July 2—Jay Hanley—Texas Boys Ranch will bring our message July 4th—Office will be close July 5-8—RA Camp July 9— We will elect members to serve on the pulpit committee. During morning worship time

we will have an open discussion on what we are looking for in a new pastor. Please pray about it and write your questions down for discussion. Also, on the 9th we will list five names to serve on the Pastoral Search Committee.

July 9 (6:00 p.m.) Church-wide outdoor games and dessert social (bring your favorite dessert). July 16—Deacons’ Meeting and Church Conference Outdoor worship following Church Conference July 17-21—Youth Camp July 23—Vote for Pastoral Search Committee

www.fbidalou.com VOLUME 19 ISSUE 7 An Every Member Ministry

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12

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If you would like to pledge $10 a month or more to

“YoungLife”, the ministry that Allison Turner is working with,

please contact Joyce in the Church office.

For more information check out their web-site.

http:www.younglife.org.

I don’t think I would be the only one to say that June was a crazy month. Between VBS, Super Summer, and Pastor leaving, it feels like summer is just flying by. I wanted to say a few words of encouragement about the last item on that list. It is so easy for us to worry about what will happen as we search for a new pastor. During times of worry I am brought to Matthew 6:25-34. In this passage Jesus talks about how the birds don’t worry about getting food, and the flowers don’t worry about blooming. Verses 33 and 34 are, in my opinion, both comforting and challenging: “But, seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (NIV)

It is tempting for us to get caught up in the process and steps of selecting a new pastor. Nominating and voting on committees, selecting candidates and calling references can seem daunting. But, we must not forget who we are. We are the body of Christ, and it is Christ himself who is the head of that body. If we, as one body, seek the kingdom first and give glory to God throughout this process, He will supply us with the pastor that we need. Let go of the worry and cling to God.

Your Brother in Christ, Bryson Wallace

P.S. July camp is coming soon! The dates are July 17-21st .This is for 7th-12th grade. If you have not filled out a form they are in the

lobby on the shelf or in my office. The cost of the camp is $249. If you need help with that cost please let me know. I can take the forms the day we go to camp, but I need shirt sizes ASAP.

I want to take this opportunity and this space to say it once again with feeling, We want you to come sing and or play with us! Summertime, with it’s more laid back pace, might be just the time for you to give a try to serving on the Praise Team. Right now, we are taking a break from our usual Wednesday night practices, but if you would like to participate, we meet on Sunday mornings at 9 to go over songs for the Sunday church service. I also send out an email with the words, notes and chords for team members to preview earlier in the week. No auditions. If the Lord likes the way you sing or play, we do too. Please join us. Also, we could still use some willing hands and ears to assist with the Media equipment. Check with Lee or me if you’d like to serve by learning to run slides or sound equipment.

New Phone numbers: Home- 806-634-8482 Jim- 806-412-9186 Cell/Text Misty- 806-454-0673 Cell/Text Blessings, Jim

Are you missing a dish?

We have a lot of

unclaimed dishes in the church kitchen. Please take a few minutes to check out

our collection!

All dishes not claimed will find a new home!

WEEK OF JULY 2ND WEEK OF JULY 9 WEEK OF JULY 16 WEEK OF JULY 23 WEEK OF JULY 30

Dan Bell Randy Kelso Russ Perkins Mark Turner Dan Bell Jack Foote Terry Kirk Roger Sage Jim Watson Jack Foote Garry Haralson Lynn McDonald Johnny Taylor John Zwonitzer Garry Haralson

If you have a need during the week you can contact one of our Deacons

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We would like to thank the youth group who came out to help the Burton Family. They did an amazing job and worked very hard! Sincerely ~~Megan Dernaika & Lefty & Janice Burton We would like to express our thanks to the youth of FBC for helping at my grandparents home. We are so grateful and couldn’t have done it without the help of the Youth. FBC rocks! And additional thanks to parents who allowed kids to come around other activities! Sincerely ~~ Janice & Lefty Burton, Amanda Burton, and Megan Burton Dernaika. Dear FBC Idalou Thank you so much for the Bible. It will provide great guidance in the following years. The kindness of the congregation is greatly appreciated. Thanks again ~~Jolie Hill Dear FBI Family, We are so grateful for our church family and the outpouring of gifts and love for baby Charley! We are blessed to be part of such a great community and cannot wait to raise our son at FBI! With Love ~~Kris & Katie Verett Dear Friends, What a wonderful blessing your children (and adults) are to the girls and boys at Texas Boys Ranch! Your VBS donation for our Kiddos was AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for helping share Jesus, heal broken hearts and truly change lives. You are His Light in our dark world! For His Kids ~~Jay Handley (Texas Boys Ranch)

Resumes—September

Angel Meal Outreach resumes in September We are asking you to pray about being part of the vital ministry!

Help is needed in the following areas:

Meal Preparation

Serving

Clean-up

Providing a Dessert

Financial Donations

If you can help in any of these areas, please circle any or all

opportunities, and place in the wall pocket outside of Joyce’s office, the offering plate, or in the white

basket located in the east hall. NAME: ______________________________ PHONE: _____________________________

First Baptist Church Angel Meal Outreach

Pastor

Bryson Wallace Minister of Youth Vestal Blakely Minister of Senior Adults Jim Green Minister of Music

Joyce Snodgrass Secretary/Financial Clerk

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