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Craig Stepp, Senior PastorWilliam C. Hardin, Associate PastorNewsletter of Fruitland Baptist ChurchPastor’s PerspectiveDear Fruitland Family,Over the past week, I have begun reading throughthe book of I Samuel.I’ve always found itinteresting to read through both the major andminor prophets found in the Old Testament. If I’mgoing to be truthful, there’s really no reason I chosethe book of I Samuel but I am glad that I did.Working through the first three chapters, God’sWord gives a report of Samuel’s dad, Elkanah. Hehad two wives. His first wife was Peninnah and hissecond wife was Hannah.Hannah had troublegetting pregnant, and Peninnah was always pokingfun and trying to get a rise out of Hannah due to herinfertility.As one can imagine, this really grieved Hannah. SoHannah did what many of us have done in ourdesperation. She began to pray with passion andurgency, so much so that the priest Eli thought thatshe was a crazy drunk woman.That was thebeginning of a relationship between Samuel’s familyand Eli.Now let’s take a moment and fast forward intomodern day ministry. As I think about the pastyears and some of the relationships that I have builtwhich have strengthened over the years, I realizethat the beginning of those relationships was muchlike what we see here in these verses. They started ina time of desperation and developed as I was able tominister to their need.As I have learned, relationships can be built in manyways. In 1 Samuel, we see Hannah coming to herpriest in her time of need. God heard Hannah’sprayer and a bond was formed with Eli. That is thetruth in all Christian relationships. The foundationthat made the relationship between Samuel’s familyand Eli special is because it was built around God.Likewise, the foundation that makes our Christianrelationships special is because they are built aroundJesus Christ.Recently, relationships were also built at FruitlandBaptist Church in a very unique way. Who knewthat throwing an axe could bring people together?Allowing all involved to laugh, love, and have a greattime investing in one another?The bottom line of this newsletter is thatrelationships are a vital part of ministry, as many ofyou know. Fruitland, I want to encourage you notonly to value the relationships that you have but alsoto look for opportunities to build new ones.May God Bless You!Written in love,Pastor CraigSeniors LunchWednesday, March 4thAll seniors are invited to join Pastor Craig and theChurch Staff on Wednesday, March 4th at BayBreeze Restaurant at 12:00 PM for lunch and a timeof fellowship together.Mission Emphasis For MarchAfrica Mission Trip

MARCH 2020Daylight Savings TimeSunday, March 8thFRUITLAND BAPTIST CHURCHEaster Egg-StravaganzaSunday, April 5thOur Easter Egg-Stravaganza will be on Sunday, April5th from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at Church. We needpeople to send in plastic eggs and candy that will fitin plastic eggs. There will be drop off boxes at bothends of the church. We had a wonderful turnout lastyear, and we are excited about investing in ourChildren again this year.SHE InitiativeSHE Seeking Him EverydayMarch 28, 2020 from 1:00 to 4:00 PMAfrica Mission Trip Information NightFruitland Bible College ChapelDid you know that Fruitland is sending twenty-onepeople to Africa this summer? We would love for allof the Fruitland Family to join the team on Sundayevening, March 8th at 6:00 PM as we share how weplan to reach people in Kenya and Rwanda andshare His love. Even if you are not able to travel tothe other side of the world with us, there are thingsthat you can do here from home. We will share waysthat you can pray for us as well as things that we willbe collecting to give away. Also, you might havegreat ideas or talents that you can share with theteam to use while there! We will be doing women'sministries, health care, teacher trainings, and openair evangelism. We will also be visiting schools