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MESSENGER Volume 53 Issue 4 April 2018
Rev. Bobby Morrow
Pastor
bobbymorrow@pritchardmemorial.com
There is no more exciting time in the church year than Easter. Celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Sav-
ior Jesus Christ is the highlight of our year. Without His resurrection, the story would have been different. He would
have been a great teacher, prophet, and miracle worker, but would have fallen short of His claim to be the Son of
God. Jesus conquered death not only for himself but for all who believe in Him and are called by His name. The
confirmation of his claims has confirmed our faith in Him and given us a hope unlike the rest of the world. Our cel-
ebration of that resurrection will attempt to show our gratitude for the salvation made available by God through
His Son Jesus Christ. I pray you will plan to celebrate with us on April 1st.
I am so very grateful for your response to our initiatives that our Vision teams have begun to put in place. I just
love seeing so many of you scattered across our property on Sunday mornings making everyone - guests and
members - feel at home here. I have had several comments from our own membership about how nice it is to see
so many people engaged in welcoming those who come on Sundays. That is going to continue to pay dividends in
the days ahead.
There is a definite new sense of excitement in our preschool and children’s area with the arrival of Sherry Shaw.
Sherry is getting to know our children and their families while also planning to put new programs in place to help
us meet some of our goals set out through our consulting process. We can’t wait to begin to experience the results
of Sherry’s vision and passion for ministry with our children. Please make every effort to get to know her and more
importantly offer your support of her ministry. She is going to need additional volunteers. It would make her day
for you to volunteer even before she has to ask. I know some of you are already praying about that.
I know that many of you have been asking God to answer our prayers for personal and corporate revival. I feel
God’s spirit at work in our worship services. There is an energy level there that can only come from God’s work in
our midst. Individual change is leading to church wide change. That is the way that God works. I am so excited to
watch as He continues to develop us into the church He wants us to be. I have had the friendly, inviting nature of
our church family confirmed several times lately. It is now our responsibility to make sure that more people feel
that welcoming atmosphere. We must be inviting our friends, neighbors and families to worship with us if we have
any hope of expanding our reach to the people of Charlotte who desperately need the Lord. You can start by invit-
ing someone to attend with you on Easter Sunday. It could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
In His Love,
Rev. Stan Heiser Sherry Shaw
Associate Pastor, Minister to Children
Pastoral Care and Senior Adults and Their Families
stanheiser@pritchardmemorial.com sherryshaw@pritchardmemorial.com
SummerFest 2018: May 28 – June 1
I am so excited to be
As of this writing, we have 28 signed up to attend our
a part of the Pritchard
premier adult retreat at the North Carolina Baptist Assem-
Family! I am enjoying
bly at Fort Caswell on Oak Island. If you would like to at-
getting to know all of you. Please bear with me though as
tend, I can still secure housing for you on campus. Many
I work to learn everyone’s names. I am looking forward
have already started signing up for our second week of
expectantly to all God has in store for our church!
SummerFest: August 13 – 17. The same cost applies of
$340.00 per person, and the program will be the same as
the May date. Contact the church office today to sign up!
Friendship Supper Club, Friday May 18 at 6:00 PM in the
Fellowship Hall
Parents of Birth through 5th Graders
Come join us for an evening with Ken Turner , southern
I wanted to encourage you to come to our Parent Share
gospel Dove Award singer/songwriter. Ken’s programs are
Time April 15 at 9:15 AM in the Williams Center room
always special...his fabulous bass voice and how low he can
311. I will have a lite breakfast beginning at 9:15 followed
really sing will amaze you. Through his career, he has sung
by share time. During this time I will be encouraging you
with the following groups: the Palmetto State Quartet, the
to share your desires, dreams, and thoughts for the chil-
Dixie Echoes, the Blackwood Brothers, and the James Black-
dren’s ministry here at Pritchard. I will also be sharing a
wood Quartet; in addition to his solo recordings. He has
few things that I will be working toward for the future re-
recently published a new book that looks back over his fas-
garding children’s discipleship.
cinating career. Come enjoy a delicious catered meal and a
delightful evening with Ken. Invite family, friends and
neighbors to join you. It truly will be a night to remember.
