From PASTOR
OLIN . . .
I want
to begin by thanking everyone who had a part in preparing for homecoming. We had a great service and as always lunch
was delicious. A special thanks goes to
the Fellowship committee, the Properties committee, and the Worship committee
for all they did setting up tables, decorating, preparing and serving the
meal. It was good to have Bobby back
and the choir did a beautiful job. It
was great to have David Julen and his family with us and I appreciate his
message. He told me several times how
much he appreciated the invitation to be with us and how much it meant to
him. I trust you were blessed
also.
On
Friday, Sept. 25th Muslims will be gathering on the west front of
the U.S. Capitol. They are coming to
pray and will do so throughout the day.
We want to pray that day also.
Would you agree to pray one hour or a part of an hour on Friday? We hope to get at least one person to commit
to an hour or part of an hour on Friday.
The times we have available are: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., 3 & 4 p.m., and 6
& 7 p.m. If you will pray during
one of these hours please call the church office and let us know. We are also planning to meet in the sanctuary
at 6 p.m. to pray together and Danetta will be leading that prayer time.
On
Sunday, October 4th we will install Dot Ballenger, Wayne Hayes, Tony
McCraw, and Bill Walters as our new deacons.
Since this is a special time for our church, I hope you will plan to be
here.
On
Sunday, September 13th Pam met with her Ordination Council. After two hours of questions and discussion
they recommended she be ordained to the ministry. We are planning her ordination service for October 11th
at 3 p.m. Please put this on your
calendar and make every effort to attend.
I know it will be very meaningful to Pam.
See you Sunday,
Pastor Olin
Thought for the Week
He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD,
and He will reward him for what he has done.
―
Proverbs 19:17 NIV
YOUTH NEWS
Sunday, September
27
Youth Supper and Bible Study 6:00
– 7:30 pm
We
will begin a new study, “Through the Bible in 12 Weeks”. Our goal is to gain an overview of the “big
story” of the Bible and to better understand God’s interactions with people
throughout history and into the present day and the future. We will also seek to understand God’s plans
and purposes in our lives, as well. Join
us as we feed our bodies and our spirits and have fun, too!
Please
bring $3.00 to help cover the cost of your meal and extra money for Feysia, the
child we sponsor through Compassion International.
PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN’S NEWS
Saturday, November 7 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
CBFNC Children’s Missions Day
“Neighbors…Across the
Street and Around the World
For Children Grades 1-5
at First Baptist, Hickory
Registration is $15.00 per child—activities include
games, drama, cooking, crafts/art, mission project, worship and stories from
CBF Personnel.
Please let Ms. Pam know if you plan to attend.
Lost & Found
Covenant
Baptist recently received a letter from The Shelter of Gaston County stating,
“something of value was found in a clothing contribution.” The Shelter is making every effort to return
the item to its rightful owner. If you
think the item found might be yours, please contact Cathy Cloninger at
704-810-6492.
Inviting
You to Share Your Recipes
You are invited
to share your favorite recipes that you think our Covenant family and friends
would like to try. Include your name
with the recipe and drop them off at the church office or e-mail them to Letha
Payseur. Copies will be made and placed
in a pocket on the hall bulletin board for you to take for your collection of
delicious dishes.
If you have questions, please call
Letha Payseur at 704.865.3029 or e-mail lethapayseur@carolina.rr.com. Looking forward to receiving your yummy
creations!
Subscriptions to the Biblical
Recorder
If you
would like to begin, or to continue, receiving the Biblical Recorder, please
sign either the sheet located in your SS classroom or on the hallway bulletin
board by November 1. The Biblical
Recorder is a publication that covers state and national Baptist news and will
be provided for you free of charge.
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Jennifer
Buckner - Pam Buckner |
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Mable Spargo -
Lillie Rae Yeargin (Roger
Adcock) (Mary Kerley) |
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(Shirley
Battles, Pearline Buckner’s sister)
(Regina) |
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(Sid Mealor
& family) (Mike Waters) (Stacy Fox) |
Stewardship
Theme for 2008 - 2009
Giving
Glorifies God
Stewardship
Thought for September
“Generosity has no limits.
We live not only for ourselves but also for
others.”
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The Record Speaks – September 20,
2009 |
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Sunday School |
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70 |
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Worship |
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104 |
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Weekly Needs in Tithes & Offerings |
$ |
5,952.77 |
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Received ― Weekly Offerings |
$ |
5,746.50 |
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Designated Fund – NC Missions |
$ |
500.00 |
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Volunteers for Sunday – September 27, 2009 |
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Babies & Toddlers |
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Greeters |
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Jean
Richard, Lauren & Mark Dixon |
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Dot
& Ed Ballenger |
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Preschoolers |
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Building Lock-Up |
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Renee
& Tony Phillips |
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Ed
Ballenger |
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Ushers |
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Ballenger
SS Class |
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Wednesday
Fellowship Supper – September 30, 2009 |
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Menu: |
Children: |
Set Up/Serve/Clean Up: |
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Lasagna |
Pizza |
Pam
Howe |
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Salad |
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Monty
Nixon |
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Garlic
Bread |
Nursery: |
George
Nixon |
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Dessert |
Debbie
Strider |
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Beverage |
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Money Collector: |
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Anne
Tate |
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Deacon for September – Rick Richard (L)
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OPPORTUNITIES for the WEEK of SEPTMBER 27 |
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Sunday, September 27 |
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9:30 a.m. |
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Coffee Fellowship |
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9:45 a.m. |
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Sunday School |
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11:00 a.m. |
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Worship Service |
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6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
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Youth Supper & Bible Study |
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Monday, September 28 |
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6:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
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Boy Scouts’ Meeting |
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7:00 – 8:15 p.m. |
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Girl Scouts’ Meeting |
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Tuesday, September 29 |
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11:00 a.m. |
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Staff Meeting |
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Wednesday, September 30 |
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5:45 p.m. |
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Fellowship Meal |
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6:30 p.m. |
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Prayer Meeting |
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6:20-6:50 p.m. |
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Preschool Music |
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6:20-6:50 p.m. |
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Grades 1-5 Missions |
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6:20-6:50 p.m. |
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Youth Choir |
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6:50-7:15 p.m. |
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Preschool Missions |
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6:50-7:15 p.m. |
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Grades 1-5 Music |
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6:50-7:15 p.m. |
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Youth Devotion |
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7:15 p.m. |
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Adult Choir Rehearsal |
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Saturday, October 3 |
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9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Fellowship Hall Reserved |
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Friday, September 25 6pm at
Covenant Baptist
Christian Prayer Response to Islam
CovenanT
News
A
Publication of
Covenant
Baptist Church
Gastonia, NC 28054
Website:
www.covenantbaptist.net Telephone: 704-865-2538
Olin S.
Byrum III, Pastor Bobby Jones, Minister of Music
Tom Kiff, Organist Jannine
Dellinger, Assistant Pianist
Pam
Phillips, Preschool, Children, and Youth Ministries Director
Sharon Waters, Church Secretary
VOL.XXI Week of September 27, 2009 No. 37
North Carolina
Mission Offering
State
Goal - $2.1 million Covenant Goal -
$1 thousand
Total
Received-to-Date - $1,345.00
Although
we have exceeded our goal, there is still time to give!
As we embark on this season when our
prayers are offered on behalf of millions who are without Christ in North Carolina,
the NCMO remains a vital outreach on behalf of North Carolina Baptist churches
to hold forth the light of the Gospel in ways that show our love for God and
one another.
―Copied,
NCMO Coordinator’s Guide
