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“Where CHRIST Is the Center”

First Bapti s t Church’s

May 28, 2014

Blessed to Be a Blessing

And [if] one of you says to [a believer in need], “Depart in peace, be warmed and

filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body,

what does it profit? James 2:16

A grieving Canadian widower was dining alone in a restaurant for the first time since

burying his wife of 43 years. Seated nearby was a young couple who reminded him

of the love he and his wife had shared. He quietly gave the restaurant money to cover

the couple's meal and wrote them a note on a napkin. He thanked them for the

memories they evoked, related a bit of his own situation, and wished them well in

their lives.

He could have enjoyed the memories alone. He could have stopped by their table and

greeted them. But he went a step further -- he took money from his pocket to bless a

couple of strangers with a meal and encourage them in their lives. Opportunities to

be a blessing to others are fleeting and should be grasped. Wishing someone well is

one thing; taking steps to ensure they are blessed is another -- especially when they

have a need that we can meet. We have been blessed to be a blessing to others

(1 Peter 3:9).

Commit yourself now to be a blessing to others

today. When that fleeting opportunity appears, you

will be ready.

Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal,

eloquence, or learning.

Frederick W. Faber

Taken from Today’s Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah.

Staff Rev. Nathaniel J. Carroll, Pastor Dr. Bill Davis, Minister of Music

Martha Herring, Secretary Frank Hughes, Custodian

Deacons In Service

05/25-31 Greg Adams, Bill Chandler, Steve Shirah

06/01-07 Todd Ausley, Keith Owen, Toby Seay

Ushers 06/01 Steve Shirah, Stephen Crews, Bill Chandler,

Todd Green, Isaac Green 06/08 Michael Crews, Terry Aycock,

Chris Smith, Jordan Smith 06/15 Joe Grant, Charlie Stough,

Ricky Bennett, Jason Padgett, Shelby Smithart

Nursery 06/01 Randal & Bridgett White 06/08 Stephen & Allison Crews

Children’s Worship

06/01 Freddy & Erica Martin 06/08 Vacation Bible School

Summer Wednesday Children’s Workers

05/28 Anna Padgett 06/04 Michael & Abbie Crews

06/18 Heather Carroll 06/25 Mandy Precise

07/09 Tammy Henderson 07/16 Natalie Justice 07/30 Mallory Averett

Wednesday Night Supper Greeter

05/28 No Supper 06/04 No Supper

Counting Committee Rotation

Week of 05/25: Toby Seay, Jason Padgett 06/01: Sam Sharpe, Vernon Spence

06/08: Al Folsom, Wade Green

Sunday Morning Schedule Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM

Report for Sunday, May 25, 2014 Sunday School 83 Morning Worship 133 Budgeted Weekly $7,033.94 Tithes and Offering $2,553.05 Other Budget Receipts 0.00 Total Receipts $2,553.05 Budgeted YTD $147,712.74 Tithes and Offering YTD $141,201.98 Other Budget Receipts YTD 55.48 Total Receipts YTD $141,257.46

Deacons Scripture and Prayer

June 1 Todd Ausley 8 Jack Commander 15 Ron Justice 22 Greg Adams

Dates to Remember

Wednesday, May 28 No Supper

Services at 6:30 PM

Youth - Bible study and pool party at the Shirah's from 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Meet at the

church at 6:15. Pick up at the church at 8:45.

Saturday, May 31 Men’s Ministry will have a work day

from 7 to 11 AM We will be removing

the old playground equipment, pressure washing the gym, and other jobs.

Please contact Michael Crews @ 334-449-0572 if you will be able to help.

Sunday, June 1

Deacons Meeting, 8:45 AM

Church Council, 4 PM

Family Bowling Night Leave church at 5:00. We will bowl from 5:30 - 7:00 at Boland Lanes in Enterprise. Cost is $7.00 per person for 90 minutes of bowling and shoes. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin

board outside the sanctuary.

Wednesday, June 4 No Supper

Services at 6:30 PM

Sunday, June 8 Finance Committee, 3 PM

Sunday - Wednesday, June 8-11

Vacation Bible School

Thursday, June 12 Brown Bag Ministry, 3 PM

Friday - Saturday, June 13-14 Grid Iron Men’s Conference

Vacation Bible School June 8-11

Age 3 - Grade 5

Sunday Morning 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM

Sunday - Wednesday 5:30 - 8:00 PM

New This Year! Sunday, June 8

Adult VBS! 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM

5:30 - 8:00 PM

T-shirts are in!

Pick up in Church Office.

Help!! Needed for VBS Crafts!

Baby Food Jars 12-18 ounce vegetable/fruit cans

Pringles cans and tops

June 1, 2014 In Honor of First Baptist Church!

Thank You for Seven Wonderful Years. By Nathan, Heather,

Evelyn Kate and Malachi

June 8, 2014 In Loving Memory of Nan and Warren Beck

by Ron, Natalie, Jackson, Emma and Mary Justice

Announcements There will be no Wednesday night meals on

May 28th, June 4th, or June 11th (VBS).

Wednesday night suppers will resume on

June 18th at 5:30 p.m.

Revival

Monday Nights in October October 6th Preaching: Rev. Mike Orr, FBC, Chipley Music & Worship: Rev. Steve Skidmore, Cloverdale BC, Dothan October 13th Preaching: Rev. Ray Jones, Ridgecrest BC, Dothan Music & Worship: Rev. Wason Carroll, Central BC, Phenix City October 20th Preaching: Dr. Kevin Hamm, FBC, Gardendale Music & Worship: Rev. Jason Gunter, Bethel BC, Andalusia October 27th Preaching: Dr. Robin Jumper, Baptist College of Florida Music & Worship: Dr. Bill Davis and the BCF music department

Please pray for the ministers that will be leading in worship.