vol. 27, no. 15 july 30-aug 12, 2017 a note from pastor troy · serving as the camp pastor for our...
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What a whirlwind the past two weeks have been! I had the privilege of serving as the Camp Pastor for our First Kid's Camp at Trinity Pines again this year. The theme was #Believer. We had the opportunity to explain and discuss with children what it means to be a believer and encourage them to take the next steps in their faith. Please continue to pray for the children who made decisions for Christ during camp and the
follow-up that will be taking place in the weeks to come.
Last week our family was with the South Texas Mission Team serving in Lasara. It was the first time our whole family was able to go. I got to work alongside my sons and other men in our church. God continues to open doors for us in South Texas. Please pray that we will be able to host a community-wide worship service in Lasara. Also, pray that we will be able to field a team to partner with Calvary Fellowship in Bryan to serve the people of Sebastian, Texas. One other South Texas Mission Trip note…this year during our Harvest Banquet we will host a Missions Market featuring handmade sewing products made by the women in Lasara. The proceeds from the sales will go to support the ladies who made the
products.
Now that we are in the downhill slide of summer, it means that school is just around the corner. I know some of you are not ready to face that reality. This year A&M will see over 14,000 freshmen come to campus. Over the next several weeks many of them will be here for Fish Camp and Impact week. Please pray for our college ministry and all the opportunities we have to connect with these students. Also, pray for our student ministry as middle and high school students are starting back in late August. The beginning of the semester is a crucial time to connect with students and engage them with the gospel. Please join us in praying for
these efforts.
If you would like to be a part of the continuing work in the Balcones area this Fall, please let me know. We took the summer off for Kid's Club, and will be starting it back up soon. We will also host a block party for our neighbors close to the start of the school year. In the coming weeks, you will find different ways to connect with our community ministry teams to volunteer. I'm so thankful God planted our church in the neighborhood He did. Let us love our neighbors
as ourselves.
Blessings,
A Note from Pastor Troy Vol. 27, No. 15 July 30-Aug 12, 2017 Ph. 979-696-7000 Fax 979-693-4778
Jul 23, 2017 Week Month Year
Needs $27,062 $108,247 $958,949
Receipts $21,165 $123,427 $895,845
Over/Under $(5,897) $15,180 $(63,104)
Please PRAY for our members and relatives. Names in bold
are new additions.
Zanna Bickham, Joey Blackmon, Laura Bond, Elizabeth Booker, Frank
Bumba, Iris Burkett, Betty Clark, Emaline Clark, BJ Conrad, Nancy Coppock, Mary Lou Franklin, Lou
Ann Gaulding, Maurice Gibbs, Linda Grant, Elizabeth Groves, Kathleen
Heaton, Austin Hodge, Linda Hoffman, Matthew Jackson,
Charlotte Jones, Edsel Jones, Rosemarie & Richie Kotara, Gary
Kovar, Eddie Lockett, LaNelle McCulley, Kay Meek, Jim & Sue
Melton, Dianne Miles, Vic & Cookie Pears, Marilyn Radke, Norma
Rowland, Peggy Shafer, Dorothy Siegert, Jennifer Sibold, Karen Steele, Jace Steubing, Todd
Stickney, Beverly Watson, Helen & Arthur Whittington, Denise Woods, Hung Chi & Jeanne Yu, Ministers & their Families, Office/Building Staff &
their Families, Church Ministries, Missions, & Activities, Worship
Leaders, Law Enforcement & Military Personnel & their Families, Our
Country & Leaders
If you need to add someone to the prayer list or remove someone, please call the church office at
696-7000 or email
FBC-U 2017 LOCAL MINISTRY PARTNERS
Fellowship Hall Sunday Nights @ 6:00pm
July 30 * Save Our Streets
COLLEGE STUDENT ADOPTION – This week we begin accepting sign-ups for our college student adoption ministry. We are searching for families who would like to invest intentionally in the lives of college students as they leave their homes and make their new homes here. This shouldn’t be a major burden (either financially or in time)
but a way for you to include a student in your family activities. If you would like to sign up, please visit www.FBCCollegeStation.com/adopt to see the family expectations and fill out the application. Being in college brings about lots of change on an individual, but as an adopted family you can provide a sense of familiarity and stability for these students as you open your home, share your experiences, and
share your life. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jordan (email above).
Guess what? It is time to start signing up to sponsor our free college lunches. On the first Sunday of each month, we host a lunch in the Fellowship Hall for all College & GAP students. These lunches are provided by our adult Sunday Bible Study classes. The first lunch is on September 3rd. If your group would like to help out, please
contact Lisa in the church office (696-7000) to sign up.
