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The Lord’s Supper is a communion in which Christ through the Holy Spirit takes those participating up into relationship with God. In eating the bread and drinking the cup, we bring the past into the present, renewing our connections

with the Lord and one another as we wait in faith for God’s promise of perfect reconciliation. The Lord’s Supper is a sharing that reminds us of our commitments and takes us into God’s presence.

It was an ancient practice of the church for its members to share as they were able at communion, bringing bread or fruit or other items that could be shared with needy members and the larger community. In this way, through the church those in need and the surrounding community were brought before God, praying that God would also

bring them into the same communion with Christ through the Spirit. It became sharing on a spiritual and tangible basis, a sincere prayer for well-being and God’s activity.

Beginning with our keeping of the Lord’s Supper in

September, we invite you, the church, to share as

you are able bringing specific items that we know are

needed in our community. This month we invite you

to bring deodorant. You may place them on or around the table in the Princess Anne vestibule as you are coming to the sanctuary. As you are able, prepare yourself for

communion, knowing that you are in relationship with God and each other by Christ through the Spirit renewed at the Lord’s Supper, and begin praying for those in our community who need a relationship with God and who have physical need as well. May our communing with God and each other in Christ by the Spirit bless us that we might

bless others to God’s glory!

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ReceptionThisSunday Church Organist, Shirley Onderdonk, will be retiring this

Sunday, after 23 years of faithful service. She has led us in worship, celebrated with us at weddings, and consoled us at

funerals with her musical giftedness as church organist since May of 1991. During that time she has also shared her gifts as bell choir conductor,

choir leader and interim music director. In celebration of her many years of faithful service, there will be a reception this Sunday, August 31st in Ferrell Hall, during the Sunday School hour. Please plan to come and express your appreciation to Shirley and her family.

Each of our worship services will include some time to honor Shirley, as well as some special music to mark the occasion. First Light will sing two of Shirley’s favorite selections at the 8:30 service. Shirley has accompanied these ladies since the formation of the ensemble more than 20 years ago.

FBC has commissioned a new piece of music in honor of Shirley’s retirement that will be presented during the 11:00 worship service. The piece is an arrangement of Thine is the Glory by G. F. Handel, which is one of Shirley’s favorite hymns. The arrangement was written by composer Dan R. Edwards, and includes the choir, handbells, and of course

the organ! Mr. Edwards and his family will be in attendance at the service to hear the premiere of the new work. While we will all miss her musical offerings in worship each week, she will continue to be active and supportive in the music ministry as opportunities arise. We extend our

heartfelt thanks to Shirley for her service and wish her much happiness in her retirement.

—Sympathyto—Harold Bowie in the death of his sister, Margie Herndon

Jim & Bettie Wiltshire in the death of their niece, Joan Frances Wiltshire

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Mary Beth Litton Bond and Slade Bond in the birth of their son, Jackson Slade Bond, born on August 20. Proud Grandparents are Mike & Mary Ann Litton; Proud Great Grandparents are Charles & Camilla Willett.

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Saturday, August 30 To Reach a Minister After Office Hours,

please call Ann Marlow, 786-6063

Sunday, August 31 8:30am Worship 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship 12:30pm Kirundi Worship 6:30pm Youth Back to School Night

Monday, September 1 Labor Day - Church Closed

Tuesday, September 2

Wednesday, September 3 9:00am Weekday Preschool Begins 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, September 4 11:30am Prayer Shawl Ministry 5:00pm Community Dinner

Friday, September 5

Saturday, September 6 To Reach a Minister After Office Hours,

please call Ann Marlow, 786-6063

Sunday, September 7 8:30am Worship/Lord’s Supper 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship/Lord’s Supper 12:30pm Kirundi Worship

--Greeters Schedule--

Princess Anne St: Phil & Suzanne Short Hallway outside Chapel: Harold “H” Nelson Sanctuary Door: Janice Ashley Caroline Street: Ben & Janice Clark Children’s Area: Cindy Baker

Youth Area: Volunteer from Youth Class Amelia St: Hugh Mullen

--Deacons-- 8:30am

Whit Yelverton (Lead), Jerry & Vicki Silver, Lori Yelverton

Larry & Joy Case (W&B)

11:00am Neal Walters (Lead),

High Mullen, Phyllis Marcom, Jeff Leggitt, Ben & Janice Clark, Allen Bennett,

Bob Dungan Buddy & Donna Updike (W&B)

--Bus Drivers--

Early Service

Jerry Rice Late Service

Dewey Lowman, Jim McGlone

--Ushers--

8:30am David & Nancy Holsinger,

Brenda Richardelli, Kyle Loving

11:00am Phyllis Patton, Paul Messplay,

Beverly Blaisdell, Jim Wiltshire, Tom & Zena Harvley-Felder

Ministry Budget

Weekly Needs $28,000

Sunday, August 24 $11,970

Y-T-D Total $751,340

Ahead/Behind Budget -200,660

BUOH in Missions

Weekly Needs $4,808

Sunday, August 24 $1,015

Y-T-D Total $108,800

Ahead/Behind Goal -$54,672

Sunday, August 24 $3,401

Capital/RTET Fund

Y-T-D Total $42,582

FallMusicActivities We have many opportunities for

people of all ages and experience levels to participate in our music ministry. Please consider joining us this fall as we prepare to lead in worship through music.

