June – 2009
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FBC Informer – June 2009
Table of Contents
Worshipping God
Growing Together
Serving Others
“The Right “GPS” for the Journey”
As we prepare to take family trips to St. Louis and Houston this summer, one thing that we are glad to have in our car is a “GPS,” or a “Global Positioning System.” A GPS is a very handy device. We program into the little box our final destination, and then a voice calls out directions, turn by turn, through every intersection along the route. If I fail to follow the instructions, the GPS pauses and then announces “recalculating,” and then it guides you along an alternate route or suggests that I make the nearest U-turn. While our GPS is not perfect, it certainly has been very useful in guiding us in our travels, especially while driving through strange and unfamiliar parts of the country.
As we launched our ten Prayer Triplets the last two Sundays, I have often wondered where our church’s Spiritual Transformation Journey will take us. But then I’m reminded that we have the right “GPS” for the journey – we have “God’s Positioning System!” God knows our destination even though we do not. God also promises that His Spirit will come to guide us into all truth (John 16:13). We just need to be still and know that God is God (Psalm 46:10) and trust that God will show us the way that we should go (Psalm 143:8). The formation of Prayer Triplets is just one way that we can intentionally set aside time to be still and listen to God’s voice as He guides us every step of the way as individuals and as a church in our faith journey.
And our destination? I am reminded of the words of Gary Shockley in his book Following the Spirit’s Leading: “I am trying to learn something at once both simple and incredibly difficult: the destination is not a place but a person-a person who loves me very much and more than anything wants to be with me along the journey of life. I am much more open these days to the idea that God isn’t all that interested in getting me somewhere. God is just interested in getting me!”
May God “get us” in the coming months, so that wherever He leads, we’ll go.
Journeying on, Michael
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CBF General Assembly Meeting
On June 29, Michael and family will be driving to Houston, Texas to attend the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly meeting on July 1 to 3. The theme for the assembly this year is Embrace the World: Welcome to Your Neighborhood. Participants will learn how to be the presence of Christ in today’s world, a world in which we’re all connected, a world where Christ’s compassion extends to our neighbors down the street and around the world, a world where we are changed as God changes lives through us, and a world where we can make a world of difference.
“Prayer Triplets” Have Launched!
On Sunday, May 17 and May 24, we officially launched our prayer triplets! The following individuals have covenanted to meet 10 times over the next 100 days to pray and share with each other for 100 minutes per meeting. May God bless these prayer triplets and speak to the hearts and minds of these participants.
1. Mc Amoss, Sandy East, Doris Weaver
2. Peggy Cave, Beth Cheuk, Eloise Tucker
3. George Carter, Michael Cheuk, Anita Lynn
4. Mary Jo Chassey, Jim Davis, Elizabeth Whiley
5. Kathryn Copeland, Deborah Slade, Patsy Watson
6. Ken Copeland, Chuck Daniel, Ruth Patteson
7. Crystal Cupp, Farrah Schmidt, Gene Watson
8. Joyce Davis, Laurie Mills, Sarah Hobgood
9. Don Kyper, Drue Martin, Melanie Smalley
10. John Slade, Tim Trent, Cecil Yeatts
CBF Global Missions Offering Goal Met!
We are happy to report that we met our CBF Global Missions Offering goal of $1,000.00. As of Thursday, May 17, we raised $1056.00. Many thanks to all who contributed to this important offering!
Vacation Bible School
For ages 3 to completed 5th grade
Cost: Free
June 14 to June 18, 2009
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Register now by contacting the church office at 392-5041 or online at: www.farmvillebaptist.org/2009/03/vacation-bible-school-2009/
Please contact Sandy East or Crystal Cupp (392-4678) if you can provide these VBS decoration needs: fishing nets, old stick or bamboo fishing poles, wooden crate boxes, lanterns, stuffed or hard crocodiles/alligators, barrels, big ferns/potted mossy trees, old-fashioned washboards, and anything else related to the bayou. If necessary, Sandy and Crystal are willing to come to your house and pick up your items. These items will be returned as soon as VBS is over.
THANK YOU
Reclaiming Our Lives Ministries Thank You
On behalf of Reclaiming Our Lives Ministries, I would like to thank you and your church family for allowing us to minister to women and their needs on May 23, 2009 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This is our first event and we are truly excited about what the Lord is doing and will do on behalf of women. I am requesting to use the church fellowship hall from 12:00-4:00 p.m., which will allow us time to set up and clean up. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at 434-223-7330 or my cell phone at 804-269-6314. May God continue to bless you, your family and your endeavors.
Pamela LaRue, Minister
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Our Graduates!
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our high school and college graduates! God’s blessings to you as you reach this important milestone, and may God continue to lead you in the months ahead!
Emily Agee Graduated from Fuqua High School. Plans to attend High Point University.
Abby Glascock Graduated from Fuqua High School. Plans to attend Longwood University.
Georgia Carter Holman Graduated from VCU with a B.S. in Marketing.
