FWC NEWS – NOVEMBER 24, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

• CALENDAR REMINDERS AT A GLANCE!
• MISSIONS EMPHASIS THIS WEEKEND
• POINTSETTIAS AVAILABLE FOR ORDER
• CPAS CONCERT – NEWSONG – NOV. 30
• FWC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
• CHRISTMAS OUTREACH – ‘QUEEN FOR A NIGHT’ – DEC. 9
• SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON – DEC. 8
• SOUTHERN GOSPEL CHRISTMAS CONCERT – DEC. 2
• WESLEYAN MEN’S LADIES NIGHT – DEC. 11
• FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS –LAST SUNDAY FOR TOILET PAPER!
• BLOCK PARTY PHOTO REMINDER – DEADLINE SOON!
• CHURCH REMINDERS

*Scroll down for details!

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IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
- TONIGHT – NO WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES Happy Thanksgiving!

- NOVEMBER 25 & 26 – CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Happy Thanksgiving!

- NOVEMBER 30 – CPAS CONCERT with NEWSONG, Michael Tait & Kerrie Roberts Tickets available THIS SUNDAY after morning worship.

- DECEMBER 11 – FWC Christmas Musical “A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming” @ 7pm More info below!

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SPECIAL MISSIONS EMPHASIS THIS SUNDAY
Stop by the Mission Table in the foyer this Sunday, November 28th to find out more about the Persecuted Church and how you can pray for brothers and sisters in the faith around the world.


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POINTSETTIA ORDER FORMS – AVAILABLE NOW
It's time to place your order in Honor or in Memory of a loved one or friend! You may pick up an ordering envelope from the Welcome Centers, fill it out and place it in the offering plate. Deadline for orders to be turned into the church office is Monday, December 6^th.


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CPAS CONCERT – NEWSONG – NOVEMBER 30
The last CPAS concert of the year is coming up THIS COMING TUESDAY, November 30^th at 7pm! Newsong will be joined by Michael Tait (former member of DC Talk and current lead singer of the Newsboys) as well as new artist Kerrie Roberts! This will be a great way to kick off the holidays… you don’t want to miss it!

Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the Church Office anytime during our office hours. (M-TH, 9-5pm and F, 9-1pm).

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER CHURCH ON SUNDAY IN THE MAIN FOYER.

Tickets are also being sold at the Bicycle Toy and Hobby Shop on North Main Street in High Point and the Oak Hollow Thrift Shop.


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FWC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:
A 1940’S CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING
On December 11 at 7pm, FWC will present ‘A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming!’

Lt. Edwin Berry is stationed overseas during World War II and has been chosen to celebrate Christmas with his wife and children for a special homecoming. He is later called upon by his commander for a special (and dangerous) mission to save lives, which only he can fulfill, making his homecoming impossible. Join us as the true meaning of Christmas is dramatically illustrated!

“A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming” is filled with upbeat, big band arrangements bringing the period fully to life, along with carols and beautiful songs of reassurance. They remind us that in the midst of dark times, God is in complete control and “all is calm, all is bright.”

Tickets are $5.00 and will be available Sunday after church in the Main Foyer. Net proceeds will benefit the USO.

Tickets are also being sold at the Bicycle Toy and Hobby Shop on North Main Street in High Point and the Oak Hollow Thrift Shop.


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CHRISTMAS OUTREACH - “QUEEN FOR A NIGHT”

Thank you to the many people who have volunteered to help with the “Queen For A Night” event. We have just a few volunteer spots left.

On Thursday evening, December 9th, FWC Missions will sponsor a Christmas event called “Queen for a Night” for the women at Leslie’s House, a homeless shelter for single women operated by West End Ministries. This is an opportunity for you to get involved in a Christmas Outreach for the less fortunate. Serving opportunities are listed below. Our remaining needs are highlighted:

Hostess Team – 2 more people
Serving Team- FULL
Decorating Team– FULL
Shopping Team– 2 more people responsible for purchasing gifts for the women
Knitting Team– 4 more people to knit scarves for the homeless women
Prepare Desserts—2 more people who would be willing to make a dessert
Clean Up- 3 more people willing to help with clean up
Musicians & Singers– FULL
New team! Appetizer Team- 2 or 3 people to prepare appetizers that would be served before the meal

Please contact Donna at 888-4523 or dguhr@firstwesleyan.org to volunteer for this event.


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SENIOR ADULT CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
December 8^th at 12 noon. Bring in the holidays by joining us for “Christmas Cranberries” presented by Rachelle Denny. Lunch will be provided by Company’s Coming. We will also play some Christmas games. The cost for this luncheon will be $8.00. Please RSVP by December 1^st to Donna at 888-4523.


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SOUTHERN GOSPEL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
On Thursday, December 2^nd at 7pm Song Garden Music Group Presents the 2010 Celebrate Christmas Concert featuring the Triumphant Quartet, The Collingsworth Family, & The Rick Webb Family in the FWC Auditorium.

Tickets are General Admission: $10 for Risers and $15 for Artist Circle (on the floor). Tickets are available at BICYCLE TOY AND HOBBY. These tickets are NOT available at the Church Office.

For ticket information call 668-0193 or www.songgardenmusicgroup.com

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HIGH POINT/THOMASVILLE WESLEYAN MEN
High Point – Thomasville Area Wesleyan Men’s Ladies Night will take place on Saturday, December 11^th at 6pm at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville. The evening will feature a home cooked dinner and entertainment by the Jay Stone Singers. Cost is $13 per person. For tickets contact Bill Reeves at 869-3461 or Jay Wood at 442-7274.


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WEST END MINISTRIES – FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS – TOILET PAPER
This Sunday is the last week for the Toilet Paper collection!

December’s item will be Canned Fruit and we’ll begin collecting for that NEXT SUNDAY!

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COSTUME BLOCK PARTY PHOTO REMINDER – DEADLINE SOON!
Bert Reed was our roving photographer at the Block Party and there are some fantastic shots of the church family. Visit this link, http://bertreed.instaproofs.com/ to view the photos available for free download or purchase. They will be available until the end of November which is coming up on Tuesday! All proceeds from the sales of the photos will come back to FWC! Check them out!

FWC NEWS – NOVEMBER 11, 2010

HAPPY VETERANS DAY! THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND CONTINUE TO SERVE IN OUR MILITARY!

IN THIS ISSUE:

• CALENDAR REMINDERS AT A GLANCE!
• DRIVEWAY & PARKING LOT TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES!
• FILL IN OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• CPAS CONCERT – NEWSONG – NOV. 30^th
• FWC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – TICKETS AVAILABLE SUNDAY
• BLOCK PARTY PHOTO REMINDER
• BILL FAY AT FWC – THIS SUNDAY
• CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER – LAST SUNDAY TO ORDER
• LAST SUNDAY REVELATION – MOVED TO 11/21!
• SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON – DEC. 8
• FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS –TOILET PAPER!
• CHURCH REMINDERS

*Scroll down for details!

