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VOLUME 10 ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2014

First Step Class October 5

Communion

October 12

Start Here Class

October 12

Celebration Jubilee

October 15

Welcome to the Family

Seminar

October 17-18

Volunteer Orientation

October 19

Parent/Child Dedication

October 19

Trunks & Treats

October 26

From Pastor Jeff

Simplify Your Spiritual Life

Probe Your Soul with Questions

George Whitefield (1714–1770) was “the best-known evangelist of the eighteenth century and one of the

greatest itinerant preachers in the history of Protestantism.” Before he retired each night, he opened his

journal and probed his soul with questions such as these he’d placed in the flyleaf:

Have I,

1. Been fervent in prayer?

2. After or before every deliberate conversation or action, considered how it might tend to God’s glory?

3. After any pleasure, immediately given thanks?

4. Planned business for the day?

5. Been simple and recollected in everything?

6. Been meek, cheerful, affable in everything I said or did?

7. Been proud, vain, unchaste, or enviable of others?

8. Recollected in eating and drinking? Thankful? Temperate in sleep?

9. Thought or spoken unkindly of anyone?

10. Confessed all sins?

A more famous contemporary of Whitefield’s, Jonathan Edwards, compiled a list of resolutions that is still

widely circulated. Posted in his journal for frequent review, they were his lifelong spiritual goals and priorities.

What isn’t as well-known about these resolutions is that Edwards regularly evaluated himself against them

and recorded the results in his journal.

Due in no small part to these continual, soul-searching inquiries, Whitefield and Edwards became increas-

ingly conformed to Christ-likeness in life and character.

While I heartily recommend this practice of Whitefield and Edwards (and of countless others throughout

church history), there are other ways to use questions like these. For instance, in addition to your individual

spirituality you could also ask yourself specifically about your marriage and family life, work, Internet habits,

financial stewardship, or any other area of life where frequent reminders to obedience would help. Several

years ago, I used a similar method to remind myself not only of previous commitments, but to cultivate some

new habits as well. If you develop a long list of questions, you might review a small number daily rather than

the entire list.

The Bible directs each of us to “examine himself” before taking the Lord’s Supper (1 Corinthians 11:28).

Similarly, 2 Corinthians 13:5 instructs us, “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Prove your-

selves.” Using an established series of soul-probing questions can simplify the ongoing process of obedience to

such commands, and make it easier for us to keep short accounts with God.

Excerpted from Donald S. Whitney, Simplify Your Spiritual Life (Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress, 2003).

FBC Volunteer

Orientation

Sunday, October 19 11:00-12:15

This orientation serves as the gateway to volunteering in any area within FBC.

No RSVP required.

Children’s Ministry

Questions or Comments??Questions or Comments??Questions or Comments??Questions or Comments?? Contact FBC: 547-2051

Joy CanuppJoy CanuppJoy CanuppJoy Canupp Minister of Children/Preschool

jcanupp@fbcfm.com

Amy ArmeniAmy ArmeniAmy ArmeniAmy Armeni Children’s Ministry Assistant

Uptown Teaching Teams, CM Safety/Security aarmeni@fbcfm.com

Jacona HesterJacona HesterJacona HesterJacona Hester Children’s Ministry Assistant

CM Large Group Teams, FX Live! Team, Wed. Nights jhester@fbcfm.com

Mandy RileyMandy RileyMandy RileyMandy Riley Children’s Ministry Assistant

First World Teaching Teams, CM Welcome Center Team mriley@fbcfm.com

Marsha JonesMarsha JonesMarsha JonesMarsha Jones Children’s Ministry Assistant

Mother’s Morning Out/Moppets/General Paid Childcare mjones@fbcfm.com

Sunday, October 26

5:00-7:00 p.m.

A huge community outreach event in our parking lot!!

You don’t want to miss all the candy, games & fun!!

Be sure to get important details from your ABF class or Life Group

on participation to make this event happen.

**Also see October’s Top 5 for other info**

Start giving personal invitations to friends & neighbors.

