THE INFORMER

SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018 DEACONS: Wanda Small & Al Ward BUS DRIVER: Allen Mills (482-4186) AUDIO OPERATOR: Gary Swanner VIDEO OPERATOR: Steven Byrum CHILDREN’S SERMON: Mary Daniels CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Susan Biggs & Karen Fleetwood YOUTH SUPPER: Laurie Brooks OUTREACH: Thelma Halsey BOOK BAG BUDDIES: Mac Privott (5/3)

Edenton Baptist Church

Edenton, North Carolina 27932 A Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Congregation The Informer (USPS 386-370) Edenton Baptist Church 200 South Granville Street Email: [email protected]

Published Weekly by Edenton Baptist Church Periodicals Postage Paid at Edenton, NC 27932 Phone: 482-3217, Fax: 482-7670 Website: www.edentonbaptist.org

SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 DEACONS: David Ray & Gary Swanner BUS DRIVER: Gene Nixon (482-8281) AUDIO OPERATOR: Maurice Bunch VIDEO OPERATOR: Holly Smith CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Bonita McCall OUTREACH: Bonita McCall BOOK BAG BUDDIES: Jay Swicegood (5/10) No Children’s Sermon this Sunday.

Shut-Ins of the Week

Students of the Week

Week of April 29-May 5 Mrs. Jane Nowell Edenton House 323 Medical Arts Drive Edenton, NC 27932

Week of April 29-May 5 Mr. Charles Maus 3735 Becton Hall 2221 Dunn Avenue Raleigh, NC 27607

Week of May 6-12 Mrs. Illa Pearl Parks Edenton Primetime PO Box 987 Edenton, NC 27932

Week of May 6-12 Miss Ellie Rinehart 15723 Lee Hall 2530 Sullivan Drive Raleigh, NC 27607

LECTIONARY READINGS April 29, 2018 5th Sun. of Easter Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 22:25-31 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8

May 6, 2018 6 Sun. of Easter Acts 10:44-48 Psalm 98 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17 th

May 13, 2018 7th Sun. of Easter Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Psalm 1 1 John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19

Homes & Hospitals Offering in May Throughout the month of May, we can help our neighbors across the state by giving generously to this annual offering. We can pray for and financially support the benevolence ministries of Baptist Children’s Homes of NC, Baptist Retirement Homes of NC, and NC Baptist Hospital. Every dollar we give will help hurting children, provide quality of life for deserving senior adults whose retirement funds have been exhausted, and assist families and patients who cannot afford to pay their hospital bills. Special envelopes will be available, or you can use the Homes & Hospital Offering envelope included in your box of regular envelopes.

An Invitation to our Ladies Saturday, May 5 ● 9:00am - 3:00pm EBC (room to be determined) You are all invited to a time of Motivation, Encouragement, Rejuvenation, Activity, and Fun with Rev. Abbi Mullens. Mrs. Mullens is an associate pastor at The Memorial Baptist Church in Greenville. We will have a light breakfast of muffins, fruit, coffee, juice, and lunch will be provided. Mark your calendar! College Graduates Parents, please notify us if your child graduated in December 2017, or will graduate in the coming weeks. Call the church office (482-3217) or email us ([email protected]) with the details so their church family can celebrate with them! Parent-Child Dedication—Any families interested in participating on May 13 should contact the office ASAP.

David B. Brooks Patrick I. Cardwell Pastor Associate Pastor Michael W. Morgan Director of Music Jackie P. Copeland Organist/Assistant Music Director

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Janet C. Skinner Church Administrator Lorraine B. Bass Financial Secretary Sherry S. Dowd Preschool Coordinator

THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018

NO. 15

SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018 The Fifth Sunday of Easter Baptist Men’s Breakfast, 8:30am Sermon: “Fearless Love” 1 John 4:7-21 The Albemarle Chorale Presents GIFT OF LIGHT 4:00pm in Sanctuary

SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 The Sixth Sunday of Easter Deacons Meeting, 8:00am Sermon: “World-Conquering Love” 1 John 5:1-6 Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper Little Goose Nest Appreciation Spring Fling, 12:30pm at Earnhardt Field

This is a 2-week edition of The Informer. Your next issue will be mailed on Thursday, May 10.

