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DATES OF INTEREST Spring Break Schedule
Sunday, March 12;
No Evening Activities.
Wednesday March 15;
No Evening Activities
Member’s Meeting
Sunday, March 26; 5:30 PM
Women’s Retreat
April 7 and 8
No Evening Activities
Wednesday, April 12
Easter Fellowship Meal and Communion
Thursday, April 13; 6:00 PM
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 14; 6:00 PM
Easter Sunday
Worship Service; 8:30 AM
Coffee and Donut Fellowship;
9:45 AM
Worship Service; 10:30 AM
No Sunday School
No Evening Service or Activities
Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Auction
Sunday, April 23; 5:30 PM
Member’s Meeting
Sunday, April 30; 6:00 PM
High School Senior’s Recognition
Sunday, May 21
Spring Concert
Sunday May 21; 6:00 PM
Memorial Day Picnic
Sunday, May 28; 5:30 PM
MARCH
A PR I L
MAY
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WHY WE DON’T DANCE Tom Buck
Serving as a pastor in Florida, I was
approached by one of the church members
who wanted to perform an “interpretive
dance” in our corporate worship service. I
had never heard of such a thing. After she
explained exactly what she wanted to do, I
told her that I didn’t believe interpretive
dance was appropriate in corporate worship.
I proceeded to explain that we don’t find
support for “interpretive dance” in Scripture.
What she said next was more confounding to
me than her initial request. She said, “But
pastor, we have drama every Sunday in the
worship service and that isn’t in the Bible.”
Her words left me speechless, which for me
is no small feat. As I tried to do my own
interpretive dance around her question, I
told her I would think about her request
and get back to her.
She was correct that we had drama in our
services. I had attended several church
growth conferences that encouraged the
implementation of drama in worship services
to be more relevant to the modern culture.
As I began to contemplate her question, I
wondered why was it that I had no problem
with drama, but rejected “interpretive dance”
without a moment’s hesitation? I used the
excuse that you don’t find such a thing in
Scripture, yet you can more quickly find
examples of people dancing in the Bible than
you can dramatic presentations. It was in
that time of reflection that I realized there
was only one reason I was comfortable with
one and not the other: personal preference.
This was a monumental moment for me as a
pastor. As much as I claimed that the Word
was what drove my ministry decisions, the
reality in this case was my own personal
preference was determining the elements
of our corporate worship services. I could
not rightly approve of drama and reject
interpretive dance just because I preferred
one and not the other.
I came to discover, from examining church
history, that the issue of what would regulate
elements in corporate worship had been dealt
with long ago. Historically, it was labeled “The
Regulative Principle.” Simply put, everything
we do in corporate worship must be clearly
commanded in Scripture. Some argued that as
long as Scripture does not forbid something, it
is fair game. One problem with that approach
is that personal preference of individuals and a
congregation will usually rule the day. And
most likely, there will be some who find the
element helpful and others who will not. I
came to understand that anything we do in
corporate worship is in some sense binding the
consciences of worshippers to participate in
each part of the service. In other words, when
we sing, we expect everyone to sing. Therefore,
the only way we can legitimately bind
someone’s conscience to participate is if there
is an explicit biblical command or good and
necessary implication of a biblical text.
This is why we read the Bible (1 Timothy
4:13), preach the Bible (2 Timothy 4:2),
pray the Bible (1 Timothy 2:1), sing the Bible
(Ephesians 5:19), and see the Bible in the
ordinances (Luke 22:19; Romans 6:3-4). In
other words, the only dramatic presentations
in a worship service is the remembrance of the
Lord’s death around the Lord’s Table and the
picture of identification with Christ through
the act of Baptism. So, we don’t dance because
we do not find the Bible giving warrant to such
a thing in corporate worship and we don’t do
dramatic presentations during corporate
worship for the very same reason.
As we’ve learned in Exodus, we cannot
approach God any way that we please, and he
is the one who gives direction in how we are to
worship him. This truth is so critical that a brief
article cannot adequately address this topic.
