Volume 18
A Publication of First Baptist Ruston, Ruston, LA
October 10, 2018
Sunday Morning “Your Calling: ”
Midweek Worship “Equip: ”
Memory Verse Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV
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 Will Sanders
March Reggie 11, 2018 at 2:00 am Hanchey
Stephen Ehrhard
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, October 14 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, October 15 8:30 am Pre-K 4 Tuesday, October 16 9:30 am Weekday Program 12:00 pm Prayer on the 3rd Floor 5:00 pm GROW Wednesday, October 17 8:00 am Prayer on the 3rd Floor 9:30 am Weekday Program 3:00 pm Library Opens 5:00 pm First Family Meal 6:15 pm Midweek Worship
October Teaching Series: MORE or LESS – The Choice is Yours! Life App: CONTENTMENT – Deciding to be okay with what you have Memory Verse: Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against wanting to have more and more things. Life is not made up of how much a person has.” Luke 12:15 (NIrV) SUNDAY, October 14 Bible Story: Just Can’t Get Enough (Don’t Be Controlled by Money) • Hebrews 13:5 Bottom Line: Stuff can’t keep you happy. SUNDAY, October 21st Bible Story: Sour Grapes (King Ahab and Naboth’s Vineyard) • 1 Kings 21:1-19, 27 Bottom Line: Wanting what others have can make you miserable.
CHILDREN’S/PRESCHOOL CHOIR Sundays: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Ages 4 – 5th Grade
Thursday, October 18 9:30 am Weekday Program 9:30 am John Bible Study Friday, October 19 7:00 pm
KuhNO Chinese Church
October 19th – 2High Trampoline Park November 9 – LA Tech Rock Wall/Inflatables/Bowling December 7 – Christmas Spectacular
Parenting Through the Phases Connection Group Starts Sunday, October 14 in 1stKids Worship
Fall Family Fest
Decisions from October 7, 2018
2 people prayed to receive Christ as their Savior. 4 people renewed their commitment to Christ.
Wednesday, October 24th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PLEASE BRING candy, snack cakes, or sodas (can, 16 oz., 2 liter) PLEASE SIGN-UP for the Church Chili Champ Cook-Off in Connection Groups PLEASE HOST a game/activity or SERVE food PLEASE INVITE friends
“LOVE CAME FOR ME"
Christmas 2018 Practice will be on Wednesdays at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to sing. Even if you are not a regular choir member, just come and sing with us for Christmas.
K.I.T. will be Monday, October 15 Fellowship begins at 11:00 am Cost of lunch is $5 The speaker will be Mayor Ronnie Walker.
Contemporary Service in The Depot We have started a live stream service in The Depot Sunday mornings at 8:45 am. Josh Moore will lead a contemporary worship set, and then Dr. Chris’s service will be live streamed to The Depot. We hope that you can make it to the early service and give it a try. The coffee shop will be open from 8:15-8:45 with free drip coffee and discounted specialty drinks.
WORLD HUNGER WEDNESDAYS In observance of Global Hunger awareness, we are asking each family member to bring one canned good item to our Wednesday Night Family Meals throughout the month of October. Canned goods can also be donated in Connection Groups or anytime throughout the month. Collection areas: by the church office, by the elevator off the Fellowship Hall, and a food cart in the Fellowship Hall. These canned goods will be given to Christian Community Action (CCA) to help with food needs locally. Check out Global Hunger Relief (a Southern Baptist initiative) for hunger statistics and other giving options (http://globalhungerrelief.com). THANK YOU church family! He answered and said to them, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.” Luke 3:11
If you aren’t already plugged in, please consider joining one of our new Connection Group classes New Young Married Class We are excited that the Telfords and Blacks will be teaching a new class for young marrieds on Sundays at 9:50 am. This class is for couples in their 20s & early 30s who promote out of the newly married class. They will meet on the 2nd floor of the Walters Building.
New Young Professionals Class We need people to help with our Meal Ministry to new parents at FBC! We have had 4 babies born in the past month. Please call Pam Flowers if you can help with this very important ministry.
Donna Lewis will be teaching this class for professionals and grad students in their 20s. They will meet on Sundays at 9:50 am on the 1st floor of the Walters Building.
Ladies Class
October 24 - Fall Fest October 28 - 1 Day Revival November 4 - Baby Dedication November 14 - To Ruston With Love
Mary Owen will be teaching this class for ladies in their 30s and 40s. They will meet on Sundays at 9:50 am on the 3rd floor, Room 322.
Adults 45 - 65 Jim & Julie Bolton and Steve & Teresa Stone invite you to a new Connection Group for Singles or Couples 45 - 65 on the 3rd floor of the Walters Building.
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 Lindsay and Keegan Lewis on the birth of their daughter, Gentri Sage. She is welcomed by big sisters Journee and Evie and her grandparents, Luke and Donna Lewis.
Congratulations to Stefani and Colt Funderburg on the birth of their son, Van Allen. He is welcomed by big brothers Davis and Hoyt.
Come tailgate with us on October 20 at 11:00 am on the hill behind the press box. Greg Smith and Phil Soileau will be heading up this tailgate. Join us and bring a snack to share. If you are willing to help with a tailgate, email Clayton at:
[email protected]
First Family Meal October 17, 2018
Fall Baby Dedication November 4, 2018 Email:
[email protected] to register your child
Regular Meal Brisket Irish Potato Casserole Soup Rolls
Kids’ Meal Hanburgers Chips
Dessert Spice Cake
First Baptist Ruston 200 South Trenton Ruston, Louisiana 71270 Phone: (318) 255-4628 www.fbcruston.org
