June 2010
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FBC Informer – June 2010
Table of Contents
- Worship Services
- Choir Rehearsal Schedule
- Julie Gaines to Preach
- Dr. Bill Wilson to Preach
- VBS Recap Sunday
- Flower Calendar
- Children’s Worker Schedule
- Stewardship Report
- Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
- Passport Kid’s Camp
- Youth Schedule for June
- Youth Lock-In
- Ladies Night Out
- Men’s Night Out
- Musikgarten Summer Schedule
- Jail Ministry
- F.A.C.E.S. Food Distribution
- Nominating Committee
- Ministry Teams
- Ministry Teams Kick-Off Meeting
PASTOR’S COLUMN
“Community: The Church = People”
Pastor’s note: The following column was written by Julie Gaines, our youth ministry intern. Even though it was originally written for our youth, I thought it was very applicable to our church as a whole. And so, it is with pleasure that I publish Julie’s column here.
A few weeks ago, Pastor Cheuk showed a video in service about how people tend to think of the church as a place to go on Sunday and not as the group of people that attend said place. I know that I’ve been guilty of this in the past, and I’m sure most of you would agree that you have as well. It’s what we’re taught as children, as evidenced in the nursery rhyme “Here is the church-here is the steeple-open it up and see all the people.” However, this “model” or idea of what church is isn’t working for most of America. I personally find it easier to isolate church and my faith as a separate part of my life when I think of church as the building we have on Main Street or the activities that I am part of on Sundays.
This past Sunday at my home church, University Baptist in Charlottesville, my pastor talked about how we sometimes talk about “my church” or “our church” doing things a certain way. He suggested that we need to be mindful of the fact that every follower of Christ is a member of the church at large, regardless of location, denomination, or any other factor; we’re all working towards the same goal—being a community of broken people who share life’s struggles and triumphs, who continually strive to become more Christ-like, and to share God’s unfathomably grand love with the world. When we begin to remove labels and anything that divides us, we learn quickly that we have much more in common with the guy next to us than not.
A friend of mine who is a youth minister in Richmond gave me a t-shirt a while back that said “Love God. Love others. Worry about the rest later.” So many times, I clutter my life with various activities and work, and it becomes all too easy to lose sight of what Christ wants for my life. I complicate things very easily-I’m quite the multi-tasker (guess it comes with the teaching territory…). This is one of the reasons I need church…to provide a sense of being a part of something much bigger than myself. To remind me that there are others who are hurting in this world and need to know God the way that I know Him. To realign my priorities for the next week. I hope as we head into the summer that we as a youth group can build on the sense of community that we already have, sharing our daily lives with each other, and moving outside of the “Sunday habit.” I look forward to spending the summer with you all.
Love in Christ, Julie
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vacation Bible School
For ages 3 to completed 5th grade
Cost: Free
June 27 to July 1, 2010 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Register now by contacting the church office at 392-5041 or online at: www.farmvillebaptist.org
Participants: Parents and older siblings are welcome to participate in our Egyptian families, too. So pass the word to children and all parents with children.
Volunteers: We need adult & teenage musicians, teachers, helpers, shopkeepers (i.e. crafts & food) to lead a variety of Bible-times activities.
Donations/Loan: We need the following to accomplish the Egyptian theme: baskets, costume jewelry, small tents, white sheets, blankets, terra cotta pots, urns, men’s large white T-shirts, burlap sacks, glue, ink pads. Of course, financial donations are also appreciated.
Prayers: Last, but not least, we need you to pray that God will direct this viable mission for the advancement of his kingdom!
If you can help, please contact Cindy Cave, 392-4422, pegcave[at]moonstar.com or Sara Thompson for more information.
20th Annual CBF General Assembly
On June 23-26, 2010, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is holding its twentieth Annual General Assembly at the Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC. Baptist historian Bill Leonard and Lauren Winner will be the keynote speakers. Michael, along with our interns Julie Gaines and Sara Thompson will represent Farmville Baptist.
FBC is on Facebook
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In Memoriam
Charles Rosser
2/11/36—5/20/10
THANK YOU
CBF Global Missions Offering Goal Met!
As of Sunday, April 25, we raised $1,201.00 to surpass our goal of $1,100.00. Many thanks to those who contributed.
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Thank you for your gift of $176.00 for use in areas where CBF field personnel work. Because of friends like you and the blessing of the Lord, Faith Comes By Hearing currently offers more than 500 Audio Scripture recordings in 455 languages reaching more than 4.5 billion people in more than 150 countries. Your gift is bringing joy and hope to people around the world as they personally experience the power of the Word of God in their own language.
A Servant of Christ, Morgan Jackson, Director, Faith Comes by Hearing
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I would like to thank each of you for your prayers, cards, visits & food you shared with me during my injury.
