A Present Day Parable Early in the fall of the year, two men bought new automobiles for their
families. Both men were very proud of what they had purchased and took great care in maintaining their vehicles. Fall turned to winter and winter to spring and the men continued to delight in their purchases. Summer arrived and vacation became a priority for both families. The first man planned his vacation keeping in mind his commitment to pay for his vehicle each month. The second man used his vehicle payments over the summer months to allow his family the extras of vacation. Alas, fall returned and the first man continued to enjoy his previous purchase. The second man however was devastated to find that his vehicle, the one he so delighted in, was being repossessed. The second man lamented that if he had only continued his commitment through the summer, he too would have had a joyous fall. The teaching of the parable: commitment, financial and otherwise, doesnt take a vacation. Last Sunday, I shared that the need for all of us to be better students of the Word of God. To help accomplish this, there will be a weekly memory verse in the Builder. Each Sunday you will be asked, as a congregation, to recite our verse of the week. This weeks memory verse is: Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God... NIV I look forward to seeing you this Sunday! Paul
Sunday May 22, 2011 Budget Receipts $11,461.88 Budget Needs To Date $399,744.68 Budget Receipts YTD $349,173.27 Receipts Under Budget By $50,571.41 Shell Annex Renovation TD $113,347.64 Bible Study 353 WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT June 1, 2011 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 29 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Chancel Choir Bonus Rehearsal (Men) 5:00 PM Evening Worship 6:30 PM Monday, May 30 Office Closed Memorial Day Tuesday, May 31 Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Wednesday, June 1 5:00 PMuntil! Church wide family night of food, fellowship and ball games at the Bill Reynolds Sports Complex. Hamburgers, hotdogs and all the fixings. Chancel Choir 8:00 PM Church wide Wedding Shower [Link] PM
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Volume 64 Number 21
The First Baptist
May 25, 2011
No Family Supper or activities at honoring Kacie Franklin Sunday the church. June 5 at Delrose Betts home from
EXTENDED SESSION May 29 Eddie & Debbie Duke, Ryan & Brittany Phillips, Jean Stokes, Betty Johnson, Nan Jordan, Sandra Mobley, Rob & Lauren Millings, Bryan & Julie Cottles, Ralph & Barbara Smith, Peggy Freeman.
OUR CONDOLENCES TO: *****The Family of Lou Waters.
First Baptist Church P.O. Box 155 Bainbridge, GA 39818 Phone 229-246-1563 Fax 229-246-8182 Rev. Paul Medley......Pastor Rev. Art Bruce.....Minister of Music/Senior Adults Rev. Earl Barron....Minister of Education/Children Clarene Jones....Office Secretary Virginia Smith........Administrative Secretary Email: office@[Link]
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SAINTS ALIVE CONCERTS The Saints Alive met last Monday May 23 and shared two concerts at Memorial Manor and Riverside Place Assisted Living Facility. Many of these residents are unable to physically attend church, and our presence gives them an opportunity to worship the Lord. It is heartwarming to see the joy on the faces of the residents as our choir sings new and familiar old songs. After each concert, our singers met and greeted each resident. Our trip to the Emerald Lakes RV Park, between Donalsonville and Colquitt was fun as well. They ran out of chicken but brought in pans of freshly fried goodness until we could not eat another bite. And just $5.00 per person! Thanks to all the Saints Alive members who were present to share special music last Sunday night. We truly miss our sister, Lou, and rejoice in the fact that her promotion has elevated her to membership in the greatest choir of all. Gods heavenly choir! HOMELAND. . . Is the title of the new patriotic musical to be shared in the Coliseum on Sunday, June 26. Singers, please plan to join us for our rehearsals on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoon bonus rehearsals. This Sunday, there will be a rehearsal for tenor and bass singers at 5:00 PM in the Cooper House. INSTRUMENTALISTS NEEDED There will be a rehearsal of instrumental music for brass and woodwind players who can play for the Patriotic Celebration. Bring your horn and meet at 7PM at Morningside Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 31st.
2011 VBS June 20-24 9:00 a.m. 12 noon
Thanks to everyone who helped with the Youth and Parent meeting last Sunday night after worship. We enjoyed a simple supper and learned how God will be leading us this summer. Wednesday was a hit, thanks to Nick Maddox and the Adult Praise Band. Way to go, if you brought your friends to worship with us. No SNAC (Sunday Night After Church) this Sunday.
June Events for Children June 1 Church Wide Fun and Fellowship June 8 Skate Night June 15 Wild Adventures June 20-24 VBS June 22 Field Night June 29 No Activities (Church Conference) Mens Ministry Event June 25 Hank Parker and Friends Outdoor Spectacular 7:30 A.M to 6:00 P.M. Perry, GA Cost $ 10.00
Church wide supper and ball games June 1 beginning at 5:00 PM at the Bill Reynolds Sports Complex (this in lieu of our regular Wednesday schedule). We will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs, so come and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship. VBS will be June 20-24 from 8:30 AM12:00. If you would like to help, sign-up sheets will be in your Sunday School rooms or you may contact Stephanie Darley @ 243-1709. There will be a VBS workers party June 24 @ [Link] PM with lunch provided. Camp EpicYouth Camp will be held June 27 July 1 at Rutledge, GA. Cost is $85 per person. A nonrefundable deposit of $25 is needed to reserve your spot. The Ohio Mission Trip will be July 8-16 in Akron, Ohio. Cost is $100 per person or $300 for a whole family. A $50 deposit is needed by June 1 to confirm your spot.
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