April 2011
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FBC Informer – April 2011
Table of Contents
- Holy Week Services
- Quarterly Business Meeting
- CBF Global Missions Offering
- Welcome New Member
- FBC on Facebook
- Worship Services
- Choir Rehearsal Schedule
- FAMA Lenten Services
- Easter Lilies
- Children’s Church Workers’ Schedule
- Stewardship Report
- Building Fund Report
- Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
- Musikgarten Schedule
- Passport Kids Parents/Campers Meeting
- Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
- Vacation Bible School
- Ten Great Dates
- Youth Schedule
- Youth Laser Tag
- Youth 30 Hour Famine
- Ladies Night Out
- Ministry Teams
- Serving Communion at the Woodlands
- Jail Ministry
- Habitat for Humanity “Community Build”
- Children’s Missions/Workship Fair Report
- FACES Food Distribution
- Church Office Closed on Easter Monday
PASTOR’S COLUMN
“Evaluating the Pastor”
As you might know, according to our church constitution, the deacons are responsible for evaluating the pastor. However, I feel that it is important that the whole congregation has an opportunity to provide honest feedback to the pastor. Therefore, last fall during a deacon’s meeting, I proposed that a survey be designed for all members of the congregation to fill out as a way to assist the deacons in evaluating my ministry. From April 1 to April 24, this survey will be available for you to fill out. It will ask for your input in these areas:
- Pastoral Ministry: communication, listening, counseling and teaching skills, visitation and grief ministry, conduct of weddings and funerals, etc.
- Pulpit/Worship Ministry: planning worship services, sermon content and delivery, involvement of staff and church members, etc.
- Church Administration: leadership of staff/volunteers, assistance to committees and councils, organizational skills, etc.
- Personal Qualities: people skills, spiritual health, commitment to personal/professional growth, punctuality, etc.
- Community/Denominational Participation: BGAV, SBA, FAMA, etc.
- Evangelism Leadership: training and commitment to evangelism.
There will also be space for you to write down your perception of the strengths, the growth areas, and overall effectiveness of my ministry. Additionally, there is space for you to give me constructive suggestions.
You can access the evaluation survey by clicking on this link. (Will open a new browser window or tab.)
You will be asked to sign your name on your survey, but you are not required to do so. In any case, only our deacon co-chairs, Jay Lynn and George Carter, will see the names. Jay and George will tabulate and present the results of the surveys (without names) to the rest of the deacons and to me during a future deacon’s meeting.
Many thanks to Jay Lynn for designing the survey! I encourage all members and regular attenders to fill it out. Thank you for your input that will help me be a better pastor!
Yours in Christ, Michael
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOLY WEEK SERVICES at FBC
Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 17, 10:55 a.m.
Featuring our college students and children’s choir
Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 21, 6:30 p.m.
Communion Service in our Fellowship Hall
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 22, 12:00 p.m.
Soup lunch in Fellowship Hall, 12:30 p.m.
Easter Morning Service
Quarterly Business Meeting, April 17
Our regularly scheduled quarterly business meeting will take place Sunday, April 17 at 9:45 a.m. in the sanctuary.
CBF Global Missions Offering
During the month of April, we will be promoting our CBF Global Missions Offering. Our goal this year is $1,100. Special CBF Missions offering envelopes will be in the pews for worshippers to use. Members with offering envelopes can use the special red envelopes.
Welcome, New Member!
On Sunday, March 20, Jessie McGehee requested membership to Farmville Baptist by transfer of letter. Jessie has been an active member of the Ruth Sunday School class since moving to Farmville. She lives at 205-A Agee Street, Farmville, VA 23901. We officially welcome Jessie to Farmville Baptist and we rejoice in her decision!
FBC is on Facebook
Farmville Baptist has a page on Facebook now! Log onto your Facebook.com account and become a fan of “Farmville Baptist Church, Farmville, VA” by visiting this link:
http://facebook.com/pages/Farmville-VA/Farmville-Baptist-Church-Farmville-VA/113830845613
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
This fall, we are offering Sunday School classes for all ages spanning preschoolers to senior adults. Our Sunday School classes begin at 9:45 a.m. and ends at around 10:40 a.m.
