Thursday, August 30, 2012

Announcements (8.30.12)

AWANA Report - Just wanted to take a minute and ask for your prayers for our AWANA ministry. Last night we had our all-time high attendance in the 4 year history of the AWANA ministry at First Baptist.  Last night we had 70 kids!!!  Pray that the Lord will work in each of these hearts this year.

Special Opportunity - The first week of October Bro. Mark will be traveling on mission with Dr. David Sills and Reaching & Teaching International Ministry.  They will be going to train indigenous pastors in the central mountains of Ecuador, South America.  These men have very little training and no education.  Additionally, these pastors do not have libraries of commentaries and theological books to aid them in their study of God’s Word and preaching.

Here’s where you come in:  You can purchase a 1-volume Spanish-language Bible commentary for these pastors for $13.  Bro. Mark will hand deliver these commentaries to the pastors during the week that he is in Ecuador.  There will be about 30 pastors at the week-long training session, so we need donations to purchase 30 commentaries.  Due to fairness, the mission organization has said that we cannot give out commentaries to only part of the pastors.  So, we need donations to cover the price of all 30 commentaries for this to work!!! 

After-School Reading Program - We need caring adults/youth (men and women) who are willing to give one hour per week to help a third grade child become a better reader.  You will be using a child’s story Bible and other children’s books, helping them one on one.  We will meet on THURSDAY afternoons at 3pm following the school schedule in the activities building.  Our first session will be September 20th. Please contact Carol Alberg 761-5285 if you would like to help. 

Ladies Bible Study — Beginning Tuesday, September 4th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Activities Building. This study will last 11 weeks.  Teacher is Vivian Stock.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Announcements (8.15.12)

AWANA Is Back - Below is our start up schedule and a copy of the front of the postcard that went out in the mail this week.  On Sunday there will be a similar invite card in each of your bulletins.  Each of you, whether you serve in AWANA or not, is important to the success of the ministry through your prayers and through inviting and bringing children.
  • Wednesday, August 22 - Kickoff / Registration night featuring the Crazy Tie Guy and Family.  We start at 6:00pm in the LEC.  We are in need of a couple of folks to man the grill for the night.  Let me know if you're interested.
  • Wednesday, August 29 - 1st night of AWANA Clubs




Homecoming This Sunday - Rick Roberts, pastor here from 1994-1998, will be with us on Sunday morning for our homecoming service.  Our homecoming dinner will be in the LEC immediately following the morning worship service.  Please bring side dishes and desserts with you when you come to church Sunday morning.  Also, there will not be any evening services this Sunday.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Announcements (8.1.12)

Youth Pastor Vote This Sunday Morning - This past Sunday morning the youth pastor search team  presented Jordan Atnip as candidate for the full time Youth Pastor position at First Baptist.  The team also announced a special called business meeting for the vote.  The special called business meeting will be held this Sunday morning (Aug 5) immediately following worship service for voting on Jordan.


Children's Choir Practice Schedule for Homecoming - Children's Choir will be singing on Homecoming (August 19th).  This is for all kids preschool and elementary ages.  Here's the rehearsal schedule...

  • August 5th - 6:30pm in the LEC
  • August 12th - 6:30pm in the Sanctuary

Homecoming (August 19th) - Rick Roberts, pastor here from 1994-1998, will be our homecoming speaker this year.  Please bring a side dish and/or dessert to church that morning as we will have our homecoming meal following the morning worship service.


Business Meeting Sunday Night - Our regular bi-monthly business meeting will be this Sunday night after evening worship.


AWANA Launch Schedule - Here's the kickoff schedule for this year's AWANA clubs.
  • Wednesday, August 22 - Registration and Opening Celebration
  • The Opening Celebration will feature the Crazy Tie Guy and Family
  • Wednesday, August 29 - First regular night of AWANA clubs