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Church Office Hours

Monday - Thursday — 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Friday — 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Worship Schedule Sundays

8:00 am Worship Service 9:15 am Worship Service Life Groups 10:45 am Worship Service Edge Worship Life Groups Kid’s Church 6:00 pm Worship Service

Wednesdays

Call the church office or visit our website for detailed schedule, 996.2166

Church Staff Ronnie Deal, Senior Pastor

Jeff Ivey, Spiritual Formation/Teaching Pastor

Tom McCone, Worship Arts Minister

Stan Escalante, Senior Adult/Pastoral Care Minister

Lee Kemp, Minister to Students

Tammie White, Minister to Girls

Grant Lowe, Recreation/Middle School Minister

Jacque Gordon, Children’s Minister

Tonia Hobbs, Nursery Director

Lori Lane, Preschool Director

You can now listen to

past sermons through our website.

www.greenwoodfbc.com

Visit us on the web at www.greenwoodfbc.com

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LifeConnections Fall

2011

Came to know Christ Tanner Gilliaum Lauren Meeker Olivia Gaston Faith Higdon Ava Lock Morgan Darr Kayla Barbry Tanner Sharp Haile Virginia Justin Massel Landon Post Kippen Garner Daks Drennan Will Tedford Hayden Keith Seth McNeil Alexis Looper Alyssa Crase Tanner Myers Hollie Wackerly Anna Garvin Casey Madelyn Abbie Wofford Rylee Bagwell Morganne Lane Sarah Beth Moore Skylar McCombs Izabelle Andrews Nyck Moore Faith O’Mahoney Haeven Langston Trey Pruitt Elliot Gross Brooklyn Barton

Joined by Letter Jerry Wilkinson Linda Wilkinson Rhonda Yazel Brittney Lee Greg Sneathern Charlotte Sneathern Dylan Sneathern Davis Sneathern

Joined by Baptism Dylan Yazel

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Edy AnnEdy AnnEdy AnnEdy Ann 4lbs. 9oz., 18” long

Abel CharlesAbel CharlesAbel CharlesAbel Charles 4lbs. 10oz., 18” long

May 11, 2011 twins of Kevin and Darla Duvall

Luke RileyLuke RileyLuke RileyLuke Riley son of Ben and Mandi Balasko

June 29, 2011 8lbs. 14oz., 22” long

Lennix HazelLennix HazelLennix HazelLennix Hazel daughter of Jeff and Becky Mathews

July 10, 2011 8lbs. 2oz., 20” long

Riley MarieRiley MarieRiley MarieRiley Marie daughter of Lauren Wooten

July 12, 2011 7lbs. 10oz., 21” long

BaylorBaylorBaylorBaylor VannVannVannVann son of Jeremy & Shannan Davis

July 14, 2011 7lbs. 4oz., 20” long

The First Baptist Church family would like to extend our sympathy to:

Clyde Conaway in the death of his wife, Wilma Conaway.

John Williams in the death of his wife, Diana Williams.

Lee and Sarah Kemp in the death of their infant son, Isaac Kemp.

Becky Styles in the death of her mother, Juanita Gossett.

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Lindsey Steiger & Cory Robinson (son of Gary Robinson)

September 10 ···· 4pm •••• FBC Greenwood

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Kim Jones & Kory Kinslow September 24 ···· 4pm ···· FBC Greenwood

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Amanda Crawford & Charles Thornburg (son of June La Mie)

November 11 ···· 7pm ···· FBC Greenwood

Enrolling now for this fall Enrolling now for this fall Enrolling now for this fall Enrolling now for this fall ages 6 months – PreK

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am–2:30pm

• Wee Learn Bible Curriculum

• Low Student to Teacher Ratios

• CPR and First Aid Certified Staff

• Weekly Chapel

• New Playground

• Loving and Nurturing Environment

• Field Trips

Registration $50 per child per year

Tuition Two-Day Plan | 6mo – PreK $130/mo

One-Day Plan | 6mo – 2 years $70/mo

For more information, contact Angie Sharp, MDO Director, or Lori Lane, Preschool Minis-try Director at 996-2166.

If you have questions please call Tonia, Lori, or Jacque at the church office, 996-2166.

Date NightDate NightDate NightDate Night

As parents, it can be difficult to find time to spend “as a couple.” Each month the Children’s Ministries will provide childcare here at the church for you and your spouse to enjoy a quiet eve-ning together.

