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www.fbcbigspring.org September 1, 2018
THE PROCLAIMER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BIG SPRING, TEXAS The miss ion of F i r st Bapt ist Church is to evangel ize the unsaved, d isc ip le the saved
and nur ture a l l church members .
MUSIC MINISTRY
Texas Missions-The Mary Hill Davis Offering
But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high
calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s
instruments to do his work and speak out for HIM, to tell
others of the night and day difference he made for you-
from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted.
1 Peter 2:9-10 (MSG)
Our Church Goal is $7500.00
You are invited to a wedding
shower honoring
Ashley Reynolds
Bride elect of David Welch
Saturday, September 22nd
from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Welch Reception Center
907 S. Lancaster Street
Registered at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Walmart, Amazon
Please Join us at a reception to celebrate
the 90th birthday of
Virginia Bryant
Date: Saturday, September 1, 2018
Place: First Baptist Church, Parlor
Time: 3:00-5:00 PM
(No gifts, please. Cards and notes appreciated)
I don’t say it often enough but I need to
say thank you to our family of faith that
gathers to worship together each and every
Sunday. You are a “singing” people-you
love the Lord and you love to sing His
praise. I am so blessed to serve a group of
people who are engaged and willing to be
stretched as we sing wonderful songs of
worship, both old and new. I know the Lord must be blessed
as you meet Him in this place and join as one to worship
Him.
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Now that school has started you know that all of our
Music and Worship Ministry groups are in full swing. If you
are waiting for an invitation to join us consider this to be it.
We always have room for more folks who are willing to
answer God’s call to use their gifts to lead others in worship.
If you have questions, give us a call-we’ll help you find a place
of service!
Wednesday, September 12—Associational Revival
Service (here) Band and Worship Choir leading
Sunday October 28-Foto Sisters in Concert (am & pm)
Sunday, December 9-Jingle & Mingle 2018
ACTS 1:8 OPPORTUNITIES
FROM THE PASTOR
Throughout the month of September, Texas
Baptists focus upon the task of taking the love of
Christ to our state. During these days, we pray for
the ministries and missionaries which we support,
as well as for those to whom they minister. Evange-
lizing those who have yet to come to faith in Christ is
a multi-faceted venture of varied ministries.
As we pray, we also give. The Mary Hill Davis
Offering for Texas Missions is a “big deal” in Texas
Baptist life! It is the primary channel for providing
financial support, educational growth, and ministry
involvement in a variety of ministries and events
throughout our great state. You have the opportunity
to participate in the Mary Hill Davis Offering by
joining our church family in giving toward our goal
of $7,500.
The work of Texas missions is organized into four
strategic areas, represented by the acronym S.A.L.T. -
Serve Ministries; Advance Missions Leadership;
Love the Least of These; and Tell Ministries. Every
dollar given toward the 2018 Mary Hill Davis
Offering will be used exclusively for these ministry
areas.
The essence of missions is an awareness of, and
passion for, all people of all ethnicities, backgrounds,
and circumstances to hear, understand, and respond
to the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. The
people of Texas reflect virtually every ethnic group.
Our diverse population represents both a challenge
and an opportunity to follow God’s leadership to
provide creative, effective, and timely ministries and
events as conduits for the gospel.
We must never forget, however, Howard County
is part of Texas. In other words, we must not neglect
the spiritual needs of our neighbors. Praying and
giving must accompany our going to the lost and
needy around us. Share the love of Christ and the
good news of the Gospel today.
“For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.”
1 Corinthians 2:15
KOSOVO. Thank you. Your gifts to the Jalapeno Project have
gone a long way in helping much of last year’s crops be turned
into product. The long-term goal is to build a factory in the
neighboring village of Loxha which will put the village to work
and double as the first church plant. Continue to pray for the
Hoopes’ ministry to the people of Kosovo.
MISSION CENTER. Thank you for your continued support of
the Mission Center through your service and gifts. In August we
served 39 families and distributed 73 bags of school supplies. As
well, two young women gave their lives to Christ this month.
Continue to pray for this ministry.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD. Volunteers are needed
to receive incoming boxes from our community during National
Collection Week, November 12-19. We will need a staff of
people (adults, youth, children) who will volunteer to receive
and process these incoming boxes every day during that week.
If this is something that interests you, contact Sherry Lindsey at
(870)917-9201.
MARY HILL DAVIS OFFERING FOR STATE MIS-
SIONS. SPEAK OUT! This offering goes directly to reach our
neighbors in Texas. No other offering we give throughout the
year reaches those in Texas. The distribution of this offering
focuses on these four categories: S. A. L. T.
