A Message from Our Pastor
Rev. David Averette
Often when I sit to write this monthly article, I try to think about what I sense God doing in
our midst and in some way express that thought to those who read this newsletter. Sometimes I
expound upon what I hear others saying about our church and its ministries. Other times I may use
a thought from something I am reading that speaks of the fellowship we enjoy at Franklinton
Baptist. Today I write echoing a thought that Patrick shared in his article located inside this
newsletter. The idea of being bound together in love is the essence of unity in the Body of Christ,
and it is more! A.W. Tozer expressed it like this:
Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are
automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but
to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So one hundred worshippers
meeting together, each looking to Christ, are in heart nearer to each than they could possibly be
were they to become “unity” conscious and turn their eyes away from God to strive for closer
fellowship. The body becomes stronger as its members become healthier. The whole church of
God gains when the members that compose it begin to seek a better and a higher life.
So when we stand to sing “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” there is a personal call to
commitment and an all-encompassing tuning of our hearts. It is each of us, looking to Christ, and
being bound nearer to one another. As we do so, others will know of the sweet Spirit that abides in
this place, as well as the power of the One who binds us together. What a beautiful picture of God’s
covenantal love and our surrender to Him.
Until next time, STAY TUNED,
David
Meet Our Associate Pastor of Children, Youth and Education, Aaron Dougherty
Aaron Dougherty is Associate Pastor of Children, Youth, and Education. Working his way through school, Aaron has been ministering at Franklinton Baptist since 2006. Aaron holds a Master of Divinity Degree with a specialization in Christian Education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management from North Greenville University in Tigerville, SC. Aaron has been working with children and youth for over ten years through various churches, schools, and sport teams. At age 16, Aaron went on a life-changing international mission trip to Romania where he experienced a poverty-stricken people with humble and grateful hearts. Aaron's hobbies include playing and coaching basketball, watching movies, and listening to music.
Meet Our Music Director, Patrick Woods
Patrick Woods has been the Music Director at Franklinton Baptist Church since 2008. He brings a unique perspective to church music, having worked with over five different denominations since 1982. A graduate of Tennessee Temple University, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sacred Music with a proficiency in organ performance. He plays the Yamaha Clavinova, but considers the organ his forte. A teacher at heart, Patrick has been involved with music education since 1990.
Meet Cheryl Hollar
Cheryl Hollar has been a member of Franklinton Baptist Church and a Christian since she was 12 years old; and Franklinton Baptist is the home church of her family as far back as she can remember.
She enjoys doing the secretarial and financial work of the church (which she has had the privilege of doing since 2006), as well as maintaining the website. She and her twin sister, Meryl, enjoy going to Twins Conventions with the International Twins Association and have had the honor to serve as Co-Vice-Presidents with that organization in 2007 and 2011.
Cheryl has an Associate of Arts Degree from Louisburg College and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Atlantic Christian College, with a major in Elementary Education and a concentration in Math/Music, with a minor in Journalism. She likes meeting new people, and in her spare time, Cheryl enjoys going to movies, reading, traveling, and doing freelance writing and PR work. She is also the author of BILLY THE BUNNY GOES TO THE STATE FAIR.
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