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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017 DEACONS: Jackie Adams & Waldo Winslow BUS DRIVER: Tommy Bass (482-1099) BUS RIDER: Waldo Winslow CHILDREN’S SERMON: Mary Anne Croom CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Natalie Briggs AUDIO OPERATOR: Paul Williams VIDEO OPERATOR: Paul Stallings BOOK BAG BUDDIES DRIVER (for 2/9): Gary Swanner

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Old Fashioned Game Night for Grades K-6 & Parents Friday, February 24 at 6:30pm Fellowship Hall

LITTLE GOOSE NEST PRESCHOOL During the month of February, children of EBC members, siblings of former LGN students, and children who are presently enrolled in the 3-year-old class, may register for the 20172018 school year. A registration form is available in the church office. Payment of the $115.00 materials fee will hold the student’s spot. In March, enrollment will be opened to all.

Hymn Festival February 12 Edenton Baptist Church and the Northeastern NC American Guild of Organists will present a Hymn Festival February 12 at 4:00pm in our sanctuary, featuring Adam Ward, organist. Adam is the Director of Music Ministries at Providence United Methodist Church of Charlotte. Admission to this concert is free. Please invite your friends and neighbors!

Entertaining a Hope: Bicentennial News

VOL. XXXV

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017

NO. 5

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017 During the month of February, we will celebrate the music ministry of our church with the debut of our Bicentennial Anthem coming up this Sunday February 5. There will be a Hymn Festival on February 12, and Music Sunday on February 26. 

Bicentennial Celebration – Mark your calendar for our 200th anniversary celebration and homecoming on Sunday, March 26. We will not have Sunday School and our worship service will begin at 10:30am. Our pastor emeritus, Dr. Kenneth Word, will be our featured preacher, and we will enjoy a catered luncheon following the worship service.

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Bicentennial Items for Sale – The new history book by Dr. Jesse Croom is available for $30. Beautiful prints of an original painting of our church by the late Betsy Campen Bierowski are available in two sizes for $10 or $20. We also have a commemorative Christmas ornament and an attractive bumper sticker. All are available in the church office.

VALENTINE BANQUET FUNDRAISER After the Hymn Festival on February 12, join us at 6:00pm for a Valentine Fundraiser! Tickets are $10 and dinner includes grilled chicken OR grilled pork chop, green beans, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert and a drink. A few dinner games will be provided, along with a Silent Auction on some of our best desserts! Tickets are available in the office. Advanced payment will be appreciated. All proceeds go to benefit the youth group.

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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DO YOU KNOW? A service of dedication for the new fellowship hall/activity center was held on what date? A. January 13, 2003 B. January 22, 2003 C. January 16, 2004

REMINDER: Our Sunday School offering on Feb. 5 will be designated to the Community Missions Fund.

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Deacons Meeting, 8:00am Sermon: “On Purpose For a Purpose” Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

This Sunday our Adult Choir will premier a new anthem, written in celebration of our Bicentennial, and in loving memory of Mary Smith and Corinne Thorud.

Observance of the Lord’s Supper

LECTIONARY READINGS February 5, 2017 5th Sun. after the Epiphany Isaiah 58:1-9a Psalm 112:1-9 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 Matthew 5:13-20

SHUT-IN OF THE WEEK Mrs. Denise Ellis Chowan River Nursing PO Box 566 Edenton, NC 27932

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Miss Jessica Buchanan NCSSM 1219 Broad Street Box B112 Durham, NC 27705

Anniversaries Thursday, February 9 M/M Jimmy Fleetwood Friday, February 10 M/M Mark Word HOSPITAL REPORT (2/1) At the time of printing, we knew of no members in the hospital..

