Maplewood Baptist Church

MBC January 2014 Volume 22, No. 1

Rev. Jimmy Lancaster, Pastor

Unclaimed Christmas Cheer Please take a moment to check and see if there are any Christmas Cards on the

table in the Narthex for your family. Someone has something special they want

to share with YOU!

Wednesday Nights @ Maplewood On Wednesday, Jan 8th, we will resume our regular Wednesday night schedule – but we will start a

little earlier over these winter months. We’ll continue our “C.A.R.E. ministry emphasis.” So, come and

enjoy a simple & delicious meal at 5:30 pm, followed by a time of prayer/devotional thought and

C.A.R.E. Ministry at 6:15 pm in our Fellowship Hall. If you’ve never been able to come, please consider

joining us on Wednesday evenings. It’s a wonderful time to fellowship around the tables and share

together in caring for the needs of the church and community!

This will allow Mark & Debby to practice with our Adult Choir at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

Observance of the Lord’s Supper This Sunday (Jan 5th), we will take the opportunity to be

reminded of Christ’s LOVE and GRACE through the

observance of the Lord’s Supper. Let’s start the “NEW YEAR”

with a renewed desire to reflect His likeness and character & to

serve Him together in 2014!

Calling All Cooks!

We are looking for teams of people willing to prepare and to serve our Wednesday

night meals on a rotation basis. Your team would decide which mission or ministry

would benefit from the proceeds of your meal. If you are interested, please indicate

your willingness to serve by contacting Jimmy or calling the church office.

$ 5,400

From Your Church Staff… We want to thank our wonderful church family for the gracious manner in which you have showered us

with LOVE through this year’s generous Staff Christmas Offering! It is a JOY to serve alongside

you and be a part of such a caring group of believers! Your continued support means so much to us! We

look forward to laboring together to share the message of Good News in 2014!!

- Jimmy, Mark, Debby & Jodi

Church Council Meeting

Sunday - January 5th at 4:00 pm

As we begin a NEW YEAR, our Ministry Leaders, Staff and Committee Chairpersons are encouraged to come to our upcoming meeting planned for THIS Sunday (Jan. 5th) at 4 pm. It is vital that we prepare for the upcoming months of ministry and plan for special seasonal services like EASTER and opportunities like our SUMMER CAMPS.

2014 Offering Envelopes

Please remember to pick up your 2014 Offering Envelopes on the table in the hallway outside the Adult III classroom. If you do not find yours, please contact Jodi in the church office, so a box can be assigned to you and your family. Please recycle any old envelopes by placing them in the RECYCLING BOX under the table.

Thank you for your sacrificial and generous support of the work of God’s Kingdom.

Christmas Missions Offering

Because of your giving, our 4,800

foreign missionaries have presented the

Gospel to more than 1.4 million individuals, baptized more than 266,451 new believers, started more than 24,073

new churches, and engaged 133 new people groups.

This year, you gave

$4,444.00 for Lottie Moon and $1,050.00 for Global Missions.

Thank you for giving sacrificially...it honors

the Lord and CHANGES LIVES!!

YCM’s SOUPER BOWL of CARING

Sunday – February 2nd Last year, 32 churches contributed $ 13,967 to

Yadkin Christian Ministries. These monies go a long

way in providing food, electricity, rent, heaters,

water and medication to their clients. Most days,

YCM ministers to 25 families seeking assistance.

ONE DOLLAR & ONE CAN of SOUP

can make a difference in the lives of others!!

JANUARY CALENDAR Jan 1 ........................... New Year’s Day - Church Office Closed

Jan 2 .............................................................. Teacher Work Day

Jan 3 .............................................................. Teacher Work Day

Jan 5 .................................................................... Lord’s Supper

Jan 5 .................................................. Hospitality Love Offering

Jan 5 .................................................... Church Council Meeting

Jan 6 .......................... Schools Resume from Christmas Break

Jan 7 .................. Classical Conversations Homeschool Group

Jan 8 ............................... Resume Wednesday Night Schedule

Jan 12 ........................................................... Children’s Sermon

Jan 13 ....................................................... Call to Pray – Atlanta

Jan 14 ....................................................... Call to Pray – Atlanta

Jan 14 ................ Classical Conversations Homeschool Group

Jan 15 ............................................ Wednesday Night Schedule

Jan 17 ............................................................ Teacher Work Day

Jan 17 ................ How to Fight Like a Christian - Redeemer YV

Jan 18 ................ How to Fight Like a Christian - Redeemer YV

Jan 19 ........................ Adult II Christmas Social @ River Ridge

Jan 19 ................................................... Sanctity of Life Sunday

Jan 20 ................................. Martin Luther King School Holiday

Jan 21 ............................................................ Teacher Work Day

Jan 21 ................................................ Yadkin Ministers Meeting

Jan 21 ................ Classical Conversations Homeschool Group

Jan 22 ............................................ Wednesday Night Schedule

Jan 25 ..................................... Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Ace’s

Jan 25 ................................................ Fellowship Hall Reserved

Jan 28 ................ Classical Conversations Homeschool Group

Jan 29 ............................................ Wednesday Night Schedule

Greensboro Coliseum

Greensboro, NC

Saturday, February 15, 2014

6:00 pm - Doors open at 5:00 pm

More details to come...

New Year's Prayer

Lord, this year I want to change, and I've said that in the past. But now my prayer is different

'cause I understand at last.

I wanted my own way before, I ignored your loving plans.

But now I'm putting everything into your nail-scarred hands.

