Becoming Christian(An 8-week sermon series through Paul’s Letter to the Colossians)

September 16 – November 4

Becoming Christian is not a one-time decision, but a lifetime process where God’s Spirit forms us into Christlikeness.

What does it mean to become Christian? How does it happen? How can we help the process? These are some of the questions

we will be addressing as we take an in-depth look at the important New Testament letter of Colossians.

Co-ed ClassThe Fruit of the SpiritLed by Greg PopeWalker Hall

Women’s Book StudyPresent Over Perfect by Shauna NiequistLed by Karrie PooleOld Pastor’s Office (down the hall from the Chapel)

2018

2018 Church CalendarSeptember 3 Labor Day - School & Office ClosedSeptember 7 6:00 Church-wide Tailgate Party at PHSSeptember 14 6:00 Church-wide Tailgate Party at PHSSeptember 16 12:00 Quarterly ForumSeptember 21 6:00 Church-wide Tailgate Party at PHS October 5 6:00 Church-wide Tailgate Party at PHSOctober 6-14 Fall Break (No Wed. Dinner or FBU)October 19 6:00 Church-wide Tailgate Party at PHS October 31 4:30-7:00 Fall Festival (No FBU)November 4 11:00 All Saints Day - One Service in SanctuaryNovember 18 12:00 Thanksgiving Sunday LunchDecember 24 6:00 Christmas Eve Candlelight CommunionDecember 30 11:00 One Worship Service in Chapel

September Newsletter

First Baptist University (FBU)Wednesday Nights This Fall @ 6 PM

Lamplighters: Women on MissionThursday, September 1310:30 a.m. in Walker Hall

All ladies are invited to join us for mission stories, mission

opportunities, and fellowship. Anne Smith will lead the program. Please bring a sack lunch to eat

after the meeting. Beverages and dessert will be provided by hostesses

Nancy Teague and Doris McCurdy.

HandbellsSept. 10Sept. 17Sept. 24

J.O.Y. ChoirSept. 14Sept. 28

I have learned more than I expected in my time as your Interim Youth Minister.

I have learned just how much energy teenagers have, and that they are nocturnal creatures (at least on lock-ins and mission trips!)

I have learned that youth are really bright when it comes to exploring matters of faith. I have learned that planning a Bible study

for youth allows for one to be creative. I have learned that teenagers are really

perceptive and open to fresh ideas.

Mostly, though, I have seen just how important it is for us to have an active,

vibrant youth ministry. I ask for your prayers for our Youth Committee

as they move forward in seeking a person to provide direction

for this important ministry.

-Christian

Church-wide Tailgate Parties6-7:15 at Pickens High School

September 7September 14September 21

October 5October 19

Sponsored by the Youth Committee

"Young leaders that are motivated and powered by love for God, Country and Community through Prayer!"

Nomination forms available atpraygeorgians.com

Further information available at912-577-3562 or

PHS Representatives Patty Barnard, Cana Lutz, Corey Pittman, or Terri Karvunis

• Celebration Tea for Family & Friends

• Spring Capitol visit and audience with the Governor of Georgia

• Public offering of prayers & blessings• Host National Day of Prayer Rally Celebration

at PHS auditorium on May 2, 2019

"For God's Kingdom & Christ's Honor"

Nominations are being accepted forYouth & Young Adult Leadership 2018-19

-GOLDEN RULE 2019 DELEGATES-

Preschool is back and in full swing! We have had several very successful weeks at school and currently we have 109 students enrolled. This still leaves a few spots in our upper-level classes, which normally fill up in the next few weeks. We have so many new families this year and this is exciting because we can introduce them to our church family and culture. We love incorpo-rating our preschool families in all that we offer for the Children's Ministry at FBCJ and hope to continue to do so. We have already held the book fair, which had over $1600 in sales. We also hosted a Back to School Bash with the Children's Ministry. Even though it rained, we had a blast playing on a water slide in the rain and eating Kona Ice. We also had Curriculum Night August 16, at which time all the parents were able to come in and talk with our wonderful teachers and attend a meeting in Walker Hall to discuss specific policies of the school. We are still in need of the preschool supplies listed below and monetary donations. If there is anything that you would like to donate to the preschool please contact me.

Cassie Rasco Director

706-253-5017• 8 count box crayons• washable thick classic

markers• regular school glue• glue sticks• #2 wood pencils• 8 count washable wa-

tercolor paint with paint brush

• blunt scissors• composition notebooks • pencil pouches• disinfectant wipes and/or

spray• ziploc bags, all sizes• tissue boxes• baby wipes

Preschool suPPly listFBCJ Preschool 2018-2019

• Snacks: goldfish, granola bars, pretzels, cheerios, apple-sauce, fruit cups, etc.

