a publication of First Baptist Church of Augusta

3500 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30909

706-733-2236 www.fbcaugusta.org

Interpreterthe

September 13, 2017

Menu September 20Toasted Pecan Cole Slaw

Biscuits with Butter & JellySouthern Fried Chicken

Steamed Rice & White GravyGreen Beans

Peach Cobbler & Ice CreamChildren’s Menu

Chicken LegsPancakes & Syrup

Baked Mac & CheesePB & J’s Fresh Fruit

8:30 AM Contemporary Worship

Mission Activities Center

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 WORSHIPSEPTEMBER 17, 2017

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

5 PM

“This Is Us”Matthew 22:34-40

Will Dyer

First Baptist ChurchAugusta, Georgia

1817 - 2017

‘For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.’

Psalm 100:5May we prove our faithfulness by loving,

serving, and giving.

11 AM Traditional Worship/Sanctuary

First Thoughts

Dear Church,

Last week, I asked you to pray for Houston and all those who were effected by the hurricane in Texas. This week I ask that you continue to pray. Hurricane Irma has gone through Florida and Georgia, leaving in its wake a path of devastation and destruction. Many families have lost everything they own and I read this morning that it could be weeks before power is restored in many parts of Florida. People need our prayers in a time such as this. More than that they also need our hands and feet. The time will soon come when we are asked to work to help those in need. I know that when the time comes, our church will step up to the challenge. I know because I have already seen it take place in our community.

I have heard from members of our own church who have experienced damage to their homes as a result of this storm. What I love about our church is that when a need arises, people will step up to the plate. This storm has been no exception. I want to thank our “Men on Mission” who, as I write this article, are out in our community doing the work of Jesus to help clean up and repair damages that were caused by the storm.

Someone once told me that if you want to know what people really believe, don't ask them what they think, instead, watch how they live their lives. It is clear to me that many in our church have a deep love for God and each other.

I am proud to be your pastor,

Will

Church Wide News & Opportunities

200th Anniversary Edition of the Church Directory Photos will be taken September 19-23. Go to the link below to make your appointment onlinehttps://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/y3zjt8yy/or call the church office to make an appointment.

Volunteers are needed to help with photography appointments on September 19-23. If you can help any of these days, please call the Church Office.

Join us for the Missions Fair! FBC is active in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in many ways. Come to the Fellowship Hall, Sunday, September 17, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to learn about the many ways we participate and partner in missions. It will feature, through hands on activities and information, our church’s missions efforts as well as local agencies we connect with in serving our community and all of God’s

people. Come celebrate our history of serving. See you at the Fair!

Sunday Lunch September 17

Jamaican Seafood ChowderToasted Pecan Cole Slaw

Yeast Rolls with ButterJerk Marinated Roast Loin of Pork with Peach & Tomato Salsa

Stone Ground Yellow GritsSteamed Fresh Green Beans with Olive Oil

Key Lime PieChocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard Sauce

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Fresh Berries

Food Drive Sunday, September 17! Food items needed are peanut butter, jelly, dried peas, cereal, canned fruit and bar soap. Our local food bank has been out of a lot of items we normally use.

Lunch served at 11 & Noon. Reservations may be made by calling the Church Office @ 733-2236 or @ fbcaugusta.org. Cost:$7 adults;$3.50 children 12 & under. Carry outs $7.50. All 1ST TIME vISITORS to our worship services are invited to join us for lunch as our guest.

Flu shots! Shots will be given Wednesday, October 4 and October 11, 4-6 PM in the foyer of the Fellowship Hall. No cost for those over 65 covered by Medicare or a Medicare supplement plan. Those under 65 may have a co-pay with insurance. For those with no insurance there will be a cost of $30.

Church members, prayerfully fill out your forms and return them to the Church Office by the conclusion of worship services on September 17.

FBC Deacons Nominations

Hurricane Relief EffortsKnow Someone Personally Who Needs Help?As we continue to seek ways to respond and support those effected by Hurricane Harvey & Hurricane Irma, we hope to offer an opportunity to travel and be “hands on.” In doing this, we are first seeking any personal connections we may have with family and friends who were impacted by these storms. If you have a family member or friend who has been effected by the storms and are seeking assistance, contact Jim Walls (jwalls@fbcaugusta.org) or Allen Hardin (alglen@bellsouth.net) with contact information.

