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One of the questions we considered leading up to Easter and since was something like this, “How I am different following Resurrection Sunday?”. The simple answer to that question is the Resurrection story has made and does make a marked difference for each one of us. But what the question begs us to do is dig deeper. How are you and how are we different? I would not begin to answer that question for you, but I will take advantage of the opportunity to point out what I have witnessed. You have hope. The sort of hope I’ve witnessed isn’t just an ethereal, heavenly gazing kind of hope. No, the sort of hope I’ve witnessed in you is quite tangible. It has handles. That hope was on display in a glorious way during our Operation Inasmuch efforts. It is a contagious hope. Like a dangerous wildfire, it quickly engulfed others as it spread. And, the flames are not yet contained. I pray they never are. Our community needs people like each one of you to put not only a name and face to this kind of hope, to not only to make a seemingly fragile and just out of reach notion like hope very real, but to also do the business of pointing to the intersection of our lives with the author of this hope. Our community needs to experience firsthand the sort of hope you know. The only way that is possible is for us to avoid quenching the fires. If one occasion brought out that much passion, that much joy, that much energy, then imagine what a sustained effort might produce. Because of commitments and spent energies and because we all need rest and must give attention elsewhere, repeatedly duplicating our Operation Inasmuch work on a weekly or, perhaps, monthly basis may not be possible for us. However, maintaining the spirit of that work is quite possible and manageable. So keep your eyes, your hearts, your minds and your bodies ready to respond to opportunities to proclaim loudly this hope to even “one of the least” knowing that as you do so, you proclaim the hope of Christ to Christ himself. With All Hope, Trey
Western York County Senior Expo - The 2012 Western York County Senior Expo is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm at the Filbert Presbyterian Church Family Life Center. More information is on the bulletin board across from the nursery in the education building. Scholarship Opportunity - The Journey Sunday School Class is offering one annual $500 scholarship to a member or child of a member enrolled in a degree seeking program. There are applications available in the church office for anyone interested in this scholarship opportunity. Sunday School News - As Nancy Randle (our Sunday School Director) collected the Sunday School attendance sheets a couple of weeks ago, she noticed something extraordinary. Every member of the Seekers Class was present. As in 100% present…That’s worth noting and is goal worthy of obtaining for more than obvious reasons. Yes, it is fantastic to be able to proclaim 100% participation in just about anything. But, think about the work our Sunday morning study times provide. There’s room for dialogue and reflection. Much prayer takes place in the hallowed halls of our classrooms. And, all the fellowship. Maybe all of that comprises fellowship. Be inspired by what the Seekers Class accomplished. Maybe you’ll be inspired to get back into Sunday School. Perhaps your inspiration will lead you into inviting others to join your fellowship again. Congratulations and thanks for the inspiration to the Seekers.
Church Conference - In February, we began our monthly church conference with a devotion and prayer. That “new wrinkle” continued in March and April with devotions shared by Ryan Morrison and Everett Burnette and will continue at all subsequent church conferences. In addition to the devotions, there is time allotted for reports from church committees and organizations within the church. If you are either designated as chair of one of the committees listed below, or responsible for the ministry or program listed below please be prepared to offer a brief update concerning your responsibility. The update may be as short as one sentence describing what was done, is being done or will be done. In the event that you are unable to attend church conference, please arrange for someone to give a report in your place. The committees and groups responsible for contributing a report are: Deacons, Sunday School, Women’s Groups (including but not limited to WMU and circle groups), the Brotherhood, Music, Youth and Children, Senior Adult Ministry, and any other standing committee or any other group with something to report. If you have questions about this expectation, please see Trey.
Homecoming 2012 - Homecoming 2012 promises to be a wonderful day of fellowship and worship. In fact, we will “act out” the drama of coming home throughout worship. Our friends Randy and Sara Gardner will be joining us for Homecoming this year. Randy will lead us in proclamation. We will join in the ordination of one of our own, Leah Crowley. And, we will remember our own baptisms as we celebrate the baptism. May 6th will soon be upon us. Please, invite your friends and family to join us. A couple of additional notes about this day. First, we will gather for worship at 11am only (no 9am worship). Second, our special Homecoming Offering is designated toward our building debt. We have less than one-third of the original loan amount remaining on this debt. We could conceivably, with the help of our friends, take care of the balance of this debt in one day. As you prepare to share your regular offerings on May 6th, consider how you might give toward our special offering as well. YOUTH MINISTRY
Wednesday, May 2 Youth Ministry Meeting at 9:00 a.m. in fellowship hall.
Wednesday, May 2 Youth to visit shut-in and at White Oak Manor followed by youth led devotion given by Becca Pursley.
