February 2020

In December, a church member who wished to remain anonymous gave a gift of $10,000 to be used to "bless others at Christmas." The Missions Committee distributed the gift, in $100 bills, to Sunday school classes who were asked to simply use these gifts to help others. Here are some ways these $100 gifts were used: - given to a local family whose mother recently lost her

battle with cancer. - gift was split between two homeless mothers enabling

them to purchase gifts for their children. - shared with a young mother from out of town whose baby

was hospitalized. - given to two folks at a grocery store. - helped a widow with her electric bill. - donated to the employee fund at a residential center. - given to two friends with medical expenses. - shared with a local high school student working two

part-time jobs to save for college. - given to a grandmother who is raising her grandchild. - given to a single parent with a young daughter, helping her

to purchase Christmas presents for her child. - helped provide lunches for children at a local elementary

school who could not afford. - given to an adult student at Sandhills Community College. - donated to another local elementary school for a family

who was living in a motel. - shared with a grocery store clerk who is caring for a

special-needs child. - given to the family of a local restaurant employee who has

cancer. - given to a working single mother with medical bills. - shared with a local bi-vocational pastor whose church is

small and financially struggling. - other gifts were shared with individuals who clean houses,

elderly friends who are caring for grandchildren, and single parents raising their children and the children of friends.

- gifts were shared with four families in need from a local elementary school

To all who gave and cared . . . thank you.

Come Support Our Youth!

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BBQ from Ron’s Barn — Eat In or Take Out Cost: $8.00 per plate (drinks provided with eat-in only).

Delivery available with purchase of 10 or more plates. Call Bryan at (910) 692-7142 to arrange delivery times.

Money raised will go toward the Youth Mission Trip to Nashville in June and the Fall Retreat to Caswell in November. Thank you for supporting our youth!

Tuesday, February 25 6:00 PM - Fellowship Hall $2.00/person (regardless of age)

All are welcome! Menu includes pancakes, sausage,

applesauce, juice, and coffee. Shrove Tuesday, also known in some cultures as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, is the day before

Ash Wednesday and a time to celebrate before the more reflective days of Lent. Pancakes are often a part of this

celebration. Join us for pancakes and some great jazz piano music by Cooper Harrell as we kick off the Lenten

season. Cooper grew up at First Baptist and is an attorney in Greensboro. He is the son of Bert and Brenda Harrell.

For reservations, call the church office at (910) 692-8750, visit our website at www.fbcsp.org, or stop by the sign-up

table in the Welcome Center by Monday, February 24.

SHROVE TUESDAY

Congratulations! to Eric and Claudia Donahue upon the birth of their son, Eric

Scott Donahue, Jr. (“Scotty”), on January 2. Big brothers are Teddy and Jules.

to Bob and Kathy Farren upon the birth of their first grand-child, Lily Grayson (“Gray”), on January 3. Proud parents are Casey and Megan Farren.

to Paul and Judy Miles upon the birth of their great-grandson, Sawyer Quinn Miles, on January 9. Proud parents are Shane and Kaitlin Miles, and big brother is Landon Elliot Miles.

Hospitalizations and Procedures

George Griffin, Bob Vetter, Linda Godfrey, Abner Garris, Miriam Stevens, Norma Griewe, Carol Wilson

Christian Love and Sympathy

to Kris Iverson and family upon the dying unto Christ of his wife, Ruth, on December 10

to J. Billy Graham and family upon the dying unto Christ of his sister-in-law, Betty Graham

to the family of Julia Reaves upon her dying unto Christ on December 13

to Larry Smith and family upon the dying unto Christ of his mother, Jerry Smith, on December 14

to Barry Wiltcher and family upon the dying unto Christ of his father, Edward Leroy Wiltcher, on December 20

to Judy Herbig and family upon the dying unto Christ of her sister, Alice Lord, on December 22

to Debra Blevins and family upon the dying unto Christ of her mother, Judy Gatlin, on December 28

to Sandy Gary and family upon the dying unto Christ of her aunt, Patricia Whindleton, on January 11

to Trish Dykeman and family upon the dying unto Christ of her sister, Nancy Otto, on January 13

Joys & Concerns

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Giving Goals for January 26, 2020 ......................... 22,732.00 Budget Offerings Received on 01-26-2020 ............ 16,365.42

Total Budget Offerings Received in 2020 ............... 80,483.74 Giving Goal through January 26, 2020 ................. 100,502.00 Receipts to Date Comparison with Goal ................ -20,018.26

Member Information

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Welcome New Members

Joined 11/24/19 Jack Timothy Roscoe Son of John and Katie Roscoe

Joined 1/12/20 Yvonne Jordan Betty Tarr

Please contact the church office at office@�csp.org or (910) 692-8750

if you would like contact informa&on for any of our new members.

