First Baptist Church 201 East Court St

Winnfield, LA 71483 318-628-3544

First Baptist Church

Evangel Volume 83 | August 9, 2015 ... Number 32

Dr. Bill Robertson, Interim Pastor John Holland, Minister of Music & Senior Adults Jason Mercer, Minister of Children

Challenge Goal $300,000

Victory Goal $400,000

Given to Date $280,600

First Baptist Church welcomes Rev. Steven Smithson and family.

Welcome Brother Steven, Stephanie, Eli, Monica, and Silas!

Music and Senior Adults

Music Notes

August 9, 2015

Last Sunday evening our church extended a call to Steven and Stephanie Smithson to serve as the Pastor here

at First Baptist Church. I am convinced that the Smithson’s coming to our church is the result of the Holy

Spirit’s leadership. This was evidenced in the conviction that the search committee had, the response by the

Smithson’s, and the overwhelming approval by the church.

It is right and proper that we extend words of congratulations and gratitude to Steve Bates and the members of

the Search Committee. Their prayerful consideration and patience to wait on God’s will was well rewarded.

Let’s pray daily for Steven, Stephanie, Monica, Eli, and Silas as they make the transition from one church to

another. They will need our total support and cooperation. I believe exciting days for First Baptist Church

are in the near future.

Upcoming Events!

Judgement House 2015 is rapidly approaching! We will have our official kick-off for this event on Sunday,

August 16 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We feel like God has led us to present Judgement House and

we ask that you begin praying and thinking about where you can participate. Invite your friends and

come be a part of this unique, cutting edge evangelistic opportunity for our church.

Tannehill in Concert – Make plans to join us after the Judgement House kickoff on Sunday, August 16, at

6:00 for an evening of music by the local Christian Musical group – Tannehill. This group is made up of

several talented young men throughout our community that God has blessed with many musical talents.

The service will include music and testimonies by members of the group. Don’t miss it!

Dr. Rick Brewer, president of Louisiana College, will be our special guest on Sunday, August 23 at 11:00

a.m. The service will be filled with special music provided by Dr. Brewer and guest musician, Kathy

Overturf. Mark your calendars now and come join us!

DAILY BIBLE READINGS

Sunday August 9 Isaiah 38-42

Monday August 10 Isaiah 43-46

Tuesday August 11 Isaiah 47-50

Wednesday August 12 Isaiah 51-56

Thursday August 13 Isaiah 57-61

Friday August 14 Isaiah 62-66

Saturday August 15 Jeremiah 1-3

Sunday August 16 Jeremiah 4-6

Mark these dates for upcoming Youth Events!

Saturday, August 15 Youth Car Wash

8:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. (Church parking lot)

Saturday, August 29 Back to School Splash

11:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. (Caney Lake)

Sunday, September 20 See You at the Pole Rally

6:00 p.m. (FBC Sanctuary)

Information and Details will be given during Sunday School.

YOUTH MINISTRY

The 17th Annual Jennifer Robertson Memorial Praise Fest will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 8

at North Monroe Baptist Church. The church is located at 210 Finks Hideaway.

VBS 2015: Under the Big Top Kids Starting Monday, August 10th children will gather under the big top to study the life of David. We will discover God Is Loving, Eternal, Faithful, and Trustworthy. Children will have the option to choose from four track options after completing Bible study: Art, Discovery, Recreation/Sports, and Cheerleading. If you have not signed up to volunteer or uncertain of where you will be serving, stop by the registration table in the parlor on Sunday morning. You can register at the Main Sanctuary entrance each night beginning at 5:45pm or pre-register online at www.fbcwinn.com and click on the VBS web banner. VBS is for children that have completed PreK - 5th grades. VBS is open to all children in our community and we will provide supper each night for chil-dren and volunteers. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to join us for Under the Big Top Kids VBS. Family celebration will be Thursday, August 13th at 7pm in the sanctuary. Children will come at 6pm as usual and families and church members are invited to join us for our closing celebration with special guest Kyle Jarrard in the FBC Sanctuary at 7pm. Kyle Jarrard is an award winning comedy magician and variety entertainer. Aside from being a prominent and successful magician since the age of 15, he is also an accomplished and award winning banjo player and musician. His zany approach to magic is very different and refreshing. So mark your calendar for Thursday, August 13th at 7pm for VBS Family Celebration and Kyle Jarrard. Dates: Super Summer Nights is Over VBS Volunteers setup begins @3pm on Sunday, August 9th

Volunteers Needed Volunteer construction help is needed to help build the Georgia Barnett Mission Conference Center out at Tall Timbers CC, 10218 Hwy 165 South, Forest Hill July 20

th through August 28

th, (first phase). Meals provided,

bring hand tools if available. 18 years and older. Julia Parker, LBC Volunteer Coordinator 318-794-4481 Bill & Joyce Temple On Site Coordinator 318 368-5129/5225

Operation Christmas

Child Shoeboxes

Please bring slinky toys and

new small stuffed animals/

toys for the shoebox ministry.

