First Baptist Church

3300 Fairlawn Drive Columbus, IN 47203 812-376-3321; www.fbccolumbus.org; church@fbccolumbus.org

April 2017

Volume 17, Issue 4 Published Monthly

He is going ahead of you . . . .

Our Staff…

Daniel Cash

Senior Pastor

David Doles

Associate Pastor

Joyce Crowder

Minister of Music

When we sit with Scripture, even the most familiar of the scriptures, and allow them to read us, it can be surprising what we see and hear. During the Lenten season we have been revisiting some of the major events of Jesus’ ministry as described for us in the Gospels. We’ve journeyed with Jesus to and through his baptism, temptation, transfiguration, last supper and events of His last week – Holy Week. We do all of this in preparation for, and anticipation of Easter. I was reading the resurrection narrative from Matthew 28 recently when a phrase jumped up at me. It is in verse 7, spoken by one of the angels to the women who have discovered the empty tomb: “Do not be afraid,” the angel says in reassurance, inviting their examination of the tomb. Then these words: “He has been raised from the dead and He is going ahead of you into Galilee.” He is going ahead of you. As I sat with that line I began to ponder its truth and promise for us. Jesus, the risen Christ, is always going ahead of us. We’ve seen this in our Lenten worship focus. Jesus goes ahead of us through baptism, into wilderness temptation, to the transfiguration’s foretaste, the last supper’s commemorative significance, the garden’s anguish, and the cross’ cruelty. He goes ahead of us in both life and death - that we might follow, that we might live. Jesus is always going ahead of us in the day to day. He is preparing the way, giving us strength, and offering hope. He goes ahead through times of transition, in seasons of illness, situations of challenge – in both the unexpected and the unknown. He goes ahead of us individually and collectively. As we at First Baptist Church ponder a future, Jesus goes ahead of us, preparing us for that future. As a family faces change and challenge, Jesus goes ahead - guiding, sharing, offering compassion and strength. He spent three years with twelve disciples and He was always ahead of them. Even after His death, in the victory of the resurrection, He went ahead – calling them forward into a new adventure. Where do these words find you this Easter? What’s going on in your life? What are you being called to do or be? Consider the strong promise that Jesus is already there. As we make final preparation to follow Jesus in these days of Easter’s hallelujahs and the resurrection’s joy, we find both hope and comfort, possibility and challenge, in this phrase. Jesus has gone ahead – and He is calling us to follow, to come, to join Him in that which is next.

Wishing you the joy and hope of Easter’s Good News! Christ is Risen . . . and He goes ahead. Won’t you follow?

Pastor Dan

Revitalization Team News

First Baptist has entered into a time of study and reflection centered around congregational revitalization. In short we believe that now is the time to renew our investment in ministry health, growth and vitality as a congregation. We need congregational input, so if you haven’t done so already, please sign up for a Focus Group Meeting. All meetings will be held in the Chapel. The dates of the meetings are:

April 2—7:00 pm April 23—10:45 am May 3—2:00 pm April 6—7:00 pm April 23—7:00 pm May 4—7:00 pm April 9—10:45 am April 27—7:00 pm May 7—7:00 pm April 9 –7:00 pm April 30—7:00 pm May 9—7:00 pm April 20—7:00 pm

Choose one that best fits your schedule. We strongly encourage everyone to participate. Group meetings will be kept small in size (12-15 persons) so all can be heard and respond to the same questions.

The Revitalization Team consists of Jennifer Kelley, Deb Steele, Jeff Caldwell, Bob Rhude, Zach Bolte and Pastor Dan Cash. If you have questions about the revitalization initiative or your participation, please speak with one of the team members.

Holy Week Services

We hope you will plan now and put the following dates and services on your calendar as we prepare to celebrate Holy Week:

April 9—Palm Sunday Worship—9:30 a.m.

April 13—Maundy Thursday Service—7:00 p.m. Holy Communion and Reflection on the Cross of Christ

April 16—Easter Sunrise Service—7:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast to follow at approximately 8:15 a.m.

April 16—Easter Celebration Service—9:30 a.m.

EASTER BREAKFAST TO FOLLOW SUNRISE SERVICE

All are invited to attend breakfast on Easter Sunday, April 16, following the Sunrise Service. Breakfast will be served at approximately 8:15 a.m.

