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June 1, 2016

June 8, MENU Baked Potato Salad

Corn Bread with ButterHoney Glazed Ham

Yellow Stone Ground GritsFresh Turnip Greens

Apple & Cinnamon CobblerVanilla Bean Ice Cream

Children’s MenuChicken Tenders & Fries

PB & J SandwichesFresh Fruit

11 AM Traditional Worship

8:30 AM - REACHContemporary Worship

9:40-10:40 AM Bible Study All Ages

Wednesday Supper 5 PMCost:$7 for adults; $3.50 for children 12 and under. Carry outs are $7.50 each. Call 733-2236 for reservations.

SUNDAY WORSHIP

JUNE 5, 2016

“The Secret of Being Content”Philippians 4:4-13

Dr. David Hull

First Thoughts

I love what Billy Graham said about stewardship. “God has given us two hands – one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing.” Let’s think about that for a moment as we explore the theme of generosity.

In the Greek language of the New Testament, the same root word is found in words that we translate to be “grace,” “gift,” and “thanks.” The word in the Greek is charis. Grace is the wonderful gift that we receive which we do not deserve. The hymn says it well – it is truly “Amazing Grace.” Remember, that the same word for grace is the word for gift. We have two hands, as Billy Graham would say, one to receive undeserved grace with deep gratitude and the other hand to give generously because grace is so amazing. These two hands are not to be “cisterns for hoarding” but are to be “channels for sharing.”

Christian Counselor David Seamands reflected on this very thing as he wrote about receiving and giving: Many years ago I was driven to the conclusion that the two major causes of most emotional problems among evangelical Christians are these: the failure to understand, receive, and live out God’s unconditional grace and forgiveness; and the failure to give out that unconditional love, forgiveness, and grace to other people. . . We read, we hear, we believe a good theology of grace. But that’s not the way we live. The good news of the Gospel of grace has not penetrated the level of our emotions.

When we live our lives with one of our hands tied behind our backs, we cannot be all that God wants us to be. We are not emotionally healthy because our lives are out of balance. Too many Christians are not using both “hands” in the life of faith.

Our gratitude for God’s grace can shape us to be generous. As the Apostle Paul challenged us in 2 Corinthians 8:7, “excel in this grace of giving.” I encourage you to let each day call forth praise and worship for the abundant generosity of God’s grace, and then return to God our tithes and offerings, our time and talents so that the good news of God’s grace can be shared through the ministries and missions of First Baptist Church. It is easy to grow complacent in our giving to God. That is especially true during an interim season in a church. Join the chorus of other church members who say “I Believe in the ministry and mission of First Baptist Church.” Using both of our hands for the Kingdom of God, let’s “excel in the grace of giving.” Are you a cistern or a channel? David Hull

Church Wide News & Opportunities

Best wishes to Dede Maddox... After 25 years of faithful ministry and service, Dede Maddox is retiring. She has served as Ministry Assistant to the Pastors for these years, and has fostered many meaningful relationships with our members. Her final official day with us is Friday, July 15. We will recognize and celebrate her ministry during worship and Sunday Lunch on July 17. Plan to join us in order to express your appreciation.

Computers @ FirstA community ministry of First Baptist Church of Augusta

No cost! Register with Tommy Payne @ 706-312-0909 or email tpayne@fbcaugusta.org. All classes held in Room 101 C & D (Adult Computer Lab) in the Walton Building. June classes are: Basic Computer Maintenance: Wednesday, June 15, 2 PM, presented by Jim West. Class limit 12. There’s An App for That: Tuesday, June 21, 9:30 AM, presented by Jerry Pafford. Class limit 12. Intro to Windows 10: Wednesday, June 22, 2 PM, presented by Jim West in W-104. Class limit 25. Manage Mobile Photos: Tuesday, June 28, 9:30 AM presented by Jerry Pafford. Class limit 12.

Welcome Jacob Waldrip! Jacob Waldrip is coming to FBC Augusta to serve as a Ministerial Resident. He and his wife, Brittani, are

moving from Greenville, SC, where they have worked at the Frazee Center, a non-profit after-school program for under-resourced youth and children. Jacob is a May 2016 graduate of the McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University and a 2013 graduate of Furman University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Religion. Jacob is originally from Chester, SC, where his father, Rev. Clay Waldrip, has served as pastor of FBC Chester for 25 years. His mother teaches school in Chester, and he has an older sister, Rebecca, and a younger brother, Matthew. Jacob has a passion to see the local church engage the whole gospel and as a result, seek to effect change in people’s lives, local communities, and the world through following and sharing Christ. As a ministerial resident, and given our interim needs, roughly half of this position will be in support of youth ministry. Beyond this commitment, Jacob will assist in young adult ministry, pastoral care, and missional outreach.

