Campus News 10/2/09

October 2, 2009

Missions Conference (October 4-6) Theme: “Starting Where You Are…Now!” (Luke 24:44-47) Conference Speakers: James Forlines (Free Will Baptist International Missions) Larry Powell (Free Will Baptist Home Missions) Richard Atwood (Free Will Baptist Home Missions) Michael Walker (Free Will Baptist Bible College) Erin Pak (English Language Institute of China) Duke Simpson (Wycliffe Bible Translators) Sunday Night, October 4 (7:00 p.m.) Introduction of Speakers Message: Clint Morgan (FWBIM) Monday, October 5 8:30 a.m. Richard Atwood (FWBHM) 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Workshops presented by: James Forlines (FWBIM): “Refocusing the Inward-Focused Church” Richard Atwood (FWBHM): “The Changing Landscape of Leadership” Clint Morgan (FWBIM): “Creative Means for Creative Access” Duke Simpson (Wycliffe Bible Translators) Erin Pak (English Language Institute of China): “Cultural Shifts, Awesome Opportunities in Asia” Michael Walker (FWBBC): “Student Ministries in Central Asia” 11:00 a.m. Duke Simpson (Wycliffe Bible Translators) 7:00 p.m. Larry Powell (Home Missions) Tuesday, October 6 8:30 a.m. Clint Morgan (FWBIM) 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Workshops presented by: James Forlines (FWBIM): “Refocusing the Inward-Focused Church” Larry Powell (FWBHM): “How to Connect with People…Now!” Clint Morgan (FWBIM): “Creative Thinking for Creative Access” Duke Simpson (Wycliffe Bible Translators) Michael Walker (FWBBC): “Student Ministries in Central Asia” 11:00 a.m. “Global Purpose” 7:00 p.m. James Forlines (FWBIM) Things to Know About the 2009 Missions Conference 1. The conference begins Sunday night, October 4. 2. Dress for entire conference is Sunday AM dress (Handbook, pp. 28-29). 3. Classes and seminars that begin after 2:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday will meet. 4. Bring IDs to be scanned for services in Auditorium. Sign attendance sheet in each seminar. 5. Conference attendance required. Services and seminars are taking the place of class and chapel. 6. There is NO babysitting.

Global Missions Fellowship Retreat October 9-11 Special Speakers: Clint and Lynette Morgan, Heath and Joni Hubbard, and Rachel Dennis. See Nathan Franks to sign-up and more details.

Bed for Sale Coach Gary Turner has a full-sized (double) bed for sale. The box springs are almost new and the mattress is in good condition. Bed frame included. All three pieces for just $80. He also has a coffee table and matching end table. Contact Coach Turner at extension 5276 or email him at [email protected].

Week-at-a-Glance Friday, October 2 6:00 p.m. Lady Flames Volleyball v. Kentucky Christian University (Picirilli Activity Center) Saturday, October 3 The NC Barbeque has been cancelled due to illness in the family. 2:00 p.m. Lady Flames Volleyball v. Ohio Christian University (Picirilli Activity Center) Sunday, October 4 7:00 p.m. Missions Conference, Memorial Auditorium Monday, October 5 8:30 a.m. 1st Session: Memorial Auditorium 9:45 a.m. 2nd Session: Seminar 11:00 a.m. 3rd Session: Memorial Auditorium 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. “Taming the Tongue” Growth Group (Contact Jackie Rasar at ext. 5080.) 7:00 p.m. 4th Session: Memorial Auditorium Tuesday, October 6 8:30 a.m. 1st Session: Memorial Auditorium 9:45 a.m. 2nd Session: Seminar 11:00 a.m. 3rd Session: Memorial Auditorium 7:00 p.m. 4th Session: Memorial Auditorium Wednesday, October 7 Fall Vacation Break Forms due today. 8:15 p.m. Society “Scene It: ESPN/Disney (Memorial Auditorium) 9:00 p.m. Student Council Meeting (Thigpen Building) Thursday, October 8 5:00 p.m. Lady Flames Volleyball v. Atlanta Christian College (Away) 11:00 p.m. Polston Dorm Women’s Meeting, Main Lounge 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Ministry Wives’ Series, President Pinson’s Home. For more information, call Melinda Pinson at 844-5082.

NC Barbecue Cancelled The annual North Carolina Barbeque has been cancelled, according to David Williford, vice president for institutional advancement. Gerald Carraway’s health will not permit him to continue the long tradition. He has cancer. Cards of gratitude and support for his years of service to the college would be appreciated. Send cards/letters to: Reverend and Mrs. Gerald Carraway 1222 U.S. Highway 258 North Kinston, NC 28504-7209

Book Sales End Soon Common Grounds will stop selling textbooks October 9, except for the book needed for First Corinthians, taught by Dr. Robert Woodard. Purchase books and pick up all back orders by October 9.

SWEAT Program Students, faculty, and staff are invited to meet in front of Polston Hall Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. and walk up to two miles. Wednesday mornings at 6:30 a.m. meet in front of Polston Hall and run up to five miles.

Campus Mailboxes Check your mailbox regularly.

October-at-a- Glance October 4-6 Missions Conference October 7 Society “Scene It: ESPN/Disney,” 8:15 p.m. October 9-11 Global Missions Fellowship Retreat October 12-14 Semester Mid-Term Exams October 13 Student Break in the PM October 14 Classes: 7:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon (1st – 5th Hour, No chapel) October 14-18 Fall Break begins 12:00 Noon and ends 11:30 p.m. October 18. October 24 Xbox/Wii/Movie Night, 7:00 p.m., Student Center October 19-20 Theological Symposium, Hillsdale FWB College (Moore Oklahoma) October 31 Project Pumpkin, 6:00 p.m., Campus

Ready for a Debate? Want to be part of a debate team? The History Department is looking for volunteers. If you are interested, contact David Pool at [email protected].

Fall Baseball League Some FWBBC guys play in a fall baseball league. They play Saturday, October 3 at 4:00 p.m. at Granny White Pike Baseball Complex. Directions: Take I-440 East toward Knoxville. Merge onto I65S via Exit 5 toward Huntsville. Merge onto Old Hickory Blvd. via Exit 74-B toward Brentwood. Turn left onto Granny White Pike. 610 Granny White Pike is on the left.