The Reporter - FBC Henderson TX

REPORTER
Volume 67 *No. 4*April 28,2016
207 West Main Street * Henderson, Texas * www.thefbc.org
Church Office 903-657-1646 * Family Life Center 903-657-2504 * Prayer House 903-657-1394
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Dr. David Higgs
Pastor
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…
For more than one entire decade, First Baptist Church has been involved in an effort to build
a new Children’s Building. Last Sunday, our congregation unanimously voted to begin
construction. This has been a long journey, but praise the Lord we have finally made it to the
point of construction. In just a few days, construction will begin on remodeling the Chapel area
into Sunday School space for our senior adults. When that work has been completed, then the
demolition of the old building and the construction of the new building will begin. It is exciting to
see any church moving forward and making preparations for future generations! I thank God for
your sweet spirit and your desire to always be a forward moving church. I believe that great
days are ahead for First Baptist Church.
Prayer is such an important ministry for any church. Let me encourage you to get involved in
our prayer house ministry. You may sign up for a weekly time to participate in the prayer house
by calling the church office. We are always in need of others to help with the prayer house
ministry. I hope you will seriously consider helping in this ministry.
I am looking forward to seeing you this coming Lord’s Day!
Graduation Recognition Sunday
May 22nd
O’Brien Satcher
Breakfast at 9:15 am
Service at 10:30 am
Get your RSVPs, photographs, and
information turned in to
Debra by Sunday, May 15th.
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BAPTIST
ENCAMPMENT
July 18th-22nd
Cost: $180 before July 1
$250 After July 1
Fred Hale Scholarship applications are available in the FLC.
Students who are enrolled full time in undergraduate or
graduate studies at any Southern Baptist institution of
higher learning are eligible.
Deadline to return applications is May 30.
Don Edmiston
Minister of Education/Administration
Spring is definitely in the air, which means spring fever is beginning to spread. It's
always hard this time of the year to stay focused on work, school, or any indoor
tasks. I can remember, as a kid, when school would begin to wind down for the
summer, it became increasingly challenging to keep my focus on anything in the
classroom (that may or may not have had anything to do with spring). I couldn't
wait to turn in all my school books and jump off the bus on the last day of school.
The summer plan I had developed was simple: have fun and forget about school.
It is easy to get caught up in all our summer activities and find ourselves too busy
for Sunday School and even worship. This summer, make plans to stay involved in
Sunday School and worship. Perhaps you can encourage your Sunday School class
to plan some special summer time activities to help keep everyone involved.
Rod Salmon
Minister of Music
Night of Praise
Thank you choir and
orchestra for sharing the
Word of God through music
Sunday Night April 24!
The Holy Spirit came down
in a wonderful and
powerful way!
Children’s Choir Spring Musical
& Night of Praise
May 15 – 6pm Service
May
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1 Children’s Church
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JOYSingers
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National Day of
Prayer
Potter’s Hands
Adult 7 Fellowship
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Preteen Mission
Trip Fundraiser
CARE
VBS Volunteer
Meeting
Retirement Center
Outreach
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no evening service 9
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Merry Widow’s
Breakfast
11
WMU Leadership
Team Mtg.
JOYSingers to
MayHim
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Preteen Mission
Trip Training
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Women in the Word
Cover to Cover Book
Club
The Master’s Hands
Caregivers Support
Group
Children’s Choir
Night of Praise
22 Graduate
Recognition
17 Praying Women
JOYSingers
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Preteen Mission
Trip Training
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Shades of Read
JOYSingers
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Merry Widow’s
Luncheon
VBS Volunteer Mtg.
The Master’s Hands
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30 church offices closed
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JOYSingers
WEDNESDAYS
5:45 pm Wednesday Night Live (children)
6:00 pm DiscipleLife
Adult Choir
The Cause (youth)
no evening service
SUNDAYS
Sunday School:
9:15 am
Morning Worship:
10:30 am
Evening Worship:
6:00 pm
Have you visited our
Mission Information
Center lately?
RADIO MINISTRY
KWRD 1470 AM or
KPXI 100.7 FM
Radio Bible Class – 10:00 am
Morning Worship – 10:30 am
CD’s of our services are
available for $2.00.
