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Maplewood Baptist Church
December 2013 Volume 21, No. 12
Rev. Jimmy Lancaster, Pastor MBC Beginning Sunday, we’ll celebrate the Season of Advent. Advent is about restoration
and redemption. It is about our longing for God to rescue us and draw us back unto
Himself. In our world—the Christmas season is referred to as the “holiday rush” and
is marked by a frantic dash from one thing to another. Inevitably, we feel the push of
impatient shoppers and the blitz of our hectic schedules. For many - pausing to
celebrate Advent seems counter-cultural...for it calls us to wait
and hope. Let us resist the urge to rush through this season
and instead, let’s slow down, and take precious time to look for
the “babe”. Advent invites us to enter into the story of the
children of Israel and share in their longing for a Savior...who
would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting
Father, Prince of Peace.
Missions Mailbox
Are you planning on sending Christmas cards to your fellow church
members? Then bring your CARDS to the church beginning Sunday,
Dec. 1st and drop them off in the Narthex. Simply make a donation
of 25 cents per card to our CHRISTMAS MISSIONS OFFERING! The
MBC Mission Mailbox will be open for delivery through Dec. 22nd.
On Sunday - December 8, to “kick-off” our Christmas Missions Offering, we’re having a Party for Jesus. In the morning - we’ll enjoy some goodies from Dewey’s before Sunday School and that evening - our children will enjoy the opportunity to decorate the tree in the fellowship hall!!
“Dan’l Boone Inn” Country Ham Gift Boxes
Make someone’s Christmas with a delicious gift! Each $15 box contains 3 packages
(12 oz. each) sliced sugar cured ham. Please make checks payable to Hands of Hope, and place your order by Dec. 12th for delivery between Dec. 14th-20th. All
proceeds benefit Hands of Hope. Contact Lena Gayle at (336) 244-8201 or click on their website www.hohclinic.org for more information.
The Yadkinville’s Town Council is hosting a special reception to honor Phillip Graham on Monday, Dec 2nd at The Front Yard - 240 Main Street (adjacent to the Yadkin Arts Center) from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. Please join us as our community recognizes Phillip for his dedication and service as a Town Commissioner.
Missionaries are being called to
serve throughout the world. They
dedicate their lives to sharing God’s
love with those who don’t know
Him. Your GIVING provides the
support, so the power of Christ can
be demonstrated through
CHANGED LIVES!!
$ 5,400
It is said that candy canes were invented by a candy maker in Indiana. He wanted to use them to spread the name Jesus around the world.
Recently, we’ve learned of an on-line resource that
provides practical resources for anyone -
couples and families, senior adults and youth,
grandparents & parents; especially for
those interested in growing in their personal
relationship with Jesus Christ.
It’s called RightNow Media. In the coming weeks,
we will begin to share how you can “plug into”
this on-line tool and be encouraged in your
daily walk or find help in your time of need.
We want you to have access to this entire library
that has over 2,000 video resources. This is just
another way the leadership of our church seeks to
equip and empower you to live out your faith
each and every day!
DECEMBER CALENDAR Dec 1 ....................................................... 1st Sunday of Advent
Dec 1 ......................................... MBC Missions Mailbox Opens
Dec 2 ................................Reception Honoring Phillip Graham
Dec 3 ............................... YMCA Board/Staff Christmas Social
Dec 5 ................................... Yadkin Early College Movie Night
Dec 8 ...................................................... 2nd Sunday of Advent
Dec 8 .............................................................. A Party for Jesus
Dec 8 ............................................ Adopt 2014 Ministry Budget
Dec 8-15 .............. Ingathering of Lottie Moon/Global Missions
Dec 10 ..................... YBA Ministers & Wives Christmas Social
Dec 13 ......................... Adult III Christmas Social - Sagebrush
Dec 13 ..................... Adult IV Christmas Social - Center Grove
Dec 14 ......................... Youth Going to OCC Dist. Ctr. - Boone
Dec 15 ..................................................... 3rd Sunday of Advent
Dec 15 ............................ Christmas Cantata - One Small Child
Dec 22 ..................................................... 4th Sunday of Advent
Dec 22 ............................ Youth Serving at Soup Kitchen - W/S
Dec 22 ........................... Christmas Program - We Three Spies
Dec 23 ........................................................ Holiday Blood Drive
Dec 24 ......................... Christmas Eve - Church Office Closed
Dec 25 ................................. Christmas - Church Office Closed
Dec 29 ........................................... Deacon/Spouse Fellowship
Dec 31 ............................................................... New Year’s Eve
Thank you to all who gave $ 555 to the Baptist Children’s Home Thanksgiving Offering. The families and children who are ministered to through BCH
will certainly feel BLESSED!
