TICKET COSTS: “The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted” August 14 – 21 $ 45 per person Purchase Tickets Online

KIDS INFO:FRIDAY NIGHT - Kids Night Out planned for graded children, child care for Birth - K. BOTH REQUIRE sign up!There will not be child care for the Saturday Event, so please make child care plans.Dr. Gary Chapman

LIVE IN PERSON

All kids 1st-5th are invited to a Kids Night Out on Friday, August 22 from 6:45 until 9:00 p.m. (in conjunction with Barnes and Miner Confections and Comedy event). Kids will choose their movie – Disney’s “Frozen” will be playing in the Youth room and “The Lego Movie” will be showing in the newly renovated children’s worship area (formerly the Garage). A concession area with fresh pizza, hot pop-corn, theatre boxed candy and cold bottled water will be set up on 3rd floor near area between youth center and kids worship room. All kids will receive tickets good to redeem each food item upon arrival. This will be an exciting night for your kids, however they must be signed up online in order to attend this event. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, August 20. Cost for this event is $5.00.

Friday, August 22 / 7:00PMPurchase Tickets Online:

$10 each(Includes Dessert)

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THE MARRIAGE YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED

A Conference with Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages

August 23, 9am-3:30pm

First Baptist Fairhope Vol.8 No.16 : : 08.20.14

THIS WEEKEND!

From your Pastor’s Hear t jhenry@fbcfairhope.org

Diane HinoteJoins by Letter175 Club Dr., Fairhope689.6447

Welcome to the First Family

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School has started back and many of our families have gotten back into their “normal routine.” Let’s make sure Jesus and church are part of that routine. Seeing all the children and teachers for the Blessing of the Backpacks was special. As a church, let’s continue to pray for our school systems and all that is involved. Spirit Night was worth the wait! What an awesome sight to see all the young people gathered at the altar. Todd Keene did such a good job not only using his strength but also challenging the students in their Christian commitment. Friday night football is such a special time in our community with the bands, cheerleaders, coaches and players. By the way, Todd Keene and the Power Team are coming back to our church the � rst part of 2015. Several reminders I hope you will consider: The Marriage Conference with Gary Chapman is coming this weekend. Anything that can strengthen marriages is a good investment of your time. Also, check out the Sunday night and Wednesday schedule. There is something for every age. Continue to pray for Je� . He will start his treatments soon. So many in our church are facing health issues. Our prayers are for God’s healing touch to happen in so many lives. Prayer works. My sermons will continue from the book of Acts. The series emphasizes that “He can make a Way”. The great truth is that God can make a way when there seems to be no way. His way is always the right way. So many choose the wrong way and miss out on God’s way. It is amazing how so many agree with the information about God, but miss the adventure He has for them. Bring your Bibles and hear God’s voice speaking to your heart. Have a good two weeks. May God bless each of you. Your Pastor, Jerry Romans 8:39

FIRST CLASS Wednesday, August 275:45 – 7:30 PMIf you are considering CHURCH MEMBERSHIP at First Baptist, or have recently joined or not yet attended FIRST CLASS, then this informative class is for you. You will have the opportunity to meet our Pastor and Staff, learn about the mission and vision of our church for our area, learn about our key beliefs, how to get more involved and more.FREE SUPPER is included and children and youth may participate in the regular Wednes-day evening activities.TO SIGN UP: Contact LaSha Powell in the Church Office (928.8685 or lpowell@fbcfair-hope.org) or sign up ONLINE via website or APP by noon, Wednesday, August 27.Kyle Logan Price

Joins by Profession of FaithParents: Christie & Roy Price

Brayden SmithJoins by Profession of FaithParents: Ashley & Tyler Smith

Blessing of theBackpacks

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Our church will be hosting the Beth Moore 2014 Simulcast on Saturday, September 13! The event will begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m. Tickets are $12.00 for the event, or $20.00 for the event plus a box lunch.Tickets go on sale SOON! Sign up and purchase your ticket online at fbcfairhope.org or contact LaSha in the church office.

