Ministry Team

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Volume 19

A Publication of First Baptist Ruston, Ruston, LA

January 23, 2019

Sunday Morning “Wise Up: Guard This With All Diligence!”

Midweek Worship “Theology For Life: The Fundamentals”

Memory Verse “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7 ESV

To approve two recommendations from the Stewardship Committee regarding our Fund Reserve.

Church Theme

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“In the Heart of Ruston With a Heart for You!”

Church Purpose Statement We exist to LOVE, WIN, and GROW Ruston and the world for Christ.

Deacons of the Week Jason Jones Randy Null March 11, 2018 at 2:00 am Joe Brown

Ministry Team: Dr. Chris Craig

Clayton Owen Wayne Bridges Josh Moore Merrick Nunn Josh Sanderson Ed Colvin Pam Flowers

Senior Pastor Brandon Ramsey

Ed./Admin./Singles Jamie Bolton Worship & Sr. Adults Xuan Liu Contemporary Worship Dr. Andy Johnson College Jeremy Magee

Brittany Jackson

Publications Assistant

Counselor

Kitty Carter

Receptionist

Media

JoAnn Barr

Music Secretary

Chinese Mission

Sylvia Roseberry

Church Hostess

Sr. Adult Emeritus

Bernard Gemelli

Building Superintendent

Missions

Sue Cruz

Building and Grounds

Youth Zach Yates

Young Married Associate

Jeff Moss

Building and Grounds

Children Braden Hilton

Middle School Associate

Marcus Spencer

Building and Grounds

Preschool Brenda Martin

Pastoral/Financial Assistant

Nesse Cooper

Building and Grounds

Church Event Schedule Sunday, January 27 8:45 am 8:45 am 8:45 am 9:50 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 5:30 pm

Traditional Service Contemporary Service (Depot) Children’s Worship Connection Groups Contemporary Service Children’s Worship Children’s Choir

Monday, January 28 8:30 Pre-K 4 Tuesday, January 29 9:30 am Weekday Program 12:00 pm Prayer on the 3rd Floor Wednesday, January 30 8:00 am Prayer on the 3rd Floor 9:30 am Weekday Program 5:00 pm First Family Meal 5:45 pm Stewardship Mtg. 6:15 pm Midweek Worship Thursday, January 31 9:30 am Weekday Program Friday, February 1 7:00 pm

Chinese Church

January 20, 2019, Weekly Attendance 8:45 am .......... 279 Depot............ 46 11:00 am ........ 716 Echurch ............ 65

Connection Group.... 632 Off-Campus Study ... 40 Total Bible Study .... 672

Total Worship.. 1106

Stewardship Report, January 20, 2019 Received…...…………………………$35,512.67

January Teaching Series: OPERATING SYSTEM – Update the Way You React Life App: SELF-CONTROL – Choosing to do what you should, even when you don't want to. Memory Verse: God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life. 2 Peter 1:3a (NIrV) SUNDAY, January 27 Bible Story: Too Much (Too Much of a Good Thing) • Proverbs 25:16 Bottom Line: Know when to stop. February Teaching Series: ALWAYS OPEN – Service With A Smile Life App: Service – Lending a hand to help someone else Memory Verse: Jesus sat down and called for the 12 disciples to come to him. Then he said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last. They must be the servant of everyone.” Mark 9:35 (NIrV)

Pine Cove’s Kid’s Conference packs all the intensity & excitement of a week of summer camp into one weekend! This conference combines all the fun of camp – hilarious skits, crazy cheers, cool camp games – with an experienced speaker who will challenge the students. This provides a foundation for the church to build on when the conference is over and intentional programming designed to maximize the time leaders get to invest in their students. Pine Cove breaks down the conference into elements of fun and spiritual depth that perfectly fit the elementary-age student. March 1 – 3 2nd – 5th Graders $110 (includes a $25 non-refundable deposit) ONLY 4 girl spots remaining ONLY 16 boy spots remaining

Children’s Building Fund Received…...…………………….…...$17,195.00

KuhNO Decisions from January , 2019 2 people prayed to receive Christ as their Savior. 5 people renewed their commitment to Christ.

February 1 March 15 April 12 May 10 Mini-KuhNO / Valentine Date Night Wednesday, February 13

Bible Drill Every Wednesday 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm 252 Teams Every Wednesday 6:15 - 7:00 pm

Bernard Gemelli Chris Craig Brandon Ramsey Ed Colvin

25 years 16 years 11 years 3 years

Children’s Choir Every Sunday 5:30 - 6:30 pm

SENIOR ADULT BANQUET February 11th at 6PM FBC Ruston Fellowship Hall Great Evening of Food, Fun, Fellowship Tickets: $5/each or $10 per couple. Tickets can be purchased from Joann Barr or by purchasing them in the church office. Deadline to purchase tickets is February 6.

I want to take a minute to thank you all so much for your help and support with Challenge. We had an unbelievable weekend! Over 140 students registered for Challenge and we had over 40 college students give up their weekend to be small group leaders. Seventeen different families gave their homes for us to use this weekend, without them, we simply could not pull Challenge off! A very special thanks goes out to Adult 1, 2 and 3 for preparing and serving our meals this weekend and Chris Garriga for smoking some awesome pulled pork for us! When I take a step back and realize how many people it takes to pull a weekend like this off, I’m humbled and extremely grateful. We have an awesome church, that wants to be involved in all ministries. Thank you again for your support, your prayers, and your encouragement. I love you all very much! In Christ, Josh Sanderson

Dear Church Family, Words cannot express the appreciation I have for all of the many acts of kindness shown to my family and me during the days following my mother’s death. The visits, phone calls, emails, texts, and food brought, mean more to me than you could possibly know. Thank you to each of you who prayed for my mother these past few weeks. We felt the love and comfort of those many prayers offered on our behalf. That is truly the only way we have gotten through this is with the help of our faithful and loving Father and the encouragement and love of our church family. What a blessing to be a part of such a loving and giving church family. May God Continue to Bless you! Your Sister in Christ, Kathie Farmer

First Women’s Missions & Ministry Annual Sewing Party for Missions February 16 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall Lunch will be provided. Come and join the fun and fellowship. Sign up in Connection Groups or online at fbcruston.life.

February 3 March 17

Vision Sunday Special Guest Speaker Chad Williams, Former Navy Seal

THE HEARTBEAT (USPS 447-820) is published weekly by First Baptist Ruston, except at Christmas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FBC 200 S. Trenton, Ruston, LA 71270. Periodical postage is paid at Ruston, LA 71270.

New Members:

Weather Policy Kennedy Gilbert Member by Baptism

Our weather policy for the church states that if Lincoln Parish schools are closed, then we are closed. For Sunday mornings, we will meet unless it is dire. You can check for updates on our website, Facebook, Twitter, or 107.5 radio station.

Lainey Adkins Member by Baptism Night To Shine is February 8. We are looking for general volunteers to help out on this special night. Sign up at fbcruston.life and someone will be in touch soon to help get you plugged in.

Christian sympathy is extended to Bill Roundtree and family on the passing of this mother, Mildred Marie Roundtree.

First Family Meal

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Regular Meal Fiesta Stackup Soup

Kids’ Meal Soft Tacos Chips

Dessert Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Christian sympathy is extended to Karla Smith on the passing of her father, Lyle Hutchins.

First Baptist Ruston 200 South Trenton Ruston, Louisiana 71270 Phone: (318) 255-4628 www.fbcruston.org