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Rev. Fran Picker, Interim Pastor

Rev. Dean DeMarra, Worship Pastor

216 East Live Oak Avenue

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

First Baptist Church, DeFuniak Springs FL

Phone: 850-892-2722

Fax: 850-892-2381

E-mail: [email protected]

A Fellowship of Encouragement

View this newsletter

and other info at:

www.fbcdfs.org

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid DeFuniak Springs, Florida

Permit No. 68

SCHEDULE OF WEEKLY

SERVICES/ACTIVITIES:

Sundays:

Church Library (closed temporarily)

Sunday School 9:15 AM

Morning Worship 10:30 AM

Evening Worship Service 6:00 PM

Wednesdays:

Church Library (closed temporarily)

Fellowship Buffet (Aug. 10) 5:15 PM

Prayer Meeting, 6:00 PM

Bible Skills, Drills, & Thrills

G.A.s, R.A.s

Student Midweek Service

Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:50 PM

JOIN US FOR Wednesday Evenings

Fellowship Buffet

Join us at 5:15 PM for the all-you-care-to-eat

Wednesday Fellowship Buffet catered by

McLain’s Family Steakhouse Restaurant.

FELLOWSHIP BUFFET RESUMES ON AUGUST 10TH

!

Every Wednesday the menu features:

fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, rolls, salad, dessert.

Additional menu items are featured as follows:

August 10: ham, cabbage, greens

August 17: chicken pot pie, green beans, yellow squash

August 24: meat balls/gravy, field peas/snaps, corn

August 31: spaghetti, baby carrots, green beans

Cost: $5.00 youth/adults; $3.00 children (ages 4-10);

children ages 3 and under dine free.

Inside this issue:

The Encourager Firs t Bapt is t Church, DeFuniak Spr ings, FL

New Members, 2

Deacon Selection,

Thank You Notes;

FCA, FCP; 3

In Honor/In Memory, 4

PSC, Women’s T-Shirts;

Sunday School Report, 5

Prayer Room, Sympathy,

Offerings, Birthdays;

Daily Bible Readings, 6

Flower Calendar,

New “Book Studies”

Deacons of the Week,

Stafford’s 50th Wedding

Anniversary Invitation;

Church Calendar 7

...there is

something

wrong with

men’s hearts.

God calls it

sin.

August 2016

From Your Interim Pastor

Someone asked a psychologist how to determined when a person needs

institutional care. The psychologist replied that care is indicated when the person doesn’t apply the logical solution to a simple problem. The

psychologist offered this example.

Assume there is a bathtub full of water and you are asked to empty it. You are offered a bucket, a drinking glass or a thimble. If you reply, “I would use the bucket, it is larger,” you have just indicated that you need institutional care! A right-thinking person asked to empty a bathtub filled with water would simply pull the stopper!

While it is certainly not a simple problem, it is obvious that the world is

immersed in a problem of bitterness, hatred, savagery and, unfortunately, abundant stupidity.

Just mention the words Dallas, Rio, France, Baton Rouge and your mind treats you to images that have played across our television screens like a

never-ending soap opera. The difference being these images are real! And so is the suffering!

But there are answers being proffered by all kinds of talking heads. For

instance, “we need stricter laws concerning the purchase/ownership of guns.” [This is always the first political broadside.] “We need to disband all police departments and let the neighborhoods take care of themselves!” [Actual comment by a participant on a Fox News Town Hall Meeting.] “America is getting what it deserves for invading all those countries and

trying to make them over.” [There is no adequate answer to such an idiotic statement.] “We’ve just got to pull together and love one another.” [I

personally am not too warm to the idea of pulling together if that means pulling in the guy who thinks it is ok to shoot someone because he is mad at the system, or doesn’t like the opinion he just heard.]

Let me make a radical (don’t jump to conclusions!) suggestion. At the risk of being very politically INCORRECT, let me suggest that there is something wrong with men’s hearts. God calls it sin. And when sin rules and reigns in the heart, man – any man – is capable of unbelievable horrific actions.

Until sin no longer occupies the throne in the hearts of men we will continue to experience the hellishness of godlessness in society. Is there something that I can do? Until the day He comes, or He calls me home, I will seek to live a Godly life, love everyone with a caring heart, be a peace-maker, offer hope to everyone in the name of Jesus, and pray earnestly for revival in our land.

Care to join me?

Bro. Fran

The Encourager

DEACON SELECTION

PROCESS UNDERWAY

The “remaining” key dates in the process are as follows: August 14th — Church members vote by secret ballot.

August 21st — Newly elected deacons announced to the church.

August 28th — Ordination of deacons (if necessary).

Thank you all for your support and prayers as we undertake this critically important assignment on behalf of Christ’s church.

Denella McKuhen

177 Twin Lakes Drive

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

Denella joined by transfer of letter

from FBC of Lakewood, WA

on Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Matt Morrison

315 S. 19th Street, Apt. 503


Matt joined by statement

on Sunday, June 12, 2016.

Kyle Sloan

77 W. Kennemur Drive


Kyle joined by baptism

on Sunday, July 10, 2016.

