Interpreter - First Baptist Church

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August 12, 2015
Interpreter
WORSHIP & BIBLE STUDY
August 16, 2015
INSIDE OUT
“Don’t Go to Church,
Be the Church”
Acts 2:42-47; 1 John3:16-18
Greg DeLoach
8:30 AM - REACH
Contemporary Worship
MUSIC: Praise Band
9:40-10:40 AM
Bible Study All Ages
11 AM Traditional Worship
MUSIC: Sanctuary Choir
August 19
Wednesday Supper 5 PM
Cost:$7 for adults; $3.50 for
children 12 and under. Carry outs
are $7.50 each. Call 733-2236 for
reservations. TIME TO MAKE NEW
FALL RESERVATIONS!
Toasted Pecan Cole Slaw
Honey Glazed Ham
Fresh Collards and Corn Bread
Stone Ground Yellow Grits
Black Cherry Cobbler
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Children’s Menu
Chicken Nuggets and Fries
PB & J’s Fruit Salad
5:40
5:45
6:00
6:30
7:00
7:30 Preschool/Children’s Music
The Race/Pizza Hangout
Adult Bible Study
Ladies’ Bible Study
Orchestra Rehearsal
Missions for Children
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Praise Band Rehearsal
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3500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30909
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A Note from Greg
“Don’t Invite Them to Church ...”
That was what my friend, Rob Nash, said to me once, many years ago. Rob is now
the Interim Dean of Mercer’s McAfee School of Theology. His comment seems to
betray much of what we good church going folks have been taught all of our lives.
When you meet a neighbor, invite him to church… when a new student sits beside
you in class, invite her to church… when you meet a couple at the local gym, invite
them to church. Isn’t that the implied message we get from the pulpit to the pews?
Go out and invite others to church.
Rob remarked that you do not invite people to church. You invite them to Jesus.
Of course, inviting people to church is much easier. We can feed, entertain,
enlighten, and even enliven – all with one visit. Inviting people to Jesus, however, is
inviting others into a relationship, which means commitment, discipline, sacrifice,
relinquishing, and surrendering.
To invite another to church, any church or our church, doesn’t really require much
of us personally. To invite someone to Jesus is to share in a relationship.
What kind of church do we want to be? Do we want to be a church of people where
the journey ends at 3500 Walton Way, or a people on a journey in relationships?
It reminds me of another “pithy” saying that I have picked up along the way: “Don’t
go to church. Be the church.”
Be the church in word – all are welcome.
Be the church in mission – the world is our parish.
Be the church in love – every relationship has value.
Be the church in pursuit – inquiry is not tolerated, it is celebrated.
Be the church in worship – we gather together and celebrate.
Come to church, not because you have been invited, but because church is where
the body of Christ is made manifest in word and deed. For all of the above, and
so much more, I cherish our time together in the many opportunities to be the
church: in fellowship, in study, in work, and in worship. Thank you for letting me
be a part.
How can we not invite others into the relationship that transforms all
relationships?
Church Wide News & Opportunities
Sunday Lunch August 16
Lunch served at 11 & Noon. Reservations may be
made by calling the Church Office @ 733-2236 or
visiting our web site @ fbcaugusta.org.
Cost:$7 adults;$3.50 children 12 & under.
Carry outs $7.50. All visitors to our worship
services are invited to join us for lunch as our guest.
New England Style Clam Chowder
Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella Cheese
Garden Salad with Assorted Dressings
Chicken Chardonnay
Wild Rice Pilaf
Steamed Fresh Green Beans
Assorted Desserts
AUGUST 16 Food Drive - please help with
these items: dried peas or beans, canned
green beans and corn, and bar soap. Christian Studies at FBC provides our
congregation an opportunity to take basic
seminary type classes on subjects like:
Theology, Christian History, Biblical Studies,
Ethics, and Liturgy. Join us this Wednesday
night @6PM in the Storey Chapel as we study
the book of Acts led by Greg DeLoach.
Choir, Orchestra & Handbells resume in August!
Now is the time to join us!
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals begin Wednesday, August 12 at
Noon or 7 PM in the Choir Room/3rd floor Daniel Bldg.
Sanctuary Orchestra
Rehearsals begin August 19 at 6 PM
FBC Kirkringers (Adult Handbells)
will begin Sunday, August 23 at 5 PM.
(Kirkringers means “Churchringers”)
Computers @ First
A community ministry of First Baptist Church of Augusta
August classes - No cost! To register, contact Michelle Duncan
@312-0909 or [email protected]. All classes held in
W-101 C & D (Adult Computer Lab).
iPhone Basics: Tuesday, August 18, 9:30-11 AM
There’s An App For That: Tuesday, August 25, 9:30-11 AM
Be a part of the Plus 1% Challenge
Sunday School is the heartbeat of any church. Since this is being
shared with you as part of the Plus 1% Challenge, and there are
four Sundays in most of the months of the year, you are being
challenged to increase your Sunday School attendance technically
by 25% for the remainder of this year; that’s an increase of one
Sunday per month.
