Volume 68 | Week of July 12, 2015 | Number 28

First Baptist Church MontgomeryBeaconbring them in...build them up...send them out

www.montgomeryfbc.org | Office: 334.834.6310 | Prayer Line: 334.834.4585

Sunday, July 12 :: 6:15 pm :: Main SanctuaryThere will be an Ice Cream Fellowship following the service.

J o i n u s f o r t h e J O Y S i n g e r s 1 5 t h a n n u a l

Patriotic Celebration

FBC Faithfulness | Sunday, July 5, 2015ATTENDANCEBible Fellowship Enrollment 4977 | Bible Fellowship Attendance 1192Weekly Attendance 1663 | Discipleship Attendance 351

OFFERINGRequired Weekly $123,557.69 | Received Sunday $87,112.42Required To Date $3,336,057.63 | Received To Date $3,087,044.68Building Fund Sunday $1,501.00 | Building Fund to Date $21,829.30

Under Budget | $249,012.95

Seeing and Seizing Opportunities to Serve! Gods Living Word instructs us, As we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10)

Jesus powerfully illustrated Gods expectation for His children to serve each other with the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:30-37. The unlikely hero was on a journey but stopped and helped a bruised and broken man. Sam did not manufacture excuses saying, It is too risky or it is none of my business. Instead, Sam saw a person in need as Gods invitation to serve.

We are surrounded by people who need the compassion of Christ. They need you to see their pain as a golden opportunity to serve them in the name of Jesus. The chief enemy to kindness is busyness. We have our priorities, our jobs, our duties, our responsibilities, and we can become so busy that we grow deaf to Gods voice and blind to the needs about us.

Whatislistedonyouragendafortoday?Ifsomeonehadaflattire one that is literal or emotional would you take time to stop, care and respond? If someone called and needed a ride to the hospital or church, would you take them? Remember what Jesus revealed, What you do for hurting people, you have done to Me. (Matthew 25:40)

CONNEC IONS from your Pastors Heart

Online Pictorial DirectoryThe FBC Online Member Directory is now ready. This up-to-date directory is available as an APP or by visiting the website. You will be asked to enter in your email address as its listed in our directory. Please email Amanda Smith at asmith@montgomeryfbc.org to get your valid email address added or to update your familys photo. For full instructions on using the online directory visit:

www.montgomeryfbc.org/member-directory

Ministry AnnouncementsStudent Ministry

There will be a Crossover Swim Party for all 6th through 8th grade students this Sunday, July 12 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Williams home (8236 Marsh Ridge Drive). Meet in the youth center after Sunday School. For more information, contact Spencer Jones at 524.5974 or sjones@montgomeryfbc.org.

Senior Adult MinistryJoin us for a trip to the Celebrators Conference on Monday, October 19 through Thursday, October 22 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The conference will feature David Jeremiah, Charles Billingsley and Ken Davis. There will also be a homecoming concert by Sandi Patty, Larnelle Harris, Wayne Watson, and the Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers. Cost is $259 per person (2 per room) or $379 per person (1 per room). The package includes transportation, conference and lodging. Call Mary Virginia Crum at 241.5180 to make your reservation. A nonrefundable deposit of $25 is due at sign up. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, August 26. Payment balance will be due Wednesday, September 2.

Missions MinistryAre you going or do you know someone going out as a Summer Missionary? We want to join you in prayer as you take Gods Message to the nations. Please let us know by contacting Brian Gay at 241.5131 or briang@montgomeryfbc.org.

First Baptist FoundationSave the Date! PhilanthroCorps Dave Keesling will be here to provide some Stewardship Coaching on Sunday, August 23 and Monday, August 24. For more information, contact Alissa Irvin at 241.5127 or airvin@montgomeryfbc.org.

Often times, we will procrastinate on making important decisions that involve creating plans for the unknown future. The First Baptist Foundation is here to offer

First Family Dinner | Wednesday, July 15No reservations required!

Adult & Childrens Meal: Hamburgers, Potatoes, Salad, Dessert

Adult Family Meal $5; Childs Meal (12 & under) $3Maximum Family Amount $20 (immediate family only)

Weekly and quarterly teachers for Sunday

School as well as Worship Care

Volunteers for both 8:30 & 11:00 services.

Contact Nancie McQueen at 241.5166

or nmcqueen@montgomeryfbc.org to findoutmoreabout

areas you or your Sunday School class can serve.

OUR PRESCHOOL NEEDS YOU!

you some assistance in making plans that involve your estate. We want to helpyoucreateaplanthatbestfitsyour needs, honors your family, and recognizes your faith. We offer free Estate Planning as a service through our partnership with PhilanthroCorp. YoucanstartbyfillingouttheEstate Plan Organizer at www.montgomeryfbc.org/legacy-linc, or by calling Alissa Irvin at 241.5127.

Childrens HopeChildrens Hope is in need of child sponsorships! For just $35/month, you can provide a child with housing, clothes, food, education, and a place to learn about Gods love. To sponsor a child, you can go to www.children-hope.com, make a check payable to Childrens Hope, or contact Ann Amster at teamamster@mac.com.

