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FBC-Harrison

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FBCVOL. 57 NO. 2

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HARRISON

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FEBRUARY 2012

The Women’s ministry CounCil is participating in a joint effort

with the church deacons to assist in FBC’s Widow’s Ministry. The new program was initiated in January, and we need volunteers. Each deacon has been assigned at least one widow in the church to serve as their deacon. The Light Brigade Ministry would assist the deacon with help as needed.Each lady that commits to the ministry would be assigned a deacon and would be on call if the deacon had a special task for them to do. They would serve with a deacon for three months, then rotate to another deacon. This will allow each volunteer the opportunity to get to know the widows and work with the deacons.Linda Williamson will be the contact person for the Women’s Ministry, Light Brigade Ministry, and will coordinate with the deacons assigned to the Widow’s Ministry.Please pray about this and be open to God’s service. If you feel this is a ministry God would have you serve on, please contact Linda Williamson, 741-8400 or e-mail lindawilliamson@mac.com.

God has great things in store for us and blessings to bestow on each one. Let this be our prayer, “Here am I … Use me Lord.”

Women’s Ministry Council Seeking Volunteers for New Light Brigade Ministry

Linda Williamson on a mission trip to Africa in 2011.

Thanks to those who have already signed up to volunteer for the Light Brigade Ministry!

Technology at churchWill Sherman tuning up before the morning service at Greenwood Baptist, Midland, Texas, using IPAD Cleartune. Will loads the worship schedule, music, announcements, etc., onto his iPad and leads worship ... paperless.

Will is the Minister of Youth and Music at Greenwood. He is the son of FBC choir members Donna and John Sherman.

Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to

keep oneself unstained by the world. James 1:27

FBCH Students

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THE.ROB.BLOG

Keep Believing!Pastor Rob

STRESS … some people have it and some people give it! The question is, What do we do with it? Well, let me take a shot at helping you do just that. Here are a few things to consider in order to STRESS-LESS.Deal with it physically. I know you don’t want to hear it (read it) but exercising 20-30 minutes, three times a week, can help. Also, losing even 10 pounds (if you need to) may make you feel better. Stress causes us to find coping mechanisms … food seems to be an easy choice. Add to this more sleep (i.e., rest). Finally, find a way to intentionally relax each day. Stress shows up physically, so get physical with it!Deal with it emotionally. Let me list these:1. Learn to slow down. Seriously, even in traffic. Speed kills, they say – and your speedy lifestyle may be doing the same. Ask God what is simply your personality and what is FEAR DRIVEN.2. Learn time management. Three words: prioritize, delegate, and “Just Say No.”3. Learn to laugh. In Proverbs it tells us that “laughter doeth good like a

medicine.” Norma Cousins calls it “Internal Jogging.” Laughter puts us through a good physical workout. It is “good stress,” which releases painkillers in our brains that have similar effects to morphine...but you won’t need a doctor’s prescription!4. Learn to keep things in perspective. Try to look at things in light of eternity. Then, realize that some things will always be out of your control. Dr. Peter Hanson in the Joy of Stress (yeah, right), gives this prescription: “Learn to ignore what you can’t control and learn to control what you can.”5. Don’t worry. Before you get mad at me for this strong suggestion, just know that I have scripture to back me up. Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension shall guard you hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”So, there you have it. Hope it helps. I am going to read this myself. Why? Because I was under a lot of stress to get this article finished.

God & Football: Faith and Fanaticism in the SEC

During the 2009 college football season, I attended a home game at each of the 12 SEC Schools. Over the course of 12 weeks, I went to upsets, blowouts, pep rallies, and tailgates, all the while spending time with rabid, Christian fans to learn how (or if) believers in the south balance the two pas-sions in their lives. I also bought a cool hog nose in Arkansas.

God & Football; Faith and Fanaticism in the SEC is a delightful book by Chad Gibbs. So that I won’t spoil the story in the book, I will let you read about Chad Gibbs as he chronicles part of his life growing up in the south with the greatest college football conference in the United States. As you read, you will be amazed and intrigued by the insight Gibbs provides you during this SEC football journey. You will laugh out loud and perhaps shed a tear when you read compelling journalism about the greatness and wonder of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Football will never be the same after reading this great book. You can purchase God & Football at CBO (Christian Book Outlet), Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or contact me (John Sherman), and I will contact my friend Chad Gibbs and provide you an autographed copy for $12.99. To read more about Chad Gibbs, his journalism and his ministry, go to www.chadgibbs.com.-Chad Gibbs

A book by Chad GibbsBook review by John Sherman

Football: After the touchdowns

FBC Youth

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Faith and Football

FBC Youth greeted New Year’s with enthusiasm, thanks to an outing in Branson!

Bring your Bible! Sunday evening Student Small Groups are underway. Senior high (9th-12th) meets at the

Richardson’s from 6 - 7:30, for a study titled Dug Down Deep. Junior high meets in the Galley from 6:30 - 7:30, for a study that was filmed in Israel, titled Why Jesus?

