July 2015
Page 2 A Word from Todd Brady Speakers for July Missions Page 3 Worship Ministries Student Ministry Page 4 Events & Announcements Qualifications for Deacons Page 5 Deacon Nomination Sample Ballot Page 6 Discipleship & Education Day School
Page 7 The Preschool Roar KidZone Page 8 Deacon Offertory Prayer Grow Group Attendance July Calendar Meet our Staff Monthly Giving Report Security Schedule Weekly Schedule Welcome New Members
Independence Holiday Friday, July 3 Church Office Closed
Celebrating Our Independence ** July 4, 1776 **
Patriotic Service Sunday, July 5 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary No Evening Worship, Sunday, July 5
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A W ORD from D R . T ODD B RADY Bringing God’s Word to you each week for the last year has been a great honor. Indeed, “faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17) As God continues His work among the peoples of FBC, I certainly will continue to have you in my heart and prayers. FBC is such a dear people. God has placed a great love for you in my heart, and I have been privileged to stand for the last year in the stream of what God has been doing, is doing and is going to continue doing. I feel like the Apostle Paul felt when he spoke of the Philippians— “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” (Philippians 1:3-5) In days ahead, I will be praying specifically Philippians 1:9-11 for you. “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.”
SERVING MINISTRY Tupelo Rebuilding
July 3-17 Many of the leaders of Eight Days of Hope will be in Tupelo from July 3rd to July 17th framing the local American Legion. They are looking for semi skilled or skilled volunteers. You can volunteer for one day or all 14. Please contact Steve Tybor or Chris Chiles for more information. You can also email
[email protected] or call 844-6934.
Ohio Mission Journey
July 17-26 The team going to Castalia, OH needs at least five additional team members to serve alongside our partner church, Cold Creek Community Church. The team will be leading a Basketball Camp, July 20-23, for approximately 100 children in grades 1-6. Brian Alexander will be serving as the lead coach for the camp. We need group leaders that can supervise and lead individual groups of children based on age groups. Group leaders will be in charge of leading the team to do as instructed by Coach Alexander. In addition to group leaders the team needs volunteers that can handle registration logistics and help prepare sack lunches and serve lunch to the kids each day.
Rooted in Paul’s prayer for the Philippians, I pray this five-fold prayer for you: 1. May you grow in love. May you love God more and more and may you love one another more and more. And as others see your love for God and for one another, may they see and experience God’s love. 2. May you grow in knowledge and discernment. Understanding that living for Christ is not only about making decisions between right and wrong, but also between good and best, may God lead you to pursue that which is best in all things so that you may be known as those who “approve what is excellent.” 3. May you grow in purity. As J.I. Packer has stated, “Holiness is always the saved sinner’s response of gratitude for grace received.” Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) Understanding that God has given you His once-and-for-all righteousness, may you grow in your daily purity. 4. May you display the fruit of righteousness. Because of the work of His Spirit in you, may the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) be always on display in your lives.
Lodging is provided at the local Hampton Inn, and some meals are provided. Team members will be responsible for $400.00 plus 6 meals. The team will travel by bus from Tupelo to Castalia. Please be available to join this team under the Lord’s leadership. Contact Lee at 662-322-1011 or
[email protected]. for more information.