Narrative Report on Financial Position / FBCSP

Prepared by John R. Beith, CCA, CCBA, Church Treasurer

Fourth Quarter 2019 vs. Fourth Quarter 2018

Our giving goal through the twelve months of the year was $1,330,289 and we received $1,343,391. Through the end of December, pledged offerings received were 92.83% of the amount committed for 2019, 7.17% less than the 100% pledged, while non-pledged offerings were 115.61% of the total, 15.61% more than our projection for 2019. By contrast, pledged offer-ings through December of last year were 85.11% of the amount committed, while non-pledged offerings were 114.26% of the total.

The church’s operating cash flow increased $24,999 in the fourth quarter of 2019 with receipts exceeding expenses $68,900 for the year. Our giving goal through December was $13,102 more than projected. By comparison, cash flow in the fourth quarter of 2018 increased $79,080 with receipts exceed-ing expenses by $28,718 for the year. Our giving goal through December 2018 was $40,123 less than projections.

The balance in the Capital Improvement Fund on December 31, 2019, was $323 after receiving memorial gifts of $390 and a distribution from the Enduring Gifts Committee Endowment of $15,000 during the quarter. Approximately $53,000 was spent on the stucco project which was completed prior to year-end.

Ministry of Missions Update — During the fourth quarter of 2019, your dollars supported Bethany House, Habitat For Humanity/NC Sandhills, Bethesda Half-Way House, Boys & Girls Club of The Sandhills, as well as Kairos Prison Ministry in Laurinburg and the Meals On Wheels of the Sandhills. We also exceeded our Christmas Offering goal of $18,000 by $843 as of December 31. Contributions received for Lottie Moon were $10,297.93 and $8,544.95 for CBF/Global Missions.

Our General Endowment Fund balance on December 31, 2019, was $399,414 and the balance in the Jeannie H. Jordan Memorial Endowment was $67,477. As always, please contact me if you would like more information on how you can leave a legacy gift to The First Baptist Church of Southern Pines, supporting either our general endowment or the scholarship endowment of the Sonshine Learning Center.

Staff Transitions Due to the resignation of Glenn Ruggles as Financial Administrator, we are moving forward in seeking to fill that position. We are grateful to John Beith for postponing his retirement until the position is filled. Also, Lisa Corbett, our Office Manager, requested a reduction in her hours due to increased caregiving responsibilities with her parents. The Personnel Committee approved the request. Lisa will continue the financial responsibilities of her role and will be in the office on Wednesdays, beginning the first week of March. We are moving forward in securing another support staff person to fill her other administrative responsibilities.

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Harvest Laborers

Harvest Laborers will be going to Camp Duncan on Tuesday, February 11. Anyone wishing to ride on the church van should meet at the church at 5:00 p.m. We will be eating

dinner with the girls at 5:30 p.m. The cost will be $5/lady.

Harvest Laborers meets on the second Tuesday of each month at various locations and times. For more information, contact Nelda Cockman at nrc67@nc.rr.com or (910) 673-2342, or Karen Griffin

at karenhgriffin1@gmail.com or (910) 690-3274.

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Mission Action Group

Mission Action will resume meeting Monday, February 17, at 11:30 a.m. We will be touring the Boys & Girls Club and taking our sandwiches there with our speaker. Please bring

after-school snacks (nothing with peanuts): individual packages of chips, pretzels, Cheez-its, etc. Looking forward to learning more about this community program to our youth.

The Mission Action Group meets on the third Monday of each month at 11:45 a.m. in Room 206. For more information, contact Bonnie

Elhart at (910) 420-2513 or velhart@outlook.com or Patricia Teague at (910) 692-8867 or pdteague520@hotmail.com.

An EASY WAY to Help Women and Children in Need!

