The Baptist Beacon

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.John 8:12

First Baptist Church “Loving People to Jesus”

517 Hiwassee Street

Murphy, NC 28906-3211

Phone: 828.837.2615 www.murphyfirst.org

Many have expressed interest in having weekly prayer requests

now have a prayer request box outside of the church office. Please fill out the

box. I will check the box weekly. -Ashley

Sunday July 17th

9:45 AM- Sunday School

11:00 AM- Morning Worship

6:30 PM- Evening Worship

Monday July 18th

10:00 AM- Sparrow’s Nest

10:30 AM- Community Lunch

5:30 PM- Men’s Bible Study

Wednesday July 20th

10:00 AM- Sparrow’s Nest

6:30 PM- Prayer Meeting

7:30 PM- Choir Practice

2016 General Budget Weekly Budget- $6,888.85 This Week’s Actual- $6,517.80

YTD Budget- $192,887.80 YTD Actual- $185,061.42

This Week’s Designated- $938.51 YTD Designated- $45,994.11

Galatians 4:4

time was come, God sent forth his Son,

made of a woman, made under the law,

To redeem them that were under the law,

that we might receive the adoption of sons.

We have some exciting news! First Baptist Church now has a Van Ministry!

If you know of someone who would like a ride to church on Sunday mornings,

please call the church office or call Frank Barger at 361much in prayer for this new minis

you would like to assist in this wonderful ministry, please call the church office.

The Baptist Beacon 7/13/16

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that

me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

www.murphyfirst.org

Many have expressed interest in having weekly prayer requests listed in the Beacon each week. Therefore, we

side of the church office. Please fill out the request

Ashley Williams, MFBC Administrative Assistant/S

Galatians 4:4-5 But when fulness of the

time was come, God sent forth his Son,

made of a woman, made under the law,

To redeem them that were under the law,

that we might receive the adoption of sons.

We have some exciting news! First Baptist Church now has a Van Ministry!

If you know of someone who would like a ride to church on Sunday mornings,

please call the church office or call Frank Barger at 361-9933. Let’s be much in prayer for this new ministry. If

you would like to assist in this wonderful ministry, please call the church office.

each week. Therefore, we

request card and put it in the

tant/Secretary

Sunday 7/17/16

Nursery

SS-Karen Wayman

11am-Mary & Mazy Moore

Children’s Church

3-5-Glenda Picklesimer & Carolyn

Cody

1-3- Dwight & Susan Otwell

Children’s Sermon

Steve Hatfield

Security-Ed Gleason & Tony

Skojac

Intercessory Prayer- Unknown

Counting Committee- July

Charlotte Smith & Mary Hatfield

Ushers

Ken Lance- Captain, Jim Akers,

James Payne, Don Picklesimer,

Charlie Spence, Rick Toews

July Deacons On Call

Week 1-unknown

Week 2-Morgan Smith

Week 3-Bob Davis

Week 4-Clay Durrett

Week 5-John Ivie

Welcome Center Rotation

Before Sunday School

Week 1-Clay & Sandy Durrett

Week 2-Millie Crawford & Hilda

Glenn

Week 3-Mary Jackson & Linda

Allen

Week 4-Richard & Mildred

Pullium

Week 5-Marilyn Hartness & Pat

McCurry

Welcome Center Rotation

After AM Worship Service

Week 1- Spence Family

Week 2-Laney Family

Week 3-Ken & Ann Lance

Week 4-Dale & Betty Allen

Week 5-Dana Anderson & Abby

3. Betty Beaver

4.

5. Mary LouHatfield

10.

11. 12.

17. Bryan Phillips, Susan Profant

18. 19.

24. 25. 26. Ed Gleason

31.

I want to take a minute and remind you about the Chest of Joash Offering. the front of the church, you can also donate items to be bid on here at the church. We have several items We have 2 mink coats, a silver proof coin, a painting by Thomas Kicome by the office to look at these items and place

1. Jo Stiles

Mary Lou

6. Bob Roberson,

Morgan Gooch

7. 8.

13. Gavin Picklesimer

14. Emily Cortes

15.

20.

