“Making Disciples for Global Impact”

A Monthly Publication of the First Baptist Church of Pelham

Pelham Vision2018

IN THIS ISSUE

Page 2 A Word from Our Pastor

Page 3

Student MinistryChildren’s Ministry

Page 4 Counselor’s Corner

Page 5 Activities/Outreach Ministries

Operation Christmas Child

Page 6Welcome New Members

Our SympathySenior Adult Ministry

WMUNew Babies

Page 7 October Schedule

Weekend On-call Rotation

Page 8 General Information

5 PMSunday, October 14, 2018

2 A Word from Our Pastor

Dear FBCP Faith Family, October is the time of the year when we renew our com-mitment to the D&D Challenge and enlist new participants. This stewardship campaign began in October of 2015 as a way to in-tentionally reduce our church indebtedness and at the same time strategically raise disciples. Since its inception three years ago, more than $1,000,000 has been given to the D&D Challenge, which remember is above and beyond the giving of our tithes and offerings for the overall budget of the church! Thank you for your consistent generosity! The D&D Challenge donation is divided using the 80/20 principle – 80% of the money given goes to remove debt and 20% of the contribution goes to raise disciples. When the 80% ($802,806.82) is added to the mortgage payment financed through the church budget, plus other direct contributions made to remove debt given throughout the year by various individuals, the end result is that our indebtedness has been reduced by nearly $2 million in three years! We began with a debt of $7.3 million and we now have a debt of $5.4! To God be the Glory. In addition, over that same three year period we have given $200,701 to missions. Last year alone the missions committee helped us identify 12 mission partners that we were able to help fund and this year we will see nearly 400 people on the mission field participating in one of our short-term mission trips! On October 28 you will have the opportunity to renew your commitment or perhaps enlist for the very first time. During the morning worship services we will place those commit-ments before the LORD in a wooden chest. In the weeks leading up to October 28 you will hear me share a report card for the D&D Challenge from this past year. A commitment card will be found in the bulletin during those weeks. Consistently over the last three years, you have given approximately $25,000/month ($20,000 to reduce debt and $5,000 to raise disciples). My chal-lenge for us is to increase the number of participants to 100% of our faith family. If that were to occur then $25,000/month might become $35,000/month or $50,000/month. The more people who give, the more opportunity we have to make an impact, and the faster we see our debt de-crease and our disciple-making increase for the glory of God. Please pray with me regarding your level of commitment this upcoming year. It is not a question of should you give but how much should you give, and it’s something you and Jesus need to decide. Perhaps the LORD has blessed you so that you can give an additional one time gift or increase your monthly contribu-tion. As always, thank you for your generosity and faithful stewardship to the LORD. I love you! Your Pastor and Friend,Daven

3 Student Ministry

Children’s Ministry

44 The Counselor’s Corner

unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.” Guard your mouth so that disagreements do not turn into personal insults, raised voices or mocking tones. Focus on the problem and not the person.

James 1:19-20 reminds us that “everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.” Rather than focusing on getting our point across, we should be listening to the other. Before responding, use reflective listening where you repeat back to the other what you believe they said. Then you have opportunity to share

Conflict is inevitable and at some point in our life we will all find ourselves in a situation with another person that is difficult to resolve. Conflict may be a normal everyday occurrence for some but for others conflict may only occur occasionally. Working through conflict requires skills that not all individuals possess. The use of conflict resolution skills can make a tremendous difference in the quality of a relationship.

There are many skills to resolving conflict but here are just a few. The scriptures provide suggestions on how to overcome conflict. Taking that knowledge as the foundation for resolving conflict is the first step to resolution. Ephesians 4:29 tells us “Let no

Conflict Resolution

your side. This back and forth exchange offers equality and the opportunity for all individuals to feel heard.

Use “I” statements as opposed to “you” statements. “You” statements can put anyone on the defensive, so immediately conflict results. “I” statements reflect how you are feeling and that you are taking responsibility for your own emotions rather than placing blame on the other.

Finally, get in the habit of using a “24 hour” time out rule. If you cannot discuss the problem without it escalating into a crisis, call a time out. Both partners agree to table the discussion but come back together within 24 hours when cooler heads prevail.

Linda Story, PhD, LMFT, LPC

While working at a shoe store in downtown Truro, Nova Scotia, I noticed a little boy standing on the hot-air register outside the bakery shop next door in his bare feet, trying to keep warm. I was unsure whether to invite the boy into the store, or

just what to do with him, when a woman came by. After a few words with the barefoot boy, she brought him into the shoe store. She bought him new shoes and heavy woolen socks, for which he tried awkwardly to thank her. “Are you God’s wife?” he asked his benefactor.

Taken aback by the question, she took some time before reply-ing, “No, son, I’m just one of his children.” “Well, I knew you must be some kin to him,” he said as he thanked her again and ran out the door. -Zelda Cornish

Are you God’s wife?

5 Activities/Outreach MinistriesAre you willing to sponsor a child to play basketball? We have had several families needing financial help to be able to play basketball this year. The cost for a child to play is $75. If you are willing and able, we would be so grateful to be able to offer these families a scholarship to allow their children to play. Any amount you are able to give would help these families.

Will you commit to pray for 100 days? We are seeking 100 people to pray for Upward for 100 days. The prayer time commitment ends on February 3rd- the day of our Awards Ceremony. We will present the gospel and are praying for a great harvest. You can pick up a prayer guide from the Welcome Center.

Also, if you are interested in serving on the Upward Ministry Team, we still need concessions workers, coaches, assistant coaches, referees, clock operators, scorebook keepers, and greeters. Contact Donnie if you are interested.

