Caroling at Local Nursing Homes & Shut-ins' Homes

Permission forms for this activity can be found in the breezeway of our discipleship center. Forms will also be available this Wedneday night to youth involved in the large group activities lead this week by Jamie Warner. Please remember to pick up your bright red form and bring it with you filled out by your parents this Saturday to participate.

PSALM 55:22 - How God Can Bless Others Through You - Devotion

I was driving home from a meeting this evening about 5pm, stuck in traffic on Colorado Blvd., and the car started to choke and splutter and die - I barely managed to coast into a gas station, glad only that I would not be blocking traffic and would have a somewhat warm spot to wait for the tow truck. It wouldn't even turn over... Before I could make the call, I saw a woman walking out of the quickie mart building, and it looked like she slipped on some ice and fell into a gas pump, so I got out to see if she was okay.When I got there, it looked more like she had been overcome by sobs than that she had fallen; she was ayoung woman who looked really haggard with dark circles under her eyes. She dropped something as I helped her up, and I picked it up to give it to her.. It was a nickel.

At that moment, everything came into focus for me: the crying woman, the ancient Suburban crammed full of stuff with 3 kids in the back (1 in a car seat), and the gas pump reading $4.95.. I asked her if she was okay and if she needed help, and she just kept saying 'I don't want my kids to see me crying! ,'so we stood on the other side of the pump from her car. She said she was driving to California and that things were very hard for her right now. So I asked, 'And you were praying?' That made her back away from me a little, but I assured her I was not a crazy person and said, 'He heard you, and He sent me.'I took out my card and swiped it through the card reader on the pump so she could fill up her car completely, and while it was fueling, walked to the next door McDonald's and bought 2 big bags of food, some gift certificates for more, and a big cup of coffee. She gave the food to the kids in the car, who attacked it like wolves, and we stood by the pump eating fries and talking a little.

She told me her name, and that she lived in Kansas City Her boyfriend left 2 months ago and she had not been able to make ends meet. She knew she wouldn't have money to pay rent Jan. 1, and finally, in desperation, had called her parents, with whom she had not spoken in about 5 years. They lived in California and said she could come live with them and try to get on her feet there.So she packed up everything she owned in the car. She told the kids they were going to California for Christmas, but not that they were going to live there. I gave her my gloves, a little hug and said a quick prayer with her for safety on the road. As I was walking over to my car, she said, 'So, are you like an angel or something?'

This definitely made me cry. I said, 'Sweetie, at this time of year angels are really busy, so sometimes God uses regular people.'It was so incredible to be a part of someone else's miracle. And of course, you guessed it, when I got in my car it started right away and got me home with no problem. I'll put it in the shop tomorrow to check, but I suspect the mechanic won't find anything wrong. (devo written by a Metro Denver Hospice Physician)

2010 Camp Staff Needed at Camp Mundo Vista

Cabin leaders, worship leaders, life guards, unit leaders and assistant leaders are now being recruited for the summer to serve at Camp Mundo Vista. Salaries range from $155 - $225 per week.

Who: Mature Young women - rising seniors or recent high school graduates - college and grad students. A staffer must be a growing Christian and an active church member and must possess a love for children, a dedication to God and His mission in the world, a desire to serve and minister in Christ's name and a strong work ethic.

When: June 2 - August 7, 2010

Where: Camp Mundo Vista - Asheboro, NC

How: Apply online at www.baptistudent.org or e-mail Tammy Tate at ttate@wmunc.org for more information.

PRAY FOR THESE OVER THANKSGIVING BREAK

Mays' Family - Nate & Savanna's grandma (Ms. Betty Mays) died Monday morning. Funeral will be this Saturday in Charlotte.

Dawn Tatum - She is experiencing high blood pressure & spent Monday night in Presby-Huntersville Hospital for test.

A girl that needs to know this Thanksgiving how much God loves her and has a plan for her life!

Idea --- Phone blitz them (text messages) with your notes of love & care.

Youth "Ugly Sweater" Christmas Party - Dec. 20th

Again, don't forget to raid your grandparents' closets over Thanksgiving break to find those incredibly hideous sweaters so you can wear them to the youth Christmas party on Sunday, December 20th at 6:30-9:30pm in the Exchange. Who knows, you might just need to look in your own closet for an ugly sweater. Prizes will be awarded...like possibly a fashion makeover! Mark those calendars and watch for more details to come. Oh...Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

GOOD JOB YOUTH FOR LEADING US IN WORSHIP THIS PAST SUNDAY!!

Kudos to all those amazing youth who led us in worship this past Sunday! It was great seeing the drama in Sunday Morning Celebration. Encore! Encore. Everyone knew we had some major hams...this just proved it. Also great work as usually behind the sound & light board (our crazy techies). I owe you for that ugly sweater visual... All you praise band folks are such a blessings. And didn't O.V.C. and Youth Hand Bells do a good job in both our services? Keep up the good work and keep sharing those talents! Remember...they came from God!

Tentative January-April Small Group Electives

What are you doing on Wednesday Nites?! If you are at home watching tv or on your computer, just STOP IT!! There are just too many GREAT alternatives at First Baptist for our youth! Here is was the January small group elective line up is starting to look like.
1. Hanging with the Techies - technical option introducing our lighting, sound and visual equipment
2. Drawing from Scripture - artistic option exploring using mixed media how to draw meaning from scripture
3. Ultimate Frisbee, V-ball or Team Handball - Energetic option through competative play
4. For Juniors & Seniors Only - Optional designed to encourage and equip Juniors and Seniors in their transition beyond high school graduation
5. A Call to Worship - musical option developing the SMC Praise Band and introducing talented newcomers to student worship
6. WWM - World Wide Missions - This option will explore what the Bible says about missions and look at practical ways to help you plug into a world of needs and opportunity
7. Guitar - musical option to future your jammin for Jesus on the guitar

YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY - DEC. 20, 6:30-9:30pm

Mark your calendars for "The Ugly Sweater" Christmas Party on Sunday, December 20 from 6:30-9:30pm in the Youth Exchange of First Baptist Huntersville! Watch for more details to come!!

YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING - NOV. 15TH

The Youth Council will meet this coming Sunday, November 15th, from 12-2pm in room DC101. Remember to bring $3 for pizza, drinks provided and come representing your peers. Items to be discussed are Wednesday night small group electives for 2010, D-Now weekend (themes, ideas), SMC, Summer Mission Trip, fun fellowship activities to put on the calendar for the youth, etc. Pray for Marcus and the YC as they envision what the Student Ministry will look like in 2010!

Good Job Everyone on the Fall Festival!!

Good job to all the youth and adults who helped make this year's fall festival a blast! Kids and families had a positive experience thanks to your participation and enthusiasm.