Church News
a monthly update of what is happening in the South Yadkin churches

January Edition

BEREA: Pastor Dan Freeman and his wife, Judy, shared about their recent visit to the Holy Land on Wednesday nights in January. Baptist Men’s Day was Jan. 23rd. Four Dinners in a Bag Ministry has been well received and now includes gloves and coats. Emphasis for 2011 will be on worship. Small group studies will begin Feb. 2nd.

BETHEL: Sanctity of Human Life Sunday was Jan. 16th. Baptist Men’s Day began with breakfast on Jan. 23rd. Fifth Sunday night singing will be Jan. 30th. Women’s Bible study on angels will begin in February led by Karen Graves.

CALVARY: Children presented a Christmas play on Dec. 19th which was followed by a covered dish meal.

CHARIS COMMUNITY: Members of the church participated in  the annual Daniel Fast which lasted 10-21 days.

CLEVELAND FIRST: Annual Thanksgiving meal was Nov. 20th. Candlelight Hanging of the Green service was Nov. 28th. Ladies made treat bags for shut-ins and elderly. Church float was in the Cleveland parade on Dec. 4th. Youth went to Tanglewood on Dec. 5th. Choir cantata was Dec. 19th; children’s program/birthday party for Jesus was that night.

COOLEEMEE FIRST: Youth served eight families (29 people) through the church clothes closet giving them clothes, books, shoes, school supplies, etc. This ministry reached additional families on Jan. 22nd and served hot dogs with all the trimmings to those who came. The church hopes to continue to reach many more families in the church community.

CRYSTAL WATERS: Soup/sandwich supper was Jan. 16th.

FAIRVIEW: The Truth Project began on Sunday night, Jan. 9th. Men’s Ministry fish fry was Jan. 21st. Men’s Day was Jan. 23rd. New member orientation lunch will be Jan. 30th.  Mission trip to Kenya is planned for July.

FAITH: AWANA resumed on Jan. 5th. Deacon training was Jan. 7-8th. Youth went to Winterplace on Jan. 22nd. Sanctity of Life Sunday was Jan. 23rd with movie night presenting “To Save a Life”. Youth will go to WinterJam on Feb. 5th.

FALLSTOWN: Adult choir presented a beautiful Christmas cantata, and children presented “The Christmas Puzzle” on Dec. 17th. Members enjoyed an afternoon of caroling and visiting elderly/shut-ins in the community. Youth attended Xtreme Winter Conference on Dec. 29th-Jan. 1st.

FARMINGTON: In 2010, Farmington launched an initiative (Take It to the Streets) to reach every person in the area. Care packages including toiletries, school supplies, candy, a Bible, etc. were distributed to at least 43 families.

FELLOWSHIP: Baptist Men’s Day was Jan. 23rd. Fifth Sunday night song service will be Jan. 30th at 7:00 p.m. featuring the quartet Freedom Way.

FORK: Message series on “Choices” began Jan. 9th. Sanctity of Human Life Sunday was observed Jan. 16th. Youth lock-in was Jan. 21-22nd. College/adult ski trip will be Feb. 10-13th.  Youth ski trip will be Feb. 25-27th.

FRONT STREET: Welcome to Rev. Rick Cruz as Worship Pastor beginning Feb. 6th. A reception for Rev. Cruz and his family was held Jan. 15th, and he led worship on the 16th. Teacher treats were taken to NB Mills School on Jan. 10th. Young at Heart lunch was Jan. 18th. Youth Super Bowl party will be Feb. 6th beginning with worship at 5:30 p.m.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP: Ladies’ pajama party was Jan. 21st. Truth Project life group began Jan. 23rd. New Sunday School class for ladies will begin Jan. 30th. Bible study for women will begin Jan. 31st. Medical mission trip to Ghana, West Africa, will include Pastor Roy Mason and two others on Feb. 14th through March 5th. Medical supplies are being collected now.

 HEBRON: A covered dish meal was enjoyed on Jan. 1st. Youth bowling was Jan. 17th. Baptist Men’s Day was Jan. 23rd with Larry Osborne as speaker.

IJAMES: A Christmas Eve service was held; youth, adults, and the adult choir participated in a Christmas play. Good News Puppet Crew performed Jan. 16th. ROSE ladies’ Bible study on parables began Jan. 24th. A Bible study in Romans will begin in February.

