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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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PAID PERMIT NO. 14 CLAYTON, NC
First Baptist Church P.O. Box 35
Clayton, N.C. 27528-0035
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May 20, 2020 The Outlook Vol. 44, Number 20
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Fund Report for May 12—May 18, 2020
Weekly Budget Gifts ……………………………………….. $ 8,626.00
YTD Receipts …………………………………………………… $ 303,155.79
YTD Expenses ………………………………………………….. $ 303,800.38
Over/Under Expenses ……………………………………... $ (644.59)
An Open Letter from Your Church Council Thank you for your patience, understanding and faithful participation since we had to abruptly shift to virtual church over 10 weeks ago. On May 17th, the Church Council met to discuss the possibility of reopening for in-person worship gatherings and activities. For now, we will continue to meet virtually for worship, Sunday School, Bible Study, and volunteer and business meetings. While there are no specific dates or targeted timelines to share at this point, we do want to share an understanding of how we are looking at the future.
Outlined below are the guiding principles we will use as we will filter and pray through all decisions and ac-tions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The emphasized words tie us back to our missional focus at First Baptist – to Show God’s Love, Tell the Good News, Grow Spiritually and Serve Others.
I. We will prioritize the health and safety of our entire church family. From the in-utero ones to the very oldest, to all the CDC families and staff who enter the building daily, we hold each person in heart and mind as we consider health and safety. As such, moving forward with any reopening plans will be done slowly and cautiously. What better way to serve others and show God’s love than with a love spirit, mindful of the collective health and well-being of our FBCC family.
II. This pandemic is a season; it will not last forever. However, it will continue to change how we do things for a long period of time. While we are practicing caution, we must also practice patience. Yes, this pandemic might result in some permanent changes, but these could be changes that bring a lot of good. We are growing spiritually in new ways, and we look forward to the day we can continue that growth in person. There is, no doubt, something very sacred in the gathering of the body of Christ when the time is right.
III. Virtually, we can continue to hear the word preached, tell the good news, learn together and grow spiritually each and every week. We are extraordinarily grateful to our media team who has made virtu-al worship possible. These are volunteers who have assumed the equivalent of part-time jobs, and that is a wonderful ministry, especially right now. It is beautiful to see brothers and sisters across the de-nominations be creative during this time. We all have different ways we can tell the good news during a pandemic, and we celebrate and embrace those ways, including our virtual capabilities at FBCC.
As we have more information and guidance on dates and specifics, we will communicate those with you. In the meantime, please hold fast to the missional statements that ground us in our collective identity to show, tell, grow and serve, even in the midst of a pandemic. We praise our almighty God who keeps our fellow-ship kindled through the powerful work of the Holy Spirit while we are physically apart.
First Baptist Church Clayton
Church Council
Friends, it seems like forever since the last NBC lunch. I miss the great food but most of all, I miss the wonderful fellowship. As far as the food, the Smithfield chicken was good but the best was down the line at all the great homemade fixins’….and the dessert table, nuf’ said!!
By now, you’ve probably read the statement from the Church Coun-cil stating that tings will be staying the same for a while. Thankfully we have a great team on the media committee that has allowed us to gather electronically for Sunday School, Worship Service, and Bible Studies, etc.
The Lord has blessed us will all these wonderful years but during this unsettling time, it has put us in the group susceptible to having complications with the coronavirus so, “Please Be Care-ful”.
I look forward to seeing you all soon!!
In Christ, Joe Hester and Senior Council
Jiles Harrell wishes to extend an invitation to all church members to join him each Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:00 pm – 8:20 pm for a study on Proverbs. If you are interested, please contact Jiles at 919-291-5047 or [email protected] (email is now working). He will send you a study guide and an invite to the Webex meeting with the access code and password.
This class has been meeting since 2005.
Deacon Nominations 2020-2021
The First Baptist Deacons are accepting nominations for Deacons for the 2020-2021 year. Three-year terms begin September 1. Candidates for Deacon are chosen on the quality of their spiritual character, Christian ex-ample and their proven willingness to serve the church fellowship. Forms are available in the church office or you may request one by email from any active Deacon or the church office. Nomination forms will be accepted through May 27 and may be returned by mail, email or placed in the drop box outside the church office. You may also telephone any active Deacon to make a nomi-nation. If you have any questions, please contact Dea-con chairman Stewart McLeod at 919-669-7542.
Stewart McLeod Chairman 919.669.7542 [email protected] Keith Blackley Vice-Chairman 919.215.8639 [email protected] Glenda Toler Secretary 919-553-7829 [email protected] Vicky Andrews 919.291.6832 [email protected] John Betterton 336.598.1948 [email protected] Sally Bierce 919.879.2215 [email protected] Bill Brooks 919.550.0874 [email protected] Steve Canady 919.818.0248 [email protected] Bill Canipe 919.219.4653 [email protected] Sharon Clifton 919.243.0812 [email protected] Bucky Coats 919.550.5719 [email protected]
Jiles Harrell 919.291.5047 [email protected] Jenny Lee 919.538.6530 [email protected] Robin Little 919.218.4286 [email protected] Ronald Mooneyham 919.422.0097 [email protected] Curtis Moore 919.264.7337 [email protected] Rudy Oliver 919.271.1178 [email protected] Jake Parker 919.605.5603 [email protected] Jeff Tarkington 919.550.0908 [email protected] Joy Tribble 919.820.2185 [email protected] Nancy Turlington 919.553.4995 [email protected] Cindy Whitaker 919.612.2881 [email protected] Heidi Wood 919.291.5817 [email protected]
DEACONS 2019-2020
May 20th
Dr. Clipp’s Final Wednesday Jonah
Bible Study on Vimeo until the Fall.
Resenting God’s Mercy—Jonah 4
Pray for Addie Radford as she continues to recover from heart bypass surgery from May 15. She is in Rex Hospital 6001. She will go for physical rehabilitation on Wednesday, May 20th to Rex Rehab.
Pray for Johnny Ellis, who is doing well after receiving a pacemaker yesterday. He is in ICU at Rex room 4006 and hopes to go home on Wednesday.
Pray for Percy Lee, who is recovering from hip surgery after a fall this past weekend. He is now in Neuro ICU at Wake Med in Raleigh, going through some additional tests.
Pray for Pastor Marco Chacaguasae and his family in Ecuador. He has lost several family members to death due to the coronavirus. Pray for the people and hospitals in Ecuador, which have been overwhelmed with COVID-19.
May 2020
The continuing spread of the coronavirus is challenging us all to consider how to do outreach when reaching out in person is difficult. Under the guidelines of the governor, we/I see no safe way to make in-class Sunday School work at this time; due to the size of class members and the size of classrooms, there is no way we can spread out 6 feet apart.
I want to give a special thanks to all of our Sunday School teach-ers that set up and are using Zoom to teach their Sunday School Classes. We started slow, but the classes that are participating in Zoom now have average participation that would match the in-class numbers. Through Zoom, we may physically be distant, but we are connected with each other through God’s power, the gifts of technology, and our care for each other that surpasses any limitations.
Sunday School Literature:
The new Sunday School literature is ready for pick-up and is outside the office, in the alcove, in front of the office door. Your literature will be in a box labeled with your class name. Pick up at your convenience. (Office hours: Mon-Tues 8:30 am-5:00 pm and Wed 8:30 am-12:30 pm)
John Bagley, Sunday School Director (919) 971-1513 or [email protected]
DEACON OF THE WEEK—May 24-May 30
Jiles Harrell (919) 553-2484 [email protected]
Sunday Clean Team
Volunteers Needed
Our church is looking for a team of 8-10 conscientious volunteers who would be willing to serve on the Sunday Clean Team to clean door knobs, specified surfaces, and bathrooms between our two morning services once in-person worship services resume at a later date. The church will provide all cleaning supplies and gloves.
We need YOU on our Sunday Clean Team!! Please contact Dr. Clipp at ( 9 1 9 ) 5 5 3 - 4 1 6 1 o r [email protected] for additional information.
Thanks in advance!!
NEW SENIOR ADULT
WEDNESDAY MORNING
VIDEO BIBLE STUDY
BEGINNING June 17th
10 Week Study
9:30 am
New Senior Adult Wednesday Morning Video Based Bible Study Series led by Rev. Stephen Nance. As time gets nearer, an announcement will be made if the study will be through Zoom or at the church. What’s So Amazing About Grace, written by Phil-lip Yancey. Books will be available for $7. (Will advise when books arrive.)
I would like to thank everyone for your calls, cards, and window visits over the last several weeks since my move to Cadence Living in Garner. It has been a diffi-cult transition in light of the current situation, but your outreach has given me encouragement. I pray that the adjustment will become easier soon. I have enjoyed hearing from so many of you.
I feel blessed to be part of the First Baptist Church family!
Sincerely,
Annie Pearl Reaves
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE ORGAN FUND
“In Memory of”
Beth Sayre by Earl & Hope Johnson
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE
CLAYTON AREA MINISTRIES FUND
“In Memory of”
Faye Brown by FBCC’s Glady’s Creech Prison Ministries
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE GENERAL FUND
“In Memory of”
Henry Ford by Joe Capps Beth Sayre by Joe Capps
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE BUILDING FUND
“In Honor of”
Joyce Canady by John & Dolores Bagley Jay Harrell by Rudy & Edwina Oliver
Matthew Jones by Rudy & Edwina Oliver David Whitaker by Rudy & Edwina Oliver
“In Memory of”
William Henry Ford by Earl Hope Johnson
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE YOUTH FUND
“In Memory of”
Hogan Teem’s Birthday on May 22nd by David & Allyson Teem
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE BACKPACK BUDDIES
“In Memory of”
Hogan Teem’s Birthday on May 22nd by David & Allyson Teem
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
“In Honor of”
Kensley Scott Prouty by Ramona Cash Stephanie Parker’s Birthday by Cameron & Jamie Pope
FREE HOT DOG SUPPER
Curbside Pick-Up Only
Wednesdays-May 20 & 27 Our Community Hot Dog Supper has been extended to our senior adult members and homebound as well as the needy in our community.
The bag supper includes one Carolina Bright Leaf Red Hot Dog, chips, a fruit cup, homemade cookies baked by women of our WMU, and a bottle of cold water.
Come to the church on either side of Fayetteville Street this beau-tiful spring evening to pick up your Free Hot Dog Supper. M-m-m good!
It’s our way of saying to our community: “God loves you, and so do we!”
