Christ-First Bible-First Ministry-First
802 South Caswell Street
La Grange, North Carolina 28551
www.lagrangefwb.org
Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor
Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor
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Christ-First • Bible-First • Ministry-First
Christ is First at La Grange First Church.
Everything we do grows out of our shared commitment to
Jesus Christ as Lord.
Bible is First at La Grange First Church.
We believe the Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit and is
God’s revealed word to man.
Ministry is First at La Grange First Church.
Our calling is to nurture and serve the people of God.
Welcome to Worship and Celebration!
Welcome on this day to honor not only God but our Mothers. God has blessed us in so many ways, and as we worship together today, let’s give thanks and worship the God who has given us the gift of family.
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Opportunities for Service and Growth
Sun. May 10 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Mother’s Day
9:15am Partners in Prayer
9:45am Sunday School
11:00am Worship & Celebration
No Evening Worship Services
Mon. May 11 7:15pm Sunday Night Live Band Practice
Wed. May 13 6:30am Teen Breakfast @ Kens
7:00pm Bible Study
Sat. May 16 KIDS of the Kingdom
Sun. May 17 Seventh Sunday of Easter
8:30am Men’s Fellowship
9:15am Partners in Prayer
9:45am Sunday School
11:00am Worship & Celebration
4:50pm Choir Rehearsal
6:00pm Sunday Night Live (All Ages)
Mon. May 18 7:15pm Sunday Night Live Band Practice
Wed. May 20 Convention of OFWB @ UMO
7:30pm Mission Rally (Led by Home Missions)
NO Bible Study at La Grange First
Thu. May 21 Convention of OFWB @ UMO
Sat. May 23 6:30pm The CRIB (Grades 6 and up)
Sun. May 24 Day of Pentecost
9:15am Partners in Prayer
9:45am Sunday School
11:00am Worship & Celebration
NO Evening Services
Mon. May 25 Memorial Day
Wed. May 27 6:30am Teen Breakfast @ Kens
7:00pm Bible Study
Thu. May 28 11:15am Primetimers
Sat. May 30 6:30pm The CRIB (Grades 6 and up)
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The beautiful Sanctuary Flowers have been given
By John and Tanya Craft in honor of Riley’s birthday
Announcements
Mother’s Day
Anna M. Jarvis (1864 - 1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers, because she loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation (her mother’s favorite flower) to each person who attended. Within the next few years, the idea of a day to honor mothers gained popularity, and Mother’s Day was observed in a number of large cities in the United States. On May 9, 1914, by an act of Congress, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. He established the day as a time for “public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.” By then, it had become customary to wear white carnations to honor departed mothers and red to honor the living, a custom that continues to this day.
Children’s Home Month
May is Children’s Home Month for Original Free Will Baptists. The annual “Change For Children” is underway. This campaign increases awareness of our childcare ministry and generates financial support for crucial months during this summer. As always, the Children’s Home asks that you will join them in this campaign to raise funds to help children in need. The blue bags for this program are on the Usher’s table. We ask that all “Change For Children’s Bags” or other gifts for the Children’s Home be turned in by Sunday, May, 24th.
Convention of OFWB
The 103rd Annual Session of the Original Free Will Baptist Convention will be May 20-21, 2015 on the campus of the University of Mount Olive. The theme of the convention is: “Strengthening the Church.” We need three delegates to represent our church, if would be willing to attend, contact the pastor. Our Pastor service as Vice-President of the Convention. Remember him as the Convention leaders in your prayers.
Centennial Celebration
On June the 7th La Grange First Church will celebrate its 99th year of Christian Ministry in this community. This will be the beginning of our Centennial Celebration for 2016. Dr. Michael R. Pelt will be our guest speaker for the day. He served the church as pastor from October 1, 1953-October 1, 1955. The theme of our Centennial Celebration will be: “Celebrating a Century of Grace.” This will be an exciting year in the life our church.
Sunday School 9:45am
Worship & Celebration 11:00am
Covered Dish Lunch 12:15pm
History Slide Presentation 1:00pm
Vacation Bible School
VBS will be June 14-18. Your help is needed! Please sign the list on the Youth Bulletin Board for the areas you are willing to help with. VBS is a great mission’s opportunity for our church to reach out to our community with the Gospel! If you have any questions, please contact Josh.
Brazil Mission
The Brazil Mission trip will be July 24-August 4. Avery Mills is coordinating this mission work. If you would like to support this work, there are envelopes on the Usher’s Table. You may place it in the offering or give to Virginia Holmes. Thanks for your prayers and financial support.
Sunday Night Live
We began on Sunday, April 12th a study focused on the Biblical meaning of being a Church Member. Our study book is “I Am A Church Member” by Thom S. Rainer. In the pages of this book and study you will discover what church membership really looks like. Get ready for your life to change. Get ready for your church to change. And watch what an impact La Grange First Church can have on our community and, indeed, the entire world.