Want to Go With Us?Also, if you are interested in traveling to the impacted areas, please contact Jim or Allen and we will keep you posted as to the scheduling of any trips.

So For Now…Continue to pray for the people effected by the storms. Also, we suggest giving monetary donations. Local agencies can better evaluate needs and then have the funds to buy what is needed. You can go to our church website which provides links for ways to contribute through CBF or SBC organizations.

Security Reminder: On Sunday mornings, the parking lot doors to the Adult and Walton buildings are locked at 10 am. If you arrive after that time, please use the courtyard entrances to these buildings.

Memorials & Honorarium

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Interested in joining a Bible Study? Go to www.fbcaugusta.org/bible-study for details.

PRESCHOOL/CHILDREN MINISTRY

Do you have a prayer request? Submit request by calling/emailing 706-733-2236 or sjones@fbcaugusta.org. Include a cell number to receive a text each time someone prays for you.

Call the Student Ministry Office - 731-5355for more information about student activities.

SINGLE ADULT MINISTRY

BIBLE STUDY NEWS

First Family Singers! Please join us for the First Family Singers as we resume rehearsals Thursday, September 14, 10 AM in the Choir Room.

All 3rd - 5th graders sign up now for Fall Retreat!

The retreat is September 22-24; cost is $120. Call the Preschool/Children’s Ministry office to reserve your spot.

STUDENT MINISTRY

New SUNDAY NIGHT schedule for students! Sunday evening student schedule look like this: Youth Ensemble - 4:30 p.m. in the Choir Room Dinner/Game Room/Outdoor Games - 5:30 p.m. MAC Youth Worship - 6:30 p.m. MAC

DEBT RETIREMENT MEMORIALSMr. Don McKenzie

Wednesday AM Prayer GroupDrs. Nanci & Frank McPhail

Tom & Carla FitzpatrickErnie & Karen BlackburnE.G. & Lynn MeybohmGlenda & Allen Hardin

Mrs. Grace HsuDr. & Mrs. Wade Blount

Penny VaughnMr. & Mrs. Carlton Faulk

Dr. & Mrs. Tracy MiddlebrooksDr. & Mrs. Jim Becton

Mr. William DavisMr. & Mrs. David Bell

George & Carolyn OglesSarah & Marvin Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Anderson

Invite friends, colleagues, and staff to join us on Tuesday, September 26 @ Noon for our luncheon. Please make reservations by emailing cbusby@fbcaugusta.org.

MUSIC MINISTRY MEMORIALMr. Don McKenzie

Sanctuary Choir

SPECIAL EDUCATION HONORARIUM

Mrs. Isolde SmeakSharon Wong

MEN ON MISSION HONORARIUM

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bennett

BENEVOLENCE MEMORIALSMrs. Mitzie Coleman

Wednesday AM Prayer GroupMartha Ann & Claude Johnson

Drs. Nanci & Frank McPhailKaren & Sammy TurnerMilton & Kathy MartinGlenda & Allen Hardin

Alice HallmarkMrs. Grace HsuMs. Pat RhodesPenny Vaughn

Mr. & Mrs. Carlton FaulkGeorge & Carolyn OglesSarah & Marvin Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Robert AndersonMs. Joanne Carr

Mr. & Mrs. David BellSarah Welch

Gayle Welch Bentley

Mrs. Phyllis BadkeMr. & Mrs. Carlton Faulk

Mr. Allan AldridgeDrs. Nanci & Frank McPhail

Lucy Wright ParkerLucy Wright Parker Circle

October Singles & Friends Lunch! Join us for lunch on Sunday, October 1, in the Fellowship Hall @ noon. RSvP to Anita at 706-399-0507 or nitaaguirre44@yahoo.com by noon on Friday, September 29.

FALL ADVANCEOctober 27 - 29

Woodland Christian Camp in Temple, GACost - $125

Registration deadline is October 22 but space is limited, so register ASAP

Monthly Senior Adult Luncheon, Tuesday, September 19! Join us at 11AM in the Fellowship Hall. Call Church Office @ 733-2236 by Friday, September 15 to make a reservation.