World Changers Volunteers
July 20-25 First Baptist Church will host 130 plus student and adult volunteers for the 2015 World Changers project in Tupelo, July 20-25. You can assist with the ministry in three different ways, on our campus, during the week. FOOD SERVICE: We will be feeding the volunteers starting with dinner on Monday evening and serving breakfast and dinner Tuesday-Friday. If you are willing to help in the kitchen with food prep or serving please contact the church office to be put on the food service list. Our Food Service Coordinator will need help with food prep, food service and clean-up for each meal. Please serve as many times during the week as possible. SECURITY: We need volunteers to provide security from 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. Monday-
SPEAKERS FOR JULY
Sunday Mornings—8:15/9:45/11:00 a.m. July 5 Tommy Vinson July 12/26 Drew Gardner July 19 Shandy Dill Sunday Nights, 6:00 p.m. July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26
No Evening Worship Alan Brown Texas/New Orleans Mission Teams Gaither Homecoming FBC Tupelo Style
Wednesday Nights at 6:00 p.m. July 1 Church-wide Prayer July 8/15 Scott Grisham July 22/29 Danny Dickey 5. May you glorify God. For the believer, the ultimate purpose in all things is always the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31) As God does His work in you, as you grow in Christlikeness and as others come into a saving relationship with Christ through your witness, may God himself, receive much, much glory— so that in the end, we may join the great multitude from all nations and tribes and peoples and languages as we praise our great God before the throne. (Revelation 7)
Friday night. If you can assist with security please contact Fred Flatt at 662-397-5671. OFF-SITE VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers will be needed at Lowe’s to pull supplies and drivers will be needed to deliver supplies to worksites where the students are working on various projects. Please contact Bro Ricky to sign up for one of these positions.
SUPPORTING MINISTRY Sunday Shuttle from Bancorp South Arena The Sunday shuttle service from Bancorp South Arena will not run during the month of July.
Capital Campaign Update: Preserving Our Past-Preparing Our Future Church, you have started well in
the capital campaign to raise $200,000 for much needed renovations and real estate purchases. You have committed to date to give $115,640.00 towards the overall goal. A total of $57,560.38 in cash has been received towards the project. Church, we are only $84,360.00 shy of committing to the goal of $200,000.00. Would you prayerfully commit to support the project by giving above and beyond your tithe to help your church do the work debt free to the Glory of God?
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PATRIOTIC SERVICE … On July 5, 2015 in the morning worship services, we will have a patriotic service honoring our great God. We will celebrate the freedom we have in Christ, and the freedoms we enjoy in the United States of America. The Bible states: John 8:36 - So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Galatians 5:1 - For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Psalm 33:12 - Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen as His heritage! Isaiah 60:12 - For the nation and kingdom that will not serve You shall perish; those nations shall be utterly laid waste. 2 Chronicles 7:14 - If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Proverbs 14:34 - Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
GAITHER HOMECOMING FBC TUPELO STYLE July 26, 2015 ▪ 6:00 p.m. FBC Sanctuary NO … The Speers, The Cathedrals, The Stamps, or the Gaithers will not be present, but our people will use this informal format to sing the songs of Zion. On February 19, 1991, the Gaither Vocal Band had just wrapped up a recording session in Nashville, Tennessee, working on an album called Homecoming, which featured many of the great voices of southern gospel music: The Speers, the Gatlins, Jake Hess, The Cathedrals, Howard & Vestal Goodman, Buck Rambo, Eva Mae Lefevre, James Blackwood, Hovie Lister, Jim Hill, and J.D. Sumner & The Stamps. After the session, the artists stayed around to chat, swap stories and sing old standards around the piano. The impromptu session was recorded on video and later published. The recording was so well received that the Gaithers began a series of professionally-produced videos with larger gatherings of gospel musicians. On July 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, Tupelo will gather to sing some of the old standards in a worship setting in our sanctuary. Many soloists, small groups, trios, quartets, families, blue grass musicians, and a volunteer choir from FBC Tupelo will lead a wonderful night of worship. This will be a great night of worship as we praise and lift up the name of the Lord through song…FBC Tupelo Style.
Here it is … July and we are in the process of contacting and enlisting children’s choir workers for the 2015-2016 year. We want leaders who love our Lord, and love children, and are willing to invest in their lives. Prayerfully consider helping in children’s choir this year.
