First Impressions - First Baptist

Based on the hit movie, God's Not Dead, this 6-week study will help you be prepared
to defend your faith. It will give you a strong foundation of Scripture and evidence to
stand on that will not only help you stay strong, but allow you to reach friends and
family for Christ.
Telephone: 615.452.5715
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First Impressions
April 6, 2015, Vol 4 nO 14
... a publication of First Baptist Gallatin
Visit us on the web - fbcgallatin.org
April 19, 6pm, fellowship hall
FIRST IMPRESSIONS (USPS 008 199) is mailed at periodical postage rates and is published
weekly except the last week of the year by First Baptist Church, 205 East Main Street, Gallatin,
TN 37066-2908. Periodicals postage at Gallatin, TN 37066. Postmaster: Send address changes
to FIRST IMPRESSIONS, Post Office Box 369, Gallatin, TN 37066-0369
After you've see the movie, join us for the study beginning
A worshipping community
By mastering the foundations of faith, you should be able to not only survive the assault
of skepticism but thrive in any setting regardless of the challenge--and help others as
well. In the end you will be able to confidently proclaim to anyone in any setting: God's
Not Dead!
coming soon  VBS: june 8 - 12
GO 2 April 10th
3rd-4th-5th
graders
FIRST
sunday
april 12
6pm
fellowship hall
friday 5:00-6:30pm
FREE event at FBC Student Ministry Center!
Present-day college freshman and devout Christian, Josh Wheaton, finds
his faith challenged on his first day of Philosophy class by dogmatic and
argumentative Professor Radisson. Radisson begins class by informing
students they will need to disavow, in writing, the existence of God on that
first day, or face a failing grade. As other students in the class begin scribbling
the words "God Is Dead" on pieces of paper as instructed, Josh finds himself
at a crossroads, having to choose between his faith and his future.
God's Not Dead will educate, entertain, and inspire you to explore what you
really believe about God, igniting important conversations and life-changing
decisions.
From our Pastor
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A Prediction
This article is written about ten days before you receive it
due to our printing and postal schedules. Therefore, I’m
writing you the Monday before Easter Sunday.
Even though it’s ahead of Easter, I predict ...
 Easter was an incredible day for us at First Baptist Church
Gallatin.
larry yarborough
Pastor
 The Spirit of the Lord blessed us as we celebrated Jesus’
resurrection.
 Worship with Randy, Dale and Friends in the fellowship hall was an absolute joy!
 You gladly made way for others from the parking lots to the pews and
 You welcomed everyone with a smile, kind words, and encouraged them to return.
So thanks for all you’re doing to show and share the Good News about Jesus. I know that
foremost, we all give thanks to Him for being the reason behind everything we do.
#FuelTheGospel
Easter is our reminder that fullness in Christ and life abundant are free gifts from Jesus’
sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection from the grave. Our North American missionaries
are using as many means possible to reach people with the Good News that’s grounded in
Easter. You can help #FuelTheGospel for our North American missionaries by ...
 Between now and Mother’s Day, whenever you’re pumping gas, pray for the missionaries
we support in the U.S. and Canada. Ask God to open doors for the Good News about
Jesus in dark and lost places.
 Donate the cost of one gallon, five gallons, or even an entire tank of gas to the Annie
Armstrong Offering at church. Here we pool our monies with other congregations to
give church planters resources to reach their communities.
We’re halfway to our $10,000 goal. I predict we’ll surpass it before Mother’s Day!
Thankful for you,
You're invited to a
CHILI'S GIVE BACK EVENT
benefitting FBG's Children's Camp
April 13, 11am-9pm
600 Village Green Drive, Gallatin
Flyers available in the church office the week of
April 6. With each flyer presented on Monday,
Chili's will donate 10% of the event day sales to our
children's camp fund.
Say YES to an opportunity for service on
Saturday, April 25, when First Baptist will
sponsor a booth on the square as a part of
the city’s Squarefest. You are needed for a
two hour period to staff the booth. You can
volunteer by calling Vicki in the church office
(452-5715).
Training events are on April 15 or April 22,
at 4:30pm in the LOFt. Training events are
identical. Attend only one.
Upcoming
Events for
Thursday, April 16: monthly fellowship and potluck meal with Kimberly Lynn from the
Better Business Bureau who will inform us about scams targeting senior adults. Meeting
begins at 10:30am in the fellowship hall.
Thursday, May 21: Board the bus at 10am to Crossville for lunch and to see Singing in the
Rain at the Cumberland County Playhouse. Cost is $22 per person plus lunch. Reservation
required.
Thursday, June 18: Summer picnic at 6pm in our new covered pavilion. Please bring your
favorite side dish, homemade ice cream, or dessert. Chicken will be provided. Also, bring
your outdoor games and instruments (guitar, banjo, etc.). We’ll have fun playing and
singing. You can sign up in your LifeGroup the first of June or you may call the church office
to let us know you're coming.
Thursday, July 16: Milky Way Farm, Pulaski, Tennessee ... board the bus at 8am. We'll tour
the 25,000 square foot Tudor mansion, have lunch there, and, if weather permits, we will
tour the farm on a hayride. Cost is $25 per person. On the way home, we'll stop in Lynnville,
Tennessee, which has the motto, "striving to be the best small town in America." There will
be time to visit unique and antique shops, a leather shop, and Soda Pop Junction for ice
cream. Reservation required. Contact Deanna in the church office.
