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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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May 27, 2020 The Outlook Vol. 44, Number 21
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Fund Report for May 19—May 25, 2020
Weekly Budget Gifts ……………………………………….. $ 7,294.71
YTD Receipts …………………………………………………… $ 311,920.50
YTD Expenses ………………………………………………….. $ 327,093.88
Over/Under Expenses ……………………………………... $ (15,173.38)
Marking One Year at First Baptist
At the age of eighty, Moses heard God’s voice calling him from a burning bush to a new assign-ment that changed his destiny (Exodus 3:1-5). One minute he was just an obscure desert shepherd. The next moment he was the leader of an immense congregation about to be set free from 400 years of slavery. That’s how God works. In unlikely events and circumstances, he interrupts our lives and calls us to new places. When I was in Richmond, I had a burning bush experience. After months of prayer and discernment, God called me to FBC of Clayton. I was about to turn 55, the number on a Speed Limit sign! Yet God spoke clearly to me and to Linda. God said, “I have a new job for you.” There is joy in obedience. As I marked my one year anniversary in the pulpit here on Memorial Day Weekend, I thought back on all the changes over the past year. I have a new ministry assign-ment, a new church staff, a new home, and new friends. I have spent the past year getting to know each of you and getting to know our church. When the coronavirus pandemic began, even my old Sonata started coughing and spewing. After experiencing engine failure, I had to trade in my old car for a new one. Somehow that felt illustrative of what God has been doing in my life this past year on a broader scale. God has been changing out the “old” and replacing it with the “new”. As we move towards the summer, I look forward to all the new things that God has in store for us as a church family. Pentecost celebrates the fresh movement of the Holy Spirit among us. There’s no need for worry or anxiety. God is faithful. We can trust the leading of the Holy Spirit to guide us to a brighter future. During this time of interruption, let’s take God’s hand and walk together patiently to see what God will teach us. And He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new…” (Rev. 21:5).
Peace and Blessings,
Hello Church Family!
As many of you know, Graduate Sunday is coming up on June 7th. Our graduates this year are Connor Woodard, Brendan Outlaw, Abby Pleasant, Jennifer Sieredzki and Rebecca Jenkins. Due to the current situation with the pandemic, our graduates will have an in-home luncheon provided by our youth instead of a fellowship hall luncheon. Every year we typically set up gift tables for you all to drop off a gift to our graduates. Since we cannot do that this year, we ask that you either drop your gift off by the church office or send it directly to their address listed below. Unfortunately, these are the only graduates addresses I have so please drop Jennifer’s gift by the church office. Thanks! – Jill
Brendan Outlaw: 724 Lightfoot Drive, Clayton, NC 27520
Connor Woodard: 2310 Steel Bridge Road, Clayton, NC 27520
Abby Pleasant: 349 Broadmoor Way, Clayton, NC 27520
Rebecca Jenkins 8731 US 70 BUS HWY W, Clayton, NC 27520
The Senior Pastor’s Pen
If you have a high school or
college graduate, please
contact the church office
or our Pastor of Students,
Rev. Jill Martin-Prouty at
919-464-8412 with their
name, address and name of
school they are graduating
from no later than May
30th so they can be recognized in the
next “Outlook” and our churchwide
email.
Deacon Nominations 2020-2021
The First Baptist Deacons are accepting nominations for Deacons for the 2020-2021 year. Three-year terms begin September 1. Candidates for Deacon are chosen on the quality of their spiritual character, Christian example and their proven willingness to serve the church fellowship. Forms are available in the church office or you may request one by email from any active Deacon or the church office. Nomination forms will be accepted through May 27 and may be returned by mail, email or placed in the drop box outside the church office. You may also telephone any active Deacon to make a nomination. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon chairman Stewart McLeod at 919-669-7542.
Stewart McLeod Chairman 919.669.7542 [email protected] Keith Blackley Vice-Chairman 919.215.8639 [email protected] Glenda Toler Secretary 919-553-7829 [email protected] Vicky Andrews 919.291.6832 [email protected] John Betterton 336.598.1948 [email protected] Sally Bierce 919.879.2215 [email protected] Bill Brooks 919.550.0874 [email protected] Steve Canady 919.818.0248 [email protected] Bill Canipe 919.219.4653 [email protected] Sharon Clifton 919.243.0812 [email protected] Bucky Coats 919.550.5719 [email protected]
Jiles Harrell 919.291.5047 [email protected] Jenny Lee 919.538.6530 [email protected] Robin Little 919.218.4286 [email protected] Ronald Mooneyham 919.422.0097 [email protected] Curtis Moore 919.264.7337 [email protected] Rudy Oliver 919.271.1178 [email protected] Jake Parker 919.605.5603 [email protected] Jeff Tarkington 919.550.0908 [email protected] Joy Tribble 919.820.2185 [email protected] Nancy Turlington 919.553.4995 [email protected] Cindy Whitaker 919.612.2881 [email protected] Heidi Wood 919.291.5817 [email protected]
DEACONS 2019-2020
Video Conferencing Sunday School:
Total for the participation classes 137 (with class members participating from the North Carolina mountains to the North Carolina coast). Congratulations to the Salt Sunday School with a total at-tendance of 29, including three visitors. “Salute.”
