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This Week: Sunday, September 22, 2013

10:00 Worship I will likely bring to a close the series of services that focus on events recorded in the Bible that took place in Egypt. Abraham was given the promise of God before going there (Genesis 12) Joseph was taken there as a slave (Genesis 37-50) Moses was raised there and called to return and lead Gods people out of bondage (Exodus 1-3). Abraham, Joseph, and Moses have one thing in common Jesus Christ. Pray and meditate over Jesus journey to Egypt recorded in Matthew 2:13 -21.

Music Team Rehearsal

Rehearsal Sunday at 9:30 A.M.

Faith Christian Church News

Give US your Birthdays & Anniversaries

Milestones you cross are reason for celebration! Give your information to Melissa (336-447-4364) (gibsonvillegirl05@yahoo.com). We will publish your big days in the weekly newsletteroffer a word and song at the close of worshipgive all young people a gift on their birthday!

Weekly Devotional
The focus of our personal time with the Lord this week is on deliverance. I encourage you to read Psalm 34 everyday write out one of the verses from the chapter on a card that speak about deliverance (verses 4, 7, 17, 19) and carry it with you during the day. Other Psalms that speak of deliverance include:

Psalm 3focus on verse 8 Psalm 18focus on verse 2 Psalm 37focus on vs 40 Psalm 40focus on verse 17 Psalm 72focus on verse 12
Volume 1, Issue 14 Whats in FCC News this week? This Week: Sunday, September 22, 2013 Music Team Rehearsal Give US your Birthdays & Anniversaries Weekly Devotional Childrens Ministry Offering Coming Soon! Fall Festival Coming Soon-Mark the Date! September 18, 2013

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Prayer Concerns Message from Pastor Reid Altar Flowers Silent Bid: Handmade Quilt & Stand Deliver Thought for the Week Telephone Calling Tree Coming!

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Meeting place address:

4630 Blanchard Road Burlington NC 27217

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

Children's Ministry Offering Coming Soon!

Fall Festival Coming Soon-Mark the Date!

Beginning on Sunday, October 6, and A Fall Festival is being continuing weekly we will begin an planned on November 9 here effort that teaches our young people at The Venue. The event will about the importance of giving to the church. In the ear- be used to raise funds for a ly part of worship our young people will circulate offering new wireless AV system that containers throughout the congregation. The offerings received will go to support our Childrens Ministry.

gives us options to record services. Mark the date and watch for more details soon.

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

God Never Says Oops!
Rick Warren wrote a great book published in 2002 titled, The Purpose Driven Life. The sub-title of the book is What on Earth Am I Here For? Early in the book Warren suggests we are not here by accident! I quote from the second chapter: Long before you were conceived by your parents, you were conceived in the mind of God (Isaiah 44:2) ..God made you for a reason and decided when you would be born and how long you would live (Psalm 139:16) .Nothing in your life is arbitrary. Its all for a purpose. When we make God the reference point for our lives, meaning and purpose is given (Romans 12:30). Consider this poem by Russell Kelfer:
You are who you are for a reason. You're part of an intricate plan.
You're a precious and perfect unique design,
The parents you had were the ones he chose,

Prayer Concerns
In the Congregation
Greg Oakley (2833 Mine Creek Rd. Burlington NC 27217) (229-9436) Greg is addressing sinus issues that have moved into his chest. Frances Woody (708 Kidd Drive Burlington NC 27217) Frances is coming along very wellkeep praying for a complete healing. 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 still under a doctors care. Becky Corbett (712 Jeffries Cross Rd. Burlington NC 27217 (421-9416) Becky is thanking God for the relief from pain continue to pray. Richard Terrell (910 Stonehaven Dr. Graham NC 27253) (229-0203) Richard was in worship recently but still has a way to go to recover. 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 New Concerns Related to the Congregation

You are who you are for a reason,

You've been formed by the Master's rod.

And no matter how you may feel, They were custom designed with God's plan in mind, And they bear the Master's seal.

You are who you are, beloved,

Because there is a God!

Called God's special woman or man.

You look like you look for a reason.

Our God made no mistake.
He knit you together within the womb, No, that trauma you faced was not easy.

And God wept that it hurt you so;

But it was allowed to shape your heart

You're just what he wanted to make.

So that into his likeness you'd grow.

Blessings, mercy, and love to you this week. Keep looking up!

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

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. Bids will be received through the end of September. All proceeds will go to support out Outreach Ministries.

Deliver: to rescue, liberate, or redeem; to turn over or give up to.

The Bible speaks about different kinds of deliverance: - from danger (1 Samuel 17:37) - from illness (Psalm 103:3) - from trouble (Psalm 34:17) - from slavery (Exodus 20:2) - from enemies (Jeremiah 38:10-13) - from Satan (Luke 13:16) - from the fear of death (Hebrews 2:14-15) - from all fears (Psalm 34:4) - from sin (Galatians 1:4)

From The NIV Thematic Reference Bible. Zondervan. 1999

*Homer and Louise Whitaker, Gary and Susan HoneycuttThe family is celebrating the birth of a great-grandchild/ grandchild born to David and Leslie Honeycutt over the weekend. *Iva Rainey Family , Eddie Payne, Sandra Payne, Linda WhiteJanet Hughes is the contact. *Sandra BennettLinda Atkins is the contact
*Hilda Hughes, Pastor Dave GilbertPastor Reid 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)

One of the great provisions of our Lord is deliverance. God has moved since the beginning of time to deliver His people, regardless of the circumstances. Consider Psalm 34:19 A righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers from them all.

Thought for the Week

We have set our hope that God will continue to deliver us. 2 Corinthians 1:10

Telephone Call Tree Coming!

The Church Leadership Team is working on a telephone calling tree that will serve to help us promote/inform about church matters. If you are getting a weekly newsletter, either by email or through the postal service, we will include you. If you are not presently getting the newsletter and want to be included fill out a blue card at the literature display and return it in the white basket.