THEMESSAGE THE MESSAGE
Notes from PPASTOR ASTOR CCHRIS HRIS
May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus ourLord.
I am overjoyed to welcome you to the inaugural edition of our church newsletter, THE MESSAGE As we begin this exciting new chapter together, this publication reflects our shared journey of faith It serves as a means for us to grow together, celebrate the Lord’s work in our lives, and strengthen the bonds of our faith community
In 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Paul urges us, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” With this newsletter, it is my prayer that we will continue to fulfill this command by sharing stories of hope, testimonies of faith, and updates on the many ways God is moving among us As we support each other in this manner, may our hearts be encouraged, our spirits renewed, and faith deepened in the understanding that we are not alone in this journey. We called to “proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9), and I believe this newsletter will be a powerful tool doing just that; sharing the light of Christ that shines in and through each one s
m particularly filled with excitement knowing that this is just the beginning of ny wonderful things God has planned for our Faith Family. This newsletter is e than just a medium for announcements; it will be a celebration of the vibrant of our church. As you read through this circular, may you be inspired and ouraged, and may it remind you of the great work we are all doing together for gloryofGod
us continue to move forward in unity, faith, and favor. With joy in our hearts and eep sense of expectation for all that God will do, I want to express my gratitude being a part of this journey. I look forward to everything God has in store for us wetakethisnextsteptogethertoCONNECT GROW &SERVE byHisdesign!
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When:Every1st Sundayat9:45A.M.
GatherYour Elements:grape juice,juices,crackers, orbreads
When:Every WednesdayatNoon intheFellowshipHall
Facilitator:Deacon JimWilson
When:Every Wednesdayat6:45p.m.
Classesforallages includingchildren, youth,andadults.
Dinnerbeginsat5:30 p.m.
BibleStudyison summerbreakandwill resumeinSptember 2025.
When:Monthly (SaturdayatNoon)
ContacttheChurch Officeforthedates.
In-person:Classroom #15offtheFellowship Hall.
Joinin-personorvia Zoom
JulyCelebrations
FBCCStaff
Treasurer
RandySanderson DirectorofFinance
TyronFisher
LynellBoyd TrusteeLead
FBCCLeadership
AssociateMinisters&Wives
TheAssociateMinistersofFBCCareanextensionofourPastor.Theprimarygoalof ourAssociateMinistersistoserveGodbyservingHispeople.TheAssociateMinisters areheretosupportourPastorashefollowsthedirectionoftheHolySpirit.Eachofthe AssociateMinistersareinvolvedinvariousareasofthechurchaswestrivetoassist ourPastorinedifyingthebodyofChrist.WeworkcloselywithourDeaconsandare heretoserveyou.
Rev.Karlos&Samantha Bledsoe kbeng12@yahoocom
Rev.Henry&JoCrump Henry crump@sbcglobalnet
JoyceJefferson
Deacons&Deaconesses
DeaconsworkinpartnershipwiththeAssociate Ministers.Ifthereisanemergencyinyourfamily, anysickness,death,distress,hospitalizations, surgery,orifyouneedprayer,yourDeaconwillbe yourfocalpointofcontact.Hewillministertoyou andyourfamilypersonallyorprocesswhatever informationthat’ssharedwithhimtoensurethat yourneedsaremetinatimelymanner
Who’sMyDeacon&Minister?
Intimesofneed,yourDeaconisyourfirstpointofcontactforprayer,illness, distressedsituations,hospitalization,surgery,ordeathofalovedone.
UsethefirstletterofyourlastnameinordertofindyourassignedDeacon andMinister.
IfyouareunabletoconnectwithyourprimaryassignedDeacon,please contactyourback-upDeacon. Formoreinformation,pleasecontact:
BridgingtheGap
FBCCMinistries
ThedynamicministriesofFBCCarefocusedonreachingtheworldforChristin theirownuniqueways Exploretheministriesbelowtoseewhereyourgiftsand talentscanbeusedtocontinuetopourintoourFaithFamilyandthe communitiesthatsurroundus.Formoreinformation,reachouttotheministry chairmen. TBD
ThepurposeofBridgingtheGapistooffer comfortandsupporttothemembersof FBCC,aswellasfriendsandneighborswho haveexperiencedalosswith,“thesame comfortbywhichwearecomforted” (IICor.1:3-5).
Children’sMinistry
FBCCChildren’sMinistryisdedicatedto supportingfamiliesbyequippingchildren withtheWordofGod,sotheycanconfidently sharetheirfaithwithexcitement.Weprovide asafeandnurturingenvironment,while fosteringtheirspiritualgroupthrough competent,consistent,andcreativebiblical teaching.Additionally,weprovide opportunitiesforthemtoparticipatein servingboththechurchandthecommunity children@firstbcc.org
DeaconessDonna
ChristianLifeEnrichmentMinistry(CLEM)
CLEMistheChristianeducationarmofourchurch, committedtonurturingspiritualgrowthandbiblical understanding CLEMencompassesSundaySchool,Bible Study,Evangelism,SmallStudyGroups,andtheNew MembersClass,eachdesignedtoequipbelieverstogrow infaith,liveouttheGospel,andengagetheworldwiththe loveofChrist.Whetheryou'renewtothefaithormaturingin yourwalkwithGod,CLEMprovidesenrichingopportunities toConnect,Grow,andServewhilebeingtransformedby God’sWord.
clem@firstbcc.org
Evangelism
Ourtwo-yearEvangelismprogrampreparesstudents topassionatelyandeffectivelysharethegospel messageoftheLordJesusChristinaccordancewith theGreatCommissionrecordedinMatthew28:18-20. Thedynamiccurriculumstrengthensourwalkwith Christandinstillsconfidenceinourwitnessfor salvationfoundonlyinHim
evangelism@firstbcc.org
SmallStudyGroup
TheSmallStudyGroupoffersshortsix-week sessionsdesignedtoprovideopportunitiesforour Christianadultstoengageinmeaningful conversationsregardingtheapplicationofthe teachingswelearninchurch Wemeetinsmall groups,usuallyinvarioushomesonceaweekfor onehourforasix-weekperiod.Discussionscenter aroundissueswefaceinourdailywalkoflife.
SundaySchool
SundaySchoolisFBCC’schiefongoing foundationalstrategyprovidingweekly reinforcementandinstructioninGod’sword. ClassesincludePreschool,Elementary,Middle, SeniorHigh,CollegeStudents,YoungAdult, Women’s,Adult,andSeniorGoldenDisciples
SundaySchoolministryengagesindividualsand familiesinthebiblicalmodelofinstructionthat leadstoSpiritualTransformation
sundayschool@firstbcc.org
Dr CyndiLewis
MinWillMontgomery
Dr CyndiLewis
ChristianResourceCenter(CRC)
ThepurposeoftheCRCistoprovideresourcesand servicestoenhancethequalityofministry,worship, discipleship,andfellowshipforourleadersand membersastheyanswerthecalltoobedienceofthe GreatCommission.TheCRCprovideslibrary materialsofaspecificChristiannature,whichwill educate,inform,andinspirechildren,youth,and adults.
crc@firstbcc.org
College&YoungAdults
ThepurposeoftheYoungAdultMinistryistoprovid asinceresupportsystemforfollowersofChristin theirearlyadulthood.Weaimtoimpacteachother personalgrowthandspiritualdevelopment,while fosteringmeaningfulconnectionswith oneanother youngadults@firstbcc.org
FaithFirst
ThepurposeoftheFaithFirstMinistryistohelp peoplewhocannothelpthemselvesintheareasof food,clothing,andshelter.Weprepareanddeliver over400baggedluncheseachmonth.Also,we donateover150childrencoatseachyearduringthe monthofDecember.
faithfirst@firstbccorg
DeaconJohnDurham
AlyseBramlett& AshleeRogers
JoelleFouse
FellowshipofChristianWomen(FCW)
FCWencouragesspiritualgrowth,promotes fellowship,supportsdiscipleship,andprovides practicalsupportamongthewomenofFBCC EverywomanofFBCCisamemberofFCWandwe welcomeyoutojoinusindiscoveringandsharing yourspiritualgifts,whichcanbeusedtotheglory ofGodandtheedificationoftheministryand church.
fcw@firstbcc.org
FirstFriends
FirstFriendshelpnewmembersfindanddevelop theirspiritualgiftsandassistwiththeintegration ofnewtalentsandgiftsintotheFBCCbody First Friendsareassignedwithinaweekofjoiningthe church,andwillcontactyoutohelpwith navigatingyournewchurchfamilyatFBCC.
firstfriends@firstbcc.org
Floral&DecorMinistry
TheFloral&DecorMinistrystrivestocreateawarm andinvitingatmosphereconducivetoan exceptionalspiritualexperienceatFBCC.
DeaconDaniel Montgomery
DeaconessMichelle Montgomery
DanaRogers
HealthyMinute
Byministeringtothewholeperson-spiritual, mental,physical,andemotional,theHealthy MinuteMinistryfostershealth,healing,andhope tothefaithcommunityconsistentwithour Christianprinciples.
healthyminuteteam@firstbcc.org
Hospitality
TheHospitalityMinistryreflectsChrist’slove,an extensionofthePastor’swarmth,anda demonstrationofFBCC’sloveandconcernforeach person.
hospitality@firstbcc.org
iServeMinistry
iServeisthecentralizedvolunteerministryatFBCC designedtocoordinatevolunteeropportunities, helppeoplediscoverwheretheyfitbest,andto ensurethatallservicerolesarefilled,supported andcelebrated.ThepurposeoftheiServeMinistry istomobilize,equip,andcoordinatevolunteersto serveinthelifeofFBCC.iServeexiststomatchthe giftsandpassionsofGod'speoplewiththechurch's needs Ourintentistoensureeveryministryareais supportedandeverymemberhasanopportunity toserve
iserve@firstbcc.org
KingdomFellaShip
ThepurposeoftheKingdomFellaShipMinistryisto enhancethespirituallivesofmenthroughthestudy ofGod’sWord,fellowshipofthemenofthechurch, andservingGodbyservingHispeople
kingdomfellaship@firstbcc.org
JoWandaBozeman&JoCrump
Marketing&MessagingMinistry(MMM)
ThepurposeofMMMistosupportallministries ofFBCCandprovideclearandconsistent messagingandmarketinginallformsof media.MMMprotectstheFBCCbrandandlogo frommisuseandinappropriateplacements All informationthatneedsmarketinginternallyor externallyisfunneledthroughMMM.
communications@firstbccorg
Media&Communications
TheMedia&CommunicationsMinistry promotesandproducesenragingWorship experiences,andadvertisesall communicationsofFBCCwithinthemission andvisionofourchurchwithservice excellence Thisisaccomplishedthroughthe serviceofourdedicatedmembersand volunteers.
media@firstbcc.org
Music&FineArts
TheMusic&FineArtsMinistry’spurposeisto leadthecongregationinacorporateworship experience.Byprovidinganoutletfor individualstoexpresstheirfaithand commitmentthroughcreativemeanssuchas singing,playinginstruments,drama,dance, andvisualarts.
music@firstbcc.org
DeaconessJill
YoungMenears
OliviaMontgomery
NewMemberAssimilation(NMA)
ThepurposeofNMAistosupportand encouragenewmembersastheystarttheir journeyatFBCC.Wewillassistournew membersastheyconnectwiththechurch,grow spiritually,andserveatFBCC.
newmemberassim@firstbcc.org
ScholarshipCommittee
ThepurposeoftheScholarshipCommitteeisto recognizethespiritualknowledge,growth,and developmentoftheyoungmenandwomenof FBCC.TheScholarshipCommitteefurther encouragespersonalcommitmentinthe teachingsofJesusChrist,whichincludesprecollegeplanning,scholarships,gifts,and encouragementtowardscontinuededucation.
scholarship@firstbcc.org
FellowshipofChristianAdultSingles(FOCAS).
ThepurposeofFOCAS.istoempower,equip andencourageChristianadultsingles(21and older)-whethernevermarried,divorced,or widowed-togrowinGod’swordandfeel completewhilefulfillingGod’splanfortheir lives.
singles@firstbcc.org
3rdStrandMarriage
3rdStrandMarriageMinistryaimstooffer couplesaframeworkforbuildingtheir relationshiponacovenantwithGodandeach other,emphasizingcommitmentandgrowth.
Thepurposeofthe3rdStrandMarriageMinistry istohighlightandcelebratethesignificanceof marriageinthelivesofcouples,theirfamilies, thechurch,andthecommunity.
3rdstrandmm@firstbcc.org
PamelaCoaxum
JasonMontgomery,KendraClark. KristinHarris,& RosalindWilliams
Youth(HighSchool)
ThepurposeofYouthMinistryistodevelopa ChristianworldviewwithintheyouthofFBCC,so thattheymaybesaltandlightintheir generation,spreadingthekingdomofourLord JesusChristthroughoutallaspectsoflife.
youth@firstbcc.org
Usher
TheUsherMinistryhelpstoensurecomfortin theworshipexperience,andministersto membersandguestsinavarietyofpractical ways.TheUsherMinistrygreetsandserves everyonewithasmile,assistspeoplewith specialneeds,collectstheoffering,andserves onSundays.Inaddition,membersoftheUsher Ministryserveatfunerals,aswellasspecial programsandevents.
ushers@firstbccorg
GinaYoung
Our Vision
To move “Forward in Faith” emulating the work of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, ministering to all people, exalting the Savior, equipping and supporting the members for Ministry, and evangelizing the lost, while continuing to share our rich Christian and cultural heritage.
Our Mission
To advance the Kingdom of Jesus Christ in accordance with Matthew 28:18-20, through preaching of the Gospel, consistent Christian living, personal evangelism, missionary endeavor, Christian education, and the public worship of God.
Christopher L. Rogers, Sr. Senior Pastor
Watson, Sr. Deacon Chairman