Jordan Whittington, College Minister [email protected] Joy Group Retirees
Potluck Luncheon
Thursday, August 3
Noon in the Fellowship Hall
Bring your favorite main dish, side dish, salad, or
dessert to share!
Please remember to
welcome our
guests on Sunday
by leaving the
parking spaces that
are marked
“reserved for
guests” available
for them to use.
Thank you!
6:00 pm6:00 pm
Burger DinnerBurger Dinner
at Churchat Church
7:30 pm7:30 pm
Church SwimChurch Swim
at Adamson Lagoonat Adamson Lagoon
Looking for a place to serve?
Check out the different ministries on our web site:
http://fbccollegestation.com/
The Great Flood of ‘17 * The Properties Committee is hoping to enlist the help of the architects who developed the church’s master building plan to help us determine the best course of action with replacing carpeting and other flooring that was damaged in the flood. They will help us choose the best materials, look at costs and look at designs to help us coordinate with the parts of the building that will not be renovated
at this time.
Financial * Contribution statements for the first half of 2017 have been mailed out to those who have given over $250 this year. If you did not receive one but feel you should have, please e-mail me. If you have any questions about your statement or notice any problems, please contact me as soon as possible. Giving to FBC is still ahead of any other year in the last five years ($775,839 through June 2017), but we are still behind in covering our budget requests by about $72,000. The good news is that our actual expenses are less than our actual receipts. Thank you to those who give a regular gift! If you would like to set up an online gift, go to the church’s website
and click on the ‘give’ tab.
Blessings,
Sarah Duewall
Sarah Duewall, Business Administrator [email protected]
Clay Hopkins, Associate Pastor [email protected]
Every year, our local Aggie BSM hosts the great give-away which is an opportunity for international students to “shop” for household items for FREE. The BSM will be collecting furniture, mattresses, kitchen items, towels, lamps, small appliances, and bedding until August 11. You may drop off donations at the BSM, OR have your items picked up by calling the BSM at 979-846-7722. Volunteers are also needed to help with registration, answering questions, and delivery on August 16th. Please
contact the BSM if you are able to help!
Bronwyn Stanley, Minister to Children [email protected]
Don’t forget to sign up for summer fun days! We still have two more fun days in August. On August 1st, we’ll be viewing a movie and going ice skating. August 8th will be a trip to Incredible Pizza Company in Conroe. You may sign up online for most trips (http://fbcfirstkids.com/register) or just stop by the children’s
ministry office and we’ll be glad to help you.
Fun Day August 1 * Completed 1st-6th, $20. Movie/Ice Skating. Bring a sack lunch.
6th Grade Send Off August 3 * Completed 6th grade only — Free! Contact
Bronwyn for more information!
Fun Day August 8 * Completed 1st-6th, $24. Incredible Pizza Company.
Fall Kickoff will be August 30th, not August 23rd as previously announced.
Joshua Price, Minister to Youth [email protected]
Howdy Church Family! Is it me or has summer gone by too fast? School is not far
away and that means it’s time for back to school shopping and Launch Weekend!
This year Launch weekend will be August 18th-20th for all students entering 7th-12th grades. Launch is a weekend where we study God’s word and learn how to be witnesses on our school campus. As we draw near to Launch Weekend and the
school year, please be in prayer for our students.
If you would like to get involved or hear more about what is coming up, contact the
Youth Ministry Office (myself or Ben Sham). Here is what we have coming up:
Summer Mania, August 3 * We will be going to Horseshoe Junction in Brenham, TX for some fun & fellowship! We will leave the church at 5:00pm and return at
10:00pm. Cost is $20 per student. Contact Ben for more information.
Launch Weekend, August 18-20 * Launch is going Medieval! Come join us as we launch back into the school year. Cost will be $30 and it will be Disciple Now style (host homes). If 75 students sign up Ben will sport a mohawk and attempt to grow a beard. Sign-up today! https://goo.gl/forms/cJE0w8vFrOs0B7Kf1 Church Family, we need host homes, meals, and snacks! Please contact Josh or
Ben if you can help out!
First Day of School, August 28 * Pray for a good year for our students.
Refuge Meals Return, 6:00pm August 30 (If you or your Bible study group would like to help out, please contact Daralyn in the church office to sign up.) Sign up
early—we have plenty of opportunities available!
Interested in learning more about the beautiful & practical art of quilting? Our Quilt n Peace group meets on
Tuesdays at 10:00am. Contact Linda Winder at 979-694-9390 or
for more information.
