Contemporary Worship – 8:15 a.m. My Lighthouse

I Will Follow

Welcome and Fellowship

Sanctity of Human Life Testimony—Schanell Patton

Offering

Dwelling Place

Message—Joel Samuels

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Presentation of Decisions

Announcements

Traditional Worship – 10:30 a.m. Prelude

Sanctity of Human Life Testimony—Schanell Patton

Hymn of Praise—Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (#210)

Welcome

Congregational Praise—Send the Light (#437)

Offertory Hymn—Follow On

Offertory

Choral Message—Do It Again—Sanctuary Choir

Soloist: Teresa Bain

Message—Joel Samuels

Hymn of Invitation—I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (#602)

Announcements

Song of Celebration—Send the Light (#437)

Postlude

January 27

Terry Sisco Dick Ruhlman Brad Bruce David Pollock Bill Collins Sammy Harris Ron Dutton Tom Parsley David McPeters Torrey Whitaker

February 03

John Boggess Bill Brewer Byron Buchanan Charles Spann Vann Reid Mike Thigpen Matt Taylor Don Watson Eddie Hinote Ronnie Vaughn

HOW TO JOIN OUR CHURCH FAMILY

By Baptism: For one who has accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and desires to obey

Christ by being baptized by immersion.

By Letter: For one who is saved, has been baptized by immersion after being saved

and is a member in good standing of another Baptist church.

By Statement: For one who has been saved and baptized by immersion after being

saved, but is not a member of another Baptist church.

Come forward during the invitation at the end of the worship service and tell the pastor

that you want to become a member of FBCG, and we will take care of the rest.

Welcome to First Baptist Church

Whatever your need, whatever your reason, welcome to First Baptist Church of Guntersville. We know that He has a purpose for bringing you on this special day, to this special place. We hope you feel a genuine (welcome) as you share with us in this worship experience. As a church family, we have a clear vision of what God wants this fellowship to do: “to know Christ and to make Him known.” True worship is our spiritual priori-ty and loving people is our spiritual privilege.

» Please complete the guest information card, located in the front of your pew, and place it in the offering plate when it is passed during the offering time. We will respect the personal nature of the information that

you share.

» CDs are available of this morning’s message. You may obtain a copy

by contacting the Church Office.

» If you have made a personal commitment to God regarding your relationship with Him and/or this church, we encourage you to come forward during the invitation following the message to share this deci-

sion with our church family.

» Our offering time is an extension of our worship. As our guest, you are welcome to worship with an offering, but please do not feel obligat-

ed.

» Should you need help, please see one of our ushers. They’re ready

to help you or get whatever help you may need.

» Wednesday evening activities begin with Family Supper at 5:00 p.m. and Bible Study/prayer service for adults at 6:30. A variety of activities

are provided for children & students as well.

WEEKLY NEWS AND INFORMATION

January 27, 2019

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for

teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in

righteousness, so that the servant of God may be

thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Love

this week @ fbc week of January 27, 2019

Sunday

Contemporary Worship 8:15 am

Sunday School 9:15 am

Traditional Worship 10:30 am

Haitian Service, Lodge 11:00 am

Wednesday

Family Night Supper 5:00 pm

(August—May)

Library Opens 6:00 pm

Youth Worship 6:30 pm

Children’s Activities 6:30 pm

Prayer Service Adults 6:30 pm

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm

Praise Team Rehearsal 8:00 pm

The staff is ready to help you in any way possible. If you would like prayer, an answer to a question, or personal ministry, please give one of these caring Christian leaders a call. They’re ready to make a difference in your life!