GROUPS ROOM TEACHER(S)
Children
Age 3 to Kindergarten: ……… Preschool Rm. 3………… Celia Jo Young, Mary Jo Chassey
Grades 1 to 3: ………………….. Rm. 302…………………… Janie Simpson, Janett Southall
Grades 4 to 5: ………………….. Rm. 303…………………… Beth Cheuk
Youth
Grades 6 to 12: ………………… Rm. 304…………………… Chuck Daniel, Gail Cave
Collegiate
“New Adults”:………………….. Rm. 305 Julie Gaines
Adult
Median Adults: ………………… Fellowship Hall…………. Ken Copeland
Older Median Adults:………… Rm. 308…………………… Clinton Vick
Senior Adults: ………………….. Church Parlor……………. Dave Landrum
THANK YOU
We shall always remember with deep gratitude your comforting expression of sympathy. Thanks for all the food, love and support in our time of bereavement.
Love, Barbara Anderson
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Dear FBC Church Family, words cannot express how much your many prayers, cards, phone calls, emails, and visits meant during the weeks of February when I lost my father and my uncle. It really helped us get through a difficult time and it’s comforting to know we have such a loving and caring church family to lean on. On behalf of my whole family, thank you so much!
Love, Sandy Yeatts
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Thank you so much for your many acts of kindness following the loss of my sister Arline Clem. For the cards, phone calls, food, thoughts and prayers, I am deeply grateful. It is wonderful to be a part of such a caring church family.
Gratefully, Alise Taylor
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Thank you for your support, prayers and expressions of kindness during Frank’s illness and since his passing. Your compassion has been comforting and uplifting.
The Fowler Family
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Thank you so much for your prayers and prayer cards following my recent surgery. I am doing much better. May God bless you and your families.
Stuart Dunnavant
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Thank you so much for your prayers and cards during my wife’s illness.
CONGRATULATIONS
Rebecca Blair Butcher Kelly was recently recognized for 50 years of service at The Fuqua School. A plaque in her honor was placed in the Lower School Commons.
Cindy Landrum was recognized by the Cumberland School Board as one of the Cumberland County Public School division’s Meet The Staff honorees for the month of March.
Carter Chassey took 3rd place in Humorous Interpretation at a state competition in Harrisonburg, VA.
CALENDAR
April 1……………………………… Ten Great Dates, 6:00 pm
April 3……………………………… Jail Ministry, 9:00 am
……………………………………….. Passport Kids/Children’s Committee Mtg, 12 noon
……………………………………….. Longwood BASIC Gospel Choir Concert, 3:00 pm
……………………………………….. Children’s Choir, 6:30 pm
April 4……………………………… Musikgarten, 6:30 pm
April 6……………………………… Lenten Service/Farmville United Methodist, 12 noon
……………………………………….. Prayer Meeting, 5:30 pm
April 8……………………………… Ten Great Dates, 6:00 pm
April 9……………………………… Reclaiming Our Lives—Youth Meeting., 2:00 pm
April 10……………………………. Church Council, 8:30 am
……………………………………….. Youth Laser Tag in Richmond, 12:00 noon
April 11……………………………. Musikgarten, 6:30 pm
April 13……………………………. Lenten Service/Johns Memorial Episcopal, 12 noon
……………………………………….. Prayer Meeting, 5:30 pm
April 15……………………………. Ten Great Dates, 6:00 pm
April 16……………………………. FACES Food Distribution, 7:30 am
April 17……………………………. PALM/PASSION SUNDAY
……………………………………….. Church Business Meeting, 9:45 am
……………………………………….. Easter Egg Hunt @ Dudleys, 4:00 pm
April 18……………………………. Newsletter Articles Due
April 18-22……………………….. No Preschool
……………………………………….. Newsletter Articles Due
April 20……………………………. Prayer Meeting, 5:30 pm
April 21……………………………. Maundy Thursday Service, 6:30 pm
……………………………………….. Choir Rehearsal, 7:15 pm
April 22……………………………. Good Friday Service, 12 noon
April 24……………………………. EASTER SUNDAY
April 25……………………………. EASTER MONDAY
……………………………………….. Office Closed
……………………………………….. Musikgarten, 6:30 pm
April 27……………………………. Prayer Meeting, 5:30 pm
April 28……………………………. Ladies Night Out @ Charley’s, 6:00 pm
April 29……………………………. Ten Great Dates, 6:00 pm
WORSHIPPING GOD
Farmville Baptist Worship Services in April
“Covenant and Kingdom” Series
4/3 – “Jesus and the Cross” – 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
4/10 – “Paul and the Church” – Acts 9:1-6 (Communion Service)
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Holy Week
4/17 – Palm/Passion Sunday—featuring our college students
4/21 – Maundy Thursday Communion Service, 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall
4/22 – Good Friday, 12:00 p.m., with a free soup lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal Schedules
Normally, our Sanctuary Choir rehearses on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by our Bell Choir, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. But on April 21, the Sanctuary Choir will rehearse after the Maundy Thursday service (around 7:15 p.m.) and the Bell Choir will not meet.
