Want more from your marriage?re|engage is a marriage enrichment program that strives to helpmarriages in any condition. All marriages can benefit, whether you arestruggling to get along, your marriage is broken, or you simply want togrow closer together as a couple. re|engage examines God’s design formarriage and applies principles from the Bible to guide couples towardsgrowth in their relationship with each other.

re|engage begins on Sunday, August 20, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in theStudent Life Center. Cost is $60 per couple. To learn more and sign uponline, visit www.FBCedmond.org/ReEngage.

CRISP for International StudentsApplications are now open for the Community Responding toInternational School Program (CRISP) Fall 2017 semester! If you know offriends who enjoy getting to know students from different cultures, helpus tell them about UCO’s CRISP program! CRISP’s goal is to giveinternational students a better understanding of American culture, and afirst-hand experience of an American family while giving them a "homeaway from home." Learn more and apply at FBCedmond.org/CRISP.

Friendship InternationalFriendship International is a ministry of women reaching out to womenfrom around the world with Christ’s love. We have women from morethan 30 countries, many of whom have never heard the Gospel of JesusChrist. We meet once a week on Thursday mornings during the schoolyear at Henderson Hills Baptist Church from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Nopassport is required. Join us for a Volunteer Orientation & InformationMeeting on Thursday, August 17, at 9:30 AM in the High School roomat Henderson Hills. We will end with lunch. For more information and toRSVP for lunch, contact Kay Cain, 405-604-5041. FBCedmond.org/friendship

MULTIPLYThe Goree Connection Group is an affinity group who meets on Sundays at11:00 AM in Room M206. Many classmembers’ families include grandchildren, highschool, and college students. The entire familyparticipates in class activities together such as amonthly Bible Reading Relay where we readthe Bible aloud together for an hour,luncheons, and road trips. This year we visited the Great Salt Plains innorthwestern Oklahoma, and this fall we are planning a campfire outing.Year-long mission projects include providing care packages and prayer tothose in need at a local Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Project 66 Food &Resource Center, EFBC’s Homebound Ministry, and Boys Ranch Town.

YEARNING FOR AMOVE OF GODHabakkuk 3:2

Dr. Blake Gideon, Senior Pastor

Sermons Live on Sundays Plus Podcasting!Pastor Blake’s Sunday morning messages are streamed live at 9:30 AM.Visit the website home page for a quick link, www.FBCedmond.org or“like” @EdmondsFirst on Facebook. Podcasting is available atFBCedmond.org/podcast and on iTunes at “FBCedmond”.

Celebration Worship Service August 13, 2017

Facebook.com/EdmondsFirst

FBCedmond.org 1300 E 33rd St.

405-341-0253 Edmond, OK 73013

edmond’sfirstbaptistchurch

Did you forget your offering or checkbook?

Text your amount to 405-276-2151

Back to School Prayer NightSunday, August 13 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Worship CenterBring your family and join us as Randy Faram and Christian Lloydbegin the prayer time in the Worship Center and then families will goto their children’s school to pray. Prayer guides will be provided. Thosewithout children or students in school, come as well and pray for theeducation that takes place at our church such as Parent’s Day Out andthe Homeschoolers’ Classical Conversations. FBCedmond.org/prayer

Students’ Welcome WeekendAs the new school year approaches, we see a lot of new faces aroundthe Student Ministry and see a lot of friends returning from familyvacations, so we have designed Welcome Weekend to bring ustogether as we kick off the new school year.

• Wednesday, August 16 - (5:30 - 8:00 PM) Join us in the StudentLife Center for dinner, worship, music, and Toilet Paper DodgeBall, a fun game played just like dodge ball but instead of a ball,we use toilet paper.

• Friday & Saturday, Aug. 18-19 - Lock-In (7:00 PM - 2:00 PM)Join us at EFBC for worship, Border Patrol, UCO RopesCourse, and Zip Line. Cost is $20 per student. Deadline to signup is midnight, this Wednesday, August 16. VisitFBCedmond.org/ww for waiver forms and online pay option.

