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Kelly Stephens, Managing EditorCommunications Directorkelly@fbcgso.org / x223

Gloria Koster, Design ManagerEducation Ministry Assistant

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Steve Sumerel, Supervising EditorAssociate Pastor - Adult Learning

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Teresa Allen, Media Library Directorteresaa@fbcgso.org / x229

Ginny Carpenter, Weekday School Directorginny@fbcgso.org / x240

Steve Cothran, Associate Pastor - Youth/Familiesstevec@fbcgso.org / x235

Dolores Donahue, Administrative Assistant - Financedolores@fbcgso.org / x226

Jane Anne Hayber, Music/Worship Assistantjaneanne@fbcgso.org / x239

Monica Hix, Pastoral Assistantmonica@fbcgso.org / x231

Marty Kellam, Food Services Directormarty@fbcgso.org / x245

Rosemary Kellam, Operations Directorrosemary@fbcgso.org / x225

Kate Kitchen, Homebound Ministry Directorkatek@fbcgso.org / 202-5757

Scott North, Business Administratorscott@fbcgso.org / x222

Steve Pressley, Associate Pastorstevep@fbcgso.org / x231

Virginia Reynolds, Assistant Pastor - Preschool/Childrenvirginia@fbcgso.org / x241

Alan Sherouse, Senior Pastoralan@fbcgso.org / x231

Marion Smith, Facilities Supervisor, x243

Doug Vancil, Associate Pastor - Music/Worshipdoug@fbcgso.org / x237

Terri Vancil, Assistant Pastor - Music/Worshipterri@fbcgso.org / x238

Shelly Worsley, Childcare Directorshelly@fbcgso.org / x293

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November 2013

3 Insight | by Alan Sherouse

4 Connect with Access – New Classes Start November 6 – Connecting with Music – Go out on a Limb–Th at’s Where the Fruit Is – “Let It Go” – Th e Sermon on the Mount

5 Profi le of FBC Divinity Student Jason Knight

6 Connect with Missions – Feast of Caring – Operation Christmas Child | by Carolyn Clontz – Equal Exchange | by Kelly Stephens

7 Connect with the Community – FBC Weekday School – Upward | by Tommy Starnes – Fall Family Fun Fest

8 Connect with Youth | by Steve Cothran Connect with Music Connect with Business

9 Connect with Adults –Warm Winter Fellowships are Coming! | by Alice Angell –November 4 PrimeTime Program –Day Trips to Super Senior Fest and Southern Supreme in Bear Creek

10 Connect with One Another

11 November Calendar –Looking Ahead to December

12 Th anksgiving Celebrations

Th e fruit of the righteous is a tree of life...(Proverbs 11.30)

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BY ALAN SHEROUSE

Among the many highlights of my fi rst month as your Pastor was our Missions Fair on October 13.

“I can’t remember the last time I saw this many people in the Fellowship Hall” several people said. Th e room was full of people and charged with energy, as 30+ of our mission partners and friends set up informational tables describing the numerous involvements of First Baptist. Our members walked about the room learning more about some of our eff orts to love our neighbors and engage our community. It was a great day and we’re grateful to the many staff and lay leaders who worked to coordinate such a fi ne event. Unfortunately, I didn’t win any of the “fabulous door prizes,” but I did take home a much broader understanding of our missional identity. One of the things I have heard consistently through this season of transition is our church’s desire to compliment our inward focus with a growing outward focus. While I agree that outward focus and new ways of loving of our neighbors will be a vital part of our life together in the future, I am also encouraged by all the ways we are already turned and turning outward. In other words, the Missions Fair not only showed me opportunities for growth, it also reminded me of strengths that already exist. More than anything else, this has been the theme of my early “listening and learning” days with you: the growing awareness of our strengths. It’s easy for churches to focus on challenges and defi ciencies when looking toward the

future (ie. “Th ese are the problems we need to solve…”). But if we’re limited to a defi ciency mindset, it will only take us so far. Th e greatest source of hope for our future is not in problem-solving or in external strategy or templates, but in the gift s and strengths that already exist in the life of our church. Th is approach is oft en called Appreciative Inquiry. Much more than a simple exercise, AI is a mindset, a way of life, and a culture we build together in the stories we tell and the things we celebrate. Our strengths encourage us to grow, giving us links to our past and hopeful images of our future. I hope you’ll continue to help me by off ering your stories and insights as I learn to appreciate our church and the strengths that have been nurtured over time. Some of the early strengths I’ve seen include the beauty of our worship tradition, the broad use of our tremendous building, our multi-program off erings for families, our gift ed ministers and staff , our “downtown” location and the opportunities for civic engagement therein, our history of denominational leadership, our support and love for one another, and our passion for serving our wider community locally and beyond. Th ese gift s, and more, provide us with resources we need as we look toward the hopeful days ahead. My hope for the future begins with an awareness of the strengths that already exist. In the words of one Missions Fair guest, who was representing a local healthcare agency: “I know you’re new, so you need to know how wonderful this church is and how much it means to the community.”

