The Memorial Baptist Church Greenville, NC Volume 44 Issue 1 January 2019 TMBC ORGANIST NEWS For the second me, our church has been the beneficiary of Dr. Catherine Garner as our interim organist. I know you join me in saying a hearelt thank you for the ways her musical offerings have enriched the worship life of TMBC for the past nineteen months. We certainly will look forward to having her back with us as a substute organist from me to me. In the meanme, you oſten can hear her beauful collaborave piano skills in numerous recitals and concerts at ECU. Beginning on January 6, we will welcome Mr. Sandro Silva as our organist. Sandro is an acve church organist from Sao Paulo, Brazil. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from a university in Sao Paulo and a cerficate in accompanying from Brazilian Conservatory of Music in Rio De Janeiro. In addion to serving as our organist, Sandro plans to begin a master’s degree in organ and church music at ECU in the near future. When he arrives, he will be in need of an affordable apartment and car; your recommendaons would be appreciated. Soli Deo gloria, Andy Roby A Message from Abbi TMBC family, you truly embrace our mission statement and amaze me daily! The way you share Christ as you serve others is beauful. Thank you for the way you have served this Christmas. Since Thanksgiving alone, our church has served over 80 children with the Angel Shop, made about 1,000 Christmas cards for the rerement homes in Greenville, welcomed and fed the “stranger” among us in the food pantry two weeks in a row, prepared food boxes for our Backpack Buddies families for Christmas, served the staff of Eastern Elementary, hosted hundreds of people inside our church for community and church events, and shared together in laughter and love in so many great ways. Keep being you! You make a difference, and I’m thankful to serve alongside of you. In Christ’s cheerful service, Abbi A Message from Brad Once again, my family and I are overwhelmed and grateful for the kindness you displayed in the holiday season. As many of you entered our home at our open house, Jamie and I delighted in knowing we have a family with whom to share life and to serve God. Throughout this Christmas, you have giſted us with goodies, giſts, and glad dings. Thank you for the love you shared, but, most importantly, thank you for trusng in me as your pastor, for loving us, and for being open to be loved by us. It is one of our greatest joys to serve alongside of each of you at TMBC. I’m looking forward to what 2019 has in store for our faith family! Peace and Love, Brad
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The Memorial Baptist Church G r e e n v i l l e , N C
Volume 44 Issue 1 January 2019
TMBC ORGANIST NEWS For the second time, our church has been the beneficiary of Dr. Catherine Garner as our interim organist. I know you join me in saying a heartfelt thank you for the ways her musical offerings have enriched the worship life of TMBC for the past nineteen months. We certainly will look forward to having her back with us as a substitute organist from time to time. In the meantime, you often can hear her beautiful collaborative piano skills in numerous recitals and concerts at ECU.
Beginning on January 6, we will welcome Mr. Sandro Silva as our organist. Sandro is an active church organist from Sao Paulo, Brazil. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from a university in Sao Paulo and a certificate in accompanying from Brazilian Conservatory of Music in Rio De Janeiro. In addition to serving as our organist, Sandro plans to begin a master’s degree in organ and church music at ECU in the near future. When he arrives, he will be in need of an affordable apartment and car; your recommendations would be appreciated.
Soli Deo gloria, Andy Roby
A Message from Abbi
TMBC family, you truly embrace our mission statement and amaze me daily! The way you share Christ as you serve others is beautiful. Thank you for the way you have served this Christmas. Since Thanksgiving alone, our church has served over 80 children with the Angel Shop, made about 1,000 Christmas cards for the retirement homes in Greenville, welcomed and fed the “stranger” among us in the food pantry two weeks in a row, prepared food boxes for our Backpack Buddies families for Christmas, served the staff of Eastern Elementary, hosted hundreds of people inside our church for community and church events, and shared together in laughter and love in so many great ways. Keep being you! You make a difference, and I’m thankful to serve alongside of you.
In Christ’s cheerful service, Abbi
A Message from Brad
Once again, my family and I are overwhelmed and grateful for the kindness you displayed in the holiday season. As many of you entered our home at our open house, Jamie and I delighted in knowing we have a family with whom to share life and to serve God. Throughout this Christmas, you have gifted us with goodies, gifts, and glad tidings. Thank you for the love you shared, but, most importantly, thank you for trusting in me as your pastor, for loving us, and for being open to be loved by us. It is one of our greatest joys to serve alongside of each of you at TMBC. I’m looking forward to what 2019 has in store for our faith family!
