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Church Staff Rev. Dr. Randy C. Clipp, Senior Pastor
Rev. Jill T. Martin-Prouty, Pastor of Students Mrs. Keeley S. Tarkington, Director of Music
Ms. Terry A. McCallum, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Stephanie C. Parker, Director of Children’s Ministries
Mr. James O. Elmore, Organist Mr. Donnie R. Pollard, Custodian
Telephone: 919-553-4161 Fax: 919-553-4162 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fbcclaytonnc.org
Mrs. Wendy Huff, Director of the Child Development Center Telephone: 919-550-4018
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PAID PERMIT NO. 14 CLAYTON, NC
First Baptist Church P.O. Box 35
Clayton, N.C. 27528-0035
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July 1, 2020 The Outlook Vol. 44, Number 26
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Fund Report for June 23—June 29, 2020
Weekly Budget Gifts ……………………………………….. $ 11,754.00
YTD Receipts …………………………………………………… $ 394,154.81
YTD Expenses ………………………………………………….. $ 400,891.73
Over/Under Expenses ……………………………………... $ (6,736.92)
America. I have had the opportunity to travel to faraway lands in my lifetime from London to Port-au-Prince, from Romania to South Africa. But I have discovered on my journeys that there is no land more beautiful than my native land of America.
I have stood at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim and on the Grand View Terrace at Mt. Rushmore. I have taken a Chicago River architectural tour and driven down San Francisco’s Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the world. I have walked the Freedom Trail to see Paul Revere’s home in Boston and walked the streets to see Ernest Hemingway’s home in Key West. Yet there is nothing like the beauty of our own home state. From a sunrise over the dunes of Kitty Hawk to a sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains, the natural beauty of North Carolina is unrivaled.
When Katherine Lee Bates, a 33 year-old English teacher from Wellesley College, took a trip west to go up Pike’s Peak in Colorado in 1893, she was inspired. She said that when she looked out over “the sea-like expanse of fertile country spreading away so far under those ample skies,” the opening line of a poem “floated into my mind.” Those lines became America the Beautiful, a national hymn that not only speaks of our natural beauty but of our limitless potential.
It hails the pioneering forebears who beat “a thoroughfare of freedom… across the wilderness” and pays tribute to the nation’s defenders in war, the brave “heroes… who more than self their country loved.” It looks forward to the day when America’s “alabaster cities” finally will “gleam undimmed by human tears.”
Here is my confession. I have always had a hard time getting through singing this song. I tear up every time. I have to swallow hard just to get through.
No wonder. Voices quavered as crowds sang it outside the White House in 1941 after Pearl Harbor. Six decades later, voices quavered singing at Ground Zero after 9/11. Today my own voice quavers just writing this column. I think about all that is taking place across our land. I swallow hard as I recite its fervent prayer:
“America, America, God shed his grace on thee!”
I hope you will join us for worship this Sunday as we celebrate the freedom we have in Christ and the freedom we have in America. There are some musical blessings in store for you as we gather virtually to celebrate our country’s birthday.
Happy July 4 Weekend,
Pray for Dottie Brezeale, as she recovers from shoulder surgery on Tuesday. Pray for Peggy Stevens, who will be having spinal ablation procedures on July 6th and July 24th. Pray for several members of our church who are recovering from the coronavirus this week. Pray for our police, fire fighters and first responders during this time of unrest. Pray for our 170,000 American Troops stationed overseas this week in over 150 different countries on peacekeeping missions.
The Senior Pastor’s Pen
VBS Packet Pickup
Knights, it’s time to make final plans for Virtual Bible School! Regis-tered families will need to swing by the church to pick up packets with materials you will need at home. The time to get those packets is Wednesday evening, July 8 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. outside of the church fellowship hall. You will drive through and someone will hand those packets to you in your car.
In addition to your packets, there are ways to prepare at home now! Start planning your outfits for Spirit Knights. In case you missed what they are, below is a reminder of the themes for each night. Also, be sure you have “liked” FBCC Children on Facebook to stay up-to-date with important VBS information. Additionally, our VBS t-shirts are white this year. Your shirt will look awesome as is, but to make it all your own, consider tie dying those shirts. I plan to do that with mine, and this would make another fun activity for you to do at home.
Spirit Knights Sunday: Ig-knight for Truth – Armor up with Truth! Dress in fiery flame colors as we take a look at Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and how they stand true in the fiery furnace. Monday: Mismatch Monday – Armor up with Justice! Dress in mis-matched clothes as we learn how God stands with David in a mismatched battle with Goliath. Tuesday: Christmas in July – Armor up with Peace! Dress in Christmas attire as we learn about Mary’s journey to Bethlehem and welcome the Prince of Peace. Wednesday: Water Wednesday – Armor up with Faith! Dress in your water wear (beach, pool, blues, etc.) as we learn about faith in Jesus as he walks on water. Thursday: Throwback Thursday – Armor up with Salvation! Dress in your medieval best as we learn about Paul and Silas’ jailbreak.
Thanks! Ms. Stephanie
To my Church Family,
Thank you for the beautiful cards, calls and prayers in memory of my sister, Margaret Wall. I appreciate all of you and am blessed to be a part of First Baptist.
Take care, be safe and God Bless.
