May 17, 2017 401 Gateway Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37402 423.265.2257 www.fbcchattanooga.org

Deacon Greeters

Andrew McGill Sandra Longer

11:00AM

Michael Sepulveda

John 14:15-21

Worship Care Workers

Babies

Allison Sepulveda & Alice Turner

Toddlers & Preschoolers

Alishea Hixson VOLUNTEER NEEDED!!

Celebration Meal Wednesday, May 24, 5:00PM

Hamburgers/Hot Dogs Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Watermelon, and Ice Cream

Reservations are required. Please contact the church office by noon, Monday, May 22, to make or change your standing reservation. Cost of the meal is $7.00/adult, $3.50/child, and $20.00/family.

Madeleine welcoming a new friend

During Worship Care, one friend was unhappy. Madeleine sat down and said, "I like your shoes." Everyone became happy. Madeleine set an example for all of us; she welcomed a new friend to church.

~ John Echols, Worship Caregiver

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Church Family Concerns (Updated from Sunday School prayer sheets and by office staff. Names are not listed in order of priority.)

Situations in Syria, Afghanistan and all over the world Construction Workers in the Hwy 27 Expansion Area Battle Academy staff: Courtney Baker, Aleasha Agee, Melinda Challener Those experiencing job losses/job searches Those homebound; those travelling Our nation and its leaders Jane Akers Jerry Bowman Bobby Colvin Beverly Cook Franklin Davis Lavone & Jim Frost Winton Harris James Hathcock Laura Helton Benora Holder Brenda Hooper Judy Kincer Phipps Martin Sue McNeil Jim Schwall & family Gail Sisson Caroline Smith Alice Turner Brenda Underwood Joyce Anderson, Gator Kusenda’s mother Misty Anderson, Brenda Underwood’s friend Mike Azinhofsky, Barbara Koller’s friend Betty Clark, Sue Doyle’s & Doris Green’s friend Kenny Crofford, Jonette & Cordelle Terrell’s son-in-law Corrine Dann, David Daley’s mother-in-law Family of Gene Dickerson Iva Heisler Jackie Kirsche, Iris Daniels’ daughter Karen Lee, Carole Daniel’s daughter Kay Miller, Wilbourne Markham’s niece Thelma Quinton’s son-in-law Sharon Rigsby Samantha Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts’ granddaughter Ruth Sawyer, Delores Markham’s sister Nathan Sexton, Elizabeth Fogo Sexton’s husband Talisa Stevenson & family (Family Promise) Edward Sullivan, Cissy Rash’s dad Gus Warren, Judy Cornelius’ and Randy Warren’s dad Sharon Wilkins’ uncle Kathryn Wolfe, Christina Dotson’s mother

Hospitals

No known members hospitalized

Note Received From

Lavone & Jim Frost

May 17 Megan Ellis Belva Farmer Sarah Hathcock

May 18 Regina Koller Candace Nichols Sue Sisson Jean Waters

May 19 Luke Blentlinger John Kerr Susan Laseter

May 20 Jim Blentlinger Lavone Frost

May 21 Diana Thacker

May 22 Mark Laseter

FBC Ministerial & Support Staff

Dr. Thomas Quisenberry Senior Pastor

Rev. Jeff Parker Minister of Music & Worship

Rev. Michael Sepulveda Minister of Children & Youth

David Daley Facilities Supervisor 423.648.2548

Susan Self Financial Assistant 423.648.2547

Cindy Christian Education Administrative Ass’t 423.648.2542

Frances Marandi Music Administrative Assistant 423.648.2543

Judy Sullivan Pastoral Administrative Ass’t 423.648.2540

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Tyler Cain, David Dillivan Matthew Hellier, Nova Howell

Ryan Howell, Keith Mays Toby Quinton, Caleb Renegar

Shawn Taylor, Nathan Skidmore

Jason Webster, Matthew Webster

(They’d love a note from you.)

Willa Dean Carroll 1148 Mtn Creek Rd #111 Chattanooga, TN 37405

Jerry Carter 3614 Koons Rd Chattanooga, TN 37412

Janie & Steve Dawson 1710 Jackson Square Dr Hixson, TN 37343

TONIGHT’S SCHEDULE

5:00 pm Fellowship Meal FH 5:40 pm Church Conference FH 7:15 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Choir Suite

Babies & Toddlers 4:45 pm Childcare E101 & E104

Preschoolers 4:45 pm Childcare E104 6:00 pm Preschool Music & Missions E107

Children (K-5th grade)

6:00 pm Children’s Choir E111

Youth 6:00 pm Youth Gathering Youth Area

Adults

6:00 pm Epiphanies (Study/Discussion) 2nd Floor Lobby Looking Back / Looking Forward

Facilitated by Karen Henderson

6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Bible Study FH200 The King James Version Is Published (1611)

Led by Betsy Kammerdiener

Shower Ministry Needs

Small containers of

shampoo and conditioner

Disposable razors

Detergent pods for

washing machines

Place items in the collection bin near the office.

