From Donnie`s Desk... - First Baptist Church Inverness

First Baptist Church of Inverness
Donnie Seagle
Sr. Pastor
Scott Connelly,
Minister to Students
Brian York,
Music Director
Debbie Jolly,
Church Secretary
550 Pleasant Grove Road
Inverness, FL 34452
A Publication of
First Baptist Church of Inverness
Phone (352) 726-1252
Fax (352) 726-0227
From Donnie’s Desk...
Happy
Father’s
Day
Donnie Seagle
Sr. Pastor
Scott Connelly,
Minister to Students
www.fbcinverness.com
Brian York,
Music Director
Debbie Jolly,
Church Secretary
June
2012
New Website: www.fbcinverness.com
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ISSUE:
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From Donnie’s
Desk
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Fuse Student
Ministry
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Prayer List for
Camp
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Thank You
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Worshiper’s
Corner
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Children’s
Ministry
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VBS
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In the Library
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Mobile Dental
Clinic
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FBC Ministries
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Recycle Program
June Birthdays
Memorials and
Honors
June is here! Summer
has arrived! We made it
through another incredibly
busy May with all the
graduations, awards ceremonies, concerts, and more
graduations! And June
brings with it the beginnings
of a busy and exciting summer here at FBC.
You can’t talk summer at
a Baptist church without
talking about VBS! Our VBS
this year will be June 4-8. It
promises to be the best
week of VBS ever! Great
leaders and great workers
and amazing kids from all
over the county will make
for an amazing week. Here
is how you can help...sign
up to work! I’m sure
DeAnna will find a place for
you! If you can't work that
week...then pray!! Bathe the
week in prayer...that God
will be honored and kids will
come to know Christ. And
sign up your kids, grandkids, neighbor kids...any
kids you can find!
The Dental Bus will be
here again the week of June
18-22. Pray for the dentists
and workers and the volunteers that help with sign in
and talking with those who
come for help. By tangibly,
physically helping those in
need we often have the
door opened to share the
gospel! By the way...the
Dental Bus is just one of the
many ways your Cooperative Program dollars are
used to meet needs and
share Christ!
Sunday, June 24 will be
another incredible day of
worship and challenge for
us. We are privileged to
have Matt and Anita Staver
back with us. Matt is the
Dean of the School of Law
at Liberty University and
Founder/President of the
Liberty Council. If you heard
him speak last summer then
you know what a treat we
are in for. If you didn’t hear
him last year...then do not
miss this opportunity!
Pray for our Students
and their leaders< particularly Scott as they head to
Ridgecrest for a week of life
changing camp. Centrifuge
is the name of the camp
and this promises to be a
week that will change their
lives forever!
Throughout the summer
we will enjoy Sunday night
events and fellowship opportunities. For June, here
is the line up.
Sunday Night, June 37
VBS Final Preparations
and Pizza for the workers!
June 10...Ice Cream Fellowship sponsored by the
Deacons.
June 17...Youth led worship in the newly redone
youth room.
June 24-Singspiration
hymn sing led by the
Deacons
July’s schedule will be
posted in next month’s
newsletter
Sharon and I love ya’ll
more than you know! We
are looking forward to a
great summer together!
Blessings,
Donnie
550 Pleasant Grove Road
Inverness, FL 34452
First Baptist Church of Inverness
Non Profit Org.
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CALLING ALL WOMEN TO LUNCH
How to Make the
Women of First Baptist Church and Friends are invited to lunch
Thursday, June 14th at 11:30 a.m. at Joe’s Restaurant in Inverness.
Lunch is "Dutch Treat”. A sign up sheet is in the foyer.
Call Eileen Butzer for more information at 270-9187.
MOST Out Of Your Summer
“Make the most of every opportunity you have.”
Ephesians 5:16
M EET NEW PEOPLE
Summer is a GREAT time to reach out of your comfort zone and meet someone
new in our youth ministry! There are lots of new 6th graders coming in who are
nervous about whether they’ll be accepted. Make it a goal to meet as many
new 6th graders as you can.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY.
FOR JUNE: FLIP FLOPS, SOCKS, SUNGLASSES AND CAPS
THERE IS A CHRISTMAS BOX IN THE FOYER ON THE COUNTER.
PLEASE PUT YOUR ITEMS IN THE BOX AND GET A BROCHURE.
Take advantage of our day trips, camps and events to expand your circle of
friends….meet someone new!
O
PEN YOUR EYES
Please return the baby bottles on Father’s Day, June 17th.
Most people tend to “get lazy” in the summer. I want to encourage you to make the most of the
summer by opening your eyes to the needs around you. Look for opportunities to represent
Christ everywhere you go.
