September 2017September 2017September 2017

Starts September 10th—November 5th @ 5:30pm in the RecNet.

Free childcare will be provided. Cost - $93 plus shipping for a membership kit

Facilitators - Jeff James and Scott Gayden How to sign up - visit fisherville.org and click on the promo slide for the class. Questions - contact Jeff @ jjames@fisherville.org

04 Church Office closed

for Labor Day

07 S.A.M. Purple Fork

Gang Luncheon

10 Financial Peace University

starts

13 Woman’s Fall Bible Study starts

14 S.A.M. Tones Chorale resume practice.

18 S.A.M. Trip to Gatlinburg

23 Jerry Flynt—Night of Comedy in the RecNet

Dear Fisherville Family,

As we approach our national “Labor Day” holiday, I

am reminded of the many times the word “labor” is

used in reference to the Christian life.

It is used in reference to our coming to Christ;

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy

laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28)

It is used in reference to our desire for the

spiritual and eternal blessings of God; “Do

not labor for the food which perishes, but for

the food which endures to everlasting

life,” (John 6:27a)

It often references our service for God;

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast,

immovable, always abounding in the work of

the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain

in the Lord.” (I Cor. 15:58)

It references our vocational work; “Let him who

stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor,

working with his hands what is good,” (Eph.

4:28)

It is used for God working through us; “To

this end I also labor, striving according to His

working which works in me mightily.” (Col.

1:29)

It is used to describe diligent Bible Study; “Let the

elders who rule well be counted worthy of

double honor, especially those who labor in the

word and doctrine.” (I Tim. 5:17)

It also references a dedicated prayer life;

“Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant

of Christ, greets you, always laboring

fervently for you in prayers,” ( Col. 4:12)

There are many other references in the scripture to

our laboring for God, but we will stop here. I

challenge us to look up these references and ask,

“Am I involved in God’s Labor day?”

Bless You,

Bro. Jack

This summer we studied the

poetry of Psalms. Through

this study, God revealed

Himself in many ways and

helped us give voice to our

deepest spiritual needs.

Psalms of praise, prayers of confession, songs of

thanksgiving and celebration; from the realization of

our sin to the reality of His forgiveness, His Word

provides us the words we need but sometimes cannot

find within ourselves.

This Fall, beginning on September 3, we will begin a

study in Exodus and Leviticus. We will see how God

fulfills His promise to free His people from slavery

and form them into a “holy nation.” We will see that

these narratives are not just history, but are His story

of redemption, culminating in the reality of our

redemption through His Son Jesus Christ.

Come and join us as we discover the mighty works of

God in the past as a way to recognize His mighty

works today. Classes for all ages and stages of life

meet at 9:45 AM each Sunday. If you don’t know

which class you should attend, please let me know or

stop by the Welcome Center information desk on

Sunday morning and someone will be glad to help

you.

Join Us for our Children’s Missions Programs on Wednesday Nights

at 6:30 in the Children’s Building

R.A. Camporee

October 20th –22nd

Cost: tBD (R.A.’s will Be RAising money foR this event.)

PleAse sign UP At the ChilDRen’s

Building Welcome Desk

We will leave Friday afternoon and return Sunday

G.A.’s Movie and Game Night

October 20th in the Children’s Building

6:00– 9:00

Please sign up at the Children’s

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Exciting changes for

Operation Christmas Child

for 2017

This year we are accepting

donations of items for the

shoeboxes and or money donations for the items

and shipping. We will be collecting now through

September 17th. A list of suggested items can be

found in the welcome center of the sanctuary and

children’s building. Please place all donated items

in the labeled bins around the church. Our

children’s missions programs will be packing the

boxes this fall as a part of a mission project.

To the family of Howard Lott

To Bailey & Sondra Houston on the loss

of Bailey’s son, Michael.

Loretta Morton on the loss of her mother.

Barry Abramson on the loss of his mother.

Congratulations to Wesley & LeAnn

Slone on the birth of their son,

Dawson Hugh, born on August 4th.

Grandparents are James and Tammy

Parks.

First Baptist Fisherville College / Career "Get to Know You" Gathering

For recent High School graduates with our College/Career group.

See Jerry or Bronwyn Flynt for

additional details, or call the church

office at 901.853.4253.

Sunday, September 17th @ 9:30 AM (Rock House at FBC

Fisherville) Breakfast will be provided.

Tennessee Baptist

Children’s Home

Food Pantry Drive

Please stop by the

church office and take a paper sack

and fill it. There is a list attached

that explains which items are

needed.

First Baptist Fisherville Choir and Praise

Thursday, December 7, 2017

2 Concerts

6:00PM and 8:00PM

I’m so excited about this event and there are so many ways for you to be involved.

Obviously come sing or play an instrument with us. But we will also need ushers,

greeters, parking lot help, security, and other ways! If you would like to help just

get in contact with me at bstarr@fisherville.org. It’s going to be an incredible

night!!!! I’ll have more details about it coming soon!

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FBC MINISTRY STAFF

Jack Moore, Senior Pastor Dr. Gary Redding, Associate Pastor/Education and Admin. Dr. Jeff James, Associate Pastor/Missions and Ministries John Proctor, Children’s Minister Bart Starr, Minister of Music and Worship John Bills, Minister of Visitation Mike Smith, Senior Adult Minister

Our Children’s Minister,

John Proctor, baptizing

his son, Jackson.

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