firstnews august 2013
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Volume 4 Issue 8AUGUST 2013News
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Preschool : PlaygroundFirstKids : KidZone
Middle School : 3rd FloorHigh School : Youth Building
Back to School Bash 2013
Seeds, FirstKids, Undignified & En-Fue-GO MinistriesPresent
Wednesday night, August 28th6:00 - 8:00 pm
Food - Fun - Games - FellowshipBring as many friends as you can!
Wednesday Choir Sign ups in each area 6:00-6:30 pm
First
Pastor Mark Bryant
It is almost impossible to fathom that we are almost through the summer break and getting ready to kick off the Fall. I fully understand why God reminds us that we are to make the most of our time. It is precious and it is fleeting.
As we look ahead to the Fall I want to ask you to begin to pray about an event that I believe can change not only our city, but our nation. Dr. Billy Graham and his evangelistic association are planning an event in November that gives us a chance to reach out to our friends and neighbors. I am not going into all the details this month, but I do want to ask you to begin to pray. Pray for the Holy Spirit to begin to prepare your heart and the hearts of people in our city and our nation to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus.
I am not a doomsday kind of guy, but I can tell you that we are in a dark spiritual hole in this nation. There is no answer for our struggles outside of a move of the Spirit among God’s people. We must reach out to those who do not know Jesus and will spend eternity separated from Him in hell. Because we are the salt and light of the world, I am praying that God will use every single member of FBCSS to make a difference in the eternal destiny of our family, friends and neighbors. Please make this a matter of daily prayer. Start praying for people you know and those you do not know to come to a saving relationship with Jesus.
Looking back over the summer, I need to say thanks to so many people who have worked diligently to make a difference in the lives of others. I want you to be sure and say thank you to Brit and Tracey. They did a wonderful job getting us ready for VBS. The attendance was great and the preparation was excellent. I also want to thank Jamie Young for the work she has done for Back Yard Bible Club. This is a mission field for us. I am thankful for the hard work and commit-ment she has for this ministry. There are also all the volunteers. You are priceless! There is no way we can do what we do without you. Thank You! You bless me and you bless those to whom you minister. The seeds that have been planted will continue to grow and God will bring the increase. Praise the Lord for giving us the privilege to be a part of His eternal plan.
Looking forward to what God is going to do this Fall,
Pastor Mark
M i n i s t e r i a l S t a f f
Senior PastorMark Bryant [[email protected]]
Associate PastorFred Lewis [[email protected]]
Worship PastorNeal Terwilliger [[email protected])
Associate Worship PastorDarren Gray [[email protected]]
Minister of EducationBruce Welch [[email protected]]
Minister of Recreation & OutreachMike Armstrong [[email protected]]
High School Student PastorHeath Anderson [[email protected]]
Middle School Student PastorMichael Tollison [[email protected]]
Minister to ChildrenBrit Fisher [[email protected]]
Director of Preschool & KindergartenTracey Cody [[email protected]]
Business AdministratorTommy Johnston [[email protected]]
Director of TechnologyScott Singleton [[email protected]]
La Primera iglesia Mission PastorAmadeo Miranda
FirstNews is a monthy publication ofFirst Baptist Church116 Oak Avenue
Sulphur Springs,Texas 75482(903) 885-0646 www.ssfbc.org
Pre-prayer-ation Fall 2013Join us in the evening service on
September 8th for a special time of worship & prayer for the
upcoming school year and for our church.
To reserve a spot, email Mike Armstrong at [email protected].
For more information about TBM and Disaster Relief go to www.texasbaptistmen.org.
Disaster Relief Yellow Cap Orientation TrainingSaturday, August 10
9:00 am - noon at The ROCCost:$10 check or credit card only
(To cover the cost of a background check)This training is for anyone interested in
Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief Ministry, and is open to men and women. Volleyball Grande
August 9Movie night-Soul Surfer
August 23
Family Night at the ROC
Practical Self-Defense
Monday, August 19 6:30-8:30 pm at the ROC
High school age and older, male and female. No cost.
Saturday, September 28Fellowship Hall @ 8:00 am
Cost: $3.00
All ages invited!
Volunteers are needed at the ROC...
if you are interested in volunteering your time,
please contact Mike Armstrong!
PARENTS!Children of every age, gender, income group and
race are affected by bullying...and most of what you think about it is wrong!
Learn what to do!Kidz’n Power Bullying Prevention Open House
Monday, August 126:30 - 8:30 pmAt the ROC
No cost!
Middle School & High School Mark your calendar!
SYATP(See You At The Pole!)
Wednesday, September 25
Save the Date!
Wednesday, October 9Middle School & HIgh School
PROMO SUNDAY is August 25th!f fAll Ages! Be here!
Adults 55+ 2013 Tennessee County Christmas TourNovember 18-24
Pigeon Forge, Memphis & Gatlinburg, TennesseeAsheville & Charlotte, North Carolina
Tour Biltmore Estates, Tour Billy Graham Museum & Library, Tour Graceland & Mansion, and Smoky Mountains.
Opry Shows: Blackwood Brothers & Dixie Stampede.
Shop in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. Eat at the Old Mill Apple Barn.
Informational brochures available in the church office.
Adults 55+ Diamond Set Lunch resumes Tuesday, September 24
ROC LOAN BALANCETotal note--$2,250,000.Total paid--$657,077.54Total Int.---$110,580.32Total Principal- $546,939.11Loan Balance---$1,703,060.89
August 25th
is
Promotion Sunday...We have a Sunday School Class for
YOU !Looking for a new class?
lists of classes are available in the
Welcome Center
www.facebook.com/ssfirstbaptist
Choir RetreatAugust 9th 6 - 8 pm
andAugust 10th 9am - noon
Includes dinner & private concert on Friday evening
(spouses welcome)as well as our
Christmas preview Saturday morning in the choir room.
(Refreshments provided)
At the ROC & Music SuiteFor more info
call Neal at 903-885-0646
New members and returning members are welcome!
Please sign up in the choir suite or call the church office to make your
reservation.
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