Lamplighter, Nov. 2012

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N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 2Vol. 5 Issue 11

This Months HighlightsOctober Highlights p. 1

Note from the Pastor p. 1

Note from Landon p. 2

Announcements p. 3

November Calendar P. 4

Financials p. 5

A Note from Debbe p. 5

Extended Session p. 5

Birthdays p. 6

Anniversaries p. 6

Our Church Sta

Gary BurdenSenior Pastor

919-631-6789

Landon OrrMinister to Students

919-229-9379

Debbe LangdonMusic Director/Pianist

919-410-0271

Chasty Comeau

Admin. AssistantFinances

Pat BaucomAdmin. Assistant - Publicaons

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Of all the many blessings I could enumerate as we approach this

years Thanksgiving season, in light of the historical moment

staring us in the face the rst of the month of November (the

6th

, to be exact), let me menon two:

The rst is the blood-bought, precious freedom to vote. In this my nal news-

leer arcle leading up to this unprecedented elecon, I can think of no beer

way to drive home the signicance of biblically principled vong than to refer-

ence a recent full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal and USA Today by the BillyGraham Evangelisc Associaon. Other papers will carry this ad. Spoken by not

only Americas Pastor, but I would also say Americas Prophet, Billy Gra-

hams words in that ad need to ring out across this naon:

The legacy we leave behind for our children, grandchildren and this great na-

on is crucial. As I approach my 94th

birthday (November 7), I realize this elec-

on could be my last. I believe it is vitally important that we cast our ballots for

candidates who base their decisions on biblical principles and support the na-

on of Israel.

THE JOURNEY OF A SHOE BOX

Operaon Christmas Child

The mission of Operaon Christmas Child is to demon-

strate Gods love in a tangible way to needy children

around the world, and together with churches world-

wide we are able to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our church goal is

200 boxes. Please see page 3 for details about the contents of each box.

Also please remember to enclose $7. per box for shipping costs.

Hanging of the Greens

The First Sunday of Advent

Sunday Evening, November 25th

6:00 PM
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A few mes a year, as a num-

ber of my various obligaons

all come due at the same me,

I enter into survival mode,

simply exisng to get the next

thing done. As I was telling

someone the other day, at this point instead of burning acandle at both ends, I've just thrown the whole thing in

the re. My life is busy, and every waking moment could

easily be lled with something else to do.

Now, don't read this as plea for pity or mercy. What I

have come to realize is that I am not nearly alone in my

over commied condion. Busy schedules, eminent

deadlines, and overwhelming lives are just a new factor

in our society.

In light of this, when talking about personal holiness in

class this week, I somewhat chuckled when we were in-structed to nd unhurried and unhindered me in our

daily lives to give to God. Unhurried? Unhindered? In my

life? Even if I set aside an hour just to pray I would feel

rushed by everything else that loomed over me. Maybe

that's just an excuse though, maybe if I realized how valu-

able that me with God is I would have no problem fo-

cusing just on it.

The great reformer Marn Luther said this: "I have so

much business I cannot get on without spending three

hours daily in prayer." Is that our atude? We are by nomeans as busy as Luther. Talk about weight and pressure.

This was a man who, with some other men, changed the

course of history. So there actually might be something

to this unhurried and unhindered me that we need to

be seeking daily.

I urge you to vote for those who protect the sanctity

of life and support the biblical definition of marriage

between a man and a woman. Vote for biblical values

this November 6, and pray with me that America will

remain one naon under God.The second, and of course most important blessing, isTHE blood-bought, precious freedom of our salvaon.

The rst freedom I menoned is what connects me with

my earthly cizenship. The second freedom is what

grace-privileges me with my heavenly cizenshipthe

everlasng kingdom cizenship that surpasses all earth-

ly realms. And the sovereign God who rules the ever-

lasng kingdom also is in complete charge of all tem-

poral earthly kingdomsincluding America. Everything

in the heavens and earth is Yours, O LordWe adore

You as being in control of everything (1 Chronicles

29:11). The LORD has established His throne in heaven,

and His sovereign rule is over all (Psalm 103:19). Break-

ing this down, David Jeremiah, in a recent arcle, elabo-

rates by reminding us from Scripture that Gods provi-

denal control is over world powers, over human histo-

ry, over current events, and nally over my life.

That certainly means that regardless of elecon out-

comes, Our God Reigns! Pastor T. DeWi Talmage once

said in a sermon, When omniscience has lost its eye-

sight, and omnipotence falls back impotent, and Jeho-

vah is driven from His throne, then the church of Jesus

Christ can aord to be despondent, but never unl

thenThe mighty men of the earth are only the dust of

the chariot wheels of Gods providence. Enough said.