DISCOVERY DISCOVERY DISCOVERY PROGRAMPROGRAMPROGRAM
For international women & their children
VOLUNTEER FAIR & WORKER’S MEETING
Wednesday, September 20 * 9:30am * Fellowship Hall
followed by potluck lunch @ 11:30
We need volunteers! We need female teachers & aides for classes that interest
women (crafts, piano, gardening, needlework, living in Texas, etc.), and men & women to serve in the nursery caring for children from birth-3 years. For more information, contact Stana
Hromas (979-450-3241 or [email protected]).
Registration Sept. 27, 9:00am
1st Day of Classes October 4, 9:30am
DO YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS? PHONE NUMBER? EMAIL? Please contact [email protected]
2300 Welsh Avenue College Station, TX 77845
POSTMASTER: Please forward address changes.
Our Weekly Summer Events Schedule
Sundays Early Worship ................................................... 8:30am Youth Praise Band Rehearsal ............................... 9:15 Sunday School for all Ages ................................... 9:45 Brown Memorial Library Open ................. 9:45 & 10:40 Late Worship ....................................................... 11:00 Brown Memorial Library Open ......................... 5:00pm Adventures in Bible Study for Kids ........................ 6:00 FBC-U (June 11-July 30) ...................................... 6:00 Mondays Deacon-led Prayer Time (open to all) .............. 6:30am Men’s Prayer Meeting ...................................... 8:00pm
Tuesdays Food Pantry (volunteers @ 9am) ................... 10:00am Quilt-n-Peace ....................................................... 10:00 Ladies Exercise Class ...................................... 5:45pm Praise Team Rehearsal ......................................... 6:00 Evening Quilters (1st & 3rd Tues) ......................... 6:30 Ladies Evening Prayer group ................................ 7:00 Wednesdays Brown Memorial Library Opens ........................ 5:00pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal ............................... 5:00 Adult SS Teachers Mtg (resumes Aug 2) .............. 5:45 Youth Refuge ......................................................... 6:30 ZIP! For Kids .......................................................... 6:30 Sanctuary Choir (adults) (not in July) .................... 6:30 Adult Bible Study ................................................... 6:30
Thursdays Youth Escape Lunch (Summer only) .................. Noon Tender Warriors Day (men’s Bible study) ........... Noon Ladies Exercise Class ...................................... 5:45pm Tender Warriors Evening (Blue Baker on Univ.) ... 7:30
UPCOMING FIRST LIGHT DEADLINES:
MONDAY, AUG 7, 5:00PM (covers August 13-26)
Please bring information to the office or email [email protected].
COMING TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FOR JULY 30-AUG 12, 2017 **No Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal during July; rehearsals resume August 2nd**
JULY 30 * FOOD PANTRY OFFERING * A special 5th Sunday offering for our food pantry will be taken during both worship services.
JULY 30 * FBC-U * Last meeting, will feature S.O.S. ministries discussing it’s current and future programming.
AUG 1 * FIRSTKIDS FUNDAY * For completed 1st-6th graders, $20. We will go to a movie & ice skating. Bring a sack lunch. Contact Angela in the children’s ministry office to sign up.
AUG 1 * PROPERTY COMMITTEE * Meeting in Rm 1000 at 6:30pm.
AUG 3 * JOY GROUP LUNCHEON * Retired adults, Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite main dish, side dish, salad, or dessert to share!
AUG 3 * YOUTH SUMMER MANIA * Join us at Horseshoe Junction in Brenham! Meet at the church at 5:00pm, return at 10:00pm. Cost $20, see Ben for more information.
AUG 3 * 6TH GRADE SENDOFF * Completed 6th grade only, free! Se Bronwyn for more information!
AUG 8 * FIRSTKIDS FUNDAY * For completed 1st-6th graders, $24. We will go to the Incredible Pizza Company in Conroe. You may sign up online (http://fbcfirstkids.com/register) or stop by the children’s ministry office.
AUG 8 * PERSONNEL COMMITTEE * Meeting in Rm 1010 at 6:30pm.
COMING SOON Deacons’ Meeting .............................. Aug 13 Church-wide Burger & Swim Party ..... Aug 13 Prayer Ministry Team Meeting ........... Aug 16 Youth Launch ................................ Aug 18-19 Newcomer’s Fellowship ...................... Aug 20 Church Business Conference ............. Aug 20 Welcome Back College Lunch ........... Aug 27 Fall Children’s Activities Kick-off ....... Aug 30 Refuge Meals begin ........................... Aug 30 New Students College Lunch .............. Sept 3 Property Committee Meeting ............... Sept 5 Joy Group Lunch ................................. Sept 7 Deacons Meeting ................................ Sept 7
WEEKDAY MINISTRIES: Mother’s Day Out (764-1350) Birth - 5: M/T/TH/F 9:30am - 1:30pm ELC (696-7060) Ages 2 - 5: Mon - Fri 7:15am - 5:45pm