November 1 is “All Saints Day” in our liturgical calendar and in our worship service that morning, we will remember the members of our congregation who passed away this year. In addition to that remembrance, we will also acknowledge three members of Farmville Baptist by presenting them with a “Good and Faithful Servant” recognition. This acknowledgement is not a competition, and this year’s recipients are not “more worthy” than others in our congregation. It is simply a way for our church to publicly express our thanks and appreciation to individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to Farmville Baptist Church

This year, we will recognize Edith Ann Austin, who has served as a Sunday School teacher or department head since 1980. She has also served multiple terms on the Personnel, Constitution and Special Memorial Committees.

We will also recognize Janie Simpson, who has taught Sunday School since 1974, as well as served on the Audit, Personnel and Special Memorial Committees.

Betty Watson will also be recognized for her contributions as the Clerk for 26 years, for teaching Sunday School and being a Teller for over 20 years. Betty has also served on the Constitution, Stewardship, and Pastor Search Committees.

In addition to these three, we will also designate Peggy Cave as a Life Deacon in recognition for her four-term service as a deacon. Peggy sang in the choir for over 30 years and she also served as a volunteer choir director. She has served on the Personnel, Pulpit Supply, Library, Nominating, Music & Worship, Outreach, Preschool and Pastor Search Committees. She currently teaches a Sunday School class and leads the Wednesday night prayer time.

I am so thankful for these saints among us, and I hope you will be at church on November 1 to express your thanks to God for them.

— Yours in Christ, Michael

ANNOUNCEMENTS

All Saints Sunday Worship Service

We will celebrate All Saints Sunday during our morning worship at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. During this service, the congregation will recognize Peggy Cave as a Life Deacon. The deacons will also recognize Edith Ann Austin, Janie Simpson, and Betty Watson as “Good and Faithful Servants” of Farmville Baptist Church.

After the service, there will be a celebratory pot-luck luncheon hosted by the deacons in the Fellowship Hall. Please plan to join us for this special day, and bring a dish to share!

Baptist General Association of Virginia

The BGAV Annual Meeting will be held at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia on November 17-18, 2009.

FBC is eligible to send 14 messengers to attend this meeting. Please contact Michael by Nov. 3 if you would like to attend.

Called Business Meeting to Approve Budget

There will be a called Business Meeting on Sunday, November 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary for the purpose of voting on a budget proposal from the Stewardship Committee. We need to have fifty members present in order to have a quorum.

In preparation for the business meeting, there will also be a budget discussion session on Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 a.m. A copy of the budget will be available on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Daylight Savings Time Change

Daylight Savings Time ends this year on November 1 at 2:00 a.m.

Don’t forget to “Fall Back” one hour! Please join us at 9:45 a.m. for Sunday School.

Welcome Our New Members!

Towlers On Sunday, October 18, at the end of the worship service, we welcomed Michael “Toby” and Suzanne Towler into the membership of Farmville Baptist through a transfer of letter from sister Baptist churches in Dillwyn and Burkeville. The Towlers are teachers in Cumberland county.

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

CONGRATULATIONS

Ruth Patteson Honored

On Sunday, September 20, the church honored Ruth Patteson for her twenty five years of service as Chair of the Social Committee. Ruth was also presented a book of letters and other gifts during the luncheon held in her honor. We are grateful for the blessing that Ruth has been for Farmville Baptist and our community!

Allison Newman Named All-American Scholar

Congratulations to Allison Newman for being named an All-American Scholar. To be eligible for this honor you must earn a 3.3 or higher grade point average. Allison attends Fuqua School and will appear in the All-American Scholar Yearbook which is published nationally.

THANK YOU

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the many kindnesses shown throughout out surgeries and recovery. We lift our praises and glory to God for this miracle and for so many friends here at Farmville Baptist Church to help us through.

