Issue 43

November 8, 2015

www.hominybaptist.com

The Journey

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A Holiday BAZAAR in the Ministries Center

Saturday, November 14

10:00 am — 2:00 pm

Crafts, homemade baked goods, jewelry, unique gifts, direct sales vendors from

Avon, Paparazzi, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, PartyLite, and much more!!

Chili luncheon served from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Proceeds benefit the children’s ministry of Hominy Baptist Church. Thank you for your support!!!!

Sunday, November 15, at 3:00 pm There will be a baby shower for Paige

Nave, daughter of Jason & Jennifer Nave, in the Ministries Center . Paige is regis-tered at Target. She is expecting a baby

boy in December.

Several of our Sunny Siders have requested that we take another trip to The Cove for the Senior-

SALT Carol Sing and lunch. The date is Tuesday, Dec. 15 . If you are interested in going, please let Sandra Johnson or Jean Penland know ASAP. This really fills up fast and one of the dates is already sold out. The cost is $29 per person, which includes a delicious lunch.

Last week’s Trunk-or-Treat was a HUGE success and was so much fun for all who attended! There were so many people

who helped make it a wonderful evening for the children and the adults. A heartfelt thanks goes to those who made donations

toward the cost, helped with games, served food, provided hayrides, and were here for set-up, clean-up, traffic control, and trunk decorating. We gave away 480 hot dogs and over

300 treat bags, and many, many pounds of candy!! The creativeness of the trunks was outstanding this year and we

are truly grateful for everyone’s hard work.

Surviving the Holidays: Creative Arts as a Resource for Grieving

Monday, November 16th, Noon-1:00pm or Tuesday, November 17th, 5:30-6:30pm

The holidays are a difficult time of year for many grievers. This workshop, facilitated by a board-certified music thera-pist, is designed to empower you with ideas and a sense of support through experiential participation and information

sharing. Open to the community. Please call 828-251-0126 to make a reservation.

Sponsored by: CarePartners Bereavement Services

Veterans Day Recognition During Worship This Sunday, November 8, we would like to continue our tradition of honoring our veter-ans during the morning worship service. Please contact Kody in the office (ext. 221) or Kristen (ext. 226) with the following informa-tion: Name, Rank, and Branch of service, by noon on Thursday, November 5.

All submitted veteran's names and information will be printed in the bulletin insert. If you have a photo to share, it will be in-cluded in the visual presentation as well. Digital photos can be emailed to hominy@bellsouth.net. You can also bring your photo to the office and we will scan it for you. If your photo has been included in either of the past 2 years' presentations, you do not need to resubmit a photo, but you will still need to let Kristen know that you want your veteran to be included this year. Thank you for your help in this very special and important project.

One of our own… …could use your help right away. If you have a four-door car in good running order, very reasonably priced and just as impor-tantly, if you would be willing to take monthly payments to-ward the purchase of that car, a verified need exists with one of our wonderful people. They are reliable, honest, hard-working and frankly, they are in need of solid transportation right away. If you might be able to help, call the church office

Basketball Season is almost here……..

If you would like to play basketball this season, please call Jamie at 828.337.8583.

I was just thinking…..

A couple of days ago we joined tens of thousands of churches across the globe

commemorating All Saints’ Day. For us, it was a special time to remember and

be grateful for those saints who have departed our company over the past

twelve months.

For now, I wish to take a few more lines in this space to enlarge something

that was part of my sermon. As I encouraged us not to “Remember the

Duck,”…I also asked you to consider that being a follower of Christ is not the

same as being in relationship with Christ. Allow me to expand on that a bit.

If you were raised in an average Christian church and tradition, little or no

distinction was made between one’s baptism and one’s discipleship. We Bap-

tist types have perhaps not served ourselves well when we so punctuate

“being saved” only to fail teaching the life that follows…or should follow, those

who are saved.

Some believe that the goal of the Christian church is to lead people to Je-

sus…PERIOD! This idea is encapsulated in the phrase “Let’s get ‘em saved!”