Happy Thanksgiving!

ATTENTION

Please contact the church oce if the

birthdays and anniverseries are listed in-

correctly in the Lamplighter. Thank you,

FALLFEST WITH

A THANKSGIVING THEME

November 14th - 6:30 PM

Its the me of year to combine our quarterly

business meeng with our Thanksgiving meal.

Please bring a covered dish for our fellowship

me together, followed by our church business

meeng (including 2013 budget approval).
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The Awana leader team has grown and made adjust-ments to keep this ministry safe, fun and effective. Iam so thankful to be part of such an adaptable, dedi-cated team of leaders with a heart for sharing thegospel and ministering to families in our community.Serving in ministry has so much more to do with whatGod wants to do in our lives than it does with fillingholes in church programs. Serving helps us growspiritually in ways nothing else does. Please contin-ue to pray for each of these workers and the families

that join us each week.

Johnnie & Jane GatlinJulie Brueggen

Mandy Windham, Tobi & Brandi Sauer

Jan Culpepper

Jim Culpepper, Andrew & Brittany Arant

Leigh Smith

Will Smith & Angel Duncan

Kathleen McLamb

Larkin Creech and Nick Flanigan

Jennifer Harrison

We en-courage you to help greet and connect with parents

in the lobby and sanctuary from 6:15-6:30 PM.


Our goal is shoe boxes this year.We were so close to our goal last year, missing it byonly 2 shoe boxes. I know we can reach it this yearand even go over the top.

. (The Light-house class will be supplying shoe boxes again this

year. )

The Lighthouseclass will be sponsoring a shoe box packing party forthe children of the church. All items will be suppliedto pack a shoe box, parents will be asked to pay the$7.00 donation for each shoe box packed. Moredetails on this event can be found in the bulletin

starting in October.

TOYS: Small cars, balls, dolls, stued animals, kazoos,

harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch,

toys that light up or make noise (with extra baeries),

Slinky, etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Pens, pencils and sharpener,

crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, wring

pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture

books, etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS: Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar

soap (in a plasc bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

OTHER: Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag

all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sun-glasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, ashlights

(with extra baeries).

A PERSONAL NOTE: In a separate envelope, you may

enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or

your family. (If you include your name and address,

the child may write back.)

DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-

related items such as toy guns, knives or military g-

ures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or

loons; medicaons or vitamins; breakable items such

as snow-globes , glass containers or aerosol cans.

: Are you interested in volunteer-ing at the processing center in Charlotte, NC. Thereare two spots available. If you are interested in go-ing please email me at [email protected]. We willbe volunteering on November 26 and 27th. This isour fourth year of volunteering and it has alwaysbeen a wonderful blessing to all who have attended.

We would love for you to join us.

Autumn is here in full swing and I hope you guys areenjoying it as much as I am. I know this is a busy timeof year for everyone; but, I hope you can find time to

join us for some great events.

- Monday, November 12th from7-9pm at Rainbow Lanes in Clayton. We had a lot offun last month and invite any ladies that were unableto make it to join in. We are hoping to make this a

monthly event on the second Monday of every month.

Friday November30th 7pm 11pm. Please join us at the FellowshipHall and invite your friends. We have a variety ofgames and activities planned. Please bring a snack
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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6:30pm........................................................... Awana, Youth Bible Study

6:45 pm......................................................Adult Prayer and Bible Study

Choir Rehearsal

9:15 am ................................................................... Bible Study Fellowship

10:30 am .........................................................Morning Worship Celebraon

6:00 pm ..........................................LifeLine...Get Connected (Small Groups)