I promise to obey you out of gratitude and love. I won't be giving orders to my Father up above.

I finally realize the truth and so I've changed my prayer.

The safest place for me to be is in your gentle care.

Please be my shepherd, Jesus, that's all I ask of you.

In good times and in bad this year, Take my hand and lead me through.

--Jack Zavada

Children’s Church/Sermon

Volunteers Needed If you would like to share with our kids your favorite

“Children’s Sermon” or spend some time investing in

their spiritual foundation through “Children’s Church” -

a SIGN UP sheet is on the table in the Narthex for

January - April. If you have any questions, please

contact Shannon White (468-9692) or

Jodi in the church office.

Benjamin Hinshaw ........................ Jan 1

Casey Hinshaw .............................. Jan 1

Bradley Cranfill ............................. Jan 4

Isaac Cranfill ................................ Jan 4

Hope Long ..................................... Jan 6

Clifford McCollum ......................... Jan 7

Jeromy Fitzwater ........................... Jan 8

Adam Houston .............................. Jan 9

Jesse Houston ............................... Jan 9

Elaine McCollum ........................... Jan 9

Susan Whitaker ............................ Jan 9

Jacob Brown ............................... Jan 13

Tyler Hall .................................... Jan 14

Kay Chamberlain ......................... Jan 17

Brad White ................................. Jan 20

Nellie Hall ................................... Jan 21

Fred Pepper ................................ Jan 23

Carol Hamel ................................ Jan 24

Diana Burleson ........................... Jan 25

Jason Graham ............................ Jan 25

George Vestal .............................. Jan 28

Benny Long ................................. Jan 30

Carolyn Graham .......................... Jan 31

Shannon White ........................... Jan 31

Birthdays In Loving Memory of

Lou Hutchens From: Nick & Kathy Allred Martha Barnhardt Arthur Warren Campbell Lee Castevens Thomas & Sandra Davidson Edith Davis Mitch & Kay Davis Everette & Mildred Hartzog Richard & Kathryn Hedrick Kim & Charlene Heffner Nancy Johnson Zack & Mary Ladd John Robert Martin Willis & Patty Martin Henry & Bobbie May Fred & Frieda Pepper Robert & Betty Shore Sherrill Styers & Family Harrell & Barbara Todd Jacqueline Todd Joel Todd Shirley Whitaker Billy & Janice Wooten David & Betty York

In Loving Memory of

Eugene Dinkins From: Mitch & Kay Davis

In Loving Memory of

Nell Newell From: Mitch & Kay Davis

Memorial Gifts

The New Year lies before you, like a spotless track of snow . . . be careful how you tread on it,

for every mark will show.

We gratefully acknowledge the following gifts received during the month of December.

We have mailed acknowledgements of these gifts and notified the respective families.

ATTENDANCE & OFFERING RECORD FOR DECEMBER 2013

DATE SS WORSHIP BUDGET PICNIC SHELTER Dec 1 ........................... 82 .............................. 108 ......................... 4,221.00 ........................................ 743.00

Dec 8 ........................... 71 .............................. 101 ......................... 3,532.59 ........................................ 340.00

Dec 15 ......................... 93 .............................. 132 ......................... 4,325.00 ..................................... 1,002.00

Dec 22 ......................... 70 .............................. 136 ......................... 6,174.00 ..................................... 1,436.00

Dec 29 ......................... 70 .............................. 130 ......................... 3,856.00 ........................................ 769.00

2013 TOTALS BUDGET OFFERING PICNIC SHELTER Required this month .............................................. 21,438.75

Received this month .............................................. 22,108.59 ............................................................4,290.00

Required to date .................................................. 222,963.00

Received to date .................................................. 218,898.04 ..........................................................42,335.79

MINISTRY LEADERS FOR JANUARY

DATE DEACON WELCOME CENTER HOSTS January 5 ............................................ Donald Johnson ......................................... Donald & Frances Johnson

January 12 .............................................. Wayne Ray .................................................... James & Melba Mullis

January 19 ......................................... Jeannie Houston ................................................... Johnny & Dottie Ray

January 26 ........................................... David Graham ............................................... Anthony & Marie Slater

DATE CHILDREN’S CHURCH/SERMON JUNIOR USHERS January 5 ................................. Isaac Cranfill / Casey Graham .................................. Eli Sloan & Jordyn White

January 12 ............................................. Pat Weston ................................................ Autumn & Ashley Collins

January 19 ....................................... Volunteers Needed............................... Abby Collins & Caleb Matthews

January 26 ........................................ Volunteer Needed ............................................. Adam & Jesse Houston

RESPONSIBLE FOR OPENING & CLOSING BUILDING David Graham & Johnny Ray

NURSERY WORKERS

INFANTS TODDLERS January 5 ................................. Jessica Murphy / Volunteer Needed ......................... David & Kristie Graham

January 12 ......................................... Anthony & Marie Slater .................................. Bradley & Robin Cranfill

January 19 ................................. Penny Lancaster / Morgan White .......... Melba Mullis / Volunteer Needed

January 26 ................................. Becky Smith / Volunteer Needed ......................... Brent & Marie Matthews

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

Weather Related Cancellations… We will make every attempt to place any delays and/or cancellations of our services and activities on the following television stations:

WXII—Channel 12

WGHP—Channel 8 WFMY—Channel 2

We will also send out a message on our Phone Tree system and

post any delays or cancellations on our church website. We realize these decisions are difficult to make and understand each family is responsible for their own well-being.