First Baptist Church of Jasper 198 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143 706-253-5015 www.fbcjasper.com

2020Dear Church Family, Uncertain times can bring a lot of challenges to our daily routine, a routine in which we find a lot of comfort and life. We have had to redefine our routines over the past few weeks in the midst of COVID 19. I had a mentor encourage me in the midst of hard situations to look for the good. Usually in hard and difficult situations the obstacles are so overwhelming that they drown out the good. But if we look for it, we can still find the good. I encourage us to look for the good in the midst of this difficult time. As we have altered our daily routine we have also had to alter how we do church. I wish as much as you do that we could meet as a body on Sunday and Wednesdays. I have found my-self getting frustrated at the new normal. But the good in the midst of the hard is that we have the outlets of Facebook and YouTube where we can still be connected. We really appreciate those behind-the-scenes folks who have made this media outlet possible, Dr. McCurdy and Dr. Austin for coming to share about COVID-19. Over the next few weeks we will be releasing a couple of videos as we approach Easter to keep folks updated about church. We will also be continuing to do Sunday morning wor-ship. We will continue to keep you updated on the schedule at church. I look forward to seeing your faces!

Grace and Peace, Preston

Happy April Birthday!1 - Tommy Chumley, Carol Stancil4 - Alice Lowe5 - Amelia Cudney, Justin Denson6 - Mike Becker, Christian Gibson, William Hall7 - Bob Brooks, Tyler Brooks, Mary Ann DuBose, Kirk Garner, Lindsay Melda8 - Sarah Roper, Milt Wilson9 - Doris Eubanks, Taylor Goble, Joseph Saltino, Doreen Tolson10 - Jeff Pickett11 - Taylor Wigington12 - Laura Garner13 - Marion Bishop, Kerry Powell, Andy Whitworth14 - Erin Raisor15 - Christie Beiring, Angie Hall16 - Hayes Brooks17 - Heath Rasco, Joshua Rasco20 - Robin Burch, Jacque Smith, Luke Stephens21 - Anna Walker, Nan Swilley, Heidi Thompson, Samuel Thompson22 - Evan Riddle, Jacob Stephens, Ryan Sullivan23 - Brianna Russell, Reid Young24 - Slade Lowe, Shane Neighbors25 - James Ray, Clarice Stewart27 - Martha Gaskins, Courtney Wilson28 - Alexis Brooks29 - Rebekah Gay, William Gay, Hannah Keeter

Helping One AnotherDuring this trying time is it important to remember we are in this together and all have many concerns and fears...and responsibilities. Now more than ever it is important to show we are Christians with kindness and love. As Anna says, "We need to learn new ways to love each other."• Donate goggles, plastic eye wear/glasses, N95 Masks to

Piedmont (drop-off box 8am-5pm outside the Chamber of Commerce on Veteran Memorial Drive)

• Donate Blood. • Donate your time. Join our team to help shop or pick up

prescriptions for others at a higher risk.• Donate your experience. Many of our children are on-

line learning and some need help in subject areas. If you know someone with an online student, give them a call and offer to help tutor in your area of expertise.

• It can be very lonely, scary, and emotionally draining during this time of isolation. A call reaching out to check on and chat with others can uplift you both! Especially remember the more vulnerable and those living alone.

• Be kind. This situation is a bit like road rage on steroids for some. Mirror the opposite and we all benefit.

April NewsletterRejoice! He has risen!

In Memory of Given ByMr. & Mrs. Ernest Allen ................ Ken & Margo AustinMrs. Virginia Austin Ken & Margo Austin Mrs. Virginia Austin .....Ken & Margo Austin William Benson ............................................Patsy BensonGlen & Drucilla Burgess ............ Tom & Kathy WallaceLou Chastain ...............................................Tracy Chastain.......................................................................Patton, Mallory, Harper & Henley ChildersMyrna Denson .................................................Will Denson............................................................Mike & Sandi DensonCalvin DuBose, Sr............................... Mary Ann DuBoseJonah Hall.................................. Louis & Trish AldermanMr & Mrs. Aubrey Harris & Dough Harris............................................................. Bill & Debbie PickettEverett & Hazel Mosley ........... Regina Camp & FamilyPat Haynes ......................................................Judy HaynesPat Neville .........................Shelbi Fowler & Bryce GossTony Payne .....................................................Patsy BensonDr. & Mrs. G. H. Perrow................. Ken & Margo AustinMr. & Mrs. Hays Pickett, Greg, Debbie, & Tom Pickett