Alise Taylor
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I would like to thank everyone for the visits, cards and phone calls during my stay at Johnston-Willis Hospital.
Ceile Dunlap
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!
John Copeland graduates from Prince Edward County Middle School, and will attend Prince Edward County High School.
Matthew Covington graduates from Prince Edward High School, and will attend George Mason University in the fall.
Sarah Dunning graduates from Prince Edward Middle School, and will attend Surry Early College High School of Design, in Dobson, North Carolina.
Alesha Jackson graduates from Prince Edward Middle School, and will attend Prince Edward County High School.
Allison Newman graduated from Fuqua High School, and will attend Virginia Tech University in the fall.
Casey Watson graduated from Virginia Tech. In July, she will be going to work for Carnival Cruise Lines directing activities on their cruise ships.
Cory Wingo graduated from Fuqua High School, and will attend Massachusetts Maritime Academy in the fall.
Our best wishes to all our graduates!
CALENDAR
June 1……………………. Musikgarten, 6:45 pm
June 1-4…………………. Kathy on Vacation
June 6……………………. Jail Ministry, 9 am
…………………………….. VBS Volunteer Mtg, 12 pm
June 8……………………. Musikgarten, 6:45 pm
June 13………………….. Ministry Teams Kick-Off Mtg., 9 am
June 17………………….. Men’s Night Out, 6:30 pm, @ Buffalo Wild Wings
June 18-19…………………..Youth Lock-In, 7pm-noon @ FBC
June 19………………….. FACES Food Distribution, 7:30 am
June 19-22……………… Passport KIDS Camp
June 20………………….. Father’s Day
June 21………………….. Newsletter Articles Due
June 22………………….. Women’s Night Out, 6 pm, @ Macado’s
…………………………….. Musikgarten, 6:45 pm
June 23-26……………… CBF General Assembly
June 25………………….. “Reclaiming Our Lives” Ministry, 7 pm
June 27………………….. Julie Gaines to preach
June 27-July 1…………. Vacation Bible School, 6 to 8 pm
WORSHIPPING GOD
Farmville Baptist Worship Services in June
6/6/10……………………. “Gracebook: Testimony of Grace,” Galatians 1:11-24
6/13/10………………….. “Gracebook: Work of Grace” Galatians 2:15-21
6/20/10………………….. “Gracebook: Children of Grace” Galatians 3:23-29
6/27/10………………….. “Gracebook: Freedom by Grace” Galatians 5:1, 13-25
…………………………….. Julie Gaines to preach
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. There will be no rehearsals on May 26, June 2, 16 or 30. We invite anyone who would like to sing to join the choir during these months
Julie Gaines to Preach, June 27
Julie Gaines will be our guest preacher on Sunday, June 27. Julie is a recent graduate of Longwood University with degrees in Liberal Studies and Music Education. She is serving as a ministry intern with youth. Julie grew up in Charlottesville and was in Michael’s youth group when he was at University Baptist! This summer, Julie and Sara Thompson will be our CBF summer interns working in all areas of ministry at Farmville Baptist Church.
Dr. Bill Wilson to Preach, July 11
Dr. Bill Wilson, President of the Center for Congregational Health in Winston-Salem will be our guest preacher on Sunday, July 11. Bill is better known as the former pastor of Farmville Baptist Church, from 1987 to 1992. He served as pastor of Waynesboro Baptist in Virginia and First Baptist, Dalton, GA before becoming president of the Center for Congregational Health on September 21, 2009.
Vacation Bible School Recap Sunday in Worship, July 4
On Sunday, July 4, our Vacation Bible School leaders and participants will share their “Egypt” 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!
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.
Sunday Schedule for Children’s Church Workers
June 6
Toddlers/Cribs:………………… Sandy & Matt Covington
Toddlers:………………………… Lucille Holman
Children’s Worship:………….. Carter Family & Kevin Dunn
June 13
Toddlers/Cribs:………………… Volunteer Needed & Erin Copeland
Toddlers:………………………… Lucille Holman
Children’s Worship:………….. Doris Weaver & Thea Cheuk
June 20
Toddlers/Cribs:………………… Charlotte Cave & Lindsey Davis
Toddlers:………………………… Lucille Holman
Children’s Missions:………….. Edith Ann & Katherine Austin
June 27
Toddlers/Cribs:………………… Chuck & Debbie Daniel
Toddlers:………………………… Lucille Holman
Children’s Worship:………….. Beth Cheuk & Tyler Mills
GROWING TOGETHER
Stewardship Report
Budget Needs through 4/30……………………………… $ 84,039.77
Budget Disbursements through 4/30…………………… $ 66,132.01
Budget Receipts through 4/30…………………………… $ 68,600.72
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Join us for our Wednesday night prayer meeting for adults in the Fellowship Hall, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Peggy Cave will lead a brief scriptural meditation followed by updates on those who are on our prayer list.