Sunday School Literature:
Just a reminder that the new Sunday School literature is ready to be picked up and distributed. I am glad to report that the vast majority of the literature has been picked up by the Sunday School Class members or teachers and distrib-uted. The literature is located outside the entrance office door in the alcove and can be picked up at your conven-ience. (Office hours: Monday – Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM and Wednesday 8:30 AM-12:30 PM)
To All of Our Sunday School Teachers at First Baptist:
Thank you for continuing to do what is necessary to motivate and keep your classes growing spiritually
during these challenging times.
We enjoy each lesson you teach. As our role models, you inspire us To dream and to work and to reach.
With your kindness, you get our attention. Every week you are planting a seed Of curiosity and motivation To know and to grow and to suc-ceed
You help us fulfill our potential. We are thankful for all that you are doing We admire you each day, and we want to say As our teachers at First Baptist,
You are number one, and we thank you for all that you do!
John Bagley Sunday School Director
919-971-1513 or [email protected]
Pray for Percy Lee at Wake Med Raleigh, room 3B32. He is still regaining his strength following hip surgery. On Tuesday we was able stand up with a walker.
Pray for Fred Lee, who had heart catheterization and a cardiac stent in-serted on Thursday. He feels much better and has already returned to work.
Continue to pray for Addie Radford, who just started physical rehabilita-tion following her cardiac bypass surgery. She will be in the UNC Rex Rehab and Nursing Care Center for 2-3 weeks.
Pray for our Ecuador Pastor Marco Chacaguasae’s wife, Mayra, who was hit by a car while biking to work on Friday. She was released from the hospital to go home on Sunday but continues to have some vision prob-lems. She will return to the doctor for follow-up on Friday. Pray for a full recovery.
Sympathy is extended to Mary Kiser, upon the death of her sister-in-law, Rebecca Smith, on May 19 at Holden Beach, NC. Her funeral was May 26.
DEACON OF THE WEEK—May 31-June 6
Jenny Lee (919) 538-6530 [email protected]
Sunday Clean Team Before we can resume in-person worship services, our church will need a team of conscientious volunteers who are willing to serve on the Sunday Clean Team to clean door knobs, specified surfaces, and bathrooms between our two morning services. The church will provide all cleaning supplies and gloves.
We need YOU on our Sunday Clean Team!! Please contact Dr. Clipp at (919)553-4161 or [email protected] for additional information.
Thanks in advance!!
NEW SENIOR ADULT
WEDNESDAY MORNING
VIDEO BIBLE STUDY
BEGINNING June 17th
10 Week Study
9:30 am
New Senior Adult Wednesday Morning Video Based Bible Study Series led by Rev. Stephen Nance. As time gets nearer, an announcement will be made if the study will be through Zoom or at the church. What’s So Amazing About Grace, written by Phil-lip Yancey. Books will be available for $7. (Will advise when books arrive.)
Thank you for your generous
donation to Clayton Area
Ministries! Your support is a
true blessing for the community!
With Sincere Thanks,
Dale Matthews
Director
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE ORGAN FUND
“In Memory of”
Charles Lentz by Buck Margaret Gardner Beth Sayre by Jason & Jenny Lee Henry Ford by Jason & Jenny Lee
“In Honor of”
Bucky & Duba Coats’ 60th Anniversary by John & Dolores Bagley
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE BACKPACK BUDDIES
“In Honor of”
Sharon & Ben Clifton by Bucky & Duba Coats
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE MEDIA FUND
“In Honor of”
The Media Team (Jeff, John, Keith, Matt & Brandon) by Bill & Sarah Brooks
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE GENERAL FUND
“In Memory of”
Betty Andrews by Mark & Gina Caudill
“In Honor of”
Johnny Ellis by Gerald & Laura Brantley Addie Radford by Hope Sunday School Class of FBC
FREE HOT DOG SUPPER
Curbside Pick-Up Only
Wednesday, May 27th ALL FBC Clayton church families are invit-ed to come for this “Last Supper” as well as the needy in our community.
The bag supper includes one Carolina Bright Leaf Red Hot Dog, chips, a fruit cup, homemade cookies baked by women of our WMU, and a bottle of cold water.
Come to the church on either side of Fayetteville Street this beau-tiful spring evening to pick up your Free Hot Dog Supper. We will be preparing extra meals to be ready for a good crowd. M-m-m good!
How blessed we are to be a part of
such a loving, supporting, and
praying Church! You prayed for
such a long time for Beth and her
family, and she often asked that
we express her appreciation for
your many prayers and cards. All
of us thank each of you for your
numerous acts of kindness during
the past several years.
Love in Christ,
Nancy, David, and Hal Turlington
and The Beth T. Sayre Family
