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First Baptist Church
of Tryon
The Good News
March 2013

October 2013

First Baptist Church of Tryon
125 Pacolet Street
Tryon, NC 28782
(828) 859-5375
Pastor’s Cell: (828) 899-1386
E-mail: tryonfirstbaptist@gmail.com
Website: www.tryonfirstbaptist.org
Staff
The Reverend Jeff C. Harris, Pastor
The Reverend Candace Wilson, Minister of Music and Christian Formation
Kay Greene, Pianist
E. Leslie Raymond, Organist
Sandy Frady, Handbell Choir Director
John Spinks, Sexton
Sunday School 10am
Worship 11am
Children’s Choir (Grades 1-5) 5pm
Refuge (Grades 6-12) 6pm
Church Office Hours
Mon/Tue/Thurs 9am to 3pm
Wed 12pm to 4pm

CHAT WITH THE PREACHER

This is a test.
One of the most important mundane tasks for congregations is effective communication.
Communication allows you to know what is happening at FBC Tryon, not just so you can attend, but so you can also be aware of our common ministry and life. And one of the most important ways for us to communicate with you is via the newsletter.
Recently, we shifted to a digital newsletter. This gives us the ability to include pictures and to cut the costs associated with traditional print newsletters—these are both good things.
But, I am not sure how many of you actually read the newsletter. While we have a fairly extensive email list, I know we do not have everyone.
So, here’s the test:
If you are reading this newsletter, please stop and send me an email!
Email me at jeffreycharris@gmail.com so I will know whom I’m actually communicating with.
Also, if you have a spouse, please check with them to see if they receive the newsletter. If they do not, please send their email address to me.
Thanks for your help!
-Jeff

SAVE THE DATE—OCTOBER 12 MISSION INITIATIVE

We need your help as we seek to be the hands and feet of Christ in Polk County—where we can be of service to our neighbors and to work in community with each other.
The Mission Initiative is just that—a chance to make a difference, a chance to make new friends, and a chance to share Christ.
There will be projects for all ages and skill levels—we are in need of folks to split wood, do yard work, help with home repairs, and visit with our community’s shut-ins.
Prayerfully consider giving your time on October 12. There are sign-up sheets in the Sunday School hallway, where you can choose the job(s) best suited for you. All are welcome! There will be a short sending service at 8am in the sanctuary, and then we’ll get started.
“Any Body, Any Time, Any Ability!”

OTHER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

As we get closer to preparations for the end of the year, several mission opportunities will be available for your time and consideration. Starting in November, we will have another coat drive. This was a pretty big success last year, and we’re hoping to repeat that success by donating new and used coats, any size, to be given to Thermal Belt Outreach Ministries for distribution.
Brotherhood and Sisterhood have joined their heads and their hearts to bring us a fundraising luncheon after worship on Sunday, November 3rd. We’ll meet in the activity building for a great lunch and a chance to donate to Kathy’s Kids. Kathy Ashley, as you know, makes the local children her personal mission, and oversees the buying of gifts
for those children who otherwise might not have what they need to enjoy Christmas.
We’re still collecting plastic grocery bags for Thermal Belt Outreach, as well, for their food pantry program. This will make it much easier when families come to shop, as TBOM has had a shortage of bags.
Don’t forget our ‘everyday’ missions—we still collect personal travel bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and small soaps to be donated to Steps to Hope and the Polk County Jail.
Every third Sunday, we take up a collection for Thermal Belt Outreach’s Food Pantry, where 100% of the monies donated go to feed hungry families in our county.

