Wednesday, December 30, 2009

FWC News - December 30, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The church office will be closed on Friday, January 1 is observance of New Year's Day! We hope you and your family will have a blessed New Year!

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NEW SERMON SERIES CONTINUES JANUARY 3

Pastor Rick is continuing his new sermon series, 'His Story Can Change Yours.'

Don't forget about the suggested Scripture reading in preparation for the upcoming sermon this Sunday, Jan. 3, 'The Adventure of a Lifetime.'

Matthew 2:1-12; Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 & Ephesians 3:1-12

See you Sunday!

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END OF THE YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS

Tomorrow is the last day of 2009! Any gift that you would like recorded as a 2009 Contribution must be turned in to the church office by 5pm on December 31st! Any gift mailed and postmarked by December 31st is also eligible to be recorded as a 2009 contribution.

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BIBLE STUDY SIGN-UPS BEGIN THIS SUNDAY!

Our Winter Session of Bible Studies will begin on Wednesday, January 20th. We will be offering the following studies:
- Jesus, the One & Only
- Hebrews, the Better Way
- The Death & Resurrection of the Messiah (Thurs. AM)
- A Taste of Discipleship
- The Discipleship Journey for Kids (grades K-5)

Check your bulletin this Sunday for more information and visit the Welcome Center to sign-up!

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DISCIPLESHIP ORIENTATION MEETING

For those of you interested in getting more information on what a Discipleship Group is and finding out how you can join one, all are welcome to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 13th at 6:30pm.

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JENNINGS BABY SHOWER INVITATION

You are invited to a Baby Shower for Dustin and Shelley Jennings on January 10th from 3 - 4:30pm. The shower will be held at the Lebanon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Contact Jane Wall at 431-7801 with any questions.

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REVELATION SERIES CONTINUES - JANUARY 31st

The Unveiling, Pastor Rick's intensive, verse-by-verse examination of the book of Revelation will continue in a study on the last Sunday of each month, beginning January 31st, from 4-5:30pm.

This will be an interactive study with the opportunity to ask questions, explore areas of interest and learn what God is doing in our world today and how it relates to the great prophetic passages of the Bible.

We hope you will join us as we continue to study Revelation 6, which chronicles the beginning days of the Tribulation.

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SENIOR ADULT MOVIE NIGHT

Come out and enjoy a FREE MOVIE on Friday, January 15th at 7pm at the Parker Center. This month's movie will be One Night with the King starring Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif. There will be Free Popcorn and Soda, too!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

First Wesleyan Church-High Point, NC Pastor Rick Kavanaugh December 27, 2009 from First Wesleyan Church on Vimeo.

First Wesleyan Church-High Point, NC Pastor Rick Kavanaugh December 27, 2009-His Story can change Yours-Don’t Settle-Be Exceptional!

Anita Gadd, a long time member of First Wesleyan Church, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 26th, 2009.
Visitation will be at JC Greens (10301 N Hwy 109, Winston-Salem) on Tuesday, December 29th from 6-8 pm.
The funeral will also be at JC Greens Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 30th at 12 noon.
The graveside service will follow the funeral and will be at Floral Gardens.
Please keep the family in your prayers.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

For Sunday December 20, 2009 First Wesleyan Church will have one Service at 11:00am.
No Sunday School will take place.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

2009 Compassion Performing Arts Series

Dear Church Family,

This last year was our first run at the Compassion Performing Arts Series. I
am so pleased with the results. The concerts were well attended, the artists
were fantastic and the food for the dinner portion was excellent. We raised
a significant amount of money for our first year and we were able to
positively impact two well deserving ministries in our community. The
events brought out a host of our own church family in meaningful servant
hood roles and the Name of Christ was honored at each event.

The last concert, Newsong, resulted in a number of people making personal
commitments to Jesus Christ! It was a great first year.

There was no way we could have done this without your help. Thanks to those
who bought season tickets. Your faithful contributions made these events
possible. Thanks to those who bought tables. It was your generous gifts that
allowed us to underwrite the costs of the concerts. I am grateful for the
many volunteers who worked tirelessly out of the goodness of their hearts.
The office staff and the CPAS team also deserve hearty thanks. You
organized, planned, prayed and worked with great dedication. Thank you!

We are thankful to the Lord for guiding us on this trek. Originally, I had a
conversation with two men, Roy Morgan and Don Bulla, who wanted to find a
way to bring good Christian music to High Point. We knew the church would be
a great venue, but we wanted to do more than simply host some concert
events. We all felt that the concerts needed to have a lasting purpose. So
we prayed and asked the Lord if there was a way we could enjoy wonderful
music and also use that kind of event for His purposes. That's when the idea
of a Compassion Performing Arts Series was born. We believe this is more
than a concert series, it is a mission. It is a way for our congregation to
engage in local missions. Through your involvement we are directly touching
the lives of people in need here in our own community.

