First Baptist Church

Rutherfordton, NC

November 13, 2016

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF

Tim Marsh

Pastor

828-755-1616

tmarsh0307@gmail.com

Beth Heffner

Minister of Music and Families

828-980-2761

beth@firstbaptistrutherfordton.com

John Miller

Minister of Youth and Outreach

704-472-5860

jmiller818@gmail.com

Terry Honeycutt

Organist

Alison Moore

Pianist

Debbie Turner

Secretary

Garry Cuthbertson

Custodian

George Hughes

Grounds Maintenance

ACOLYTES

November 13 ............ Lillie Beheler

.............................. Aidan Ledbetter

November 20 .... Melanie Huneycutt

............................. Madalyn Hughes

BIRTHDAYS OF THE WEEK

November 14 ............ Jennifer Click

November 15 ......... Hayden Walker

November 16 ............ Doug Higgins

............................... Elizabeth Eaves

................................. John Clements

November 17 ........... Stan Clements

.......................................... J Deaver

................................ Lindsey Harrill

................................... Kelsey Smith

November 18 ................ Eric Finnan

November 19 ................ Ben Morris

USHERS FOR NOVEMBER

Team 1: George Hughes, Todd

Hodge, Jamie Knox, John Franklin,

Rusty Washburn, Bruce Boone,

Griggs McKinnon, John Henry

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DEACON AT THE DOOR

Jane Simpson

COLLEGE STUDENT

J Morgan Deaver

284 Mae Byrd Road

Apt I-3

Lillington, NC 27546

Campbell University

SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The flowers in the sanctuary are in

honor of Caroline and Paul

Scruggs’ wedding yesterday.

CHURCH THANKSGIVING FELLOWSHIP AND MEAL

Wednesday, November 16, 5:30 PM will be the date and time for our annual

Thanksgiving meal. Kim Radford will be preparing turkey, ham, dressing, gravy

and bread. As a church family you are asked to bring vegetables, salads and des-

serts. This event is a pleasant and meaningful time for our church family. The serv-

ing team will be Darrell and Debbie Bumgarner. The clean-up team will be Lori

Herrick and Laura Hodge.

Following the meal, a special Thanksgiving service has been planned in the sanc-

tuary. This service will be comprised of music from all of our children’s choirs,

Youth, testimonies, and Thanksgiving hymns. There will be no children’s missions

groups, Youth study or Prayer and Bible Study for adults. Join us on this Wednes-

day night event!

The following Wednesday, November 23, all of our evening activities will be

cancelled so that families can prepare for Thanksgiving Day.

GIFTS

Christine Thompson has given monetary gifts to FBC in memory of Charlotte

McMahan and Larry Pyatt.

John and Patsy Mitchell and Stephen Barnes have given monetary gifts to the

Building Fund in memory of Harold Thompson.

Leslie and Margaret Higgins have given a monetary gift to the Building Fund in

memory of Charlotte McMahan.

Dot Carnegie has given a monetary gift to the JOY Group in memory of Harold

Thompson.

JOY GROUP OUTING

The December outing for the JOY Group will be to the Asheville Arboretum for

the holiday lights display.

We will leave the church at 4 PM on December 1, travel to the Moose Café for

an early dinner, and then enjoy the Christmas lights.

The cost is $15 per person for the Arboretum and dinner is on your own.

Tickets have to be purchased online only so we must have a sign up list complete

by November 20th. Checks to be made to Linda Harris.

WOMEN ON MISSION

WOM will meet Tuesday, November 15 at 2:00 PM at the home of Beth Heff-

ner. Her address is 261 US 221 Hwy. S., Rutherfordton. Don’t forget to bring tabs,

dues, pennies and canned meats for Yokefellow.

FAMILY ADVENT PARTY

Saturday, November 19

1:00—3:00 PM

Church Fellowship Hall

Come and participate in this fun time together designed for families with children

to prepare for the Advent and Christmas season! There will be food, games, learn-

ing, crafts, and many things to take home to help your family this season prepare

your homes for the coming of the Christ Child! Please sign up for this event by

Wednesday, November 16. A sign up sheet is located in the church vestibule on

Sundays and in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays.

Records for November 6, 2016

Sunday School Attendance ............. 123

White Oak .............................................