My understanding of our purpose is to live-out the Christ-life so thoroughly, so

convincingly, that others will be profoundly moved by our nature. In the early

church, unbelievers said of Christians, “See how they have love for one an-

other.” Once a person is drawn to Christ by what they see in the church

(Christians), it becomes the new work of the church to speak with those who

are being nudged by the Holy Spirit and tell them the Jesus story, as well as

our own stories and, by the leading of the Holy Spirit within us, invite them to

ask Jesus, IN FAITH, to enter their lives, forgiving their sins and guiding their

new life in Christ.

Regarding new believers, the next purpose of the church is to mentor, live-

out and challenge those new believers in deepening their relationship with

Jesus in a personal way. Haven’t we seen too often those who “get saved” but

then drift away from their new-found faith. Perhaps not always, but almost

always, when the newly born in Christ are left to themselves, they spiritually

starve. The church is the antidote to this, but too often, we don’t deliver.

When we get it right, when we tell the Jesus story, live the Jesus life, and invite others to join us, we witness an unencumbered Holy Spirit accomplish-ing great “signs and wonders” in our midst…accomplishing what human heart and skill alone could never accomplish. Now, on the other end of the spectrum are those who don’t claim to have a

personal relationship with the living presence of Jesus, but they do follow His

example and teachings. On the one hand, I love the fact that there are those

souls who have weighed the costs of “loving others as you love yourself, feed-

ing the hungry, defending the poor, and other costly teachings of Christ. On

the other hand, I’m saddened that their relationship with Jesus is much like

my relationship with my great-grandfather Yelton. I never knew him, but un-

derstand he was a great man and I would do well to live as he lived. In trying

to be like my grandfather, I am completely LIMITED by what I personally am

capable of achieving.

The Scriptures teach that God has more than that in mind for us. God knows us and wants us to know God, to lean upon God, to trust God. This, unlike my lack of a relationship with my great-grandfather, requires interaction in a liv-ing, personal way with a living, personal deity. That happens as we “get saved,” grow in our knowledge of God, and learn to relate to God by way of

His loving, living and personal Holy Spirit. Hope that helps. Joe

Tues., Nov. 17: Thanksgiving luncheon

with turkey, ham, dressing,

gravy, and bread will be

provided. Please bring sides

and desserts. Entertain-

ment will be provided by

our own Karen Morgan!!!

Tuesday, Dec. 15 : Trip to The Cove for

the SeniorSALT Carol Sing and lunch. If you are interested in going, please let Sandra Johnson or Jean Penland know ASAP. This really fills up fast and one of the dates is al-ready sold out. The cost is $29 per person (includes a delicious lunch)

December 21: White Christmas packing

and distribution. Watch the church newsletter for added events.

STEERING COLUMN The Emergency Planning Team met Sunday to begin their work and review the results of the Sheriff’s De-partment’s safety assess-

ment. The number one suggestion from Sgt. Mull was that we lock all access doors on Sundays after the worship service be-gins. This will go into effect on November 15. The front doors will be still be unlocked and an usher will remain in the foyer to welcome latecomers. If a parent needs to go to the nursery for any reason, an usher with a key will walk them over. This month we will also begin having someone in the parking lot before and dur-ing the service. If you would like to be a part of that rotation please let me know. These measures are simple and cost effec-tive ways to provide us with a higher level of security and safety on Sunday mornings. The Team will continue working on contin-gency plans for a wide variety of emergen-cies. Please let me know of any questions or concerns that will help us do a better job taking care of our flock. Take Care, Paul

Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:30 pm.

