 2014 comes to an end, I respectful-ly submit my resignation to Maplewood Baptist as your Minister of Music/Choir Director. My time at Maplewood has been a blessing to me as I worked with your congregation, youth, choir and staff. At this point in my life I have been led to downsize to one job and focus my efforts on the Winston Salem Forsyth County School System. This change will allow me to mentally and physically heal as I have had “many irons in the fire” for sometime. Also, this change will allow me to concentrate on my family as they are growing up and need my undivided attention. My last Sunday with my Maplewood family will be January 25, 2015. I will do everything within my power to make sure this transition is smooth. I have enjoyed serving you. Even though my employment ends, the friendships and relationships will continue in our lives.

Sincerely, Mark A. Pilson

Are you caring for a loved one at the end of their life or are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Grief

Counseling services are available for children, teens & adults. Individual & Group sessions are available. For more info, call (336) 768-6157 ext 1600 or

go to www.hospicecarecenter.org. There is HOPE in the midst of your grief!

ATTENDANCE & OFFERING RECORD FOR DECEMBER 2014

DATE SS WORSHIP BUDGET PICNIC SHELTER Nov 30 ......................... 72 .............................. 113 ......................... 3,283.50 ........................................ 501.00

Dec 7 ........................... 82 .............................. 170 ......................... 5,342.00 ..................................... 1,125.00

Dec 14 ......................... 80 .............................. 121 ......................... 2,277.00 ........................................ 332.00

Dec 21 ......................... 82 .............................. 127 ......................... 4,387.00 ........................................ 681.00

Dec 28 ......................... 68 ............................... 97 .......................... 4,657.00 ........................................ 891.00

2014 TOTALS BUDGET OFFERING PICNIC SHELTER Required this month .............................................. 17,736.64

Received this month .............................................. 16,663.00 ............................................................3,029.00

Required to date .................................................. 230,576.00

Received to date .................................................. 217,344.13 ..........................................................48,030.18

MINISTRY LEADERS FOR JANUARY

DATE DEACON WELCOME CENTER HOSTS January 4 ................................................ Johnny Ray ............................................. Donald & Frances Johnson

January 11 ............................................. Jeff Hinshaw ........................................ Karen Boyles & Cheryl Driver

January 18 ......................................... Jeannie Houston ................................................ James & Melba Mullis

January 25 ........................................... David Graham ........................... Waddell Watters & Elaine McCollum

NURSERY WORKERS

DATE NURSERY/TODDLER STANDBY January 4 .................................................... Johnny & Dottie Ray .......................................... Samantha Miller

January 11 ......................................... Jeanie Houston & Melba Mulllis ......................... Adam, Jesse & Sarah

January 18 ........................................... Penny Lancaster & Keri Pettit ...................................... Morgan White

January 25 ................................................. Lee & Adrianna Sloan ................................................. Susie Hoots

RESPONSIBLE FOR OPENING & CLOSING BUILDING David Graham & Johnny Ray

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.

Plans are underway for a special service to honor &

recognize the VETERANS within our church family -

living or dead. Please make sure to pass along any names to

Fred Pepper, because we want to make sure each veteran is

given the tribute they have rightfully earned!!

MAPLEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 1100 Maplewood Drive P.O. Box 576 Yadkinville, NC 27055

Tel. 336.679.3555 Fax 336.677.2512

Web: www.maplewoodbc.org Email: office@maplewoodbc.org

MAPLEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 1100 Maplewood Drive

P.O. Box 576

Yadkinville, NC 27055

Weather Related Cancellations… We will make every attempt to place any delays and/or cancellations of our services and activities on the following television stations: WXII - Channel 12 WGHP - Channel 8 WFMY - Channel 2 We will also post any delays or cancellations on our church website. We’re also working with Yadtel to have the flexibility of sending you a “text message”; as well as a phone message. We realize these types of decisions are difficult to make and understand each family bears a sense of responsibility for their own well-being.