In June many of our students made the trip to Fort Worth, Texas to work with Asian and Middle Eastern Refugees. Our students allowed the Holy Spirit to use them in a mighty way. We ministered to 1,000 children and families. Among those were Nepalese, Indian, Sudanese, Afghan, Iraqi, and Hispanic. They shared Christ primarily with Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and agnostics. They prepared more than 100 gift bags for the families of the Nepalese church, more than 60 cloth banners with the Cross painted on them, and gave 1,000 Bible tracts in Nepalese to Eternal Life Church in reaching the Nepalese people. Our students made a special bond with the kids in the apartment complexes at which we worked. It was amazing to see them sell out and be the hands and feet of Jesus! Thanks to all who donated crayons, drinks, and other supplies for the trip. They were so helpful in helping us minister to the refugees. Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for the people and the work in the DFW area being led by Kika and Raju. Keep Looking UP,
Bro. Shandy Dill SUPER SUMMER CAMP & PARENT MEETING July 8, 5:30 p.m.—CSC
SUPER SUMMER at Mississippi College July 13-17 Speaker: David Eldridge Worship Leader: Matt Papa No “542” on Wednesday, July 15
NEW SEVENTH GRADE PARENT MEETING July 19, 5:00 p.m.—CSC
ULTIMATE FRISBEE & PIZZA July 22, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Ballard Park
PASSION Seniors Only Deadline to sign up: July 12 Event Cost: $139.00 Hotel Cost: TBD
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Qualifications for Deacons Adopted by church on September 12, 1990 MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL BRIAN FLY REQUEST THE HONOUR OF YOUR PRESENCE AT THE MARRIAGE OF THEIR DAUGHTER
Molly Jordan Fly TO
Jacob Wayne Dickerson SATURDAY, AUGUST THE 1ST TWO THOUSAND AND FIFTEEN AT 3:00 IN THE AFTERNOON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 300 NORTH CHURCH STREET TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI
RECEPTION TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
Men of honest report A deacon’s reputation should be beyond reproach. (Acts 6:3)
Full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom A deacon should think God’s thoughts and live by God’s principles, deriving insights from the Word of God. It should be obvious that Christ lives in him. (Acts 6:3)
Grace A deacon carries out the work of the Lord in honesty, sincerity and dedication. He should be a man of dignity, worthy of respect, doing the work of ministry with a sense of burden, and in all seriousness. (I Timothy 3:8)
Not double-tongued He represents the same truth to all, and his actions are faithful to his words. (I Timothy 3:8)
Not greedy of filthy lucre
The Lord’s Supper Sunday, July 12 8:15a.m./11:00 a.m.—Sanctuary 9:45 a.m.—Fellowship Hall
Quarterly Business Meeting Sunday, July 19 following Evening Worship in the Fellowship Hall
Compassionate Friends Thursday, July 23, 6:00 p.m. NMMC Wellness Center For those who have lost a child or grandchild.
Roundtable Tuesday, July 28, 12:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Book Review by Shandy Dill A meal will be provided.
The following have been cancelled for the month of July: PEP Club First Tuesday for Area Singles Wednesday Night Supper Adult Choir Rehearsal Shuttle buses will not run during the month of July.
The love of money is the root of all evil. A deacon should not pursue dishonest gain. For this reason, no deacon should engage himself either privately or corporately with others in the sale, distribution, or use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs. (I Timothy 3:8)
Holding to the mystery of faith with a clear conscience A deacon should be an earnest follower of Christ, sound in his faith. (I Timothy 3:9)
Tested and proven A deacon is one to be seasoned in the faith, spiritually mature, and not a new Christian. It takes time for a man to be tested and proven as to his character, his ability to make wise decisions, and his commitment to the program ministries of the church. For this reason, each candidate for deacon must be at least 25 years of age and must have been a member of First Baptist Church for at least one year before being considered for the office of deacon. Each deacon should be a tither (Malachi 3:10); his lifestyle should be that of witnessing for Christ; he should be fully aware that he represents Christ and the church everywhere; he should be faithful in attendance in regularly scheduled meetings of Grow Groups, worship and outreach, always strengthening and encouraging the fellowship. Each deacon is expected to participate fully in the deacon ministry plan. He should be blameless in light of Christian morals and ethics. (I Timothy 3:10)
Husband of only one wife Only males shall be eligible for the office of deacon. Neither a deacon nor his wife shall ever have had more than one living spouse. A deacon shall not practice polygamy. (I Timothy 3:12)
Managing well his children and household A deacon who is married should have a faithful and dignified wife and he should be an exemplary head of household. He should train his children in the wisdom of God, make wise decisions in leading the family into spiritual maturity, and handle home relationships well so the family is motivated toward the Lord. (I Timothy 3:11-12) See deacon nomination sample on Page 5.