Childcare will be provided for birth-4th grade with a mini-mal cost of $5 per child and not to exceed $10 per family. Date Nights will be from 6-9 pm. and will include pizza and activities for your child.

Please make your childcare reservations by signing up in your child’s area of ministry. (Nursery, Preschool, Kids Church)

The deadline for childcare reservations will be the Sunday before each date night.

Date Nights:

August 26 November 18 September 30 December 9 October 28

Basketball &

Cheerleading k-7th grade boys & girls

8th grade boys

It’s Time to Sign up for 2012 Season!

Early Registration Starts September 18Early Registration Starts September 18Early Registration Starts September 18Early Registration Starts September 18

Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: $55 (includes registration fee & uniform)

8 Game Season Starts 8 Game Season Starts 8 Game Season Starts 8 Game Season Starts January 7 ONE practice a week!!!

For more information: Call 996.2166 or visit our website, greenwoodfbc.com

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August 2, Tuesday Terrific Tuesday, 10am-1pm, ROC, Cost $5, K-4th grade

August 3, Wednesday Middle School Alma Water Park, 7-9pm, meet at the Water Park, Family is welcome, $3 per person

Bluegrass Thoroughbreds Concert, 6:30pm, ROC

August 4, Thursday Widows Ministry

‘Let’s Go to the Movies!’ 1pm, ROC

August 7, Sunday K-4th Grade Promotion Sunday

August 10, Wednesday Choir Rehearsal Resumes, 6:15pm, Worship Center

August 11, Thursday Goldenaires, 11:30am-1pm, FBC Charleston

August 14, Sunday Mother’s Day Out Open House,

4:00pm-5:00pm, Nursery and Preschool Buildings

August 16, Tuesday, Mother’s Day begins, 8:30am-2:30pm

August 17, Wednesday Wednesday Night Activities Resume See next page for details

August 20, Saturday Outdoor Sports Ministry Road Biking, 7:00am, meet at Janet Huckabee Nature Center

August 21, Sunday Evening Worship Services Resumes, 6:00pm, Worship Center

Children’s Choir, 5:30pm, James Building

August 26, Friday Date Night 6:00pm-9:00pm, Cost $5 per child ($10 family maximum), includes pizza and activities for the children. Deadline to reserve childcare is Sunday, August 21.

August 27, Saturday Outdoor Sports Ministry

Motorcycle Ride, 8:00am, meet at the ROC

November 3, Thursday Widows Ministry ‘Thanksgiving Meal’ 12pm, ROC

November 5, Saturday Outdoor Sports Ministry Rock Climbing

November 10, Thursday Goldenaires 11:30am-1pm, Jenny Lind Baptist Church

November 18, Friday Date Night 6:00pm-9:00pm, Cost $5 per child ($10 family maximum), includes pizza and activities for the children. Deadline to reserve childcare is Sunday, November 13.

November 23, Wednesday No Activities on FBC Campus

November 24-25 Church Office and ROC Closed

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 27, Sunday John Trout, guest speaker John and his wife, Chris, serve as IMB missionaries in Indonesia. He will share what God is doing through his ministry in all three morning worship services.

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For more information on activities and ministry opportunities, please visit our website at www.greenwoodfbc.com

OctoberOctoberOctober

Get plugged-in to Wednesday nights at FBC!

5:00pm

Family Supper - ROC Let us do the cooking!

6:15pm

Choir Rehearsal ---- Worship Center (men & women of all ages) New music gearing up for the fall...great time to start singing with the choir!

6:30pm

Infant & Toddler Care - Nursery Building We believe it is possible to share the love of Christ with your child from the day of his/her birth. Jesus’ love, radiating from our caregivers, helps your child feel that church is a happy place where he/she is loved and secure. Be refreshed, allow us to care for your little one as you attend a Wednesday Evening Bible Study! Pagers are available for extra comfort. Parents must be on campus while their child is in our care.

Wiggle Worm Praise ---- Tree Top (2 year olds as of August 1, 2011) It’s never too early for children to learn about God’s perfect love. Each week our 2s will learn simple Bible truths through play and activity choices. Join us as we wiggle, squirm, and explore the amazing world God has created.

Lil’k ---- Tree Top (3 - 4 year olds) Lil’K is an interactive multimedia-based curriculum. Each video consists of music, a Bible adventure, a remember verse, games and craft. Come join us for a fun and exciting time learning God’s Word and His love for us. Children must be 3 years of age by August 1, 2011 and potty-trained to attend.