Friend to Friend, a non-profit organization located in Moore County that offers help to all persons affected by interpersonal

violence, maintains a safe house for abused women and children. They are

in constant need of items for the house. Our church’s Harvest Laborers women’s group is sponsoring

a church-wide gift shower for Friend to Friend on Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Mark your calendar! More information coming soon!

Meals on Wheels Trivia Fundraiser Thursday, March 5 — 6:00-8:00 PM Fellowship Hall — Dinner Included

Meals on Wheels of the Sandhills, one of the local non-profits we support through our missions budget, is hosting the 2020 Sandhills Championship Trivia Challenge as one of their major fundraisers. MOW of the Sandhills provides hot, nutritious meals to 90 homebound senior adults in our community, five days per week, every week of the year. They also provide these friends with "Snak-Paks" for the weekends. First Baptist has agreed to be one of the venues for hosting one of these trivia fun evenings. The cost of $35 per player has been covered by an anonymous donor. Because of this donor's generous gift, the registration fee for up to 36 players has been paid! We would like to have six teams with six players on each team. If you would like to host a team of six players, please contact Kathy Farren at (910) 315-3936 or kathy.farren@me.com for a registration form and additional information. Team registration forms are also in the church office. The winning team from First Baptist will go on to the championship round to be held at Pinewild Country Club on Tuesday, March 24, with dinner included. So grab some friends, and come out for a night of fun, food, and fellowship!

Winter BridgePoints continue . . .

What to Make of the Apostle: Understanding Paul David Helms continues this study of Paul, the Church's first missionary and "Apostle to the Gentiles," Wednesdays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., in Room 216.

The Women's Ministry of First Baptist Church invites all women to come and hear the shared journeys of seven women in our church, Wednesdays, from 6:30-7:30

p.m., in Room 214. This series ends February 19.

Knit, Purl, and Pray New and experienced knitters are needed to craft prayer shawls, baby blankets, and chemo caps. This group meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 206. Melissa Bearfield facilitates. There is no cost for this small group.

Called Business Meeting A called business meeting will be held in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, February 5, at 6:00 p.m. Tentative agenda includes approval of the proposed Enlistment Committee report for 2020 Committees.

Thank you . . . to our Sunday school classes, mission groups, individual families, and youth group who helped care for the least of these in our community during the Christmas season through “Christmas for Moore.” Your kindness and generosity cared for friends at Camp Duncan, Cameron Boy's Camp, Family Promise, and Sonshine Learning Center.

Thank you also . . . to our Decorating Team for helping to create a beautiful setting for worship and fellowship during the Christmas season.

Faithful Stewards: A Call to All Christians Adult Sunday School Gathering On February 23, all adults will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a light breakfast and Sunday school lesson, taught by Larry Weeks. The lesson, from II Corinthians 9, is part of our annual stewardship emphasis. Breakfast will be served, beginning at 9:30 a.m., with the lesson to begin around 10:00. Larry is an excellent teacher and a faithful Sunday school leader. I hope you'll be present for fellowship and an inspir-ing Bible study.

Peace, Tom

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Youth HappeningsYouth HappeningsYouth HappeningsYouth Happenings February Schedule

Friday, January 31-Sunday, February 2 Youth Ski Trip to Winterplace Ski Resort, Beckley, WV

Sunday, February 2 Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m. No evening youth activities

Sundays, February 9 and 16 Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m. JuBELLation 4:00-5:00 p.m. Youth Choir (9-12) 5:15-6:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study (7-8) 5:15-6:00 p.m. Youth Supper 6:00-6:30 p.m. Youth Choir (7-8) 6:30-7:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study (9-12) 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 21—Youth BBQ Fundraiser Lunch 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 23 (Combined) Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m. JuBELLation 4:00-5:00 p.m. One Voice 5:00-6:00 p.m. Youth Supper 6:00-6:30 p.m. Youth Crazy Night: “Human Foosball” 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Youth Parent Meeting

Monday, March 9 6:00 PM — Youth Room

Please plan to attend! We will be discussing the Youth Auction Fundraiser and Summer Trips.

Youth Outreach Projects

Once a month, FBCSPYG will follow the command that Jesus gave to help others in need. Our projects focus on other groups within our church and community and will give our youth an opportunity to serve.

