Inside: God @ Work First on Mission
App: First Baptist Owensboro Facebook: FBC Owensboro Instagram: fbcowb Twitter: @fbcowb 270.683.3505 | fbcowb.org PASTOR, Paul Strahan pstrahan@fbcowb.org ADMINISTRATION and MINISTER TO SENIOR ADULTS Bob Farmer bfarmer@fbcowb.org MINISTER OF DISCIPLESHIP Wesley Dunn wdunn@fbcowb.org
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Connect with Paul
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God @ Work
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Connect with... Recreation and College
MINISTER TO CHILDREN Suzie Horner shorner@fbcowb.org MINISTER TO STUDENTS and MISSIONS Will Smith wsmith@fbcowb.org INTERIM RECREATION and COLLEGE Brent Phillips bphillips@fbcowb.org
Senior Adults and Administration Worship Discipleship 8
by Paul Strahan
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OFFICE MANAGER Judi West jwest@fbcowb.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Michele Burton mburton@fbcowb.org Susan Dant sdant@fbcowb.org Maeghan Adams madams@fbcowb.org FINANCIAL SUPERVISOR Barbara Wright bwright@fbcowb.org
Connect with... Preschool and Women’s Ministry Children
MINISTER OF MUSIC Derry Billingsley dbillingsley@fbcowb.org PRESCHOOL and WOMEN’S MINISTRY COORDINATOR Cheryl Goss cgoss@fbcowb.org
Marching Orders from the Risen King
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FOM (Annie Armstrong)
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East Asia Report by Will
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Connect For Future Generations
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Calendar of Events
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Connect with One Another
Our m i n i s t e r s by Paul Strahan I want to take this opportunity to talk about our church staff. As I begin my 11th year as Pastor, I’ve had the opportunity to walk alongside some of God’s very best. I want you to know that our staff, which includes our ministers, assistants, maintenance, kitchen, preschool, CLC and volunteers, are a joy to be around. It is a privilege to partner and work with them daily. We are all different individuals, but share the common bond of Jesus Christ. I thank God for each of them and their families. First Baptist Church has been blessed over the years with quality and Godly people who are willing to serve. The present staff is certainly no exception. Would you join me in thanking the Lord for people who have the attitude of Jesus as we seek to serve Him each day? Thom Rainer wrote a column entitled: “Eight Traits of Outstanding Church Staff Members”. I believe our staff displays these eight traits. They pray for other staff members individually. In their private prayer time, effective staff members pray for the others who serve on the team. They pray for those who support them. And they pray for those who oppose them and even antagonize them. They seek to build up the ministries of the other staff members. In public and private, the best church staff members say great things about the other ministries. They seek to work with the other areas of ministry instead of competing with them. They communicate openly. They have no hidden agendas. They are not duplicitous in their public words versus their words said in private. They make certain everyone else understands fully what is taking place in their ministries and why. They express disagreements with other staff face to face. They are not cowards who spread venom behind the backs of other staff. If they have a disagreement with another staff person, they go to that person directly in a spirit of hu-
mility, honesty, and love. They seek to serve. They will show up at a ministry led by another staff person to help and demonstrate support. They will ask other staff how they can help them. They execute the tasks they are given. When one church staff member does not execute the tasks for which he or she is responsible, the entire staff is demoralized. There is a sense that some are working and others are not. It makes the entire staff ministry look weak or incompetent to church members. Often, other staff members have to pick up the slack. They defend other staff members to church members. Every church staff member receives criticisms on a regular basis from church members. But the best staff members will not allow a church member to denigrate other staff to him or her. The outstanding staff members will defend their fellow team member or, at the very least, direct the church member to speak directly with the person who is the subject of the criticism. They support and encourage the families of other staff. Families of church staff need support and encouragement. For sure, they often get enough of the negative feedback. Support and encouragement is especially powerful when it comes from another church staff member. Few things unify a church staff and, thus, a church as much as intentional encouragement of the families of church staff. Jesus said in John 13:35, “By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Unity and love are incredibly important for Christian witness. Unity and love are imperative for church staff who serve together. When you see one of our staff share with them words of appreciation and encouragement. First Baptist Church is blessed and I am thankful for the people God has called to serve here on staff!
