Something for Everyone!

Good Sunday afternoon. I hope you have had a wonderful day so far. We have lots of things going on this week in our church. Remember to make note of the upcoming activities so you won't miss anything!

First is the Fall Festival this Tuesday, Oct. 31st. There will be a pumpkin carving contest (please have your pumpkins on the table at 6:30 that evening for judging). There will also be a cake walk and games for everyone. A costume contest is in order for the best Bible character. A few things will be a little different than in previous years.....the games for the toddlers (birth to 5 years), cake walk and food will be in the fellowship hall. Games for children ages 6 and above will be held in the youth gym. Activities begin at 6:30 and will end at 8pm. (If you are interested in helping with any of the activities or in the clean-up aferward, please see our Children's and Youth Leader). Prizes and candy will also be available. Make plans to be there!

Wednesday night (Nov. 1st) the fellowship committee will meet after prayer meeting to set up tables and decorate for Homecoming on Sunday, Nov. 5th. If you are on the fellowship committee and are able to come and help, your assistance is greatly appreciated!

Speaking of preparing for Homecoming next Sunday, there will be a church-wide clean-up Sat., Nov. 4th. Those who are willing and able to help, please meet at the church Sat. morning at 8am. A list of needed supplies has been handed out. If you didn't receive one, then some of the items are as follows: brooms, rakes, pitchforks, pressure washer, waterhose, cleaning utensils, cleaning supplies, extender rods, ladders, leaf blowers, vacuums, pails/buckets, and cleaning rags. Let's all do our part to help make our church ready for Homecoming!

Homecoming is next Sunday, Nov. 5th. Remember that our former pastor and his family will be in attendance. He will also be the guest speaker for the worship service. Everyone brings their best dish and there is enough food for everyone. Would love to see you there!

**Remember....there will be NO evening services next Sunday night due to Homecoming.**

The Women on Mission have been busy collecting items for local schools. Some items that are needed are pencils, markers, colored pencils, and three ring binders.

We are also preparing for our annual West Virginia Christmas Program. Four different options are available this year. At the request of the churches, we will NOT be including the $5.00 love gift. If you are helping with cold kits, please place items in a large freezer bag. The deadline for our church is Sunday, November 26th. This is always a good form of ministry for our church. Let's strive to make this year even better! Some of the items that are needed are listed below:

Food box list: sugar, flour, rice, shortening, dried beans, soup, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, box meal, vegetables, dessert, cookies, crackers, cereal, canned meat.

Shoe box list: toys, school supplies, candy, toiletries, gloves, hats, games, etc. **(NO MONEY in boxes and please label each box with age and gender)**

Adult cold kits: Vitamin C, chicken soup, stocking hat, Tang, cough drops, Tylenol.

Bed clothes: quilts, blankets, comforters.

It has also been mentioned that NO CLOTHES be sent this time. Please allow God to speak to you and allow to assist in this ministry in a way that is pleasing to Him.

Ladies: The deadline is fast approaching for the Beth Moore Seminar in April 2007. The deadline is Nov. 1st and the cost of the tickets is $55.00. Please make sure you have your name and money turned in on time so you won't miss this wonderful opportunity. The seminar is Friday, April 13th from 7-9:30pm and Saturday, April 14th from 8:30am to noon. All ladies are encouraged to attend. Please see insert in your bulletin for the contact person in charge of this.

Also, don't forget to bring your canned good on Wednesday nights to help those in need in our community. This is the time of year to be thankful and what better way to show God's love than by giving to those in need.

The Instrumental group is rehearsing for another performance. They will be playing for us once again in November. They did such a terrific job last time, I am so looking forward to hearing them play again!

The adult choir has started practicing for the Christmas cantata. It will be held on Sunday, Dec. 17th at 6pm. If you wish to participate in the cantata, the choir practices each Sunday immediately following the evening worship service. We would love for you to join us.

Before I forget, the Senior Adults (XYZ) will have their Thanksgiving banquet Friday, Nov. 10th. A meal will be provided. Come and join in the food, fun and fellowship that evening beginning at 6:30pm.

I believe that covers everything (or most everything) I have for now. I hope your week is blessed. Take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Reminders............

Hello and good Friday evening to each of you. I hope your week went well. Mine was kind of crazy. I spent most of the day yesterday helping a computer technician install new computers, etc. at work. Needless to say by the time we were done, I was very tired! All in all everything went though. Still have a few kinks to work out, but nothing too drastic.

I just wanted to remind you of a few things that are happening this weekend and over the next week. First of all, don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour tomorrow night (Sat., Oct. 28th). You don't want to miss anything important!

