Vacation Bible School starts Friday!

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This Week: Sunday, August 4, 2013

Sundays Worship Topic Searching for the Kingdom Text: The Kingdom f God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, Here it is, or There it is, because the Kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17:21

Music Team Rehearsal

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Weekly Devotional
Kingdom worked called for repentance (Matthew 3:2). Jesus then began teaching about the kingdom in parables. Within the parables are the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 13:11). Consider the passages listed from Matthew 13, keeping in mind Jesus was revealing a different kind of kingdom than what the people were expecting. Rather than begin with Israel (God chosen people), all people respond differently to the Word of God Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23 Rather than rule over the world, people of faith live with people in the world Matthew 13:24-43 Rather than begin in glory (really big), the kingdom begins in small things Matthew 13:31-32 Rather than accept only the righteous, the kingdom welcomes the unrighteous Matthew 13:33-35 Rather than being a public appeal, the kingdom is hidden and found by those who search Matthew 13:44-46 Borrowed from The Discovery Study Bible. Zondervan Press. 2004. Volume 1, Issue 7 July 2013 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2

In this issue:

This Week: Sunday, August 4, 2013 Music Team Rehearsal Birthdays & Anniversaries Weekly Devotional Vacation Bible School Silent Bid Prayer Concerns Message from Pastor Reid Altar Flowers Upcoming Happenings 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

Vacation Bible School

This Friday, August 2, 6-8 P.M. and again on Saturday, August 3, 12 noon-4 P.M. (note the change from 10-4) we will host our first Vacation Bible School at Faith Christian Church. Young people of all ages are invited to come and join in the fun. Adult volunteers are needed in the area of crafts, parking, and recreation contact Stephanie Gordon at 222-8446. ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 4:00PM (Note the change from 4:30) ADULTS AND FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO COME TO THE VENUE FOR A PROGRAM, MEAL, AND FELLOWSHIP. The main course is taken care of, but you can bring a dessert if you would like. We will have guests among us lets make sure they feel and see the love of God while in our midst!

Silent Bid
Plant Stand
Place your silent bid for the fern/plant stand which is on display at the entrance to The Venue. The funds raised will go toward spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.

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

Engaging in Kingdom Work for Our Lord
When John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus, started his preaching in the wilderness his first words were, repent, for the Kingdom of God is near. (Matthew 3:2) There are over 82 references in the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) to the Kingdom of Heaven or Kingdom of God. There were three lines of thought about kingdom during Jesus earthly ministry. The first was an earthly kingdom in which was visible to all there were people who thought Jesus would overthrow the Roman rule and set up His kingdom on earth. The second was a coming kingdom , spoken of by Old Testament prophets, where Gods rule/kingship would be active and visible. The third, which Jesus taught about, was a kingdom where Gods rule is active, but invisible (in our hearts!). As we continue to engage in kingdom work at Faith Christian Church I am confident God is smiling and putting His favor on us. This coming weekend offers us a great opportunity, through our Vacation Bible School, to advance Gods Kingdom. Keep praying and looking up God is at work! ~Pastor Reid

Prayer Concerns
In the Congregation
R i c h a r d T e r r e l l 336.229.0203 910 Stonehaven Drive Graham NC 27253. Richard fell and fractured his hip last weekend. Cindy Summers-501 Ambler Drive Gibsonville NC 27248 Cindy is recovering from recent surgery. Jeff & Melissa Blanchard336.447.4364 306 Slate Drive Gibsonville NC 27249 Jeff & Melissa had a miscarriage last week. Gene & Pat Cathey-336.226.7454 1102 Southwood Drive Graham NC 27253 Continue to pray as Gene faces challenges daily. John Hughes-White Oak Manor 323 Baldwin Road Burlington NC 27217 John is doing well, all challenges considered. Mitchell & Ellen Price336.508.0006 110 Woodland Drive Elon NC 27244 Mitchell & Ellen are still awaiting a court date.

Altar Flowers
Would you like to place flowers at the altar this Sunday? Contact Pastor Reid and let him know!

Upcoming Happenings
Baptism Service in Two Weeks! Grandparents Day Six Weeks Away! September 8th, we will honor and remember the
On Sunday, August 18 gift Grandparenthood. The Good News Trio will our worship service will be offering music- a love offering will be received end around the swimming for them. pool behind Howard and Glenda Walkers home. Baptism symbolizes the washing away of our sins, the reception of the Holy Spirit, and the new life we have in Jesus Christ. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your baptism- whether first time or a renewal of your baptismal vows. Pastor Reid

New Concerns Related to the Congregation

Casey Kane Family-Lori Cheek is the contact Jolene Guthrie-Joyce Moore are the contacts Joe Walters-Amy father & Tom

Blackwood's

Cathy Thompson-Eddie Lewis 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)

Thought for the Week:

God has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in Whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14