Sunday, May 20 YOUTH SUNDAY 9:00 & 11:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICES Please pray for our youth as they make preparations to lead in worship. Our seniors leading in worship are as follows: Curtis Greenway, Steven Ledford, Kate Lohman, Bailee McCoy, Jacob McAbee, MacKenzie Thomas, and Jessica Williams. Our Theme is Blessings and Burdens. Bring your burdens and come prepared to be blessed!
T-SHIRTS Our youth seniors have designed a t-shirt that we anticipate wearing on Youth Sunday. These are also shirts we will wear during fund raising events. If you are a rising seventh grader, older youth, the parent of a youth, or you normally help with youth fund raising events and would like to purchase a t-shirt the cost is $8 per shirt. Please see Gayle for more information!
ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, COLLEGE GRADUATES, OR PARENTS OF GRADUATES: The Children/Youth Ministry of First Baptist will be making a DVD honoring our 2012 seniors. We need from each graduate the following pictures: 1 baby picture, 2 younger childhood pictures, 1 older picture and 1 senior picture. This information must be turned in to the church by Mother’s Day, May 13.
Sunday, May 27 at 11:00 service Senior Recognition for High School and College graduates. All graduates participating in service please wear your cap and gown and meet with the Pastor in his office at 10:30 a.m.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Sunday, April 29 Fifth Sunday Breakfast at McDonalds and Devotion for children attending Sunday School. We will try to leave promptly at 10:00 a.m. in order to return by 10:45 a.m.
Friday, May 11 Muffins for Mom 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. for the Pre-School of First Baptist York sponsored by the Children’s Ministry. Pre-School children are invited and encouraged to bring their Mom’s, Grandmother, or Mom-like figure to have a muffin and cup of juice before classes start. We want to honor you on this special day!
Sunday, May 13 Baby Dedication during the 11:00 a.m. worship service.
Friday, May 25 Children are invited to the church at 6:00 p.m. for pizza. We will then walk to the Sylvia Theater to see the movie The Pirates! Band of Misfits! Children Tickets Price $4. Adults Ticket Price $6. Children younger than 1st grade must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the educational building.
Sunday, June 3 Meeting of all PassportKids Campers and Chaperones immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Special thanks to Tina Felske, Bobby Felske and Micka Ashley for their ministry in Children’s Church during the month of April. May Children’s Church teachers will be Jessica Williams and Bailee McCoy.
SUNDAY, MAY 13 MOTHER’S DAY AND BABY DEDICATION
Baby Dedication will be on Mother’s Day. Parents who would like to participate with their child in the Baby Dedication Service, please call the church office at 684-4297 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. This year we will incorporate the Rose Parade and a DVD prepared by Libby Childers as a part of the Baby Dedication Service. Deadline for pictures for DVD is Sunday, April 29. Please do not email the pictures. It would be best if the pictures are on a CD. Please let the office know as soon as possible so that we can send you picture and other information.
MOTHER’S DAY CARNATIONS Red and White Carnations will be used to enhance our Morning Worship Service on Mother’s Day, May 13. The cost of carnations this year is $2.00 each. If you wish to place one or more carnations in the church in honor of or in memory of a friend or loved one, please complete the form found in your bulletin, fold a check or money with the form and place the form in the offering plate; OR you can fill out a separate offering envelope and enclose this form and mark it for Mother’s Day Carnation and put it in the offering plate; OR return the form to the Church Office by Sunday, May 6th.
RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT Please come out and support the Relay For Life Event next Saturday, May 5th at 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at York Middle School field. Our FBC Preschool will help with the Opening Ceremonies by saying the Pledge of Allegiance at l:00 p.m. Come enjoy a fresh strawberry parfait, or cold lemonade at the FBC Relay booth. Thanks so much for your support! Please join us. Kate Lohman & Relay Team
April 15, 2012 Church Conference Minutes The regular conference of the First Baptist Church of York was held on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The Moderator was Bill Plaxco. A quorum was present. The meeting was opened with prayer and devotion. The minutes of the last conference were read and approved. Reports were received as follows: Gayle Dover – Youth and Children’s Ministry: On April 23rd, there will be a Girls Night Out at Chick-Fil-A. On May 11th, the Preschool Ministry will have a “Muffins for Moms” social. Baby Dedication will be held on May 13th. Youth Sunday will be on May 20th. Graduation Recognition will be on May 27th. Motion was made to have a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on August 25th (instead of Graham’s). Proceeds would be given to the Youth Mission Fund. Motion carried. Bill Plaxco – Sr. Adults: The senior adults had a smaller crowd than usual at their last meeting, but still had good food and fellowship. They hope to have a larger crowd at the next meeting. Old Business: None. New business: Ken McKown made a motion to take up a special offering at Homecoming. These funds would go towards the church’s debt reduction. Motion carried. There being no more business to come before the church, conference was adjourned. Melissa M. Justice Church Clerk
HAPPY BIRTHDAY May 1 - Harrison Childers May 2 - J. D. Williams, Gaines Fosdick May 3 - Joy Bryant May 4 - Emily Davis-Fishman May 6 - Crystal Hall May 8 - Kaitlyn Felske May 9 - Sue Clinton May 11 - Charlie Biggers May 12 - Mason Smith, Laura Lyons, Taylor McCoy May 13 - Franklin Smith, Kelly Hollifield May 14 - Melissa Justice, Caden Felske May 15 - Matthew Hall, Ashley Stiles May 16 - Jackie Russell May 17 - Keyton Martin May 20 - Wanda Milem, Sydney Doyle May 21 - Greg Clayton May 22 - Walt Mull May 25 - Helen Caputo May 27 - Peggy Nelson, Alex Desch May 29 - Dennis Lynn May 30 - Rita Isaac, Sarah Davis
MONTHLY THIRD CHRONICLES The DEADLINE for articles for our monthly newsletter will be TUESDAY, MAY 22, AT 12:00 NOON Thank you for your cooperation.
DEACON OF THE WEEK: May 6 9:00 Jim McKown 11:00 Gregg Adams May 13 9:00 Kay Aycock 11:00 Mary Byrum May 20 9:00 Tina Myrick 11:00 Hope Jones May 27 9:00 Bill Plaxco 11:00 Patricia Dickson
SHUT-INS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY May 6 - May 12 May 13 - May 19 Mr. & Mrs. Joe Harvey Mr. Doug McCarley May 20 - May 26 May 27 - June 2 Mr. John Heniford Mrs. Bernice Jackson
GREETERS: May 6 Kelly Arwood May 13 Kenny Jackson May 20 Lowry Russell May 27 David Arrowsmith
NURSERY WORKERS: May 6 Everett Burnette May 13 Hannah Lohman May 20 Elizabeth Milem May 27 Drew Crawford
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CALENDAR FOR MAY, 2012 1 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F. H. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Western York County Senior Exp At Filbert Presbyterian Church Family Life Center 2 9:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Meeting - F.H. 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal - Brotherhood in Charge 6:30 p.m. Prayer Study 6:30 p.m. Children in Action 6:45 p.m. Youth Group to White Oak and shut-in visit 3 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F.H. 12:00 p.m. Rotary - F. H. 4 Homecoming Setup-FH 5 1:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. RELAY FOR LIFE @ YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL Homecoming Setup - FH 6 NO 9:00 SERVICE HOMECOMING SUNDAY Rev. Dr. Randy Gardner, Speaker 5:00 p.m. Deacon’s Meeting 8 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F. H. 12:00 p.m. Senior Adult Covered Dish in F.H. 9 6:30 p.m. Prayer Study 6:30 p.m. Children in Action 6:45 p.m. Youth Group 10 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F.H. 12:00 p.m. Rotary - F. H. 7:00 p.m. Alaska Cruise Meeting w/ Jane Gilfillan 11 8:30-9:00 a.m. Muffins for Mom For Preschool—F.H. 13 MOTHER’S DAY PARENT/CHILD DEDICATION AT 11:00 SERVICE 15 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F.H. 3:00 p.m. Circle #1 - Parlor 7:00 p.m. Circle #3 - Parlor 7:00 p.m. Circle of Friends –FH 16 6:30 p.m. Prayer Study 6:30 p.m. Children In Action 6:45 p.m. Youth Group 17 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F. H. 12:00 p.m. Rotary - F. H. 20 YOUTH SUNDAY AT 9:00 & 11:00 SERVICE 6:00 p.m. Church Conference 6:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Service @ YCHS 22 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program-F.H. 12:00 p.m. Newsletter Article deadline 23 6:30 p.m. Prayer Study 6:30 p.m. Children In Action 6:45 p.m. Youth Group 24 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F. H. 12:00 p.m. Rotary - F. H. 25 8:00-11:00 A.M. LAST DAY OF PRESCHOOL - F.H. 6:00 p.m. Pizza for Children then to Sylvia For Movie 6:00 p.m. Wanda Milem - F.H. 27 GRADUATE RECOGNITION AT 11:00 SERVICE 29 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F. H. 30 6:30 p.m. Prayer Study 6:30 p.m. Children In Action 6:45 p.m. Youth Group 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice 31 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F. H. 12:00 p.m. Rotary - F. H.
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