Alex Snoddy Graduated from Presbyterian College in S. Carolina with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Psychology.
Also, we celebrate with these graduates for their honors received:
Sarah Cave was selected as the 2009 scholarship winner of the Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for women educators.
Liz Chassey graduated third in her class and is a recipient of a Virginia Baptist Foundation scholarship, and the Terrel Dunavant Kyanite Mining scholarship.
Our best wishes to all our graduates!
Birth Announcement
Congratulations to Ceile Dunlap on the birth of her third great grandson, Kellan Wade Stacy on May 9!
CALENDAR
June 1-5…………… Michael Away
June 3……………….Recovery Group, 9:30 am
June 7………………Jail Ministry
………………………..Kid’s Camp Orientation, 12:00 pm
………………………..Youth Camp Mandatory Orientation Meeting, 7 pm
June 10…………….Music & Worship Committee Meeting, 5 pm
June 13…………….Youth Hiking Trip to Mt. Pleasant, 8 am to 5 pm
June 14-18………..Vacation Bible School, 6 to 8 pm
June 15…………….Newsletter Articles Due
June 20……………FACES Food Distribution, 7:45 am
June 20-23……….Passport Children’s Camp
June 21……………VBS Recap in Worship, 11 am
………………………No Holds Barred/Farmville Miniature Golf
June 23………….. Ladies Night Out, Meet at FBC at 5:30 pm
June 27…………..Roadside Cleanup, 8 am
June 28…………..No Holds Barred/Copelands, 310 Briarwood Drive
June 29-30………Michael, Travel to CBF Meeting in Houston, TX
WORSHIPPING GOD
Worship Services in June
6/7 “A Saving Mystery” – John 3:1-17
6/14 “Mysterious Growth” – Mark 4:16-34
6/21 “Crocodile Dock” – Vacation Bible School Recap Sunday
6/28 “Desperate Faith” – Mark 5:21-43
Summer Sanctuary Choir 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!
Vacation Bible School Recap Sunday in Worship
On Sunday, June 21, our Vacation Bible School leaders and participants will share their “Crocodile Dock” experience during our Sunday morning worship service. We invite all VBS participants and their parents to attend and participate in the service and to celebrate God’s presence, power, faithfulness, salvation and care in our lives!
Sunday Schedule for Children’s Church Workers
June 7
Toddlers/Cribs:……………… Sandy & Matt Covington
Toddlers:……………………… Lucille Holman
Children’s Worship:……….. Carter Family
June 14
Toddlers/Cribs:……………… B. A. & Emmalee Klein
Toddlers:……………………… Lucille
Children’s Worship:……….. Beth Cheuk
June 21
Toddlers/Cribs:……………… Lucille Holman
Toddlers:……………………… Lucille Holman
Children’s Missions:……….. Edith Ann & Katherine Austin
June 28
Toddlers/Cribs:……………… David Schmidt
Toddlers:……………………… Lucille Holman
Children’s Worship:……….. Farrah Schmidt
GROWING TOGETHER
Stewardship Report
Budget Needs through May 20……………………………… $ 96,892.26
Budget Disbursements through May 20…………………. $ 77,750.89
Budget Receipts through May 20………………………….. $ 79,732.26
Passport Kids! Camp
On June 20 to June 23, Thea Cheuk, Wesley Cheuk, Erin Copeland, Chris Landrum, Tyler Mills, and Breanna Smalley will attend Passport Kids Camp at Eagle Eyrie in Lynchburg, VA. Michael Cheuk, Kathryn Copeland, and Laurie Mills will serve as chaperones.
There will be a children’s camp orientation meeting after worship on Sunday, June 7, in the Fellowship Hall. Final payment and two copies of your notarized medical release forms are due then. All campers and their parents are required to attend.
Passport Youth Camp Orientation Meetings
On Sunday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall, there will be a mandatory orientation/information meeting for all Passport campers, their parents and chaperones. Please bring to the meeting two copies of your notarized medical release form.
On Sunday, July 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, there will be a final orientation meeting for all youth campers and chaperones. At this meeting, the youth will work on their group Variety Show act.
Youth Hiking Trip, Rescheduled for July 11
Rick Chassey will be leading our youth on a hike up Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, July 11. The group will leave FBC at 8:00 a.m., get to the trailhead around 10 a.m., and most likely be eating lunch on the peak around 1:00 p.m. They will return home around 5 p.m.
Everyone will need to pack a lunch, at least one quart of water, sunscreen, bug repellent and a windbreaker/rain jacket in case of a thunderstorm. Bringing a little bit of toilet paper and hand sanitizer is also advisable. Good, broken-in shoes are necessary–either hiking boots or running shoes. NO flipflops, sandals, Keds type sneakers, etc.
RSVP with Rick Chassey (223-7481) if you plan to go on the hike.
Youth “No Holds Barred” Meetings
We INVITE RISING 6th graders to join us in No Holds Barred and in all our youth activities!
