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The Encourager
Opportunities and Prayer Information
of First Baptist Church
August 24, 2011
August 28th, 2011
Opportunities for the Week
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28th
8:45 a.m.
Media Library
9:15 a.m.
Adult Bible Study/Children’s SSchool
10:30 a.m.
Morning Worship Service
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Annual Churchwide Family Picnic
8:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:37 p.m.
MONDAY, AUGUST 29th
BCM Progressive Dinner for College
(F. Hall)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31st
Media Library
Fellowship Meal
Prayer Meeting
Mission Friends, RA’s & GA’s
“One 80” (Teen Bible Study)
Sanctuary Choir
“737” College Worship
Morning Ushers: Jim Hillhouse, Chm.,
Marc Dempsey, Jimmy Hill, James Hillhouse,
Brooks Collins
Audio/Visual Workers: Audio: Tres Coker
Video: Jeremie Kinney
Deacon of the Week August 28th-September 3rd:
Jim Hillhouse
Pastor’s Prayer Partners:
Jim & Pamelia Clemons, Franklin Hine
Library Assistants: Eddy Joe & Mary Alice Brackin
Sunday School Greeters: Wallace & Wheeler Classes
Greeters: Jerry & Barbara White
Outreach Team for Week of August 28th:
Yellow Team
VIPS in ETC:
Babies: Chelsea Murdock
Ones & 2’s: Cody & Kristi Whitlock
3’s & Pre-K: Jason Hewer & Kayla Dailey
ECM Hospital:
August Verse of the Month…
“ But one and the same Spirit is active in all these, distributing
to each one as He wills.”
1 Corinthians 12:11 (HCS)
Fred Huffman
CHURCHWIDE FAMILY PICNIC
Sunday, August 28
@ 5:00 p.m. @ River Heritage Park
Church will furnish “Boston Butt” and SS Classes will
be asked to bring dishes to complement BBQ. See
the announcement in your SS Class of what you’ve
been asked to bring.
Trail of Tears
Saturday, September 17th
Noon-6:00 p.m.
If you are willing to work the FBC tent at
the Trail of Tears annual event, please
sign up in the church office.
Sunday-Sept. 4-Ted Trailer-AM Speaker
No Evening Worship (Labor Day Holiday)
Disciple Now Weekend
September 9-11
Guest Speaker:
Gary Permenter
Sunday-Sept. 11-Round Up Day
Danny Ray Harris-Guest Musician
Sunday-Sept. 18-Biker Day
Timmy still needs host homes. Please contact
him if you are interested in helping.
(Please note date change)
Forest Jumps
(for Children)
Infant-10 years old
Bring socks and jump into action
Thursday, Sept. 8th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Sunday-Sept. 25 UNA Day
Bobby Bowden-Guest Speaker
Youth...
Third Day in Concert
Tupelo, Mississippi
Sunday, October 9th
Cost:
Please contact Sarah to put your name on the
list no later than Sept. 1st.
PUMP IT UP!
Children K-6th grade
Pump up the spirit at the
UNA football game,
Saturday, Sept. 24th
6:00 p.m.
Please contact Sarah to reserve your
ticket by Sept. 7th.
BCM Progressive
Dinner for College
Desserts for Lions
Monday, Aug. 29th
Approximately
8:00 p.m.
Don’t Forget…
Pastor Ric will be teaching different
Sunday School classes each week as
follows:
August 28-Steve Holt Class
Sept. 4-Elizabeth Medaris Class
Sept. 11-Eddy Joe Brackin Class
Sept. 18-Carolyn Chandler Class
Sept. 25-Wayne Wheeler Class
The
entire
First Family
would like to
express our love and
sympathy to Carolyn
Chandler and family in
the death of her uncle.
