A Few Thoughts...
This seems to be a wonderful month of opportunity! Opportunity to pray as a nation in celebration of National Day of Prayer on May 3rd. I know you pray often, but this will be a national day with millions praying for our nation, state, and community as well as our leaders at every level.
Opportunity to stand up for God’s Word as we have the privilege to vote on May 8th. We are blessed in this great country to be able to voice our opinions for what we believe is right at the polls.
We have opportunity to thank God for the wonderful Moms He has entrusted our care on May 13th. Their love for us started even before we were born and their sacrifice continues until God calls us home.
We have opportunity to reflect, remember, and rejoice as we share our 58th birthday as First Baptist Church of Deep Run on May 20th.
There are so many opportunities we have available to enjoy. All are here for your edification from small groups to Bible study to worship.
I also want to encourage you to keep our church in your prayers daily as we seek to grow, reach in and reach out, and minister within our community and beyond.
Remember, with God all things are possible and He is not yet finished with our church or community. Great things are forthcoming!
Serving Him Together,
Pastor Dave & Stacy
Homecoming
- Homecoming Celebration May 20, 2012
58 Years of Blessing!
A wonderful day of remembering and looking forward. It’s important we remember and consider our past for several reasons:
· It’s an opportunity to praise God for the miracles He has done in the life of our church
· It’s an opportunity to show our appreciation for the many laborers who carried out God’s plan
· It’s an opportunity to remember those from our church family who have gone home to heaven
· It’s an opportunity to worship and fellowship on a larger scale than normal
Our guest preacher is Rev. Bailey Elmore—a former pastor of our church. I’m sure all of us look forward to the message of encouragement and challenge God is giving him, especially for us!
On this special day we will not have our normal Sunday School time. Instead we will begin our worship time @ 10:30 am in order to finish around noon. Afterwards we will have a feast to share as our folk bring their favorite dishes, sides, and desserts. There will be no afternoon or evening activities due to all the preparation and time in the morning.
I pray you’ll make a special effort to join us on this day—May 20th—as we celebrate God’s goodness to us!
Calling All Graduates
- Congratulations to our Graduate of 2012
If you are graduating high school or college, we want to recognize your accomplishments and to honor you during our Graduate Recognition Sunday. This special recognition will be held during our morning worship time on June 3, 2012.
Please contact Pastor Dave with the following information:
· High School Graduates: please provide the school you will be attending and possible major or what career you will be embarking on.
· College: please provide your school and degree you have earned.
Thank you in advance for your information and well done on your various accomplishments!
Shout Out...Kenneth Ginn
- Kenneth Ginn aka KG aka The Music Man
Congratulations to Kenneth Ginn! WOW, what a wonderful experience to see a portion of the impact this man has had on so many other lives.
Stacy and I were blessed to be part of a celebration. A celebration of gifts this man has shared with so many people over the years. His influence is far reaching and his legacy continues touching the lives of many in an uplifting and positive way.
A coach, mentor, friend, and teacher. KG thank you for allowing us to witness some of the vast talent in Greene and Lenoir Counties.
I also want to add the proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Annual Kenneth E. Ginn Cultural Arts Scholarship Fund which will help provide a college scholarship to a deserving high school senior.
KG well done and we are so very proud of you and what you continue to do!
Shout Out...Cara Beth Harrison and Meredith Sutton
Congratulations go out to two of our graduating seniors!
Cara Beth Harrison made the Cheerleading Squad at North Carolina State University!
Meredith Sutton made the Cheerleading Squad at the University of North Carolina!
Both of you have such a great gift for encouragement. Thank you for allowing Christ to shine through you.
Cara Beth and Meredith well done and know we are so very proud of you and what you continue to do!
Go Pack!
Go Tarheels!
The Lord your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will bring you quietness with His love. He will delight in you with shouts of joy
Zephaniah 3:17
Shout Out...Brody Hill
- Brody Hill's Baptism April 8, 2012
Congratulations go out to Brody Hill. Brody joined our church on March 25, 2012 after accepting Jesus as his Savior and Lord on March 12, 2012.
In obedience to God’s Word, Brody wanted to confess his faith in Jesus publicly through baptism. This special service was celebrated on Easter morning, April 8, 2012.
Brody well done and know we are so very proud of you and your decision to follow Jesus. We look forward to watching you grow physically and helping you grow spiritually!