Welcome New Members to the Family!
with God
Olivia Tucker,
by profession of faith
with others
Students
[email protected] 205.228.1018
Carolyn & James Densmore, by baptism & profession of faith
Passion Conference
January 2-4, 2016 • Atlanta For high school seniors and college students. Limited space available; contact us today!
Wednesdays
The monthly newsletter of First Baptist Church Trussville
Don’t miss what’s going on Wednesday nights this fall for middle and high school. Check out the Midweek Schedule inside. with God
Senior Adults
[email protected] 205.228.1006
New Number!
You may have noticed our phone number has changed! Please make note for your future needs.
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Friday-Sunday, August 14-16 Bartow Arena Now more than ever we need to hear the truth found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Join your FBCT leadership at Bartow Arena for three amazing nights of worship and truth led by the Rev. Franklin Graham. Bus service available for this event from First Baptist. To reserve your spot please email
[email protected] or call 205.655.2403.
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Ministry of Praise
[email protected] 205.228.1025
Children’s Choir
Returning Sunday, August 30 Rehearsal at 5:45pm for all choirs, ages K3 – 5th grade!
Collingsworth Family Concert
Friday, August 21 • 7:00pm • $15 At FBCT, tix available at the Event Ctr.
with others
Cooked by our Men On Mission, providing trip scholarships for international mission trips. 200 Boston Butts, ready for Labor Day weekend! Call Laura @2281014 to order!
Big Oak Girls Ranch House Warming Shower
Sunday, August 2 • 2:00pm At the girls home in Springville; item list available at Target and Walmart, registered under “Amy Thomas.”
WMU Mission Trip
Basic school supplies are needed (at the Mission Wall) by August 6 for this trip to New Orleans, to be distributed on their August 7-8 trip.
Threads Of Love
Saturday, August 8 • 8:00am • D138 Open to everyone, a ministry making items with love for babies and families in area hospitals.
Important August Dates
Joyful Hearts Leadership Team Meetings Monday, August 3 • 9:00am • D141 Monday, August 31 • 9:00am • D141*
BAPTISM SUNDAY
Joyful Hearts Singers Rehearsal (and lunch) Thursday, August 6 • 10:00am • D142
For anyone wanting to follow the Lord Jesus in Believer’s Baptism. Contact Jamie Chappell in the Pastor’s Office to be included.
*This will be the September meeting.
Personal Evangelism Preparation Wednesday, August 12 • 9:00am • E206
Sunday, August 30 • Following Morning Services
(205) 228-1020
[email protected]
Joyful Hearts Singers @Golden Living Thursday, August 20 • Leaving @9:40am Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Group Meeting Tuesday, August 25 • 6:30pm • D139 Joyful Hearts Luncheon: Guntersville Pickers Thursday, August 25 • 10:30am • Gym
Fall Conservatory Lessons
Beginning the week of August 10 Lessons in a variety of music, such as piano, guitar, violin, drums, voice, brass and woodwinds, as well as ‘Lil Piano Pals (preschool piano), musicianship, art and ballet! Visit www.fbctConservatory.org for info, or call 205.228.1013.
Recreation
[email protected] 205.228.1000
Upward Basketball Early Registration
Beginning September 6 Pick up registration forms at the Event Center or register online, beginning September 6. Early registrants only pay $85 ($100 after September 30).
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PAID
August 2015
with others
by letter
7/26
TRUSSVILLE, AL Permit No. 16191
with God
Tiffany & Jay Griffin,
7/19
Boston Butt Sale
Prayer walks at area schools • Saturday, August 8 Praying for our campuses for the coming school year. Stop by the Mission Wall for more info. Green Bean Drop • Saturday, August 15 • 8:00am 200-250 people are needed, because 20,000 lbs. of green beans are headed to Magnolia Mall! These will be bagged for area non-profits to give to the hungry. A fun, family Saturday morning mission activity!
PERIODICAL POSTAGE
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[email protected] 205.228.1014
DO Days – August
First Baptist Church Trussville 128 Chalkville Road North P.O. Box 27, Trussville, AL 35173 205.655.2403
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Photos not yet available: • Velma Hawkins, by letter (7/19)
Missions
Midweek @First Baptist
Beginning for the Fall Wednesday, August 19 Schedule
August Menus
Fellowship Meal 8/5 - spaghetti - served 5-6pm (kids: pizza) Served 4:30–6:00pm in the Gym adults: $4 kids: $2 family max: $15 salad bar served as an alternative entreé
Adult Bible Study 6:00pm • Worship Center A study on the Holy Spirit.
8/12 - no meal
8/19 - fried/baked chicken (kids: chicken legs) 8/26 - taco salad (kids: corndogs)
Mission Friends 5:45pm • Bldg. A, 1st floor Babies thru K5
Acts 1:8 6:00pm • Bldg. C, 2nd floor
FAMILY • How To Train Your Dragon 2 Gym n
1st thru 3rd grades with God
Our final Family Fun Night takes place August 5th. Movie Night @6:00pm
fu NIGHTS • Do You Believe? A200
Bible Study
[email protected] 205.228.1006
Promotion Sunday
Sunday, August 16 All preschoolers, children and students start new small groups!