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DEACON NOMINATION July 19, 2015 Ballots must be turned in no later than the close of the 11:00 a.m. worship service. The names listed in the boxes below are presently serving as active deacons and are ineligible for nomination. Rotating off September 30, 2015 Brian Alexander John Bowlin Chris Burks Danny Dickey Stanley Downs Scott Emison Fred Flatt Matt Gillis
Rotating off September 30, 2016
Jack McFerrin Gerald Pittman Phillip Poe Steve Tybor Greg Warnick Greg Washington Josh West
Scott Angle David Blackwell Jeff Cox James Floyd Prentiss Johnson Danny Kennedy Don Land Mark Ledbetter
Rotating off September 30, 2017
Brent McBride Brad McCully Paul Poland Jay Scruggs David Vance Kenny Weems Lee Wylie
Nik Carnathan Phil Daughdrill Larry Goddard Tim Harrell Palmer Triplett Kevin Wood
Each candidate for deacon must be at least 25 years of age and must have been a resident member of First Baptist Church of Tupelo at least one year as of July 1 in the year of the election. The following men meet those requirements. Some names have been removed by request. Nominate not more than nine (9) men by circling
the names of the men whom you wish to nominate. Kevin Abel Gayle Alexander Omar Armas Bryan Arnold Dan Arnold Jake Arnold Randy Arnold Ron Ashby Travis Avant Ross Aven Terry Baker Rick Ball James Bearden Ryan Berry Tyler Berry Hugh Billingsley Frankie Blackmon D.W. Blackwell Larry Booth Keith Box Steve Braun Justin Brock Alan Brown Eric Brown Rodger Brown Mike Bryan Kevin Burgess Ken Burroughs Owen Bush Stephen Buzzell Randy Byrd Anthony Campbell Mark Cannon Will Chandler Jonathan Chaney Elmer Clark Millard Clark Merle Claunch Mike Clayborne Tommy Cobb Keith Cole Curt Collins Grant Collins Tommy Collins Paul Cook Hogan Cooper Jim Couch Mitchell Cox Phil Cranford Michael Crisp
Britt Crosby Dwayne Daniel Seth Davidson Daniel Dempsey Danny Dempsey Cullen Dendy Cory Dewett Keith Dixon Jim Donald Gerald Dorrah Bill Drummond Kerry Duckett Michael Dudding Adam Dunahue Ivy Duvall Joe Eason Mike Eaton Brandon Ellis Eddie Evans Larry Fears Bill Finch Jeff Finch John Finch Barry Flanagan Jace Flatt Jordan Flatt Mike Fly Ed Fox Ken Fraysier Lewis Frazier, III Lewis Frazier, Jr. Luke Frazier Randy Gammill Carl Ganaway Ron Garmon Chad Garner Kenneth Garrett Joey Gibson Justin Gibson Bill Gilliam Allen Glenn Johnny Gory Steve Greenhill Jimmy Greer Justin Griffin Scott Grisham Tommy Gurley Matthew Hale Cody Hall David Hall
James Hall Sam Hall Hal Hancock Joe Hancock Bob Hanson Brian Hargett Alex Harrelson Jim Harris John Harrison Mark Harrison Tom Harville John Hawkins Kim Haynes Don Hazel Luke Heatherly Terry Heatherly Bryan Henderson Lee Henderson Maurice Hill Sam Hinz Kelly Holcomb Jeff Holladay Bill Hollingsworth Bud Homan Van Hopkins Larry Howard Culley Hughes Russell Hughes Casey Humphries Stanley Hurt Ian Ikemori Mike Ivy Brandon Jamison Matthew Jernigan Gary Johnson J.D. Johnson Jerry Johnson David Johnston Jack Johnstone Keith Jones Lowry Jones Todd Kennedy Alex Key Jeff King David Kline Sam Kline Mike Knight Shad Lamb Ron Laughlin Charles Leckie