Boxes are located in the par-

lor to put toys and other items

purchased. Thanks for your

participation!!

The food pantry

item for the month of

August is Soup (10-11 oz.

vegetable beef or chicken

noodle). Please no cream soups.

Children’s Ministry

VBS August 10-13

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

EXTENDED SESSION

Sunday, August 9, 2015 Martha Mercer

Dear FBC Church family,

Thank you so much for the nice

Bible you gave me. The graduate

recognition ceremony was very

nice and the breakfast also.

Thanks so much for all the love

and support that you’ve always

given me. Please keep me in your

prayers as I start a new chapter in

my life.

Sincerely,

Payton Kepper

If you would like to

contribute Chocolate

Chip Cookies or

Sugar Cookies for

VBS snacks, please

contact

Alice Ann Brockner

It’s time for FALL FOOD ROUNDUP! Pick-up date: Monday, September 14, 2015

Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home & Family Ministries

You may contribute any commercially canned or processed foods, dry

goods, paper products, toiletry items, cleaning supplies, and money.

The money received from the Roundup will be used to purchase milk,

bread, eggs, meat, and fresh produce needed throughout the year.

A box for products donated will be located outside the church office.

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FOR THE RECORD (August 2) Sunday School Attendance

Adults 156 Youth 24 Children 31 Pre School 15

Total 226

Tithes & Offerings

Budget Required $ 14,982.93

Budget $ 23,403.00

Designated $ 1,451.93

Total $ 24,854.93

Restoring God's House $ 4,450.00

Year-to-Date

Budget Required $ 464,470.83

Year-to-Date

Budget Receipts $ 479,416.19

Over (Under) Budget $ 14,945.36

Happy Birthday!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Tommy Bankston, Donna Johnson

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Gloria Brewer, John David Huckaby,

Dennis Kieffer, Dixie Tucker, Lindsey Walker

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Jay Atherton, Keaton Hataway,

Frances Rupert, Deano Thornton

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Chris Adams, Benny Canerday,

Todd Hughes, Rose Willis

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 Reagan Dupree, Stratton Harlan,

Heather Jones

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Edward Johnson, Pat Stewart

Sunday, August 9

9:00 - 9:45 AM Library open

9:40 AM Sunday School

10:40 AM Preschool Worship

11:00 AM Morning Worship

6:00 PM Evening Worship

7:00 PM Deacons’ Meeting

Monday, August 10

6:00 PM VBS begins

Tuesday, August 11

7:00 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast

6:00 PM VBS continues

Wednesday, August 12

9:00 - 1:00 PM Library open

6:00 PM S.T.O.M.P.

6:00 PM VBS continues

6:15 PM Prayer Meeting

7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, August 13

6:00 PM VBS continues

Saturday, August 15

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Youth Car Wash

In Memory of:

Mrytis Bamburg given by

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Melton, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Manthei, Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Adams

Jim Anyan given by

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Melton, Becky, Katie, and Caroline Kelley,

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lovell Mrs. Betty Lacroix

Helen Byrnes given by

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Melton, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Manthei,

Becky, Katie and Caroline Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lovell,

Mrs. Betty Lacroix

Rev. Glenn Griffin given by

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Melton, Mr. and Mrs. Robin Cummings and family,

Becky, Katie, and Caroline Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lovell,

Mrs. Betty Lacroix

Lawrence White given by

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Melton, Mr. and Mrs. Robin Cummings and family,

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lovell

Billy Lucky given by

John and Jane Lovell Mrs. Betty Lacroix

Dale Russell given by

Mr. and Mrs. Robin Cummings and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Varnell Mr. and Mrs. Larry Manthei

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Callender

Becky, Katie, and Caroline Kelley Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lovell

Mrs. Betty Lacroix

His name shall endure forever; His name shall continue as long as

the sun. And men shall be blessed in Him; All nations shall call Him

blessed. Psalm 72:17

In Memory of:

Doug Sherwood Mary Ellen Colvin

given by Becky, Katie, and Caroline Kelley

Patsy Clark Susanne Martin

given by Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lovell

Myrtis Poisso Geneva Brewton

Rex Rice Ruby Tharpe

Troy Fredericks given by

Mrs. Betty Lacroix

In Honor of:

Bro. Bill and Linda Robertson given by

Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Adams