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IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
- THIS SUNDAY – International Evangelist Bill Fay. See below for more details.

- NOVEMBER 24 – NO WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES Happy Thanksgiving!

- NOVEMBER 30 – CPAS CONCERT with NEWSONG, Michael Tait & Kerrie Roberts Tickets available THIS SUNDAY after morning worship.

- DECEMBER 11 – FWC Christmas Musical “A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming” @ 7pm More info below!

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CHURCH DRIVEWAY – PARKING LOT TRAFFIC CHANGES
Please be alert to the new church driveway/traffic lane changes that should be completed by this weekend, November 13/14!

There will be an enlarged painted island when coming in from Westchester Drive, starting near the Rite Aid entrance. The new two-way church driveway of the parking lot will be to the LEFT of the painted island, continuing LEFT of the first parking lot island before continuing, as before, toward the rear of the church.

A new, single, one way drive lane will lead under the canopies, branching off from the new main church driveway, which is suitable for passenger drop-off and pick-up.

This may be hard to visualize in writing, but we are introducing the concept so you can be aware of the new pattern when you arrive this weekend! Thanks!


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FILL IN OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Church Office is in need of people who would be willing to volunteer as our friendly receptionist on an as needed basis to fill-in when someone is on vacation or sick. Please call the church office at 884-1111 if you are interested.


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CPAS CONCERT – NEWSONG – NOVEMBER 30
The last CPAS concert of the year is coming up on November 30^th at 7pm! Newsong will be joined by Michael Tait (former member of DC Talk and current lead singer of the Newsboys) as well as new artist Kerrie Roberts! This will be a great way to kick off the holidays… you don’t want to miss it!

Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the Church Office anytime during our office hours. (M-TH, 9-5pm and F, 9-1pm).

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER CHURCH ON SUNDAY IN THE MAIN FOYER.

Tickets are also being sold at the Bicycle Toy and Hobby Shop on North Main Street in High Point and the Oak Hollow Thrift Shop.


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FWC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:
A 1940’S CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING
On December 11 at 7pm, FWC will present ‘A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming!’

Lt. Edwin Berry is stationed overseas during World War II and has been chosen to celebrate Christmas with his wife and children for a special homecoming. He is later called upon by his commander for a special (and dangerous) mission to save lives, which only he can fulfill, making his homecoming impossible. Join us as the true meaning of Christmas is dramatically illustrated!

“A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming” is filled with upbeat, big band arrangements bringing the period fully to life, along with carols and beautiful songs of reassurance. They remind us that in the midst of dark times, God is in complete control and “all is calm, all is bright.”

Tickets are $5.00 and will be available beginning THIS SUNDAY after church in the Main Foyer. Net proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.


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COSTUME BLOCK PARTY – PHOTO REMINDER!
Bert Reed was our roving photographer at the Block Party and there are some fantastic shots of the church family. Visit this link, http://bertreed.instaproofs.com/ to view the photos available for free download or purchase. All proceeds from the sales of the photos will come back to FWC! Check them out!


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INTERNATIONAL EVANGELIST BILL FAY – NOVEMBER 14
On Sunday, November 14, International Evangelist Bill Fay will be speaking during the Sunday morning worship here at FWC.

He will also be presenting a seminar at 5pm that afternoon. The topic will be Sharing Your Faith Without Fear. This is a presentation of simple ways to share Christ. You don’t want to miss it!

Childcare will be provided for children ages seven and under.


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CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER – TREES FOR TROOPS
The Outreach Sunday School class is sponsoring a Christmas Tree Program to help raise money for the redesign of our Children’s Hallway!

You can order Christmas trees for yourself, as a gift for a family at FWC or as part of the ‘Trees for Troops’ program, where your tree will go to a service man or woman.

THIS SUNDAY IS THE DEADLINE TO ORDER and trees will be delivered on Saturday, December 4^th from 8:30am-12:30pm.

Check out the order form in the bulletin and drop it off in the Main Foyer after church THIS SUNDAY!


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LAST SUNDAY REVELATION STUDY
Because of the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, Pastor Rick will be teaching his Revelation Study on Sunday, November 21 at 4pm in Room 108. Childcare will be provided for Preschool Age children and younger. Come out and join us for this in depth study on the Book of Revelation.


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SENIOR ADULT CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
December 8^th at 12 noon. Bring in the holidays by joining us for “Christmas Cranberries” presented by Rachelle Denny. Lunch will be provided by Company’s Coming. We will also play some Christmas games. The cost for this luncheon will be $8.00. Please RSVP by December 1^st to Donna at 888-4523.


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SOUTHERN GOSPEL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
On Thursday, December 2^nd at 7pm Song Garden Music Group Presents the 2010 Celebrate Christmas Concert featuring the Triumphant Quartet, The Collingsworth Family, & The Rick Webb Family in the FWC Auditorium.

Tickets are General Admission: $10 for Risers and $15 for Artist Circle (on the floor). Tickets are available at BICYCLE TOY AND HOBBY. These tickets are NOT available at the Church Office.

For ticket information call 668-0193 or www.songgardenmusicgroup.com

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WEST END MINISTRIES – FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS – TOILET PAPER
We are now collecting Toilet Paper for the West End Ministries Food Bank.

Thank you SO much for all of the Peanut Butter that was donated in October. What a great response we had!


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CHURCH REMINDERS

REQUESTS FOR ANOINTING AND SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER TIME
ANOINTING: If you would like to be anointed for a special need, please call the church office and let us know. We will be honored to pray for you at the altar in the minutes leading up the countdown prayer time. Time limits how many we can anoint on a Sunday, but we will do our best to schedule this special prayer.

PRAYER TIME: This is a reminder of our Prayer Initiative we are beginning on Sunday mornings. Continuing this Sunday, we are encouraging you to come pray at the platform during the five minute countdown before the worship service.

You can pray for the service, upcoming events or other needs. This is a wonderful opportunity to come forward and prepare your heart for the morning service.



UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE
Our records are only as good as the information we get from YOU!

If you move, change phone numbers or email, please let us know at the church office. You can email the updates to churchoffice@firstwesleyan.org, or call the office at 884-1111.

We want to keep you updated with event and other important information from the Pastors and staff here at FWC, so, please remember us if you change your contact info.

THANKS!



KEEPING UP WITH FWC

OUR BLOG: http://firstwesleyan.blogspot.com/
Visit regularly for updates about the church, sermon links, announcements and news!