Recently, our church voted to purchase the Hodges property {1548 Shacktown Rd} by cashing in a CD and having a “campaign” through the end of November to pay-off the
remaining balance and to provide the funds needed for repairs & other related expenses. To date - we’ve received $ 23,600.
Copies of the 2014 Proposed Ministry Budget are available on the MBC mailbox table for you to pick-up. An explanation of the budget allocations is on the backside. The budget of $ 230,576 reflects a 3.4% increase {$ 7,613 for the year & $ 146.40 per week}. If you have any questions or areas which need clarification, the Finance Committee will be available for the next two Sunday mornings (Dec 1 and 8) in the Sanctuary from 9:30 - 10 am to answer your questions. We will have a special called conference immediately following our morning worship on Sunday - Dec 8 to vote on adopting the 2014 Proposed Ministry Budget.
Celebrate the birth of our King with us on Sunday Evening - Dec 15th at 7:00 pm
as our Sanctuary Choir presents:
One Small Child
As this beautiful presentation simply tells the Christmas story in all of its power,
we will be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.
This Christmas, your classified mission – should you choose to
accept it – is to join We Three Spies as they blow their cover to proclaim
JOY to the WORLD!
Join us on Sunday evening, Dec 22nd at 6:30 pm for this delightful Christmas musical!
Cantata Rehearsals
Thurs - Dec 5…7-9 pm
Sat - Dec 7
9-10 am...Baritone
10-11 am...Alto/Sop
11 am-Noon...ALL
Sun - Dec 8…2-3 pm
Thurs - Dec 12…7-9 pm
Sat - Dec 14
11 am-1 pm
Any questions, see Mark
Children’s Program Practice Times
Sun - Dec 1, 8, 15, 22……During Children’s Church
Sun - Dec 8 and 15……...4:15 pm with Mark
Wed - Dec 4, 11, 18……...6:30 - 7:30 pm
Sat - Dec 21……...11 am - 2 pm Pizza Party
We’ll decide about an “after party” . Please let
Jeanie, Marie, Susie or Dottie know if you can help
This holiday, give something that means something...Donate blood! You could help save up to three lives. A blood drive will be held at Maplewood Baptist Church on Monday, December 23 from 1:00 to 5:30 pm. This blood drive is being sponsored by Haley Trivette, a local high school student at Forbush. For more information and an appointment time, please call Haley Trivette at (336) 469-4515 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “Haley.”
Michael Groce - Chair of Personnel Committee Tom Boyles - Treasurer
SHARING SOME CHRISTMAS CHEER WITH OUR STAFF…
We’re now receiving our annual Christmas LOVE OFFERING for our church staff. You may use ANY envelope and simply mark it STAFF Love Gift. If you write a
check, please make it payable to Maplewood and write on the memo line “Staff Love Gift.” Place your envelope in the offering plate or simply give to one of us.
We’ll receive this offering through Sunday - Dec 15th and plan on presenting it to
our staff on Sunday - Dec 22nd! We appreciate your expression of love for our dedicated staff!
Richard O’Donnell .......................... Dec 3
Josh Dinkins ................................. Dec 4
Mickey Keasler .............................. Dec 4
Heather Graham ............................ Dec 7
Dustin Davis ................................. Dec 8
Dex Bray ..................................... Dec 11
Demi Moore ................................. Dec 11
Scott Parks .................................. Dec 12
Mary Shelton ............................... Dec 13
John Bottoms .............................. Dec 14
Robin Cranfill .............................. Dec 14
Hayden Steelman ......................... Dec 14
Andrew Dinkins ........................... Dec 16
Clay Overby ................................. Dec 16
Geneva Higgins ............................ Dec 17
Tiffany Allen ................................ Dec 18
Ty Groce...................................... Dec 21
Carl Shore ................................... Dec 21
Brenda Wooten ............................ Dec 23
Cindy Greer ................................. Dec 25
Lisa Miller ................................... Dec 25
Melba Mullis ................................ Dec 25
Phillip Graham ............................ Dec 28
Sandra Overby ............................. Dec 29
Brittany Garrison ......................... Dec 30
Sam Harvey ................................. Dec 31
December Birthdays
Not Only Christmas Day
Lord, this is my prayer Not only on Christmas Day
But until I see You face to face May I live my life this way:
Just like the baby Jesus I ever hope to be,
Resting in Your loving arms Trusting in Your sovereignty.