Therefore, I hope to address this soon in an
upcoming Sunday morning worship service.
Until then, let the Word of God rule over
everything you do.
“Worship ing The Lord Together”
THIS SONG DOESN’T HELP ME
FEEL CLOSER TO GOD
Ryan Taber
Music has the ability to stir within us an emotional response.
Whether it is the Beatles, Bob Dylan, or a hymn that Grandma
used to sing, music has the capacity to move us. As times change,
style of music changes as well, that is why the church must be
careful not to associate a style of music with closeness to God. The
Bible does speak of closeness with God as something that should
be desired in the life of the believer, and it also gives us the means
of doing it. James 4:8 states, “Draw near to God, and he will draw
near to you.” This is a comforting verse for those who feel far from
God, but separated from its context, it has nothing to offer in
terms of how one draws near to God. The full context of the pas-
sage reads as follows: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to
the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil,
and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near
to you.” The way that we draw near to God is by turning from the
things of the world and setting our hearts on the eternal things of
God. He goes on to say that the Christian should weep and mourn
over the things that separate us from God. The way that music
connects us to God is through the truth that it conveys from God’s
word, and the unity that it brings with God’s people.
“What songs do miserable Christians sing?” was the question that
opened the floodgates to a much needed conversation in Christian
circles. Dr. Carl Trueman, professor of Church History at
Westminster Seminary, asked the question, and it demands an
answer. For example, a prominent pastor’s wife relayed to me
about how difficult it was to go to church after her son committed
suicide. She was not hesitant to be among God’s people and she
never questioned God’s goodness, but what made it so difficult to
show up each Sunday was the music. The “happy-clappy,
everything is all right” music sounded so completely tone-deaf to
her loss. In order to have a full-spectrum appreciation for the highs
and lows of the Christians life we need to know three things:
First, we do not merely sing to an audience of one. When we
gather together as the people of God we are singing to one another
eternal truths, “admonishing one another…singing psalms and
hymns” (Col 3:16). Loud, congregation singing is a ministry of the
church. You have the opportunity to bind up a wounded brother
who overhears your singing each Sunday.
Second, the Book of Psalms is full of songs of sorrow. Many times
the people of God asked, “How long, O Lord?” The people of God
have been given by God appropriate words to pour out to God
concerning their troubles: “My tears have been my food day and
night” (42:3), “why do you hide your face from me?” (88:14).
Third, to use a phrase from J.R.R. Tolkien, we must recognize that
singing the blues ultimately affirms that God is working to make
everything sad become untrue. We pour out our complaints to God
as an act of faith because we know that he is the only one who can
do something about them. The church militant, shedding tears in
this earthly fight, will one day become the church triumphant,
standing in realms eternally bright.
A good beat? Associated memories? An interesting chord
progression? These criteria - and many more - are legitimate
reasons for liking a song. They may even merit calling a song
“good.” Yet the question above becomes more focused when
we refine it by asking “what makes a good song for church
music?” I want to offer three categories: theological
profundity, lyrical beauty, and musical accessibility.
We want the songs we sing as a church to be theologically
profound. I am saying more here than simply that our
songs must be true. A text like “Johnny B Goode” has no
theological error. Even songs like Leonard Cohen’s
Hallelujah” contain references to biblical history and hints of
theological truth. Yet they are not theologically profound in
a Christian sense. Good church music highlights profound
truths about our Triune God. The gospel is not trite; it is
not merely a statement of facts. It is, instead, the height
of theological profundity. Consider this theology: “He
welcomes the weakest, the vilest, the poor: our sins, they are
many; His mercy is more” (“His Mercy Is More,” Matt Papa
and Matt Boswell).
We want the songs we sing as a church to have lyrical
beauty. The best of songs don’t simply state facts, but engage
our imagination and our affections with the poetry they
utilize. There are many ways to say “we want to praise you,
God.” But repeating this simple phrase ad infinitum doesn’t
do much to inspire the imagination. Instead, how about, “O
Breath of God, O Spirit come, fill our mouths, and loose our
tongues to sing the praise of the risen Son; the mighty works
that God has done!” Also, consider this poetry: “Our call to
war, to love the captive soul, but to rage against the captor;
And with the sword that makes the wounded whole, we will
fight with faith and valor” (“O Church Arise,” The Gettys).
