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Volume 58 • Number 14
April 6, 2015
Announcing the Mission and Ministries of Ardmore Baptist Church, Inc., Winston-Salem, NC
Worship Connection
April 12
Morning:
“Encounters with Christ:
Yesterday, Today,
and Tomorrow”
Luke 24:13-35
Ellen Price
KidNection (10:45)
“Nehemiah”
Bring a Friend!
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GA Lock-In
he GA Lock-In is Friday, April 24,
6:00 p.m. - Saturday, April 25,
8:00 a.m. at the church. All GAs (1st 6th grade girls) are invited to this free
overnight event of fun and service. Please
e-mail Lee (lritchie@ardmorebaptist.org)
to reserve your spot.
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he annual “Food Roundup” has successfully united churches, businesses,
and other friends to collect much needed food, supplies, and gift cards for
Baptist Children’s Homes’ boys and girls. When you are feeding cottages that can
have as many as 12 to 16 residents, it takes a lot of food to fill hungry bellies.
BCH serves as many as 700,000 meals and snacks throughout the year in 19
North Carolina communities. You can imagine how much it would cost to feed so
many. The Food Roundup makes it all possible!
Throughout April, Ardmore will collect canned goods (preferably #10 cans)
and non-perishable food items. Collection boxes will be in the stairwells at the
covered drive entrance and the area between the main lobby and the Educational
Building. A full list of needs may be accessed via our Web site under the Give tab.
Copies are available at the Welcome Desks.
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Help! The Internet is Attached to My Kids!
he Internet is ubiquitous. Seemingly, every gadget, appliance, and electronic
device connects to the Internet in some way. There is no escaping it. So, if
there is no escaping it, how can we keep our kids safe and educated about the
inherent risks and help them, and us, make smarter decisions for our constantly
connected lives?
Join us Wednesday, April 8 and 22, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in F226 as we talk
about topics such as basic Internet safety, social networking and sharing information, gaming (yes, even the “harmless” ones), online attitudes, bullying, offline
consequences, apps and gadgets, digital privacy, and what the near future holds.
You will be provided with materials and resources to help you better understand
these and other topics and assist you in navigating these topics with your children
and teens.
Caregivers Support Group
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hursday, April 9; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
in the Ardmore Room. Contact
Sandra Bovender (768-7116) or Paul
Mullen (725-8767, ext. 107; pmullen@
ardmorebaptist.org) for more information.
Missions Extravaganza
WMU of NC’s Annual Meeting and
Training Conference
April 17 - 18
Ardmore Baptist Church
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Our Pastor Writes ...
Building Community
eople sing better together when they are together. It almost seems unnecessary to say doesn’t it? Imagine a choir that had space for 60 voices, but there
were only 15 members in the choir. Do you think the choir master would have
those 15 people spread out so that none could touch, hear, or see the others?
What kind of blending of voices could be created if the voices were dispersed to
the four corners of the choir rather than grouping them together in a cluster?
People sing better together when they are together. Similarly, people worship
together better when they are together. Corporate worship is enhanced if we can
speak to our neighbor, pass the communion tray to them, hand them a hymnbook
opened to the correct page if they have forgotten their bulletin. Corporate worship
is different from private worship. Private worship is when we spend time alone
with God, perhaps by a quiet lake, or walking an isolated trail, or gazing into the
starry expanse. Worship at Ardmore Baptist Church on Sunday mornings is
corporate.
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For those reasons, we are roping off part of the sanctuary in the 8:15 corporate
worship service. A sanctuary that seats 650 has to be tailored to accommodate a
congregation of 125-150 people. We know this means some people may not have
access to a pew they have sat in for years. We thank you for making personal adjustments for the sake of the larger congregation. The community worship experience
will be enhanced if we’re closer together and can hear each other sing, read Scripture,
and touch one another in Christian fellowship. It may take some getting used to.
We made the transition from the Brown Auditorium to the new sanctuary, so we can
certainly make this transition. The most important thing about corporate worship is
that we bring a humble, penitent heart to the Lord and a soul ready to blend with
others to praise the God of all creation. Come and rejoice with us in the early or
later service as we worship our Lord together. We worship better together when
we are together.