Thank You Notes …

Dear First Baptist Church:

We greatly appreciate everyone who has offered prayers and condolences during this difficult time.

The family of Brenda Barrett

(Joseph Wheeler’s mother)

Hi Ya’ll,

My heart is overflowing with gratitude for the calls, visits, cards, flowers and food you gave to us these last four months. Most of all, we are thankful for your prayers. Bill and I are both still fighting this cancer, but God has promised to never leave us nor forsake us. We still need your prayers.

God Bless all of you.

Betty & Bill Brock

Dear Church Family:

Thank you for the beautiful and delicious fruit basket. It is so good to be thought of. Russell helped me make an apple pie and other goodies. We also thank you for the card and your prayers.

Much love,

Faye Kinsey

Thank you Jack & Pat Owen & Dianne Howell, for hosting and providing an afternoon of

delicious ice cream and fellowship for our Prayer Warriors of the Prayer Room Ministry. A very good and happy time was had by all who attended.

Carleita Levy

To My Church Family:

Thanks for all your prayers, phone calls, visits, and the plant you sent to my home.

Love,

Babe Moore

Dear FBC Family:

Thanks you all for your prayers and support

during my unexpected surgery and few days of

recovery time. I also appreciate the cards, phone calls and some delicious food that was a real

blessing. You are a special group of very good friends and I love you all. It is good to be back to work today and work on finishing this newsletter. Sorry it is a few days late getting out!

Carrol Shaw

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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March 2012 August 2016

Sun

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3

Teachers return

Church Council

5:15 pm

4

5 Agenda

Deadline 12 pm

6

7

8 FCA

Open House

Parents- 3:30pm

(FBC members-

5:00-6:00 pm)

Deacons’ Mtg

6 pm

9

Murray Burke Group 9 am

Stewardship

Committee

Meeting 12 pm

10 1st Day of

School!

FCA Breakfast

7:45 am

NoonGroup12pm

Business Meeting

6 pm

11

12

13

14

Deacon Election

10:30 am

15

16

17

18 Pioneer

Luncheon 12 pm

FCA Parents Night Orientation

6 pm

19

20 Jerry & Gwen

Staffords’

50th Wedding Anniversary

Reception - 2pm in the fellowship hall

21

Newly elected

Deacons to be announced

22

23 24

25

26

27

28 Book Study

Group- Every

Single Woman’s

Battle 5 pm

Deacon

Ordination

(if needed) 6 pm

29

30 31

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, DFS, FL

The Month At - A - Glance

Page 7

NOTES:

Church Library Closed for Renovation

Wednesday Fellowship Buffet will resume on August 10th at 5:15 PM.

Read the Bible Through in 2016!

AUGUST:

1 — Isaiah 18-22

2 — Isaiah 23-27

3 — Isaiah 28-30

4 — Isaiah 31-35

5 — Isaiah 36-41

6 — Isaiah 42-44

7 — Isaiah 45-48

8 — Isaiah 49-53

9 — Isaiah 54-58

10 — Isaiah 59-63

11 — Isaiah 64-66

12 — Jeremiah 1-3

13 — Jeremiah 4-6

14 — Jeremiah 7-9

15 — Jeremiah 10-13













28 — Lamentations 1:1-3:36

29 — Lamentations 3:37-5:22

30 — Ezekiel 1-4

31 — Ezekiel 5-8

Page 6 The Encourager

August

OF THE WEEK:

7: * Ben Watts, 859-9947

Zane Welch, 892-5303

14: * Hunter Page, 892-4406

Bruce Butts, 892-5541

21: * Rob Capps, 892-2604

Harold Carpenter, 892-2388

28: * James Coffield, 892-2680

Ben Watts, 859-9947

* Morning Prayer

FLOWER CALENDAR

Next Available Dates:

August 14, 28;

September 11, 18, 25.

Make reservations on the calendar at the registration desk in the mall.

THE CHILDREN OF

Jerry & Gwen Stafford

CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO SHARE A SPECIAL MOMENT IN THE LIVES

OF THEIR PARENTS AS THEY RENEW THEIR MARRIAGE VOWS ON THEIR “5OTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY”

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2016 AT 2:00 IN THE AFTERNOON

THE CEREMONY TO BE HELD AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL

Reception to follow after the ceremony

BOOK STUDY

Living Single

Beginning on Sunday,

August 28, 2016

5:00 PM

BOOK STUDY

When Helping Hurts

Beginning on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 5:00 PM

August, 2016

Scholarships Available!

We are very excited about the relaunching of First Christian Preschool!! We have available openings for children ages one to four years and offer childcare between the hours of 7:00 am-5:30 pm.

Our mission at FCP, is to provide a Christ-centered and age-appropriate environment that is fun, loving and safe for young children where valuable educational opportunities flourish.

We are a place who knows and understands that all children deserve to be loved and respected equally.

We are so grateful to all of those who have been praying for us and have given of their time and resources. FCP loves our church family.

