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The
August 27, 2014
Vol. 35 - No. 2
2104 W. Louisiana
Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432.683.0600
Fax: 432.683.0660
of First Baptist Church Midland
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This Sunday, August 30th
Bob Billups
8:25 a.m. & 11:05 a.m.
David Johnson is preaching
"The Importance of the Ordinary"
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
6:00 p.m.
"The Parable of the Hearers"
Matthew 13:1-9
From the Senior Associate Pastor:
What Now?
FBC is once again without a Senior Pastor. What do
we, as a church, do now? That’s simple. We continue
to do what God has called us to do. We continue to
pray, serve, study, give and worship as God has taught
us. And we continue to “go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to
obey everything I have commanded you. And surely
I am with you always to the very end of the age.”
(Matthew 28: 19-20) If we continue to do these things,
God will surely continue to bless FBC.
Day-to-day operations at FBC will remain the same.
Sundays will remain the same with the opportunity
to hear some very gifted speakers, from across the
country, who will fill our pulpit. Below is a list of those
speakers beginning this coming Sunday.
What Now? continued...
Jim Denison, Nov. 30/Dec. 7, 14, 21, President,
Denison Forum & Former Pastor, FBC
Joel Gregory, Dec. 28, Professor of Preaching,
Truett Seminary
Let’s continue to work together as we continue to
serve God here at FBC. I’ll look forward to seeing you
on Sunday…the absolute greatest day of the week!!!
JOY!!
Bob Billups, Senior Associate Pastor
SEPT. CONFERENCES & IMPORTANT DATES
September Special Church Conferences
and Important Dates
Sunday, Aug. 31 - Copies of the FBC Revised Policies
and Procedures available for membership to review
(Welcome Center)
Sunday, Sept. 7 - Copies of the FBC 2014-15 Proposed
Church Budget available for membership to review
(Welcome Center)
Wednesday, Sept. 10 - FBC Town Hall Meeting for Q
& A regarding FBC Revised Policies and Procedures.
7pm in E114
David Johnson, Aug. 31, Associate Pastor, FBC
Sunday Sept. 14, 7pm - Special Church Conference
to introduce and review FBC Revised Policies and
Procedures and to elect FBC Sunday School Workers
and Church Officers
Gene Wilkes, Sept. 7/Nov. 23, President, B.H.
Carroll Seminary
Sunday, Sept. 21, 7pm - Special Church Conference to
review and vote on 2014-15 Proposed Church Budget
Mike Woods, Sept. 14, Pastor, Coronado Baptist
Church, El Paso
Sunday, Sept. 28, 7pm - Special Church Conference
to vote on Revised Policies and Procedures
Greg Smith, Sept. 21, 28, President, In-Step Global
Inc.
D. L. Lowrie, Oct. 5, 26, Retired, Former Pastor,
FBC Lubbock
Paul Armes, Oct. 12, President, Wayland Baptist
University
Rene Maciel, Oct. 19, President, Baptist University
of the Americas
Chad Clark, Oct. 26 (PM), President, Fuel the Fire
Ministries, Midland
Mike Goeke, Nov. 2, Associate Pastor, FBC San
Francisco
Steve Vernon, Nov. 9, Associate Executive Director,
BGCT
Daniel Vestal, Nov. 16, Retired, Former Pastor, FBC
FBC Church Council minutes, reports, and other information
are available on the website at www.fbc-midland.org/churchcouncil or under the Resources tab on the home page.
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, Sept. 5th
at 9:30am, FH2
Questions? Please call
Jenny Daves @ 432.556.0331
Our Mothers of
Preschoolers (MOPS)
ministry is growing, but we
need your help! We need volunteers to share God’s
love with our little ones (newborn to 5 yrs) for 2-4 hours/
month while we reach out and share the ministry with
even more local mothers. We meet on the first and
third Fridays of the month beginning September 5th.
Can you help us? If so, please contact Megan Davis at
432.238.5043 or via email [email protected]
FBC's Bible Drill
begins September 7
Bible Drill meets e v e r y
Sunday at 5:00PM in room
A204. The Children Bible Drill
is for 4th-6th graders, and the
Youth Bible Drill is for 7th-9th graders. Parent meeting
will be on September 7 at 5PM.
SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45AM
Adults
Be Ready for Tribulation
Daniel 9:1-12:13
Preschool
God Made the World
(Babies - Kindergarten)
Genesis 1; 2:7,15-17, 22-24
Children
God Made the World
(1st - 6th grades)
Genesis 1; 2:7,15-17, 22-24
Students
Our Work with Creation
(7th - 12th grades)
Leviticus 25:1-7
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Church in Midland, Texas. Deadline for submission
of articles is Friday prior to publication of the next
issue. To ensure the printing of your article, we
recommend you first submit your article to the appropriate
ministry area for review. The Banner is edited and produced
by Kate Dominguez and Jim Cawthon. Please advise the
Membership Office at 432.683.0616 for any change in your
mailing address or phone number.