anddoing home visits. Julius and Diane will be with usto answer questions about their native countries andshare the visions they have for this trip.Cost is 5.00 at the doorFruitland Family Date NightSaturday, March 14thCome spend a fun night with your Fruitland Familyon Saturday, March 14th! We will hang out togetherin the Fellowship Hall from 6:00 PM and 8:00 PMand have a Family Game Night! Bring your favoriteboard game and munchies to share.Kids arewelcome to wear their PJs. We hope to see youthere!FRUITLAND FACTSCall (828)776-9630 for more information"Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His presencecontinually!" (1 Chronicles 16:11)MISSIONS EXTRAVAGANZA2020SteadfastPursuitMissions Extravaganza &129th Annual Meetingof Women's MissionaryUnion of North CarolinaApril 24 & 25, 2020Pritchard Memorial ChurchCharlottePause from your stressful routine. Discover waysto THRIVE! Pursue God's purpose for your life.Register Today! wmunc.org/missions-me-2020Summer Is Coming.Save These Dates.Youth Journey Camp / July 6th-10thAfrica Mission Trip / July 13th-26thVacation Bible School / August 2nd-7thLook Up Lodge Children's Camp / Aug 11th-14thThe history of Fruitland Baptist Church started over 130 years ago. In 1875, a group of peopledecided there needed to be a Baptist church in this area. Green Mountain Baptist Church wasthen established, and Rev. B.M. Taylor served as pastor. Years later, it was decided to move thelocation of the church and it was then re-named Fruitland Baptist Church. Land was exchangedwith Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, where the church stands today. Later Rev. N.A. Melton andthe State Mission Board gave more land, totaling 2 1/4 acres.“To know Christ and to Make Christ known2

MARCH 2020FRUITLAND BAPTIST CHURCHSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT01020304050607-MEN’S BIBLE STUDY7:00AM AT FBBC-10:30AM – BIBLE STUDY-12:00PM – SENIORSLUNCH AT BAY BREEZERESTAURANT-6:00PM – FELLOWSHIP-6:00PM – CIA TO RESTHOME-6:30PM – MISSIONFRIENDS & CIA /STUDENT MINISTRY / BIBLESTUDY-7:40PM – CHOIRB’DAY: BREANNAFLOYD1011121314B’DAY: KYLER JUSTUSB’DAY: RONI PETERSON-10:30AM – BIBLE STUDY-6:00PM – FELLOWSHIP-6:30PM – MISSIONFRIENDS & CIA / STUDENTMINISTRY / BIBLE STUDY-7:40PM – CHOIRB’DAY: DANIELSMITHB’DAYS: RENEEGRESOCK / DARENGRIFFIN / CAROLINEHOWARD / DAMONMCMINN-FAMILY GAME NIGHT6:00-8:00PMB’DAYS: CHRISCASTO / DARYLHORNE-BREAKFAST 8:30AM-DEACON MTG4:00PM0809B’DAYS: TY DALTON /MELISSA FORTIN /ALLISON HARDIN-MCT MTG 4:00PM-AFRICA MISSION TRIPMTG 4:00 PM-PRAISE TEAM 5:30PM-CHURCHWIDEAFRICA MISSION TRIPINFORMATION NIGHT6:00PM-DROP IN WEDDINGSHOWER FORCAROLINE HOWARD& ANDREW WHITE2:00-3:30PM SPRING FORWARD REMEMBER TO TURNYOUR CLOCKS AHEADONE HOUR BEFOREGOING TO BEDTONIGHT15SAVINGDAYLIGHTTIME BEGINS161718192021B’DAY: VICKIBRIGMAN-STUDENT MINISTRYTEAM MTG 4:00PMB’DAY: STANLEYBRIGMAN-MEN’S BIBLE STUDY7:00AM AT FBBCB’DAY: JOY JONES-10:30AM – BIBLE STUDY-6:00PM – FELLOWSHIP-6:30PM – MISSIONFRIENDS & CIA / STUDENTMINISTRY / BIBLE STUDY-7:40PM – CHOIRB’DAY: ADDISONQUEENB’DAYS: ZACHARYGROSS / KAILINWILEYB’DAYS: LAURABREEDLOVE /RACHAEL GRESOCK /NANCY GROSS-WINTER JAM 1:30PM22232425262728-PRAISE TEAM 5:30PMB’DAY: LOIS ARDRONB’DAYS: SHAUNA LANE /KARLEE SPINKS-10:30AM – BIBLE STUDY-6:00PM – FELLOWSHIP-6:30PM – MISSIONFRIENDS & CIA / STUDENTMINISTRY / BIBLE STUDY-7:40PM – CHOIRB’DAYS: DAVIDBRADLEY /PRESTONCHILDRESS /TRACY QUEEN-GLASSES FORMISSIONS ATFIRST BAPTIST /LOVE’S KITCHEN10:30AM-1:00PM293031B’DAY: CADEN MEYER-AFRICA MISSION TRIPMTG 4:00PMB’DAYS: RG STEPP /JUDY WINTERSB’DAYS: EVY BARKER/ CHARLIE FLOYD /STEVE FLOYD /BEVERLY SIMPSON-MEN’S BIBLE STUDY7:00AM AT FBBCB’DAY: KARENMCMINN-SHE INITIATIVE @FBBC CHAPEL 1:004:00PMWORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIESSUNDAY: Sunday School – Fellowship 9:30am; Bible Study 9:45am Morning Worship 11:00amWEDNESDAY: Young Adult Bible Study & Fellowship 6:00PM; CIA & Mission Friends 6:30pm; Youth 6:30pm; Bible Study 6:30pm;Adult Choir Practice 7:40pmDavid L. Jones

