Thank you for such a wonderful installation service on Sunday, July 9. Being able to gather together with you and so many important people from different parts of my life was such a blessing. I know that a lot of planning, time, and energy went into the service and the reception. Thank you! This summer has been a busy one in the life of our church with Passport Kids and youth trips and a fantastic month- long VBS Faith and Arts Camp that is still underway. We will have a Backpack Blessing Service for our kids on Sunday, August 13 as our children head back to school so that we can pray for them and for all those who serve as teachers, administrators, counselors, bus drivers, and aides. As I reflect on all the ways that we have been reaching out to children, youth, and their families this summer, I am reminded of Jesus words, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14). The disciples believed that the children at Jesus’ feet were a distraction with their sticky fingers and loud cries. But Jesus spent time listening to them, paying attention to their needs, and learning about their lives. Jesus believed that there was something important that children could teach us about what it means to inhabit God’s kingdom. I am so proud to serve at a church that has always prioritized its ministry to children and youth. Dr. Clark, the longtime pastor here, believed so strongly in the church being a place of spiritual formation and care for its youngest members that he founded our preschool and met with teenagers on the weekends in his own home. As we live into that legacy, it is my dream that each member of our church would find ways to invest in and nurture the faith of children and youth and their parents. There are many ways to do that— whether it is by teaching Sunday school, leading Bible friends, serving in the nursery, chaperoning mission trips, or simply inviting your neighbors to church. May we become a church that says, “Let the little children come to us!” For in their coming, we learn more about what it looks like to live in the kingdom of God and what it looks like to follow Christ. God bless you! Pastor Kristin From the Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WINCHESTER, VA July 27, 2017 Volume 78, Issue 7 From the Pastor 1 Youth Scoop & HRR 2-3 Passport Kids Photos 4 Children’s Ministry & HRR Pancake Day 5 August Calendar 6-7 Singin’ Seniors, August Birthdays, Community Announcements 8-11 Inside this issue: The TIE that binds the church & home together August Highlights July 31—Aug. 4 SLC Summer Camp August 6 Promotion Sunday & 301 Open House August 13 Backpack Blessing Service August 19 Rise Against Hunger August 23 Third Quarterly Business Meeting August 30 SS Memorial Dinner
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Thank you for such a wonderful installation service on Sunday, July 9. Being able to gather together with you and so many important people from different parts of my life was such a blessing. I know that a lot of planning, time, and energy went into the service and the reception. Thank you! This summer has been a busy one in the life of our church with Passport Kids and youth trips and a fantastic month-long VBS Faith and Arts Camp that is still underway. We will have a Backpack Blessing Service for our kids on Sunday, August 13 as our children head back to school so that we can pray for them and for all those who serve as teachers, administrators, counselors, bus drivers, and aides. As I reflect on all the ways that we have been reaching out to children, youth, and their families this summer, I am reminded of Jesus words, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14). The disciples believed that the children at Jesus’ feet were a distraction with their sticky fingers and loud cries. But Jesus spent time listening to them, paying attention to their needs, and learning about their lives. Jesus believed that there was something important that children could teach us about what it means to inhabit God’s kingdom. I am so proud to serve at a church that
has always prioritized its ministry to children and youth. Dr. Clark, the longtime pastor here, believed so strongly in the church being a place of spiritual formation and care for its youngest members that he founded our preschool and met with teenagers on the weekends in his own home. As we live into that legacy, it is my dream that each member of our church would find ways to invest in and nurture the faith of children and youth and their parents. There are many ways to do that—whether it is by teaching Sunday school, leading Bible friends, serving in the nursery, chaperoning mission trips, or simply inviting your neighbors to church. May we become a church that says, “Let the little children come to us!” For in their coming, we learn more about what it looks like to live in the kingdom of God and what it looks like to follow Christ. God bless you! Pastor Kristin
From the Pastor
F I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H W I N C H E S T E R , V A
July 27, 2017
Volume 78, Issue 7
From the Pastor 1
Youth Scoop & HRR 2-3
Passport Kids Photos 4
Children’s Ministry & HRR Pancake Day
5
August Calendar 6-7
Singin’ Seniors, August Birthdays, Community Announcements
8-11
Inside this issue:
The TIE that binds the church & home together
August Highlights
July 31—Aug. 4
SLC Summer Camp
August 6
Promotion Sunday & 301 Open House
August 13
Backpack Blessing Service
August 19
Rise Against Hunger
August 23
Third Quarterly Business Meeting
August 30
SS Memorial Dinner
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Kristin’s Youth Scoop
Our youth had a fantastic time at Passport Missions in Danville, Virginia. During their time there
they served at various locations around the community. Two of our youth, Shane Everhart and
Carly Kaderli, won honor camper awards for their service. Two of our youth, Sarah Jones and
Claire Sumner, led in our corporate worship services. And ALL of our youth worked hard to
show the love of Christ to that community. I am so thankful for their energy, compassion, and
good humor over a week of hard work and growth.
