Buzz

“If the LORD is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us.” Numbers 14:8

The Baptist Buzz

June 2009

. 709 S. Memorial Drive . New Castle, IN 47362 Family Life Center

. First Baptist Church

Elders affirmed A vote at the May 17 congregational meeting affirmed these elders for the 2009-10 year: • Mike Burkhart • David Malkemus • Charles Malone • Scott Seibel • Gordon Snyder • David Spears • Lyle Stevens

Quarterly meetings OK’d Following discussions with Phyllis Goodyear, our area minister from ABC Indiana/ Kentucky, our Elders have decided to begin holding quarterly congregational meetings (instead of monthly). There will be no meeting in June, and the first quarterly meeting will be Sunday, July 19.

Golf 'Fore' Life The Henry County Pregnancy Care Center is coordinating its annual "Golf Fore Life" fundraiser on Saturday, June 20, at Westwood Golf Club. Registration & lunch at noon. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost: $50 per person (four golfers). For more information, call 529-7298.

1 p.m., Sunday, June 21 (Please note: That is also Father’s Day.)

Main shelter house in Baker Park FBC will provide the grilling meats (hamburgers, hot dogs and all the “fixin’s”), as well as table service, tea and lemonade. The rest of us will pitch in with salads, side dishes & desserts. This should be a great time of fellowship! Please look at your schedules and let us know if you will be able to attend … and then sign up on your Friendship Card. We need at least 50 people who are committed to attend to make the event happen. If you are available to help, or if you have additional questions, please talk with Loretta Snyder, call her at (765) 478-6529, or email her at [email protected].

First phase of constitution revision complete With the assistance of Rev. Phyllis Goodyear, ABC Area Resource Minister, the administration team and the elder council have worked together to complete an organizational document which, under the overarching authority of the congregation, identifies and details the following organizational groups: • ministerial and office staff • boards • current ministry areas • officers

In addition, the document also describes a church leadership body, which is to be composed of representatives drawn from each of the above groups. This body is to be charged with coordinating, planning and evaluating programs and activities, engaging in long-range planning and solving problems. Through the coming weeks, Rev. Goodyear will assist the Constitution Committee, as it crafts a revised constitution incorporating the organizational document.

FBC office hours: 8:30 a.m. - noon & 1-4:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs / 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fri.

Our Graduates

Nixing the Negative

High School • Timothy Wade Coffey, son of Tim & Cheryl Coffey, plans to work as a certified welder. • Jonathan J. DeHart, son of Jerry & Sandi DeHart, will attend DePaul University to focus on media studies. • Philip Andrew Hannum, son of Jack & Cheryl Hannum, will attend Indiana Wesleyan University. • Tessa Jaynel Hedges, daughter of Jay & Cheryl Hedges will attend Cedarville University to study mechanical engineering. • Evan John Jewell, son of John & Kathy Jewell, will attend Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to study psychology. • Andrew Jay McAllister, son of Allan & Jean Ann McAllister, will attend the University of Indianapolis to study sports management. • Lucas Karl Mitchell, son of Lawrence & Kim Mitchell and friend of the Bell family, will attend Purdue University to study pharmacy. • Natalie Christine Schmidt, daughter of Bruce & Sherry Schmidt, will attend Indiana Wesleyan University to study nursing. • Mitchell Barlow Smith, son of Julie & Jim Greenwood and Tim & Susan Smith and grandson of David & Barbara Cox, has joined the National Guard and following basic training will attend IUPUI to study physical therapy. • Samuel David Spears, son of David & Laura Spears, will attend IU East at Richmond. • Jessica Lynn Wantz, daughter of Mike & Susie Wantz, will attend New College of Florida for pre-vet studies. College • Aimie Abrams, wife of David and mother of AJ and Elijah, Ivy Tech Community College with her associate of science in nursing. • Leah Katherine Hannum, daughter of Jack & Cheryl Hannum and fiancee of Kolby Durham, Anderson University with her bachelor’s in elementary education. • Philip Joseph Jewell, son of John & Kathy Jewell, bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. • Nathan D. Raines, son of Rick & Debby Raines, bachelor’s degree from Anderson University. • Bradley Allen Wantz, son of Mike & Susie Wantz, bachelor’s degree from Indiana University at Bloomington.

Songs are funny in that they stick in the mind long after their reason for being is long gone. One that surely dates me is “Accentuate the positive, Eliminate FROM THE PASTOR the negative, Latch on to the affirmative, and don’t mess with Mr. Inbetween.” I have no idea what the writer had in mind, but it surely applies to much of life and, yes, also in churches. An old pastor-friend of mine used to characterize folks who like to emphasize the negative as being born in the accusative case and the kickative mood. He had lived long enough to know how much those accusative/ kickative folks could damage a church. Our church has so many, many positive things to give thanks for, and to accentuate. Our beautiful facilities, strong leaders, lots and lots of young people and children, and the professions of faith Sunday after Sunday. Let’s be careful and not quench the Spirit by looking for the negatives when God has given us so many positives. Love,

Pastor Phil Our Missions Team exends a hearty “thank you” on behalf of the Christian Love Center to everyone who donated to our food drive!

You are invited! The honor of your presence is requested:

• Leah Katherine Hannum and Kolby Austin Durham, together with their parents, request the honor of your presence at their wedding 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at First Baptist Church. A reception follows in the Fellowship Center.

• Lora Jayne Beerbower and Terry Doyle Wright request the honor of your presence at their wedding 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at First Bible Free Will Baptist Church at 2302 Spring St., New Castle. A reception will follow at the church.

First Baptist Church Family Life Center 709 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN 47362 on the web: www.newcastlefbc.org

Office phone: 529-2687

Elder on-call: 529-1019

Our Mission: “To intentionally follow Jesus Christ by making disciples”

Fax: 529-0078

Email Delora Hartsock, newsletter editor, at [email protected] Sundays: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10:25 a.m. Moto (Youth) 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Family Worship Night (singing, sharing & testimonies) -- 6-7 p.m. in the Chapel

Intentional Movement

June 2009

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model obedience. transform others.

Values the teens of FBC expect from the adults (read the entire article posted at chrispeoples.org)

1. Do not gossip 2. Maturity

Summer Calendar

3. Patience 4. Forgiveness 5. Do not hold grudges 6. Tolerance - look to see what’s on the inside instead of looking on the outside 7. Act responsibly

MOTO will meet from 6:30-8pm: May 31 June 7 June 14 July 12 August 16 August 23 August 30 Summer Camp at Lake Ann June 28 - July 4

8. Admit when you are wrong

SEMP at Moody Bible Institute July 5-11

9. Do not complain and go me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me

Unity Christian Music Festival August 5-9

10. Do not look down on youth

Information for each trip is located at motostudents.com

11. Branch out and do not form cliques 12. Exhibit wisdom, love, and kindness 13. Be a good impact and influence on our lives 14. Be our mentors and make it obvious you want to live for Jesus Christ

Game Night Every Friday night at the peoples 8-11pm

...how to get info office - 529-2687 Ext. 11 mobile - 765-545-0476 email [email protected] Check out the youth website for the latest information; including flyers, medical forms, and the calendar.

www.motostudents.com