Kidmo - Kid’s Church (K - 4th grade) Kidmo is a fun, high energy Bible study for children, teaching God’s truth in ways that impact a child’s choices and actions.

Reality Check ---- James Bldg. (5th - 7th grade) A great time for a mid-week check-up! There is music, Bible study, small group discussion, and games. We want to help kids follow Jesus.

Edge ---- Edge Building (8th - 12th grade) Come to the EDGE each Wednesday night for cutting edge worship, games, friends, crazy videos, dynamic teaching and small groups.

Adult Bible Study ---- MPR (men & women of all ages) Various Bible Studies including Survey of the Old Testament, Survey of Psalms, and Survey of the New Testament. All ages welcome!

Ladies’ Bible Studies ‐‐‐‐ Bldg B (ladies of all ages) Watch your Sunday bulletin for a full list of classes offered.

Impact for Men ---- ROC gym floor (men of all ages) Every man is invited to join us for Impact this fall. We begin with large group teaching followed by roundtable discussions. Our topics this fall are “Every Man’s Battle” and “Courageous.”

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August 20 Road Biking August 27 Motorcycle Touring September 17 Archery October 8 Hunting November 5 Rock Climbing

Watch the Sunday bulletin or visit or website or details on each of these great events.

New Life GroupNew Life GroupNew Life GroupNew Life Group for parents of Middle Schoolers

begins August 28 · 10:45am · R200 (ROC)

led by: Troy and Jody Gaston co-leaders: Mike & Amy Kirby / Lance & Misty Butler

Our first study will be:

“Don’t Make Me Count to Three”

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September 1, Thursday Widows Ministry ‘Grand Ole Opry’ and birthday month, 12pm, ROC

September 7, Wednesday Ladies’ Bible Study begins Each Wednesday, 9:30am, MPR, Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted - by Priscilla Shirer, book cost $12

September 5, Monday Labor Day Church office and ROC are closed.

September 17, Saturday Outdoor Sports Ministry Archery

September 25, Sunday Dr. Bob Cornuke, Biblical Archaeologist, guest speaker in our evening worship service. Dr. Cornuke and his team have located a shipwreck believed to be Paul’s off the coast of Malta.

September 30, Friday Date Night 6:00pm-9:00pm, Cost $5 per child ($10 family maximum), includes pizza and activities for the children. Childcare deadline, September 25.

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October 6, Thursday Widows Ministry ‘Game Day!’ 12pm, ROC

October 8, Saturday Outdoor Sports Ministry

Hunting

October 28, Friday Date Night 6:00pm-9:00pm, Cost $5 per child ($10 family maximum), includes pizza and activities for the children. Deadline to reserve childcare is Sunday, October 23.

October 31, Monday Community Fall Festival

Connecting with families by providing a safe alternative to Halloween. From 5pm - 7pm, we’ll have pony rides, games, candy, costumes, and lots of fun! This

is a great family night geared toward children from preschool to 4th grade… and it’s FREE!

This outreach event is open to the community and we encourage you to invite your friends. It takes a lot of people to work all the activities, so grab your Life Group and sign up to serve!

Coming to Theaters September 30 - courageousthethethethemovie.com

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You are invited to join our 2011/2012 “Treble Maker” Choirs! We meet on Sunday nights in the James Building from August til May at 5:45pm. This is a great opportunity to learn how to worship God through singing. Don’t miss

Enrollment Kickoff When: Sunday, August 21 • 5:30pm

Where: James Building

Who: Boys & Girls, ages 4 yrs (by 8/1) through 7th grade

Cost: $10 for choir t-shirt

Enrollment deadline is August 31

Needed: 3 Adult Workers

Questions? Please contact Raydell Barbry, 479.461.2209

2nd & 4th Wednesday 2nd & 4th Wednesday 2nd & 4th Wednesday 2nd & 4th Wednesday begins September 14September 14September 14September 14 9:00am9:00am9:00am9:00am----11am 11am 11am 11am •••• Building BBuilding BBuilding BBuilding B upstairs

MOPS is a ministry for mothers who have infants through kindergarten children. The membership fee is only $25 per semester! (scholarships available) This fee includes

MOPS welcome gift and activity fees. Free childcare! For more information call Sharon Scogin, 479.586.2966.

Childcare workers needed: Need some extra cash? We are looking for people to love on some kiddos while their mothers are being ministered to at MOPS. We have children from birth to 5 years old and need workers in almost every age. Hours: 8:30am-11:15am Pay: $30 per meeting Call Sharon if you are interested.