Your donations for the shower ministry are greatly

appreciated! Thank you so much!

~Doug Eaves, Herb Hooper & Hugh Prevost

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Thursday, May 18 English (ESL) Classes 9:30AM Dinner w/Mustard Tree Ministries 6:00PM Friday, May 19 Habitat for Humanity Workday 8:45AM Saturday, May 20 English (ESL) Classes 4:00PM Sunday, May 21 Sunday School/Bible Study 9:30AM Fellowship Time 10:30AM Worship 11:00AM SFA Advisory Council 1:30PM SFA Spring Recital 2:30PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 5:00PM Monday, May 22 Church Planning Workshop 5:30PM Tuesday, May 23 Prayer Shawl Ministry Group 11:00AM Wednesday, May 24 School's Out Celebration 5:00PM First Family Feud 6:00PM Summer Choir Preview 7:15PM Thursday, May 25 Shower Ministry 2:00PM Dinner w/Mustard Tree Ministries 6:00PM Friday, May 26 Family Camp at Dogwood Saturday, May 27 Family Camp at Dogwood Sunday, May 28 Family Camp at Dogwood Sunday School/Bible Study 9:30AM Fellowship Time 10:30AM Worship 11:00AM Missions Committee 12:15PM Picnic at Dogwood 6:00PM Monday, May 29 Church Office Closed Family Camp at Dogwood Tuesday, May 30 Prayer Shawl Ministry Group 11:00AM Wednesday, May 31 No Evening Activities

ON THE CALENDAR, MAY 18 – MAY 31

Summer Choir

All singers, adult and youth, are welcome to join the Summer Choir! We’ll rehearse each Sunday from 8:45-9:15AM in the Sanctuary beginning June 4. Participate each week as your schedule allows even if you’re in town for just a few Sundays.

All summer music will be rehearsed during the Summer Choir Music Preview on Wednesday, May 24, at 7:15PM in the Choir Suite. Come and join us!!!

All are welcome! Bring enough food to share. Plan to come early to enjoy fellowship and outdoor activities. For Family Camp reservations for the weekend of May 26-29,

please contact Judy Sullivan (423.648.2540/judy@fbcchattanooga.org). Dogwood Lodge is located at 1900 Lee Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

Our students have worked hard and progressed well. Let’s celebrate their achievement!

Volunteer to help with Vacation Bible School!! We need you!! Go to www.fbcchattanooga.org; click on the Summer Camps icon; then “Click HERE to register!!” Or you may contact Cindy Christian (cindy@fbcchattanooga.org or 423.648.2542). There are many ways to help; a multitude of volunteers are needed.

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Summertime Wednesdays (plus a few other days) at First Baptist 2017

May 24 5:00PM Meal in Fellowship Hall, reservations required by May 22 Menu: Hamburgers/Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Watermelon & Ice Cream

6:00PM Church-Wide School’s Out Celebration – First Family Feud May 31 No Activities

June 7 5:30PM VBS Family Night Celebration, Fellowship Hall Small meal provided at no charge; all are invited!

June 14 6:30PM * Summer Fellowship & Bible Study (something for all ages) Everyone come to the Parlor; bring fresh fruits & cheeses to share

June 21 6:30PM * Summer Fellowship & Bible Study (something for all ages) Everyone come to the Parlor; bring ice cream & cookies to share

June 28 No Activities June 29, Thursday, TBAPM Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assemby, Atlanta

Transportation provided; participate in worship & other activities.

July 2, Sunday, 6:00PM Church-Wide Covered-Dish Picnic at Dogwood Lodge Come early for fellowship and outdoor activities.

July 5 No Activities July 12 6:30PM * Summer Fellowship & Bible Study (something for all ages) Everyone come to the Parlor; bring party mixes & dips to share

July 19 6:30PM * Summer Fellowship & Bible Study (something for all ages) Everyone come to the Parlor; bring finger foods to share

July 26 6:30PM * Summer Fellowship & Bible Study (something for all ages) Everyone come to the Parlor; build your own Sundae (on the staff)

August 2 No Activities – Sabbath Week of Renewal August 6, Sunday, 2:15PM Church-Wide Outing - Lookouts Game (includes meal at the game) Tickets are $15.00/youth or adult; $7.50/child (age 3 –5th graders).

August 9 No Activities – Sabbath Week of Rest August 16, 5:00-7:00PM Church-Wide Summer Celebration w/Meal, Fellowship Hall

TBA this fall Church-Wide Covered-Dish Picnic at Riverview Park

*Tables will be available in the Parlor beginning at 6:00PM for you to enjoy your sack supper.