The VISITOR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SILSBEE

Mark Carpenter, Pastor Wayne Monk, Music

Tom Hawk, Minister of Church Ministries

Vol.63, No.40 (409) 385-2819 www.fbcsilsbee.org October 24, 2017

‘Loaded-Potato ‘

5th Sunday Fellowship October 29, 5:45, Jones Activity Center

“Loaded” with food, fun, fellowship

and singing! Church to provide the ‘spuds’, brisket and trimmings, you bring the desert.

Y u u u u m m y !!!

The fall brings a fresh commitment of participation in these ministry opportunities: Safety; Greeters; and Van Drivers. We are asking that you respond today (email lindsay@fbcsilsbee.org or text Tom at 409-289-1216) and let us know you would serve on a Sunday/Wednesday doing one of these opportunities – even if you have been a participant, please re-affirm by responding! · Safety – a visible presence over our parking lot, entrances, and general facilities. · Greeters – connect with those entering our facilities and assist them to the proper location as necessary · Van Drivers – Sunday morning pick-up from local group home More information will follow to those who make the commitment of serving in one or more of these areas of ministry.

You don’t want to miss out!!!

· First Friends Family Fall Fest

October 25 @ 6pm

· Academy Fall Fest

October 26 @ 9am

· 5th Sunday Fellowship

October 29 @ 5:45pm

REMINDERS Don’t forget about the following:

· Texercise-Monday through Friday at 10 in the JAC

· Women’s Worship and Walking-Mon, Wed, and Friday at 8:30am in

the JAC

· Pastor’s Bible Study-Every Tuesday at 11am in room 115

· Table Tennis-Every Monday at 7pm in the JAC

· Monday Game Time-Every Monday at 1pm in the fellowship hall

· Men’s Breakfast-Every Wednesday at 7:45am in the fellowship hall

Please continue to lift our Student Pastor Search committee up in prayer.

Members are as follows: Angela Camden, Casey Copley, Joey Dunn, Dana Hancock, Christy King, Bob Parish, Josh

Ray, Mark Stewart, and Gary Strahan.

Attention Church Family: We could use your help

serving at the First Friends Academy Fall Fest on

October 26, 2017, please contact the church office!

FBC Student Ministry is collecting for Operation Christmas Child. STUDENTS Please remember your WOW toys, crafts, school supplies, combs, brushes, reusable plastic containers, socks, shoes & clothes. But remember -it has to fit in a shoebox! Our goal is 30 boxes with items due by November 1 (Packing Party Day). If any of our church family would be interested in helping with shipping costs ($9 per box), please let our church office know. You can also contact Amy Carpenter or Angie Camden.

First Friends Academy News The Mother’s Day Out Program of First Baptist Loeb lost

everything to hurricane Harvey. The FBC Academy is hosting a book

fair in their honor October 23-26. This will go a long way to replace

children’s books in their classrooms. You can support this effort by

attending the book fair, purchasing a book or making a donation they

can use as a gift certificate. If you are interested, please contact Dana

Hancock, at 409-385-3883 or dhancock@fbcsilsbee.org. The Academy thanks you

for allowing us to serve a sister church in our area by helping the kids.

Bible Study Report October 22, 2017 Enrollment Attendance

Adults 502…………………………………….…..115 Youth 86………………………………….………15 Children 45.…………………………………………16 Preschool 22….………………………………….…...12 Homebound 0... …………………………………….……0 TOTALS 655 158

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE FOR OCTOBER 22, 2017:

Morning– 190 Evening– NA

FINANCE REPORT

Budget Receipts to Date………………..……………….$634,346.88 Budget Expenses to Date……………………………..…$596,301.35 Missions to Date…………………………………….…. $6,598.35

Birthdays October 25-October 31 26 Grant McLean 28 LaQuita Owens 26 Timothy Apshire 28 Harold Dunn 26 Trevor Balla 28 John Easley 26 Emillie Auer 29 Dallas Barrington 26 Josie Scroggins 29 Lexi Thornhill 27 Jane Kelley 30 Suzy Scroggins 27 Bobby Kelley 30 Raven Bass 27 Emma Hayes 30 Justin DeHart 27 Jake Strahan 31 Sammie McLemore

Memorials Mark Allen from Nancy Scott; Lucy Killough; Patr icia Strahle;

Barbara McNeely; Claude & Fran Coward; Evelyn Musick; Jeanette Toby; Rich & Jeani Jernstedt; Barbie Hardy; Dean & Gale Robinson

Kendel Gatch from Don & Brenda Kay

New Sunday morning Bible study

class for adults under the age of 35.

Our Bible study will focus on what it

means to be a church member. If you

are interested in attending this class,

please contact the church office so

that a study guide is provided to you

prior to the first class on November

5th. The class

will meet at

9am, Nov. 5, in

room 207.

The BENEVOLENCE/MISSIONS COMMITTEE are asking you to join forces and prepare and deliver a Thanksgiving meal to shut-ins in our church family or community, that would be without a meal during this Holiday Season. If you are aware of a need in our church family or community , please submit their name and contact information. Also watch for more information in the weeks to come on how you can help prepare a meal, assemble a meal, and help deliver the meal and pray with the recipients.

One of our ministry partnerships (KGHY – The

Gospel Hiway) is having their share-a-thon October 24,

25, 26. Please pray over this gospel-sharing

ministry and consider making a financial

contribution to the ongoing needs. If you would like to

volunteer during these special three days – please

contact Bro. Tom.

We are still collecting for the Christian Care Center Some specific items needed: spaghetti sauce, boxed

macaroni and cheese, ramen noodles, dry beans,

canned meats, jelly, flour, dish soap, laundry

detergent, shampoo, and diapers. Any other items are very welcomed and will meet tremendous needs within

our community. You may drop your items off at the

church in the box outside the office. We will be

gathering items through the end of October so please know you will see reminders in the coming week's

bulletins and newsletters.

Music Notes

ATTENTION CHOIR ‘WANT-A-BEEES’!!! Christmas is just around the corner and we have just begun rehearsing our exciting Christmas musical, Jesus, There’s Something About that Name.

This is just the reason you’ve been waiting for to join our GREAT choir. We will also be surveying new anthem arrivals this week; music you’re sure to enjoy singing. Come join us on Wednesday evening for rehearsal

beginning at 6:30…you’ll be glad you did! Also, contact Bro. Wayne if you would like to sing a solo / ensemble for this

month’s 5th Sunday Singing, Oct., 29.

The “Candy Bag” team for our Fall Fest experienced a miracle today. We laid out the candy you gave and prayed that it would fill 250 bags…AND IT DID…with just a little left. Thanks church for giving!!! The weather is going to be great Wednesday, so come to our Fall Fest – visit, eat (we’ll have popcorn, cotton candy, and nachos), play a game, have some fun. Looking forward to seeing everyone from 6:00-7:30 Wednesday night