February 15 — Roadside Trash Pickup — Help clean up the community by picking up trash on the roadside between US 1 and the church.

February 29 — Rise Against Hunger — 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Food packing day at Seven Lakes Baptist Church. Limited to 20 youth. Sign up on the board in the Youth Room.

March 1-31 — Food Drive — During the month of March, youth will collect canned food for the Food Bank. Children will join youth on this project.

April 1-30 — Honduras Baby Packs Collection — Students will make packs for the college missions team to deliver. Packs include cloth diaper, onesie, baby blanket, and Beanie Baby.

April 5 — Children’s Easter Celebration — 3:00-5:00 PM Youth will help lead the children in Easter crafts and games. The day will end with an Easter Egg Hunt on the church grounds.

July 13-17 — Vacation Bible School

Youth BBQ Fundraiser Friday, February 21

Lunch: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM BBQ from Ron’s Barn — Eat In or Take Out Cost: $8.00 per plate (drinks provided with eat-in only). Delivery available with purchase of 10 or more plates. Call Bryan at (910) 692-7142 to arrange delivery times. Money raised will go toward the Youth Mission Trip to Nashville in June and the Fall Retreat to Caswell in November. If you are planning to go on these trips, you must sell a minimum of 10 tickets. We also need adults to help with deliveries and to serve, because we will be responsible for making plates. Any parents that can help the day of the BBQ, please contact Bryan.

College Honduras Mission Trip Sunday, May 17—Sunday, May 24

We have set the dates for the college mission trip for next spring. We plan to return to Honduras from May 17-24 to help build a home for a needy family. If you are interested in putting your name on the list, have questions, or would like more information, email me at bmoore@fbcsp.org. A deposit of $100.00 will hold your spot and is due now. The total cost of the trip is $600.00. This will be due by Sunday, April 26. Please let me know if you are interested.

Youth Mission Trip

Saturday, June 20—Sunday, June 28 This summer, our youth group will be on mission to Nash-ville! Our mission will be to share the love of Christ through construction projects, working in community centers, and serving meals to the homeless. We will combine this trip with One Voice and JuBELLation so that it will involve some op-portunities to share the gospel of Christ through the medium of music. Signups are underway, and a $50.00 deposit is due NOW to hold your spot. This trip is full, but we will start a waiting list to fill any spots that come open. At this time, 25 people have paid a deposit. Details are coming together and will be shared soon. Plan to be part of this special adventure of being on mission for Christ! NOTE: This trip is available for 8th grade through 12th grade students who have the required attendances and local mission projects. See me for details if you need to. Thank you for being a part of FBCSPYG! Bryan

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GAs (Girls in Action) Mission Project

Birthday Bags for the Coalition

A mission project focused on sharing prepared bags filled with supplies for a Birthday party

Often families needing food assistance through the Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care do not have resources to celebrate their child’s birthday. These “Birthday Bags” can provide birthday cheer for the child and their family. You may drop your items from this list in the collection bins provided:

Canned Spaghetti Sauce (no glass!) • Spaghetti Noodles Boxed Cake Mix • Cake Icing • Gift for Child

Birthday Wrapping Paper and/or Ribbon

FAMILIES Ministry

“Thy word have I hidden in my heart that I might not sin against thee…” - Psalm 119:11 Having a transformed mind and heart begins with intentional training, deciding daily what we choose to think about and focus on. Missing the “mark” of God’s intentions in our lives is not the goal of any of us who follow Jesus. So, let’s be intentional about placing God’s word in our hearts and minds by memorizing the “Family Verse of the Month.” Parents are the most influential people in a child’s life. Influence your children by modeling the memorization of scripture as a family. When tempted by Satan, Jesus refuted each temptation with scripture. Let God’s word shape the development of values in your family’s life. Jesus’ method of turning away from temp-tation is the proven way. The verse of the month will be at the bottom of your worship bulletin each week.

Wednesday Nights at First Baptist Please remember to make your reservation for Wednesday Night Supper by noon on the Tuesday before via the church website at www.fbcsp.org, by calling the church office at (910) 692-8750, or by filling out a blue reservation card found in the pew racks each Sunday.