I am also thankful for our fearless chaperones, Bob Bragg and Courtney McCalley, who, through
their good humor and commitment helped model faithful service and discipleship throughout the
week. We had a great week together!
As we look ahead to the rest of the summer, I hope you will mark your calendars for these
upcoming events:
July 30: Youth Provide Snacks for the Sunday Fellowship
August 6: 301 Open House for new youth (9:45 am)
August 13: Backpack Blessings (8:30 and 11:00 am services)
I hope you will join us as we finish out the summer!
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Hunting Ridge Retreat
Summer kicked off with Mission Network Activities, a week long Catholic girls re-treat. They came packing the place full with their activities, games, skits and smiles. One day they had a “Messy Olympics” in the fields and invited the Gainesboro Fire & Rescue Company to come hose them off after their games. It was a good time for
all!
On their heels was the Vocare Family Foun-dation, packing HRR out for two weekends in a row. Vocare brings all ages together for
times of refreshment, games, activities, devo-tionals, and meals with the emphasis on doing everything as one unit: the Family. One day they even shared a picnic down at the primi-
tive camp!
By the time you are reading this, we will be heading into our second week of the Jeremiah Project, the middle school summer camp that serves the needy in our
community. As always, you are welcome to come out and serve a meal alongside us and get a glimpse of what summer is all about at Hunting Ridge Retreat.
Announcements
A huge thank you to the Men’s Bible Class & Philia Class for rescuing us last week!! Our stove went out and in the same week, a storm took down the electric to the pavilion. The Men’s Bible Class, together with the Philia Class, decided to
cover both the new stove and the electrical project and we are SO THANKFUL!!
Hunting Ridge is in need of a vehicle to run errands, go grocery shopping, haul equipment, etc. as our current ve-hicle is on its last leg. The HRR Committee would like to first ask YOU, the FBC body, in case you all felt led to
give. Even if you don’t have the exact vehicle we are looking for, we could sell a donated car and put the proceeds towards the new SUV.
After looking into what our exact needs are, we have come up with the following list of possible vehicles, suggest-ed mileage and features.
Necessary Features: Possible Options:
4 Wheel Drive Chevy Blazer, Envoy
6 or 8 cylinder GM Terrain
AC (to aid in transport of food) Jeep Grand Cherokee
Folding rear seats to allow for more cargo room Honda Pilot
Automatic Ford Explorer
4 Door would be best to allow for ease of loading Toyota Sequoia, Forerunner
3-5 Years Old
60,000 Miles or Less
Contact the HRR Office at 540-662-9004 if you have questions or would like to make a donation! A huge thank you for helping us out in our time of need!
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Passport Kids
More pictures of our Youth at Passport Kids!
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Children’s Ministry This June 9, children and 4 adults stayed in Walnut lodge at Eagle Eyrie to attend Passport Kids camp! At Passport we focused on doing justice, loving kindness and walking humbly with God. I always look forward to becoming a big weird family in our cabin and singing loud, funny songs
during morning celebration. It's a hectic schedule but year after year our FBC kids make me proud! They follow directions and work together to look out for one another. They are respectful to our chaperones and the Passport staff. They play hard but also focus hard. I am thankful to our
chaperones for helping to make this a wonderful experience for our kids and grateful for the opportunity to attend camp year after year!
Women on Mission are seeking 50 volunteers for August 19 at 9:00am.
Volunteers needed include our strong youth, men and women to help load and unload our truck
full of food donations.
Women on Mission is also seeking donations of snack items for our volunteers to enjoy while they
work.
If interested in volunteering with this worthwhile mission or if you simply have questions, please
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Faith & Arts Camp Sunday
Stay up-to-date with the latest events and activities related to First Baptist Church.
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Little Me Sunday School is a parent and child class for children, birth through two years of age and will begin each Sunday, at 10am in the Nursery. Please see Alison Wright or Amy Darsie if you have questions.