CHURCH OFFICE: 582-5141

Joel Samuels, Pastor ext 102

Paul Murphy, Associate Pastor ext 107

Johnny Beard, Minister of Education ext 110

Melanie Baker,

Director of Children’s Ministries ext 104

Ken Patterson, Minister of Music ext 108

Barbara Young, Secretary ext 101

Amy Fondren, Secretary ext 100

1000 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 / 256.582.5141 / www.gvillefbc.org

Deacon Lock-Up Schedule January 2018

Kevin Hawk, Mike Reaves, John Roper

February 2019 Rick Moody, Duck Williams,

John Rutland

TELLER COMMITTEE

01/27/2019 02/04/2019

Gary Gray John Rutland

Bill Yancy Roy Bryant

Our people came – 01/20/19

FBC SS Total 261 Contemporary Service 110 Traditional Service 122

Our people gave – 01/15–01/21

Undesignated $ 16,768.00 BF & CTG & V 2,845.00 Other 1,011.75 TOTAL $ 20,624.75

Challenge to GrowChallenge to Grow

Loan Balance Citizens –$ 949,144.37

Monthly Need –$ 10,508.85

CTG Last Mth Rec –Dec –$ 2,505.00

Vison 20/20 Rec—Dec –$ 25,070.57

CTG MTD (1/21/19) –$ 1,385.00

Nursery Worker Schedule 8:15 Service

Eva Tidwell, Linda Cole, Blake & Sally Campbell, Tracy Smith (desk)

10:30 Service Eva Tidwell, Linda Cole, Holly Lane, Jaime

Seymour, Leigh Ann Butler

Bring your family to supper with us on Wednesdays!

Supper Begins at 5:00 pm!

1 Adult $ 5.00

2 Adults $10.00

1 Adult/1 Child $ 7.50

1 Adult/2 Children $10.00

1 Adult/3 Children $12.50

2 Adults/1 Child $12.50

2 Adults/2 Children $15.00 Family Cap $15.00

01/30/19

Baked Chicken

Mashed Potatoes

Salad/Rolls

Pecan Praline Cake

David Platt’s Student Life Camp: June 16th-21st. Deposit of $75 is

due by March 13th to secure spot. We won’t be able to add or drop after April 1st. Total cost is $350. Limited spots.

Sunday night discipleship groups start back Feb 10th.

Start your year off right. 6th-12th graders meet each Wednesday night at the youth building!

VISION 2020: His mission. Our focus.

Goal: $250,000 Received: $204,602.15

Terrace Lake Bible Study - 10:00 am

January 28—Tim Hays

February 4—Duck Williams

Dear Church Family,

Thank you for your love, prayers and support for David & Karen Cooper.

They arrived safely in Cyprus to work until November. God bless you for

your love of missions.

~ Aaron & Ruth Cooper

Senior Adults

Valentine’s Lunch

Catfish Cabin—February 14 at 11:00am

Lunch buffet will include catfish strips, chicken fingers, baked potato,

French fries, coleslaw, hush puppies and choice of drink. Price is $9.95

plus tax and gratuity (estimated total $12.75). Sign up sheets will be in

the classrooms or contact the church office. We need a firm

commitment by Tuesday, February 12.

CentriKid Camp: Sign-ups for camp are now open. Grades 3—5.

Camp is June 10-14, 2019. See Melanie to sign up.

VBS: June 30—July 3, 2019, from 5:30pm—8:15pm. See Melanie if

you would like to teach or work. Marriage Retreat

There are only 6 spots left for the Berry College Marriage Retreat,

April 5-7. A $200 deposit should be paid directly to the church for the

“Marriage Retreat” fund. The sign up sheet is posted on the library window.

Meet n' Greet Potluck Brunch—Today

Join us for come and go food & fellowship today between

classes and worship. This will be a great opportunity for

people in both worship services to fellowship together.

Brunch will be available between 9:15—10:30am.

Women on Mission “On the Road to Romania” February 7th

Come join the “road trip” to Romania at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 7, when Women on Mission meet to explore how God is at work in Romania. Joel Samuels will lead our journey as he shares personal experiences he had in that country. We will be “on the road” for our program, meeting at the home of Mary Jo and Dick Maples. The address is 5300 Jackson Trail. You can park in their driveway or in front, at the side of the road. Following the program we will enjoy a Romanian lunch and sample Romanian specialties. For further information, call Mary Jo at 256-486-9409 or Rosalie at 256-505-0540.

Security Team Volunteers

January 27—There will be a brief meeting after the 2nd service in

the Fellowship Hall.

The Sanctuary flowers are placed in honor of our loving

father, Bob Partrick, from your children.