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TEA TIME WITH TIM Timothy Peoples
For about 2 months, my home looked like the picture above. My closest friends checked in on me because they thought 6 listening sessions would probably wear me down (but they were mostly checking on me because they know how I am about having things in order, especially in my house). Everything has a certain place and needs to be in the place that I have designated. When things are out of order or out of place, my reaction is not often pleasant. My best friend Jakob—who is also a pastor—called me and laughingly asked, “How are you doing with the house out of order?” and I said, “I really want to put the chairs up after every session, but I don’t have the energy. So, I just don't go into that room.” He laughed and said, “That's funny because isn’t that what you are experiencing at church right now?” Many of us have expectations for the tidiness of our things, our relationships, and our communities. When things don’t go quite as we had planned—when relationships and community aren’t quite as “neat and tidy” as we had hoped—we sometimes turn away and desire to just not go in that room, engage in that relationship, or be a part of that conversation.
At the start of these sessions, there were voiced concerns that these sessions would divide the church and cause great uproar. But I am thankful for the time, effort, prayer, and thought that so many people graciously gave as a response to the messiness of doing church together. After sitting with over 120 people in my home, I noticed a different attitude—not an attitude of turning away, but an attitude of engagement. Many people left with what seems like a new sense of togetherness, with eyes a bit wider and hearts a little bigger. We were able to notice how great the love is for our congregation. How this congregation is family to many members who do not have family close by, and how this congregation has caused an impact in the community for generations. I was able to hear some people honestly share that we—as a congregation together—still have work to do to ensure that we are not selfishly shutting out certain voices among us. I was able to see people who have been here for years sit next to people who have been here for a few months. In the metal folding chairs that clash with my furniture, we shared tears and laughter, a deep passion for Emerywood Baptist, and a new fostered closeness rather than divisiveness. We have learned how to better engage, encounter, and share with one another. It is easy for all of us to get stuck in our ways and easy for us to want to grasp for control, especially when we feel that things are out of place or different. Through my little compromise of an out-of-order living room, I learned my answer to the last question we asked at the session, “What gives you the greatest hope for EBC?” Other than Jesus, you all are the greatest hope. Your passion, your gifts, your love! Through our compromise and togetherness, I pray we will truly see what God dreams, envisions, and hopes for the future of our church. Grace and Peace,
SEPTEMBER 2018 Volume XLVII, Issue 09
THINK. LIVE. SERVE. FAITHFULLY.
THE VENTURES
MISSION NEWS Caleb Foust (2)
We have quite a busy year ahead. This past summer we were able to journey around the world and over the next year most everything we do will focus right here at home. We are in the process of:
• shuffling to begin construction on our new look Food Pantry • having conversations with Victory Junction Camp to provide counselors next summer • planning in the month of July 2019 to begin our Free Child Day Camp for residents of Guilford County and the surrounding area
Over Thanksgiving we will have a group head to New York to work alongside Lesley-Ann Tommey and Metro Baptist Church. We will learn how their client choice food pantry works and we serve and join in Thanksgiving supper with neighbors up north. If you want more information or how to help with any of these things please contact Caleb. If you are interested in the New York Thanksgiving trip be sure to come to the interest meeting on Sunday, September 16, following Worship! On the journey together -
MISSION PARTNER One of our mission partners, Caring Services, Inc., is sponsoring this event.
WEDNESDAY IN THE ‘WOOD
We welcome to kick-off our fall gathering, Dr. Derek Hicks, Assistant Professor of Religion and Culture at Wake Forest University School of Divinity. Dr. Hicks will focus on “The Intersection of Religion and Food.” The author of two books and numerous journal articles, book chapters, and book reviews, Dr. Hicks lectures frequently throughout North Carolina. Hicks teaches and researches broadly in the areas of African American religion, religion in North America, race, the body, religion and foodways, theory and method in the study of religion, Black and Womanist theologies, and cultural studies. Currently he serves as co-chair of the Religion and Food Group at the American Academy of Religion. He is currently working on a second monograph entitled “Feeding Flesh and Spirit: Religion, Food, and the Saga of Race in Black America.”
CHILDREN’S CHATTER Kelley Kennedy (3)
As hard as it is to believe, here we stand looking a new school year in the face. Back to school, back to Church, back to sports and dance – back to the busyness of the routine. It is a rhythm that is as familiar as it is steady, and unrelenting. I love the song “Landslide” – “Children get older, and I’m getting older too!”