4:30 p.m. Children’s Handbell Choir 5:15 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m. Choir (3 year olds-6th graders) 6:30 p.m. Nursery (babies-2 year olds) 6:30 p.m. Adult BridgePoints 6:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study 6:45 p.m. Missions Classes (Mission Friends, RAs, and GAs) (1st-6th graders)

We are so grateful to the church family for your support in this ministry!

Bryan and Carolyn

GA Lock-In Friday, February 7 — 6:00 PM — Youth Room GAs will come together for a time of fun and fellowship. They will also do some mission work to help needy children. Pick-up time is 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.

RA Car Race Saturday, February 29 — 4:30 PM — Fellowship Hall Start your engines! Come cheer on our boys as they actively support missions. Cars must be weighed in no later than 4:30 p.m. Race starts at 5:00 p.m. Contact Irvin DuBose via email at irkim13@yahoo.com for more details.

Family Mission Project Saturday, March 28 — 10:00 AM We will be sorting cans from our month-long food drive!

Easter Celebration Sunday, April 5 — 3:00-5:00 PM Join your church family and friends for a time of egg hunts, games, prizes, and fun!

Children’s Day of Worship Sunday, April 26 Be present in worship as our children lead us through music, scripture reading, and prayer at our 8:30 and 11:00 services.

Vacation Bible School and summer will be here before you know it! Mark your calendars today for Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17. Registration for church members only will be held April 1-30. On May 1, registration will open to everyone. We also need lots of volunteers! You may sign up to volunteer by emailing Bryan Moore at bmoore@fbcsp.org.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP

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All men are welcome to join us at Golden Corral on Saturday, February 15, at 8:00 a.m. for food, fellowship,

and the sharing of our faith. Only $5.00 per person! Contact Keith Dangerfield at (910) 949-2518

or marinetanker82@gmail.com for more information. We hope you’ll join us!

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The Women’s Ministry of First Baptist holds a monthly breakfast at Golden Corral on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 a.m. Only $5 per person! All women are welcome; no RSVP necessary. Contact Alice Ormston at (910) 603-8238

or aliceormston@yahoo.com with questions or for more information. We hope to see you!

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Calling all men! We need you in the Men’s Chorus! Baptist Men’s Day is coming up on Sunday, February 16, and we are looking for more than a few good men to sing in the chorus that day. We will sing a four-part arrangement of the familiar hymn, “Blessed Assurance,” at both services. We had a great crowd of guys last year, and I hope we can add to our ranks this year. No experience is necessary; the only thing you need is a song in your heart. Keep in mind, guys...

Liberty University Wind Ensemble… In Worship/In Concert On March 22, the Liberty University Wind Symphony will be with us in worship in both the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. They will also share a concert at 3:00 p.m. that afternoon in our sanctuary. We are the last stop on their spring tour before they head back to Liberty for the rest of their semester. We are in need of housing for students Saturday evening, March 21. If you are interested in hosting students, please contact the music office and speak with Susan.

David MacPherson is a member of this group, and so we are excited to hear and support this fine ensemble during their spring tour! Greg

MusikGarten is Back! Spring semester classes for all children will begin the week of Monday, February 3. The fee is $60 for the semester. Visit our website at www.fbcsp.org to

register. If you have any questions, please

contact Susan Ward at (910) 692-8750 or sward@fbcsp.org.

Submitted by Carol Wilson On Monday, January 13, 52 of our folks attended our first Seniors on the Move of the New Year! Everyone enjoyed the wonderful pot luck dinner, and then were blessed by the “Faith Journeys” of Roger Turner and Lorena Arnold. We also enjoyed a “Hymn Sing” included in the program. Special thanks to Roger and Lorena as well as to Myra Robinson for selecting the songs and playing during the program! Ten of our WOW folks met on January 23 at 1:00 p.m. and enjoyed “Movie and Munchies.” The movie that was shown was Iron Jawed Angels about the Women’s Suffrage Movement, helping the American women win the right to vote beginning in the late 19th century. Passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon! In February’s gathering for the Seniors on the Move program on Monday, February 10, we will welcome the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Quartet as they bless us in song. See you then! Group 1 is in charge of February’s set up: Carol Wilson, Chair; Roger Wilson, Doris Bowman, Joyce Collins, Leo Ganster, Marlene Houser, Wayne Jorden, Kathryn and John Kinney, Earle and Sandra Moody, Charlotte Patnode, and Eva Toney. Please bring a covered dish along with a side dish or dessert to share. Remember, someone will be at the old portico door on the lower level to assist you with your covered dish. Just pull under the portico, and then you may park your vehicle. Plans for February’s WOW gathering are in the works. Information and sign-up will be on the Senior Adult Ministry Bulletin Board in the near future. We look forward to all of the gatherings in the months ahead, as the Senior Adult Ministry Committee makes plans for the rest of the year! Please continue to check the Senior Adult Ministry bulletin board for updates and news!

