A Forest Baptist Church Publication - VOLUME 34 ● NO. 13 439 East First St., P.O. Box 338, Forest, MS 39074, 601-469-2206, www.forestbaptistchurch.com

FBC STAFF

Dr. Joe Pate Pastor

601-900-2146

Rick Sellers Minister of Music &

Senior Adults 601-697-8081

Ron Coulter

Maintenance Supervisor

Lori Evans General Secretary

Office hours are: Monday-Thursday

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Close for lunch

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.) Friday—Closed

The Pastor and Deacon Council continue to follow the recommendations set forth by the Governor/Mayor;

therefore, we do not have a date when we will resume our normal services & activities. Continue to check on each other, stay in the Word, and pray for our nation, state, city & church! You can watch our Sunday morn-ing & evening services & Wednesday evening service on

Forest Baptist Church account on Facebook or on the local Maxxsouth cable TV!

We love you & we miss you!

But remember we are still available for you! Contact the church office at

601-469-2206 if you need anything.

Welcome Joseph Blount as Minister of Students! We are so excited for our Student Ministry! (His official hire date is 5/1/20) As soon as allowed, you all will have a chance to meet him and encourage him! Until then, pray for him and this minis-

try! If you’d like to send him a card welcoming him, send it to the church (PO Box 338) and we will get them to him!

A special thanks to the committee in seeking & following God’s leading in choosing this young man!

Committee members: Drew Kenna (chairman), Lynn Atkison, Drew Evans, Lyn Fountain, Tommy Joiner, Tracy Price, Tony Chance (Personnel Committee Representative), Allan Atkison

(Deacon Chairman-at time of committee formation).

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ABBY ATKISON Abby is the daughter of Allan & Lynn Atkison and the sister to Brooke & Kelly. Her honors/awards include: Beta Club President, National Honor Society President, Student Body Presi-dent, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leader, Forest Varsity Cheerleading Squad captain, Mem-ber of the Forest Varsity Tennis Team, Superintendents List, All American Cheerleading Award, recipient of a national Beta Scholarship, High School Heisman School Winner, Scholar Athlete Award (tennis/cheer). She loves playing tennis & traveling with friends & family. Her favorite scripture is “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways, submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) She plans to attend Mississippi State University , but is undecided on her major.

BRENNAN CLARK Brennan is the daughter of Bridget Clark and sister to Kiana Clark, TaNissa Morales & Tomaz McNair. Her honors/awards include: Most Beautiful 2018-19, AP United States History Academic Amelioration, Most Improved Cheerleader, Bearcat of the Month, Best Citizen in Concert Choir, Varsity Cheerleader, Varsity Tennis, Madrigals, Beta Club, VP of National Honor Society & VP of Student Council. She loves to do yard/house work with her Grammy & Pops (Eddie & Paula Clark) and loves to listen to music. Her favorite memory of high school is winning Most Beauti-ful. Her favorite scripture is Joshua 1:9—”Have I not commanded you? Be strong and coura-geous. Do not be afraid; for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” She plans to attend East Central Community College then continue her education at Mississippi State Uni-versity to receive a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. With that degree, she wants to be an Occu-pational Therapist.

DYLAN GRAYSON Dylan is the son of Jason & Kellie Grayson and brother to Madison. He is a member of the Stu-dent Council, Beta Club, Varsity Baseball & Football, & High School Choir. His favorite scripture is Matthew 19:26— “But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” He plans to attend East Central Community College and major in Physical Education/Coaching. Dylan will be a member of the ECCC Warrior Baseball Team.

YALANIS WENCES Yalanis is the daughter of Martin, Sr. & Derid Wences & the sister to Martin, Jr.. Her honors/awards include: Mrs. FHS, Bearcat of the Month, Super Bearcat Recognition, American Legion Auxiliary Girl’s State Mayor, Historian Rank, MSHAA All-Superior Drum Major, All-American Varsity Cheerleader. She loves playing the piano, reading & bonding with family & friends. Her favorite high school memory is when the Pride of Forest Marching Band won 1st Place at the Excalibur Competition her Freshman Year. Her favorite scripture is “For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7. She plans to attend the University of Mississippi in the Early Entry Pharmacy Program majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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2020-2021 Preschool Registration

There are still a few spots available in both classes!