Volunteers are needed! Please call, email, or text Debbie Tuggle at 251.709.4637, debbietuggle3@gmail.com if you would like to help in any of the following ways: publicity, registration, greeters, hospitality, handouts,door prizes, and possibly others.We know you will be blessed!

Handyman MinistryThere are many Senior Adults, Widows, and Single Moms in our church and in the community who need help from time to time with fix-it / small repair projects around their home that they need help with or may not be able to afford to pay someone to do. We would like to form an official HANDY MAN MINISTRY to help out with these needs. If you have some “fix-it” skills and would be interested in helping, please contact Brent Shaw in the Church Office (928.8685 orbshaw@fbcfairhope.org).NOTE: There will be a team meeting for this new ministry on Wednesday September 17, 5:45PM. Plan to join us and get in on the fun of helping others.

Connect First The purpose of our CONNECT FIRST Ministry Team is to help New Members become fully assimilated members. This is done through a series of informal contacts (phone calls, etc) for the first 4 months after they join to answer any questions and to encourage them to get involved in Sunday School, attend our First Class New Member class, etc.

IF INTERESTED contact LaSha Powell in the Church Office (928.8685 or lpowell@fbcfairhope.org).

NOTE: A training meeting for all current CONNECT FIRST team members and new people interested in helping will be held on Wednesday, September 3 @ 5:45 PM in MPR1.

Would You Like to Serve on a Committee?If you are interested in serving on one of our Standing Committees, then please fill out one of the COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES INTEREST FORMS and turn them into LaSha Powell in the Church Office. There are forms in each Adult Sunday School records box, the Main Welcome Center and the Church Office.

Sunday MorningBrew TeamWe need 4-5 more people to be a part of our BrewTeam that arrives early to make coffee for our Sunday School classes. Team Members need to come about 7:30am – 7:45am to make the coffee. It takes about one hour to make the coffee for the various locations and it is easy to do.

Please contact Jennifer Coulter (928-8685 or jcoulter@fbcfairhope.org) If you are available to be part of this team all our coffee drinkers appreciate.

Wednesday Night Supper

Volunteer to help with Wednesday Night Supper with Mrs. Kim Rylee our Church Hostess. Several of her regular helpers are out this summer and she needs about seven people to add to the bank of helpers. The times to work are from 3-7 each Wednesday. Email her at krylee@fbcfairhope.org and let her know you’d be glad to help.

Legacy Builders is Coming!! Begins Sunday, August 24, 5:00 – 7:00 PMFocused on parents with kids in their Preschool – Teen years -Strengthen your marriage -Sharpen your parenting skills -Grow deeper in your faith at the same time your kids are growing deeper -Network with other parents and build deeper relationships in an informal setting -Learn wisdom for life from other “seasoned” couples who have been there and have the t-shirtLEGACY BUILDERS kicks o� with a 4 week DVD-driven study by Andy Stanley, “STAYING IN LOVE” that will be facilitated by Bob & Pat Green, Charlie & Lynn Carroll, Dee & Robin Brookshire, Randall & Connie Gri� n and other “seasoned” couples.SIGN UP online or in the church o� ce with LaSha Powell. Participant Guides cost $5.

God intends for us to GROW in our faith as His disciples, to SERVE others with our gifts, talents, time & treasure, and He wants us to GO out into our world to share the Good News of the Gospel by our words and our actions. We have a plethora of opportunities designed to help you and your family be the kind of disciples that help our church to KNOW HIMand MAKE HIM KNOWN. So, join our team of growing Disciples by getting personally involved on Sundays and Wednesdays here at FBC!