The cost for the meal and entertainment will be $15.00 per
person. Contact one of our salespersons or the church of-
fice to get your ticket. Get Zipped!! April 21 from 6-8 PM
While parents are attending the “Talk Marriage” night
Save the DATE!!! Saturday June 9 at 7:00 PM in our with the Machens, the 1st –5th graders will be having
Sanctuary some fun with Sherry. We will be learning about Jesus’ life
Award Winning ‘Three on a String’ will give a concert for while doing different activities. There will also be activities
us. Direct from Birmingham, Alabama, these Country Music for the preschoolers that will be in childcare. For more
Hall of Fame Artist will present a program that you will re- information email me at
member for a long time. Their performances are always a sherryshaw@pritchardmemorial.com
perfect balance of musical entertainment and humor. Many
of you have heard and loved them from previous Summer- VBS 2018 Is Coming!! Put this
Fests and have told me I must get them to come to date on your calendars: June 11-15
Pritchard. This will be your time to invite all of your friends from 9AM-12PM. We will need
and family to come and hear them, too! After their pro- volunteers for kindergarten through
grams, people always say “I haven’t laughed that hard in a 5th grade and would LOVE to have
very long time” or “I laughed so hard my cheeks hurt!” The you on our team!! Contact me at:
playing of their instruments and their singing makes for a sherryshaw@pritchardmemorial.com for more infor-
special occasion as well! The program is open to the entire mation.
family, and the cost for the concert is only $10.00 per per-
son. Call the church office today! General Reminder: Please make sure you
are checking your preschoolers in each Sun-
We have a busy Spring…sign up today. day and Wednesday. This is vital for us in
Blessings, Stan case of emergencies.
Shredding Event on Campus
Rev. Brack Ballard We will have a shredding event here at the church April 16-
Minister to Students 27. Come by the church office between the hours of 8:45 AM
brackballard@pritchardmemorial.com -4:45 PM Monday through Friday to dispose of your confi-
dential items. There will be locked Shred-It gray bins in the
hallway of the church office where you can place your mate-
Discipleship Now Weekend
rial. Each bin will have a slot at the top, big enough to re-
2018 was a HUGE success!
ceive your items. The material will be shredded when the
Thank you to everyone involved
bins are full. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn
- counselors, host homes and
in the church office.
prayer warriors! Next year will
be the fifth anniversary of Disci-
pleship Now Weekend together
at Pritchard. Something special will be in store! Morning Women on Mission
THRIVE: Women’s Night Out is for our youth girls as well! Women on Mission will meet Tuesday, April 3 at 10:30 AM
Please plan to attend from 7-9 PM in the Sanctuary on Friday, in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish for lunch. We’ll
April 13. Doors open at 6 PM. Invite your girlfriends to join hear a Bible study lesson, pray for missionaries who have
you for this very special night! GUYS, we’d love to have you birthdays that day and pray for those who are in need. If you
help our men of the church to GREET in the parking lots. haven’t given to the Annie Armstrong Easter offering, you
Please plan to be here at 5:30 PM and stay until 7:15 PM. may do so during our meeting. Our May mission project is
We’ll be making care packages for our college students to bring items for Hospitality House. Grocery items needed
on Sunday, April 8 from 1-3 PM in the Loft. are chips, cookies, crackers, pretzels (individual packages);
Camp Ridgecrest is August 6-10. Registration is digital coffee (ground regular and decaf); gift cards for Walmart,
this year. Pay your $30 deposit to Pritchard using Realm. Target, Publix, Harris Teeter, etc.; granola bars, nabs, other
You will receive the registration packet in an email within a grab-n-go snacks; Jell-O, pudding cups (individual servings);
few days of registration. This email will be sent from Brack sugar, coffee creamer, artificial sweetener (Splenda, Equal,
Ballard via Docusign. Fill out the DocuSign paperwork and etc.); cooking spray, salt and pepper shakers (individual size).
