I have always been told, and tried to practice, the idea that if something is worth doing, it is worth doing
correctly. This is true both in the secular sense and in the spiritual sense. That is why the Mission Committee has sought to reschedule the Mission trip to Akron, Ohio. Time does not permit us to adequately prepare for such an endeavor. The July trip has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Thank you to all who sought to be a part of this. We have had two great church wide events over the last few weeks. My sincere thanks to those who cooked fish for the Fish Fry and to those who assisted in all the various areas needed to make the Church Wide Picnic a success. It is wonderful to experience the fellowship of Gods people at First Baptist Church. Like everyone else our church has been impacted by the economic times. Although we remain operating in the black, we are not meeting our budget and in the long run this will affect our operating budget. I know many of you have and are giving sacrificially to the Shell Annex fund and are continuing to give your regular tithe. Thank you for this. I want to encourage all of us to give our tithe first and then to our special projects. Let nothing go lacking in the Lords work. I look forward to seeing you this Sunday. Paul Associational WMU Prayer Retreat August 12-13 in Norman Park Cost is $59.00 per person Reservations need to be made by Monday June 13 by calling the Bowen Office.
Sunday, June 12 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM VBS Workers meeting 5:00 PM Chancel Choir Mens Bonus 5:00 PM Evening Worship 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 14 Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Wednesday, June 15 Childrens Wild Adventures depart from church 8:00 AM Family Supper 6:00 PM Youth Bible Study 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM June 15 Chancel Choir 8:00 PM 6:00 PM WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Beef Stroganoff BY BAPTISM Rice Ansley Walker Matthew Walker Salad 2210 Wyndham Way Biscuits 243-7453 Dessert
Sunday June 5, 2011 Budget Receipts $30,347.16 Budget Needs To Date $424,728.85 Budget Receipts YTD $388,623.97 Receipts Under Budget By $36,104.88 Shell Annex Renovation TD $119,572.64 Bible Study 326
EXTENDED SESSION June 12 Darren & Tammy Deal, Kim Burrell, Traci Poppell, Erin Timmons, Crystal Birdsong, Bucky & LeAnn Buchanan, Randy & Christy Harrell, Jan Wilson, Sonya Williamson, Josh & Lindsey Barron.
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: [email protected]
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Volume 64
The First Baptist
June 8, 2011
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Number 23
HOMELAND. . . Is the title of the new patriotic musical to be shared in the Coliseum on Sunday, June 26. Were looking for a group of children aged 5 11 to help us with a section of the Patriotic Program. 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 Sanctuary. Combined rehearsal with other singers will be Sunday, June 19 at 6:30 in the Sanctuary. INSTRUMENTALISTS NEEDED There will be rehearsals of instrumental music for brass and woodwind players who can play for the Patriotic Celebration. Bring your horn and meet at 7PM at Bainbridge Middle School. The rehearsals are Mondays, June 13, 20, and Thursday, June 23. Art CHECK OUT THE CHURCH WEBSITE Take a minute to investigate what is happening at FBC by looking at our website. Go ahead now and create a link to it so you can check it often. Tell your friends about it, too. It can be found at www.fbcbainbridge.com. INTRODUCTION TO HANDBELLS A short class on learning to play handbells will be offered next Wednesday night. If you have ever wanted to just try ringing them, here is your opportunity. There is no long term commitment to play with a group. Well just grab some bells and make pretty sounds. No music reading skills will be necessary. Meet in the balcony at 7:00 PM Wednesday and have fun! Art
Wild Adventures June 15 Deadline for sign up will be Sunday June 12. We will depart from the church at 8:00 a.m. and return to the church at 7:45 p.m. Cost: $35.00 for those without season pass and $5.00 for those who have a season pass. Everyone will need to bring a sack lunch or your own cooler. Children under the age of eight will need to have an adult with them. Older children will be assigned an adult chaperone for the day. No child will be allowed to roam the park by themselves. VBS Worker Meeting Sunday, June 12 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Dear Church Family: On Wednesday June 1 we (the church family) had a wonderful time at the Sports-plex as we grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and played softball afterwards. Yes, it was a great evening in spite of the heat. To those who worked in making that evening as great as it was, I say thank you for all you did to make it a success. It takes more than one person to accomplish the many task of ministry. It takes a team! A team of people who love and care for people and want to see the love of God carried throughout this community. There are many openings on the team. Do you want to be a part? Then ask God where is your place in ministry? Bro Earl Barron
A Piece of Cake A little boy was telling his Grandpa how everything was going wrong - school, girlfriends, sports, teachers, bug bites, etc. Meanwhile, Grandma was baking a cake and asked her grandson if he would like a snack, which, of course, he did. "Here, have some cooking oil." "Yuck," said the boy. "How about a couple of raw eggs?" "Gross, Grandma!" "Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?" "Grandma, isn't there anything better?" To which Grandma replied: "Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves, but when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake! God works the same way. Many times we wonder why he would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful! God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart. Hope your day is a "piece of cake". This weeks YOUTH worship opportunities Sunday, June 12th Sports Night 6:00 8:00 Meet at the YMCA for outdoor fun and fellowship, supper provided. Tuesday, June 14th Youth TWOsday Bring $2.00 and a 2-liter drink to the Fellowship Hall from 6:009:00 p.m. for pizza and a good time! Wednesday, June 15th 6:00 Bible Study in the Sanctuary 7:00-9:00 Supper, swim, chill The Joe and Joni Truhett Home, 2008 Lake Douglas Road
