pastor rejoice that they are experiencing the splendors of Heaven. Their families will need We continue to extend our prayers, love, support,
MY CUP RUNNETH OVER!! Six months ago, God led me to much love and support as they work through their loss. and Christian sympathy to the family of Margie
invest 600 $1 coins into the hands of His people to manage Huneycutt.
and invest until Homecoming. What would the return be on
that investment? Incredibly, as of today, over $35,000 has
May God Bless You! Pastor Terrell
been received from those 600 coins. Every dollar received
will be used to reduce our debt on our fellowship building. For November, we are collecting canned vegetables for
WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS! I want to thank the Stanly Community Christian Ministries (SCCM). Please
each of you, young and old alike, for your creative thinking, drop off your donations in the large box located in the
basement kitchen area.
hard work, and sacrificial giving.
Watts
Up?? MY CUP RUNNETH OVER!! You demonstrate your love and Since people other than Aseniors@ frequently attend and are welcome at the
appreciation for your pastor week in and week out all year luncheons and on the excursions, we have a
long. Yet, each year, you go the extra mile for Pastor new name to reflect this: HOPE Fellowship.
Appreciation Day and my birthday. Every card, kind word, hug, and gift were so special, Last month, we had 20 to enjoy lunch at
and the birthday cake last Sunday evening took me by surprise. I love each and every Rosebriar, and then we had a GREAT time of
one of you and thank God for the opportunity to be your pastor. fellowship when we went to Discovery Place in
Charlotte.
MY CUP RUNNETH OVER!! Last week we heard directly from our front line missionaries Budget Goals - October $25,116.00
about the work God is doing around the world. It is one thing to read about God=s work Budget Receipts - October 19,456.49 On November 14, a trip to The Southern
in a book or magazine, but it is altogether different to hear these stories from the lips Budget Goals - YTD 50,232.00 Christmas Show at the Charlotte Merchandise
of those who are right in the middle of what God is doing. Our praying, our giving, and Budget Receipts - YTD 43,895.72 Mart is planned. More information will be
our going will be lifted to a higher level because of the Acts 1:8 mission conference. Budget Variance -6,336.28 available in the weekly bulletins.
Even now, I am praying for God to use this conference to call many of our members to
hands-on mission service. Special Offerings
Building Fund $ 3,125.00 Also, the $29 for the November 21 dinner and musical AThe Real Christmas
Building Fund Seed Campaign 35,695.54 Story@ is now due. Please mark an envelope and place it in the offering plate,
As we look toward November, let me encourage you to participate in our new pictorial
Pastor Appreciation 819.34 drop it off by the office, or use one of the Asecretary@ boxes. There are 2
directory. These directories are among our most important tools to foster good
fellowship and outreach. I use my directory every single day. We would love for every
Hand Chimes 35.00 tickets remaining if you would like to go, but have not signed up.
NC Missions 10.00
member to be included. RA Trip 200.00
Children=s Ministry 60.00
November is also the month of our Bar-B-Que, our thanksgiving meal, our community Hymnals 169.00 Please come and join our Women=s Bible Study at our next
thanksgiving service and, this year, our hanging of the greens service. Be sure to check Baptist Men 100.00 meeting on November 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the basement
the calendar and make plans to attend. WMU 101.00 of the church. Dianne Hudson
Senior Adult Ministry 25.00 continues to lead our study. If you need
Finally, November is the time to vote. Be sure to get to the polls on November 4 and, any information, please contact Amy Boger.
after prayer, vote for the candidates God would have us elect to lead our community,
state, and nation.
One last word B keep in prayer the families of the 5 church members who have
recently died and gone to be with the Lord. We miss their presence among us but
In memory of Dot Smith, donations Contributions were made by the following to the Building A contribution was made in memory of Robert Page by
were given to the Building Fund by: Fund in memory of Mildred Huneycutt: Wiley & Joyce Little.
Doug & Ann Burgess Mossie ANan@ Ratchford
Margaret Tyson Barry & Myra Beatty In memory of Marvin Little, a gift was presented to the
Mae Brooks Ruth Turner Building Fund by Lavonne Little.
Wiley & Joyce Little Brooks & Jane Barnhardt
Evelyn Hatley Clyde & Doris Hatley In memory of Harold Curlee, donations were made to the
Wadene Poplin Wadene Poplin Building Fund by Wadene Poplin and First Baptist Church,
Jim & Cheryl Cameron Margie Huneycutt Oakboro.
Chip & Dot Alsobrooks First Baptist Church, Oakboro
Clyde & Doris Hatley Geraldine Stewart In memory of Dwight Hill, a contribution was given to the
Keith & Barbara Drye Louise Hahn Building Fund by Margie Huneycutt.
Helena McClellan Aaron & Linda Blake
Brooks & Jane Barnhardt A gift was presented to First Baptist Church, Oakboro, by
Harold & Louise Floyd In memory of Margie Huneycutt Dan & Eleanor Brooks in memory of Ben Ward.