Jesus said, “I have come so that they may have life, and have it abundantly” - John 10:10

Th e theme of abundance is found throughout the biblical story, from the God who creates the earth and calls it “good” to Jesus who calls followers to life that is abundant and overfl owing. Th roughout the Commitment season of November (10, 17, and 24) our worship and preaching will focus on this theme, calling us to consider our own call to life abundant and our commitment to live that life together at First Baptist Greensboro.

November is our Season of Commitment Abundant Life is focus in worship and preaching

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2Go out on a Limb–Th at’s Where the Fruit Is

Capturing a spirit of joy, zest and fulfi llment in life is like an autumn harvest. It is like reaching high and wide to grasp the biggest, juiciest, reddest apple on the tree. How can we take responsibility for the harvest in our own lives while the world around us is in chaos? Why don’t we go out on a limb to pluck the red apple of success in our own lives? You are the only person who can fulfi ll the ministry God called you to do. Our calling is to bring forth our fruit in our season. Psalm 1:3 tells us “Th ey are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prosper.” Th is is the ideal for us today as we continue our own journey of ministry as followers of Christ at FBC

Greensboro. Th is is what God wants for us and has in store for us. Join me as we look at Go Out on a Limb—Th at’s Where the Fruit Is and explore seven easy steps to help us appreciate our own beauty which God created. Our goal will be to consider how we can make a series of small changes that lead us from nondescript to glowing. Led by Jennie Counts, in 102

Connect with Access

1Connecting with Music Here’s an Access class that we hope will ring a bell. Connecting With Music will explore the art and skill of handbell ringing. Music reading is a prerequisite for this course, but no ringing experience is required. Note: Rehearsals will end on December 4. To sign-up, contact:Doug Vancil– doug@fb cgso.org / 274.3286, x237Terri Vancil– terri@fb cgso.org / 274.3286, x238Led by Louise Burroughs, in 319

4Th e Sermon on the MountPerhaps the most famous of the teachings of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount is a rich collection of the wisdom of Christ. From the Beatitudes to the Golden Rule, Jesus covers the vast landscape of what it means to live a life of faith. You are invited to participate and unpack the wealth of meaning in these priceless words of Christ. Led by Dr. Steve Pressley, in Chapel.

Classes run from 6:15 - 7:10 pm. Choose from four seminar tracks that run through December 11 except as noted. Th ere will be no Wednesday night activities during Th anksgiving week.

3“Let It Go”Th e house is clean, lunches are packed, dinner is in the crockpot, children are dressed, aft ernoon carpools arranged and out the door we run, ready to tackle another day. We’ve got it all under control. We are mothers, its what we do. We take control. But, sometimes being in control may get a little out of hand and we fi nd ourselves spiraling down the path to becoming control freaks! An exhausting journey indeed! It not only has an impact on us, but also our relationships with our family and friends. Maybe we need to learn it’s time to let it go. You are invited to join us as we delve into Karen Ehman’s book, Let It Go. We may fi nd great reward in learning to live “out of control”, letting go and letting God. Led by Kelly Cornett, in the Café

NEW Wednesday Night Access Classes begin November 6

ACCESS . . . grow t h experiences for where you are in li f e

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F ollowing thoughtful prayer and discussion, I provide you this personal statement regarding my decision to accept admission into the Wake Forest

