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Get out of the Church!Get out of the Church!Get out of the Church!Get out of the Church!

One of the worst Sundays for me in almost nine years was last

winter when one of our members, who had recently been

discharged from the hospital, le� our morning service because

it was too cold. He is back with us now, but that was

embarrassing.

The problem was we had “milked” our 47-year-old HVAC

system a year too long in order to save spending the $212,000

it cost to replace. Consequently, at our July business mee-ng,

the congrega-on wisely voted to modernize our system.

We will pay for this huge expense from our emergency savings

and by expanding our current line of credit. We are not

thrilled about taking on more debt (we have been paying off

our line of credit ahead of schedule), but truthfully, we can’t

wait any longer. The -me is now.

I need your help. Please join me in dona-ng a one--me capital

improvement gi� on September 23, 2018 so we do not have to

borrow as much money. No gi� is too big or too small. I plan

to give the proceeds from at least two of the steers I will soon

sell from the farm. Let’s not give God a cold shoulder, let’s

turn up the heat!

Pastor Sam

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Sundays

8:30 am—Youth Band Practice (4U)

9:45 am—Sunday School

10:00 am—Orchestra Practice

11:00 am—Worship Service

6:15 pm—TruNorth (Youth Group)

Mondays

5:15 pm—Pilates Class

7:00 pm—Adult Praise Band (Ichthus)

Tuesdays

10:00 am—Staff Meeting

Wednesdays

1:30 pm—Clothes Closet

6:30 pm—Sanctuary Choir

6:30 pm—Prayer Meeting

(Fellowship begins at 6:00 pm)

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 03 Labor Day

Church Offices Closed

September 04

9:00 am—Weekday Preschool Begins September 09

11:00 am—Worship / Communion Service 12:15 pm—Drive, Ride & Dine Pine Tavern Restaurant, Floyd

September 10

11:00 am—Women on Mission 5:30 pm—Loss Support Group

September 12

6:30 pm—Kingdom Kids September 13

7:00 pm—Ladies’ Bible Study

September 17

7:00 pm—Deacons’ Meeting September 20 7:00 pm—Ladies’ Bible Study

September 26 6:30 pm—Kingdom Kids September 27 7:00 pm—Ladies’ Bible Study

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First Baptist Church 1024 E. Stuart Drive

Galax, VA 24333

Volume 45, No. 08

2018

September & October

T he youth has had a great summer with bible studies and guest speakers. As the new schoo l year gets

underway, please continue to pray for our youth that they will be vessels of the Gospel at school and in the community. TruNorth will resume meeting weekly on Sunday nights beginning September 9th at 6:15 pm in the Youth Room upstairs. Please be on the lookout for a “reminder announcement” with more details! The YOUTH Sunday School Class is continuing the series The Baptist Faith & Message. We meet on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am in the Youth Room, and we invite all youth (6th grade through 12th grade) to join us!

D uring the month of August, children began a placemat project for our pr ison ministry. "God is Love"

and "God Loves You" are just a couple of the beautifully adorned messages that our children are sending out to others. As fall approaches, the children are settling in to new Sunday School classes, and KidzQuest is going strong with dedicated volunteers who share their time, talent, and g i f t s to enr ich our ch i ldren 's ministry through music, art, crafts, and God's word. Volunteers are always welcome and always needed in both Sunday School and KidzQuest. If you would like to serve, please contact me or Johnny Dickson, Sunday School Superintendent.

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Schedule

Sept 02 Mike Coomes Sept 09 Jack Bryant Sept 16 Terry Anders Tyler Houk Sept 23 Paul Walker Sept 30 Tammy Anders

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Oct 07 Basil Carpenter Oct 14 Larry Spangler Oct 21 Doug Morgan Oct 28 Dick Cooley

Security Team

Schedule

Sept 02 Paul Walker / Scott Hall Sept 09 Terry Anders / Johnny Dickson Sept 16 Lee Coomes / Ed Barker Sept 23 John Patterson / Mike Coomes Sept 30 Eric Testerman / David Banks

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Oct 07 Steve Cone / Dick Cooley Oct 14 Royce Easter / Jack Bryant Oct 21 Scott Hall / Paul Walker Oct 28 Johnny Dickson / Terry Anders

Nursery Schedule

September 02 Class 1: Kevin & Tara Spurlin Class 2: Lewis & Marian Porter

September 09 Class 1: Tammy Anders, Erica Testerman Class 2: Lewis & Marian Porter