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Next 2 First Step Opportunities: October 5th & November 9th

LIKE us on Facebook @firstbaptist.childrensministry

Parent-Child Dedication

Sunday, October 19 during all 3 services

Sign-up deadline is 10/5 (firm).

This special dedication is an opportunity for parents and the FBC family

to commit publicly to raise little ones in the way of the Lord. More in-

formation can be found on the church website.

Parent-Child Dedication CLASS: Sunday, 10/12 at 11:00

(required for all participants)

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Middle School Retreat

UPCOMING EVENTS

Don’t forget about our new schedule!

Sunday Night

6:00 All students 6:30-7:30 Middle School classes 6:20-8:00 High School to D-Groups homes

Wednesday Night

6:17-7:15 All students, worship 7:15-7:45 Middle School D-Groups 7:15-7:45 NEW! High School, Catalyst Coffee shop

h New Schedule

The Middle School Retreat dates have changed. The old dates were October 17-18. The new dates are November 7-8. We are going to Hendersonville, NC. The cost of the retreat is $50.00, plus two meals. We will leave at 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon and return to the church around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday evening. A limited number of spots are available for the high school leadership team to participate. Sign up as soon as possible so we can make arrangements for the overnight stay.

High School students - hopefully you have taken advantage of your Sunday night D-Groups. We are making a slight change in the schedule and will start snack supper at 5:50 for high school students so you can have more hang-out time before you go to your D-Group homes. The time change will start October 5th. See you there.

High School D Groups High School Students

If you have not attended 6:17 on Wednesday you have missed an awesome time of worship and Bible study. Starting October 1 we will open up the Catalyst Coffee Shop. We will have cappuccino’s, latte’s and an assortment of different coffee drinks available. There will be a place for you to do your homework or just hang out with your favorite adults (Kylie and Johnny)! Don’t miss it.

Adult Ministries Experience It!

Upcoming Events in October

October 3 – Victory Sports Golf Tournament October 15 – Celebrators’ Jubilee/Luncheon

October 4-12 – London Mission Trip October 19 – Volunteer Orientation

October 12 – Start Here October 26 – Trunks & Treats

Trunks & Treats - October 26 (5:00 - 7:00) Trunks and Treats is a church sponsored event scheduled for

October 26 in the back church parking lot. This is a fun event

where you can bring your children in their best costumes and

invite your neighbors to enjoy an evening of decorated trunks

and treats! What a fun way to fellowship with your ABF class

or Life Group as you decorate cars, play games, tail-gate or

cook out. Stop by the Trunks and Treats display poster in the

lobby to sign up for a parking lot space.

The number one predictor of a person’s spiritual health is whether or not they read the Bible

on a daily basis. However…

Only 16% of people who regularly attend church read the Bible daily.

Only 32% of people who regularly attend church read the Bible at least once a week.

� That means more than half of the people who regularly attend church do not read the

Bible consistently.

When asked about the importance of reading the Bible on a consistent basis, Southern

Baptist IMB President David Platt responded, “The Bible contains one grand story of one

global God who is saving His people through one glorious gospel. We need to know this

story. We need to see, understand, and comprehend how all of the pages come together in

one overarching plot. Such knowledge, penetrating both our hearts and our minds, is es-

sential for growing in Christlikeness.”

For information on Bible reading plans, visit

http://www2.bhpublishinggroup.com/readthebible/reading.asp

Audio & Media Needs ~ Training will be provided for those willing to serve in the areas of audio, ProPresenter and camera. Contact Tim Gale (tim@tmgale.com), Bryan Trotter (btrotter@fbcfm.com) or Diane Dulin (ddulin@fbcfm.com) in the church office.