submit electronically. If you have questions, please contact Household goods that are needed are dishwasher pods; re-
Brack Ballard. sealable plastic storage bags: gallon-size, quart-size, and
sandwich-size; kitchen trash bags (13-gallon drawstring); liq-
uid hand soap and hand sanitizer; laundry pods (only please);
Kleenex; paper plates; paper/Styrofoam cups; paper towels
(all sizes); tin foil and plastic wrap; toilet paper.
Golf Benefit for Honduras Mission Trip
A golf benefit sponsored by East Baptist Church will take
place at Green Meadows Golf Course (957 Kelly Road, Mt.
Holly, NC) on Saturday, April 21. Prizes galore include week-
end night’s accommodation plus breakfast for two at several
upscale hotels, golf tickets, meals, sports equipment and
more! Prizes for first five groups (each flight), longest drive,
closest to pins on all par 3’s, and a prize on every hole. Bring
your own team...Captain’s Choice Play Mulligans $3 per (one
front nine, one back nine). All proceeds above expenses will
be used to purchase medicines and supplies for the people
of Honduras. Cost is $69 per person or $276 per team (does
not include Mulligans). Deposit is $120 per team or $30 per
player (required by April 1). Time: 8 AM shotgun starts (be at
course at 7:15 AM or before). If you want to sign up for a
Friday, April 13 team, please email larryjgarland@gmail.com or call him at
704-507-5092.
7 PM in the Sanctuary (Doors open at 6 PM)
Whether you are newlyweds or have been married over 50
Rev. Kristen Tucker years, this night is for ALL our couples! ***Due to special
Associate Pastor, ordering, the event registration is mandatory and we
Spiritual Development cannot accept registration AFTER April 15. REGISTER on
and Communication Realm OR Email Kristen Tucker. COST: $25.00 per cou-
kristentucker@pritchardmemorial.com ple*** Childcare & Pritchard Kids programming will be
available during the entire time (infants - 5th grade).
So, you see, we have several opportunities to connect
I was really challenged when Bobby preached about
with our neighbors and watch GOD WORK in the power
“Community” and “The Power of an Invitation” recently. I
of our invitation. You can do this! I am praying for you all
was reminded that the expectation of everyone walking
and your connection with your neighbors. Let me know
through our church doors is not reality, but instead we can
how I can support you!
give them opportunities to walk into our homes, personally
Love you all and we are on this journey TOGETHER,
getting to know them.
Kristen Tucker
I understand that inviting our neighbors into our homes
can be uncomfortable, but when did God say, “Do all things
that are comfortable”? I have taken the time to read the
Book of John recently, and I have noticed that Jesus was
either out in the streets or in other’s homes when he was
ministering.
WHAT IF WE LITERALLY DID WHAT JESUS COM-
MANDED: Love your neighbors…LITERALLY?
All of us have neighbors…each one of us. God placed us in
our neighborhoods, in our apartment/townhouse/condo
units, in our senior living and in our college residence halls.
How about ways to be the PRESENCE OF CHRIST within our
neighborhood?
We have some very exciting things coming up that can
open your doors to your neighbors.
1. Community Dinners – Host a dinner for your neigh-
bors and we will reimburse you for part or all of your gro-
cery or catering bill. How to get started? Email me and I will
Veteran’s
provide you all the details!
