CeCe
Winans to perform Aug. 15 at FBCLG
Gospel great CeCe Winans is expected to perform at the 9 a.m. service Aug. 15
at FBCLG.
She will sing "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" for the upcoming CNN documentary,
"Churched," that will air Oct. 14.
"Pastor Soaries has been a dear friend to me and my family for many years and
I am both honored and humbled that he would ask me to participate
in the CNN Black In America documentary focusing on FBCLG. I am
sure it will be a tremendous blessing to all who see it," Mrs. Winans said.
The event is free and open to the public.
Mid-Year
Church Meeting Reveals Progress on Mortgage
Members of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens met last Wednesday for the
Mid-Year Church Business Meeting where they received financial
updates
for the last year.
Trustee Board Treasurer Herman G. Johnson reported
that the church in January paid an additional $250,000 toward the
mortgage principle.
“That payment alone will save the church $780,000
in interest and will reduce the balloon payment by $595,000 if we
continue at the current monthly payment level with no additional
capital payments,” he said. “In keeping with our objective to pay
off the mortgage loan as quickly as possible, we hope to be making
capital payments whenever the cash flow permits.”
To
read more, click here.
Formal
counseling component added to FBCLG
Seeing a growing need
in both the congregation and community, leaders at First Baptist
Church of Lincoln Gardens added a formal counseling component to
its services.
Dr. William Campbell
was recently hired as director of counseling for First Baptist
Church of Lincoln Gardens (FBCLG). While he has already started
working with church members and the public, Dr. Campbell is working
with church officials to eventually open a FBCLG counseling center.
“There is nothing more important for a church
than to be there when people need you. Pastoral care is one of
the most important components to a church,” said Dr. DeForest B.
Soaries, Jr., senior pastor of FBCLG.
Campbell will help the congregation and the public
address their counseling and wellness needs by offering initial
assessments and short-term counseling.
“We rely on our faith to get us through things,
and that’s a good thing, but the church and pastor cannot meet
all the emotional and mental wellness needs of a rapidly growing
membership and community,” Campbell said. “Assistance is sometimes
needed from professionally trained therapists and counselors to
help people achieve greater emotional and mental wellness by providing
compassionate care.”
To
read more, click here.
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new at FBOnline?
Encourage your friends to join the FBC Mailing List to receive the FBOnline Newsletter
and Pastor's Corner messages. Sign up at http://fbcsomerset.com/.
Easy portion control - Use your hand
Portion control is an important part of losing or managing your weight. You may
be surprised to learn the portion size that you are used to eating
may be equal to two or three standard servings. You
may find it helpful to use common everyday objects to help estimate
serving
sizes.
Here
are a few handy tips: 1 teaspoon of margarine or oil is about the
size of your fingertip (tip to first joint); an
average
cupped hand is about ½ cup of fruit, vegetables or cooked rice;
an average palm is about 3 ounces of meat or poultry.
C. G. Wooding Ministry Blood Pressure Screening offered every Sunday
The C.G. Wooding Ministry will be taking blood pressure screenings every
Sunday. Please join them in the First
Aid Room after
the 7, 9 and 11 a.m. services.
Walking Tips
A pedometer counts the number
of steps you take. It can be a great motivating tool, helping you to
increase your activity, track your progress and reach your goals. A
pedometer can show you that even small steps can move you toward better
health.
Bereavement information is now on the web
Information
on what to do when a loved one dies is now
on the FBC website at http://fbcsomerset.com.
Four ways to get a hiring manager's attention
You've done everything right in your job hunt: You've built your professional
network, your résumé is error-free and your online reputation is
spotless. You think you've done a good job of marketing your skills
and experience to prospective employers. But despite your best
efforts, you're still searching.
Following are some suggestions
to help you get noticed and distinguish yourself from the crowd of
other applicants:
Become an expert: Building a reputation as an expert in your chosen niche might
take less effort than you think. The key is to start small. Consider
contributing to blogs that are targeted to individuals in your profession.