Community MinistriesThe Caring Center is in desperate need of paper grocery bags. Please drop them off at the Caring Center or the receptionist desk at Scott Street. For more information, contact Judy Nuss at 241.5144.

Check out the Nehemiah Center Blog at nehemiahcenterblog.blogspot.com.

Join us for Friday Night Basketball in the Nehemiah Gym (217 Broadway Street). We will meet every Friday at 5:30 pm. Groups or individuals are welcome to join the Chisholm Community Youth for a great workout and fellowship. Co-sponsored by City Parks and Recreation and the Nehemiah Center. Also needed are volunteers to share a brief devotion. For more information, contact Todd Carmichael at 430.5817 or hemanministries@gmail.com.

The Nehemiah Center needs your help! Volunteers needed: grass mowers, painters,floorsander,andweedersfortheMastersGarden,andfootballcoachesfor the Nehemiah Program. For more information or to volunteer, contact Jane Ferguson at 241.5141 or jferguson@montgomeryfbc.org.

Churchwide News & EventsHave you recently moved, changed jobs or just changed a phone number? If so, please let us know, so that we can update our membership information. You can update your information online at www.montgomeryfbc.org/update or you can contacttheMembershipOfficeat241.5130orpthurman@montgomeryfbc.org.

New MembersBy Baptism

Mr. Bob Brown1940 Norman Bridge Court | Montgomery, AL 36104

Colin Dye2400 Mary Lou Lance | Montgomery, AL 36117

Porter Simpler2192 Rosemont Drive | Montgomery, AL 36111

By LetterMrs. Bob Brown (Joy)1940 Norman Bridge Court | Montgomery, AL 36104

Ms. Karen Sellers8742 Twelve Oaks Lane | Montgomery, AL 36116

Our Church FamilyIf you would like to add someone to the prayer list, contact Carolyn Bryan at 241.5120.

Sympathy Extended toMr. & Mrs. Phillip Pouncey (Becky) in the death of her niece, Tess GrazianoMr. & Mrs. John Thompkins (Lovelace) in the death of his mother; Mr. & Mrs. Rick Blanton (Carrie) in the death of her grandmother

Baptist SouthKristie Wendel

Baptist EastJack Thomas, Jr.

Central Alabama Veterans HealthcareChad Lynn

HealthSouthDiane Choyce

Hillview TerraceDot Robinson

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FBC Social Media

FBC Website/Social MediaInformation Class

Sunday, July 19 4:30 pm 443

Want to learn more about how to use the FBC website, online member directory and our social media options (including Facebook and Twitter)? Join us for a Q&A session that will help you stay connected with all that is happening at First Baptist Montgomery.

Volunteer Opportunity of the Week:

Beacon VolunteersVolunteers are needed to help tab and label the Beacons every Thursday

morning beginning at 8:00 am. If you would like to volunteer, contact Beth DeBardeleben at 241.5160 or bdebardeleben@montgomeryfbc.org.

This week at FBC MontgomeryFor the complete calendar, visit www.montgomeryfbc.org.

6:00 Narcotics Anonymous GROW College Bible Study

Wednesday, July 15 Mission Project: Brazil Kids Kamp4:45 First Family Dinner5:30 Sanctuary Orchestra Rehearsal6:00 First Family Prayer Time6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse6:35 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal6:40 Finance Committee6:45 Ejamat Prayer Time

Thursday, July 16 Mission Project: Brazil Kids Kamp10:00 Caregivers Support Group

Friday, July 17 Mission Project: Brazil Kids Kamp6:45 Friday Morning Mens Group5:30 Celebrate Recovery

Saturday, July 18 Mission Projects: Brazil & Central Asia6:00 Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday, July 12 Mission Projects: Haiti & Brazil8:30 Worship Service 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes11:00 Worship Service11:30 Crossover Pool Party12:00 Single Adult Leadership Meeting4:00 Missions Committee Meeting4:30 JOY Singers Rehearsal Nominating Committee5:00 Prayer Time for South Asia Visitation Kids Kamp Parent Meeting5:30 Youth Camp Parent Meeting6:15 JOY Singers Patriotic Celebration7:15 Ice Cream Fellowship

Monday, July 13 Mission Projects: Haiti & Brazil Kids Kamp10:00 Senior Adult Ministry Council5:30 Mens Bible Study

Tuesday, July 14 Mission Projects: Haiti & Brazil Kids Kamp10:00 Senior Adult Game Day11:00 GriefShare

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Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am)He Knows My Name | Chip & Chris ColeeThere Is Hope | Sanctuary ChoirHow I Love You | Sara Elizabeth ShirleyMessage | Jay Wolf

Evening Worship (6:15 pm)Joy Singers PatrioticCelebration

In Home Ministry Member :: Deborah Kay Campbell928 Felder Avenue | Montgomery, Alabama 36106-1933

CrossRoads Broadcast Schedule

Watch the sermon at the time below or online at www.montgomeryfbc.org.

Frazer Channel 13 (Montgomery & Prattville)Brighthouse Channel 122 (Elmore County)Sunday, 1:30 pm (full hour) & 6:00 pmTuesday, 7:30 pm Thursday, 9:30 am & 6:00 pm

WSFA-TV Channel 12 | Sunday, 10:30 am