The Church Nominating Committee is soliciting nominations for
a member to serve a 7-year term as a Church Trustee. This year’s
nominee would ideally have a background in insurance matters.
Send nominations to Dede Maddox, listing the member’s name and
a brief statement as to why you feel they should serve as a trustee.
The Nominating Committee is also requesting names of members
wishing to serve as messengers to the Georgia Baptist Convention.
All names for trustee or messenger should be submitted by
September 9, 2015.
We need the updated information of those serving in the military
whether stateside or deployed. Contact Jan Gary or Marcia Buck
([email protected]) or ([email protected]).
Preschool/Children’s Ministry
Wednesday Nights Kick Off August 12!
Music and Missions for Kids on Wednesday Nights
5:40 - 6:30 - Music
6:30 - 7:15 - Missions
One volunteer is needed once a month in the Infant Sunday School
class! Call the Preschool/Children’s office for information.
Download the FREE Bible Studies for Life for Kids app for your
Apple or Android device to reinforce the Sunday School lesson
with your child at home! App includes the story, a life application
video, memory verse, and Bible skills games and more!
Student Ministry
It is with great joy that we introduce Josh Pinson as our Interim
Youth Director. However, Josh doesn’t really need an introduction.
He has grown up in this church, and has faithfully served the
church and youth ministry as a part of his faith journey. Josh
brings a passion for Christ and a love for our youth. We gratefully
acknowledge God’s providential hand in calling Josh for such a
time as this.
‘‘I am very humbled and excited as I consider what lies ahead
both for our youth and me personally. My prayer is that this will
be a time of spiritual growth for us all. We serve a mighty God!
My intent is to clearly share with our young people His love, His
sacrifice, and His redemptive plan for each of us. Our Student
Ministry, my family, and I covet your prayers during this time.”
Josh Pinson
Women’s Ministry
Morning Women’s Bible Study - Do you have HOPE? Discover six
guidelines for living that can help you overcome fear, worry, doubt,
and bitterness, as we surrender our wills to God and put our HOPE in
Him alone. Join us Wednesday, August 19 at 9:30 AM in the Chapel
Foyer as we begin Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World by
Melissa Spoelstra. Come enjoy this special time with your sisters in
Christ with food, fellowship, and prayer. Books available for $15 on
first day of the study. Scholarship books available. Email childcare
reservations to [email protected] and contact Rebecca Elkin
([email protected]) or 706-840-3541 for information.
Activities Ministry
FBC Men’s Golf Outing to Etowah Valley Golf and Resort, Etowah,
NC, October 17-18! To sign up and make reservations you must
contact Etowah Valley Resort (828-891-7022, ext 1). If you cancel
after September 16, there is a $100 non-refundable fee. Contact
George Berry (706-836-9783) or [email protected] for more
information and cost.
Children’s Music Ministry
Choosing God’s Way - that’s what we’re going to be learning about
during choir this year! We will explore ways to Know Him, Grow in
our relationship with Him, and Show His love to others.
* We start looking & listening for His direction through music at
5:30 PM, Wednesday, August 12.
* Parents are encouraged to come with their little
singers the first night so they can check the accuracy
of the enrollment information we have or fill out a
new enrollment form.
* Preschoolers meet in their rooms (9, 10 & 12 Preschool Bldg.)
* 1st-5th graders will have a special “kick-off” opportunity, including
instruments, games, and a photo booth on the 2nd floor of the
Daniel Building.
* If you have questions, contact Claudia Moller (912-682-0561) or
[email protected].
Sponsors needed for the Band Together
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Visit the FBC web site (fbcaugusta.org) and click
on the Band Together logo to learn more.
Bridge Ministry Thanksgiving Celebration November 21 at the
James Brown Arena! Jesus Christ will be lifted up with joyful music
and a challenging sermon with an altar call. All men, women,
and children attending will receive a new coat. Training sessions
available prior to this event. 2300 warm coats have been ordered
- your help is needed to pay for them. A $20 donation will provide
a hot meal and a coat for someone in need. Designate gifts to
the Bridge Ministry. Every Saturday, a service with a hot meal is
provided under the 15th Street Bridge. We average around 250
attending each week. Check out the FBC web site under Serve/
Community for information on how you can be involved. Join
us as we share Christ’s love with our neighbors. Volunteers are
always needed.