We our Senior Adults! L O V E

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NOTES OF GRAT TUDE Dear First Baptist Church, Thank you for your generous donation to Habitat for Humanity in support of our Pickney build. At Habitat, we believe everyone deserves a safe, decent, and affordable home. We are dedicated to partnering with our community to create opportunities for hardworking families willing to contribute 300 hours per adult of sweat equity and coursework for the opportunity to purchase a home with an affordable mortgage. Since 1988, our independent affiliate has raised local funds, recruited local volunteers, and built 260 homes in the Sandhills. We have also completed over 150 critical repairs to enable elderly and disabled non-Habitat homeowners to remain in their homes affordably and safely. Your donation has made it possible for these families to change their future. In gratitude, Amie N. Fraley, Executive Director Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills

Dear First Baptist Church, [We] want to thank you for the flowers and all the cards you have sent up during the year. All our love, Bobby and Betty [Wilson] Editor’s Note: Bobby and Betty Wilson are Roger Wilson’s parents and currently reside at Quail Haven in Pinehurst.

Dear First Baptist Church, Barbi, our family, and I appreciate the embrace of our church family during Mom’s passing. We found tremendous comfort through the cards, calls, and prayers. It is such a blessing to such a family to turn to during times of sadness. Thank you, and may God continue to bless this place. Larry Smith

Spotlight on . . .

Kairos Prison Ministry, Scotland Correctional Institute (SCI)

On behalf of the volunteer laymen and clergy, Kairos Prison Ministry at the Scotland Correctional Institute in Laurinburg, North Carolina, we would like to share with you a few of the marvelous impacts of God’s work inside the prison 21-24 November. This was the third session conducted by our local Kairos Prison Ministry Team over the past several years.

We started with twelve inmates, whom we refer to as residents, on 21 November. The residents are seated at two designated tables, called families, seated with three Kairos volunteers/clergy in each family. The residents were all volunteers and selected by the SCI Chaplain and approved by the Warden. There are many more prisoners who want to participate; however, we did not have an adequate number of Kairos volunteers to serve more inmates. We had 24 Kairos volunteers in full support. Two of the volunteers on our Inside Team had served time in prison. They shared inspira-tional testimonies about turning their lives over to Christ. We hope to return for another Kairos SCI four-day inside ministry in six to eight months.

The Kairos mission is to share God’s Agape Love with both the residents and SCI staff through God’s Word and promise that He cares and has a plan for everyone. As we shared Agape through letters, talks, meditations, and scripture, the residents were given opportunities to share their Kairos experience. One resident said he had not been treated with dignity for so many years that he had forgotten what it was like. Another shared that his faith was hanging on by a thread and the ministry rekindled his trust in God and way ahead. Another shared that he learned that Jesus loved him, and he needed to walk with Him. Another shared that these days came at a perfect time in his life, lifted his spirits, and that he was really in need. Our Kairos ministry is to plant God’s seed so His work will continue in accordance with His plan.

Good food is a key portion of the ministry since the residents live in a very disciplined environment where the majority of their decisions are made for them combined with very bland inexpensive food. Breakfast is served at 3:00 a.m. One of our residents, Juan, had five children ages 11-17, liv-ing in Mexico City with his grandmother and mother. One day, with a big smile, he was savoring a plum. He shared that he had not had a plum in over ten years while incarcerated.

It was a blessing to see the expression of caring and support by so many individuals, churches, restaurants, and other Kairos Ministries. Our church and others provided links for the prayer chain, placemats with pleasant words and draw-ing signed by our youth, donations, and many prayers. The prayer chain was hung and went around the 40x20-foot room two and a half times. There were also posters on the walls from other Kairos Prison Ministries from several states: Virginia, North Carolina, California, Georgia, and Washington, and as far away as Australia. It was exciting to see the residents look at the items with tears in their eyes seeing the expressions of love and caring.