Donations are needed for breakfast casseroles, coffee cakes, muffins and bagels. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk on April 2 or 9 or call Judy Rhude

at 812-375-1206. Table service, beverages, and fruit will be provided.

Judy Rhude Church Hostess Team

QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

6:00 p.m.—in the Chapel

Pastoral Care Team for April

April 2—Janet Bailey & Grace Marshall

April 9—Dortha Anderson & Mandy Reed

April 16—Kerry & Alice Richmond

April 23—Ron & Peggy Lane

April 30—Daryl & Dot McMath

APRIL COMMUNION SANCTUARY SERVERS: HOMEBOUND SERVERS: Teresa Arbuckle Janet Bailey Carolyn Baker Grace Marshall Randy Wheeler Susan Carter Joe Hamon Jim Bokelman David Emmert Dot McMath Dick Miller Molly Nelson John McKay Cindy Bolte Keith Arbuckle Zach Bolte Mark Slaton

COMMUNION PREPARATION: Bill & Carolyn Baker

CLEAN UP: Marian Miller, Linda Foster, Larry Carter, Ron Lane

MAY COMMUNION SANCTUARY SERVERS: HOMEBOUND SERVERS: Bill Baker Janet Bailey Ron Lane Grace Marshall Cliff Putterill Carol Poe Zach Bolte Teresa Arbuckle Kayla Jones Larry Carter Charlotte Oestreicher Sue Putterill Linda Foster Cindy Bolte Daryl McMath Mark Slaton Frank Eldridge

COMMUNION PREPARATION: Kip & Lianne Wright

CLEAN-UP: Cliff Putterill, Charlotte Oestreicher, Molly Nelson, Ron Lane

April 2—Forest Daugherty May 7—Kim Hamon

April 9—Mike Compton May 14—Roberta Walls

April 16—Judy Rhude May 21—Forest Daugherty

April 23—Sharon Fulkerson May 28—Mike Compton

April 30—Joyce Briggs

EMERGENCY RESPONDER SCHEDULE

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April 2017

Published Monthly

First Baptist Church

3300 Fairlawn Dr

Columbus, IN 47203

Issue No. 4

If you know of a member of the church that is home bound, and not currently receiving home bound communion and may like to receive it, please let the church office know and the communion team will make contact with them.

Anyone who would like to assist with communion, please contact Sue Putterill, 812-378-9110.

SERVING IN THE NURSERY THIS MONTH:

April 2 Nursery Worship—Sue Hoffman, Marsha Daugherty, Estolle Gross

Toddlers Worship—Kayla Jones

Nursery Sunday School—Paulette McClintock

Toddlers Sunday School—

April 9 Nursery Worship—Sharon Fulkerson

Toddlers Worship—Carol Poe

Nursery Sunday School—Sue Hoffman

Toddlers Sunday School—

April 16 Nursery Worship—Deborah, Emily & Molly Nelson

Toddlers Worship—

Nursery Sunday School—Teresa Arbuckle

Toddlers Sunday School—Amy Doles

April 23 Nursery Worship—Heidi & Reilly Jones

Toddlers Worship—

Nursery Sunday School—Jennifer & Anna Kelley

Toddlers Sunday School—

April 30 Nursery Worship—Linda Reid

Toddlers Worship—

Nursery Sunday School—Judy Rhude

Toddlers Sunday School—

What’s New in the Library?

HALLEE BRIDGEMAN - SAPPHIRE

KIM JORDAN - SIGNS OF LOVE (BLACK THORPE #2)

“ “ - A MATTER OF TRUST (BLACK THORPE #3)

STACI STALLINGS - FOR REAL (COURAGE SERIES )

Music Ministry

Music Worship Leaders for April

Opening Songs - Eric & Stephanie Olson, Deanna Glick, Molly & Emily Nelson

April 2 - Chancel Choir and Joyful Ringers

April 9 - Chancel Choir and Glad Ringers

April 13 - Maundy Thursday - Chancel Choir

April 16 - Chancel Choir and WAVE

April 23 - Chancel Choir

April 30 - Chancel Choir and Friends lead worship with “#GraceWins”

Grace Wins!

An Intergenerational Choir will be coming together to lead worship on

April 30 with a brand new musical titled “#GraceWins”. This

collection by Nan and Dennis Allen will speak to the theme of grace;

forgiveness from our Father, victory over sin through Jesus, and

assurance of our salvation. The title song says: “There’s a war

between guilt and grace, and they’re fighting for a sacred space. But

I’m living proof - grace wins every time.” The music along with skits,

readings and scripture will assure us that Grace Wins! Invite others to join us as we celebrate God’s Grace.

