Volume 68 | Week of May 31, 2015 | Number 22

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

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

M.I.C. (Membership Information Class)Sunday, June 7 | 12:15 pm | Fellowship HallThinking of joining First Baptist? The Membership Information Class explains what is involved in becoming effective members of FBC. The class is led by our pastor, Jay, and is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and make new friends. Be our guest for lunch and discover how to become a part of the First Family. For more information or to register, call Patty Roper at 241.5133.

One Voice Choir TourParent Meeting

Sunday, May 317:30 pm :: Roper Choir Suite

Homecoming Worship ConcertSunday, June 14

6:15 pm :: Main Sanctuary

June 5-14 :: onevoicetour.com

Sunday, May 31 | 4:30 pm | Parents Meeting | Stakely Choir Suite

Sunday, June 7 through Friday, June 12 | Choir Tour to Mission Lab

One Heart Choir Tour ScheduleOne Heart Choir Tour Schedule

FBC Faithfulness | Sunday, May 24, 2015ATTENDANCEBible Fellowship Enrollment 4978 | Bible Fellowship Attendance 1223Weekly Attendance 1695 | Discipleship Attendance 404

OFFERINGRequired Weekly $123,557.69 | Received Sunday $80,401.11Required To Date $2,594,711.49 | Received To Date $2,306,641.37Building Fund Sunday $1,066.00 | Building Fund to Date $16,756.30

Alabama Baptist Childrens Home $7,0549.10

Under Budget | $288,070.12

The Undisputed Championof All Times! We often play the game of WHO IS THE GREATEST. We try to identify who is the greatest

in a particular area. For instance, who is the greatest golfer? Is it Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan or Rory McIlroy? Who is the greatest in basketball: The Celtics or the Lakers? Who is the greatest businessman? Some would say John D. Rockefeller or Andrew Carnegie. Maybe its Bill Gates or Warren Buffett. What about in art? Some would contend that Leonardo da Vinci is the greatest artist of all times. But others would appropriately argue that Michelangelo was even greater. From music to medicine, everyone has an opinion on who is the greatest.

You could pile up all human greatness into a Mount Everest of accomplishment. However, that impressive mountain would shrink into a mole hill of insignificance when compared to the eternal greatness of JESUS! Gods Word provides us with the transcending truth in Philippians 2:9-11 where we discover that God has exalted Jesus Christ and given Him the name which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.

Be assured, my beloved friends, every tongue that has ever been created from the beginning of time, will confess that Jesus is Lord. Some will confess His Lordship in validating joy while others will confess His supremacy amidst horrific judgment because He is truly the greatest the undisputed champion that reigns as King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

So here is our assignment: exalt the name of Jesus with our lips and with our lives until He comes again or until He calls us Home!

CONNEC IONS from your Pastors Heart

Ministry AnnouncementsChildrens Ministry

Dont miss the beginning of Something Far Out on Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30 pm. We will visit the Caring Center. For more information, contact Glen Leathers at 241.5164 or gleathers@montgomeryfbc.org.

Calling all kids who have completed the 4th, 5th and 6th grades! We will be headed to AIRWALK in Birmingham on Thursday, June 4. We will jump, slam dunk and play dodge ball on trampolines for two hours followed by lunch. The cost is $40. You can register and pay online at www.montgomeryfbc.org/event-registration. For more information, contact Glen Leathers at 241.5164.

All 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders are invited to attend our IncrediKids Camp on Tuesday, June 9 through Thursday, June 11 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at Camp Chandler in Wetumpka, Alabama. The cost is $55. You can register and pay online at www.montgomeryfbc.org/event-registration. For more information, contact Glen Leathers at 241.5164.

All fourth through sixth graders are invited to Kids Kamp on Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17. We will head back to Camp Lee! Early registration ($225) is due by June 22. You can register and pay online at www.montgomeryfbc.org/event-registration. Scholarships are available, contact Glen Leathers at 241.5164 for more information.

Student MinistryStudents, get ready for summer! We have a host of events planned just for you. Register and pay online (www.montgomeryfbc.org/event-registration) for the following Student Ministry Summer Events: Missions Montgomery on June 28-30 ($30) and Youth Camp on July 20-24 ($295). For more information, visit www.fbmsm.com or call Russell McCrory at 241.5163.

College MinistryFor a list of all summer activities, visit www.fbmcm.com.

Senior Adult MinistryNow is a great time to join our JOY Singers as we prepare for our Patriotic Musical

First Family Dinner | Wednesday, June 3No reservations required!

Adult & Childrens Meal: BBQ Chicken, Vegetable, Salad, Dessert

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

Online Pictorial DirectoryThe 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. Please email Amanda Smith at asmith@montgomeryfbc.org to get your valid email address added or to update your familys photo. For full instructions on using the online directory visit:

www.montgomeryfbc.org/member-directory

FBC Offering Envelopes are now sent quarterly. The third quarter will be delivered in June. Please contact Jill Johnson at 241.5183 or Patti Shoemaker at 241.5181 if you requested envelopes and have not received them.

on Sunday, July 12. Rehearsals are held each Thursday in June at 10:00 am in Stakely Choir Suite.

