Events
NURSERY NEWS: Debbie Murphy will be out of town Sunday, September 1st. We need a volunteer for the 9am service, Sunday school hour, and for the 11am service. If you are interested in helping please call Debbie Murphy or the church office. Thank you!
PARENTS AND CHILDREN: Please join Stacey Watkins-Griffith, Misty Rogers, In-Yong Lee and Amelia Newton at an orientation for new and returning acolytes to serve at either the 9 am or 11 am service. Our children carry the light into worship as a symbol of Jesus coming into our worshiping community, and parents assist with dressing their child and preparing the candlelighter tool. Graduates will receive a certificate and pin. Training will be on Sunday, September 15 at 10:15 am in the sanctuary. Sign up on class list posted on bulletin board outside church office.
ATTENTION FIRST CHURCH: Due to the Labor Day holiday the cut off for the September 8th Bulletin is Thursday, August 29. The church office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd. The church office will also be closed on Friday, August 30th due to vacations. Thank you
I WANT TO SAY “THANK YOU” to everybody that donated to the Backpack Ministry. The love and generosity of First Church provided 89 children with back packs full of school supplies....Angela Forney
SOUL FOOD: We will begin delivery on Wednesday, September 4th. Anyone who would like to help with cooking or delivery call Joan King and leave a message.
UMW NEWS:
The Nut Sale has begun and will continue through September 15, 2019. Don't forget to place your orders before Sunday morning services. We have: Pecan Halves, Pecan Pieces, Black Walnut Pieces, Almonds, Ch. Covered Almonds, Pistachios, Whole Cashews and Harvest Mix all $12 each and Trail Mix for $10.
UMW FALL BAZAAR will be Saturday November 9, 2019 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
SAVE THE DATE - September 21, 2019: Tea & Silent Auction to be held at First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. Preview of silent auction at 1:30 pm. Tea at 2:00 pm. Tickets: Adults $12.00, 18 & under $5:00. Please call Donna Murray at 828-231-6898 or Ruby Ham at 828-248-4261 for more information. Don’t miss this fun event!
Thank you, MLK Committee of the New Hope Community.
MISSION TRIP: The new dates for the mission trip to the New Bern area are October 23-26, 2019. Please be in prayer for the group going and if you're interested in going call Shelia Cuthbertson or let the church office know. Thank you!
YOKEFELLOW DONATIONS: Each month churches in the county including First Church are assigned a food item. When these food items are combined, they create a meal bag for a family in need. First Church has been asked to donate CANNED CORN during the month of August. Please place your donations in the bin marked Yokefellow in the Donation Station outside the church office. If you have questions, please contact our Yokefellow Representative, Andrea Harmon.
PARENTS AND CHILDREN: Please join Stacey Watkins-Griffith, Misty Rogers, In-Yong Lee and Amelia Newton at an orientation for new and returning acolytes to serve at either the 9 am or 11 am service. Our children carry the light into worship as a symbol of Jesus coming into our worshiping community, and parents assist with dressing their child and preparing the candlelighter tool. Graduates will receive a certificate and pin. Training will be on Sunday, September 15 at 10:15 am in the sanctuary. Sign up on class list posted on bulletin board outside church office.
ATTENTION FIRST CHURCH: Due to the Labor Day holiday the cut off for the September 8th Bulletin is Thursday, August 29. The church office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd. The church office will also be closed on Friday, August 30th due to vacations. Thank you
I WANT TO SAY “THANK YOU” to everybody that donated to the Backpack Ministry. The love and generosity of First Church provided 89 children with back packs full of school supplies....Angela Forney
SOUL FOOD: We will begin delivery on Wednesday, September 4th. Anyone who would like to help with cooking or delivery call Joan King and leave a message.
UMW NEWS:
The Nut Sale has begun and will continue through September 15, 2019. Don't forget to place your orders before Sunday morning services. We have: Pecan Halves, Pecan Pieces, Black Walnut Pieces, Almonds, Ch. Covered Almonds, Pistachios, Whole Cashews and Harvest Mix all $12 each and Trail Mix for $10.
UMW FALL BAZAAR will be Saturday November 9, 2019 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
SAVE THE DATE - September 21, 2019: Tea & Silent Auction to be held at First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. Preview of silent auction at 1:30 pm. Tea at 2:00 pm. Tickets: Adults $12.00, 18 & under $5:00. Please call Donna Murray at 828-231-6898 or Ruby Ham at 828-248-4261 for more information. Don’t miss this fun event!
Thank you, MLK Committee of the New Hope Community.
MISSION TRIP: The new dates for the mission trip to the New Bern area are October 23-26, 2019. Please be in prayer for the group going and if you're interested in going call Shelia Cuthbertson or let the church office know. Thank you!
YOKEFELLOW DONATIONS: Each month churches in the county including First Church are assigned a food item. When these food items are combined, they create a meal bag for a family in need. First Church has been asked to donate CANNED CORN during the month of August. Please place your donations in the bin marked Yokefellow in the Donation Station outside the church office. If you have questions, please contact our Yokefellow Representative, Andrea Harmon.
Celebrating 150 Years of God's Faithfulness!
Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
The Saint John AME Zion Church Family cordially invites you to attend our 150th Church Anniversary. St. John is the oldest African American Church in Rutherfordton, NC. In 1869, we started out as a bush arbor, on what is now our upper parking lot; and by the grace of God, we are still here.
Listed below are the Church Anniversary Weekend Schedule:
Church Anniversary Banquet Church Worship Anniversary
August 24, 2019 August 25, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm Time: 11:00 am & 3:00 pm
First Baptist Church St. John AME Zion Church
246 North Main Street 109 N. Ridgecrest Ave.
Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton, NC
Tickets for the Banquet are $25 per person, please contact the church to order your tickets soon. stjamezion109@gmail.com or 828-287-0073.
Thank you in advance for your willingness to pray for St. John, and we pray that you will come and help us celebrate this glorious occasion.
Reverend Reginald Coffey, Pastor
Tina Smith, Church Secretary
Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
The Saint John AME Zion Church Family cordially invites you to attend our 150th Church Anniversary. St. John is the oldest African American Church in Rutherfordton, NC. In 1869, we started out as a bush arbor, on what is now our upper parking lot; and by the grace of God, we are still here.
Listed below are the Church Anniversary Weekend Schedule:
Church Anniversary Banquet Church Worship Anniversary
August 24, 2019 August 25, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm Time: 11:00 am & 3:00 pm
First Baptist Church St. John AME Zion Church
246 North Main Street 109 N. Ridgecrest Ave.
Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton, NC
Tickets for the Banquet are $25 per person, please contact the church to order your tickets soon. stjamezion109@gmail.com or 828-287-0073.
Thank you in advance for your willingness to pray for St. John, and we pray that you will come and help us celebrate this glorious occasion.
Reverend Reginald Coffey, Pastor
Tina Smith, Church Secretary