Our Children’s Choir will rehearse on April 3 and April 17 this month, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Children first through fifth grade are invited to participate as the choir prepares to perform its spring musical during Sunday morning worship on May 8. Contact director Gail Cave for more information.
FAMA Lenten Services
The Farmville Area Ministerial Association invites you to attend their Wednesday Lenten Services at 12 noon followed by a free soup lunch at 12:30 p.m. The following is a schedule of churches hosting these services:
Wed., April 6 – Farmville United Methodist
Wed., April 13 – Johns Memorial Episcopal
On Friday, April 22, FBC will host a community-wide Good Friday Service at noon. A soup lunch will be served after the service.
Easter Lilies
If you would like to purchase an Easter Lily in memory or in honor of a loved one to be placed in the sanctuary on the Easter Sunday, please call the church office (392-5041). The cost is $14.50. Lilies can be picked up after the Easter Sunday service.
Sunday Schedule for Children’s Church Workers
April 3
Toddlers/Cribs:…………………. Kerby Moore Family
Toddlers:………………………….. Need Volunteer
Children’s Worship:…………… Penny Agee & Tyler Mills
April 10
Toddlers/Cribs:…………………. Sandy East & Thea Cheuk
Toddlers:………………………….. Lucille Holman
Children’s Worship:…………… Sara Hobgood, Erin Copeland & Chris Landrum
April 17
Toddlers/Cribs:…………………. Charlotte Cave & Lindsey Davis
Toddlers:………………………….. Lucille Holman
Children’s Missions:………….. Edith Ann & Katherine Austin
April 24
Toddlers/Cribs:…………………. Liz & Carter Chassey
Toddlers:………………………….. Lucille Holman
Children’s Worship:…………… Beth Cheuk & Kevin Dunn
GROWING TOGETHER
Stewardship Report
Budget Needs through 3/31………………………………………….. $ 60,416.46
Total Disbursements through 3/31………………………………….. $ 41,870.33
Receipts (Gen. Offering & Interest Income) through 3/31………… $ 54,687.26
Building Fund Report:
As of 3/28/11 $23,930.70 has been donated toward our roof restoration project. The total cost of the project was $99,665.00.
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Join us for our Wednesday night Bible study and prayer meeting for adults in the Fellowship Hall, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Musikgarten Schedule
Anita Lynn is offering Musikgarten sessions on Monday evenings, 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. through April 25. Musikgarten will not meet on Monday, April 18 due to the Easter Break. Musikgarten is for children from 6 months to 3 years of age. Please contact Anita Lynn (391-3751) if you are interested .
Passport Kids Parents/Campers Meeting, April 3
There will be a Passport Kids meeting for campers and their parents on Sunday, April 3, immediately after worship in the Parlor.
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday, April 17, 4 p.m.
Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children (pre-K to 5th grade) will be held on Sunday, April 17, 4 to 6:30 pm at the home of John and Kelly Dudley, 621 Via Sacra, Hampden-Sydney, 223-1670. We will have egg hunts for kids of all ages, and after the hunts, we’ll have a hot dog supper. Please invite a friend, and bring a side dish (salad, chips, etc.) and/or dessert to share!
If you would like to donate some non-chocolate (non-melting) candy to fill the eggs for the hunts, please bring the candy to the church by Sunday, April 10. Thank you!
Vacation Bible School, July 10-14
Our VBS is scheduled for July 10-14, from 6 to 8 p.m., so please save these dates on your calendar now! Please contact our VBS Director, Anita Lynn (391-3751 ), if you can help!
Ten Great Dates
We are continuing to host “Ten Great Dates,” every Friday night going through April 29 (except on Good Friday, April 22) here at Farmville Baptist. Couples come for a 30-minute introduction and then go to a restaurant of their choice to discuss that evening’s topic.