SUNDAYS @ First Begins August 248:30AM Worship Service9:45AM Sunday School11:00AM Worship Service3:30 PM Hosanna / Selah Rehearsal4:00 PM First Praise Rehearsal Grief Share Class4:30 PM Ladies Bible Study (TBA in SEPT.) Adoration Rehearsal Re:Sound H.S. Choir5:00 PM Bible Buddies (4’s & 5’s) Bible Drill (Grades 1 – 5) Re:Play (M.S & H.S. students) LEGACY BUILDERS (for parents w/ Preschoolers – College)6:00 PM Worship Re:Call M.S. Bible Study Re:New H.S. Bible Study

Wednesdays @ First Begins August 204:00 PM Handbells 4:45 PM Family Supper 5:00 PM Beth Moore Class begins 9/17 5:30 PM Childrens Choirs (ages 3-5th Grade) Re:Sound M.S. Choir Re:ACT H.S. Drama Team5:45 PM Sanctuary Orchestra Practice6:00 PM Dave Ramsey FPU begins 9/106:15 PM Young Adult Bible Study6:30 PM Pastor’s Bible Study Kids Missions (kids age 3-5th grade) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal *Re:MIX Student Worship (for all students 6th-12th Grade)8:00PM Praise Band/Team practice

CONNECTIONS Outreach for September

Tuesday, September 16 & 30 @ 6:00 PM

Join us in the Social Hall and be part of our team to deliver info bags & cookies to recent

Guests in worship and Newcomers to our area.

On the Radar for Fall

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Our newly renovated preschool is almost ready for the children! Teachers are planning for Meet the Teacher Day, August 21 and Parent Orientation is August 21 at 6:30pm. It’s not too late to register your child, we have availability in some of our classes. Come by the Learning Tree office for more information or email Lynn Carroll at tlt@fbcfairhope.org, 251.928.0496.

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On the Radar for KIDSSunday Kids @ First8:30 & 11am Morning Kids Worship9:45am Kids Sunday School5-7pm Kids Bible Challenge (Bible Drill) begins 8/24Wednesday Kids @ First 5:30-7:30 pm Shake Ur World Music and Missions (birth-5th)

All kids 1st-5th grade are invited join us at the newly renovated “K Center” park playground and splash pad on Wednesday August 27 from 6:30pm-7:30pm. This is the final night of our summer kids schedule on Wednesday night and is the kickoff event for our new fall music and missions program “Shake Ur World”. There is no cost for Wet and Wild Wednesday and be sure to send your child in bathing suit with a towel if they will use splash pad portion of park. IMPORTANT: All kids must be dropped off and picked up at the park this night. Kids may be dropped off at 6:30 and picked up at end of event by 7:30. Regular preschool childcare will occur at church during this time. See you at Wet & Wild Wednesday! Questions? See Kevin.

Parent/Baby Dedication, September 7If you would like to have your infant/child dedicated on our Baby dedication Sunday on September 7th, please call the office and let us know you are interested. We will then get you all of the relevant information to you for this special time for your family.

Parents, remember Red Card Bible drill prep for all kids 1st -5th grade meets weekly from 6:30-7:30 pm in the kids worship room 301 each Wednesday night. Bible Drill will resume its Sunday Night Schedule from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm beginning Sunday, August 24th, when our kids fall schedule begins. Kids fall schedule is outlined above.

Golden Tone SingersIf you like to laugh, sing, fellowship, and on occasion, eat really scrumptious dishes, you’ll want to be a part of the Golden Tone Singers. There’s just one catch: You must be at least 55 years old to be a member! Sorry, no exceptions. On Tuesdays at 1:30pm in Multipurpose Room 1, we rehearse Southern Gospel songs, hymns, anthems. and maybe a chorus or two. We go to area Nursing Homes, churches, and Women’s Ministry Centers to sing, smile, and share a pat on the back and a word of encouragement. No audition necessary….just “make a joyful noise”! For more information, contact John Baldwin at jbaldwin@fbcfairhope.org or call the church office at 251.928.8685.