September 16 Class 1: Patti Holderfield, Marian Porter Class 2: Phyllis Barker, Dana Bobbitt

September 23 Class 1: Ronnie & Debbie Harris Class 2: Lewis & Marian Porter

September 30 Class 1: Scott & Sara Hall Class 2: Lewis & Marian Porter

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October 07 Class 1: Tammy Anders, Erica Testerman Class 2: Patti Holderfield, Chachy Demolina

October 14 Class 1: Kevin & Tara Spurlin Class 2: Lewis & Marian Porter

October 21 Class 1: Scott & Sara Hall Class 2: Lewis & Marian Porter

October 28 Class 1: Ronnie & Debbie Harris Class 2: Phyllis Barker, Dana Bobbitt

First Impressions Team

Sept 02 Doug & Lora Williams, Debbie Adams

Sept 09 Benny & Shirley White, Lewis Porter Sept 16 Johnny & Karen Dickson, Audrey Turner

Sept 23 David & Carolyn Matthews, Gary Ballard

Sept 30 Fred Adams/Nancy Carpenter Bob Leonard

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Oct 07 Dick & Linda Cooley, Regina Snow

Oct 14 Keith & Lynne Barker, Pam Turner Oct 21 Marty & Cathy Parks, Tammy Wyatt

Oct 28 Mike Coomes, Ruth Hall, Evelyn Beamer

UPCOMING EVENTS: continued

October 04

7:00 pm—Ladies’ Bible Study October 09

11:00 am—Women on Mission 5:30 pm—Loss Support Group

October 10 6:30 pm—Kingdom Kids October 11

7:00 pm—Ladies’ Bible Study October 18

7:00 pm—Ladies’ Bible Study

October 21

Deacon Selection Sunday

October 24

6:30 pm—Kingdom Kids

October 28

12:15 pm—Quarterly Business Meeting

TTTT hank you for giving so generously to the Christmas in August collection of school supplies for Galax Elementary School and Middle School. No monetary value can be placed on these items, but they will be used throughout the year for those who cannot afford to buy their own supplies. The school, parents, kids & teachers are so appreciative for your donations!

Each September, the Women’s Missionary Union of Virginia (WMUV) and the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) sponsor Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions. This offering provides funding for all WMUV missions and ministries as well as making possible other special ministries, outreach projects and initiatives uniquely connected to Virginia Baptists but not funded through regular streams of giving. The goal for First Baptist Galax this year is $2,000. Thank you for your support of this special offering. This year’s theme is ‘Be Love’.

“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18

Operation Christmas Child

October is the month to begin packing your shoeboxes, so keep that in mind as you go through the next

two months. This program is an excellent way to get involved in a missionary project that can lead a child to come to know Christ. The National Collection week is November 12-19.

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What a blessing! We have seen the hand of God working among our lives, families and church. On June 30th, we had a yard sale and raised $792 - money that will be used to repair the kitchen area.

During the month of July, we dedicated Sunday afternoons to talk about family and marriage, and specific topics for young people were addressed by young Daniel Sánchez.

July 26th-29th, the Lord blessed us greatly with the first Spanish Vacation Bible School in the city of Galax which was held in our church. The data are as follows: Thursday: we had 55 students and 19 servers for a total of 74 in attendance. Friday: we had 51 students and 21 servers for a total of 72. Saturday: we had 31 students and 22 servers for a total of 53. Sunday: we had 43 students and 22 servers for a total of 65 in attendance. On Sunday, we had 5 adult visitors. In total, there were 9 professions of faith - of which 3 were adults!

We are currently preaching on "One Heart for God" on Sundays in the morning, and "Walking with God" on Sunday afternoons.

Thank you for your prayers for my family; my wife and I have obtained permanent residency! May God bless you greatly and give you discernment in the election of the new pastor.

Always under the direction of God, Rev. Pedro Alvarado Rodríguez

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All motorcycles, classic & vintage cars, and family cars—are invited to join us for a trip to the Pine Tavern Restaurant in Floyd, VA for food and fellowship. We will meet in the parking lot of First Baptist immediately following the worship service. Please call John Patterson for any questions: 276-233-2443.

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Fall is in the air, and that means the holidays are just around the corner. NOW is the t ime to consider becoming a part of our church’s music ministry.