Youth be thinking about…
Winter Conference
Pigeon Forge, TN
December 27-29
Cost: $119.00
PHYSICAL/FBC MEMBERS/FAMILY
Mike Bloodworth-Betty Boston’s son-in-law
Betty Boston
Reggie Scott and Mom
June Skartwed-MHA
Ryan, Lisa, Ella Marie, Isabella and Sophia Clayton
Jack Crocker
Myrtle Thigpen-Lynn’s Mother-in-law
Wayne Pounders-brother-in-law of Barbara Lovvorn
Diane Smith-Daughter of Betty Montgomery
Mike Prestage-son of Betty Montgomery
W. M. Prestage-father of Diane Smith
Forrest Jeannette Bonner-Jim Bonner’s granddaughter
Jean Jefferson
Joyce Anderson-Sister of Sarah Hobbs
James Butler-brother of John Thompson
Laura Thompson-wife of John Thompson
Leslie McClain-sister of Chelsea McClain in College group
Jan Camp-Pastor Ric’s Mother
Helen Darby
Reba Taylor
Marty Bell-Ted Bell’s nephew
Bobby Welding-uncle of John Thompson
Corrine Lang-sister of Nell Key
Randy and Cindy O’Rear-Pastor Ric’s Sister and
Brother-in-law
Lola Tubbs-Sister of Jessie Pollard
Michael and Christy Holley and twin boys-Sidney
and Owen (family of Beth Mann)
Leroy and Katie Johnson-parents of Kevin
Kristen-great niece of Phil Williams
Jim and Jeannette Wilson
Larry Ball-brother-in-law of Mike Ashcraft
Martha and Bernie Zellner
Bill Hobbs
Nancy Wallace
Liz Woodford
MILITARY
Jeff Bonner
Eric Mayfield
David Shelley
Robert Sullivan
Jeremy Medaris
Ry Hunt-grandson of June Skartwed
Russ Sanders-grandson of Louise McDowell
Justin Ellis-cousin of Gwen Landrum
Kendra Curtis-granddaughter of Lovvorn’s
Kirby Vaughn-grandson of Ruth Kirby
Will Edleman
Michael Mobbs
Bryan Moss-son-in-law of Lou Couch
Buddy Brook/Activated National Guard
57th Transportation Battalion
Matthew Solar
September Tornado Relief Project
Mission Opportunities
Sponsored by the CLBA
Hackleburg, Alabama
September 19-23, 2011
7:00 a.m.-until
Rebuilding, Repairing & Restoration
No Cost-Transportation Provided
Call CLBA Office if interested in
participating.
( Y ou can work as many days as you wish )
PHYSICAL/FBC FRIENDS
Taylor Hendrix
Joyce Hester
Larry Wright
Penny Joiner
Brandi Smith-cancer (called in to church office)
Eric Westfield
Tom Langdon-Friend of Suzette Tollefson
Greer Underwood
Chester McKinney
Janet Dickerscheid-friend of Helen Darby
Carlos Ferrer-CFO for NAMB (wife Cindy)
Noah Crowe-son of John David Crowe
Janice Smith
Gabrielle Cole-granddaughter of Marjorie Cole
Carson Sumpter
Donnie McDaniel/Underwood BC
Angela Adams-neighbor of Jimmie Lou Wilson
Chris Miller-Friend of Matt Daniels
Earl Ellis-friend of Landrums
Pam Townsend-friend of Pat Sealy
Rebecca Woodall
Olivia Williams-friend of the Wheelers
Marina Menzies-retired Missionary to Honduras
Howard Broadfoot
Kameron Stults Family
Joy Abernathy
Danielle Cherry’s Mom
Leigh Ann Pettus
John Green
Kevin Hicks
Brooklyn Sartain
Barbara Copeland
Donna Forbes & Family
SPIRITUAL
Sale of Pastor Ric’s Home
Sears Property
Personnel Search Team
Leadership/Prayer Ministry
Outreach Ministry
Library Building
Miriam Lawson
Tornado Victims & Families
Tornado Recovery Crews
Law Enforcement
Fire and Rescue
Loving Saints Ministry
SPRITUAL/FRIEND
Chad-Restaurant Owner
Jeff-friend of Kevin
Youth & College (many students attend FBC that
have yet to make decisions for Christ)
Deadline for ordering Trail of Tears
T-Shirts will be Sept. 7th
Cost will depend on how many we
order:
12: $16.00
24: $13.00
36: $ 9.50
Please call the church office to
place your order.
Pastor Appreciation Event
To honor Pastors & Their Spouses
from Tornado-ravaged areas in
Northwest Alabama
Hosted by CSR Ministries,
Shoals Area Pastors & Churches
Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa
Dinner & Show
Thursday, October 6th @ 7:00 p.m.
FBC will sponsor a table for
(3) tornado-area couples.
If you would like to contribute to this
special event, please denote on your
contribution envelopeTornado Relief Pastor Appreciation
Great opportunity for
ministry to students!
Sign up soon!