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Sunday, April 29 8:30-Baptist Men’s Breakfast 9:45-Sunday School 10:45-Pastor/Deacon Prayer 11:00-Morning Worship 4:00-Albemarle Chorale 5:30-Youth Supper 6:00-Youth REAL Talk Tuesday, May 1 7:00-Joyful Noisemakers, Edenton Primetime Wednesday, May 2 5:30-Supper 6:00-Children’s Choirs 6:30-Adult Bible Study 6:45-Children’s Missions 7:30-Adult Choir Practice Thursday, May 3 7:45-Jesus & Java 10:15-Book Bag Buddies 3:30-Members at Home Team

A C TI VI TI E S Sunday, May 6 8:00-Deacons Meeting 9:45-Sunday School 10:45-Pastor/Deacon Prayer 11:00-Morning Worship 12:30-Spring Fling Tuesday, May 8 10:00-Combined WMU 5:30-Building & Grounds, Room 103 Wednesday, May 9 9:45-Joy Club to Belhaven 5:30-Supper 6:00-Children’s Choirs 6:30-Adult Bible Study 6:45-Children’s Missions 7:30-Adult Choir Practice Thursday, May 10 7:45-Jesus & Java 10:15-Book Bag Buddies 7:00-2020 Vision Team

Spring Fling! After the frustration of a longer-than-usual winter, I think everyone is ready to get out and enjoy the sun. If you find yourself tired of being stuck inside and ready to run around some, then I hope you’ll join the youth group after church on Sunday, May 6 as we get the spring kicked off - literally! We’ll be playing some kickball, and we want YOU to come join us! It’s a perfect opportunity for us to simply have fun together as children, youth, and adults who enjoy being together. So lace up your tennis shoes, throw that coat in the closet, and head out to the ball field! We will provide fried chicken for lunch. Just bring a side dish to share and yard chair, and let’s soak up some sun and have a great time!

Sunday, May 6 12:30pm Earnhardt Field (beside Clothes Closet & Food Pantry)

Members of Edenton Baptist Church,

Dear Edenton Baptist Church Congregation,

I would like to thank you for your generous donations to my Eagle Scout Project to support the NC Baptist Kennedy Children’s Home in Kinston, NC. I am humbled by the generous support of all the churches and people who contributed to my project. Your donations will go a long way in helping the children at the Kennedy Home. Both NC Baptist Children’s Homes and myself are extremely grateful for all you have done. Thanks again for helping me complete my Eagle Scout rank and for helping the children.

The beautiful hanging basket, greeting card, gift card and special recognition for Administrative Professionals Day was so wonderful, unexpected and thoughtful! I am so appreciative of your kindness and generosity. Thank you!

Love, Dylan White There is a photograph posted on the “Information” bulletin board of Dylan with items donated for his project.

Lorraine Bass EBC Family, Your unexpected recognition of my 20 years on staff means so much to me. The generous love offering was truly a well kept secret! I had no idea about any of it. The hanging basket is lovely. A constant reminder of the church family I love so much. With all of my heart, thank you. Janet Skinner

Birthdays

Anniversaries

Sunday, April 29 Caroline Brooks Monday, April 30 Sherry Dowd Daniel Smith Tuesday, May 1 Ben Rinehart, Jr. Wednesday, May 2 Sally Blount Dianne Deems Katlyn Warren Thursday, May 3 Page Alston Reagan Privott Stuart Proctor Friday, May 4 Deena Shupe Saturday, May 5 Lauren Lewis Al Partin ●♦● Sunday, April 6 Donna Basnight Natalie Briggs Elizabeth Jordan Ashley Twiddy Monday, April 7 Lynn Partin Jerry Small Tully Thompson Tuesday, May 8 McCartney Towe Wednesday, May 9 Myron Broadwell Dorothy Bunch Wanda Small Friday, May 11 Jim Blount Denise Ellis Charlotte V. Small Saturday, May 12 George Lassiter

Monday, April 30 M/M Herman Bond M/M Tony Hughes M/M Robbie Laughton Thursday, May 3 M/M Charles Mustian Saturday, May 5 M/M Lowell Gieseke

HOSPITAL REPORT (4/26) Chowan Hospital Della Mae Rud

Joy Club On Wednesday, May 9, we will depart at 9:15am for Terra Ceia Farms and lunch at Fish Hooks in Belhaven. Sign up with Karen or Anna.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SHIPWRECKED June 25-29

WEEKLY REPORT (4/22) Offering Amount Received 5,223.25 Other Monies Received Wed. Night Supper 254.00 Memorial Gifts 1,085.00 Total 1,339.00 Attendance Sunday School Chowan River Nursing Worship

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