Rehearsa ls wi l l begin soon for Christmas 2018, and WE NEED YOU!! Take time to join in on the fun and fellowship each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. No prior singing experience is required...just bring a willing spirit!! This is also a great time to start using your hidden talents for glorifying God in the Orchestra.

Please contact the church music office if you have any questions regarding these two groups. (And, don’t forget that there’s always room for leading in worship on Sunday mornings, too. Clear your throats and dust off those instruments because we have a seat just for you!!) “Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; make known among the nations what He has done. Sing to Him, sing praise to Him; tell of all His wonderful acts. Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.”

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7:00 PM Ladies, please join our new fall Bible study beginning Thursday, September 13, at 7 pm in the Common Ground Classroom. This 6-week study will be The Quest by Beth Moore. Study books are $16.00. Please contact Mary Ann Hampton (919-225-4990) or Patti Holderfield (276-233-9812) if you would like a study book.

Fred Adams; Sympathy to the Family of Justin Turner; Thomasine Lemons; Margaret Ballard; Doris Spangler; Jackie Cruz (Lyme’s Disease); Lou Ann Brock, (Betty Parrish’s daughter); Sympathy to the family of Larry Robinson; Scott Bedsaul; Bonnie Bodrog, cancer (Linda Soles’ sister); Sylvia Robinson; Donald Kegley, cancer; Arville Stanley (Glennis Morris’

brother); Chad Eddy (Tara Spurlin’s brother); Russell Dickerson; Mary Corbin, leukemia (Martha Easter’s twin sister); Geraldine McMillan (Rhonda McMillan’s mother); Ronald Vaught, stroke (Lib Russell’s cousin); David Smith, cancer; Fran Halsey; K.T. Carico; Kent Cox; Darlene Nelson, leukemia; Betty Walker, Stage IV cancer (Penny Adams’ sister); Iva Wagner, (Glennis Morris’ sister); Dee Carico Toliver, lymphoma; Stanley Meador, (Marie Combs’ son); Gladys Catron; Norma Jean Isom, cancer; Max Brown, leukemia (Martha Dozier’s great-grandson); Mary Littreal; Sylvia Robinson, cancer; Nell Bartlett; Betty Robinson, kidney failure; Judy Fayne, cancer (Eugene Fayne’s daughter); John & Debby Stringer; Rose Cox; Ronald Cummings (Dolly Moss’ brother); Betty Fender (Ann Roberts’ mother); Our Country; The Unemployed; USA Military and other coalition forces;

NURSING HOMES: Trinity Mission - Doris Marshall, Rm 206; Waddell Nursing Home - Helen Robinson, Rm 221-D

CURRENT WORSHIP STATISTICS

07/01/2018 07/08/2018 Evening Attendance 29 60 Sunday School 152 141 11:00 A.M. Worship Service 227 197 Hispanic Worship Service 48 51 Total Worship Attendance 275 248

BUDGET REQUIRED $ 9,345.71 $ 9,345.71 BUDGET RECEIVED 10,280.01 10,080.32 REQUIRED TO DATE 241,988.46 251,334.17 RECEIVED TO DATE 232,658.48 242,738.80 DESIGNATED RECEIPTS 4,457.66 2,159.88 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 14,737.67 $ 12,240.20

% Required Yrl y Budget Rec'd 97% 97% % Required Wkly Budget Rec’d 110% 108%

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CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Sam Bartlett .............................................. Senior Pastor (Office) 236-5185 (Cell) 233-9010

Rev. Pedro Alvarado Rodriguez ....................... Hispanic Pastor (Office) 236-5185 (Cell) 233-0719

Mrs. Wendi Pemberton .................................. Minister of Music (Office) 236-5185 (Home) 236-0108 Mrs. Marlene Tipton ........................... Administrative Secretary Mrs. Marie Combs ..................................... Financial Secretary Mrs. Linda Bartlett ................... Orchestra/Praise Bands Director Mrs. Nancy Hazelwood .............................................. Organist Mrs. Patty Davis ......................................................... Pianist Mrs. Marian Porter ........................ Weekday Preschool Director

Preschool/Extended Session Mrs. Penny Adams .................................. Bus Ministry Director Mrs. Martha Easter, RN ........................Volunteer Health Nurse Mr. Paul Sawyers ...................................................... Sexton

CHURCH PHONE 276-236-5185 FAX 276-236-5186 E-MAIL: [email protected] Website: www.fbcgalax.org