Music ~ Celebrators ~ Media

MUSIC NEWSMUSIC NEWSMUSIC NEWSMUSIC NEWS

CELEBRATORS’ (Senior Adult) NEWSCELEBRATORS’ (Senior Adult) NEWSCELEBRATORS’ (Senior Adult) NEWSCELEBRATORS’ (Senior Adult) NEWS

MEDIA NEWSMEDIA NEWSMEDIA NEWSMEDIA NEWS

Adult Worship Choir

∗ Rehearsals are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. At 8:15 p.m. we begin rehearsal for the Christmas musical. Seasonal singers rehearse with the choir on Wednesdays from 8:15-9:00 p.m. for the Christmas musical. Contact Diane or Benny at the church if you are interested in being part of the choir. ∗ Christmas Musical Information Wednesday, December 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m.—combined rehearsal with the wind ensemble Thursday, December 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m.—combined rehearsal with the wind ensemble Performances will be on Sunday, December 14, at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. ∗ Candlelight services and communion will be held on Sunday, December 21, at 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

∗ Celebration Jubilee—Wednesday, October 15 -10:00-11:30: Worship service in the Chapel with Dr. Joe Brown, former pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. He will present a sermon on “Israel and the Middle East.” Music by the Celebrator Choir as well as congregational singing. -11:30: Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall; bring your favorite dish to share. -12:30: Entertainment by “Joyful Sound” from North Greenville University. Cost for this event is $10.00 per person which covers the speaker and the entertainment. Sign up October 5 and 12 at the Registration Center in the lobby. ∗ Celebrator Choir resumed in September. We meet on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Worship Center choir room. We would love for you to join us during this time of great music and fellowship. Upcoming Events: ∗ November 11: State Convention in Columbia. Leave at 4:00 p.m. and return at 10:00 p.m. via church bus. There is no cost for the trip, but you are responsible for your meal on the way down. Sign up November 2 and 9 at the Registration Center in the lobby. ∗ November 19: Celebrators’ Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Billy Clark with Wycliffe Bible Translators will share a presentation on his ministry. Please bring items for a Thanksgiving meal (minus a turkey) for the Care Center. Suggestions: boxed rice; stuffing mix; macaroni and cheese; canned vegetables-green beans, peas, yams, corn; canned chicken broth; cream of chicken soup/celery soup; cake mixes and icing; brownie mix.

GIC – What Now?

I would like to say “Thank you” to each of you who participated in our GIC in any way and especially to you who hosted a missionary in your home. The missionaries have complimented you over and over. They complimented you on how well they were treated, fed and loved on. Some of these missionaries had real needs that were met by some of you and your respective ABF & Life Groups. One of the missionaries commented about how he had a very specific need and he was praising God that it was met this past weekend. I can-not say “Thank You” enough for all you did to make our GIC a success. Many of you have also expressed that it was a great time of rubbing shoulders with those who have, as Levi did, “…left all and followed him.” (Luke 5) Some of you have told me about the blessings you received for your efforts this week. I think this comment from one of our members expresses what I am trying to say:

What a cool family and awesome opportunity to minister… and love on them this past weekend. I know we had a few communication hiccups connecting with them, but it all came together... God worked it out... (as if I should have doubted that He would). I’m always amazed and humbled at what missions is, looks like and the people that

passionately serve whereever called. Our missionaries embodied that and I was very glad to have the opportunity to spend some time with them this week.

Just wanted to let you know that things came together pretty well and thanks for letting us be a part of it.

Now that our 2014 GIC is past, how can we be involved in the lives of those who were with us? Let me mention a few ways.

1. Be sure to read the weekly enewsletter. We will feature one of the missionaries and their ministries each month. You will know better how to pray for them.

2. Keep in contact with your missionary. This GIC weekend should have started a relationship(s) – not have ended one. It can get very lonely on the field and the missionaries can feel isolated. If you have a verse that speaks to you write a short note and share it with them. A note from you just may make someone’s day. Ask them how you can pray for them and after you do send a short note and let them know you did. 3. Ask the missionary if there is some small item you can send. If you cannot afford to

do this bring the invoice to the mission’s office and we will find the funds. The smallest acts of kindness can sometimes make a huge difference.

What now? Let’s be in contact with the ones to whom God has introduced us!

