Churchwide Ministry Activities Continued

148 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060 n (770) 424-8326 n www.mariettafbc.org

Sunday Services Available on Our WebsiteOur 11:00am worship services are available each week on our website at www.mariettafbc.org. Click on FBC Online in the homepage top menu. You can also receive a DVD or CD of each week’s entire service. For CDs, contact Clair Crissey, ccrissey@mariettafbc.org., (770) 424-8326, ext. 138. For DVDs, contact Scott Sauvé, ssauve@mariettafbc.org, (770) 424-8326 x114.

If you would like more information about giving to First Baptist Church Marietta, please contact Barbara Smith

at bsmith@mariettafbc.org or (770) 424-8326 ext. 140.

Open Console at our Pipe OrganAre you interested in a direct “hands-on” experience and a chance to play our Sanctuary Pipe Organ? Our Organist, Phillip Allen, invites you to come to the organ console following the service on Sunday, September. 27th. Bring your fam-ily and learn more about this amazing musical instrument, sit on the bench, have fun, pull a few stops, play a few notes and make some wonderful music!

Being the Presence of Christ in North Georgia and Around the World!

Church Newsletterfor the week of

September 6-12, 2015

Church MinistersPlease contact any of our ministers for more information

regarding the ministries and activities at First Baptist Church MariettaDr. Bill Ross ~ Senior Pastor (x120) ............................................................bross@mariettafbc.orgDr. Paul Hill ~ Minister of Worship Arts (x116)......................................... phill@mariettafbc.orgRev. Lauren Mills ~ Minister to Children (x128) ..................................... lmills@mariettafbc.orgMr. Joe Harwell ~ Minister to Students (x122) ................................... jharwell@mariettafbc.orgRev. Philip Vestal ~ Associate Pastor (x115) .......................................... pvestal@mariettafbc.org

Current Period Year to Date Previous Year (08/17/15-08/23/15) (10/01/14-08/23/15) (10/01/13-08/24/14)

Total Contributions $35,582.98 $2,433,494.21 $2,824,097.71Minus Restricted/Designated (2,040.87) (425,206.83) (1,004,532.43)Total to Budget $33,542.11 $2,008,287.38 $1,819,565.28

Facts and Figures

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Curb-Side Ministry/Welcome Center SecuritySeptember 6th

David Martin & Tom DurnerSeptember 13th

Lynn Hall & Patrick Martin

Deacon of the WeekSeptember 6thRonnie White

September 13thPatrick Martin

Previous Sunday Morning Bible Study attendance ............................................. 520Previous Sunday Morning Worship attendance .................................................. 557

Extended Session VolunteersSeptember 6thRm. 120B (Infants): Jenny Allison & Jennifer SchwenkerRm. 123 (Twos & Threes): Josh Allison & Courtney BranhamRm. 121 (Fours): Jenni O'Dell & John BranhamChildren's Church: Lynda Ausburn

September 13thRm. 120B (Infants): Casey Jones & Kellie LunsfordRm. 123 (Twos & Threes): Bryan Lunsford & Erin RichardsonRm. 121 (Fours): Blake Jones & Natalie HironsChildren's Church: Warren Hirons

Being Missional – Fall of 2015

We will do missions at least one Wednesday night of each month. When we work side by side in sharing the gospel with those in our community and around the world, we find community.

October 7th – 6:15 in the Gym – Stop Hunger Now

November 4th - 6:15pm in the Gym - Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

November 18th – 5:15pm in the Fellowship Hall - Community Thanksgiving Meal

December 16th – Christmas Caroling to Neighbors

December 24th – Christmas Gifts for those who serve

As you hear more about each event, mark these times on your calen-dar as FBC Marietta reaches out around the world as the presence of Christ.

Bryan & Kellie Lunsford joined FBCM August 30th by transfer of letter. Also pictured are their children, Mary Margaret & Easton.

Gavin Smith joined FBCM August 30th by profession of faith.

Zach Murphy joined FBCM August 30th by profession of faith.

• Wednesday, September 9th, Proposed Budget Q&A session (6:15pm, Fellow-ship Hall)

• Wednesday, September 16th, Church in Conference (6:15pm Fellowship Hall)• Sunday, September 20th, Church in Conference Budget Vote (12 noon, Sanc-

tuary)• Sunday, October 4th, ALL Committees Meeting/Lunch (Noon, Fellowship

Hall)

