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Sunday Services8:15 am Morning Worship
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages
10:45 am Morning Worship
6:00 pm Evening Worship
Wednesday Services5:00 pm Family Dinner
6:00 pm Youth Activities
6:00 pm Adult Bible Study
6:00 pm Children’s Activities
Pastorgraphs ...
Dr. Benny E. KeckSenior Pastor
Bro. Ken CaffeyMinister of [email protected]
Bro. Billy BellottAssociate Pastor
Minister of [email protected]
Bro. Boyce SweatAssociate Pastor
Bro. Luis RamirezHispanic Mission Pastor
Bro. Chris SmithMinister of Discipleship
Ministry Team
3223 N. Gallagher Road ~ Dover, FL 33527 ~ 813.719.2273 ~ www.firstbaptistdover.org
January 28, 2010
Dr. Benny E. KeckSenior [email protected]
Our MissiOn stateMent
Being led of God, we are building a stronger New Testament fellowship of Spirit-filled believers with an ongoing ministry of evangelism, discipleship, missions, and worship that will reach eastern Hillsborough County and beyond.
As has been reported in our Sunday services, the Building Committee has received bids from the General Contractors, they, along with the Finance Committee, are evaluating how best to move forward. That recommendation will be coming to us by mid – February. You have shown great patience and financial faithfulness as you have supported this project that will position us to reach even more people for Christ as we Build For The Future.
Our fourteenth semester of FAITH strategy begins February 8. This has become foundational to our church growth and incorporated as an integral part of our church culture. Congratulations to the twenty three people who completed basic FAITH training last semester. January 31 is our FAITH “All On The Altar” service. I challenge you to let this become the semester you step out of your comfort zone and receive training to share Christ with anyone, anywhere, anytime God gives you the opportunity.
February has a number of activities and church events. Note those in this mailing and participate. Remember the theme in January? Do Something! Making Your Life Count.
Thank you for your faithful giving in 2009. While many churches struggled we were able, to finish strong both in regular giving and building Fund receipts. I am thankful for you and grateful to our Lord for all that is being accomplished in this place.
Thankfully His,
Bro. Benny
Saturday, February 13th at 6:00 pm
Men’s Wild Game Dinner
Saturday, February 6that 6:00 pm
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February 2010
COMING EVENTS
4:00 pm Worship Team4:00 pm Band Practice5:00 pm Sisters In Praise/Master’s Four Rehearsal5:45 pm Club 366 - Oasis6:00 pm Evening Service
7:00 pm Building Committee Meeting - Fireside
5:45 pm First Place6:00 pm Children’s Choirs6:00 pm Teacher’s Mtg6:00 pm Youth Activities6:45 pm RAs, GAs, & Mission Friends7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal7:30 pm Nicaragua Missions Trip Meeting
4:00 pm Worship Team 4:00 pm Deacon’s Meeting5:00 pm Sisters In Praise/Master’s Four Rehearsal5:45 pm Club 366 - Oasis6:00 pm Evening Service
6:00 pm Valentine Banquet
4:00 pm Worship Team4:00 pm Band Practice4:45 pm First Place Orientation5:00 pm Sisters In Praise/Master’s Four Rehearsal5:45 pm Club 366 - Oasis
Winter Vistor’s Night
4:00 pm Worship Team4:00 pm Band Practice5:00 pm Sisters In Praise/Master’s Four Rehearsal5:45 pm Club 366 - Oasis6:00 pm Evening Service
6:00 pm Men’s Wild Game Dinner
5:45 pm First Place6:00 pm Children’s Choirs6:00 pm Teacher’s Mtg6:00 pm Youth Activities6:45 pm RAs, GAs, & Mission Friends7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
5:45 pm First Place6:00 pm Children’s Choirs6:00 pm Teacher’s Mtg6:00 pm Youth Activities6:45 pm RAs, GAs, & Mission Friends7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
5:45 pm First Place6:00 pm Children’s Choirs6:00 pm Teacher’s Mtg6:00 pm Youth Activities6:45 pm RAs, GAs, & Mission Friends7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
5:45 pm FAITH Outreach
5:45 pm FAITH Outreach
5:45 pm FAITH Outreach
Men’s Wild Game Dinner
Saturday, February 6that 6:00 pm
FAITH BeginsFebruary 8, 2010
at 5:45 pm
Saturday, February 13th at 6:00 pm
Creation SeminarMarch 28, 2010
For Adults:“Relevance of Genesis”
“Fossils, Flood, Noah’s Ark and Dinosaurs”
For Teens:“Text Messaging”
For Children:“Creation2Christ”
Winter Visitor’s DayFebruary 21, 2010
Help kids love and value themselves as God’s own
Self-esteem takes a big hit as kids approach and enter adolescence. As their bodies change, young people are constantly bombarded with unattainable standards in the media. Cornell University’s Joan Brumberg says America has “a culture of kids who are being socialized to unrealistic images.” These impressionable kids constantly come up short when they compare themselves to society’s perceived ideals.
When self-esteem suffers, kids react in numerous ways. The worse kids feel about themselves, research shows, the more obsessed they become with buying stuff. Others turn to violence to try to fit in. One study found that girls are turning to alcohol to manage their low self-esteem and to repress anxieties and fears. Some kids behave provocatively or have plastic surgery to try to fit in and attain the world’s beauty standards.
When teenagers see themselves through the world’s eyes, they’ll fall short. Our job is to help them begin to see themselves through God’s eyes. He not only made each young person in his image but also has a plan for each of their lives.
