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This Week: Sunday, September 15, 2013

10:00 Worship The service is likely to focus again on another story that came out of Egypt for the people of God. The past three weeks we have focused on Abrams time in Egypt (Genesis 12), and also Joseph (Genesis 37-50). Moses story is recorded in the book of Exodus. He became Gods deliverer!! Exodus 2:1 through Exodus 4:26 gives info about Gods preparation for deliverance.

Music Team Rehearsal

Rehearsal Sunday at 9:30 A.M.

Faith Christian Church News

Give US your Birthdays & Anniversaries

Milestones you cross are reason for celebration! Give your information to Melissa (336-447-4364) (gibsonvillegirl05@yahoo.com). We will publish your big days in the weekly newsletteroffer a word and song at the close of worshipgive all young people a gift on their birthday!

Weekly Devotional
The Bible teaches much about good. There are two meanings. First, as an adjective, good means pleasant (Proverbs 15:23), in full measure (Genesis 30:20), kind and gracious (1 Samuel 25:15). Secondly as a noun, good means primarily God Himself (Mark 10:18). The Bible also speaks of Gods works, gifts, and commands as good. (From Nelsons New Illustrated Bible Dictionary) Romans has 23 references to good. Study the passages that speak about how God sees good.
WE ARE ALL UNDER THE CURSE OF SIN Romans 3:10-20Gods law reveals sin GODS RIGHTEOUSNESS COMES THROUGH FAITH Romans 3:21-31focus on verse 22God declares us righteous through faith, not the law. GODS LOVE IS PROACTIVEHE LOVED WHILE WE WERE STILL SINNERS Romans 5:1-11focus on verse 8 THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL Romans 7:7-25focus on verses 21-25 GOOD WILL ULTIMATELY TRIUMPH OVER EVIL Romans 12:1-21focus on verse 21

Volume 1, Issue 13

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In this issue:

This Week: Sunday, September 15, 2013 Music Team Rehearsal Give US your Birthdays & Anniversaries Weekly Devotional A Great Da y for the Kingdom! Let us never forget 9.11.01 Prayer Concerns Message from Pastor Reid Altar Flowers Silent Bid: Handmade Quilt & Stand Thought for the week

Meeting place address:

4630 Blanchard Road Burlington NC 27217

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

A Great Day for the Kingdom!

This past Sunday, September 8 was great day for Gods kingdom. Our Fellowship Ministries Team did a great job of setting up the fellowship before worship! The Good News Trio warmed our hearts by bringing us the Word of God in song. The congregation gave $526 in a love offering to the trio also many of you purchased their C.D.s! Grandparents were remembered and honored. Most importantly, God smiled on and favored us as we showed the love of our Lord to many guests. Be commended by your pastor!!
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Let us never forget 9.11.01

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

Hope Will Get Us Home!
This week we remember the tragic events of 12 years ago September 11, 2001 here on American soil. In a plan outlined by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, approved by Osama Bin Laden, and carried out by 19 high-jackers who used four passenger airliners as missiles, to take the lives of 2,995 people. The victims included 411 emergency responders in New York as the World Trade Centers crumbled. There were other victims at the Pentagon in Washington DC. A band of great American, who stormed the cockpit over rural Pennsylvania and thwarted an attempt to fly an airliner into the US Capital, were also among the victims. The outcry of senseless acts of terror shocked the whole world. While many of us grieved the loss of life, there were others who called for celebration on that fateful day suggesting that Allah favored the horrific acts. I am glad we worship a God who loves us and always works to bring about His good purposes in the world. It is our hope that brightens the dark and challenging chapters in life. Thomas Merton writes, The real hope is not in something we think we can do, but in God, who is making something good out of it in some way we cannot see. Hope can change our perspective in life. Henry Nouwen tells the story of a soldier who was captured as a prisoner of war. He was taken away from his home/family and put in a prison he lost a sense of anything to live for. But unexpectedly he got a letter from home We are waiting for you to come home. All is fine here. Dont worry. Everything instantly seemed different. His circumstances had not changed. He did the same difficult labor on the same meager rations, but now he knew someone waited for his release and homecoming. Hope changed his life! God has written us a love letter the Bible. It reassures of Gods presence now and offers hope that He awaits our release. Keep looking up! Hope will get us home. Pastor Reid

Prayer Concerns
In the Congregation
Gladys Oakley and Teresa Jones (3059 Lowe Rd. Elon NC 27244) 446-0430 Gladys and Teresa were both back in worship last Sunday. Frances Woody (708 Kidd Drive Burlington NC 27217) Frances is doing well with physical therapy, but still has a way to go to recover. Kay McCall (320 Tryon St. Burlington NC 27217) 227-7097 Kay suffered a concussion recently due to a fall in their home. Edna Hall (2261 Carolina Rd. Burlington NC 27217) 227-0648 Edna is still under a doctors care. Becky Corbett (712 Jeffries Cross Rd. Burlington NC 27217) 421-9416 Becky is thanking God for the relief from pain continue to pray. Richard Terrell (910 Stonehaven Dr. Graham NC 27253) 229-0203 Richard was in worship last Sunday but still has a way to go to recover. Gene and Pat Cathey (1102 Southwood Dr. Graham NC 27253) 226-7454 Gene and Pat continue to face the challenges with great faith. John Hughes (White Oak Manor 323 Baldwin Rd. Burlington NC 27217) Mitchell and Ellen Price (110 Woodland Dr. Elon NC 27244) 508-0006
New Concerns Related to the Congregation *Hilda HughesPastor Reid is the contact *Reba Long Family, Howard HicksNancy Whitfield is the contact *Bobby PagePastor Reid is the contact *Mike Gauldin, Robbie Thompson, Sandi Hensley Donnie Scott is the contact
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)

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.

Silent Bid: Handmade Quilt & Stand

Place Your Bid for the Handmade Quilt and Stand!
The Whitakers have made the donation of a beautiful quilt and stand to raise funds that go to help us fulfill our mission. Place your silent bid at the display, which is located at the entrance to the Venue. Bids will be received through the end of September. All proceeds will go to support out Outreach Ministries.

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