New LifeGroups Starting April 8, at 6:15pm
Our Week Ahead
CONGRATULATIONS to Steve and Amy
McKinzie on the birth of their daughter,
Ansley Erin, born March 25. Her proud
grandmother is Carolyn Fohl.
CONGRATULATIONS to Jacob Norman on
accomplishing the rank of Eagle Scout with
Troop 407 on March 26.
SYMPATHY is extended to Theresa Cannon
and Marty Nelson and family in the death
of their father, Archie Moore.
CHURCH DIRECTORY: There are a few
spaces left for the church pictorial directory.
If you haven't signed up for a directory
picture, please do so quickly. People who
cannot schedule a photography session
can submit a picture for the directory. We
need pictures submitted by April 21. Give
pictures or send electronic copies of the
submitted picture to Vicki Vaden at vicki@
fbcgallatin.org.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Hosted by
Perry McArthur LifeGroup, Wednesday,
April 29, 1-7pm, C322. Contact Vicki Vaden in
the church office (615.452.5715).
Breathe: Making Room for Sabbath: One of the greatest challenges among women
in our culture is taking time to stop and cease from all the activities and busyness and just
breathe. We miss the moments because we rush ahead to the next thing. By neglecting
time for tranquility, serenity, and repose, we limit our Christlikeness and miss out on some
of God's greatest gifts. It is time for us to breathe and build margin into our lives for God.
God doesn't just want us legally free; He wants us to be able to walk in freedom and enjoy it.
So God gave us many gifts, including boundaries in which to enjoy those gifts. Sabbath was
intended as a gift, and it is still a gift to us today. If you are weary, worn out, and exhausted
the concept of Sabbath will change your life. Christy Tignor will guide this ladies study.
The Power of God's Names: A name not only expresses the essence and significance
of what is being named but also—when duly authorized—accesses the capacity intrinsic
within it. Because of God's depth of character, He has a variety of names to reflect His
different capacities of relating to us. God is called Elohim when referenced as the allpowerful Creator. When you need provision, get to know the name Jehovah Jireh, which
means God, the Provider. God has a name for any and every situation you can find yourself
in. Get to know the names of God because it is in knowing His character and His capacity
that you will rest and discover both peace and power in His covenant care. Ralph Troutman
will lead this coed study.
student ministry
golf tournament
benefitting our Haiti Mission Team
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 8am
4  25  2015
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long hollow golf course
$75 per player; 4 person teams
To sign up, call the church office.
WOMEN ON MISSION (WMU):
Indonesia missionary, Melinda Whidet,
will be our guest speaker on Tuesday,
April 14, at 9:30am (C322). She will share
her experiences with us using video
and slides. Please join us and give her
your support and encouragement.
Got questions about WMU meeting?
Contact Doris Martin (615.452.2687).
Wednesday, April 8
5:00pm G.R.O.W., FH
5:15pm Fellowship Meal, FH
6:00pm "Main Street Kids Live,"
birth-K, preschool hallway
1st-5th grade, room C2
6:00pm Chronic Disease, C322
6:15pm Christian History Made Easy, C323
6:15pm Young Adult Bible Study, chapel
6:15pm Prayer Mtg., FH
6:15pm Celebration Choir, B311
6:16pm The Wheel, 6th-12th grade, SMC
7:30pm Executive Committee, C224
Thursday, April 9
9:00amPDO
5:45pm Fit Club, SMC
Friday, April 10
5:00pm Go2First, SMC
Sunday, April 12
8:00am Children's Ministry Appreciation
Breakfast, FH
8:30am Worship, sanctuary and FH
8:30am Children's Worship, room 2
9:45amLifeGroups
10:45amG.R.O.W.
11:00am Worship, sanctuary and FH
11:00am Children's Worship, room 2
noonG.R.O.W.
2:30pm Orchestra Rehearsal, sanctuary
4:30pm Deacons' Meeting, chapel
5:00pm Hispanic Church, room 5
6:00pm God's Not Dead, FH
Monday, April 13
10:00am 55N Game Day, FH
11:00am Chili's Fundraiser for Children's
Camp (Gallatin, until 9pm)
6:00pm Men's Prayer Group, FH
Tuesday, April 14
9:00amPDO
9:30am Women on Mission, C322
5:45pm Fit Club, SMC
Wednesday, April 15
5:00pm G.R.O.W., FH
5:15pm Fellowship Meal, FH
6:00pm "Main Street Kids Live,"
birth-K, preschool hallway
1st-5th grade, room C2
6:00pm Chronic Disease, C322
6:15pm Christian History Made Easy, C323
6:15pm Young Adult Bible Study, chapel
6:15pm Prayer Mtg., FH
6:15pm Celebration Choir, B311
6:16pm The Wheel, 6th-12th grade, SMC
The Tennessee Baptist Convention will host a regional
training event on April 18 at the State Mobilization Center in
Mt. Juliet. This is the only chance to get specialized training
classes. Please remember you must be certified through this
program in order to serve in case of a major disaster. For
more information and a listing of classes, visit tnbaptist.org
and click on "training opportunities." For further information,
you may contact Chuck Thacker (615.390.1052).