first edition 09-23-15
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Spice up that marriage! But spice up your life too...see the events in this issue designed to ignite a brighter fire in your life as you live for Christ!TRANSCRIPT
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Experiencing God is the greatest thing that can happen to us this side of Heaven. Exciting things happen in and through a church where God comes to us and we experience His presence. An unexplained love surfaces that permeates places grown cold and stale over times of neglect. It is like a refreshing rain after a long drought. That is the purpose of our emphasis on Experiencing God. We want to see God turn our hearts toward Him and let Him work through us to love each other more and reach those who desperately need the love of Christ in their lives. Always, a true encounter with God involves a personal commitment that has an outlet to be involved in the work of His church. As God is gracious to us, we � nd ways to be gracious to others. Here is so much potential to take our walk with Christ to a higher level. Be open to His call upon your life and let Him work through you as only He can. These are challenging days. May God use us to be the church He has designed us to be. In the next two weeks, my sermons will center around God’s invitation to each of us. He initiates a call upon our lives to join Him in His work, through the church. Also, God speaks to us through circumstances, creation and His word. The place where we are moved the most, however, is through gathered worship. The God who spoke before and the God who will speak in the future is the same God who speaks now. The blessing comes when we hear and obey. Don’t miss the blessing. Our Wednesday night events are full of activity. All groups are meeting and the prayer meeting has been changed to 6:00. This is to include the choir in the Experiencing God Bible Study. To be present on Wednesday night is to see our church happening in so many areas and age groups. Set aside Wednesday nights to � nd Christian encouragement in the middle of the week. Di� erent committees are busy during the fall. The Bus Committee is recommending the purchase of a new church bus. The Deacon Screening Committee is working with potential men who have indicated a willingness to serve as deacon. The Budget Committee is in the process of putting together a proposed budget. All of this is the church in motion to meet the needs of the congregation of First Baptist. Thank God for those who serve faithfully in these places. May God continue to make our church attractive through the love of Christ. May we never lose our � rst love.(Revelation 2:4) May God bless each of you. Your pastor, Jerry John 13:34-35P.S. Don’t miss the opportunity to spice up your marriage. See details on page one. It is an event that can make a positive di� erence in your relationship.
Welcome to the Family
From your pastor’s heart
Gene Paul Carroll Jr.Joins by Letter612 Fairhope Ave Apt. JFairhope
Angie SmithJoins by Statement9738 Callaway Dr.Fairhope, AL 680.8094
Barbara and George AndersonJoin by Letter11 Soldiers RouteSpanish Ft.,, AL 660.4579
Anderson LucJoins by Profession of FaithDaughter of Jennifer & David Luc
Dayna FincherJoins by Profession of Faith12465 St. Hwy 104, FH367.8440
Kaitlyn FarrJoins by Profession of Faith10058 Canal Dr.654.6876
Maryanna BishopJoins by Statement164 Gaston, Fairhope205.527.3643
Cookout at the CampSunday, October 4, 2:30 – 6:30 PMCamp Baldwin on Wolf BayFREE!!!Pack up you lawn chairs or blanket and join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship down at Camp Baldwin located on beau-tiful Wolf Bay. There will be in� atables for the kids, swimming pool available, activities for the entire family, food and more. Or, feel free just to hang out, bring some afternoon snacks, and visit with friends and make new ones.Please SIGN UP ONLINE, in your Sunday School class or Main Welcome Center on Sundays, or with LaSha Powell in the Church O� ce (928-8685 or [email protected]) so we can get a head count for the food.
God has called us to be ON MISSON here and around the world. On this day we will GO OUT in our local area to support some local organizations and to share God’s love by o� ering fun activities, music, free food and other opportunities to share the Gos-pel. If you know of another possible missions/ministry opportunity we might consider please contact Brent Shaw (928-8685 or [email protected]).
Location for Block Parties/ActivitiesLOCATION PARTICIPANTS # NEEDED TIME FRAME TEAM CAPTAINSFairhope Rotary Boys Club For all ages 50 – 100 people (3:30 – 6:00 PM) Kevin Nelson / Jennifer WarrenLoxley Men’s Work Release Center Adults only 40 – 50 people (4:00 – 6:00 PM) Dr. Jerry Henry / John BaldwinLight of the Village Ministry (Prichard) For all ages 50 – 75 people (2:30 – 5:00 PM) Brent Shaw / Ryan SmithFairhope Rehab Nursing Home For all ages 40 – 50 people (3:00 – 4:00 PM) (to be determined)Neighborhood PPP Flier Distribution For all ages 50-100 people (4:00 - 6:00 PM) (to be determined)Watch for more details as they develop and for sign up opportunities to serve at one of these locations.
FIRST CLASSNew Member OrientationWednesday, October 75:45 -7:30 PM in Choir RoomFREE Supper includedAre you considering becoming a member at First Baptist? Have you recently taken the step of church membership? IF so, then FIRST CLASS is for you! Come and � nd out more about First Baptist, meet our Pastor and Ministerial Sta� , learn about our key beliefs, � nd out how to get more involved and more.TO SIGN UP: Go online to www.fbcfairhope.org or contact LaSha Powell in the Church o� ce (928-8685 or [email protected]) by noon on Wednesday, October 7.
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Exciting things are happening at The LearningTree.Our current enrollment is 106, we are almost at capacity! “Busy bees” are everywhere, having fun and making friends.Learning about God’s love in Chapel Time, making a “joyful noise” with super singer voices, and learning through play are just a few of our favorite things.
Women on MissionWomen on Mission will meet October 6 at 10:00am in the Choir Robe Room. Ann Amster, on sta� at First Baptist, Montgomery, will tell about their church’s ministry to the people of Haiti.
CONNECTIONS OutreachTuesday, September 296:00pm in the Social HallJoin us as we reach out to our recent guests and newcomers to our area.
Meet Laureen Davis!You have worshipped with her... ...you may have talked to her on the phone in the music o� ce... ...you may have grown up with her in this church... ...you may have seen her in concert with her crazy friends... or you may have been under her teaching in Sunday School. However or wherever you ”see” Laureen, you’ll come away on THIS evening knowing her on a more intimate level. You’ll leave with a renewed vision of how sovereign our God is as you hear her story. Over 70 ladies experienced God at our � rst Ladies Experiencing God event! So, don’t miss the blessing this will be! Bring a friend and join us in the Student Center for a great experience...as ladies....together...with God!
So are a lot of people across the globe! You can help alleviate hunger by giving to the World Hunger Fund.Watch for more details as we take this annual o� ering on Sunday, October 11. 100% of the funds that are collected go to help feed hungry people in the United States and around theworld.
NOTE: Pick up a free Bread Bank to collect your o� ering in or use one of the World Hunger O� ering envelopes. These will be out in a few weeks.
If you really want to lend a hand, lend an arm!Give blood at the Lifesouth Blood DriveSeptember 234:00-8:00pmBack Parking LotLynn Carroll, Director
Mrs. Jennifer leading chapel
Mrs. Deeleading MusicTime
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