Church Staff Dr. Mark T. White, Pastor Rev. David L. With, Associate Pastor for Students & Outreach Rev. Phyllis C. Crane, Minister of Senior Adults Mr. James O. Elmore, Director of Music/Organist Mrs. Katherine A. Rattie, Financial Secretary Mrs. Vicky Elia, Secretary Mr. Donnie R. Pollard, Custodian Telephone: 919-553-4161 Fax: 919-553-4162 Email: staff@fbcclaytonnc.org Website: www.fbcclaytonnc.org Mrs. Serena S. Luke, Child Development Center Director Telephone: 919-550-4018

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PAID PERMIT NO. 14 CLAYTON, NC

We have the opportunity of touching eternity today through our continued support of North Carolina’s historically Baptist universities: Campbell, Chowan, Gardner-Webb, Mars Hill, Meredith, Wake Forest, and Wingate Universities. Maybe that sounds strange coming from a UNC alum, but as a member of the Board of Ministers at Campbell University, I’m often reminded of the uniqueness of our historically Baptist campuses. Our gifts (FBC) given through the Mission Resource Plan of CBF of North Carolina enable us to provide scholarships and mission experiences for students of these institutions.

Numerous members of our own congregation have been touched through the years by these seven schools that have Baptist roots. Today, in classrooms, dining halls, dormitories, theaters, studios, recital halls, playing fields, libraries, and laboratories, these schools are shaping a new generation who will shape the Tar Heel state for decades—and God’s kingdom forever. When you consider how Jesus impacted the world with just twelve disciples, you realize the potential of the young men and women that come through these schools, including Divinity Schools at Campbell, Gardner-Webb, and Wake Forest.

Like the students who have gone before them, they will permeate our state with godly leadership. They will be school teachers and bankers, farmers and computer techs, politicians and artists, social workers, soldiers and citizens. They will be Sunday School teachers, missions leaders, missionaries and counselors. Without the training they are receiving today, our churches would be greatly diminished.

On top of outstanding classroom teaching, here are some lessons they are learning:

1) Jesus Christ is Lord. They learn this truth, of course, from the Bible. Good Bible courses abound. Also important, however, they learn this truth from the lives of faculty, staff, and fellow students. They witness Christ’s love in administrators. They hear God in the prayers of a roommate. 2) All Christian believers are priests before God. Campus ministers, professors, staff members and older students teach the next generation that they are created in God’s image, bequeathed the fearful joy of approaching God in Christ, with the blessings of individual autonomy and the responsibility of divine accountability. 3) Christian life at its fullest is lived in community. No social situation quite defines “community” like a residential university campus. It’s a tightknit place. On our campuses, students see the consequences of individual actions on group dynamics. Many come to understand sadness is not as cold when it’s shared and joy is only boundless when it’s extended to others. 4) Missions begins at the tip of your nose. Our universities are not sterile, isolated enclaves. Many also experience for the first time a world vastly different from their own, as they participate in mission trips, revival teams, etc. They graduate understanding the challenges and opportunities of living life “on mission” for Christ. And they are stronger for the experience. Pray for these schools as we continue to support them with our resources. They will multiply our investment many times over. And send them your children. Our universities will be great stewards as they shape eternity.

-Mark T. White, Pastor

First Baptist Church P.O. Box 35

Clayton, N.C. 27528-0035

RETURN SERVICE

September 6, 2017 The Outlook V olume 40, Number 35

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO

THE ORGAN FUND:

From the Pastor’s Corner

*In memory of Mr. Carroll Jones by:

Joe and Linda Hester

*In memory of Mr. Richard McDowell by:

Joe and Linda Hester

Ronald Crowder and Debbie Ragland

*In memory of Mr. Loomis Woodard by:

Billy and Claudette Parrish

*In memory of Reverend Michael Tart by:

Billy and Claudette Parrish

*In memory of Mr. John Gardner, Jr. by:

Billy and Claudette Parrish

*In memory of Carey Barbour by:

Billy and Claudette Parrish

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO

THE BUILDING FUND:

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO

THE GENERAL FUND:

*In memory of Mary Cooper Sauls by:

Mrs. Ava Jean Spence

*In memory of Mr. Tony Sauls by:

Mrs. Ava Jean Spence

*In memory of Mr. Loomis Woodard by:

Mrs. Ava Jean Spence

Mrs. Carol Gilbert

Jim and Helen Ellerbe

*In memory of Reverend Michael Tart by:

Mrs. Ava Jean Spence

*In memory of Mr. Carroll Jones by:

Mrs. Ava Jean Spence

*In memory of Mr. Richard McDowell by:

Mrs. Ava Jean Spence

Earl and Hope Johnson

Jim and Judy Nappier

*In memory of Mr. Charles Morgan by:

Mrs. Ava Jean Spence

*In memory of Carey Barbour by:

Earl and Hope Johnson

*In memory of Mr. Thomas Hobgood by:

Earl and Hope Johnson

Jim and Helen Ellerbe

*In memory of Mrs. Tommie Hobgood by:

Jim and Helen Ellerbe

*In memory of Mrs. Shirley Whitley by:

Earl and Hope Johnson

*In honor of Mrs. Annie Pearl Reaves by:

Billy and Claudette Parrish

*In honor of Mrs. Emily Vinson by:

Billy and Claudette Parrish

*In honor of Mrs. Mary Rose Sadler by:

Billy and Claudette Parrish

*In memory of Mr. James Talton by:

Robert and Jessica Creech

Jim and Judy Nappier

Mrs. Julia Gilbert

Donna Brown

Rudolph and Belle Allen

Bucky and Duba Coats

*In memory of Mrs. Florence Kalsbeek by:

Robert and Jessica Creech

Mrs. Julia Gilbert

*In memory of Mr. Brian Pittman by:

Jack and Judy Coats

*In memory of Mr. Thomas Hobgood by:

Rudy and Edwina Oliver

*In memory of Mr. James Talton by:

Rudy and Edwina Oliver

*In memory of Mary Cooper Sauls by:

Randall and Elisa Hardee

*In memory of Reverend Michael Tart by:

Randall and Elisa Hardee

*In memory of Mr. John “Buck” Lee by:

Randall and Elisa Hardee

*In memory of Mr. Loomis Woodard by:

Sylvia Worlds

Jack and Judy Coats

*In memory of Mr. Richard McDowell by:

Jack and Judy Coats

*In honor of Mr. Bill O’Neal’s 98th

birthday by:

Mrs. Hazel Strickland

N.C. Baptist Campuses Touch Eternity

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO

THE YOUTH FUND:

DEACON OF THE WEEK:

Michael Ford (919) 669-2295

8:45 AM NURSERY/PRESCHOOL: Cindy Morgan

ACOLYTE: Kathryn Adams

11:00 AM NURSERY: ACTEENS

NURSERY II: Rebecca Carter

CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Blake and Paige Whitaker

OFFERING COUNTERS:

Kim Harrell

Judy Wood

MEDIA: John Paschal

GREETERS: Keith and Jennifer Blackley

REFRESHMENTS:

John Betterton

Doug Blackley

HALL MONITORS:

David Perry

Sam Earp

Sunday, September 10, 2017

*In memory of Mr. James Talton by:

Chris and Diane Pearce

Bill and Lou Woodard

*In memory of Mrs. Florence Kalsbeek by:

Steve and Carolyn Jones

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE

BAPTIST MEN SPECIAL PROJECT FUND

(HARVEY RELIEF):

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO

THE SENIOR ADULT FUND:

*In memory of Mr. Loomis Woodard by:

Robert and Jessica Creech

*In memory of Mr. Brian Pittman by:

Mrs. Joyce Canady

*In honor of Mrs. Ramona Cash’s

birthday on September 5th by:

Mrs. Joyce Canady

*In honor of Mrs Hazel Strickland’s

birthday on September 15th by:

Mrs. Joyce Canady

*In memory of Mr. Richard McDowell

by:

Mrs. Lois Weeks

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO

THE HECK-JONES FUND:

*In memory of Mr. Richard McDowell by:

Mrs. Carol Gilbert

*In honor of Jim and Judy Nappier’s

anniversary by:

Rudolph and Belle Allen

*In memory of Thomas and Tommie

Hobgood by:

John and Dolores Bagley

Please Pray Please continue to keep Beverly Matthews as she recovers from the

surgery on her elbow to rid an infection. Please pray for a quick

recovery without complications.

Please also continue to keep Janet Eakes (room 708), and Keith

Ferrell (room 201) in your prayers. They are both in Springbrook

Rehab.

Ronnie Hagwood has also been admitted to Springbrook, room 203.

Please pray for healing for each and that they would feel God's love

and comfort in their recovery process.

With Sympathy... The church expresses Deepest Love and Christian Sympathy to

the family of Reverend John Warren Steen, who passed away

on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Mr. Steen was pastor of First

Baptist Church from 1963-1970 and served as the founding Editor

of Mature Living magazine. Please remember in prayer his wife,

Dorothy, and children, Warren, Lucinda and Annell. Expressions

of sympathy may be sent to:

Mrs. John W. Steen, 300 Wheatfield Circle, Brentwood, TN 37027

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Our Deepest Sympathy and Christian Love are extended to

Lynette Worlds and her family. Mr. Richard McDowell, Lynette’s

dad, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

Pray that each would feel God's love and comfort in the coming

days, weeks and months.

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We offer our Deepest Sympathy and Christian Love to Steve and

Beverly Dixon and family on the passing of Steve's step-mother,

Ida Belle Dixon, on Monday, August 28, 2017.

Please be in prayer for the family in this difficult time. Pray that

each would feel God's love and peace.

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We extend our Sincere Sympathy and Christian Love to Sarah

With and her family. Sarah's maternal grandfather, James Talton,

passed away on August 30, 2017 in Smithfield. Mr. Talton was 99

years old and a lifetime member of 1st Baptist Church of

Smithfield.

Please be in prayer for David, Sarah and the family in this difficult

time. Please pray that each would feel God's presence and love

surrounding them.

Wed., Sept. 6 6:00 pm Kick-Off for Children’s Activities Front Lawn

7:00 pm Deacon’s Meeting

Thurs., Sept. 7 5:00 pm Wilmington Street Outing

Fri., Sept. 8 9:30 am Ladies Morning Bible Study (Carol Sedei’s home)

5:30 pm Senior Adults Movie Night

Sun., Sept. 10 7:30 am Baptist Men’s Breakfast

8:45 am Early Worship

9:30 am Refreshments

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

3:00 pm Children’s Ministry Joint Leaders/Parents Meeting - Fellowship Hall

3:30 - 4:15 pm Missions Council Meeting Lg. Conference Room

4 - 5:00 pm ACTEENS Ice Cream Party - BASIC SS Room

5:00 pm Sunday Night Youth

Mon., Sept. 11 6:30 pm CDC Oversight Committee Meeting

Tues., Sept. 12 WMU Groups

12:30 pm PieceMakers Quilting Ministry

7:00 pm Tuesday Night Bible Study

Wed., Sept. 13 9:30 am Senior Adult Bible Study/Fellowship Hall

5:30 pm Fellowship Meal/Fellowship Hall

5:30-7:30 pm Youth Supper/6:30 Youth Group

6:15-6:45 pm Children’s Choirs

6:30 pm Business Meeting

6:45-7:30 pm Mission Friends, RA’s, GA’s

7:30 pm Chancel Choir

Fri., Sept. 15 9:30 am Ladies Bible Study - Sally Bierce’s Home

4 pm Departure Youth Fall Retreat - Fort Caswell

Opportunities for September 6 - Sept. 16

Children’s Ministry Parent and Leaders Meeting

If you have a child/children grade 5 and younger and/or are serving in a volunteer leader role in the Children’s Ministry this year, please join us for a Parent and Leaders Meeting on Sunday, September 10th at 3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. This meeting will provide everyone with important information as we begin a new year.

Stephanie Parker, Children’s Ministry Director

First Baptist Church Acteens 2017 – 2018

The Acteen Leaders of First Baptist Church would like to invite girls in grades 6th

through 12th to attend to an Ice Cream Party.

This is an informational meeting for all Acteens and their mothers to attend. We would like to welcome the 6th graders and talk about what we have planned for the upcoming year.

If you are new to Acteens, we hope that you will come and experience the missions, the fellowship, and the fun that Acteens has to offer. If you are a returning Acteen, we look forward to seeing you again for yet another great year!

Date: Sunday, September 10th

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Place: Basic Sunday School Classroom

Committee Orientation Night

Wednesday, September 20th Attention all committee members! On Wednesday evening, September 20th,

most church committees are scheduled to meet at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship

Hall for Committee Orientation Night. The committees will each review their

particular committee’s duties, select a chairperson, advise the church office of

their selection, and organize their work for a new church year. Budget request

forms will also be received by each committee. We will begin in a general

session with prayer time and brief instructions.

This will take the place of our usual Vespers service, so if you are on a

committee and you are not on the meal list, call the church office

(919-553-4161) by Monday, September 18th, and we will add your name to the

reservation list for the dinner that precedes our meeting.

Backpack Buddies 2017-2018 school year!

We are in need of small easy open “tabbed” cans of vegetables and/or

fruits: corn, green beans, fruit cocktail, spaghetti o’s, etc. Please drop

them off in the bins labeled “Backpack Buddies” in the hall entering the

fellowship hall. If you have any questions concerning Backpack Buddies

or would like to be a part of the ministry, you may contact Beverly

Hughes at (919) 553.4034.

All SENIOR ADULTS Fall Lunch and Learn

Sunday, Sept. 24Th sponsored by the FBC Missions Council

We are excited to welcome pastor and senior adviser, Dr. George Fuller of Silver Compassion and Life Compass Plan, LLC.

Dr. Fuller will share with us about how seniors can "Thrive in the Second Half of Life," as well as answer your questions on all hot button issues affecting the aging population. He is an expert in helping seniors navigate the complexities of healthcare, insurance, finances and family discussions around aging. He brings the wisdom and heart of a pastor to this pertinent industry for seniors. Lunch is $3.00 per person. Please RSVP by Friday, Sept. 22.

What is Your Favorite Wednesday Night Meal?

During September we will be collecting your suggestions and seeing how we can include them on Wednesday evenings. Please put in writing your suggestions and put them in the special box where you pay for your meal. Thank you for your input!

Wednesday, Sept. 13 (supper 5:30) – Business Meeting (6:30) Salisbury Steak, Whipped Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans,

Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Note: In the spring there was an option for a child’s plate. Most parents preferred for their child to eat what adults were served. Based on this observation, there will not be a special menu for child’s meal.

With the fall comes getting back to a church schedule that includes Wednesday Family Night Suppers, Children and Youth programs and our Senior activities!

Mark your calendars for: Friday, Sept. 8 is Movie Night beginning with a hot dog supper ($3) at 5:30 pm and “Molder of Dreams” – a movie of how a Christian teacher changes lives of his students.

Wednesday, Sept. 13 is the Midweek Bible Study beginning at 9:30 am. This 6 week study “If You Want to Walk on Water – You Have to Get Out of the Boat” Books available for $7.

Thursday, Sept. 21 is our trip to Old Salem, Winston Salem – More details later

Be sure to mark your calendar for October 23 when we will celebration the 30th Anniversary of NBC. More details to come!

Blessings, Phyllis

If you have friends or family members who are not presently attending

a class, please tell them about this one! The first study topic will be to

gain a deeper understanding and fresh perspective of the Church. This

class will not use traditional Sunday School literature, but rather a mix

of presentations – handouts, videos and PowerPoints to study the

history of the Church from the Resurrection until the current day.

The class will meet in the Church Conference Room and will be led by

Lee Currie. If you have questions, please contact Lee (919.291.5089) or

John Paschal (919.218.1378)

New Sunday School Class Begins on Sunday, September 10th ...

ATTENTION ALL WMU LADIES!

Our WMU 2017-2018 year book

has been printed. If you have not

received your book, please stop by the church office to pick one

up. You may also see Gwen Canady or Diane Pearce for a book.

Thank you for serving in WMU and blessings for the 2017-2018

year!