October 2015 Newsletter.pub - First Baptist Church Inverness

First Baptist Church of Inverness
Ed Wingfield
Interim Pastor
T HE FIRST
F IRST B APTIST C HURCH
OF
INVERNESS
B APTIST GOOD
NEWS …
550 Pleasant Grove Road
Inverness, FL 34452
F IRST
A P UBLICATION OF
B APTIST C HURCH OF I NVERNESS
Phone: 352-726-1252
Fax: 352-726-0227
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John Johnson
Minister of Worship & Education
550 Pleasant Grove Road
Inverness, FL 34452
Debbie Jolly
Church Secretary
DeAnna Davis
Director of Children’s Ministries
Phone (352) 726-1252
Fax (352) 726-0227
Website: www.fbcinverness.com & Facebook: FBC Inverness
F ROM M Y H EART TO Y OURS
If you are a member of First Baptist Church, Inverness, and you haven’t been coming
lately, I urge you to come see what’s going on1.There are a number of new ministries
and opportunities that make it clear, God has some exciting plans for us in the days
ahead.
• First of all, let me call your attention to the Sunday schedule1.You should be
attending a Bible study class at 9:00 am, and taking advantage of the opportunity
to grow in your knowledge and understanding of Jesus Christ and his plan for you
and your family. There’s a class for everyone, kids and adults and1.In addition to
spiritual growth, these classes offer fellowship and relational support you just
can’t find anywhere else1. Anyone who considers themselves a Christian should
be involved in regular Bible study and fellowship with other believers.
• On Sunday afternoons, we have AWANAs for kids1.One of the best programs for
the spiritual development of young minds and hearts to ever be designed1.If you
want to bring your kids up in the “nurture and admonition of the Lord”1.They
should be in the AWANA program that begins every Sunday at 5:15 pm. If they
ever attend one session, your kids will be hooked on AWANAs.
• On September 13th, we began our Connection Classes1.These are 8 to 12 week
classes that range in topic from experiencing God in your life, to spiritual warfare,
to practical ministry, and even Biblical financial responsibility1.Any one of these
classes will give you something far more valuable than what you find on Sunday
night TV1.I urge you to attend just one class and see if you’re not compelled to
come back. You can call the church office and get details1.You should check it
out!
• On Monday nights at 7pm, anywhere from 30 to 50 people are meeting at the
church to visit, make calls, write cards and letters, and pray for the new ministry
called “About The Father’s Business”1.It’s an outreach program that has already
paid a number of dividends1.There’s a place for anyone who wants to make a
difference in the Kingdom of God, and encourage others1.Why not you?
• Wednesdays are no exception to the list of opportunities for growth and
ministry1.We have been studying, in detail, the book of Revelation, and may I say,
what we’ve learned has been life changing for many of us. I’m told the attendance
for this study has exceeded what our church has seen on Wednesday night in
many years. There is no doubt we are living in the last days and the signs of the
times are well documented in the prophecies given to us in the Revelation of
Jesus Christ. I challenge you again, to attend one Wednesday night Bible study at
6:00 pm and see if you are not compelled to keep coming1.
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Worshiper’s
Corner
Business
Meeting
Thank You
Note
Youth News
Fall Festival
Children’s
Ministry
Ministries &
Opportunities
Birthdays
Financial
Update
In The Library
Memorials
and Honors
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The most exciting event is yet to be revealed. It’s called “We’re Free In Three”...And I’m convinced
that as a direct result of the prayers and efforts of many in this Church, God has given us His plan
that will miraculously change the trajectory of our Church, and get us prepared for a future that is
beyond our wildest dreams1.In the next couple of months, the Trustees and Finance Committee,
along with the Deacons at First Baptist Church will be giving you details of this program1.The
first of many informational “family get-togethers” to introduce, and to answer questions about
“We’re Free In Three” will have already taken place as you read this article, but the next one is
scheduled for Sunday afternoon, October 4th at 5 pm in the Church sanctuary. Then, there will be
a special called business meeting on Sunday, October 11th at the end of the morning worship
service for the church family to officially affirm the recommendation of this program by the
Trustees, the Deacons and the Finance Committee. Between now and the end of the year, there
will be a number of fun and exciting fellowship's, banquets, and musical events designed to get
everyone educated, excited, and involved1.The official start date of “We’re Free In Three” will be
set for the middle of January 2016, so everyone will have plenty of time to get “up to speed” and
prepared.
