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Interpreterthe June 22, 2016

June 29, MENU Garden Salad

Yeast Rolls with ButterBottom Round of Beef with

Vegetables and GravyIdaho Mashed Potatoes

Fresh Green BeansChocolate Cake

Children’s MenuCorn Dogs

Mac-n-CheesePB & J Sandwiches

Fresh 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 WORSHIPJUNE 26, 2016

“God’s Great Upset”Judges 6 and 7

David Hull

First Thoughts

Church in Conference Sunday, June 266:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall

6:30 PM Conference

When we had our second church conversation about pastoral expectations, a question was asked at the end of the meeting. “When will we be able to hear the results of what we have said around the tables tonight?” Great question. At the time I did not have the exact answer, other than to encourage you to stay tuned because there would come a time when the results would be tabulated and then shared. Let me tell you when that will be.

This Sunday night at 6:30 we will have a Church in Conference in the Fellowship Hall. During that meeting the Pastor Search Committee will share with the church the results of our two conversations together. I know that you will want to hear from them. This committee has been hard at work in their weekly meetings laying the groundwork for a good pastoral search. I am very grateful for the many folks who participated in the two church conversations. Your input was most helpful. Now I encourage you to hear the summary report from your Pastor Search Committee.

This report is not the only thing that will be happening on Sunday night. Some important Bylaw revisions will require a vote, as well as some other exciting ministry recommendations. We do need a quorum to be present in order to change the Bylaws, so I hope that you will join us as we make decisions about the ministry of the church and hear reports about the church conversations related to our pastor search.

As I write these words I am sitting in the Pastor’s Office at First Baptist. Looking out the window, I gaze across the courtyard to the exterior wall of the Fellowship Hall where our Church in Conference will be held. Prominently displayed there are the words of 1 Peter 2:5 that are so large I can read them across the courtyard: “You also, as living stones, are being built into a living house.” What a beautiful reminder of our calling to live and work together as a church. It takes all of us to do the work of God through our church. A few stones will not build much of a house – all of the rocks are needed!

Let’s see how God might shape us and build us into the House of God in this corner of the world. Our meeting together this Sunday night is a part of this holy work. Don’t let your “stone” be left out. The House of God needs you. David Hull

Church Wide News & Opportunities

Preschool/Children’s Ministry

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. Manage Mobile Photos: June 28, 9:30 AM led by Jerry Pafford. Class limit 12.

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

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.

Our Church in Prayer

(Jesus said) “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14 & 16... For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose. Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. Philippians 2:13016aSuggested Prayer Points:* Give thanks for the Light of the world, Jesus the Christ!* Pray for those in the world who live and serve Christ, even at the risk of persecution and death.* Ask that you always may have the faith to live and serve Christ.Closing Prayer: O Lord, fill my life until nothing but Jesus can be seen!

Single Adult Ministry

No Singles and Friends lunches in June and July.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED THIS FALL FOR ALL AGES

INFANT THROUGH 5TH GRADEWednesday night workers are also needed

preschool - 5th grade.Please prayerfully consider these important

ministries and contact the Preschool/Children’s Ministry Office

to volunteer.

The Pastor Search Committee would like for the church to see the completed results from the two conversations. Your comments are being used to shape the nature of our search, and provide insight to the pastor candidates about the character of our congregation.

On June 26, the Pastor Search Committee will present the complete report during our regular church conference. Please plan to attend. Printed copies will be available at that time. As a reminder, direct comments to the Committee can be sent to pastorsearch@fbcaugusta.org. Thank you for your support and your constant prayers. - Wade Blount, Chair

Lunch served at 11 & Noon. Reservations may be made by calling the Church Office @ 733-2236 or visiting our web site @ fbcaugusta.org. Cost:$7 adults; $3.50 children 12 & under. Carry outs $7.50. All VISItoRS to our worship services are invited to join us for lunch as our guest.