CHURCH CALENDAR ON-LINE: http://firstwesleyan.org/#/events/calendar

SIGN UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES:
We understand that people like to communicate in a variety of different ways. Therefore, we’re offering TXT message updates from FWC! These updates will be sent to remind you about important events and service times here at FWC. And it will be delivered straight to your cell phone! To sign up for TXT message updates (if you haven’t already), just click here and fill in your information! **NOTE: It’s important that your carrier info is correct, or the messages won’t send properly.** Standard message rates apply.

FWC NEWS - WEEK OF OCTOBER 28

FWC NEWS – OCTOBER 28, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

• IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS AT A GLANCE!
• CARNIVAL BLOCK PARTY – LAST MINUTE NEEDS!
• BILL FAY AT FWC – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• TECH TEAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• THANK YOU FROM TINA TAUBIN
• OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – MISSIONS DAY TRIP
• SENIOR ADULT MOVIE – NOVEMBER 3
• CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER – ORDER NOW!
• FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS – NEXT SUNDAY… TOILET PAPER!
• CHURCH REMINDERS

*Scroll down for details!

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IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
- OCTOBER 31 – Costume Block Party – 5:30-7pm – THIS SUNDAY!!

- NOVEMBER 7 – All Saints Memorial Service during morning worship. We will take time to recognize those of our church family who have passed away from October through September. This is a beautiful service to celebrate the lives of loved ones.

- NOVEMBER 14 – International Evangelist Bill Fay. See below for more details.

- NOVEMBER 24 – NO WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES Happy Thanksgiving!

- NOVEMBER 30 – CPAS CONCERT with NEWSONG, Michael Tait & Kerrie Roberts Tickets available at the church office, Bicycle Toy & Hobby & the Oak Hollow Thrift Shop.

- DECEMBER 11 – FWC Christmas Musical “A 1940’s Christmas Homecoming” @ 7pm More details are coming soon!

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COSTUME BLOCK PARTY – LAST MINUTE NEEDS
If you would still like to be a part of the Block Party, it’s not too late! We can still use Baked Goods for the Cake Walk. All you need to do is bring them to the Children’s Area in Room 107 on Sunday Morning. We ask that you bring them pre-packaged this year. Bring them in a Ziploc bag or on a plate with Saran Wrap…enough for a family of four (ie. 4 cupcakes, a plate of cookies, etc.)

Please keep praying that we will bless our community! There are also a lot of details that will go into planning this event, so prayers are encouraged and appreciated!

ALSO, as a point of interest for those attending the Block Party, our very own Bert Reed will be our roving photographer at the event and will be taking photos that will be available for free viewing and download as well as for purchase. Keep an eye out for Bert taking photos at the Block Party!

COME ON OUT, ALL AGES! THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 – 5:30-7pm!

Contact Sheri Jennings in the church office (884-1111) if you have any questions about this year’s Costume Block Party! Or email, fwcnursery@aol.com!


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INTERNATIONAL EVANGELIST BILL FAY – NOVEMBER 14
On Sunday, November 14, International Evangelist Bill Fay will be speaking during the Sunday morning worship here at FWC.

He will also be presenting a seminar at 5pm that afternoon. The topic will be Sharing Your Faith Without Fear. This is a presentation of simple ways to share Christ. You don’t want to miss it!

We are in need of several volunteers to help with selling his merchandise during the evening seminar. If you will be attending the seminar and would be willing to help out, please contact Karen Parrish in the church office. You can call 888-4528 or simply respond to this email.

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TECH TEAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our Tech Team is in need of some new volunteers to help make our Sunday morning services run smoothly! These folks are the ones who work behind the scenes to be sure everything happens as it should.

So, if you’ve ever wanted to help out with sound, lights, cameras and other technical stuff, now is your chance! Contact David Jennings to find out more, soundfwc@hotmail.com or 471-9128.

No experience is required. Training will be provided!

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THANK YOU FROM TINA TAUBIN
I would like to express a sincere “THANK YOU” to everyone for praying and encouraging me and my family with your love, cards, and meals through my surgery and recovery. They meant more to me/us than can be expressed in words. May God bless you for the way you were used to bless us this past month. Thank you! ~ Tina Taubin


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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – MISSIONS DAY TRIP
Do you have a heart for Missions? Here is a local opportunity to touch hearts and change lives of children around the world.

We will be taking a team of volunteers down to the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center in Charlotte on Saturday, December 4^th from 2-9pm. This event is open to the entire church family but volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Here is a good opportunity for families that would like to work together. We will help to prepare shoe boxes for shipment overseas. There will be a lot of standing. Transportation will be provided.

Once you experience this awe-inspiring process, you’ll want to go back year after year!

Please call Donna at 888-4523 for reservations. Deadline to sign up is November 11th.


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SENIOR ADULT MOVIE
One Night with the King starring Peter O’Toole & Omar Sharif. November 3^rd at 3pm in room 106. This is a FREE event for Seniors. Snacks will be provided. If you are coming from Westchester Village apartments and would like to come through the connector, please call Donna at 888-4523 by November 2^nd.


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CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER – TREES FOR TROOPS
The Outreach Sunday School class is sponsoring a Christmas Tree Program to help raise money for the redesign of our Children’s Hallway!

You can order Christmas trees for yourself, as a gift for a family at FWC or as part of the ‘Trees for Troops’ program, where your tree will go to a service man or woman.

The deadline to order your tree is Sunday, November 14^th and trees will be delivered on Saturday, December 4^th from 8:30am-12:30pm.

Check out the order form in the bulletin beginning THIS Sunday and drop it off in the Main Foyer after church or at the church office throughout the week.


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WEST END MINISTRIES – FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS – PEANUT BUTTER
This Sunday is the last Sunday in October, so it is the last week we are collecting Peanut Butter for the West End Food Pantry. Look for the designated spots in each of the foyers.

NEXT SUNDAY, November 7^th, we will begin collecting TOILET PAPER!

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CHURCH REMINDERS

REQUESTS FOR ANOINTING AND SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER TIME
ANOINTING: If you would like to be anointed for a special need, please call the church office and let us know. We will be honored to pray for you at the altar in the minutes leading up the countdown prayer time. Time limits how many we can anoint on a Sunday, but we will do our best to schedule this special prayer.

PRAYER TIME: This is a reminder of our Prayer Initiative we are beginning on Sunday mornings. Continuing this Sunday, we are encouraging you to come pray at the platform during the five minute countdown before the worship service.

You can pray for the service, upcoming events or other needs. This is a wonderful opportunity to come forward and prepare your heart for the morning service.



UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE
Our records are only as good as the information we get from YOU!

If you move, change phone numbers or email, please let us know at the church office. You can email the updates to churchoffice@firstwesleyan.org, or call the office at 884-1111.

We want to keep you updated with event and other important information from the Pastors and staff here at FWC, so, please remember us if you change your contact info.

THANKS!



