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

This Week: Sunday, August 18, 2013

Joshua 3 records the chosen people of God crossing the Jordan River. I invite you to pray over the chapter and prepare your heart. The Bible has much to teach about waters, including New Testament passages that speak about water baptism which symbolizes crossing over from death to life.

Music Team Rehearsal

Every Sunday morning at 9:30 A.M.

Faith Christian Church News

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Let us know if you have a birthday or anniversary on the horizon as we would like to help you celebrate! Youth (18 years and younger) will receive a special gift from FCC.

Weekly Devotional
Biblical Definition of Mystery Gods plan of salvation, once unknown, has been revealed The NIV Thematic Reference Bible The Book of Colossians in the New Testament, is one of four letters Paul wrote while in prison. The church was founded by Epaphras. Read a chapter each day and focus on what is being taught about the mystery. Colossians 1focus on verses 25-27 Colossians 2focus on verses 2-3 Colossians 3focus on verses 1-3 (note hidden) Colossians 4focus on verses 2-3

Volume 1, Issue 9

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In this issue:

This Week: Sunday, August 18, 2013 Music Team Rehearsal Birthdays & Anniversaries Weekly Devotional School Supplies Silent Bid Prayer Concerns Message from Pastor Reid Altar Flowers Upcoming Happenings Thought for the week

Meeting place address:

4630 Blanchard Road Burlington NC 27217

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

School Supplies
Lets bless our teachers and students as a new school year approaches! Beginning this Sunday, August 18 and continuing through the end of the month, bring your donations to The Venue. The supplies will be divided by our teachers and given to students. Items needed are:

Silent Bid

1 inch 3 ring binder/notebook Wide ruled loose-leaf notebook paper Crayola crayons 24 count box

Glue sticks Last Call!!! 70 page wide ruled spiral composition book Place your silent bid for the 12 pack yellow #2 pencils fern / plant stand which is on Quart size or gallon size Ziplock bags Hand sanitizer does not require water display at the entrance to The Kleenex tissues Venue. The Tub of baby wipes funds raised will Pencil box or pouch go toward spreading the

Good News of Jesus Christ.

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

Message from Pastor Reid

Pressed, Shaped, Molded by the Lord!
One of the major prophets of the Old Testament is Jeremiah. He was born into a family of priests. Priests means access to God. He was used by God to bring a warning to the people of Judah. He preached judgment for the sins of the people, but the warnings were not heeded. Jeremiah in turned cried out to God, seeking to understand why he had to be a prophet (references in Jeremiah are 11:18 -12:6; 15:10-21, 17:14-18). In the midst of the struggle God brought him to a potters house Jeremiah 18:1-6. Verse 6 includes these words, like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand. Could the witness of Faith Christian Church in the community be the result of being reshaped by the Lord? I believe so! Is reshaping an easy process? Oh no! Spinning, being pressed, shaped, molded, and then placed in the furnace is anything but comfortable. But the great news is that during the whole process we are in the hands of the God who made us!! I give God thanks for the opportunity to serve at Faith Christian Church. As He continues to shape and mold us as a body of believers I encourage you to keep your focus on our Lord. Gods blessings! Pastor Reid

Prayer Concerns
In the Congregation
Teresa Jones 3059 Lowe Rd. Elon NC 27244 (446-0360) Teresa and her husband are addressing physical health concerns. Richard Terrell 910 Stonehaven Dr. Graham NC 27253 (229-0203) Richard will be back among ushe is making good progress. Cindy Summers 501 Ambler Dr. Gibsonville NC 27249. Cindy will be back with us soonshe is making good recovery. Gene and Pat Cathey 1102 Southwood Dr. Graham NC 27253. (226-7454) Continue to pray as Gene faces challenges daily. John Hughes (White Oak Manor 323 Baldwin Rd. Burlington NC 27217) Janet is doing a great job of addressing Johns health concerns. Mitchell and Ellen Price 110 Woodland Dr. Elon NC 27244. (508-0006) Mitchell and Ellen are still awaiting a court date.

Altar Flowers
Would you like to place flowers at the altar this Sunday? Contact Pastor Reid and let him know!

Upcoming Happenings
Baptism Service is this coming Sunday! This Sunday, August 18, we will alter our normal flow of worship by closing our service at the swimming pool at Howard and Glenda Walkers. Baptism signifies the new life we have in Jesus Christ. If you would like to be baptized for the first time, or re-baptized, I invite you to wear clothing you are willing to get wet, a change of clothing (for afterwards) and a towel. If you have questions or concerns I welcome your call this week. Pastor Reid

Grandparents Day Three Weeks Away!

On Sunday, September 8, we will honor and remember our grandparents. The Good News Trio will be with us to share the Word in Song (a love offering will be received). The event is only four weeks away pray we will see our God move in a mighty way.

New Concerns Related to the Congregation

Howard HicksNancy Whitfield is the contact Robbie ThompsonDonnie Scott is the contact William OakleyWendy Oakleys father Dexter SmitheyLori Cheek is the contact The Jerry Cobb FamilyArthur Hall is the contact Cindy SimmonsPastor Reid is the contact Ronnie WhitakerHomer and Louise Whitakers son

Thought for the Week:

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)