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: staff@fbcclaytonnc.org 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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August 19, 2020 The Outlook Vol. 44, Number 33

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Fund Report for August 11—17, 2020

Weekly Budget Gifts ……………………………………….. $ 7,900.00

YTD Receipts …………………………………………………… $ 501,137.00

YTD Expenses ………………………………………………….. $ 469,340.82

Over/Under Expenses …………………………………….. $ 31,796.18

Praise the Lord!!

Church Staff Updates

When Jesus sent people out into ministry, he sent them out in twos. He did not expect them to minister alone (Mark 6:7). Hence, teamwork is an invaluable part of church ministry. Two are better than one, because together they can work more effectively (Ecc. 4:9).

One of my greatest joys these first 15 months as your Senior Pastor has been in providing leadership to your church staff. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we continue to build a team of God-called leaders who possess the right balance of experience, skill sets, and spiritual gifts needed for working effectively together at FBCC.

Since the coronavirus outbreak in March, our church ministry staff has worked more closely together to collaborate in worship and ministry planning. Meeting twice weekly for prayer and planning, we have created an even tighter bond of unity and mutual support. Here is an update on some recent news and developments:

Our Music Director, Keeley Tarkington, is now only two weeks away from her anticipated delivery date. Due to coronavirus risks, the doctor has advised her to work from home for her last two weeks of pregnancy, so Rev. Stephen Nance will be stepping in to provide leadership in our morning worship services. He will continue to lead our music during the first six weeks of Keeley’s maternity leave.

Our Pastor of Students, Jill Martin-Prouty, plans to take her final two weeks of maternity leave Aug. 25- Sept. 8. This will help during the transition of her husband Michael’s return to teaching and their first child Kenley’s entry into daycare at our CDC.

Our Director of Children’s Ministries, Stephanie Parker, has returned to school for continuing education. She is pursuing a Certificate in Preschool and Children’s Ministry at Campbell University. The 12 credit hours that she earns can be used towards a Master of Christian Ministry or Master of Divinity degree if she chooses to pursue theological education in the future. An Ordination Council will convene Aug. 29 at FBC in regards to recommending Stephanie for ordination into Christian ministry.

Our search for a part-time Minister of Senior Adults has been temporarily delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The search will resume once our abilities to gather in person resume.

Please note that our Administrative Assistant, Terry McCallum, has increased her office hours as we slowly seek to re-open safely. She is now working at the Church Office M-T 8:30 am- 5:00 pm and W-Th 8:30 am to Noon. On Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings she is available to respond to your calls and emails that are routed to her at home.

Financial Administrator, Tommy Bedford, continues to work in the office on Mondays and Thursdays.

We are blessed to have such a competent and unified church staff. Pray for them as they seek to provide leadership and direction as a new church year begins Sept. 1.

Blessings,

We Have Gone LIVE!!!

Be sure to tune in virtually and worship LIVE with us each

Sunday at 11:00 am. You will be able to access real-time

footage of our Worship Service on our Website at:

http:fbcclaytonnc.org/first-baptist-resources/stream/

AND/OR

Through Facebook LIVE at:

https:www.facebook.com/fbcclaytonnc

Once the 11:00 am worship service has ended, a Vimeo

video of the service will be available on our Website and

Facebook page so you can go back and watch it anytime.

The Senior Pastor’s Pen

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

WE’RE BRINGING CHURCH TO YOUR

HOME….LIVE!!!

OUR WEBSITE

FACEBOOK LIVE

PRAYER REQUEST

Margaret Gardner has requested pray-ers for her great

g r a n d d a u g h t e r , Ensley Morgan. She

is scheduled to have a third brain surgery in Duke on August

26, 2020.

Thank you all for your many cards, calls and

prayers lifting up Thomas; and for me during

my sister, Myde’s, death. Thank you for the

food provided and Dr. Clipp and Rudy Oliver

for your many calls of encouragement. May

God continue to bless us all in

this time of need.

Jenny Coats

Mark Your Calendar:

HOMECOMING!!!