Each year we honor Mother’s Day & Father’s Day by supporting Life Choice Care
Center by sponsoring Baby Bottle Boomerang. Each family is given an opportunity to
take a baby bottle bank on Mother’s Day and return the filled bottle on Father’s Day.
The funds collected are used by Life Choice Care Center (pregnancy center) to fund programs that
help women in crisis pregnancies. The funds also provide baby and maternity needs and parenting
classes. Most of these young women do not have the support of family and friends during this time
of need. Please continue to keep the bottle in a prominent place, pray daily for the needs of these
young women, and drop in an offering each day. Return the bottles on Father’s Day, June 17th.
The Women’s Ministry sponsors this home mission project.
Mow the lawn for your neighbor, go shopping for an elderly person in the church, organize a
neighborhood water balloon fight for the little children, etc. There are lots of ways to make a
difference this summer…just open your eyes!
S
HOW UP
Often, our “laziness” in summer affects our attitude toward church. It’s easy to go to the beach or lake on
a hot Sunday morning or skip Ignite because there’s so much to do and so little time!
(Formerly Blessings in a Backpack)
Christ wants to be first in our lives all year long! It’s during summer that this gets put to the test the most.
Several women of our church have volunteered to participate in this worthwhile
project to pack backpacks to feed Inverness Primary School and Pleasant Grove
Elementary students each weekend. There will be a container in the foyer to place
peanut butter and/or jelly (plastic containers please). Your donations will be greatly
appreciated by the less fortunate children in those two schools.
Besides, who wants to sit around watching Nickelodeon re-runs when you can be hangin’ out with us!
T
ELL A FRIEND
For information about Zumba contact the Church office
Showing up is great….showing up with a friend is even better! We’ve got tons of stuff planned this summer,
and almost everything is geared to be “friend friendly”. Take a chance, go out on a limb and invite a friend
to join you at church or an event this summer. Chances are they won’t fall down laughing! Heck, they may
even say Yes!
FIRST
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NEWS
Summer Schedule
Beginners Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 pm
Intermediate Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm.
Video Led Latin Style Dancing Workout! Smooth soles on your shoes are
recommended. Come let the rhythm move you!
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Please pray for our students and adults who are going to camp this month.
CSM– Help those in our community that are in need...
Caleb Nolf
Derrick Frazer
Jake Rife
Justin Sobol
Michael Wilder
Nate Griffis
Jerry Lafond
Sal Bianco
Alyshia Dengler
Sarah Pappas
Taylor Harrison
Ben Gormsen
Cameron Bailey
Savion Pacheco
Taylor Frisbee
Thank you for your contributions! Please continue to donate to CSM!
Volunteers are needed to help keep our doors open!! Volunteer 3 hours a month
and share Jesus to those in need! Also any men who can help once a month on
Wednesday or Thursday Mornings to help pick up and unload the food delivery
please contact Jackie Dracy for info!
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
Those interested in bringing joy to the homebound are welcome to come
join this ministry. The next Homebound Committee meeting will be Monday,
June 25th at 3 p.m. in the Conference Room. If you know of a homebound
person in need of visitation, please contact the church office.
Homebound
Ministries
Monday Night Outreach at 6:30pm. Contact Jo Woody
and get involved! Help bring in the Harvest of Souls for the
Kingdom of God!
Our Military Service Men and Women – FBCI is sending
cards and care packages to those currently serving in the
Armed Forces. Jo Woody has asked that you please forward
up to date military names and addresses to the office or by
email at [email protected].
The Bread Basket Café ~
Closed for the Summer. Reopening in August.
Trevor Cernich
Tyler Cernich
Bryan York
Scott Connelly
Amy Abramowich
Kelly Abramowich
Taylor Cernich
Ashley Tiseth
Lexie Mails
Sydney Frisbee
Tiffany O'Briski
Barbara Holloway
Kathryn Blonkenfield
Brianna Campbell
Sharon Seagle
Jame Norris
Hallie Hooper
Denise Connelly
Raegan Stauffer
Dana Nolf
Ashley Griffis
Amy Hogan
Lily Thompson
Katie Cusack
Lakota Steed
Brittany Brown
Cathryn Abbey
Jessy Ballard
Mallory Jones
Chelsea Usher
Debbie Mails
Thank you so much for allowing us to have our fifth grade
celebration at your beautiful church. Your staff always go
out of their way to make us feel welcome and make the
evening very special. We are very appreciative of your
hospitality.
Bread Basket Café needs a few more good chefs!
