August 27, 2019 Volume 68 Number 9

What’s Inside

Pastor Scotty ............................ 2

HeartSpace Ministry ................ 3

Children’s Ministry .................. 3

On Mission ............................... 4

Music Ministry ......................... 4

Adult & Student Ministry......... 5

Church News............................ 6

New Members ......................... 6

Bonus Teaching Schedule ........ 7

Minister On Call ....................... 7

Church Records........................ 7

Church Calendar ................. Back See page 5 for a list of fall adult discipleship groups

Family Meal | 4:45 pm-5:45 pm $5 Adults/$2 Children/Preschool-Free/Family Maximum $15

Children’s Choir | 5:45 pm-6:30 pm (grades 1-6)

Preschool Choir | 6:00 pm (age 4, 5 by 8/31/19)

Youth | 6:00 pm Serve in the community

Adult Discipleship Groups | 6:10 pm

Missions | 6:40 pm-7:40 pm (birth through grade 6)

Mission Friends, Royal Ambassadors, Girls in Action

Worship Choir | 7:20 pm

Resumes September 4

Special Offering

for the month of

September

NC State

Convention Offering

Prayer Requests

To share a prayer request, email elucas@fbcasheboro.com or call the church office, from 8-5 pm,

Monday through Friday.

“Father, quiet my heart and mind so that I may hear the

leading of Your Spirit in my life.”

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Pastor Scotty

Campus Master Plan

Our Building Review Committee has been working to develop a master plan for our church campus for sever-al months. The committee has selected Bobby Patterson from Architectural Design Associates as the architect for the facilities. Bobby presented the first draft of a concept for our church at our annual meeting. These are computer generated images of what our campus could look like from Church Street and on the inside.

September 6-8 ............................................................................................................... Michael Bentley/465-6624

September 13-15 .......................................................................................................... Scotty Carpenter/465-6346

September 20-22 .................................................................................................................... Rick Davis/953-8090

September 27-29 .................................................................................................................. Janet Smith/653-1387

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HeartSpace Ministry

Children’s Ministry

Let’s get those shoeboxes in to meet our goal of 425 boxes. You can also donate shipping cost, which is $9/box. RAs will pack boxes in September, using donated items, and 6th graders will deliver finished shoeboxes in November. A group of adults will go to the processing center in Charlotte near the end of November to check boxes. This wonderful mission project which shares the gospel around the world involves a large number of people of all ages.

Families, remember the start date for regular Wednesday night groups is September 4. There is a place for the whole family beginning with supper, leading into discipleship groups for adults, choirs for older preschoolers and children, and concluding with mission groups for preschoolers and children. When parents finish earlier than children, come to room 306 for conversation and service projects. Check the front page for a detailed schedule.

The Growing Place kicked off their new school year with an open house for families followed by a meal for staff. Families met new teachers, toured classrooms, and transferred belongings to new rooms. This first-time event was designed to introduce new families to The Growing Place and to make the changes smoother for parents and children who are currently enrolled.

HeartSpace Ministry oversees a property that is used as a transition house for men who have been down and out and want to turn their lives around. For the last two years it has mainly been a safe place for them to live, find jobs and return to a regular life.

The ministry is now launching the next step for the transition house and the men who reside there. Starting in September the residents embark upon the next journey in life, their spiritual walk. The residents now have their own small group which meets on Tuesday evenings; they also attend three other meetings a week. These include Sunday morning worship services, Wednesday evening discipleship groups, AWE worship service, Men of Steel (recovery group) and Celebrate Recovery.

The residents will each have a mentor and will receive counseling weekly. We are looking forward to the journey of discipleship with these men.

September is here and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Last year the Community Thanksgiving dinner was a huge success and touched over 300 people in our community who may not have had a Thanksgiving meal. I want to thank again all the volunteers who made this mission to feed and pray for those we ministered to so special. It is

our hope that we can once again be salt and light on Thanksgiving while spending some time extending the love of Christ. May we impact our community in a way that those we minister to will see the church, the Body of Christ, in a meaningful way so they will want to join a faith community.

Contact Janet or Rick Davis for more information on how you can help during the Community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 28.