Sanctuary ChoirOur Sunday Morning Worship Choir. Young Adults all the way up to….90 somethings. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. We sing a broad range of music from traditional to contemporary, from southern gospel to classical. If you love major presentations, this is the group for you! No audition required. For more information, contact John Baldwin at jbaldwin@fbcfairhope.org or call the church office at 251.928.8685.

ReSoundStudents love to sing all the cutting-edge music. This group sings music by artists such as Third Day, Mercy Me, Audio Adrenaline, Rebecca St. James, Fuse Box and more. Here is the schedule for our student choirs:ReSound for 6-8 grades, rehearses on Wednesdays at 5:30pmReSound for 9-12 grades, rehearses on Sundays at 4:30pm.Sandy McKinney, our Student Music Assistant, directs these two energetic groups of students. For more information, contact her at smckinney@fbcfairhope.org or call the church office at 251.968.8685

Children’s Choirs We offer a tremendously exciting Children’s Choir Program on Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Our wonderful faculty of directors and teachers lead our children in singing, playing instruments, doing activities and learning about God and His creation. Here are the choirs available:Wee Singers (for children 3 years old before Sept 1)Wee Singers Too! (4 year olds)His Kids (5 year olds) Music Makers (1st Grade)Music Makers Too (2nd Grade)Young Musicians (3rd Grade)Young Musicians Too (4th Grade) J.A.M. (Jesus and Me, 5th Grade)If you need further information, please contact our Children’s Music Associate, Dee Pace, at dpace@fbcfairhope.org or call the church office at 251.928.8685

Sanctuary OrchestraBrass players, woodwind players, string players, and percussionists — this is for you! Even if you haven’t played for several years, dust off your instrument, rosin up the bow, or get your chops back in shape, and come on! We rehearse on Wednesdays at 5:45pm in Room 308 West building. We play a wide range of music: Classical to southern gospel to hymns/choruses to contemporary and beyond. For a taste of some of our repertory, go to www.dangoellermusic.com and listen to some of the selections. We play for the Morning Worship Service (8:30) once a month playing stand-alone orchestrations as well as accompanying the congregational singing and Sanctuary Choir. Have questions? Contact John Baldwin at jbaldwin@fbcfairhope.org or Jerry King at kingbarb3@gmail.com or call the church office at 251.928.8685

Southern BellsThis is an experienced group of bell ringers using four octaves of Malmark Bells. We ring a wide range of musical styles. Those interested in joining the Southern Bells should be comfortable reading music and able to count complex rhythms. We meet each Wednesday at 4:00 pm in Room 301 South Building. For more information, contact Sandy McKinney at smckinney@fbcfairhope.org or call the church office at 251.968.8685

SelahAn auditioned group comprised of High School students (9-12 grades). Auditions will be held on August 24, 2014 for the new Fall session. Musical selections generally include cutting-edge, SATB and SAB contemporary music as well as traditional standards. Selah rehearses on Sundays at 3:30pm. Those interested in auditioning should contact Sandy McKinney, our Student Music Assistant, at smckinney@fbcfairhope.org or call the church office at 251.928.8685.

Selah! AuditionsSelah! Auditions will be Sunday, August 24, 3:00 pmfor any high school student (grades 9-12) interested in singing in this student vocal ensemble.Audition packets are available in the student center and the church office. For more informationor to sign up for an audition time contact Sandy McKinney at smckinney@fbcfairhope.org or 251.504.4657.

RE:Sound Re:Sound Student Choir cranks back up Sunday, August 24 at 4:30pm in Room 204/205 West.This will be a special combined rehearsal for grades 6-12. We will be singing in the 6:00 service that night.Don’t worry about knowing the song. It will be easy and fun! Don’t miss it! RE:Sound Text Alerts Stay in “tune” with Mrs. Sandy and all Student Choir need to know info. Text: @fbcsing to: (251)517-0862

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