June 7 7 p.m. Youth Camp Orientation Mtg. @ FBC.
June 14 NO youth meeting, VBS.
June 21 6 to 7 p.m., at Farmville Miniature Golf.
June 28 6 to 7 p.m., at Copelands, 310 Briarwood Dr., 392-4765.
Ladies Night Out at Babcock House, June 23
The ladies will have dinner at the Babcock House in Appomattox on Tues., June 23rd. If you want to ride together, meet in the parking lot at church by 5:30 p.m. RSVP to Penny Huskey no later than June 20, (392-1050 or pvhuskey1[at]embarqmail.com).
Wednesday Night Activities
We will take a break from our Wednesday Night Activities during the months of June, July and August.
Kings Dominion Coupons
We have King Dominion coupons good for a $15 discount off the Regular General Admission Ticket that is valid on any public operating day in 2009. Good for six admissions. If interested, come to the office to pick up a coupon.
Women’s Divorce/Separation Support Group
Several women from our congregation who have experienced divorce or separation are meeting every other Saturday morning to support one another. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Michael Cheuk.
FARMVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL
A morning preschool program for children ages 2 ½ – 5 years old
is currently accepting applications for the positions of:
Director of Preschool (Part time)
2-Day Teacher (Part time)
We are seeking individuals with the following qualifications:
1. Faithful Christian
2. Four-year degree in Early Childhood Education or comparable experience
3. Strengths: nurturing and encouraging young children
4. Director would need excellent administrative and communication skills
Interested persons should submit a resume including three (3) references to:
Farmville Baptist Church
Attention: Chair, Preschool Advisory Committee
132 North Main Street
Farmville, VA 23901
For more information, please call 434-392-5041, or visit:
http://www.farmvillebaptist.org/preschool/.
SERVING OTHERS
Food Pantry Donations
Our emergency food pantry is running low. We especially need peanut butter, jelly, crackers, cereal, canned vegetables, soups, canned meats, any kind of non-refrigerated microwaveable meals. Since, May 11, we have provided six local families with twelve bags of food. Donations can be left outside the pantry door in the basement.
Help with FACES Food Distribution, June 20
On Saturday June 20, volunteers of all ages are needed at FACES from 8 to 10 a.m. to help with food distribution. Meet at the church at 7:45 a.m. and walk over to FACES located at 314 N. South St.
Roadside Clean Up, Saturday, June 27
We invite our youth and adults to help with our Adopt-a-Highway Roadside Cleanup on June 27 at 8:00 am. We will meet at Tom’s Country Store near Dowdy’s Corner on Rt. 15/Rt. 460. For more information, call Elizabeth Whiley at 315-1060.
Local Missions Project, July 11-14
On July 11-14, over sixty Baptist youth from North and South Carolina will be in Farmville to engage in mission service projects in our community. We are looking for youth and adult volunteers to join this group in assisting in their projects. Specifically, here are some things you can do to participate:
- Adults and youth are encouraged to sign up to work on a service project, including painting our basement hallway and helping to stabilize the parsonage at Beulah AME church on 115 S. Main St.
- Help provide or assist with serving lunches to work crews.
- Suggest other project ideas that exist in our town.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Penny Huskey (392-1050, pvhuskey1[at]embarqmail.com). Sign up sheets for lunch items will be posted on the Missions Bulletin Board.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Our Nominating Committee for 2009-2010 has begun its work soon to connect people to the work and ministry of Farmville Baptist through our committees. If you feel that God may be leading you to serve in a committee, please contact Michael or Kathy at the church office to let them know. They will pass that on to the Nominating Committee, which will take into account your desire to serve during their deliberation process. Please visit our website for a list of committees:
http://www.farmvillebaptist.org/2009/04/serving-at-farmville-baptist/.
“Reclaiming Our Life Ministries”
Starting May 23, Farmville Baptist is opening our Fellowship Hall to allow a new ministry called “Reclaiming Our Life Ministries” to meet there every fourth Saturday of each month. This is a ministry headed by Pamela LaRue (223-7815) to help single women and mothers develop life skills that will lead to economic and financial independence.
BIRTHDAYS
June 1
Copeland, John
June 3
Cheyne, Stan
June 5
Ruth Patteson
Powers, William
June 6
Mills, Caleb
June 7
Overton, Shirley
Swanberg, Bobby
June 8
Tolley, Bryant
Vick, Clinton
June 9
Schmidt, Mike
Whiley, Elizabeth
June 10
Hudson, Vergil
Wilson, Zachary
June 11
Garrett, Ernestine
June 13
Estes, Auburn
June 14
Hartley, Shirley
June 15
Lineweaver, Carter
June 16
Agee, Louis
June 17
Dunn, Katrina
June 19
Brightwell, Ralph
June 21
Watson, Patsy
June 23
Powers, Martha
June 24
Tharpe, Lisa
June 25
Hudson, Glenda
June 27
Lonvick, Ray Nell