SERVE MINISTRIES: These ministries care for the whole person.
This opens doors for more effective sharing of the good news of
forgiveness and salvation.
ADVANCE MISSIONS LEADERSHIP: These ministries equip
both the church staff and church members to have a missions
mindset and the necessary tools to lead their congregations to
be more effective in reaching their communities as they share
the gospel and serve others.
LOVE THE LEAST OF THESE: These ministries serve those
who are too often overlooked or even forgotten in our culture:
Special needs adults, victims of human trafficking, single moms,
men needing life and employment skills, and people living in
poverty.
TELL MINISTRIES: Lots of people do very good things to help
others. What sets apart followers of Jesus is that as the help is
given, the story of God’s love is shared.
Will you pray that we will reach our neighbors in Texas with the
Gospel? Our church goal is $7500.00
Bro. Mark
EXTENDED SESSION KID’S KORNER
Sept. 2nd: Jonathan & Rebekah Raffini
Sept. 9th: D’Amberly Brown & Girls
Sept. 16th: Chad & Charis Myers
Sept. 23rd: Chad & Tamara Averette
Hey Parents (and church family)!
Happy Back to School!! Whoop! Whoop!
Just a little update on what we have planned for this year…
Sunday School (9:30-10:30) will continue its normal schedule
and continue to use The Gospel Project literature. We promoted to
our new classes the week school started and are settling into the
new year. We do need some more help in the preschool
department Sunday mornings! Happily, that department is growing
rapidly!
We will also need to add some names to our Extended Session
(10:30-12:00) list so we can open a Bed Baby room! Have you seen
all those sweet new babies?! Isn’t that exciting?? So prayerfully
consider where we can plug you in!!
Wednesday nights (6:00-7:30) also started with a bang the
week of school! We are using TeamKid literature and Flyte for our
Step Up kids (5th/6th graders). There’s always room for one
more...whether you are a kid or an adult!! Come join us!!
Beginning on September 9th, Sunday nights (5:30-6:30) will be
our Missions Classes! I’m excited to be able to find a spot for this
important emphasis that is so close to our church family’s heart!
The mission project possibilities are endless and I can’t wait to get
started!
Also once a month on a Sunday night (TBA), we are going to
have a special fun night. It doesn’t have a fancy name yet...and we
especially need NON PARENTS to lead on this night. We are going to
let the boys and girls meet separately and have some fun! We are
also going to provide a place for parents to meet and connect
during this time. This is why it’s so important that this night does
not include parents as leaders in the preschool and children’s areas.
We want to be sure to meet the needs of the parents of our sweet
children, as well as our children.
We are starting a Remind group for the Children’s Ministry.
To get text message reminders about upcoming events——text
@fbcbskids to 81010. Follow the prompts to get signed up. If you
have any questions, call the church office or Jodi @ 432.816.6071.
We are looking forward to the opportunity to minister with you
again!
Jodi & Lori
Molly Womack –09/06
Koldin Averette—09/11
Catherine Myers—09/13
Ava Loesch—09/20
Claire Schuelke—09/28
Sept. 2nd: Chase & Lindsey Pinkerton
Sept. 9th: Mike & Carrie Averette
Sept. 16th: Erin & Jaci Stone
Sept. 23rd: Kelby & Alayna Vise
Sept. 30th: Morgan Metcalf &
Ashley Gromelski
THREE & FOUR YEAR OLDS
BABIES THROUGH TWO YEAR OLDS
Deacons of the Month
Layne Mims…………………..432-363-4583
Reg Cranford………………………263-3338
Jim Hunt………………………432-466-1297
Mike Averette………………..432-517-0058
Phone Numbers & E-mails
If you have changed your home or cell phone or
email address please let the church office know so we can update our
records.
www.fbcbigspring.org
COMING SOON
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Family Worship 5:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Worship Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m.
Real LYF 6:00 p.m.
Saturate Youth 6:15 p.m.
Worship Band Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.
MISSION CENTER/ FOOD PANTRY
September 13
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
We are serving approximately 35 families each month. Volunteers are always needed. If you would like to volunteer, come at 8:30 a.m. and be blessed by this amazing ministry.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
CROSSROADS BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
PRESENTS
A Progressive Revival
Sunday, September 9-Wednesday, September 12
6:30 pm nightly
Locations: Speakers:
Sept. 9 College Baptist Church Dr. Michael Seay
1105 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring
Sept. 10 First Baptist, Coahoma Pastor Mark Lindsey
201 South Avenue, Coahoma
Sept. 11 Midway Baptist Church Pastor Jon Brinlee
6200 South Service Road, Big Spring
Sept. 12 First Baptist, Big Spring Pastor Ken McMeans
705 W. FM 700, Big Spring
Calling All Men!!