♫ Wednesday Night Music and

Missions for children ages 3

thru 6th grade

♫ Youth Music

Youth will participate in worship through music in conjunction with regularly-scheduled Youth activities.

♫ Voices of Praise

Wednesdays 6:30-7:15 pm This is a tenor/bass ensemble that leads worship through music approximately one Sunday each month. Please join us!

♫ Handbell Choirs

We have two handbell choirs that meet weekly and present music in worship approximately one Sunday each month.

Genesis Ringers rehearse on Sunday afternoons from 4:30 to 6:00 pm beginning on September 21

Revelation Ringers rehearse on Monday afternoons from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. beginning on September 21

Both handbell choirs are currently in need of some new ringers. If you’re interested, please contact Chris Ryder, Minister of Music.

♫ Inter-Generational Choir

This newly-formed choir will lead music at the 8:30am worship service

most Sundays. There are no week night rehearsals, and people of all ages are welcome (families are encouraged to attend!). The choir meets at 8:00am each Sunday to prepare music for that day’s service. (The Inter-Generational Choir is off

this Sunday, August 31st, but will resume on Sunday September 7th).

♫ Sanctuary Choir

The Sanctuary Choir leads music at the 11:00am worship service on most Sundays. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights from 7:20 to 9:00pm. (During the summer months, and until Wednesday night dinners begin, the choir rehearses from 7:00 to 8:00

pm). Please consider joining us! If you’d like to sing in our Christmas program, stay tuned for details about rehearsal times!

11:00am Val Knight (Lead),

John Fick, Jimmy Hilldrup, Keith & Janis Snider,

Preston Blaisdell, Jack & Shirley Schweitzer

Welcome and Balcony: Keith & Donna Morris

September 7 Extra Deacons for Communion:

Darla Burton, Wes Pryce, Hugh Mullen

Offertory Prayer: September 7 Val Knight September 14 Walt Pitts September 21 John Fick September 28 Wes Pryce

8:30am Rick Frank (Lead), Melanie Edwards, Larry & Pam Hicks

Welcome and Balcony: Chuck Pitts, Donna Guidry

September 7 Extra Deacons for Communion:

Phil & Suzanne Short, Michael Silver, Carolyn Helfrich,

Cheryl Seay, Chalee Carmichael

Offertory Prayer: September 7 Whit Yelverton September 14 Lori Yelverton September 21 Jerry Silver September 28 Laura Smart

-Deacons-

11:00am Preston Blaisdell, Billy Hoovler John & Mary Wayland Lawson,

Norm & Linda Stott

8:30am Dave & Susan Ellefson, Greg King, Clara Patton

-Ushers-

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September 7 September 14 September 21 September 28

Brian Gudmundsson George Whitehurst Durga Chhetri Cory Hicks

Keith Morris Mark Houghton Robert Carmichael Rich Pitts Dewey Lowman Jim McGlone Keith Morris Mark Houghton

-In Memory of-

Ministry Memorial Fund for Audrey Ferrell, given by Dorothy Clark...for Patricia Gordon, given by Baraca Bible Class; Dorothy Clark; Pamela S. Covil; Curtis & Nancy Dickinson; Dana Gallahan & family; Kathy & Curt Iverson; Kings Mill Association; Lloyd & Chris Scott; W. E. Akin, Jr.; John & Bernice Easley; Mrs. Barbara Forbush; Roland & Marjory Gallahan; Chauncey F. Kutz; Edgar & Rosie Morris; Daniel L. Norby; Lauman & Frances Schooler; Mr. & Mrs. Harold Shelton; John & Patsy Thompson; Pamela Thompson; Frank S. Tulloss, Jr. & family; Bernard & Barbara Wise; for Fred Helfrich, given by John & Margaret Ingram...for Maybelle Hurlock, given by Charles & Camilla Willett...for Eddie Payne, given by Marion Blair...for Stan Wentz, given by John & Margaret Ingram