We want the songs we sing as a church to be musically accessible. Everyone loves to hear a virtuoso hit that high
note of our national anthem. The amazing talent God has
placed in the world is certainly worthy of our attention. But
when we gather together, the primary musical voice is the
congregation’s. We utilize music leaders and a choir to set
the pace and encourage others to sing, but everyone’s voice is
equally important. As such, we don’t want to sing songs that
only the professionals can manage. Simple rhythms, singable
melodies, comfortable ranges, and memorable song forms
are all factors that contribute to musical accessibility.
Consider the difference between Handel’s “Hallelujah
Chorus” (unless you’ve sung in choirs before, you won’t
make it past the first 20 bars without beginning to feel
sheepish) and John Newton’s “Amazing Grace” (perhaps the
most singable and memorable song of the last 250 years).
These three factors, in harmony with each other, have given
us some truly great songs that are worth singing in the
church together. Next time we sing together, think on what
a wonderful gift music is for the church: uniting our hearts,
minds, and voices together as we celebrate the gospel of
Jesus Christ.
SINGING THE BLUES David Attebury
WHAT MAKES A GOOD
SONG? Andrew Pressley
THANK YOU NOTES
2016 was definitely unusual for us: medical problems,
surgeries and then on Christmas Day the loss of my
(Jolene) mother, Maggie Driggars (age 88+). Physical
healing has come for both of us. God's peace is continuing
to cover us. It was hard losing my sweet, wonderful,
beautiful Christian mother. Just knowing you, our
wonderful church family were there, was such a blessing.
We praise and thank God for His goodness, meeting all of
our needs, and teaching us to trust Him more. We thank
you all for your many prayers, love, support, meals, calls
and cards. They meant a lot to us. Just know that you are
all loved and appreciated.
Gary & Jolene Hambrick
WORSHIP AND MY EMOTIONS Chris Dilley
Human beings are an intricate creation. We are made in God’s
Image, and we possess many diverse qualities. For example, we
are rational, creative, and, at times, we are emotional. The Bible
shows us that our love for God should encompass the whole
person. The Greatest Commandment instructs us to love God
with “all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
mind” (Mt.22:37). In other words, we are called to love God
with all that we are. Our emotions are part of who we are, so,
from time to time, we will show emotion as we love God
through our worship. We see many examples of emotion in
worship in Scripture, especially in the Psalms. We see instances
of David worshipping God even as he is lamenting his trials. The
emotion he often shows is sorrow and sadness. Yet, we always
see David recalling the truth of God’s faithfulness and he is
never utterly despaired. In fact, it is evident that even though
David experiences much emotional distress at times, he never
allows his emotions to rule him. They become for David,
subservient to the truth of who God is and how He is working
among His people. We see an example of this in Psalm 6, a
psalm that was used in corporate worship in Israel. David says
the following: “I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood
my bed with tears; I drench my couch with my weeping. My eye
wastes away because of grief; it grows weak because of all my foes.”
David is clearly emotionally troubled by his enemies who pursue
him. Yet, the focus of his worship ultimately is the Lord: “Depart
from me, all you workers of evil, for the Lord has heard the sound
of my weeping. The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my
prayer. All my enemies shall be ashamed and greatly troubled; they
shall turn back and be put to shame in a moment.” Yes, David is
moved to tears as he considers those who would pursue his life,
yet his worship is not dominated by his emotional feeling but by
the truth that God will deliver him. Unfortunately, many
contemporary Christian worship songs today tend toward an
opposite direction, elevating emotion over truth to the point
where songs are based on subjective feelings that aren’t
balanced by the objective truth of God’s Word. One good
exercise would be to look up the lyrics of a few of your favorite
worship songs today. As you read over them, what comes into
focus? Are the lyrics based on Scriptural truths or subjective
feelings? Are they God-centered or Man-centered? Are the lyrics
meant to help us feel better about ourselves, or are they meant
to help us to realize that our value is not in ourselves, but in our
identity in Christ? As we consider how we ourselves worship in
the body of Christ, we shouldn’t be afraid to show emotion. If we
are moved to tears of joy as we sing about the gospel, or tears of
sadness as we consider the depths of our sin, we should not fight
that. However, we must always be vigilant not to allow our
emotions to rule us, but rather examine our emotions through
the lens of Scripture, allowing God’s Word to rule over us.
