The Builder
April 14, 2010
Thank you for your many kind expressions of sympathy in the passing of my sister. Your gifts, cards, and words brought comfort and showed your genuine love and concern. JoRene, Emily, and I deeply appreciate all you have done.
Word has come form Mary Lynn White that three more believers were baptized in our primary village in West Africa. She and our missionary journeyman, along with the driver and a villager have shared the gospel in several villages around them. Mary Lynn is emphasizing to the villagers the need to reproduce believers on their own. Our goal is to see that the Gospel is spread after our leaving. Pray for Mary Lynn and the new believers. I am looking forward to her report.
Our goal here is to teach others, to spread the Gospel and ensure that the work of Christ continues in this place. THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS TO TELL OTHERS ABOUT JESUS. We are not here to swap members, entertain, debate, or impress.
The mission, goal, purpose, whatever you want to call it, has not changed from the great commission Christ gave to each of us and to His Church collectively.
First Baptist Church should be first in this community in spreading the Gospel. As one friend put it, AFirst Baptist should be the flagship church in Bainbridge.@ I agree. Together we can make a difference.
Who have you told about Jesus this week?
See you Sunday,
Paul
APRIL FELLOWSHIP CLUB MEETING
Our April meeting was a great success as we hosted the Bowen Baptist Association=s quarterly Senior Adult Meeting. Benita Stephens sang 6 beautiful selections and really ministered to everyone present. We had a great crowd of about 80. A special word of thanks to those great servants who came early to prepare the food and the room and to all who stayed late to clean the kitchen & Fellowship Hall so well. I=m grateful to each of you who brought so much good food.
The May Fellowship Club Meeting will be our annual >Picnic in the Park=. This is the special event where we meet at the river, enjoy our covered dish and fried chicken lunch and see the sights by pontoon boat. Bring a friend and join us at noon, Monday, May 3 as we conclude our great year of activities in the Fellowship Club.
SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES
At the last meeting, decisions were made to have the following activities:
1.) Trip to the Explorations in Antiquity Center, LaGrange, GA in May. After speaking to many of the Sunday School Class Representatives, the consensus is to go on the Guided/Escorted tour with full 4 course Biblical Meal. The cost for this will be $30.00 plus a $5 bus fee for a total of $35. Look at this column next week for the date and times of the trip in May.
2.) Trip to Wakulla Springs (early June)
3.) Dinner outing to Emerald Lake RV Resort (July)
Art
5th and 6th Grade Trip
Saturday, April 24th
Location: St. George Island
Time: 8:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.
A day at the beach!
NO COST!!
Remaining Awana Schedule
April 18 Regular Awana night 5:30 p.m.
April 25 Paper Airplane/Store Night
May 1 Awards Night 6:30 p.m.
Gridiron Mens Conference
July 30-31,2010
Tuscaloosa, AL
This event is designed to impact the lives of men and boys with the gospel of Christ and show them how they can make a difference in peoples= lives. The cost of the conference will include a $25 non-refundable registration deposit, one night=s lodging, parking fees at the Coliseum, and all program participation. (Meals are not included) Total cost of conference will reflect the number of persons per room. So, I need everyone to let me know asap if they will be attending the Conference. Deadline for the early bird discount will be May 1. For more information you may contact Bro. Earl at 416-7293.
F.A.Q.
We all know the section of websites that have frequently asked questions, and now is a time for our youth to do the same. The next couple Wednesday nights we will answer the youth=s questions. Students can ask their questions in many different avenues and then we will try to answer as many as possible on Wednesday nights. These questions need to be limited to Biblical questions and questions related to our walk with God. You can e-mail me, text me, or post on our Facebook site the questions that you would like answered.
Number: 416-9161
E-mail: asessions@fbcbainbridge.com
Facebook: FBC Bainbridge Flatline Student Ministry. Go to Discussion Board.
Mid and Betty Powell Memorial Scholarship
Last year we started a scholarship for graduating seniors in memory of Mid and Betty Powell. This scholarship goes to the student who represents Christian character, serves and loves others, and has a strong commitment to church, family, and community. If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please see Al to get an application.
Shockwave
Remember that Shockwave is meeting at 4:30 for interpretive dance and 5:15 for choir. Please be there, a lot of great things coming up.
Al
Sunday, April 18
Communion in Early Worship ......... 8:45 AM
Bible Study ...................................... 9:45 AM
Communion in Morning Worship .. 11:00 AM
Wedding Shower Amanda Brown 2:00 PM
Bride-elect of Drew Hall
5th & 6th Grade Bible Study ............. 5:15 PM
Shockwave ..................................... 5:15 PM
AWANA ........................................... 5:30 PM
Evening Worship ............................. 6:30 PM
Monday, April 19
Saints Alive Rehearsal .................. 10:30 AM
Finance Committee ........................ 5:30 PM
Women on the Go w/Susy Brooks.. 6:30 PM
Deacons .......................................... 7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 20
7th & 8th Grade Prayer Breakfast ... 7:00 AM
Men=s Prayer Breakfast ................. 7:00 AM
GROW Visitation ............................. 6:30 PM
Wednesday, April 21
Graded Choirs Rehearsal ............... 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
5 Love Languages of Children Class 7:00 PM
Leading & Loving Class .................. 7:00 PM
Living for God Class ....................... 7:00 PM
Chancel Choir ................................. 8:00 PM
EXTENDED SESSION
April 18
Darren & Tammy Deal, Ken & Vicki Bailey, Kim Burrell, Jennifer Voyles, Traci Poppell, Brian & Mandi O=Mara, LeAnn & Bucky Buchanan, Nan Jordan, Sandra Mobley, Jan Wilson, Sonya Williamson
Sunday April 11, 2010
Budget Receipts ......................... $16,989.38
Budget Needs To Date................ $277,845.8
Budget Receipts YTD................ $268,315.65
Receipts Under Budget By............ $9,530.15
Bible Study .............................................. 313
WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT
April 21, 2010
6:00 PM
Hamburger
Roasted Potatoes
Coleslaw
Dessert