BUOH for Betty Blaisdell on her birthday, August 8, given by Gail & Chris Hylton...for Ralph “Dick” Bryant, given by Starke & Madelyn Jones...for Rev. John Garrett, given by Janice & Ben Clark...for Patricia Gordon, given by Starke & Madelyn Jones; Kathy Snider; Bill & Nancy Young...for Susie King on her birthday, August 11, given by Kathy Snider...for Eddie Payne, given by Bill & Nancy Young...for Elsie Perry on her birthday, August 8, given by Gail & Chris Hylton

Capital Fund for Patricia Gordon, given by Nolie & Tina Abel; Holly Leitch...for Eddie Payne, given by Leo Breeden; Holly Leitch

Restore Today, Ensure Tomorrow for Eddie Payne, given by Jim & Bettie Wiltshire

Baraca Bible Class for Patricia Gordon, given by Phyllis Jones

Special Friends for Dean Freeman on her birthday, August 23rd, given by Gail & Chris Hylton...for Susie King, given by The Susie King Mission Group...for Delores Stallings, given by The Susie King Mission Group...for Kathy West on her birthday,

August 24th, given by Gail & Chris Hylton

Music Ministry for Verlene Thomson, given by The Sanctuary Choir

Hospitality Ministry for Patricia Gordon, given by Janice Ashley; Francis & Dot Curtis; Rosemary Dodd; Cynthia L. Terrazas & family

Embrey Endowment for Patricia Gordon, given by Tommy & Anne Higgins

Youth Ministry for Patricia Gordon, given by William & Phyllis Patton...for Eddie Payne, given by William & Phyllis Patton

Children’s Ministry for Louise Birch, given by John & Margaret Ingram...for Betty Blaisdell on her birthday, August 8, given by Preston Blaisdell; Paul Messplay & Beverly Blaisdell...for Susie King on her birthday, August 11, given by Gail & Chris Hylton...for Delores Stallings on her birthday, August 11, given by Gail & Chris Hylton; John & Margaret Ingram

-In Honor of-

Ministry Fund for Larry Haun’s 30-year anniversary as Pastor, given by Betty Jo Gallant; Martha Slusher

BUOH for Larry Haun on the occasion of his 30-year anniversary as Pastor, given by Kathy Snider...for All August Birthdays for my church family and friends, given by Kathy Snider

Embrey Endowment for Claire Cartney Gassie, given by Chuck & Lynn Summers...for Special Friends, given by Donna Aldredge; Sam & Laura Smart

Hospitality for Patti English on her birthday, given by The Pierson/Graebner Family

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Our Wednesday Night Suppers and Programming will begin for the fall on September 17. On that evening, everyone is invited to a church-wide picnic at Pratt Park, Shelter G, beginning at 5:30pm. (GPS address: 120 River Road, Fredericksburg 22405).

All of our Weekday Preschool families will be invited and you will want to be there to meet these terrific folks. So come, and invite some friends to join in the fun! There is no charge, but please let us know if you are planning to attend, so that we may adequately prepare. Simply call the church office, or email Tammy@fredericksburgbaptistchurch.org to sign up!

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Larry spoke about the Restore Today, Restore Today, Restore Today, Restore Today,

Ensure Tomorrow Ensure Tomorrow Ensure Tomorrow Ensure Tomorrow campaign and

how important it is that we accomplish this work and that we pay for it without the need to borrow from the bank.

He said, “We have the money---it’s in your pockets.” And while the comment elicited some good natured chuckling from the congregation, he

was surprised and blessed at the end of the service that some listeners took him quite literally. A sixth grader came to him saying, “I made my offering in Sunday School, but you said it was in my pocket.” That young

person receives an allowance of $10 per week and without hesitation gave his full week’s allowance, handing Larry a $10 bill. In addition some Burundian men stopped Larry and said, “Here is what was in our pockets.”

These folks have truly demonstrated sacrificial giving with a generous spirit, serving as a example for all of

us. The exterior work will begin soon. Your support is needed, and appreciated.

We hope to see you and your family on Wednesday evenings beginning with dinner! Donna Morris and her friend Daw will host our meals again this year! Our schedule for Wednesday evenings will be as follows:

5:15 – 6:00 Dinner is served in Ferrell Hall (Elevator level 1) 5:55 Dismiss Preschoolers, Children and Youth to their activities

6:00 - 7:00 Children’s Music and Missions; Prayer Meeting in Ferrell Hall

6:15 Youth On Mission Together

Adult Study

6:30 Voices of Praise

7:20 Sanctuary Choir

Wednesdays can be a special time for folks of all ages! Make plans now to join us. Please help us plan meals for everyone by contacting the church office at 373-4402 or emailing Tammy@FredericksburgBaptistChurch.org

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