Beginning in January, sev-
to my life instead of just being an intellectual exer-
eral of the younger adult
cise. “Read big; meditate small” is one of the quotes
groups
on
Sunday
mornings
have been studying through the spiritual
disciplines
(Bible
more disciplined every day.
intake,
prayer, worship, evangelism, serving, stewardship, fasting, etc.).
from the book that has helped me most in becoming
As far as my class goes, I have seen many men in my
They have
group show up to class every Sunday obviously pre-
utilized Dr. Donald Whitney's book, Spiritu-
pared by doing the study throughout the week, put-
al Disciplines for the Christian Life, as their
ting into practice what they are reading, and being
guide. They have combined both learning
willing to discuss how it is impacting their lives. Several
and practice. They have studied about the
have even stepped up and helped lead and facili-
biblical foundation for the disciplines, as well
tate discussion when I’ve had to be absent. Each one
as putting the disciplines into practice in their
has told me how they have gotten so much more out
lives. During these group times, some of the
of having to prepare to lead than just showing up
leaders have even had the opportunity to
each Sunday.
model what it looks like to carry out these disciplines. The following are testimonies from the
Claude Bacon
leaders of many of these groups.
The spiritual disciplines study has defined a path for me and many in our class. The simplicity of the disci-
Kent Moore
plines is quite remarkable and witnessing them come
God is using the spiritual disciplines study to
to life in our people is amazing. We are hearing spe-
grow me, especially in the discipline of Bible
cific examples from our class on how they are incor-
intake,
prayer,
meditation,
jour-
porating the spiritual disciplines in their lives. During
naling. There have been very few days
each lesson, we are seeing “virtual light bulbs” ap-
since the beginning of the study that I
pearing atop many heads as they better understand
have missed being in God’s Word and
the critical importance, call, and desire to become
it is amazing what He reveals to me
more like Christ through the incorporation of these
each day.
and
As I meditate and
practices. This study has me personally committed to
journal, it allows me the time
many aspects of the spiritual disciplines that were
to be introspective and truly
simply absent before the lessons. My personal growth
apply the Word of God
as a follower of Christ and student of discipleship will
be permanently affected. My prayer is that we not
being paved for the other
only take what we have learned and incorporate it
disciplines to fall into place.
into our own lives, but also share the Good News and practices with others with the vigor that God expects
Through this study, we have just
of us.
been using the study book, a shortened version of Whitney’s spiritual disci-
Chad Hall
plines book. Within our group, I have a
Through this study God has shown me how to move
few that have desired to know more about
past the tasks or activities of a Christian life, making
each discipline and have requested a copy
what
of the book to have a better understanding
we strive to do in our personal lives and in
church more about the purpose of advancing God’s
of each of the disciplines. God is working on
Kingdom and not the completion of “chores”. Bible
their hearts to dig deeper into these and
intake and prayer have been proven to me as foun-
hopefully to put them into place in their daily
dational in my relationship with God and not just a
lives and at home.
tasks to complete on a daily basis. Others in our group have expressed the same personal growth. It’s neat to see when the motivation for doing something is changed, from “tasks and chores” to a growing desire to learn and fellowship with our Lord doing the work of his Kingdom!
Brock Quinton
allow God to use the spiritual disciplines in my life as I
“...discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness…”
should, although I do have an inner desire to practice
1 Timothy 4:7 NASB
The spiritual disciplines study has had a major impact in my life. The main thing that stands out is how I don’t
each of these, starting with Bible intake and prayer. As I have improved in these two disciplines, I am slowly starting to see an overall improvement in other disciplines. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t an overnight transformation, but I am definitely seeing a pathway
FAMILY PAVILION @ the BBQ Festival Saturday, May 14 10am-5pm Inflatables, Rides, and Face Painting
Sundays at 6:00 pm Please contact me if you are interested in participating. bphillips@fbcowb.org
It’s not too early to begin thinking and praying about where you can serve for the Family Pavilion at the BBQ Festival. For those of you who are new to FBC or Owensboro, the BBQ Festival is a major event in our city. Our downtown will be full of people, including locals and out-of-town guests. For those who have been around a while, you know that FBC’s Family Pavilion is a fun, free, family-friendly area. It has been exciting to see an average of 500 families attend our event each year. We look forward to serving by providing activities for our community and visitors. Specific opportunities to serve
CLC & HOURS Monday & Tuesday: 6:30 am-9:00 pm Wednesday: 6:30 am-4:30 pm Thursday: 6:30 am-9:00 pm
include: Registration, Clowns, Face Painters, Prayer Tent, Balloon Technicians, and Inflatable Helpers.