First Baptist Church

1024 E. Stuart Drive

Galax, VA 24333

WORSHIP STATISTICS - CONT’D

08/26/2018 Evening Attendance - Sunday School 139 11:00 A.M. Worship 231 Hispanic Worship Service 42 Total Worship Attendance 273

BUDGET REQUIRED $ 9,345.71 BUDGET RECEIVED 6,699.41 REQUIRED TO DATE 316,754.14 RECEIVED TO DATE 297,313.94 DESIGNATED RECEIPTS 708.47 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 7,407.88

% Required Yrl y Budget Rec'd 93% % Required Wkly Budget Rec’d 71%

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BUDGET REQUIRED $ 9,345.71 $ 9,345.71 BUDGET RECEIVED 5,621.42 9,023.71 REQUIRED TO DATE 279,371.30 288,717.01 RECEIVED TO DATE 263, 652.55 272,676.26 DESIGNATED RECEIPTS 1,426.78 5,651.14 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 7,048.20 $ 14,674.85


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Donor Fund In Memory of:

Gardner Brannon Mary E. Brannon Fran Creggar Fund

Howard Mayo, IV John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Higgins John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Mays John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Ina Delp, Inez Hawks, John Adams, Sr. Imogene Norman & Irene Winesette

Capital Campaign

The Pilates Class John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Higgins John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Plichta John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Jay, Becky & Mary Guynn John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Merritt Supply, Inc John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Shannon Compton & Rick Reynolds John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Alan & Jackie Vaughan John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Matthew & Lori Rohs John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Frank & Lelia Edwards John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Bryan, Susan, & Adam Dillon John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Sam & Jane Patton John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

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Memorials Continued:

Donor Fund In Memory of:

Mrs. Colene Larrowe John Adams, Sr. Capital Campaign

Henry & Chachy Demolina John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Ms. Rhonda Todd John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Reid & Lisa Ashe John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Mr. Tommy Barnhart John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Ms. Carolyn L. Cox John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Gene & Wanda Cox John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Ronnie & Jackie McGrady John Adams, Sr.

Bus Ministry

Ms. Angela Edwards John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Mrs. Sue Holt John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Mrs. Evelyn Beamer John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Ms. Amy Justice John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Gardner Brannon Mary E. Brannon

Fran Creggar Fund

Mark & Judith Renoux John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Ms. Anne Vaughan John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Steve & Nancy Hazelwood John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Ms. Mary Jane Ballard John Adams, Sr.

Capital Campaign

Donald & Earlene Ogburn, John Adams, Sr. & Tonja Koger

Capital Campaign

Dear First Baptist: I would like to thank everyone at First Baptist Church for the beautiful flowers, the prayers and all the love shown during the passing of my mother, Geneva Richardson.

Love, Margaret Liddle

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First Baptist:

From the first Sunday my family and I walked through the doors into this church and community, we have received nothing but tremendous love and support. I’m incredibly thankful to belong to such an incredible group of Christ followers who con-stantly encourage me in my faith and in all that I do. Thank you so much for your very generous gift. There is no way I can ever repay you all for your kindness.

With all my love & gratitude, Clif Conley

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Dear Church Family:

Words can not truly express our heartfelt gratitude for all you have and are doing for us through these trying times. God has blessed us with Christian brothers and sisters like you. Thank you for the cards, gifts, meals, rides to doctors and most of all your prayers. It’s been a hard, long fight with a few more rounds to go, but with God’s love, mercy and grace, we will win. All praise, honor and glory belong to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you all again and please keep us in your prayers.

We Love You, Russell & Mary Ann Dickerson Psalm 46:1 & Philippians 4:13

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Dear First Baptist:

Thank you all so very much for the donation of school supplies. Our students and teachers will greatly appreciate them.

Galax Elementary School

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Dear First Baptist Family:

Thanks for the visits, phone calls, cards, food and most of all your prayers following my surgery. Your love and friendship is so appreciated.

Love, Shirley White

Love Must Begin Somewhere!

While much of America seems to be getting more and more divisive, I'm going to be holding doors for strangers, letting people cut in front of me in traffic, greeting all I meet, exercising patience with others, and smiling at strangers. I'll do this as often as I have the opportunity. I will not stand idly by and let children live in a world where un-conditional love is invisible and being rude is ac-ceptable. Join me in showing love and respect to others. Find your way to swing the pendulum in the direc-tion of love. Because today, sadly, hate is gaining ground. Love must begin somewhere, and love will overcome hate. Imagine the difference if we each purposefully love a little more.