MEN'S LUNCHEON
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MONDAYS, 11:45AM-1:00PM, $5 FOR LUNCH
September 1 LABOR DAY, NO MEETING
For more information on the Men's Luncheons,
please contact Dave Pearcy at 571.7825 or
see our web page: www.fbc-midland.org/men
WMU Prayer Lunch
Monday, September 8
11:30am to 1:00pm in D100/102
Hear the latest prayer requests and praises from our
FBC Missionaries and Ministries, and enjoy sweet
fellowship ($5 lunch is optional).
WEDNESDAY FAMILY MEAL
Adult Meal $5/ Hamburger $3
Salad Bar $3 / Family Plan $19
Wednesday Family Meal service begins at 4:45pm in the
Fellowship Hall. All meals include one dessert and beverage.
SEPTEMBER 3
Entree: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Tossed Green
Salad, Garlic Bread
Dessert: Assorted Ice Cream
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Sunday School Attendance
♦ Main Campus..................................................1376
♦ Mission Midland.................................................103
♦ GAP in Junction...................................................40
TOTAL.................................................................1525
Week Day Bible Study
♦ Agape..................................................................47
♦ CDC............................................... Out for Summer
♦ CDO............................................... Out for Summer
TOTAL BIBLE STUDIES......................................1572
Senior Fitness
Every M, W, F, 9:00am, FBC Activities Building
A fitness evaluation and orientation of how to safely
use the equipment in the Activities Building. Kathy
Long and George Walker will be available to assist.
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New Associate Minister of Music
We are so happy to welcome
Phyllis Hilburn to our Music and
Worship Ministry Team as our new
Part-Time Associate Minister of
Music. Phyllis has served in many
volunteer capacities through the
years, but is now serving with us in
the ministry position that Rebecca
Griffith previously held before
leaving to be a full time mom over a year ago. We
have been waiting for the person God would send to
assist us in this important ministry.
Phyllis brings gifts and talents in both areas of music
and ministry. In addition to assisting with choir, vocals
and handbells, she will provide support in the weekly
preparation of the many details that are required with
our four different Worship Services each Sunday, plus
funerals, weddings, and special events as needed in
the church and community throughout the week.
Please take time to welcome her to this new opportunity
of service and ministry.
CDC Teachers & Assistants Positions Available
The Child Development Center is
looking for several extended care DEVELOPMENT CENTER
workers that would work 2:305:30, M-F. This is a great job for a college student.
Please contact Jana Farley at 683.0638 or jfarley@
fbc-midland.org
New Class for "I'm a Christian Now!"
for children who have recently become a Christian!
September 7, 14, 21 & 28, 6:00pm
Room A207, No Cost
"I’m a Christian Now" is an
excellent and comprehensive study
for helping children understand
their Profession of Faith and what it means to live
a Christian life. Topics covered are: Baptism • The
Lord’s Supper • Being a church member. Please call
Bertha Rendon at 683-0609 or email her at
[email protected] to register or get more info.
Informational meetings about this Pilgrim's Progress Tour are being held
6-7:00pm in Room E111 on Thursday, September 4th
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Letters that Lift
Dear Dr. Everett,
The Macedonia Baptist Church family
shall never forget the acts of kindness, compassion
and sympathy bestowed on us during and after the
funeral services for our Pastor Emeritus, Rev. O. J.
Archie, held at First Baptist Church May 29, 2014.
We thank you and the First Baptist Church family with
all our hearts for the great courtesy and generous
hospitality shown to us. You opened your doors
to us and extended a warm welcome to members
of the Archie family, as well as to Midland & other
communities in the state of Texas, as they came to
pay their respects to a man of God who had served
over 39 years as a Pastor, friend and community
leader. May our blessings to you and the First Baptist
Church family be found in Numbers 6:24-26 (NASB):
"The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make
His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The
Lord lift up His countenance on you, And give you
peace." In Christ,
Rev. Woodrow Bailey, III, Pastor Macedonia Baptist
Church, Midland, TX
Coming Soon... "Easy Bridge 1" Class!
Beginning Bridge class is being offered for
all ages, beginning Sept.9, 6:30-8:30pm
in the Solid Rock Cafe. This class will
end November 4. To register for the "Easy Bridge
1" class or for more information, please contact
Deborah Brookins at 432.686.7743 or 432.978.4085.
This class is being offered as a certified course
through the American Contract Bridge League.
