April 2016 - FBC Summit
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April 2016 - FBC Summit
APRIL 2016 SCHEDULE Sundays 8:00 a.m. Early Sunday School (1 group currently) 9:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School 1 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School 2 FBC TV Broadcast Schedule WJTV – Sunday Mornings at 5:00 a.m. Live streaming available through Livestream. Wednesdays 4:45 p.m. Midweek Meal Sunday Monday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mission Friends - Preschool Bible Drill - Grades 1 - 6 ENGAGE – Youth Grades 7-12 & College MIA – Ministry In Action for Adults 6:00-7:30 p.m. Adult Choir & Orchestra Tuesday 3 4 A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR … 10 In light of the recent protests at Donald Trump rallies, we must ask ourselves what the Christian response should be to his behavior. This is serious cause for concern, Trump supporter or not. Even if you believe some of his inflammatory language is unhealthy and unproductive to our nation and society as a whole, you still must acknowledge his right to say it. The issue is the right to freedom of speech. Voltaire said, “I don't agree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” The way we combat speech we disagree with is not violence and anarchist behavior but exercising the same right of free speech. We don’t just defend this right when spoken by someone with which we agree but recognize that protecting every individual’s right to free speech protects our own. Certainly there is just cause for protest but when it infringes on the rights of those you are protesting, there is a breakdown in the process on which our nation was founded. “Your right to swing your fist ends where my nose begins” is often attributed to Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. When the protest infringes on another’s right to speak and to be heard, there is a clear constitutional violation. As Christians, we should be increasingly alarmed at the acceptance of this trend in our country. Freedom of speech is directly tied to freedom of religion. This freedom gives us the right to express our faith. Professing Christians must understand that the gospel is inherently offensive. It calls disobedience to God sin and declares that this sin separates individuals from God. Furthermore, it declares that the only way to a right relationship with God is through faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The gospel demands a fundamental change in a person’s life through repentance and demands a life controlled by the God of the Bible rather than self. As this message is found unpalatable by a humanistic, secular society it’s possible, if not probable, that attempts to quiet those proclaiming the truth of salvation through Christ alone will experience attempts at censure or persecution. We must always remember that the rights we have as American citizens are fundamentally given by God Almighty. To God be the Glory, Larry RECENT DECISIONS TO CELEBRATE … 5 9:15 a.m. Primetime Tour 5:00 p.m. Men’s Ministry 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery 5:00 p.m. “Woodlawn” Movie A CAUSE FOR CONCERN Wednesday Deacon of the Week – Gus Paulk 11 12 Deacon of the Week — Cloy Smith 13 4:45 p.m. Midweek Meal 6:00 p.m. Regularly Scheduled Activities 11:30 a.m. Primetime Luncheon 5:00 p.m. Men’s Ministry 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 23 Music City Celebration NO Evening Worship 24 25 26 Deacon of the Week — Pig Terrell 27 28 9:00 a.m. Meals of Mercy in the CLC May 1 6:00 p.m. Graduate Recognition 7:00 p.m. 29 30 6:30 p.m. Graduate Recognition Dinner in the CLC Church-Wide Ice Cream Fellowship Adult Choir Mission Trip/Music City Celebration Nashville, Tennessee MINISTRY NEWS & EVENTS Area 7 GA Missions Madness: “A River Runs Through It” Saturday, April 30, 2016 FOR ALL GIRLS Grades 1—6 9:00 a.m.— 3:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:00a.m.) Easthaven Baptist Church, Brookhaven, MS Transportation will be provided. Primetime Tour: Saturday, April 5th Pioneer Stables Leave the church at 9:15 a.m. and follow with lunch at Star Drive-In Primetime Luncheon: Tuesday, April 19th, 11:30 a.m. at the Christian Life Center Special Guests: Jimmy Dye & Friends Profession of Faith: Lillian White, Ann Elise Duncan, Katlyn McCarty Dawn McKenzie, Jay Conner Magee, Joshua Bradberry, Shannon Brister Laney Etheridge Praise the Lord for 71 Decisions since September 1, 2015. 