University School of Divinity in August of this year. Aft er my graduation from the Wake Forest University School of Law, I began practicing law in Greensboro, North Carolina. When transitioning from a student to a professional, I remained mindful of the fact that I gain energy and fulfi llment when seeking to serve, and when serving others. Accomplishing this goal has proven diffi cult in a fi eld that thrives on being adversarial. As a result, I have sought opportunities outside of my profession to serve others, including those who fi nd themselves homeless and hungry. By way of example, in October of 2010 I returned from a weekend retreat in Wilmington, North Carolina and ten (10) days later began a local ministry known as ARISE at Grace. ARISE at Grace is a weekly feeding ministry that serves the homeless and transitional community in Greensboro. I strategically decided not to promote this ministry as food

for the homeless because I believe we thrive when we fi nd similarities with other people. As a result, ARISE has always been promoted and discussed as a free meal for the hungry. Th rough personal funds, donations of time and resources, as well as

fundraising, ARISE is a ministry that grew from serving 8 people, to serving approximately 150 on a weekly basis. Th is ministry has defi nitely shaped my sense of God, self, church and community. Jesus commissioned us to “feed his sheep” and through ARISE, this commission has become that much clearer for me. Specifi cally, hunger does not discriminate and from that fi rst Tuesday to now, all who have experienced ARISE know that hunger is our common bond. Some are hungry for food; some are hungry for fellowship; while others are hungry for God. In the end, all of us know hunger. In addition, I have long sought a learning environment founded on imaginative courses and diverse programs of community

engagement. In order for us to truly learn, we need to be imaginative about creating a diverse community for ourselves. Without diversity we tend to lose our ability to aff ectively engage our larger community. Unfortunately, my experience in the practice of law has been at odds with these personal desires. I chose to accept the invitation for admission to the Wake Forest University School of Divinity for numerous

reasons. Specifi cally, my family’s connection with Wake Forest University is signifi cant and important to me. Also, I am friends with current and former students of the School of Divinity who speak very highly of their education. Finally, the location of Wake Forest is signifi cant for me,

my wife and our 3 children. I have struggled for years to take this step toward pursuing a life in ministry. Each time I have felt God’s call, I have tried to suppress it through work, responsibilities and fi nancial concerns. However, I came to a point in my life where I simply could no longer ignore the feeling that I am called to be something more and do something more. Please know that this decision was not easy for me, especially when factoring the fi nancial aspects of being a full-time student while also maintaining a full-time practice of law. However, I experienced a clear knowing that I could no longer suppress God’s call in my life. In addition, I have had some discussions with our new Senior Pastor, Alan Sherouse, regarding the Divinity School challenges that I will face. Alan has already proved to be a valuable resource. As we move forward, it is my sincere hope that Alan will be able to serve as a mentor. Lastly, I am very thankful for your thoughts and prayers for our family as we transition to this new life. Th ere are defi nitely nerves associated with a move like this at this point in our lives. However, we are very excited and believe that all will be provided, as needed. We appreciate our Church family at FBC-Greensboro in so many ways and we hope that our inclusion in that family honors each of you. Grace & Peace, Jason

Answering God’s Call to Wake Forest University School of DivinityA Letter from FBC Member Jason Knight

“Some are hungry for food; some are hungry for

fellowship; while others are hungry for God. In the end, all of us KNOW HUNGER.”

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BY CAROLYN CLONTZ

Did you know that Operation Christmas

Child is about more than fi lling your shoeboxes with coloring books, toys, and toothbrushes. Your gift s enable Samaritan’s Purse to share the Good News of God’s greatest gift – His Son, Jesus Christ – with boys and girls who need to know how much Jesus loves them. Start packing your shoeboxes now. Along with each box, please include $7 to pay for shipping (checks payable to Samaritan’s Purse). If you do not have time to shop and would like help with a shoebox, we have volunteers who will shop for you! Just bring a check for $27 (made out to FBC with OCC in the memo). Mark your calendars for our churchwide “Dedication Day” on

Connect with Missions

Feast of CaringTh ursday, November 21 • 5 - 7 pm, FBC Fellowship Hall

Greensboro Urban Ministry’s 22nd annual Feast of Caring will be held this month. Th e Feast of Caring is an event which invites the community to help kick-off the ministry’s annual fund-raising campaign.

Th e gathering is noted for the beautiful pottery donated by local potters. When you make a minimum $25 pledge or donation to Greensboro Urban Ministry, you will receive a pottery bowl or fi ve Honor Cards. All participants at the Feast of Caring enjoy freshly prepared soup and homemade bread. Th e event marks the introduction of the new Honor Card for the holiday season, based on original artwork by local artist William Mangum. Homelessness is a challenge for nearly every community. Th e Honor Card program is an annual campaign to raise awareness and funds to meet the needs of the homeless. Th e Honor Card program is one of the most well run and leveraged charitable programs in the country. As the Honor Card program reaches its 25th anniversary, $4,071,349 has been raised to support homeless agencies across our state.

