11 — Senior Adult Cookout

14 — Church Quarterly Business Conference

Deacons Meeting

15 — Church Council Meeting

17 — Upward Cheerleading and

Flag Football Practice Begins

VOLUME MMXVI, ISSUE VII

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

JULY 2016

Church Staff Contact Information 4 FBC Calendar—July 3 FBC Music & Arts Summer Camps 2 FLC/Conference Room Usage 3 Greeter’s Needed 3 Honorarium & Memorial Gifts– May 3 Looking Ahead 1 Senior Happenings 2 Thank You 3 Upward Cheerleading/Football 1 Vacation Bible School 4 Volunteer Schedule 3 Website Information 4 Youth Connect 4

OUR VISION: We live to be disciples of Christ who exalt God, prepare people, and share Christ.

THIS MONTH at FBC …

04—Office Closed—4th of July holiday 11—Kindermusik® Camp (thru 15) Upward Cheer/Football Camp 12—Upward Cheer/Flag Football & Evaluations 13—Youth PLUNGE! (20th & 27th) 14—Upward Cheer/Flag Football Evaluations ( and 18th) 31—Youth—Shack Attack!

LOOKING AHEAD AUGUST 2016

Flag Football Clinic Monday & Tuesday / July 11 & 12

5:30pm - 8pm at Open Door Baptist Church (227 Hwy. 24) Cost: $20 (includes water bottle & football)

Evaluations & Orientations for Fall League Tuesday, July 12 / Monday, July 18 / Thursday, July 21

5:30pm - 8pm at Open Door Baptist Church Registration Fee: $60 / Please Register Before July 5

Registration Form May Be Picked Up at First Baptist Church

810 Bridges Street, Morehead City www.fbcmhc.org/upward_football_and_cheerleading

Volunteers are needed to coordinate Concessions and Half-Time Devotions.

Please contact Anthony Maynard at anthony_magic@yahoo.com if you would like to coordinate either of these areas.

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We are planning to have a cookout for our senior adults on Thursday, August 11, from

4:00-6:00pm and need someone to open up their home for us to do this. We will provide the

food and the work! If you would be willing to do so please contact Deborah Lockey.

Private Lessons are available during the summer for the following instruments:

Piano, Voice, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello, Suzuki Violin, Suzuki Viola, Drum Set, Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds, and Music Theory

For more information or to register, please visit our website or call the church office.

Accepting registrations for fall semester lessons and classes in August 2016.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MUSIC & ARTS ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS Rising 2nd—Rising 7th Grades Date: July 18 – 22 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $60 per child; $40 each for 2nd or 3rd child in a family

There will be a time of sharing for families and friends at 12:00 pm on the last day of camp! Each morning will begin with a group singing time (younger and older children divided) after which each child will have the option of attending two (2) of the track offerings listed below.

Introduction to Guitar - Learn the basics of guitar including technique, sight reading pieces and songs, chords and strumming. Guitars will be provided, or bring your own!

Percussion/World Drums – Join your friends and make new friends in the drum circle as we explore the world of rhythm and movement with a variety of percussion instruments.

Flags & Movement – Move to the music with a variety of props including flags, streamers, scarves, etc.

Visual Arts – How many ways are there to use paint? Learn fun techniques and challenge yourself creating all types of art!

Interpretive Dance – Musicality and Movement inspired by Christian music.

Introduction to Handbells – (Rising 4th grade and up; Prerequisite –basic note reading skills required). Learn how to ring handbells, read handbell music and perform a song in a handbell choir!

“Zoo Train” (ages 18 months – 3 years) Instructor: Mary Withington Date: Mon. – Fri., July 11 – 15 Time: 8:45 am – 9:45 am Cost: $113

Parent or caregiver participates with their child. Snack time will be included. Tuition includes these home materials: CD, book, animal shaped instrument, home activities poster.

Children love to go to the zoo! What excitement to see the many animals, hear their sounds, ride the train or tram around the park, and maybe take a ride on the bright carousel before picnicking on a summer day. A trip to the zoo is a classic family activity, offering young children a memorable and in-depth, multi-sensory experience.