February 12, 2017 6 Sun. after the Epiphany Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37

Senior Adult Valentine Luncheon February 14 at 12:15pm Fellowship Hall

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A. January 13, 2003

WEEKLY REPORT (1/29)

Offering Amount Received........$9,502.50 Other Monies Received Wed. Supper....................266.00 Memorials........................520.00 Alb. Crisis Pregnancy Ctr,,,,.8.07 Reimbursements..............787.68 Global Missions............ 10.00 TOTAL.....................1,591.75 Attendance Sunday School......................117 Chowan River Nursing............40 SS TOTAL.............................157 Worship Total........................215

Joy Club Outing Planned COA’s Performing Art Center presents “Oklahoma” March 2, 2017 at 10:00am Tickets are $16.50 Deadline for ticket order is February 15 Contact Anna Copeland or Karen Fleetwood for details.

In preparation for the Bicentennial Celebration, the Bicentennial Committee decided to have an anthem commissioned for our church. After some discussion, David Schwoebel was commissioned to write an anthem based on the text Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” The dedication of the anthem reads, In celebration of the bicentennial of Edenton Baptist Church, Edenton, NC, and in memory of Mary Smith, organist for over 30 years and Corinne Thorud, choir member for over 75 years. This Sunday, the choir will premier this piece under the direction of David Schwoebel. This is a high honor to premier the anthem with the composer who wrote the anthem. The choir has been diligently working on it for the past several weeks. Even more exciting is the fact that the anthem has already been accepted by Beckenhorst Press for publication. So, in the very near future, Edenton Baptist Church along with David Schwoebel will give churches all across the world the opportunity to sing this powerful text in a whole new setting. What a gift! David Schwoebel is Minister of Music/Composer in Residence at Derbyshire Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Voice and Organ Performance from McKendree College in Lebanon, IL and a Master of Church Music with an emphasis in Composition from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. Prior to arriving at Derbyshire Baptist in 1997, David served churches in Illinois, Alabama, and Georgia. At Derbyshire, he oversees a music program consisting of nine choral groups, five handbell choirs, an Orff ensemble, a 28-piece orchestra and brass ensemble. David also participated in the development and release of Celebrating Grace Hymnal as a member of the Supplemental Music Resource Committee and was the musical arranger for March 2010 Premier Workshop Concerts when the hymnal was released in Atlanta, GA. There will be other special music events occurring over the next couple of weeks pertaining to the life of the Music Ministry within our Church. Please come and celebrate these wonderful events with us! Edenton Baptist Church has a great history of music and worship. Help us to continue to share the gift of music with those in our congregation and community. Soli Deo Glora, Michael

On the menu: Chicken Broccoli Casserole ♥ Congealed Salad Roll ♥ Tea/Coffee ♥ Dessert You are loved, you are special, you are invited to come join us for fun, fellowship, and a good, hot meal! Our treat! We just need you to say, “I will be there!” The EBC bus will pick you up (should you need a ride) and we’ll enjoy a meal together, songs around the piano, and have you back home for your afternoon nap. Whosoever will--come! Just call the church office and let us know if you need a ride and that you plan to share Valentine’s Day with us. The EBC Deacon Care Team

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

Birthdays Sunday, February 5 John Brabble Deanna Chesson Caroline Ganzert Gail Jenkins Monday, February 6 Carlton Jackson Billy White Tuesday, February 7 Bob Stokely Wednesday, February 8 Kerry Hollowell Angela McWalter John Smith Debbie Swicegood Thursday, February 9 Heather Deshields Joan Boswell Friday, February 10 Linda Adams Faye Lewis Saturday, February 11 Allison Cleve Fran Cuthrell Randy Hollowell

Saturday, February 4 Basketball: EBC-BB at BBBC 4:30-Co-ed grades K-2 5:00-Co-ed Boys 3-5 & Girls 3-6 6:00-Boys grades 6-8 7:00-Girls grades 7-12 8:00-Boys grades 9-12 Sunday, February 5 8:00-Deacons Meeting 9:45-Sunday School 10:45-Pastor/Deacon Prayer 11:00-Morning Worship 5:30-Youth Super Bowl Party Tuesday, February 7 7:00-Joyful Noisemakers, Edenton Primetime Wednesday, February 8 5:30-Supper 6:00-Children’s Choirs 6:30-Adult Bible Study 6:45-Children’s Missions 7:30-Adult Choir Practice Thursday, February 9 10:15-Book Bag Buddies 12:00-Salt Shakers, Soda Shoppe