Youth: you will have a clean-up time tomorrow evening beginning at 5:30pm. As a reward for your hard work, you will go midnight bowling afterward. Make plans to come and lend an extra hand.

Deacons: don't forget about the Deacon's meeting this Sunday. It is being held a week early due to Homecoming next Sunday (Nov. 5th). It's hard to believe that it will soon be November! Where has the time gone?

The annual Fall Festival will be next Tuesday, Oct. 31st from 6:30-8:00pm. There will be games and other activities available for all age groups. Don't miss out on this fun event!

Ladies: The deadline is fast approaching for the Living Proof Live conference featuring Beth Moore. November 1st is the deadline. If you are thinking about attending this event, you will receive a blessing. I have heard many wonderful things about Mrs. Moore and am sure it will be well worth participating in. The cost for the two days is $55.00.

Hopefully I haven't overlooked anything. I hope you have a great weekend. Take care and until next time, may you receive many showers of blessing!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Looking for Something to do?

Look no further. We have lots of activities coming up over the next few weeks to keep you busy! Remember to mark them on your calendar so you don't miss anything.

First of all, we have the Associational Meeting this Thursday, Oct. 26th. The fellowhsip meal begins at 6pm. The Celebration Service begins at 7pm in the sanctuary. If you are on the fellowship committee, we will be setting up tables, etc. on Wednesday immediately following Prayer Meeting. If you are able to help on Thursday, please meet at the fellowship hall at 5:30pm.

The Orangeburg-Calhoun Baptist Association is holding revival this week as well at St. George Baptist Church in Orangeburg. The guest speaker is the pastor of Rock Springs Baptist Church of Easley, SC. Services began tonight and run through Wednesday night (25th) at 7pm each night.

The Fall Festival is next Tuesday night, Oct. 31st from 6:30-8pm. Lots of activities are in store for everyone!

Don't forget to bring your donations of school supplies and canned goods on Wednesday evenings. Speaking of donations, we are starting to prepare for our annual West Virginia Christmas program. Four different options are available. A request has been made to NOT include the $5.00 love gift. If you are helping with the Cold Kits, please place items in a large freezer bag. The deadline for our church is Sunday, November 26th. The different categories are Food Box list, shoe box list (please make sure you label each box with age and gender), adult cold kits and bed clothes. There are many items that are needed. I will be glad to post them all, but will do so in a separate entry.

Ladies: if you are interested in attending the Beth Moore conference coming up in April 2007, please make note that the deadline is Nov. 1st and the cost of the 2 day conference is $55.00. I have heard lots of great things about Mrs. Moore and it promises to be a worthwhile event. I have 2 books that I intend to start reading some time soon (I hope) that have been written by her. Make plans to be in attendance and invite a friend!

Homecoming is right around the corner! Our former pastor and his family will be in attendance that day. He will also be the guest speaker. Bring your best dish and make plans to join us for a wonderful time of worship, food and fellowship!

Our Sunday School class (The Truthseekers) is continuing our study of "Fear No Evil". The book talks about the difference between moral and spiritual suffering. So far, it has been quite interesting. Our pastor is also bringing some thought-provoking messages to us. He started a study this morning on bitterness, depression and anger. This evening he started a 2 week study on "The Value of a Biblical Marriage". I encourage everyone to be in attendance and take part in what the Lord is bringing to us through our pastor.

I believe that's all I have for now. Oh no, I was getting ready to forget.......

Deacons: you are scheduled for a deacon's meeting next Sunday at 8am. It has been moved up one week due to Homecoming on November 5th.

If you are interested in joining the choir, now is the time to do so. We just started rehearsing for the cantata tonight and the music is absolutely beautiful. We would love to have you join us! Practice is at 7pm each Sunday night (except for Homecoming day) immediately following the evening worship service.

Our Discipleship Training class just completed a study tonight on the Ten Commandments. It was a very interesting and enlightening study. If you aren't currently involved in a DT class, I encourage you to join one. We have classes available for everyone. Classes start at 5pm Sunday evenings.

Ok, I think that's got it this time! I hope you have a blessed week! Take care and God bless.

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Happy Monday!

Greetings to all! I hope your Monday went well. All in all I had a pretty decent day. I also hope that you took a moment to let your boss or bosses know how much you appreciate them. Yes, it was National Boss Day today. As employees, we all like to feel appreciated now and then. But what about our employers. Sure they can rub us the wrong way and at times make decisions that make us scratch our heads in wonder and amazement.....but they can also be a blessing. I am very fortunate to have 2 great bosses. They are both Christians and love the Lord. For that, I am truly thankful! Hats off to all the bosses out there and many thanks for all you do!

