The Builder
January 6, 2010
My Wish List for 2010 For
First Baptist Church
1. More souls won to Jesus through this church than ever before.
2. Pay off current indebtedness
3. Prayerfully consider next step in long range plans.
4. Personal growth Spiritually for myself and each of you.
5. Enlarge our tent to reach those who feel forgotten.
6. Average Sunday School attendance in excess of 400.
7. More members actively serving in ministry
and missions.
8. Continued harmony among God=s people.
9. Spiritual renewal that leads to true Spiritual Revival.
10. Continued vision to seek greater things in the work of our Lord.
Do you have a wish list for 2010? Would you consider making your list similar or the same as mine? Together we can do even greater things for our Lord this year than ever before. IT IS GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR!
I look forward to seeing you this
Sunday.
Paul
**Relay For Life Dinner Theater meeting, 4PM this Sunday in the upstairs of the Educational Building. If you would like to be part of the cast or crew or servers, please come
FELLOWSHIP CLUB
January=s Fellowship Club was a tremendous success. The food was delicious as usual and the fried chicken was extra fresh! Harold Kelly and friends really had us clapping our hands and tapping our toes to their fun bluegrass music. Join us on Monday, February 1 for our next exciting installment of the Fellowship Club.
SAINTS ALIVE
A special word of thanks to the Saints Alive Choir for their special music last Sunday night. The Church in the Wildwood was a great hit. Thanks, too, go to Phyllis Collins and Charles Waters for their duet. Those voices blended together beautifully. Let=s hear more from them!
CHOIR ENROLLMENT OPEN
With 2010 upon us, I wanted to remind each member of FBC Bainbridge that we have open enrollment for each of our music ministry organizations. From the 3 year old- Tiny Tones, Melody Makers, Music Makers, Young Musicians, SHOCKWAVE, Chancel Choir, Ladies Choir, Men=s Choir, BARACA Choir, Mary-Martha Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, Handbell Choir, to the Saints Alive, we have an opportunity for you to serve. Join us in January!
SR. ADULT ACTIVITIES PLANNING MTG.
All Senior Adult Sunday School representatives are encouraged to attend a planning meeting, Wednesday, January 13th at 5:30 p.m. Meet in the BARACA Classroom and bring your best ideas for future trips!
Art
There will be a meeting regarding our children=s summer camp on Sunday, January 24 at 4:30 p.m. All parents are encouraged to be at this meeting. A non-refundable deposit of 50.00 will be due at this time. If you have any other questions you may contact Earl at 246-1563.
I would also ask that each parent attending bring the following:
Insurance cards, T-shirts sizes and the grade each child will be completing this year. This information will speed up the process of registration.
Sunday School News
We have began a new year with much to look forward to. God continues to amaze me at what He is doing among our teachers and workers in our Sunday School. Six years ago we were averaging 325 in Sunday School and at the end of 2009 our average attendance is 399. We have seen an increase in our Sunday School attendance and a sense of excitement among all. The calling God has given upon myself is to empower our people to get involved with a clearly defined purpose which is to reach people, to teach people, and to minister to people=s needs. This is the purpose of Sunday School. Let=s continue to do these three things and see what God will do through each one.
God=s Servant;
Earl
Jr./Sr. Ski Trip News
There will be a parent meeting this Sunday, January 10 at 4:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Shell Annex. All parents are ask to please be at this meeting.
D-NOW
If you would like to co‑host a house for DiscipleNow, please contact me. A co‑host works with a house family to help provide food and transportation for the DiscipleNow weekend.
Al
Sunday, January 10
Early Worship ..................................... 8:30 AM
Bible Study ......................................... 9:45 AM
Morning Worship ............................... 11:00 AM
Shockwave ......................................... 5:15 PM
5th & 6th Grade Bible Study ................... 5:15 PM
AWANA .............................................. 5:30 PM
Evening Worship ................................. 6:30 PM
Monday, January 11
Saints Alive Rehearsal ....................... 10:30 AM
WMU Spring Inspirational Meeting ........ 7:00 PM
Tuesday, January 12
Men=s Prayer Breakfast ...................... 7:00 AM
7th & 8th Grade Prayer Breakfast ............ 7:00 AM
GROW Visitation ................................. 6:30 PM
Mary Blair Group ................................. 7:00 PM
Mary/Martha SS Room
Wednesday, January 13
Graded Choirs .................................... 5:45 PM
Youth Bible Study & Supper ................ 6:00 PM
Family Supper .................................... 6:00 PM
Prayer Meeting .................................... 7:00 PM
Mission Friends, GA=s, RA=s .............. 7:00 PM
Girls of Grace ..................................... 7:00 PM
Handbells ........................................... 7:00 PM
Chancel Choir ..................................... 8:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Ryan & Brittany Phillips on the birth of a son,
George Reed, on January 6 weighing 7 lbs 8 ozs. Proud great grandparents are Jack & Martha Todd.
Jimmy & Tanya Crum on the birth of a grandson, Hunter Pierce, on January 6 weighing 8 lbs 5 oz. Proud parents are Brandon & Dana Pierce.
OUR CONDOLENCES TO:
*****The family of Wallace Shrader.
*****Charlotte Herring and family in the death of her sister, Maxine Patterson of Savannah.
EXTENDED SESSION
January 10
Eddie & Debbie Duke, Ryan & Brittany Phillips, Jean Stokes, Betty Johnson, Joe & Shelia Todd, Randy & Christy Harrell, Erwin & Sydney Harrell, Chee Chee Buie, Julie Cottles, Ralph & Barbara Smith.Sunday January 3, 2010
Budget Receipts ......................... $23,835.32
Budget Needs To Date................ $18,523.00
Budget Receipts YTD.................. $23,835.32
Receipts Over Budget By.............. $5,312.32
Lottie Moon To Date ................... $15,554,97
Bible Study .............................................. 332
WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT
January 13, 2010
6:00 PM
Pot Roast
Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Carrots
Salad
Biscuits
Dessert