On Sunday, September 9, we will see evidence of that aging, as we celebrate promotion Sunday. We will be escorting six 6th graders up to Youth, and 3rd graders will be presented with their Bibles! It will be a great day – one you don’t want to miss.
On September 12, we will resume Wednesday night activities
(6:30 – 7:15 pm) with a Back to School Party and Game
Night, and on September 19, we will dive right into Treble
Maker rehearsals, with a goal of singing in worship in October. If
Wednesday night has not been on your radar, give it a try. We have activities for grades K – 5 and childcare and fun for our younger friends. Hope to see you there! Be a Child of the Light
MUSIC NOTES Garrett Saake The choir would like to welcome the following new members:
Wilson Mericle - tenor Brad McBride - tenor Katie Muhlenkamp - soprano
All are welcome to join the choir. After Labor Day, our rehearsals will be on Wednesday beginning at 7:20 pm. Please contact Garrett Saake ([email protected]) if you are interested or if you have any questions.
A WORD FROM NEVERLAND Caleb Foust (4)
The fall is upon us (although it doesn’t always feel that way outside!), students are heading back to schools, families have sent loved one off to and back to college and grad schools, and we get to welcome up a massive group of new 6th graders. This is an exciting time as we continue to discover together who it is exactly that God is calling us to be. We’ve had an awesome summer and are excited to step into the fall.
We are in the process of updating the Youth Chapel, which will be ready by the first vespers service on Sunday, September 16, but we will welcome the new 6th graders Sunday, September 9, for a pool party kick-off to vespers. If you’ve never seen what we do on Sunday evenings, consider this your invitation. We worship, and fellowship and play games and learn how to do life together.
This fall we will be walking through the grand-arch story of the Bible.
Families, be sure to check out the fall calendar and as always any time you have a question or need something call, text or email me; I’m always available.
Grace and Peace -
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
YOUTH
CALENDAR
Vespers: 9 - Kickoff/Pool Party @Aiken’s16 - Adam to Abraham…who we are23 - Moses…A history of rescue26 - Ruth and the Judges…whats next30 - David…And God gave them a King
Deep Desserts: 12 - Frosty’s Shaved Ice
19 - Andy’s Custard
26 - Cupcake Cuties
Vespers: 7 - Prophets…Not so much fortune tellers14 - NO VESPERS (FURNITURE MARKET)21 - Scarowinds Trip (Time TBA)28 - Prophets… No one wanted that job
Deep Desserts: 3 - Cookout10 - No Deep Desserts (Market)17 - University Cafe24 - Penny Path31 - No Deep Desserts
Vespers: 4 - Gospels…1 story 4 views11 - Gospels….1 story 4 views18 -Acts…Basically 2nd Luke25 - No Vespers (Thanksgiving)
Deep Desserts: 7 - Sweet Josephine’s
14 - Feeny’s
21 - No Deep Desserts (Thanksgiving)
28 - Starbucks
Vespers: 2 - The Epistles…Talking it all out9 - Revelation…Is this the End?16 - Youth Christmas Party23 - No Vespers (Christmas)30 - No Vespers (New Years)
Deep Desserts: 5 - Amoroso’s
12 - Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robins
19 - Cocoa and Caroling
26 - No Deep Desserts (Christmas)
Winery Photo left: A few of the ladies of EBC enjoying an afternoon at Old Homeplace Vineyard at our August event.
Fall Retreat Make plans to be part of this event: “Created to Create,” Saturday, November 10
Keep in touch! Comments, questions, suggestions? Email us at [email protected] or find us on Facebook!
WOMEN OF THE ‘WOOD (5)
STEPHEN MINISTRY (6)
Stephen Ministry would like to recommend two books for the whole congregation to read. You can purchase them or check them out at the church library. Each book is used in Stephen Ministry training. Each is packed with truths that can affect the whole human family in a positive way. Through the years we have read books that we thought would make a difference if the principles outlined were implemented; these two books are of that caliber. The church library is located on the
The first book is influential in all relationships. It helps us learn how to speak the truth in love, even when the truth is hard to deliver. Sometimes truth is hard to deliver because we don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. Sometimes the person who needs to hear the truth may not be very accepting of that truth. But the truth is important and we need to have the courage to speak it in love. So, Speaking The Truth In Love, by Kenneth C. Haugk, is crucial to all of us.