- Don Gordon
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Grace Notes
oly Week is always a special time of music and worship at Ardmore. I want
to thank all of our musicians and worship leaders who made our services so
beautiful with the offerings of their talents. The majestic sounds of the trumpet on
Palm Sunday with the procession of the purple cloth, cross, palm branches, and
balloons carried by our youth and children set the tone for our “Palm Sunday
Parade!” The liturgy and sermon challenged us to ponder our place in the parade
as we entered Holy Week. The Maundy Thursday service was very emotional as
we found ourselves praying at the foot of the cross through narrations, scriptures,
and beautiful prayers sung by the Adult Choir. The cello and violin music added
so much to the beauty of the service. Prayers at the Cross helped us all to reflect
upon the unparalleled love of God shown to us through Jesus and His death on the
cross. Then on Good Friday, the Stations of the Cross allowed for a very personal
time of devotion through scripture and prayer as we traveled the steps of Jesus
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Courtyard Bricks
ith the upcoming Let’s Finish
Campaign on the horizon, some
folks have asked about adding memorial
bricks to the front courtyard. Many
who have joined our church family
since the original construction want to
add their name to this “Walk of Faith.”
Bricks may be added upon request.
Simply submit a brick order form with
$40 per brick and we will order them.
Order forms are available in the office
and at the Welcome Desk.
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Wright Stuff
outh Week begins with a kick-off
event on Friday night, April 10,
and culminates with Youth Sunday on
April 19. Our theme is “Who Am I?”
based on John 15:1-5. Throughout the
week we will attempt to illustrate the
great things about being a follower of
Christ. We will focus on the victory
Christ gives us, the strength that is
ours, and the inheritance that we are
given as a gift from God … not as
something we have earned. Please be
in prayer for our young people and
youth leadership team as they prepare
to lead us during this time.
- Betty Wright
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he YAH Club will meet Tuesday,
April 14, at 10:15 a.m. and enjoy
a beautiful program by our Senior
Adult Choir, “I Will Glory in the
Cross.” Join us and let your hearts be
uplifted and inspired! Then stay for
lunch (oven-roasted turkey) and enjoy
great fellowship around the table.
Don’t forget to invite your friends.
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Ardmore ABCs ...
Deacon of the Week
Our sympathy and Christian concern are expressed to the following in the loss
of loved ones:
John Stevens in the death of his sister-in-law, Carolyn Stevens;
Lisa Nuckolls in the death of her grandmother, Dorothy Stroud; great grandmother of Liam Nuckolls;
Myra Mize in the death of her aunt, Betty Murphy
April 6 - 12
Charlie Bumgarner
Phone: (c) 608-7699
Gracious notes of appreciation have been received from the following and are
posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall:
Phyllis Current
The Shepherd’s Center
Congratulations to Jim and Laminda Willard who celebrated their 51st wedding
anniversary on March 28th; also on the birth of a granddaughter, Hannah Grace
Willard, born March 24th.
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April 11 - 12
Lee Ritchie
Phone: 706-247-0376
Love Languages Of Children
he Five Love Languages of Children, by Dr. Gary Chapman of Calvary Baptist
in Winston-Salem, provides a remarkably insightful and Christ-centered
approach to parenting young children and adolescents. A four-week study of the
book, led by Adam and Amanda Horton, along with Paul Mullen, will be held on
Sunday, April 12, 19, 26 and May 3; 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in F204. The cost is
$15 for the book. A life-changing gift we can give to our children is to help them
feel unconditionally loved in ways they uniquely understand. This foundation
leads to inner security, more effective discipline, and growing maturity. Join us as
we learn together through this study. Invite your colleagues and neighbors. Sign up
by contacting Janet Hellard at the church office (725-8767) or Paul (pmullen@
ardmorebaptist.org).
Ministry Area Emphasis Of The Month
Community Impact and Global Connections Ministry Area
he Missions Council has merged with the Community Impact and Global
Connections Ministry Area. This area includes 24 Ministry Teams. They are
listed here with their respective team leaders: Ardmore Transportation, Charlie &
Nell Hege; Basketball/Softball, Nick McGalliard; Baptist Men, Mike Nuckolls;
Billy Graham Counselor, Doc Holliday; Bright Christmas, Randy & Beth Steen;
City with Dwellings, Rob Lemons; Disaster Relief, Jim Willard; Crisis Control,
Glendora Epperson; Farmer’s Market, Emily Lemons; FaithHealthNC, Debra Norris;
Global Women, Ann Canupp; Guest House, Peggy Neal; Habitat for Humanity,
John Mullen; Handicrafters, Linda Cline/Wendy Cockerham; H2H, Chester David;
Manicure Ministry, Brenda Rourk; Meals on Wheels, Joe & Dean Eller; Medical/
Dental Ministries, Steve Bissette/Robert Kelly/Dan Driscoll; Missionary House,
Margaret Cogdill; Prayer Shawl Ministry, Jacque Spaugh; Red Cross Blood
Drives, Rob Lemons; Scouting, Rick Jeffares; World Vision, Kaye Hunter; and
WMU, Bea McRae. Is the Lord calling you to serve? If one of these ministries
ignites your passion, contact the Team Leader and get involved. If you see another
need in our community, gather some like-minded folks and start a ministry. God
calls us to serve! - Joyce Camp, CIGC MALT Leader
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Weekend Call
Kids Corner
Easter Celebration Report
he day before Palm Sunday the
Fellowship Hall was buzzing with
sounds of fun, togetherness, and learning. Our Ardmore children and their
families gathered together to decorate
a Holy Week Devotional with symbols
of each day of the week. They made
palm branches out of construction paper
and angels out of doilies to fill their
books with the story of Jesus in his last
week before death and resurrection.