David Ledbetter Jacob Lewis Tommy Lindsey Brian Locastro Roy Logan Jay London Don Long Philip Long Robert Long Curt Luke Parker Lyle Jeffrey Mann Keith Mansfield Doug Maples Jake Martin Kurt Martin Garry Mason George Mason James Ed Mattox Jason Maynard John McAdams Don McCain Chad McCoy Phil McDaniel Michael McDaniels Chuck McDougald Shane McLaughlin Bill McMahan Randy McMickin Michael McMillen R.O. McNeece Dean Merritt Christopher Milam Tony Miles Travis Miles Blake Miller David Miller Max Miller Michael Mills Jon Milstead Jeremy Mitchell T.K. Moffett Brendon Moon Jeff Moon J.R. Mooneyhan Jerry Moore Reggie Moore Forest Nabors Jay Nail Steve Newby
Mark Nowell Mark Orman Billy Overstreet Cass Patrick Robert Patterson Billy Pennington C.D. Peters Jonathan Poland Danny Porter Walker Powell Elton Putnam Terry Ramey Ron Ratliff Brad Reedy Rickey Reynolds Ralph Ritch Jay Robertson Mike Robinson Chad Rogers Dick Rogers Robert Rogers Matt Rollins Freddie Russell Gary Russell David Sandefur Kevin Sanders Jim Schaefer Jason Scruggs John Seale Tim Senter Andy Sheffield Boyce Shelton James Shelton Jonathan Shook Bobby Simmons Robert Skelton Kristian Skou Charles Eric Smith David Smith Jeff Smith Jimmy Smith Ray Smith Talmadge Smith Trent Smith Bill Smothers David Smothers Jerry South Tim Speck Jimmy Staggs Bill Stennett
Jimmy Stevens John Stewart Rob Stone Stanley Stone John Sudduth Matthew Sudduth Mike Sudduth Michael Summerlin Russ Tally Michael Thompson Dewayne Thornton Paul Thornton Eddie Trammel Phil Trammel Tyler Tull Wayne Turner Keith Vandersteeg Carl Vinson David Vinson Lee Waldrup James Walters Steve Warren Alan Washington Philip Washington Charles Watson Mitch Waycaster Peyton Weems Johnny West Joseph West Lee West Luke West Roger White Chris Whiteside Shane Whitfield Evans Whittle Ken Wicker McDaniel Wicker Roger Wicker Bob Wiley Matt Wiley Preston Wiley Elton Williams Henry Williams Stanley Williams Brad Womack Kevin Wooten Jonathan Wren Eddie Wright Matthew Wright Tommie Joe Wylie Stennis Young
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH We have already had some really hot weather. Do you have days when you feel like you need refreshing? Do you have those days when you could use something to brighten your outlook? Do you sometimes wish for something that is pure and dependable? What about something that will never depreciate in value? Where can you turn for those desires? God’s Word! Psalm 19:7-11 says, “The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.” Too often we think of the Scriptures as rules or do’s and don’t, but this passage tells us that God’s Word is just the opposite. God’s Word rejuvenates our spirits. The Word gives us wisdom, restores joy to our hearts, gives us direction and makes us better people. It provides wisdom and warnings to keep us on the right path and help us to be successful. So do you need some refreshing, some encouragement, some direction, some guidance? Then take some time this month and let God’s Word fulfill all those needs in your life. God bless you as you take in His Word.
