The Baptist Beacon

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.John 8:12

First Baptist Church “Loving People to Jesus”

517 Hiwassee Street

Murphy, NC 28906-3211

Phone: 828.837.2615 www.murphyfirst.org

Sunday October 9th

9:45 AM- Sunday School

11:00 AM- Morning Worship

5:30 PM- Council Meeting

6:00 PM- Evening Worship

Monday October 10th

10:00 AM- Sparrow’s Nest

10:30 AM- Community Lunch

6:30 PM- Men’s Bible Study

6:30 PM- Ladies’ Bible Study

Wednesday October 12th

10:00 AM- Sparrow’s Nest

6:00 PM- Children’s Ministries

6:00 PM- BIG Ministries

6:30 PM- Prayer Meeting

7:30 PM- Singing Tree Practice

Friday October 14th

5:00 PM- ELHM Fundraiser Dinner

2016 General Budget

Weekly Budget- $6,888.85 This Week’s Actual- $10,892.87

YTD Budget-$275,554.00 YTD Actual-$262,457.78 This Week’s Designated- $786.67

YTD Designated- $62,529.73

The Baptist Beacon 10/5/16

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that

me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

www.murphyfirst.org

Our church goal is $3,000. Each

week we will be showing a video

about the work of NC Baptists. A

special offering will be taken on

Sunday October 9th after the

worship service.

The deacons will be bringing a motion to

the church at the October business meeting

asking the church for a waiver from the

constitution. They will be asking the church

to allow Jerry Brackett to reactivate and

serve until the next election. As you know,

the deacons have not been able to elect a

Chairman. Jerry has agreed to fulfill this

role for the remainder of the current term

cycle.

Sunday 10/9/16

Nursery

SS-Teresa Thomason

11am-Judith Davis

Children’s Church

3-5-Shawn & Penny Johnson

1-3-Dana Anderson & Abby

Children’s Sermon

Glenda Picklesimer

Security-Bud Penland

Intercessory Prayer

Karen Johnson

Counting Committee- October

John & Sally Bandy

Ushers

Steve Dickey-Captain, Dan

Anderson, Jeff Gooch, John Ivie,

Bob Penland, Mike Worley

October Deacons On Call

Week 1-Shawn Wilson

Week 2-Grier Ivie

Week 3-Bob Davis

Week 4-Clay Durrett

Week 5-Steve Hatfield

Welcome Center Rotation

Before Sunday School

Week 1-Clay & Sandy Durrett

Week 2-Millie Crawford & Hilda

Glenn

Week 3-Mary Jackson & Linda

Allen

Week 4-Richard & Mildred

Pullium

Week 5-Marilyn Hartness & Pat

McCurry

Welcome Center Rotation

After AM Worship Service

Week 1- Spence Family

Week 2-Laney Family

Week 3-Ken & Ann Lance

Week 4-Dale & Betty Allen

Week 5-Dana Anderson & Abby

2.Avery Decker

3.Mae Allen 4.

9.

10.Jerry Tipton, Charlie Spence

11.

16.

17.Leona Cornwell 18.

23.LB Adams

24. 25.Anna Coffey

30. 31.Dwayne Hamer, Lethia Cannon

The Kingdom: James 2:5 Hearken, my

beloved brethren, Hath not God

chosen the poor of this world rich in

faith, and heirs of the kingdom which

he hath promised to them that love

him?

5.Gina Penland, Nathan Purcell

6.Judy Waters 7.

12.

13. 14.

19.Karen Tanner

20.Morgan Smith, Brittany Forrister

21.

Coffey 26.Vicki Watson 27. 28.

The Kingdom: James 2:5 Hearken, my

chosen the poor of this world rich in

faith, and heirs of the kingdom which

love

It’s that time of year again……..

First Baptist Church Living Christmas TreeCome and take part in our 40th

Christmas Tree. Rehearsals begin Wednesday

September 7th at 7:30pm in the choir room!

information, contact Carol Moss.

1. Larry Parrish, Jean O’Day

8.Sandra Ballard

15.Katy Beaver, Katie Coffey

22.Madison Deren

29.

