a publication of First Baptist Church of Augusta

3500 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30909

706-733-2236 www.fbcaugusta.org

Interpreterthe

September 6, 2017

Menu September 13Yeast Rolls with Butter

Roast Loin of Pork with GravyRoasted Red Potatoes

Steamed Fresh BroccoliHomemade Strawberry Shortcake

Children’s Menu Chicken Tenders & Fries

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 10, 2017

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

5 PM

“Press On”Philippians 3:12-14Rodger Murchison

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,

There are two things I want to mention in this edition of First Thoughts.

First, if you have not signed up to have your photo taken for the directory, please make sure that you do so sometime this week! It is a wonderful gift to have a record of all the people who make up our church. An added bonus is that you can look back a few years later and laugh about the clothes that we thought were in style! As a matter of fact, I had a blast looking at the 1976 church directory. My personal favorite picture was of a dashing young man, David Keel. His light blue suit and mustache were absolutely perfect! Time has served you well, David.

Second, and on a more serious note, we need to be in prayer for those who are in the potential path of Hurricane Irma. This looks to be a devastatingly powerful storm. As a people of faith, we pray for safety and security for all those who are in harms way. I have seen and heard that many of you are opening your homes to friends and family who are evacuating Florida. It makes me proud to be your pastor!

I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday. I want to say thank you to Rodger Murchison, who was willing to step behind the pulpit and speak a word of Truth to us on Sunday morning. I am excited to hear what Rodger has to say, I know it’s going to be a great Sunday.

Grace and Peace, Will

Church Wide News & Opportunities

200th ANNIVERSARY NEWS

200th Anniversary Edition of the Church Directory Photos will be taken September 5-9 and 19-23. Go to the link below to make your appointment onlinehttps://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/y3zjt8yy/On Sundays, sign up tables will be located in the Grill of the MAC building and in the Welcome Center of the Administration building.

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!

Women's Celebration Luncheon Saturday, September 9

Noon -2:00 in the Fellowship HallJust a reminder to the 400 ladies who will attend this memorable event. Please use only the entrance doors by the Chapel or the ones near the Adult building to access the Foyer of the Fellowship Hall, where your Name Tags with table numbers will be available. (The parking lot doors to the Fellowship Hall will not be open). There will also be Book Tables for purchasing a copy of Kim Crabill’s book, as well as copies of our new FBC History Book. Let us all look forward to celebrating the Faithfulness of Women together on September 9th.

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 $24.95.

The Deacon Nomination form has been mailed. Forms may also be picked up in the FBC Welcome Center. 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

2ooth Anniversary Celebrating 200 years of God’s Faithfulness

Harvey Relief EffortsKnow Someone Personally Who Needs Help?As we continue to seek ways to respond and support those effected by Hurricane Harvey, we hope to offer an opportunity to travel to Texas 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 the storm. If you have a family member or friend who has been effected by the storm 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 in Texas, 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.

Memorials & Honorarium

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

PRESCHOOL/CHILDREN MINISTRY

“Not Just Another Love Story” - Narroway Theatre, Fort Mill, SC - Saturday, September 16 Laugh and cry with America’s greatest generation and remember the days of WWII. Cost is $75 per person and includes transportation, ticket to matinee show, and lunch. Call 731-5355 to make your reservation.

Roscoe McGahee Memorial Golf Tournament September 9-10 at Etowah Valley Golf and Resort! Cost is $185 per person. Contact George Berry 836-9783 or gberry@fbcaugusta.org.

ACTIVITIES MINISTRY

Transfer of Church MembershipMary Carpenter

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

Pickleball introductory lesson September 13, MAC at 11 AM! If you are interested, contact George Berry for information. 706-836-9783 or email gberry@fbcaugusta.org

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.

Monthly Senior Adult Luncheon, Tuesday, September 12! Join us at 11AM in the Fellowship Hall. Guest will be George Berry, FBC Activities Director. Call Church Office @ 733-2236 by Friday, September 8 to make a reservation.

