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Fairhope should have an abundance of showers in May if the Farmer’s Almanac is right. “April Showers bring May � owers.” While the showers get us ready for the May � owers, they have wreaked havoc on our outdoor plans. The Mission Yard Sale and our Youth Car Wash were postponed until this Saturday the 25th. Both have an opportunity to support good programs as well as the outreach to the Community. As April draws to a close, there is a lot going on. The Secret Church simulcast featuring David Platt should be a time well spent. His insights into the future direction of the church help us see what needs to be happening now. Check the Student Ministry page on the website to � nd out about Guys and Girls only nights on April 25. Join us for the Race Day Fellowship next Sunday evening at 5:00. Church-wide fellowships are always a good time plus cheering for the RA boys makes for a fun evening. My sermons the next two weeks continue from the book of Ruth. She was an outsider who became an insider. The story displays God’s ability to take empty situations and � ll them with meaning. Our God is an awesome God. Wednesday Bible Study is a study of the Psalms while Sunday nights will be a study of the life of David. My intense desire is for our church to be rightly anchored in God’s Word. It’s hard to believe the school year will be ending soon. Susan and I will be having the graduating seniors in our home the 28th of April. We eat pizza, study God’s Word, and encourage their Christian walk as they begin their journey into life. Pray for our students and their families. This is such a special time for them. There is much to look forward to in the month of May. We have the National Day of Prayer at our church on May 7th, Mother’s Day, Baby Dedication, etc....but � rst let’s end April strong. Find your place of service, support missions by giving to the Annie Armstrong O� ering, and be a blessing.Your Pastor,JerryRuth 1:16-17

Maria “Mimi WoodJoin by Letter309 S. Tee Dr., Fairhope 786.352.5019

JoAnn and Dick KibbeJoin by Letter161 Club Dr., Fairhope, 210.6259

Tara and Phil Lazenby & Adrienne SlaterTara joins by Statement, Phil & Adrienne by Baptism17861 Pierce Rd., Fairhope 422.2197

Sybil DearmonJoin by Letter6662 Willowbridge Dr., FH 990.9756

David “Tyler” SmithJoins by Profession of FaithSon of Amy and Ryan Smith

Billy WestComes for Baptism 105 Homestead Village, FH990.8025

Lindsey AppleJoins by Statement9885 Suburban Dr. FH

Welcome these newest members of the family. We thank God for each of you.

Golf Tournament RescheduledMay 30, 1:00pmQuail CreekCost is $50.00 (pay day of, sign up with Jennifer in the Church O� ce)This includes Chick-Fil-A lunch and round of golf.

Take a couple of hours o� and get together with other Ladies for a Movie night here at First! May 5 join us for fellowship, popcorn, fun and a funny movie “Mom’s Night Out”!. We’ll crank things up at 6:00 and will start the movie shortly thereafter. Event is over about 8PM. We’ll have the popcorn and drinks/water. It’s a free event and if dad can’t keep the kiddos, we can arrange for child care, but hey, we have to know a week before! We also need to know if YOU are coming, so sign up here. This would be a great inviter event so check with your friends and get them on board for an amazing LADIES NIGHT OUT! Sign up on the web, or the app or scan the code above.

RA RACE DAY and

Church-Wide Fellowship

Sunday April 26, at 5:00pmJoin us in the Fellowship Hall for a fun night at

the “races” with our RA boys and a hot dog fellowship to follow.

This camp is sponsored by the O� ce of Worship Music & Church Leadership with the Alabama Baptist Convention State Board of Missions. At Mix Music Camp we work to identify and help train worship leaders for the next generation. WHAT ELSE CAN YOU EXPECT?If being at music camp isn’t enough, here are a few more things we’ll be doing!Hiking Trails Putt-Putt Golf Basketball Volleyball Pedal Boats Horseshoes Octaball Disc Golf Poly pong Fishing Ropes Course Paintball Pedal Cars Swimming!The camp is held at Shocco Springs and the cost is: $285 per person by May 1 $295 per student after May 1.Mix Music Camp is open to kids who have completed the third through tenth grade. They will be divided into three age groups while at camp. A list of what to bring is online at the sign up location.Sign up and pay online at: http://fbcfairhope.org/music-ministry.htm

