Rutherford Weekly

Page 8 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 7-April 13, 2022 On that day 100 years ago the Christians presented themselves for membership in the new congregation. In a few weeks others would join. On Sunday, April 10, 2022 the church congregation will gather at 10:30 a.m. for a celebratory worship service - observing the 100th anniversary of the church that started from the vision of Matheny. Several of the members at that time were attending First Baptist in Forest City. "We are celebrating a milestone at Florence Baptist Church," said Rev. Tonya Garrison, children's minister and minister of education at Florence said. "Her history is rich and her foundation still strong. It is impressive to think about the impact Florence has had over the past 100 years in the community and exciting to think about her future. Our founding charter members had a clear vision for Florence and I believe we have kept that focus alive: keep Christ in the center of everything we do and always love one another," Garrison said. Down through the decades families and friends kept coming together and built its fi rst church building on property donated by the mill. With the charter members and others who would join the congregation, the fi rst wood frame building was completed at just over $7,600 and the fi rst service in the modest white frame church house was held on Christmas Day, 1923 at 7 p.m. The church facility was built to serve the community of mill workers and when Florence Mill closed in May 2001 due to the demise of the textile industry, it was a sad day for the church community and county, history also records. The beginning began at Florence Mill and when it closed, so many were saddened not only because of the loss of jobs but the loss of the church's involvement in the mill. One hundred years later the church facilities stretch far beyond the fi rst wood frame building. A new sanctuary, an educational building, later another sanctuary, the Life Enrichment Center (LEC) and Christian Growth Center (CGC) were constructed for God's glory. The church membership decided in 2000 the church would tithe 10 percent of every building fund receipt toward building and assisting other churches across Rutherford County, North Carolina, the United States and countries around the world. Dr. Bobby Gantt who served as pastor at Florence for 36 years helped lead the church through three major building programs - the new sanctuary, the Life Enrichment Center and CGF. At the time of building the second new brick sanctuary, there was no money in the bank, but members committed to give beyond their tithes and offerings and the facility was built on faith. As with churches around the country, COVID-19 changed the way people worship collectively. At Florence, technology was already in place before the virus shut down in-person gatherings and live streaming was available for anyone who was shut in and wanted to worship at home. In March 2021 in-person worship services shut down for 14 consecutive weeks and worship services were on the internet. Today live streaming is still available for those who can't get out of their homes. With two worship services at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., all children and youth activities and other programs have returned. Dr. Tracy Jessup began his interim as pastor in March 2021 as the church search committee seeks God's wisdom for the next pastor to lead Florence Baptist Church. Rev. Garrison and Rev. Scott Haynes have duties of pastoral care, Christian education, children's ministry and music. Rev Andy Greene serves as the interim youth minister. Gantt, who retired after 36 years as pastor on Jan. 31, 2021, will bring the message at 10:30 a.m. on April 10. Special music will be presented by the Florence Baptist Church Choir. Everyone is encouraged to attend the service and praise God for all He has done for a century and what He will do in the years to come. Sale Conducted By: Elliott/Dixon Auctions LLC. 1512 Burke Road • Shelby, NC 28152 704-472-5000 NCAL#3806 6.75% SALES TAX NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS Go to auction zip.com (7760) to view listing and see pictures. SAT. 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PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE ESTATE (DECEASED) AUCTION SHIRLEY STINCHCOMB The 80th anniversary quilt hangs in the educational building - a gift of the guilting group. Dot Cutbertson Dr. Bobby Gantt Evie J. Styles Rev. C. C. Matheny Continued from front page. FAVORITE ONE-PAN JAPANESE SALMON WITH SWEET POTATO Info: NewWaytoSeafood.com. 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 cup tamarind sauce 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon honey 1 sweet potato, cut into rounds 2 tablespoons coconut oil, divided 1 tablespoon sesame seeds sea salt 8 spears broccolini 2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each) brown rice, for serving Preheat oven to 400 F. Line tray with baking paper. Marinade: In bowl, whisk sesame oil, tamarind sauce, Dijon mustard, sesame seeds and honey until combined. Place sweet potato on baking tray, drizzle with 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sea salt. Roast 25 minutes. Remove tray from oven, add broccolini. Drizzle with remaining coconut oil & sea salt. Place salmon fillets in middle of tray & drizzle with marinade. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness. Serve with brown rice. SALMON AND SHRIMP COCONUT CURRY Visit NewWaytoSeafood.com for more information. 2 pieces of MOWI Pure portions salmon 1 cup wild rice 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 clove garlic, sliced 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1 cup pumpkin or butternut squash, diced 1 tablespoon lemongrass, finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1/4 cup tomatoes 4 shrimp 1 lime, quartered 2-3 cilantro leaves, for garnish Cut salmon into 1/2-inch cubes. Cook rice accord- ing to package instructions. In large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion & pumpkin or squash; saute 5 minutes. Mix in lemongrass a& curry paste. Cook 2-3 minutes. Add coconut milk, fish sauce and tomatoes; mix thoroughly. Add shrimp and salmon; cook until done. Serve with rice and lime quarters. Sprinkle with cilantro. CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Find tips for managing cholesterol at heart.org/cholesterol. 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in 1/2'' cubes 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 2 cups fat-free, no-salt-added chicken broth 1 can (14 oz.) no-salt-added, diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon ancho powder 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 corn tortillas (6'' each), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips 1 corn tortilla (6''), torn into pieces 2-4 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped avocado 1/4 medium red bell pepper, cut in matchstick-size strips In slow cooker, stir chicken, corn, broth, tomatoes, onion, sugar, ancho powder, garlic & salt. Cook, cov- ered, on low, 6-8 hours, or on high, 3-4 hours. Preheat oven to 350 F. On baking sheet, arrange tortilla strips in single layer. Bake 8-10 minutes, until crisp. Let strips stand 15 minutes, or until cool. Transfer to airtight con- tainer and set aside. When soup is ready, transfer 1 cup to food pro- cessor or blender. Stir in tortilla pieces. Let mixture stand 1 minute. Process until smooth. Stir mixture into soup. Stir in cilantro. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with avocado, bell pepper and reserved tortilla strips.

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