Home Prayer MeetingsThis summer we will host home prayer meet-ings to pray for the pastor search process, Pastor Search Committee and our future pastor and his family. Attend one of the prayer times each week they occur. A twenty-day prayer guide for our pastor search is also available.

June 11 at 6 p.m. James & Barbara Wright, 200 Northpointe Blvd.Steve & Pene Russell, 508 Savannah Dr.Mark & Dana Moore, 1004 Brooksberry Cv.Robert & Beth Allen, 107 Windsor Falls Blvd.

July 16 at 6 p.m. Beth Fitts, 515 Christman Dr. Martin & Pam Locke , 700 Oak Hill Dr. Tommie Lee Ford, 329 Tanner Dr. Bill & Susan Rose, 822 Butler Dr.

July 30 at 6 p.m. Timothy & Brooke Gibson, 525 Wedgewood Dr. Susan Dempsey, 505 Savannah Dr. Joe & Sandi Meurrier, 142 Cross Creek Dr. Lane & Kristi Wilson, 203 Oxmoor Ln.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLJune 5-99 a.m.-noon

For kids completing Kindergarten-6th grades

Register at gotofirst.org!

FAMILY NIGHT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7Fellowship Meal • 5-6 p.m.Worship Rally • 6 p.m.Parents can visit their children’s rooms after the rally.

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JUNE 4 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Bible Study classes 11 a.m. Worship Service Men's Ministry Spaghetti Lunch

JUNE 5-9 Vacation Bible School, daily 9 a.m.-noon

JUNE 7 Noon Prayer Meeting 5 p.m. VBS Family Night meal

and worship rally

JUNE 10 8 a.m. Men's Ministry Golf Scramble (pre-registration required)

JUNE 11 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Bible Study classes 11 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Pastor Search Home Prayer Meetings

JUNE 13 11 a.m. XYZ Program & Luncheon

JUNE 14 Noon Prayer Meeting 6 p.m. Revolution Youth Worship in the CLC 6 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. Band Rehearsal

JUNE 18 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Bible Study classes 11 a.m. Worship Service

JUNE 21 Noon Prayer Meeting 6 p.m. Revolution Youth Worship in the CLC 6 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. Band Rehearsal

JUNE 25 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Bible Study classes 11 a.m. Worship Service 5 p.m. Deacon Ordination

JUNE 28 Noon Prayer Meeting 5:30 p.m. Dinners for 86 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. Band Rehearsal

June

XYZ Senior Adult Program and LuncheonTuesday, June 13 at 11 a.m.

in the Fellowship Hall The program will begin with hymn singing, followed by a gospel music program given by

The Ellis Family of seven from Batesville. Each member plays a different instrument.

Invite a friend and join us. A delicious meal will be provided.

Library & Media CenterOpen Sundays 9:30-11 a.m.

We have a large selection of movies for Family Movie Night!

Men's Ministry Fundraiser

SUNDAY, JUNE 4$10/plate or $30 family cap

To go plates starting at 11 a.m. Sit down or to go after Noon

Our FamilySunday school attendanceMay 7 - 507 May 21 - 461 May 14 - 430 May 28 - 446

Budget May 2017Budget $156,202.20 Building $3,627.83 Designated $7,391.97 Total $167,221.94 Annie Armstrong to date $16,103.25

June Deacons of the WeekMay 28- Brodie Burns, Ben Hellums, June 3 Thomas HerringtonJune 4-10 Walter Locke, Rick Mize, Breese Quinn June 11-17 Jim Vinson, Jamie Hopson,

Kevin Howell June 18-24 Martin Locke, Matt Moore,

Mike TomesJune 25- Will Dabbs, Andy Field, July 1 Brian Harvey

New Members in April/MayAnna Turner, Will Hopson, LaNell Barnes, Darden & Mimi Crowe, Sarah Simon, Jason & Mason Shelton, and Mary & Gary Garner

CongratulationsTo Tabitha & Justin Wadkins on the birth of a son, Sawyer Judd Wadkins, on April 28. To Jennifer & Buddy Kite on the birth of a daughter, Naomi Alma Kite. Big sister is Georgia. Proud grandparents are Paula & Mike Flynn. To Joanna & Joseph Dubois on the birth of a daughter, Brooklyn Adele Dubois, on May 18. Proud grandparents are Patti & Glenn Waller.

Our Sympathy To Mr. Lee Baker & family in the loss of his grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Baker. To Fred & Kay Preuitt & family in the loss of their son, Mr. Randy Preuitt.

Do you find over the summer months that you miss those Wednesday night suppers at the church? Looking for some midweek Christian fellowship? Sign up to take part in Dinners for 8 on Wednesday night, June 28, from 5:30-7:30!If you have not participated in a Dinners for 8 in the past, here is how it works:1. One family hosts people in their home, providing the main course.2. One family agrees to bring an appetizer.3. One family agrees to bring a salad or side dish.4. One family agrees to bring a dessert.To participate, sign up by Wednesday, June 21, in one of three ways: fill out a card that will be provided in the sanctuary and place your card in the offering plate, call Timothy Gibson at (662) 234-3515, or sign up online at gotofirst.org.

Here's what people are saying about Dinners for 8 ... "It's great; everyone should do it!"Do not ignore the voice of the people. Be sure to sign up today!

Dinners for JUNE 28 5:30-7:30 p.m.

MISSION & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIESQuestions? Contact Jeff Holeman at 662.234.3515 or wigtake@gmail.com

Family Trip to New Orleans July 24-28. Assist Live Oak Church with Vacation Bible School. $75 per person plus meals. REGISTER NOW at gotofirst.org/missions.