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… to Rhonda McMillan on the death of her brother, Doug McMillan, who passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018.

… to the family of John Adams, Sr. who passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

… to Margaret Liddle on the death of her mother, Geneva Hanks Richardson, who passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018.

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CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED

September 2018

8:30am-4U Band Practice 9:45am-Sunday School 10:00am-Orchestra 11:00am-Worship Service

8:30am-4U Band Practice 9:45am-Sunday School 10:00am-Orchestra 11:00am-Worship Service / Communion 12:15pm-Drive, Ride & Dine Pine Tavern Restaurant 6:15pm-TruNorth

8:30am-4U Band Practice 9:45am-Sunday School 10:00am-Orchestra 11:00am-Worship Service 6:15pm-TruNorth

9-12 Weekday Preschool 10:00am-Staff Meeting 11:00am-Women on Mission 5:30pm-Loss Support Grp

5:15pm-Pilates Class 7:00pm-Adult Praise Band

9-12 Weekday Preschool Begins

9-12 Weekday Preschool 10:00am-Staff Meeting

9-12 Weekday Preschool 1:30pm-Clothes Closet 6:30pm-Sanctuary Choir 6:30pm-Prayer Meeting (Fellowship begins at 6 pm)

9-12 Weekday Preschool 1:30pm-Clothes Closet 6:30pm-Kingdom Kids 6:30pm-Sanctuary Choir 6:30pm-Prayer Meeting (Fellowship begins at 6 pm)


9-12 Weekday Preschool 7:00pm-Ladies’ Bible Study

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5:15pm-Pilates Class 7:00pm-Adult Praise Band 7:00pm-Deacons’ Meeting





9-12 Weekday Preschool 1:30pm-Clothes Closet 6:30pm-Kingdom Kids 6:30pm-Sanctuary Choir 6:30pm-Prayer Meeting (Fellowship begins at 6 pm)


September 1

Shirley White

September 5

Glennis Morris

September 9

Duane Alexander

Mary Ann Dotson

September 11

Ruth Lyon

September 13

Basil Carpenter

September 15

Jerry Carpenter

Gary Williams

September 17

Nancy Hazelwood

Adrian Hernandez

Jeff Holderfield

Sue Holt

Gary Lowe

Trace Lumpkin

September 18

Wayne Amburgey

Jack Bryant

September 21

Mike Stevens

September 22

Debbie Pa*erson

Charlie Quesenberry

September 26

Debra Cone

Helen Robinson

Mary Lynn Terry

September 27

Jack Edwards

Wanda Harris

September 28

Judie Gauvreau

Joe Sizemore

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9-12 Weekday Preschool 10:00am-Staff Meeting 11:00am-Women on Mission 5:30pm-Loss Support Group

9-12 Weekday Preschool 1:30pm-Clothes Closet 6:30pm-Sanctuary Choir 6:30pm-Prayer Meeting (Fellowship begins at 6 pm) 6:30pm-Kingdom Kids








9-12 Weekday Preschool 1:30pm-Clothes Closet 6:30pm-Sanctuary Choir 6:30pm-Prayer Meeting (Fellowship begins at 6 pm) 6:30pm-Kingdom Kids








Deacon Selection Sunday 8:30am-4U Band Practice 9:45am-Sunday School 10:00am-Orchestra 11:00am-Worship Service 6:15pm-TruNorth

8:30am-4U Band Practice 9:45am-Sunday School 10:00am-Orchestra 11:00am-Worship Service 12:15pm-Quarterly Business Meeting 6:15pm-TruNorth







9-12 Weekday Preschool 1:30pm-Clothes Closet

October 1

Victoria Bartle*

Ashlen Lawson

October 2

Doris Spangler

October 5

Deyanira Gonzalez

October 6

Margaret Ballard

Alexis Cecil

October 8

Pamela Bailey

October 9

Gerald Cox

October 10

Ted Phillips

October 12

Charlo*e Frye

October 15

John Pa*erson

October 18

Maeghan Quesenberry

October 19

Martha Dozier

October 20

Gladys Catron

Shelbie Higgins

October 21

Ginny Mays

Gwendolyn Seay

October 24

Natalia Alvarado

October 25

Becky Adams

Harvey Hennis

October 27

Doris Bedwell

Erika Galvan

October 28

David Banks

Colene Larrowe

October 29

Deborah Alexander

Jeff Painter

October 30

Jackie Wya*

October 31

Andy Holt

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