Happy September Birthday!

1 - Ann Wall2 - Bobbie Mosley, Harold Foust, Nate Neighbors, Brian Westbrook6 - Carl Duckett, Bella Crowe, Tifani Smith, Jerry White7 - Nicole Crowe, Pauline Maturo8 - Susan Davis, Autumn Young9 - Larry Coleman, Kayla Culbreth10 - John Sloope13 - Teresa Roper, Tom Wallace14 - Scottie Crowe, Elaine Jacks, Greg Pickett15 - Bobbie Edge17 - Frances Swain18 - Erica Fitzsimmons, Brooke Smith19 - Sarah Cottrell, Monroe Swilley 20 - Ryan Pope21 - Addie Garner, Emmett Housley 22 - Nancy Teague23 - Seth Foust, Rob Jarrett, Taylor Logan, John Saltino24 - Mary Housley, Matthew Newton25 - Stacy Jent, Joseph Jones, Jay Kown26 - Pam Long, Gail White 28 - Lurline Argo, Callie Boteler, Whitney Boteler, Tracy Stancil29 - Jim Garner30 - Carl McCurdy

We need someone to helP With the slides at our 9am service on sundays.

if you can volunteer, Please contact Jessica rasco (770) 329-0653 or Jessicarasco@outlook.com

The YouTh CommiTTee......is looking for individuals, parents, and Sunday School

classes that are willing to sponsor/provide dinner to the youth on Sunday nights. This is an important

ministry of our church and one where we can make a difference in the lives of our youth. All that is needed is to

sign up to provide dinner for one Sunday. Home cooked meals are a favorite, but not required. If you cannot pro-

vide the food, you can still sponsor a night by covering the cost. No finicky eaters in this group! All manner of meat,

fruit, and vegetables can and will be consumed. A free photo of youth eating your food will be emailed to you

every time you sponsor a night!

To sign up contact Scott and Kerry Powell or Marcia McDaniel.

With this exciting offer dates will fill up fast, so act soon!

Memorial and Honorarium Contributions

Sanctuary Flowers8/5 Given in memory of Fred Thomason whose birthday would have been August 12. Given by Matthew, Samantha, Madison, and Molly Dunn.8/12 Given in memory of our mother, Henrietta W. Darnell, whose birthday would have been August 4th. Given by Hettie Young & Rebecca Forrester.

8/19 Given by Mark & Debbie Hinton.

8/26 Given in loving memory of Kelly Price whose birthday is August 29. Given by Bill & Angie Hall.

In Memory of Brenda Bates Loretta Hicks

In Memory of Elizabeth Brock Mike & Kathy Westbrook Alvin & Hettie Young

In Memory of Margo Coleman Ken & Margo Austin Georgia Cagle Harmon & Carolyn Cales Richard & Patty Coleman Walt & Vesta Doster Mary Ann DuBose Dan & Rebecca Forrester Deborah Gay Bill & Angie Hall Pat & Judy Haynes Loretta Hicks Lamplighters Patricia D. Myhand Sandra W. Payne Mary Smith Jesse & Glenda Varnedoe

Mike & Kathy Westbrook Marion P. Wood Alvin & Hettie Young

In Memory of Mike Dandar Mary Ann DuBose

In Memory of John Daniels Pat & Judy Haynes

In Memory of Anita Spaugh Pat & Judy Haynes David & Helen Stuart

In Memory of Debbie Spence Stewart D. Brown Pat & Judy Haynes Gerald & Mary Jane Reid Mike & Kathy Westbrook Alvin & Hettie Young

In Honor of Matt Newton Walt & Vesta Doster

Wednesday Night Dinner

Menus in Sunday Worship Guides

· 5:15 ·

Adult Meal - $6Kid’s Plate - $4

Family Max - $20

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN SEPTEMBER

Sept. 5 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00 Prayer Meeting and FBU 6:00 Mission Friends 6:00 Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Sept. 12 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00 Prayer Meeting and FBU 6:00 Mission Friends 6:00 Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Sept. 19 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00 Prayer Meeting and FBU 6:00 Mission Friends 6:00 Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Sept. 26 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00 Prayer Meeting and FBU 6:00 Mission Friends 6:00 Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

It is time to pack your boxes!Please start collecting your

school supplies for Operation Christmas child.