The days ahead are going to be some of the most exciting and life changing that will ever be recorded
in the history books of First Baptist Church, Inverness1.I truly believe that with all my heart1.And I
want every one of you to be a part of all of it. If the Lord doesn’t come back soon, you’ll be telling your
kids and grandkids what God did in His Church1.If He does come back soon, well then He will find
you and me faithfully carrying out our assignments to bring men, women, boys and girls into the
Kingdom...Either way1.It’s a “win, win”!
BIBLE STUDY RESOURCES: All the Miracles of the Bible by Herbert Lockyer (220.8)—
includes the miracles of the Old and New Testament. Nave’s Topical Bible by Orville Nave
(220.3)—more than twenty thousand topics and subtopics. Where to find it In the Bible: the
Ultimate A to Z Resource by Ken Anderson (220.3)—a fully-illustrated, made-to-order topical
concordance for finding answers to today’s issues, concerns and problems. Rose Book of
Bible Charts, Maps & Time Lines by Rose Publishing (220.022)—includes full-colored Bible
charts, illustrations of the Tabernacle, Temple, & High Priest, Then & Now Bible Maps and
much more. Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Higgs (220.92)—Higgs offers a clear-sighted, life
changing approach to understanding those “other women” in scripture and the lessons we
can learn from them. The Brother of Jesus by Hershel Shanks (232.908)— the dramatic
story of the first archaeological link to Jesus and His family.
Hope to see you Sunday! (and Wednesday, and1.well, you get the picture)
OCTOBER TRIVIA: October is National Chili Month. There are plenty of places to find
chili recipes but if you’re looking for ideas, check out www.famouschilirecipies.com
Blessings!
Ed
ENJOY A SAFE HALLOWEEN AND SUPPORT THE FALL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 25TH.
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ATTENTION FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY
At the request of the Trustees, and with the unanimous endorsement of the Deacon Body,
there will be a special called business meeting at the end of the morning worship service on
Sunday, October 11th, 2015. The purpose of this meeting will be to present and seek your
affirmation of an exciting new program for our Church called "We're Free In Three". The
subject and details of this program will be presented and discussed at a very important
"Family Gathering” on Sunday, October 4th at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the
church sanctuary. Every member of First Baptist Church should plan to be in
attendance....So, mark your calendar for Sunday October 4th at 5:00 pm, and the following
Sunday, October 11th, immediately following the morning worship service.
Big Thank You to Ms. Jo Woody for sponsoring the youth
movie trip to see War Room! 24 students got to visualize the
need for a healthy prayer life, the know how and how
powerful it can be! We encourage everyone to see this
amazing movie! Also, thank you to all of the chaperones
with the help of transportation!
Love Always,
Clint and Amanda Schaak
Widow/Widower Banquet
The annual widow &
widower banquet “Senior
Safari” is coming
October 3rd at Noon.
If you have not received an
invitation, please contact
your deacon.
BIBLE TRIVIA: Who heard the voice of an angel ordering that a large tree be chopped
down? (Daniel 4:13)
In Memory of Harriet Therrien
For: Mortgage Retirement
From: Larry & Sherry White
In Memory of Laura Prohl
For: Mortgage Retirement
From: Ben & Flo Hayward
From: Delores Kelly
In Memory of Harriet Therrien &
Laura Prohl
For: Mortgage Retirement
From: Danny & Donna Tvenstrup
For: Regular Offering
From: Wayne & Jean Snyder
From: Robin Moffatt
From: Belva Giddens
In loving memory-From: Ron & Joan Place &
Bebe Adams
In Memory of Harriet Therrien,
Don Giddens, Shirley Harsin,
Nell Mayberry & Laura Prohl
For: Air Conditioner
From: Jo Snyder
For: AWANA Sponsorship
From: LaVerne Register
For: Missions
From: Fidelis Sunday School Class
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Bender, Brett
Locke, Kathy
Brock, Lester
Clyde, Cassidy
Keith, Julie
Topping, Aiden
Soletto, Raymond
Ballard, Jessy
Wilson, Susan
Smith, Lorraine
Snyder, Wayne
Wingfield, Ed
Thompson, Jerry
Pullen, Frank
Wylupek, Sasha
Davis, Mac
Hurd, Noel
Jolly, Debbie
Moomaw, Julie
Smolensky, Leanne
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Suydam, Joelle
Wylupek, Becca
Cooper, Ray
Covell, Benjamin
Kelly, Delores
Letsch, Linda
Ballard, Austin
Jasper, Maxine
Tsavaris, Diane
Wear, Lois
Abbey, Cathryn
Einglett, Mason
Perez, Jennifer
Wilhelm, Mary
Edwards, Thomas
Porter, Conrad
Dolan, Hannah
Vick, Ray
Johnson, John
Mercer, Jackie
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Smallridge, Sovona
Spiewak, Alexis
Wylupek, Quince
Cernich, Angela
Ballard, Keira
Cusack, Rob
Godsey, Mary
Hoff, Faye
Steed, Lakota
Williams, Dee