Pray for Live Oak Church in the Elmwood area of New Orleans. This is our USA Missions Partner. Pray for Adam and Jessica Bourne who serve as church planters with the North American Mission Board. You can find more prayer requests for Live Oak Church at liveoaknola.com.

Adam BourneLIVE OAK CHURCH (ELMWOOD)

About the FamilyMy wife, Jessica, and I have been married almost six years now. Wemoved to New Orleans and the Elmwood area about four years ago.God has added to our family in many ways since being here. We havean incredible church family, some great friends who are more like familythan friends and who double as aunts and uncles to our daughter, Molly(almost 1 year old). I work full time outside the church as does my wife,who is an accountant.

We are originally from Hattiesburg, Miss., just a couple hours north ofNew Orleans. And much to the dismay of many people whom we love,we are both graduates of Ole Miss. Jessica has a master's degree inAccountancy, and I have a bachelor's degree. I also squeaked througha master's program at NOBTS.

We love our city and are excited to raise and grow our family here in theNOLA Metro. We thank God for calling us to such a great city, and welook forward to seeing how He will continue to use us.

About the Church PlantLive Oak Church is in its infancy, but God began this work a long timeago. Combined, our team of seven has lived in the Metro Area for about150 years, and five of us grew up here. Over that time, God has givenus a love and a burden for the city.

We started talking about the possibility of planting back in 2011. As theElmwood area continued to explode with development, it became clearthat we were going to stay home and plant here.

As a church, we're seeking to love God and love people in the Elmwoodarea. We're plugging into the lives of our neighbors and coworkers tointroduce them to Jesus. Our goal is to be a vibrant church focused onreaching the unchurched in our community and throughout the world.

PRAY.–For our friends, neighbors andcoworkers. Some of them areChristians and some aren't.–For time and resources. We needmore of both.–For our church family. More than halfof us haven't been in church long orhaven't really been discipled.

PARTICIPATE.–Come worship with us! Meet LiveOak Church and catch the vision forwhat God is doing in our area.–Pray for us. We've stretchedourselves beyond our means, but thepower of God can do all He has set outto do.

PROVIDE.There are numerous ways to help achurch plant. Please visit sendnetwork.com/planterfunding forNAMB's policy on providing for churchplants.

Contact me atn.adam.bourne@gmail.com,

@becomeless on Twitter or scan theQR code below.

FBC OXFORD KIDZ CAMP July 9-12 6:30-8 p.m.

Camps for children in neighborhoods around Oxford. We’ll have games, crafts, and Bible Stories. Sign up begins June 11.

OAXACA Missions PartnershipMARRIED COUPLES MINISTRY TRIP TO OAXACA

November 25 - December 1 $520 (includes food and lodging) plus airfare.

Discipleship with couples, light construction project, medical opportunities.

REGISTER NOW at gotofirst.org/missions

More to LOVE about First by Brooke Hutson Gibson

Each Sunday, there are volunteers who work behind the scenes to help make our 50 Sunday School classes a success. Our Sunday School directors help secure teachers, make sure each class has supplies and resources, and assist with records/guest cards. Our current directors are: Matt Moore (Adults), Cindy & Dan Reed (Youth), Whitney Simon (Children), and Jennifer Spencer (Preschool).

"Matt, the Reeds, Whitney, and Jennifer go above and beyond to help our Sunday School program at the church run smoothly. They volunteer countless hours, and I am extremely grateful for their commitment to serve," said Timothy Gibson, Education Pastor.

Sunday School is an integral part of our mission, and these volunteers are just one more thing to love about First!

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Weekday Education is looking for 2 full and several part-time assistant teachers to work with young children (birth to five) for the upcoming year, starting in August. All positions require applicants to be at least 18 years of age and have a high school degree or GED. Salaries are related to educational level and/or years of experience. If you know of any-

one who would be interested in applying, please ask them to call 234-3517. Ask for Ms. Linda Glaze, Weekday Director. Applications can be picked up at the front desk on the first floor.

PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN'S NEWS

PreK-6th grade

June 11-July 23Free gift upon registering!

Summer Reading ProgramSummer Reading ProgramFBC Library & Media Center

FBC Library is downstairs to the right of the old fellowship hall (near the big tree).

YOUTH NEWSJune 7: Slime Pit 11. 5 p.m. at the McCullen’s. Wear clothes you can get messy and bring a change of clothes.

June 11: Youth Cottage Prayer Meeting for Pastor Search Team at Jeff and Liesa’s house.

June 14: Revolution Worship. 6-8 p.m. in the CLC.

June 15-17: The Big 7 Trip to St. Louis. FOR ALL YOUTH ENTER-ING AND FINISHING SEVENTH GRADE. THIS TRIP INCLUDES SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES, A ST. LOUIS CARDI-NALS BASEBALL GAME, AND A DAY AT SIX FLAGS PARK.

June 21: Revolution Worship. 6-8 p.m. in the CLC.

June 25 to 30: Beach Camp 2017. Panama City Beach, FL. BEACH CAMP 2017 IS AN AMAZING OPPORTU-NITY FOR YOU TO GROW IN YOUR RE-LATIONSHIP WITH JESUS. THE THEME FOR THIS YEAR IS ‘RELENTLESS: PUR-SUING CHRIST AT ALL COS TS’.

THE BIBLE STUDY SESSIONS WILL FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING:

• PRAISING GOD

• PERSONAL EVANGELISM

• BOLD IN PRAYER

• BRAVING PERSECUTION

STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN LARGE GROUP WORSHIP, FAMILY GROUP MEETINGS, SPORTS AND GAMES, BEACH TIME, AND A FUN FELLOW-SHIP TIME EACH EVENING.