If you love to sing for the Lord, and you are interested in being a part of a great ministry of First Baptist Church, Floresville, then the FBC Praise Choir is for you! We invite you to join us on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm. The FBC Praise Choir Ministry allows folks to express their love for the Lord through music. Being a part of the FBC Praise Choir encourages its par-ticipants to connect with other believers who have a great love for the Lord and for singing!

The FBC Praise Choir rehearses worship music for Sunday morning worship services; and coming up in the next few weeks, we will begin rehearsing Christmas music! This year, the FBC Praise Choir has been invited to combine with the choir at Park Hills Bap-tist Church in San Antonio for this year’s Christmas presentation. We plan to present the Christmas celebration on Friday, December 16, 2016, at 7:00 pm. We would like to have as many voices as possible in this amazing combined choir. What a great way to share the miracle of Christ’s birth to the community and surrounding areas!

If you have any questions about the FBC Praise Choir Ministry, please contact Pastor Terry Smith at 830-391-3362. We would love to have you on our ministry team!

Volume 41, Issue 8

August 1, 2016

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Praise Choir Kickoff

FIRST EDITION

Children’s Ministry News 2

Life Line Screening Event 2

Audio/Visual Ministry 2

Calendar & August Birthdays

3

New Members 4

Acknowledgements 4

God’s Work Fund 4

Bible Study Fellowship 4

Greater Bethel Summer Musical Event

4

Inside this issue:

Join us for rehearsal! See you there! Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm.

Back-to-school season is a great time to stock up on supplies to fill your Operation Christmas Child shoebox. Take advantage of sales and pick up a few extras of the following suggested items.

For questions, contact Sally Gaertner at 361-290-1068.

Operation Christmas child

Pens, pencils, sharpeners

Crayons and markers

Small notebooks and paper

Coloring and picture books

Solar calculators

Scissors, glue sticks

Socks, toothbrushes

Hair clips, sunglasses, hats

Watches, flashlights

AVOID liquid items, please.

P A G E 2 F I R S T E D I T I O N

Summer news from the children’s department

The motto of a good audio/visual team is: “Check everything. Check it again. Don’t get noticed.”

The Audio/Visual Ministry is in need of people to serve behind-the-scenes. Our audio/visual team does a great job of enhancing our worship services by controlling the sound, videotaping Pastor Mike’s messages, and displaying song lyrics, videos, etc., on our overhead screens. Our team is in need of a few humble individuals willing to join us. No special skills are required. Someone will teach you how to operate the equipment. The team provides a ministry to countless individuals, not only to those who attend worship, but to the world because Pastor Mike’s messages are posted on the internet. With the impending fall college school semester and the Coffeys’ eventual relocation to Belize, our team will be losing two of its members. Please consider whether the Lord would have you join us as we quietly serve Him through FBC’s Audio/Visual Ministry.

Contact Pastor Terry Smith or Pastor Aaron Coffey for more information.

Audio/Visual Ministry

Join our team!

Life Line Screening is pleased to offer a preventive health event at First Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysms, hardening of the arteries, atrial fibrillation or irregular heartbeat, and a bone density screening. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening for $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.

In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

Life L ine Screening coming Tuesday, August 9 , 2016

• Highland Lakes Preteen Camp was wonderful! First Baptist Church took 8 girls, 5 boys, and several made deci-sions for Christ. Our group had great Bible studies in the evenings, with lots of interaction and sharing among the group. Many seeds were planted and watered. We will watch as the children grow in their love of the Lord.

• “I’m a Christian Now” class will begin on Sunday, August 7, 2016, during the 9:15 am Sunday school hour. This 4-week class is for newly baptized children and for those who have recently made professions of their faith in Christ.

• TeamKidz will start on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, along with TeamKidz Praise children’s choir, immediately after school is released. Our study this se-mester will be “Character Challenge.” Boys and girls will be studying people from the Bible who showed character and honored God with their behavior.

• Summer is beginning to wind down. Busy schedules, vacations, camp for chil-dren, school starting, band practices, and lots of other things have kept us busy. But never let these things cause you to be too busy for God. Blessings will flow when you honor Him with your time—even in the summertime.

~ In Christ’s Love, Mrs. Joyce Hurt, Children’s Director

“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” Matthew 19:14 (NIV)