Friday: 6:30 am-1:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
More information to come...
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Phase II Progress RBS Design Group will complete the Design Phase of the project by the end of February. The PERA Committee will have an opportunity to see the final plans before they are sent to OMPC for their approval. Once OMPC has given their approval, the bid specifications and plans will go out for bid the first of April.
Mystery Lunch March 31
Our next Mystery Lunch will be Thursday, March 31. Please make reservations by calling Susan in the CLC office. Hope you will join us for a great time of fellowship together.
Boston Mission Trip July 23-30
We have set a date of Tuesday, May 3rd to receive the bids for the project. The PERA Committee will then evaluate all bids and bring a recommendation to the church Sunday, May 15th for church approval to move forward with the project.
Our plans are to return to Boston to serve the Medford community and Redemption Hill Church. We will again be serving at the Senior Center, handing out information for Community Night and providing support during this event. Information about the cost will be available soon. Please contact Bob Farmer for more information and to sign up.
Please continue to be in prayer for all phases of this project. We are at a critical stage and ask for your prayerful support.
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We had such a great turn out for our first game day in February; many of those attended suggested we have another one in March. We have scheduled our next game day for Thursday, March 17. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will include lunch.
Please contact Susan to sign up or for additional information.
This service, also called a Tenebrae service, focuses on the last hours of Christ’s time on the earth. Included are readings from the gospels, music, and candles which are extinguished as the service progresses. Join us as we remember Christ and His sacrificial love.
Thursday, March 24 FBC Sanctuary 7:00PM
Combined Church Choir and OSO Concert Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016 Settle Memorial Church @ 4:30PM The Sanctuary Choir will join other area church choirs for an afternoon of sacred choral music. The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra will also be on the program. This event will take the place of evening worship on Palm Sunday.
No Evening Service
Friday, April 29 |
5:30-11:30 pm
WHAT IS SECRET CHURCH? Secret Church is our version of "house church" where we meet periodically for an intense time of Bible study - lasting 6+ hours - including a time of prayer for our brothers and sisters across the globe who are facing persecution and for those who still have not heard the gospel.
First Baptist will be a host site for a simulcast of the live event. LOOK for more details and registration information as the event approaches.
Over the last few weeks I have been emphasizing one thing in my preaching. I have focused on “making disciples”. I am convinced this is what the church should be doing. It is what I should be doing and every other person who follows Jesus Christ. I am committed to following the Great Commission found in Matthew 28. I want to share some research by a pastor in Texas on disciplemaking which will help us as we move forward in the coming year. “The State Of Disciple Making In North America” By Dr. Todd Pylant, FBC Benbrook, TX So, if this is the great commission of the church, how are we doing? The Barna Group has been studying the condition of the Christian church in America for years. Consider some of their following research data. 81% of self-identified Christians say they have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ that is still important to their life today. But only 18% of self-identified Christians claim to be totally committed to investing in their own spiritual development. Only 22% of self-identified Christians claim to be totally dependent upon God. Only 64% of self-identified Christians state they have confessed their sins to God and asked for His forgiveness. Only 39% of self-identified Christians have participated in three normal religious activities in the past week. The
options included activities like attending church services, praying, and reading the Bible. Only 3% of self-identified Christians have reached the place in their spiritual journey where they have surrendered control of their life to God, submitted to His will for their life, and devoted themselves to loving and serving other people. Less than 10% have had a time of extended spiritual reflection in the past week. Only 21% of self-identified Christians believe that spiritual maturity requires a vital connection to a community of faith. And these statistics are only for those who self-identify as Christians, not for the general population of the United States. Or, consider church attendance. Many studies have tried to get at the question of how many Americans actually go to church, but they usually approach the question in two different ways. The studies that ask people if they go to church usually report