The monthly newsletter of First Baptist Church Trussville

June 2012

VBS takes off this month!June 4-7, 10 • 9:00am-NoonFour action-packed days of Vacation Bible School where we’ll take to the skies to take in God’s “Amazing Wonders.” For ages 4K-6th grade.*

*completed

Men On MissionShamokin Dam, PAJune 5-16The 30th anniversary trip for our FBCTMen On Mission, please be in prayer for our men as they are away.

2012

June 18-21A four day summer experience full of fun instruction in the creative arts. Introduce your child to his or her musical and artistic potential, featuring classes in guitar, piano, voice, strings, dance and art! Register at fbctConservatory.org.

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“And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to Myself.” -John 12:32 NIV

FBCT Library Summer Reading ProgramsTwo programs for you and your family, both beginning June 17!

• Lifted By The Lord - For children ages 3* thru adults of all ages

• Families Filled With Faith - For children ages birth thru age 3**

Both programs begin June 17, ending July 22. Register on June 10.Book bag painting immediately following VBS on June 5th (last names A-J) and June 6th (K-Z) on the second floor of Building A. Kids, if you’ve previously participated be sure to bring your book bag from years past.

*by 9/1/2011 **born after 9/1/2008

Preschool 228-1017Preschool Summer Play DatesFun dates this summer for you and your preschooler!

Monday, June 11 - Pals and Popsicles9:00-11:00amAt the Masonic Park, behind the library.

Monday, June 25 - Breakfast with a Cow9:00amCome and meet for breakfast at Chick-fil-A

Monday, July 9 - A Splash Party 6:15-8:15pmAt the Trussville Pool’s splash park.

Tuesday, July 24 - A Play Time at A Play Place9:30-11:30amCome, play and have a good day!

Training Up Tots2nd Annual Preschool Book DriveThe FBCT Preschool Ministry is holding this 2nd annual drive to help stock our rooms with books. During June, please bring a book(s) age appropriate for preschoolers (Babies through Kindergarten) to the church. We are looking for new or gently used picture books and story books that do not contain licensed characters, Bible Story books, or beginning Bible verse books. Bins will be placed near the preschool registration desk all month. Help us as we Train Up A Child to Love Books!

For Preschool Ministry information contact abbyw@fbctrussville.org.

Children 228-1017Summer is here!Children’s CampCompleted grades 3-4July 6-8Children’s HarborCost: $175

Preteen CampCompleted grades 5-6July 9-12Children’s HarborCost: $205

Family Mission Days• Fort Deposit Family Day June 30—Fort Deposit, AL• Urban Purpose: July 15th, 22nd, 29th—We’ll leave after church to feed the homeless, returning by 4:00pm.• Respite Care Night July 26th, 6:00-9:00pm—Special Needs Family Night Out

6th Grade Mission TripJune 17-21 • Greenville, South CarolinaWe will depart during the 9:15am service.

For Children’s Ministry information contact abbyw@fbctrussville.org.

StudentsHigh School Mission TripJune 17-22 • Atlanta, GA • $350A few spots remain; get your registration and money in ASAP! Payment due by June 10.

Middle School Mission TripJuly 1-6 • Monroe, LA • $350$175 due by June 10.

Updates & RemindersIf you would like to receive updates and reminders about Student Ministry activities via text messaging, please e-mail your contact information to Caroline Powell at carolinep@fbctrussville.org.

More...Students and parents check Facebook and Twitter for summer updates!

For Student Ministry information contact carolinep@fbctrussville.org.

TRUSSVILLEFREEDOM

CELEBRATIONWednesday, July 4th

6:00-9:00pmOn the Mall in Trussville

Church members are invited to become corporate sponsors for the 2012 Trussville Freedom Celebration.

If you or your company would like to sponsor an inflatable, tent, entertainer or a portion of the fireworks

show, please contact allisons@fbctrussville.org or 228-1020.

Birth Announcements Abby & Chris Wingard at the birth of their daughter, Caroline.The big sister is Emma, and the proud grandparents are Cindy& Ron Carroll.

Kellie & Josh Alvis at the birth of their daughter, Hannah Michele. The big brother is Gabe, and the proud grandparents are Gleeda& Tim Alvis.

Claire & Carson Young in the birth of their son, Luke. The big sister is Addison.