New WEDNESDAY NIGHT student schedule! Wednesday night student schedule look like this: Walton Building opens @ 6 PM “Theater Theology” - 6:45 p.m. We will watch and discuss movies based on people who lived their faith to change the world.

BUDGET MEMORIALSMr. Don McKenzie

Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Brand

Mrs. Mitzie ColemanDr. & Mrs. Robert L. Brand

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VOLUNTEERS SEPTEMBER 17

Pastoral Ministry Will Dyer, Senior PastorJim Walls, Associate Pastor R. J. Robinson, Pastor EmeritusChip Reeves, Interim Minister of Pastoral Care Jacob Waldrip, Ministerial Resident

Music MinistryKurt Wachtel, Minister of Music Dan Gaudinier Minister of Contemporary WorshipClaudia Moller, Children’s Choirs Coordinator

Faith Development MinistryPatti Fowler, Minister of Weekday Education Jennifer Huston, Interim Preschool/Children’s DirectorLori McPherson, Nursery Coordinator Paul Moller, Director of Senior Adult Ministry

Operations Ministry Kelly Rose, Church Administrator

Interpreter ContactLuci Worthington lworthington@fbcaugusta.org

Prayer Texts

Minister On Call706-832-2944

SUNDAY: Luke 1:1-25; Ezekiel 33; Isaiah 57MONDAY: Luke 1:26-56; Ezekiel 34; Isaiah 58TUESDAY: Luke 1:57-80; Ez 35-36; Isaiah 59WEDNESDAY: Luke 2:1-20; Ezekiel 37; Isa 60THURSDAY: Luke 2:21-52; Ezekiel 38-39; Is 61FRIDAY: Luke 3:1-20; Ezekiel 40-41; Isaiah 62SATURDAY: Luke 3:21-38; Ezekiel 42-43; Is 63

8:30 AM: Jean Thomas, Beth Becton, Betsy Thompson, Mickie BlackburnHostess: 11 AM: Sandra Skelton, Courtney Pinson, Angela Tom, Nora Menefee

Attendance/Giving ReportSeptember 10, 2017

Worship Attendance..................................681Sunday School...........................................591Weekly Requirements ........................$58,844Budget-Building Receipts....................$46,274Budget-Building to Date.................$1,872,904Budget-Bldg Requirements.............$2,177,228

Weekly Church CalendarSeptember 17-23, 2017

Sunday, September 17 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, MAC 9:40 a.m. Sunday School11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary vietnamese Worship, MAC 2:00 p.m. Chinese Sunday School, D-203 3:00 p.m. Deacon Nominating Committee, Conf. Rm 4:30 p.m. Youth Ensemble, Choir Room 5:30 p.m. Youth Dinner & Games, MAC 6:30 p.m. Youth Worship, MAC Monday, September 18 9:00 a.m. Weekday Education Program Helping Hands, Arts & Crafts Room/MAC 5:00 p.m. BSF, Sanctuary & Daniel Building 5:30 p.m. Kirkringers, D-201 6:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Conference Room 7:00 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting, Choir Room

Tuesday, September 19 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, MAC/Grill 9:00 a.m. Weekday Education Programs Benevolence, MAC 6:00 p.m. Property Committee, Conference Room Wednesday, September 20 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC Arts & Crafts 9:00 a.m. Weekday Education Programs 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study, Daniel Bldg, 2nd Fl. 2:00p.m. Intro to Windows, Computer Lab 5:00 p.m. Family Supper, Fellowship Hall 5:30 p.m. Children’s Handbells, Daniel Bldg, 2nd Fl 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Storey Chapel Children’s Choirs Orchestra Rehearsal, Daniel Bldg, 2nd Fl. Men’s Bible Study, A-203 Women’s Bible Study, A-200 6:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal, MAC Gym 6:40 p.m. Inside Out Missions, Children’s Building 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday, September 21 9:00 a.m. Weekday Education Programs

Friday, September 22 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, MAC/Grill 9:00 a.m. Weekday Education Programs

Saturday, September 23 6:20 a.m. BSF Leadership, Daniel Building11:30 a.m. Bridge Ministry, 15th St. Bridge

Patti Fowler September 16 and 17

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