............................................................. Bill & Debbie PickettTony Pinson ......................................Brian & Judy PinsonJudy Shaw ................................. Louis & Trish AldermanHusband, Laimon Shelnutt ..................Bobbie ShelnuttSon, Lamar Shelnutt .............................Bobbie ShelnuttPamela Pickett Spivey ....................Bill & Debie PickettFred Thomason ...............................Brian & Judy PinsonMr. & Mrs. A. L. Waldrop ............ Tom & Kathy WallaceMy mom, Mary York ..................................Doris McCurdy

In Honor of Given ByGeorgia Cagle ...............Her Children & GrandchildrenWill Denson ....................................Mike & Sandi DensonDan & Rebecca Forrester ............Alvin & Hettie YoungPreston, Eydie, & Jackson Jones ............................................................................................................Patton, Mallory, Harper & Henley ChildersDaughters, Lynn, Lisa, Cindy, & Kay ......................................................................................................Bobbie ShelnuttDavid & Helen Stuart .........................Hannah & Ellavee

As we adjust and modify the way we are currently doing things due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are also continuing to worship God and live as Christians, but in a way different than we are used to so we can better protect everyone. Until we can again join together in Church, we will join together with modern technology. This means using the phone and computer more to reach out to one another, online Worship, online gatherings and group meetings with teleconferencing, and asking staff to work from home to make all this possible. Please continue to join us and stay safe by connecting with us online:Sundays (Easter Sunday Schedule TBA) 11:00 Online Worship video on our FaceBook page www.facebook.com/firstbaptistjasper/ 12:30 Online Worship video on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com (search First Baptist Jasper Georgia)Other: We are also continuosly woking on providing other activities online. As things are quickly changing day to day, our monitoring of the situation continues and we are continuous-ly modifying too. It is a learning process, so please be patient as we work to coordinate things to provide you with: Online Worship, Online Children's Ministry with Anna, online meetings (Staff and Deacons, Youth, some sunday school classes and Bible studies, etc.). Using some of these online platforms is new to many of us. If you need help, please reach out to those leading each event or call the office. Current office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm, but could change. We will always be able to check phone messages and emails remotely. We are also still broadcast on Sundays on ETC Channel 3 and WYYZ Radio. Ad-ditionally past services can be found on our web page at www.fbcjasper.com

office @fbcjasper.com706-253-5015

Lilies

Temporary Schedule

3/1 Given by Carl & Melanie McCurdy in honor of Doris McCurdy and in memory of generations of Underwoods, Hales, McCurdys, Shusters, O'Dells, Yorks, and McGuires who have gone before.

3/8 Given by Mark & Leslie Miller in honor of Charles Chapman, whose 84th birthday was March 4th.

Church Flowers

In Memory of Stan Barnett Reeder & Robin BurchIn Memory of Hayes Brooks Bill & Betsy BrooksIn Memory of Eleese Chastain Reeder & Robin BurchIn Memory of Tony Payne Gordon & Melissa BaldwinIn Memory of Midge Raiford Alvin & Hettie Young

Memorial & Honorarium Contributions

Thank you so much everyone for your kind words, texts, e-mails, and cards during the loss of Ed's sister. They were most appreciated and helped during this difficult time.

God bless, Ed & Susan Johnson

Dear Church Family,Words are not enough to express our gratitude and love to each of you for your prayers, love, calls, food and concerns during my recent surgery and recuperation. God is good, pain is gone and hope to see you in church real soon.