2. Starting Point Conversation – This small group is NOT
for the everyday church member. It is for those who are ex-
Assistance Day
Sponsored by Pritchard’s Baptist Men
ploring the Christian faith, new to the Christian faith, or just
returning to the church. Have a neighbor or friend who has Veterans and surviving spouses are invited to a seminar on
a lot of questions? This conversation is for them! More de- veteran’s benefits by Veteran Services Specialists on
tails at: http://www.pritchardmemorial.com/startingpoint/
3. Wednesday Night Dinners, Pritchard Connect Clas- Saturday, May 12
ses: This IS for the Christian ready to grow in their faith. in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
They have been attending church or studying God’s Word
and they are ready to grow as “Disciples of Christ”. Invite Bring your DD214. We’ll have VA representatives here to
them to join us! do all the paperwork along with healthcare representatives.
4. Meets & Retreats! We have TWO amazing experi-
ences coming up: If you would like to volunteer to help with parking, show
a. Thrive! Women’s Night Out is Friday, April 13 at 7:00 PM. guests where to go, etc., or if you are a business owner
Invite all the youth girls and women you know (church or who would like to speak with a veteran about employment,
unchurched). This is an evening for ALL women! This event please contact Ralph Milford at 704-552-9906.
is FREE in our Sanctuary. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Free tickets
are at this link: http://www.pritchardmemorial.com/thrive/
b. The Machens Talk Marriage is Saturday, April 21 from If you know of other veterans,
6:00-8:30 PM. Chris and Diane Machen are a dynamic duo please invite them to this FREE event!
and have been leading marriage retreats for 25 years.
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Sanctuary Flowers
PRITCHARD PULPIT Sunday, April 1
The lilies in the Sanctuary on Easter are given to the glory
10:30 AM WORSHIP of God and in loving memory of Amon and Imogene
Baucom. They are placed by the families of Chip Baucom
SUNDAY, APRIL 1 and Angela Livingston.
SERMON: “WHAT ARE YOU EXPECTING?”
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 24:1-12 Sunday, April 8 - Lord’s Supper
REV. BOBBY MORROW AND REV. KRISTEN TUCKER
Sunday, April 15
SUNDAY, APRIL 8 The flowers on the altar table are given to the glory of
SERMON: “WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO God and in loving memory of Bill and Anne Todd, Robert
WITH THE RESSURRECTION?” Thompson’s father and mother-in-law; and Bob Harper,
SCRIPTURE: JOHN 21:1-19 Ginger Thompson’s father.
REV. BOBBY MORROW AND REV. KRISTEN TUCKER
Sunday, April 22
SUNDAY, APRIL 15 The flowers on the altar table are given to the glory of
SERMON: “HEAVEN: A DESTINATION God and in loving memory of Thomas Wilson. They are
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS” placed by his wife Bernice and daughters Sheryl, Jean and
SCRIPTURE: JOHN 14:1-6 Angela.
REV. BOBBY MORROW
Sunday, April 29
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 The flowers on the altar table are given to the glory of
CONCERT BY CHRIS AND DIANE MACHEN God and in loving memory of Doug and Charlotte Pruette,
honoring their wedding anniversary May 3. The flowers are
SUNDAY, APRIL 29 to celebrate their love for one another and their love for
SERMON TOPIC: “EVERYONE PLAYS A PART” Jesus Christ. They are placed with love by Larry, Joan, Ross
SCRIPTURE: I CORINTHIANS 12:12-31 and Amanda Laughter; and their grandchildren Ayla, Jona-
REV. BOBBY MORROW than and Maranda.
From the Media Center
In February we lost one of the great men of our time in the death of Billy Graham. He was a great
preacher but also a great author. He published many books during his lifetime and we have a good se-
lection of them. Facing Death and the Life After, Angels, God's Ambassador, and Nearing Home are just a
few of the ones available in the Media Center along with several biographies.
WHAT'S NEW IN THE MEDIA CENTER
Crossroads of the Natural World (Exploring North Carolina with Tom Earnhardt) - Step out into the natural world of
North Carolina and look into windows of special places across the state. This book is in exploration of North Carolina's
natural world and provides an intimate look at today's diverse flora and fauna. There are beautiful pictures taken of natu-
ral areas across the state. This book was one of David Duncan's favorites and was placed in the Media Center in his
memory by Rachel Duncan.
