www.fbcbigspring.org June 1, 2019

THE PROCLAIMER

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 .

You are invited to an

anniversary celebration

in honor of

Homer and Stina Wilkerson

Sunday, June 23rd

2:00-4:00 pm

in the church parlor

THIS & THAT

Please accept my humble thanksgiving for the

gift which you presented to me on May 5th.

Your generosity and outpouring of love is

overwhelming. Each time I look at the truck, I

will see the faces of people whom I love and

cherish. You are the true gift. Thank you for

gracing me with your friendship and your

encouragement, I am truly indebted to each of

you.

Bro. Mark

MUSIC MINISTRY

There are some unsung heroes of our church-they

are our instrumentalists and our tech crew. These folks

work faithfully week in and week out to make possible

our times of worship and celebration. Thanks to Beth

Spence, Ryan Walker, Eric Welch, Nancy Welch, Jay

Phinney, George Bancroft and David Spence for your

willingness to give your musical talent to the Lord as

you play your instrument. And thanks also goes to

Layne Mims, Paul Spence, Reg Cranford, Sonny Tant

and Jonathan Raffini for using your expertise to

facilitate worship through the use of technology. Your

work behind the scenes is a blessing!

It may be that the Lord is prompting you to

consider using your ability in service to the Lord in

these areas. If you are interested, please contact the

Music and Worship Ministry office or Alan Schantz

personally. We are in need of people to play drums,

bass and rhythm guitar and to help fill in operating the

sound system, computer for presentation and the

broadcast switcher. (We will train you)

June 2-6 ~ 6-9 pm nightly

ACTS 1:8 OPPORTUNITIES

FROM THE PASTOR

Significant opportunities await each of us this

month to encounter the living Lord. Two scripture

studies will begin during June. Throughout the

summer, we will focus on the beautiful words of

1 Corinthians 13 during the morning worship

services. “Choose Love” will direct us to the

unfailing love of Christ which is to be replicated in

each of us as the children of God. An extended verse

-by-verse study of the Gospel of Mark will kick-off

on Wednesday, June 12. These times in the Word of

God are not intended to replace your daily time in

the Scriptures, but to enhance your walk with the

Lord as we corporately open our hearts and minds

to our redeemer.

Vacation Bible School is Sunday, June 2,

through Thursday, June 6, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

and ending at 9:00 p.m. each night. Many children

from our church and our community will be gath-

ered to hear of God’s love for them in Jesus Christ.

You are needed to serve these children through age-

group classes, music, refreshments, recreation,

welcome center, registration, security, crafts,

prayer, and a host of other responsibilities. Please

contact Jodi Mims to let her know of your part in

loving these children and enabling them to love

Christ.

On Saturday night, June 15, our Engage

Community Outreach will host a “Movie on the

Lawn” for our community. We need you to be

present to interact with the families who attend as

well as help with the concessions and games. More

information will be provided. We will also engage

our community on Saturday, June 29, by providing

trash services for bulk items. As families bring their

unused items, we will seek to build relationships

with them. Again, more information will be

provided.

Pray for our Vermont Mission Team which will

be partnering with Bill and Jan Smith and the New

Creation Fellowship of Chelsea, Vermont. These

“transplanted Texans” are taking the gospel of

Christ to people who live in an area which is

overwhelmingly unreached with the gospel. For

information on how to specifically pray for our

team, please contact Alan Schantz.

FROM THE PASTOR, CONT’D

“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

Operation Christmas Child

Item of the Month: Toys

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT—We need your help!

June 15, Saturday—Movies on the Lawn: To engage our

community around us, we will be showing a movie on our

north lawn. Before the movie, at 8 p.m., we will have snacks

and games for the neighbors who will come. You are needed to

serve snacks, assist with games, and above all, to have

conversations with and love on our neighbors.

June 29, Saturday—Neighborhood Trash Day. On this day, a

huge trash bin will be located on our parking lot and made

available for the surrounding neighbors to dump trash. We need

volunteers throughout the day to greet people as they bring

their trash, give out free waters, and build relationships.

Bro. Mark

EXTENDED SESSION VOLUNTEERS KID’S KORNER

June 2: Miss Kinna & Miss Alexis

June 9: Miss Kinna & Miss Alexis

June 16: Miss Kinna & Miss Alexis

June 23: Miss Kinna & Miss Alexis

June 30: Miss Kinna & Miss Alexis

June 2: Melissa & Sara Tarbet

June 9: Harvey & Rhonda Rothell

June 16: Mike & Carrie Averette

June 23: Bryce & Courtney Samsel

June 30: Chad & Tamara Averette

THREE YEAR OLDS

TODDLER THROUGH TWO YEAR OLDS

VBS is here!!