Become a Part of the Celebration Choir / Orchestra!Celebration Choir Retreat: Do you enjoy singing? Would you like tobe part of something BIG that makes a difference? There is no bettertime than now to sign up for the Celebration Choir. Our retreat is onSaturday, August 19, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with a breakfastbeing served at 8:30 AM. We will be getting a head start on ourChristmas music, "The Story ofChristmas" and learn new musicfor Sundays this fall. Open toadults, there is no audition.The Celebration Orchestra: isopen to high school studentsand adults. Rehearsals are onSundays at 8:15 AM in theWorship Center. Come and sitin on a rehearsal to see iforchestra is a place for you to serve. FBCedmond.org/music

08-13-2017_Layout 1 8/10/2017 5:23 PM Page 1

MissionsOak Ridge Estates Canvassing: If you are available at 3:30 PM today,meet us at the Oak Ridge Estates Home (601 S. Vista, #257). A groupwill be canvassing the neighborhood promoting the Bible Study’s new dayand time. FBCedmond.org/missions

Baptist Mission Center ProjectWednesday, August 16 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Baptist Mission Center Everyone is welcome to join the HappyTimers’ Ministry at 8:00 AM, asthey volunteer in the pharmacy at the Baptist Mission Center. TheMission Center welcomes any donations of men’s socks, underwear,personal care items, food, clothing, household items, etc. Drop offdonations in the church office by Tuesday, August 15. For moreinformation, contact Carl Schwab, 405-348-7835.

Celebrating 100 Years at Falls CreekCelebrate Falls Creek 100th Anniversary. Purchase tickets online for aNight of Praise as well as get info on the free Homecoming Service atFallsCreek.org/100.

• Night of Praise: Saturday, September 2, from 6:30 – 9:30 PM. Amodern Falls Creek worship experience! Tickets are $5 each.

• Homecoming Service: Sunday, September 3, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A classic Falls Creek worship service with a choir and speakers!

FallsCreek/100

Arts After School (K – 5th Grade)EFBC’s Arts After School Program is a great way forchildren to discover and sharpen their skills in theareas of art, guitar, music, and dance. Enrollment isopen and there is no cost to join. Sign up online. Welook forward to teaching the importance of praisingGod through the arts. Meet in the Foyer and classesmeet in the "W" Rooms near the Worship Center onTuesdays, from 4:00-5:15 PM, beginning onSeptember 12.

Student Worship Arts (6th – 12th Grade)Student Worship Arts is designed to train middle school and high schoolstudents in the area of music and worship. With training in vocal music,basic keyboarding, guitar, and music theory, our goal is to develop youngmen and women into the worship leaders and church musicians of thefuture. Sign up online for this free event which begins on Tuesday,September 12. FBCedmond.org/arts

Children’s Back to School Bash (K – 6th Grade)Wednesday, August 16 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | South LawnCome join us for a Water Extravaganza! We will have a water slide andother wet activities, along with fresh watermelon. Come dressed to get wetand bring a towel or dry clothes.

BUMP (5th - 6th Grade) Saturday, August 19 | 4:00 – 7:30 PM | Off Site Bring Up My People! BUMP is a high energy, fun, and exciting afternoonon Saturday, August 19, designed to transition students from 4th gradeinto the Preteen Ministry as 5th graders.Get all the details and sign uponline by noon on Friday, August 18, at FBCedmond.org/BUMP.

FBCedmond.org/BUMP

FATHERson Bowling (All Ages) Monday, August 14 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | AMF Boulevard Lanes, Edmond Join Jim and Josh for a casual evening of bowling and a cool devotionalfor boys. $5.00 per family includes two games and shoe rental per person,including any friends you bring with you! Just show up and enjoy anevening with the guys! Need a monthly reminder? Sign up online for theFATHERson Bowling eNewsletter. FBCedmond.org/FATHERson

Students’ Ministry (7th – 12th Grade)Middle School Phoenix Mission Trip Information Meeting: Join usSunday, August 20, in the Student Life Center at 12:15 PM.