Contact Brandy in the Media Center.
You may also listen to our services
on our website: www.thefbc.org.
There you will find
important details about
upcoming mission
opportunities.
Sunday Van Ministry
Our church van is available to transport those wanting to attend
Sunday School and morning services, but who may need help with
transportation. If you know of someone who would be interested in
riding each week, please contact Karen Reynolds in the church office.
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Barbara Bowman
Amy Briscoe
Allen Brown
Randall Culp
Stephanie Goode
Rhonda Lemmon
Gaylon Rains
Evan Walgama
Mary Jo Whitehead
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Chance Dorsey
Olive Foley
Scottie Foster
Craig Hurt
Bobbie Kate Jackson
Caroline Spivey
Caleb Stephens
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Colton Branham
Laneese Crim
Louis Deveaux
Karlie Jenkins
Hope Salas
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Jin Grammer
Bob Haynes
George McClelland
Jacob Moore
Lori Moores
Jason Vinson
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Kate Carpenter
Reagan McCauley
Bentley Tillison
Ernest Winfrey
Brian Young
Dean Young
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Judd Abercrombie
Margie Brown
Jimmy Cooper
Tracey Fernandez
Clydie Flores
Candy Gibson
Marie Lee
Wade Womack
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Kathy Moore
Joe Williams
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C. O. Christian
Kody Goss
Cole Harkins
Tresa Holland
Trinity Patterson
David Roberson
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Donna Brady
Barbara Dorsey
Mark Edwards
Jason Ferrell
Louise Slover
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Tracy Ainsworth
Gabriel Gearheart
Tina Cooper
Ruth Ragsdale
Haley Roberts
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William Odom
Charles Rush
Alex Vittitow
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Mary Carter
George Cooper
Brandy Duncan
Elizabeth Duran
Teresa Jackson
Landry Langley
Lawson Powers
Lisa Waller
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Jeri Bridges
Cortland Esters
Joshua Herron
Micah Johnson
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Donna Abercrombie
Bridgett Kelley
Todd Matlock
Braxton Pruitt
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Mario Cibrian
Matt Langley
Mary Jo Lees
Tony Long
Paige Matlock
Jonathan McNew
Heath Murray
Sam Watson
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Griffin Antunes
Patty Gibson
Daniel Harkins
Gary Jackson
Betty Norman
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Amy Hutto
Preslee Johnson
Kacy Kersh
Robin Parker
Corey Patterson
Linda Pharr
18
Jim Bowman
Lakyn Bush
Suzie Head
Josh Noble
Weston Thomas
Charles White
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Lauren Mraz
Benjamin Price
Myrna Reyes
20
Devan Bodine
Lois Clark
Eric Grace
Eddie Gutierrez
Kenneth Lee
Meg McAnally
Tommy Moore
Madeline Morris
21
Stephen Acres
Christy Allison
Grey Briggs
Donny Kelsey
Jennifer Reynolds
Phillip Seelbach
Cathy Waggoner
22
Ken Bowman
Cortney Crow
Terry Dorsey
Collin Everitt
Mary Mullins
Jo Parker
Katie Ross Smith
Kristie Standard
Skip Turner
Kevin Vietzke
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Roger Ellis
Wallace Riddle
Ann Swift
24
Brinklee Bowman
Susie Briscoe
Brady Burks
Bobby Frasier
Carla McCauley
Susan Spivey
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Diane Durant
Karis Lee
Ronnie Morrison
26
Brandy Antunes
Casey Carr
Lillian Haynes
Toinette Ladage
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Mallory Diosdado
Natasha Fountain
Patrice Gage
Robby Hall
Harrison Mills
Marc Nations
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Will Bennett
Hardy Dotson
Elizabeth Hall
Anne Pool
Mary Ann Ward
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Justin Crowley
Matthew Strong
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Matthew Acres
Jim Ballow
Don Johnson
Dee Ann Mitchell
Douglas St. Clair
Lacy Hale
Richard Weaver
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Brenda Allen
Scott Benningfield
Tyler Esters
Jimmy Jones
Dillon Liles
5/4/2016
Bar-B-Que Brisket or
King Ranch Chicken
Baked Beans
Macaroni & Cheese
Corn
Kid’s Meal:
Mini Corn Dogs
French Fries
5/11/16
Swiss Steak with Rice or
Citrus Marinated Chicken
Cut Green Beans
Yellow Squash
Kid’s Meal:
Chicken Nuggets
French Fries
5/18/16
Beef Enchilada Casserole or
Chicken Fajitas
Pinto Beans
Rice
Kid’s Meal:
Chicken Strips
French Fries
5/25/16
Grilled Pork Chops or
Hot Chicken Salad
Long Green Beans
Grilled Vegetables
Kid’s Meal:
Pizza
French Fries
Baked Potato, Salad Bar,
and Dessert are
available each Wednesday.