Peace and Love, Brad
Proteins: 7.5-oz. microwavable bowls of Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli, Beefaroni, SpaghettiOs, Beef Lasagna, etc., and 4.75-oz. cans of Vienna Sausages or Beanie Weanies
Fruits: Individual cups of applesauce (plain, cinnamon, etc.) and fruit cups (peaches, pears, mangos, mixed fruit cocktail, etc.)
Grains: 1.2-oz. boxes of breakfast cereal (any type), Pop Tarts (any flavor), chewy granola bars (any flavor), and fruit cereal bars (any flavor)
Juices: 10-12 pack juice boxes or bags (any flavor) Snacks: Individual pudding cups (any flavor), 1-oz. bags of Cheez-Its crackers,
1-oz. bags of Ritz-Bits crackers, 1.375-oz. sleeves of Lance crackers (any flavor), 1-oz. bags of pretzels, individual boxes of raisins, and individual packs of fruit chews
Collection point is located outside the fellowship hall.
Dave Gordon January 27—February 2
756-7191
Sharon Lee January 20—26
714-6537
Dale Newton January 13—19
412-0011
Bill Brown December 30—January 5
756-1564
Welcome New Members!
Vickie Carden January 6—12
917-2370
Extended Session Volunteers January 6 Terri Avin and Ann Bryant January 13 Sharon Lee and Ashley Williams January 30 Tammy Ivey and Jane Morris January 27 Luisa Haynes and Ann Bryant Volunteers are still needed. Contact Abbi if you are available.
Jay and Jackson Surles
Jay and his son, Jackson, joined TMBC December 16, 2018, and are candidates for baptism.
JANUARY MUSIC AND WORSHIP ARTS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, January 9, the Wednesday night music schedule gets started for the new year. Music Friends (3 years-kindergarten), Music Makers (grades 1-3), Young Musicians (grades 4-5), and Chancel Choir (adults) will resume their regular schedules. Music Makers and Young Musicians will be working on the annual spring musical!
Sunday, January 13, Youth Choir (grades 6-12) will get back to work at 5:00 pm to prepare for a summer music-mission project in Washington, Philadelphia, and New York City! Chancel Handbells will also return to the Sunday rehearsal schedule at 6:00 pm.
Do you play (or have you ever played) a musical instrument? We are considering the possibility of launching an instrumental ensemble to give our TMBC family members the opportunity to offer their musical abilities and talents in worship to God. If there is enough interest, the group would meet twice a month for about 45 minutes before Sunday School and would play in worship monthly. If you would be interested in knowing more, please contact Dr. Andy Roby at the church office or by email ([email protected]) right away.
2019 Church Directory
Check your contact information in the 2018 Church Directory for accuracy. If changes are needed, call the church office by January 7, 2019, with updates.
Homebound/Shut-Ins Iva Edwards Mary Mann Norman Little Carrie Clark Beverly Dickens
If you have not completed your 2018 pledge, your contribution must be on the property by December 31, 2018. An end-of-the-year report will be forth coming.
Simply click on the “Give” link at the top of the TMBC website (http://www.tmbc.org) and follow the sign-up instructions, and you will be able to support the ministries and missions of TMBC without having to
worry about remembering your checkbook on Sunday morning. Rest assured, all gifts will be reflected in your annual gifts to TMBC and included on future contribution statements.
WMU Monthly Meeting The WMU will meet at The Memorial Baptist Church in the conference room on Tuesday, January 8, 10:00 am. All ladies of TMBC are invited to attend.
December Attendance
Happy Anniversary
Fran Wilson
January 1
Twenty-nine Years at TMBC
Youth Christmas Party December 9
Christmas Follies December 12
Christmas Cantata December 9
Live Nativity December 15
Christmas Caroling December 16
Important Dates in September Coming Up in December
January 1 Church Office Closed
January 3 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Team Meeting
January 6 10:55 am Deacon Ordination and Installation
January 8 6:30 pm Children’s Ministry Team Meeting
January 9 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Activities Resume with Annual Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off
January 10 4:00 pm Missions Team Meeting
January 13 12:00 pm Youth/Families Mid-Year Lunch Meeting
January 20—23 Youth Ski Trip
January 21 Church Office Closed
Coming Up in January
Wednesday Family Meal
January 9 Bring your best chili and/or cornbread
to share. There is no cost for this meal and no sign-up.