Restwell Rest Home ......................... 13

Total ............................................ 136

Morning Worship Attendance ........ 182

Budget Requirements............ $9,638.00

Budget Offering .................. $14,661.15

Special Offerings .................. $1,327.00

Total ................................ $15,988.15

Budget to Date

Required by 11-6-16 ........... $57,828.00

Received by 11-6-16 ........... $57,531.52

Building Fund

Received .................................. $461.00

Capital Campaign ............................... $

To Date ............................. $364,985.71

PASTOR’S COLUMN

Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure

spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. These are the names of the twelve apos-

tles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee,

and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collec-

tor; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who

betrayed him. (Matthew 10:1-4, NIV)

Have you ever wondered what went on behind the scenes in the life of Jesus and his

disciples? As they traveled together, what were their conversations like? Did they talk

about the day’s events, such as Jesus’ teachings and miracles? Did they talk about

other things, such as family, interests, politics and family? While their relationships

will remain a mystery, I can imagine that it took some time and patience to come to-

gether.

Two names strike me in particular – Matthew, the tax collector and Simon the Zealot.

Matthew was an employee of Rome. His job was to collect revenues from the people

of Capernaum to give to the Empire. Rome, after all, provided protection, peace and

order in Palestine. Then, there is Simon the Zealot. We know very little about Simon,

but the title Zealot ought to provide some clues. Simon hated Rome. As a Zealot,

Simon believed that the only way to deal with Rome was to deal with them the way the

Jews dealt with the Greeks nearly two hundred years prior. The best thing to do would

be to fight them. Then they would invoke the name of the LORD to bring Rome to its

knees. Palestine was the land of God’s people, and his kingdom was coming soon.

Matthew and Simon were as polar opposites as Jews could be. Matthew may have

been one of the Sadducees, or, at least, a sympathizer with the Sadducees. The Saddu-

cees believed that the LORD was ruling the world through Rome and using Rome to

provide blessing to those who were in line with his will. The Sadducees controlled the

Temple, and maintained friendship with Rome. The Zealots, on the other hand, hated

everything about Rome. They hated those who sold out to Rome. They believed that

God’s kingdom would come through war with Rome. It was

I imagine that Simon and Matthew had interesting conversations as they traveled

with Jesus. Both had political ideologies that had suited them for some time. They

were as divided as the United States of America was last night as election results were

tallied. The Northeast and the West Coast voted strongly in favor of Hillary Clinton,

the Democratic Party Candidate. Southern States, Florida, the Rust Belt and the Mid-

west all cast their vote for Donald Trump. More than that, urban counties came out

strong for Clinton, while rural counties were overwhelmingly dominated by Trump.

This morning, we live in a divided nation. In fact, the popular vote, which Clinton won

narrowly, indicates how divided our nation is.

It is interesting as polarizing Matthew and Simon’s politics may have been, they both

left their ideologies behind. They followed Jesus. They put aside their differences and

followed the Lamb, who truly is the one sent from God to bring salvation to the world.

Christians are not called to withdraw from the world, nor are they called to withdraw

from politics. However, going forward, may we point to an even greater reality. In

Jesus Christ, the Kingdom of God has drawn near. It is working its way through cul-

tures and societies. From these societies, God is creating a people to be His very own,

to be a light to the world and salt to for the earth. And through His people, God intends

to bless the world.

May we pray for our leaders. May we remain involved. However, may we lead the

world to follow the One who truly offers salvation and peace to our world.

Grace and peace,

Tim

YOKEFELLOW NEEDS

September/October Meat Goals: 60

September/October Donations: 96

November Meat Goal: 30

November Donations: 4

Can we do as well this month as we did the two previous months! Please continue to donate

cans of tuna, chicken, salmon, corned beef, Spam, Vienna Sausage, etc. Thank you!

HOSPICE

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care month. Hospice is in need of these pantry

items: Kleenex, small tubes of toothpaste, toothbrushes, canned drinks, individually wrapped

snacks, Ensure, toilet paper, paper towels, small juice boxes. If you would like to contribute,

please leave these items in the church office or give to Pam Newton, who is our Faith in Action

representative.

