Church Staff Rev. Dr. Randy C. Clipp, Senior Pastor
Rev. Jill T. Martin-Prouty, Pastor of Students Mrs. Keeley S.
Tarkington, Director of Music
Ms. Terry A. McCallum, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Stephanie
C. Parker, Director of Children’s Ministries
Mr. James O. Elmore, Organist Mr. Donnie R. Pollard,
Custodian
Telephone: 919-553-4161 Fax: 919-553-4162
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.fbcclaytonnc.org
Mrs. Wendy Huff, Director of the Child Development Center
Telephone: 919-550-4018
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First Baptist Church P.O. Box 35
Clayton, N.C. 27528-0035
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Fund Report for Dec. 22—28, 2020
Weekly Budget Gifts ………………………………….. $ 8,257.00
YTD Receipts ……………………………………………… $ 776,379.44
YTD Expenses …………………………………………….. $ 756,637.71
Over/Under Expenses ……………………………….. $ 19,741.73
Praise the Lord!!
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
On Monday afternoon (January 4) I came home to a surprise. A
very large box was sitting on my front porch. When I opened it, I
found a note from my sister explaining that the multiple gifts
inside the large box were Christmas presents from her and my
brother-in-law, who live in Maryland. Monday night Linda and I
opened the surprise presents. It was like Christmas had come to our
house all over again. What fun! Five different gifts had been
personally chosen, beautifully wrapped, and then shipped inside a
big box “Priority Mail” to our front doorstep. When I texted Connie
to thank her, she was a bit embarrassed. She texted back: Oh my!!
We mailed them a couple of weeks before Christmas!! Crazy slow US
mail. Happy belated…!! No complaints here. Who wouldn’t love
Christmas to come more than one time a year? Actually, Christmas
comes every day with God. On December 25 we celebrate the
incarnation, God coming to us in the flesh. God so loved the world
that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him
should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). But that
is only the beginning. Once we receive the gift of eternal life, we
get to open more presents every day of the year. God sends us brand
new gifts of forgiveness, patience, comfort, and grace-- whatever
we need for each day. God’s presents come to us in different
packages, but they are always personally selected for each of His
children. …His compassions never fail. They are new every morning:
great is thy faithfulness (Lam. 3:22-23).
As we walk into 2021, don’t forget that through Christ, God
provides the gift that keeps on giving. We can count on His
faithfulness to provide whatever we may need for the journey
ahead.
Blessings,
The Senior Pastor’s Pen
Opportunities for January 6—13, 2021
Wed., Jan. 6 5:30 pm YOUTH—Long’s Garage
6:30 pm FBC3M Parent/Volunteer ZOOM Mtg.
6:30 pm Adult Bible Study & Prayer Time—ZOOM
7:30 pm Deacons Meeting—ZOOM
Sat., Jan. 9 12:00 pm Children’s Monthly Tailgate
Sun., Jan. 10 9:00 am ZOOM Sunday School
11:00 am Worship Service-Virtual Only
5:00 pm YOUTH—Long’s Garage
6:00 pm Music Council—ZOOM
7:00 pm Missions Council—ZOOM
Mon., Jan. 11 6:00 pm Building & Grounds Mtg.—Basic SS
Rm.
7:00 pm CDC Oversight Com. Mtg.—ZOOM
Tues., Jan. 12 7:00 pm Tuesday Night Bible Study—ZOOM
Wed., Jan. 13 9:30 am Senior Adult Bible Study—ZOOM
5:30 pm YOUTH—Long’s Garage
6:30 pm Business Mtg.—ZOOM (No Bible Study)
6:30 pm Mission Friends/GAs/RAs Monthly
Missions Focus
REMINDER FOR CHURCH VISITS
Church members – if you need to stop by the building during the
week, please remember you are expected to wear a mask, practice
social distancing, and wash hands
frequently while indoors. Taking these actions help us all to
protect the health and well-being of our church family, including
our CDC staff and families. These practices are particularly
important during the CDC’s operating hours as it protects the
children and families we serve and provides support in ensuring the
facility can adhere to the state sanitation guidelines they are
required to follow during COVID. Thank you for your cooperation and
partnership in this effort.
What a blessing it was to have a Drive-By Live Na-tivity on our
church grounds on Sunday evening, December 20th. The Mission
Council would like to thank each family group (over 80 people) who
par-ticipated in portraying the story of Jesus’ birth that evening
and also the two families who were a part of the live nativity for
the Christmas Eve service. We would especially like to acknowledge
Taber-nacle Baptist Church of Raleigh for gifting their beautiful
nativity costumes and accessories to First Baptist Church. What a
wonderful and lasting gift! We appreciate Rev. Phyllis Crane for
being our liaison with Tabernacle Baptist.
Dear FBC Clayton Church Family,
The Loy/Fortner Families extend their heart-felt thanks for all
the
prayers, cards, kind words and generous offers to help
during
Dad’s illness and passing. Those acts, big and small, have
made
all the difference and will sustain us as we adjust to our loss.
We
appreciate each of you.
Love,
Glenn, Dionne & Hank Fortner
and Family of Henry Loy
http://www.fbcclaytonnc.org
Wednesday Night Adult ZOOM Bible Study
Faith of Our Fathers: Old Testament Lessons on Prayer
January 6, 20, 27 & February 3
6:30 pm
Dr. Clipp will guide us in a unique Bible study that focuses on
the personal prayers of key leaders in the Old Testament. By
studying these prayers, we gain deep insight into the spiritual
lives of Abraham, Moses, Solomon, and Daniel. These prayers also
help us to see how we can cultivate an intimate relationship with
God. A time of prayer will follow the study with our ZOOM
participants.
