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First Baptist Church
Athens, Alabama
The Chimes
March 2016
Pastor Joel Carwile, D.D., D. Min. (Cand.)
Volume 20, Issue 3
He is Risen!
Easter Worship Schedule:
Saturday, March 26, 5:00 p.m.
A family friendly, casual service, no childcare provided
Sunday, March 27, 8:30 a.m. (Children’s Church & Childcare under 4)
11:00 a.m. (Childcare under 4)
No Sunday School on Easter
No Evening Services on Easter
Week of Prayer for North American Missions
March 6-13
Day of Prayer
Tuesday, March 8, 9:30 a.m. FLC
Guest Speaker: Lamar Duke
Lead Church Planting Strategist
Alabama State Board of M issions
Our Church Goal $28,000
Hello Church Family,
It is very difficult to believe that we have already made it to March! Where did winter go?
I realize we still might have some cold spells, but I am ready for Spring.
Spring means Easter season is upon us. Please begin to pray for our three weekend Easter
services starting Saturday night, March 26th at 5 p.m. and Sunday
morning, March 27th at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
I am excited to begin our Easter series this coming Sunday, March 6th.
We will take the next four weeks and look at God's Plan to restore humankind
after the Fall in the Garden. You will want to be in attendance all four weeks to
see the providential hand of God in human history.
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your pastor. I pray our first Easter
weekend together is one we will never forget!
Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed,
Pastor Joel
Pastor Joel’s March Message Series
Easter Series "Journey to the Cross"
M arch 6 “Journey to the Cross: Creation”
M arch 13 “Journey to the Cross: Fall”
M arch 20 “Journey to the Cross: Redemption”
M arch 26-27 “Journey to the Cross: Restoration”
Easter Weekend Services
Saturday 5 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Daylight S aving Time
begins
March 13
Out of this World. And into our lives.
Come explore handcrafted masterpieces from
Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
WORLDCRAFT
MARKET & TEA
Saturday, March 12th
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (FLC)
Brief program at 3:00 PM
Hosted by the FBC Athens Girls In Action
“He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the ash heap.”
Psalms 113:7
Samaritanís Purse
ìJump Startî
Cindy Wales, Coordinator
Monthly collections for
Samaritanís Purse
continue. Drop off your
donations in the Church
Foyer.
MARCH Item: Bar Soap
Use this opportunity to start collecting your
other items until November to make this our
biggest shoebox year EVER!
Sunday School Leadership
Spring Training
Clements Baptist Church
Saturday, M arch 5, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
We have secured 15 spaces and they are available on
first come first served basis. There is no cost to you.
Please contact Keith Smyser for more information.
Welcome New Members Sunday School: MacKenzie Burns, Jill Widner, Bryan & Allison Pigg, Jake Tippee, Robert Fullerton, Tina Hicks, Lee & Candi Holt, Scott &
Christie Cook, Wade & Marlene McCain, Gregg & Teresa Crow, Parker & Peyton Mays, Joshua & Ariel Villolobos, Dale Rybick
Letter: Mike Sumners, Eddie, Veronica, Mary Claire, Morgan Break field, Joan Pressnell, Gloria Wheeler, Tim & Jan Scott, Jim & Laine Morris
Attendance
Sunday S chool 2/7/16
Worship Attendance
Hispanic M ission (Worship)
Sunday S chool 2/14/16
Worship Attendance
Hispanic M ission (Worship)
Sunday S chool 2/21/16
Worship Attendance
Hispanic M ission (Worship)
Sunday S chool 2/28/16
Worship Attendance
Hispanic M ission (Worship)
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Christians in
Crisis
Support Group
March 10 & 24
at 6:30 pm Room 108
Facilitated by George Stewart
A Safe Environment of Help & Hope!
Love & Sympathy
Debbie Simpson & family in the death of
her mother, Hazel Roach
Linda Robinson & family in the death of
her mother, Maurine Dugger Cahela
Judy Schrimsher & family in the death of
her sister, Jeanette Gordon
Jerry Schrimsher & family in the death of
his uncle, Clifford Schrimsher
Chuck Draper and family in the death of
his father, Charles Draper
Thank You
Dear Church and Church Staff,
John T. and I want to thank you all for your
expression of love and concern. The visits,
cards and love have upheld us in our time of
need. The Lord has richly blessed us with a
wonderful church family. God bless you all.
Love & Prayers,
John T. & Marion Walker
Philippians 1:3
Congratulations to:
Kevin & Ginger Ward in the
birth of a son, John Potter
Robert & Callie Shown in
the birth of a son, Oliver
Michael. Grandparents Steve & Beth
Shown. Great-grandparents, Joyce
Shown, John T. & Marion Walker
Men of Courage
Financial Information
FEBRUARY
YTD
Budget Requirement $152, 112
$342,252
Budget Receipts
$146,658
$309,942
$275
$750
Capital Growth
Designated
$2,693
FBC Athens Men of Coura ge
Poi nt of Contact:
Mark Rockwell (em ail : mrock1963@gmail. com or cel l: 256-497-3667)
Men of Courage
Nashville, TN July 22 – 23
Cost: $120
- includes conference cost and ½ hotel room; meals not included
30 t ickets available f or purchase
- Ma ke checks payable to F BC A thens
- A dditional t ickets and h otel rooms will be purchased as required
- M e n of a ll ages C ome be a part of our
M en of C ourage Ministry
a t Th e M ain Event to b e
i nspire d, e ncouraged, and
c ha llenged a s men.
Points of Contact:
Bro. Kei th Smyser (emai l: ksmyser@fbcathens. org or cell: 615-415-9054)
Mark Rockwel l (emai l: [email protected] or cell: 256-497-3667)
FBC Athens Men of Courage
“A Place for Everyone”
Giant Easter Party & Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 26, 9:30 a.m.
ASU Founderís Hall Green
Sunday, March 20
3:45 p.m. Church Foyer
Children 4th Grad e and und er
(accomp anied by an adult)
Shanghai First
Baptist Church
13435 Elk River Mills Road
March 6-9, 2016
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