Backpack Blessings
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Little Me Sunday School
On July 30, the 11:00 AM worship service will feature VBS Sunday. The service will include music sung during camp, artwork displayed around the Sanctuary and children and volunteers will share about their camp experience. A reception will follow the service in the CEB.
We encourage all students who are going back to school to attend our worship service August 13, for our annual blessing of the backpacks.
We hope to see all our students at the service!
On Line Giving
Summer is always a hectic time, but one way you can free up some time is by signing up for online giving. It’s quick, convenient and
Rev. Kristin Adkins Whitesides’ Installation Service is now available. Leaflets to order a copy of the service are in the New Narthex or you can contact the church office. Both CDs and DVDs will be available at a cost of $20 per copy.
Thank you to Tim Billings for the recording!
Women On Mission
Women on Mission are currently involved in a toiletry item collection for migrant workers in the area. Donations will be accepted from July 16—August 27. Items of need: Full-size Deodorant, Soap, Bug Repellent, Toothpaste & Toothbrush, Shampoo & Hairbrush, and Towels and Washcloths.
Christian sympathy is extended to Greg Miller and family in the death of his father, Gerald E. Miller, Sr., on July 16.
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Refuge and Hope
Refuge and Hope is having its annual fundraiser on August 5th in Birmingham. They are selling items for a silent auction and items to sell in their state-side market. If you would like to donate
an item or create a gift basket for silent auction, please contact:
Refuge and Hope is a FBC mission partner and ministers to east African refugees living in Kam-pala, Uganda. They provide vocational training, educational services, counseling, and emergency aid for over 1,000 refugees each year while building personal relationships and sharing the love of
Christ.
“Son”Shine Learning Center Summer Camp
“Son”Shine Learning Center Summer Camp will be the week of
JULY 31—AUGUST 4 from 9:00 AM—1:00 PM.
There will be two groups:
2-4 year olds and rising kindergarteners
Children will enjoy a week of fun and creative learning featuring indoor and outdoor activities re-lated to the camp theme (S.T.E.M. — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Nursery students
Students of this age will enjoy music and parallel play.
The cost is $115 and includes snacks and supplies. A packed lunch is needed. Registration forms are available in the church office.
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Announcements, Reminders & Call for Volunteers August Bible Friends Schedule
August 6: Dave Smith
August 13: Robin Thompson
August 20: Sarah Kite
August 27: Heather Wilson
August Children’s Story-Time
August 6: Dave Smith
August 13: Alison Wright
August 20: Laine Everhart
August 27: Patsy Stainback
August Nursery Volunteers
(11 AM Sunday Service)
August 6: Donna Walter
August 13: Jan Habeck
August 20: Cheryl Jones
August 27: Holly Nightingale
Sound Crew Volunteers Needed
The Sound Crew is looking for volunteers to help work the sound board for either service for one or two services per month.
Please see any of the sound crew members or call William Chu at 540-664-1888 or [email protected]. Current members are Dave Winston, Jeremy Nightingale, Tim Billings, Stephen McCalley.
Helping Hands
The Helping Hands Ministry needs “more hands” than it
currently has. This ministry sends cards to members of the
church who are ill or are in the hospital. If you have a little
extra time on your hands, call Elma Morrison at 540-662-
0666.
Singin’ Seniors
Singin’ Seniors will have their 1st Tuesday Luncheon at Perkins at 12:30 on Aug. 1, 2017
Sanctuary Arrangements
Sanctuary Arrangements are needed for this year. If you
would like to honor a birthday or anniversary or place an
arrangement in memory of a loved one, please call the church
office. Sanctuary arrangement order forms are also available
in each narthex. The cost of each arrangement is $35. The
arrangement may be taken home after the second service or
delivered by a deacon to one of our hospitalized or
homebound members .
Volunteers for Our Homebound Members
Volunteers are needed to provide assistance to several
homebound church members who no longer drive or have
family close by to help. If you’re willing to help take the
member to the store, a medical appointment or run an errand
for them, please call the church office (662-5367). Your help
would mean so much to someone unable to accomplish
simple tasks on their own.
Associate Pastor Search Survey
Thank you to all who took time to fill out the questionnaire
for the Associate Pastor Search Committee. Many entries
were received so we appreciate your participation. Our
Associate Pastor Search Committee will be meeting to discuss
the feedback received from our congregation.
Singin’ Seniors Memorial Dinner
The Singin’ Seniors Memorial Dinner, which is held in
memory of all those Singin’ Senior members who have died
will be August 30 at 6:00PM in the CEB.
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