Love and God Bless, Jack & Kim Davis

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Thank you all so much for your constant prayers during my two surgeries. I am now at home and starting the recovery process after a pulmonary embolism. Also, thank you for taking care of and loving my mother Jessie McGehee. She loves you all and your company.

Yours in Christ, Gwen Bowman, daughter of Jessie McGehee

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Many thanks for the prayer cards and all of your prayers. May God continue to bless you.

Shirley Hartley

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I am writing on behalf of my sister Nancy Ford. I wish to thank you all so very much for the prayers offered up for my sister. God has been mighty in his blessings for he has permitted the outcome of the surgery to be favorable. No further intervention is necessary of which we are grateful. Thank you again for your many prayers on behalf of Nancy.

Sincerely, Estena F. Eldridge

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Thank each one of you for all the kind words and beautiful book with all the kind words of wisdom. I love it and will always cherish it. You are a wonderful Church Family.

I love you all, Ruth Patteson

CALENDAR

November 1……………. Daylight Savings Time Ends

…………………………….. All Saints Sunday. 11:00 a.m.

…………………………….. Life Deacon & Good & Faithful Servant Recognition

November 2……………. Passport Camp Registration Opens

November 3……………. Election Day

November 4……………. Stewardship Committee Mtg., 7:30 pm

November 8……………. Budget to be Distributed

…………………………….. Deacons’ Mtg., 6 pm

November 15………….. Budget Discussion, 9:30 am

…………………………….. College Led Worship Service, 11 am

November 16………….. Newsletter Articles Due

November 17………….. BGAV

November 18………….. BGAV

November 21………….. FACES Food Distribution, 8 am

November 22………….. Called Business Meeting/Budget, 9:30 am

November 24………….. FAMA Thanksgiving Service/First Baptist Church, 7 pm

November 26………….. Thanksgiving Holiday, Office Closed

November 27………….. Thanksgiving Holiday, Office Closed

November 28………….. “Reclaiming our Life Ministries”, 9 am

WORSHIPPING GOD

Farmville Baptist Worship Services in November

For the first four weeks in November, Michael will continue his sermon series called: “The Good Life (According to Walmart).” Here are the topics to be addressed:

11/1………………………. “Celebrity”

11/8………………………. “Convenience”

11/15…………………….. “Knowledge” (College-Led Service)

11/22…………………….. “‘In’ the Checkout Line but not ‘of’ It

Sunday, November 29, is the beginning of Advent, and Michael will begin a new sermon series called “The Advent Conspiracy,” which is aimed at helping us prepare for Christmas in a less commercialized and materialistic way.

11/29…………………….. “The Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully”

College-Led Worship Service, Nov. 15

On Sunday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m., we will have a worship service that will be led by college students from Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College. They will be leading prayers and readings, offering special music and a sermon..

After the service, our College Committee will host a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall for our students. All college students and “adoptive parents” are invited to attend the luncheon.

FAMA Thanksgiving Service, Nov. 24 at 7:00 p.m.

The Farmville Area Ministerial Association will host its annual community-wide Thanksgiving Service at First Baptist Church on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. Rev. Tom Robinson of Farmville Presbyterian Church will be the speaker. We encourage you to attend this service!

Hanging of the Greens Service, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m.

On Sunday, December 6 at 11 a.m. in our sanctuary, we will have our “Hanging of the Greens” worship service. This service combines scripture readings, carols and special music from our adult, children and bell choirs. Groups from the church will be invited to decorate the sanctuary for Advent.

We also need volunteers to help with preliminary setup of the decorations in the sanctuary, on Saturday, December 5 at 3:00 p.m.

Children’s Choir Rehearsal

Our Children’s Choir will begin rehearsing on the second and fourth Sunday evening of every month, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Children first through fifth grade are invited to participate. Gail Cave will serve as the director for the choir.

Sanctuary & Bell Choir Rehearsals

This fall, the Sanctuary Choir will rehearse on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the Bell Choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. Childcare is provided. If you’re interested in joining either or both choirs, please contact Anita Lynn, 391-3751.