First Baptist

Church May 7, 2014

www.fbcbainbridge.com Pastor Rev. Paul Medley

Minister of Music Rev. Art Bruce Director of Children Stacey Sweitzer

Sunday May 4, 2014

Budget Receipts

$30,076.61

Budget Needs To Date

$297,281.34

Budget Receipts YTD

$298,351.76

Receipts Over Budget By

$1,070.42

Annie Armstrong Offering

$7,500.00 – Goal

Bible Study

270

WEDNESDAY FAMILY

NIGHT

May 14

Hamburgers

French Fries

Baked Beans

Dessert

EXTENDED SESSION

May 11

Darren & Tammy Deal, Kim Burrell, Payton Burrell, Faye & Morrell

Martin, and Crystal Hines.

Mother’s Breakfast

Sunday Morning May 11 at 9:30 AM.

Ladies, call the church office to make your reservations.

Men, call the church office to volunteer to help.

OUR CONDOLENCES TO: Stan Coleman & family in the death of his mother, Lalia Coleman of

Macon, GA.

Dewey Robinson & family in the death of his sister-in-law, Ruby Lee

Robinson of Pavo.

Second Van Certification Course — Thursday, May 15 @ 6:30 in the

Fellowship Hall

I want to thank you for your prayers and concern

during my recent hospital stay. My procedures were

successful and I am back on track where I need to be.

However, I will need to make some decisions and changes in

the days ahead. I covet your prayers during this time.

Thank you, Eldon Eckard, for your messages last

Sunday morning. I listened to our service over the internet

and was blessed by the music and the message. God always

speaks to those who will listen.

We will celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday morning

and I hope the Mom’s of our congregation will take advantage

of the Mother’s Day Breakfast being served from 9:30 to 10

AM in the Fellowship Hall. Ladies, come and let the men

provide you breakfast.

Wouldn’t it be great to gather in worship this Sunday

morning in a full house at 8:30 and 11:00 AM? We would

gather not because of a special event, guest, or offering. We

would gather because it is the Lord’s Day and we want to

honor Him. Wouldn’t it be great if we all came with only one

thing on our mind, hearing from God and worshiping Him?

Church is not a political forum, it is not a business, it is not a

social club, church is where the people of God gather for the

purpose of God to be united in the presence of God. Wouldn’t

it be great if you were here this Sunday? I hope to see you

then.

Paul

Volunteer Ministry boxes have been put out. Be sure to fill

out a sheet and drop it in one of the boxes so the nominating

committee will know where you are willing to serve. They are

hard at work trying to get all positions filled and need your

help.

Sunday, May 11

Early Worship 8:30 AM

Mother’s Breakfast 9:30 AM

Bible Study 9:45 AM

Morning Worship 11:00 AM

Monday, May 12

Saints Alive Rehearsal 10:30 AM

Women on the Go 6:30 PM

Tuesday, May 13

Youth Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AM

Men’s Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM

Wednesday, May 14 Mission Committee Meeting 5:15 PM

Graded Choirs Rehearse 5:45 PM

CentriKid Parent Meeting 6:00 PM

Student Ministry 6:00 PM

Family Supper 6:00 PM

Children’s Choir Program 7:00 PM

Handbells 7:00 PM

Chancel Choir 7:45 PM

Thursday, May 15

Ladies Bible Study 5:45 PM Led by Frances Gay in Church Library

Van Certification Course 6:30 PM

Saturday, May 17

RA Canoe Trip 8:00 AM

AWANAS WOW US AGAIN A special thanks to Stacey Sweitzer and her awesome team of

AWANA leaders. Last Sunday’s AWANA Awards Celebra-

tion was great. We were all encouraged to see how effective

the AWANA ministry is in reaching children for Christ and

for training them in their Christian walk. And, the kids and

leaders are having a great time as they do it. Thanks to each

student and leader for a job well done!

CHILDREN’S CHOIR PROGRAM NOTE Our Children’s Choirs will share a presentation of music on

Wednesday, May 14. The choirs will sing and share their mu-

sic at 7:00 PM that evening. Support our children with your

presence and your encouragement that evening. The final

Wednesday Choirs date for this spring will be May 14.

FELLOWSHIP CLUB Last Monday’s Fellowship Club was a record breaker. We had

a huge group of folks show up for a great meal on the Flint.

Thanks to Lewis Jones for a great job in cooking all those

hamburgers. They were delicious. The water wasn’t too safe

for the ride on the river, so we plan to reschedule the boat ride

for another day in the summer. Please feel free to call me with

any suggestions you might have for Fellowship Club programs

in the future.

SAINTS ALIVE Each of you should have received a copy of our 2 month

schedule of ministry opportunities. We have some great times

ahead!

Calendar Note: First Baptist Church will cancel its services on

the evening of Sunday, June 29. The Saints Alive Choir has

been invited to share music for 3 churches who will meet at

Eldoreno Baptist Church for a 5th Sunday Night Sing!

Art

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR PERSONNEL COM-

MITTEE AS THEY SEEK OUR NEW YOUTH MINIS-

TER.

May 13– Prayer Breakfast @ Betty’s 6:45 AM

May 14– Youth Supper & Bible Study

May 14– Team 1 Host Wednesday Supper

Hope Tool, Tammy Deal, Rhonda Walker, Ginger

Jones, Hildy Conder, Jennifer Boutwell

May 18– Senior Breakfast 8:30 AM in Fellowship Hall

May 18– Senior recognition in Morning Worship

May 20– Prayer Breakfast @ Betty’s 6:45 AM

May 21– Youth Supper & Bible Study

May 21– Team 2 Host Wednesday Supper

April Helms, Jan Thomas, April Aldridge, Pam Oliver,

Prissy Butler

May 30–June 1 Jr/Sr Trip See David Helms to sign up

June 16-20—Merge Mission Camp

Jr/Sr Trip Date: May 30–June 1, 2014

See David Helms to sign up.

RA Canoe Trip @ Spring Creek Saturday, May 17 8 am-4 pm Come have fun on the water! Be sure to bring dry clothes and

insect repellent. If you have a life jacket, bring it along too.

Everyone must call Bo at 220-2200 by May 10th to reserve your

canoe!

Inflatable Craziness! Wednesday, May 21 FBC Parking Lot • 6-7:45 pm • FREE!! Come ready to bounce and jump like crazy! Dinner will be

provided.

Braves Game! Wednesday, June 4

Braves vs. Mariners • 6:30 am - 9 pm Recommended for kids (everyone who is young at heart too!) 1st

Grade and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

$20 per person, plus bring money for ball park lunch, Golden

Corral Dinner & souvenirs. You must sign up with payment at

the church office or see Ms. Stacey to reserve your spot on the

church bus.

CentriKid Parent Meeting Wednesday, May 14

6 pm • Church Library

VBS! D3 Detective Agency! June 22-25 • 6-8:30 p.m. Looking for some leaders! Are you willing to lead the rotation

for Elementary Recreation, K4-5 Crafts, K4-5 Bible Story?

Please let me know! If you are willing to be a crew leader (take

4-6 children to each rotation) or help in a rotation, please sign up

in your Sunday School class!

Stacey

What's Happening:

May 14 Children's Musical

May 21 Inflatable Craziness! 6-7:45 pm