Fruitland Baptist ChurchNONPROFIT ORG150 College StreetHendersonville, NC 28792-9294US POSTAGE PAIDHENDERSONVILLE, NCwww.fruitlandbaptist.orgPERMIT NO. 10March 2020RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDSaturday, March 21stCHRISTIAN MUSIC'SLARGEST ANNUAL TOURExciting news!On March 21st, Winter Jam iscoming to Charlotte with a stellar new line-up! Evenmore exciting news is we are planning to attend! Ifthis is something you and your student may beinterested in, please be at the Church no later than1:30 PM (Saturday, March 21st). We will be leavingearly in time to get seats as there is no pre-sale oftickets. The doors open at 6:00 PM and the eventbegins at 7:00 PM. Every person is required to bringone canned food item along with 15 for a ticket.Wedding ShowerDrop In Wedding Shower for Caroline Howard andAndrew White on Saturday March 7th from 2 to3:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.

THE FRUITLAND FRIENDS FLYERMarch 2020Fruitland Baptist Church Children’s Ministry NewsletterVBS - Concrete and CranesBirthdaysMarch2nd Caleb Nix8th AllisonHardin*10th Kyler Justus21st RachaelGresock*Laura Breedlove*26th PrestonChildersLiam Nix30th RG Stepp31 Evy LynnBarkerApril6 Tatum Stepp15 Tytan BaneRanee Stepp*24 Amy Horne*26 Evan FortinKid’s CampSaturday, April 25Kindergarten 6th GradeDrop-Off 8:00 8:30amPick-Up atConclusion ofAfternoonWorship ServiceLace up your work boots, put on your hard hat, and grabyour tool belt because this summer we’re suiting up for theconstruction site That’s right, this summer’s VBS isConcrete and Cranes, where we’ll help kids discover thatJesus’ love is a foundation that is built to last. We’re aboutto enter a world of I-Beams and girders, rivets and rebar,bulldozers and backhoes.Building on the love of Jesus.Philippians 1:15During VBS, kids will discover that Jesus’ loveprovides a foundation that will last. When the stormsof life come, they’ll need the One who will be with them to the end of the age. Whenanxiety sets in, they’ll need the assurance that true worth comes from being a child ofGod, not from what other people think about them. When they feel unworthy, they canremember that Jesus loved them enough to die for them. They’ll learn to be wisebuilders who continue in what they’ve learned and firmly believe. And they will discoverthat He who began a good work will be faithful to carry it on to completion. We’re all awork in progress. Life is a hard hat zone. But just wait ‘til you see what God will do!Children In ActionSaddle Up for Cowboy ChurchPut on your cowboy boots! This month, CAs and YOM will head to rural and remoteLemhi County, Idaho. Students will learn how cowboy churches reach people who mightnot feel comfortable attending a traditional church. They will discover how Pastor MikePalmer and Lemhi River Cowboy Church serve their community and lead people toJesus. CA’s will be challenged to support missions by participating in the week of Prayerfor the North American Missions and giving to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.Verse: “Go and learn what this means, ‘I want mercy and not sacrifice.’ I have not cometo get those who think they are right with God to follow me. I have come to get sinners tofollow me.” Matthew 9:13Meet Me in the Middle EastIn April CA’s and YOM will learn about God’s unshakable pursuit of us and how Jesusshowed us His love through His death and Resurrection. Students will meet Don andMary Alan*, who work in the Middle East. They help other countries throughout theMiddle East. Students will learn about the hindrances Muslims face when they convert toChristianity. They will choose a project that will strengthen their own faith and willchallenge other believers to pursue God with unshakable faith, also.Children’s Summer Camp - August 11th - 14th@ Look Up LodgeWe are looking for a male chaperone! If you are willing to go please let CandiMains know.Fruitland Baptist Church1