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The Glad Ringers are headed to Central Square, New York for their annual Mission

Tour. Meg Biddle was called to pastor a church there and she along with other

churches and their leadership will be hosting us for 3 worship concerts the weekend

we’ll be there. Please plan now to attend our home sharing on Thursday, June 8 here

at First Baptist. This will be our last big mission trip as a handbell choir, but I’m sure

we will still be available for short adventures close by. Come and celebrate this

exciting ministry with us.

6:33—YOUTH MINISTRY Schedule for April

6:00 p.m.—Snack Supper Available in Bay 1 of Fellowship Hall when meeting is at FBC.

6:33 p.m.—Regular Meetings begin

April 2 at FBC April 9 at FBC April 16—Easter Sunday (no 6:33) April 23 at FBC April 28-29—Guys/Girls Camping Night

FBC Elementary Curriculum Calendar Date Children’s Church – Holy Moly Sunday School – Whirl Classroom

Lesson Scripture Teacher Lesson Scripture Pre K–3rd Teacher

4th–6th Teacher

Apr 2 The Sower Mt 13: 3-9, 18-23

A. Doles *The Parable of the Sower

Mt 13: 1-9, 18-23

J. Hamon D. Glick

Apr 9 Palm Sunday

Lk 19:28-40

M. Cheek N. Wagner

Luke’s Holy Week

Lk22:14-23, 23:26-56

J. Hamon D. Glick

Apr 16 Easter Day Lk 24:1-12 Jesus Is Risen Jn 20:1-18 J. Hamon A. Yancey

Apr 23 Thomas Believes

John 20:19-29

A. Doles Thomas Believes Jn 20:19-31 J. Hamon B. Caldwell

Apr 30 No C.C. *The Greatest Commandment

Mt 22:34-40 J. Hamon D. Glick

Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 15

10:00 a.m. Ages: Walking through 6th grade

Please bring your own baskets. We will have a snack, crafts, story, and the hunt with a golden

egg for each age group!

Candy/Cash Donations Needed

We are in need of candy or cash donations for supplies for the hunt. There is a box by the

kitchen for candy donations (wrapped candy that will fit in an egg).

QUEST SIGN-UPS

DUE BY SUNDAY, APRIL 2

WITH YOUR $50 DEPOSIT.

Healthy Living Tips

Prevent Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) affects both men and women, and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Colorectal cancer can be prevented by getting screened for the disease beginning at age 50. Screening tests help prevent colorectal cancer by finding and removing precancerous polyps (abnormal growths). Screening also finds this cancer early, when treatment can be most effective.

Take these steps to help lower your risk for colon cancer.

• Talk to your doctor or nurse about colon cancer screening, especially if you are age 50 or older, you or

a close relative has had colon cancer or polyps, or if you have inflammatory bowel disease.

• Call 1-800-4-CANCER or 1-800-ACS-2345 to learn more about screening options in your community.

• Be physically active and maintain a healthy weight.

• Choose more fruits and vegetables for meals and snacks.

• Limit alcohol.

• Quit Smoking. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to help you quit.

Thank you for your support in so many ways during Kenny’s surgery and recovery. We really appreciate our church family and your caring ways.

Blessings, Donna and Kenny Tull

Thank you for opening your doors for our community health screening in your community. It is because of your generosity that Life Line Screening continues to be able to bring these health screenings into your area and for that, we are very appreciative.

We look forward to working together again! We appreciate all your help and support with hosting this community

outreach event.

Sincerely, Martinus Sanders, Life Line Screening

Dear First Baptist Church Family,

Each year you give very special blessings to those of us working in the school system...from your generous gifts to the many prayers lifted up for not just our students but for our employees. I wanted to say thank you for these many things that you have done...for me and my family. Truly we have been blessed to be a part of this church family. I am so thankful that I am part of a church that reaches out to community, in so many ways.

To those who spent their time and effort to shop and to put together these bags, a very special thank you. Your kindness and grace will not be forgotten. I pray that as we start this new school year that we (I) will be able to pass on the love of Jesus as you have done for us. May God bless you, His Church, and our community. Thank you again!

Cindy Bolte

Cross Connections—Lenten Study

“Life Together”

We will be finishing the Lenten study on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book, “Life Together” on Wednesday, April 5.