Operation Christmas Child–the real miracle is what goes beyond the shoebox

Sunday, November 24. Bring your shoeboxes to the Atrium before Sunday School and Worship and plan to join us for the dedication prayer in the Atrium immediatley following Worship. Questions: Operation Christmas Child coordinator, Carolyn Clontz -jwcqclontz@gmail.com / 288-3216.

Hopefully you were able to sample some of the delicious chocolates

and coff ees from Equal Exchange during the Missions Fair, when the High School Youth introduced their fundraiser to FBC. Th rough November 30 you can place your order. Find a High School Youth that you know and order Coff ee, Chocolates, Tea, Gift Items, and more! Each youth has a catalog and will be taking orders to independently raise funds for their Spring Mission/Choir trip to Romania. Equal Exchange was chosen because selling these products makes a diff erence in the lives of small farmers and artisans across the globe. Th ey are able to provide for their families, improve their communities, and care for their land through fair trade and that is exciting. Help support fair trade and your FBC youth going on mission!

HS Youth Choir Equal Exchange Fundraiser!– supporting small-scale farmers through fair trade

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BY GINNY CARPENTER

School is back in session, and we are so glad to have our families back and to welcome

new families into our school–including Jack Sherouse, our newest student! We are already exploring fall, having fun with our class pumpkins, talking about the change in seasons, and loving the fall weather! Fall means time to re-link your Harris Teeter card to give free cash to our school. Th e school number is 8564. You may link your card at the store, on line, or by giving your number to anyone at the preschool. We can link your card for you! Last spring, we received a check for over $200–free money–because you linked your card to our school! Th ank you! Th is check

went into our Via Scholarship fund. Our fall Consignment Sale was a huge success. We had more consignors than we have ever had before, and we made more money than we have ever made before! Th ank you for supporting that eff ort by participating, bringing food, volunteering, consigning or buying sale items. All proceeds go to our Via Scholarship fund, and

Connect with the Community

UPWARD is ALL in, are you?BY TOMMY STARNES

November is a crucial month in

our Upward ministry. We need several volunteers (between 5:30 - 8 pm) to meet, greet, size uniforms, and score the evaluation nights on November 12 and 14. A second viable part of this ministry is the scholarship opportunities we provide to those who, otherwise, could not aff ord to participate. For $75, consider sponsoring a child for cheerleading or basketball this year. Th irdly, every one of us are prayerful people! Please continue to pray for this ministry and Th e “Expectation of God Moments” we continue to see year round. Join us Sunday Nov. 17th at 8:30 am for a free pancake breakfast and pickup your 100 days of prayer sheets. Show us how you’re All In!For more info contact Tommy Starnes ( tstarnes@triad.rr.com / 274-3289).

Weekday School

Benefi ts the Weekday School Via Scholarship Fund

Fall Family Fun Fest

Admission: One canned food for Greensboro Urban Ministry

this event makes it possible for us to give scholarship help to our families. Without these proceeds, we could not help all the families that request scholarship assistance. Speaking of the Via Scholarship…our Board met in September and awarded scholarships in varying amounts to 10 families, supporting a total of 12 children. Our sale and our November Soup lunch help us sustain this fund that allows children to attend preschool when their families cannot pay the total tuition required. Personal donations also support the Via Scholarship fund, and we are always so glad to have donations made to our scholarship fund. On November 10, the Weekday School will host our annual Soup Lunch

in the Fellowship Hall. Delicious homemade soups, bread, and cookies will be available aft er worship for a donation. Maybe instead of going out to eat aft er church, you could bring your family to our Soup Lunch. Th e donation is your choice, but perhaps you’d like to donate what it would cost you to take your

family out to eat. Your donations will help us meet the obligations that we have taken on–in faith–to support our families. Th ank you for your prayers, your service, and your dedication to supporting our preschool. We are so blessed to be in this church and to be able to serve our families through this ministry.

FBC Weekday School and You…Serving Families in Our Community

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Connect with BusinessOctober Church ConferenceThe monthly Church Conference took place following the worship service on October 13, 2013. Th e following actions were taken:

Becky Starnes, Pastoral Discernment Council chair made the following motion:Motion: “Th erefore, on behalf of the Pastoral Discernment Council, I move that the following portions of the Bylaws be waived for the next three years as they relate to the membership of the Pastoral Discernment Council:(1) Article VI, Paragraph D, limiting service on a standing committee to three years, and(2) Article VI, Paragraph I. g. 1, specifying that former Diaconate Chairpersons serve for a two-year term.”Action: Th e motion was approved.