KEEPING UP WITH FWC

OUR BLOG: http://firstwesleyan.blogspot.com/
Visit regularly for updates about the church, sermon links, announcements and news!

CHURCH CALENDAR ON-LINE: http://firstwesleyan.org/#/events/calendar

SIGN UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES:
We understand that people like to communicate in a variety of different ways. Therefore, we’re offering TXT message updates from FWC! These updates will be sent to remind you about important events and service times here at FWC. And it will be delivered straight to your cell phone! To sign up for TXT message updates (if you haven’t already), just click here and fill in your information! **NOTE: It’s important that your carrier info is correct, or the messages won’t send properly.** Standard message rates apply.

FWC NEWS-9-24-2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

• FWC T-SHIRT – IMPORTANT UPDATE!

• IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS!

• CHURCH PICNIC NEXT WEEK – IMPORTANT INFO

• LAST WEEK FOR FIRST RICE – WHAT’S NEXT?

• WILD AT HEART – MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

• REVELATION STUDY – THIS SUNDAY

• SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON – WED. OCT. 13 – RSVP NEEDED!

• CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR @ WCA

• JOHNSON/VERNON WEDDING INVITATION – THIS SATURDAY!

• WESLEYAN MEN MEETING & WORKDAYS AT VMC!

• CHURCH REMINDERS

*Scroll down for details!

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FWC T-SHIRT NEWS FLASH

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

If you ordered your t-shirts on September 12 (the first week they were available), your shirts are IN and can be picked up THIS SUNDAY or at the church office during regular office hours. (If you have any question as to whether your shirts are available or not, please do not hesitate to call, email or stop by the table on Sunday morning.)

If you ordered anytime after that, your order has not come in yet. We apologize for the delay and we will let you know as soon as they are available to be picked up.

If you didn’t get a chance to order your t-shirt yet, you have until this Sunday to place your order. You can reply to this email, call the church office (size and color, please for each shirt) or stop by the table on Sunday. Your order MUST be received by this Sunday to be included. Shirts are $6 each.

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IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS

- THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 – 10:30am – COMMUNITY SUNDAY! You will want to be

at church on Sunday morning for a special Men’s Ensemble singing during the service!

- OCTOBER 3 – 12:30 – 4pm – POT-LUCK CHURCH PICNIC @ CITY LAKE PARK

Check the insert in your bulletin this Sunday. Oct. 3 is also an ‘Informal Sunday.’

Wear your T-shirt!

- OCTOBER 31 – Mark Your Calendar for OUR Costume Block Party… WE’RE STARTING

TO COLLECT THE CANDY NEXT SUNDAY… WE NEED LOTS!

- DECEMBER 4 – OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

For more information about this opportunity to touch hearts and change lives of

children around the world, contact Donna Guhr, 888-4523

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FWC FAMILY CHURCH PICNIC – POTLUCK!

Next Sunday is the annual FWC Family Church Picnic at City Lake Park in Jamestown. The picnic will take place from 12:30 – 4pm. Look for the flyer in your bulletin THIS SUNDAY!

Here are some highlights:

BRING FOOD! It’s a POTLUCK… If your last name begins with:

A-I, bring MEAT

J-P, bring a SIDE DISH

Q-Z, bring a DESSERT

--KIDS SHOULD BRING THEIR BIKES FOR A BIKE RODEO

(THERE WILL BE SOME EXTRA BIKES IF YOU CANNOT BRING YOURS)

--IT’S A BEAUTIFUL PARK… GAMES, MUSIC, PARK RIDES FOR A NOMINAL PRICE.

--THE JENNINGS ARE GOING TO TAKE THOSE WHO WANT TO RIDE ON THE

GREENWAY NEAR THE END OF THE PICNIC

--THERE WILL BE MUSIC, GAMES, and DON’T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR

FWC T-SHIRT!

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LAST SUNDAY FOR FIRST RICE!… LOOKING AHEAD TO OCTOBER

THIS IS THE LAST SUNDAY FWC WILL COLLECT RICE. Please bring 50, 25, 20 or 5 pound bags of rice. (Jasmine rice is very familiar to our arriving Asian refugees.) Look for the designated spot in the foyer for the rice. Thank you to all of you that have already donated.

Beginning in October, we will be collecting Peanut Butter for the West End Food Pantry. Mark your calendar and plan to bring in LOTS of peanut butter!

We will be collecting different foods and staples each month to support the West End Food Pantry, helping those in our immediate community!

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WILD AT HEART – MEN’S BIBLE STUDY – BEGINS OCT. 12

Band of Brother’s Men’s Ministry is sponsoring this incredible Men’s Bible Study beginning Tuesday, October 12 from 6:30-8:30pm.

The study is 9 weeks and the cost is only $10 for your book! Sign-up this weekend in the Main Foyer with Keith Stradley or simply respond to this email!

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‘LAST SUNDAY REVELATION STUDY’ THIS SUNDAY!

Pastor Rick’s Revelation Study will continue this Sunday, September 26th at 4pm in Room 108. Please park in the back of the church and enter through the Rear Foyer.

Childcare will be provided for children in nursery and preschool!

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SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON & CRAFT FAIR

Come hear the beautiful music of two talented sisters, Karen Bernard and Pam Haire on Wednesday, October 13th at 12 noon in Room 106, here at FWC. Lunch will be catered from Mary B’s Southern Kitchen. In addition, we will have homemade crafts which will be sold before and after the luncheon. Please RSVP by Friday, October 8th to Donna at 888-4523.

If you are creative and would like to display your craft at the luncheon, please call Donna to reserve your spot by October 1st. No food items please.

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CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR – TUES. SEPT. 28 – WCA

Wesleyan Christian Academy will host a Christian College Fair in their gymnasium on Tuesday, September 28 from 6-8pm.

There will be over 40 Christian Colleges attending. This is a great resource for information on schools around the country. Contact Diane Whitman at Wesleyan for more information, dwhitman@wesed.org 884-3333 x 243.

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JOHNSON/VERNON WEDDING INVITATION

Chaplain and Mrs. Randal Johnson and Chaplain and Mrs. John Vernon are extending an invitation to the First Wesleyan church family to attend the marriage of their children Hillary Elizabeth Johnson and Robert Kyle Vernon.

The ceremony will take place THIS Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 3:00 pm at the chapel at Wesleyan Christian Academy, Joel W. Farlow Center for Excellence, 1911 N. Centennial Street High Point, NC. A reception will follow.

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WESLEYAN MEN MEETING

All are welcome to join us at the next High Point-Thomasville Wesleyan Men Meeting on Monday, September 27 at 7pm.

They will be meeting at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Church in High Point and the cost for the meal is only $7.00.

ALSO… WESLEYAN MEN’S WORKDAYS AT VICTORY MOUNTAIN CAMP

Third Thursday of each month at 8am. Men from all NC East District Local Churches are welcome. Contact Dennis Larue at VMC for more information, 883-3481.

