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Rachel Held Evans is a blogger, writer, speaker and Christian. An email friend referred me to her blog (http://rachelheldevans.com/) and I’ve since become an avid reader. A week or so ago, she offered 40 Ideas for Lent as a post and those ideas have been printed and are being circulated in First Baptist Church. I am certain there is some overlap between those of you who will read this article in this newsletter and those of you who have or will pick up at least one of those printed and circulated pamphlets. I am also certain that there are some of you who read this article and may not grab one of those pamphlets (conversely, there are certainly some who will pick up one of those pamphlets, but not read this article). Whatever the case, below are what Rachel Held Evans offers as “10 Questions to Ask Yourself” during, or in preparation for, the Lenten season (borrowed from that blog at http:rachelheldevans.com/40-ideas-for-lent-2012). I am including these because at the very least we all need to be aware of the opportunities God presents for us to grow in relationship to God, in relationship to each other and as disciples of Christ during this season. Most of us may not pick a new book (if that’s not true of you, then I invite you to pick up at least one of the books Rachel recommends). Some of us may not be interested in developing a new spiritual discipline (again, if that’s not true for you, see one of the ten disciplines Rachel suggests). And, others of us may not be inclined to spend that much time in Bible study or prayer (if you are, Rachel also offers 10 helpful meditations). However, the idea behind sharing the 10 questions with you is that asking one’s self a question, or ten for that matter, isn’t a difficult way to start a meaningful journey. Arriving at the answers and following through with the outcomes may prove to be challenging. But, aren’t many worthwhile ventures challenging? So, here they are. I pray God’s blessings and guidance for you as you work through these questions (These questions will be part of our bulletins for the duration of Lent, too):
1. When I wake up on Resurrection Sunday morning, how will I be different? God’s Peace, Trey
Operation Inasmuch - Your Operation Inasmuch Planning Committee is hard at work. They are doing work that will result in one day - Saturday, April 21st - being not only a meaningful day for you, but a day of inspiration for so many others. Hopefully, you’ve begun the work necessary to set aside this day and join with your church and the great realm of God doing God’s work together. During March, you will continue to hear more about Operation Inasmuch and the ways in which you can be part of this extraordinary opportunity. As you wait for that information to come, pray. Pray asking God to show you how, in the words of our Operation Inasmuch mission statement, FBC York can share in “Being the presence of Christ in our community.”
Way to Go! - We do a wonderful job in joining one another in prayer concerns, in celebrating various milestones and occasions. But, one area of celebration we’ve overlooked are personal achievements. So, with this in mind and in this space let’s begin, or begin again, that celebration. Congratulations to Nina Morrison. Nina received the national “Heart of Quality” award (a customer service recognition) given out to a select few employees of United Van Lines. She and others will be recognized during the national convention on Feb 25 in St Louis. As you learn of more personal achievements associated with folks connected to First Baptist let’s continue to share and celebrate.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
On February 10 we had a wonderful turn-out for our Doughnuts for Dad to honor our Pre-School Children here at First Baptist. Approximately 37 dads/grand-dads/uncles plus their children were able to attend. A special thank you to Jim and Anna McKown for helping feed our pre-school.
On the evening of February 10 we had a total of 17 children to attend our Children's Valentine's Party. A very special thank you to Sharon McKown and Victoria Pursley for chaperoning this event.
Friday, March 16 to Saturday, March 17 Luck-Inn The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. We will have sub sandwiches and dessert before heading to Sports Connection. The cost for the evening is $10 per child to attend. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the educational building for children who plan to attend. Children should be picked up by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 17.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Special thanks to Erin & Chandler Skinner for their ministry in Children’s Church during the month of February. March Children’s Church teachers will Kelly Arwood, Annissa Biggers, and Hope Jones. YOUTH MINISTRY
On February 12 we had 26 youth to attend our Progressive Dinner Meal. Tommy & Kristy McCoy provided their home for our appetizers. Jim & Anna McKown served the main course here at the church. James & Millie Dickerson allowed us to use their lake cabin for the desserts. A very special thank you to all of these individuals for the contributions to our youth ministry.
On Saturday, February 18 we had a Zumba fund raiser sponsored by Annissa Biggers at Carolina Crossing YMCA. This event raised $612! Proceeds will go towards our youth mission projects. A big thanks to Annissa for all of her efforts to promote and hold this event.
Tuesday, February 21 the youth will sponsor the Fat Tuesday Supper from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 29 Youth meet at the church at 6:00 p.m. to do clean-up work at First Baptist Church Mission House. Please wear old clothes, old shoes, and bring work gloves!
