A church with open arms, loving hearts, and a desire to bring glory to god

This Week: Sunday, September 8, 2013

Music Team Rehearsal

No Music Team rehearsal this Sunday at 9:30 A.M. due to the fellowship time before worship. Rehearsal will resume on September 15th.

Grandparents Day
9:30 Fellowship (Biscuits and beverages are being provided) 10:00 Worship (The Good News Trio from Charlotte NC will be with us a love offering will be received)

Faith Christian Church News

Birthdays & Anniversaries

We would love to celebrate with you. Please inform us and we will feature you in our church publications, Facebook, and on our website. All youth (18 and younger) will receive a gift from the church.

Weekly Devotional
This weeks study takes a look at the parallels between Joseph in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament. Consider the following:
Both were 30 years old at the beginning of their public ministry Genesis 41:41-57 focus on verse 46 Luke 3:23 Both were hated by their brothers Genesis 37:1-1 focus on verse 4 John 7:1-9 focus on verse 5 Both spent time in Egypt Genesis 37:12-36 focus on verse 25 Matthew 2:13-23 focus on verses 14-15 Both were falsely accused Genesis 39:1-23 focus on verses 16-18 Matthew 26:47-75 focus on verses 59-60 Both forgave those who wronged them Genesis 45:1-15 Luke 23:26-43 focus on verse 34 Both allowed God to take the hurt others brought to them and make it work for good. Genesis 50:1-21 focus on verse 20 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 focus on verses 7-8

Volume 1, Issue 12

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In this issue:

This Week: Sunday, September 8, 2013 Music Team Rehearsal Birthdays & Anniversaries Weekly Devotional School Supplies-Last Call Keep L ving!

Meeting place address:

4630 Blanchard Road Burlington NC 27217

Prayer Concerns Message from Pastor Reid Altar Flowers Silent Bid: Handmade Quilt & Stand Thought for the week

Postal address: P. O. Box 1731 Burlington NC 27216 Church website: www.FaithChristianChurchNC.org

School Supplies-Last Call

School Supply Donations Extended One Week! This coming Sunday, September 8, 2013 will be the last day to bring your school supplies. Our elementary age school teachers will use the donations to bless their students.

Keep L

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1 inch 3 ring binder/notebook Wide ruled loose-leaf notebook paper

Crayola crayons 24 count box Glue sticks 70 page wide ruled spiral composition book 12 pack yellow #2 pencils Quart size or gallon size Ziplock bags Hand sanitizer does not require water Kleenex tissues Tub of baby wipes Pencil box or pouch

God has the power to soften and warm the hardest and coldest of hearts! A kind word a genuine smile a random act of goodness are all, along with many other expressions, ways for us to show the love of God. The Coca-Cola slogan fits well Its the Real Thing! People are looking for something real. Not a copy or counterfeit expression of love. Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 it is known as the love chapter. Be honest and real with yourself about how well you are loving. Ask God to help you and change you into a person who is loving and allowing yourself to be loved. Then your expression of love to others will be real and help them connect with God.

Contact Information for Pastor Reid Home Telephone(336) 447-4445 Cell Phone(336) 214-1065 EmailReid@FaithChristianChurchNC.org

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Message from Pastor Reid

Taking the Risk Experiencing the Blessing!
Faith Christian Church has seen the Hand of God for the last eight months. Humble beginnings have built a foundation for God to not only work in us, but also through us. Our common ground in Jesus Christ our love for God and each other our dependence on the Spirit of God to direct and empower these core elements, along with our personal devotion (Bible, prayer, fellowship), has now positioned us to experience the blessing of God. The blessings of God come to those who step in faith. I have a framed saying in my study only those who risk going too far will ever know how far they can go. The risks and the blessings go hand -in-hand together. The greater the risk, the greater the blessing! John Ortberg is the author of, If You Want To Walk on Water, Youve Got to Get Out of the Boat. The book reflects on Matthew 14 where Jesus and Peter walk on the water. When you step in faith as Peter did it means:
- facing your fears and choosing not to let fear have the last word - discovering and embracing the unique calling of God on your life - experiencing the power of God in your life to do something you are not capable of doing on your own.

Prayer Concerns
In the Congregation
Frances Woody (708 Kidd Drive Burlington NC 27217) Frances is recovering from a fall, broken hip and wrist, and surgery. Kay McCall (320 Tryon St. Burlington NC 27217) (227-7097) Kay suffered a concussion recently due to a fall in their home. Edna Hall (2261 Carolina Rd. Burlington NC 27217) (227-0648) Edna is recovering from surgery earlier this week. Becky Corbett (712 Jeffries Cross Rd. Burlington NC 27217 (421-9416) Becky is thanking God for the relief from paincontinue to pray. Richard Terrell (910 Stonehaven Dr. Graham NC 27253) (229-0203) Richard is hopeful to be in worship with us this coming Sunday, Sept. 9th Gene and Pat Cathey (1102 Southwood Dr. Graham NC 27253) (226-7454) Gene and Pat continue to face the challenges with great faith. John Hughes (White Oak Manor 323 Baldwin Rd. Burlington NC 27217) Mitchell and Ellen Price (110 Woodland Dr. Elon NC 27244) (508-0006) A new court date is coming soon. Pray their son, Victor, will find a godly female companion.
New Concerns Related to the Congregation
*Bobby PagePastor Reid is the contact *Mike Gauldin, Robbie ThompsonDonnie Scott is the contact *Cox and Huskey Families, Shannon Gauze, Jeremy WhitfieldKim Murray is the contact *Sandi HensleyDonnie Scott is the contact *Arleen WidermanDawn Rich is the contact *Caroline HintonDawn and Hannah Rich are the contacts *Dexter SmitheyLori Cheek is the contact *Howard HicksNancy Whitfield is the contact
Ongoing Concerns Related to the Congregation are listed on the blue handout available for pickup each Sunday. To submit a prayer concern fill out a prayer card (yellow display at the entrance to the Venue) or contact Pastor Reid (336.447.4445), Greg & Lisa Oakley (336.229.9436) or Wilbur & Sandi Gordon (336.578.3533)

I encourage you to take the risks and expect the blessings every day! We have a great opportunity to see God do the unexpected at Faith Christian Church, beginning this coming Sunday. The music and worship will usher in a season in which the seeds planted over the recent months will grow and bear fruit. Keep looking up to God let Him be the focus of your life see the opportunities take the risks experience the blessings!!
Cheering You On, Pastor Reid

Altar Flowers
If you would like to place the flowers on the altar for a worship service we welcome your call. If you like, an article can be put in the weekly bulletin. Call Pastor Reid if interested.

Silent Bid: Handmade Quilt & Stand

Place Your Bid for the Handmade Quilt and Stand! The Whitakers have made the donation of a beautiful quilt and stand to raise funds that go to help us fulfill our mission. Place your silent bid at the display, which is located at the entrance to the Venue.

Thought for the Week: