a publication of First Baptist Church of Augusta

3500 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30909

706-733-2236 www.fbcaugusta.org

Interpreterthe May 11, 2016

May 18, MENU Waldorff Salad

Yeast Rolls with ButterRoast Turkey with Pan Gravy

Corn Bread DressingBaked Sweet Potato Casserole

Petite Peas Carrot Cake

Children’s MenuChicken Tenders & FriesPB & J’s Fresh Fruit

11 AM Traditional Worship

8:30 AM - REACHContemporary Worship

9:40-10:40 AM Bible Study All Ages

Wednesday Supper 5 PMCost:$7 for adults; $3.50 for children 12 and under. Carry outs are $7.50 each. Call 733-2236 for reservations.

May 15, 2016“The Miracle of the Church”

Luke 1-2; Acts 1-2Pentecost Sunday marks the birth

of the church. Dr. David Hull

YOU MUST MAKE NEW SUMMER D I N N E R R E S E RVAT I O N S BEGINNING MAY 18 . Ca l l the Church Office to make your reservation. Cost:$7 for adults; $3.50 for children 12 and under. Carry outs are $7.50 each.

HigH ScHool graduateS

college graduateS

Norcross High SchoolKatherine Abigail Lee

University of South CarolinaMarsha Lea Moorman/Bacholor of Art/Studio Art

Westminster Schools of AugustaCaroline McCully

Grovetown High SchoolCaleb Burke

Evans High SchoolBrandon Grant Moon

Carson OlliffSydney HighfieldTurner Highfield

University of GeorgiaStephen Crawford/Master of Accountancy

Rebecca Sibley Thompson/Master of Accountancy

Greenbrier High SchoolQuinn BanaszewskiRandall “Ty” SnipesMadison Townsend

Auburn UniversityMary Katherine Haynes/Public Administration

Academy of Richmond CountyRobert Perry Sentell IV

Mary William Showman

Augusta University/Dental College of GeorgiaWilliam O. Key, III/DMD

Valdosta State UniversityChristina Grace Duckworth/Biology

University of KentuckyAyriana D. Catlett

Augusta Preparatory Day SchoolKaylee Friedman

Westside High SchoolKatie Larken

Wardlaw AcademyMadison Padgett

Harlem High SchoolCarlos Valverde McDiarmid

6:30 PM Church Conversation

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First Thoughts

The conversation continues . . . On April 24 we had a wonderful first congregational conversation about the next pastor of First Baptist Church. About 265 folks were in attendance as we explored what the Bible says about the work of a pastor. After listening to scripture, we listened to each other around tables and shared our views about the ministry priorities for a new pastor and the challenges and opportunities of the unique church in which your new pastor will serve. We also listed what we felt were the “non-negotiables” for this new pastor.Do you know what you said about all of this? I will give a summary report this Sunday night as we gather for our second conversation. Then, we will go deeper in sharing our thoughts and feelings related to two areas that you have said are most important for the work of the next pastor. All of this information that we discuss is helping the Pastor Search Committee as they develop a profile for the kind of pastor that First Baptist needs in the next season of ministry.I hope that you will join us at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday night. The conversation continues . . . and we need to hear your voice. David Hull

Church Wide News & Opportunities

Student Ministry

Our summer study, “Telling Tales Out of School - Literally!” begins Wednesday, May 18. Here are a few instructions we can remember each week.1. Bring your story to share. It can be a simple one. It can be a history lesson. It can be a tall tale. The content is up to you - as long as it’s your story.2. Come ready to listen to a story. Who knows? Something shared around the table might be exactly what you need to hear.3. Bring a friend. Bring your family. It can be amazing how the folks closest to you might not know your story.Our first “story time” will build around the question “Where are you from?” Come with a story to share about your home town.Don’t forget we will start a little earlier for our summer session. We will stay in the Fellowship Hall and begin with prayer time at 5:45 p.m. I am looking forward to all that we share with each other this summer. I can’t wait to see where our stories cross paths with each other and with the story of faith. - Chip Reeves

SAVE THE DATE! Youth Camp - June 12-17

Ocoee, Tennessee

Senior Recognition Sunday, May 15! Seniors will be recognized in the worship services and at a special breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Families of seniors, please make sure that you have made breakfast reservations with Elizabeth! echao@fbcaugusta.org.

First Baptist Church of Augusta is seeking an administrative Assistant to the Pastors/Office Manager. This position serves as both the Office Manager for FBC Augusta administrative support and the assistant to the Senior Pastor and Associate Pastor. The ability to maintain the confidentiality (when appropriate) is critical. This position also supervises administrative assistants, managing assignments for a pool of administrative resources to provide support for all ministers. This position requires excellent organizational, written and verbal communications skills, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. A two-year degree or comparable experience is required. And supervisory experience with administrative staff is preferred. Go to the church website at www.fbcaugusta.org to complete an application form and for instructions on submission of a resume.

Seven Ways Church Members Should Prepare for a Sermon1. Pray for the sermon prior to coming to church.2. Pray for the pastor preaching, that God’s Spirit will fill the pastor in both the preparation and delivery of the sermon.3. Pray for yourself as you prepare to hear the sermon for a clarity of mind and an open heart to receive the message.4. Read the biblical text before the sermon is preached. Read it thoroughly and prayerfully.5. Take notes. You will have a greater focus and greater retention. Review the notes the next week.6. Seek an application to your life. Seek to understand the sermon not only in its biblical context, but in your life as well.7. Share with the pastor “one thing.” Sharing one takeaway from the sermon encourages your pastor.

Sunday Lunch May 22Lunch served at 11 & Noon. Reservations may be made by calling the Church Office @ 733-2236 orvisiting our web site @ fbcaugusta.org. Cost:$7 adults;$3.50 children 12 & under. Carry outs $7.50. All viSiTORS to our worship services are invited to join us for lunch as our guest.

Benevolence Food Drive Sunday, May 22! Items needed this month are canned fruit, pork & beans, canned meaty pastas, and diapers, size 6. Thank you.

May 18 - August 35:00 p.m. - Dinner served

5:45 p.m. - Adult Study - Fellowship Hall6:45 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir rehearsal

SAVE THE DATE! Youth Mission Trip - July 17-22

Huntsville, Alabama - for all youth grades 6-12

Vision 2020 Initiatives

MENURipe Melons and Berries

Garden Salad with choice of dressingsBroccoli and Cheddar Salad

Yeast Rolls with ButterBeef Bottom Round Braised

idaho Mashed PotatoesBroccoli with Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Chocolate Cake with Raspberry SauceApple Cobbler with vanilla ice Cream

Preschool/Children’s Ministry

Vacation Bible School - June 6-10! Sign up now to be involved with VBS 2016! Volunteers are needed for Missions, Music, Bible Story, Snacks, Recreation, Crafts, Preschool 3s and4s, Nursery, and Grade Level Shepherds! Contact the Preschool Office at 731-5366 or sign up on the sheet in the Preschool Building.IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR VBS! All children who turned 3 by September 1, 2015 and are planning to attend VBS must register. You may register online at the FBC website. fbcaugusta.org

Weekday Education

Mission Opportunities

Passport Kids Camp, all 3-5 graders, Converse College, in Spartanburg, SC July 10-13! Cost is $250; $60 holds your spot. Boy spaces still available! Contact the Preschool/Children’s Ministry Office. Chaperones needed! Scholarships available!

Summer Bible Story Hour, Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM May 27, June 17, July 8 and 29! Themed days for preschool and early elementary with stories, crafts, snack and time to play with friends. RSVP: 731-5366

Volunteers are needed to bring refreshments! Communities, classes or individuals can help. Please contact Jane Strong at 860-0587 or cjanerun@knology.net.

Family Promise May 15-22! Family Promise is a program for families that need a place to live while working or going to school so that they can eventually have their own place to live. While they are in the program, they move weekly from church to church that participate in Family Promise. FBC Augusta is a part of this program and will be hosting 3 families with children May 15-22. We need volunteers for night hosting and weekend hosting. Contact Pam Thomas, coordinator (706-294-5040 after 7 PM) or Anita Aguirre (706-399-0507) for more information.

Thank you Weekday Education Staff for your loving, conscientious and capable leadership. Those serving on staff were: Preschool/Kindergarten: K3 - Holly Baxter, Katie Head, Brittany Lewis, Courtney Pinson, and Barbara Young; K4 - Mary Anne Haynes, Crystall Kitts, Susan Maddox, Brittany May, and Pam Roberson; K5 - Carol Burton and Cheryl Mobley; Para-Pros: Elizabeth Beazley, Sandra Booth, Lisa Carver, Barbara Collins, Susan East, Ashley Powell, Camy Powell, Joy Salet, Susan Spencer, and Samantha Westover Mothers Day Out: (T/Th) - Babies - Debbie Buchholz and Gene Rice; Creepers - Janice Putnam and Barbara Welch; Toddlers: Sandy Mullikin and Ellen Pulley; 2A - Melanie Fealko and Susan Krouse; 2B - Jamie King and Stacey Normand; 2C/D Heather Collins and Rebecca Dempsey; 3’s - Sandra Booth and Joy Salet; (MWF or M-F) - Babies - Debbie Buchholz, Melanie Fealko and Barbara Welch; Toddlers - Ellen Pulley, Janice Putnam, and Gene Rice; 2a - Susan Krouse and Lori McPherson; 2B - Sandra Booth, Jamie King, and Summer Trotter; 2’s - Olivia Carver and Katie Carver. Teachers/Para Pros leaving at the end of the school year are: Carol Burton, Heather Collins, Susan East, Courtney Pinson, Ashley Powell, Susan Spencer, and Samantha Westover. They will be pursuing other roles with family needs. Each one has contributed in many ways to our ministry and have been a blessing. 385 preschoolers were enrolled in 27 classes this year which concludes May 20. Thank you, teachers, for your ministry to these children and their families this year. Each one has touched the lives of countless families in our church and community with their skill, loving guidance, insight to the needs of young children, and genuine compassion for the children and their families. Thank you for a job well done!

Our Church in Prayer

(Jesus said) “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35Suggested Prayer Points:* Express to God your desire to love as He loves.* Ask the Holy Spirit to show you better ways to love those persons with whom you have regular contact.* Seek a greater sensitivity to the needs of others.* Pray for someone you find particularly “difficult to love.”* Bless an unsuspecting soul with a ‘random act of kindness’ this week.Closing Prayer: May people know our church’s great love for Christ by the love we show for one another.

Pastor Search Church ConversationSunday, May 15

6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall

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Weekly Church CalendarMay 15-21, 2016

EXTENDEDSESSION

VOLUNTEERSMay 15

Pastoral Ministry Jim Walls, interim Senior Pastor David Hull, interim PastorR. J. Robinson, Pastor EmeritusChip Reeves, interim Minister of Pastoral Care

Music MinistryKurt Wachtel, Minister of Music Michael Toomey, interim Contemporary Worship LeaderClaudia Moller, Children’s Choirs Coordinator

Faith Development MinistryPatti Fowler, Minister of Weekday Education Kelly Garnto, interim Children’s Director Jennifer Huston, Preschool Ministry Assistant Lori McPherson, Nursery Coordinator Josh Pinson, interim Youth Director Paul Moller, Director of Senior Adult Ministry

Operations Ministry Tim Spivey, interim Operations Director

Interpreter ContactLuci Worthington lworthington@fbcaugusta.org

Prayer Pager Ministry

Minister On Call706-832-2944

SUNDAY: John 6:25-59; 1 Chron 24; Zec 10MONDAY: John 6:60-71; 1 Chron 25-26; Zec 11TUESDAY: John 7:1-24; 1 Chron 27-28; Zec 12WEDNESDAY: Jn 7:25-52; 1 Chron 29; Zec 13THURSDAY: Jn 8:1-20; 2 Chro 2:1-2:16; Zec 14FRIDAY: Jn 8:21-47; 2 Ch 2:17-5:1; Mal 1:1-2:9SATURDAY: Jn 8:48-59; 2 Ch 5:2-14; Ml 2:10-16

Jim Walls May 14 and 15

Sunday, May 15 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship,MAC/Gym 9:40 a.m. Bible Study, all Buildings11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary Vietnamese Worship, MAC/Arts & Crafts 2:00 p.m. Chinese Sunday School 2:30 p.m. Music Committee, Conference Room 4:00 p.m. Student Handbells, 2nd Floor/Daniel Bld 5:00 p.m. Student Ensemble, Choir Room 6:30 p.m. Church Conversation, Fellowship Hall Monday, May 16 9:00 a.m. Moms’ Prayer Group, D-201 Preschool/Kindergarte/MDO 9:30 a.m. Helping Hands, Arts & Crafts/MAC 5:30 p.m. Adult Handbells, Sr. Adult 2

Tuesday, May 17 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO Benevolence, MAC 9:30 a.m. iPhone Basics, Computer Lab 7:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study, Prayer Room

Wednesday, May 18 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC Grill 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO 9:30 a.m. English As Second Language, Adult Bldg. Ladies’ Bible Study, Sr. Adult 212:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 5:00 p.m. Family Supper, Fellowship Hall 5:45 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal, Daniel Bldg. Landon Bible Study, A-200 Men’s Bible Study, Bloodworth Comm. 6:45 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal, MAC Gym

Thursday, May 19 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO10:00 a.m. First Family Singers, Choir Room 6:00 p.m. Pastor Search Committee, Conf. Room

Friday, May 20 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, MAC/Game Room 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO

Saturday, May 2111:30 a.m. Bridge Ministry, 15th St. Bridge

8:30 AM: Beth & Jeff Morrison, Brenner & Paul McNair

Hostess: Brenner McNair11 aM: Angela Tom, Bertie Mangham, Jessica & Brett Johnson, Kay & Max Knight

Attendance/Giving ReportMay 8, 2016

Sunday Worship Attendance...............Sunday School Attendance..................Weekly Requirements ..................$59,922Budget-Building Receipts..............$52,905Budget-Building to Date..............$890,117Budget-Bld. Requirements........$1,138,518