New Children's Books
Ten Little Ladybugs is a cute book that has ten touchable ladybugs. These ladybugs will make learning to count fun
for children. The Hope Sunday School Class gave this book in memory of Aggie McCall.
Nursery Rhymes - Classic nursery rhymes in a beautifully illustrated book which includes a sing-along CD.
JoJo and the Big Mess - JoJo loves making messes but when her pillow fight gets too messy, her Daddy is not hap-
py. After cleaning up, she comes up with the perfect gift for Daddy, but it makes the best mess of all!
My First Read and Learn Bible - This Bible is a joint venture between the American Bible Society and Scholastic. It con-
tains favorite Bible stories and has large print with colorful pictures. It will encourage young children to read and gives
parents an opportunity to share scripture with them. These three books were given in memory of Aggie McCall by Elinor
Hendrick.
Saturday, April 21
9:00 AM-1:00 PM—Open Gym
6:00 PM—Marriage Talk/Dinner with the Machens
Sunday, April 22
Monday, April 23
Tuesday, April 24
6:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Nick’s Café
9:00 AM-12 Noon—Volunteers to Crisis Assistance
1:00 PM—Prayer Time in Solomon Chapel
Sunday, April 1…EASTER Wednesday, April 25
Monday, April 2….CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 6:30-7:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Tryon House
Tuesday, April 3 6:00 PM—Special Program
6:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Nick’s Café Thursday, April 26
10:30 AM—Women on Mission 6:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Nick’s Café
1:00 PM—Prayer Time in Solomon Chapel 10:30 AM—Sunago Singers
3:00 PM—Afternoon Bible Study Group at Peggy Spence’s home Friday, April 27
Wednesday, April 4...NO DINNER/ACTIVITIES(SPRING BREAK) Saturday, April 28
6:30-7:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Tryon House 9:00 AM-1:00 PM—Open Gym
11:00 AM-5:00 PM—Thrift Shoppe open Sunday, April 29
Thursday, April 5 9:00 AM—H.I.S. Sunday School Class Social
6:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Americana Monday, April 30
10:30 AM—Sunago Singers
6:30 PM—New U at Angela Livingston’s home
Friday, April 6
Saturday, April 7
Weekly Sunday Activities
9:00 AM-1:00 PM—Open Gym 8:30-9:15 AM—Orchestra
Sunday, April 8 8:45-10:15 AM—Media Center open
Monday, April 9 9:15 AM—Bible Study
5:30 PM—Deacons Meeting 10:30 AM—Worship Service
Tuesday, April 10 11:45 AM—Youth Choir
6:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Nick’s Café 12:30 PM—Handbells
1:00 PM—Prayer Time in Solomon Chapel
Wednesday, April 11 Wednesday Night Live Activities
6:30-7:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Tryon House 3:00-7:00 PM—Pritchard Media Center open
6:00 PM—QUARTERLY CONFERENCE 5:00-5:50 PM—Fellowship Dinner
Thursday, April 12 5:00-6:00 PM—Williams Center Children’s Library open
6:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Nick’s Café 5:40-5:55 PM—Announcements/Prayer
10:30 AM—Sunago Singers 5:45-6:00 PM—Kids Connection Fellowship
Friday, April 13 6:00-6:45 PM—KidzJam Choir (1st-5th grade)
7:00 PM—Thrive! Women’s Night Out 6:00-6:45 PM—Kick Starter Choir (3 years-kindergarten)
Saturday, April 14 6:00-7:00 PM—Special Programs
9:00 AM-1:00 PM—Open Gym 6:00 PM—Pritchard Kids Connection
Sunday, April 15 6:00-7:30 PM—Youth Activities
9:15 AM—Parent Share Time 6:00-8:30 PM—Childcare
Monday, April 16 6:45-7:30 PM—Children in Action (1st-5th grade)
Tuesday, April 17 6:45-7:30 PM Mission Friends (3 years-kindergarten)
6:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Nick’s Café 7:00-8:30 PM—Adult Choir Rehearsal
1:00 PM—Prayer Time in Solomon Chapel
Wednesday, April 18
6:30-7:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Tryon House
11:00 AM-5:00 PM—Thrift Shoppe open
4:00 PM—Knit Wits
5:00-6:00 PM—Missions Meeting
6:00 PM—Special Program
Thursday, April 19
6:30 AM—Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Nick’s Café
10:30 AM—Sunago Singers Sunday, May 6
Friday, April 20 following the morning worship service
7:30-9:00 AM—Free Coffee Friday
(No Sunday lunch in April due to Easter)
We Express Our Love and Sympathy to...