On Mission by Andrew Limbaugh

WORSHIP ARTS Prepositions of Worship

By: Dr. Ed Steele Although we use them multiple times daily in speech and other forms of communication, we rarely take time to consider the importance of prepositions in our language. They function to show the relationship of one thing to another. We can take advantage of these little words to help us gain insight into our relationship to Christ in regards to worship. This is provided not as an exhaustive listing, nor as a theologi-cal treatise, but simply to help us refocus as we think and dialogue about worship. 1. To Him Worship is directed to Christ. “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” [Ephesians 3:20-1] 2. In Him His Spirit lives in us and empowers us, the relationship that abides is that we are “in Him.” “For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.” [Acts 17:28] “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” [2 Corinthians 5:17] The fact that He is in us should continually lead us away from worshiping any other. 3. With Him He is present with us in worship. “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” [Matthew 18:20]. He not only lives in us, there should be an awareness of His Spirit and presence as we worship. 4. For Him Worship is for Him. We exist for Him, as Paul stated, “yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things and we ex-ist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him.” [1 Corinthians 8:6] Although worship has im-mense benefits for the worshipper, it is not for him, but for Christ. There is that sense that we are ministering to God as we worship. Our worship and ministry for Him is not because God needs it; He is self-sufficient. Our worship is that specific time in which we affirm His worthiness through obedience in recognizing that it is all for Him. One might say, “I go worship because I have needs and I want those needs to be met.” I believe I understand what is meant, but we must be careful. The goal of worship is not that my needs are met, but that we worship Christ. If we focus on “our needs,” then we have redi-rected our attention away from the very One who is able to do anything about those needs. But, as we focus on Christ and His greatness, love, mercy, grace and forgiveness in worship, somehow He works to minister to our needs. Christ’s ministry to us then, is a byproduct of worship and not the central focus. 5. About Him The subject of worship is Jesus. As Peter stood to deliver his sermon on the day of Pentecost found in Acts 2:14-36, the message from beginning to end was about Christ. Our message is to share how God from the beginning of history has moved to restore relationship with His creation through the death and resurrection of His Son. Even when threatened by the Council, Peter and John could only say, “we cannot stop speaking about what we have see and heard.” [Acts 4:20] 6. By Him In worship we acknowledge that all things were made by Him. “For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through Him and for Him.” [Colossians 1:16] 7. Through Him We are powerless to worship without His help. “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.” [Hebrews 13:15] “All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.” [John 1:3] “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.” [Romans 11:36] “He helps you want to obey Him and then help you do what He wants.” [Phil. 2:13 LB] Our times of worship can be laden with distractions. Perhaps a simple review of some prepositions might help us see Jesus Christ as the central focus of our corporate worship. As we gather for worship let’s remember that it is To Him, and In Him; it is With Him and For Him; it is About Him, By Him and Through Him! Worship centers itself, has its central focus, all on Jesus Christ. Anything less is less than wor-ship.

by Bryan Trotter

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Want to learn more about Life Groups, the Host Team, or our Link Team? Contact Matthew Cavin at: mcavin@fbcfm.com

The Back PorchThe Back PorchThe Back PorchThe Back Porch The temperature had dropped to a perfectly not-too-cool 68 degrees. As the sun dipped below the horizon it started to splash vibrant orange and pink hues over the clouds. The sky itself was a deep Carolina blue. In my hands was a smoky dark roast coffee as black as night. We sat there on the back porch with good friends and enjoyed good conver-sation. We were just there in that moment, enjoying life together. It’s little moments like these that make up this life together that we are supposed to experience as brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s taking time to get to know someone. Having someone over for a meal. Being there during a crisis or praying for someone to find a job. It’s digging into the Word together, and it’s conversations for processing Biblical truths. It’s pushing a brother towards Christ even when he doesn’t feel like it. It’s soccer games and encouraging words and hugs during tragedies and celebrations and worshipping together. It’s life together. And as I sat on the back porch with these good friends, I realized that not everyone makes it to the back porch. Anyone can come to your front porch. Some people get invited inside to watch a ballgame or eat a meal. But few get invited through the house and out to the back where all there is to do is sit and talk and share and connect. It’s these very relationships that we need to be developing with one another in our church family. And they take work. It takes intentionality to give some-one else the gift of your time and preparation. But it’s these little gifts that will make a big impact in our lives and in the Kingdom. So who are you going to invite to your back porch?