Ted & Jewell Parker contributions were made to the Building Fund by:
Ruth Turner Annie Hartsell In memory of Billie Crisco, First Baptist Church of Oakboro
Billy & Ronell Taylor Jim & Cheryl Cameron and the Ladies 2 Sunday School class made contributions to
Buford & Joann Whitley Chip & Dot Alsobrooks the Building Fund.
Phillip & Amy Floyd Tom & Bertha Rogers
Mary Ferguson, Bruce and Rachel Lefler Mae Brooks Geraldine Stewart made a donation to the Building Fund in
Doug & Thyra Drye Ladies 2 Sunday School Class memory of all those who passed away this year.
James & Dianne Hudson Georgie Osborne
Ladies 1 Sunday School Class Joe & Betty Huneycutt In memory of Jonah Huneycutt, a contribution was given to
Miky & Marilyn Huneycutt Larry & Judy Tucker the Building Fund by Margie Huneycutt.
Margie Huneycutt Evelyn Hatley
Men's 1 & 2 Sunday School Class Jack & Bea Goodman
First Baptist Church, Oakboro Wiley & Joyce Little In honor of Evelyn Hatley's
Mae Brooks Brooks & Jane Barnhardt birthday, a donation was
Geraldine Stewart Clyde & Doris Hatley given to the Building Fund by
Young Mixed Adult Sunday School Class Wadene Poplin Margie Huneycutt
Sylvia Spencer & Family April Flowers, LeeAnne Whitley, Christi Edwards, &
Joseph & Linnie Wright Stephanie Edwards
Barbara & James Fox The Eleanor Helms family
First Baptist Church, Oakboro
Roy & Rowena Brooks made a donation to the Building Fund in honor of
Larry & Kay Nichols Ola Helms.
Annie Hartsell In memory of Adrian Parker, a contribution was given by
Tom & Bertha Rogers Joe Horisk. In honor of Pastor Terrell, Margie Huneycutt gave a
Georgie Osborne contribution to the Building Fund.
Joe & Betty Huneycutt A donation was made by Dan & Eleanor Brooks to the
Elizabeth Arrowood Building Fund in memory of Shane Brooks. Chip & Dot Alsobrooks made a donation to the Building
Chris & Priscilla Foreman Fund in honor of Chris & Melody Eudy on the occasion of
In memory of her husband Roy Brooks, a donation was given their marriage.
The Genesis Sunday School class made a contribution to the by Mae Brooks to the Building Fund.
WMU in her memory.
Fall Shut-in Ministry -- INREACH Sights and Sounds of
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Families Involved All Youth 6 - 12 grades: You are invited to participate in shut-in fruit basket
in Serving Him ministry to arrange baskets and deliver them on Sunday afternoon, November 23.
Youth will be asked to provide fruit and individually-wrapped candies. We have so
much to be thankful for, so please help us show our shut-ins how much God loves
them, and we love them! (Pizza for lunch will be provided for all those that will
Preschool and Children Trivia Question November 30 - 1st Sunday of Advent ~ AHOPE@
support and participate.) We NEED 6 adult chaperones to help with transportation.
(give me the answer and I=ll give you a special prize!) 11:00 a.m. - Adult Choir, Instrumentalists, Message
ALL Youth are encouraged to help participate in the annual AHanging of the Greens@ 7:00 p.m. - AHanging of the Greens@
The Old Testament was The congregation will participate in this beautiful evening service adorning the
Service on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Wear your Sunday clothes and
written in Hebrew. What was sanctuary with the symbols of Christmas!
help adorn the sanctuary with symbols of Christ.
the New Testament written in? Church-wide fellowship will follow with hot chocolate!
Greek The Youth Choir is preparing for the presentation of the Christmas musical on December 7 - 2nd Sunday of Advent ~ APEACE@
Latin Sunday night, December 14. 11:00 a.m. - Adult Choir, Instrumentalists
Aramaic Preschool Choir (ages 2-5 years) Songs
Everyone is invited to purchase a poinsettia for Christmas to be given in honor or Children=s Choir (K-5th grade) Songs
A special THANK YOU to all who helped with the Fall Festival. Please help
memory of someone. These flowers will be placed in the fellowship building during Message - Dr. D. Terrell Watts
us follow up on visitors and friends who were with us and pray that they will the AHanging of the Greens@ service November 30. The cost is $12.50. Please fill 6:00 p.m. Preschool Choir presents AChristmas Carols @
worship with God=s church on a consistent basis. In November we will be out the form, place in an envelope with the money and turn it in to Janice Watts, Dana Children=s Choir presents ACase of the Missing Christmas @
preparing for the ADVENT season. The word AAdvent@ comes from the Latin Jenkins, Catherine Thomas, Dot Alsobrooks or Betty Huneycutt before November 19. written by Dennis & Nan Allen
word advenire, which means Ato come. @ Here is a brief guide for your family (Forms will be in Sunday=s bulletin.) (Happy Birthday, Jesus! Party will follow service)
to study scripture during the ADVENT season: Love, Dana
December 14 - 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ AJOY@
1st Sunday, November 30: Micah 5:2-5 11:00 a.m. - Adult Choir, Instrumentalists,
AThank you so much for the food, calls, cards, visits, and food prepared during Youth Choir Praise (6th - 12th grades)
AWait on God@ the passing of Mildred Huneycutt. Thank you also for all the donations made to
nd
2 Sunday, December 7: Luke 1:26-35 Message - Dr. D. Terrell Watts
the various funds in her memory and for any other 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir (ages 6th - 12th grades) presents
AGod Gave Jesus Great Earthly Parents Mary & Joseph @ acts of kindness.@
3rd Sunday, December 14: Luke 2:10-11 & 20 ALord, I Lift Your Name on High@
The Family of Mildred Huneycutt
AShepherds Heard the Good News by Karla Worley & Steven Taylor
4th Sunday, December 21: Isaiah 9:26, 6-7 AThis past year has been the most difficult I have December 19 @ 7:00 p.m.