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CHURCH REMINDERS

REQUESTS FOR ANOINTING AND SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER TIME

ANOINTING: If you would like to be anointed for a special need, please call the church office and let us know. We will be honored to pray for you at the altar in the minutes leading up the countdown prayer time. Time limits how many we can anoint on a Sunday, but we will do our best to schedule this special prayer.

PRAYER TIME: This is a reminder of our Prayer Initiative we are beginning on Sunday mornings. Continuing this Sunday, we are encouraging you to come pray at the platform during the five minute countdown before the worship service.

You can pray for the service, upcoming events or other needs. This is a wonderful opportunity to come forward and prepare your heart for the morning service.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE

Our records are only as good as the information we get from YOU!

If you move, change phone numbers or email, please let us know at the church office. You can email the updates to churchoffice@firstwesleyan.org, or call the office at 884-1111.

We want to keep you updated with event and other important information from the Pastors and staff here at FWC, so, please remember us if you change your contact info.

THANKS!

FWC NEWS – SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

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Sermon Online- Each Date has the video, First Points, Sermon and Home notes. Also the Sunday Afternoon Revelation Series are located on this page.

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Quick link to Classic Sermon video from FWC. This is a work in progress. Will get start on this Fall/Winter 2010-11

FWC NEWS – MAY 5, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE:
• WESLEYAN NIGHT AT CHICK FIL-A• HANDYMAN NEED IN THE THRIFT SHOP• NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – MAY 6• SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP• ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – BALLOT COUNTERS• FAMILY FUN DAY – THIS SATURDAY!• OUTREACH CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENT – THIS SATURDAY!• BAND OF BROTHERS FELLOWSHIP MEETING• YOUTH SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER• REFUGEE WELCOME NETWORK TRANSPORT NEED• SIGN-UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES
*Scroll down for details!
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WESLEYAN NIGHT AT CHICK FIL-AWesleyan Night at Chick Fil-A will take place THIS THURSDAY, May 6 from 3-8pm at the Chick Fil-A on North Main Street.
This is an easy way to support Wesleyan Christian Academy and have a great meal, too! We hope to see you there!
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE, THIS SCHOOL YEAR, TO SUPPORT WESLEYAN AT CHICK FIL-A!
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WE NEED A HANDYMAN IN THE THRIFT SHOP!Do you have the skills of Emmett Clark? Or how about Handy Manny?
We need your help! The Thrift Shop is again in desperate need of someone who is ‘Mr. Fix-it’ or ‘Ms. Fix-it!’ Our volunteer who puts time into making sure the donations at the Thrift Shop work, is out of commission for a little while, and we need YOU to help pick up the slack!
So, if you are handy in any way, please give Judy a call at the Thrift Shop. We need YOU! 886-8716
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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – THIS THURSDAY, MAY 6Thursday, May 6th marks the National Day of Prayer for 2010 and the annual call for Christian believers to proclaim our reliance on Almighty God to guide, protect and prosper our nation.
PRAYER. . . FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS is the theme for 2010, which is based on Nahum 1:7, "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him." There will be a gathering at the transportation canopy in front of the IHFC building from 12 noon to 1 PM this Thursday.
For more information, contact Jon Koch, Chairman of the High Point /National Day of Prayer at 336- 474-0623 or JonKoch@triad.rr.com
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SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP – May 18thONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO SIGN UP for the trip to Shatley Springs, the Fresco’s & the Cheese Factory on May 18th. The cost for the trip is $25 which includes lunch.
Call Donna at 888-4523. Reservations are due by May 12th.
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FWC ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETINGMay 16 at 6:00pm
What is our annual business meeting?
It’s a Concert of PrayerIt’s a Celebration of WorshipIt’s a Conference to select our leadersIt’s a Connection for the fellowship
This won’t be the typical boring, stuffy church business meeting. We are going to join together to celebrate what God is doing among us by singing, worshipping and praising God. We are going to join together in a concert of prayer to seek God’s direction and blessing for our church. We’ll hear exciting testimonies of God’s power in the lives of our people. We’ll select our leaders for the coming year and to top off the evening, we’ll share in fellowship over homemade ice cream! Yum!
This is a time for our entire church family—members, as well as non-members. You may wonder why you should come if you aren’t a member of the church. Here’s why—you’ll get to see who our new leaders are; we value your prayers during the evening so that the voting will reflect God’s will; and you’ll get to hear from the different pastors and ministry leaders what is happening in the life of the church. In addition we are going to give a preview of our exciting fall kick off, coming in September. Child care for nursery and preschool age children will be provided.
Registration for members at the door. Worship begins at 6.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO COUNT BALLOTS – MAY 16Volunteers are needed on May 16 @ 6:00pm to help count ballots at our Annual Business Meeting and Local Church Conference. Please contact Jennifer Stoutenburg at jstoutenburg@firstwesleyan.org or call 888-4501.
We can use anyone from Middle School age students on up through our adult members! You can be a member (you’ll still be allowed to vote) or a non-member! WE NEED YOU!
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UPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTSFamily Fun Day is THIS SATURDAY, MAY 8! FUNDAY is from 10am – 2pm at Victory Mountain Camp and it’s FREE! Just pack a picnic and bring the family for a full day of fun-filled activities: canoeing, games, inflatables, petting zoo, and ice cream!
Please visit www.ncewesleyan.com for more information!
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OUTREACH CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENTSave the Date! Saturday, May 8th (1:00 pm until last hole played), for the Captain's Choice Outreach Golf Tournament
There will be Prizes…Good Food…and Great Friends having a Great Time! In 2010 EVERYONE can Share the Blessings of Giving. We are trying to raise $4,000 to Raise the Roof on a church in Zambia! Contact Ron Nelson for details @ 336-434-6236 or 336-688-3443 or nelsonrnbg@northstate.net
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BAND OF BROTHERS FELLOWSHIP MEETINGOn Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (they meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month), The Band of Brothers will meet in The Highway (the youth room). The speaker will be Terry Giles with "The Way of the Master" - Part III. Use the Towne Center Entrance that faces Westchester and follow the “Band of Brothers” signs.
Our Daily Bread Cafe in the Towne Center will provide a catered meal for just $7.00!
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YOUTH SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISERTickets will be on-sale THIS SUNDAY for the upcoming Baked Spaghetti Fundraiser for the FWC Youth Ministry! On May 23, right after church, you can pick up a delicious meal of baked spaghetti, salad, bread and sweet tea for only $7! You will want to buy your tickets in advance so they don’t run out!
This is designed to be a ‘take-out’ meal, so buy your tickets today and be ready to take home a great meal on Sunday, May 23! You’ll be helping our youth raise funds for Youth Camp!
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REFUGEE WELCOME NETWORK TRANSPORT NEEDThe Lao Ministries and Refugee Welcome Network (RWN) are seeking a mini-van to transport several fathers from Lumberton to High Point each week. If you have one you wish to donate or sell please contact John McMurphy (431-4298) or Pastor Inthava (884-1111).
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KEEPING UP WITH FWC
OUR BLOG: 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
SIGN UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES: We understand that people like to communicate in a variety of different ways. Therefore, we’re offering TXT message updates from FWC! These updates will be sent to remind you about important events and service times here at FWC. And it will be delivered straight to your cell phone! To sign up for TXT message updates (if you haven’t already), just click here and fill in your information! **NOTE: It’s important that your carrier info is correct, or the messages won’t send properly.** Standard message rates apply