You are invited to join the Pastoral Care and Health Ministry teams in the next Cross Connections offering:

Journeys With Dementia Wednesdays April 26, May 3, and May 10

The Pastoral Care Team and the Health Ministry Team are sponsoring a three-part educational opportunity in support of care givers for those suffering from dementia. Many of us are or will face this care challenge with family members or friends.

A fellowship meal will be served on these dates at 5:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please sign the friendship register or call the church office if you plan to attend the meal.

The following is an overview of the presentations:

April 26—6:00 p.m.: Gary Goshorn, a retired Columbus educator, will relate his journey with his wife, Carole, who experienced early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Carole may be present with him. Gary will share a powerpoint presentation and tell how he and Carole have been supported.

May 3—6:00 p.m.: A panel of three persons will relate their experiences in providing care to spouses and will share how, as a church family, we can support them in this journey. Panelists are Pat Evans, Frank Eldridge, and Ginny Newsom. Pastor Dan Cash will facilitate the discussion.

May 10—5:45 p.m. (note time change): A documentary, Alive Inside, will be shown. This video demonstrates how music can reach persons with dementia in surprising and encouraging ways.

The Pastoral Care Team and Health Ministry Team encourage your participation. Please invite family and friends to attend with you.

If your name does not appear on the Birthday List and you

wish to be included, please call or email the church office.

2. ~ Amy Doles

4. ~ Beth Miller, Rick McClintock

7. ~ Mark Slaton

9. ~ Karston McIntosh

10. ~ Jeff Caldwell, Marilyn Estell

12. ~ Donna Browne, Corbie Snyder

13. ~ Donna Moore

15. ~ Alexander Kelley

16. ~ David Tobias, Jeanne Greenlee, Kayla Jones

17. ~ Katelynn Doles

19. ~ Kyle Olson, Savanah Stephenson

22. ~ Vanessa Edwards

23. ~ Alison Reed

25. ~ Carol Poe, Anna Kelley, Karen Akers

26. ~ Susan Hoffman

29. ~ Paul Poe

30. ~ Molly Nelson

April Birthdays

Service: Sunday Morning: Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am

First Baptist Church

3300 Fairlawn Drive

Columbus, IN 47203

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The Body of Christ Prays ForPHome Bound Members: Betty Euler, Roselyn Hoff. Also remember: K.M. George, Corbie Snyder, Janet Hart, Dick Crowley, Sharon Semer, Paul Shane, Allen Rea, Cecil Workman, Mary Garten, Anna DeHaven, Allen McIntire, Bonnie McKay, Carl & Nancy Williams, Del Evans, Marcia Battle.

Looking Ahead… Sunday, April 2—Focus Group (7:00 pm) Tuesday, April 4—Hannah Circle (2:00 pm) Wednesday, April 5—Caring Branches (3:30 pm) Thursday, April 6—Focus Group (7:00 pm) Saturday, April 8—ABWM General Meeting (9:00 am) Sunday, April 9—Focus Groups (10:45 am & 7:00 pm) Wednesday, April 12—Four Seasons Mending (9:00 am) Thursday, April 13—Maundy Thursday Service (7:00 pm) Friday, April 14—Church Office closes at 12:00 pm Friday, April 14—Community Good Friday Service (at the Commons) (12:00 pm) Saturday, April 15—Newsletter Deadline Saturday, April 15—Children’s Easter Egg Hunt (10:00 am) Sun., April 16—Easter Sunrise Service (7:30 am); Easter Breakfast (8:15 am); Easter Celebration Service (9:30 am) Tuesday, April 18—Church Council (7:00 pm) Wednesday, April 19—Caring Branches (3:30 pm) Wednesday, April 19—Quarterly Business Meeting (6:00 pm) Thursday, April 20—Focus Group (7:00 pm) Sunday, April 23—Youth Coffee Bar (before & after worship) Sunday, April 23—Focus Groups (10:45 am & 7:00 pm) Tuesday, April 25—Abigail Circle (7:00 pm) Thursday, April 27—Focus Group (7:00 pm) Saturday, April 29—Chancel Choir Final Rehearsal for “Grace Wins” (9:00 am) Sunday, April 30—Chancel Choir Musical during Worship (9:30 am) Sunday, April 30—Coffee Fellowship (hosted by Talents) Sunday, April 30—Focus Group (7:00 pm)