An Historic Event “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis1:1)
Do you believe God created the world in which we live? Do you believe the biblical account of Noah and an ark? Do you believe the earth was flooded with water? Do you believe Noah’s family and the animals re-populated the earth? (Genesis 6-8) Next June, we have an opportunity to see evidence of a biblical creation. We will also see a full-size replica of the biblical ark. The Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter is located in Kentucky. A church-wide four day, three night bus chartered tour is being planned for next summer. If interested join us on Wednesday, September 4 at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church. I truly believe this tour will be an historic event in the life of our church. See you this month! Pastor Rex
We are beginning a new Sunday School year and I want to send out a big “Thank You” to all who make it possible. Your faithfulness and hard work does not go unnoticed!
Love in Christ,
Jim Thomas
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A bimonthly publication of First Baptist Church of Gaston
September/October 2019 Vol. 45 Issue 5 Rev. Rex D. Simmons, Pastor
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Autumn is a most beautiful time of year. Take time to enjoy the splendor of God’s Spectacular Creation!!
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 ♥Brandon & Tonya Huseby
2 Jo Ellen Haigwood Marshal Hogston Glenn Pound Wayne Watts Stephen Willetts ♥Robert & Christi Morey
3 Regina Glenn Cody Tidwell Mandi Williams
4
Spiritual Warriors Luncheon 11:30
Supper 6 PM Prayer Service &
Mission Groups 7 PM
5 Philip McBride Sherrell Ott Christine Reynolds
6 7 Claudea Pound
Prison Picnic
8 Vanessa Ayer-Ramos Austin Boyd Cindy Gleaton Sherry Reynolds Janice Willetts
Guest Speaker: Jaki Steward with Samaritan’s Purse
Shoeboxes
9 Amber Fallaw David Hinkle Jessica Parrish L. H. Sightler Lois Skipper Marion Sturkie
Ladies Home Mission Meeting at
6:30 PM
10 Huston Brock James McIver
11 Ben Livingston Dwain Smith
Supper 6 PM Prayer Service &
Mission Groups 7 PM
12 Faith Brock Nanette Stabler ♥Eddie & Collette Knight ♥E. N. & Melba Williams
13 Roy Jackson Jim Pound David Rish
14 Hannah Anderson Sherrie Ellison Daniel Feaster Kyle Haigwood Kameron Haigwood Lee Sanford ♥Robbie & Nanette Stabler
15 David Hartgraves Savanna Martin Michael Rish Bailey Sharpe Brenda Woodruff ♥Ted & Janice Boldt
16 Melissa Alsbrook Rhonda Parrish Mike Rollison Alexander Stone Laurin Sturkie
17 Edward Dowd Pam Saunders Charles Sharpe Joel Sox Andie Suggs
18 Victoria Aziz Richie Pound Betty Sharpe
Supper 6 PM Prayer Service &
Mission Groups 7 PM
19 Lily Rose Peake Remington Reynolds Logan Sharpe
20 Beatrice Bryant Paisley Burton Jennifer Sawyer Lisa Sightler Kaileyanna Williams ♥Boyce & Sherry Rampey
21 Shannon Kincaid Agnes Sigh Karen Simmons Phyllis Templeton Shirley Watts
22 Cheri Vidrine ♥David & Grace Hartgraves ♥Walker & Megan Spires
23 Pamela Cornette ♥Tony & Kim Miller
24 Taylor Griffin Susan Ott Smith Tyler Stalvery
25
Supper 6 PM Prayer Service &
Mission Groups 7 PM
Guest Speaker: Pastor Jody Ratcliffe Church Planter 7 PM
26 Nathan Aultman Hallie Collette Brandon Dawkins
27 Julie-Ann Hall Katlyn Kelly Patricia Sprinkle E. N. Williams
28 Victoria Hammond Eddie Knight Kinley Watts
29 Jennifer Delatorre Patricia Sightler Holly Watson ♥Randy & Sandy Poole
30 Josh Copeland Austin Godfrey ♥Harvel & Linda Sightler
September 22 –29 Week of Prayer for State Missions / Janie Chapman Offering
September 28th is the next scheduled date for our litter pick up crew. We'll meet at our church at 8 a.m. and disperse in teams out to Hwy #321. Please consider coming out to help for a few hours if you can, as we are continuing to make a difference in our community, representing First Baptist Church Gaston. You are encouraged to bring gloves, hats, sunscreen, etc. If you have any questions, or want more information, feel free to contact me, Margie, or Collette Knight. Thanks in advance for your dedication. David Rish [email protected] 803 518.4594
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Rachel Farmer ♥Clyde & Jeanette Spires
2 Melissa Davis Stuart Pound, Sr. Virginia Thomas
♥Jimmy & Sandra Watts
Spiritual Warriors Luncheon 11:30
Supper 6 PM Prayer Service &
Mission Groups 7 PM
3 Rick Barr, Sr. Rachel Partin Sarah Skinner Hanna Stelly Mandy Stone
4 Clifford Curtis Taylor Gardner McKenzie Kirkland Stephen Perry Donald Rowe ♥J. B. & Irma Baden
5 Elisa Edwards Ernest Gantt
6 Janice Cook Terri Smith
Janie Chapman Offering
7 Charles Bryant Rebecca Darr Karen Dowd Neil Hanna
8 Bryan Cole Joshua Love Sherry Rampey Eugene Sharpe Karen Willetts Erica Woodhams
9 Brenda Bauer Jared Cox Dena Dawkins Halli Spire Laura Willingham ♥Jim & Alison St.Clair
Supper 6 PM Prayer Service &
Mission Groups 7 PM
10 Dawn Herron
11 Charles Bobo, Jr. Jackie Johnson Lauren Sprinkle