Blessed beyond measure, April Murphy

850.307.2943 [email protected]

August 3 — Teachers Return

August 8 — Parents’ Open House: 3:30 PM; FBC Members Open House: 5-6:00 PM

August 10 — 1st Day of School! Welcome Back Breakfast for Students & Parents: 7:45 AM

August 18 — Parents’ Night Orientation: 6:00 PM

mailto:[email protected]

Donations Given In Memory/In Honor during the weeks of : June 19 — July 24

The Encourager

BUILDING FUND

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Brown

by Wilburn & Mary Jo Hendrix

In memory of Wilma Brown

by Wanda Basha & Barbara Trimm & families

by Ruth Gray

by Gladys Holley

by Martha Ingle

by Clyde & Marylene Rhodes

by Francis & Ann Sanders

In memory of Charles Gray


In memory of Howard Moore

by Adult 4 Co-Ed Sunday School Class

by David & Bonnie Alford

by Ira & Juliette Bass

by Paul & Peggy Carter

by Landrum & Janelle Cawthon

by Ruth Evans

by Ruth Gray

by Don & Lesa Harrison

by Gaylon Harrison

by Gladys Holley

by Martha Ingle

by Nina Lane

by Murray Burke Group

by James & Wanda Norton

by Edward & Mary Pinckard

by Clyde & Marylene Rhodes

by the Donnie Richardson Family

by Francis & Ann Sanders

by Leonard & Sue Thorn

by Dan & Linda Trotman

In memory of Hilton “Bean” Moss

by Ruth Gray

FIRST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

In honor of Babe Moore


FIRST CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

In memory of Stella Margaret Gatlin

by Jan Adams

FOOD PANTRY

In memory of Dorothy Kiker

by Dean & Pat Penzo

In memory of Howard Moore

by Chuck & Jill Stevenson

Pregnancy Support Center

We at the Pregnancy Support Center are looking for volunteers to help us honor God with our lives as we minister to the needs of, and provide counseling to women and their families in the Walton County and surrounding areas. There are two levels of

volunteering.

Level 1: Ministry support:

Answering and directing phone calls, greeting clients, stocking supplies, sorting donated items, and assisting clients as they shop in the boutique.

Level 2: Client Educator:

Intake Procedure (first time client interview)

Parenting Instructor (already provided DVD lessons are used)

Post-Abortion Support

Adoption Support

Abstinence Educator

Let’s uphold the sanctity of marriage, seek the end of abortions and lead people to Jesus. Let’s be the hands, feet and heart of Christ, as He is the Head of all we do here at the Center.

Please contact Sharon Taylor at [email protected] or 850-892-7400

T-Shirts for Women of FBC

We invite you to purchase a t-shirt at the price of $16 each. Place your order at the desk

in the mall by Sunday, August 7th.

This Sport-Tek Ladies Competitor Performance Shirt will keep you cool!

See a photo and detailed description at the desk in the mall. For questions or payment,

contact Pam Stuckey or Dana Spence ([email protected])

August, 2016

Sunday School Attendance Report

Page 5

June 26 — 122

July 3 — 126

July 10 — 135

July 17 — 145

July 24 — 141

August Birthdays:

1 - Josh Ervin, Melissa Thomason

2 - Ron Kelley, Barbara Williams

3 - NONE

4 - NONE

5 - James Hurley

6 - Matthew Richardson

7 - NONE

8 - James Coffield

9 - NONE

10 - Barbara Coffield, Sarah Mosley

11 - Cheryl DeShazo

12 - Taylor Bennett, Kay Kirby

13 - Michael Brown, Ken Price

14 - NONE

15 - Tommy Kennedy

16 - Camile Burlison, Jett Durden, Wayne Frymire,

Beth Sandlin

17 - A. J. Coffield

18 - Taylor Coffield, Tucker Coffield, Jesse Knapp

19 - NONE

20 - NONE

21 - NONE

22 - Emily Medford

23 - Lila Clark

24 - Garrett McDonald

25 - Frankie Drake, Fran Pflugradt, Nell Simmons

26 - NONE

27 - David Drake, Morgan Jackson

28 - Cathy Boudreaux, Betty Coleman, Karley Leach

29 - Lamar Alford, Jane Philpot

30 - Carol Casey, Tyler Thomason, Don Wilkerson

31 - Kayla Ealum,

Donnie Richardson

In Deepest Sympathy

We extend our deepest love and Christian

sympathy to:

The family of Stella Margaret Gatlin at her death on Friday, July 8, 2016.

The family of Howard Moore at his

death on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

Babe Moore & family in the loss of her brother, Hilton “Bean” Moss.

Babe Moore & family in the loss of her

sister, Wilma Brown.

PRAYER ROOM

MINISTRY

Be A Moses …

Intercessory Prayer isn’t rocket

science. It acknowledges our inability and God’s ability. So, why do we do it? “God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that we ask or think.” (Eph. 3:20)

- Max Lucado

You are a Moses if you plead with God (as he did) on behalf of others.

If you have questions, please call

Carleita Levy at 892-3074.

mailto:[email protected]

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