Each person also made a resurrection
roll so we could tell the story of Jesus
on Easter. What is a resurrection roll,
you ask? Take a large marshmallow,
melted butter, a cinnamon and sugar
mixture, and a crescent roll and you
are ready to tell the resurrection story.
Jesus is the marshmallow. Roll him in
the butter (the burial oils) and the cinnamon and sugar (the burial spices).
Then wrap him in the cloth (the crescent
roll) and place him in the tomb (the
oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes).
Once the roll has cooled, break it open
and Jesus’ burial cloth is empty. These
rolls amaze children and are a sweet
treat for everyone!
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Memorials and Honoraria
Building Fund/Bold Faith
In Memory of Nadine Gillenwaters
Ann Canupp
In Memory of Sharon Fanelli
Sara Richardson
In Memory of Joe Denny
Skip & Linda Sink
In Memory of Ann Hartley
Martha & Marvin Taylor
Building Maintenance
In Honor of Reg Banner, Charlie Bumgarner,
Richard Cain, Brooke Crist, Jerry Gilbert,
and Joe Sugg
Jan Ragsdale
Memorial Fund
In Memory of Richard Steve Alexander
Richard & Megan Alexander and family
In Memory of Nadine Gillenwaters
George & Carole Moore
In Honor of the Nuckolls’ family
Patricia Nuckolls
Sunday Bible Study
Morning Worship
8:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
575
211
750
Stewardship
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$
$
$
$
$
33,425
64,911
467,957
475,971
8,014
Bold Faith
Receipts 04/05/15 $
Receipts-To-Date $
4,557
1,944,728
Samaritan Ministries
here will be a tour of Samaritan’s
new home at 414 E. Northwest
Blvd. (behind the old Samaritan at
1243 Patterson Ave.) on Sunday, April
12; 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you’ve had
an interest in volunteering in the Soup
Kitchen or overnight in the Shelter, this
is a great opportunity to learn more.
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For the Record
April 5, 2015
Weekly Budget Needs
Budget Receipts 04/05/15
Needs-To-Date
Receipts-To-Date
Over/(Under)-To-Date
Unified Budget
In Honor of Jo West
Tommy Wheeling
WEE
In Honor of Jo West
Gene West
Zambia Water Project
In Honor of Global Women
Mary Alice Warren
Freedom
he third “F” expresses the goal of a
successful campaign effort. Once
this loan becomes history for us, the
monthly payment of $16,900 will be
freed up. We will be freed from the
tyranny of debt and no longer be as
Scripture says, “the debtor is slave to
the lender.” Finally marking our note as
“paid-in-full” will allow us to engage
in new missional opportunities. An
earlier campaign theme, Ardmore Works,
reminded us that this congregation is
at its best when we are doing the work
of the Kingdom together. Freedom from
debt will empower us to do just that.
Let’s Finish!! Reservations (via e-mail
or phone) are needed for the lunch on
May 3.
KidsCorner (continued from page 3)
Thank you to all the volunteers who
came to provide a time for families to
prepare for Holy Week. So many parents have shared with me their gratitude
that you were there to allow them to
have this time carved out together.
I look forward to many more family
events with our wonderful Ardmore
church family!
- Lee Ritchie
Grace Notes (continued from page 2)
during His last days before His resurrection. Easter services ushered in the
glorious alleluias as we celebrated our
risen Lord and Savior! Our majestic
pipe organ, timpani, brass instruments,
and combined youth and adult choirs
filled the sanctuary with excitement,
praise and adoration – all to the glory
of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ! Let us continue now through
this Easter season to “Lift high the
cross and proclaim the love of Christ
till all the world His sacred name
adore!” Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
- David Fitzgerald
H2H Golf Tournament
Friday, May 15; 12:00 noon
Reynolds Park Golf Course
To register, contact Susan Denton in
the church office or Jeff McIntyre
(jeff@mcmetals.com). Brochures are
at the Welcome Desk.