Join us on September 8th
at 8:00 am in the FBC
Dining Room for breakfast
and a time of fellowship.
YOUTH NEWS
Welcome back into the swing of the school year.
We pray that the summer was a time for some
relaxation amongst you and your family. We know
most of you hit the ground running now that school
has been back in session for a few weeks.
Sunday, September 9th, will be a big day in the
youth ministry. We’ll begin by hosting a luncheon
for all students and their parents in the dining
room. We’ll provide you and your entire family with
a free meal at noon, following the morning worship
service. If you have children in the preschool and
children’s ministry, they are welcome to come and
eat as well. When we begin the meeting, we’ll pro-
vide childcare for the children in the gym. During
the meeting, we will highlight several events in
2019 but the most important thing that we will be
talking about that day is our new discipleship re-
source for parents. The material that Jonathan has
written will correspond with our youth Sunday
School material and we’ll take a look at it together
on that day. We’ll also talk about how it is essential
for parents to disciple and teach their children how
to grow and mature in their relationship with Jesus
Christ. You will not want to miss this luncheon.
We’re excited about the possibilities this holds for
you and your family.
Sunday, September 9th, we will kickoff a “youth
only” study on Sunday nights from 5:30-6:30. We’ll
meet in the youth room as we examine a wonderful
book by Jaquelle Crow, entitled, “This Changes
Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen
Years.” She wrote it while she was a teenager, just
2 or 3 years ago, so it speaks wonderfully to teen-
agers. This study examines several different areas
that teenagers are always dealing with including
identity, relationships, community, sin and spiritual
disciplines. Jaquelle outlines the biblical mandate
for growth towards Christ in all of these areas and
we truly believe this study has the potential to help
students grow much closer to God. Each partici-
pant will receive a copy of the book and we will
look at one chapter a week. The class will meet
each Sunday night until Thanksgiving. A calendar
with all meeting dates will be handed out at the
meeting.
MARK YOUR 2019 CALENDAR
By the time you receive this newsletter, you
should have already received a letter about
Youth Camp 2019. Youth Camp 2019 is
June 29-July 3 with FUGE Camps at Glorieta,
NM. The letter you received is also posted on
the youth page of the church website. It has all
the details and we’ll go over a few of those at
our parent meeting on September 9th. The
way to sign up is by paying the $100 deposit.
Details on fundraising and other ways to help
offset the cost of camp are in the letter as
well. If you have any questions, (especially
those of you with 7th graders) don’t hesitate
to ask. You can reach Jonathan via email at
Go ahead and mark your calendars now.
DNOW weekend will be February 8-10. We
will be hosting the jointly sponsored event.
We are partnering with at least five other
churches in our area. It’s gonna be a great
weekend...TOGETHER. (hint)
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Wednesday Schedule
6:00 p.m.—Adult Bible Study Adult Choir Rehearsal Real LYF 6:15 p.m. Saturate Youth 7:30 p.m. Band Rehearsal
Extended Session
Toddler to Two Year Olds: Three to Four Year Olds: Sept. 2nd: Jonathan & Rebekah Raffini Sept. 2nd: Chase & Lindsey Pinkerton Sept. 9th: D’Amberly Brown & Girls Sept. 9th: Mike & Carrie Averette Sept. 16th: Chad & Tamara Averette Sept. 16th: Erin & Jaci Stone Sept. 23rd: Chad & Tamara Averette Sept. 23rd: Kelby & Alayna Vise Sept. 30th: Emily Wommack & Brooke Schuelke Sept. 30th: Morgan Metcalf & Ashley Gromelski If you are unable to work your scheduled day, you will need to contact another volunteer and switch days.
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Revival Service at FBC
Men’s breakfast 8:00 am
FBC Dining room
Parent/Student Discipleship Luncheon
12:00 Gym
Mission Center: Food
Panty
Deacons’ Meeting 4:30 p.m.
MDO
No Ladies First
Virginia Bryant’s 90th Birthday Celebration
3-5 in the Parlor
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
MDO
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ASSOCIATIONAL REVIVAL 9-12 @ 6:30 each night
Sunday Schedule 8:00 a.m. V.A. Ministry 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship 4:30 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Family Worship Youth Bible Study
No Evening Service
Reynolds/Welch Shower
Welch Reception Center
10:30 am