Join 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. Our speaker will be Lon Allison, pastor at Wheaton Bible Church in Chicago. The music will be led by Steve Amerson, known as Americas Tenor. A non-refundable deposit of $100 per person is due by May 29 and final payment is due June 20. To register, contact Mary Virginia Crum at 241.5180.

Missions MinistryAre 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.

Supplies are needed for upcoming Zaza Mission Projects working with refugees. Items needed include tooth brushes for both adult and children and small tubes of tooth paste. Please bring items to bin in the main sanctuary foyer before June 30. For more information, contact Richard Alford at 334.324.6392.

Music MinistryParents, Dont forget the Choir Tour Parent Meetings on Sunday, May 31. The One Heart Junior High Choir meeting will be at 4:30 pm in the Stakely Choir Suite at the Scott Street entrance; and the One Voice Senior High Choir meeting will be at 7:30 pm in the Roper Choir Suite behind the fellowship hall. Both choirs will be commissioned in the evening worship service at 6:15 pm.

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.

The Caring Center is looking for two volunteers to assist us at the front desk. One volunteer on Tuesday afternoons and one volunteer on Thursday afternoons. No experience is required, we will be happy to train you. If interested, contact Judy Nuss at 241.5144.

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 Carolyn Bryan at 241.5120. We will confirm all messengers at the Wednesday evening prayer service before the convention.

New MembersBy Baptism

Jessica Wong8945 Chantilly Way | Montgomery, AL 36116

By LetterMr. Will Spivey1548 Laurelwood Lane | Montgomery, AL 36117

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

Sympathy Extended toMr. Leon Darby in the death of his wife, Tonia; Mr. Ross Darby in the death of his mother; Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hardin (Elizabeth) in the death of her mother; Caroline & Will Hardin in the death of their grandmotherMr. & Mrs. Bob Hinds (Sheila) in the death of her brother-in-law, Jim WilsonThe Cofty Family in the death of their father

Baptist SouthLouise Calloway

Capitol Hill HealthcareLovie Bryan

Central Alabama Veterans HealthcareChad Lynn

Hillview TerraceDot Robinson

UAB Medical CenterMike Kelley

Congratulations Extended toMr. & Mrs. Matt Sponsler (Brandy) in the birth of a daughterMr. & Mrs. John Roberson (Amanda) in the birth of a son

* 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 to Him.

Volunteers Still Needed for...Preschool Ministry: Snacks, Crafts & RecreationChildrens Ministry: Teachers & Directors

Contact Nancie McQueen (241.5166) to help with preschoolers or Glen Leathers (241.5164) to help with children.

Supplies Needed for Preschool Craftsempty toilet/paper towel rolls bags of plastic fishing worms bags of

plastic bugs sheets of bug stickers bright colored drinking straws

Drop the above items in the bins located at the Preschool Information.

Supplies Needed for Childrens Craftsgranola bars cheese/peanut butter crackers fruit gummy packs gum mints water flavoring packs bottled water new wash cloths bars of soap toothpaste Bandanas travel size Kleenex

Drop the above items in the bin located at the Reception Desk at Scott Street.

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.

GROW College Bible StudyWednesday, June 3 Mission Projects: Senegal & Guatemala4:45 First Family Dinner5:30 Sanctuary Orchestra Childrens Ministry: Something Far Out6:00 First Family Prayer Time6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse6:35 Sanctuary Choir6:45 Ejamat Prayer TimeThursday, June 4 Mission Projects: Senegal & Guatemala9:30 Childrens Ministry: AIRWALK10:00 Caregivers Support Group JOY Singers RehearsalFriday, June 5 Mission Projects: One Voice Choir Tour, Senegal & Guatemala6:45 Friday Morning Mens Group5:30 Celebrate RecoverySaturday, June 6 Mission Projects: One Voice Choir Tour, Senegal & Guatemala6:00 Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, May 31 Mission Projects: Japan & Senegal8:30 Worship Service 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes11:00 Worship Service4:30 Reflections Ensemble One Heart Choir Tour Parents Meeting5:00 Doctrine of the Resurrection One Heart/One Voice Choirs VBS Training Visitation6:15 Worship Service7:30 One Voice Choir Tour Parents MeetingMonday, June 1 Mission Projects: Japan, Senegal & Guatemala5:30 Mens Bible StudyTuesday, June 2 Mission Projects: Senegal & Guatemala11:00 GriefShare11:30 Childrens Hope Prayer Time2:00 Bell Oaks Bible Study Childrens Ministry: California Yogurt Kraze6:00 Narcotics Anonymous

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Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am)Call to Worship | Sanctuary OrchestraYour Grace Still Amazes Me | Sanctuary ChoirOffertory Solo | Wendy BrendleMessage | Jay Wolf

Evening Worship (6:15 pm)Oceans | One Heart ChoirMessage | Jay Wolf

In Home Ministry Member :: Anne Smart1555 Taylor Road, Apt E12 | Montgomery, Alabama 36117-7710

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.