READING THROUGH THE BIBLE CHRONOLOGICALLY July 1: Amos 1-5; July 2: Amos 6-9; July 3: Hosea 1-5; July 4: Hosea 6-9; July 5: Hosea 10-14; July 6: Isaiah 1-4; July 7: Catch up day; July 8: Isaiah 5-8; July 9: Isaiah 9-12; July 10: Micah 1-4; July 11: Micah 5-7; July 12: 2 Kings 16-17, 2 Chronicles 28; July 13: Isaiah 13-17; July 14: Catch up day; July 15: Isaiah 18-22; July 16: Isaiah 23-26; July 17: 2 Kings 18:1-8, 2 Chronicles 29-31, Psalm 48; July 18: Isaiah 27-30; July 19: Isaiah 31-35; July 20: Isaiah 36-37, 2 Kings 18:9-19:37, 2 Chronicles 32:1-23, Psalm 76; July 21: Catch up day; July 22: Isaiah 38-39, 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 32:24-33; July 23: Isaiah 40-42, Psalm 46; July 24: Isaiah 43-45, Psalm 80; July 25: Isaiah 46-49, Psalm 135; July 26: Isaiah 50-53; July 27: Isaiah 54-58; July 28: Catch up day; July 29: Isaiah 59-63; July 30: Isaiah 64-66; July 31: 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 33
Thankful for Teachers No matter your age, if you are in a Grow Group Bible study on Sunday morning, someone works hard to prepare to teach you or your children each week. Have you thought about the time and energy and effort they put in each week? I am so thankful for our Bible teaching team. We are fortunate to have great teachers from bed babies to senior adults. Please take time to pray for your teacher(s) and be sure to thank them for their ministry of teaching and leading yours and your children’s classes. Also please continue to pray for our family ministry team as we seek God’s leadership for those who will be serving on our teaching team for the coming year.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DAY SCHOOL is searching for two qualified teachers to teach five days a week in the fall. If you have previous teaching experience and are interested, please contact Christine at the Day School Office (718-0018) or stop by and pick up an application. The Day School is in need a double stroller (preferably with front/rear seats). If anyone has a gently used double stroller, we would appreciate you considering donating it for use by our infants, creepers and toddlers. Thank you!
World Changers July 20-25 We will be hosting World Changers here at our church again this year. We will have 130 plus students and adults as our guests. They will be working on homes of needy people in our community and sharing the Good News of Jesus’ love for that week. We will need a lot of help to make it happen. They will be sleeping, eating and worshipping together at FBC. We will need many volunteers serving breakfast and dinner, cleaning restrooms and showers, working with our security team, running materials to jobsites and delivering popsicles to the workers. If you would be willing to serve in one or more of those roles, please contact Ricky or Lee and get signed up to help.
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SERVING IN EXTENDED CARE Sunday, July 5
Summer Fun in July
Have you prayed for your child today? Cover your child in prayer daily as you partner with God to bless your child, now and for eternity. There is nothing more important or more powerful than a parent’s prayer. Begin today!
Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m.
God Cares for Me … July 1
“Joseph Forgives” - Genesis 42 Joseph showed love to his brothers
Watermelon Night! July 8
“Birds Feed Elijah - 1 Kings 17 Obstacle Course in Gym
OUR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN NEED YOUR HELP!
July 15
“God Cares for a Widow” - 1 Kings 17 Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
We are in desperate need of more volunteers for our 11:00 a.m. extended session on Sundays. Please text me if you can volunteer once or twice a quarter. Also, I am recruiting Preschool and Grow Group teachers as well as Kidz First teachers for this next school year. Please pray about where you can help. I can’t wait to hear from you.
July 22
No Wednesday night activities at FBC
Martha Langerfeld 662-791-1658
World Changers using our building. Pray For World Changers this week with your Preschooler. Offer to take a snack or help with a meal and let your little ones help you!
July 29
“Elijah’s New Room” - 2 Kings 4:8-10 Indoor/Outdoor Prayer Walking ending at FBC playground
We are learning to express our thanks to God for the many ways He provides for us.