You are invited to join us for a time of prayer focused on our nation with other fellow Christians from around Fairhope. The service will be in the Sanctuary and a light lunch in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

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First Kids Summer Day camp is gearing up for it’s 6th amazing summer! Camp begins Tuesday, May 26th and runs through the summer, 7:30am – 5:30pm daily, with the exception of July 4. Registration fee is $60.00 per child ($70.00 per child after April 30th ). Open to any child who has completed any grade this current school year between Kindergarten and 6th grade.Full time (4-5 days a week) is $110 per week, Part time (2-3 days per week) is $75 per week and one day is $30.00 per week. Multi-child discounts are available for siblings. Registration packets will be available beginning Wednesday, April 1, in the church o� ce and online at www.fbcfairhope.org. Activities during the summer will include several awesome � eld trips, bookmobile (library) visits to camp, music, arts/crafts, sign language, drama, Bible study, movies, Wii time, tech days, outdoor play, splash pad visits, & much more.

Contact Leigh Nelson, Camp Director at fairhopesdc@gmail.com for details and registration information. Space is limited and will � ll quickly. Please contact as soon as possible to reserve a space for

CENTRIKID SIGN UPIt’s that time again! CentriKid Camp is set for July 6-10 at Shocco Springs Conference Center in Talladega, Al. This is a � ve-day camp for kids completed 3rd-5th grades. During this amazing week, campers will learn about the spiritual practices that will help them grow their faith. Together we will seek God’s Word and let Christ be our teacher. The goal of this year’s Bible Study time is provide kids with some hands-on, practical, take-it-home-with-them tools for using spiritual practices as they grow their faith. Our verse and focus for the week will be: 2015“You will seek me and � nd me when you search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 (HCSB)Cost for Centrikid is $337.00 per child and must be paid online or by check only. Sign up your child online today. There are only 40 spaces available and this camp is full. Please reserve your child’s spot today. Once we � ll our allotment, there will be no further additions allowed by Centrikid. Reserve your child’s spot by going online and making payment today! I look forward to another amazing week at Centrikid.

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Parents Night Out for PEP Talk“Illusion of Parenting” eventOn Friday night May 8th all kids whose parents are signed up and in attendance of the PEP Talk “Illusion of Parenting” event in FBC Fellowship hall are invited to a Kids Night Out to Eastern Shore Lanes in Spanish Fort. Kids will have the option to bowl or play indoor arcade games including laser tag. We will eat at bowling alley this night. While there is no cost for this event, kids will need money for meal at bowling alley and for bowling or arcade option. We will leave church by 6:00PM and will return to church by 9:00PM. Sign up online for Pep talk, and Parent’s Night Out. There will be preschool childcare this night for those in attendance. See Kevin for Details. Scan this code to sign your KIDS up for this PARENTS NIGHT OUT for the PEP TALK.

Want to Dedicate that little one? Then READ ON Baby dedication is coming upon us Mother’s Day weekend, May 10. Each de-partment at FBC has taken the Legacy Path Series and have made highlights to their speci� c department. For preschool, our main emphasis is on Baby Dedication and giving your family the � rst steps to a thriving faith with your child. In order for your child to be dedicated, we ask that you attend the Milestone 1 class we are o� ering Wednesday, April 29, 5:30pm-6:30 pm in MPR 1 North. This will be a quick informational meeting about the way we will do baby dedication on May 10th and also begin you on the Legacy Path by

We are looking forward to our end of the year pro-gram, “Everything Sprouts in Spring” and Graduation for our 4 year olds. The program is May 7 at 6:00PM if you want to come see what we’ve been up to. The children have blossomed since the beginning of school. We are so happy Ms, Stacie Street is back, she was greatly missed! And we are even happier that Madison is on the road to recovery, God is good!Msr. Lynn Carroll, DirectorThe Learning Treetlt@fbcfairhope.org

explaining Milestone 1 and how it relates to your family. Please make every e� ort to attend this class. Please contact Delores in the o� ce at dlund@fbcfairhope.org or call at 251-928-8685 and let her know you will be attending and also give her all of the pertinent information for Baby Dedication. Looking forward to seeing each of you.