I would like to extend a “Thank you” to my church family
for the prayers, meals, gifts, and care following my recent
diagnosis of cancer, surgery, and during my treatments. It was
a beautiful thing to see the Body of Christ minister to my family
during our time of need. We are blessed to be a part of this
body of believers.
With gratitude,
Lynn Doyle
I want to thank everyone for their support, encouragement,
and especially your prayers over the past few months, as I
prepared to leave for Chad. It is a blessing to be a part of
such a God-centered church and I am beyond grateful to so
many of you. Thank you for partnering with me to spread
the gospel!
Lots of love and blessings to you all,
Emily Ward
The family of Daphene Caudle would like to express their
thanks for the many acts of kindness that First Baptist has
blessed us with. We truly appreciate the food, flowers, and
cards, and most of all the prayers. She truly loved her church
and her Sunday School class, the Naomi Winsome Class.
Thank you all and may God bless!
Janet Rutledge
BOOK REVIEW
Thomas Watson: The Doctrine of Repentance
“A good case could be made for believing that ‘repentance’ is one of the least-used words in the
Christian church today. In a world that will not tolerate the mention of sin, and in churches where it has been defined only in sociological terms, the biblical teaching on repentance has
inevitably been ignored.” This summary from the publisher couldn’t be more on point. Our world doesn’t acknowledge sin for what it is – an offense against the holy God who created
them. But as believers, we know the serious nature of sin and that when we fail, we are called to biblical repentance. This little book by puritan Thomas Watson is both biblically rich, and
immensely practical. Watson’s book provides a welcome, honest look into our need for repentance in the Christian life, with practical steps toward that end.
LIBRARY HOURS
Sundays from 9:00 - 9:45 AM and 10:30 - 11:15 AM
The ultimate factor of acceptable worship is faith in and union with Jesus Christ. Our
spiritual sacrifices are “acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:5). It is his
sinless offering of worship that cleanses and perfects ours.
-Bob Kauflin, Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God
Newsletter Calendar March 2017
SundaySundaySundaySunday MondayMondayMondayMonday TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday FridayFridayFridayFriday SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday
1 Fellowship Meal –
Adult: Chicken Fried
Chicken, Mashed
Potatoes, Green Beans,
Roll, Salad, Dessert.
Child: Chicken Nuggets and French Fries.
9:00 am
Moms 2 Moms
6:15 pm
Wednesday Evening
Activities
2 3 4 7:00 am
Men's Breakfast
5 6:00 pm
KidsCore
6 7 9:00 am
Women's Bible Study
Fellowship
6:30 pm
Benevolence
Committee Meeting
8 Fellowship Meal –
Adult: Green Chili
Enchiladas, Charro Beans, Mexican Rice,
Chips and Salsa, and
Dessert. Child:
Quesadilla.
6:15 pm
Wednesday Evening
Activities
9 10:30 am
Senior Adult Choir
and Lunch
10 11
8:00 am
Senior Adult Breakfast
Out
12 Communion in AM
Services
Daylight Savings Time Begins
No Evening Service or Activities
13 14
6:00 pm
Senior Adult Game
Night
15 No Wednesday
Evening Activities
16 17 18
19 6:00 pm
KidsCore
20 6:30 pm
Personnel Committee
Meeting
7:00 pm
Building and Grounds
Committee Meeting
21 9:00 am
Women's Bible Study
Fellowship
6:00 pm
Finance Committee
Meeting
22 Fellowship Meal -
Adult: Chicken Fried
Steak, Mashed
Potatoes, Carrots, Roll,
Salad, Dessert. Child:
Burger Slider, Chips or Applesauce.