Cynthia & Daniel Isom in the birth of their daughter, Roxy Pearl. The big sister is Lily; the proud grandparents are Sharon & Mike Isom.

Melissa & Aaron Tutwiler in the birth of their Abigail Elise. The bigbrother is Parker.

Christian Sympathy Teague Chandler in the death of his mother; Mary & Bill Madarisin the death of her sister, Ella Chandler.

Louise Morrison in the death of her husband; Jane & Billy Morrisonin the death of his father, Bill Morrison.

Cindy & George Jones in the death of his aunt, Nancy Rider.

Carol & Russell Kizer in the death of her grandmother, Mary Vanderburg Edwards.

Krista & Keith Doss in the death of her grandfather, Jerry Carr.

Brenda & Ron Townsend in the death of her mother, Christine Hyde.

Gloria Waldrop in the death of her husband; Jerry Bailey in the death of her father, Frank Waldrop.

Terry & Anthony Riccio in the death of her father.

Debra & V.O. Roberts in the death of her cousin; Graham Easterwood in the death of his cousin, Janzen Easterwood.

Patricia Strickland in the death of her husband; Laura Schneider in the death of her brother-in-law; Sherry & Don Riendeau in the death of her brother-in-law, Larry Strickland.

Shirley Lyle in the death of her husband, Bill Lyle.

Small Group Attendance5/06

306

910

174

1,390

5/13

290

1,011

173

1,474

5/20

302

980

188

1,470

11/06

8:00

9:15

10:45

Total

Lauri & Ray Newton,by letter

(Also shown, Connor)

May 20

New Members to the FBCT Family

5/06146,487101,665126,05615,9984,433

1,931,6351,831,800

195,011132,147

5/13135,004101,66597,85633,6103,536

2,033,3001,929,657

228,622135,684

Tithes And OfferingsTotal ReceiptsBudget Needed WeeklyBudget ReceiptsBuilding Fund/What IF...Other DesignatedBudget Needed YTDBudget Receipts YTD“What If” Receipts YTDDesignated Receipts YTD

$$$ $ $ $ $$$

4/29100,531101,66588,52511,221

7841,829,9701,705,744

179,012127,714

Contributions for 5/20 & 5/27 and small group totals for 5/27 will be included in the July edition of The Link.

Patsy Higginbothamby letter

Tracy & Marty Tubbs,by letter

(Also shown Ellie Claire and Eli)

Jennifer Cardwelland Payne Cardwell,

by letter

May 27

Cameron Cantwell,by profession of faith

Brittany & ChrisWalters, by letter

(Also shown, Christian)

SUMMER INFO

- summer music lessons ($135) June - August- fine arts camp ($100) June 18 - 21- princess dance camp ($80) July 9 - 11- art classes ($175) Mondays, June 4 - July 30

Register at fbctconservatory.org

Missions 228-1014Fort Deposit Medical TripSaturday, June 30 We will be traveling to Fort Deposit to help the Spirit of Luke with a medical clinic and a fun day for local families. Come along for a fun day of ministry! For info contact the Missions Office at 228-1014.

Mae Sariang SponsorshipsIf you have committed to this effort, sponsoring kids in the church/school FBCT has partnered with in Mae Sariang, Thailand, please remember to pay your monthly sponsorship. Also, if you have not turned in your sponsorship card, please do so as soon as possible. For more information on this effort visit the Missions Wall. Thank you!

For Missions Ministry information contact stephanieb@fbctrussville.org.

June 2012Recreation 228-1000Upward Summer CampJuly 23-25 (Mon-Wed) • Basketball & Cheering

8:00-10:00amK4-K5* basketball and K4-3rd* grade cheerleading ($40)

10:30am-1:30pm Grades 1-3* basketball ($50)

Basketball taught by HT coaches and players at FBCT. Registration forms available at the Event Center and online at www.fbctrussville.org/home/registration.

*completed grades

Freedom Celebration VolunteersVolunteers needed to help with the inflatables the evening of July 4th, serving in shifts. If you are available and willing to help, email Sherrie Forehand at sherrie@fbctrussville.org.

For Recreation Ministry information contact sherrie@fbctrussville.org.

Fun Family Nights Return in July!

Watch the July Link for information on good food and midweek activities for the whole

family next month!