Did you know - giving to the Green Envelope allows our church to
offset the cost for our Mission Trips? Did you know giving to the
Green Envelope supports local ministries through sponsorships
granted through the Mission Development Council? Did you
know giving to the Green Envelope supports SBC & CBF mission
offerings? Did you knowYOU can make a difference? Did you know
if we all gave $1/week over and above our budget commitments,
we could raise over $100k for missions this year?
Senior Adult Ministry
First Family Singers resume Thursday, August 13 at 10 AM in the
Choir Room!
Narroway Theater, Fort Mill, SC - Samson - Saturday, August 15 !
For more information call the Sr. Adult Office at 731-5355.
River Cruise/Patriot Boat Tours Thursday, September 17 - Take a
2-hour guided tour down the Savannah River and enjoy dinner on
the boat! For more information and cost, call the Sr. Adult Office
at 731-5355.
Memorials & Honorarium
CHAPEL MEMORIAL
Mrs.Jean Joe
Mrs. Ida Tom
TRANSFER OF CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
Jonathan & Heather Unrath
First Baptist Church of Augusta
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Weekly Church Calendar
August 16-22, 2015
Ministerial Staff
Greg DeLoach, Senior Pastor
[email protected]
Interpreter Contact
Luci Worthington [email protected]
Sunday, August 16
Jim Walls, Associate Pastor
[email protected]
8:30 a.m.
9:40 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
R.J. Robinson, Pastor Emeritus
Patti Fowler, Minister of Weekday Education
[email protected]
Andy Jones, Minister of Missional Outreach
[email protected]
Becca Jones, Minister to Preschool & Children
[email protected]
Monday, August 17
5:30 a.m. Trustee Meeting, Conference Room
9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO
9:30 a.m. Helping Hands, Arts & Crafts Room/MAC
Kurt Wachtel, Minister of Music
[email protected]
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Josh Pinson, Interim Youth Director
[email protected]
Tuesday, August 18
9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO
Benevolence, MAC
9:30 a.m. iPhone, W-101
6:00 p.m. Serendipity, MAC/Grill
6:30 p.m. DMDA, W-105
Paul Moller, Director of Senior Adult Ministry
[email protected]
Attendance/Giving Report
August 9, 2015
Sunday Worship Attendance................802
Sunday School Attendance..................873
Weekly Requirements ..................$60,426
Budget-Building Receipt...............$46,135
Budget-Building to Date...... ....$1,621,101
Budget-Bldg. Requirements.....$1,933,632
SUNDAY: Gal 3:21-4:20; Lamentation 1-2; Ps 145
MONDAY: Gal 4:21-31; Lamentation 3-4; Ps 146
TUESDAY: Gal 5:1-15; Lamentation 5; Psalm 147
WEDNESDAY: Gal 5:16-26; Ezekiel 1; Psalm 148
THURSDAY: Galatians 6; Ezekiel 2-3; Psalm 149
Minister On Call
706-832-2944
FRIDAY: Ephesians 1; Ezekiel 4-5; Psalm 150
SATURDAY: Ephesians 2; Ezekiel 6-7; Isaiah 40
ANDY JONES August 15 and 16
Prayer Pager Ministry
Brody Johnson (706-240-0060)
Lynn Mann (706-240-0057)
Bob Jones (706-240-0063)
Kent Highfield (706-240-0055)
Shirley Joe August 3, 2015
Marty Todd August 5, 2015
Bill Coleman August 8, 2015
REACH Contemporary Service, Gym
Sunday School, all Buildings
Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
Vietnamese Worship, MAC/Arts & Crafts
Lunch, 1st Serving, Fellowship Hall
Lunch, 2nd Serving, Fellowship Hall
Chinese Sunday School, W-105
Vision 20/20, Fellowship Hall
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SESSION
VOLUNTEERS
August 16, 2015
8:30 AM: Martha Smith, Erin Carrick, Allison &
Adam Witherington
Hostess: Allison Witherington
11 AM: Rachel Partl, Toni McIntosh, Anita
Aguirre, Janet Price, Becky & Lee Jurriaans
Wednesday, August 19
7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC Grill
9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO
9:30 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study, D-203
12:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room
5:00 p.m. Family Supper, Fellowship Hall
Stewardship Committee, Fellowship Hall
5:15 p.m. Stewardship Meeting, Fellowship Hall
5:30 p.m. Bridge Ministry Prep, MAC Grill
5:40 p.m. Pres/Children’s Choirs/ Church Campus
5:45 p.m. The Race for Students, Walton Bldg.
6:00 p.m. Landon Bible Study, A-200
7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room
7:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal/Gym
Thursday, August 20
9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO
10:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study, 2nd Fl/Daniel Bldg.
10:00 a.m. First Family Singers, Choir Room
Friday, August 21
9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO
10:30 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study, Sr. Adult 2
Saturday, August 22
8:00 a.m. BSF Leadership, Daniel Building