July 2010 Evangel Newsletter (PDF/2.04 mb)
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July 2010 Evangel Newsletter (PDF/2.04 mb)
July 2010 A Future and A Hope Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (NLT) One of God’s gifts to us is the gift of the future. Hope is something that He never intends us to live without. No matter how discouraging the secular news may be, those who wait on the Lord can live with confident expectation of tomorrow’s blessing. The people of First Baptist Church are moving toward the future. At the June Business Meeting, I was encouraged by the strong support for a new staff position, Minister to Married Young Adults (20’s, 30’s 40’s both Core and Venture Sunday Schools). I will be glad as the Lord guides a person to us who will lead and love this dynamic and growing part of our fellowship. As part of this staff design, the position currently held by Larry Soape will also have more direct responsibilities for Median and Senior Adults. I believe great days are ahead. The news from the CTV Committee is future-focused, as well. Conceptual drawings for a Broadway sign and parking lot improvement were well received at the same conference. For years we have been dedicated to restoring our facilities to excellence and beauty. It speaks of our love for God. The parking lots are long overdue for our attention. In the next months we will work together to start this project and also to raise support for the vital building fund. A Higher Hope. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul says, “If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.” As great as the present blessings of God are, they are nothing compared to the joy of eternity. G. K. Chesterton said, “If seeds in the black earth can turn into such beautiful roses, what might not the heart of man become in its long journey toward the stars?” What a great hope we have! With such assurance, it is a sin to be discouraged! Shouldn’t we pray? Should we believe? I’m grateful to you for your prayers and support. My heart is filled with hope for you and for our church, and for a real repentance that will open the door for our nation and a new chapter of blessing. I’ll see you Sunday. Don Children’s Choirs Kickoff Wednesday August 25 6:00 – 6:45 pm West A & B Children’s Ministry “Howdy, Partners” from Saddle Ridge Ranch in the wide open spaces of Big Sky Country. A great “BIG” thank you to all of you who saddled up every night and rode in to herd up those little “cowpokes” at the dude ranch: Linda King, Julie Livingston, Rebecca McGraw, Debbie Eyfells, Joy Nakanishi, Valerie Riener, Alice Harrell, Sharon Walsworth, Amy Mitchell, Traci Keck, Jolene Bartlett, Bea Anderson, Carolyn Nave, Connie Lewis Lopez, Jimmy Fitz, Scott Vernon, B.J. Vernon, Jenna Copeland, Sarah Grubaugh, Lindy Gandy, Laura Boone, Maria Rodriguez, Shannon Warren, Vincent Brooks, Lydia Jennette, Katelyn Warren, Cammie Bowren, Keesha Williamson, Alicia Lair, Barbara McHaney, Judy Biedrzycki, Christie Ethington, Rita Schuetze, Ed Dyer, Becky Dyer, Glen Cameron, John Aranda, Alfredo Constantino, Fausto Garcia, William Mathis, Michael King, Daniel Rubio, Emily Thiele, Nuria Reyes, Marco Lujan, Lee Ann Boggs, Nancy Lovell, Sharon Friedman, Ashley Anderson, Sara Jane Filippini, Faith Anne Richardson, Emma Brown, Hannah Anderson, Sarah Naumann, Graham Powell, Allison Valle, Joy Copeland, Mark Anderson, Cheryl Naumann, Nate Vargas, Courtney Garner, Amy Bryant, Jake Taylor, Brent Salter, Amy Goslin, Steve Clardy, Brittany Garner, Judson Ward, Samantha Filippini, Luke Jones, Tobey Cleek, Marynne Hildreth, Brenda Sellers, Dianne Van Heerde, Charlotte Anderson, Suzanne Filippini, Megan Huff, Sallie Filippini, Jessica Garza, Rosa Canales, David Walsworth, Terry Taylor, Bill Hildreth, Claudia Garcia, Maria Fuentes, Kathy Arrendondo, Carrie West, Jillian Morgan, Theresa Van Heerde, Deborah Penaluna, Angel Torres, Wimberly Johnson, Savannah Bernal, Madison Bernal, Tammy Bolch, Dana McAdams, Colleen Juedes, Ashley Davenport, Kate Faught, Lauren Oefinger, Alyssa Fitz, Heather Janes, Samuel Soape, Rachel Epperson, Patty Davenport, Breezy Grubaugh, Venisha Canales, Eloisa Frost, Tiffany