9:00 am
Moms 2 Moms
6:15 pm
Wednesday Evening
Activities
23 9:30 am
Senior Adult Playday
and Lunch
24 25
26 5:30 pm
Member's Meeting
27 2:00 pm
Senior Adult Birthday
Party
28 9:00 am
Women's Bible Study
Fellowship
29 Fellowship Meal –
Adult: Chicken
Spaghetti, Corn, Green Beans, Roll,
Salad, Dessert. Child:
Pizza and Fruit Cup.
6:15 pm
Wednesday Evening
Activities
30 31
Spring Break
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Mar 1: Wilma Beeler
Mar 2: Richard Cashell
Angela Beaird
Hollie Attebury
Nicole Helmuth
Mar 3: Jennifer Meier
Bethany Routt
Mar 4: Dorothy Wood
Mar 5: Arlene Duncan
Tracy Boyer
Cole Cantrell
River Lee
Mar 6: Ken Smith
JoAnn Kelley
Anna Claire Deslatte
Mar 7: Wanda Sanders
Bonnie Lively
Jason Willcox
Drew Stewart
Jill Terry
Mar 8: Nita Cates
Debbie Turner
Hannah Hays
Mar 9: Susan Roach
Hannah Saunders
Mar 10: Kaci Moore
Mar 11: Darrell Alverson
Olivia Hays
Mar 12: Arlene Hall
Stacy Watts
Jason Bramlett
Lauren Lang
Mar 13: Jane Ivy
Natalye Combs
Adam Brooks
Mar 14: Mary Heuslein
Lesa Bell
Rachel Jaster
Mar 15: Tristan Tunnell
Mar 16: Alice Merrett
Mar 17: Norma Smith
Linda Holm
Melisa LeBlanc
Shane McClain
Jacob Anthony
Mar 19: Benny Duncan
Jared Maeker
Ellie Watkins
John Whorton
Mar 20: Cheryl Crumpton
Mandy Poe
Henry Attebury
Mar 21: Patricia Cooper
Casey Neal
Logan Young
Mar 22: Josiah Macevicius
Mar 23: Bonnie Griffin
Hannah Koonce
Mar 24: Janet Rutledge
Tom Roots
Andrew Pressley
Elijah Mollenhauer
Lexi White
Myriam Colby
Mason LeBlanc
Mar 25: Marcel Simmons
Donald Sadler
Clay Sanders
Mar 26: Angela Jett
Lillian Rauscher
Mar 28: Rebecca Erickson
Kurt McMurray
Tara Sadler
Mar 29: Kaden Strickland
Mar 30: David C. Cooper
Lanie Vent
Mar 31: Bella Ervin
Dana Simmons
WEEKLY EVENTS
Sundays
8:15-9:30 AM: Worship Service (WC)
8:15-9:30 AM: Children’s Church (EC-208)
9:00-9:45 AM: Library Open (EC-103)
9:45-10:45 AM: Sunday School (EC)
10:30-11:15 AM: Library Open (EC-103)
11:00 AM-12:15 PM: Worship Service (WC)
11:00 AM-12:15 PM: Children’s Church (EC-208)
5:30-7:15 PM: TwelveOne Student Ministry (SC)
6:00-7:00 PM: Evening Worship Service (WC)
6:00-7:00 PM: KidsCore (EC-208)
Tuesdays
9:00-11:00 AM: Women’s Bible Fellowship (SC-202)
Wednesdays
9:00-11:30 AM: Moms2Moms (EC-104) (bi-monthly)
5:00-6:00 PM: Fellowship Meal (SC)
6:00-7:00 PM: Instrumental Rehearsal (WC)
6:15-7:15 PM: Equipping & Outreach (EC)
6:15-7:15 PM: TwelveOne Student Ministry (SC)
6:15-7:30 PM: AWANA (SC-201)
7:30-8:30 PM: Choir Rehearsal (WC)
Newsletter Calendar April 2017 SundaySundaySundaySunday MondayMondayMondayMonday TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday FridayFridayFridayFriday SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday
1 7:00 am
Men's Breakfast
2 6:00 pm
KidsCore
3 4 9:00 am
Women's Bible Study
Fellowship
6:30 pm
Benevolence
