Being W.E.L.L.

From Our Pastor… Did you enjoy worship this past Sunday? As you know, the message centered around spiritual growth and like Paul Harvey says, “Now for the rest of the story,” this Sunday. The book of 1 John helps us understand that every Jesus follower has the responsibility to grow spiritually. Our church family is only as spiritually mature as you and I are individually. Won’t you be a part of this important study Sunday morning? I have already shared with many of the Sunday School classes what the book of Colossians chapter 3 and verses 15-16 expresses about maturity. One of the elements found there is: Peace in the Body. (Everybody is a somebody with respect to their needs.) Next, the teaching of the Word of God and worship filled with hymns, Psalms, and spiritual songs. This element creates an environment so we can respond to the leading of the Spirit of God. Another element of spiritual maturity is found in the very words of Jesus. He says,…Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done…” That has been my prayer for the past seven years. During that time, I have witnessed to you on many occasions praying “…Please Lord, Thy will be done…” This has to be the heart cry of our lives else we miss God. The Scripture states- “…Without a vision, the people perish.” Vision from God only occurs when, with all our hearts, we plead “…Thy will be done.” As you know, the Lord challenges us to participate in whatever is necessary to reach the souls of men, women, boys and girls. What we have learned from our ministries of the past, teach us to do whatever is necessary to bring these into this wonderful fellowship of our Lord’s Kingdom. When we are obedient His joy is ours. I really love you and thank you for the privilege of serving with you in our fellowship. Together we have more opportunities to share in God’s great peace mission. After all, didn’t Jesus say we could have His “peace”? This coming Sunday will be a very special time of togetherness as we go to Landmark Park for our Annual Picnic. It’s going to be a great time for all of us as we play softball, pitch horseshoes, ride in a wagon, listen to great blue-grass music and all the other activities. All you need to bring is You! Everything else will be provided. It starts at 4 p.m. Don’t miss it!One more quick thing about our FLC. If you have not attended one of the exercise classes on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, I encourage you to do so. I did last Monday and what a “Sore” time I had. I believe you will be blessed physically, but also spiritually.

I hope you have a blessed day and thank you again for allowing me to be your pastor.

Bro. Johnny

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Volume XLVI, NO. 12

Invite Your Friends!!

AnnualChurchwide Picnic

at Landmark Park

Sunday, March 274–7 p.m.Featuring:

Special Guests:

Hwy 280 Blue Grass Band

All the Usual Picnic Goodies(BBQ, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and all the fixin’s)

Horse Wagon RidesInflatables • Children’s PlaygroundOld Fashioned Picnic Softball Game

Horseshoe TournamentMen’s and Women’s Hula Hoop Contest

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!

ThingsF I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H O F D O T H A N

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

June Guatemala Mission TripInfo Meeting

Sunday, March 27immediately following theMorning Worship Service

Room B204

EveryoneisinvitedtocomefindoutaboutthisexcitingopportunitytoministertothepeopleinGuatemala,June2–7.

Worship with Authority Evangelize with Intention

Fishing TripApril 25 & 26, 2011

St. Johns River, FloridaHontoon Landing Resort & Marina

? Are You Interested ?Contact – Mike Brooks

at mike@connerbiz.comfor more information

Financial StatementsFor the Month of February 2011

Operating Fund Summary Budget Actual Expenses Actual Expenses Differences Yearly Budget for February for February Budget YTD YTD YTD

Income: Budget (2,321,188.00) (193,432.37) (148,999.41) (386,864.70) (307,502.54) 79,362.16Transfer from Designated - - (32,021.34) - (39,232.48) (39,232.48)

Total Income (2,321,188.00) (193,432.37) (181,020.75) (386,864.70) (346,735.02) 40,129.68 Expenses: Total Missions 370,595.00 30,882.88 25,283.96 61,765.80 53,374.22 (8,391.58) Total Pastoral 7,850.00 654.13 751.29 1,308.30 296.53 (1,011.77) Total Music 210,413.00 17,534.38 16,239.86 35,068.80 31,739.46 (3,329.34) Total Education 125,975.00 10,497.88 11,052.44 20,995.80 17,234.15 (3,761.65) Total Recreation 124,883.00 10,406.88 10,112.74 20,813.80 16,988.73 (3,825.07) Total Personnel 778,787.00 64,898.99 60,896.61 129,797.90 119,047.51 (10,750.39) Total Food Serv 32,295.00 2,691.25 4,521.69 5,382.50 6,624.90 1,242.40 Total Operation 243,830.00 20,319.13 16,335.32 40,638.30 32,404.56 (8,233.74) Total Property 423,360.00 35,280.00 34,841.41 70,560.00 70,359.30 (200.70) Total CDC 3,200.00 266.63 985.43 533.30 (1,334.34) (1,867.64) Total Expenses 2,321,188.00 193,432.16 181,020.75 386,864.50 346,735.02 (40,129.48)

