Church Staff Chris Thomas, Pastor .......................................................................................... cthomas@fbcwilliams.org Lamar Freeman, Administrator .........................................................................lfreeman@fbcwilliams.org Peggy Green, Secretary………………………………………………………………………………pgreen@fbcwilliams.org Nikki Haynes, Children’s Director ...................................................................... nhaynes@fbcwilliams.org Jason Teal, Interim Youth Director…………………………………………………………………jteal@fbcwilliams.org Pat & Lynnelle Barker, Interim Music Director……………………………………..……pbarker@fbcwilliams.org Marilyn Ingram, Daycare Director ................................................................. …mingram@fbcwilliams.org Church Office Phone: 256-435-5020
First Baptist Church of Williams
Daycare Phone: 256-435-8313
Ministry & Missions Budget Needs Weekly $ 7,081.43 Monthly $ 30,686.17 Annually $ 368,234.00
Receipts Last Week $ 4,091.00 Month To Date $ 15,262.93 Year To Date $ 230,496.29
Difference -$ 2,990.43 -$ 15,423.24 -$ 137,737.71
Our Church is pleased to support CBF Global Missions in moments like these where bearing witness to Jesus Christ takes place through an unimaginable peace.
Oct Oct
15th Nursery Helper: Carol McGinnis 22nd Nursery Helper: Kari Haynes ===================
Oct
15th
“'As-salaamu alaikum. Peace be upon you'" Ahmad and Saif grew up uttering this phrase daily in war-torn Afghanistan, but peace seemed so far away. A minority tribe, they and their families were victims of the civil unrest. Both of Ahmad's parents were killed by the Taliban and he fled to India before arriving in Southeast Asia as a refugee. Saif's story is similar. His father was killed and his brother kidnapped by the Taliban.
Oct
22nd
Oct
15th
Oct
22nd
In our country, they met Christians and they found beloved community. They found a new family, they found faith in Jesus Christ, and they found peace. In Saif's words, 'I've looked and hoped for peace all my life. In Christ I found a peace I never imagined I'd have.'"
3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Randy Blades & Lauren Whitaker 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Kate Hamby & Gracie Davis =================== Children’s Church: Christie Shew & Chris Dempsey Children’s Church: Nikki Haynes & Sharhonda Duncan
______________________ October Counting Committee: Rex McAlister & Faye Ponder =================== October Greeters & Ushers: Mike & Jamie Davis Lynn & Rita Edwards
- Brooke and Mike, CBF field personnel in Southeast Asia Like & Follow Us! Visit us online!
Facebook: facebook.com/FBCWilliams
fbcwilliams.org
Twitter: @FBCWilliams
“Touching Lives by Sharing the Love of Jesus!”
YouTube: youtube.com/user/FBCWilliams
Rev. Chris Thomas, Pastor October 15, 2017
Morning Worship *Please stand if you are able
Deacon of the Week: Sharhonda Duncan – 256-435-4215 The Church Gathers
Opportunities This Week
Prelude Welcome & Announcements Invocation Scripture Call to Worship
Rev. Chris Thomas
TODAY 8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00pm 4:00pm
Randy Blades
TUESDAY 10:00am
Nikki Haynes Deuteronomy 15:7-11
Hymn #307
“Send the Light”
A Moment with the Younger Church The Church Gives Thanks
WEDNESDAY
*Offertory Hymn #452/303 “Make Me a Blessing/People Need the Lord” *Offertory Prayer
Sharhonda Duncan THURSDAY
Worship with the Giving of Tithes and Offerings *Doxology #625 The Church Hears the Word Anthem
Choir
Sermon
“What if…we saw all our work as kingdom work?”
Rev. Chris Thomas
1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1a
The Church Responds *The pastor will be at the front during this time to welcome any prayer need or decision you would like to share – whether it is to publicly profess faith in Christ or to join the Williams family. Respond as God’s Spirit leads.
*Invitation Hymn #116
Deacon/Staff Prayer Time Sunday School Morning Worship-Rev. Chris Thomas Sometimers Travelers Meeting Choir Practice Bible Study NO SUPPER
NO SERVICE
Sometimers Apple Trip
FRIDAY 9:00pm
Youth Fifth Quarter
SATURDAY 12:30pm
CMC RESERVED-Edwards
NEXT SUNDAY 8:30am Deacon/Staff Prayer Time 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Morning Worship- Rev. Chris Thomas 3:00pm CBF Fall Gathering @ Vestavia Hills 4:00pm Choir Practice
“Take the Name of Jesus with You”
Benediction
Rev. Chris Thomas
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS: Friday, Oct 20th – Fifth Quarter here at Williams following the home football game. We need donations of finger foods, soft drinks and desserts. Please see Jason or Michele for more information.