“God has been good to me.” Genesis 33:11
TEACHERS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON: All Preschool and Children Grow Group Teachers and families are invited to join us for an appreciation luncheon on August 2 at 12:00 p.m. We will provide childcare and feed the children lunch in the CLC.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER SCHEDULE: Meet in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m. Kids will need to be picked up at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. NEW CHRISTIANS CLASS: The New Christians class will begin July 12. It will meet July 12, July 19, July 26, and August 2. This class is offered for all those who have recently prayed to receive Christ. Please see Carrie for more details. FAMILY COOKOUT: Children’s Department will have a cookout at the home of Lisa and Alan Brown on July 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please bring chips, a side dish or dessert. Hot Dogs, hamburgers, and drinks will be provided. MISSION CAMP: July 7-9, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at FBC Tupelo for those who have completed Grades 1-6. We will leave campus for the mission trips and are looking into going to Le Bonheur on Thursday so the kids will need a travel form. Cost: $20.00—includes lunch each day. Please sign up in the Grand Hall. KIDZ MOVIE NIGHT: Wednesday, July 15, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Snacks and drinks provided. CHILDREN’S SWIM PARTY: July 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the home of Angie Lindsey. No meal will be provided - only snacks. TWEENS CENTRI-KID: Grades 5-6 will leave for Centri-Kid Camp on July 27. We will meet at the church at 8:30 a.m. and leave around 9:00 a.m. The last $100.00 is due July 15. If anyone would like to help sponsor a child, please see Carrie. Parents’ Meeting: July 19 at 5:30 p.m.
8:15 a.m. Debbie Wiley, Amy McFerrin Karen Collins, Leah Collins 11:00 a.m. Elizabeth Mansfield, Wanda Bland Cindy Davis Lee and Stephanie West Freddie and Pam Russell Judy Ward Alaina Newby, Brianna Newby Sunday, July 12 8:15 a.m. Shane and Nicole McLaughlin Linsey Palmer, Lauren Homan Shane and Crystal Whitfield 11:00 a.m. Becky Anthony, Alicia Milstead Kenny and Virginia Weems Walker and Camille Powell Katie Sheffield, Paige Cox 6:00 p.m. Barbara Phifer Kerri Locastro, Kylie Locastro Sunday, July 19
8:15 a.m. Gail Moon, Carlie Moon Krista Weems Roseanne Brown 11:00 a.m. Katy Wallace, Kristi Ikemori Kevin and Lauren Abel Julia Bethay, Linda Bowlin Keith and Courtney Box 6:00 p.m. Brandi Reynolds Sunday, July 26
8:15 a.m. Deloris Finch, Kylie Locastro Steve and Desiree Warren 11:00 a.m. John and Jeanie Seale Suzette Young Judy Land, Patricia Taylor Mandy Smith, Judy Burroughs Jason and Laranda Brockman 6:00 p.m.
Preschool and Children Families
F U N D AY
at Veterans Park
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Monday, July 13
Come picnic with Martha and Carrie. Pack a lunch. Wear your swim suit. Meet at the park. Drinks and Popsicles provided!
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RICKY YOUNG, Associate Pastor of Growing Ministries ……………………...
[email protected] LEE ALLRED, Associate Pastor of Serving/Supporting ………………...……...
[email protected] RANDY WOOD, Associate Pastor of Music Ministries …………….………...….
[email protected] SHANDY DILL, Minister to Students ……………….…………………………..……
[email protected] DAVE JENSEN, Minister to Single Adults and Recovery ….…………………
[email protected] MARTHA LANGERFELD, Director of Preschool Ministry ………………
[email protected] CARRIE DEVENNY, Director of Children’s Ministry ………………………..
