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This Week: Sunday, October 13, 2013

10:00 AM Worship We will be receiving our second Childrens Ministry offering. I am seeking Gods heart on the sermon topic, which is likely to center around the encouragement that comes from God as the rapture of the church approaches.

Music Team Rehearsal

Music Rehearsal at 9:30 A.M.

Faith Christian Church News

Let us help YOU celebrate!

Milestones you cross are reason for celebration!
Give you r informat ion to Melissa (336 -447-4364) (gibsonvillegirl05@yahoo.com) or sign up at the entrance to the Venue. We will publish your big days in the weekly newsletter offer a word and song at the close of worshipgive all young people a gift on their birthday!

Happy 67th wedding anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Homer Whitaker!

James 5:7-11 The call for patience 1 Peter 4:7-11 The call for clear-mindedness and self-control so we can pray 2 Peter 3:1-18 The call to look forward (verses 13-14) Philippians 4:4-9 The reassurance of Gods peace
October 9, 2013

Weekly Devotional
The Second Coming of Christ is a certainty. When it occurs there will be no rehearsals and trial runsit will be a first time event for us to experience. In light of what is coming the most important thing we can do is enter into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. After our salvation, the call is to live holy and godly lives. Study the passages below that prompt holy living as the second coming approaches.
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Whats in FCC News this week?

Prayer Concerns
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Meeting place address:

4630 Blanchard Road Burlington NC 27217

Message from Pastor Reid Altar Flowers Blessings those on the prayer list Union Ridge Church Harvest Festival Thought for the Week Thank you for the school supply donations

Music Team Rehearsal Let us help YOU celebrate! Weekly Devotional Childrens Ministry Workers Being Recruited Harvest Festival-5 weeks away

Postal address: P. O. Box 1731 Burlington NC 27216 Church website: www.FaithChristianChurchNC.org

Childrens Ministry Workers Being Recruited Harvest Festival 5 weeks away

Our Childrens Ministry is in need of additional helpers. Stephanie Gordon(336-222-8446) is your contact person she is doing a great job of coordinating this important part of the church. Pray and follow your heart as God moves to fill the needed roles. There is also sign up opportunities at the Venue. On Saturday, November 9, 2013 we will gather for our first Harvest Festival here at Faith Christian Church. A corner cupboard, handmade quilt and stand, are being raffled contact Lori Cheek (336214-1508) for your tickets. A meal will be served (some more of those great hush puppies!). We are seeking help for different areas sign up on at The Venue for areas where you are willing to serve.

Contact Information for Pastor Reid Home Telephone(336) 447-4445 Cell Phone(336) 214-1065 EmailReid@FaithChristianChurchNC.org

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Message from Pastor Reid

Encouragement Gods Gift to Believers! I am humbled and very grateful for the encouragement you offered by way of Pastor Appreciation last weekend! The food was great the gifts were generous the love you expressed spoke to my heart. I am truly thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Faith Christian Church!! Encouragement is a prominent theme in the Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments. In a world that has the potential to be discouraging it is great to know we worship a God who encourages through His Word and the indwelling Holy Spirit! 2 Thessalonians 2:1617 record, May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and work. The greatest benefit of Gods encouragement is found in the midst of the word courage! Between encourage and discourage is the root word, courage. Through the gift of encouragement God instills the courage we need. The world may discourage. However God will speak and move to encourage so that we will have courage, regardless of our circumstances. Keep looking up receive the eternal encouragement that comes from above be the source of encouragement to someone today!! Pastor Reid

Prayer Concerns
In the Congregation
Frances Woody 708 Kidd Drive Burlington NC 27217 Frances continues to make good progress in therapy. She is likely to make the transition back to her home soon. Edna and Arthur Hall 2261 Carolina Rd. Burlington NC 27217 (227-0648) Arthur will have a second eye surgery this coming week.Edna is doing better, but still under a doctors care. Becky Corbett 712 Jeffries Cross Rd. Burlington NC 27217 (421-9416) Becky is doing much betterrecent treatments have given her relief from the discomfort and painshe is resting better and reducing medications. Gene and Pat Cathey 102 Southwood Dr. Graham NC 27253 (226-7454) Gene and Pat continue to face the challenges with much faith. John Hughes White Oak Manor 323 Baldwin Rd. Burlington NC 27217. John continues to smile and shine in the midst of the challenges. Mitchell and Ellen Price 110 Woodland Dr. Elon NC 27244 (508-0006) Mitchell, Ellen, and their son Victor requests special prayersthey will be in court this week.

Altar Flowers
If you would like to place the flowers on the altar for a worship service we welcome your call. If you like, an article can be put in the weekly bulletin. Call Pastor Reid if interested.

Blessing Those on Our Prayer List

Last weekend the Church Leadership Team (CLT) made and delivered fruit baskets to those on the prayer list. Plans are being made to do this again the first weekend in November. If you have people we can bless, let Pastor Reid know.

Union Ridge Church Harvest Festival-10.26.13

The annual Union Ridge Church Harvest Festival will be held October 26, at 115 Altamahaw Union Ridge Road. BBQ buffet will begin at 4:30 pm and serve until 7:00 pm. Adults $8.00 and children 10 and under $4.00. Eat in or take out. Special music will be held in the sanctuary 6:00-7:00 pm featuring the NC award winning bluegrass band Buttermilk Creek. The auction will begin at 7:00 pm. A raffle will be held for monetary prizes $500, $250, $150 during the Auction Sale. All proceeds will go to pay off the debt of U.R.C. Activity Center Building.

New Concerns Related to the Congregation

Todd and Lisa KelleyTommy and Bobbie Kelleys son Dexter SmitheyLori Cheek is the contact Rusty King, Thelma ScottLinda Atkins son and mother
Ongoing Concerns Related to the Congregation are listed on the blue handout available for pickup each Sunday. To submit a prayer concern fill out a prayer card (yellow display at the entrance to the Venue) or contact Pastor Reid (336.447.4445), Greg & Lisa Oakley (336.229.9436) or Wilbur & Sandi Gordon (336.578.3533)

Thought for the Week

Understand the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is almost over; the day is almost here. Romans 13:11-12

Thank you for the school supply donations!

The church is thankful for all the donations you made to the school supply collection. The supplies have been divided and forwarded to our elementary school teachers the Church Leadership Team (CLT) has also supplied each of the teachers with a $25 gift card to help with the purchase of supplies for their students.