around 40% of the American population attends a Christian church. But the studies that actually try to count the number of people who actually show up at church for Sunday morning worship report a much lower number. The “head count” method shows that around 17% of the American population is actually in a Christian church on any given Sunday morning. Even if those numbers are adjusted for the fact that even the most faithful of church attenders don’t go to church every week due to illness or vacations, the numbers don’t get that much better. Only 25% of Americans attend church three out of every eight Sundays. Or to state that another way, only 25% of Americans attend church at a rate of 37% of the time. And this number is declining. In 1990, 20.4% of the population attended church on any given Sunday. In 14 years, that percentage dropped to 17.7% even though the population increased by 18% during the same period. And if the current rate continues through 2050, church attendance will be half of what it was in 1990: a startling 11.7%. In our own denomination (the Southern Baptist Convention), only 37% of the 15.9 million members actually show up for Sunday morning worship. Think about that: about one third of the people who were baptized in a
Southern Baptist Church even bother to do the most basic of all religious activity: attend corporate worship. Regarding total membership, the total number of Southern Baptists decreased 0.7% from last year, a drop in over 100,000 members. Primary worship attendance declined by 3% in the last year. The number of baptisms is at the lowest levels since 1948. In George Barna’s book, The Second Coming of the Church (1998), he shared the results of his research showing that self-identified Christians and nonChristians are really not that much different when it comes to their moral behavior. They share about the same divorce rate, depend on medication for depression at the same rate, and purchase lottery tickets at the same rate. In far too many categories, the moral behavior of Christians is not that much different than unbelievers. So how are we doing at making disciples who will obey all that Jesus commanded us to do? By whatever standard of measure that we can use, whether it be simple church attendance or life transformation, it seems that our Then Jesus came current efforts to them and said, are falling “All authority in short, to say the heaven and on least. earth has been given to me. Our marching orders Therefore have not changed, the Great Commission is still valid, and the number of lost people is growing. It is time we took seriously the words of of all nations, Jesus to “make disbaptizing them in ciples”. With God’s the name of the help we will do what Father and of the He calls us to do. Son and of the Holy Spirit, and Stay tuned, there is teaching them more to come! to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you Paul Strahan always, to the very end of the age.”
Go and MAKE Disciples
Matthew 28:18-20
Friday 6pm-8pm (Dinner provided)
Saturday 9am-Noon (Breakfast starts @ 8:30)
ApParent Privilege
For A LL Paren ts
Apparent Privilege will arm parents with Biblical understanding and up-tothe-minute research to show them the unparalleled opportunity they have to be the primary influence of their children. It will give parents a Biblical view of parenting, answer questions and concerns we all have, and help them understand how Christian parenting must become more than taking your children to church. Participants will receive the book ApParent Privilege (one per household) along with a companion listening guide.
CHILDCARE PROVIDED
Register online @ fbcowb.org/parent OR by contacting the church office @ 270.683.3505.
Family Dedication Sunday, April 24 during both AM services This is a special service where the parents and congregation join together in their commitment before God and one another to raise these new children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Attending (or previously attending) the Parenting Seminar mentioned above is a prerequisite to participation in this service. Please reference registration info and details above.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Cheryl Goss at goss@fbcowb.org.
You are cordially invited to attend a Cinderella Ball being held in your honor, Friday, March 18, at First Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall. All maidens grades K-5 and their escorts are invited. The festivities will commence at 6:00 and will end at 8:00. A meal will be served, and other activities have been planned. You and your escort will not want to miss this event. Dress is dressy dress and the cost is $30 per couple and $40 for three. Reservations must be made online at fbcowb.org and click on Church Life no later than Wednesday, March 16. Payment in full is needed by March 16 and may also be paid online. There are plenty of willing princes who have volunteered to escort young ladies, so please contact Lady Suzie and she will make the proper arrangements for you if needed. Please be aware that when the clock strikes 8:00 all princes and carriages may turn back into frogs and pumpkins. Glass Slippers are Optional!
