Our Daily Bread Coffee & Cafe
NOW OPEN Sunday Mornings from 8:15-10:15! We offer a variety of hot and cold beverages, as well as, breakfast pastries, bagels and more for your pleasure. Come fill your tummy and support your church, as 10% of sales goes back to promote programs offered at First Wesleyan. We promise there is something for everyone! Join us for Breakfast Sunday morning at Our Daily Bread Coffee & Café. Also open Monday through Friday 7:30-3:30, the Café closes at 2:00pm.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
What's New At Providence Place?
Want to see the new look and what's going on at Providence Place? Then check out their new website at www.providenceplacenc.com. This website is great for those of you that don't know about Providence Place and what they offer. It's warm, inviting, friendly and informative...Check it Out!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
D for K - Jumping Journey Guide - for July 22 Reading
Dear Parents!
Here's the Jumping Journey guide for next week's reading!
I hope your summer is going great! Have a great week until we see youagain!
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[July 29] - August 22 ReadingThe Impossible Rescue: Mark 10: 17-31
1. 20 “Teacher,” the ____________ replied, “I’ve obeyed all thesecommandments since I was ____________.”
2. 22 At this the ____________ face fell, and he went away very____________, for he had ____________ possessions.
3. 25 “In fact, it is ____________ for a ____________ to go through the____________of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of____________.”
4. 31 “But many who are the greatest now will be ____________ importantthen, and those who seem least ____________ now will be the ____________then.”
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THE ONE THING METHOD
What I read:
Date:
One thing I already knew:
One thing I did not know:
One insight about God or other people:
One way I can change:
One thing to tell God:
Here's the Jumping Journey guide for next week's reading!
I hope your summer is going great! Have a great week until we see youagain!
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[July 29] - August 22 ReadingThe Impossible Rescue: Mark 10: 17-31
1. 20 “Teacher,” the ____________ replied, “I’ve obeyed all thesecommandments since I was ____________.”
2. 22 At this the ____________ face fell, and he went away very____________, for he had ____________ possessions.
3. 25 “In fact, it is ____________ for a ____________ to go through the____________of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of____________.”
4. 31 “But many who are the greatest now will be ____________ importantthen, and those who seem least ____________ now will be the ____________then.”
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THE ONE THING METHOD
What I read:
Date:
One thing I already knew:
One thing I did not know:
One insight about God or other people:
One way I can change:
One thing to tell God:
Passing of Adrian Grout
Adrian Grout Jr. of Oklahoma, whom we have been praying for, passed away onJuly 21st. He is the son of our former Sr. Pastor Dr. J.A. Grout and MabelGrout Venable of Wesleyan Assisted Care. They served the church from 1944 to1979. If you would like to send a card to Mabel her address is:
Mabel Grout Venable
1901 North Centennial St. #525
High Point, N.C. 27262-7615
obituary
Mabel Grout Venable
1901 North Centennial St. #525
High Point, N.C. 27262-7615
obituary
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
FWC News & Events - July 22
FWC HAS A BLOG!
http://firstwesleyan.blogspot.com/
Visit regularly for updates about the church, sermon links, announcementsand news!
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CONGREGATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY
As you have probably seen in the bulletin over the past couple of weeks, thechurch leadership is asking that members and regular attenders of FWC takesome time to fill out the on-line Church Health Survey.
There are approximately 120 questions in the survey and should take about 20minutes. Please take the time to invest in your church family!
Visit www.churchhealthprofile.com and use the survey code: 004-0936 (thedash is important!) You can either register at the site or take the surveyanonymously. Thank you!
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YOU Can Make an IMPACT!
Can you smile, shake hands and love people? Creating open doors for peopleto connect with First Wesleyan is the aim of our Greeter Ministry. We needyou!
Come to a 20-minute informational meeting just after church in the TowneCenter Foyer on August 9.
ALL Greeter Training, both current and new!We want you to be completely comfortable with your responsibilities as agreeter, and lunch is on us! Please RSVP by calling Karen Parrish in thechurch office at 888-4528 or email kparrish@firstwesleyan.org.
The training luncheon will take place Sunday, August 13 from 12:30-2:30pm.
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MISSIONS PRAYER PARTNERS WANTED!
Do you have a heart for missions and for prayer? The missions committee islooking for a few people that would be willing to pray for the mission'strips and events.
You would not have to come to any meetings.