Zoo Train! was written to capture these delightful experiences at the zoo, drawing on the movements, sights, and sounds of the zoo animals to inspire musical experiences and the beginnings of imaginary play. Each lesson features a concept theme, developed in the context of the animals you will meet that day. The lessons are designed to offer just the right balance of structure and spontaneity, of group play and individual exploration, and to offer the stability and gentle guidance needed to nurture creativity in the very young. “On the Road” (ages 3.5 – 6 yrs.) Instructor: Mary Withington Date: Mon. – Fri., July 11 – 15 Time: 10:15 am – 11:45 am Cost: $134

Parent or caregiver participates the last 30 minutes. Craft activity and snack time included. Tuition includes these home materials: CD, book, instrument, and home activities poster.

On the Road! was inspired by children’s love of family adventures and the lifelong memories they build. It re-creates the cozy delight of family travels: sing-ing rounds in the car, making up songs, harmonizing (or trying to), playing “I Spy.” Every lesson is packed with activities that reflect the excitement and energy of family travels: Finding shapes in the clouds to pass the time Roasting banana boats and s’mores, singing songs, and telling ghost stories by the campfire Exploring the woods and shoreline Doing puzzles, card games, and crafts on a rainy day Experiencing skinned knees and close encounters of the natural kind And, throughout it all, allowing each child to create his/her own private, magical world of imagination and play.

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FBC JULY 2016 CALENDAR

M ONTHLY S CHEDULE & S PECIAL E VENTS

Mon 04 OFFICE CLOSED—4th of July Holiday

Mon 11 9:45am Kindermusic® Camp (thru 15)

5:30pm Upward Cheer/Flag Football Clinic

Tue 12 5:30pm Upward Cheer/Flag Football Clinic/Evaluations

Wed 13 5:00pm Youth—PLUNGE!

Thu 14 5:30pm Upward Cheer/Flag Football Evaluations

Mon 18 9:00am SMAC-Summer Music & Arts Camp (thru 22)

Wed 20 5:00pm Youth—PLUNGE!

Wed 27 5:00pm Youth—PLUNGE!

Sun 31 Youth—Shack Attack!

Sunday

8:30am Traditional Worship Service 11:00am Blended Worship Service 9:45am Bible Study for All Ages

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Tuesday 7:00am Men’s Breakfast @ Cox’s 9:30am Senior S-T-R-E-T-C-H

Thursday—Choir Rehearsals 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir

Family Life Center or Conference Room Usage If you would like to use the FLC, Conference Room, or Parlor for an event or function, please contact Vonne Lewis in the church office. Usage forms for the FLC are available in the church office or you may go to our website www.fbcmhc.org and the forms will be listed under the “ADMINISTRATION” tab.

May 2016 Memorials & Honorariums

To the Music & Arts Academy in honor of Diane Hawkins, Craig Everett and Lori Muns By Pattie Eaton

To the Media Ministry in memory of Gary Coffey By The Fellowship Sunday School Class, Lyn Baker

To the General Budget in memory of Gary Coffey and Jean Hensley By Linda & Eric Jenkins, Les & Gail Murphy To the John Tillery Scholarship Fund in memory of Gary Coffey and Jean Hensley By Mary Jo Hull

To the Sanctuary Restoration Project in memory of Gary Coffey By Elaine Rhodes, Marie D Barnette, Sara & Thomas Brower, Robert McNeill, The Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition, Kathleen Cooke, Janet F. Comrie

FRONT DOOR GREETERS 8:10 – 8:30 am 10:40 – 11:00 am 03 Bruce & Yvonne Howard Mack & Glenda Baker 10 Carol Gartman Blair & Valerie Blankenship 17 Jimmy & Lois Parker Mary Jo Hull 24 Gordon Laughton Carole Pelletier 31 Donald & Marie Lawrence Roger Latham

SUNDAY SCHOOL GREETERS Pre-School Suite Sanctuary Stairs 03 Vivian Marshall Mike Marshall 10 Dana Luettich Rick Luettich 17 Marge Travis 24 Wanda Bennett Sherrill Mills 31 Susan Vallance Judy Monroe