STUDENT MINISTRY

New Sunday evening schedule for students begins September 10! Beginning September 10 the 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

MUSIC MINISTRY HONORARIUMFrank & Faye Allen

DEBT RETIREMENT MEMORIALSMr. Don McKenzie

Mrs. Jean KearnsDr. & Mrs. J. Ben Deal

Body of DeaconsTom Dozier

Cason Bruker ClassAnna Kim & Larry Fletcher

Mrs. Gloria PatrickMr. Wyman Mobley

Mrs. Mary Carol Beasley

Mrs. Mitzie ColemanMr. & Mrs. Robert Scaggs

Dr. & Mrs. J. Ben DealTom Dozier

Anna Kim & Larry FletcherMrs. Mary Carol Beasley

Mrs. Phyliss BadkeMrs. Gloria Patrick

Tom DozierAnna Kim & Larry Fletcher

Mr. S. W. WardlawCarrie & Dave Welter

Mrs. Ann Templeton UnderwoodCarrie & Dave Welter

BENEVOLENCE MEMORIALSMrs. Mitzie Coleman

Mrs. Gloria PatrickMartha & Gene Tanner

Mr. & Mrs. John Buckner, Jr.Dr. Judy Orosz

Mrs. Virginia WilliamsonMiss Susan CongerMr. Wyman Mobley

Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Lovett

Mr. Don McKenzieMartha & Gene Tanner

Dr. & Mrs. Roger E. NunnMr. & Mrs. John Buckner, Jr.

Dr. Judy OroszMr. & Mrs. Robert Scaggs

Mr. S. W. WardlawDr. & Mrs. Timothy L. Owings

Mr. Allan C. AldridgeJoyce & George Perkins

Mrs. Virginia T. WilliamsonMr. & Mrs. Charlie Lovett

Mr. & Mrs. John Buckner, Jr.Martha & Gene Tanner

Mr. Galen Freeman, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Lovett

TV MINISTRY MEMORIALMrs. Juanita Corgill

Mr. & Mrs. Allen PartridgeMrs. Mary Partridge Martin

Mrs. Janice DixonRobert Dixon

200th ANNIVERSARY MEMORIALS

Mr. Frank E. McKayDr. & Mrs. Steven Allen Barrington

Mrs. Mary Lou McKay

BUDGET MEMORIALMr. Allan C. AldridgeSarah & Harold Smith

CARILLON BELLS REPAIR MEMORIAL

Miss Andrea HardyMr. & Mrs. Charlie Lovett

SOUND SYSTEM MEMORIALMr. Alan Aldridge

Caroline & George OglesBRIDGE MINISTRY MEMORIAL

Mr. Don McKenzieMelanie & Byron Brown

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VOLUNTEERS SEPTEMBER 10

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: Phil 2:12-30; Ezekiel 21-22; Isaiah 50MONDAY: Philippians 3; Ezekiel 23; Isaiah 51TUESDAY: Philippians 4; Ezekiel 24; Isaiah 52WEDNESDAY: Col 1:1-23; Ezekiel 25-26; Is 53THURSDAY: Col 1:24-2:19; Ezekiel 27-28; Is 54FRIDAY: Colossians 2:20-3:17; Ez 29-30; Is 55SATURDAY: Col 3:18-4:18; Ezekiel 31-32; Is 56

8:30 AM: Beth & Jeff Morrison, Heather Unrath, Kristi MesserHostess: Heather Unrath11 AM: Dete & Mike Crawford, Jo Hulsebus, Becky & Lee Jurriaans

Attendance/Giving ReportSeptember 3, 2017

Worship Attendance..................................610Sunday School...........................................410Weekly Requirements ........................$58,844Budget-Building Receipts....................$57,498Budget-Building to Date.................$1,826,630Budget-Bldg Requirements............$2,118,384

Juanita Corgill July 20, 2017Allan Aldridge August 3, 2017

Don McKenzie August 28, 2017Mitzie Coleman September 1, 2017

Weekly Church CalendarSeptember 10-16, 2017

Sunday, September 10 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 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 11 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 11 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, MAC/Grill 9:00 a.m. Weekday Education Programs 9:30 a.m. Facebook Basics, Computer Lab11:00 a.m. Senior Adult Lunch, Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. Church Officer Committee, D-203 Property Committee, 2nd Floor, Daniel 7:00 p.m. Youth Search Committee, Conference Rm. Wednesday, September 12 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. 2:00 p.m. Intro to Scanning, Computer Lab 5:00 p.m. Family Supper, Fellowship Hall Prayer Ministry Meeting, FH, Room 3 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 Youth Search Committee, Conference Rm Thursday, September 14 9:00 a.m. Weekday Education Programs 7:00 p.m. Youth Search Committee, Conf. Room

Friday, September 15 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, MAC/Grill 9:00 a.m. Weekday Education Programs

Saturday, September 16 6:20 a.m. BSF Leadership, Daniel Building

Chip Reeves September 9 and 10

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