FWC NEWS – APRIL 30, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE:
• HANDYMAN NEED IN THE THRIFT SHOP• NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – MAY 6• YOUTH SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER• SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP• ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – BALLOT COUNTERS• UPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTS• YOUTH CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE – MAY 3• WESLEYAN NIGHT AT CHICK FIL-A• OUTREACH CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENT• BAND OF BROTHERS FELLOWSHIP MEETING• REFUGEE WELCOME NETWORK TRANSPORT NEED• SIGN-UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES
*Scroll down for details!
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WE NEED A HANDYMAN IN THE THRIFT SHOP!Do you have the skills of Emmett Clark? Or how about Handy Manny?
We need your help! The Thrift Shop is again in desperate need of someone who is ‘Mr. Fix-it’ or ‘Ms. Fix-it!’ Our volunteer who puts time into making sure the donations at the Thrift Shop work, is out of commission for a little while, and we need YOU to help pick up the slack!
So, if you are handy in any way, please give Judy a call at the Thrift Shop. We need YOU! 886-8716
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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – THIS THURSDAY, MAY 6Thursday, May 6th marks the National Day of Prayer for 2010 and the annual call for Christian believers to proclaim our reliance on Almighty God to guide, protect and prosper our nation.
PRAYER. . . FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS is the theme for 2010, which is based on Nahum 1:7, "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him." There will be a gathering at the transportation canopy in front of the IHFC building from 12 noon to 1 PM this Thursday.
For more information, contact Jon Koch, Chairman of the High Point /National Day of Prayer at 336- 474-0623 or JonKoch@triad.rr.com
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YOUTH SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISERTickets will be on-sale THIS SUNDAY for the upcoming Baked Spaghetti Fundraiser for the FWC Youth Ministry! On May 23, right after church, you can pick up a delicious meal of baked spaghetti, salad, bread and sweet tea for only $7! You will want to buy your tickets in advance so they don’t run out!
This is designed to be a ‘take-out’ meal, so buy your tickets today and be ready to take home a great meal on Sunday, May 23! You’ll be helping our youth raise funds for Youth Camp!
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SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP – May 18thTravel in the comfort of the Silver Treads Bus! Take a trip with us to the Churches of the Fresco, Shatley Springs & Ashe County Cheese. We will eat lunch at Shatley Springs Restaurant and Inn. Enjoy country style cooking, famous spring water and the beautiful mountain scenery. The cost for the trip will be $25. Price includes lunch. Call Donna at 888-4523. Reservations are due by May 10th.
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FWC ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETINGMay 16 at 6:00pm
What is our annual business meeting?
It’s a Concert of PrayerIt’s a Celebration of WorshipIt’s a Conference to select our leadersIt’s a Connection for the fellowship
This won’t be the typical boring, stuffy church business meeting. We are going to join together to celebrate what God is doing among us by singing, worshipping and praising God. We are going to join together in a concert of prayer to seek God’s direction and blessing for our church. We’ll hear exciting testimonies of God’s power in the lives of our people, and we’ll select our leaders for the coming year.
This is a time for our entire church family—members, as well as non-members. You may wonder why you should come if you aren’t a member of the church. Here’s why—you’ll get to see who our new leaders are; we value your prayers during the evening so that the voting will reflect God’s will; and you’ll get to hear from the different pastors and ministry leaders what is happening in the life of the church. In addition we are going to give a preview of our exciting fall kick off, coming in September.
Registration for members at the door. Worship begins at 6.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO COUNT BALLOTS – MAY 16Volunteers are needed on May 16 @ 6:00pm to help count ballots at our Annual Business Meeting and Local Church Conference. Please contact Jennifer Stoutenburg at jstoutenburg@firstwesleyan.org or call 888-4501.
We can use anyone from Middle School age students on up through our adult members! You can be a member (you’ll still be allowed to vote) or a non-member! WE NEED YOU!
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UPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTSThere are so many exciting events happening within the NCE Wesleyan District that we want you to be aware of: TOMORROW!! - May 1 - Ride to Victory to raise money for Youth Camp - May8 - Kids Fun Day at Victory Mountain Camp (Free event for families!)
Please visit www.ncewesleyan.com for more information on these and other upcoming events!
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YOUTH CAMP EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINEMiddle School and High School Youth Camps are coming up in June! The deadline for the deposit, to secure your spot, is May 3!
Visit http://www.nceyouth.com for more information or to download an application. Contact Pastor Brian with any questions!
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WESLEYAN NIGHT AT CHICK FIL-AWesleyan Night at Chick Fil-A will take place NEXT THURSDAY, May 6 from 3-8pm at the Chick Fil-A on North Main Street. Mark your calendars!
This is an easy way to support Wesleyan Christian Academy and have a great meal, too! We hope to see you there!
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE, THIS SCHOOL YEAR, TO SUPPORT WESLEYAN AT CHICK FIL-A!
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OUTREACH CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENTSave the Date! Saturday, May 8th (1:00 pm until last hole played), for the Captain's Choice Outreach Golf Tournament
There will be Prizes…Good Food…and Great Friends having a Great Time! In 2010 EVERYONE can Share the Blessings of Giving. We are trying to raise $4,000 to Raise the Roof on a church in Zambia! Contact Ron Nelson for details @ 336-434-6236 or 336-688-3443 or nelsonrnbg@northstate.net
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BAND OF BROTHERS FELLOWSHIP MEETINGOn Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (they meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month), The Band of Brothers will meet in The Highway (the youth room). The speaker will be Terry Giles with "The Way of the Master" - Part III. Use the Towne Center Entrance that faces Westchester and follow the “Band of Brothers” signs.
Our Daily Bread Cafe in the Towne Center will provide a catered meal for just $7.00!
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REFUGEE WELCOME NETWORK TRANSPORT NEEDThe Lao Ministries and Refugee Welcome Network (RWN) are seeking a mini-van to transport several fathers from Lumberton to High Point each week. If you have one you wish to donate or sell please contact John McMurphy (431-4298) or Pastor Inthava (884-1111).
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KEEPING UP WITH FWC
OUR BLOG: 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
SIGN UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES: We understand that people like to communicate in a variety of different ways. Therefore, we’re offering TXT message updates from FWC! These updates will be sent to remind you about important events and service times here at FWC. And it will be delivered straight to your cell phone! To sign up for TXT message updates (if you haven’t already), just click here and fill in your information! **NOTE: It’s important that your carrier info is correct, or the messages won’t send properly.** Standard message rates apply.