It will be here before you know it.Collection Date: Sunday, Nov. 11

Please contact Kym McCrary with questions: Kym.McCrary@cherokee.k12.ga.us

5th Anniversary

Happy

at FBCJ Matt Newton!

Thank you, Stan Barnett, for your donation of books to

the Children's Library in honor of the Kitchen Staff.

Wednesday, October 3 6 pm in Walker Hall

Lori Shiffman, Resident DirectorWindsor Lodge Assisted Living

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

SundaySchedule:9:00 Chapel Worship10:00 Sunday School11:00Sanctuary Worship4:00 Youth CONNECT

WednesdayNight Schedulesee opposite page

1

Matt's 5th Anniversary at FBCJ

2

NOYouth CONNECT

3

Labor Day -No SchoolOffice Closed

Tim & KellyJordan

4

6:00 Yoga in Chapel

Ryan & FreidaKeeter

5

Robert Kelley

6

7:30 Worship BandRehearsal

Larry & LynnKellogg

7

6:00Tailgate Party@ Pickens HS

John Kistler

8

9 10

5:30 Handbells

5:30 Finance Meeting7:00 Deacons Meeting

Jay Kown

11

6:00 Yoga in Chapel

Margarette Kown

12

Charlie Land

13

10:30 Lamplighters

7:30 Worship BandRehearsal

Rick & Mary Land

14

11:00J.O.Y. Choir

6:00Tailgate Party@ Pickens HS

Phil & Elaine Landrum

15

16

12:00 QUARTERLYFORUM &COVEREDDISH LUNCH

17

5:30 Handbells

OCTOBERNEWSLETTERDEADLINE

Phillip & Crystal Landrum

18

6:00 Yoga in Chapel

Charles & RobbieLassiter

19

PRESCHOOL DONUTSWITH DAD

Tommy Lathem

20

7:30 Worship BandRehearsal

Terri Lawson

21

6:00Tailgate Party@ Pickens HS

Donald Lear

22

23 24

5:30 Handbells

Treva Lee

25

6:00 Yoga in Chapel

Delano Leonard

26

Ian Leonard

27

7:30 Worship BandRehearsal

Marena Leonard

28

11:00J.O.Y. Choir

David & MaryLong

Church Calendar

Pray for One Another:On the calendar you will find the names of Church Members to pray for five days a week.

September 2018

Visit our Website for:- Weekly Worship Guides- Videos of Past Worship Services- Monthly Newsletters- Updated Church Calendar- Overview of Church Ministries- Pictures from Mission Trips- Biographies of Staff Members- Online Giving- And more!

www.fbcjasper.comGive to the general budget or any

designated account online at www.fbcjasper.com/online-giving/

Online App & Givingsearch "FBC Jasper" in the App Store or Google Play

or download online at http://get.theapp.co/f451

We have received reports that some of you are no longer receiving email messages from us (sermons, notices,"What's Happening", etc.). If you have stopped receiving emails,

please let us know so we can remedy the problem!office@fbcjasper.com

In the spirit of Jesus who said, “the first shall be last and the last shall be first,”

the staff is l isted alphabetically backward:

David Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus - davidstuart52@hotmail.comGlenn Rasco, Chair of Deacons - glennrasco@yahoo.com

Cassie Rasco, Preschool Director, Interim Children's Director - preschool@fbcjasper.comGreg Pope, Pastor - gregpope43@gmail.com

Matt Newton, Associate Pastor/Music & Administration - music@fbcjasper.comRuth Mehari, 9:00 Worship Leader - r f.mehari@yahoo.com

Christian Burton, Interim Youth Minister - youth@fbcjasper.comChristie Beiring, Office Administrator - office@fbcjasper.com

Deacon of the Week 09/02/18 09/09/18 09/16/18 09/23/18 09/30/18 9 am Deborah Gay Kathy Westbrook Brian Russell Matt Dunn Deborah Gay Mike Westbrook

11 am Deborah Gay Kathy Westbrook Brian Russell Matt Dunn Bill Stone Mike Westbrook

Next Deacons Meeting: September 10 at 7:00 P.M. in Walker Hall

2018 Deacon Body

Patton ChildersKevin CroweMatt Dunn

Bill EubanksDeborah Gay Bill Hall

Pauline Maturo Chuck PayneScott Powell

Kyle RascoBrian RussellBill Stone

Mike WestbrookKathy Westbrook Leigh Young

Glenn RascoChair

Leigh Ann WilliamsVice Chair

Kym McCrarySecretary