05/29/16 - First Baptist Church

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Dear First Baptist Family,
We would like to express our gratitude for all the food, cards, prayers,
love, and support you have given to our family at this difficult time.
A void at the loss of Marian Ellenburg who was a loving wife, mother,
and mother-in-law, will always be with us but our comfort is that she
is with her heavenly father and no longer suffers. Our church family
has been and remains a blessing to each of us and your kindness
will forever be remembered.
May God bless each of you and your families always,
Jim, Dale, and Mary Ellen Ellenburg
Thank you, First Baptist Church, for all of your expressions of kindness
to my family after the death of my Mother. Your many cards, gifts to
the church in memory of “Mama” and verbal expressions meant a
great deal to us. First Baptist is a very caring church and I am so
blessed to be a part of this loving church family.
Love you all,
Ramona Hallman
Randall and Dorothy Jeanne McClain and family in
the loss of their son-in-law, Jimmy Cox.
Cruisin’ Christians
Thursday, June 23 ~ 9:30am - 6:00pm
Flat Rock Playhouse: The Music Man and lunch at Seasons
Cost: $45.00 for ticket and transportation. Tickets are limited!
Come by the church office to sign up and pay for your trip.
First Baptist Church Contact Information
307 S. Manning Street, Anderson, SC 29624
CHURCH OFFICE — 224-1622
Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 - 4:00; Fri. 9:00 - 3:00
Dr. James R. Thomason, Pastor
MINISTER ON CALL: (After hours & Weekends)
Call: 224-1622, Press 6, leave name, number and a brief message
and the MINISTER ON CALL will return your call promptly.
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twitter.com/FBCAndersonSC
www.andersonfbc.org
Opportunities at First Baptist
Sunday, May 29
8:15 AM
Baraca Sunday School Class (record broadcast)
9:30 AM
Worship
10:00 AM
Baraca Service 107.7 WHQA-FM; 1280 WANS-AM
10:30 AM
Bible Study
4:00 PM
Youth - VBS Planning Meeting
6:00 PM
MS and HS Discipleship
Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day
Church Office Closed
No School
Tuesday, May 31
7:07 AM
Youth Breakfast Club
Wednesday, June 1
12:00 PM
Bible Study/ Luncheon
6:00 PM
Praise Team Rehearsal
7:00 PM
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, June 5
8:15 AM
Baraca Sunday School Class (record broadcast)
9:30 AM
Worship
10:00 AM
Baraca Service 107.7 WHQA-FM; 1280 WANS-AM
10:30 AM
Bible Study
10:30 AM
Building and Grounds Meeting
5:30 PM
VBS Kick Off Party
Monday, June 6
8:30 AM
Vacation Bible School
Tuesday, June 7
8:30 AM
Vacation Bible School
Wednesday, June 8
8:30 AM
Vacation Bible School
No Noon Meal or Bible Study
6:00 PM
Praise Team Rehearsal
7:00 PM
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, June 9
Beacon Mailed
8:30 AM
Vacation Bible School
1:00 PM
Youth - Pool Party at the Venturella’s Home
May 29, 2016
Volume 55, Issue 10
First Baptist Church
307 South Manning Street, Anderson, South Carolina 29624 864.224.1622 / www.andersonfbc.org
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith. — 2 Timothy 4:7
Kick-Off Party 5:30 Sunday, June 5th
8:30am - 12:15pm Monday, June 6th - Thursday, June 9th
All children rising 1st grade - rising 6th grade are invited!
Registration cards are available in the vestibule
and the church office.
Ready to serve? Adults are needed as guides and
teachers. Please see Amy to help.
From one Minister to Another…
Our Members in Action
Thank you for all the positive responses concerning last Sunday’s worship. It
seems that anytime we venture into these very practical aspects of life—we’re
looking at “Family Matters” right now—there’s lots of interest. I suppose it’s easier
to BELIEVE the Gospel of Jesus Christ than it is to actually LIVE it—practically
speaking!
One of our faithful members sent me an e-mail thanking me for the service and
observing how often Christians get sidetracked when it comes to “the two Ms,” as
he put it: Marriage and Money. We probably wouldn’t need to think long to add to
this list, but he certainly identified two very important arenas of life in which lots of
us tend to struggle.
Actually, I think all of the subjects we’re addressing during this focus on important
relationships challenge us at times—otherwise, “well-heeled single people” could
just drift through life with ease (no “Ms” to worry about)!
It’s the challenges, though, that help us grow. They also prompt us to depend
more on the Lord and less on ourselves, recognizing that while we’re inadequate
to handle all the challenges, He’s abundantly able to get us through them. On the
other side, we discover that our lives and our faith have been strengthened in the
process. Of course, we have to live a while and go through a few valleys to begin
to really see how this works.
