The Builder
March 17, 2010
First Baptist Church was represented well at our community Relay for Life event. Our church team raised a total of $2, 921.66 toward cancer research. Thank you to our team members, supporters, walkers, and friends. What a great cause, and what a powerful witness for our ministry to the community.
Our next community minded outreach will be the EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, April 4, 2010. This service will be held at the Decatur County Airport and will begin at 7AM.
You are encouraged to invite your friends, neighbors and relatives to this special service.
This Sunday we will receive our Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. This offering supports the work of the North American Mission Board and its 5,300 plus missionaries. They serve right here in North America. Make your plans to give during the morning services.
I am so pleased to see your outreach efforts in this community and around the world. This is the mark of a healthy, Kingdom minded church. We cannot stay satisfied with what we are doing, we must strive to look for new ways to tell the Old, Old Story of Jesus and HIS love. In the days ahead we will be exploring new areas, attempting new ministries and seeking to reach our town, nation, and world for our Savior. You will want to be apart of this in prayer and action. Start now asking God what He would have you to do.
I look forward to seeing what God will do this Sunday.
PAUL
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
BY LETTER
Lynn & Wilma Ray
1006 Douglas Dr
BUCKETS OF HOPE
We were blessed by a large donation to put us over the top on our food drive. FBC Bainbridge provided food to feed 330 hungry families in Haiti for a week! God bless each of you for who gave to this worthy cause.
SUNRISE SERVICE
We've all heard of sunrise services indoors. What were they thinking? We will have an unobstructed view of the sun as we worship the risen Son on Easter Sunday morning!
AT THE NAME OF JESUS
Mark your calendar for our 2010 Easter musical. The Chancel Choir, narrators and soloists will share At the Name of Jesus as the evening worship on Palm Sunday night, March 28. Arrive early for the best seats.
THANKS TO TAMMI
A tip of the hat to Tammi Godwin for leading worship last Sunday while I was in a class. I passed!
PLANNING MTG/ SR ADULT ACTIVITIES
Representatives of each Senior Adult SS Class will meet in the BARACA classroom on Wednesday, March 24, 5:30. We'll plan for spring & summer.
BELL CHOIR FESTIVAL
Our Handbell Choir will be attending a Regional handbell festival this Friday and Saturday at the Thomasville Road Baptist Church in Tallahassee. Eight choirs will gather to rehearse under the leadership of Valerie Stephenson, a bell specialist from Jacksonville. If you would like to hear some great bell music, join us at 3:30 for a time of worship.
APRIL FELLOWSHIP CLUB MEETING
Our April meeting will be postponed to Tuesday, April 13. We'll meet at noon that day and host the Bowen Baptist Association's quarterly Senior Adult meeting. A guest from the Therapy Center will be our program.
Gridiron Mens Conference
July 30-31,2010
at Coleman Coliseum on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Phil. Waldrep Ministries presents the first Gridiron Mens Conference.
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 people in their 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. Deadline for the early bird discount will be May 1.
Special guests will be Lou Holtz, Rick Burgess, Dennis Swanberg, Gary Smalley, and Charles Billingsley.
If you are interested in attending please contact Bro. Earl at 416-7293 or by calling the church office at 246-1563. There will be a question and answer time this Sunday March 21 at 5:00 p.m. in room E206
Youth Service
Due to a number of our students being a part of the community youth leadership program, we will not be having the youth lead service this Sunday night.
Spring Break
This year we will take two trips for Spring Break. They will be just day trips that are inexpensive for those who are in town during Spring Break.
Tuesday April 6th: Paint ball in Dothan
Wednesday April 7th: Tubing in Mariana
Thursday April 8th: This will be a rain day if one of the other days gets rained out.
Summer
Don't forget to sign-up for MissionLab and AtlantaFest in the Youth Room.
We will have a parent meeting soon to discuss the summer events and provide more info in regards to what we will be doing.
7th and 8th Grade Prayer Breakfast
We are going to change things up for a couple weeks and will meet at McDonald's instead of Burger King.
Al
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Sunday, March 21
Early Worship ..................................... 8:30 AM
Bible Study......................................... 9:45 AM
Morning Worship ............................... 11:00 AM
Chancel Choir Bonus Rehearsal ........... 5:00 PM
5th & 6th Grade Bible Study ................... 5:15 PM
Shockwave ......................................... 5:15 PM
AWANA .............................................. 5:30 PM
Evening Worship ................................. 6:30 PM
Monday, March 22
Saints Alive Rehearsal ....................... 10:30 AM
Tuesday, March 23
7th & 8th Grade Prayer Breakfast ............ 7:00 AM
Men=s Prayer Breakfast ...................... 7:00 AM
GROW Visitation ................................. 6:30 PM
Wednesday, March 24
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
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
OUR CONDOLENCES TO:
*****The Family of Mary Ann Parker.
*****Wilma Johnson in the death of her brother-in-law, Amos Johnson of Demopolis, AL.
EXTENDED SESSION
March 21
Roger & Frances Edmunds, Hildy Conder, LeAnn Colon, Hope Toole, Cheryl Godwin, Janone Doss, Paula Brinson, Brad & Joanne Moore, Jim & Misti Griffin, Lori Brown, Renee Sims.
Miscellaneous Wedding Shower
Paige Robinson,
bride-elect of
Todd Gilliland
Saturday, March 27 11:00 AM to Noon
1602 Douglas Dr.
Sunday March 14, 2010
Budget Receipts ......................... $12,689.58
Budget Needs To Date.............. $191,404.50
Budget Receipts YTD................ $195,442.48
Receipts Over Budget By.............. $4,037.98
Bible Study .............................................. 356
WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT
March 24, 2010
6:00 PM
Lasagna
Green Salad
Garlic Bread
Dessert