Sims, Charlotte
Wheatley, Debbie
White, Jo
Allwood, Bob
Bitters, Samantha
Friess, Bill
Alford, Logan
Sanders, Bryson
Boese, Pamela
Bush, Christine
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Giving... Through August 2015
August
Revenue
$58,767.90
Expenditures $38,869.96
$19,897.94
Budget
$61,666.67
$61,666.67
$
0.00
YTD
$440,340.15
$420,492.52
$ 19,847.63
YTD Budget
$493,333.33
$493,333.33
$
0.00
A Painful Praise
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on
earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart,
because I have overcome the world." (John 16:33, NLT)
Sometimes praising God is painful. Oh, I know we say praise will make
everything all right, and praising God will lift you out of your darkened state. And
yes, we have scripture to back that up (Isaiah 61:3), but there are times when
praising God doesn't make us "feel" better. I dare say the change takes place,
the deliverance takes place, joy is restored in your spirit when you make a
conscious choice to praise God just because you know He's worthy of it - even
when it's painful. The Word of God is very clear when it says "Many are the
afflictions of the righteous, but God. . ." (Psalm 34:19). And I know Jesus said
we would have some problems in this world, but He also invites us to be
encouraged because He has overcome the world. God has already written
victory into your story. I also know that praising God will bring joy, peace, and
promotion out of our affliction - in God's time. As we worship, we sometimes
give the impression that a good hallelujah praise will make all the pain in the
natural go away. As the preacher feels he/she has done the congregation a
disservice by not concluding the sermon with mention of Jesus at Calvary and
the salvation message, as worship leaders we do a similar disservice by not
addressing the inward aspects of praise and worship. It isn't all high and hype; it
is a relationship with the Lord that is ever growing to understand that sometimes
it hurts to praise God, but we praise Him anyway because the sanctified
worshiper understands that it isn't just a Sunday ritual, but a lifestyle practiced
daily.
If you give God a chance and continue to praise Him, He will show Himself
strong in your spirit man. Your problem won't always go away in the natural
immediately, but God will show you He's walking right with you. He is a God of
love and joy, but He is also a God who suffers. Every pain you feel He feels it
too; and He wants to walk with you right through it. Sometimes praise is painful,
but the Word of God is still true - God is a Deliverer (Psalm 34:4, 7, 17, 19). Be
encouraged in that sometimes God will deliver you IN it, before He delivers you
OUT of it.
Selah,
John
Contact John at: [email protected]
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Youth Anchored by Christ
Grades 6th—
6th—12th
Youth Worship Wednesday Night at 6:00 pm
***The youth are collecting new and gently used jackets of all sizes, from elementary to high
school, for Cayla's Coats. We will meet October 3rd at 9am at Store Rite Self Storage to sort
coats as a missions project for Citrus County students in need. Please wear your Anchored
By Christ Shirts if you have one.
***Sunday Funday BBQ Party-Sunday October 11th from 12:00-3:00 pm. All youth invite your
friends and family. No permission slip required. Bring a 2 liter soda and/or a bag of chips to
share. Meet in the Youth Room right after the morning service.
***As always we love having new faces on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings, so
invite all the youth you know! Each Wednesday we will have a contest for the most invites,
winner will receive a $5 gift card to a fast food restaurant, over all monthly winner of a dine
in restaurant gift card of $25 and then an ultimate drawing right before Christmas break of a
$100 gift card to Walmart! (All gift cards are sponsored by Clint & Amanda Schaak).
***Exciting things are happening, don't let the youth you know miss out on growing a closer
relationship with Jesus in a fun, loving and safe environment! Questions? See Amanda
Schaak for more information 352-601-7229
There is a recycle bin located at the back of the church for you to deposit your aluminum cans,
paper, cardboard, and plastics. The proceeds earned from the recycle bin go to help the Youth
Program here at our church.
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Calling All Women to Lunch: Women and friends of First Baptist Church are
invited to lunch October 8th at 11:30 am to Joe’s Restaurant in Inverness.
Lunch is “Dutch Treat”. A sign-up sheet is in the foyer. Signing up is not
essential but helps us determine the number of reservations to make. Please
join us for a great time of fellowship. (Please do not wear perfume or
scented lotion. Some of the ladies have severe allergies.) For more
information call Eileen Butzer, 270-9187.
