Help Is Needed Moving the Pattons

Heather Patton and Mackenzie are moving this Saturday, December 17, beginning as early as 8:00 AM and could use your help. Her address is: 9904 Adelie Ct, Cornelius NC 28031. Strong guys are especially needed. If you can help, please call Neal Howes at 704.875.3489 - he is coordinating. Will feed PIZZA!

CHRISTMAS FUN WITH THE YOUTH!!

What a fun night out it was with the youth at the "Ugly Sweater Christmas Party" this past Friday. The hideous sweaters brought quite a stir in downtown Charlotte while ice skating at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Around fifty students joined us with only twelve or so daring enough to make a fashion statement. Jesse Meckola took home the "Hot Sauce" prize for his daring fashion taste and runway confidence. Kudos!!

A Special Thanks goes out to all our chaperons and party designers: Kathy, Ileana, Karen W., Karen H., Cindy, Jeff, Joel and guy in pink. Also thanks to the parents and youth for all the food and underwear donations. They were delicious...not the underwear. Merry Christmas...and remember to pass those sweaters on to a very special loved one. (:

Praise God for the work our team is doing in Haiti right now building desks, building relationships, building up the Kingdom of God. Continue to pray for success in their mission and safety as the return home tomorrow.

Praying for Haiti Mission Team

This Thursday morning shortly after 3:00am this crew of seven gathered in the church parking lot and headed for the airport to begin their mission journey in Haiti. They'll return next Thursday evening after using their carpentry, teaching and relationship building skills to help make God's love known. Let up remember to pray for their safety and success in their mission.

Ugly Sweater Youth Christmas Party Time!!

It's that time again to raid your parents' closets for the 3rd annual "Ugly Sweater Youth Christmas Party"! Friday, December 9 from 6-11pm, we will leave from the church at 6pm to go ice skating in Charlotte (Nascar Hall of Fame) & return for our PARTY! Plan to be there and bring friends! Here's what everyone's doing: 1) wear a hideous sweater, 2) bring $12 for ice skating/rentals, 3) bring a cheap white-elephant gift wrapped (gag gift encouraged/PG-rated), 4) bring underwear (new please) as a mission gift for Lydia’s Loft (girls-4,6,8 or boys-6-14), & 5) bring a potluck dish or dessert to share.

Congrats to Sam Orr on Receiving the Eagle Scout Honor!

This past Sunday evening Sam Orr was added to the prestigious Eagle Scout Court of Honor. It was a beautiful celebration of not only Sam's accomplishments with hard work and determination in the past but also his family, his Troop #19 leaders and scouts, his church, his coaches and teachers invest in him to bring him to this point. With what he has done up to now, imagine what he will do in the future. Kudos, Sam!

The Rock & Worship Roadshow in Charlotte was Great!

What a great evening of worship it was this past Friday night in Charlotte. From MERCY ME and JARS OF CLAY to MATT MAHER and HAWK NELSON the Lord's name was indeed lifted up! We had a good group of youth join us which always made it extra special. Now we have eighty-two more days left till our gang heads to Greensboro for WINTER JAM.

Fall Festival & Tailgate Party 2011 at FBCH

This year's fall festival/tailgate party was so much fun! Thanks to everyone who turned out and made it special. We had costumes, corn hole, smores, decorated tailgates, trunks full of candy, face painting, balloon animals and a whole lot more. Have a safe and happy Halloween!!

Our Amazing Snakeman...Strikes Again!

Professor D is quite amazing! Not only does he dare work with college students but he is willing to wear that shirt. Oh, the snake is just icing on the cake. Congrats on your new book! We love you at FBCH and wish you much sssssssssssuccesssssssssss.

Katie Digs V-ball!

Way to go, girl! You have proven time and time again you're a Team Player! This is a good write up on you and the other girls in the Herald Weekly. Your hard work, amazing talent and humble spirit will make you unbeaten in anything you put your sites toward. Kudos!

How Beautiful Are the Feet...