Optimize your social networking profile: If you have a presence on LinkedIn or similar websites, make sure your work history
is thorough and up-to-date. Integrate keywords that describe your skills,
specialties and positions of interest.
Go old school: If you submit your résumé to an online job board or company's
website, consider following up by sending the employer a printed copy
of your résumé on high-quality stationery. Or, after meeting with a
hiring manager in person, send a handwritten thank-you note instead
of an e-mail.
Work with a recruiter: A recruiter can be an excellent partner in a job search
because these individuals work with hiring managers all day, every
day. That means they have existing relationships with -- and inside
access to -- the people you are hoping to reach.
To read more, click here.
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Mental
Health Ministry program on emotional and spiritual wellness
Please join AACT-NOW, the Mental Health Ministry, for a special presentation
by Laverne Williams, director of P.E.W.S. - Promoting Emotional Wells
and Spirituality.
The presentation will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19 in Classroom 7 at FBCLG.
Williams, a clinical social worker, has more than 20 years experience as an
advocate for people with mental illness. She is a deaconess at Union
Baptist Church
in
Montclair who works diligently
to develop partnerships with faith communities and community -service
providers to explore the relationship between emotional and spiritual
wellness.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Cynthia
Miles at (732) 940-0991.
TAPS
leadership camp begins Monday
TAPS (Teens Abstaining & Positioning Self) leadership academy starts Monday and runs throughout the week
at FBCLG. The camp is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Register today for only $50. For more information or to register, call Jeff Smith
at (732) 247-0444 x1006.
Sisters
Network Health Summit and Breakfast
The Sisters Network of Central NJ, Inc. is hosting their
10th Annual Health Summit and Breakfast at
8:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick.
The keynote speaker is Dr. Rita Twiggs, of the Rita Twiggs Ministries, a non-profit
evangelistic organization that is devoted exclusively to declaring
and making applicable the gospel of Jesus
Christ to the world as He commanded in Matthew 28: 19-20. She employs
preaching, teaching, praying and
holistic
ministry in her mission.
Tickets are $40
for adults, $35 for seniors and $25 for children 12 and under.
Pay online at www.sncnj.org or call (732) 246-8300.
Renaissance
Credit Union Bike-A-Thon
The Renaissance Credit Union 2010 Bike-A-Thon is from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18 rain or shine. The ride includes
a 30 and 45-mile ride for the experienced rider and 10 miles for the
casual, fun biker.
The start and
finish will be in the credit union parking lot at 55 Fuller St.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. Advance registration is $25.00 and
on-site registration is $30.00 and includes a T-shirt. All riders must
wear a helmet.
For more information, call the credit union at (732) 247-6883 or Dave at
(732) 213-6311.
Click here to register.
Summer
with the Son series continues
Pastor Soaries started the August portion of the Summer
with the Son series on Sunday. He will preach every service,
every Sunday this month.
For the 7 and 11 a.m. services, he will preach the life
of Jesus: The Birth, The Childhood, The Ministry, The Miracles and
The Resurrection.
For the 9 a.m. service, Pastor Soaries will continue
his teaching series on "Walking to Win."
6
a.m. Prayer Service
Pastor Soaries will be hosting a 6 a.m. prayer service in the Chapel every Sunday
in August. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Chat
room series for teens continues
The FBC Youth Ministry presents "The Chat Room Series" every Sunday in August. The sessions, which will cover topics from sex to violence
and drugs, are for high school students only and begin at 11 a.m. Please contact Min. Khristi Adams at (732) 839-2424 for
more information.
Dr.
Teresa Hairston's book and magazine are still on sale
Dr. Teresa Hairston’s book, “How to Pursue Your Purpose,” and a subscription
to “Gospel Today” magazine are now available to purchase for $15 each.
Volunteers
needed for the new bookstore
The new bookstore is expected to open in the next couple of months, but the Bookstore
Ministry is looking for volunteers now.
Volunteers
are needed to work three to six hours a week on Sunday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Volunteers will assist customers,
work with inventory and stock shelves. If you're interested, call
Yvonne Suber at (908) 208-2285.
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