Weekly Newsletter April 15, 2016

April 15, 2016 Vol. 68 No. 14“First Edition” is published weekly except Christmas week

by First Baptist Church, 107 East Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150Periodical postage paid at Sumter, SC 29150

Postmaster: Send address changes toFirst Baptist Church , PO Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151

Publication No. USPS 571620

Resident Members’ BirthdaysApril 17 - April 23

17 - Ashleigh Atkins; 18 - Kathi Branham; 19 - Amanda Williams, Hannah Joslin, Zachary Glasscock;20 - Christina Geddings, Bob Field, Jeff Branham; 21 - Theresa Laity; 22 - David Hanzlik, Connie Wilson, Becky Bays;23 - Veta McLean, Molly McMahon, James Hiott

Fellowship Meal - Wednesday, April 20

Barbeque Chicken, Brown Rice, Coleslaw, Vegetable, Dessert, Tea & Coffee

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH107 East Liberty Street, PO Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151

Senior Pastor .............................................................................. Dan BarberWorship Pastor ................................................. Jake Ferrell 773.3360 ext. 103Discipleship and Evangelism Pastor ....................Adam Moore 773.3360 ext. 111Senior Adults Pastor ........................................... Charles Clanton 803.236.3033Student Pastor ........................................... Marshall Harper 773.3360 ext. 112Children and Families Pastor ............................Kevin Blalock 773.3360 ext. 105Financial Manager ........................................ Hilda Harrelson 773.3360 ext. 107Office Manager .................................................. Jane Wertz 773.3360 ext. 101Ministry Assistant ........................................ Amanda Queen 773.3360 ext. 106Worship Assistant .........................................Mark Crawford 773.3360 ext. 117

Minister-at-Large .................................................................... Dr. Tony GouldElders .......................................................Ed Davis, Walter McGee, Bill ShulerHearing Impaired Director .......................................................Mandy FaullingPianist ....................................................................................Susan CottonBenevolence Committee ....................................... Sam Carraway (c) 983.7330... ......................................Bill Shuler, Jeff Champion, Buddy Noonan, Ed Davis

Office ..................................................................................... 803.773.3732Fax ........................................................................................ 803.775.1823E-Mail ........................................................................contact@fbcsumter.orgWebsite ...........................................................................www.fbcsumter.org

THIS WEEK AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

FRIDAY, April 15 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Group (FH) 9:00 AM Bible Study Fellowship (FH)

SATURDAY, April 16

SUNDAY, April 17 9:30 AM Modern Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School (all ages)11:00 AM Blended Worship11:00 AM Adult/Student Sunday School

MONDAY, April 18

TUESDAY, April 19

Stewardship Review

MemorialsGlobal Missions FundIn memory of Jewel Thompson by Friends and Followers Sunday School ClassIn memory of Bill Noonan by Jeff and Sharon YoungIn memory of Bill Noonan by Pat and Suzann Sears

Benevolence FundIn memory of Jewel Thompson by Cliff and Julia Waters

Extended SessionApril 17 at 11:00 AM

Dee Carraway, Meri DesChamps, Beth Fordham,Theresa Laity, Anna James, Lynn Smutz, Lindsey Smutz

WEDNESDAY, April 20 4:00 PM Celebration Singers (Choir Room) 5:00 PM Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM Preschool/Children AWANA 6:00 PM Student Bible Study (Activities Rm) 6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study (M100) Living Free by Beth Moore 6:00 PM Co-Ed Adult Bible Study 2 Peter (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 PM Adult Handbell Choir (Handbell Rm) 7:00 PM Worship Choir (Choir Room)

THURSDAY, April 21

FRIDAY, April 22 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Group (FH) 9:00 AM Bible Study Fellowship (FH)

FBC Kids WorshipApril 17 at 11:00 AM

Marty & Jamie Atkinson

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OUR RECORD 04/10/16Worship .............................................453

Weekly Budget Received ............$19,131.80

Weekly Budget Required ............$21,792.02

OFFERING 04/10/16Budget Offering ....................... $19,131.80Building Fund ................................... 10.00Global Missions ............................1,496.00Lottie Moon ................................... 580.00Annie Armstrong Offering .................. 20.00Church Meals ................................... 20.00Children’s Ministry .......................... 100.00Singing Christmas Tree ...................... 50.00Benevolence Fund .......................... 430.00Romania Projects .............................. 50.00Total .....................................$21,887.80

D.J. Florence by profession of faith; requesting baptism.

D.J. is a member of the Student Ministry.Also pictured is Katelyn Guidry.

WELCOME TO FIRST FAMILY

We would like to invite you to take part in a brand new men’s study starting in just a few weeks. Together we will study how God designed men and what it means to be a godly man.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up, email Pastor Adam at amoore@fbcsumter.org

When: Mondays at 7:30 PM OR Tuesdays at 6:30 AM Starting: April 18/19thHow long: 6 weeksWhere: Activities Room at First Baptist ChurchTraining Guide: $10