JERUSALEM: Ladies’ Bible study on Jonah began Jan. 17th. Baptist Men’s home repair workday was Jan. 22nd. Baptist Men’s Day began with breakfast on Jan. 23rd; men led the morning service. Youth will attend WinterJam on Feb. 5th. Joyful Sound will be with the youth on Feb. 26th and lead worship on Feb. 27th.

MISIO’N BAUTISTA: Two children’s festivals (toy stores) were held on Dec. 19th; in Statesville, 75 children received gifts and in Mexico, 300 children received gifts. A total of 250 children received shoes.

MONTICELLO: WOM kicked off LMCO on Dec. 1st with a soup/sandwich meal and program. Seniors’ breakfast was Dec. 7th. Adult choir and children presented a Christmas program on Dec. 19th. LMCO was exceeded!

NEW HOPE, DENVER: A soccer program began in August. A Charlotte Eagles team player gave his testimony and trained the children in soccer. AWANA program began in September for ages two to 14 years.

NEW HOPE, STATESVILLE: AWANA Sunday and youth choir/praise team performance was Nov. 28th. Church-wide trip to the Billy Graham Library was Dec. 3rd. Youth who participate in sports were recognized on Dec. 5th; a holiday lunch was also enjoyed. Church-wide trip to Old Salem was Dec. 9th. Choir cantata and praise team cantata were Dec. 19th. A Christmas play and social with a visit from Santa were held. Caroling to shut-ins and New Year’s Eve party with games for all ages were also enjoyed.

PENINSULA: Child dedications were done on Jan. 16th. The 120 Days of Intentionality will be Jan. 16th-May 15th. Senior adults luncheon and visitation was Jan. 25th. Senior adult dinner will be Jan. 28th. Family mission trip to Wyoming will be Aug. 6-13th.

SOCIETY: An auction was held for LMCO. A Christmas play, written and directed by youth leaders, was presented by the children and youth. It depicted the life of Christ from birth to the cross. In January, Baptist Men had a breakfast meeting with a speaker from the Rowan County Prison System. Twenty people read the Bible through during 2010. A program of biblical readings on courage, wisdom, etc. has begun for 2011.

SOUTH RIVER: Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Ministry will host a Valentine’s banquet on Feb. 12th. The 1st grade SS class raised over $1,000 through a bake sale for missions. Guys and girls weekend was Jan. 21-22nd. Youth True Love Waits emphasis began in January.

SOUTHSIDE: Christmas Eve service was observed. Family Fun Night was Dec. 31st with games and snacks. Sunday evening series by Dr. David Jeremiah began Jan. 16th. The Cockman Family concert will be Feb. 13th at 6:00 p.m.

STATESVILLE FIRST: Members are being encouraged to read through the Bible chronologically in 2011 with weekly discussions on Wednesday nights. Congratulations to Pastor & Mrs. Jeff Porter on the birth of a grandson in December; a grandparents’ shower will be held for them on Jan. 30th.  Deacon ordination was Jan. 9th. Women’s Bible study by Priscilla Shirer began Jan. 17th.  Youth  ski trip was Jan. 21-22nd.  Ladies’ night at the movies will be Jan. 28th.

 TROUTMAN: A soup lunch will  be provided for Troutman Middle School staff on Jan. 28th. Valentine’s banquet will be Feb. 12th. Operation InAsMuch will be April 16th.

WATERMARK: Third anniversary celebration was Jan. 9th. Two new life groups began in January. Vision night was Jan. 19th with a covered dish meal. Youth bowling & burgers will be Jan. 30th. “Souper” Bowl event will be Feb. 6th. Youth service project at 5th Street Ministry will be Feb. 20th. Mission trip to Zambia will be July 30th-Aug. 9th.

WESTERN AVENUE: Financial Peace University began in January. A new cycle of Grief Share began Jan. 16th. Mission yard sale was Jan. 22nd. Camp WABC for children will be Jan. 28th (grades 1-2) and Feb. 11-12th (grades 3-5). Hand Bell Ministry event will be Feb. 4-5th. The annual Festival of Tables will be March 12th with Carmen Imes as speaker.

YADKIN: LMCO reached $15,995! Senior Saints New Year’s luncheon was Jan. 20th. Baptist Men’s Day and baptism were observed Jan. 23rd. Youth Sunday will be Jan. 30th. Senior Saints Valentine dinner will be Feb. 11th. WOM Sunday will be Feb. 20th.