And like the growing Christ child In wisdom daily learning,
May I ever seek to know You With my mind and spirit yearning.
Like the Son so faithful Let me follow in Your light,
Meek and bold, humble and strong Not afraid to face the night.
Nor cowardly to suffer And stand for truth alone,
Knowing that Your kingdom Awaits my going home.
Not afraid to sacrifice Though great may be the cost, Mindful how You rescued me
From broken-hearted loss.
Like my risen Savior The babe, the child, the Son,
May my life forever speak Of who You are and all You've done.
So while this world rejoices And celebrates Your birth,
I treasure You, the greatest gift Unequaled in Your worth.
I long to hear the same words That welcomed home Your Son,
"Come, good and faithful servant," Your Master says, "Well done."
And may heaven welcome others Who will join with me in praise Because I lived for Jesus Christ
Not only Christmas Day
-- Mary Fairchild
Larry & Una Adams Gary & Vivian Barbee Kenny & Susan Barnhardt (Tristin) Loretta Bolin Tom & Karen Boyles Gene & Chiquita Branon (Isaac & Sumer) Danny & Tracy Cartrette Kay Chamberlain Michelle Collins (Autumn, Ashley, Abigail & Braylen) Bradley & Robin Cranfill (Micah & Isaac) Maria Cruz Dustin & Emily Davis (Noah) Mitch & Kay Davis Ruby Driver Tim & Cheryl Driver (Crystal & Kendall) Terry & Alma Falls Gray & Pam Garrison (Brittany, Emma, Madison) M.T. Gathings David & Melissa Gentry (Stuart, Jordan & Jackson) Junior Gentry Jerrell & Linda Gough Jodi Gough David & Kristie Graham (Parker & Dawson) Heather Graham & Rod Joyce (Grason) Jason & Angie Graham (Seth Miller, Casey & Wyatt) Jim & Una Graham Phillip & Carolyn Graham Michael & Julie Groce (Tate Williams & Ty) Pete & Linda Groce Suzanne Heffner Elizabeth Hiatt Geneva Higgins Skip & Sharon Hill (Sheena, Summer & Savannah) Jeff & Angie Hinshaw (Ben, Casey & Bryson) Susie Hoots Rusty & Lynne Hoskins (Alice) Rick & Jeanie Houston (Adam & Jesse) Paul Hutchens (Tanner) Olin & Myra Idol Donald & Frances Johnson Wanda Johnson (Demi Moore) Mickey & Lisa Keasler James & Donna Kyle (Brandon) Jimmy & Penny Lancaster (Patrick & Jessica) Benny Long Danny & Katrina Long (Cory) Hope Long Randy Lovette Nancy Mackie Brent & Marie Matthews (Breck, Tiffany & Caleb) Colleen Matthews
Frances Matthews Clifford & Elaine McCollum Dr. Al Money Evelyn Moxley Jessie Ray Moxley James & Melba Mullis Scott & Beth Mullis (Sarah) Travis & Jessica Murphy (Riley & Karley) David & Judy Myers Richard O’Donnell Clay & Sandra Overby (Christopher & Andrew) Novella Pardue Fred & Frieda Pepper Brad & Keri Pettit (Jake & Bowen) Mark Pilson (Alexis, Addison & Alex) Johnny & Dottie Ray (Samantha Miller & Dylan) Wayne Ray Peggy Reece Charles & Nancy Scott Jack & Mary Shelton Brian & Dee Shore Carl & Dorothy Shore Robert & Betty Shore Anthony & Marie Slater (Henry & Leila) John & Velma Slater Lee & Adrianna Sloan (Eli & Kenan) Bobbye Smith Robert & Becky Smith (Morgan Gilbertsen) Angela Snow Jeff & June Snow J.E. & Jean Carol Southard Allen & Freda Styers (Logan & Angela) Bob & Ginger Underwood (Miles) Upchurch, Tyler, Tanner & Trevin George & Hattie Vestal Waddell & Regina Watters (Michaela & James Allred) Pat Weston Gary & Susan Whitaker Brad & Shannon White (Morgan & Jordyn) Mark Wood H.L. & Brenda Wooten Debby Wyant Dot Yale Cory & Shannon Yost
Shut-Ins Lucy Cranford Joyce Dinkins Garlon & Nellie Hall Hester Mendenhall Marie Nix Biba Reavis
2013 MAPLEWOOD CHRISTMAS CARD LIST
ATTENDANCE & OFFERING RECORD FOR NOVEMBER 2013
DATE SS WORSHIP BUDGET PICNIC SHELTER Nov 3 ........................... 65 .............................. 139 ......................... 4,875.00 ..................................... 1,113.00
Nov 10 ......................... 80 .............................. 109 ......................... 5,327.00 ..................................... 1,104.00
Nov 17 ......................... 77 .............................. 139 ......................... 5,410.00 ..................................... 1,446.00