Sunday Evening Ekklesia (SEE)

Sunday Evening Ekklesia (SEE) has traditionally focused on young adults, youth, and children. This fall, we are expanding SEE to include educational opportunities for all ages. We hope that these increased opportunities for education and fellowship assist in our growth as faithful disciples. Besides, it’s fun to share meaningful conversation and food!
Adults have two options from which to choose:
You’ll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times by Max Lucado (Based on the story of Joseph, the study lays out seven steps for surviving the trials of life) - Rock House
The Parables of Jesus (is a Bible study focused on some well known and not so well known parables) -Activity Building
Here are the fall dates for SEE (5-6:30pm):
Oct 13 (Matthew 25:14-30, Parable of the Talents)
Meal: BBQ, beans, and slaw, cooked by Chuck and Denise Britton.
Oct 27 (Mark 4:1-20, Parable of the Sower)
Meal: chili cook-off.
Nov 10 (Matthew 20:1-16, Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard)
Meal: Baked spaghetti, salad, bread, and dessert, cooked by Sisterhood.
Classes meet from 5-6. Meal is from 6-6:30pm (donation suggested)
Also, it is important to note that the Children’s Choir (grades 1-5) will meet every Sunday night at 5pm. This means on SEE nights the Children’s Choir will meet from 5-5:30, and the Preschool Choir will meet from 5:30-6. On SEE nights children and preschoolers will also participate in thirty minutes of fun activities when they are not in choir.

WMU Mission FOR OCTOBER

WMU will be supporting the Church wide mission initiative, scheduled for October 12th. Also, we continue to make baby blankets for Steps to Hope. All contributions of two and one-quarter yards of fleece material will be greatly appreciated. Cold weather will be here soon and we are stepping up our effort to meet the need.. All ladies are welcome to join us at the church on October 1 at 10am for food, fellowship and blanket making. And for October 12, we encourage all ladies to sign up to help with yard work. The need is great so we need a lot of hands.

OCTOBER REFUGE EVENTS

SEE Kickoff 2013

We’re grateful for your faithful participation and attendance—keep it up! We’re havin’ a blast with y’all!
—Jeff and Candy
Oct. 6 DuPont State Forest Hike, 12pm Please wear hiking or walking shoes, bring a bag lunch, and money to eat supper. Drinks
and water will be provided.
Oct. 13 Refuge, 6pm
Oct. 20 Refuge, 6pm (Games at
White Oak)

The Fall Youth Retreat is October 25-27. We’ll spend the weekend hanging out at Lutheridge (in Arden) exploring faith, fun, and adventure. The cost for this event is $50 (includes 2 nights’ lodging and four meals). Your $50 to attend is due October 13.

On Sunday, September 8, the fall season of SEE began. The children’s choir met at 5, with preschool music commencing at 5:30. Adults were given a choice of two courses of study—one on the Parables of Jesus (in the Activity Building), and one on Max Lucado’s You’ll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times (based on the story of Joseph), held in the Rock House. Afterward, all ages met for a great dinner of hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the fixings, prepared by Mike and Di Greene. The Refuge group met after dinner, to conclude a night of study, fun, and fellowship. Come with us as we travel our faith journey together—the next nights for SEE are October 13 and 27, and November 10.

Wednesday Bible Study

Join us for Wednesday Bible Study, which starts at 10:00am in the Activity Building. We will explore The Easy Burden of Pleasing God by Patty Kirk. You are asked to bring a light dish to share for lunch afterward. Come and invite a friend to share this time of study, fellowship, and a great meal.

NOTES FROM CANDY

Music Ministry Sunday is a day for us to celebrate the gift of music and affirm all those within our congregation who give themselves to God’s service through participation in that ministry. The Children’s Choir, Adult Choir, and Handbell Choir will lead in our worship that day. We will also set aside time for the congregation to consecrate the participants in Music Ministry to God’s purpose. By our support for their dedication to Christ’s church and our challenge to them to grow in commitment to the Spirit’s leading, we set them firmly within our love. The Handbells will rehearse in the sanctuary at 9:00 am that Sunday morning and the Children’s Choir and Adult Choir will rehearse in the sanctuary at 9:30 am. -Candy

Operation Christmas Child, sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse, is a way to donate to needy children all over the world. You’ll be hearing more about that from Rick McCallister in the coming weeks. When we fill our shoeboxes for the children, they should be in the church on November 17 and 24, in order for them to reach their destinations on time. We will have materials available soon detailing what’s able to be packed into the boxes (and what’s not), and we’ll set up a place to collect your shoeboxes as they’re filled. You may choose a girl or a boy, ages 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. A donation of $7 should be included in each box, with the check made out to “Samaritan’s Purse.” You don’t have to be limited to one shoebox—fill as many as you want or are able to.