Love to you our church family, Glenda and John Young

April 2020

Pray for One Another: On the calendar you will find the names of Church Members to pray for five days a week. Please remember them in your daily prayers. (James 5:16)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

ModifiedSchedule:11:00Online WorshipAirs Live on FaceBook

1

COVID-19 Talk with Dr. Ken Austin

Loretta Hicks

2

Gene & AngelaHiggins

3

Scott Higgins

4

5

11:00Online Worship

6

Mark & DebraHinton

7

Jennie Hobson

8

Jerry & JaneHollingsworth

9

Tracy Holt

10

Emmett & MaryHousley

11

12

Easter SundayHe is Risen!Worship Schedule TBA

13Easter Monday5:30 Finance6:30 Deacon

Joy Huddlestun

14

Cassie Hunter

15MAYNEWSLETTER DEADLINE

J.G. & Nell Huston

16

Jeff & JoyHyatt Family

17

June Ingram

18

19

11:00Online Worship

20

Fred & ElaineJacks

21

Rob & CarlaJarrett Family

22

Rick & MarciaJasperse Family

23

Jo Jenkins

24

Alan & StacyJent

25

2611:00Online Worship

27

Larry & RitaJohnson

28

Ed & SusanJohnson

29

B. J. Jones

30

Jones Family

31

Jim & DianneJones

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Church Calendar

First Baptist Church of Jasper

Congratulations!Congratulations to Rev. Anna Walker

who was selected one of CBF'sYoung Leaders to Know for 2020

In the spirit of Jesus who said, “The first shall be last and the last shall be first,”

the staff is listed alphabetically backward:Brenda Weaver, Chair of Deacons - basw54@gmail.com

Rev. Anna Walker, Associate Pastor to Families - annasjwalker@gmail.comDavid Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus - davidstuart52@hotmail.com

Bill Stone, Church Administrator - Stone_17299@msn.comRuth Mehari, 9:00 Worship Leader - rf.mehari@yahoo.comRev. Preston Jones, Senior Pastor - office@fbcjasper.com

Samantha Dunn, Preschool Assistant Director - preschool@fbcjasper.comLana Callahan, Preschool Head Director - preschool@fbcjasper.com

Christie Beiring, Office Administrator - office@fbcjasper.com

Brenda Weaver, Chair Tommy Shaw, Vice-Chair Lana Callahan, Secretary

04/05/20Lisa DuckettKyle Rasco

04/12/20Deborah Gay

04/19/20Marcia McDanielLana Callahan

04/26/20Mike WestbrookKathy Westbrook

Deacon of the Week

Kevin CroweLisa DuckettBill EubanksKirk GarnerDeborah Gay

Rick HarrisMarcia McDanielCliff OwenJudy PinsonKarrie Poole

Kyle RascoKathy Westbrook Mike WestbrookDennis WoodardLeigh Young

Next Deacons Meeting: Monday, April 13 at 6:30 P.M. on Zoom

Online App & Givingsearch "FBC Jasper" in the App Store or

Google Play or download online at http://get.theapp.co/f451

Thank you again for all of your generous donations to our school snack program. Your donations help our School

Snack Pack Ministry provide snacks for almost 600 of our needy, local students! If you would like to make a contri-bution, we have an account here at FBCJ which is used for this ministry. Please make your check out to FBCJ and note "Snack Program" in the memo section of the

check. Marcia McDaniel (706-692-8364)

School Snack Pack Program

The Spirit of Christmas Throughout the YearThe Lamplighters Women on Missions group will have a shoe-box packing party in October. If you would like to help collect items for us to use at our packing party, you can begin shop-ping now, or you can add items to your online shopping cart to pack your own shoe-boxes. The Lamplighters suggests the following items to shop for through the rest of the year. April: stuffed animalsMay: hygiene items like soap, tooth-brushes, washcloth, combs, or brush June: toys

July: clothing itemsAugust: school suppliesSeptember: games

October: Write a letter with a photoNovember: turn in your shoe-boxes with $9 postageDecember: PRAY

2020 Deacon Body