You can still register for the 2018-2019 Upward Basketball/Cheerleading season by going online to http://registration.upward.org/UPW66910 or by picking up a paper registration packet from the church offices. The price is $85. Evaluations are October 1, 2, and 4 from 6 until 8:30. We will begin practices on November 5th. The first game will be December 1st and our end of season awards night will be Sunday, February 3, 2019. -Donnie Sisk

Operation Christmas ChildRemember to pick up your OCC boxes at the desk in the Gathering Area. Our Missions Committee has furnished these boxes, making it even easier than ever for us to par-ticipate in the shoe box ministry. Fill your boxes with the suggested items on the brochure at the desk and remember to add the $9.00 for mailing. You may place the mon-ey directly into the boxes or make your donation online. If you choose to do it online, you will be able to track your boxes and know where it/they went. How exciting!

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Congratulations to: Emily and Lance Miller on the birth of Drake Thomas Miller on September 20th. Proud siblings are Finley and Reid. Grandparents are Elaine and Warren Miller.

Our Church Family

WMU

Our Sympathy… Jack Roberts and family in the death of his sister Susan.… Marjorie Copus and family in the death of her sister Julia.… Susan Irvin and family in the death of her brother Steve Donaldson.… friends of Mr. Henry Johnson in his death on September 5th.

… former member Barry Kornegay and family in the death of his father, George Kornegay.

Ladies, WMU will be meeting Monday, October 8, at 10:00 AM in the Quad Room. Our special guest speaker will be Ms. Rebeka Parr from the Shelby Baptist Association. Please bring a monetary dona-tion for the Shelby Baptist Association. See each of you there! - Margaret Richardson

Our Senior Adults are still as active as ever, and we want YOU to be a part of what we do. We hope you will join us for our next meeting which will be on Tuesday, October 9, at 11:00 AM

in the Annex. Bring your favorite food to share and a friend or two. See you there!

Senior Adult Ministry

Welcome New Members

Kemberly Armstrong (by Statement)Alisha Armstrong (for Baptism)

Emily Holloway(for Baptism)

Adam Thomas(for Baptism)

Bettyann Kailing(by Letter)

Taylor and Leslie Armstrong(by Letter)

Sela Webb(for Baptism)

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7 October Schedule

SUNDAY SCHEDULE 7:00 AM Prayer Time8, 9:15, 10:45 AM Sunday School & Morning Worship9:15 AM KIDS Church (Elementary)10:45 AM Wigglin Worship (3K-5K)5:00 PM FW Friends, Bible Drills, Youth D-groups (6th-10th Grade in Annex)

October Pastoral Staff Weekend On-call Rotation

October 6-7 - Donnie Sisk - 620-1157, 567-7475 October 13-14 - Don Dixon - 504-0558October 20-21 - Jonathan Williams - 223-4277 October 27-28 - Daven Watkins - 533-3694

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE 4:45 PM Dinner at the Annex by Reservation5:30 PM Preschool Choir, Children’s Choir, Band Rehearsal6:15 PM Preschool CREW, Children’s CREW, RIOT for Students and The Midweek Gathering Worship Service7:15 PM Choir Rehearsal8:30 PM Band Rehearsal

Q = Quad RoomA = Annex

S = Sanctuary

6 PMFinance Committee

7 PMDeacons Meeting

1 PM Crafty Chicks (Q)

6 PM Visitation

6 PM Visitation

6 PM Visitation

11:00 AMSenior AdultLuncheon

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1 PM Crafty Chicks (Q)

1 PM Crafty Chicks (Q)

10 AMWMU (Q)

1 PM Crafty Chicks (Q)

1 PM Crafty Chicks (Q)

6 PM Visitation

6 PM Visitation

Women’s Beach Conference October 26-28

Men’s Fishing Trip October 18-20

Students Fall RetreatOctober 6-8

5 PM Family Fall Festival

6 PM Upward Evaluations

6 PM Upward Evaluations

6 PM Upward Evaluations

6 PM Upward Evaluations

6 PM ESL

5 PM American Heritage

Girls

5 PM American Heritage

Girls

9:30 AM Preschool Moms

Connect

9:30 AM Preschool Moms

Connect

9:30 AM Preschool Moms

ConnectClothing Swap

6 PM ESL

6 PM ESL

6 PM ESL

6 PM ESL

Christmas FestivalRehearsal

Christmas FestivalRehearsal

Active Threat Integrated Response CourseOctober 23-25

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CHURCH STAFFDr. Daven Watkins, Senior PastorRev. Don Dixon, Administrative PastorRev. Brett Fuller, Worship PastorRev. Donnie Sisk, Assoc. Pastor:Activities/OutreachRev. Jonathan Williams, Preschool/Children’s DirectorRev. Matt Wright, Student Pastor

GENERAL INFORMATIONOffice Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00Church Office Phone: 664-0237Children’s Offices: 216-0028HOPE Center: 663-2779Kindergarten/Mom’s Day Out: 663-7455Sunday School Annex: 620-5228 (All phones are area code 205)Website - www.fbcpelham.org

2867 Pelham ParkwayPelham, Alabama 35124-1728

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Wednesday Night Meals

Church Family Meal at 4:45 p.m.

Please check the First Baptist Church of Pelham web site and/or your Sunday bulletin for current menus.

Prices: Adults - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 5.00 Children (12 and under) - $ 3.50

Reservations: Before noon on Monday (no exceptions, please) Standing reservations payable in advance monthly

Serving time: 4:45-5:45 PM

This is a volunteer, self-supporting ministry (non-profit) from our church cook team. (Complimentary dinner for 1st time visitors by reservation.)

“Following Jesus is the most expensive free gift you will ever receive.” Pastor Daven Midweek Gathering August 29, 2018