Bible Study
We began on Wednesday, April 15th a Bible study on an introduction to the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. This is not a verse by verse or chapter by chapter study; it is a general introduction to these five books. The purpose is to help the Bible student have a good general understanding and knowledge of these books of the Bible.
Diaper Drive
Sarah Letchworth of our church family has been doing some work with the EPIC (Eastern Pregnancy Clinic). She is sponsoring a “Diaper Drive” for the Clinic. This is a time for the Christians to step up for support Mothers who have chosen not to have an abortion, but give life! This Diaper Drive is missions in action. We will have a basket in the Information Center for you to place your diapers in. Thank you for your help.
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You are invited to a Floating Bridal Shower for
Sara Maxwell and Joshua Hobgood
Saturday, May 16th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Church Fellowship Hall
Registered at Target and Belk
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In the WORD
May - Old Testament:
1 Kings 10-22, 2 Kings 1-25, 1 Chronicles 1-- 29, 2 Chronicles 1-14
May - New Testament - Luke 21:20 - John 12:1-26
Remember! When you finish reading a book, please sign the list on the church bulletin board. Thanks!
Bible Readers – Book of Joshua & Judges
Carol Hardison, Kathryn Hart, Cleo Hinson, Ronnie Hobgood,
DeeAnn Maready & Shirley Sorrell.
WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
5- 3 Lamour Curdts 5- 4 Marshall Letchworth
5- 4 Crystal Wackermon 5- 5 Joshua Hobgood
5- 7 Travis Scott Eason 5- 9 Elsie Holmes
5-10 Steven Harrison 5-11 Riley Craft
5-11 Emily Yarborough 5-12 Skylar Harrison
5-15 Amanda Haddock 5-16 Harold Herring
5-19 Donnie Harrison 5-21 Mitchell Ann Letchworth
5-21 Kendra Sullivan 5-26 Emily Daniels
5-26 Ruth Scott 5-30 Morgan Harrison
5-31 Brianna Creech
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CHURCH WORKERS FOR MAY
Deacon of the Month: David Letchworth
Ushers for Worship
Head Usher – Royce Holmes
10- Bruce Bannister, Carter Daniels, Jamie Daughety, Clifton Hardison
17- Joseph Harrison, Ted Harrison, Travis Harrison, & Jerry Mills
24- Brent Herring, Greg Herring, Jimmy D. Herring, & Royce Holmes
31- Coburn Bigler, Jamie Ham, Brad Taylor, Wilbur Taylor
Greeters for Worship
North Vestibule South Vestibule Gathering Hall
10- Ushers Tanya Craft Robie & Eloise Killettee
17- Ushers Edna Johnson James & Jennifer Sutton
24- Ushers Fran Gibbons C. J. & Dee Foster
31- Ushers Sue Shivar Jeff & Pam Thomas
Candlelighters
10- Dallas Mayberry 17- McKinnon Wade
24- Bodie Taylor 31- Tyler Holmes
Children’s Church (ages 3-3rd grade)
10- Mother’s Day 17- Guy & Janet Hines
24- Kim Wade & Kendra Sullivan 31- Avery Mills & Bonnie Dail
Infant Nursery (Birth – age 1) / Toddlers Nursery (Ages 1-2)
10- Lucretia Creech, Laura Eason, & Sybill Killette
17- Mary Gresham, Ruth Scott, & Shirley Sorrell
24- Morgan Harrison, Sheila Harrison, & Kim Wade
31- Christina Creech, Delores Foster, & Pam Thomas
Grass Cutting for May
9- Royce & Elsie Holmes 16- Royce & Elsie Holmes
23- Jamie Ham 30- Clifton Harrison
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Attendance for May 3, 2015
Sunday School 91
Worship & Celebration 141
Sunday Night Live 57
Wednesday Night Bible Study 26
Prayer Ministry
PRAISE…
Praise the Lord for the great and mighty things He has done.
HOSPITAL
Martha Harrison [Tuesday (LMH)], and Crystal Wackerman (Carolina East).
