newsletter July 22 2015 - First Baptist Church, Stuttgart

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PLEASE BE IN PRAYERS FOR THE FOLLOWING
Volume 18
July 22
issue 14
tran-si-tion: a passage from one state, stage, or place to another: CHANGE
Life is filled with periods of transition. At times, transition comes at our initiative and is welcomed. A young
man and young lady look into each other’s eyes and say, “I do”, knowing that change is inevitable, yet eager
to face marriage together. Then about the time the young couple are becoming comfortable with marriage,
the first-cry of a newborn awakens an entirely new era of transition. Other transitions are not so welcoming
and leave us questioning the present and the future. Death, divorce, the sudden loss of a job, these are not
changes we often welcome.
This summer has been a season of transition for our family. Graduation from SHS began a long litany of “lasts” with Carrie Beth.
Just a few weeks remain until she moves to Ouachita and begins to spend the majority of her years away from “home.” And
although we’re very excited to see God’s plan for her life unfold, at the same time we’re really not looking forward to this season of
transition. “What are we going to do,” has become a question that we’ve asked multiple times and I expect will ask many more.
As a family of faith, we are also involved in a season of transition. Chris Roller, our Student Pastor for the last four years, recently
accepted the invitation to become Student Pastor at FBC, Rogers. Sunday was his final Sunday with us. Many attended Sunday
evening to say “good bye” and thank Chris and his family for their time at FBC Stuttgart. Just today (Tuesday) I shared a tear-filled
farewell with Amy and Addy.
I’m sure the same “what are we going to do” question has been asked and is being asked throughout our family of faith. Let me
answer that question for you. First, we are going pray and wait for God. The temptation is to quickly find a replacement for the sake
of our current student programs. However, we are seeking much more than simply a replacement. We are seeking God’s direction,
guidance and wisdom to lead us to the person He would have serve here. The Bible proclaims the sovereignty of God and I have no
problem believing that as God was calling Chris away from us, He was calling someone else to us. So, I encourage you to commit
this time of transition to the Lord through prayer. Just as the early church prayed desperately for God’s grace and power, so do we.
I also ask that you pray for Dylan Cooper, our Student Ministry Intern, and the Student Ministry Team as they provide leadership for
the remainder of the summer. Second, know that Scott and I have already begun to make contacts with ministry friends throughout
the state and the leadership of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention regarding our search. We have several promising leads. Also,
we will be meeting with our Personnel Team on Monday evening to discuss this process. Please add Donna Hoskyn and the Personnel
Team members to your prayer list as well.
I am grateful for Andrew Skinner and Scott Quimby stepping up to make sure that our Acts 1:8 mission trips to Vilonia and Boston
remained on our calendar. Since these mission journeys are composed primarily of students, it was so important for adults to step
up and provide leadership to make these a reality. Thanks to Andrew, several students have had the opportunity of ministering in
Vilonia this week through our partnership with Valley Church. Scott, Andrew, Jennifer Gill and Kayla Reed will be accompanying our
students to Boston during the first week of August. When you see these folks, thank them for stepping up!
During all seasons of life, and especially during seasons of transition, we trust in God who is sovereign over all things and will
accomplish His purpose in our lives and through our lives!
CALLED BUSINESS MEETING
Sunday, August 2
6:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
The Transportation Team recommends selling the 1997 GMC van to Ken & Amanda Maier. As you know, the Maier family has been
growing and they plan for continued growth through the C.A.L.L. At most, the van is used a half dozen times per year in addition to
Wednesday evenings for transportation.
Audrey Campbell
David Carlton
Travis Davis
Dalton Mannis
Maya McNeill
Veda Schumann
B.T. Wallace
Mike and Jamie Coogan
Kathleen Elam
Truman Godair
Stacey Homra
Mike Hill
Melvin Hardy
Janet Mc Cord
Glindal Green
Brenda Borman
Price Hancock
Jennifer Cooper
Jeff Green
Jackie Meier
Matthew Greenhill
Natalie Newkirk Dickson
Judy Hackney
Christy Hickman
Amy Branson
Mary Nina Fischer
Keith Seeman
Dean Harris
Catherine Quimby
Glen Veenstra
Addie Grace Watkins
Cassie Compton
Marianne Cario
Burlene Lamberth
Mary Frances Erstine
Kenneth George
Please join us for a Bridal Shower for
Allison Stone Bride-Elect of Spencer Tarkington
Sunday, August 2nd 2015
2:00-3:00 p.m. First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Hostesses:
Sandy Jones, Julie Landrum, Tracy Keller, Mary Glover,
Rae Ann Lockwood, LoraNelle Humphrey, Connie
Allmond, Dina Counce
Bride is registered at : Ragan's Gift Shop, Dean's
Pharmacy, Carolyn’s Gifts Shop, The Registry and Bed Bath
& Beyond
PROPERTIES TEAM MEETING
Tuesday, July 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Room # 9
Lakynn Paige Boston
Tuesday, July 21 at 9:17 AM
6lbs. 9oz. 19 in. long
Welcomed with love by
Candice & Clint Boston
July:
Flip Flops
And
Sunglasses
Crestpark Stuttgart
Arthur & Dorothy Allen
Bettye Godair
Norma Williams
Crestpark DeWitt
Leo Wright
Forrest Manor
Mary Evans
Greenbriar Nursing/Rehab
Buddy & Nadine Lynch
Springbrook Health & Rehab
Carolyn Ferguson
Church Business Meeting
Sunday, August 16
6:00 p.m.