“Sharing Your Story”Our summer study, “Telling Tales Out of School - Literally!” continues Wednesday, June 8. The question we will consider is “Who taught you to pray?” Please come with a story about learning to pray.I believe sharing our stories is important. One obvious reason is that it helps people get to know each other better. It has been interesting over just a few sessions that people are already learning how much they have in common. They are connecting with each other and with people and places they discover they know in common.I also like story sharing as an easy way to give a testimony. That idea in itself can be rather intimidating. For me, it brings to mind memories of thinking I had to stand up in front of Sunday night church and share my testimony in order to be a good disciple. Maybe receiving each others’ stories and sharing our own around the table can lead us to deep places where we are willing to ask and answer, “What’s God doing in your life right now?” That’s an important question for each of us to consider and learn from daily as well as share with a friend who might need to hear it. See you Wednesday! Yours kindly, Chip Reeves

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Deacons’ Meeting Rescheduled to June 6

The Deacons’ Meeting originally scheduled for Monday, June 13 has been moved up one week to Monday, June 6. The change is necessary due to scheduling conflicts with Interim Senior Pastor, Jim Walls and Moderator, Larry Fletcher, both of whom will be out-of-town at Youth Camp the week of June 13. Because Dr. Walls and Mr. Fletcher must both be present for new business to be brought at the June meeting, it was deemed necessary to reschedule the meeting. Please note, also, that the next Church in Conference has been rescheduled from Sunday, June 19 to Sunday, June 26.

The Church Nominating Committee is soliciting nominations from church members for a Trustee to serve a seven year term starting in 2017. If you have a nomination, please submit the person’s name with a brief resume of the individual’s qualifications to serve as a Trustee. Submit this information in writing to Lavinia Polatty at the Church Office or by email to Doug Clepper, Nomination Committee Chair, at clepperdmd@gmail.com. The Nomination Committee will start the selection process for a Trustee in August to be presented to the Church in December.

Korean Children’s Choir! This 200 member choir will be performing at Bell Auditorium Tuesday, June 28 @ 7 PM. A limited number of free tickets are available at the FBC Church Office. It is the first time this Choir has included Augusta in their yearly concert itinerary and promises to be a truly outstanding concert.

Memorials & Honorarium

TRANSFER OF CHURCH MEMBERSHIPBob & Sylvia Hober

Student Ministry

Preschool/Children’s Ministry

Vacation Bible School - June 6-10! Sign up now to be involved with VBS 2016! Youth helpers are still needed! Contact the Preschool Office at 731-5366 or sign up on the sheet in the Preschool Building.IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR VBS! All children who turned 3 by September 1, 2015 and are planning to attend VBS must register. You may register online at the FBC website. fbcaugusta.org

Passport Kids Camp, all 3-5 graders, Converse College, in Spartanburg, SC July 10-13! Cost is $250; $60 holds your spot. Boy spaces still available! Contact the Preschool/Children’s Ministry Office. Scholarships available!

Summer Bible Story Hour, Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM June 17, July 8 and 29! Themed days for preschool and early elementary with stories, crafts, snack and time to play with friends. RSVP: 731-5366

Youth Camp - June 12-17 - Ocoee, Tennessee - Grades 6-12Parent/Camper Meeting Wednesday, June 8, 6 PM/Walton Bldg.

Youth Mission Trip - July 17-22 - Huntsville, AL - Grades 6-12

CHAPEL MEMORIALSMrs. Mary Mahony

Dr. & Mrs. Charles F. Shaefer, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. David E. Hudson

Volunteers are needed to bring refreshments! Communities, classes or individuals can help. Contact Jane Strong at 860-0587 or cjanerun@knology.net.

KENNEDY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION! Deadline for returning applicants is July 1. Students must complete an application and have an official transcript sent to the Scholarship Committee.

Mr. Butch RamseyDr. & Mrs. Charles F. Shaefer, Jr.

Mrs. Joan ShortMr. & Mrs. Charles F. Shaefer, Jr.

