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R E A C H I N G S U L L I G E N T — TO U C H I N G T H E W O R L D

SULLIGENT FBCSULLIGENT FBC HiHi--LitesLites

It is the mission of First Baptist Church to worship and honor GOD with all our being and equip ourselves with the word of GOD, not

only to better serve our church, but to reach out to our community, state, nation, and throughout the world with the message of CHRIST.

March 2020 I N S I D E t h i s i s s u e WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sunday 8:45 AM Prayer Group 9:30 AM Worship 10:45 AM Sunday School 5:00 PM Adult Small Groups, Youth Choir & Kings Kids Choir Rehearsals 6:00 PM Worship Celebration 6:50 PM Youth DU Wednesday 6:30 PM Prayer Group Women’s Small Group Mission Groups 7:25 PM Church Choir Rehearsal

INSIDE THIS ISSUSE

P.O. Box 217, Sulligent AL 35586 Phone: 698-9610 — Fax: 698-8037 Email: firstbc1@centurytel.net Website: sulligentfbc.org

AANNIENNIE AARMSTRONGRMSTRONG EEASTERASTER OOFFERINGFFERING

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR NORTH AMERICAN MISSIONS: MARCH 1ST THRU MARCH 8TH

2020 NATIONAL GOAL $70 MILLION

FBC GOAL $5,000

“For I passed on to you as most important what I received: That Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, That He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…”

I Corinthians 15:3-4, CSB

Notes from Jeff

Prayer Requests

New Member

Pastor Resumes

VBS Needs

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Calendar Insert

Tot Tracks

Opportunities for You

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Youth Ministry Stuff

Offerings and Attendance

5th Sunday Potluck

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Notes from Jeff It’s so exciting to see God continue to

give us decisions if our fellowship.

Also to see the Lord continue to bring

guests into our fellowship. Who do

you know that needs to know Jesus?

Who are you around that needs a

church home and family? Maybe God

placed these people in your paths so

that you could have an impact on

their lives! A recent poll asked church

goers, “How many people have you

invited to church in the past 6

months?” One third of the responses

answered, “No one.” One third!!!

You know, I think First Baptist Church

is a pretty wonderful place. I believe

that God is at work here. That lives

are being changed here. That

individuals are being discipled here.

That healthy relationships are being

formed here. Why in the world would

you not want others to be a part of

those things?!? Don’t be the “one

third!” Make a commitment right now

to invite someone to come to church

with you. Tell them you will call them

that morning, pick them up, whatever

it takes. Instead of sitting and

watching what God is doing, let’s

allow Him to use us in His work.

Our Valentine Dessert Theatre was

an incredible evening! What a crowd!

Over 150. It takes so many people to

bring a night like that together from

food preparation to decoration, to set

up and clean up and even more; so

thanks to all who had a part. Thank

you students for sharing a program

that allowed us to laugh and think

and worship. Big thank you church

for the offering! It was the largest

offering we have ever taken by a long

shot! Know that every penny goes to

students to help them mature and

grow and serve.

Please be in prayer for our students

this month as we go on Breakaway

2020. We are taking a huge group

and I am excited about what God

has planned but your prayers are

essential! Please lift these students

up!

We now have 6 guitar students taking

guitar lessons with room for maybe

one more. How about it? Interested?

Or know someone who is?

Church Choir...Did you enjoy your

summer break during mid winter?!?

Wow. I can’t remember ever missing

that many weeks in a row. It’s gonna

make preparing for Easter even

more urgent. Make every effort to be

faithful to rehearsal times during the

coming couple of months, not only as

we prepare for each Sunday, but also

for Holy Week and Easter Sunday.

Youth Choir...Really nice job on

“You Are Beloved” at the Dessert

Theatre! Thank you for sharing and

let’s get ready to sing again on

Sunday morning in a month or so.