September 2013 Receipts & Distributions Actual Budget Last YearSeptember Budget Receipts $151,298 $178,191 $236,718YTD Budget Receipts $1,179,583 $1,273,972 $1,292,976YTD Budget Disbursements $1,306,145 $1,324,683 $1,233,070YTD Differential ($126,562) ($50,711) $59,906

September Financial Update As expected September receipts were signifi cantly below budget and last year’s receipts. (Due to the change in emphasis on budget determination, the September 30th cutoff was no longer driving the need for contributions to set the budget for the following year.) Year-to-date budget receipts are

about 7% below budget. While overall spending is below budget, expenses have still exceeded income by $126,562. Nevertheless, FBC maintains a strong operating cash balance. Please remember that you can stay up-to-date with your giving by clicking the “Sign In” button at the top of the church web page at www.fb cgso.org . You can also give one-time and recurring gift s on-line at www.fb cgso.org/give_to_fb c .

Connect with Youth

It’s okay to admit it. It’s actually the only way to get help. And we’re not alone.

In fact, we’re in very good company if we think about it. Adam and Eve. Isaac and Rebekah. Jacob, Rachel, Leah, and “the boys.” Hannah. David. Hosea and Gomer. Mary and Joseph. What?!? Mary and Joseph were chosen by God to be the mother and father of Jesus! Th ey weren’t “horrible parents”! Really? Have you ever left your child somewhere and not been able to fi nd them for 3 days? (Wishing you could do this for at least 3 days sometimes also qualifi es.) I’m just saying, sometimes we look at God’s people in the Bible as sterling examples of faith, and we should. Th at’s why they are

mentioned. But we should also look at them as real, flawed human beings—just like we are—who occasionally mess up even though they are trying their best to follow God. They are

part of the story to help us realize we can be part of the story.

Look, I don’t want to admit all of the mistakes I’ve made as

a parent. Sure, to say the least, it would be entertaining—plus everyone would leave feeling much better about themselves and their own parenting skills! But we only have one hour each Sunday afternoon at 4:00. It’s a good hour to learn from each other as we share insights on some of our “horrible” moments. And some of our best.

Join the Club…the Horrible Parents ClubBY STEVE COTHRAN

Christmas Oratorio by Johann Sebastian BachBY DOUG VANCIL

December 22 10:30 am

by Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra

Sanctuary Choir is always open to new singers. Even if for the short term, come and be a part of this most joyous Christmas music! Two rehearsals off ered per week: Sundays, 7 – 8 pm or Wednesdays, 7:15 – 8:15 pm. Choose one or both. Childcare is available. We are eager to help you fi nd your place in music ministry at FBC! Contact: Doug Vancil: 274-3286 ext. 237, doug@fb cgso.orgTerri Vancil: 274-3286 ext 238, terri@fb cgso.org

Connect with Music

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PrimeTime - Nov. 4th Lisa Dames and “Th e Music of Patsy Cline”10 years ago Lisa Dames appeared on the stage at Th e Barn Dinner Th eatre as Patsy Cline for the fi rst time. 10 years and 10 productions later, Lisa is still one of the most sought aft er Patsy Cline actresses.

PrimeTime includes–9 am - Ceramics, Gym9:30 am - Prayer Shawl Knitting, 108-A11 am - Bible Study “Prayers of the Bible” with Dr. Pressley, 21812 noon - Lunch, 108

Reservation deadline is October 31. Sign up online: www.fb cgso.org/seniors or contact Rosemary Kellam: 274.3286, x225 / rosemary@fb cgso.org .

Connect with Adults

Warm Winter Fellowships are Coming!BY ALICE ANGELL

“Warm Winter Fellowships” are an opportunity to become better acquainted with other adult members of our church family by sharing a table and good food together. Small groups will be formed (6-8 adults) who will share a meal once a month, for at least four months, beginning in January. We have a team that will organize the names into intergenerational groups. You may decide to meet for lunch, breakfast, brunch or dinner. You may choose to meet in homes, restaurants, at a park or a combination of all these. Each small group will decide when and where to meet. Be looking for a Sign-Up sheet in the next newsletter, your Sunday School class and on the Wednesday night tables. In addition, there will be forms in the Atrium. Please do this by November 24. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy dinner with friends, both old and new! If you have questions or would like additional information, contact Alice Angell– aangell@triad.rr.com / 282-3566 or Steve Cothran– stevec@fb cgso.org / 274-3286, x235.