Firsts at First Baptist: The First Friday Fast will be October 2nd. The First
Monday Meditation will be October 5th and the church sanctuary will be
open from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for you to pray. The prayer emphasis for
both days will be the Good News Club which starts in October.
Hospice House Ministry: This is an ongoing ministry that provides snack
items for family members of those in Hospice. Donations of individually
wrapped packages of snack cakes, crackers, chips, etc. can be left in the library or in adult Sunday
School rooms in designated baskets. Thank you for all the donations.
Home Prayer Meetings: On Thursday, October 8th, the next of our monthly home prayer meetings for
our Pastor Search Committee and our new Pastor will take place...The sign-up sheets will be
available at the welcome desk in the foyer1.It’s a great time of prayer and fellowship, and a real
encouragement to our search team members, so sign up and let’s pray! The Women’s Ministry of
First Baptist sponsors the prayer meetings on the second Thursday of each month. The meetings are
for one hour—from 7- 8 PM. You are invited to find a prayer meeting near you hosted by one of the
homes below. If you are interested in hosting a meeting, please contact Jo Woody at 352-344-4449.
Carl and Sally Taylor
315 North Cornish Point
Lecanto—34461
Joyce Sukut
9236 E. Gospel Island Road
Inverness—34450
Sunday, October 25th
3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Free Family Fun!
Games, Inflatable Fun,
Hot Dogs, Hay Rides,
Trunk or Treat,
and much more!
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Sybil Main
7596 S. Crescent Loop
Floral City—34436
Warren & Sylvia Deets
5266 E. Arbor Street
Inverness—34452
Jo Woody
2817 Garfield Street West
Inverness—34453
We encourage you as you participate in this time of prayer to come prepared to pray and to bring
with you a verse of Scripture that will be an inspiration and supportive to this power we have
available to us in this time of need!
ABOUT THE FATHER’S BUSINESS
“About The Father’s Business” continues to go as Jesus commanded us to do in His Great
Commission! Luke 10:1 gives His plan as He sent His followers in pairs to the “fields” to
reach the lost and encourage believers. I am so thankful for our church family as we
keep this same strategy going in our community. Again we had a ‘short’ month because
of the Labor Day Weekend but we did have a three week opportunity to be about the
Father’s business! There were ten who made visits, twelve cookie bakers, six letter
writers, three who made phone calls, and eight who were faithful to come pray as the
‘laborers’ went out into God’s field! Many thanks to all who participated and helped
make this a great month of ministry and eternal changes in the lives of our church family
and the community!
Love you all!
Jo Woody
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Quilt Ministry at First Bapst Church
Last year around this me the quilng ministry was formed, you see God presented us with a need. The people who
were being bapzed were coming into an air condioned church with wet hair and Miss Dee thought it would be nice
to give them a memento that would remind them of the commitment they made to God. So a couple of weeks later
we had 12 people bapzed and each one received a small quilt with the message: “(their name) Congratulaon on
your bapsm on (the date). May this quilt cover you with the love of Jesus. From the Quilng Ministry at First
Bapst Church Inverness.” Since then we have provided quilts to; 30 people
bapzed, 12 high school graduates, around 12 people who have had major
surgeries, 1 couple who got married and 1 new baby. We just joined Jo Woody
in the ministry, About our Fathers Business, by making quilts for wounded
warriors and will be sending them to organizaons who support these heroes.
We have around 10 ladies who make the quilt tops and several ladies who work
the office and library hand sewing on the bindings. We are very grateful to
everyone who helps, cover each person receiving a quilt with the warmth of
Jesus. This ministry is self-funded and has a designated fund for those who
would like to contribute to the ministry, but we are also going to make some of
the quilts available for sale. The quilts that are for sale will be posted on the
First Bapst Church Inverness Facebook page so go there and check them out.
If you would like to join us in making quilts we meet on the fourth Thursday of
the month in the youth room so come join us we have a lot of fun. Here is one
quilt that will be for sale.
Worship Ministry Opportunities
We have many opportunities available for you to join our music/worship
ministries here at FBC! If you have been here for only one service, or many times,
you know that we are very intentional about our worship. Our services are
“Blended” in nature. This simply means that we blend in worship across the spectrum of musical
styles, and do not focus on specific age-group preferences. We are not “contemporary” in that we
don’t solely worship with the Top 40 Christian Hits, nor are we solely tied to the traditional
Hymnology. We strive to blend both of these worlds in our corporate worship – both relational and
doctrinal in nature. There is great value to the worshipper in both “styles” of worship.