Committee Meeting
5 9:00 am
Moms 2 Moms
6:15 pm
Wednesday Night
Activities
6 7
8
9 6:00 pm
KidsCore
10 6:00 pm
Deacon's Meeting
11 9:00 am
Women's Bible Study
Fellowship
6:00 pm
Senior Adult Game
Night
12 No Wednesday Evening Activities
13 6:00 pm
Fellowship Meal and
Communion Service
14 Good Friday- Church Office Closed
6:00 pm
Good Friday Service
15
16 Easter
No Evening Service or Activities
9:45 am
Donut Fellowship
17 6:30 pm
Personnel Committee
Meeting
7:00 pm
Building and Grounds
Committee Meeting
18
7:00 am
Senior Adult Mystery
Trip
9:00 am
Women's Bible Study
Fellowship
6:00 pm
Finance Committee
Meeting
19 9:00 am
Moms 2 Moms
6:15 pm
Wednesday Night
Activities
20 21 22
23 5:30 pm
Spaghetti Dinner and
Dessert Auction
24 25 9:00 am
Women's Bible Study
Fellowship
26 6:15 pm
Wednesday Evening
Activities
27 9:30 am
Senior Adult Playday
and Luncheon
28 29
30 6:00 pm
Brief Members
Meeting During
Service
6:00 pm
KidsCore
Women’s Retreat
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Apr 1: Christin Burgess
Abigail Strickland
Hailey Strickland
Apr 2: Dorothy Terrell
Matthew Stroud
Apr 3: Louanne Bibby
Austin Roots
Apr 4: David Compton
Linda Raymond
Terry Gilbert
Lojuana Cooper
Apr 6: Ky Boyer
Caleb Smithee
Apr 7: Elizabeth Warren
Apr 8: Scott Childs
Allison Roden
Apr 9: Larry Bunt
Apr 10: Joanna Patterson
Apr 11: Perry Hutchens
Mike Burton
Paul Eyler
Candace Pair
Phillip Reeves
Lillie McLaughlin
Eli Dilley
Apr 12: Jill Wood
Melissa Beeler
Staton Dudley
Sandy Hemmingson
Nixon Pfalser
Apr 13: Jon Fleming
Apr 14: Ruth Melvin
Sandy Fritz
Nathan Pester
Apr 17: Gloria Parrott
Karlie Kerner
Apr 18: Pat Blanchard
Apr 20: Richard Peacock
Mike Arnold
Caleb Moore
Cameron SirLouis
Devan Stewart
Apr 21: Susan Reeder
Allie Dupnik
Isaac Willcox
Apr 22: Isabella Bunton
Ruby Evans
Apr 23: Whitney Crews
Chris Arriola
Brittany Hess
Casey Cheshier
Annie Jackson
Cavern Burgess
Apr 24: Mason Terry
Tyler Thompson
Apr 25: Joey Brohard
Apr 26: Tommy Covey
Hannah Reeves
Kaydence Stewart
Apr 27: Shaun Preston
Barrett Shirey
Adam Doyle
Apr 28: Case Brooks
Heidi Hays
Hannah Harris
Courtney Ischar
Apr 29: Joanna Hacker
Aaron Roden
Taegan Michel
Apr 30: Lloyd Whittington
Donna McGee
Kevin Petty
Jonathan Holmes
Judah Brohard
WEEKLY EVENTS
Sundays
8:15-9:30 AM: Worship Service (WC)
8:15-9:30 AM: Children’s Church (EC-208)
9:00-9:45 AM: Library Open (EC-103)
9:45-10:45 AM: Sunday School (EC)
10:30-11:15 AM: Library Open (EC-103)
11:00 AM-12:15 PM: Worship Service (WC)
11:00 AM-12:15 PM: Children’s Church (EC-208)
5:30-7:15 PM: TwelveOne Student Ministry (SC)
6:00-7:00 PM: Evening Worship Service (WC)
6:00-7:00 PM: KidsCore (EC-208)
Tuesdays
9:00-11:00 AM: Women’s Bible Fellowship (SC-202)
Wednesdays
9:00-11:30 AM: Moms2Moms (EC-104) (bi-monthly)
6:00-7:00 PM: Instrumental Rehearsal (WC)
