Being W.E.L.L.

A Note from Johnny… In the days we are now living, there is one thing that is a must for every Christian and that is a fresh move of Holy God upon every life. To change the course of this country is for heaven to come down and invade the people of God in the church. For years my heart has desired for revival to fall upon every Church I have pastored and I believe it will come upon us if we seek the heart of the Holy One. Listen to what some have said about an awakening from God:

“We cannot organize revival, but we can set our sails to catch the wind from Heaven when God chooses to blow upon His people once again.” - G. Campbell Morgan

“If revival is being withheld from us it is because some idol remains still enthroned; because we still insist in placing our reliance in human schemes; because we still refuse to face the unchangeable truth that, ‘It is not by might, but by My Spirit.’” - Jonathan Goforth

“I read of the revivals of the past, great sweeping revivals where thousands of men were swept into the Kingdom of God. I read about Charles G. Finney winning his thousands and his hundreds of thousands of souls to Christ. Then I picked up a book and read the messages of Charles G. Finney and the message of Jonathan Edwards on ‘Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,’ and I said, ‘No wonder men trembled; no wonder they fell in the altars and cried out in repentance and sobbed their way to the throne of grace!’” - Leonard Ravenhill

“Revival is when God gets so sick and tired of being misrepresented that He shows Himself.” - Leonard Ravenhill

“The spiritual disciplines of 2 Chronicles 7:14 are not just conditions for a true revival; they are the revival itself !” - Lewis Drummond

“A spiritual awakening is no more than God’s people seeing God in His holiness, turning from their wicked ways, and being transformed into His likeness.” - Lewis Drummond

“An awakening is ready to burst on the dismal scene when Christians have a deep, profound Spirit of prayer for an awakening.” - Lewis Drummond

This Sunday during the AM and PM services, Glenn Shepperd will be sharing with us about the depth of Revival and how to walk with God.

You will want to be here for this important time of learning from a great man of God.

If you know of others who have a desire to deepen their walk with God, please invite them to the services. This will be a great opportunity to invite your ONE to hear God’s Word.

I will see you Sunday!

Bro. Johnny

F i r s t

Volume XLVII, NO. 4

ThingsF I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H O F D O T H A N

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

DNow ‘12

February 3–5Worship LeadersLiving Anthem

SpeakerJermaine Stewart

Live the Rhythm

Worship with Authority Evangelize with Intention

News of Interest—Part-TimeMorning Receptionist Needed We have a position open for a part-time morning receptionist. If you are interested in this position, please come by the church office with your resumé and fill out an application.

FBC Centennial Celebration Set The celebration of the more than 124 years of First Baptist is available in this special set of 18 DVDs and 2 CDs. Pick up your set at the church office for $20 per set. Profits go to FBC missions.

Financial StatementsFor the Month of December 2011

Operating Fund Summary Budget Actual Expenses Actual Expenses Differences Yearly Budget for December for December Budget YTD YTD YTD

Income: Budget (2,321,188.00) (193,432.33) (357,935.30) (2,321,188.00) (2,375,498.06) 141,997.21 Transfer from Designated - - - - (39,232.48) (39,232.48)

Total Income (2,321,188.00) (193,432.33) (357,935.30) (2,321,188.00) (2,414,730.54) (93,542.54) Expenses: Total Missions 370,595.00 30,882.92 45,997.54 370,595.00 355,694.44 (28,074.79) Total Pastoral 7,850.00 654.17 992.89 7,850.00 5,819.89 (2,573.22) Total Music 210,413.00 17,534.42 6,773.76 210,413.00 171,570.01 (38,842.99) Total Education 125,975.00 10,497.92 6,199.29 125,975.00 110,012.30 (15,962.70) Total Recreation 124,883.00 10,406.92 9,878.16 124,883.00 110,520.65 (14,662.69) Total Personnel 778,787.00 64,898.91 66,836.39 778,787.00 769,648.05 (9,138.95) Total Food Serv 32,295.00 2,691.25 2,485.71 32,295.00 42,770.12 10,475.12 Total Operation 243,830.00 20,319.17 16,451.18 243,830.00 204,728.08 (39,101.92) Total Property 423,360.00 35,280.00 30,864.45 423,360.00 390,143.86 (33,216.14) Total CDC 3,200.00 266.67 (1,960.44) 3,200.00 (9,647.34) (7,665.85) Total Expenses 2,321,188.00 193,432.35 184,518.93 2,321,188.00 2,151,260.06 (169,927.94)

Receipts over Exp 0.00 0.02 (173,416.37) 0.00 (263,470.48) (263,470.48)