A non-refundable registration fee of $85 will be due at the time of registration. The child must be 3 years old or 4 years old by Sep-

tember 1 to register. Come by the office at your earliest convenience to register. Help

spread the word!

Congratulations to Ryan & Britni Reeves

on the birth of their son, Shepard K., born on April 15

weighing 8 lbs. 5 oz & 20 1/2” long.

He is being welcomed home by big brother,

Noah. Proud grandparents are Haywood & Pat Reeves. Memorials

GENERAL FUND In memory of Willana Price

Mr. & Mrs. John Rushing Mrs. Ruth Gunn

NEW YORK MISSION In honor of Dale Williamson &

In Memory of Crissie Williamson Debbie & Allan Todd

MEDICAL MISSION CLINIC In memory of Willana Price

Billy & Rancie Cummins

Congratulations to Matthew & Melissa Cox

on the birth of their baby boy,

Axeton Dylan, born on April 28

weighing 8.5 lbs & 20 3/4” long.

He is being welcomed home by big brother, Jayden.

Proud grandparents are Wayne & Diane Cox.

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover

the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14

Sunday, May 10

Mom—A beautiful example of God’s love

Proverbs 31

2020 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

THURSDAY, MAY 7

There will be a national broadcast on GODTV, DAYSTAR, FACEBOOK LIVE, MOODY BROADCASTING AND MORE from 8—10pm

ET. Speakers will be Kathy Branzell, Will Graham, Nick Hall, Michael W. Smith, Harry Jackson, Andrew Palau, Blair Linne,

Robert Morris, Jim Cymbala, Gabrielle Odom, Billy Wilson along with other leaders

from across America! PRAY GOD”S GLORY Across The Earth!

Forest Baptist Church Non-Profit Org P.O. Box 338 U S POSTAGE Forest MS 39074 PAID Forest, MS Return service requested Permit No. 57

Budgeted Expense Actual Expense Actual Receipts

MONTH OF MARCH

YEAR TO DATE

$56,036.60

$52,484.79

$59,778.00

$168,109.80

$144,961.11

$108,440.25

ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING

FBC GOAL: $7,000

Received to Date: $3,784

Several of the Sunday School classes are con-tinuing to ‘meet’ through ZOOM. It has been great to continue studying God’s word to-gether and fellowshipping with each other. With ZOOM you can join by video or call in and just listen to the lesson. If you’d like to join one of these classes, contact the church office. The classes are doing different curric-ulums: The Gospel Project, Bible Studies for Life, & Bible Explorer. This past Sunday, ‘attendance’ was down more than previous Sundays. We had 103 in ‘attendance’.

SYMPATHY

We extend sincere sympathy to: the family of Lyle Tate; the family of

Grace Moss; the family of Richard Lewis (Ruth Lewis’s son); & to Sarah

McMillan in the loss of her brother, Don Stewart.

We want to remind you, especially the el-derly or those with compromised immune systems, that if you need anything during this time, please don’t hesitate to call the church office or one of the church staff. We have volunteers that have offered to help run errands, pick up groceries/medicines, or any other need that may arise.

Thank You Forest Baptist Church, We are so thankful that your church participated in Center of Hope’s baby bottle campaign this year. We were able to raise a total of $43,373.41 with your help. Your church raised a total of $1,963.58. Thank you so much for your support. If you have bottles left, please feel free to bring them by at any-time. Continue to pray for Center of Hope that we will allow God to lead us every step of the way. Know that we are also praying for you and your staff during this difficult time. I once heard my dad say, “we still win because we trust in Him.” We know that God is still in control. Serving Him, Stacy Mitchell, Executive Director Center of Hope-a pregnancy resource center

Mother’s Day 2020 ANNUAL OFFERING for

THE BAPTIST CHILDREN’S VILLAGE If you’d like to give to this

offering, the address is: The Baptist Children’s Village

P.O. Box 27 Clinton, MS 39060