Menu for November– 4 chicken alfredo, vegetable medley, garden

salad, Texas toast, key lime pie

Hominy Staff

Dr. Joseph E. Yelton

Senior Pastor joeyelton@bellsouth.net

Dr. Paul Raybon Associate Pastor

paulraybon@bellsouth.net

Kristen Dominguez Minister of Music

kristendominguez@bellsouth.net

Rev. Melissa Hughes Minister to Families

melissahughes@bellsouth.net

Kay Riddle Childcare

Executive Director kayriddle@bellsouth.net

Rachel Miller DayStay

Executive Director daystaymiller@bellsouth.net

Kody Joyner Ministry Assistant

hominy@bellsouth.net

Karen Morgan Director of Keyboard

Ministries

Pat Kirby

Assistant Director of Keyboard Ministries

Nicole Chockley Nursery Worker

Chip Roberts Custodian

Weekly Prayer List

RECOVERING: Barbara Hall Floyd Bateman Bettie Wright (Pisgah Manor) Mildred Buice (Daily Bread participant) Debra Uyeoka Bobby Morris Kay Riddle Diana Johnson Iva Lee Elingburg Don Brinkley Dennis Morgan Caroline Britt (Joe & Corinne’s great-niece) UPCOMING SURGERY Pat Grogan: Nov. 4 Surgery Amy Robinson, receiving treatment and surgery to follow (Mike and Kay Robinson’s daughter-in-law) MEMBERS IN NEED OF PRAYER: Renea Turner Floyd Bateman Diana Howard Robin Ferguson Martha Wolfe Susan Porter Dennis Morgan Clara West Floyd Miller Sandy Wright Charlotte Sanders Derek Bezemer Wanza Davis

OTHER CURRENT PRAYER CONCERNS:

Bobby Ray Worley (June Causby’s brother-in-law)

Phil Martin’s mother battling cancer.

Mandy Durham’s father fell from a ladder.

Dennis Thurman’s granddaughter, Mya.

Acacia Holland’s grandmother, cancer treatment

Joyce Pruitt (Daily Bread) Iris Wells (Sheila Hand’s mother) Don Edwards (friend of Ted & Janet Rhodes) Betty Deweese (Cathy Russell’s mother) Pansy Clark (Leigh Clark’s mother) Tiffani Burris (Cathy Russell’s daughter) Michelle Burnette (Laura DeBord’s granddaughter) Jim Raybon (Paul’s brother) Alice Steelman (Gail Wright’s sister)

MILITARY PERSONNEL - CHURCH FAMILY:

Colby Alexander, US Air Force

Nick Williams, US Marine Corps

Levi Vess, US Marine Corps

Seth Aaron Wright; National Guard

Karina Padilla; National Guard

CJ Pryce; National Guard

Chris Durham; National Guard

Patrick Reynolds; Army (Kelly Jackson’s son)

Jackson Stewart; Hargrave Military Academy

ADULT CARE FACILITIES:

Baptist Home: Lillie Mae Roddy Heather Glen: Kitty Swayngim Pisgah Manor: Geneva Clark, Louise Gosnell, Richard Elingburg, and Bob Morris, Sr. Laurels at Summit Ridge: Fredrice O’Kelley (in Hospice care) Stone Creek Heath & Rehab.: Carolyn Morris

The Oaks: Bill Wright (113), Margaret Greer Universal Healthcare: Betty Lewis, Doug Moody VA Hospital Nursing Care Center: Lee Long

**Please Note: Prayer requests will remain in the Jour-ney for 1 month, with the exception of our Military & Adult Care Facilities. If you would like for a request to remain longer please notify the office at 667-4541. Thank you.

THIS WEEK AT HOMINY SUNDAY, November 8

Veteran’s Recognition

9:40 am B.L.A.S.T

9:40 am Bible Study for Youth & Adults

10:45 am Worship—Baptism

2:00 to 4:00 pm Open Gym

4:00 Church Training

5:00 Deacon’s Meeting

MONDAY, November 9

10:30 am Daily Bread Delivered

6:00 pm Community Meal at Montmorenci

6:30 pm Volleyball Tournament

7:00 pm Praise Team Rehearsal

TUESDAY, November 10

Pictorial Make-up Day (by appointment)

10:30 am Staff Meeting

10:30 am Daily Bread Delivered

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Pickleball

6:30 pm Starnes-Grogan Circle Group Meeting

6:30 pm Volleyball Tournament

WEDNESDAY, November 11

10:30 am Daily Bread Delivered

5:30 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Young Musicians, Preschool Choir, Youth Grp. 6:15 pm Adult Studies 6:45 pm Children’s Missions 7:15 pm Sanctuary Choir THURSDAY, November 12

9:00 am Child Care Program “Thankful 4”