Shrimp Stew WatermelonSliced White Bread or Corn Bread

Smoked Boston Butt Rice with BBQ Hash

turnip Greens Black Eyed Peas

Apple and Cinnamon Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

SUNDAY LUNCH JUNE 26 FELLOWSHIP HALL

Benevolence Food Drive Sunday, June 26! Items needed this month are canned fruit, pork & beans, canned meaty pastas, and diapers, size 6. Thank you.

“Telling Tales Out of School - Literally!” Wednesday evenings, 5:45 in the Fellowship Hall led by Chip Reeves. June 29 - “When Have You Felt Most Alive?”July 13 - “What’s Heaven Like?”July 20 - “What’s that Picture?” (bring a photo to share)July 27 - “What’s Your Dream?”This study is for all ages! We look forward to all of us being main characters in the story we write together.

Memorials & Honorarium Student Ministry

Have you seen the green envelopes? When we donate money using them, that serves as one way we are able to support mission causes. Much of the money we collect through the green envelope stays right here in our community and is distributed to local organizations as well as to our own benevolence ministry. Our benevolence ministry helps meet needs for a number of families and individuals in Richmond and Columbia counties. Each week, we distribute groceries to 25-30 families, some of whom also receive assistance with rent or utilities. Each week it takes almost as many volunteers to help make this good work happen. Please consider putting an extra gift in the offering plate using a green envelope this Sunday. Yes, it is above your regular tithe or offering, but it is another way we reach out to and care for our community. Thank you for your love, prayers, service and support. - Chip Reeves

Congratulations and best wishes to...Mr. & Mrs. Ernest D. Coats, who were married Saturday, June 18 at First Baptist Church. Mrs. Coats is the former Midge Powell.

CHAPEL MEMORIALSDr. Charles F. Shaefer, Jr.

Mrs. toni ShiverBob & Martha Bell Manly

E. G. & Lynn MeybohmMr. & Mrs. George Perkins

Mrs. Margie J. RogersMr. & Mrs. Jon Denning

Mr. & Mrs. Larry M. WardMiss Jenny Ward

Dr. George W. Williams & FamilyMrs. Carolyn owens

Earl G. WrightDr. R. W. Schilling

Jim Hudson & Pat Knox HudsonMrs. Debbie Dennis

Dr. & Mrs. Wade BlountMilton & Kathy Martin

Dr. & Mrs. Steven A. BarringtonDr. & Mrs. R. Eugene tanner

Mr. William P. Stevens, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Lovett

Mark & Sherri osteenBilly & Jan Ket

Mr. & Mrs. John t. Rucker, Jr.Sam & Martha Jean Hardin Choat

Ernie & Karen BlackburnF. Patricia Glover

Ms. Joanne CarrMrs. Bobbie Inglett

Dr. & Mrs. Donald DunaganMr. & Mrs. thomas W. JonesMr. & Mrs. Edwin Sheats, Jr.

Steve & Brenda CooperMr. & Mrs. James C. Marvin

Mr. James M. Menger

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.

PROFESSION OF FAITH AND BAPTISMQuinn Banaszewski

Mission Opportunities

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

The Church Office will be closed Monday, July 4 Sunday, July 3 @ 11 AM

Mr. Robert WachtelDr. & Mrs. Wade Blount

Ms. Joanne Carr

Mrs. Evelyn ShaeferAnna Bannister Class

Mr. & Mrs. Harold JohnstonMrs. Gloria L. Patrick

tom DozierDr. & Mrs. J. Ben Deal

Anna Kim & Larry FletcherDr. George Williams & Family

Mrs. Debbie DennisMrs. Fay J. ClementsMr. Wyman Mobley

Mrs. Margie J. RogersMrs. Alethia Nowell

Milton & Kathy MartinDr. & Mrs Steven A. Barrington

Dr. & Mrs. R. Eugene tannerGeorge & Carolyn ogles

Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. AndersonMr. William P. Stevens, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Lovett