Kings Kids...So good to hear you all

sing this month! Great job sharing

“Oh How I Love Jesus!” Thanks for

singing and we look forward to

hearing y'all again soon! Be in your

rehearsals as you begin to prepare

for your spring musical.

by statement:

Nataleigh Hankins

371 Miss Ann Drive, Sulligent, AL 35586

Nataleigh’s birthday: December 13th

Family Deacons: Adam Heath & Jim Rogers

*All church member candidates will be officially voted on at next Quarterly Conference.

Praying for Our Loved Ones

Roger Batchelor, McCoy Eastman, Regan Rye, Sandra Schaeffer, Frank Seripin, Fran Turman, Justin Martin & Family (Portland, OR Missionaries)

Pastor Search Team: Blake Gilstrap, Pat Gosa, Marilyn Hankins, Lee Mosley, Cindy Otts, Mike Seripin, Aften Sorrells

Homebound/Nursing Home: Sue Brown, Dot Cantrell, Joan Crump, Bo Morris, Shirley Weeks, Jake Gothard, Gaye Nell Hester

We Are Now Accepting Pastor Resumes

The Pastor Search Team is now accepting resumes for our Pastor position. Resumes will be accepted now thru April 30th. If you would like to submit a resume for the team to consider, please email it to firstbc1@centurytel.net or mail it to First Baptist Church ATT: Pastor Search Team P.O. Box 217, Sulligent AL 35586

Thank you for your continued support and prayers, Your Pastor Search Team

All Aboard the “Rocky Railway”

VBS 2020 Coming July 12-16th

Please continue to pray for VBS and where God would have you serve. There’s a place for everyone!

We will have numerous needs to add later, but the first couple on our list is Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes (we will not need lights) and green plants of all kinds. We will use these for our scenic train ride through the mountains.

If you have items we can borrow, please contact Stephanie or Aften and let them know.

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Tot Tracts Early Learning Center News by Mrs. Jennifer

I can’t believe it is already March! The school year will be ending before we know it. In only three short months, we will be welcoming the summer break and activities. It seems that the school year just started, and I walked into my classroom full of sweet, eager to learn preschoolers. I have enjoyed watching them grow so much. They are reading, writing, counting, recognizing numbers, and so much more. It is so much fun to see them putting letter sounds together, reading words, and even sentences. This is the most fun age to me. So much can be poured into their little minds. As many of you know, Mrs. Debbie Colburn and Mrs. Gina McKay, our 2 and 3 year old teachers, have been facing some health conditions. Praise the Lord, Gina has received clear margins from the masses that were removed from her breast. She will now begin radiation treatments. It was found out that Mrs. Debbie has a large mass on her kidney, and a few other places that have shown up in other areas. They are going to do surgery to remove the kidney, and we are still waiting on further information as to what will be done from there. Gina is still able to work, but Debbie has been advised to remain at home until everything is taken care of. Praise the Lord, I have two very good and dependable subs to fill in the gaps until all of this is taken care of. It is our prayer that they both have successful outcomes, and can be back going strong very soon. Please continue to pray for these ladies as they go thru these

procedures, and for the ELC as we work together to carry one another’s burdens. We had a busy February. We made Valentine crafts and had a Valentine’s Day party. The 3 and 4 year olds went to the nursing home to sing. The month of March, we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss Birthday with green eggs and ham, taking spring pictures, and Dr. Land’s office will be coming to talk to the kids about caring for their teeth. Thank you parents, teachers, staff, and church members for working with the ELC, and allowing us this opportunity to work with some of the greatest kids in the world. Please keep us in your daily prayers as we work in their lives each day. It is our greatest responsibility to see to the safety of each child, teach them the things they need to learn, and lead them to know Jesus as their Savior. May the FBC ELC be the shining light in this community that it needs to be.

Jennifer Goode- Director/K4 Teacher

Opportunities for You PLEASE SEE CALENDAR FOR ALL REGULAR SCHEDULE OPPORTUNITIES.

