August 2010

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FBC Informer – August 2010

Pastor’s Column

Announcements

Church Picnic
Facebook

Thank You

VBS Thank You

Calendar

Worshipping God

Worship Services
Sunday School Promotions
Old Time Hymn Singing
Passport Youth Camp Recap
Choir Rehearsal Schedule
2010 Flower Calendar
Children’s Church Workers’ Schedule

Growing Together

Stewardship Report
Youth Schedule for August
Ladies Night Out
Pool Party
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Farmville Baptist Church Preschool

Serving Others

Jail Ministry
Ministry Teams
Missions Possible

Birthdays

PASTOR’S COLUMN

Defining “Family”

The word “family” brings certain images to one’s mind. Perhaps you envision a mom, dad, daughter, and son crowded onto a couch. Maybe you picture a crowded Thanksgiving table with the grandma passing the rolls, grandpa carving the turkey, the grandkids shoving food into their mouths faster than it is being put on a plate.

Whatever it is that pops into your head, I would wager that a church does not. However, when we refer to the group of people that meets in our building, we say, “my church family.” Why?

Family is about togetherness and love, two characteristics that I believe are alive and well at Farmville Baptist Church. This summer, I was away from my biological family, but I found a family here at church. You all invited me over for meals, warmed my heart with hugs and smiles (cheesy but true), bought me a few ice cream cones, and even invited me to join your family at the movies. You took care of me and made sure that I never had to feel lonely or misplaced. I always knew that company was only a phone call away.

In becoming my family, you all have reminded me of the family God intended us all to be- a family of believers. You are all my brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, and grandparents in Christ, and I am truly thankful.

Love in Christ,

Sara Thompson

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Church Picnic,Sunday, Aug. 29

You are invited to our annual church picnic at the Gee-Price Center (Fuqua School) from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. for an afternoon of swimming, food and fellowship!

Dinner will be served in the air-conditioned Gee Price Center at 5:30 p.m. The church will provide drink, meat and bread. Please bring casseroles, vegetables, and/or desserts to share. Invite your friends!

Help us to order the right amount of meat with a RSVP to the church office (392-5041) by Monday, August 23!

Those who would like to swim, but are not members of the Fuqua Pool, must respond to Janet Moore (at 392-6727) before August 22. If we have more than 15 swimmers we will get the group rate of $5/per person otherwise the cost will be $7/per person.

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

THANK YOU

Dear Friends, I have been looking over many cards received during the last few months and saw the ones from your church saying I was prayed for. It was quite consoling to look at the cards and recognize our Baptist friends names. We believe wholeheartedly in prayer and depend on it daily. Thank you so much for this ministry.

May God bless you greatly, Linnie Kernodle

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Farmville Baptist Church Family, you will never know how much your prayers and thoughts were appreciated. When I received your cards stating you had prayed for me, my heart was filled with so much joy. I do not have the words to express how much I appreciate your prayers. Please continue to remember me in prayer, I am still standing on God’s Word and believing in the healing power through His Son, Jesus Christ. May God continue to bless your church family and your beloved Pastor, Michael Cheuk. Again, THANK YOU!!!

Associate Minister of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Minister Vernell Scott

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Thank you for all the prayers and concern. Mama is in Room 171 at the Moore Center.

Barbara Anderson

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Thanks to everyones’ prayers for Mom. It meant a lot to her.

Charlene Toney, Doralease Jackson, Pete Short and Tom Snead

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I am so grateful to each of my Farmville Baptist Church friends who sent cards and flowers, telephoned, brought food, and lifted prayers for me during my recent illness. Your love and concern were a comfort and blessing to me.

Many thanks, Rebecca Kelly

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Dear Church Members, I want to thank you for all your prayers and good wishes during my time in the Hospital and since my return home. I especially covet your prayer now as I seem to be “getting well” so very slowly. I am still very week and not moving around as much as I would like. I get tired so easily. Thanks again and please don’t drop me from your list.

Sincerely, Martha Whitehead

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2010 Vacation Bible School…Thank You!

