Church Staff Chris Thomas, Pastor .......................................................................................... cthomas@fbcwilliams.org Lamar Freeman, Administrator .........................................................................lfreeman@fbcwilliams.org Peggy Green, Secretary………………………………………………………………………………pgreen@fbcwilliams.org Nikki Haynes, Minister to Families. ................................................................. . nhaynes@fbcwilliams.org Pat & Lynnelle Barker, Music Directors………………………………………………..……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 March Needs Budget/Operation $26,006.68 Our Church is pleased to support CBF Global Missions in moments like these where bearing witness to Jesus Christ takes place around the table. One of the great ironies of living in Tokyo is that so many feel lonely, while at the same time being surrounded by people in the largest metropolitan area on the planet. When we chose to attend The Naganuma School for Japanese language studies, we knew that for a few years we would be committing nearly every day to language acquisition efforts for longterm work with churches in Japan. We have tried our best to be present and connect with those who God brings into our lives. Over the last year and a half, we have enjoyed getting to know our classmates who come from nations around the world. We’ve had lunches and dinners with individual classmates, but the vision of hosting the whole class in our home finally became a reality. While classmates brought along desserts and drinks, we provided a burrito bar for the main course. We enjoyed sharing our American version of burritos with our classmates, some of whom were eating burritos for the first time and requested burrito rolling instruction. Over our meal, we sat around the living room and in a strange mix of Japanese and English (common among internationals in Japan), we shared stories from our time studying together, spoke of our future goals in Japan or in our home countries, and celebrated recent successes with one another.
Receipts $ 20,725.00
Balance $ 5,281.68
R and R Fund Received to Date: $7,217.27
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Mar 31st Apr 7th Mar 31st Apr 7th Mar 31st Apr 7th
Nursery Helper: Sharon Williams Nursery Helper: Jamie Davis =================== 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Hattie & Callie Ewing 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Callie McFall & Maggie Hedgepath =================== Children’s Church: IN CHURCH Children’s Church: Nikki Haynes ______________________
Mar Counting Committee: Mike Davis & Sharhonda Duncan Apr Counting Committee: Jeanie Floyd & Diane Freeman =================== Mar Greeters & Ushers: Lynn, Rita, Tyler & Katie Edwards Apr Greeters & Ushers: Thomas Downing & Stacy Ewing Hattie Ewing & Callie Ewing
With all of our differences in nationality, backgrounds, and life experiences, we came together in our commonality of studying Japanese and living life as internationals in Japan, and it felt like beloved community. We've been so thankful for our classmates who have become friends and have been the presence of Christ to us, and we are grateful for the opportunity to open our home and be the hands and feet of Christ to them. - Carson and Laura Foushee, CBF field personnel in Japan
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Rev. Chris Thomas, Pastor March 31, 2019
Morning Worship
Deacon of the Week: Jake Green ~ 256-283-8312
*Please stand if you are able
Opportunities This Week The Church Gathers
Prelude Welcome & Announcements
Nikki Haynes
Invocation
Rev. Chris Thomas
Lenten Reading
Candace Burns
Hymn #521
“Redeemed”
A Moment with the Younger Church Hymn #470
Rev. Chris Thomas “Footsteps of Jesus”
The Church Gives Thanks *Offertory Hymn #519
“Something Beautiful”
*Offertory Prayer
Jake Green
Worship with the Giving of Tithes and Offerings *Doxology #625 The Church Hears the Word Anthem
Choir
Sermon
“Reconciled”
Rev. Chris Thomas
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 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 #342
“Just As I Am”
Benediction
Rev. Chris Thomas
[Next Sunday, April 7th: “Ever On” ~ Philippians 3:4b-14 ~ Rev. Chris Thomas] All Hymns are used by permission CCLI#3148358
TODAY 8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 5:00pm
Deacon/Staff Prayer Time Sunday School Morning Worship-Rev. Chris Thomas Study Group
TUESDAY 10:00am
Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 5:30pm Supper 6:00pm Devotion, Children & Youth Activities 6:30pm Daycare Board Meeting NEXT SUNDAY 8:15am Deacon/Staff Monthly Meeting 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Morning Worship-Rev. Chris Thomas 5:00pm Study Group
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: If you do not have a
standing reservation for Wednesday night supper and would like to join us this week, please call the church office (256-435-5020) by Tuesday to add your name to the supper list. Cost is $5 per person (age 6 & up) and $2 per plate (ages 2-5) and no more than $20 per family. Menu this week: Taco Salad, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice and Dessert
DAYCARE BOARD MEETING: The Daycare Board will meet in the Sr. Adult room this Wednesday, April 3rd immediately following the service.
SMALL STUDY GROUP: You are welcome to join a small study group each Sunday night at 5pm in the Youth Theater room. We will be studying the aspects of God with videos and podcasts. If you have any questions, please see Nikki.
THANKS: Dear Church Family, The Davis family would like
to thank you for all the love shown to us during our recent loss. We appreciate the food, cards, and visits so very much. We will always be grateful to you for helping us through this difficult time. Thank you again, With love, Davis Family
Morning Worship
Deacon of the Week: Jake Green ~ 256-283-8312
*Please stand if you are able
Opportunities This Week The Church Gathers
Prelude Welcome & Announcements
Nikki Haynes
Invocation
Rev. Chris Thomas
Lenten Reading
Candace Burns
Hymn #521
“Redeemed”
A Moment with the Younger Church Hymn #470
Rev. Chris Thomas “Footsteps of Jesus”
The Church Gives Thanks *Offertory Hymn #519
“Something Beautiful”
*Offertory Prayer
Jake Green
Worship with the Giving of Tithes and Offerings *Doxology #625 The Church Hears the Word Anthem
Choir
Sermon
“Reconciled”
Rev. Chris Thomas
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 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 #342
“Just As I Am”
Benediction
Rev. Chris Thomas
[Next Sunday, April 7th: “Ever On” ~ Philippians 3:4b-14 ~ Rev. Chris Thomas] All Hymns are used by permission CCLI#3148358
TODAY 8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 5:00pm
Deacon/Staff Prayer Time Sunday School Morning Worship-Rev. Chris Thomas Study Group
TUESDAY 10:00am
Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 5:30pm Supper 6:00pm Devotion, Children & Youth Activities 6:30pm Daycare Board Meeting NEXT SUNDAY 8:15am Deacon/Staff Monthly Meeting 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Morning Worship-Rev. Chris Thomas 5:00pm Study Group
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: If you do not have a
standing reservation for Wednesday night supper and would like to join us this week, please call the church office (256-435-5020) by Tuesday to add your name to the supper list. Cost is $5 per person (age 6 & up) and $2 per plate (ages 2-5) and no more than $20 per family. Menu this week: Taco Salad, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice and Dessert
DAYCARE BOARD MEETING: The Daycare Board will meet in the Sr. Adult room this Wednesday, April 3rd immediately following the service.
SMALL STUDY GROUP: You are welcome to join a small study group each Sunday night at 5pm in the Youth Theater room. We will be studying the aspects of God with videos and podcasts. If you have any questions, please see Nikki.
THANKS: Dear Church Family, The Davis family would like
to thank you for all the love shown to us during our recent loss. We appreciate the food, cards, and visits so very much. We will always be grateful to you for helping us through this difficult time. Thank you again, With love, Davis Family
Church Staff Chris Thomas, Pastor .......................................................................................... cthomas@fbcwilliams.org Lamar Freeman, Administrator .........................................................................lfreeman@fbcwilliams.org Peggy Green, Secretary………………………………………………………………………………pgreen@fbcwilliams.org Nikki Haynes, Minister to Families. ................................................................. . nhaynes@fbcwilliams.org Pat & Lynnelle Barker, Music Directors………………………………………………..……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 March Needs Budget/Operation $26,006.68 Our Church is pleased to support CBF Global Missions in moments like these where bearing witness to Jesus Christ takes place around the table. One of the great ironies of living in Tokyo is that so many feel lonely, while at the same time being surrounded by people in the largest metropolitan area on the planet. When we chose to attend The Naganuma School for Japanese language studies, we knew that for a few years we would be committing nearly every day to language acquisition efforts for longterm work with churches in Japan. We have tried our best to be present and connect with those who God brings into our lives. Over the last year and a half, we have enjoyed getting to know our classmates who come from nations around the world. We’ve had lunches and dinners with individual classmates, but the vision of hosting the whole class in our home finally became a reality. While classmates brought along desserts and drinks, we provided a burrito bar for the main course. We enjoyed sharing our American version of burritos with our classmates, some of whom were eating burritos for the first time and requested burrito rolling instruction. Over our meal, we sat around the living room and in a strange mix of Japanese and English (common among internationals in Japan), we shared stories from our time studying together, spoke of our future goals in Japan or in our home countries, and celebrated recent successes with one another.
Receipts $ 20,725.00
Balance $ 5,281.68
R and R Fund Received to Date: $7,217.27
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Mar 31st Apr 7th Mar 31st Apr 7th Mar 31st Apr 7th
Nursery Helper: Sharon Williams Nursery Helper: Jamie Davis =================== 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Hattie & Callie Ewing 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Callie McFall & Maggie Hedgepath =================== Children’s Church: IN CHURCH Children’s Church: Nikki Haynes ______________________
Mar Counting Committee: Mike Davis & Sharhonda Duncan Apr Counting Committee: Jeanie Floyd & Diane Freeman =================== Mar Greeters & Ushers: Lynn, Rita, Tyler & Katie Edwards Apr Greeters & Ushers: Thomas Downing & Stacy Ewing Hattie Ewing & Callie Ewing
With all of our differences in nationality, backgrounds, and life experiences, we came together in our commonality of studying Japanese and living life as internationals in Japan, and it felt like beloved community. We've been so thankful for our classmates who have become friends and have been the presence of Christ to us, and we are grateful for the opportunity to open our home and be the hands and feet of Christ to them. - Carson and Laura Foushee, CBF field personnel in Japan
“Touching Lives by Sharing the Love of Jesus!” Like & Follow Us!
Visit us online!
Facebook: facebook.com/FBCWilliams
sbafbcwilliams.org
Twitter: @FBCWilliams YouTube: youtube.com/user/FBCWilliams
Rev. Chris Thomas, Pastor March 31, 2019