BRIDAL TEA Please join us for Bridal Tea honoring Chris Lucas and Mallory Fulmer Sunday, March 1st—2:00-3:30 pm 54367 Hwy 17, Sulligent AL (Tommy &Teresa Price’s Home)

YOUNG AT HEARTS

LUNCHEON Wednesday, March 4th — At 11:30 am Meet in the CLC All adults and spouses ages 50+ are welcome to join us! Be sure to bring your favorite dish to share.

NURSING HOME MINISTRY Wednesday, March 11th Depart from Church Parking Lot at 9:30 am Followed with lunch together

CALLED BUSINESS MEETING Sunday, March 8th — 6 pm Proposal from the Personnel Team, Discussion, and Vote on Scott Stokes as Interim Pastor

JAIL MINISTRY TEAM Saturday, March 21st Note Date Change Meal Preparation at 8 am Depart for Lamar County Jail at 10 am Questions? Contact Dean or Susan Wilson.

BABY SHOWER Please join us for Baby Shower honoring Haley Rhudy & Baby Jackson Daniel Gilmore Sunday, April 5th—2:00-3:30 pm In the CLC

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VERNON AL PERMIT NO. 22

FBC SULLIGENT P.O. BOX 217 SULLIGENT, AL 35586

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

FBC SULLIGENT STAFF MINISTER OF YOUTH & MUSIC: JEFF CHAFFIN

MINISTRY ASSISTANTS:

CAROLYN TRENTELMAN & SYLVIA RHUDY

FBCELC DIRECTOR: JENNIFER GOODE

NURSERY COORDINATOR: CINDY KERR

Youth Ministry Stuff

MARCH 2020 HI-LITES

calling some of you by your football name for months! We are less than a month away from Breakaway! We are taking the largest group we have ever taken! We are gonna have the most incredible week! Can’t wait to share it with you. Remember that I need your balance and your med form by Sunday, March 15th.

It’s also time to get those deposits ($50) in for summer mission Fuge! Once again the dates are June 21st-27th and we are

heading to minister in Virginia. We are beginning a new study called “Pause” in DU on Sunday nights so grab your Bible and be here as we learn how to better spend time with the Father!

Thanks to Chad & Molly Wheeler for taking a group to Winter JAM 2020. I heard it was a great worship time and experience! So glad y'all got to go. Turkey Bowl was its usual insanity. In the Turkey Bowl game the Ibuprofens defeated the Fire 56-49 in a hard fought game. Ella had the punt of the day and we are glad she didn’t knock PGosa out. Then a great time of pizza, sardines and super bowl at the Hankins. Thanks to Pat Gosa & Brent Egger for spending the time with us, to Heather Cockerham for making the extended time pizza run, and to the Hankins for opening their home to this group! Leave it all on the field! Students, you helped our church to have a great evening at this years VDT Theatre! It was a packed house and I hope you enjoyed sponsoring the event. Make sure you thank your church for supporting you with their attendance and their offering! I will be

“I am the resurrection and the life” John 11:25

OFFERINGS AND ATTENDANCE

(FEBRUARY 1ST-23RD)

BUDGET NEEDED TO DATE

$ 55,472

BUDGET RECEIPTS TO DATE

$ 56,208

DISASTER RELIEF YTD GIVING

$ 675

JAIL MINISTRY

$ 2,022

KALEO COMMUNITIES

$ 350 (SENT IN FEBRUARY)

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SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

FEBRUARY 2ND — 176

FEBRUARY 9TH — 165

FEBRUARY 16TH — 151

FEBRUARY 23RD — 168

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

FEBRUARY 2ND — 167

FEBRUARY 9TH — 165

FEBRUARY 16TH — 137

FEBRUARY 23RD — 151

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5th Sunday Potluck

SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH 12 NOON

(following Sunday School) IN THE CLC

The church will provide ham, bread and drinks. You bring a side dish or dessert and

join us for a time of fellowship!