CHILDREN’S CHURCH POST GREETERS 03 Jennifer Lewis 9:30am Bev Kannan 10 Ashley Snipes 12 Noon JoAnn Ennis 17 Sam Chapoton 24 Beth Davis HARBORVIEW: July 10 31 Maria Garner 11am—Builders ABF

WORSHIP CARE 03 Leland & Erin Smith, Dean & Melissa Urquhart, Andrew & Taylor Brothers 10 Jess Hawkins, Dana Luettich, Whitney Mayer, BJ Williams, Debbie Ennis 17 Sandra Phillips, Carolyn Thompson, Mike & Vivian Marshall 24 Jeff & Allison Williams, Rob & LeAnn Williams 31 Mike & Sam Chapoton, Troy & Tina Epps, Corey & Sarah Lewis

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING 8:30AM 11:00AM 03 Gail Whitley Jess Hawkins 10 Pattie Eaton Tim Lockey 17 Diane Herring Kathryn Hill 24 Pege Jennings LeAnn Williams 31 Leon Murdoch Glenda Baker

SAFETY TEAM—SUNDAY 03 Carroll Rice, Leland Smith, Bubba Ballou 10 Gordon Laughton, Joe Thames, Ronald Stone 17 Dean Urquhart, Charles Jones, Jim White 24 Dan Williams, Jeff Howell, Phil Haning, Carolyn Thompson 31 Ron Johnston, Linda Johnston, David Foster

GREETERS NEEDED ON SUNDAY MORNINGS This welcoming ministry is looking for a few more volunteers to join those who are already a part of the Greeter Team on a rotation basis. While this ministry would not take up a lot of your time, you do make a big impact on our members and guests with your “hello, we’re so glad you are here!”.

Greeter’s are needed prior to our Sunday morning worship services at 8:30/11:00am and Children and Adult Bible Study Fellowship at 9:45am. This ministry is open to adult individuals or couples. If this is a ministry you feel you’d like to participate in please sign up on the Communication Card or email Vonne Lewis in the church office at vlewis@fbcmhc.org indicating your time preference.

Just a note of thanks to our Homebound Ministry

Team who put on a wonderful luncheon for our

homebound members and care givers that were able to

attend. It was a real blessing for all.

Thank you for the hard work you did, for the meals you prepare and

deliver each month to our homebound, for the flowers you bless

them with, and the time that you spend sitting and talking with them.

You will never truly understand how your time and attention

brighten up the lives of those who don’t get out as they use to, but

please know it is deeply appreciated.

Thank you,

Deborah Lockey

810 Bridges Street Morehead City, NC 28557

Phone: (252) 726-4142 Fax: (252) 726-4784 Email: fbcmail@fbcmhc.org Website: www.fbcmhc.org

Office Hours Monday—Friday: 8:00am—5:00pm

Sunday Worship Services & Bible Study

8:30am—Traditional Worship 9:45am—Bible Study for all Ages

11:00am—Blended Worship

Ministerial, Office and Custodial Staff Dr. Nate Leonard - Senior Pastor

nleonard@fbcmhc.org

Rev. Darrell Williams - Associate Pastor dwilliams@fbcmhc.org

Deborah Lockey - Director of Youth & Senior Adults Ministries

dlockey@fbcmhc.org

Diane Hawkins - Music Director & Organist dhawkins@fbcmhc.org

Lori Muns - Pianist lorimuns@yahoo.com

Vonne Lewis - Ministry Assistant vlewis@fbcmhc.org

Carol Reed - Financial Secretary creed@fbcmhc.org

Fran Welch - Head Custodian Sabrina Juarez - Custodian

Check out our website www.fbcmhc.org

Bible Readings & Study Tools Calendar of Events, Church News & Newsletter Children, Youth & Senior Adult Ministries Devotions Event & Ministry Photos FBC Beliefs, Story, Facility & Member Directory FBC Constitution & By-Laws Ministry Opportunities, Sign Ups & Registration Online Giving / Purchase Tickets for Events Upward Sports Vacation Bible School Wedding & FLC Usage Forms

DVD’s ($5) and CD’s ($3) of the various church

activities and sermons are available.