CHRISTMAS CHOIR RETREAT

Saturday, September 28 may have seemed a bit early to celebrate Christmas, but the Chancel Choir geared up for the upcoming season by holding a Christmas Choir Retreat at the church. New Christmas music was handed out, as well as a cantata by Tom Fettke, entitled Celebrate the Child. The choir will be presenting this cantata in worship on Sunday, December 15, and we hope for a great turnout.
The retreat was held in the sanctuary, with fellowship, fun, rehearsal, and even door prizes. We thank Candace Wilson for her music ministry, and for events like these where we can meet and sing as a community in Christ.

October Birthdays and Anniversaries

October schedules

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES
1 Johnny & Gerry Taylor
Joey & Olivia Whiteside
Carl & Dawn Campbell
Ken & Leslie Raymond
Bob & Peggy Constance
Benji & Johna Searcy
Carlos & Cindy Lobo
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Kim McFarland
Hayden Blackwell (‘06)
Jodi Harris
Johnny Taylor
6 Walt Gee
Kathyanne Harding
Kanah McCall
Laura L. Spinks
Kent Smith
Terry Bishop
17 Molly Justice (‘09)
Joe Covil
18 Mary F. Greene
Alexandria Lobo (‘97)
Lucas Scoggins
Brian Jones
22 Abigail Constance (‘04)
23 Luke Miller
24 Rick McCallister
Caitlin Britton
Verae Upton (‘04)
Eloise Johnson
Sally Jo Carter
Kim Cochran
Simms Harris (‘09)
Nicholas Stott
Luke Walker (‘03)
Meredith H. Bremner
Claire Shu (‘98)
MILITARY PERSONNEL
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
4 CDR & Mrs. Thomas Santa
233 Green View Road
Moyock, NC 27958
Olivia Payne (‘06)
8 Annaliese Payne (‘06)
4020 Elks Park Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732

DEACONS FOR OCTOBER
Elizabeth Burrell (head deacon)
Rick McCallister
Phillip Pleasants
Shelvie Foust
Jeff Miller (balcony)
USHERS FOR OCTOBER
Carroll & June Brady (front)
Gigi Covil (side)
Tommy Burrell (hall)
CHILDREN’S CHURCH WORKERS—OCT.
6 Carey Metcalf
13 Erin & Danny Fox
20 Amber & Ben McEntire
27 Cathy & JT Johnson

October calendar

10/1 WMU Group 1, Lair SS Room 10am
10/2 Bible Study (10am), Bell Choir (5:15pm), Bell/Chancel choir dinner in Activity Building (6:00),
Chancel choir (7pm)
10/6 SS (10am), Worship, Lord’s Supper (11am), Refuge hike in DuPont Forest (12pm), Children’s choir (5pm)
10/7 Staff Meeting (10:30am), Mission Team (7pm)
10/8 Sisterhood meeting (7pm)
10/9 Bible Study (10am), Bell choir (6pm),
Chancel choir (7pm)
10/12 Mission Initiative (8am until 4pm)
10/13 SS (10am), Worship (11am), SEE (5pm), Refuge (6pm)
10/14 Staff Meeting (10:30am)
10/15 Deacons meeting (6:50pm)
10/16 Bible Study (10am), bell choir (6pm), chancel choir (7pm)
10/20 SS (10am), Worship (11am), Children’s choir (5pm), Refuge to visit White Oak (6pm)
10/21 Staff meeting (10:30am), Brotherhood (6:30pm)
10/23 Bible Study (10am), Bell choir (6pm)
Chancel choir(7pm)
10/25 Youth retreat—Lutheridge (10/25-10/27)
10/27 SS (10am), Worship (11am), Children’s Fall party (5pm), SEE (5pm), NO Refuge meeting tonight
10/28 Staff meeting (10:30am)
10/30 Bible Study (10am), Bell choir (6pm),
Chancel choir (7pm)