The second book is very helpful in learning what to say to a person who has experienced something in life to give them a “heavy heart.” When someone is suffering we often wonder what to say or we wonder if we can say anything at all that is appropriate. We do not need to avoid people who are suffering; we need to engage them appropriately. Don’t Sing Songs To A Heavy Heart is a great resource for learning the right things to say and avoiding the wrong things to say or do. This book too is by Kenneth C. Haugk.
After our most recent training some participants said, “Where were these books 20 years ago?” Indicating that this was some of the most valuable information they had ever read and that it was very practical.
John Setchfield, Stephen Ministry Team
GriefShare
This cycle of GriefShare has begun and it is packed with new people and good leaders. The 13 weeks of study, reflection, sharing and support has proven to have a very positive impact on persons who are experiencing grief. Joyce Setchfield, the leader of GriefShare, says that we have 13 participants and 8 leaders in this late summer/fall series. She also reports that some leaders are emerging that will assure the ministry’s effectiveness and continuation.
Thanks to all who are making this ministry possible.
Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend
DEACON NOMINATIONS (7) Deacon nomination information will be mailed in mid-September. All members are asked to prayerfully consider nominations for these servant leaders in our congregation. You may return your ballot in the following ways: • Return in the offering plate • Place in the Drop Box at the office or the
boxes throughout the building • Mail to the church office • Email to the church office,
SENIOR ADULTS
LUNCH & TOUR Monday, September 10 Depart 9:30 am RSVP by Wednesday, September 5 Sign-up in the Gathering Area For info, contact Carolyn Long: 336-454-1305 or [email protected] Victory Junction enriches the lives of children with serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, at no cost to children or their families. The Staff will prepare lunch, which has been covered by a donor. If you like, you may make a gift to the camp.
To the EBC Family of Faith LABRISSA MCLENDON ABIGAIL “ABBY” ALLEN
World Communion Sunday October 7
All Saints Sunday
November 4
WORKER’S IN THE WOOD!
Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm,
as to the Lord… Colossians 3:23 NET
SCHEDULE ! ! !
Sundays 9:00 am Bible Study 10:00 am Worship Tuesdays 5:30 pm GriefShare Wednesdays 11:00 am Intercessory Prayer 12:00 pm Noon Bible Study 7:20 pm Sanctuary Choir (beginning Sept 5)
SEPTEMBER 03 Office closed for Labor Day holiday 05 Women’s Book Review, 10 am 06 Red Cross Bloodmobile, 2 – 6:30 pm 06 West End Ministries Meal, 4:30 pm 10 Sr. Adults Victory Junction, 9:30 am 12 Men’s Book Review, 10 am 12 Wednesday in ‘Wood resumes 13 Senior Saints Celebration, 12:30 pm
Friendly Ave Baptist 16 Diaconate, 11:15 am 16 NY Mission Trip Meeting, 11:15 am 28 Mobile Meals delivery, 9:30 am 30 Church Conference, 11:15 am
ADULT SPECIAL CLASS
September 02 Corinne King 09 Dean or Elaine McBrayer 16 Lorraine Griffin 23 Ginger Michaud 30 Ron or Rachel Young
October 07 Janis Stephenson 14 Dee Parrish 21 Don or Margie Boyd 28 Bill or Linda Cox
VISITATION TEAM
HOSPITAL
September 07 Al Purvis 14 & 21 Ron Young 28 Louise Stanley & Janis Stephenson
October 05 Louise Stanley & Janis Stephenson 12 & 19 Jordan Washburn 26 TR Hendrix HOMEBOUND
September Phyllis McCoy, Judy Patterson October Lorraine Griffin, Margie Boyd
RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE Thursday, September 6 2 – 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall Appointments: 336-885-9121
WEST END (8) MINISTRIES MEAL
Coordinator – Michelle Loyd
Thursday, September 6 Adult III/IV
Thursday, October 4 Women’s Ministry
DIACONATE
DEACON IN SERVICE
September 02 Woodie Cain 09 Debbie Gallemore 16 Warren Gallemore 23 Jim Long 30 Whitney Aiken