David R. Smith at theSource4YM.com says an effective strategy for boosting self-esteem is providing service opportunities. “When we put young people in situations where they help others who are worse off than themselves, it is not only a great opportunity to show love and compassion to the needy, it provides these young people with a larger world view than the ‘plastic’ exterior they see in the media and the shallow world around them.
Many kids don’t like what they see in the mirror.
• 81% of 10-year-olds are afraid of getting fat, and 66% of girls ages 10 to 14 say they want to change some aspect of their appearance. (Dove Campaign for Real Beauty)
• High school girls tend to see themselves as 11 pounds over their ideal body weight, while boys perceive themselves as heavier than they are and want to be even bigger. (American Journal of Health Behavior)
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” (1 Samuel 16:7)
David was an unlikely choice to be king. Of Jesse’s sons, David was the youngest and shortest. But God looked deeper and knew who he’d help David become. In his wisdom, God does the same thing for each of us.
Make sure you check out our web site www.firstbaptistdover.org/students to help your student get connected with our church through small groups and service projects.
Greetings First Family,Have you ever wondered how to please God? Many people think the Bible is full of “Thou shall not …” While there are plenty of those, the Bible also has plenty of thou shalls. Do you remember, “Love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.” In Matthew 22, Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6 and followed it with “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” This section of Matthew is known as the great commandment. Jesus said the law and the prophets depend on those two commandments. If the essence of the scriptures is found in those two commandments it seems that would be a great place to start if we are trying to please God.Loving God and loving others is something you will be hearing more about in the coming months. Stay tuned; good things are happening at Dover.
In Christ, Bro. Chris
News from the miNister of music . . .
News from the miNister of Discipleship & outreach...
News from the hispaNic pastor . . .
Dover stuDeNt miNistries
Over the past several weeks, Brother Benny has spoken about every member of our church finding a place of service. The last thing we want, when at last we stand before our Lord, is for Him to ask, “Why didn’t you use the gifts I gave you?” Everyone’s been given gifts and talents and we should desire to use those abilities to serve the Lord by serving our church.Music is one such gift. Every Sunday I see people sitting in the congregation who need to be up in the choir loft. Every week there are people sitting in the pews instead of playing their instruments on the platform. God gave you the gift…the music ministry gives you the opportunity to give it back to Him. And don’t you think He deserves that? If you’re interested in playing an instrument on Sunday mornings, let me know. (719-2273) If God’s telling you it’s time for you to join the Celebration choir, come to the worship center on Wednesday evenings at 7:30. And LET HIS PRAISE BE HEARD! In Christ,Bro. Ken
More blessings for the Hispanic Ministries!
The biggest blessing is to see people baptized.
January 2010 Nursery Schedule
Our God is FaithfulTotals from November 29th - December 20th, 2009 Average Service Attendance Offering Totals
Sunday School 455 General Offerings $87,635.52
Worship 488 Budget Needs - YTD $1,313,330.00
Hispanic Worship 224 Offering - YTD $1,134,493.23
Hispanic Offering $3,237.45
Building for the Future Total Commitments $2,624,098
Campaign to Date $2,032,128.80
02/07/10 8:15am 10:45am 6:00pm
Bed Babies
Betty Dukes 659-2010
Doug & Kristie
Simmons
Billy & Julie Bean986-6336
Debbie & Clayton Yates
707-5632
Crawlers
Teresa LeDuc653-1698
Leslie Messick982-9090
One YearOlds
Darren & Julie Davis671-9559
Two YearOlds
Millie McLean689-2469
Pat Thibodeaux404-9263
Three YearOlds Worker Needed
Four YearOlds
David & Donna Cuesta
671-3866
02/14/10 8:15am 10:45am 6:00pm
Bed BabiesNorma Price
689-9369Martha Locke
659-1146Ryan & DeAnna Brewer
986-1143
David & Kerri Lefler
863-686-3018
Ken & Lucy Goins
661-0097
Hope Myers 986-4696
Jan Walker 986-5636
Terri Linton659-3928
Melody Keck
759-2268
Delores LoPresto659-1173
Crawlers Jake & Leah English695-7209
One YearOlds
Chris & Christy Carbaugh759-1479
Two YearOlds
Lance & Emmy Anderson681-3416
Three YearOlds
Michelle Weise643-0868
Four YearOlds
Eugene & Alicia Cherry
673-3443
Baby Boy: Jayden May Date: January 11, 2010 Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz., 21 inches Parents: Justin & Joy May
02/21/10 8:15am 10:45am 6:00pm
Bed BabiesSandy Lott681-3916
Becky Hutto754-7246
JD & Becky Martin
759-0309Chris & Rebecca Stutler
659-4598
Wendy Youmans752-7169
Mark & Mary Hall759-0322
Crawlers Debbie Novak986-6186
One YearOlds
Chris & Kim Slane571-1636
Two YearOlds
Kayla & Joe Forcucci495-1222
Three YearOlds
Jennifer Hicks 704-4219
Four YearOlds Worker Needed
02/14/10 8:15am 10:45am 6:00pm
Bed Babies
Scott & Jaime
Hinson673-4271 Barbara Brannon659-0326
Ed & Dianne Simmons659-0608
Heather Gilbertson393-7919Joy May
Julia Baker 707-0265
Shirley Martin
689-4254
Kristie Bryant
774-0468
CrawlersLauren Watkins
Sarah Beth Satmary657-8797
One YearOlds
Justin & Deidra Crosby
951-2764
Two YearOlds
Bonnie Harrell659-1622
Diane Wicker623-1925
Three YearOlds
Mindy Sansom567-2901
Cindy Givens719-9512
Four YearOlds
Marilee Bolling 752-8863
Shirley Wynperle986-6175