Cost: $12 for the book
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Childcare: $5 per child per session
Visit our website or call the church office 392-5041 for more information!
Youth Schedule for April
April 3 NO “No Holds Barred”
April 10 Laser Tag in Richmond, Noon-5:00 p.m.
April 17 Help with Easter Egg Hunt, 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. @ Dudleys
Youth Laser Tag in Richmond
The youth will be taking a trip to Laser Quest in Midlothian on Sunday, April 10 directly after church. Cost for the trip is $10 for 3 games of laser tag plus the cost of a fast-food lunch. Space is limited to the first 13 participants. Please contact Julie Gaines before April 5th to sign up.
Youth 30 Hour Famine, May 13-14
Mark your calendars! Heritage Baptist is hosting a 30-Hour Famine for youth on May 13-14. More information will be forthcoming. Contact Julie Gaines to sign up!
Ladies Night Out, April 28, 6:00 p.m.
All ladies are invited to have dinner at Charley’s Waterfront Cafe on Thursday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. RSVP to Penny Huskey, 392-1050 or pvhuskey1[at]embarqmail.com, no later than April 27.
SERVING OTHERS
Ministry Teams at Farmville Baptist
Our ministry teams are up and running! Below is a list of teams and their contact persons should you know of a need that these teams can meet.
Small Tasks Team: Performs small tasks like changing light bulbs, raking leaves, doing yard work, or moving furniture. Contact Jim Davis, 392-3308.
Food Team: Provides food to those who need a meal, especially those who are sick, recently hospitalized, etc. Contact Peggy Cave, 392-4422.
Visitation Team: Makes visits to those unable to attend church regularly. Contact Jack Davis, 223-4413.
Bereavement Team: Provides help to a family who has lost a loved one. Contact Gene Watson, 392-8563.
Serving Communion at the Woodlands, April 10
On the afternoon of April 10, Doris Weaver, Mc Amoss, Sandy East and Celia Jo Young will going to the Woodlands to serve communion to FBC members residing there. Contact Doris Weaver (392-8538) if you know of someone at the Woodlands who would also like to receive communion that afternoon.
The Jail Ministry Team invites you . . .
On the first Sunday of each month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., a small team visits the Piedmont Regional Jail to lead the female inmates in a time of singing, devotion and prayer. Contact Anita Lynn, 391-3751, for more information.
Habitat for Humanity’s “Faith Community Build”
The Farmville area Habitat for Humanity is planning on organizing a “Faith Community Build,” in which area churches cooperate together to build a Habitat home sometime during the spring of 2012. Michael will be working with the Missions and Outreach committee in the coming months to explore the ways Farmville Baptist can participate in this worthwhile project.
Children’s Mission Workshop & Missions Fair Report
On Sunday, March 20, our grade-school children participated in a missions workshop in which they made knit hats for babies, cards for Centra Hospice, entrees for our “Caring Cuisine” ministry, and collected school supplies for children in Liberia. On Sunday, March 27, our Missions and Outreach committee hosted a Missions Fair to showcase the various ministries and organizations in our community that help those in need.
FACES Food Distribution, April 16
On Saturday, April 16, 7:30 to 11 a.m., Farmville Baptist Church will be volunteering at FACES, our local food pantry. Youth, adults, and families with children are invited to serve our community. Meet at the church at 7:20 a.m. and walk over to FACES together, or go at 9:30 a.m. to be the “second shift.” FACES is located at 416 N. South Street.
Office Closed for Easter Monday Day
The office will be closed Monday, April 25 in observance of Easter Monday.
BIRTHDAYS
April 1
John Austin
Edna Rice
April 2
Linda Overton
April 3
Linda Saxtan
April 4
Ruth Ferguson
April 5
John Slade
April 6
Chris Landrum
April 7
Abigail Swanberg
April 8
Catherine Estes
Meredith Schmidt
Eloise Tucker
April 9
Stephanie Hein
April 12
Tara Lewis
Judy Thorne
April 13
David Schmidt
April 14
Mike Mills
April 15
Kerby Moore
April 16
Joseph Stanley
George Wilson
April 21
Robin Atkins
J. Scott Simms
Goldie Wallace
April 22
Benjamin Amoss, Jr.
April 24
Martin Barnett
April 25
Beth Cheuk
Ashlie Lindsey
Katie Raymond
April 26
Kevin Dunn, Jr.
April 28
Pattie Maples
Ellie McLemore