21. 22. Mildred Pullium, Marilyn

Hartness

Gleason 27. 28. Keiale

Johnson 29. Patricia King

I want to take a minute and remind you about the Chest of Joash Offering. Not only can you make monetary contributions in the cou can also donate items to be bid on here at the church. We have several items already

We have 2 mink coats, a silver proof coin, a painting by Thomas Kinkade, a pair of gold earrings, and a baseball card collectionace bids. If you have any questions, please call Ashley in th

Jo Stiles 2. Scott Kelley

9. Mary Ashley,

Nancy Dickey

16.

Mildred Pullium, Marilyn

Hartness

23.

Patricia King

30. Edie Spence

can you make monetary contributions in the chest at

already available to bid on. , and a baseball card collection. Please

the church office at 837-2615.

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leave the church at 7am leave the church at 7am leave the church at 7am leave the church at 7am

and return by 4:30pm.and return by 4:30pm.and return by 4:30pm.and return by 4:30pm.

NC Missions RallyMonday August 22

Windy Gap Baptist, 1111 Windy Gap Road, Franklin, NC 28734

Presented

You are invited to a night of missions inspiration as we see, hear, and learn what God is doing through North Carolina

Baptist volunteers in our state, our nation, and around the world. Included will be times of worship, mission testimony,

videos, and updates on mission opportunities. Mark your c

and youth.

Supper-6pm Program 6:50pmMen, Women, and Youth Invited!

No charge for the meal, but we must have your reservation no later than one week prior to the Rally. To register, co

the NCBM office at 1.800.395.5102 ext. 5596 or register online at

There is a signThere is a signThere is a signThere is a sign

NC Missions Rally- REGION 10

Monday August 22 Windy Gap Baptist, 1111 Windy Gap Road, Franklin, NC 28734

resented by NCBM/Baptists on Mission

iration as we see, hear, and learn what God is doing through North Carolina

Baptist volunteers in our state, our nation, and around the world. Included will be times of worship, mission testimony,

videos, and updates on mission opportunities. Mark your calendars now for this exciting missions event for men, women,

6pm Program 6:50pm-8:30pm

Men, Women, and Youth Invited!

No charge for the meal, but we must have your reservation no later than one week prior to the Rally. To register, co

the NCBM office at 1.800.395.5102 ext. 5596 or register online at http://baptistsonmission.org/events/region

There is a signThere is a signThere is a signThere is a sign----up sheet outside of the church office!up sheet outside of the church office!up sheet outside of the church office!up sheet outside of the church office!

REGION 10

Windy Gap Baptist, 1111 Windy Gap Road, Franklin, NC 28734

iration as we see, hear, and learn what God is doing through North Carolina

Baptist volunteers in our state, our nation, and around the world. Included will be times of worship, mission testimony,

alendars now for this exciting missions event for men, women,

No charge for the meal, but we must have your reservation no later than one week prior to the Rally. To register, contact

mission.org/events/region-rallies

up sheet outside of the church office!up sheet outside of the church office!up sheet outside of the church office!up sheet outside of the church office!

Thank you to everyone for all the cards, prayers, and kind thoughts during the recent death of Ray’s brother in Florida. We were greatly comforted by your concern. May God bless you all! -Ray & Sandra Ballard A heartfelt thank you to Ray HerrinRelief Fund through the Sparrow’s Nest. Crystal was thrilled and grateful for your contribution. Thank you as well to all who have participated in this effortWayman who made the wonderful signs and listsHatchett who helped with the beautification of our church campus by trimming the hedges. It is a blessing. -Love in Christ- Danny & Judy Waters

Thank you to everyone for all the cards, prayers, and kind thoughts during the recent s brother in Florida. We were greatly comforted by your concern. May God

A heartfelt thank you to Ray Herrington for the donation he made to the West Virginia s Nest. Crystal was thrilled and grateful for your

contribution. Thank you as well to all who have participated in this effortWayman who made the wonderful signs and lists. Thank you also to Jeff Gooch and Bob

hett who helped with the beautification of our church campus by trimming the hedges.

Danny & Judy Waters

Thank you to everyone for all the cards, prayers, and kind thoughts during the recent s brother in Florida. We were greatly comforted by your concern. May God

gton for the donation he made to the West Virginia s Nest. Crystal was thrilled and grateful for your

contribution. Thank you as well to all who have participated in this effort, especially Karen . Thank you also to Jeff Gooch and Bob

hett who helped with the beautification of our church campus by trimming the hedges.