Student LifeLine


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NOVEMBER EXTENDED SESSION

AND KIDS CHURCH

Sunday, Nov. 4 - AM

Babies: Kathleen McLamb

& Cherilyn Murphy

2s: Heather Henry &

Tori Smith

3s/4s: Julie Brueggen &

Kristen Duncan

K-3rd Kids Church

Frances Burden &

Angel Duncan

Sunday, Nov. 4 - PM

Sharon Johnson &

Linda Wilson

Wednesday, Nov. 7

Frances Burden &

Louise Gilmore

Sunday, Nov. 11 - AM

Babies: Brigie Creech &

Jan Culpepper

2s: Missy Urban &

Shannon Coomer

3s/4s: Mandy &

Brianna Windham

K-3rd Kids Church

Nicole & Michael Ritchie

Sunday, Nov. 11 - PM

Jane & Johnnie Gatlin

Wednesday, Nov. 14

Jennifer Harrison &

Terry Gatewood


Babies: Sondra Gatewood &

Jane Gatlin

2s: Briany &

Andrew Arant

3s/4 s: Wendy & Chris

Gatewood

K-3rd Kids Church

Terry Gatewood &

David Duncan


Seth & Nicole Langdon

Wednesday, Nov. 21

No Acvies


Babies: Faye Wells &

Shalee Sams

2s: Wendy Beasley &

Diane Duncan

3s/4s: Kristol &

Nick Flanigan

K-3rd Kids Church

Will & Leigh Smith


Bob & Brenda Jones

Wednesday, Nov. 28

Warren & Chrisna Casper

Remember our Community Thanks-

giving Song Service last year??? A

service of praise and worship with

choirs from Powhatan, Trinity, Ever-

e Chapel, Amelia, and Bethes-

da??? Well, get ready..because

this year, we will welcome these churches and host the ser-

vice here in our own Bethesda Worship Center!!! The servicewill be held on Sunday evening, November 18th, beginning at

6:00 p.m. This is a service of worship through music led by

the adult and youth choirs from each church. A love oering

will be received for Clayton Area Ministry, and light refresh-

ments will be served in our fellowship hall following the ser-

vice.

Speaking of light refreshments..this is where I need your

help! We are asking each family to provide cookies, and the

choir will provide the beverages. Homemade cookies, store-

bought cookies, your favorite cookies!! Please bring your

cookies when you come to church Sunday morning, so we can

get things set up and ready for our evening.

This is a wonderful opportunity for praise, worship, and fel-

lowship with other believers in our Clayton community. Lets

roll out the Bethesda hospitality!!

We come into your presence with singing,

Come into your presence with praise;And enter your gates with thankful hearts,

We are going to celebrate!All of heavens waing, Power is on its way;

So, we shout Hallelujah!, Liing to youA mighty roar of praise!

Mark your calendars now to begin your Thanksgivingweek and holiday season with a joyful heart of praise!God Bless.

Date S.S.AM

Worship

Budget

Oering

His Vision

Our Mission

Sept. 30 113 145 6,877.77 1,865.00

Oct. 7 127 142 3,472.72 1,245.00

Oct. 14 106 140 9,470.66 730.00

Oct .21 99 161 4,453.75 500.00

Oct. 28 76 130 4,027.75 625.00

Total 521 718 28,302.65 4,965.00

Avg. 104 144 5,660.53 993.00

Average Aendance & Oerings for October 2011

Avg. 100 170 5,618.60 1,117.00

Facts & Figures for October 2012
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4967 Highway 70 West Business

Clayton, NC 27520

Phone: 919-553-7678

Address Service Guaranteed

November Birthdays

Dorothy Ellis 2nd

Linda Kennedy 2nd

Noah McLamb 2nd

Naomi Murphy 4th

Elvis Farr 7th

Faye Avery 10th

Sherman Holt 13th

Grace Carroll 15th

Jonathan Levin 16th

Robin Hotakey 20th

Carolyn Durham 21st

Linda Wilson 21st

Wendy Gatewood 22nd

Garry Lane

23rd

Susan Clevenger 26th

Tracy Hudson 26th

Terry Gatewood 28th

Were on the web!

www.bethesdaclayton.com

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YOUR DEPOSIT IS DUE BY NOVEMBER 1st

LETSGO TO ISRAELLAND OF THE BIBLE

Now is the me to Sign Up!

Only 23 seats available.

Leaving from RDU on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Returning to RDU on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Esmated cost per person: $3,000.00

(Cost does not cover lunches, ps, incidentals, purchases, addional

insurance, etc.)

Deposit: $250/person due by November 1

(All deposits fully refundable unl February 8, 2013)

See pastor for details and to sign up. Dont delay!

40/40 PRAYER VIGIL

We as a church are registered with many other churches in

our Southern Bapst Convenon and beyond to commit to

pray for our naon. We desperately need spiritual revival

in our churches and renewal in our naon.

Although we will encourage each member to choose the 40day opon, you may choose the 40 hour opon. You can pray once each day be-

tween September 26 (or start when you can) and November 4, or for 40 hours,

between 4:00 pm, November 2 and 8:00 am, November 4.

The important thing is that we pray! Prayer guides are available in the foyer.

Operaon

Christmas ChildTakes O!

October 28- November 18

Goal 200 shoe boxes

Dont forget to pack your shoe boxes for


Sco & Suzanne Yates 1st

David & Jean Graham 14th

Ray & Rosa Johnson 19th

John & Shalee Sams

21st

Glenn & Susan Clevenger 26th

Carl & Jean Wilkins 30th

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