Sunday, October 18, 2020

Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. John A. Allen (FBCC Pastor from 1991-2007)

“Celebrating 100 years in Our Current Sanctuary”

1920-2020

“CALLED” ZOOM CHURCH COUNCIL

MEETING

Sunday, August 30th—7:00 pm

Our newly elected church officers will meet via

ZOOM on Sunday, August 30th at 7:00 pm to

plan and coordinate ministries for the first

quarter of our “new” church year.

What does the Bible say about Sunday School?

Mark 10:14 ESV

But when Jesus saw it, He was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs to the kingdom of God.”

Video Conferencing Sunday School

Class Participation Teachers

Basic 17 + 2 Visitors Rhonda Mooneyham & James Faggart Bible Academy 9 John Paschal & David Whitaker Discipleship 18 Jake Parker, & Sandy Stephenson Hope 16 Lowell Harris & Joe Nelson John Talton 7 Andy Pleasant & Stewart McLeod O’Neil 10 David Earp, Fred Smith Curtis Moore & John Betterton Salt 28 + 8 Visitors Phil Crane, Al Cassel & Stephen Nance Youth 7 Jill Martin-Prouty Choir 6 Robert Little & Steve Canady

Hope you can join us next Sunday for Sunday School.

John Bagley, Sunday School Director

(919) 971-1513

jbagley@nc.rr.com

DEACON OF THE WEEK—August 23-29

Cindy Whitaker (919)612-2881 cindywhitaker14@gmail.com

Adult Zoom Wednesday Night Bible Study

“The Beatitudes”

September 16-October 21, 2020 6:30 pm

Everybody wants to be happy. Whether you’re young or old, rich or poor—everyone wants to find happiness in life. But just because you’re a Christian doesn’t mean that you’re experiencing daily the full blessings that God intends. In The Beatitudes, we find Jesus’ prescription for happiness. Dr. Clipp will lead us into a study of the eight Beatitudes that Jesus gives Christians to help us order our thoughts, words, and actions so that we can experience the fullness of God’s love and grace. Currently, this is scheduled to begin as a Zoom Bible Study on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm from September 16-October 21. More details to come…...

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE GENERAL FUND

“In Memory of”

Mickey Nixon by Jo Ann Hardee John Radford by Ayden Betty Lee

Mickey Nixon by Joe & Susanne Phillips Mickey Nixon by Paul & Bronna Greer

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE

ORGAN FUND

“In Memory of”

Macie Knox by Joyce F. Kidd Dot Watson by Joyce F. Kidd

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE

BUILDING FUND

“In Memory of”

Buck Lee by Lexene Lee John Radford by Mack & Pat Daniels

Donald Jones by The Faith Sunday School Class

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFTS TO THE SENIOR ADULT FUND

“In Memory of”

Roy Coats by Joyce Canady Dot Watson by Joyce Canady Myde Casey by Joyce Canady

Dot Watson by John & Dolores Bagley

“In Honor of”

Dorcas Piecemakers Ministry by Bucky & Duba Coats

Sympathy is expressed to Jane Barbour upon the death of her hus-band, Michael, on August 16th following his struggle with cancer. A graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Cemetery on Thursday, August 20th at 11:00 am. Doug Phillips has recovered from his battle with the coronavirus and is back to his regular routine and activities. Praise God for answered prayers!!! Pray for students, teachers, parents, and administrators who began a new school year this week.

New Wednesday Morning Senior Adult Bible Study

September 16th—October 21st 9:30 am —ZOOM Study

The current Wednesday Bible Study will end August 26.

Our “New” 6 week Wednesday Morning Fall Bible Study will begin September 16th—October 21st. “Everything You Need” written by Dr. David Jeremiah. Topics include virtue, knowledge, self-control, persever-ance, godliness, kindness and love. Phil Crane will be

the facilitator and it will be a ZOOM study.

Books will be availa-ble in the Church Of-fice after September 8th for $7. each.

We hope you will join us for this New Fall Bible Study!!

First Baptist Church

411 N. Fayetteville St.

Clayton, NC 27520

The Beatitudes