Adult meals (13-up) - $6
4-12 yrs of age - $5
1-3 yrs of age - $2
Lunches are served each
Tuesday, Wednesday &
Thursday.
$6 per plate,
$1 extra for carry out.
Miriam Johnston
Preschool/Children’s Ministry
‘Lil Explorers Day Camp
June 20-22
10am-2pm
Vacation Bible School
June 5-9
6:00-8:30pm
Completed PreK-6th grade
FREE!!
Completed Kdg-2nd Grade
Cost: $60
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Cost:
$235 if registered by June 1
$250 if after June 1
Volunteers are needed for
Vacation Bible School,
June 5-9, and
Lil’ Explorers Day Camp,
June 20-22.
It’s simple….call Miriam or
Mischelle in the church office
to volunteer to help in one
or both of these
important ministries!
thank you!
Dear Church Family,
Thank you with all our hearts for all your ministries to our family during his time of sorrow. Also, can’t forget
Blanca and her group and the ladies of our Sunday School class for the delicious luncheon. We appreciate every prayer and thought and every sweet and funny story we heard about our precious Scooter.
With love always,
Patsy Phillips and Family
Dear FBC Family,
Thank you for your visits, cards, support, phone calls, texts, facebook posts, and especially for your
prayers, precious church family!
You all have lifted us up and encouraged us through Ronnie’s pre-transplant struggles and now through
the post-transplant victories.
We are so grateful to the Lord for answered prayer and a praying church family. We love you all!
God bless you,
Ronnie & Jaqueta Hardin
Monday, May 2
5:00-7:00 pm
Dining Hall
Come join us as we show the
love of Christ to others by
sending cards, making phone
calls, or making personal
visits to our visitors,
members, or those who may
just need a little
encouragement.
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Henderson, TX
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Month ending 3/31/16
Monthly budget receipts target $176,365.58
ACTUAL monthly budget receipts $149,105.71
YTD budget receipts target $529,096.78
ACTUAL YTD budget receipts $433,219.71
Monthly budgeted EXPENSES target $176,365.61
ACTUAL monthly EXPENSES $155,282.10
YTD Budget EXPENSES target $529,096.51
ACTUAL YTD EXPENSES $470,530.60
Lynda Randle Love Offering: $1,629.01
Annie Armstrong Offering $35, 585.12
----------------------------------------------------------------Sunday School Attendance - March 2016
Average Enrollment: 1665
Average Attendance: 495
New Members: 4
Sympathy to
Mozelle Duncan in the loss of her brother-in-law, Byron Duncan
Michael & Lori Moores in the loss of his cousin, Jon Sam Brown
Lou Crawford in the loss of her brother, Edward Layne
The Family of Joyce Tatum Davidson
Sandra Cox in the loss of her mother, Virginia Ham
Rex Dorman & Carli DeVance in the loss of his father and
her grandfather, Allen Dorman
Kaleb & Kelsi Anderson in the loss of his grandmother,
Connie Danielson
Chuck & Betty Mathias in the loss of her aunt, Evelyn Parker
Church
Staff
The Family of Billy White Carroll
Dr. David Higgs
Pastor
(903) 658-4390 home
(903) 658-4491 cell
Don Edmiston
Rod Salmon
Minister of Administration Minister of Music
(903) 836-2464 home
(903) 658-9309 cell
(903) 658-1472 cell
O’Brien Satcher
Student Minister
(903) 658-2806 cell
Miriam Johnston
Children’s Minister
(469)231-3737