Mr. Robb HawesMilton & Kathy Martin

Mrs. Doris BatemanMilton & Kathy Martin

Mrs. Kent Sizemore GiddensBody of Deacons

Tom DozierMr. & Mrs. David E. Hudson

Eunice Ann JohnstonMr. & Mrs. J. Lamar McKinney

MISSIONS MEMORIALMrs. Kent Sizemore Giddens

Mr. & Mrs. George Ogles

Mr. Charles R. PrescottSheryl WerrickMarcia GoldenByron DuncanKeith Duncan

CHAPEL HONORARIUMMrs. Dede Maddox

Milton & Kathy Martin

Our Church in Prayer

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with the thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God... Psalm 95:1-3a“I tell you, (Jesus) replied, if my followers are silent, the very stones will cry out.” Luke 19:40Suggested Prayer Points:* Praise God for saving you from your sin through the shed blood of Jesus.* Ask for a greater passion to be “an imitator of Christ.”* Seek to acknowledge the Lord in all your ways.* Give thanksgiving for the wide range of excellent worship music at our church.* Pray that the glory of God will be reflected always in the worship offered by His people at First Baptist Augusta.Reflect: Those who recognize the glory of God cannot keep silent about His love.

Mrs. Betty Ann BarnesMr. & Mrs. David E. Hudson

Mrs. Darlene RabornMr. & Mrs. David E. Hudson

Mrs. Mildred Pollard BlanchardMr. & Mrs. David E. Hudson

Mrs. Marian Meiere CongerMiss Susan Conger

GROUNDS BEAUTIFICATIONMiss Andrea Hardy

Mrs. Fey Hardy

BENEVOLENCE MEMORIALMiss Eunice Ann Johnston

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Jones

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Weekly Church CalendarJune 5 - 11, 2016

EXTENDEDSESSION

VOLUNTEERSJUNE 5

Pastoral Ministry Jim Walls, Interim Senior Pastor David Hull, Interim PastorR. J. Robinson, Pastor EmeritusChip Reeves, Interim Minister of Pastoral Care Jacob Waldrip, Ministerial Resident

Music MinistryKurt Wachtel, Minister of Music Michael Toomey, Interim Contemporary Worship LeaderClaudia Moller, Children’s Choirs Coordinator

Faith Development MinistryPatti Fowler, Minister of Weekday Education Kelly Garnto, Interim Children’s Director Jennifer Huston, Preschool Ministry Assistant Lori McPherson, Nursery Coordinator Josh Pinson, Interim Youth Director Paul Moller, Director of Senior Adult Ministry

Operations Ministry Tim Spivey, Interim Operations Director

Interpreter ContactLuci Worthington lworthington@fbcaugusta.org

Prayer Pager Ministry

Minister On Call706-832-2944

SUNDAY: John 17; 2 Chronicles 25; Psalm 82MONDAY: John 18:1-18; 2 Chron 26; Psalm 83TUESDAY: Jn 18:19-38; 2 Chron 27-28; Ps 84WEDNESDAY: Jn 18:39-19:16; 2 Ch 29; Ps 85THURSDAY: John 19:17-42; 2 Chron 30; Ps 86FRIDAY: John 20:1-18; 2 Chron 31; Psalm 87SATURDAY: John 20:19-31; 2 Chron 32; Ps 88

Kurt Wachel June 4 and 5

Sunday, June 5

8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship,MAC/Gym

9:40 a.m. Bible Study, all Buildings

11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary

Vietnamese Worship, MAC/Arts & Crafts

Monday, June 6

9:30 a.m. VBS - Church Campus

7:00 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting, Choir Room

Tuesday, June 7

9:30 a.m. VBS - Church Campus

Facebook Basics, Computer Lab

7:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study, Prayer Room

Wednesday, June 8

7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC Grill

Personnel Committee, Conference Rm

9:30 a.m. VBS - Church Campus

12:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

2:00 p.m. Mail Merge, Computer Lab

5:00 p.m. Family Supper, Fellowship Hall

5:45 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Hall

6:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal, Daniel Bldg.

Landon Bible Study, A-200

Men’s Bible Study, Bloodworth Comm.

Parent/Camper Meeting, Walton Bldg.

6:45 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

7:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal, MAC Gym

Thursday, June 9

9:30 a.m. VBS - Church Campus

6:00 p.m. Pastor Search Committee, Conf. Room

Friday, June 10

9:30 a.m. VBS - Church Campus

8:30 AM: Missy Kitchens, Sarah Cagle, Linda GilesHostess: Sarah Cagle11 AM: Mike & Dete Crawford, Cecilia Pittman, Ginny North

Attendance/Giving ReportMay 29, 2016

Sunday Worship Attendance................543Sunday School Attendance..................404

Weekly Requirements ..................$59,922Budget-Building Receipts..............$25,214Budget-Building to Date............$1,023,733Budget-Bld. Requirements.......$1,318,284