October 07 Jayna Patterson 14 Mallory Griffin 21 Ed Lefler 28 Jim Trammell
Danneal Whitton DEACON MEETING
Sunday, September 16 11:15 am
EBC STAFF Lisa Bishop, Church Administrator [email protected]
Marcia Dills, Church Musician [email protected]
Rick Dowdy, Maintenance
Caleb Foust, Minister of Students/Missions [email protected]
Kelley Kennedy, Minister to Children [email protected]
Oliva Martinez, Housekeeper
Timothy Peoples, Senior Minister [email protected]
Garrett Saake, Interim Minister of Music [email protected]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
01 Tom Chafin 01 Lamarie Clinard 02 Hensan Bednarek 03 Becky Yates 06 Brian Davis 06 Martha Harris 06 Anne Marie Trammell 07 Tim Pendry 12 Chris Aiken 12 Kathy McDowell 13 Woodie Cain 13 Jeanie Meisky 14 Rick Bednarek 14 Skip Culler 14 Bonnie Williams 15 Michael Bauman 17 Trish Blair 18 Mallory Griffin 18 Cathy Purvis 19 Becky Myers 19 Vicki Smith 21 Sawyer Aiken 21 Carlton Clinard 21 Sandra Smith 22 Lamar King 23 John Hayworth 25 Billy Cox 27 Shirley Miller 30 Makayla McClendon
ANNIVERSARY WISHES 01 Ed & Heather Cross 05 John & Evelyn Carver 05 Bob & Danneal Whitton 06 Sid & Martha Roberts 07 Dean & Kathy Bull 17 Charles & Jayne Chavis 20 Dean & Elaine McBrayer 25 Brook & Jayna Patterson 26 William & Marcia Dills
E-GIVING
This is a simple, convenient, and secure way to make scheduled or periodic contributions through your own bank (your gift is sent automatically and directly to EBC) or using the EBC website. Contact the church office for info on set-up for E-Giving or giving on-line.
MOBILE MEALS
Make a difference in the High Point community! EBC delivers hot meals to homebound citizens on the 4th Friday monthly, which usually involves about a 1 1/2 hour commitment. The starting time is 9:30 am. Regular team members and substitutes are welcome. Will you give it a try? The new delivery schedule begins September 28. Contact Angela Morgan, 336-817-0700 or [email protected]
FACTS & FIGURES (9) July Month to date Income 38,791 Expenses 45,861 (7,070)
Year to date Income 336,080 Expenses 353,782 (17,702)
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Charles Chavis Don Boyd Tim Wallace Jim Long Sandie Cain Bill Robertson Wiley Stockton
OUR SYMPATHY TO
Budd Montgomery and family on the death of Jeanette Montgomery. OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO
Ed & Linda Lefler on the arrival of a granddaughter, Emilia Ruby Lefler. Proud family includes parents Jason and Nancy Lefler and big sister, Madeleine.
EMERYWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
1300 Country Club Drive � High Point, NC 27262 www.emerywoodbaptistchurch.com
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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:
1300 Country Club Dr., High Point, NC 27262
PERIODICALS
PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT HIGH POINT, NC 27260
Youth Deep Desserts Preschool Buddy Bunch, Rooms 120, 128 Grades K- 5 Treble Makers, Room 143
WEDNESDAYS IN THE ‘WOOD
Menu 12 Broasted chicken, rice pilaf, vegetable medley Servers: Ron & Rachel Young
19 Baked spaghetti, garden salad Servers: Volunteers needed
26 Baked ham, mac & cheese, green beans Servers: Volunteers needed
RSVP by noon Monday. 336-885-6016 or [email protected]
Adult meals include roll and dessert (Catering by Sid Wills) Kids meal will have rotating entrée such as pizza, nuggets, hotdogs, mac & cheese and sides may include carrot sticks, tater tots, fruit, yogurt, etc. Reminder that kids that eat in the adult line are charged the adult price.
Schedule: Meal service begins: 5:30 pm/Programs: 6:30-7:15 pm/Choir: 7:20 pm Meal cost: Adult/youth meal: $6/Child (ages 3–10) $3/Family max charge: $16
Adults & Life Group In September we welcome Dr. Derrick Hicks, Assistant Professor of Religion and Culture at Wake Forest University School of Divinity. Dr. Hicks will focus on “The Intersection of Religion and Food.” See page 3 for his bio.