Jean Wheeler
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL BABY SHOWER IN HONOR OF
Keeley and Matt
6:30 PM | WED | JULY 22
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLAYTON
Please contact Rebecca Carter at 919-524-1616 or
Paige Whitaker at 919-609-8823 with any questions.
https://mywebbabyshower.com/keeley-tarkington/
**When you order off of Keeley’s registry, please add FBC in front of Keeley’s names so when the gifts arrive to Keeley, a mem-ber of the Hospitality Committee can collect and wrap them prior
to our Church shower. You may bring “wrapped” gifts not purchased from the registry to the church office before July 22nd.
What does the Bible say about Sunday School?
Acts 2:42-47 ESV
And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their posses-sions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts
Class Participation Teachers
Basic 18 + 4 Visitors Rhonda Mooneyham & James Faggart Bible Academy 9 John Paschal & David Whitaker Discipleship 13 Jake Parker, Sandy Stephenson & Dionne Fortner Hope 18 Lowell Harris & Joe Nelson John Talton 6 Andy Pleasant & Stewart McLeod O’Neil 11 David Earp, Fred Smith & Curtis Moore Salt 22 + 4 Visitors Phil Crane, Al Cassel & Stephen Nance Youth 5 Jill Martin-Prouty Choir 5 Robert Little & Steve Canady
Hope you can join us next Sunday for Sunday School.
John Bagley, Sunday School Director
(919) 971-1513
Worship Regathering Update
The Church Council wishes to thank everyone who participated in the Regathering Survey re-ceived June 16-24. We had an excellent re-sponse: 176 FBCC households completed the survey. Here are the results:
59 households (33.5%) responded that they will return to in-person worship at the first opportuni-ty they have.
66 households (37.5%) responded that they will probably wait a few more weeks.
10 households (5.7%) indicated that they plan to return when school starts.
41 households (23.3%) indicated that it may be quite a while before they return.
Numerous comments were made complimenting church staff and media team for the good job they are doing providing access to meaningful music, messages, and worship experiences via Vimeo Video. Respondents indicated that they wanted this virtual access to worship services to continue even after we resume in-person wor-ship.
After reviewing the completed surveys and the rising coronavirus trends for our area on June 28, the Church Council set a new target date to regather for in-person worship on Aug. 16. Cur-rently, the Council plans to provide one 11 AM service beginning Aug. 16 until a second service is needed at a later date. With an eye towards the health and safety of our congregation, the Church Council will continue to monitor the situ-ation and keep you informed.
In Christ’s Service, FBC Clayton Church Council
DEACON OF THE WEEK—July 5-July 11
Curtis Moore (919) 934-3513 [email protected]
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE MUSIC FUND
“In Memory of”
Patsy Lowe by Tony & Candy Pope
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE YOUTH FUND
“In Memory of”
Ruth Honeycutt by Diane & Chris Pearce
“In Honor of”
Jimmy & Judy Cox’s Anniversary by Lowell & Dorothy Harris
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE BACK PACK BUDDIES
“In Memory of”
Ruth Honeycutt by The Bill O’Neal Mission Group Margo Samuel by Lowell & Dorothy Harris
Chuck Turlington by Lowell & Dorothy Harris
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE SENIOR ADULT FUND
“In Memory of”
Margaret Wall by Joyce Canady Margo Samuel by Joyce Canady Ruth Honeycutt by Joyce Canady
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE GENERAL FUND
“In Honor of”
John Radford by The Hope Sunday School Class Addie Radford by Emory & Josephine Howard John Radford by Emory & Josephine Howard
Annie Pearl Reeves by Emory & Josephine Howard Lois Weeks by Emory & Josephine Howard
FBCC’s Church Staff by Lowell & Dorothy Harris
“In Memory of”
Ruth Honeycutt by Bill & Lori Woodard Margaret Wall by Clifton & Martha Bagley
Margo Baker Samuel by Clifton & Martha Bagley Joyce T. Barbour by Emory & Josephine Howard
Margo Samuel by Emory & Josephine Howard Chuck Turlington by Emory & Josephine Howard
Margaret Wall by Lowell & Dorothy Harris Margaret Wall by Judy M. Wood Margo Samuel by Judy M. Wood Ruth Honeycutt by Judy M. Wood
Joyce Barbour by Donna & Cecil Lee
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFT
TO THE ORGAN FUND
“In Memory of”
Ruth Honeycutt by Bucky & Duba Coats
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFT TO FBCC’S
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
“In Memory of”
Margaret Wall by Rudy & Edwina Oliver
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO
CLAYTON AREA MINISTRIES
“In Memory of”
Ruth Honeycutt by Rudy & Edwina Oliver
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFT TO THE BUILDING FUND
“In Memory of”
Ruth Honeycutt by The Faith Sunday School Class
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE HECK JONES FUND
“In Memory of”
Betty Andrews by The Jean Allen Circle Patsy Lowe by Rudy & Edwina Oliver
The Church Office will be CLOSED Monday, July 6th in
observance of Independence Day. Have a safe weekend!
Thank you for your generous donations to
Clayton Area Ministries! Your support is a
true blessing for the community!
With Sincere Thanks,
Dale Matthews, Director
Zoom Business Meeting
July 8—6:30 pm