Arenas, Toni Heimer, Janette Grant, Kish Russell, Caroline Richardson, Annelise Weilbacher, and Bryan Salter. Senior Adults There will be no Senior Adult meeting in July. Programs will resume in August. Danny Johnson will be speaking on his family’s trip to Peru. Yes, Lord! At-Risk Children & Youth Team It’s time to start thinking about school supplies! The YES, LORD! At Risk Children and Youth team is getting things ready to be sure that the children in our church have the school supplies that they need to have a successful school year. We will also be helping children in some of the most economically challenged parts of San Antonio. This is the time that you can really be a part of this ministry. All you have to do is pick up a list and the next few times that you go shopping, feel like a kid again as you pick out paper, pencils, crayons and other listed items. We ask that you only get the items listed so that we can be sure all children receive the same supplies. We filled 150 backpacks last year with school supplies and we’re going to try for 200 this year. We’ll get the backpacks and put out the boxes to collect the supplies. Please provide only what is on the list below. Thank you in advance! Call Rita at the church office for more information, 226-0363. Ruled Paper – for 3 ring notebooks Folders – packages of 4 or 5 if possible Pens – Blue or black ink Pencils – packages of #2 lead Colored Markers – Assorted packages Crayons – 24 or 48 color packs Spiral Notebooks Youth Ministry Refuge will resume Wednesday July 7 7:01-8:15 pm Studio 3 Youth Open Gym Night, Monday evenings from 7 to 9 pm, July 5 - August 16. Sign-up begins soon: All-Nighter - August 6-7 Beach Reach - August 27-29 Watch “The Challenge” for more details! Wednesday Supper is taking a break for the summer. Jackie Bellamy Eddie Campos Ginny Flanders Rosa Garcia Sharon Johnson Charles Johnson Sarah Krueger Alex Krueger Brett Penaluna Elissa Penaluna Adelmira Perrez Aye Po Daniel Segura Katie Short Lee Ellen Speckman Luke Speckman Cory Bellamy Irma Solis T. Don Guthrie Stephen T. Carrell Scott R. Lane R. Bryan Richardson Larry D. Soape Charles L. Wedge Richard B. Grant Charlyne Bryant Tobey Cleek Boun Phommachanh René De Alejandro Rick Evans Glen F. Cameron Chris Lair Marynne Hildreth Sheila Jennette MINISTERIAL/PROFESSIONAL STAFF Senior Pastor Associate Pastor, Worship and Music Associate Pastor, Students and Venture Sunday School Associate Pastor, Single Adults/Small Groups/ Pastoral Ministries Interim Associate Pastor, Education, Ministries, and Outreach Associate Pastor, Administration and Operations Minister, Pastoral Care and Senior Adults Director, Children’s Ministries Director, Preschool Laotian Language Minister Spanish Language Minister Singles (40 and Better) Ministry Specialist Director, Facilities Director, Media and Communications Director, First Learning Center/Assistant to Preschool Ministries Director, Financial Services Schedule of Weekly Services Sunday 9:30 9:30 10:50 11:00 6:00 Wednesday: Worship in the Sanctuary Core Sunday School Venture Sunday School Worship in the Sanctuary “A Time for Teaching” (adults/youth) - Sanctuary 5 PM Fellowship Supper 6 PM Prayer Meeting (Blanchard Lounge) 11 AM Prayer Meeting (Parlor) Thursday: MONTHLY REPORT As of Sunday, June 27, 2010 Attendance Sunday School Tithes and Offerings Unrestricted Television CTV Other restricted Total 1,202 Week $58,313 3,627 716 76 $62,732 Jill and Gardner Peavy on the birth of their son, Caleb James, June 20. Sympathy to… Betty and Don Norville in the death of his mother, Peggy Norville, May 31. J.O. Wallace and family in the death of his wife, Lillie Ruth, June 13. Virginia and Dale Biggs in the death of her mother, Miriam Glascow, June 20. Family and Friends of Della Henderson in her death, June 23. THE EVANGEL (USPS008-469) is published once a month for $7.65 per year by First Baptist Church of San Antonio, 515 McCullough, San Antonio, Texas 78215. Periodicals Postage Paid at San Antonio, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE EVANGEL, 515 McCullough, San Antonio, Texas 78215. Congratulations to… Worship Year To Date $1,525,352 70,237 27,938 34,610 $1,658,137 1,467