12 Rebecca Bobbitt Brittany Corder Crystal Eagerton Gloria Sharpe Peggy Smith Amelia Suggs Wendell Templeton
13 Tonya Huseby Travis Meetze Samuel Rampey
Joyful Sound 6:00 PM
14 Chris Phillips Jay Sharpe Brent Smith Claudette Smith ♥David & Samantha Smith
Ladies Home Mission Meeting at
6:30 PM
15 Jennifer Stansil
16
Supper 6 PM Prayer Service &
Mission Groups 7 PM
17 Dwayne Fallaw Larry Williamson
18 Michael Dawkins David Hildebrand Kayla Hutto Trey Skinner III ♥Tyler & Lauren Stalvey
19 Taylor Hanna Dennis Henderson Kandee Lei Jackson Helen Lockman Megan Miller Emily Shape ♥Duane & Jackie Johnson
20 Harley Phillips Catelyn Thornton ♥Danny & Dawn Herron ♥Jacob & Rebecca Hull
Last Fair
Ministry Day
21 Henry Dowd Michael Hite Ashlyn Thornton
22 Vanessa Clark Erica Galloway Matthew Leonard
23 Audrey Headden Allyson Jeffcoat Miles Rhode Pricilla Rogers Nicholas Tindall
Supper 6 PM
Prayer Service & Mission Groups 7 pm
24 Reagan Fickling
25 Kayla Gallop Melanie Marlowe Hampton Newman, IV Melissa Vest
26 Sandy Chasteen Michelle Cox Karen Frownfelter Kaylan Huseby Brayden Huseby Heyward Kelly Tammy Rewis
27 Doris Barwick Annsley Pound Ann Smith
Pink Sunday
28 Melissa Day Carolina Holmes Cheryl Reynolds Robert Wise ♥Warren & Beth Cope
29 Tasha Gaffney Leianne Johnson Spencer Lail Ben Spires
30 Travis Henderson Rebecca Ridgeway ♥Heyward & Beverly Kelly No Activities, Supper,
Prayer Service or Mission Groups
31 Chelsey Bivins Jeff Rogers
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival ~ Thursday, October 31, 2019 ~ 6 - 8 PM a trick or treating alternative for children through grade 6 / Non-scary costumes are preferred.
Food ~ Games ~ Candy!! Lots and lots of individually wrapped candy will be needed! Monetary donations may be placed in the offering plate earmarked “Harvest Festival.”
Harvest Fest iva l October 31 , 2018
6 to 8 PM
Oct. 7-8 Pre-Fair Ministry October 9-20 Fair Ministry
October 9-20 Fair Ministry
October 20-26 Week of Prayer for Local Baptist Associations
First Baptist Church Gaston—121 Oakey Springs Drive, P. O. Box 309, Gaston, SC 29053 Telephone 803 794-0377 / [email protected] / www.firstbaptistgaston.org
“The Caring Place”
School has started, the holidays are quickly approaching and we have many upcoming mission opportunities.
September 7…….Camille Graham Women's Prison Picnic (lots of food is needed - See Amelia Suggs or Pam Spires)
September 8…….6:00 pm Service - Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child - Guest Speaker Jaki Steward Ms. Steward will be sharing about receiving a shoebox when she was 5 years old in Guatemala.
September 9…….Ladies Home Meeting - 6:30 pm at the home of Kay Joseph, 147 Johnson Ct, Gaston, SC
September 22…...Season of Prayer for State Missions and Janie Chapman Offering
September 25.…..Pastor Jody Ratcliffe - Church Planter 7:00 pm - Guest Speaker Pastor Ratcliffe is a Church Planter through the Cooperative Program & State Missions
October 6…….....Janie Chapman Offering Collection date for State Missions (church goal $2,500)
October 7-8…......Pre-Fair Ministry for the State Fair - if interested contact the Lexington Baptist Association at 803-356-2543
October 9-20…...State Fair Ministry - if interested contact the Lexington Baptist Association at 803-356-2543
October 14……...Ladies Home Meeting - 6:30 pm at the home of Jennifer Young, 369 Sturkie Lane, Gaston, SC
October 20-26.....Week of Prayer for Local Baptist Associations - Prayer for all that the Lexington Baptist Association does.
October 27 ……..Pink Sunday Observance - Recognition of all Breast Cancer Survivors and all Cancer Survivors
November 2…....Operation Christmas Child - Shoebox Packing Party 10:00 am - 12:30 pm everyone is invited to help
Upcoming in November we will be working on collecting Prison Packets and Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Pray how you can help with these projects.
Love in Christ,
Margie Rish, WMU Director,
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 & Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Pork loin will be provided in September and ham in October. Please bring sides and desserts!! To all our seniors who are not attending, you are missing a great time of food and fellowship. Now would be a great time for you to begin attending. See you there!!!
Church Member: Mr. Billy Weathers passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. A graveside service was held Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Southland Memorial Gardens in West Columbia. Mr. Weathers will be truly missed by his church family.
Member who lost close loved one: Mrs. Billie Elmore, mother of Tommy Furtick Jr., passed away July 2, 2019. Her life was celebrated at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church in Gaston, SC July 5, 2019. Burial was in the church cemetery.
First Baptist Church Gaston is saddened by the passing of the following member and extends deep sympathy to the family and friends. One of our members also lost a close family member.