10:30 am Daily Bread Delivered

11:00 am DayStay Worship Service

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Pickleball

6:30 pm Volleyball Tournament

6:30 pm Play Practice in the Ministries Center

FRIDAY, November 13

10:30 am Daily Bread Delivered

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Pickleball

6:30 pm BOKWA Fitness Class

SATURDAY, November 14

10:00 am to 2:00 pm Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair

SUNDAY, November 15

9:40 am B.L.A.S.T

9:40 am Bible Study for Youth & Adults

10:45 am Worship

3:00 pm Baby Shower for Paige Nave

Worship Leaders:

Deacon Worship Leader

Bruce Morgan

Deacon Greeter:

Smith -- Bruce Morgan

Ramp – Jack Ferguson

Ushers

Clyde Morgan, Robbie Pittman,

Vaudie Robinson, Ted Rhodes

Multimedia

Kelsie Hughes

Sound Tech

Tim Honeycutt

Blood Pressures

Donna McCulloch

Nursery Worker

Lauren Newman

Children’s Worship

Rachel & Chris Miller

Acolyte Rachel Truesdale

Weekly Attendance Report Sunday School Adult Study ..................................... 91 DayStay Worship (Thursday) .................................. 29 10:45 Worship Service .......................................... 123

This Week’s Budget Receipts 11/1 Regular Budget ...................................$ 5,326.90 11/1 Electronic Giving .................................$ 3,210.00 Total .......................................................... $ 8,536.90

Budget Receipts Year to Date .............$ 274,479.94

This Week’s Designated Gifts DayStay 11/1– Sustaining $300, Electronic $60, N2R $275, Sales Tax Refund $527.76 Church 11/1– Benevolence $100, Youth $50, Nada $25, Daily Bread $100, Tried Stone/Chicken $200, Trailer Help $1000, TRT $145, Hymnals $20, Hannah’s Purse $30.54, Sales Tax Refund $1,517.44, Cemetery $738.95. Total .......................................................... $ 5,089.69 Budget Need Weekly Need ..............................................$ 7,823.23 Budget Need Year To Date ....................$ 281,636.28 Budget Deficit ...........................................$ 7,156.34

In regard to financial information listed in the Journey: Please be aware that this is not the official financial report of the church. These are our best

estimates at the time of printing. The monthly financial report is the official accounting of all

church funds and has been verified by reconciled deposits. A copy of the monthly report can be

obtained from the church office or at church conference.

Where every

member is a minister

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Candler, North Carolina

Hominy Baptist Church

135 Candler School Road

Candler, NC 28715

Phone: 828-667-4541

Fax: 828-667-8041

Email: hominy@bellsouth.net

Website: www.hominybaptist.com

Minister on Call Cell Phone # 545-8885

Western Carolina Football Game

Saturday, November 7th

The youth who signed up will be leaving at 1:30 from the

church. Remember to bring money for food.

Stay tuned for more information coming soon about a youth movie night, a progressive

Christmas party, and other fun and meaningful events.

JOIN US FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH STUDIES AND SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE

STUDY EACH WEEK!

IMPORTANT PICTORIAL DIRECTORY INFORMATION!

The church pictorial directory will be published in the next cou-ple of months. A very special thanks to June Causby for de-signing the directory and to Jeannie Roberts for making phone calls for appointments. The pictures were taken a couple of weeks ago and the makeup day for the next round of pictures will be on November 10. If you haven’t had your picture taken, please consider coming for the makeup day. Our directory truly won’t be complete without you in it.

As I watched some of our members make their way in to have their pictures made, I realized how diverse our congregation is and how special the people are who call Hominy their church home. We have so many families who have roots here that date back many generations. We also have families who are relatively new. This directory will be important for everyone to-day so that we can learn names and faces of those who attend now, and it’s also an historical document for future generations to look through.

If you are planning to submit a professional picture for the direc-tory, please let us know right away because there is a form that has to be filled out that the company requires from us.

Melissa

Building Dedication

Please join President Dennis King and the A-B Tech Board

of Trustees to celebrate the dedication of the

Ferguson Center for Allied Health

and Workforce Development.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

11 am to 12:30 pm

Dedication, Reception, and Tours

Please RSVP to 828.398.7566 by November 6.

A-B Tech Asheville Campus 10 Genevieve Circle (at Victoria Road)

Asheville, NC 28801