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The church voted this past Sunday to elect the six men to serve on the Deacon Body for the next three years. Darren Deal, David Helms, Bo Jones, Rick Ragan, Dewey Robinson, and Pete Stephens have agreed to serve. Thank you church and thank you men for continuing the great ministry God has placed before us.
I am very excited about this Sunday evening. Over this past summer our church has been involved in mission activities in Bainbridge and Decatur County, Savannah, Honduras, and Mali, Africa. Reports will be presented this Sunday from each of these groups.
I am excited that we are following the Acts 1:8 mandate to go unto all the world with the gospel. As many as this has involved it does not take the place of each individual going Anext door@ to tell someone about Jesus.
The mandate is not for others to go, or for us to provide the means that we should not have to go, but, it is for every one of us to be a witness for Jesus here and around the world.
Make you plans to be in all the services this week. I will look forward to seeing you.
PAUL
**School is back in session, let=s remember our students, teachers, and administration daily in our prayers.
August 16 will be the first Sunday in the newly renovated occupancy of the second floor of the Educational Building. Adult II and 5th and 6th graders will move.
CORRECTION
Last week, I had erred in the starting date for the return of Shockwave, (Youth Choir). The correct date is August 16th following our kick‑off Summer Retreat on Saturday, Aug. 15. Please mark this correct date on your calendars!
SHOCKWAVE RETREAT
Save the Date-It's not too late!
The time is set-And you can betY.
Our Shockwave Summer Retreat
Is where the FUN can't be BEAT!
Saturday, August 15th, from 3:00 PM‑8:00 PM
3:00‑5:00 ‑ Preview New Music LIFE at FBC Choir Room
5:00‑8:00 B Swimming, Food, and Fellowship at the Bainbridge Country Club
Sign up by Wednesday, August 12th, in the Youth Room or RSVP to aaldridge@dcboe.com
GRADED CHOIRS FOR CHILDREN
FBC Music Ministry is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2009-2010 year for our children.
On Wednesday, August 12, at 5:45 P.M., our leaders are expecting your child for another year of singing and fun. Choir rehearsals are concluded at about 6:25 and parents are expected to pick up their children at that time. Look for a letter in the mail early next week with classroom assignments.
A WORD OF THANKS
Again, let me express my sincere thanks to each of you who have been so gracious to provide food, cakes, lovely cards and words of encouragement and prayers during my recovery time. I am grateful for your love and concern. Art
AWANA will begin on Sunday August 23 at 5:30 p.m. All teachers and workers are asked to be at planning and training session on Sunday August 9 at 5:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
Let=s all get ready and fired up for our new group of disciples coming up for this new year.
Preteen Ministry Kickoff
Our newly formed Preteen Ministry Team has met and is planning a kickoff event on Saturday August 22 from 3:00 till 5:00 p.m. at the church. This will be a tailgate party with all the fixings for the BHS vs Cairo football game.
After the party we will then all load up to go to the football game together.
This is going to be an exciting new ministry with all new ministry ideas and materials. The new Sunday School material is a new interactive and creative way for teens to stay in touch with one and other and to study their lessons before Sunday morning. There will be also a new location for this ministry. The upcoming 5th and 6th graders will be meeting for Sunday School and other times in the new renovated portion of the Education Building. So you see, there is a lot to look forward to as a new APreteen@ here at FBC.
School Time
I know many students are dreading the beginning of school. Early mornings, tests, homework, and all that fun stuff. However the school year does bring some consistency to the youth ministry, and we are looking forward to getting back to the routine.
Sunday we will promote to our new classes in Sunday School.
7th and 8th grade: Erwin and Kelley Harrell
9th and 10th grade: Richard and Tere Dykes
11th and 12th grade: Mike Wallace
Wednesday August 12th will be our first regular Wednesday night back. The schedule will be the same as last year.
6 p.m. Middle School Bible Study/ High School Dinner
6:45 p.m. Collective Worship
7:15 p.m. High School Bible Study/ Middle School Dinner
Prayer Breakfast
Because of the location of the new high school, and because of the time changes in school, we will regretfully not be doing a prayer breakfast this year.
In Christ,
Al