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On Mission

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Music Ministry

Now is a great time to join a choir or go behind the

scenes on the Media Team!

Youth Choir meets on Sunday afternoons beginning September 8, at 4:30-5:30 pm. We will be singing some great worship songs to lead in worship during the fall, as well as being a part of Christmas at First.

Preschool and Children’s Choirs resume on Wednesday, September 4. Children’s Choirs (grades 1-6) meet from 5:45-6:30 pm and Preschool Choir (ages 4-5 by August 31) meet from 6:00-6:30 pm.

Joyful Singers has started back with rehearsals on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 pm. They meet and go weekly to share the good news with people in local nursing homes.

Church Street Ringers meet on Sunday afternoons beginning September 8, from 5:45-6:45 pm. This group plays several times in worship during the fall semester.

Worship Team is looking for additional people to play in the band and sing vocals. If you are interested, contact me for an interview or more information.

Media Team consists of audio, video and computer elements to enhance our times of worship. If you would like to get involved and help with one of these areas, contact me for more information. Training is provided.

Worship Choir has started on the Christmas musical, “Fantasia Noel.” You can watch a preview of it online at https://youtu.be/DuwNQ9zoOsY. We meet on Wednesday nights from 7:20-8:30 pm.

Multi-Housing Ministry of Asheboro Kick Off Dates:

Coleridge – Monday, September 9 | 2:30 & 4:00 pm

Piedmont Park – Tuesday, September 10 | 4:00 pm

Come join us for a fantastic year in MHMA! If you can read a book and pray with a child, we need you! We can also use storytellers/teachers to lead a 5-10 minute lesson as well as volunteers to help us in the kitchen assembling snacks and taking attendance.

Pray for our Mission Team in West Virginia led by Joyce Rogers (August 28-September 3) as they prayer walk and meet with churches.

On Mission Team will meet on Sunday, September 8 at 4:30 pm in room 225.

Freedom Team will meet on Sunday September 15 at 3:30 pm in room 225.

Thank You First Baptist for giving $8,00.00 for a camp in Armenia and $4,000.00 for refugees to experience Trauma Healing and church leaders to be trained in Kenya. Thanks for your generosity to the Mission Asheboro Offering. We look forward to the coming church year on mission together in Asheboro and beyond!

Our special offering for September is for the Baptist State Convention of NC. Please visit www.ncbaptist.org and www.baptistsonmission.org for more information.

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Adult & Student Ministry

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September 4—November 13

6:10 pm

Who’s Your One (3 Circles Conversation Guide) ........................................................................ Room 229

Living Your Strength (begins October 16)

A Practical Guide to Culture (Part 2) ........................................................................................... Room 225

Love Like That….5 Relationship Secrets from Jesus (begins October 16)

Discovering Church Membership ................................................................................................. Room 227

The Call to Prayer ........................................................................................................................... Room 230

Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Acts ....................................................................... Room 224

Project Restoration Prison

Ministry

Project Restoration Prison

Ministry (501-C3) is in need

of rental property for their

clients. Property will be

rented directly to Project

Restoration. Please contact Larry Cahoon

at (336-964-6222) if you have property or

know of any (one/two bedroom) units that

are available.

Red Cross Blood Drive Sponsored by Asheboro Women’s Club

First Baptist Church

Thursday, September 26

2 pm–7 pm | CLC

Contact Doris Allred at 336-824-2663 to schedule your appointment.

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Church News

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Our New Church Members

Erin McCutchen

Parents

Leslie & Scott

McCutchen

Deacon-Philip Lahr

Joined by Baptism

Ashton Confer

Deacon-Larry Cahoon

Joined by Letter

Thank you so much for all the prayers, cards, visits and calls during my eye surgery and recovery. God is good. From seeing nothing in the left eye, my sight is gradually being restored. Please continue to pray for me as I continue through this medical process.

Terrie McDowell

Thank you for lifting me and my brother’s family up in prayer during this difficult time. The thoughtful words, cards, and donations were very much appreciated.

Julie Weathers

We would like to thank the “Handyman Ministry” of FBC for their work in providing us with a ramp that will enable Vincent to use his wheelchair outside. It is a blessing we will be thankful for everyday. The “crew” completed the job in record time!