As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" Romans 10:15b

Your feet might not look as cool as these do, but they indeed take you everyday by people that are desperate to hear God's word of Hope and Love! What a great "feet" that would be!

If You Love to Worship the Lord, Heaven is Going to ROCK Your World!

This is a balcony pic from Ted Torrence's funeral this afternoon. What a beautiful person he was. Curtis Freeman described him as"Truth from his head to his toes." Take some time today to hug those around you and tell them how much they mean to you and to God. I know you will receive a blessing!

Rock & Worship Roadshow - November 11

Looks like the youth will have another opportunity to raise the roof for Jesus! Check out the line up for this Charlotte concert. You can go to www.therockandworshiproadshow.com to more info. If you want to join us, we will leave at 5:00pm that evening. Keep watch for a sign-up list and permission form. Keep jammin for Jesus!

Let us enjoy..InJoy AM..Latino Style!!

Today (Monday, October 10) is the deadline to register your attendance for this event which will be on October 22nd from 9:00-1:00pm. Don't miss out on this great opportunity of fellowship with our Latino brothers and sisters in Christ. We will learn more about their community and immagrants in our midst. And a Latio lunch is included...Oh Yeah!

Welcome Sarah to the X-factor!!

Everyone, welcome Sarah Tatum to the stage this Sunday as she joins our S.M.C. crew. She joins the many talented youth before her with the Awesome task of leading our students in praise. Welcome aboard, girl!

A Must Travel Tool

Here is a thoughtful gift for those frequent travelers who just can't sit still!

1 Peter 5:6-11

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of suffering. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen" -- NIV

Working Hard to Care!

Praise God for caring hearts! In a culture that rarely notices those less fortunate it stirs your heart to see communities of faith joining together to feed the hungry. World Hunger Day earned about $34,000 before including moneys from the upc0ming Auction on Oct. 2nd. The moneys will go to feed kids in schools in Haiti and the local soup kitchen and food pantry in Huntersville. Kudos to the S.W.A.T. (students with a task) team and many others who worked very hard this past weekend "To the Glory of God"!

Mays Looking to Make the Big Play!

Congratulations, Nate, on your sports highlight in the Lake Norman News (Wed., Sept. 21 edition) and your well earned success with the Huskies this year as their senior captain. Keep up the good work!!

Sam Orr's Eagle Scout Project!!

Thanks Sam for your awesome contribution to our church community! The picnic area you created for your Eagle Scout project looks incredible. We will have to take our small groups out there soon and enjoy your handiwork; however, your contributions go much farther than this. Thanks, Dude!

BLAST'11 at CASWELL

The youth had great weather and a good bonding experience at this year's back-to-school retreat on September 9-11. They got to enjoyed Fort Caswell's beautiful setting and it left it's mark on the hearts of many of them! The theme was "I Smell....Good" which focused on how they should be the Aroma of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14-17) as they geared up for the new school/church year on their various campuses. They enjoyed various "scratch-n-sniff" activities over the course of the weekend determining how a Christian should smell to God, to other believers and to the world around them. The challenge: that everyone may smell the presence of God in our lives!

High School Senior Scholarship Opportunity

High school seniors interested in a career in human services can apply for the fourth annual Debbie Antshel Memorial Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) scholarship. The winner of the scholarship will be awarded full tuition for their freshman year at CPCC.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
* Attend CPCC this fall and major in human services or a related field
* Show commitment to community service through volunteer experience
* Once awarded, maintain good academic standing at CPCC (not on probation and actively enrolled for consecutive semesters).

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Thursday, March 24, 2011. The application can be downloaded by clicking here http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/News/Pages/FourthannualDebbieAntshelCPCC.aspx.

Send completed application package by March 24 to: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Foundation Att: Debbie Antshel Memorial CPCC Scholarship 600 East Fourth Street, 5th Floor Charlotte, NC 28202

Or, scan all documents to a PDF file and email to Samantha.evans@cms.k12.nc.us

Photos - Day Trip to Sugar Mountain