In a few days, our students will have the opportunity to participate in an awesome weekend. Our church has joined with other churches in the community to bring a DiscipleNow weekend to Owensboro on March 4th-5th, and we will be hosting. While some retreat weekends are more for getting away or just hanging out, a DiscipleNow (DNOW) weekend is different by really focusing on discipleship. There are large group sessions where the speaker explains the
cus is living an authentic Christian life and it will both
theme from a big-picture perspective and then there are
challenge and encourage believers. When so much of
super-intentional small group times for students to go
our world is presented with a facade, I believe our stu-
deeper in spiritual growth and application. Over the
dents will find a challenge to live God's Word authenti-
course of the weekend, our students will gather for wor-
cally very refreshing. Oftentimes, a DNOW weekend be-
ship, Bible teaching, small groups, and community ser-
comes one of those milestone events in a student's testi-
vice.
mony
as
they
experience
God
working
in
their
lives. Please pray for our students as they strive toward a This weekend will encourage students in their walk with
life of authenticity with Christ. Give me a call or text me
Christ while specifically focusing on authenticity. The
at 270-313-8845 for additional information.
theme for DNOW 2016 is “Genuine Generation�. The fo-
Sign-up: fbcowb.org/studentreg
WHO IS ANNIE ARMSTRONG? Each year, we honor the life and advocacy of Annie Walker Armstrong (1850-1938) when we give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® for North American missions. As a tireless servant of God and a contagious advocate and supporter of missions efforts throughout the world, Annie Armstrong led women to unite in missions endeavors that ultimately led to the formation of Woman’s Missionary Union, for which she served as the first corresponding secretary. Annie believed in and followed Christ with all her heart, but it was her hands that expressed that belief in tangible ways. She spent a great amount of time typing and handwriting letters in support of missions. Many of these letters were quite lengthy and all were filled with conviction that more could and should be done in our missions efforts. Annie also never hesitated to use her hands to reach out to hug a child or distribute food, clothing, and the Word of God to those in need. Her hands held her own Bible as she studied to know how best to share God’s love with others. And, most important, Annie was a woman of prayer, folding her hands in prayer to intercede for the missionaries and for those they were helping discover Christ. Annie rallied churches to give more, pray more, and do more for reaching people for Christ. As modern-day mission advocates unite to continue that work today, we can be confident that her legacy will also be ours.
The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® is the primary funding channel for the North American Mission Board’s “Send North America” strategy. One hundred percent of gifts given to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering is used to support Southern Baptist missionaries serving in the United States and Canada. The offering represents 49 percent of the North American Mission Board’s total income. EVANGELISM AND CHURCH PLANTING PERSONNEL AND PROJECTS Church Planting Missionaries Collegiate Evangelism Missionaries Ministry Evangelism Missionaries Convention Directors of Evangelism and Missions (new work areas) FARM SYSTEM (RAISING UP THE NEXT GENERATION OF MISSIONARIES) Student Missionaries Church Planting Interns Church Planter Apprentices Church Planters HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
First Baptist Goal: $21,500
EAST ASIA REPORT
It has been just over a month since Sam, Chip, and I returned from our vision trip to East Asia. The goal of this trip was to see how our church can partner with local IMB missionaries to help further the Gospel among the Mountain Bear People. The Mountain Bear People make up roughly 1.3 million people who speak more than 30 languages and cover over 3,800 square miles in the foothills of the Himalayas. Being foothill country, they build homes on mountain sides with 180 degree picturesque views. The homes are simple, but the views are stunning. Every morning is a beautiful sunrise and every evening there is an equally stunning sunset. Surrounding their homes is the family farm. Many of these farms have been in the family for hundreds of years. Most of the farms are on the side of a mountain, which makes way for lots of terraced farm land. In village life, socio-economic status is determined by where one lives on the mountain. In the states, it is not uncommon to find a huge house on the top of a mountain providing spectacular views. Not so in village life in East Asia. The poorer one is, the higher up the mountain he lives. Their income depends on how quickly they can get their products to market. If one lives at the bottom of the mountain, he can get his goods to market quicker than those who live at the top. Also, if he lives at the bottom, he has a better chance of farming more of his land because he is not having to farm on the side of a mountain. However, everyone in the villages is poor. One just might not be as poor as his neighbor. Many of the Mountain Bear People live on less then $200 USD a year. Although the people are poor, they are some of the most generous people you will ever meet. They welcome you into their homes and prepare you dinner without ever having met you before. If you try to pay them for their hospitality, they refuse by saying it would “dishonor their family” if they took anything from you. One thing that cannot go unnoticed is the “lostness” of the Mountain Bear People. Just behind one of the homes we stayed in was a temple. In this temple the people can choose to worship Buddha, ancestors, animals, and more. In China, you are born a Buddhist. It is not something you choose. You are taught at a young age how to worship and pay homage to various gods. Of the 1.3 million Mountain Bear People, there are no known Christians. The plan to reach these people is through farming. Most every farm in this region not only grows fruit and vegetables, but also walnuts. It is through walnut farming that our IMB Missionaries have gained access to these villages. Walnuts provide “sustainable access” to every village in this area. This is what allows our missionaries to enter into villages and share the gospel. With oversight from the IMB, our missionaries are starting a walnut business that will create co-ops with other villages to buy large amounts of walnuts and sell them to national walnut distributers at a higher return for the villagers. With sustainable access, relationships are built and the gospel is shared. This May, our church will again send a group over to East Asia to serve and share with the Mountain Bear People. This group will consist of college students and young adults. Please pray that we will meet people of peace who will be open to hearing the story of Jesus, repent of their sins, and trust Jesus for salvation! In Christ, Will
THE IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER IS HERE TO STAY! You no longer have to wait until the end of the year to make your qualified charitable donations. Legislation passed during December 2015 made IRA charitable rollovers permanent. Annual Tax Day occurs next month on April 18th, so while taxes are on our minds, it's a good time to review information about a unique way to contribute to Connect for Future Generations. As presented at the Early Commitment Meetings in November, the IRA charitable rollover is a direct transfer of IRA assets to a qualified charity such as First Baptist Church. What are the rules for an IRA charitable rollover? You must be age 70 1/2 or older. You may transfer any amount up to $100,000 directly from your IRA to First Baptist Church. Your transfer may be from a traditional or Roth IRA. Your transfer generates no taxable income. You may benefit even if not itemizing deductions. Your gift can satisfy all or a portion of your annual required minimum distribution. Is an income tax deduction also available? No, since your gift is excluded from income, providing a deduction in addition to that exclusion would create an inappropriate double tax benefit. Why are Roth IRAs included? Aren't withdrawals from my Roth IRA tax-free? Withdrawals from your Roth IRA may be tax-free if the account has been open for longer than five years or certain other conditions apply. Otherwise, withdrawals may be subject to taxation. Therefore, some Roth IRA owners could benefit from an IRA charitable rollover. Who can benefit from using the IRA charitable rollover? An individual who owns significant IRA assets. An individual making gifts that are large, relative to their income. A charitable rollover does not count against your percentage limitations on charitable deductions. An individual having so few deductions they can't itemize. An individual with taxable Social Security Benefits. An individual desiring to avoid increased Medicare Premiums. Is the charitable IRA rollover right for everyone? While this is a great option, other types of gifts may provide some people with more tax benefits. You should consult a legal advisor and/or tax professional for specific gift planning advice. It's very important that your IRA Trustee or Custodian have the exact payee name and information before completing the transaction. Please contact Barbara Wright, First Baptist Church Finance Manager, to arrange an IRA charitable rollover. Virgil Barker Coordinator, FBC Follow Up Team
CLC HOURS Monday & Tuesday 6:30 am-9:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 am-4:30 pm Thursday 6:30 am-9:00 pm Friday 6:30 am-1:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm
March 2
Wednesday Schedule
5:45 pm
for September 19-23
Prayer Meeting
March 3
Fellowship Hall Family Supper
March 4-6
D-Now pg. 12
4:45 pm 6:00 pm
Orchestra
March 6
See Sunday Schedule
March 6-13
Week of Prayer pg. 13
W4L, Awana,
OFFICE HOURS
7:00 pm
My Mission
Bible Studies
March 8
9:30 am
Jo Nelson Bible Study
Choir Rehearsal
March 9
See Wednesday Schedule
March 11-12
Parenting Seminar pg. 10
March 13
See Sunday Schedule
Sunday Schedule Classic Service
9:45 am
Sunday School
11:00 am
Elevate Service
VBS Worker Mtg.
