I wish to express my gratitude to everyone at FBC for your prayers, words of love and concern for me and my family in the death of my brother, Tom Jones. We were blessed by all the people who came to the funeral home to pay their respects. We are appreciative of the flowers, cards and letters. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. – Betty Blanton and Family
Snacks Needed for 1st Explorers
1st Explorers After School Ministry is in need of help with snacks for the new semester. We appreciate your contributions in the fall. Your snacks help offset the cost of the ministry — and the children love them!
Giving the Jesus Way
United Christian Ministries is in need of pasta sauce, Ramen, pancake syrup, applesauce (6-pack individual cups), and laundry detergent. To donate items, please drop them off at UCM’s building at 191 Skyland Drive. Thank you!
1st Explorers After-School Ministry Update
Kayla Hartman, the new Assistant Director for 1st Explorers, reports that the children only had 2 days in the program last week because of snow and the MLK holiday. On Wednesday, RAs, GAs, and Mission Friends met. GAs and Mission Friends are learning about a family from Honduras who moved to Minnesota to start a Spanish speaking church. Mission Friends even learned a new Spanish word. RAs are learning about sportsmanship and they enjoyed a lively discussion in their meeting.
On Thursday, the children watched a video about John the Baptist and how important it is to always have the courage to tell the truth. This was followed by a group game where the boys got a chance to practice good sportsmanship. It was a lot of fun!
New Family-Care Program
We are initiating the Family-Care program which is similar to the Deacon-Care program we had for years. This time the program will use volunteer church members along with some deacons.
In the next month you will be receiving the name of the person who has volunteered to be your family care person. This person will connect with you and work in close liaison with you and your family. You can contact this person in a time of crisis, in a time of joy, when church concerns or questions arise, or just to talk.
If you would like to volunteer to be a member-care person, please contact Jennie Hunter (828 399-0623 jnnhunter@aol.com) or Ann Melton (828 421-7689 meltonann@att.net).
A Bouncing Baby Boy and a Basket Full of Books!
Welcome to the world, Casey Seago Wier, the son of Paige Seago and Josh Wier! Casey was born on January 5th and weighed in at 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. He and his parents live in Athens, Georgia. Casey's proud grandmother is Dr. Judy Seago.
Let's show our love to the Wier family by showering them with books for their little one. It could be a favorite title from your own childhood or your children's, books on nature, etc. All books will be enjoyed! Bring your wrapped book(s) with a card and place them in the basket in the vestibule from now until February 4. Thank you for contributing to our basket of books and love for Paige and her family!
Very Easy Spicy Black Bean Soup
Ingredients
1 cup salsa
1 can chicken broth
2 15 1/2 ounce cans of black beans.
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in pot. Heat and serve.
–Barb Holquist
Very Easy Spicy Black Bean Soup
Click here to download a printable version.
-Provided by Barb Holquist
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.
New Family-Care Program
We are initiating the Family-Care program which is similar to the Deacon-Care program we had for years. This time the program will use volunteer church members along with some deacons.
In the next month you will be receiving the name of the person who has volunteered to be your family care person. This person will connect with you and work in close liaison with you and your family. You can contact this person in a time of crisis, in a time of joy, when church concerns or questions arise, or just to talk.
If you would like to volunteer to be a member-care person, please contact Jennie Hunter (828 399-0623 jnnhunter@aol.com) or Ann Melton (828 421-7689 meltonann@att.net).
Send Us Your Prayer List Updates
Add this email address to your contacts list on your devices so that our staff and Pastoral Care Team can learn of your prayer requests as quickly as possible. And yes, you may still contact the church office directly at 828-586-2095 to share your prayer concerns, as well.