Churchwide Ministry Activities This Week at First Baptist First Baptist SpotlightSunday, September 6, 2015 8:45am Early Worship Service (Chapel); First Orchestra Rehearsal (MB220) 9:00am Media Center Open (MB149) 9:45am Sunday Morning Bible Study 11:00am Morning Worship Service (Sanctuary) 3:00pm Celebrate Recovery (Fellowship Hall)Monday, September 7, 2015 Church Office Closed 8:00pm AA Meeting (MB148)Tuesday, September 8, 2015 5:00am Fitness Class (FLC Gym) Media Center Open (MB149) 6:30pm Zumba (FLC Gym); English School (Student Center) 7:30pm Fitness Class (FLC Gym)Wednesday, September 9, 2015 5:00am Fitness Class (FLC Gym) 9:30am Ladies' Bible Study (MB300); Zumba (FLC Gym) 4:00pm Media Center Open (MB149) 5:15pm Supper Served (Fellowship Hall) 5:45pm Wonderful Wednesdays Opening Rally (Theater) 6:00pm Student Music: Choral Track Rehearsal (MB222) 6:15pm "One Month to Love" Seminar (MB300) Proposed Budget Q&A (Fellowship Hall) 6:30pm Man to Man Ministry Group (Chapel Parlor); Worship Choir Rehearsal (MB220)Thursday, September 10, 2015 5:00am Fitness Class (FLC Gym) 9:30am English School (Student Center) 11:30am Daily Bread lunch for the homeless (Fellowship Hall) 1:30pm Faith & Art Class (FLC 350) 6:30pm Zumba (FLC Gym) 7:00pm Al-Anon (FLC 350) 7:30pm Fitness Class (FLC Gym)Friday, September 11, 2015 5:00am Fitness Class (FLC Gym) 10:00am Media Center Open (MB149)Saturday, September 12, 2015 8:00am Fitness Class (FLC Gym) 9:00am Al-Anon (FLC 350) & AA (FLC 300)

Zaxby's (1347 Church Street Extension) Every first Sunday of the month, 12:00pm-4:00pm. Ten percent of all proceeds go to missions. September mission is Good Samaritan Health Center.Welcome Center Volunteers NeededWe are currently in need of additional Welcome Center Volunteers to assist in an-swering the church main phone line, transferring calls and greeting guests. If you are interested, for more info please contact Phyllis Miller, pmiller@mariettafbc.org or (770) 874-8528. Kids Quest Children's Ministry(For more info or to register for events, please visit (www.mariettafbc.org/chil-dren)Parents' Night Out - Our next Parents' Night Out will be Friday, September 18th at 5:00pm. Please make your reservations by Wednesday, September 16th.56ers (5th and 6th Graders)(For more information or to register for events, please visit http://www.mariet-tafbc.org/about-56ersWonderful Wednesdays- Activities are on Wednesday nights starting at 5:45pm with the opening rally in the Theater Room. 56ers participate in both choir and Bible study each week at Wonderful Wednesdays.Student Ministry(For more information or to register for events, please visit www.mariettafbc.org/students)Upcoming EventsSeptember 13th - Talk Series, Student Center, 5:00pmSeptember 20th: Parents' Meeting in the Student Center at noon. Lunch will be provided for parents and students. Lasagna, salad and dessert.February 15th-18th: Ski Trip, Winterplace, WV - The total cost of this trip is $190. Register by October 1st, $95 deposit.April 2nd-8th, 2016: International Mission Trip BelizeJune 5th-10th, 2016: Mission:MariettaJune 28th-July 2nd, 2016: Student Life at the Beach, Orange Beach, ALDivorceCare and DivorceCare for KidsBegins Wednesday, September 9th, 6:30pm. DivorceCare will meet in MB251 and DC4K will meet in MB125. There is a $15 fee for your book for DivorceCare. For DivorceCare, contact Diane Renfrow at (919) 491-8600 or dianebrenfrow@msn.com or Carol Morgan, (678) 836-6583. For DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K), contact Kathryn Jansen at (770) 361-0451 or kathrynjansen@gmail.comArt ExhibitWe have a new exhibit in our Church Art Gallery. Sisters, Lucia Hames and Patti Hilderbrand are displaying their work. Lucia is showing her acrylic and watercolor paintings and her fine small pastels. Patti has acrylics and oils and some excellent painted porcelains. The art exhibit is in the hall going towards the Fellowship Hall.Symphony on the Square ConcertCelebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Earl Smith Strand Theatre, Thursday, September 24th at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at the box office. Tickets are $20.00/$25.00 (VIP), www.EarlSmithStrand.org (770) 293-0080. Wednesday Night SupperThe cost for an adult meal is $7.00, children $3.00. No reservations are needed. Menus are sent out each Tuesday in the weekly Constant Contact or you can con-tact the church (770) 424-8326.Ministry OpportunityPlease consider volunteering to serve dinners at the extensions on the follow-ing dates: Men's extension: March 28th & June 27th. Contact: Susan Pack at (770) 861-9224.

If you plan to attend Seminar 4 led by Kay Ashby, please register by contacting Alison Douglas, adouglas@mariettafbc.org or (770) 874-8521.

Adult Ministry

Calling ALL adults age 60 and older!! You are cordially invited to the Adult Min-istry’s monthly luncheon in the Fellowship Hall, Sunday, September 13th, im-mediately following the morning worship service. Come and enjoy a great time, a wonderful meal, excellent fellowship and the friendship of others. The cost is $5 per person and reservations are not required. This month, our special guest speaker is Mr. Joe Harwell, Student Minister at FBCM. New & exciting news will be announced about upcoming plans and trips! Don’t miss the fun, come and be a part of the Adult Ministry!

Growing @FBCM• Sunday,August30,ChaseMeador,GavinSmith,ZachMurphy,andOliviaThomaswere baptized at Lake Allatoona.• Wednesday,September2,weputtogetherover65plantsforpeoplewhooncewerea vital part of FBCM but are now unable to attend. Each person will be visited by a one of the over 100 people who took part of this missional event.• Look for information on the four L.I.F.E. seminars that begin this month onWednesdays.