First Impressions


By Dr. Ron Hinson

Behind the Scenes


 The outstanding work of Woman's Missionary Union in supporting Baptist missions and providing
missions education for all ages has blessed countless churches with mission-minded leaders and those who have taken the challenge of the Great Commission of our Lord to heart.  Since its beginning in 1888, WMU has become the largest Protestant missions organization for women in the world, with a membership of approximately
1 million. WMU's main purpose is to educate and involve adults, youth,
children, and preschoolers in the cause of Christian missions. Although originally geared towards women, girls,
and preschoolers, both genders are
active participants in WMU organizations and ministries today.
The auxiliary status of the WMU means that WMU is self-governing and self-supporting. WMU of North Carolina depends on its support from an annual offering, now being received known as the Heck-Jones Offering, named for the first officers who led the organization for fifty years -  Fannie Exile Scudder Heck, president and Sallie Bailey Jones, corresponding secretary.  These two women were only 24 and 16 when they began their ministry. Their commitment to missions and ministry grew and extended to reach those in their own city and around the world.  That is the focus of WMU…sharing Christ and ministering in His name.
Please join with me in prayerfully remembering and supporting the work of WMU in our church and state.  Join in supporting WMU projects.  Understand that it is WMU that instilled a missions heritage in the minds and hearts of


Our Youth Ensemble will attend Festival by the Sea at Myrtle Beach on March 5-7.  There's only one rehearsal remaining before the festival. 

Its not too late to join The Youth and Adult Handbell Choir.  The group continues to explore the best time to rehearse.  At the present time handbells rehearse on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.

The Chancel Choir is busy preparing for our Palm Sunday night service.  Plan now to attend this Holy Week worship experience.

Have you noticed the cross in front of our sanctuary?  It is made from the trunk of last year's Chrismon tree.  Thank you Eric Kronenwetter and Melvin Ezzell for taking the time to make a cross that represents the symbolism of Jesus' birth, life, and crucifixion, as well as many others too numerous to list.

Our Children's Choir and parents had a delightful and inspiring time at the Children's Choir Festival in High Point last Saturday.  Thank you parents for helping out on the trip.  We could not have attended without you.  An audio, visual presentation of the festival experience will be shown during our Wednesday night meal time this week.  Our Children's Choir will share their festival music in worship in the very near future.

Future Ministry Opportunities Involving Music!

Youth to Festival by the Sea March 5-7
  Myrtle Beach, SC

Chancel Choir sing for March 16
  Carolyn T. High Mission Service

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 21

Palm Sunday March 28
Palm Sunday Evening Service (details tba)

Easter Sunday April 4

Operation InAsMuch May 1

Baptists for generations.  It is a gift to continue to give and encourage.  Sharing Christ is the heart of our work as a church.  WMU has often been behind the scenes, but their efforts have always born the fruit of faithful and loving service.  Thank you WMU for the impact you have had on my life and ministry and for "holding the ropes" of support for thousands of missionaries who have served and continue to serve in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.