SICK…
Rex and Jeannie Bannister (Parents of Bruce Bannister), Jean Barwick (Sister to Virginia Holmes), Glenn & Joyce Cherry , Estelle Creech (Mother of Pat Creech), Laura Beth Daughety, Kari Elwart (Darlene Creech), Cindy Ervin (Friend of Hailey Bigler), Ethan Gallagher (Sue Shivar), Layton Graham (Edna Johnson), Jill Gurley (Friend of Lucretia Creech), Rose Haddock, Grace Dawson Hardy (Shirley Sorrell), Kendrick Harrison, Sr., Martha Harrison, Angie Herring, Myra Herring, Marjorie Hines, Pat Hinson, N. C. Holmes, Virginia Holmes, Michelle Johnson (Edna Johnson), Carol Jones (David Letchworth), Christian Jones (David Letchworth), Robie Killette, Ronnie King (Sandra Rouse), Karen Kozel (Sandra Rouse & Gale Yarbborough), Barbara Lambert (Friend of Bethany Jones), Dickie Lane, Fay Letchworth, Cindy Lewis (Mary Gresham), Dot Lockamy (Sister to Ruth Scott), Linda Manning, Joyce Martin, Larissa Martin (Laura Eason), Gary Mewborn, Rebecca Mix (Sister to Laura Eason), Dylan Modica (Vicki Bannister), Cherish Naylor (Pam Thomas), David Nipple (Wade Family), Drew Owens (Darlene Creech), Jack Rouse (Husband of Etta Rouse), Leroy Phillips (Brother-in-law of Cliff Hardison), Chuck Roman, Christy Smith, Scott Smith (David Letchworth), Robert Sorrell (Brother of Vernon Sorrell), Carol Stahl (Helen Harrison), Jean Suber, Colby Tucker, Danny Tucker (Ted & Sheila Harrison), Wade Tucker (Frances Hinson), Cindy Wackerman (Sept-Mother of Chuch Wackerman), Crystal Wackerman, Ben Wade, Carolyn Walters (Crystal Wackerman), Brenda White (Edna Johnson), Lee Wiggins (Susie Harrison) and Veronica Wooten (Jennifer Sutton).
HOMEBOUND…
Nan Fields, Rev. J. B. Narron (Hobgood Family), Stan Rouse, & Enzie Singleton.
CHURCH AND DENOMINATIONAL…
First Church, Pastor, Youth Pastor, Deacons, Sunday School Leaders/Teachers, College Students, Convention of Original FWB, Denominational Ministries, Rev. Al Warrick (Convention President), Ronnie V. Hobgood (Convention Vice-President), Rev. Chris Singleton (Stop Hunger Now), the Lost, and all Christians.
SPECIAL CONCERNS…
Brazil Mission Team, Our military & their families, Josh & Holly Ballance [Korea (Son-in-law of Hilda Sutton)], Alex Ferrell (nephew of Bethany Jones-service), Adam Harrison (Service - Jordan), Mike Hammond, Josh Ormond [Service / Texas (Son of C. J. & Dee Foster)], Sons Family (Service – Ray Kennedy), Revival in the church.
CIVIC LEADERS…
US: President Obama, Vice-President Biden, Cabinet, Congress, and the Supreme Court.
NC: Governor McCrory, NC Senators and NC Representatives.
La Grange/Lenoir County: Mayor Gurley, Town Commissioners, County Commissioners, County & Private Schools, and Lenoir Community College.
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802 South Caswell Street • La Grange, North Carolina 28551
Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor • Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor
www.lagrangefwb.org
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Financially Speaking
Operating Account (As of April 2015)
Year to date Budget $ 70,458.36
Year to date Expense $ 73,930.58
Year to date Income $ 75,302.24
Average weekly needed to cover proposed budget $4,313.77
Average weekly donations received year to date $4,706.39
Building Fund (As of April 2015)
Year to date Budget $ 21,745.48
Year to date Expense $ 20,412.16
Year to date Income $ 22,994.00
Average weekly needed to cover proposed budget $1,254.55
Average weekly donations received year to date $1,352.59
Next Building Fund Sundays for 2015: August 23 and November 1
Thank you for supporting the ministry of La Grange First Church!
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802 South Caswell Street
La Grange, North Carolina 28551
www.lagrangefwb.org
Sanctuary Expansion
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Building Program
The foundation for the ministry of the church is found in Acts 2:42 & 47b: “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine (teaching) and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” NKJV. If we will strive to be the Living Church according to these essentials found in the scriptures, God will Bless us.
La Grange First Church understands that we must always be developing our ministries as well as our planning buildings to help support the ministries. The mission of La Grange First Church is clear, we are to glorify God! We seek to fulfill our mission with… Christ-First • Bible-First • Ministry-First. Christ is First at La Grange First Church. Everything we do grows out of our shared commitment to Jesus Christ as the risen Lord. The Bible is First at La Grange First Church. We believe the Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit and is God’s revealed word to man. The Ministry is First at La Grange First Church. Our calling is to nurture and serve the people of God.
We praise the Lord for the growth of La Grange First. We have experienced steady growth in our membership. This can be seen clearly in the growth of the morning worship service, Sunday school, and youth ministry. In 2007 the average attendance of the Sunday School was 76, March of 2015 is 103; average worship in 2007 was 113, March of 2015 is 169. We are now well over the 80% seating capacity of the sanctuary and several Sunday school classes are overflowing. This is great news! How do we continue to meet these growing needs?