Regular Sunday Schedule 8:15 a.m. ~ Blended Worship 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. ~ Contemporary Worship/ABF and Serving Opportunities 6:00 p.m. ~ Catalyst Sunday Night Live

Regular Wednesday Schedule 5:15 p.m.—Midweek Connection Meal 6:15 p.m. - Midweek Connection Classes 6:17 p.m. - Catalyst Worship/Classes 7:30 p.m. - Adult Choir/Wind Ensemble Rehearsal

October Deacons

Sunday, October 5 David McWilliam & Brad Chatham

Sunday, October 12

Michael Wright & Jeff Collins

Sunday, October 19 Cam Johnson & Larry Ashworth

Sunday, October 26

Scott Mingonet & Scott Motsinger

In Sympathy Our fellowship of faith extends the deepest love and sympathy to the following who have lost loved ones during the past month:

The family of Shirley Howard Karen Adams on the loss of her father Patty Snincak on the loss of her sister

The family of Steve Wilson Melissa Vess on the loss of her brother

Becky Reynolds & Clara Lowry on the loss of their sister

October Top 5 Ministry Opportunities

1. Host Team Greeter 2. TnT Trunk Sponsor 3. OCC Shoebox Team 4. Uptown Connect Group Leaders 5. Wednesday Night Meal Team Volunteers More information about these positions is on the church’s website and in the Worship Center lobby.

IN OUR FELLOWSHIP Welcome New Members Stephen Ministry

People often ask, “What exactly is a Stephen Minister?” One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People.

Stephen Ministers are there: . . . after the phone call you hoped you’d never get. . . . after the divorce papers are served and the bottom falls out. . . . after you find a pink slip with your final paycheck. . . . after the doctor says, “I’m sorry, but there’s nothing more we can do.” Stephen Ministers are the “After People.” They are ready to come alongside you—or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives—and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed. Contact the church office if you or someone you know is interested in having a Stephen Minister or would like more information.

Articles for the November First Word are due in the church office by October 23.

New Members from Baptism Celebration

Amy Bailey Aaron Bennett Jacob Beyer Charleston Boyd Cecil Eckert Garrett Eckert Rachel Eckert Ben Gale Joshua Gale Asher Jarrett Palmer Johns Justin Kelso Rachel Press Abby Thayer

Brad & Julie Verross Joe & Christy Kissel

Welcome to the Family Seminar Friday, October 17, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and

Saturday, October 18, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

This two-day seminar is a foundational entry point into the life of the First Baptist family and is designed to introduce you to our beliefs, practices, mission, values and our structure. If you have been visiting First Baptist or if you have joined recently, this seminar will give you more information as you seek God’s leadership in your life. To register please mark the front of the Connect Card (indicating childcare needs) or contact Karen Morrow in the church office (kmorrow@fbcfm.com) before noon on Wednesday, October 15. Childcare is available for children ages birth-5th grade with advance reservations.

Congratulations to Billy & Kathy Greene on the birth of their grandson, Jonathan Reid, on September 17.

Parents are Andy & Heather Stahr.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 10:00 Bible Study