Nov 24 ......................... 80 .............................. 109 ......................... 4,012.00 ........................................ 814.00
2013 TOTALS BUDGET OFFERING PICNIC SHELTER Required this month .............................................. 17,151.00
Received this month .............................................. 19,624.00 ............................................................4,477.00
Required to date .................................................. 201,524.25
Received to date .................................................. 196,789.45 ..........................................................38,045.79
MINISTRY LEADERS FOR DECEMBER
DATE DEACON WELCOME CENTER HOSTS December 1 ..................................................... David Graham ......................................... Johnny & Dottie Ray
December 8 .................................................... Mickey Keasler ........................... Cheryl Driver & Karen Boyles
December 15 ..................................................... Johnny Ray ...................................... Mickey and Lisa Keasler
December 22 .................................................... Jeff Hinshaw...................................... David & Kristie Graham
December 29 ...................................................... Carl Shore ...............................Wayne Ray & Elizabeth Hiatt
DATE CHILDREN’S CHURCH/SERMON JUNIOR USHER December 1 .................................. Christmas Play Practice ........................................ Casey & Wyatt Graham
December 8 .................................. Christmas Play Practice .................................... Parker & Dawson Graham
December 15 ................................ Christmas Play Practice ................................. Sarah Mullis & Demi Moore
December 22 ................................ Christmas Play Practice ............................ Isaac Cranfill & Jackson Gentry
December 29 ................................................... ................................................................. Henry & Leila Slater
RESPONSIBLE FOR OPENING & CLOSING BUILDING Jeff Hinshaw & Robert Shore
NURSERY WORKERS
INFANTS TODDLERS December 1 ........................... Johnny & Dottie Ray / Samantha Miller ............... Jeanie Houston / Volunteer
December 8 .......................................... Volunteers Needed ........................................... Allen & Freda Styers
December 15 ................................. Susan Barnhardt / Volunteer ................................ Jason & Angie Graham
December 22 ....................................... Lee & Andriana Sloan .................................... Susie Hoots / Volunteer
December 29 ................................. Betty Shore / Dorothy Shore .................................... Volunteers Needed
Publication Submission Deadline If you would like to submit information to be included in the bulletin, please note that the deadline for submission is noon on Wednesdays. Please have all information for the newsletter into the office by the 20th of the month.
MAPLEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 1100 Maplewood Drive P.O. Box 576 Yadkinville, NC 27055
Tel. 336.679.3555 Fax 336.677.2512
Web: www.maplewoodbc.org Email: office@maplewoodbc.org
MAPLEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 1100 Maplewood Drive
P.O. Box 576
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Please Note…
The end of the year is fast approaching. Thank you for the
sacrificial way you’ve supported the work of our Lord through
the mission & ministry of our church, as demonstrated in the
manner you continually and generously give to special causes
like IMPACT ‘13 and reducing the indebtedness of our Picnic
Shelter loan.
Please remember any tithes & offerings you desire to be
included on your 2013 statement MUST be received to the
church office by December 31st.
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