We have a lot going on in the upcoming weeks at North FBC. I hope you have made note on your calendars of the events taking place. If not, you will want to do so in order to make sure you don't miss out on the fun and fellowship!

First of all, Ebeneze United Methodist Church (located at Hwy. 178 and Hwy. 3) will be having revival this week. It started last night and ends Wednesday, Oct. 18th. Services begin each night at 7pm. Their guest speaker for this week is the pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Orangeburg. Everyone is invited to attend!

Women on Mission will meet this Wednesday, Oct. 18th at 7pm. Remember to bring your school supplies. As I have mentioned before, some items that are needed are: pencils, markers, colored pencils and 3 ring binders. Am sure other items will be greatly appreciated as well.

Don't forget to bring your canned goods on Wednesday nights as well. These items will aid in meeting some of the needs of others in the community. We have been richly blessed with what we have and this is just a small way to give back some of what God has given us!

The instrumental group has resumed their practice on Sunday afternoons. They are preparing another musical selection for November. They did a fantastic job with their last performance and I know we are all looking forward to hearing them play for us again!

The choir is about to begin work on the cantata. It is slated for Sunday, Dec. 17th during the evening worship hour (6pm). If you are planning to join the choir, please come join us next Sunday. Practice is immediately following the evening worship service.

The youth will be cleaning and preparing for the upcoming Fall Festival. Their clean up day will be Saturday, Oct. 28th. They need to meet at the church at 5pm that day. After their hard work, they will go midnight bowling.

Church-wide clean up is Saturday, Nov. 4th. Everyone is encouraged to help clean up around the church in order to prepare for Homecoming that Sunday (Nov. 5th). Homecoming is always an exciting time. We all look forward every year to seeing those old familiar faces. Remember to bring your best dish. But most of all, just make plans to be in attendance that day!

I think that covers all I have for now. I hope the remainder of your week is wonderfully blessed!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Happy Tuesday! My week kind of started out on a rocky note. I know it is because I missed church on Sunday. Each time I do, the week doesn't go as well. Somebody must be trying to tell me something!

There are a few items on the agenda I wanted to share with you. They are:

There will be a Personnel Committee meeting immediately following prayer meeting Wed., Oct. 11th.

The XYZ will be meeting on Friday, Oct. 13th. A meal will be provided. It will also be bingo night. So be sure to bring a wrapped item for a bingo prize!

We will be partaking of the Lord's Supper this Sunday, Oct. 15th. The deacons need to meet with the pastor in the sanctuary at 9:30am.

The Music Committee will have a meeting Sunday, Oct. 15th at 3pm in the choir room in the fellowship hall.

Also, don't forget to bring your canned goods on Wednesday nights to help those that are in need in our community. This is a small way we can give back to the community and be a witness for Christ.

The WMU is collecting school supplies to be shared with the local schools. Items that are needed are: pencils, markers, three ring binders and colored pencils. Your donations will be greatly appreciated!

There is a new flower calendar posted outside the counting room. If you wish to participate in putting fresh flowers in the church, please make sure your name is on the list!

That's all I have for now. Until next time, take care and God bless!


Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Thinkin' Cap Time

Hello and good Monday evening to you! Hope your week got off to a good start. As many of you are aware, the annual Fall Festival is coming up. In years past, Sunday School classes have been asked to sponsor booth(s). It is my understand that will be the case again this year. So, it is time to put our thinking caps on and decide what type of game(s)we would like to sponsor/be in charge of. The festival will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31st from 6:30-8pm. There will be lots of activities for everyone to enjoy. Things like pumpkin carving, cake walk (with delicious cakes being given away), games and candy for the children. There will also be a special area for toddlers/preschoolers. Each year there is a good turn-out. Let's strive to help make this year a success as well!

As a reminder: North FBC will be hosting the Associational Fall Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26th. The choir and musicians will minister in music before and during the evening service. The fellowship meal begins at 6pm. If you would like to take part in the fellowship meal, please contact the church office no later than noon on Friday, Oct.13th. The Celebration Service will begin at 7pm that evening. If you are able to attend, it is encouraged that you do so. You will receive a blessing!

The O-C Baptist Association is holding revival Oct. 22-25 nightly at 7pm. Revival will be held at St. George Baptist in Orangeburg. There will be a guest speaker from Rock Springs Baptist Church of Easley, SC.