FWC NEWS – APRIL 22, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE:
YOUTH SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISERSENIOR ADULT DAY TRIPUPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTSBAND OF BROTHERS EVENT – THIS SATURDAYYOUTH CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE – MAY 3OUTREACH CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENTRECEPTION FOR SETH BARWICKJIMMY MERIS PRAYERS & SUPPORTREFUGEE WELCOME NETWORK TRANSPORT NEEDSIGN-UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES
*Scroll down for details!
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YOUTH SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISERTickets will be on-sale THIS SUNDAY for the upcoming Baked Spaghetti Fundraiser for the FWC Youth Ministry! On May 23, right after church, you can pick up a delicious meal of baked spaghetti, salad, bread and sweet tea for only $7! You will want to buy your tickets in advance so they don’t run out!
This is designed to be a ‘take-out’ meal, so buy your tickets today and be ready to take home a great meal on Sunday, May 23! You’ll be helping our youth raise funds for Youth Camp!
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SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP – May 18thTravel in the comfort of the Silver Treads Bus! Take a trip with us to the Churches of the Fresco, Shatley Springs & Ashe County Cheese. We will eat lunch at Shatley Springs Restaurant and Inn. Enjoy country style cooking, famous spring water and the beautiful mountain scenery. The cost for the trip will be $25. Price includes lunch. Call Donna at 888-4523. Reservations are due by May 10th.
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BAND OF BROTHERS EVENT – LADIES INVITED!There will be no April breakfast with the Band of Brothers. Instead, they are meeting on April 24 at 4pm for a hot dog supper at the home of Keith Stradley and then will be leaving from his house and going to Trinity High School for a concert with "The Morning" and guest speaker and author of the book "Hero," Derwin Gray.
The ladies are invited to this event! Visit http://www.bandofbrothersministry.com for more information!
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UPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTSThere are so many exciting events happening within the NE Wesleyan District that we want you to be aware of: - April 26 – District Golf Tournament - May 1 - Ride to Victory to raise money for Youth Camp - May8 - Kids Fun Day at Victory Mountain Camp (Free event for families!)
Please visit www.ncewesleyan.com for more information on these and other upcoming events!
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YOUTH CAMP EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINEMiddle School and High School Youth Camps are coming up in June! The deadline for the deposit, to secure your spot, is May 3!
Visit http://www.nceyouth.com for more information or to download an application. Contact Pastor Brian with any questions!
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OUTREACH CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENTSave the Date! Saturday, May 8th (1:00 Pm until last hole played), for the Captain's Choice Outreach Golf Tournament
There will be Prizes…Good Food…and Great Friends having a Great Time! In 2010 EVERYONE can Share the Blessings of Giving. We are trying to raise $4,000 to Raise the Roof on a church in Zambia! Contact Ron Nelson for details @ 336-464-6236 or 336-688-3443 or nelsonrnbg@northstate.net
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RECEPTION FOR SETH BARWICKThe Barwick family would like for you to join us on Saturday, May15th from 1-3 p.m. in the Main foyer, of FWC for a graduation reception for Seth Barwick. After Seth's accident he returned to finish his 3 remaining semesters of college at High Point University. He has earned his Bachelor in Business Administration. Please join us for the celebration!
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PRAYERS & SUPPORT FOR JIMMY MERISJimmy Meris, a regular attender here at FWC is currently battling leukemia. Jimmy & his wife, Wendy, are especially appreciative of the prayers and support of their friends and family!
‘Pray for Jimmy’ bracelets are available at Bethany Medical Center 507 Lindsay Street 2nd Floor in High Point for $5. Please see Amanda Taylor or Erika Ratliff on the second floor. Amanda said that she still has approximately 100 bracelets still on hand with a pending order for more.
All monies collected for the bracelets go toward the Meris’ expenses. His medications and treatments are very costly.
Please join us in praying for Jimmy and Wendy! If you would like to purchase a bracelet, Don Bulla will have some with him at church on Sunday!
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REFUGEE WELCOME NETWORK TRANSPORT NEEDThe Lao Ministries and Refugee Welcome Network (RWN) are seeking a mini-van to transport several fathers from Lumberton to High Point each week. If you have one you wish to donate or sell please contact John McMurphy (431-4298) or Pastor Inthava (884-1111).
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KEEPING UP WITH FWC
OUR BLOG: 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
SIGN UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES: We understand that people like to communicate in a variety of different ways. Therefore, we’re offering TXT message updates from FWC! These updates will be sent to remind you about important events and service times here at FWC. And it will be delivered straight to your cell phone! To sign up for TXT message updates (if you haven’t already), just click here and fill in your information! **NOTE: It’s important that your carrier info is correct, or the messages won’t send properly.** Standard message rates apply.