By the way, I’m not overlooking that second “M” mentioned in the e-mail. Lord
willing, on June 5, we’ll take a look at “Money Matters.” Again, there are some
wonderfully practical guidelines in the Bible for dealing with money wisely. So
many stresses in life could be avoided by simply putting this Divine guidance into
practice.
Actually, the “two Ms” are closely related. Marriage problems often bubble to the
surface when the couple finds themselves in financial hot water. It doesn’t have to
be this way, though. There’s a much better way to live than having to always be
concerned about money; and for the vast majority of us, it really should not be so
hard.
Most of us have ample financial means, but poor management skills. We can and
should do better, and worship on June 5 is designed to help. This could be a
wonderful time to invite a friend to join you for worship. Or maybe you know of
someone you should share the “marriage” CD from last Sunday with—they’re
available at the entrance to the church or by calling the office. Let your light shine!
May 29
Worship Childcare:
Alicia Darby and Leigh Maxwell
Deacons of the Week:
Steve Madden, Offertory Prayer
Alicia Darby, Visitor Outreach
Security:
David Turner and Brian Eicke
June 5
Worship Childcare:
Gay Oxendine,
Chad and Kara Waters
Deacons of the Week:
Jerry Neal, Offertory Prayer
Charles Cromer, Visitor Outreach
Security:
Chad Waters and John Nichols
June Collection Committee
Glenn Bolt, Gwenn Bolt,
Wes Wallace, Michael Carithers,
Leslie Walker, Tom Allen
Sunday
Lunch
Chicken Tenders, Macaroni and
Cheese, Green Beans, Rice and
Gravy, Dessert, Tea/Coffee
June 8
No lunch or Bible Study
5
9:30am
In a Spirit of Partnership…
James R. Thomason, Pastor
6
7
Wednesday
1
11:30am
Deacons’ Meeting
Proverbs 16:20-24
3
9
10
4
2:30pm
11
Girl’s Night
Out!
1:00pm
YOUTH
Pool Party at the
Venturellas’ Home
Chonda Pierce
at Shandon
Baptist Church
Columbia, SC
Beacon Mailed
13
14
15
16
“Things the Bible
Doesn’t Say”
Youth Bible Study
Time TBD
VBS WEEK
21
22
10:00am
Burris Hill Group
Youth Mystery
Day
18
24
25
(on Thursday)
And YOUTH
Atlanta
Braves
Game
6:00pm
Youth
Summer Sunday
20
17
Noon Bible Study
Youth Mission
Day
11:30am
Passport Kids
Parents Meeting
19
Saturday
Noon Bible Study:
5:30pm
OLYMPICS
VBS Kick Off Party
Communication
Matters
Friday
2
OLYMPICS -VBS
8:30am - 12:15pm
Proverbs 22:1-7
9:30am
Thursday
“Things the Bible
Doesn’t Say”
8
Money Matters
23
Noon Bible Study
Amy Brown
Teaches
Bowling
9:30am
Cruisin’ Christians
Flat Rock Playhouse:
The Music Man
Lunch:
Seasons at
Highland Lake
Youth Bible Study
Time TBD
Now, a word about this Sunday. The focus this week is on “Togetherness.” It will
be somewhat of a continuation of last week’s marriage emphasis, only more
broadly applied to all other human relationships as well.
I look forward to worshipping with you each week. It’s always good to be in the
Lord’s house among His people. I count it a privilege to share a Biblical perspective on our lives and the various challenges we face and decisions we make. And,
of course, it’s always good to hear that something the Lord has placed on my
heart to say has in some way connected with your life. Often He uses your words
and witness to speak to me as well. So, thanks—and see you Sunday!
Tuesday
Choir rehearsals continue through Wednesday,
June 22nd. The Summer Choir begins Sunday,
July 3rd. We will meet at 9:00am each Sunday before the
worship service to rehearse. No experience is needed!
WHO IS INVITED? ANYONE! ...Friends, family, summer
“company,” kids, grandkids, spouses, etc. Anyone 4th
grade or older is welcome to join us! Regular Sanctuary
Choir rehearsals will resume Wednesday August 3rd.
12
Wednesday Lunch & Supper
June 1
Monday
6:00pm
Stewardship Meeting
26
Join other ladies from FBC for a
girls night out! Chonda Pierce’s
“Happily Laughter After” tour
comes to Shandon Baptist in
Columbia, SC on June 10.
$25 ticket includes transportation
and admission. Leave the church at
2:30pm and return by 11:00pm.
Sign up by June 1.
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9:30am
Josh Hunt Preaches
11:30am
Passport Youth
Parents Meeting
6:00pm
Youth
Summer Sunday
28
29
Noon Bible Study
30
“Things the Bible
Doesn’t Say”
Passport Kids Camp June 29 - July 2
Staff Anniversaries:
June 17 - Sharon Royals - 6 years