SALT Women’s Bible Study Starts Sunday, August 23 5:00pm • E206 A study of Hosea
Precept Bible Study
Starts Wednesday, September 2 9:00am • D142 Leviticus - “Holiness of God”
Small Group Leadership Gathering Sunday, August 9 • 5:00-7:00pm • Preschool Leaders - D200 • Children Leaders - Bldg. C, 2nd floor • Student Leaders - A200 • Adult Leaders - A201-A203
Childcare available - To arrange, contact Debbie Arrington through the info at left.
Live & Learn Women’s Bible Study
Starts Sunday, August 23 5:00pm • EB01 Forgiveness: Breaking the Power of the Past
Men’s Community Bible Study Starts Monday, September 14 6:30pm • Bldg. C basement A study of 1st & 2nd Corinthians
with others
A special time for those new to our fellowship or looking for a church home.
4th & 5th grades - pizza and hangout @5:30pm, Bible study @6:00pm.
Connect 5:00pm • Bldg. C, basement Catalyst 6:00pm • A200
Sunday, August 23 10:30am • In the Gym
Register using your Sunday worship guide, or by email:
[email protected].
9th-12th grades - pizza and hangout @6:00pm, Bible study @7:00pm.
Ministry of Praise Rehearsal 6:00pm • Orchestra Room/Choir Suite
Rehearsal for orchestra and adult choir. Praise Team practice @7:00pm.
Children
[email protected] 205.228.1017
Chalkville Elementary School Supply Drive
Helping kids in need get off on the right foot this fall. Supply lists available at the Event Center. Please return supplies to the Missions Wall by Sunday, August 9.
Watch services live at www.fbct.tv or under the “media” tab at fbctrussville.org!
Natalie & Jarrod Jackson at the birth of their daughter, Helen Reese. The excited big brother is Grey. The proud grandparents are Marcia & Steve Jackson. The proud great-grandmother is Helen O’Barr. Lindsey & Philip Faucher at the birth of their daughter Laney Pearl. The excited big brother is Brady.
Christian Sympathy Jim Skiles in the loss of his wife, Cherry Skiles.
Morgan & Houston Anderson in the loss of their daughter; Colton Anderson in the loss of his sister; Jamelle & Phil Simmons and family in the loss of their grandaughter, Cayleigh Anderson. Jennifer & Forrest Plummer in the loss of her mother, Gloria Pendley. Pam & Rickey Pike and family in the loss of her father, Ken Brandenburg.
Lynn Thompson and Laurie Nabors and family in the passing of her mother, Pat Denton.
Dinner and fun for the whole family! Watch the July Link for details!
6th-8th grades - pizza and hangout @5:00pm, Bible study @6:00pm.
Teri & David Clyde at the birth of their son, Sawyer Alex. The exicted siblings are Sydney, Katherine, Amelia and Carter. The proud grandparents are Wanda & Mike Carter.
Gladys & Tom Myers in the loss of his sister, JoAnn Myers Patton.
Wednesday Nights JULY 10–AUG 14
There are no Midweek activities August 12.
412 6:00pm • Bldg. C, 4th floor
Birth Announcements
Sydney & Gary Cartee and family in the loss of his mother, Betty Cartee. Janie & Ray Lenderman in the loss of his son, Jeff Lenderman. Peggy & Don Hunter in the loss of their daughter, Stacy Hunter. Lois Dorsett in the loss of her brother; Charmaine & Bobby Page and family in the loss of her uncle; Melanie & Ed Powell and family in the loss of her uncle; Lynne & Dale Beason and family in the loss of his uncle, Gene H. Dale. JoAnn & Joe DiChiara in the loss of his mother; Ann & Dennis Hill and family in the loss of his grandmother, Rose Cicio DiChiara. Carol Dear and family in the loss of her husband, Ronald Lee Dear.
Library
Hours
Wednesday hours return Aug. 19! Sundays - 8:00am-12:30pm Tuesdays - 9:00am-5:00pm Wednesdays - 4:00pm-7:30pm
[email protected] 205.228.0285
See what our library has for you!
Thousands of Christian resources for study, or just for leisure! Stop in and see us!
6:11 Thursday, August 20 • 6:11am Our monthly men’s breakfast gathering resumes! For all ages! Bring a friend, and an appetite!
Small Groups 11/06
6/28
7/05
7/12
7/19
7/26
8:00
326
316
318
310
327
9:15
912
803
832
831
853
10:45
242
214
251
244
246
Total 1,480
1,333
1,401
1,385
1,466
Tithes and Offerings Budget Needed Weekly Budget Receipts G3 Receipts Budget Needed YTD Budget Receipts YTD G3 Receipts YTD
$ $ $ $ $ $
Fall Kickoff Dinner
Sunday, August 23rd • 4:00pm
A special dinner in the Gym for 3rd 12th grade girls and their moms!
7/05 7/12 7/19 7/26 111,333 111,333 111,333 111,333 112,589 105,940 105,078 86,143 5,456 9,289 2,801 2,338 3,005,991 3,117,324 3,228,657 3,339,990 2,818,760 2,924,701 3,029,779 3,115,922 177,574 186,863 189,663 192,001