[email protected]
Sunday Schedule
8:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship (S) Library Open Coffee Kiosks Open Grow Groups Morning Worship (FH) 11:00 a.m. Grow Groups Morning Worship (S) Preschool Children’s Church (CLC) 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship (FH) Monday Schedule
7:30 a.m. Day School (Full-time) 9:00 a.m. Ceramics (Crafts Rm.) Tuesday Schedule
7:30 a.m. Day School (Full-time) 9:00 a.m. Library Open Wednesday Schedule
7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast (McDonald’s—West Main) 7:30 a.m. Day School (Full-time) 2:00 p.m. Men’s Coffee Break (GH) 5:42 p.m. “542” for Students (CSC) 6:00 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting (S) Preschool/Children Summer Fun!
Weekly Budget Requirement Budget Received June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28 Required to Date Received to Date
$41,121.27 $39,828.11 $54,340.36 $35,957.54 $32,649.45 $1,603,729.53 $1,475,797.68
Capital Campaign Given to Date
Friday-Saturday, July 3-4
$57,560.38
Tuesday, July 14
Celebrating Independence Day Church Office Closed on Friday
9:00 a.m. Adventures in English Wednesday, July 15
6:00 p.m. Kidz Movie Night (Grades 1-6)
Sunday, July 5
8:15/11:00 Patriotic Service No Evening Worship or Activities
Thursday, July 16
6:00 p.m. ESL Family Game Night (CSC)
Tuesday, July 7
Sunday, July 19
8:30 a.m. Kids Mission Camp 9:00 a.m. Adventures in English
Deacon Nominations at AM Worship 9:45 a.m. New Christians Class for Children Wednesday, July 8 5:00 p.m. New 7th Grade Parent Mtg. (CSC) 8:30 a.m. Kids Mission Camp 5:30 p.m. Centri-Kid Parents’ Mtg. 5:30 p.m. Super Summer Camp/Parent Mtg. (CSC) 7:00 p.m. Quarterly Business Meeting (FH) 6:00 p.m. Family Cookout for Children Wednesday, July 22 (home of the Brown’s) 6:00 p.m. Students Ultimate Frisbee (Ballard Park) Children’s Swim Party (home of Lindseys)
Thursday, July 9
8:30 a.m. Kids Mission Camp
Thursday, July 23
6:00 p.m. Compassionate Friends (NMMC Wellness)
Sunday, July 12
The Lord’s Supper during AM Worship 9:45 a.m. New Christians Class for Children 5:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee Mtg. (CR-S) Deacons’ Mtg. (Choir Rm.) Monday, July 13
Sunday, July 26
9:45 a.m. New Christians Class for Children 6:00 p.m. Gaither Homecoming FBC Style (S) Tuesday, July 28
12:00 p.m. Roundtable (FH)
10:00 a.m. Fun Day (Veterans Park)
Thursday Schedule
7:30 a.m. Day School (Full-time) 9:30 a.m. Senior Adult Game Day Friday Schedule
6:00 a.m. Cottage/Home Prayer (C. Lee) 7:30 a.m. Day School (Full-time)
Sunday, July 5
7:45 a.m. Dan Arnold, Jeff Moon 10:45 a.m. Phillip Daughdrill, James Hall Sunday, July 12
7:45 a.m. Phillip Poe 10:45 a.m. Eddie Tate 6:00 p.m. Lee Henderson Sunday, July 19
7:45 a.m. Larry Pugh, Lee Wylie 10:45 a.m. Keith Vandersteeg, Ken Wicker 6:00 p.m. Danny Kennedy Sunday, July 26
7:45 a.m. Andy Davis, Stanley Downs 10:45 a.m. Tyler Tull, Jonathan Chaney 6:00 p.m. Bryan Henderson
Date 7/5
8:15 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Lee Henderson Paul Poland
JUNE 7 JUNE 14
573 554
7/12 Mark Ledbetter Mitch Waycaster Chris Burks 7/19 Palmer Triplett
Gerald Pittman
Matt Gillis
7/26 Jimmy Floyd
Fred Flatt
Don Land
Drew Chisholm Jan Chisholm Vic Chisholm Mark Christian
JUNE 21 JUNE 28
510 525
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