It’s that time of year again……..

Living Christmas Tree Annual Singing

Christmas Tree. Rehearsals begin Wednesday

at 7:30pm in the choir room! For more

information, contact Carol Moss.

Thank you so much for your

generosity in giving! We have

raised $3,188.71 for a new sound

system!

I am planning a Fall Festival for our Children's Dept in October. Due to Halloween being on a Monday

instead of a Hallelujah Party like last year for the community. If weather permits we can do a Trunk or Treat in the front

parking area for the community. If you items we will need: square bales of hay, large marshmallows, chocolate candy bars, graham crackers, firewood and

roasting sticks. If anyone has a fire pit that is portable let me know. Any ideas are welcome to help make this a fun ev

for our children and adults! Have a Blessed Day! Jamie Deren

828-361-8658

The Cherokee County Ministerial

Association is sponsoring the 15th Annual

Holy Smoke interdenominational fundraiser

at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 13 at Saint

Williams Catholic Church. Cost is only $10

and tickets may be purchased at the door.

All money raised from this fun tasting event

benefits area residents who have life

sustaining needs.

Thank you so much for your

have

for a new sound

Children's Dept in October.

Monday this year we will do this

instead of a Hallelujah Party like last year for the community. we can do a Trunk or Treat in the front

parking area for the community. If you would like to donate square bales of hay, large marshmallows,

chocolate candy bars, graham crackers, firewood and

If anyone has a fire pit that is portable let me know. Any ideas are welcome to help make this a fun event

There will be a fundraiser meal for the Edwin L. Hodges Ministry on Friday, October 14

will be a choice of Apricot Pork Loin or Roasted Herbed Chicken. You may take your meal to go or eat in the Fellowship Hall between 5pm and

6:30pm. Meal tickets are $10.00 and are located in the Church Office for purchase.you have any questions, please call Karen

Johnson at 557-6523. Thank you!

The Cherokee County Ministerial

Annual

Holy Smoke interdenominational fundraiser

at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 13 at Saint

Cost is only $10

and tickets may be purchased at the door.

All money raised from this fun tasting event

e life

The Men's Ministry October 8th meeting/breakfast will be at Brothers Restaurant at 9:00 with a breakfast buffet, coffee (beverage), and tip for $9.00 per person all inclusive. All men are invited to come and fellowship!

We would like to thank

Brother Les Seal for filling

in for Pastor Jimmy while

he was on vacation. It is

an honor to have you in our congregation!

There will be a fundraiser meal for the Edwin L. Hodges Ministry on Friday, October 14th. There

will be a choice of Apricot Pork Loin or Roasted You may take your meal to go

Hall between 5pm and

Meal tickets are $10.00 and are located in the Church Office for purchase. If you have any questions, please call Karen

Thank you!

The Men's Ministry October 8th meeting/breakfast

be at Brothers Restaurant at 9:00 with a breakfast buffet, coffee (beverage), and tip for $9.00 per person all inclusive. All men are invited to come

We would like to thank

Brother Les Seal for filling

in for Pastor Jimmy while

he was on vacation. It is

an honor to have you in our congregation!

Comfort Kits for Chemotherapy Patients

Hand sanitizer

Vitamin Water

Mint or Ginger tea for Nausea

Dry Mouth Lozenges

Hand Lotion

Lip Balm

Soft knit caps for sensitive scalps

Scent sachet (peppermint, chamomile, lavender)

Hard ginger candy or peppermints

Chewing gum

Crossword puzzles or Sudoku books

Small Bible

Small notebook with pen

This is breast cancer awareness month. We need your help in preparing Comfort Kits for Chemo

patients. Please bring any of the items listed above to help with this project. Containers are in the

welcome center, in front of the office and in the hall near the library window. We will assemble

these kits at our October meeting on the 27th

. Thank you for your help, WMU ladies.

Chemo Comfort Kits

The WMU invites you to help with the Chemo Comfort Kits for chemo patients. Please refer to the

flyer for the suggested items to bring. We will assemble these at out next meeting on October 27

We will be taking these kits to Murphy Medical and Blue Ridge Cancer center. Everyone is invited

to come help assemble them. We will meet at 5:30 pm in the fellowship hall.