Ladies: Don't forget about the upcoming Living Proof Live conference featuring Beth Moore. This event will take place at the Colonial Center in Columbia. Tickets are $55.00 for both Friday, April 13th (7-9:30pm) and Saturday, April 14th (8:30am-12pm). It has been asked that those interested in attending let the individual in charge of this function know by Wed., Nov. 1st. I have heard many good things about Mrs. Moore. If you or someone you know is interested in attending, you will be glad you did!

For more information on any of the above mentioned items, please refer to your newsletter or the weekly bulletin or this website. I will try and keep you as up-to-date as I can. If you know of any information that you would like to have posted here, please let me know.

Until next time, take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Good Sunday afternoon to each of you. I hope that you are having a wonderful day of fellowship, rest and relaxation. This is another time of year when things really pick up around our church. Our pastor is bringing messages to us about prayer and Jesus among other gods. The messages on prayer are in the morning and the ones on "Jesus and other gods" are in the evening. Both promise to be rewarding and educational. Our Sunday School class has discussed from time to time other beliefs and it will be interesting to hear what the messages will teach us as the Lord speaks through our pastor to enrich and enlighten us. I encourage everyone to be in attendance. Am sure each person will be blessed.

The First Baptist Chamber Orchestra made their debut this morning. Admist a nervous group and leader, everyone did a fabulous job! It takes a great amount of courage to commit to such a group. Especially if you have never played an instrument or it has been a while since playing. Hats off to each and everyone who participated. We look forward to hearing you play again! It is for God's glory and His alone that we sing, play, teach and preach!

Some other items on the agenda that will be coming up in the weeks to follow are:

There will be a Children's Committee Meeting today at 4pm and a Youth Committee meeting at 4:30pm in the gym.

The Orangeburg-Calhoun Baptist Association will be holding revival on Oct. 22-25th beginning at 7pm. Revival will be held at St. George Baptist Church in Orangeburg. There will be a guest evangelist coming from Rock Springs Baptist Church of Easley, SC.

North FBC will host the Associational Fall Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26th. The choir of FBC will minister in music before and during the evening service. The fellowship meal will begin at 6pm. If anyone would like to take part in the fellowship meal, please contact the church office no later than noon on Friday, Oct. 13th. The Celebration Service begins at 7pm.

The annual Fall Festival will be Tuesday, Oct. 31st at FBC from 6:30-8pm. Activites of pumpkin carving, cake walk, games and candy will be in order. There will be a special area for toddlers/preschoolers.

Mark your calendars and remember to tell past and present members that Homecoming is Sunday, November 5th. Our former pastor and his wife will be in attendance, as he will be the guest speaker that day. Remember to bring your best dishes and come and join in the time of worship and fellowship!

The 9th Annual North Day of Prayer is slated for Sunday, Nov. 12 from 3-4:30pm. It will be hosted by North FBC. Everyone is invited to attend. The Master of Ceremonies will be our own church moderator!

Living Proof Live featuring Beth Moore (a Christian writer) will be held at the Colonial Center in Columbia, Friday, April 13th from 7-9:30pm and Sat. 14th from 8:30am-12pm. If you or someone you know is interested in attending, please refer to your church newsletter for the contact info. The cost to attend is $55.00/ticket for both days. I haven't heard Mrs. Moore personally, but a friend of mine has, and she thoroughly enjoyed her lecture/presentation. I am getting ready to start reading a couple of her books and am looking forward to the journey.

Also, don't forget about the projects the WOM have going on. If you know of anyone who is new to the area, please let the church office know so that the appropriate parties can be made aware. Remember to bring your baskets to be filled! The WOM is also collecting school supplies. Items that are needed are pencils, markers, colored pencils and three ring binders.

On Wed. nights, there will be a collection point to collect canned goods to help meet some of the needs of others in our community. Please remember to bring your canned goods and know that they will be greatly appreciated!

There is a new flower calendar posted outside the counting room. This is for those that wish to put fresh flowers in the church. If you want to participate, please sign up as soon as possible!

Whew, that's a lot of stuff! As I said before, we have a lot that will be coming up in the next few weeks or so. Please remember to refer to your church newsletter, bulletin or this website to help keep you posted.

Let's remember to keep those who are sick, bereaved; missionaries, etc. in our prayers. When we aren't able to do anything else, prayer is always a good thing. It is a very powerful tool and has been given to us along with the love of a Savior who would do anything and has done anything for us. It may seem like a weak statement when someone says, "I will keep them in my prayers." But for those that know the power of prayer, we know how strong those words can be and that the outcome will be the design of our Lord. He always knows what's best for us even when we don't understand it ourselves! Thank heavens for that!!

Until next time, keep on pressing toward the upward way. God loves you and so do I!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)