A Disciple Now (DNOW) event is planned, March 2-4! The cost is $55. DNOW is a weekend with a speaker,

worship and small groups, designed for discipleship. Todd will have more information coming soon. If you are interested in serving as a host home for DNOW, see Todd.Teens, pack your suitcase. On May 26 to June 2, the FBCH Students are planning a trip to Canada! This trip is open to all students who have completed grades 9-12 and to FBC college students as well. The cost is $600, with a $100 deposit due by Feb. 15. An information meeting is scheduled for Feb. 5, after the morning worship service.The Canada trip is in the early planning stages and is designed to be a week of work projects. “I’m excited about getting our students to experience another country and seeing how God is working there,” said Todd Richardson, associate pastor/student ministry.

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The Women’s ministry of FBC Harrison will hold a Valentines Banquet, February 11, in the Fellowship

Hall. The banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. It promises to be an evening of good food, fellowship and entertainment.Kirk Sullivan, one fourth of the group 4HIM and a former member of the traveling ensemble TRUTH, will be the special musical guest.Tickets are for sale at the Worship Center Desk or in the church office for $12 each. The meal will be catered by Western Sizzlin.This is one of several events the Women’s Ministry holds throughout the year. For more information about the Women’s Ministry, contact women@fbcharrison.org.

Valentine’s Banquet

Dave hart, senior adult minister, has announced that the Senior Adults will be taking their first road trip of

the year to Branson, Mo. This 3-day, 2-night trip will be to the Springtime Jubilee 2012 Conference, held at the Tri-Lakes Center.The conference begins at 7 p.m., Monday, April 23, with a service featuring a concert by Allison Durham Speer and Ben Speer. The speaker that evening will be Johnny Hunt.On Tuesday, April 24, the morning session will feature The McKameys in concert and Johnny Hunt as the speaker.

Spring Road Trip for Sr. Adults

AWANA Arkansas Bible Quiz

FBC BiBle quizzers will participate in the AWANA Arkansas Bible Quiz, February 24, at FBC Russellville.

AWANA Clubs will cover the cost of the event, including dinner and a snack for participating clubbers. The van will depart from the ROC as soon as school lets out. Parents are invited to ride on the van or take their own cars. The competition is two-fold. One round of competition is multiple-choice answers with the quizzers using paddles to indicate their answers. The second round is open-ended questions and the first to answer gains the lead.Each club will receive two awards. Awards will be given to the high-point team and to the high-point individual. For more information, contact Shannon Still at s_still@cox.net.

Tuesday afternoon is free time, but Dave has a special treat lined up for the group.The concert services resume Tuesday evening with Squire Parsons and Gold City in concert and the Christian Comedy of Dennis SwanbergThe conference concludes Sunday Morning with Johnny Hunt speaking and the Gaither Vocal Band in Concert.Limited space is available so sign up early. For more information, contact Dave at 741-3415 or dave.hart@fbcharrison.org.

Our Purpose: First Baptist Church exists to help people develop loving relationships with God and with others.Our Staff:Rob E. Davis Jr., PastorDave Hart, Associate Pastor Music/Senior AdultsBob Johnson, Associate Pastor/AdministratorTodd Richardson/Associate Pastor/Student MinistryRon Pittman, Interim Recreation DirectorKim Rosson, Director of Preschool MinistriesMary Purselley, OrganistTammy Ward, Pianist

First Baptist ChurchP.O. Box 996Harrison, AR 72602

HARRISON, AR 72601

PERMIT NO. 73NON-PROFIT ORG.Return Service Requested

“The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’”

-Matthew 25:40

Women’s Bible Studies

James: Mercy Triumphsby Beth Moore

Thurs. 9:45 - 11:30 AMAt the ROC, room 223Facilitator, Cy Bowers

James: Mercy Triumphsby Beth MooreMon. 6 - 8 PM

At the Sherman homeFacilitator, Donna Sherman

Glorifyby Paula HemphillSun. 5 - 6:15 PM

At the ROC, room 223Facilitators, Francis Doshier

and Greta Pinkston

Me, Myself and Liesby Jennifer RothschildWed. 8:30 - 10:00 AMAt the Courter home

Facilitator, Teresa Courter

Thanks to the Commitment to study God’s Word by the women of the

church, there are three weekly studies for women, beginning in January and February. These studies will last seven to eight weeks.Two groups will meet, one in the morning and one in the evening, to study James: Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore, an eight-week study based on scriptures from the book of James. Donna Sherman will host and facilitate the evening group in her home on Mondays, 6 to 8, beginning January 30. And on Thursday mornings, a group will meet at the ROC for the same study in room 223,

from 9:45 to 11:30. Cy Bowers will facilitate the morning study at the church.A second study, Glorify: How God Uses Women to Make Himself Known, by Paula Hemphill, is a seven-week study beginning January 29 and held Sundays at the ROC in room 223, from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Frances Doshier and Greta Pinkston are the facilitators for this study that challenges women to a closer walk with Jesus and gives practical ideas on how they can share God’s love.A third study, Me, Myself and Lies: A Thought-Closet Makeover by Jennifer Rothschild is a seven-week study

beginning February 8 in the home of Teresa Courter, from 8:30 (or as soon as you drop off the kids at school) to 10.Call the church if you need directions or further information (870.741.3415). If unable to attend a study, you might enjoy a personal study based on one of these book.

to encourage your daily walk ...

You have an opportunity to make a difference. Offerings for building homes in Haiti will be taken throughout February!