FWC NEWS – APRIL 8, 2010There is a LOT of information in this issue! Please take a few moments to read through, so you know what’s going on at FWC!IN THIS ISSUE:TORNADO CLEAN-UP T-SHIRTSFIRST FRIDAY IS TOMORROW!SPRING BIBLE STUDY SIGN-UPVOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN THE NURSERY & THRIFT SHOPSENIOR ADULT NEWSBAND OF BROTHERS EVENT – APRIL 24CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE COMING SOONOUTREACH CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENTJIMMY MERIS PRAYERS & SUPPORTNC EAST DISTRICT NEWSSIGN-UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES*Scroll down for details!--------------------------RED ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR’ SHIRTSDue to the awesome number of volunteers we had come out to participate in our tornado relief efforts, we ran out of red shirts to give out! However, we want to make sure that if you came out and worked with FWC, you still get a shirt. We’re going to be placing a final order early next week and if you’d like a shirt, we need your name, and your shirt size. Please just respond to this email with that information and we’ll make sure that one is ordered for you. This is just a small way that we can say thanks to those of you that helped!---------------------------FIRST FRIDAY – TOMORROW!Join us for First Friday this Friday night at 7pm at WCA’s Performing Arts Center. High School Seniors and older are welcome! First Friday is NOT just for Young Adults and college students! Matt LeRoy, church planter from Chapel Hill, will be with us to share an awesome message about servanthood. Please plan to come out and be a part of this event! You won’t want to miss it! If you have questions about First Friday, email Pastor Brian at bcharles@firstwesleyan.org!---------------------------SPRING BIBLE STUDY SIGN-UPAs the school year winds down and summer is coming around the corner, we are offering two new studies for the next Bible Study Session:First Timothy: Knowing the Truth of the Gospel with Pastor Roland CavanaughDuring the latter phase of Paul’s ministry, a serious disruption plagued the church: false teachers. Paul had warned that this would happen in Acts 20:29-31. Timothy was chosen by Paul to help restore right doctrine so that the church could truly be what God intended. This corrective epistle also applies to us today as the church’s foundational doctrines continue to be attacked. Join us for this verse-by-verse study. 8 weeks – Beginnings Wed, April 21 (6:30-8pm)A TASTE OF DISCIPLESHIP with Pastor Cher LimpachUnleash God's Spirit to reveal new truth as we study God's Word together! Experience a specific section of the Bible each week, and come together for lively discussion. Here’s your chance to try out a Discipleship Group with no strings attached. At the end of this four week session, you will have an opportunity to join one of our Discipleship Groups with some of your fellow classmates.4 weeks – Beginnings Wed, April 21 (6:30-8pm)DISCIPLESHIP JOURNEY FOR KIDS!Children ages K-5th Grade are invited to join the Journey! Come follow the Map, where the children learn to M… ove through the Word, A… bsorb the Word and P…ractice the Word!Study continues… Wed, April 21 (6:30-8pm)Sign-up on Sunday by filling out the form in your bulletin and dropping it in the offering plate, visit www.firstwesleyan.org to sign-up on-line, or simply reply to this email to sign-up!------------------------------CRITICAL NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS IN THE NURSERY & THRIFT SHOPNURSERYVolunteers are needed in the Nursery on Sunday mornings! If you are able to help just one Sunday a month, please contact our nursery director, Shana Dulin at sdulin@firstwesleyan.org or call the church office. The littlest members of our church family need you!THRIFT SHOPBecause some of our loyal volunteers were directly affected by the recent tornados, The Thrift Shop is in desperate need of additional volunteers. Please call Judy at the Thrift Shop if you are available! 886-8716The Thrift Shop is also in need of donations. So, if you are doing some Spring Cleaning, feel free to bring your donations by!--------------------------------------SENIOR ADULT NEWSSENIOR ADULT LUNCHEONThe next Senior Adult luncheon is coming up on April 14th at 12 noon at the Farlow-Kennedy Center. The Happy Tones 25 voice choir will bring us a celebration in music. Lunch will be provided by Chick-fil-A. The cost of the luncheon will be $5 per person. Please RSVP to Donna Guhr at 888-4523.BEST YEARS FELLOWSHIPJoin us for the Best Years Fellowship Day at Ramseur Wesleyan Church on Saturday, May 22 at 9:30 am. Our theme this year is “HOPE for the World, Ministering to Others” with Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, the Wesleyan Church General Superintendent and Founder of World Hope International. The cost is $8 per person. Please call Donna to register at 888-4523 no later than April 21st.SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP – May 18thTravel in the comfort of the Silver Treads Bus! Take a trip with us to the Churches of the Fresco, Shatley Springs & Ashe County Cheese. We will eat lunch at Shatley Springs Restaurant and Inn. Enjoy country style cooking, famous spring water and the beautiful mountain scenery. The cost for the trip will be $25. Price includes lunch. Call Donna at 888-4523. Reservations are due by May 10th.------------------------------------BAND OF BROTHERS EVENT – LADIES INVITED!There will be no April breakfast with the Band of Brothers. Instead, they are meeting on April 24 at 4pm for a hot dog supper at the home of Keith Stradley and then will be leaving from his house and going to Trinity High School for a concert with "The Morning" and guest speaker and author of the book "Hero," Derwin Gray.The ladies are invited to this event! Visit http://www.bandofbrothersministry.com for more information!------------------------------------YOUTH CAMP EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINEMiddle School and High School Youth Camps are coming up in June! The deadline for the deposit, to secure your spot, is May 3!Visit http://www.nceyouth.com for more information or to download an application. Contact Pastor Brian with any questions!---------------------------------------OUTREACH CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENTSave the Date! Saturday, May 8th (1:00 Pm until last hole played), for the Captain's Choice Outreach Golf TournamentThere will be Prizes…Good Food…and Great Friends having a Great Time! In 2010 EVERYONE can Share the Blessings of Giving. We are trying to raise $4,000 to Raise the Roof on a church in Zambia! Contact Ron Nelson for details @ 336-464-6236 or 336-688-3443 or nelsonrnbg@northstate.net---------------------------------------PRAYERS & SUPPORT FOR JIMMY MERISJimmy Meris, a regular attender here at FWC is currently battling leukemia. Jimmy & his wife, Wendy, are especially appreciative of the prayers and support of their friends and family!‘Pray for Jimmy’ bracelets are available at Bethany Medical Center 507 Lindsay Street 2nd Floor in High Point for $5. Please see Amanda Taylor or Erika Ratliff on the second floor. Amanda said that she still has approximately 100 bracelets still on hand with a pending order for more.All monies collected for the bracelets go toward the Meris’ expenses. His medications and treatments are very costly. Please join us in praying for Jimmy and Wendy! If you would like to purchase a bracelet, Don Bulla will have some with him at church on Sunday!---------------------------------------NC EAST DISTRICT NEWSRIDE TO VICTORY!On Saturday, May 1 from noon-3pm, join the NC East District Wesleyan Bike Ride (motorcycles & show cars)! The ride will provide scholarship money for boys & girls to go to district children’s and youth camps. Register by April 25 with pastordarrell@ncewesleyan.com or call 886-7729. Bikes are $20 ($30 for double riders) and Show Cars are $30.The ride will begin at the NC East District Office (right in front of FWC) and end at Victory Mountain Camp. A cookout lunch will be served ($5 per plate) at the camp after the ride ends, followed by a Victory Celebration!KIDS – MAY FUN DAYOn Saturday, May 8 from 10am – 2pm, The NC East District will have ‘May Fun Day’ at Victory Mountain Camp. The event is FREE! Bring your own lunch and drink, and Ice Cream will be provided! Enjoy time canoeing, playing on inflatables, paddle boats, fishing, petting barn animals, taking tours of the camp, and more!Register by email to sherry@mtzionwesleyan.org or call, 336-472-4239.-----------------------------------------KEEPING UP WITH FWCOUR BLOG: 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.aspxSIGN UP FOR TEXT MESSAGES: We understand that people like to communicate in a variety of different ways. Therefore, we’re offering TXT message updates from FWC! These updates will be sent to remind you about important events and service times here at FWC. And it will be delivered straight to your cell phone! To sign up for TXT message updates (if you haven’t already), just click here and fill in your information! **NOTE: It’s important that your carrier info is correct, or the messages won’t send properly.** Standard message rates apply.