A secure link was emailed on Monday to every-one.
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE ORGAN FUND
“In Memory of”
Dorothy Oliver by Walter & Jill Rasor Tracy Castleberry by
Walter & Jill Rasor
Lou Outlaw by Walter & Jill Rasor Lena Saunders by David
& Jo Earp Dorothy Oliver by David & Jo Earp
Tracy Castleberry by JoAnn Hardee Janet Pittman by Chris &
Diane Pearce Janet Pittman by John & Cathy Paschal
Annie Pearl Reaves by John & Cathy Paschal
“In Honor of”
Anne Abene by Chris & Diane Pearce
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE LOTTIE MOON FUND
“In Honor of”
Belle Allen by Jim & Judy Nappier Anne Abene by Joe &
Linda Hester
“In Memory of”
Tracy Castleberry by Pat Mack Daniels
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE GENERAL FUND
“In Memory of”
Minter & Frances Payne by Jocky & Kit Creasy Kenneth Lee
by Joyce Lee Larry Ross by Joyce Lee Buck Lee by Joyce Lee
Bobby Norris by Joyce Lee Bill & Ernestine O’Neal by Joyce
Lee
Linda Alsobrooks by Gerald & Laura Brantley Doris Lee by
Jewell Geesin
Annie Pearl Reaves by Debbie Ragland & Ronald Crowder
“In Honor of”
Joyce Canady by Joyce Lee Josephine Norris by Joyce Lee
Judy Wood by Joyce Lee Joe Capps by Joyce Lee
Ava Spence by Joyce Lee Percy & Joyce Lee by Joyce Lee
Mavorine McLeod by Joyce Lee Erlene Wheeler by Joyce Lee
Joyce & Ernest Blackley by Joyce Lee Belle Allen by Joyce
Lee
Phil & Phyllis Crane by Gerald & Laura Brantley
DEACON OF THE WEEK—Jan. 10—16, 2021
Jake Parker (919) 605-5603 [email protected]
PLEASE JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL VIA ZOOM
Jan. 10, 2021
PREPARED
JESUS IS THE PROMISED MESSIAH WHO BRINGS JUDGEMENT.
Bob Ebeling and four other colleagues sounded a warning note on
January 27, 1986. As one of the engineers on the space shuttle
Challenger, Ebeling and his colleagues came to the conviction that
the tempera-ture would lead to an explosion. Those above him
ignored the warnings and proceeded with the ill-fated launch. Most
of us have ignored warning signs too. John the Baptist sounded the
warning call; some heeded his warning, and others ignored it.
Hope you can join us Sunday for Sunday School.
John Bagley, Sunday School Director 919-971-1513
[email protected]
NEW “ZOOM” Wednesday Morning Senior Adult
Bible Study
The Divine Conspiracy: Jesus’ Master Class for Life
Jan. 13—Feb. 17, 2021 9:30 am
Facilitator: Rev. Stephen Nance
Dallas Willard, renowned teacher and author of the acclaimed The
Spirit of the Disciples, is one of today’s most brilliant
Chris-tian thinkers and has forever changed the way thousands of
Christians experience their faith. In this new six-session DVD
study with John Ortberg—Willard offers a timely and challenging
call back to the true meaning of Christian discipleship. Study
Guides are $7.00 each. Please contact Phil Crane ASAP.
BAPTIST MEN’S DAY—JANUARY 17, 2021
Prepare the Way (Luke 10:1)
The men and boys of our church will lead us in worship on
January 17th for our annual Baptist Men’s Day. This year’s
theme is Prepare the Way (Luke 10:1). Guest speaker will
be Mark Abernathy, Consultant with NC Baptist Men.
Handyman Ministry Day
Saturday, Jan. 16
Need Assistance or Repair Help
at Home?
As part of Baptist Men’s Day Weekend, our Baptist Men
volun-teers will be available on Saturday morning, January 16th, to
help people in the Clayton area who need assistance with a
household chore or repair at their home. A volunteer will be
as-signed for each request. We want to assure you that this will be
a safe project during this pandemic time. To insure safety,
vol-unteers will be required to wear masks and remain socially
dis-tanced throughout their project.
Contact Terry McCallum in the Church office this week at
919-553-4161 or via email at [email protected] and we will
have someone contact you from the church who can help with your
specific task.
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFT TO THE CBF GLOBAL MISSIONS FUND
“In Honor of”
Anne Abene by Jack & Judy Coats
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFT TO THE BACK PACK BUDDIES
“In Memory of”
Annie Pearl Reaves by Doug Blackley, Ernest, Charles, Jean &
Robert Blackley and Lucy Baker
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR TH GIFTS TO THE YOUTH FUND
“In Memory of”
Ilse Capps by Heidi & Brent Wood Margo Samuel by Heidi &
Brent Wood
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE BUILDING FUND
“In Memory of”
Loomis Woodard by Mary Woodard Annie Pearl Reaves by Kim &
Jiles Harrell
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO CLAYTON AREA MINISTRIES FUND
(CAM)
“In Memory of”
Annie Pearl Reaves by Nancy Blinson Lou Outlaw by Nancy
Blinson
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE NC BAPTIST MEN’S FUND
“In Memory of”
Lou Outlaw by David & Nancy Turlington Dorothy Oliver by
David & Nancy Turlington
Linda Alsobrooks by David & Nancy Turlington Lean Saunders
by David & Nancy Turlington
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE SENIOR ADULT FUND
“In Memory of”
Linda Alsobrooks by Douglas & Judith Packard Janet Pittman
by John & Dolores Bagley