6:15-7:15 PM: Equipping & Outreach (EC)
6:15-7:15 PM: TwelveOne Student Ministry (SC)
6:15-7:30 PM: AWANA (SC-201)
7:30-8:30 PM: Choir Rehearsal (WC)
Newsletter Calendar May 2017 SundaySundaySundaySunday MondayMondayMondayMonday TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday FridayFridayFridayFriday SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday
1 2 6:30 pm
Benevolence
Committee Meeting
3 9:00 am
Moms 2 Moms
6:15 pm
Wednesday Evening
Activities
4 5 6 7:00 am
Men's Breakfast
7 1:30 pm
Discover FBC Class
6:00 pm
KidsCore
8 9 6:00 pm
Senior Adult Game
Night
10 6:15 pm
Wednesday Evening
Activities
11 10:30 am
Senior Adult Choir
and Luncheon
12 13
14 Communion in AM
Services
Mother's Day
No Evening Service or Activities
15 6:30 pm
Personnel Committee
Meeting
7:00 pm Building
and Grounds
Committee Meeting
16 6:00 pm
Finance Committee
Meeting
17 9:00 am
Moms 2 Moms
6:15 pm
Wednesday Evening
Activities
18
19 20
21 High School Graduate Recognition Sunday
6:00 pm
Spring Concert
22 23
24 6:15 pm
AWANA Award
Ceremony
25 9:30 am
Senior Adult Playday
and Luncheon
26
27
28 5:30 pm
Memorial Day Picnic
Fellowship
29 Church Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
30
31
MAY BIRTHDAYS
May 2: Paul Akin
Laura Crook
Garrett Munn
May 3: Bob Riley
May 4: Kyle Hess
May 5: Wayne Simmons
Ben Anthony
May 6: Colton Dunn
May 7: Hulene Ferguson
Charli May Morgan
May 8: Clarence Evans
John Morgan
May 9: Brent Cannon
Natalie Colby
May 10: Doris Pierce
Laurie Irons
Allyson Blanco
May 11: Maggie Spearman
Lennon Munn
May 12: Tom Cheatham
Chris Combs
Micah Simmons
Mason Wood
May 13: Rita Lewis
Amanda Morgan
Holly Blonco
May 14: Hannah Boyer
Jessica Camp
Jaxson Reeves
May 15: Jim Hardy
May 16: James Helmuth
Amy Rice
Sadie Kay
Sawyer Kay
May 18: Clista Wells
Kyle Dunn
Levi Cooper
May 19: Chloe Cagle
May 20: Phyllis Macevicius
Angela Smithee
James Brohard
May 21: Kim Rauscher
Scarlett Malcolm
May 22: Jean Compton
Summer Hacker
May 23: John Wulff
Troy Harris
Emily Brian
May 24: Sam Wood
Abram Medders
May 25: Judy Godair
Darrell Murray
Billy Weems
Norman Thompson
Juli Vrotney
Ruth Jackson
Brittney Bell
May 26: Josh Jett
Heather Gilbert
May 27: Patricia Kemp
Rob SirLouis
Lynn Lowry
Dallas Buck
Kevin Crumpton
Brady Taber
May 28: Joe Swendson
Chad Michel
Brad Roach
May 29: John McClain
Mark Kay
Aaron Munn
Joy Nelms
Dalton Scott
WEEKLY EVENTS
Sundays
8:15-9:30 AM: Worship Service (WC)
8:15-9:30 AM: Children’s Church (EC-208)
9:00-9:45 AM: Library Open (EC-103)
9:45-10:45 AM: Sunday School (EC)
10:30-11:15 AM: Library Open (EC-103)
11:00 AM-12:15 PM: Worship Service (WC)
11:00 AM-12:15 PM: Children’s Church (EC-208)
5:30-7:15 PM: TwelveOne Student Ministry (SC)
6:00-7:00 PM: Evening Worship Service (WC)
6:00-7:00 PM: KidsCore (EC-208)
Tuesdays
9:00-11:00 AM: Women’s Bible Fellowship (SC-202)