Photos Recently Added Children’s Choirs & Ministries

Graduate Recognition

Summer’s here and our youth will be leaving soon for Summer Youth Conference at Caswell from June 27 thru July 2. Please be in prayer for the 16 youth and 3 chaperones who will be attending as we spend time together, play, worship and study EVERY – ONE, THING, DAY, WHERE: LIVING ON MISSION. Thanks to all who helped sponsor youth.

Our summer weekly gathering, PLUNGE happens on Wednesday evenings from 5-8:15pm at the pool and home of Mr. Joe Beam, 5235 Webb Court, MHC. Come in your swimsuit and bring a towel, dry clothes, your Bible, and friends. We plunge into the pool, food, and the

word of God. This summer our video-driven study by David Platt is called COUNTER/CULTURE. In July we will have PLUNGE on the 13th, 20th, and 27th. Our rising 7th graders are invited to come and be with us. Parents, we need you to take turns providing supper, so contact Miss Deb if willing.

SHACK ATTACK is July 31st! We’ll meet at the Morehead City Docks by the Jaycee Park at 1:30pm and head to Wade Shores for an afternoon of boating and tubing. Bring snacks. We’ll provided drinks. We need some boats and tubes, parents and friends, so let Miss Deb know if you are willing to go and help with that.

By the time you are reading my letter, VBS will be over. However, as I am writing this, everyone is finishing up their final touches getting ready for a wonderful VBS week! We already have 152 children pre-registered with more registrations coming in every day! We are picking up children at three daycares. The halls will be ringing with music, laughter, and learning next week! I wish that every member in our church could visit VBS to

witness this wonderful week! We have many different activities going on throughout the week with the purpose of those activities being to guide the children into a growing relationship with Jesus. Our workers have worked countless hours to prepare for this week. From their classroom decorations to their activities…they all are outdoing themselves.

Our theme this year is Deep Sea Discovery…….God is with Me Wherever I Go! The daily lessons are designed to bring children closer to God by experiencing His everlasting love and discovering what it means to us. The lessons will help the teachers take the children into a relationship with Jesus when we get out and go! Christ is inspiring them to a lifetime of service. At Deep Sea Discovery, children dive into God’s presence by delving deep into His Word to see how He has been with His people every step of the way. Every child will leave each day knowing “God is with me—wherever I go! HE KNOWS me, HE HEARS me, HE STRENGTHENS me, HE LOVES me, and HE SENDS me!”

Our Bible scripture is Genesis 28:15a. “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go!” What a wonderful verse for ALL of us to draw on when we feel alone!

Our mission outreach this year is Hope Mission. Our FBC bus will take each VBS Department (we have 12) to visit the mission, learn about what the mission does, and deliver can goods that have been brought from home. All of our offering collected during VBS will be given to Hope Mission. The children will learn that they can be missionaries right here in Carteret County. Our VBS IS making a difference in our community by CARING for others!

CHURCH MISSION OUTREACH FOR JUNE: Our church body will also be involved in our mission outreach by donating Dawn Dish Detergent and paper towels. Items may be put in the Welcome Center during the month of June. Our Mission Committee will take these items down to Hope Mission. YOU can help make a difference! The mission is trying to raise money to build a shelter for the homeless women in our area. Your donations will help them towards this goal!

It is such a blessing to work alongside our many talented volunteers for VBS. Whether you are working in VBS, praying for our VBS, providing cookies for everyone, or giving to the church so that our VBS can be funded, YOU are playing a very vital part in the success of our VBS!!! Thank you for being a part of such a special week in our church!

Please continue to keep our VBS in your prayers! Seeds are being planted this week that will last for a lifetime. Those seeds must be watered and fertilized to grow. Lives are being changed! God knows what is going on in each child’s heart! I am so proud to be a part of a church that supports Vacation Bible School. Churches around the country are canceling VBS because they cannot get enough volunteers to work. Churches in Morehead City are doing the same. If we do not invest in our young people, our church will be in serious trouble. Thank you, First Baptist, for being such a dedicated congregation for God!

In Christ, Diane Poag, VBS Director