TO VOLUNTEER: #352 464~0501 or [email protected]
Pleasant Grove Elementary 5th Grade
Ministry of Warmth Meets Every Thursday We meet at 6pm on Thursdays for Crochet/Knitting. Ministry Leader
Sue Coolman and some of our ladies make hats, blankets, lap robes
and other items that are sent with our missionaries and also distributed
locally.
The Worshiper’s
Corner
Women on Mission will not meet June, July or August. However, the
prayer and support for local missions will continue throughout the
Summer. The next meeting will be September 18, 2012 at 10:00 am
in the Youth Room.
If you would like to join the Worship Choir, we have
practice Sunday Evenings at 4pm.
Praise Band and Praise Team Vocalist Meet Wednesdays
at 7:30pm.
You do not have to read music to join choir.
Come join us as we “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!”
If you play an instrument and want to dust it off and play for Jesus
see Brian York for information on joining our Praise Band.
Childcare is provided during practice times for Worship
Ministry participants with children! Brian’s email:
[email protected]
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From the Children’s Director…
DeAnna Davis
Be careful little ears what you hear, Be careful little eyes what you see…
One particular Wednesday night you may have noticed our FBI Kids
walking through the church with their detective faces on and their magnifying “spy
glassses” in hand. They were searching for leaders and I have to say we spied many of
God’s leaders in action! As a matter of fact, we were surrounded by examples of God’s
word being followed. John 20: 21 As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” The
FBI reporters made notes of what they saw and here are some of the children’s
comments: “ He is preaching from the Bible. He is taking notes. I see Mommy and
Daddy! She’s teaching about keeping your body healthy for God. He’s leading the music.
He’s typing to make the words go on the screen, that’s called technology! He’s preaching
and they’re listening, they are teenagers. They’re praying!” The list goes on, just know
that these little ones are watching and taking notes of everything around them! How
blessed we are to be surrounded by such dedicated, strong, Godly examples of those
appointed to lead our church! A great big THANKS to all of you!
NEW DVDs: Lassie: The Painted Hills—This DVD also includes River’s End and The Proud Rebel.
Great entertainment for the whole family. The Board (F) - This Short film fantasy will reveal the reality of
how God speaks to our own soul. Secretariat (F) - Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible horse
and the moving story of his unlikely owner. The Story of Paul the Apostle (225.92) - Paul was determined to
stop the spread of Christ’s message. His dramatic conversion changed the course of history.
NEW BOOKS; Mitt Romney in His Own Words by Philip Hines (B) - A primer that crystallizes his stance
on domestic and social issues, national security, the economy, and more. The Indivisible by James Robison
and Jay W. Richards (261.709) - The authors explore how to restore faith, family, and freedom before it’s
too late. To Love and Cherish by Leslie Gould (F) - Join grandmother Charlotte Stevenson, as she helps
plan a wedding and struggles to remember to love and cherish the things that matter most.
REMEMBER: Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eye can see.
Love and God Bless,
DeAnna Davis on Behalf of our Children’s Dept.
MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC
June 18th—22nd
**Needed 2 Pre-K Sunday School Teachers. Ms. Flo and Ms. Faye
will soon be retiring.**
Nature Coast Baptist Association is hosting its annual Mobile Dental Clinic at First Baptist
Church of Inverness. Free dental services and a Christian witness are provided to qualifying
individuals. The Florida Baptist Convention provides the mobile unit and unit staff, and local
dentists and their assistants volunteer their time. Patient Care (witnessing/greeting) and
registration volunteers are needed for half day or full day shifts. This year there will be an evening shift on Tuesday,
June 19th and Thursday, June 21st
Vacation Bible School
June 4th – 8th 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Volunteers will want to take advantage of the association witnessing training that will take place on Saturday,
June 2 from 1:00-2:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Inverness. Marc Johnston of the Florida Baptist Convention will
conduct the training session. This training seminar prepares each of us for interaction with unbelievers as we go about
our daily routine and is the same strategy we should use while serving in ministry opportunities. Nature Coast Baptist
Association is hosting this for all churches in the Nature Coast Baptist Association. Contact Joyce Sukut at 726-7267
or the association office at 726-7799 for further information.
Earn Your Wings at
Amazing Wonders Aviation™
Encounter God’s awesome power as we fly to some of the world's greatest natural wonders.
Along the way kids will hear Bible stories about God’s awesome power and learn how God
wants to give us everything we need through His power and to His glory! In this one-week
adventure kids encounter God’s awesome power through Bible stories, crafts, motivating music,
and games.
Giving... Through April 2012
April.
YTD
Revenue
$60,323.
$225,705.
Expenditures $61,172.
$211,500.
-$ (849.) +$ 14,205.
♦ Rounded to nearest dollar
For children age 4 to 5th Grade! Bible Study, music, games, crafts and snack! Sign up today!