Jennifer WarrenMinister to Preschoolersjwarren@fbcfairhope.org

News from

At the April Business Committee meeting a number of important items were introduced or approved. Here is a brief summary of each item presented:(1)The Pastor brought a recommendation for a new Preschool / Children’s Building Study Team to � nd the best plan for a future Preschool / Children’s building and other Facilities at a cost the church can a� ord and will meet the requirements of the City of Fairhope. The team members are:Chairman: Mark StejskalCo-Chairman: Ren HinoteOther members: Vann Saltz, Lori Hutchinson, Jennie Bramblett, Holly McKenzie, Amelia Pope, Trammel Henry and Ashley Carrick.Ex-O� cio members: Dr. Jerry Henry, Brent Shaw, Kevin Nelson, Jennifer Warren and Lynn Carroll

(2) The Properties Committee brought a recommendation to enter into a contract with Hunter Security to replace the current � re alarm system in the West Bldg, to install a new � re alarm system in the South Bldg, and to tie these systems in with the Sanctuary Bldg � re alarm system at an estimated cost of $ 42,875 to be paid from Capital Funds for building renovations / improvements.

(3) The Bylaws Committee brought a recommendation from the Deacons to adopt updated Bylaws concerning the Deacon Selection Process. If approved, this will replace Section 11: Election of Deacons. This was presented for reading and will be discussed and voted on at the May Business meeting on May 20. To view the proposed Amendment to the Bylaws for the Deacon Selection Process you may get a copy from the Church O� ce or you may view it online at our website(www.fbcfairhope.org). To view them online, click on ABOUT; then click on DOCUMENTS & FORMS; then click on MEMBER FORMS. You will be prompted for a member password. If you have not visited this part of the website before and need your username/password, contact spippin@fbcfairhope and it will be emailed to you.

Mission Trip Yard SaleSaturday, April 25 :: 6:00 a.m. - NoonDrop your items o� on Friday April 24 from 5:00am -3:00pm. NOTE: The PODS are full, so please bring any items you have to the church on Friday, April 24. Please contact Paula Bosarge (510-2487) for pick up of any large items.HELP NEEDED: We need several trucks / trailers to help pick up large items on Friday. We also need many hands to help set everything up of the Yard Sale, so come by on Friday to pitch in!

CAR WASH / DOUGHNUT SALESaturday, April 25 Come and get your car washed and munch on tasty Krispy Kreme doughnuts while you visit the Missions Yard sale. Cars will be washed for donations. Doughnuts will be available for sale at the Car Wash. All funds will go to help with the needs for one of our own church families.

CONNECTIONS OUTREACHTuesday, April 28 :: 6:00pm in Social HallJoin us as we seek to “Make Him Known” by delivering info packets & fresh baked cookies to those who have recently been our Guests in worship and recent Newcomers to our area.

Our O� ering UpdateGOAL: $40,000.00GIVEN: $25,776.35

Join us for this amazing Missions Conference at the Bridgestone Arena in Music City. The conference will feature leading International Mission Board and North American Mission Board leaders worship leaders and other leading Missions speakers, wonderful music by Casting Crowns, The Passion Band and others, and a wide variety of breakout seminars on an array of missions topics. Visit the SEND CONFERENCE website (www.sendconference.com) to see a listing of speakers, worship leaders and schedule.

We are planning on taking 25 people and currently have around 15 spaces available. We will leave on Sunday afternoon and return Wednesday afternoon. Contact Brent Shaw (928-8685 or bshaw@fbcfairhope.org) if you are interested in attending.

COST: $150/ person for Double Room $300 / person for Single Room (based on availability) Cost includes conference registration, transportation, 3 nights lodging the Omni Hotel adjacent to the Bridgestone Arena. Meals are separate.NOTE: A $100 non-refundable deposit is due now and spaces are available on a � rst come basis.

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