God is great! He has blessed Farmville Baptist Church with another successful Vacation Bible School. The attending children (40 plus) and their families have also been blessed. We are truly grateful to you, our church, for supporting this mission. We owe our most heart-felt gratitude to the volunteers and contributors who gave their tireless energy, time, talents and financial resources to VBS 2010. We’d like to especially thank the following:

Volunteers:

Celebration Leaders: Gail Cave, Sarah Cave

Joseph: Chuck Daniel

Prison/Palace Guard: Patti Trent

Pyramid Playground Leaders: Ken Copeland, John Copeland

Family Leaders:

Amarna: Crystal Cupp, Tara Bauer, Thea Cheuk, Annsley Eckert

Giza: Sandy East, Edith Ann Austin, Virginia Elam

Memphis: Doris Weaver, Lindsey Davis

Rosetta: Anita Lynn, Erin Copeland

Sais: Peggy Cave, Charlotte Cave, Cindy Landrum

Zoan: Kathryn Copeland, Beth Cheuk, Tori Dunn, Katherine Austin

Marketplace:

Barbershop & Salon: Kerby Moore, Jewel Moore

Brickmaking Shop: Doralease Jackson, Alesha Jackson

Food Shop: Sandy Covington, Linda Saxtan, Suzanne Towler

Hieroglyphic Artist’s Shop: Jay Lynn

Jewelry Shop: Kelly Dudley, Janet Moore

Linen Shop: Kim Davis, Sarah Hobgood

Bell Ringer: Jack Austin

Registration: Julie Gaines

Set Up:

Jim Davis

George & Lorraine Carter

Mark Cave

Patti & Tim Trent

David Landrum

Bill Covington

Jordan Wiley

Jay Lynn

Ken Copeland

Bobby & Penny Huskey

Kathy Dunnavant

Props & Financial Contributions:

Margaret Stombock

Ceilia Jo Young

Ruth Patteson

The Ruth Class

Peggy Cave

Kim Cave

Nancy Vick

Longwood Center for Visual Arts

Love in Christ,

Cindy Cave & Sara Thompson, Co-Directors

CALENDAR

August 1…………………. Jail Ministry, 9 a.m.

…………………………….. Gospel Hymn-Sing Service, 10:55 a.m.

…………………………….. No Holds Barred @ FBC, 6 p.m.

August 3…………………. Collegiate Ministry Mtg., 10 a.m.

…………………………….. Musikgarten, 6:45 pm

August 7…………………. Children’s Pool Party @ Jones’, 3:00 p.m.

August 8…………………. No Holds Barred @ FBC, 6 p.m.

August 9-11……………. Julie & Sara at CBF Internship Debriefing, AL

August 15……………….. No Holds Barred @ Gantt’s, 6 p.m.

August 16……………….. Newsletter Articles Due

August 21……………….. FACES Food Distribution, 7:30 a.m.

August 22……………….. No Holds Barred @ FBC, 6 p.m.

August 29……………….. Church Picnic @ Gee-Price Center, 3:00 p.m.

WORSHIPPING GOD

Farmville Baptist Worship Services in August

August 1……………………. Gospel Hymn Sing Service

August 8……………………. “Faith Journey” – Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

August 15………………….. “The God Who Restores ” – Psalm 80:12, 8-19; Isaiah 5:1-7

August 22………………… “The God Who Appoints ” – Jeremiah 1:4-10

August 29………………….. “The God Who Confronts ” – Jeremiah 2:4-13

Sunday School News

On Sunday, September 5, at 11:00 a.m. worship, we will be promoting our Sunday School classes for our grade-school students. We will also be recognizing our Sunday School teachers in the worship service.

“Old-Time Hymn Singing Service,” August 1

On Sunday, August 1, we will have an “Old-Time Hymn Singing Service” in which we celebrate and affirm the hymns and songs sung by our senior adults when they were growing up. The service will be light on preachin’ and heavy on the singin’!

Passport Youth Camp Recap

We had 12 youth and 3 chaperones attend PassportChoices Camp at Wingate University in Wingate, NC from July 18-23. The students spent time participating in missions work, worship, Bible study, and fellowship with students from up and down the East Coast. We shared our experiences with the church on Sunday morning, July 25, in a youth-led worship service.

The youth would like to thank our chaperones, Jordan Whiley, B.A. Klein, and Julie Gaines. The youth would also like to thank the church for making it possible for them to attend youth camp through their support and contributions.

The youth (and chaperones) had a wonderful time at camp and truly experienced God’s love in new ways. We hope to continue to share what we learned at camp with the church in the coming months!

Choir Rehearsal Schedule

During the months of June, July and August, the Sanctuary Choir will rehearse on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Childcare is provided.. We invite anyone who would like to sing to join the choir during these months

2010 Calendar for Flowers in Sunday Worship

The 2010 Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board across from the Sunday School office. Please sign up for the coming year to put flowers in the church in memory/honor of a loved one.