Passport Kids! Camp
On June 19 to June 22, Thea Cheuk, Wesley Cheuk, Erin Copeland, Chris Landrum, Katie Lynn, Tyler Mills, Hannah-Gray Schmidt, Grace Smalley, Breanna Smalley and Katie Trent will attend Passport Kids Camp at Eagle Eyrie in Lynchburg, VA. Anita Lynn, Barbara Hamlett, Patti Trent, Sara Thompson, Mike Mills and David Landrum will serve as chaperones.
Youth Schedule For June
June 6……………………. No Holds Barred @ 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. @ FBC
June 13………………….. No Holds Barred @ 6:00 to 7:30 pm @ TBA
June 20………………….. NO youth meeting, Father’s Day
June 27………………….. No Holds Barred @ 6:00 to 7:30 pm @ TBA
Youth Lock-In, June 18-19
We’re planning a youth lock-in at the church for Friday evening, June 18 at 7 pm through Saturday, June 19 at around noon. Activities include tie-dying t-shirts, finger painting, and hopefully a very interesting scavenger hunt. On Saturday morning, the youth will help out at FACES starting at 9 am, and afterwards, Julie will take them to Daily Grind. Parents can pick up their youth at noon at the church. Details are being finalized, so please be on the lookout for emails in the very near future regarding what to bring and how you can help!
In the meantime, please email Julie Gaines to let her know if you (or your student) will be able to attend. Please feel free to bring friends!! This promises to be an event of epic proportions!
Ladies’ Night Out at Macado’s, June 22, 6:00 p.m.
Our next Ladies’ Night Out will be held Tuesday, June 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Macado’s Restaurant. Please RSVP with Penny Huskey (392-1050 or pvhuskey1[at]embarqmail.com) if you plan to attend.
Inaugural Men’s Night Out at Buffalo Wild Wings, June 17
This June, our men will have their inaugural Men’s Night Out at Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant on Thursday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP with George Carter (574-8839 or carter[at]kinex.net) if you plan to attend.
Musikgarten Summer Schedule
Anita Lynn will be offering Musikgarten sessions on Tuesday evenings, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.. Musikgarten is for children from 6 months to 3 years of age. Anita will also be offering beginning piano classes for youth and adults on Tuesday evenings in three slots: 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.; 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. Please contact Anita Lynn if you are interested (391-3751).
SERVING OTHERS
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. Please contact Anita Lynn, 391-3751, for more information and to participate.
FACES Food Distribution, June 19
On Saturday, June 19, 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.
Nominating Committee to Begin Its Work
On April 18, George Carter (Chair), Cindy Cave, Jack Davis, Drue Martin and Sandy Yeatts were presented at our church business meeting to serve on our Nominating Committee for 2010-2011. If you feel that God may be leading you to serve, please visit our webpage for a list of committees. Then, please contact Kathy at the church office (392-5041) and she will pass on your interest to the Nominating Committee.
Ministry Teams at Farmville Baptist
We are starting four ministry teams at Farmville Baptist that are designed to provide the following service to FBC members and the community. Please contact Gene Watson (392-8563) or Michael if you’d like to join a team.
Small Tasks Team: perform small tasks like changing light bulbs, raking leaves, doing yard work, or moving furniture.
Food Team: provide food to those who need a meal, especially those who are sick, recently hospitalized, etc.
Visitation Team: make visits to those unable to attend church regularly.
Bereavement Team: provide help to a family who has lost a loved one.
Ministry Teams Kick-Off Meeting, June 13
On Sunday, June 13, there will be a Team Ministry Kick-Off meeting at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. This meeting is for members who signed up for a ministry team during our Missions Fair, or for anyone who is interested in finding out more information about our ministry teams. Donuts, juice and coffee will be served during the meeting.
BIRTHDAYS
June 1
John Copeland
June 3
Stan, Cheyne
June 5
Ruth Patteson
William Powers
June 6
Caleb Mills
June 7
Shirley Overton
Bobby Swanberg
June 8
Bryant Tolley
Clinton Vick
June 9
Mike Schmidt
Elizabeth Whiley
June 10
Zachary Wilson
June 11
Ernestine Garrett
June 13
Auburn Estes
June 14
Shirley Hartley
June 15
Carter Lineweaver
June 16
Louis Agee
June 17
Katrina Dunn
June19
R. D. Brightwell
June 21
Patsy Watson
June 23
Martha Powers
June 24
Lisa Tharpe
June 25
Glenda Hudson
June 27
Ray Nell Lonvick