FBCedmond.org/students

Men’s Ministry Men’s Prayer Group: This is a great way to begin your Tuesday morningfrom 6:00 – 7:00 AM with other men from EFBC. On August 15, bring afriend and enjoy fellowship over coffee and donuts. Enter on the Bryantside of campus at the Choir Room entry and meet in the Choir Room.We will welcome guest speaker, Jim Davidson. FBCedmond.org/men

Women’s MinistryNew Fall Evening Bible Study: Gideon: Your Weakness,God's Strength by Priscilla Shirer, with Bible studyfacilitator, Barbara Dooley. Starts on Tuesday, August 22,6:30 – 8:45 PM in Room W103. In this seven sessionstudy, you will be encouraged to recognize yourweaknesses as the key that the Lord gives you to unlockthe full experience of His strength in your life. If you'veever felt insufficient, ill-equipped, incompetent, oroutnumbered, this study is for you. FBCedmond.org/women

TOPICSBEGINNING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

• Forensic Faith: Led by DeWayne Lackey in W105, a cold-case detective, J. Warner Wallace, helps you rethink and share your Christian beliefs. This eight-week study with DVD support offers a life-changing program to become a "Christian Case Maker." Book $10

• Allah or God: Room W106 with Tony EmamghoraishiONGOING

• The Acts of the Apostles: Worship Center with Gary Ellis• Explore the Bible - Psalms: Conference Room A201 with Jerry Miller

FBCedmond.org/topics

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKSUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2017

8:15 AM Connection Groups (Sunday School) Church WideOrchestra Rehearsal Worship Center

8:30 AM Sunday Morning Prayer Time Conference Room, M2029:30 AM Celebration Worship Service Worship Center

Bridges: Special Needs Connection Group Children’s Wing, 1st Floor, C108 / C118WorshipCare (Birth - 3 Years) Children’s Wing, 1st FloorKIDS Church (Pre-K - Kindergarten) Children’s Wing, 1st FloorKIDS Church (1st - 4th Grade) Children’s Wing, 2nd Floor

11:00 AM Connection Groups (Sunday School) Church Wide12:15 PM Incoming 7th Grade Family Luncheon Student Life Center

1:45 PM 7th Grade Outing Off-Site3:30 PM Oak Ridge Estates Canvassing Oak Ridge Estates, (601 S. Vista, #257)4:00 PM Adult and Senior Adult Teachers/Officers’ Meeting Conference Room, A2015:00 PM Back-to-School Prayer Worship Center5:30 PM Oak Ridge Connection Group Oak Ridge Estates, #257

MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 20176:30 PM FATHERson Bowling AMF Boulevard Lanes

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 20176:00 AM Mens‘ Prayer Group Choir Room

10:00 AM Ladies’ Prayer Group W105WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017

8:00 AM Happytimers to Baptist Mission Center Baptist Mission Center4:45 PM EFBC Dinner Club Foyer5:30 PM Students’ Welcome Weekend (7th - 12th Grade) Student Life Center6:00 PM MID-WEEK ACTIVITIES

TOPICS Bible Study Classes Church WideBack to School Bash (K - 6th Grade) South LawnCLUB 252 (3 Years - Pre-K) Children’s Wing, 1st FloorChildCare (Birth - 2 Years) Children’s Wing, 1st Floor

7:00 PM Celebration Choir Rehearsal Choir RoomTHURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017

9:30 AM Friendship International Volunteer Orientation Henderson Hills Baptist ChurchFRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017

7:00 PM Students’ Welcome Weekend Student Life Center / Off-SiteSATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017

7:00 AM Students’ Welcome Weekend Student Life Center / Off-Site8:30 AM Celebration Choir Retreat Breakfast Choir Room / Worship Center9:00 AM Celebration Choir Retreat Choir Room / Worship Center4:00 PM Preteen BUMP Off-Site

EFBC Dinner Club Menu for AUGUST 16Enjoy food and fellowship each Wednesday evening at 4:45 PM in theFoyer for a catered meal. Prices: $6 for adults, $5 for children, with a$25 max per family, and complimentary for first time guests.

Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/White Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, Salad Bar, Fruit, Apple Pie, Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, Lemonade, and Coffee.

We accept cash or checks, no credit cards. FBCedmond.org/happenings

08-13-2017_Layout 1 8/10/2017 5:23 PM Page 2