Register on-line at FBCINVERNESS.COM
Go to the Home Page and click on the VBS Banner.
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First Baptist Church will be starting a new single
stream recycle program on June 5, 2012. Recyclable
items can be placed in the container and do not have to
be separated. The recycle bin will be located in back of
the church. Below is a list of acceptable materials and materials that are not
acceptable. The money earned goes to the Youth program.
Materials ACCEPTABLE: (Please Rinse-out All Your Containers)
■Aluminum beverage containers, clean aluminum pie pans, and aluminum roasting pans.
■Glass bottles of any type.
■Steel and Tin Food Cans (large & small).
■PET / Plastic containers with the symbol #1 (water bottles, clear plastic bottles). Remove Caps!
■HDPE / Natural plastic containers with the symbol # 2 (milk jugs). Remove Caps!
■HDPE / Colored plastic containers with the symbol # 2 (detergent, shampoo, bleach. coffee containers). Remove Caps!
■Plastics with the symbol #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 (butter tubs, rigid plastic pastry / plastic fruit packaging, medicine bottles,
vitamin bottles, dish soap, flower pots, yogurt / cottage cheese / sour cream containers). Remove Caps!
■Newsprint (newspapers) and advertising inserts / flyers.
■Cardboard containers (including pizza boxes). Large boxes must be cut down to dimensions no larger than 3ft.X 3ft.
■Chipboard boxes (cereal, cracker, laundry detergent, paper towel / toilet paper tubes). NO food or waxed paper.
■Magazines and Catalogs.
■Telephone books / paperback books (NO hardbound books).
■Printer / copy paper and office paper.
■Mixed paper and “junk” mail.
■Shredded paper (Must be bagged).
■Aseptic packaging (milk & juice cartons).
■Microwave trays & frozen food boxes.
■Plastic Film (“Bag-your-Bags”), unnumbered plastics, grocery bags, visqueen, trash bags, newspaper bags, shrink wrap,
water/soda bottle plastic wrapping, bubble wrap and blue recycling bags.
Materials NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Hazardous Materials containers of any type: includes empty oil containers, pesticide containers, and paint containers.
■Bio-Hazardous Items: Hypodermic Needles, Diapers, Blood Contaminated Items.
■Hazardous Materials: explosive, acidic, caustic, volatile, or chemically reactive material.
■Compressed gas cylinders, pesticide containers or aerosol containers.
■Food waste and liquids.
■Window glass, auto glass and mirrors.
■Light bulbs.
■Ceramics and Porcelain.
■Auto parts, lawn mower blades and bed frames.
■Styrofoam and PVC piping.
■Glass cookware/ bake ware.
■Household items such as cooking pots, toasters, and electrical appliances.
■Garden hoses.
■Electric cords or Christmas lights.
■Wire, rope, string, ribbon, video tapes and audio tapes.
■Plastic coat hangers.
■Any other household items.
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Prohl, Mrs. Laura
Short, Barbara J.
Bass, Mandy
Kirksey, Mrs. Nellie
Purvis, Mrs. Helen
Hughes, Mrs. Katie
Lindsey, Mrs. Clara
Diaz, Mr. Bert
Jordan, Mrs. Marilyn
Lassiter, Miss Sheila
Englund, Ann
Hoyt, Eleanor
Smith, Donna
Thorn, Floyd
Young, Mr. James
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Toney, Gene
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Taylor, Mr. Jim
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Woodfin, Patricia
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Winkle, Hunter
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Wilyoung, Mrs. Eddie 6/27
Bianco, Mr. Sal
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Puzino, Catherine
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In Memory of Kathryn Miles
In Honor of Martha Boyles’ Birthday
For: General Fund
From: Marian Minyard
From: James & Eleanor Hoyt
From: Robin Moffatt
For: CSM Food Pantry
From: James & Mary Ellen Abram
For: Debt Retirement
From: Sam & Mary Curtis
For: Florida Baptist Children’s Homes
From: Joe & Beverly Capo
For: Florida Baptist Children’s Homes
Mother’s Day Offering
From: Women on Mission
For: Operation Christmas Child
From: Ruth Hooper
For: Regular Offering
From: Carl & Sally Taylor
In Memory of Margie Heath
For: Florida Baptist Children’s Homes
From: Dan & Donna Tvenstrup
In Memory of Lois Dodd
For: General Fund
From: Marian Minyard
In Memory of Rita Bianco
For: Regular Offering
From: Dan & Donna Tvenstrup
From: Carl & Sally Taylor
For: Operation Christmas Child
From: Ruth Hooper
From: Delores Kelly