50 + Luncheon
Tuesday, August 4 at 11:30 am
Sign up by the Church Office
Flat Land Troubadours will be performing!
Pastor on Call
July 19-25 : Scott Quimby 501-454-2012
July 26– August 1: Andrew Skinner 870-830-6327
August 2-8: Dr. Sam Roberts 870-830-6877
August 9-15: Scott Quimby 501-454-2012
Club 1615
Summer Bible Study
Wednesdays 5:45 pm
Summer Semester ends: July 29
Fall Semester begins: August 19
FLIPSIDE THEATER
WEDNESDAYS at 6:00 PM
(No Flipside August 5)
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July 23: Dennis Oliver
August 3: Jessica Dickson, Cassidy Watts
July 24: Ralph Goacher
August 4: Tyner Belcher
July 25: Paige Dean, Seth Kleinbeck
August 5: Paul Porter
July 26: Matthew Martin
August 6: Gary Arnold, Shirley Burdett,
Cheryl Warnock
July 27: Kelbie McPherson
Worship Notes
I had a great week at OBU for Praise Works. I took four of our students and Claire
took one student to Joy Works. Praise Works and Joy Works are both incredible
camps. Together there were over 700 students on OBU’s campus. Both camps work
on music all week to present on Friday. They also take training tracks, learning how
to use their talents for the church and the glory of God. During Praise Works there is
always a ministry project. These 600 students gathered diapers, toiletries etc. for
Hunger Sites and Pregnancy Care Centers. I can’t say enough about the week. It’s a
blessing to invest in students who will greatly impact the kingdom, using their talents
in the local church and the world. I’ve included some pictures so you can see a small
part of the week.
July 28: David Cowart, Adam Fontenot,
Cathy Hildebrand
August 8: Sandy Jones, Amber Kagebein,
Justice McGlothlin
August 9: Rebekah Alvarez
July 31: Jordan Hudson, Gary McGaughey,
Richard Roth, Donna Tefteller
August 11: Lacey Harsh, Ashley Simmons,
Heath Stephens
August 1: Christie Jones, Marineal Porter
August 2: Dorothy Allen, Donald Duch
August 13: Kent Lockwood, Jo Minton,
Sidney Robnett
“Awake my soul and sing!”
Scott
Deacons on Call
Weekly Activities
Sundays
9:00 a.m. ______________________________ Sunday School Bible Study
10:15 a.m. ________________________________ Morning Worship Service
5: 00 pm __________________________________________Choir Practice
5:30 pm _______________________________________________S.W.A.T
Tuesdays
10:00 am __________________________ Spiritual Awakening Prayer Group
July 19-25: Walter Hillman, David Rodgers
July 26– August 1: Keith Glover, J.W. Green
August 2-8: Joe Overturf, Chris Armstrong
August 9-15: Grant Beckwith, Carl Humphrey
Supper Menu
Supper at 5 PM and Prayer Meeting at 6 PM
Wednesday, July 29
Chicken Spaghetti, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Apricot Nectar Cake
Wednesday, August 5
Taco Salad, Strawberry Short Cake
Wednesday, August 12
Hamburger, French Fries, Dump Cake
First Baptist Church
2115 S Prairie
Stuttgart, AR 72160
Non-Profit
Org.
PAID
Stuttgart, AR
Permit No. 38
Wednesdays
5:00 p.m.____________________________________ Fellowship Supper
5:45 ______________________________Club 1615 Summer Bible Study
6:00 p.m. ______________________________________ Prayer Meeting
6:00 p.m. ______________________FLIPSIDE THEATER Youth Worship
Church Staff and Phone Numbers
Dr. Sam Roberts
Pastor
Scott Quimby
Pastor of Music & Worship
Andrew Skinner
Pastor of Discipleship & Children
Julie R. Dixon
Church Secretary
Jeanie Hartman
Administrative Assistant
Celeste Smith
Noah’s Ark Daycare Director
Church Phone
Church Fax
Church E-mail
Activity Center
Noah’s Ark Phone
870-673-6952
870-672-9164
[email protected]
870-673-2680
870-673-3231