Another wonderful aspect of the Kairos Prison Ministry is that we do not abandon the “graduates” after the four-day inside ministries. One of the Kairos volunteers goes to SCI every Wednesday evening for a one-hour “Prayer & Share” led by the graduates with the SCI Chaplain also in attendance. We also have reunions to share more of God’s Agape Love and encourage the graduates in their spiritual life. Our prayers are that they learn to trust in God and share His love with others, and when released, they never return to prison and have productive lives in accordance with God’s Will.

For further information on the Kairos Prison Ministry, you can go to the website: kairosprisonministry.org. There are several nice linked videos about the Inside Prison Ministry. You can also go to kairosnc.org if you are interested in NC Kairos activities.

On behalf of the FBCSP Kairos Volunteers for SCI, we thank you for your prayers, prayer chain links, placemats, and financial donations from the church and the Men’s Fellowship Class. Of note, Duck Donuts, Chick-fil-A, Southern Pines; Rocking Pig Restaurant, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Maxton; Faymont Baptist Church, Fayetteville; St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Laurinburg; and Congregational Church of Pinehurst all donated food and meals valued at $4,100.

Respectfully, Jerry Epperly, William Bush, and Rick Allenbaugh

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C H U R C H S TA F F

David Helms, Senior Minister — dhelms@Bcsp.org

Tom Allen, Minister of EducaJon & AdministraJon — tallen@Bcsp.org

Greg Lundberg, Minister of Music & Senior Adults — glundberg@Bcsp.org

Bryan Moore, Minister of Youth & Students / Children & Families —

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Carolyn Helms, Interim Assistant Minister of Children & Families —

chelms@Bcsp.org

John Beith, Financial Administrator — jbeith@Bcsp.org

Lucinda Cole, ExecuJve AdministraJve Assistant — lcole@Bcsp.org

Lisa Corbe%, Office Manager — lcorbeR@Bcsp.org

Kathy Farren, AdministraJve Assistant — kfarren@Bcsp.org

Susan Ward, Organist / Music Associate — sward@Bcsp.org

Susan Galbreith, Food Services Director — susang@Bcsp.org

Susan Trudell, Food Services Assistant

Amy Chavis, Director, Sonshine Learning Center — slcamychavis@gmail.com

March Issue of The Tie

If you have news or informaJon that you would like to

submit for the March issue, contact Lisa in the church office.

The deadline for the March issue is Wednesday, February 19.

Weekly Prayer Gathering

On the first Wednesday of each month, David Helms leads

a service of prayer, communion, and healing at 11:00 a.m.

in the Prayer Room. This monthly Jme of prayer provides

an opportunity to seek God’s grace, pray for others, and seek

God’s healing. Regular prayer services are held on all other

Wednesdays. Join us for this Jme of meditaJon and prayer.

E-Blasts

Weekly e-notes and news blasts are sent to church members

and friends who have an e-mail address on file in the church

office. If you have not been receiving these blasts, contact

Lisa in the church office.

Sunday Worship Bulle.ns

If you have news or informaJon for the weekly worship

bulleJn announcements, contact Lisa in the church office.

Large Print Bulle.ns

Large print bulleJns and hymns are available on Sunday

mornings, if needed. Please ask an usher for assistance.

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Sunday, February 2 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

O F F I C E H O U R S 9:00 AM-4:30 PM — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

9:00 AM-5:00 PM — Wednesday

9:00 AM-12:00 PM — Friday

SUNDAY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m. Worship Service 4:30 p.m. Children’s Handbells

9:45 a.m. Sunday School 5:15 p.m. Church Family Supper

11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choirs

4:00 p.m. JuBELLaJon (3 years-6th grade)

5:15 p.m. High School Choir (9-12) 6:15 p.m. Nursery (babies-2 years)

5:15 p.m. Middle School Bible 6:30 p.m. Adult Small Groups

Study (7-8) 6:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study

6:00 p.m. Youth Supper 6:45 p.m. Missions Classes

6:30 p.m. Middle School Choir (7-8) (grades 1-6)

6:30 p.m. High School Bible Study (9-12) 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir