Volume 68 | Week of May 17, 2015 | Number 20

First Baptist Church MontgomeryBeaconbring them in...build them up...send them out

www.montgomeryfbc.org | Office: 334.834.6310 | Prayer Line: 334.834.4585

Garden DedicationSunday, May 17

3:00 pm16 Broadway Street

Come celebrate the joy of the Lord with us as we sow and grow both spiritual

and earthly food for the body and soul!

Sunday, May 17 | 8:30 & 11:00 AMOur JOY Singers will be singing in the morning services and all senior adults will be recognized. Join us on this special day as we honor our

senior adults during the morning worship services.

6:15 PMThe JOY Singers will present Windows on the Word in Stakely Sanctuary.

FBC Faithfulness | Sunday, May 10, 2015ATTENDANCEBible Fellowship Enrollment 4980 | Bible Fellowship Attendance 1802Weekly Attendance 2324 | Discipleship Attendance 631

OFFERINGRequired Weekly $123,557.69 | Received Sunday $92,404.27Required To Date $2,347,596.11 | Received To Date $2,117,138.96Building Fund Sunday $920.00 | Building Fund to Date $14,827.05

Alabama Baptist Childrens Home $2,479.10

Under Budget | $230,457.15

Gods Work Comes in CANS!

If you believe that you CAN accomplish a goal or if you believe you CANNOT get the job done, you are probably right either way. Much of our

ability to accomplish tasks in life depends upon our belief in our ability to get the job done. The truism is accurate: If you believe it, you can achieve it!

I have learned that Gods work comes in CANS. Pauls guiding statement is located in Philippians 4:13 when he proclaimed with boldness mixed with faith, I CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens me. If you believe that God CAN do anything and His Spirit and power resides in you; then it is reasonable to conclude that you CAN faithfully navigate the obstacles and opportunities God assigns to you ranging from success to suffering.

Forexample,inNumbers13,wefindthestoryofthe12spies who made a reconnaissance mission into the Promised Land. Moses had given them the task of surveying the situation and then guiding the children of Israel to conquer this special place that represented Gods banquet of blessing. The spies returnedandaffirmedthatitwasarichandfertileland,butitwasfilledwithGIANTS.Numbers13:33reflectsaspiritofICANNOT. The 10 spies moaned, We were as grasshoppers in their sight. They listened to their doubts and fears, abandoned their faith and entered a captivity of negativity. They sowed the attitudinal seeds of I CANNOT and they reaped a bitter harvest of wandering in the wilderness of waste for 38 years.

Heres the point: Adopt the spirit of I CAN. Refuse to be held prisoner in the captivity of negativity. Work with the Lord to adjust your vision and attitude so you can stand with Paul the world-changer and faithfully declare, I CAN do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me!

CONNEC IONS from your Pastors Heart

Ministry AnnouncementsChildrens Ministry

Kids, dont forget to sign up for our Summer Activities at www.montgomeryfbc.org/event-registration.

Student MinistryStudents, dont forget to sign up for our Outdoor Adventure on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 at www.montgomeryfbc.org/event-registration.

College MinistryThe College Ministry Summer Events kicks-off on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 pm at 5600 Woodside Circle. For a list of all summer activities, visit www.fbmcm.com.

Senior Adult MinistryJoin us for instruction and inspiration at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina on Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23. Afterwards, we will tour the Biltmore Estate. Cost is $425 per person (double) and $610 per person (single) which includes transportation, conference fee, lodging, meals, and Biltmore admission.Anon-refundabledepositof$100perpersonisduebyMay29andfinalpayment is due June 20. To register, contact Mary Virginia Crum at 241.5180.

Missions MinistryJoin us for a Zaza Interest Meeting on Sunday, May 17 at 5:00 pm in room 443. Opportunities for mission among the Zaza include: July 17-26, Dental trip to Northern Zaza. We are seeking at least two nurses for this expedition. September 18-27, Ethno-graphic research among the Southern Zaza. We will be locating Z people in villages and looking for persons of peace. For more information contact Richard Alford at 324.6392 or Brian Gay at 241.5131 or briang@montgomeryfbc.org.

First Family Dinner | Wednesday, May 20No reservations required!

Adult & Childrens Meal: Hamburgers, Chips, Salad, Dessert

Adult Family Meal $5; Childs Meal (12 & under) $3Maximum Family Amount $20 (immediate family only)

Are you going or do you know someone going out as a Summer Missionary? We want to join you in prayer as you take Gods Message to the nations. Please let us know by contacting Brian Gay at 241.5131 or briang@montgomeryfbc.org.

Music MinistryAll kids (3 years old and up) are invited to join us for a VBS Music Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 20 from 5:45 to 6:30 pm in room B112. For more information, contact Ed Cleveland at 241.5153 or ecleveland@montgomeryfbc.org.

First Baptist FoundationThe First Baptist Foundation awarded $52,000 to 48 students for the 2015-2016 academic school year. Were investing in students who are pursuing their education in several areas of study at 25 different colleges/universities. One student who received a scholarship said: Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my academics, as well as my future. I cant adequately express how much this scholarship means to me. Thank you for helping students like myself succeed through the Foundation!

Community MinistriesJoin us for Friday Night Basketball in the Nehemiah Gym (217 Broadway Street). We will meet every Friday at 5:30 pm. Groups or individuals are welcome to join the Chisholm Community Youth for a great workout and fellowship. Co-sponsored by City Parks and Recreation and the Nehemiah Center.

Churchwide News & EventsWould you like to serve as a messenger at the Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17 in Columbus, Ohio? If so, please call CarolynBryanat241.5120.WewillconfirmallmessengersattheWednesdayevening prayer service before the convention.

New MembersBy Letter

Mrs. Ollie Golden3801 Oak Grove Drive, Apt 233 | Montgomery, AL 36116

Ms. DeeDee Hornsby7073 Narrow Lane Road | Montgomery, AL 36116

Our Church FamilyIf you would like to add someone to the prayer list, contact Carolyn Bryan at 241.5120.

Sympathy Extended toMr. & Mrs. Cecil McKinney (Ruth) in the death of his cousin, MarkMs. Shirley Case in the death of her mother; Lynn Longshore; Mr. & Mrs. Marc Hussey (Jessica) in the death of her grandmother; Miss Jenna Cooper in the death of her grandmotherRev. & Mrs. Justin Law (Anslee) in the death of her step-grandfatherMrs. Don Pair (Kaye) in the death of her mother in-law; Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Pair (Kana) in the death of his grandmother

JacksonMacon Brock Faye Clements

HealthSouthFrank Montgomery, Jr.

Central Alabama Veterans HealthcareChad Lynn

Hillview TerraceDot Robinson

Congratulations Extended toMr. & Mrs. William Trotman (Jessica) in the birth of a daughter; Mrs. Terri Trotman in the birth of a granddaughter; Mr. & Mrs. David Oliver (Debbie) in the birth of a granddaughter

Pictorial Directories are here!They can be picked up at the reception desk at Scott Street during the week.If there are mistakes, changes, or additions that need to be made, please email those to Amanda Smith at asmith@montgomeryfbc.org.

The FBC Online Member Directory is now ready.This up-to-date directory is available as an APP or by visiting the website. You will be asked to enter in your email address as its listed in our directory. If your email address isnt listed in the directory, please email Amanda Smith at asmith@montgomeryfbc.org to get your valid email address added. For full instructions on downloading and using the online directory visit:

www.montgomeryfbc.org/member-directory

* All children, including those currently enrolled in Sunday School at First Baptist Montgomery, must register for VBS. For more information, contact the Childrens Ministry Office at 241.5165.

Journey Off The Map takes your kids to uncharted territory where they will begin to understand that obedience to God can lead them beyond the expected. So, toss the map, stick close to your guide, and prepare to listen for Gods direction in this journey that is unknown to us, but known by Him.

Volunteers Still Needed for...Preschool Ministry: 3s, 4s and CraftsChildrens Ministry: Teachers & Directors

Contact Nancie McQueen (241.5166) if you are interested in helping with preschoolers or Glen Leathers (241.5164) if you are interested in helping with children.

Supplies Needed for VBS Craftsempty toilet/paper towel rolls

bags of plastic fishing worms bags of plastic bugssheets of bug stickers bright colored drinking strawsDrop the above items in the bins located at the Preschool Information

Desk in the main sanctuary foyer. For more information, contact Nancie McQueen at 241.5166 or nmcqueen@montgomeryfbc.org.

Help Us By Pre-Ordering Your VBS T-Shirts & Music CDS at

www.montgomeryfbc.org/vbs

This week at FBC MontgomeryFor the complete calendar, visit www.montgomeryfbc.org.

5:30 Sanctuary Orchestra5:45 VBS Music Rehearsals Smart Money, Smart Kids6:00 First Family Prayer Time6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse6:35 Sanctuary Choir6:40 Finance Committee6:45 Ejamat Prayer Time

Thursday, May 2110:00 Caregivers Support Group Macon East Graduation Rehearsal7:00 Macon East Graduation

Friday, May 226:45 Friday Morning Mens Group8:00 Childrens Learning Center Graduation10:00 BTW Graduation Rehearsal5:30 Celebrate Recovery6:30 BTW Graduation

Saturday, May 23 Mission Projects: Haiti & Japan6:00 Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, May 178:30 Worship Service 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes11:00 Worship Service2:00 Macon East Baccalaureate4:00 Nominating Committee/Deacon Selection Meeting5:00 One Heart/One Voice Choirs Visitation Zaza Mission Project Interest Meeting6:15 Windows on the Word

Monday, May 1812:00 First Baptist Foundation Board5:30 Mens Bible Study

Tuesday, May 199:30 Ladies Bible Study10:00 Senior Adult Game Day LAMP Graduation Rehearsal11:00 GriefShare6:00 Narcotics Anonymous6:30 LAMP Graduation

Wednesday, May 204:45 First Family Dinner

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Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am)Senior Adult SundayVictory in Jesus | JOY SingersBeulah Land | Eddie LancasterMessage | Jay Wolf

Evening Worship (6:15 pm)

JOY Singers present Windows on the Word in Stakely Sanctuary

In Home Ministry Member :: Gwen Sadler3801 Oak Grove Drive, Apt 210 | Montgomery, Alabama 36116-1170

CrossRoads Broadcast Schedule

Watch the sermon at the time below or online at www.montgomeryfbc.org.

Frazer Channel 13 (Montgomery & Prattville)Brighthouse Channel 122 (Elmore County)Sunday, 1:30 pm (full hour) & 6:00 pmTuesday, 7:30 pm Thursday, 9:30 am & 6:00 pm

WSFA-TV Channel 12 | Sunday, 10:30 am

Volunteer Opportunity: UshersAre you interested in serving at FBC? The Ushers Ministry needs YOU!

Come join the team! Call Burt Martin at 281.2731 for more information.