2016 ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

Sunday, November 27 10:55 AM service—First Sunday of Advent

Sermon: :Good News: Closer Than Ever Before”

Sunday, November 27 6:00 PM service—Hanging of the Greens

Come watch and hear as we prepare our sanctuary for the

Advent/Christmas season with decorating, Christmas music,

scripture and narration

Sunday, December 4 10:55 AM service—Second Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “Good News of Hospitality to the Nations”

Sunday, December 4 6:00 PM service—Youth Choir Christmas Musical,

God of Wonders” This musical is full of beautiful

Christmas music and drama and candle lighting

Wednesday, December 7 6:30 PM—Children’s Christmas Program a n d

Jesus’ Birthday Party. Presented by our children’s choirs and

followed by a Birthday party for Jesus with Santa in attendance!

Sunday, December 11 10:55 AM service—Third Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “Good News of God’s Miracles”

Sunday, December 11 6:00 PM service—An Evening with Rutherford

County Composers and Authors. This evening will be full of

Christmas music, and readings...all from Rutherford County! The

music will be presented by our Sanctuary Choir, Handbells,

Piano, Organ, and a String Bass!

Sunday, December 18 10:55 AM service—Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “The Good News of God’s Son”

Saturday, December 24 7:00 PM service—Christmas Eve Candlelight

Service Come dressed casual to participate in this beautiful

service of carols, Christmas music, scripture, and

candle lighting

Sunday, December 25 10:00 AM service—Christmas Morning Worship

Sermon: “The Good News of Salvation”

(No Sunday School or Nursery Provided)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

RUTHERFORDTON, NORTH CAROLINA

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE

November 13, 2016

10:55 AM

Sermon Series: Under Renovation:

Faith According to the Sermon on the Mount

CALL TO WORSHIP

Greetings and Announcements Beth Heffner

Leader: The Lord is Risen!

People: He is Risen indeed! Lighting the Acolyte Candles

*Hymn 312 “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” MARION

*Invocation Jane Simpson

REMEMBER AND GIVE THANKS

Children’s Message Tim Marsh

Voluntary

Morning Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer John Miller

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses

As we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil:

For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever.

Amen. *Hymn of Offertory 667 FOREST GREEN

“As Saints of Old Their First Fruits Brought”

*Scripture and Prayer of Offertory I Corinthians 16:2 Mackenzie Hughes

Offertory

HEAR AND RESPOND TO THE WORD

The Written Word Matthew 7:13-23 Tim Marsh

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Testimony John Miller

Anthem “Walk Worthy” Martin

Chorus:

Walk worthy of the Lord. Come give your heart to Christ.

Live always bearing fruit for him. Live strengthened by his might.

Walk worthy of the Lord. All power to his name.

Give him glory, give him honor, walk worthy of the Lord.

Blessed is the one, the one who trusts in God.

For he is like a tree planted by a stream.

Walk worthy of the Lord. O blessed is the One.

Walk worthy of the Lord. Walk worthy of the Lord. (Chorus) CCLI#1858884

The Spoken Word Tim Marsh

“Under Renovation: You Will Know Them By Their Fruits”

*Hymn 272 “They’ll Know We Are Christians” ST. BRENDAN’S

(We invite all who desire to make public professions of faith or transfer

church membership to do so at this time. And, we encourage all with

special prayer needs to pray with the pastor or pray silently at the altar

for personal or intercessory prayer needs.)

GO FORTH TO LOVE AND SERVE

*Benediction Tim Marsh

*Departing Song (259) “Blest Are They” BLEST ARE THEY

Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are You, holy are You!

Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God. CCLI#1858884

*Postlude

*Congregation Standing

**Please remember to silence your cell phones or electronic devices**

***Available restrooms during renovation are located on the bottom floor.(Men

on the organ side and Women on the piano side near the front entrance of the

church.) Handicapped restrooms are near the Fellowship Hall and can only be

approached by going outside and up the long ramp in front of the Fellowship

Hall. You will need to go through the Fellowship Hall and in the hallway di-

rectly across from the Church Office.

POINSETTIAS

Beginning with the Hanging-of-the-Greens Service on Sunday evening, No-

vember 27, poinsettias will be used in the Sanctuary for the Christmas season.

The poinsettias will remain in the Sanctuary throughout the month of December

and will probably not be useful after that time.

If you would like to place a poinsettia in memory of or in honor of someone,

would you please fill out the form below and return it to the Church Office with a

check for $16.00 (payable to First Baptist Church) by Friday, November 18.

The Decorations Committee will purchase the poinsettias and arrange them. A

list of names will be published in the bulletin during the Christmas season.

In Memory of________________________________________________

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In Honor of_________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Placed by___________________________________________________

Please return to Church Office with $16.00 by November 18.