Weekly Announcements (7.27.11)

AWANA - School is starting back up so that means that AWANA is returning as well. Here's the schedule we have planned.

• Wednesday, August 24th - Registration / Parent Orientation, 6:00 pm
  
• Wednesday, August 31st - First Night of AWANA Clubs, 6:00 pm
  

We have an awesome opportunity for you to serve children. I hope you remember the sermon from Mother's Day this year called "One Generation Away". The critical importance of passing on the faith to the next generation cannot be understated. Will you embrace this opportunity? We averaged over 50 children per week last school year, so that means we have a lot of opportunities for you to serve. Speak to or email pastor Mark to get connected to this ministry.



Homecoming, August 21st - Former Youth and Worship Pastor, Mark Thomas will be our homecoming speaker this year. Also, you know the routine, bring some side dishes and deserts b/c we'll have our homecoming meal after the morning worship service.


Deacon Elections - This Sunday morning (7/31) after worship service we will have our deacon elections. The sermons from the past two Sunday mornings, "Deacon: The Man and the Ministry" are available on our sermon download page. On a related note, I have begun a series on my blog about pastoral qualifications if you would be interested in reading this.


Men's Conference - "Leaving a Legacy" Saturday, August 27th 8am - noon at Calvary Baptist here in Smithville. Cost is $15. Breakfast and workbook are included. To sign up leave a comment below, email Pastor Mark or use the bulletin board sign up sheet. Sign up deadline is August 13th. Here's a description of the conference...

This conference will challenge each one of us to be the spiritual leaders of our families that God has called us to be. One of the greatest needs, if not the greatest need, of our day is Godly men. There is a gaping hole in our post-modern society that needs to be filled with men who will walk with integrity, be upright in their character, honest in their dealings, who will love their wives as Christ loves the church and raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Youth Sunday - This Sunday morning will be Youth Sunday as our youth lead us in worship, testimony and preaching. Come hear what God is doing in our youth.

Weekly Announcements (July 4th edition)

Happy 4th of July - Today is our country's celebration of independence. May you live a life that is in dependence on Jesus every day. He is our everything!


Youth Group to Camp - Our Youth Group left for camp this morning. Please be in prayer for them this week that God will work greatly in their lives!


Guest Preacher This Sunday (7/10) - Emily and I are headed out on vacation for our 10th anniversary!!! This Sunday, Jimmy Arms will here preaching. He is one of the most gifted preachers I have ever had the privilege of listening to (and I've listened to a lot of preaching). Click here to link to his ministry blog. There is a link on the homepage of his blog that says, "contact me". Why don't you send him an email and tell him you're excited that he's coming to First Baptist??? That would be a blessing to him.


Deacon Elections This Month - Here's the schedule for the election of deacons this month. July 17th and 24th will be open for nominations. July 31st will be election of those who were nominated and willing to serve. We will be taking a break from our Ecclesiastes series on the 17th and 24th for a 2 week sermon series called "Deacon: The Man and the Ministry". Don't miss it.