Vacation Bible School will be here before you know it! The date for our community VBS is June 12-16. First Baptist is in charge of the set-up and take-down each day, the daily Bible story, and youth activities. Be thinking about how you can help with this very important summer event!
Hurray for Our Nursery Workers of the Week!
A big “thank you” to Jeremy Ellenburg
for taking care of the little boys in the nursery last Sunday. He said it was a lot of fun!
On May 7, Beth Moore will be in charge of the nursery.
Thank you, Beth, for switching your time to work this week.
There is still room on the schedule to serve “the least of these”
on Sunday mornings. It is a blessing to see their smiles and enthusiasm as you spend
time with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Please contact Cheryl Beck (cabeck@ncsu.edu) if you would like to help.
Book Buddies Enjoys Reading Together
After a recent reading session with their Book Buddy, a child was heard to say “I can’t wait to hear what happens next” in the chapter book they had selected. An adult Book Buddy shared how she watched the children she was reading with becoming more engrossed in the story after starting off being very shy. Good things are happening with Book Buddies!
It isn’t too late to come read to a child. Book Buddies will meet 2 more times before the school year ends—May 16 and 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come join us in the Children’s Sunday School room and spread your love of reading!
Heck-Jones Mission Offering
The GA’s handed out envelopes and information on the Heck-Jones Mission Offering. If you have not returned your donation, please do it as soon as possible by placing the envelope in the offering plate on Sunday or leaving it in the office with Janice. The WMU office in Greensboro uses these donations to be self supportive of Cooperative Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union. The staff uses these funds to help with education for the churches in NC. They do a wonderful job!
Heck-Jones Mission Offering
The GA’s handed out envelopes and information on the Heck-Jones Mission Offering. If you have not returned your donation, please do it as soon as possible by placing the envelope in the offering plate on Sunday or leaving it in the office with Janice. The WMU office in Greensboro uses these donations to be self supportive of Cooperative Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union. The staff uses these funds to help with education for the churches in NC. They do a wonderful job!
Spring Church Conference TONIGHT!
The Spring Church Conference will be on Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 PM. Bring a potluck meal to share and we’ll have dinner together beginning at 5:30 PM in the Mission and Fellowship Center.
At the end of our meeting, we will enjoy ice cream sundaes together! So come join us in the important work that is done in our church conference and in the fellowship of sundaes on Wednesday!
1st Explorers Ministry Update
After school was abuzz with spring activities last week. Monday, the children enjoyed music with Mrs. Diane Shallock and on Tuesday, the Book Buddies met and began reading together. Also on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 1st Explorers lent their artistic efforts to the Cuba Mission Project by painting flower pots and planting flowers to sell at Greening Up the Mountains.
On Thursday, the Generation Kids team of Donald and Wendy Lott, visited and shared Bible stories, skits, and activities with the children. Friday saw the lots of outdoor time after a busy week of school. Thanks to the volunteers and staff who make this ministry possible!
Captions for photos:
Far Left: Daisy Stillwachs and Amelia Murchie work together to paint a colorful flowerpot.
Second Photo: 1st Explorers Makai Allen and Carson Woodward do their part for the Cuban Mission Project.
Third Photo: Ivey Abbey, Wyatt Davis, and Mayson Early re-enact the story of Saul's conversion.
Far Right: Wendy Lott with Generation Kids shares ways 1st Explorers can share Jesus's love with others.
Attending Wednesday Night Book Study and Need Child Care?
When the book study with Dr. Mathis resumes on Wednesday evenings starting May 3, and you need child care, please let Cheryl Beck know so she can make arrangements for this. The C.A.R.E. Team will not be meeting on Wednesday nights until later in the year.
Book Buddies Meet Again May 2
Book Buddies will meet at 1st Explorers After School on Tuesdays, May 2nd, 16th, and 30th. Come and read with a child. It will make your day!
Flowers for Sanctuary
If you would like to provide flowers in the sanctuary for Sunday morning services, please contact Gwen Messer at 828-506-8370, or Janice in the church office to be placed on the calendar.