22 4:45 p.m. Midweek Meal 6:00 p.m. Regularly Scheduled Activities New Members by: Letter: Tim O’Brien, Holly O’Brien, Tyler Shandy, Carly Shandy, Charles Cooke Kathy Cooke, Derek Mason, Aubrey Mason, Bobby Brown, Cathy Brown Andrew Harrison, Ariana Harrison Saturday 8:00 a.m. Sentinel Training in The Hangar Deacon of the Week — Stephen Smith 19 20 18 6:00 p.m. Commissioning Service Adult Choir Mission Trip 7:00 p.m. Youth Cake Auction Fundraiser in the CLC Deacon of the Week – Brian Remley 6 Friday 4:45 p.m. Midweek Meal 6:00 p.m. Regularly Scheduled Activities 5:00 p.m. Men’s Ministry 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery 17 Thursday Go! 2106 Deposit Deadlines Approaching Sunday, May 15th Construction Mission Trip ($100) Graduate Recognition Weekend th Saturday, April 30 , 6:30 p.m. Dinner in the CLC Sunday, May 1st, 6:00 p.m. Recognition Service in the Sanctuary followed by a Church-Wide Ice Cream Fellowship Sign up for camp online or at the REDBOX in the Hangar th Thursday, April 28 , 9:00 a.m. Christian Life Center September 4th Mission Lab in New Orleans (Senior Adults) MINISTRY NEWS Current Message Series GIVING &AND SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE FINANCIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION Date 2016 Weekly YTD 2016 A Night of Worship FBC Summit has many Mission Opportunities in 2016. See www.fbcsummit.org/Go2016. Deposit Deadlines Approaching: Sunday, May 15th Construction Mission Trip ($100) Sunday, September 4th Mission Lab in New Orleans ($50) Resurrection Run for Missions FBC had 95 registered participants and collected a little over $8,000 for Global Missions. Thank you to all who helped with the Resurrection Run! Sunday, April 10th, at 6:00 p.m. Special Guest, Bradley Knight, will lead the FBC Summit Choir and Orchestra in worship. Don’t miss it! FBC Summit Houses for Sale First Baptist Church Summit is accepting bids for the removal of houses located at 1104 Baldwin St., 1201 Robb St., and 1208 Robb St., Summit, Mississippi. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29th, 2016. No real property is being sold. Houses must be removed by July 1, 2016. Mover must provide proof of insurance. First Baptist Church reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Please submit bids to the church office, 1109 Robb. St., Summit, Mississippi. To view properties and receive bid specifications, please contact Brian Oswalt at 601-276-2396. See www.fbcsummit.org/properties for more information. Continue to Remember Cecelia She will be back in the USA on April 8th! April Mission Journeys FBC Summit Worship Pastor, Bradley White will lead a team of ten to Nashville, Tennessee April 23rd - 27th to work with the Nashville Rescue Mission and at a local prison. They’ll also be part of a recording and concert project alongside Selah and Travis Cotrell. The team will be commissioned at the end of both morning services, Sunday, April 17th. Sentinel Training Faith-Focused Travel Security Training is scheduled Saturday, April 16th, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. in The Hangar. Go to www.fbcsummit.org or call the church office (601-276-2396) to sign up. Cost: $20 for FBC Summit Church Members, $45 for Non-Members. Sentinel Training is a must for those participating in international mission trips this year or in years to come. Also, with Sentinel Training it‘s possible to receive additional funding for individuals participating in any FBC Summit Mission Trip. YTD Needs Designated Gifts $281,058 $327,901 $374,744 $421,587 $6,904 $2,817 $2,224 $ 200 (Weekly Goal: $46,843) 2/07 $75,103 2/14 $37,199 2/21 $34,914 2/28 $22,756 Balance Due on Building Fund: Bible Study Resources and a Media Archive to listen and/or watch the worship services are available on the church web site. www.fbcsummit.org Misc. Offerings BUDGET OFFERINGS Go! 2016 Mission News $277,464 $314,663 $349,577 $372,333 $ 1,713,217 Building Fund $4,782 $1,917 $ 965 $ 955 FBC Summit Giving Information: Worship Offerings: You can place money in the offering plate or use the envelopes in the pew racks. For designated offerings, indicate the offering on your check and on your envelope. Monthly Offering Envelopes: For monthly delivery of personalized envelopes to your home, contact the church office (601) 276-2396 or email [email protected] with your request. Online Giving: To give online, go to www.fbcsummit.org and click the “Online Giving” link. Thank you for supporting the ministries of FBC Summit with your tithe and offerings! Sunday School 2/07 733 2/14 687 2/21 675 2/28 715 Christian Sympathy is Extended to: Lou Jackson in the loss of her aunt, Mary White Price Bradley White in the loss of his great aunts, Mary White Price & Louise Godbold Wendell Johnston in the loss of his uncle, Curtis Weldon Johnston Kathy McCarlie in the loss of her mother, Pauline Hines Wes Holmes in the loss of his grandmother, Nell Thomas John Birdsong in the loss of his grandmother, Pauline Lea Jerry Turner in the loss of his mother, Jean Turner George May is the loss his sister, Carolyn Adams Benny May in the loss of his dad, Eddy May Mark, Bill, & Randy Wallace in the loss of their dad, Dunk Wallace Paula Fite in the loss of her brother, Ben Byrd Congratulations to: Kendall Smith for seven years as Pianist on April 8th Amanda Anglin for nine years as Custodian on April 13th Bruce Pruitt for two years as Media Director on April 28th Josh & Brittany Bass on the birth of a daughter, Grace Elynn Bass, on March 9, 2016. She weighed 8 pounds & 6 ounces & was 20 1/2 inches long. Welcoming her are big brother J.T. and big sisters, Mary Alice & Hannah. A Thank You Card was Received from: Harold & Dandra Boyd Doug & Kathy McCarlie P.O. Box 100 Summit, MS 39666 Volume 60 APRIL 2016 (601) 276-2396 www.fbcsummit.org No. 4