Precept Upon Precept: Revelation, Part 2
UNVEILING THE BOOK OF REVELATION
by Kay Arthur
Begins Sept. 4th, 9:15am, Room D101-103
Cost is $20, Workbooks available Aug.15th
Revelation is the only book in the Bible
that begins and ends with the promise of a
blessing to those who read, hear, and keep
the words of its prophecy—a prophecy which
must take place. Revelation also closes with the
assurance that the words of this prophetic book are
trustworthy and true. As you begin your study of this
awesome and unique New Testament book, you can
know for certain that these blessings will be yours if
you live in the light of what Revelation teaches. Led
by Gail Storrie. Please email [email protected]
or call 432.682.2447 for more information.
Baby of the Week
Clara South - 4 mos
Daughter of Brandon & Megan South
Sibling is Jude
Congratulations to...
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tolifson who were married
in the chapel. Mrs. Tolifson is the former Sydney
Conger.
FBC Preschool Ministry Assistant
Position Available
Now Hiring: Full-time Preschool Ministry
Assistant. Hours are Sunday-Thursday.
Applicants must have computer skills with
Microsoft Word and Publisher. Computer knowledge
of InDesign desired, but not required. Position requires
some secretarial duties and full hands-on with Sunday
morning preparation and Sunday morning functioning.
Email resume to [email protected]
FBC Counseling Center Ministry Assistant
Position Available
The First Baptist Counseling Center is taking
applications for a full-time Ministry Assistant.
Hours: 9-6 Monday through Thursday and
9-3:30 Friday. This ministry is looking for an individual
with computer proficiency in Word, Excel and
other programs as well as some understanding of
accounting. The person needs to be friendly, outgoing
and have a passion for ministry through counseling.
This is not a counseling position and does not require
any training in counseling. The ability to maintain
confidentiality is essential. Salary will depend on skills,
experience and training.
Please contact the Family Life Ministry of FBC at
432.683.0645 or email us at ghilburn@fbc-midland.
org. Questions can be answered by email or phone.
A packet of materials will be mailed to you if you are
interested.
FBC Kitchen Staff Position Available
Now Hiring: Part-time kitchen staff member.
20-23 hrs per week, Mon. & Thurs., 8:30am3:30pm. Wed., 8:30am-7:30pm w/ lunch. Kitchen
experience & bi-lingual preferred but not required. Call
Valerie Watkins at 432.683.0637 or email
[email protected]
WORSHIP TEAM REHEARSALS
Orchestra, 6-7:30 p.m.
Choir, 7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
Meet in the Sanctuary/Choir Room
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Make a difference in the life of a child! We are in
need of loving, joyful adults to assist in Children's
Choir Classrooms on Wednesday evenings from 6:007:00pm. Musical skills are helpful, but not required,
just a willing and happy heart! We need assistants in the 3, 4, and 5 year old choirs, and 1st
and 2nd grade choirs. Contact the Music Ministry Office at 683.0618 for more information or
to volunteer.
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For more info contact
Music Ministry @
432.683.0618
www.fbc-midland.org/worship
FBC DIRECTORY
www.fbc-midland.org
Main Phone - 432.683.0600 Main Fax - 432.683.0660
Prayer Line - 432.683.0683
Pastoral Ministry - 683.0604
Family Life Ministry - 683.0645
Missions Ministry - 683.0623
Music & Worship Ministry - 683.0618
Administrative Office - 683.0616
Activities Ministry - 683.0647
Children's Ministry - 683.0609
Preschool Ministry - 683.0611
Child Development Center - 683.0638
Children's Day Out - 683.0632
Student Ministry - 683.0610
Adult Ministry - 683.0612
Young Adults & Single Adults Ministry - 683.0644
Media Ministry - 683.0608
Live and On-Demand
Membership - 683.0616
streaming of Sunday’s
Tape Ministry - 683.0626
message is available at
Library - 683.0625
www.fbc-midland.org
Sunday Morning Services at 8:25 a.m. & 11:05 a.m.
Childcare available for birth - 4yo
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. (all ages)
Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening Activities 6:00 p.m.
Service Televised at 10:00 a.m. (weekly)
KOSA (CBS), Channel 7 & KWES (NBC), Channel 9
Televised services are on a one-week tape delay
Ask yourself this question: Do you
love kids and have about an hour
to spare during the school week?
Then joining the Sam Houston Trail
Partners might be something for
you to consider as we begin our
sixth year of this program for the 2014-2015 school year. The hours and
days are flexible and you get to spend some one-on-one time furthering
the education of the child with whom you are paired. If this sounds like
something you would be interested in doing, please contact Bill Burchard
at 684.4635 for more information or to volunteer.