Wednesday, March 7 Youth will go across street to White Oak Manor (and FBC shut-in) at 6:45 to visit. This will be followed by student led devotion given by McKayla Adams in the youth room at 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7 Children/Youth Council to meet at 7:45 p.m. in the church parlor.
Friday, March 23 The youth will be going to Sky High! This is an in-door trampoline arena. Cost for youth to attend will be $10 plus money for food.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION It’s time again to think about the new school year ahead! We will begin registration for 3 & 4 year olds for FBC members and students currently enrolled in the program. Open registration for 2012-2013 year will begin March 12th. Please call Beth for information 803-448-6439
YARD SALE - The Jeanette Kelly Sunday School Class will have a yard sale on Saturday, March 10. You can bring your things for the yard sale on Thursday, March 8 - 2:00-5:00 p.m. or Friday, March 9 - 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. What you bring makes our yard sale a success. The money will be used to help pay off our Renovation Loan.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY March 1 - Braxton Ashley, Garrett Wallace March 5 - Brittany Dover Martin March 7 - Beth McDowell, Todd Jackson, Callan Starcher March 10 - Sarah McDowell, Peyton Morrison March 11 - Joyce Jenkins March 12 - Annette Gordon, Leah Crowley March 13 - Janet Plaxco, Ryan Milem, Matthew McCoy March 14 - Melanie Nivens March 15 - Garland Clark March 16 - Nancy Cumbie March 18 - Louise Wofford March 19 - Billy Jenkins March 20 - Karen Irvin Dickson March 21 - Kristy McCoy March 26 - Louie Childress, Barbara Clark, Monica McDowell March 27 - Gregg Adams March 28 - Tom Dickerson, Laurie Mazzell March 29 - Brooke Darr March 30 - Charlie Jackson March 31 - Jim Brooks
MONTHLY THIRD CHRONICLES The DEADLINE for articles for our monthly newsletter will be TUESDAY, March 27, AT 12:00 NOON Thank you for your cooperation.
DEACON OF THE WEEK: March 4 9:00 Patricia Dickson 11:00 Bill Plaxco March 11 9:00 Annette Gordon 11:00 Kenny Jackson March 18 9:00 Kenny McKown 11:00 Ryan Morrison March 25 9:00 Jim McKown 11:00 Mary Byrum
GREETERS: March 4 Kelly Arwood March 11 Kenny Jackson March 18 Lowry Russell March 25 David Arrowsmith
NURSERY WORKERS: March 4 McKayla Adams March 11 Nina Morrison March 18 Justin Jackson March 25 Elizabeth Milem
SHUT-INS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH
March 4 - March 10 March 11 - March 17 Mrs. Linda Simpson Mr. & Mrs. Joe Harvey March 18 - March 24 March 25 - March 31 Mr. Doug McCarley Mr. John Heniford
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CALENDAR FOR MARCH, 2012 1 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F.H. 12:00 p.m. Rotary - F. H. 2 Renee—Vacation Day 4 5:00 p.m. Deacon’s Meeting 6 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F. H. 7 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal - Circle of Friends in Charge 6:30 p.m. Prayer Study 6:45 p.m. Youth to White Oak 6:45 p.m. Children in Action 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Children/Youth Council Mtg. In Parlor 8 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F.H. 12:00 p.m. Rotary - F. H. Bring Yard Sale Items to F. H. Between 2:00-5:00 p.m. 9 Bring Yard Sale Items to F. H. Between 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. 10 YARD SALE in Fellowship Hall to help Pay off Renovation Loan 11 6:00 p.m. Church Council Mtg 13 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program– F.H. 12:00 p.m. Senior Adult Covered Dish in F.H. 14 9:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Directors-F.H. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Study 6:45 p.m. Children In Action, Youth Group No Choir practice 15 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F. H. 12:00 p.m. Rotary - F. H. 16 6:30 p.m. Lock-In Children Grades 1-6 - F.H. (to Sports Connection) 17 9:00 a.m. Children to be picked up from Lock In Amanda Nivens—F.H. All Day 18 6:00 p.m. Church Conference 20 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program-F.H. 3:00 p.m. Circle #1 - Parlor 7:00 p.m. Circle #3 - Parlor 7:00 p.m. Circle of Friends –FH 21 6:30 p.m. Prayer Study 6:45 p.m. Children In Action, Youth Group No Choir Practice 22 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F. H. 12:00 p.m. Rotary - F. H. 23 Youth to Sky High 6:00 p.m. Midnight Wanda Milem - F. H. 27 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program-F.H. 12:00 p.m. newsletter Article deadline 28 6:30 p.m. Prayer Study 6:45 p.m. Children In Action, Youth Group No Choir Practice 29 9:00-10:00 a.m. Senior Adult Wellness Program in F. H. 12:00 p.m. Rotary - F. H.
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