June 2-6, from 6:00-9:00 pm

For children who have completed PreK-6th

grades. Bring your friends!!

ATTENTION CAMPERS!

Camp Paperwork will be

mailed out later this month.

Be on the lookout for it!

Wacky Wednesdays are off and running! Come

join the fun on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 pm

for some Wacky Summer Fun!!

Be sure to come enjoy a movie under the stars

with us! Saturday, June 15th, we will be

showing Paddington2 on the front lawn of the

church. Festivities start at 8:00 pm. We will

have snacks and games before the movie

starts. Bring your friends and join us!!

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Aria Grove- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 06/13

Ridge Reese- - - - - - - - - - - - -06/23

Ryker Rosas- - - - - - - - - - - - -06/24

Larry Sutton- - - - - - - - - - - - -06/24

Slayton Tucker- - - - - - - - - - -06/25

Jeremiah Vise- - - - - - - - - - - 06/28

From Jodi

Deacons of the Month

Harvey Rothell……………………..263-0940

Ernie Morgan……………………….270-0983

Greg Gabehart …………………….268-1327

Lewis Boeker………………………264-6218

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.

Ladies, it is time to sign up

for Women of Joy 2019.

September 6-8

in San Antonio!

The cost is $250 per person

and the deadline to sign up

is July 15th. We have 11

spots available. See Lynda Schantz for more

information or call the church office.

Check out www.womenofjoy.org/upcoming-events/

then click on San Antonio for a list of conference

leaders and other information.

www.fbcbigspring.org

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

June 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

SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME TO...

WEDNESDAYS AT 6:00 PM IN THE CHOIR ROOM.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Extended Session Volunteers Toddlers to two year olds Three Year Old June 2: Miss Kinna & Miss Alexis June 2: Melissa & Sara Tarbet

June 9: Miss Kinna & Mrs. Alexis June 9: Harvey & Rhonda Rothell

June 16: Miss Kinna & Mrs. Alexis June 16: Mike & Carrie Averette

June 23: Miss Kinna & Mrs. Alexis June 23: Bryce & Courtney Samsel

June 30: Miss Kinna & Mrs. Alexis June 30: Chad & Tamara Averette

If you are unable to work your scheduled day, you will need to contact another volunteer

and switch days.

MDO & SUMMERAMA

Mission Center Food Pantry

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 6-9 PM

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Deacon’s Mtg

4:00 pm

Anniversary Celebration for Homer & Stina

Wilkerson 2-4—Parlor

Movie On the Lawn 8:00 pm

Trash Collection Day

Men’s Breakfast 8:00 am

Happy Father’s Day

Sunday Schedule 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship 5:00 p.m. Prayer time 5:30 p.m. Family Worship

Wednesday Schedule 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study Worship Choir Real LYF 6:15 p.m. Youth Activities 7:30 p.m. Worship Band Rehearsal

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VERMONT MISSION TRIP 22-29

DENVER MISSION TRIP 15-21

YOUTH CAMP

YOUTH NEWS

MISSION CENTER-BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES

School is out but it is time to start gathering school

supplies for next year.

We are collecting school supplies for families at the

Mission Center. Supplies need to be dropped off at

the church my Sunday, August 4. There will be a

table set up by the west doors for drop off. Thank

you for ministering to these families who are in need.

If you have any questions, please contact Tammi

Jones.

Here is the list of items needed:

Crayons, 12 or 24 count

Markers, 8 count

Dry erase markers

Highlighters

Colored pencils

Blunt tip scissors

5 or 5 1/2” scissors

7” scissors

Glue sticks

Pencils

Pink erasers

Red pens

Black or blue pens

Spiral notebooks

Composition notebooks

Notebook paper (wide ruled)

Rectangular, zippered pencil bag

ROCKHOUNDS GAME

June 1st

Join us as we take in a Midland Rockhounds

game. We’ll leave at 5:15 to head over to the All

You Can Eat Pre-Game picnic. Purchase your

tickets from the church office for only $15

(includes game ticket and all you can eat) by May

26th. The cost goes up to $20 after May 26th.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 2-6

Helpers are needed! Be a part of our church’s

largest outreach event to kids each year. Youth

can help out with VBS in a variety of ways. Also it

is a great way to get in those summer service

hours. Contact Jodi Mims or check out

kids@fbcbigspring.org for more information.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

June 12

6:15-7:15 pm

Regular night of youth. Come learn some more

about Jesus and have some fun while you’re at it.

CAMP MEETING (STUDENTS AND PARENTS)

June 12

Mandatory Camp Meeting for all Students and

Parents. 7:15-8:15 pm

Come get all the info you need for youth camp.

Bring any last minute forms that you have not

completed. Learn what to bring and not to bring to

camp. T-shirts will also be handed out at this

meeting.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH