The Memorial Baptist Church G r e e n v i l l e , N C

Volume 43 Issue 10 October 2018

TRUNKS ARE NEEDED!

The Memorial Baptist Preschool is excited to celebrate 40 years of ministry from 1978 through 2018. During Homecoming Sunday, October 14, the preschool ministry will be recognized. We extend an invitation to all current and former preschool families, students, and staff to join us in the celebration!

Bring sides and desserts to share, meat will be provided.

Johnny Brady October 28—November 3

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In Our Prayers A new prayer list begins the first of each month. Call the church office if you would like to add or remove someone from the list.

Mandy Messerli Susan Ingram Bea Clark (Charlene Boyd’s mother) Pat Stansell Bill Gooding Harold Dew Brenda Matthews Joey Garris

(Charlene Boyd’s son-in-law) Sharon Nilsen

(Coral Whichard’s sister) Pam Cagle ( Diane Brady’s friend) Mary Ann Hoover Noah Sugg (John Sugg’s brother) Nancy Brown Harris Linda Parker Charlene Boyd Perry Rogers Glenda McLawhorn

Thomas Brickhouse (Sandra Gainey’s brother-in-law)

Paul Edwards (Coral Whichard’s friend) Abby Lewis (Janice Gray’s niece) Jim Pleasants Sue Morgan Jessica Mack (Demi Mack’s daughter) Donna Coghill (C.J. Messerli’s aunt) Joy Sugg (John and Willamina Sugg’s

daughter-in-law) Levi Lupton

(Jamie Smith’s co-worker’s nephew)

Homebound/Shut-Ins Iva Edwards Mary Mann Norman Little Carrie Clark Beverly Dickens

WMU Monthly Meeting The WMU will meet at The Memorial Baptist Church in the conference room on Tuesday, October 9, 10:00 am. All ladies of TMBC are invited to attend.

Dave Gordon October 21—27

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Dave Taylor Sept. 30—Oct. 6

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Bill Brown October 7—13

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Vickie Carden October 14—20

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Extended Session Volunteers October 7 Kelly Graham October 14 Julie Turner October 21 Stephanie Bullock October 28 Luisa Haynes

Fall into a Good Book… New for Children – I’ve Loved You Since Forever, Fiona, the Hippo (beautifully illustrated),

Apple-Picking Day, and more

New for Middle Schoolers – Soul Surfer books #3 and #4, First and Goal: What Football Taught Me,

additional I Survived books, Stella by Starlight, a full set of the Little House on the Prairie books, and others

New for Adults – Messed Up Men in the Bible (also can be a Bible study), The Auschwitz Escape, The Joy

of Encouragement Study Guide, Smyth & Helwys Commentary: Genesis 1 – 25A, Without Warning (#3 in Rosenberg’s series), and others

Enjoy a good book! For help, email mmchesson@yahoo.com.

Children Grow in Faith through Singing Parents, singing is one of the most effective ways of planting God’s Word and biblical teaching in the hearts and minds of children. Rhythm, melody, and rhyme combine to connect words to the deepest part of a child’s memory. It has been observed that we remember much more of what we sing than of what we hear or read. To help counter some of the negative and materialistic messages bombarding our children , TMBC’s children’s choirs offer a place where the love of Jesus is celebrated and taught through song. These groups meet on Wednesday nights along with other groups offering formative experiences for children. Children’s Wednesday night activities begin at 6:00 pm and conclude at 7:30 pm. Music Friends (4 years-Kindergarten) Music Makers (1st-3rd Grade) Young Musicians (4th-5th Grade)

From Andy ...

MEMORIAL MATTERS!

Worship Sunday School

September 2 145 139

September 9 192 170

September 16 152 122

September 23 175 158

Wholeheart Kick-Off September 9, 2018

September Attendance

Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief in Washington and New Bern

Thank you to all who are wholeheartedly serving our neighbors in the devastation of Hurricane Florence. Please continue bringing in donations to help those in need.

From Brad ... We are well underway with our “Wholeheart” emphasis to build our commitment around the foundations of the church. Through our efforts to increase our commitment to Show Up (attendance), Sign Up (participation) and Step Up (generosity), we have already accomplished some pretty awesome things. Hurricane Florence brought devastation to our state, and TMBC is responding through our generosity of monies and donations. We are participating in disaster relief and recovery efforts as well through the NC Baptist Men and Women Disaster Relief and CBF Disaster Response. TMBC family and friends also thanked our community’s first responders with a “Blessing of the Badges” service and meal.

Many of our church family are continually inviting others to attend our worship, to join a small group, or simply to come and engage with us in community activities. We have also experienced personal testimonies, special services, and various ways to interact in our worship.

So far, our Wholeheart emphasis has allowed us to see areas of involvement and areas where we can commit to be the presence of God’s kingdom in Pitt County and beyond. As our efforts continue over the next few weeks, we challenge you to discover how you can be wholehearted in your commitment to our faith family and to God’s greater call. May we continue to grow in our faith and our desire to be “one in Christ Jesus” as God sets our wholehearts on fire!

Important Dates in September

September 3 Labor Day—Church Office Closed

September 4 Preschool Classes Begin

September 5 Wednesday Night Activities Resume

September 9 9:30 am “Wholeheart” Kick-Off Breakfast

September 16 6:00-6:45 pm Chancel Handbell Choir Resumes

September 27 10:00 am Blessing of the Badges

September 30 6:30 pm Hymnal and Robe Dedication Service

October 7 10:55 am World Communion Sunday

October 12 6:00 pm—9:00 pm Youth Fear Factor

October 14 TMBC Homecoming 40th Anniversary of TMBC Preschool

October 21 4:00 pm Church Conference

October 28 5:00 pm—7:00 pm Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat

October 31 No Wednesday Night Activities

Important Dates in October

Wednesday Fellowship Meal

October 3, 5:30 pm Barbeque, Slaw, Green Bean,

Hush Puppies and Dessert Cost: $6.00/ Adult

$3.00/Children (3-12) Sign up by noon on October 2.

Reservations are required.

Happy Anniversary Andy Roby

1 Year at TMBC October 23