Prayer requests would be sent to you by email when we have a trip or eventcoming up. Your only responsibility would be to pray. If you'reinterested, please contact Donna Guhr at 888-4523 or by email atcjackson@firstwesleyan.org.
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BAND OF BROTHERS - MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
This Saturday, July 25th from 8am - 9:30 am at Greenwood Hills WesleyanChurch, 2937 N. Main St., High Point, NC.
Pastor John Vernon will be speaking on "The Power of Investment."There is no cost, but donations will be accepted.
Greenwood Hills will be our venue for future Saturday Morning Breakfasts,for the months of July, September and October.
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FATHER SON RETREAT COMING UP
The Annual Father Son Camping Trip is coming up August 14-16 at the NewRiver Trail State Park in Foster Falls, VA.
It's a great opportunity for Dads to get away with their sons for Camping,Spelunking, Biking, Boating, Fishing & Swimming in the New River! Therewill be worship and time spent in God's Word!
There are limited camp sites available! To reserve your spot or get moreinfo, contact John Brand (476-0495) or brandj@northstate.net.
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YOUNG ADULT GAME NIGHT
The Young Adult Ministry of FWC is planning a game night on Sunday, July26th at 6pm.
They will be meeting at the home of Katie Eckersley (140 James Rd, Unit 3D -High Point). Bring games and money for pizza!
For more info, call or text Katie, 817-312-9270!
Our young adult ministry is for young adults, ages college-30!
http://firstwesleyan.blogspot.com/
Visit regularly for updates about the church, sermon links, announcementsand news!
------------------------
CONGREGATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY
As you have probably seen in the bulletin over the past couple of weeks, thechurch leadership is asking that members and regular attenders of FWC takesome time to fill out the on-line Church Health Survey.
There are approximately 120 questions in the survey and should take about 20minutes. Please take the time to invest in your church family!
Visit www.churchhealthprofile.com and use the survey code: 004-0936 (thedash is important!) You can either register at the site or take the surveyanonymously. Thank you!
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YOU Can Make an IMPACT!
Can you smile, shake hands and love people? Creating open doors for peopleto connect with First Wesleyan is the aim of our Greeter Ministry. We needyou!
Come to a 20-minute informational meeting just after church in the TowneCenter Foyer on August 9.
ALL Greeter Training, both current and new!We want you to be completely comfortable with your responsibilities as agreeter, and lunch is on us! Please RSVP by calling Karen Parrish in thechurch office at 888-4528 or email kparrish@firstwesleyan.org.
The training luncheon will take place Sunday, August 13 from 12:30-2:30pm.
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MISSIONS PRAYER PARTNERS WANTED!
Do you have a heart for missions and for prayer? The missions committee islooking for a few people that would be willing to pray for the mission'strips and events.
You would not have to come to any meetings.
Prayer requests would be sent to you by email when we have a trip or eventcoming up. Your only responsibility would be to pray. If you'reinterested, please contact Donna Guhr at 888-4523 or by email atcjackson@firstwesleyan.org.
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BAND OF BROTHERS - MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
This Saturday, July 25th from 8am - 9:30 am at Greenwood Hills WesleyanChurch, 2937 N. Main St., High Point, NC.
Pastor John Vernon will be speaking on "The Power of Investment."There is no cost, but donations will be accepted.
Greenwood Hills will be our venue for future Saturday Morning Breakfasts,for the months of July, September and October.
------------------------
FATHER SON RETREAT COMING UP
The Annual Father Son Camping Trip is coming up August 14-16 at the NewRiver Trail State Park in Foster Falls, VA.
It's a great opportunity for Dads to get away with their sons for Camping,Spelunking, Biking, Boating, Fishing & Swimming in the New River! Therewill be worship and time spent in God's Word!
There are limited camp sites available! To reserve your spot or get moreinfo, contact John Brand (476-0495) or brandj@northstate.net.
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YOUNG ADULT GAME NIGHT
The Young Adult Ministry of FWC is planning a game night on Sunday, July26th at 6pm.
They will be meeting at the home of Katie Eckersley (140 James Rd, Unit 3D -High Point). Bring games and money for pizza!
For more info, call or text Katie, 817-312-9270!
Our young adult ministry is for young adults, ages college-30!