Vincent & Eleanor Wieczorek

Thank you so much for the wheelchair ramp built for the Wieczorek family. They shared with us how amazing the ramp building crew was and how much they loved their ramp. Asheboro FBC is such a blessing to the community.

Renee Adkins/NCBAM

Thank you for all the loving cards and encouragement sent to me after my recent surgery. I’m sure your faithful prayers have helped me heal.

Eleanor Yates By Daniel Flucke

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BONUS TEACHING HOUR & DRIVER SCHEDULE Sunday, September 1 8:30 am Babies/1s, Bryan & Leigh Anna Marbert, Jennifer Cox 2s, 3s, 4s Kelsey Confer, Amy Deck 11:00 am Babies/1s, Michele Futrell, Valerie Hall 2s, 3s, 4s Ernie Confer, Carolyn Thomas

Cross Road Driver Gary Davis/302-2143 Special Education Driver Steve Watson/495-5692

Sunday, September 8 8:30 am Babies/1s Dawn Greene, Devin Wilson 2s, 3s, 4s Kim Britt, Johnny Strickland 11:00 am Babies/1s Wanda Roberts, Kathy Campion 2s, 3s, 4s Litha Charles, Mary Pickett

Cross Road Driver Julie Bates/919-633-5037 Special Education Driver Tom Deck/964-6101

Sunday, September 15 8:30 am Babies/1s Ellen Adams, Leslie McCutchen 2s, 3s, 4s Brad Crumpler, Brenda Cranford 11:00 am Babies/1s, Tom Deck 2s, 3s, 4s Nancy Carpenter, Pamela McKinnon

Cross Road Driver Robin Whatley/953-4458 Special Education Driver Ernie Confer/953-8835

Sunday, September 22 8:30 am Babies/1s Kim Aldrich, Rick Burleson 2s, 3s, 4s Paige Motley, Donna Burleson 11:00 am Babies/1s Carol Pearce 2s, 3s, 4s Laura Gardner, Mac Nguyen

Cross Road Driver Tom Deck/964-6101 Special Education Driver Mike Lahr/625-4576

Sunday, September 29 8:30 am Babies/1s Anita Lahr, Allison Lucas 2s, 3s, 4s Ashley Proctor-Gann, Holly McRoy 11:00 am Babies/1s Kathy Jones, Betsy Bageant 2s, 3s, 4s Lee Ann Confer, Beverly Beck

Cross Road Driver Tom Deck/964-6101 Special Education Driver Dennis Gardner/626-3459

Church Records Ministry ......................................................... 7/28 ........................ 8/4 ...................... 8/11 ............................ 8/18 Sunday Bible Study .............................................. 354 .......................... 348 .......................... 347 ................................ 387 Family Night Dinner ............................................. 167 .......................... 130 .......................... 138 ................................ 155 Student Ministry .................................................... 16 ............................ 17 ............................ 18 .................................. 18 HeartSpace Ministry ............................................ 195 .......................... 209 .......................... 187 ................................ 189 Totals .............................................................. 732 ........................ 704 ....................... 690 .............................. 749

Supper is served at 4:45 pm in the CLC. Make your reservation on Tuesday by 12 noon or ask to be added to the permanent list.

September 4

Meatloaf, Hash Brown Casserole, Black-Eyed Peas, Bread, Salad Bar and Dessert

September 11 Chicken Pie, Green Beans,

Cole Slaw, Biscuits, Salad Bar and Dessert

September 18 Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy,

Cabbage, Cornbread, Salad Bar and Dessert

September 25 Baked Lasagna, Green Peas,

Garlic Bread, Salad Bar and Dessert

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

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LOOKING AHEAD

September 2 Church Office Closed

September 2 AMA Semester Begins

September 4 Regular Wednesday Night Schedule Resumes

September 8 On Mission Team Meeting

September 9 Community Bible Study Resumes

September 10 Deacons Meeting

September 14 Movie & Meal

September 26 Red Cross Blood Drive

September 26 Live Embers

September 29 Senior Adult Sunday

For more information on upcoming ministry events, please see the weekly Worship Guide calendar

or call the church office.

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