a note from the pastor ministry staff

First Baptist Church at the Mall | www.churchatthemall.com | (863) 682-01631010 East Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801 | P.O. Box 90669, Lakeland, FL 33804

EducationLinda Gundlach Preschool DirectorMichelle Traylor Preschool Ministry AssistantChristopher Gooding Children’s MinisterErin Gooding Children’s Ministry AssistantJosh Cranor Student MinisterSteve Antley Student MinisterLuis Ruiz Student Ministry AssociateKim Hill Connect to Growth Coordinator

WorshipFrank Ralls Worship LeaderBen Oliver Worship Leader/Student WorshipKristi Brown Worship LeaderDr. Stephen Phifer Orchestra DirectorDaniel Livingston Program Technology SupervisorMichael Short Program Technology SpecialistAdministrationBrian Kelley Accounting Manager Judy Thomas Administrative Ministry AssistantSabrina Fambrough Staff AccountantJohn Pricone Purchasing, Payroll, Human ResourcesRyan Choate Marketing & Communications LeadCasey Taylor Marketing & Communications SpecialistSteve Holland Facilities DirectorGreg Hieronymus Maintenance SupervisorJerry Williams Housekeeping SupervisorLinda Callahan Print Shop Supervisor

On Call PastorChurch members, please know that if you have an emergency or crisis during non-work hours there is a pastor on-call available to help. Call the main church number 682-0163, follow the prompts and your call will go directly to the on-call pastor.

Watch or Listen to Pastor Jay’s SermonsGo to www.churchatthemall.com/media. The current sermon series will appear. From there, you can watch or listen to the sermon or download the notes. Happy listening!

Feb. 2 Acts 9: Paul’s Conversion and Yours Part 2

Feb. 16 Acts 10: Following Divine Directions

Feb. 23 Acts 11: Everybody Needs a Barnabas

March 2 Acts 12: The Power of a Praying Church

March 9 Acts 13: The Welcome-Mat Principle

March 16 Acts 14: A Missional Church

March 23 Acts 15: Just Jesus, Not Jesus Plus

March 30 Acts 16: Reaching Families with the Gospel

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A Message Series by Pastor Jay Dennis

Jerry Goodell, Associate Lead Pastor for Pastoral Care, Missions and OutreachBrenda Rinier, Ministry Assistant for Pastoral Care, Missions and Outreach

MissionsDavid Trivette Missions MinisterBlessing Mullis Missions Ministry AssistantLito Lucas Philippine International ChurchOutreachDr. Mark Bedwell Outreach MinisterBlessing Mullis Outreach Ministry AssistantBuddy Newsome National Director, F.A.I.T.H. RidersWanda Cox F.A.I.T.H. Riders Ministry AssistantGlenn Combee Deaf Chuch Ministry

Pastoral CareGene Wells Pastoral Care MinisterTerryl Delany Pastoral Care MinisterWalt Dearie Pastoral Care MinisterDr. Gerald Bagwell Pastor Emeritus Mary Lou Helm Pastoral & Preschool AssistantSusan Cranor Ministry AssistantTrena Mewborn Director of Counseling & Support Groups

Dear Church at the Mall Family and Welcomed Guests:

Welcome to worship! If you are visiting today, our prayer is that you have already experienced the warmth and friendliness of our church. I would love to meet you personally if you are a guest. There is a guest reception immediately after

each of our three worship services. To get to the reception, go underneath the baptistery, through the double doors and to the right. I want to connect with you.Today we are premiering the film, Cross Point, which our church produced in partnership with NFocus Pictures. I am asking you to purchase a copy of the DVD, and share it with someone. Also, you can purchase DVDs to be given away at Daytona Bike Week. This is a great outreach tool to share with a family member, friend, co-worker, or neighbor. Thank you to everyone who gave their time and their money to make this film happen. Jim Carleton, we are very proud of you. Ryan Choate, thank you for the great job you did. Church, thank you for your willingness to reach outside these walls to share the good news. Alan and Cheryl Shafer, thank you for opening up your home.As you know, Worship Pastor Danny Daniels has given his resignation, which is effective March 1. We love Pastor Danny and Jodie and are committed to praying for them in this new season. Sunday, February 23 is Pastor Danny’s last Sunday. As I shared last Sunday, we are looking at the next steps in future worship leadership. Once we have all the pieces put together, I will share those with you.

Hunger Task ForceOn Sunday, February 16, the Hunger Task Force will be sharing their recommendation to the church in all three worship services. The following people serve on the Hunger Task Force:Christi Haag, Chairperson Julia Dennis Crystal Tattrie Clarissa Albarran Maryanne Greene Emily Trivette Andy Baldwin Ida Mundell Paul WilliamsRoland Bean Becky Munson Alyssa YoderAngie Dennis Gordon Sun Pastor David Trivette is the staff representative to the committee. I believe our whole church will be encouraged by the recommendation. Two things I want to share. First, this will be a totally different ministry than Compassion House. Compassion House is truly one of our most effective ministries, and the Hunger Task Force recommendation only affirms Compassion House and helps promote what this great ministry is doing. Second, the key to the recommendation is using Connect Groups to serve meals. Connect Groups will not have to supply the food. In addition, I will appoint a Kitchen Committee to oversee the building of some kind of kitchen adjacent to the Banquet Hall. This is different from the Christian Life Center Committee’s task.