7:00 pm
Deacon Meeting See Wednesday Schedule
March 17
6:00 pm
Seekers Prayer Mtg.
March 18
6:00 pm
Cinderella Ball pg. 11
March 19
Easter Egg Hunt pg. 18
March 20
See Sunday Schedule Lord’s Supper/Palm Sunday
Power of Praying 4:00 pm
Parent (Room 315) 6:00 pm
5:00 pm
March 16
8:30 am
5:30 pm
Seekers Prayer Mtg.
6:00 pm
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Morning Service Broadcast on WKWC (90.3 FM) at 10:00 am and on Channel 72 Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
6:00 pm
March 7
Youth, and Adult
BROADCAST INFO
Washington, DC Info Mtg.
12:00 pm
Good Friday: CLC CLOSED
Good Friday: Office CLOSED
See Wednesday Schedule
Evening Service
Choir Concert (Settle) pg. 6 No Evening Worship
March 23
March 24 March 25
See Wednesday Schedule 6:00 pm
Qtly Business Mtg.
7:00 pm
Service of Shadows pg. 6 Good Friday Office & CLC Closed
March 27
MINISTER ON CALL
The Sunday and Wednesday schedule is the same weekly unless otherwise noted in the calendar of events.
270.683.3505 Press 9 See website, recent news, for a minister on call list.
Missions
See Sunday Schedule No Children’s Church No Evening Service
March 30
See Wednesday Schedule
If more information is available about an event, you will see a page number following the title. Youth
Women
Preschool
Children
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Senior Adults
Welcome
Sympathy
Christian love and sympathy to...
Kelly Jo & Aaron Walker in the death of her grandmother, Elizabeth “Betty” Catherine Payne.
Chet & Julia Wiman in the death of his mother, Beverly Wiman.
The family of Jim Vincent.
Sarah & Gene Todd in the death of her brother-in-law, Tim Lamke.
Mickey & Ann Walker in the death of his cousin, Tom Clark.
Lindsey & Reed Roberts in the death of her grandfather, Robert Englert.
Jim Duncan & Sharon Church in the death of Regina Duncan, wife and mother respectively.
January 31 Hadley Houston
February 21 Stone Perkins
Profession of Faith
Profession of Faith
Sue & Billy Boyle in the death of her mother, Doris Rehm.
Leigha & Sam Taylor in the death of her grandmother, Maggie Wolf.
Congratulations
We rejoice with...
Bob & Jody Johnson on the birth of their daughter, Shalom Noelle. Grandparents are Debbie & Bruce Hudson.
Jacob & Londyn Kasinger on the birth of their daughter, Nora. Great-grandparents are Jerry & Sherry Kasinger.
February 7 Josh & Katie Albers Transfer of Letter/Statement
Lance Albers Profession of Faith/Baptism
February 21 Ashley White Transfer of Letter
also pictured...Mallory and Noelle
Patrick & Kathi Rohrer in the birth of their daughter, Tessa Kathleen. Grandmother is Pam Wooldridge.
John & Bailey Kirkland in the birth of their daughter, Mae Sumner.
Jansen & Jenny Aldridge in the birth of their twins, Levi and Lucy. Grandparents are Greg & Dana Howard.
Chad & Elissa Payne in the birth of their daughter, Tessa Elise. Grandparents are Debbie & Bruce Hudson.
Reports on this page are January 28-February 21
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! If you haven’t visited our church library lately, you may want to drop by. We have many of the latest books and DVD’s for children and adults. If we don’t have what you are looking for, be sure to let us know. We are always open to suggestions for acquiring new material.
LIBRARY HOURS Sunday mornings 9:30-11:00 Wednesday evenings 5:00-7:00 Contact Glenda Evans (270.925.1080) if you have any questions or suggestions.
Saturday, March 19 9:30 am | English Park Ages-Birth to 2nd grade VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Sign-up to help: fbcowb.org and click on Church Life. FREE Event
Easter Story-Egg Hunt-Refreshments