5:15 Midweek Meal

6:15 Midweek Classes

6:17 Catalyst Worship/Classes

2

7:00 Diner Rehearsal

8:00 AA

3 8:00 VSO Golf Tournament

9:30 MOPS

7:00 Wedding Rehearsal

7:00 NA

4

London Mission Team Departs

4:00 Wedding

5

11:00 First Step Class

4:00 Deacons’ Meeting

6:00 Sunday Night Live

6 10:30 Celebrators’ Choir

7 9:30 Ladies’ Bible Study

6:30 SM Training Class

8:00 AA/Al-Anon

8 10:00 Bible Study

5:15 Midweek Meal

6:00 GLOW to CAH

6:00 Cancer Support Group

6:15 Midweek Classes

6:17 Catalyst Worship/Classes

9

7:00 Budget Meeting

7:00 Diner Rehearsal

8:00 AA

10

7:00 NA

11

12 Communion 11:00 Start Here Class

11:00 Parent/Child Dedication

Class

6:00 Sunday Night Live

7:00 Blended Team Rehearsal

13

10:30 Celebrators’ Choir

14 9:30 Ladies’ Bible Study

10:30 Priscilla Group

6:30 SM Training Class

6:30 SM Supervision Groups

8:00 AA/Al-Anon

15 10:00 Celebrators’ Jubilee

11:00 Celebrators’ Lunch

5:15 Midweek Meal

6:15 Midweek Classes

6:17 Catalyst Worship/Classes

16

7:00 Budget Meeting

7:00 Diner Rehearsal

8:00 AA

17 9:30 MOPS

7:00 Welcome to the Family

Seminar

7:00 NA

18 8:30 Welcome to the Family

Seminar

19 Parent/Child

Dedication 11:00 FBC Volunteer

Orientation

6:00 Sunday Night Live

20 10:30 Celebrators’ Choir

21 9:30 Ladies’ Bible Study

10:30 WOM Prayer Groups

6:30 SM Training Class

8:00 AA/Al-Anon

22 10:00 Bible Study

5:15 Midweek Meal

6:15 Midweek Classes

6:17 Catalyst Worship/Classes

23 10:00 Stitches Groups

7:00 Diner Rehearsal

8:00 AA

24

7:00 NA

25

26

5:00 Trunks & Treats

27 10:30 Celebrators’ Choir

28 9:30 Ladies’ Bible Study

12:30 Carter ABF Class Lunch

6:30 SM Training Class

6:30 SM Supervision Groups

8:00 AA/Al-Anon

29 10:00 Bible Study

5:15 Midweek Meal

6:15 Midweek Classes

6:17 Catalyst Worship/Classes

30

7:00 Diner Rehearsal

8:00 AA

31

7:00 NA

October 2014

London Mission Trip ~ 4th - 12th

Church Staff

Jeff Bedwell, Pastor JBedwell@fbcfm.com

Johnny Caruso, Students JCaruso@fbcfm.com

Matthew Cavin, Life Groups/Assimilation MCavin@fbcfm.com

Benny Wade, Music BWade@fbcfm.com

Bryan Trotter, Contemporary Worship BTrotter@fbcfm.com

Shannon Ford, Adults SFord@fbcfm.com

Andrew Limbaugh, Evangelism/Missions ALimbaugh@fbcfm.com

Ralph Riley, Pastoral Care rwjtriley@gmail.com

Joy Canupp, Children JCanupp@fbcfm.com

Angie Hayman, Media/Adults/Assimilation AHayman@fbcfm.com

Karen Morrow, Office Mgr./Pastor’s Sec. KMorrow@fbcfm.com

Diane Dulin, Worship/Outreach/Youth DDulin@fbcfm.com

Fran Lynch, Financial Secretary FLynch@fbcfm.com

Natalie Savader, Children NSavader@fbcfm.com

John Phillips, Facilities Manager JPhillips@fbcfm.com

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FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

Through August 31,2014

We are celebrating God’s faithfulness through His stewards within the First Baptist Family! We are so thankful

for the many folks who week by week honor God with the first fruits of all that God has entrusted to them. Your

continued faithfulness is making an eternal difference! A quick financial snapshot through August 31,2014

2014 2013

Budget $1,590,182.64 $1,590,182.64

Budget Income $1,592,330.61 $1,421,431.41

Budget Spending $1,536,715.92 $1 ,515,768.11

Balance on Building Loan 08/31/2014 $220,997.89

You can monitor your year-to-date gifts by going to the church website and clicking on “member login.”

Follow the instructions for creating a username/password if you don’t have one.

Contact Karen in the church office if you need assistance.