Mark & Sherri osteenMrs. Mary Carol Beasley

Mrs. Bobbie InglettDr. & Mrs. Donald DunaganMr. & Mrs. thomas W. Jones

Mrs. Evangeline Mull ColeMr. & Mrs. Don North

Mrs. Patricia J. thomas

Miss Eunice Ann JohnstonDr. & Mrs. R. Eugene tanner

BRIDGE MINISTRY MEMORIALSMrs. Evelyn M. Shaefer

the Byron Brown’s

Dr. Charles F. Shaefer, Jr.the Byron Brown’s

DEBT RETIREMENT MEMORIALSMrs. Evelyn M. Shaefer

Dr. Judy oroszDrs. Frank & Nanci McPhail

Mr. & Mrs. Don McKenzieMr. & Mrs. Robert Scaggs

Dr. Charles F. Shaefer, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Don McKenzie

FAMILY PROMISE MEMORIALDr. Charles F. Shaefer, Jr.

Dr. & Mrs. tracy Middlebrooks, Jr.

CHAPEL HONORARIUMMrs. Dede Maddox

Mrs. toni Shiver

Midge Powell & Ernie Coats Weddingomega Gunn

Dr. Rodger MurchisonMrs. Debbie Dennis

MUSIC MEMORIALSMr. Robert Wachtel

Jay & Judy BrownMr. & Mrs. David Bell

Dr. Charles F. Shaefer, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. David Bell

Mrs. Evelyn ShaeferMr. & Mrs. David Bell

BENEVOLENCE MEMORIALMrs. Evelyn M. ShaeferJ. I., JoAnn & Jep McNair

BUDGET MEMORIALSDr. Charles F. Shaefer, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. tony AtkinsMrs. Evelyn ShaeferMr. & Mrs. tony Atkins

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Weekly Church CalendarJune 26 - July 1, 2016

EXTENDEDSESSION

VOLUNTEERSJUNE 26

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: Rev 6; Nehemiah 8:13-9:37; Ps 101MONDAY:Rev 7; Nehemiah 9:38-10:39; Ps 102TUESDAY: Revelation 8; Nehemiah 11; Ps 103WEDNESDAY: Rev 9; Neh 12; Psalm 104:1-23THURSDAY: Rev 10; Neh 13; Psalm 104:24-35FRIDAY: Revelation 11; Esther 1; Ps 105:1-24SATURDAY: Rev 12; Esther 2; Psalm 105:25-48

Jim Walls June 25 and 26

Sunday, June 26 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship,MAC/Gym 9:40 a.m. Bible Study, all Buildings11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary Vietnamese Worship, MAC/Arts & Crafts Lunch, 1st Serving, Fellowship Hall12:00 p.m. Lunch, 2nd Serving, Fellowship Hall 5:00 p.m. Stewardship Meeting, Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Church Conference, Fellowship Hall Monday, June 27 9:30 a.m. Helping Hands, Arts & Crafts Room

Tuesday, June 28 9:00 a.m. Benevolence 9:30 a.m. Summer Playcation Days Manage Mobile Photos, W-101C 7:00 p.m. Men’s Prayer Group, Prayer Room

Wednesday, June 29 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC Grill 2:00 p.m. Computer Class, W-104 5:00 p.m. Family Supper, Fellowship Hall Men on Mission, Fellowship Hall 5:45 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. Landon Bible Study, A-200 Men’s Bible Study, Bloodworth Comm. 7:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal, MAC Gym

Thursday, June 30 9:30 a.m. Summer Playcation Days 6:00 p.m. Pastor Search Committee, Conf. Room Caring Coed Dinner, Fellowship Hall

Saturday, July 211:30 a.m. Bridge Ministry, 15th St. Bridge

8:30 AM: Missy Kitchens, Ruth Crews, Donna Monroe, Cindy LeiseyHostess: Donna Monroe11 AM: Carrie & Justin Mabrey, Amanda & Abby Hardy, Valarie & Berry Claire Alexander

Attendance/Giving ReportJune 19, 2016

Sunday Worship Attendance................750Sunday School Attendance..................599Weekly Requirements ..................$59,922Budget-Building Receipts..............$31,199Budget-Building to Date...........$1,179,709Budget-Bld. Requirements.......$1,498,050