January 9, 2009
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Team Three, as I will call us, is about to embark on a
mission trip to Africa. This is in keeping with our
Covenant Agreement with the International Mission Board to
work with the Shenara people group of West Africa. We will
depart on January 22 and return on January 31. The team is
made up of Eldon Eckard, Jean Watson and myself.
In preparation for this trip I would like to ask several
classes if they could provide some specific items in
specific amounts. I will be coming Sunday morning to see if
you can help.
Please be in prayer for our mission trip to Honduras.
Jimmy Crum and Jerry Henry have the details on this trip.
It will be a more hands on type trip and will need a number
of people with various skills.
As we go around the world on missions, let's not forget that we have a mission field right here at
home. People here need the Lord. Needs need to be met in
our own community. If you can't
go
over there,
surely you can go next door or down the street. 2009 should
be the year that the whole church is on Mission for Jesus.
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
Paul
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SAINTS ALIVE
Calling all members of Saints Alive to join us next Monday,
January 11th as we premier a new musical to share
in the spring.
Don't
Hang Up
will be an exciting challenge that is inspirational as well
as entertaining. Come for the first time or bring a friend.
FELLOWSHIP CLUB
Last Monday's Fellowship Club monthly meeting was another great
success. We enjoyed an informative presentation from Clint
Cunningham and Mary Jo Wells of the Bainbridge
Rehabilitation Center. I even held Clint down a few minutes
after the presentation to answer personal questions about my
chronic back problems. His $10 solution was what I needed!
Mark your calendars for our next Fellowship Club meeting on
Monday, February 2nd.
CHANCEL CHOIR
WILL YOU TAKE THE CHALLENGE?
I'm
looking at a musically challenging cantata for Easter.
America's best composer/ arranger, David Clydesdale has a new
inspirational Easter musical called Raise the Crown.
If you know anything about his music, you're aware that he presents new challenges and stretches the
singers to new levels. Join the Chancel Choir at 8:00
p.m. next Wednesday, January 14th as we premier
the musical.
PIANO TUNING
Contact me if you have an interest in having your piano
tuned in January.
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There will be a
meeting regarding our children's
summer camp on Sunday, January 25 at 4:30 p.m. All parents are
encouraged to be at this meeting. The deposit will be due at this
time. If you have any other questions you may contact Earl at
246-1563.
Discipleship
Classes
Effective Parenting in a
Defective World: Earl
Spiritual Maturity For ALL:
Harold Burrell
Missions Training: Tanya Crum
What Do You Believe? : Al
Sessions
Classes will begin the week of
January 18th .
AFireproofing
Your Marriage@
Date: February 27-28.
Cost: $85.00 per couple (cost
includes room, meals, and conference material.)
Location: Bagby State
Park
Speakers: Jerry and Bayne
Pounds
Each couple may sign up through
the church office. The deadline for sign-up will be Sunday January
25.
Thank You All!
I
would like to say thank you to my church family for all of your
prayers and support during my latest hospital stay. This was
something that was unexpected to say the least. But, Wanda and I are
very grateful for all of those who have come by to see me in the
hosptial and at home. Thank you also to those who have fixed meals
and sent cards and letters. Our church family is just that FAMILY.
I'm
looking forward to being back in church on Sunday.
Earl
Winter Jam
We are going to
Winter Jam at the Leon County Civic Center Friday January 16th. We
will leave the church at around 4:30 because doors will open at
6:00. The cost is $10 at the door. Everybody is welcomed. Contact me
if you would like to go.
Winter Jam is
Christian music's largest annual tour Featuring2008 GMA Artist of
the YeartobyMac 2008 GMA New Artist of the Year Hawk Nelson 2006 GMA
New Artist of the YearBrandon HeathThe Afters
Middle
School Leaders
We are going to
start small groups in the middle school bible study. If you would
like to be a leader in one of these groups, please contact me to let
me know. These groups will meet after the bible study with questions
from the message for that night to discuss.
DNOW
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.
Sunday
Night Fellowship
This week the SNAC
will be at the Whitehead's house after church on Sunday night.
Reminders
Shockwave starts
this Sunday at 5:15 and Prayer breakfast starts back next Tuesday
January 13th.
Al
In Christ,
Al
Saturday, January 10
Clothes sorting
..................... 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
with sandwich lunch provided
Sunday, January 11
Early Worship
..................................... 8:30 AM
Bible Study
......................................... 9:45 AM
Morning Worship
................................ 11:00 AM
Shockwave
.......................................... 5:15 PM
AWANA
.............................................. 5:30 PM
Evening Worship
.................................. 6:30 PM
Monday, January 12
Senior Adult
Choir .............................. 10:30 AM
Tuesday, January 13
Youth Prayer
Breakfast........................ 7:00 AM
Men=s
Prayer Breakfast ....................... 7:00 AM
Wednesday, January 14
Graded Choirs
Rehearse ...................... 5:45 PM
Youth Bible
Study & Supper ................. 6:00 PM
Family Supper
..................................... 6:30 PM
Prayer Meeting
.................................... 7:00 PM
Mission
Friends, GA=s,
RA=s
.............. 7:00 PM
Handbells............................................
7:00 PM
Chancel Choir
...................................... 7:45 PM
OUR
CONDOLENCES TO:
*****The family of Lydia (Lili) Hodges.
*****The family of Helen Lane Shrader.
*****Bonnie Harrison & Family in the death of his
brother-in-law, Fred Hammock of Macon.
EXTENDED
SESSION
January 11
Ralph & Barbara Smith, Jean Stokes, Betty Johnson, Joe &
Shelia Todd, Jill Scott, Randy & Christy Harrell, Erwin & Sydney
Harrell, Aric & April Aldridge, Shirley Beck, Krystal Hiers.
Because of you, we have seen His Faithfulness more
clearly. Thank you for allowing the Spirit of the Lord to work
within you to minister to us.
You have been
the mirror that brightly reflects the glory of the Lord. And as the
Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like Him. 11 Corinthians 3:18 TLB Jack and Marjean Boyd
Sunday
January 4, 2009
Budget Receipts
......................... $20,506.47
Budget Needs To
Date................ $18,211.00
Budget Receipts
YTD.................. $20,508.47
Receipts Over
Budget By.............. $2,295.47
Lottie Moon To Date
.................... $15,002.95
Bible Study
.............................................. 394
WEDNESDAY
FAMILY NIGHT
January 14,
2009
6:30 PM
Pork Loin
Mashed Potatoes
Butter Beans
Rolls
Dessert
First
Baptist Church
200 S Clay
Street
P.O. Box 155
Bainbridge,
GA 39818
Phone
229-246-1563 Fax 229-246-8182
Rev. Paul Medley
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Pastor
Rev.Art Bruce
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Minister of Music/Senior Adults
Rev. Earl
Barron.......................................................
Minister of Education/Children
Rev. Al Sessions
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Minister of Youth/College
Clarene Jones
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Office Secretary
Virginia Smith
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Administrative Secretary
Rufus
Powell...........................................................................
Chairman of Deacons
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