[Next Sunday, October 22nd: “What if…we completely trusted God?” – Rev. Chris Thomas] Mark 12:28-34 All Hymns are used by permission CCLI#3148358
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: No Supper this week. Menu for Oct 25th: Fried Fish, French Fries, Coleslaw, Hush Puppies & Dessert COOKS: Sarah Ann McGinnis Team CLEAN UP CREW: Camille Chitwood, Patti Ponder, Summer Quinn & Lauren Whitaker
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS: Donations for the monthly food pantry is an ongoing mission. Thanks for all the donations received to insure we continue this vital ministry to the community. Amount needed per month is $1499. Total Received for December Food Pantry: $713 SOMETIMERS APPLE TRIP: PAYMENT DUE NOW PLEASE NOTE: There will be a brief meeting today immediately following morning worship for those going on the Apple Trip and/or the Riverboat Cruise. Meeting will be held in the choir room. SOMETIMERS RIVERBOAT CRUISE: PAYMENT DUE NEXT SUNDAY OCTOBER 22nd. PVHS FIRST ANNUAL MATTRESS FUNDRAISER:
On Saturday, Nov 11th from 10am to 5pm PVHS will host a mattress sale fundraising event. Every purchase benefits the PVHS Band. Layaway and delivery available. Also accepting cash, check and credit cards. For more information on the fundraiser check out the event link: facebook.com/events/1555726564486286 FALL FESTIVAL: The annual Fall Festival will be Sunday, October 29 from 5-7. The church will provide hot dogs and buns, so bring your favorite fixings, sides, chili, desserts, and drinks. There will be games, bouncy houses, trunk-or-treat, and a hayride for the children. Donations of candy and medium size pumpkins are needed for the games. Come join the community in a night of fellowship and fun.
Morning Worship *Please stand if you are able
Deacon of the Week: Sharhonda Duncan – 256-435-4215 The Church Gathers
Opportunities This Week
Prelude Welcome & Announcements Invocation Scripture Call to Worship
Rev. Chris Thomas
TODAY 8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00pm 4:00pm
Randy Blades
TUESDAY 10:00am
Nikki Haynes Deuteronomy 15:7-11
Hymn #307
“Send the Light”
A Moment with the Younger Church The Church Gives Thanks
WEDNESDAY
*Offertory Hymn #452/303 “Make Me a Blessing/People Need the Lord” *Offertory Prayer
Sharhonda Duncan THURSDAY
Worship with the Giving of Tithes and Offerings *Doxology #625 The Church Hears the Word Anthem
Choir
Sermon
“What if…we saw all our work as kingdom work?”
Rev. Chris Thomas
1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1a
The Church Responds *The pastor will be at the front during this time to welcome any prayer need or decision you would like to share – whether it is to publicly profess faith in Christ or to join the Williams family. Respond as God’s Spirit leads.
*Invitation Hymn #116
Deacon/Staff Prayer Time Sunday School Morning Worship-Rev. Chris Thomas Sometimers Travelers Meeting Choir Practice Bible Study NO SUPPER
NO SERVICE
Sometimers Apple Trip
FRIDAY 9:00pm
Youth Fifth Quarter
SATURDAY 12:30pm
CMC RESERVED-Edwards
NEXT SUNDAY 8:30am Deacon/Staff Prayer Time 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Morning Worship- Rev. Chris Thomas 3:00pm CBF Fall Gathering @ Vestavia Hills 4:00pm Choir Practice
“Take the Name of Jesus with You”
Benediction
Rev. Chris Thomas
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS: Friday, Oct 20th – Fifth Quarter here at Williams following the home football game. We need donations of finger foods, soft drinks and desserts. Please see Jason or Michele for more information.
[Next Sunday, October 22nd: “What if…we completely trusted God?” – Rev. Chris Thomas] Mark 12:28-34 All Hymns are used by permission CCLI#3148358
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: No Supper this week. Menu for Oct 25th: Fried Fish, French Fries, Coleslaw, Hush Puppies & Dessert COOKS: Sarah Ann McGinnis Team CLEAN UP CREW: Camille Chitwood, Patti Ponder, Summer Quinn & Lauren Whitaker
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS: Donations for the monthly food pantry is an ongoing mission. Thanks for all the donations received to insure we continue this vital ministry to the community. Amount needed per month is $1499. Total Received for December Food Pantry: $713 SOMETIMERS APPLE TRIP: PAYMENT DUE NOW PLEASE NOTE: There will be a brief meeting today immediately following morning worship for those going on the Apple Trip and/or the Riverboat Cruise. Meeting will be held in the choir room. SOMETIMERS RIVERBOAT CRUISE: PAYMENT DUE NEXT SUNDAY OCTOBER 22nd. PVHS FIRST ANNUAL MATTRESS FUNDRAISER:
On Saturday, Nov 11th from 10am to 5pm PVHS will host a mattress sale fundraising event. Every purchase benefits the PVHS Band. Layaway and delivery available. Also accepting cash, check and credit cards. For more information on the fundraiser check out the event link: facebook.com/events/1555726564486286 FALL FESTIVAL: The annual Fall Festival will be Sunday, October 29 from 5-7. The church will provide hot dogs and buns, so bring your favorite fixings, sides, chili, desserts, and drinks. There will be games, bouncy houses, trunk-or-treat, and a hayride for the children. Donations of candy and medium size pumpkins are needed for the games. Come join the community in a night of fellowship and fun.
Church Staff Chris Thomas, Pastor .......................................................................................... cthomas@fbcwilliams.org Lamar Freeman, Administrator .........................................................................lfreeman@fbcwilliams.org Peggy Green, Secretary………………………………………………………………………………pgreen@fbcwilliams.org Nikki Haynes, Children’s Director ...................................................................... nhaynes@fbcwilliams.org Jason Teal, Interim Youth Director…………………………………………………………………jteal@fbcwilliams.org Pat & Lynnelle Barker, Interim Music Director……………………………………..……pbarker@fbcwilliams.org Marilyn Ingram, Daycare Director ................................................................. …mingram@fbcwilliams.org Church Office Phone: 256-435-5020
First Baptist Church of Williams
Daycare Phone: 256-435-8313
Ministry & Missions Budget Needs Weekly $ 7,081.43 Monthly $ 30,686.17 Annually $ 368,234.00
Receipts Last Week $ 4,091.00 Month To Date $ 15,262.93 Year To Date $ 230,496.29
Difference -$ 2,990.43 -$ 15,423.24 -$ 137,737.71
Our Church is pleased to support CBF Global Missions in moments like these where bearing witness to Jesus Christ takes place through an unimaginable peace.
Oct Oct
15th Nursery Helper: Carol McGinnis 22nd Nursery Helper: Kari Haynes ===================
Oct
15th
“'As-salaamu alaikum. Peace be upon you'" Ahmad and Saif grew up uttering this phrase daily in war-torn Afghanistan, but peace seemed so far away. A minority tribe, they and their families were victims of the civil unrest. Both of Ahmad's parents were killed by the Taliban and he fled to India before arriving in Southeast Asia as a refugee. Saif's story is similar. His father was killed and his brother kidnapped by the Taliban.
Oct
22nd
Oct
15th
Oct
22nd
In our country, they met Christians and they found beloved community. They found a new family, they found faith in Jesus Christ, and they found peace. In Saif's words, 'I've looked and hoped for peace all my life. In Christ I found a peace I never imagined I'd have.'"
3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Randy Blades & Lauren Whitaker 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Kate Hamby & Gracie Davis =================== Children’s Church: Christie Shew & Chris Dempsey Children’s Church: Nikki Haynes & Sharhonda Duncan
______________________ October Counting Committee: Rex McAlister & Faye Ponder =================== October Greeters & Ushers: Mike & Jamie Davis Lynn & Rita Edwards
- Brooke and Mike, CBF field personnel in Southeast Asia Like & Follow Us! Visit us online!
Facebook: facebook.com/FBCWilliams
fbcwilliams.org
Twitter: @FBCWilliams
“Touching Lives by Sharing the Love of Jesus!”
YouTube: youtube.com/user/FBCWilliams
Rev. Chris Thomas, Pastor October 15, 2017