Day Trip to Southern Supreme November 19 annual Fruit Cake runWe will travel to Bear Creek for a plant tour and eat lunch at Grille 584 in Burlington. Depart FBC at 8:30 am.Return at 2:30 pm. Cost is $4/person plus lunch.

Sign up for this trip: Dolly Chesson - 545.7712

schesson@triad.rr.comMonica Vaughan - 323.0335

edwinv550@aol.comSign up online using the “Events” link on the homepage: www.fb cgso.org

Day Trip to Super Senior FestNovember 7We will attend the program and lunch at Baptist Children’s Home in Th omasville, NC for their Super Senior Fest. Lunch will be delicious Lexington barbecue. Depart FBC at 9:00 am.Return at 3:30 pm. Cost is $9/person and includes lunch. Deadline to sign-up: November 4

Sign up for this trip: Dolly Chesson - 545.7712

schesson@triad.rr.comMonica Vaughan - 323.0335

edwinv550@aol.comSign up online using the “Events” link on the homepage: www.fb cgso.org

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If one part suff ers, every part suff ers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. (1st Corinthians 12:26)

Connect with One Another

Bereaved • Th e family of Lib Jessup,

on September 22• D.C. Th ompson in the loss of

his sister, Norma Price, on September 30

• Th e family of Bidney Dixon, on October 3

• Chris Hauselman in the loss of his stepfather, Tommy Strigo, on October 5

• Agnes Moore in the loss of her mother, Agnes Shipley, on October 6

• Th e family of Charlie Ripley, on October 11

November Birthdays 1. Shirley Brown, CJ Tillotson, Ellis Vaughan 2. Bonnie Morrah, Jack Steelman, Ann Trull 3. Debbie Garner, Jennifer Lewis 4. Teena Hauselman, Howard Hicks, Hubert Johnson, Fred Lewis, Heather

Power, Helen Vaughan 5. Ava Carr, Carol Jean Miller, Ed Mitchell, Mike Stone 6. John Matthews, Angela Peeler 7. Danny Edwards 8. Harry Kalpagian, Bobby Stutts 9. Parker Hall10. Sara Denmark, Jacob Knight, Dave Worsley11. Martha Cox, Matthew Kennedy, Glorine Luper, David Wells 12. Carolyn Clontz, Bob Curlee, Ada Harris, Roxana Johnson, Evan Raines,

Ginny Smith 13. Harold Messick, Declan Stephens, Trent Stockard, Kendra Winston14. Maxine Crews, David English, Reba House, Virginia Seagraves, Janey Twigg 15. Doris Edmonds, Tyler Katowitz, Monica Vaughan 16. Ken Brannon 17. Kendall Gooding, Rebecca Little 18. Elaine McRae 19. Michaela Stutts 20. Adam Hardy, Arlene Morrison, Dillon Peeler, Betty Sessoms 21. John Th ompson 22. Bobby Holmes, Mitchell Lewis, Lily Morrow 23. Jack Echerd, David Newsom, John Shackelford24. Juanita Hendrix, Esther Hutcherson, Burr Hutchison, Kay Mills, Dot Rierson,

Susan Smith, Shelly Worsley 25. Megan Barlow, Hazel Fisher, Myra Hinson, Nancy McNeil, Doug Vancil 26. Louise Burroughs, Connie Carter, Jake Isom, Samuel Messick, Hilary Wilder,

Anna Woodroof 27. Jeff Bennett, Jim

Greene, Anna Hartis, Jan Hensley, Barbara Russell

28. Fred Brown, Sandy Gilliland, Kelly Stephens, Travis Wilder

29. Graham Bolton, Zach Howerton

30. Kelsey Peeler

Responding to the Invitation on October 20

Grayson Smith (By Profession of Faith and Baptism)

Mitchell Lewis 11/221526 Tryon RoadRaleigh, NC 27603mtlewis2@ncsu.edu

Kelsey Peeler 11/30Western Carolina University 245 Memorial Drive Suite 7251 Cullowhee, NC 28723kkpeeler2@catamount.wcu.edu