AGod Gave Us His Son Jesus!@ ever been through. I can=t imagine what it would Community Presentation of AJoy, Joy, Joy@
have been like without all of you. I do not know how people get along without a written by David Clydesdale
You are invited . . . West Stanly Players under the direction of Wes Tucker loving church family. Though words do not seem adequate, I want to express to all presented by Adult Choirs of First Baptist Oakboro-Mrs. Janice Watts
of you my heartfelt thanks for the gifts of time and support, phone calls, visits, and Bethel Baptist Church - Mr. Wes Watts
present
food, the many prayers, and the loving memorials given in memory of my beloved December 21 - 4th Sunday of Advent ALOVE@
AKilling Mr. Withers@ Dwight and my brother Harold.
An interactive murder mystery 11:00 a.m. - Adult Choir, Instrumentalists, Handbell Choir
Thank you for continuing to pray for my family and me.
Thursday, November 20 Message - Dr. D. Terrell Watts
Love@ Carolyn Hill
Preview show only $10 6:00 p.m. - First Baptist Church Adult Choir Presents
Friday, November 21 AJoy, Joy, Joy@ at First Baptist, Oakboro
Dinner Theater Show $25 (get ticket in advance) December 24 - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 22 Christmas Eve Service
Dinner Theater Show $25 (ticket in advance)
Candles, Carols & Communion
Come out on Saturday, November 8, at 6:00
Nov Wednesday Nursery Rotation
p.m. in the fellowship building and enjoy some of 5 Tracie Miller
the best barbecued chicken and pork around, 12 Johanna Maness
cooked by our own men. We=ll also have some 19 Bridget Hathcock
baked beans, slaw, buns & chips to complete the 26 No Services
meal. Make plans NOW to attend.
Nov Church Greeters Nursery - Worship
2 Margaret Tyson - Sunday School Mary N., Lisa & Tracy, Jordan, Jill
David & Claudette Love - Worship
The deadline is upon us for signing up to have 9 Edith Coble - Sunday School Meredith & Scott B., Lori,
directory photos taken. If you haven=t already Barry & Taffy Smith - Worship Bill & Sonya
done so, please stop by the fellowship building to 16 Telia Baucom - Sunday School Jim & LeeAnn, Cory & Abby,
Thomas & Ellen Meadors - Worship Jamin & Janna
add your name and choose from the remaining time 23 Mae Brooks - Sunday School Georgia & Hunter H., Jessica Y.
slots. This Sunday, November 2, is the final day of Mike & Kathy Coble - Worship Deborah & Tucker M.
sign-ups. Please call the church office if you have 30 Felix & Carolyn Hinson - Sun. Sch. Merideth, Jeff & Jennifer,
any questions or conflicts with this. Doris Hatley - Worship Tracie, Stacie
Nov. Deacon of the Week Stewardship
2 Chip Alsobrooks Carolyn Hinson
CONGRATULATIONS to some of our Youth!
9 Doug Burgess Ellen Meadors
Nicole Kippes was crowned Miss Outstanding Teen for Stanly County at the 16 David Efird Usher
recent competition at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center. She will go on to 23 Clyde Hatley Charles Kippes
compete at the state level. Allison Efird was named Miss Congeniality in the 30 Felix Hinson
same pageant. Good job, girls!
Andrew Smith and Kayla Hatley competed in the Stanly County Cross Country
meet held at the Oakboro Regional Park. Andrew finished in 3 rd place individually,
while West Stanly was the #1 team. We are so proud of you
both!
Pastor: Dr. D. Terrell
We also had 2 young ladies as Homecoming Watts
representatives at West Stanly this year: terrellwatts@carolina.rr.c
Ashlea Watkins and Kelsey Linker. Way to go! om
(Let us know of your achievements, so we can Director of Family & Student Ministries: Dana Jenkins
feature YOU!) danajenkins@mac.com
Music Director: Janice Watts
Secretary: Delinda Huneycutt
dhuneycuttfbc@carolina.rr.com
Organist: Jane Honeycutt
Pianist: Catherine Thomas
Groundskeeper: Mel Smith
Custodians: Wesley & Halee Huneycutt
Church Workers = Schedule Office Phone: (704) 485-4313
Address: PO Box 10, 322 N Main St.
Oakboro, NC 28129