Christian Life Center Committee Prayer MeetingThis Tuesday evening (February 11), I will be meeting with the Christian Life Center Committee in the NOW Center for one purpose: To cry out to God in prayer for wisdom regarding the next step to our studying the possibility of a Christian Life Center. Please pray for our Committee.As you can see, many things are happening in our great church. We must continue to pray for God’s anointing. I love you, Church, and thank God that I get to serve you.Many Blessings,Pastor Jay

GEnErAL InfOrMAtIOnDecisions Since 10.1.13 136 Baptisms 129 New Members

GEnErAL OPErAtInG fundWeekly Budget Needed $128,365Received This Week $148,148YTD Budget Needed $641,825Received YTD $665,247

Sunday Connect Group Discipleship 2,101Midweek Discipleship 1,747

SPECIAL CAPItAL IMPrOvEMEnt OffErInG (OLd ffG)Worship Center Audio, Video and LightingReceived This Week $1,101Received $245,641

Connection Guide || February 9, 2014

Information for february 2, 2014

dr. Jay dennis Senior PastorVirginia Bellucci, Ministry Assistant to Senior Pastor

darrin Brown, Associate Lead Pastor for Worship, Education and AdministrationBeth Miller, Ministry Assistant for Worship, Education and Administration

ministry scheduleSunday Worship Services8:00am Traditional Worship \\ 9:30am and 11:00am Progressive Worship

Adult Connect GroupsAttending a large church can be overwhelming and make it hard to connect with others. That’s why we created Connect Groups. Consider them small churches within our big church and the center of our ministry universe. Let us help you find a Connect Group by filling out the My Connections Card or stopping by the Connect to Growth Booth on Main Street.

new Members’ ConnectionNew Members’ Connection is mandatory for all those desiring church membership, and is also open to anyone desiring more information on the history, beliefs, mission and vision of our church. The New Members’ Connection is Sunday, March 2 from 9:30am to noon in Rm 680.

Committee Meetings for January and februaryStewardship Committee || Wednesday, February 12Personnel Committee || Wednesday, February 19Finance Committee || Wednesday, February 26All meetings are held at 5:00pm in the Executive Conference Room.

Preschool Ministry (Birth-5 yrs noah’s Landing) Sunday || 8:00am Wee Worship || 9:30am Connect Groups || 11:00am Preschool PraiseWednesday || 6:00pm

Children’s Ministry (1st - 5th grade Children’s Area)Sunday || 8:00am Worship || 9:30am Children’s Bible Study || 11:00am JamWednesday || 6:00pm

remedy Student Ministries (6th - 12th grade)Sunday || 9:30am || Combined: Warehouse \\ 11:00am || MS: Rm 460 || HS: Rm 450Wednesday || 6:30-8:00pm || Combined Worship || Rm 460

Catalyst College Ministry Sunday || 11:00am || Catalyst Connect Group || Rm 173

Midweek OpportunitiesMore information is available at churchatthemall.com/midweek or at the First Connections Desk.

Support GroupsWe’re all working through something. That’s why we offer Support Groups that will help you better your marriage, walk through cancer or the death of a loved one, break addictions, recover from depression or assist with other hurts, habits and hangups.For complete details, go to churchatthemall.com/supportgroups or pick up a brochure at the Information Desk.

Women of Purpose Bible StudiesMore information is available at churchatthemall.com/women or at the First Connections Desk.

Wingman Men’s MinistrySunday || 11:00am || Connect Group || Theatre IIWednesdays || 6:15pm || NOW Center

Other Ministries/ClassesCompassion House || Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 7:00am-12pm (Deliveries), 8:30-11am (Serving)Deaf Church || Sunday, 11:00am & Wednesday, 6:30pmF.A.I.T.H. Riders Bike Night || 3rd Thursday of even month, Pit Stop, 6:30pmFirst Thursday Prayer Group || 1st Thursday of the Month, Tea Room, 9:00amHope for the Heart Bible Study || 2nd/4th Tuesday, Rm 690, 11:30amLibrary Hours || Sunday, 9-9:30/10:30-11, Tuesday, 9-1:00, Wednesday, 5:30-6:30Ladies Exercise Class || Wednesday, 9:00-10:00am, Rm 670

more happenings

CROSS POINTNFOCUS PICTURES IN ASSOCIATION WITH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AT THE MALL PRESENTS

WORLD PREMIEREFEBRUARY 9, 20148:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM

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AttEnd 1 COnnECt GrOuPnot sure where to begin with this Connect Group idea? Then Group Connect is for you and starts today at 11am in Rm 680.Get ready to make a masterpiece of your marriage with the Beautiful Mess Connect Group through FamilyLife’s Art of Marriage study beginning today at 11am in Rm 670.

SuPPOrt 1 MISSIOnthe Stitches of Love Outreach Ministry meeting will be this Tues. at 1:30pm in Rm 690. We especially need people who can sew. Donations of cotton fabric and baby yarn are needed.Camp Gilead is partnering with teen MOPS to produce a teen moms camp from May 2 - 4. The needs are lightly used toys up to age 6, foam flooring, etc. Items will be collected in January. Send an email to Sara Giles at t.mopsatthemall@gmail.com if you want to donate items or volunteer at the camp.

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