Volume 18
A Publication of First Baptist Ruston, Ruston, LA
February 14, 2018
Sunday Morning “Being Sane In An Insane World: Beating The Blues Monster - Part 2 ”
Midweek Worship No Midweek Worship February 14 Happy Valentine’s Day Midweek will resume February 21
Memory Verse “Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NLT
Church Theme “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 Norman Rivera Casey Jackson Ronnie Dowling
Ministry Team: Dr. Chris Craig Clayton Owen Wayne Bridges Linnea Allen Merrick Nunn Josh Sanderson Ed Colvin Pam Flowers
Senior Pastor Brandon Ramsey
Counselor
Ed./Admin./Singles Jamie Bolton Worship & Sr. Adults Xuan Liu Contemporary Worship Dr. Andy Johnson College Jeremy Magee
Brittany Jackson
Publications Assistant
Media
Kitty Carter
Receptionist
Chinese Mission
JoAnn Barr
Music Secretary
Sylvia Roseberry
Church Hostess
Sr. Adult Emeritus Missions
Bernard Gemelli
Building Superintendent
Youth Zach Yates
Young Married Associate
Sue Cruz
Building and Grounds
Children Braden Hilton
Middle School Associate
Jeff Moss
Building and Grounds
Preschool Brenda Martin
Pastoral/Financial Assistant
Marcus Spencer
Building and Grounds
Church Event Schedule Sunday, February 18 8:45 am Traditional Service 8:45 am Kids’ Worship 9:50 am Connection Groups 11:00 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Kids’ Worship 4:30 pm Financial Peace 5:30 pm Children’s Choir Monday, February 19 8:30 am Pre K 4 Tuesday, February 20 9:30 am Weekday Program 12:00 am Prayer on the 3rd Floor 5:00 pm GROW Wednesday, February 21 8:00 am Prayer on the 3rd Floor 9:30 am Weekday Program 3:00 pm Library Opens 5:00 pm First Family Meal 5:45 pm Powerhouse Opens 6:15 pm Midweek Worship 7:15 pm Choir Rehearsal 8:00 pm College Worship Thursday, February 22 9:30 am Weekday Program 9:30 am John Bible Study Friday, February 23 7:00 pm Chinese Church
February 11, 2018 Weekly Attendance Worship 8:45 am..................... 255 11:00 am................... 555 Echurch ...................... 50 Total Worship....... 860
Bible Study Connection Group……....508 Off Campus Study …..…...43
February Teaching Series: REWIND – Kindness Deserves a Replay Life App: Kindness - Showing others they are valuable by how you treat them. SUNDAY, February 18 Bible Story: All the Small Things (The Least of These) • Matthew 25:35-40 Bottom Line: Be kind to people who are overlooked. SUNDAY, February 25 Bible Story: Mercy, Mercy Me (Love Your Enemies) • Matthew 5:43-48 Bottom Line: Be kind to people who aren’t kind to you. March Teaching Series: JUMP BALL – Finding Peace in the Madness Life App: Peace - Proving you care more about each other than winning an argument.
Pine Cove March 23 – 25 2 – 5 Grade $105 ($25 non-refundable deposit) 28 girl & 28 boy spots
VBS June 4 – 8 GAME ON – Gearing Up for Life’s Big Game
Total Bible Study.…..551
Decisions from February 11, 2018 2 people renewed their commitment to Christ
March 11 - Revival with Reggie Thomas March 17 - Gary Chapman Marriage Conference March 18 - Joint Service at Temple Baptist Church
Opportunities to Serve Brandon is looking for people interested in serving on committees for the annual golf tournament and other upcoming events. If you are willing to serve please email
[email protected]. Meeting dates will be announced soon.
Big Need! Mission Trip Opportunity PRESCHOOL AND WAM CHOIR Children’s Choirs are meeting at 5:30 on Sundays. Bring your kids and get them involved. They are beginning work on their Spring Musical, “Danny
and The Shacks”.
Where: Pastor: When: Needs: Tasks: Costs:
New Connection Group What: Where: When: Teacher: Who: Focus:
New Bible Study Class Room 322 Beginning Sunday, February 11 at 9:50 am Jim Bolton Any age is welcome The class will focus on studies from the scripture. It will be discussion heavy with members encouraged to share their personal experiences and thoughts.
FBC Family, Thank y’all so much for supporting Table Community this year. Thanks for sending Jeremy and the team up this year. Your support means a lot to us and God is doing amazing things through it. Aubrey
FBC Ruston, Thanks so much for the calls, texts, and visits during my mom’s passing. Your prayers and support mean more than you know. Thanks, Rusty Farrar & Family
Join us on March 6 at 6:00 pm for the baseball game between Louisiana Tech and Grambling. We will be feeding both teams after the game. Come and help out or just enjoy the game.
Table Community Church in Greer, SC Aubrey Hogan Tuesday, April 3 - Saturday, April 7 Experienced Electricians and Carpenters Remodel the new building site for the church which involves transitioning an old restaurant into a meeting space $250 plus some food expenses
Email
[email protected] or call the church at 318 255-4628 if available.
I want to send a big “Thank You” to all of the many volunteers who made our first Night to Shine a huge success. There were too many helpers to name individually but I do want to mention our committee leaders: Shannon Brown, Bill Davis, Kelly Smith, Becky Gemelli, Jennifer Breeding, Neal Breeding, Sarah Davidson, Heather Terry, Lori Golden, Carolyn Banks, and Mary Owen. Also, Jean Sanders and Brittany Jackson helped out a ton! Night to Shine was a beautiful, heartwarming event and we hope this is the beginning of a FBC Ruston tradition. Tara Smith Chairman
Camp registration is online. Take a look on our website, and get your deposit in, we are limited on spots and probably won't be able to get anymore, so don’t miss out.
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
Congratulations to Brandon Davis and Katie Lashley on the birth of their daughter, Eden Rose. She is welcomed by grandparents Chris and Christy Davis and great grandparents Bill and J’Nell Davis.
A Financial Peace Seminar, led by Annie & Norman Rivera, will begin on February 18. Classes will be on Sunday afternoons from 4:30 - 6:30 in the Depot. You can sign up online at First Life under events. Cost of the course will be $80. Child care will be provided.
Christian sympathy is extended to Heather Bearden on the passing of her grandfather, Von Bearden.
It’s a Party! Mark Your Calendar! Theme: Sewing for Missions Date/Place: March 3, FBC Fellowship Hall Time: 9am—2pm (Lunch Provided) It’s going to be a fun day of making pillowcase dresses for girls in Belize, Puerto Rico and other mission fields. We also have two other easy projects to choose from. Please bring basic sewing notions and your machine, if you have one. We will provide the rest! Invite a friend!
Christian sympathy is extended to Becky Young, Michael Patrick, and family and friends, in the loss of her father, Richard May.
First Family Dinner February 21, 2018 Regular Meal Fiesta Stackup Soup
Kid’s Meal Soft Tacos Chips
Dessert Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
First Baptist Ruston 200 South Trenton Ruston, Louisiana 71270 Phone: (318) 255-4628 www.fbcruston.org