THANK YOU Y.W.A.M.ers!!

The youth from FBC-H and IHBC appreciate the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) team from Louisville for coming and sharing through testimonials, drama and illustrations a picture of what followers of Christ are called to do in reaching the lost everywhere. Thank you for sharing your hearts for mission.

A Valentine to Everyone!

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will He harbor His anger forever; He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him. (from Psalm 103:8-11, NIV)

REMINDER OF THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT YWAM SPECIAL!

Attention All Youth and Wednesday Small Group Leaders, this is a reminder that this Wednesday and next the schedules will be different. This Wednesday night following a brief time of eating at the Valentines Banquet (6-6:30pm if you registered for the meal) all the youth are encouraged to go to the Xchange to meet with the youth from Independence Hill Baptist Church from 6:30-7:30pm and hear a special Y.W.A.M. missions presentation. Also Next Wednesday is our ASH WEDNESDAY service at 6:30pm that everyone is encouraged to attend. Come and let us get ASHED together for our savior!

NEW 6TH & 7TH GRADE BIBLE STUDY ROOM CHANGE

Hey 6th & 7th grade girls, this next Sunday (February 14) your class will meet in a new room following SMC. Your new Bible study room will be DC109 which is located downstairs just before you go out the backdoor of the discipleship center on the left. Hope to see you all there!

2010 WINTER JAM PICS

Check out some recent photos from our 2010
Winter Jam youth outing in Greensboro.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR THIS SUNDAY!

OVC is singing "At the Table of the Lord" this Sunday for 9:00 and 10:30 worship. Practice is at 8:10am (sanctuary). This is a familar song, so don't worry about not having practice last week. All OVC folks need to be at the church at 8:10 promptly! Also you will need to leave your Bible studies by 11:15am to close out the second service in song. (Bible Study Leaders---help make this transition for them a smooth one...thanks!)

Since this Sunday is Superbowl, our OVC practice is 5-6:00. You will have plenty of time to get to your parties before kick-off. The handbell schedules are Handbells I: 4-4:50pm (Ed 306) & Advanced Youth HB: 4-5pm (S201)

ALSO....

Don't forget the Super Early Bird Special for signing up for the D.Now Weekend by this Sunday!

Hey, This is just a reminder concerning the Valentine Banquet on Wednesday, February 10th at 6:00 pm just before the YWAM presentation. If you plan to attend, please call the church office at 704-875-6581 by this Friday, Feb. 5th. You may also respond to vward@fbc-h.org . They need an accurate number to be prepared for the meal.

Remember---the youth will exit to the Exchange that night at 6:30pm to meet up with the youth from Independence Hill to hear this special mission presentation. Thanks & C-U there!

Junior & Senior High Student Opportunity

“It’s Not Idealism If It Actually Changes the World.” If you are junior or a senior high student you may be interested in this Bank of America offering this summer: the Student Leaders Program as a part of its Neighborhood Excellence Initiative. It offers community-minded high school juniors and seniors an invaluable opportunity to help change the world through the following benefits: 1) an 8-week paid summer internship at a local non-profit 2) a student leadership summit in Washington, DC & 3) learn how nonprofits, government and business can partner to create a positive impact in our communities.

*Applications must be in by February 7th! Go to http://bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders
to find out more. ---submitted my Tami Gurrier

NO Sunday Activities..due to SNOW & ICE!

In case you haven't heard...there are no regular Sunday morning activities due to bad road conditions. Be safe and stay home this morning. There is also no afternoon meetings.

How will you spend the day? Start with this devotional and then go make a snowman (or) woman and post it on your facebook. Hope to see you soon!

Read --- ACTS 9:36-42 & ponder these questions:
1) Like Tabitha, will others remember you for your servant heart? What evidence can you think of that you are leaving behind that others were more important to you?
2) How might you be like Tabitha (Dorcas) being call to "get up" and continue the good race? What is your "good race"?
3) How might you be like Peter being call to do the unthinkable? Are there folks that you are being compelled to wake-up from their cold slumber? Who will get the glory from you trusting God more than your own ability?

Prayer --- Thank you God, for the opportunities to serve others. I show my love to you when I move over and let you lead my heart. Help me decrease that you may increase! Amen.

UPWARD Still Needs Youth Helpers

Upward Basketball still needs youth to help run the clock & scoreboard during Saturday gamedays. Please contact Garren Thomas if you are interested. Remember this could count for service hours.