WMU Meeting

Our meeting will be Oct. 27th at 5:30 PM in the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited to come and help assemble our Chemo Comfort Kits. We will also be finalizing plans for the Christmas Bazaar. Ladies

please plan to attend.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

It is that time of year again. Please pack your boxes and bring them to the church on or before Nov. 13. The church will be packing 800 boxes on November 12

hall. We are hoping for 1000 total boxes wi

be Nov. 13th during the morning worship service. On Nov. 13

Baptist Associational Office. We will also be taking a special offering on Nov. 12

shipping cost.

OCC Processing Center

We will be going to the Atlanta Processing Center on Nov 30

AM and return about 10:00 pm. You will need money for lunch and dinner. Please sign up on the

sheet outside the office.

Christmas Bazaar

The Christmas Bazaar will be Nov. 19th

to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We have some ladies who have been sewing things for the

bazaar. If you have handmade items you could donate, we would love to have them. Please contact Mary Ashley (361-1333) or Duronda Hood (557

Lottie Moon Monologue

On November 27th, Patricia Frasier Swann will be presenting a Lottie Moon monologue at our

church at 6:30 PM. This is a wonderful presentation about the life plans to attend and invite your friends and neighbors to come. A love offering will be taken to

cover her expenses.

The WMU invites you to help with the Chemo Comfort Kits for chemo patients. Please refer to the

items to bring. We will assemble these at out next meeting on October 27

We will be taking these kits to Murphy Medical and Blue Ridge Cancer center. Everyone is invited

to come help assemble them. We will meet at 5:30 pm in the fellowship hall.

at 5:30 PM in the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited to come and help assemble our Chemo Comfort Kits. We will also be finalizing plans for the Christmas Bazaar. Ladies

Child Shoeboxes

It is that time of year again. Please pack your boxes and bring them to the church on or before Nov. 13. The church will be packing 800 boxes on November 12th starting at 1 PM in the fellowship

hall. We are hoping for 1000 total boxes with the boxes from the congregation. Our dedication will

during the morning worship service. On Nov. 13th we will move the boxes to Truett

Baptist Associational Office. We will also be taking a special offering on Nov. 12

We will be going to the Atlanta Processing Center on Nov 30th. We will leave the church at 10:00

AM and return about 10:00 pm. You will need money for lunch and dinner. Please sign up on the

th from 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM. The money raised at this event will go

to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We have some ladies who have been sewing things for the

bazaar. If you have handmade items you could donate, we would love to have them. Please 1333) or Duronda Hood (557-6976) if you have questions.

, Patricia Frasier Swann will be presenting a Lottie Moon monologue at our

church at 6:30 PM. This is a wonderful presentation about the life of Lottie Moon. Please make plans to attend and invite your friends and neighbors to come. A love offering will be taken to

The WMU invites you to help with the Chemo Comfort Kits for chemo patients. Please refer to the

items to bring. We will assemble these at out next meeting on October 27th.

We will be taking these kits to Murphy Medical and Blue Ridge Cancer center. Everyone is invited

to come help assemble them. We will meet at 5:30 pm in the fellowship hall.

at 5:30 PM in the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited to come and help assemble our Chemo Comfort Kits. We will also be finalizing plans for the Christmas Bazaar. Ladies

It is that time of year again. Please pack your boxes and bring them to the church on or before starting at 1 PM in the fellowship

th the boxes from the congregation. Our dedication will

we will move the boxes to Truett

Baptist Associational Office. We will also be taking a special offering on Nov. 12th to help with the

. We will leave the church at 10:00

AM and return about 10:00 pm. You will need money for lunch and dinner. Please sign up on the

2:00 PM. The money raised at this event will go

to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We have some ladies who have been sewing things for the

bazaar. If you have handmade items you could donate, we would love to have them. Please 6976) if you have questions.

, Patricia Frasier Swann will be presenting a Lottie Moon monologue at our

of Lottie Moon. Please make plans to attend and invite your friends and neighbors to come. A love offering will be taken to