**On the Operating Fund Summary: Income amounts are in parentheses. Expense amounts are not in parentheses.

Designated Fund Summary Beginning Receipts YTD Expenses for YTD Ending Balance for December Receipts December Expenses Balance

Total Designated 1,060,480.57 104,245.78 829,909.26 117,771.19 730,421.25 1,046,955.16

2012 Mission TripsFBC Dothan

• GuatemalaLeadershipTraining/EvangelismTrip-March 15-19• KentuckyConstruction-April 16-21• GuatemalaCollegeTrip-May 14-20• GuatemalaMedical/Evangelism-June 7-12• Ukraine/Poland-June 25-July 8• Poland- June 29-July 8• JamaicaHighSchoolMissionTrip-July 6-14• GuatemalaFamilyMissionTrip-July 19-23• KentuckyMissionTripVBS-July 22-27• GuatemalaMedical/Evangelism-August 30-Sept 3• OperationChristmasChild,Atlanta-Last Week November, 3 days

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Love with Purpose Learn with Consistency

Members in the HospitalFlowers:CCU Mr. Forrest Chambliss

Medical Center:486 Mrs. Nonie Durham

Extendicare Rehab:100 Mr. Jim Woodcock126 Mrs. Shirley Frisinger

Westside Terrace Rehab:207 Mrs. Sue Crockett

Our Sympathy To: Pat Davis and family on the death of his mother, Mrs. Elsie Haynes Davis, of Dothan, AL.

Sunday’s Flowers: The flowers last Sunday were placed in celebration of the 64th Wedding Anniversary of Gene and Doris Faulkner, given by their children, Fran Perry, Gayle Johnson St. Amour, and Gerri Burttram.

The First Family Prayingfor FBC Families: At the Wednesday Prayer Service we will lift up these FBC families in prayer: Jim and Patricia Woodham James and Sarabeth Woodham ( Jacob, Savannah) Joyce Wright

Choose Your “One”for 2012!

We have 97 folks who are now somebody’s “one.”

Fill out the card and pick up a bracelet. Cards and bracelets are located throughout the church.

InstrumentalistsNeeded

The Sunday Morning Worship Service needs persons who play instruments to add to our piano, organ, and rhythm section. If you play, fill out the form below, and drop it in the offering plate or return to the church office. Details for rehearsal will be announced soon. You are needed if you play an instument!

Name ___________________________________________________________

Instrument(s) _____________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ___________________________________________________

E-Mail Address ____________________________________________________

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!My 1 Equipping SessionsSundays, Feb. 26 & Apr. 29

2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

300 West Main Street • P.O. Box 2025

Dothan, Alabama 36302

Dr. Johnny Fain, Pastor

(334)792-5117 • Fax: 792-7902 • www.fbcdothan.org

January 24, 2012

Dear First Baptist Family,

On January 1, 2010, I became Minister of Recreation here at First Baptist, and today

I face another momentous decision; therefore, I offer my resignation as Minister of

Recreation to accept a call of Pastor at Basin Baptist Church of Elba, Alabama, to

become effective February 3, 2012.

Let me assure you that I have sought the will of God and not to go would cause me to

face the possibility of being out of His will. My only reason is to be obedient to God’s

call for my life.

This being so, I know that our wonderful Lord has great plans for you in His future

and that is why Adele and I will pray for you continually. I appeal to each of you

to join in putting every ounce of energy to shoulder the task and support for the

Kingdom here at First Baptist. Thank you, Brother Johnny and the whole staff ! May

God continue to give His leadership as you serve this great church.

These next few days will be deeply emotional for us. Let these days be glad days as we

give thanks for all our Heavenly Father has done and will do in this ministry.

Now, a more personal note: Thank you for your patience with me in my weaknesses,

your forgiveness in my mistakes, and your confidence in our decision to minister for

Christ. I shall always praise your greatness, pray for your fellowship, and preach the

Bible as the Word of God.

One final request: Please, always remember me when I was at my best.

Sincerely,

Sam E. Self

Being W.E.L.L.

First Baptist pulpitSunday, January 29

10 a.m. Winter Wellnesswith Glenn Sheppard

6 p.m. Winter Wellnesswith Glenn Sheppard

Preschool Worship CareSunday, January 29

Kelley Strom and Rebecca MarshDale and Michelle Armstrong

Jonathan and Mitzi OdomMarsha Lindsey and Rebecca

No Worship KidStyle

Next Week’s Deacons

Prospect VisitationRaymond Lindsey

Deacon on Call 1/29 Troy St. & Hospital Monitor Visitation A.M./P.M. Doug Mann Service 677-3833 Clay Bowen

Regular Weekly EventsSundays - 8:45-10:10 a.m. Media Library Open 9 a.m. Sunday Bible Studies 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship Wee Worship (Pre 4–K5) WorshipKidStyle (Grades 1–3) 4-6 p.m. Media Library Open 4:30 p.m. LifeSong (Grades 7–12) 5:30 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (Gr. 7-12) 5:45 p.m. Child Care (Birth–Age 3) 6 p.m. Evening Worship Young Singles Bible StudyMon. - 10 a.m. Chair Aerobics w/ Sam, FLCWednesdays - 10 a.m. Chair Aerobics w/ Sam, FLC 2-6 p.m. Media Library Open 4:30-6 p.m. Family Supper 5 p.m. One Way Café Opens 5:15-7:30 p.m. Child Care (Birth–Age 2) 5:15–6:15 p.m. Double M Music (P3-G4) 5:30 p.m. Preteen Night Life (G 5-6) 6-7 p.m. Prayer Service - Parlor The Gathering, YAR 6:20–7:05 p.m. Double M Missions (P3-G4) 6:30 p.m. Adult and Youth Life Groups 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Choir RehearsalFridays - 10 a.m. Chair Aerobics w/ Sam, FLC

• Family Life Center Hours • M, Tu, Th 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m. W 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun Closed F 6 a.m.–6 p.m.

~ FBC Staff ~Ministers .............. The People of First Baptist ChurchPastor ................................................................... Johnny FainMinister of Senior Adults, Media, and Missions .................................................... Bob GrossAssociate Pastor of Family Ministries ......... Mike GolsonMinister to Preschoolers ......................Mary Ann ThomasMinister to Kids ................................................. Brad StromMinister to Students ...........................................Dane ShawMinister of Community Missions and Single Adults ........................................Stan SanfordMinister of Recreational Ministries .....................Sam Self

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300 West Main Street • Dothan, AL 36301 • www.fbcdothan.org • 334.792.5117 • Dr. Johnny Fain, Pastor

Intercessory PrayerLine: 334.673.7207

Happy Birthday!

If your birthday is not listed, please call Melissa (792-5117, ext. 247) and

make sure we have your birthdate on file.

January 29: Mandy Chavers, Barry McGaughey, Bradley WellsJanuary 30: Jimmilene Davis, Emile Evans, Tom McClendonJanuary 31: Joyce Farish, Doug Perreault, Jody Richardson, Rita Rollins, Sandy Vann, Mike WhiteFebruary 1: Trae Hawkins, David Johnson, Robert Kent, Louisa Lee, Gary SherrerFebruary 2: Jackson Dean, Phyllis Lindsey, Lennis McLaughlin, Andrew Nowell, Anna OwenFebruary 3:Margie Bivins, Debbie Irby, LeaKaye Lindsey, Ron Sealock, Richard WellsFebruary 4: Charles Bowers, Renee Heffner, Les Jackson, Wes Moss, Julie SconyersFebruary 5: Charlotte Alphord, David Benton, Mandy Houston, David Ritchie, Jane Wells, George Wilson, Jr.February 6: Hilda Jackson, Lisa Johnson, Jimmy PowellFebruary 7: Ramona Cobb, Melany Miller, Amanda Nolen, Crystal Nowell, Bert Strickland, Curt Weaver, Jr.February 8: John Chason, Beth Evans, Jean Fogg, Mack Harper, Mike McMoy, Peyton Marie ParrishFebruary 9: Shirley McInnis, Mary SherlockFebruary 10: Max Andrews, Tony Cutts, Sam Wiggins, Judy YanceFebruary 11: Rebecca Adams, Ginny Grigsby, Jackie McQuiston, Steadman Nall, John Potter

Sunday’s Greeters

Charles and Clara LewisJohn and Joyce FarishErnestine Woodcock

Bruce and Kelle BucklesRick and Ginny Grigsby

Mason MorrowPaul Thomley

Wednesday Family Supper February 1, 2012

Supper: 4:30–6 p.m.Baked and Fried Chicken

Rice and GravyRutabagas, Turnip Greens

Cornbread and RollsSalad Bar and Dessert

Ages 12–Up: $5; Ages 6-11: $3Salad Bar Only: $3Ages 5–Under: Free

$20 Family Maximum

Weekly Summary

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••January 22, 2012

Budget Receipts .............................. $23,051.03Weekly Budget Requirements ......... $45,469.44Budget Receipts YTD ................... $151,551.96Budget Requirements YTD .......... $181,877.76