Biblical Recorder subscription renewals are due: For those who wish to subscribe for another year, the subscription rate is $15.99 and your payments are due in the fi nancial offi ce by November 22. Contact: Dolores Donahue – dolores@fb cgso.org@fb cgso.org / 274.3286, x226

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Key: •Adults •All Ages •Children •Seniors •Weekday School •Worship •Youth

Regular Weekly Schedule

NovemberFellowship Meals Wednesdays, 5-6:30 pm6: Country Style Steak, Mashed Potatoes, & Green Beans // Kids: Mini Burgers13: BBQ, Cole Slaw, & Baked Beans // Kids: Corn Dog20: Maple Balsamic Chicken (this dish has peanuts), Rice Pilaf, & Collard Greens Kids: Chicken Fingers 26: (Tuesday at 6 pm)Churchwide Traditional Th anksgiving Meal

•Saturday, November 2– Fall Family Fun Fest. FBC lawn, 3 - 5 pm (See page 7)•Sunday, November 3– All Saints’ Day. 10:30 am.

• Monday, November 4– PrimeTime. 9 am - Lunch. (See page 9)•Th ursday, November 7– Super Senior Fest Day Trip. (See page 9)• Sunday, November 10– Church Conference/Via Scholarship Soup Lunch. 108, 12 noon (See page 7)• Friday, November 15– Happy Hearts Th anksgiving Dinner. 108, 6 pm (See back page)• Saturday, November 16– CBFNC Children’s Mission Day. FBC Raleigh, 8 am - 5 pm•Sunday, November 17– Upward Prayer Breakfast. 108, 8:30 am (See page 7)•Tuesday, November 19– Southern Supreme Fruitcake Factory Day Trip. (See page 9)• Th ursday, November 21– Feast of Caring. 108, 5 pm (See page 6)• Sunday, November 24– Operation Christmas Child Dedication. (See page 6)•Tuesday, November 26– Th anksgiving Dinner. 108, 6 pm (See back page) NOTE: November 28-29– Church offi ces will be closed

Looking Ahead to December...• Friday, December 6: Festival of Lights featuring

Youth Bell Choirs, Downtown Greensboro, 6 - 7:30 pm

• Sunday, December 8: Hanging of the Green, 6 pm• Sunday, December 15: Churchwide Caroling,

3 pm & LoveFeast, 5 pm• Wednesday, December 18: Family Christmas

Sing, 6:15 pm• Sunday, December 22: Worship/

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, 10:30 am• Tuesday, December 24: Carols & Communion

by Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship, 5 pm

Sunday AM @FBC• Bible Study - 9:15 am• Worship - 10:30 am•Guest Reception - 11:45 am (209)

Sunday PM @FBC•Following Christ, 3:30 pm• Youth Bells I & II, 4 pm• Children’s Bells, 5 pm• Children’s Bible Drill, 6 pm• Youth: MS Discipleship &

HS Choir, 5 pm• Youth Snack Supper• Youth: MS Choir &

HS Discipleship, 6 pm• Adult Bells I, 6 pm• Sanctuary Choir, 7 pm• Instrumental Ensemble

(3rd Sundays), 7 pm

Wednesdays@FBC•Fellowship Meal - Dinner is served between 5-6:30 pm•Kids’ Access - 6 pm•Youth Forum - 6:15 pm•Adult Access Classes - 6:15 pm• Sanctuary Choir - 7:15 pm

Don’t forget: Turn your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday night, November 2.

First Baptist Church Greensboro1000 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27401www.fb cgso.org

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giveLet them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind—(Psalm 107.8)

thanksHappy Hearts Thanksgiving DinnerFriday, November 15 at 6 pm in 108 Happy Hearts celebrates with family and group home friends for a delicious turkey dinner at FBC.

Annual Thanksgiving DinnerTuesday, November 26 at 6 pm in 108 Plan to attend our annual Th anksgiving dinner. Enjoy a delicious traditional meal of turkey, ham, cranberry sauce, dressing, rolls, green beans, sweet potatoes souffl e, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and beverages. Reservations ARE NEEDED! Th e reservation deadline is Sunday, November 24. All “standing” Wednesday night reservations are not valid for the Th anksgiving dinner. To RSVP, contact Rosemary Kellam (274.3286, x225/ rosemary@fb cgso.org ) or sign-up on the FBC website Events: Reservations/Register page ( www.fb cgso.org/events_reservations_registration ). Childcare will be available for children 5 years and younger during the brief service that follows dinner. Please make your childcare reservations when making your dinner reservations.