Receipts over Exp 0.00 (0.22) 0.00 (0.20) (0.00) .20

**On the Operating Fund Summary: Income amounts are in parentheses. Expense amounts are not in parentheses.

Designated Fund Summary Beginning Receipts YTD Expenses for YTD Ending Balance for February Receipts February Expenses Balance

Total Designated 979,680.36 351,890.25 414,860.26 134,657.36 195,414.16 1,196,913.25

Parent /ChildDedication

March 20, 2011William Bradley StromBrad and Kelley Strom

Double M T-ShirtsT-shirt orders are due by Thursday, March 31. Please return

order form and money to a Children’s Choir leader.

News of Interest—Candy and Eggs

Needed for Easter Egg HuntPlace in baskets

at the Troy Street Entrance

Love with Purpose Learn with Consistency

Members in the HospitalMedical Center:357 Mrs. Sharon Tolleson

Our Sympathy To: Rose Grant and family on the death of her father, Mr. Coleman Garrett, of Ozark, AL. Mr. Garrett was also the grandfather of Wes Grant. Mary Sue Gilley and family on the death of her husband, Mr. Marlin K. Gilley. Gary Martin and family on the death of his mother, Mrs. Dorothy M. Martin, of Dothan, AL.

Congratulations To: Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Thornton, who were married December 28, 2010, in Panama City. Mrs. Thornton is the former Kelli Stevens, daughter of Laura Stevens.

Sunday’s Flowers The sanctuary flowers this Sunday are in loving memory of Charles and Mary Maddox, and in honor of Charla McKoy, Vicki Martin, and Laura Everett. The flowers on the table near the Media Library this Sunday are in loving memory of our parents, Mr. and Mrs. Collier Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wilson, and Miss Donie Skipper. They are given by Dr. and Mrs. Herbert S. Wilson.

The First Family Prayingfor FBC Families: At the weekly Wednesday Prayer Service we will lift up in prayer three FBC families. This week, remember to pray for: Ben Tew Tim and Beth Tew (Joshua, Hannah, Suzanne) Danny Thetford (Byron)

Welcome New Members!

Lucy Ford Stickler comes by baptism.Lucy Ford is the daughter of

Ryan and Dona Stickler and the granddaughter of Don and Laura

McMullan. She is a 2nd grade student at Providence Christian School.

Whole Church Family Invited-

Family Easter Egg HuntFor Preschool and Children

Sunday, April 17Dothan Botanical Gardens

immediately after Morning WorshipLunch: $5 per person ($20 family max)

Sign up TODAY.

Kid’s CampCentri-Kids at Shocco SpringsJuly 29-31, 2011For All Children Who Have CompletedGrades 4 and 5Cost: $185Registration March 27–June 15 For more info contact Brad (ext. 263) or Susanne (ext. 209) at 792-5117

It’s Time to Order Your Easter Lily Deadline is Sunday, April 10

We will use lilies to decorate the sanctuary for Palm Sunday, April 17, and Easter Sunday, April 24. Your lily can be placed in honor of or in memory of anyone you choose. The plants will be placed in the sanctuary for the services on Sunday, April 17. You may take your plant home after the 10:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, April 24. Cost per plant is $16 each. If you mail your form to the church, please send it to the attention of Diane.

Name _______________________________________________________

No. of plants ordered __________ Total @ $16 each _____________

Placed in Memory of ___________________________________________ and/or In Honor of __________________________________________________ Notify Honoree _______________________________________________ Street City State Zip Code

FBC Missions–June Mission Tripto GuatemalaJune 2–7 If you are definitely going to Guatemala, tell Bob Gross immediately. Then turn in a $400 deposit ASAP.

VBS Volunteers NeededJune 6–10 Please sign up by March 31. Contact Brad (ext. 263) or Susanne (ext. 209) at the church office to sign up, 792-5117.