~ Hope Riggins and family in the death of her stepfather,
Fellowship Meals
Mike Heavner. Please pay the cashier at the entrance of the Fellowship Hall
BEFORE your meal. Reservations are not required.
Wednesday and Sunday meals are $7/adult, $5/child,
and a family under one roof is capped at $30.
Notes of Thanks
NO TAKE OUTS.
Thank you to our loving Pritchard family for your prayers,
cards, calls, words of encouragement, and other kind ges-
tures in the loss of our mother/grandmother, Sue Phillips.
Becky Black, Carolyn Bolin, Christine Thomas and family Baptist Children’s Home of NC 2018
Food/Supply Roundup
Just want to offer my heartfelt thanks to all the people at The Missions Committee is sponsoring a food roundup for
Pritchard. Many thanks for your cards, phone calls, visits and our North Carolina Baptist Children’s homes during the
mostly for your prayers. I am certainly blessed to be part of month of April. Our green collection bins will be out on the
a wonderful church family. Thanks again for your concern property to collect your items. A listing of all they need will
and prayers! be distributed through e-connect and a hard copy is available
In His Love, Cy Elder in the church office and the Sanctuary information desk. We
will collect until the end of April and then deliver all the food/
supplies to our children’s homes. Please add these children
Sanctuary Flowers to your April shopping list.
We still have a few Sundays left if you’d like to place flow-
ers in the Sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one. Call
Lynn in the church office if you’d like to sign up for one of
the following dates: July 1, 8, 29. When you call to reserve a Birth Announcement
spot, Lynn will give you further information on ordering your Congratulations to Doug and Kathy Evans on the birth of a
flowers. granddaughter, Elizabeth “Ellie” Ann Roseman born March 2.
She weighed 7lbs. 9 oz. and was 20.5” long. Parents are Chris
and Lauren Roseman. Great grandparents are Jasper and Sue
Please join us for the wedding of Evans.
Jamie Efird to Jared Winkler
June 30, 2018
Two o’clock in the afternoon
Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church
Welcome to Our New Member
Charlotte, NC
Reception to follow
For more details and to RSVP, visit theknot.com/us/jaredandjamie
By Letter:
Please RSVP by May 1 Sherry Shaw,
Minister to Children
and Their Families
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor...........................................................................................................Rev. Bobby Morrow
Associate Pastor, Pastoral Care & Senior Adults………….…………….Rev. Stan Heiser
1117 South Boulevard
Minister of Music & Outreach…...............................................................Rev. David Bailes Charlotte, NC 28203
Associate Pastor, Spiritual Development & Communication…Rev. Kristen Tucker CHURCH OFFICE: 704-376-1571
Minister to Students……………………………………………….….…..……….Rev. Brack Ballard FAX: 704-376-6304
Minister to Children and Their Families…………………………………………...Sherry Shaw Dial-A-Prayer: 704-334-2332
Administrator……………………………………….………………………..…………..Deborah Wilson Child Development Center 704-343-2944
Administration & Education Secretary………………………………………………..Lynn Plyler www.pritchardmemorial.com
Media Center Director………………………………………………………………...Linda Robinson
Children’s Ministry Assistant……………………………………………….……...Sumner Rhodes
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