I hope that you will continue to be involved this next year. I also pray
that others, who have not yet been a part of the series, will do so this
year. Whether you enjoy certain artists or not, is really not the issue. The
artists we have come are top of the line, but the real purpose is ministry.
When we participate, we are serving our neighbors. It is a worthy cause that
I hope you will be a part of this next year.

We have four great concerts lined up for this coming year where the proceeds
will again benefit the community. Mandisa will be with us in March, Mark
Lowery in June, Brock Gill in September, and Newsong Christmas Tour again in
November or December.

Thanks again for your participation, and I hope to see you again this next
year at CPAS.

Grace & Peace,
Pastor Rick

Funeral Arrangements for Dot Oakley

Dot Oakley, a longtime member of First Wesleyan Church, went home to be with
the Lord on December 13th. Please pray for her daughter Becky Owens and the
entire family.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Cumby’s Family Funeral
Service in High Point on Thursday, December 17th at 6pm. The family will
receive friends following the service. Interment services will be held at
10am Friday, December 18th at Floral Garden Memorial Park.

FWC News - December 16, 2009

2009 CHRISTMAS OUTREACH - COLLECTING THROUGH CHRISTMAS EVE!

This Christmas Season we are providing a number of opportunities to help
families in our own backyard!

Continuing through the Advent Season we are collecting non-perishable foods
and other necessities here at the church to be distributed to West End
Ministries and the Asian refugees here in our congregation.

Here are some ideas to bring for the West End Ministry collection: Canned
Meats, Canned veggies and fruits, Cereal & Oatmeal, Peanut Butter and Jelly,
Rice and Beans, Dry Milk, Soup and Spaghetti Sauce & Noodles. These are a
jumping off point! Any non-perishable food items are welcome!

We are collecting the folloing for our Asian Congregation: Toiletries
(including toothpaste & toothbrushes and shampoo & soap), Rice!, Blankets
and Children's Socks & Shoes (*Any and all sizes! The kids can grown into
them!)

You can also check the insert in this week's bulletin for items that are
needed or visit the church website, http://www.firstwesleyan.org.

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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Please join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Thursday,
December 24th at 6pm! This will be a wonderful evening of worship with
special guest worship leader, Parker Webb.

Come and celebrate Jesus' birth with your church family, and invite friends
and neighbors, too!

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PASTOR RICK IS ON FACEBOOK!

Pastor Rick is up an running on Facebook, and he wants to invite the church
to become his friend.

Pastor Rick will post the First Point Newsletter there, plus any devotional
thoughts and other tidbits.

So, go on over to Facebook, request to be his friend! This is just one more
line of communication that is open!

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NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS DECEMBER 27

Join us, beginning on Sunday, December 27, as Pastor Rick begins his new
sermon series, 'His Story Can Change Yours.'

The first message on December 27th will be 'Don't Settle - Be Exceptional,'
and our services will continue in our pursuit of the Narrative Worship
format. It continues to be Pastor Rick's desire to pursue worship that is
meaningful and pleasing to God while helping our congregation connect with
God.

Future messages include:

- The Adventure of a Lifetime
- The Power of Declaration
- Let's Party!
- The Authentic Authority

And more as we continue through February!

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REVELATION SERIES CONTINUES

The Unveiling, Pastor Rick's intensive, verse-by-verse examination of the
book of Revelation will continue in a study on the last Sunday of each
month, beginning January 31st, from 4-5:30pm.

This will be an interactive study with the opportunity to ask questions,
explore areas of interest and learn what God is doing in our world today and
how it relates to the great prophetic passages of the Bible.

We hope you will join us as we continue to study Revelation 6, which
chronicles the beginning days of the Tribulation.

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FWC HAS A BLOG AND AN ON-LINE CHURCH CALENDAR!

http://firstwesleyan.blogspot.com/

Visit regularly for updates about the church, sermon links, announcements
and news!

CHURCH CALENDAR ON-LINE:
http://highpoint.firstwesleyan.org/AboutFWC/ChurchCalendar.aspx

Monday, December 14, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009

FWC News - December 10, 2009

2009 CHRISTMAS OUTREACH - COLLECTING THROUGH CHRISTMAS EVE!

This Christmas Season we are providing a number of opportunities to help
families in our own backyard!

Continuing through the Advent Season we are collecting non-perishable foods
and other necessities here at the church to be distributed to West End
Ministries and the Asian refugees here in our congregation.