1 Robbie Reed

3 Denise Smart

5 Donna Arispe

5 Matthew Ferguson

5 David Mahula

5 Ryan Vasquez

6 Taylor Remling

6 Conner Addington

8 R.E. Schiefelbein

8 Brennen Light

8 Abby Sellers

9 Adysen Pelech

9 Matthew Uhlig

10 Priscilla Kincaid

10 James Kotzur

10 Tiffany Minard

10 Weldon Riggs

11 Jesus "J" Losoya

11 Joshua Schroller

12 Fawn Brannan

12 Queta Garcia

12 Anthony Quinters

13 Brenda Fenner

14 Tommie Cox

14 Kelly Evans

14 Sandra Garcia

14 Jeremy Keylich

14 Sally Riggs

14 Shynelle Taggs

15 Laura Oberlender

15 Kathleen Seesengood

16 Gene Smith

17 Paige Deason

18 Ashley V. Aleman

18 Brenton Huber

18 Janice Joslin

18 Mykayla Swindells

19 Glenda Whitley

19 Tiffany Ward

20 Chrystal Eckel

20 Herlinda Laijas

21 Erin Deagen

21 Ginger Lowak

22 Kylee Copeland

23 Johnny Brannan

23 Rebekah Canady

23 Joseph Myers

23 Judith Smith

23 Connie Jo Purchis

24 Sandra Detamore

24 Kaylianna Huber

25 Kenny Bell

25 Blake Brieden

25 Allison Clements

25 Ariel Howard

27 Randy Bourland

27 Mary Grace Klespies

28 Gina Evans

28 Karissa Martinez

28 Jim Dippary

29 Clay Reed

29 Jan Johnson

29 Andrew Morehous

30 William Ragan

30 Brandon Freeman

P A G E 3

August

B irthdays

V O L U M E 4 1 , I S S U E 8

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August 2016

Schedule of

Events

Sunday 8:00—Early Worship 9:15—Bible Study 10:30—Late Worship 3:00—Veterans Home Svc/ except 2nd Sun No Evening Activities during summer months. Wednesday 6:30—Prayer Meeting/ Life Group 6:30—Youth Bible Study 7:30—Praise Choir Rehearsal 5:45—Kids’ Movie Night (last Wednesday of the month) Weekly Activities Creative Hands—Quilting Mondays @ 10 am Ladies Bible Study Thursdays at 10:30 am Sr. Adult Game Day Thursdays from 1-4 pm Line Exercise Classes Mon, Tu, & Th 9:30-10:30

* Deacon of the Week

FBC Vols @ Food Pantry

10am

FBC Vols @ Food Pantry 10am

*Damon Shine

Youth Committee

Noon

Nominating Committee

Noon

*Ron P. Tipton

*Ronald T. Tipton

*Carter Thomas

Sr. Adult Movie Night 6pm

Sr. Adults to S.A. Dinner/Movie

Life Line Screen 9-5

Service at FV Nursing Home

3:30 pm

Personnel Committee

Noon

Nominating Committee

Noon

Nominating Committee

Noon (if necessary)

Business Mtg 6pm

8-10am

Kids Movie Night

5:45pm

Christian Sympathy is extended to the

family of Cindy Haverlah, wife of David and

mother of Megan and Sarah, who passed away

on July 21, 2016;

Our condolences are extended to the family of Brian Armstrong, nephew

of Bonna Reed, who died unexpectedly on July 21, 2016;

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Arlie Estes, husband of

Barbara, who passed away on July 22, 2016;

Heartfelt sympathy is offered to the family of Berna Jordan, sister-in-law

of Mary Jordan, who recently passed away.

1115 B. Street Floresville, Texas 78114 Phone: 830-216-4946 Fax: 830-393-3613 E-mail: office@fbcf.org

First Baptist Church would like to extend a

warm welcome to the following new members:

By Statement:

James & Elisabeth Kotzur

Mason Kotzur

1703 Hickory Street, Floresville, TX 78114

210-621-4336

By Baptism:

Wesley Kotzur

(see above for contact information)

Keegan Ward

2247 CR 223, Floresville, TX 78114

830-216-0304

New members

Mike Clements, Mike Clements, Mike Clements, Mike Clements, Pastor 830-391-2016

Terry Smith, Terry Smith, Terry Smith, Terry Smith, Worship Pastor 830-391-3362

Aaron Coffey, Aaron Coffey, Aaron Coffey, Aaron Coffey, Youth Pastor 830-391-0036

Joyce Hurt, Joyce Hurt, Joyce Hurt, Joyce Hurt, Children’s Director 830-391-0262

Penny SmithPenny SmithPenny SmithPenny Smith, Office Manager Christie DavisChristie DavisChristie DavisChristie Davis, Office Assistant

Because He first loved us.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

We’re on the web!

www.fbcf.org

www.facebook.com/firstbaptistfloresville

Check out online giving by scanning this code with

your phone’s QR reader app.

Congratulations to Casey & Amanda Reed,

big sister Khaleesi, and grandmother Bonna Reed,

on the arrival of twin girls,

Kimber Leighann 6 lbs 13 oz, 20 inches

&

Karra Adele 6 lb 4 oz, 20 1/4 inches,

born July 12, 2016.

All,

I would like to thank all my church family for all you did for me during my recovery. The food was great, I so appreci-

ated the cards, and the fellowship with my church family was much appreciated. I love each and every one of my church family so very much! -Fay Rogers

YOU’RE INVITED

Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church’s Annual Summer Musical

Saturday, August 13, 2016, 5pm

Northview Baptist Church 454 County Road 301 Floresville, TX 830-393-4999

GOD’S WORK FUND

Donations are being requested for the God’s Work Fund, a fund

that sponsors young adults on mission trips and with tuition in

college if a ministry major has been declared. Designate on

your check that the money is intended for “God’s Work Fund.”

BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP Bible Study Fellowship is an in-depth, interdenominational Bible study that helps people know God and equips them to effectively serve the Church throughout the world. This fall semester’s study will focus on the Gospel of John. The fall semester’s classes will begin soon. Our BSF group typically meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:45 pm. Contact Sally Gaertner at (361) 290-1068, or Thomas Welfel at (361) 813-9643 for information about joining this group.