Children’s Ministry–Easter Extreme

Flashlight Easter Egg HuntFriday, April 15

7-8:30 p.m.For 4th and 5th Graders

Contests • Prizes • PizzaCost: $5 per person

Home of Jackie and Robyn DeanSign up TODAY.

GA WorldSong CampJune 27–July 1For GA Girls (Grades 3–6)Registration: March 27–May 11in Cook Springs, AL For more info contact Brad (ext. 263) or Susanne (ext. 209) at 792-5117.

In Loving MemoryMr. Marlin K. Gilley

March 20, 2011

Being W.E.L.L.

First Baptist pulpitSunday, March 27

10:15 a.m. “Christians: This Is Important!”

1 John 2:12–14Message by Dr. Johnny Fain

4–7 p.m. Churchwide Picnicat Landmark Park

Preschool Worship CareSunday, March 27

Trent and Tammy DillardMary Nell Eidson and Janie Dickerson

John and Joyce Farish and JenniferToby and Laura Greene

Children’s ChurchRobin and Angela Short

Sunday’s Greeters

Gwen Campbell and Jean FoggMarilyn Bishop and Hilda Jackson

John and Pat RossMark and Mitzi Chambers

Larry and Judy WiseMason MorrowGeorge Miles

Happy Birthday!

If your birthday is not listed, please call Melissa (792-5117, ext. 247) and

make sure we have your birthdate on file.

March 27: Webb Morris, Molly Newman, Jessica RestonMarch 28: Mike Jones, Courtney Mann, Charles Owens, Susan Parrish, Anna PynesMarch 29: Mike GolsonMarch 30: Rita Brewton, Ed Jackson, Jeremy TaylorMarch 31: Jamie Coleman, Christian Dean, Fernando Lopez, Marianne Nall, Lisa WilliamsApril 1: Guy Clardy, Joseph Hornsby, Tom Huffstetler, Pat Nesbitt, Wilson RamseyApril 2: Lindsay Mitchell

Next Week’s Deacons

Prospect VisitationGary Martin

Deacon on Call 3/27 Troy St. & Hospital Monitor Visitation A.M. Wayne Hannah Service 794-2093 Jim Fitzgerald

• Prayer Team •Anyone in need of special prayer,please contact: Kevin Woodcock

(793-5770), Jim Fitzgerald (793-0677),or Johnny Fain (792-5117).

Regular Weekly Events

Sundays - 8:45-10:10 a.m. Media Library Open 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship Cross Roads (P4–K5) Children’s Worship (Gr 1–3) 4-6 p.m. Media Library Open 4:30 p.m. LifeSong (G 6–12) 5:30 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (G 6-12) 5:45 p.m. Child Care (Birth–Age 3) 6 p.m. Evening WorshipWednesdays - 2-6 p.m. Media Library Open 4:30-6 p.m. Family Supper 5 p.m. One Way Café Opens 5:15-7:30 p.m. Child Care (Birth–Age 2) 5:30-6:15 p.m. Double M Music (3P-Gr 5) 6 p.m. The Gathering Prayer Service 6:15 p.m. IMPACT (Grades 6–12) 6:20-7:05 p.m. Double M Missions (3P-Gr 5) 6:40 p.m. Life Groups 6:45-7:45 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal

• Family Life Center Hours • Mon., Tues. Thurs. 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Wednesday 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Friday 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sunday Closed

~ FBC Staff ~Ministers .......... The People of First Baptist ChurchPastor ...................................................... Johnny FainMinister of Music ..................................... Tim OdomMinister of Senior Adults, Media, and Missions ..........................................Bob GrossAssociate Pastor of Family Ministries ......Mike GolsonMinister to Preschoolers ................Mary Ann ThomasMinister to Children ................................ Brad StromMinister to Students ................................. Dane ShawMinister of Community Ministries and Single Adults ............................... Stan SanfordMinister of Recreational Ministries ................Sam Self

Weekly Summary

March 20, 2011••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Budget Receipts .............................. $44,528.02Weekly Budget Requirements ......... $44,638.23Budget Receipts YTD ................... $440,915.87Budget Requirements YTD .......... $535,658.76

Wednesday Family Supper March 30, 2011

Supper: 4:30–6 p.m.

Hamburger SteakBaked Potato

Steamed BroccoliRolls

Salad Bar and Dessert

Ages 12–Up: $5Salad Bar Only: $3

Ages 6-11: $3Ages 5–Under: Free

$20 Family maximum

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