Wednesdays
9:00-11:30 AM: Moms2Moms (EC-104) (bi-monthly)
6:00-7:00 PM: Instrumental Rehearsal (WC)
6:15-7:15 PM: Equipping & Outreach (EC)
6:15-7:15 PM: TwelveOne Student Ministry (SC)
6:15-7:30 PM: AWANA (SC-201)
7:30-8:30 PM: Choir Rehearsal (WC)
Senior Adult Event Calendar (April 2017- March 2018)
2017
April
11 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
18 Day trip for Sr. Adults
27 Play day & lunch Dessert: II Encouragers 9:30 a.m.
May
9 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
11 Sr. Adult Choir & lunch 10:30 a.m.
25 Play day & lunch Dessert: Samaritans/Pastor’s class 9:30 a.m.
26 Colonial birthday party 3:00 p.m.
June
13 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
22 Play day & lunch Dessert: I Naomi-Winsome 9:30 a.m.
July
11 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
27 Play day & lunch Dessert: II Naomi-Winsome 9:30 a.m.
August
8 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
12 Breakfast out $5 8:00 a.m.
24 Play day & lunch Dessert: I Encouragers 9:30 a.m.
28 Lindale Health Care Birthday Party 2:00 p.m.
September
7 Sr. Adult Choir & lunch 10:30 a.m.
8 ETBU Hymn Sing, Marshall, TX 1:00 p.m.
10 Sr. Adult Appreciation Lunch (after 2nd service)
12 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
28 Play day & lunch Dessert: II Encouragers 9:30 a.m.
October
10 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
12 Sr. Adult Choir & lunch 10:30 a.m.
16-20?? Possible short trip sometime that week TBA
26 Play day & lunch Dessert: Samaritans/Pastor’s class 9:30 a.m.
November
10 Fall Banquet $5 10:15 a.m.
14 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
December
5 Timberline Christmas Luncheon $4 10:30 a.m.
12 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
31 New Year’s Eve game night Parlor (bring finger food) 8:00 p.m.
2018
January
9 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
11 Sr. Adult Choir & lunch 10:30 a.m.
19 Colonial birthday party 3:00 p.m.
25 Play day & lunch Dessert: I Naomi-Winsome 9:30 a.m.
February
6 Timberline Sr. Adult Valentine luncheon $4 10:30 a.m.
8 Sr. Adult Choir & lunch 10:30 a.m.
13 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
15 Play day & lunch Dessert: II Naomi-Winsome 9:30 a.m.
March
8 Sr. Adult Choir & lunch 10:30 a.m.
10 Breakfast out $5 8:00 a.m.
13 Sr. Adult Game Night (bring finger food) 6:00 p.m.
22 Play day and lunch Dessert: I Encouragers 9:30 a.m.
26 Lindale Health Care Birthday Party 2:00 p.m.
Team members: Marcel Simmons (882-6914), Margie Cowen (882-6211), Bonnie Sanders (882-6529), Dorthy
Hicks (343-3470) Dorothy Wood (881-8900), Arlene Duncan (920-2769), Pat Godin (882-9002), Dave& Ann
Stack (279-8378/279-9023), Carolyn & Jim Kelly (881-5615), David Attebury (832-244-8984) Sue Boykin (903-
258-2624)