Monday, July 20, 2009
The First Point-July 20, 2009
It was one year ago yesterday that I began preaching at the church. Incredible how quickly time
passes! The changes that have happened in the last year are head-spinning; our dear friends from Maine (pastor Doug and Tina) moved down and joined the staff, we purchased a home; we got a dog; our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter moved down; we launched our discipleship initiative and have completed the training of our first tier of discipleship leaders, and are ready to launch our first groups in a couple of weeks; we began the Compassion Performing Arts Series, and have hosted two of the four concerts; we hired a music minister; and I finished the first season of directing the choir. Whew! It’s been a full year and I have enjoyed
every bit of it.
Praise the Lord! Our son-in-law, Andy got a job. Andy began work today at the Piedmont International Airport in Greensboro. They were so excited, and we are very happy for them. They secured an apartment over the weekend and will be moving sometime this next week. God is good! ☺
On Wednesday I had a chance to meet with Pastor Chris Vernon. He planted a Wesleyan church just outside of Wilmington. It was exciting to hear him share what the Lord is doing there. I don’t have all the stats, but he said he would send me an email update. Once I get that I’ll pass it on to you. However, in general, they have grown in just a couple of months to an average attendance of over 100 a week; several have been baptized; and many are getting saved. It is wonderful to hear what God is doing and to observe Pastor Chris’ humble heart. Crosswinds, the church’s name, was planted this last winter. Part of our mission budget goes to support that church plant. Stay in prayer for that young church as they seek to be obedient to God’s call.
Pastor Chris expressed to me an interest in learning about our discipleship journey and wants to meet with us to learn how they can implement such a ministry in their church. Can you imagine what God will do if they begin early on, taking their congregation on the Discipleship Journey—especially with so many of them being new to church? It will be amazing to watch! I praise the Lord that our church has the honor of being just a small part of what God is doing there.
Thursday was District Conference. It was enjoyable to fellowship with the different pastors serving in our churches, and to hear the many positive reports from all over our district of what God is doing in our various churches.
We had family visiting from out of town, so on our day off Marcia and I took my sister to Wilmington Beach. We had a great time, but realized that next time we go to a place like that we need to go with someone who knows the area or has been there before, because we didn’t really know where to go or what to do. Even so, we had a lot of laughs and enjoyed the drive.
Maranatha! Keep your eyes to the sky. Our Redemption draws near!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Rick
passes! The changes that have happened in the last year are head-spinning; our dear friends from Maine (pastor Doug and Tina) moved down and joined the staff, we purchased a home; we got a dog; our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter moved down; we launched our discipleship initiative and have completed the training of our first tier of discipleship leaders, and are ready to launch our first groups in a couple of weeks; we began the Compassion Performing Arts Series, and have hosted two of the four concerts; we hired a music minister; and I finished the first season of directing the choir. Whew! It’s been a full year and I have enjoyed
every bit of it.
Praise the Lord! Our son-in-law, Andy got a job. Andy began work today at the Piedmont International Airport in Greensboro. They were so excited, and we are very happy for them. They secured an apartment over the weekend and will be moving sometime this next week. God is good! ☺
On Wednesday I had a chance to meet with Pastor Chris Vernon. He planted a Wesleyan church just outside of Wilmington. It was exciting to hear him share what the Lord is doing there. I don’t have all the stats, but he said he would send me an email update. Once I get that I’ll pass it on to you. However, in general, they have grown in just a couple of months to an average attendance of over 100 a week; several have been baptized; and many are getting saved. It is wonderful to hear what God is doing and to observe Pastor Chris’ humble heart. Crosswinds, the church’s name, was planted this last winter. Part of our mission budget goes to support that church plant. Stay in prayer for that young church as they seek to be obedient to God’s call.
Pastor Chris expressed to me an interest in learning about our discipleship journey and wants to meet with us to learn how they can implement such a ministry in their church. Can you imagine what God will do if they begin early on, taking their congregation on the Discipleship Journey—especially with so many of them being new to church? It will be amazing to watch! I praise the Lord that our church has the honor of being just a small part of what God is doing there.
Thursday was District Conference. It was enjoyable to fellowship with the different pastors serving in our churches, and to hear the many positive reports from all over our district of what God is doing in our various churches.
We had family visiting from out of town, so on our day off Marcia and I took my sister to Wilmington Beach. We had a great time, but realized that next time we go to a place like that we need to go with someone who knows the area or has been there before, because we didn’t really know where to go or what to do. Even so, we had a lot of laughs and enjoyed the drive.
Maranatha! Keep your eyes to the sky. Our Redemption draws near!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Rick
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