Check the insert in this week's bulletin for items that are needed or visit
the church website, http://www.firstwesleyan.org.

Don't forget, you can also bring items to the Child of Wonder, Christmas
Concert this Sunday evening at 6pm!


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CHRISTMAS WORSHIP CONCERT AT FWC

Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 13th at 6pm. Join us for a
wonderful evening of fellowship and worship as our choir and band present an
evening of Christmas Worship!

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SENIOR ADULT CHRISTMAS TRAIN RIDE

There will be a Senior Adult Country Christmas Train Ride at Denton Farm
Park, Friday Evening, December 18th from 6-9pm. Ride the Handy Dandy RR and
see the lights and Nativity movie along the way. Also, hear the Silent
Night story, sing carols, arts & crafts, and visit the general store.

Please call Donna at 888-4523 for reservations.

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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Please join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Thursday,
December 24th at 6pm! This will be a wonderful evening of worship with
special guest worship leader, Parker Webb.

Come and celebrate Jesus' birth with your church family, and invite friends
and neighbors, too!

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FWC HAS A BLOG AND AN ON-LINE CHURCH CALENDAR!

http://firstwesleyan.blogspot.com/

Visit regularly for updates about the church, sermon links, announcements
and news!

CHURCH CALENDAR ON-LINE:
http://highpoint.firstwesleyan.org/AboutFWC/ChurchCalendar.aspx

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

First Wesleyan Church-High Point, NC Pastor Rick Kavanaugh December 6, 2009 from First Wesleyan Church on Vimeo.

First Wesleyan Church-High Point, NC Pastor Rick Kavanaugh December 6, 2009-Advent Series-A Hope that is Sure

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Audio November 22, 2009

Pastor Rick Kavanaugh

Audio December 6, 2009

Pastor Rick Kavanaugh

Audio November 29, 2009

Pastor Rick Kavanaugh

Dec 2nd News

BAND OF BROTHERS - TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY AND BROTHERLY FELLOWSHIP

On Tuesday, December 8th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. the Band of Brothers will
meet in the Highway at the church. Alan Woodie will be speaking as part of
the series, 'Knowing Your Enemy.'

Dinner is provided by Our Daily Bread for only $7.00! Come, and enjoy food,
fellowship and the Word!

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2009 CHRISTMAS OUTREACH

This Christmas Season we are providing a number of opportunities to help
families in our own backyard!

Beginning Sunday, November 29th and through the Advent Season we will be
collecting non-perishable foods and other necessities here at the church to
be distributed to West End Ministries and the Asian refugees here in our
congregation.

We will also help sponsor a Christmas event for the women of Leslie's House
on Thursday evening, December 10th called "Queen for a Night." THIS SUNDAY
is your last chance to bring in gifts for this ministry. Check out the
flyer from last Sunday or visit the church website for gift ideas!

Cookbooks will be on-sale this Sunday in the Main Foyer to help support this
great ministry! Cookbooks are only $7 for one or $10 for two!

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SENIOR ADULT CHRISTMAS TRAIN RIDE

There will be a Senior Adult Country Christmas Train Ride at Denton Farm
Park, Friday Evening, December 18th from 6-9pm. Ride the Handy Dandy RR and
see the lights and Nativity movie along the way. Also, hear the Silent
Night story, sing carols, arts & crafts, and visit the general store.

Please call Donna at 888-4523 for reservations by THIS FRIDAY, December 4th.

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CHRISTMAS WORSHIP CONCERT AT FWC

Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 13th at 6pm. Join us for a
wonderful evening of fellowship and worship as our choir and band present an
evening of Christmas Worship!

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HOSPITAL VISITS & EMERGENCY PHONE CONTACT

Please call the church office if you will be experiencing a hospitalization.
By making us aware of your hospital stay, you can ensure that proper
ministry outreach can happen. We do not want to miss the opportunity to
pray for and encourage you!

Also, the church has a new emergency phone number. After hours, please call
442-8930 if you need to reach someone immediately.

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Parents,

Approximately 90% of perspective families that tour the school reference talking with one of our families prior to coming. Wesleyan Christian Academy is hosting a K-12 Open House for any perspective families who are interested in applying for the next school year. The format is a little different and perspective families will get to hear from our Head of School, Principals and Enrichment Director. Additionally, families will get to tour the school. We would love to have a full house, so please invite any families you know that have expressed an interest in Wesleyan. The Open House particulars are as follows:



* Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
* Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am
* Location: Farlow-Kennedy Center

Please call Cheryl Martin (884-3333 ext. 218) with any questions. Parents do not have to register to attend. Thanks for your help!