It all starts with our Worship Choir. Our Choir is open to all who wish to join us, and encompasses a
wide range of age groups from Middle school-age through those of us in our second childhood! There
are no auditions for this part of the Music ministry. We are currently working on our Christmas
Musical and weekly songs of worship for our Celebration services. Our rehearsal schedule for the
Worship Choir is on Wednesday evening from 7pm to 8pm (immediately after the Wednesday evening
service @ 6pm). Come and join us!
We are always looking for vocalists and instrumentalists for our Worship Team, and have current
needs for Acoustic & Electric guitar and Bass guitar players specifically. We really are striving to see
a multi-generational worship team, so don’t let your age convince you to NOT try! While we do follow
a more formal qualification process for these aspects of the ministry, it is as stress-free as we can
make it!
Whether your interest and passion is in singing or playing music, we have many opportunities to be a
part of our Worship Team (Vocals, Band, Orchestra, and Choir). Please contact Pastor John, or any
current member of our Worship Team!
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine…
As children of God, we are instructed to be a light to others
who dwell in darkness. People should be able to recognize us
as Christians by the way we treat others, the way we talk, or
don’t talk about others. Our choices and our actions matter.
Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt his name together! Wander down to the FBI Kids wing, and you are going to see
lots of little lights shining for Jesus and these days you need
to be on the lookout for the SOUL Patrol!
Beginning in October you will see our 5th grade students, and some of the 4th graders too,
proudly wearing bright orange belts signifying that they are part of the SOUL Patrol. These
students will be Serving Others with Unity and Love. In a world full of “me-isms” where
children often focus on themselves, these students are spending time in God’s Word, learning
Godly character and they are reaching out to serve others for the soul purpose of sharing God’s
love. Can I get an Amen?!
The grace of God… has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness and worldly
desires, to live discreet, upright, devout lives in this present world. Titus 2:11-12
If your Sunday school class or group is working on a project and need a few helping hands, call
on the SOUL Patrol, we’re ready to serve!
I pray that we will all be a light in this present world. May we honor and glorify Him through
our choices and actions.
Love and Blessings.
Mrs. Dee
The Good News Club will be starting on Monday, October 5th at
Pleasant Grove Elementary School. If you are interested in helping
this year, please contact Mrs. Dee at the children’s check-in counter or
call the church.
Get ready for the Fall Festival and Save the Date on your
calendar, Sunday, October 25th. We need donations of
candy and bottled water. We will be doing Trunk or Treat
this year at the Festival! Please keep your characters kid
friendly; no scary, ghoulish characters. Sign-up sheets
will be available in October in the foyer and Sunday
School Classes.
Contact DeAnna Davis at: [email protected]
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HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
Keep the Peanut Butter and Jelly coming to the
treasure box in the FBC foyer!!! The number of less
fortunate students at PGE and IPS has increased
this school year and each of them is so grateful to
you every weekend. Questions, call Charlotte Sims
at 302-4720 or Marilyn Jordan at 726-1658.
Homebound
Ministries
Next Meeting October 5th at 3:00 pm
in the Conference Room.
If you know of someone who is confined to their home, call
the church office and a contact will be made to determine if
a visit should be made. Those interested in bringing joy to
the homebound are welcome to join this ministry.
Please contact Marian Minyard for more information.
Women on Mission
Tuesday, October 20th at 11:00 am in the
Fellowship Hall. Bring a brown bag lunch,
dessert & beverage provided.
Program emphasis: Prayer—The most important
conversation you will have today.
MINISTRY OF WARMTH
The Ministry of Warmth meets Thursday at 6:00 pm in
the Dining Hall to knit and crochet hats, blankets, lap
robes, and other items. These items are sent in the
Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes, sent with our
missionaries, and also distributed locally. Donations
of yarn or cash to buy supplies are also accepted.
Our mission…is to inform and inspire the Christian
woman to influence her world for Christ.
SAMARITAN’S PURSE
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Items needed for the month of October:
Candy, Coloring Books, Toothbrushes,
Toothpaste, Jump Ropes, Small Cars, YoYo-yos and Jacks
Thank you for helping gather items for the big packing
party in November. Remember to pack a shoe box for
your special child to learn about Jesus.
Call Sherry White for more information 726-1898.
SUNDAY NIGHTS 5:15-7:15 PM
Kids Ages 2 years to 8th grade
AWANA Grand Prix
October 18th at 3:00 pm in the Dining Hall
AWANA Yard Sale
November 13th & 14th, 2015
The proceeds of the yard sale go to help sponsor children for AWANA.
Donations are still needed! Please contact Kristin Cusack at
352-409-6588 or the church during regular business hours for drop off
information. All donations are greatly appreciated.