Volume 18
A Publication of First Baptist Ruston, Ruston, LA
June 20, 2018
Sunday Morning “Greatness, Kids and Buildings”
Midweek Worship “The Lens That Changes Everything: An Essential Ingredient”
Memory Verse “In the same way, it is not my heavenly Father’s will that even one of these little ones should perish.” Matthew 18:14 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 Tony Corley Gary Wiygul March 11, 2018 at 2:00 am John Allen
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, June 24 8:45 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm
Traditional Service Children’s Bldg. Dedication Contemporary Service Picnic & Baptism
Tuesday, June 26 9:00 am 12:00 pm
Weekday Program Prayer on the 3rd Floor
Wednesday, June 27 8:00 am 9:00 am 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:15 pm 7:15 pm
Prayer on the 3rd Floor Weekday Program Library Opens First Family Meal Midweek Worship Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, June 28 9:00 am 1:00 pm
Weekday Program 2 Fun Summer Days
Friday, June 29 7:00 pm
Chinese Church
June 17, 2018, Weekly Attendance Worship 8:45 am. .................... 373 11:00 am. .................. 422 Echurch ....................... 40 Total Worship…….835
Bible Study Connection Group……..439 Off-Campus Study….......71 Total Bible…………. 510
Stewardship Report, June 17, 2018 Received…...………………………………$34,347.93 Children’s Building Fund Received…...…………………………….…$5,088.00
Decisions from June 17, 2018 1 person prayed to receive Christ as their Savior.
1 person renewed their commitment to Christ.
June Teaching Series: AMPED – Live Fully Alive Life App: CONFIDENCE – living like you believe what God says is true Memory Verse: I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 (NIV) SUNDAY, June 24 Bible Story: They Didn’t Start the Fire (Elijah and the Prophets of Baal) • 1 Kings 18 Bottom Line: God can do the impossible. July Teaching Series: AMPED – Live Fully Alive! Life App: CONFIDENCE – Living Like You Believe What God Says Is True Memory Verse: Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 (NIV) SUNDAY, July 1 Bible Story: These Guys Aren’t on Fire (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) • Daniel 3 Bottom Line: Trust that God is always with you. SUNDAY, July 8 Bible Story: You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Philip and Nathanael) • John 1:43-51 Bottom Line: Find friends who help you trust Jesus. SUNDAY, July 15 Bible Story: On Top of the Sea (Peter Walks on Water) • Matthew 14:22-33 Bottom Line: Stay focused on Jesus
SUNDAY, July 22 Bible Story: He Won’t Back Down (Peter and John before the Sanhedrin) • Acts 4:1-22 (Supporting: Acts 3) Bottom Line: When Jesus is with you, you can face anything.
2 Fun Summer Days Thursday, June 28 – Ex2caliber Tuesday, July 17 – 2High Monday, July 30 – H2O Day
Rolling Hills Ministries has a high school equivalency program (HiSet) that met at the Power House this school year. On Friday evening, June 15, we had a graduation ceremony, at the Depot, to celebrate the first four graduates in this initial year of the program. Thank you, FBC Ruston, for having a huge hand in making this happen, and impacting lives in the name of Christ!
LUNCH AT SCOTT’S June 26 at 11:30 am Come enjoy lunch at Scott’s On Hwy.33 LUNCH AT LOG CABIN July 10 at 11:30 am
Rolling Hills Ministries
Connection Groups ADULT 1-4 9:50 am – 10:10 am – Fellowship & Ministry Each Sunday you start in your life stage class. This is a time to talk, share a little food, and address prayer and ministry needs. 10:15 am - 10:50 am – Teaching Time We present new topics every six weeks. Some class cycles stay together and other cycles are given the opportunity to attend any Bible study. Dates and topics can be found at fbcruston.org.
Camp registration is online. Take a look on our website and get your deposit in. We only have 5 spots left, so don’t miss out.
Transportation Ministry If you are looking for a ride to church or know of a family that needs a ride PLEASE let us know. We have a transportation ministry in place. Just call us before noon on Friday, and we will have someone pick you up. If for some reason you decide you can’t make it just text Clayton at 318-614-9142. If you are looking for a place to get plugged in and would like to help in this area please don’t hesitate to call or email Clayton at
[email protected].
Summer Hang-Out At the Powerhouse
High School Students Wednesdays - 7:30 - 9:00 pm
D.A.R.T. is providing pantry packs to 30 children this summer. These children usually eat breakfast and lunch at school and that isn’t available. Below is a list of items that are needed: Instant Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Fruit Preserves, Ritz Crackers, Blocked Cheddar Cheese, Canned Soup, Can Fruit, Boxed Breakfast Cereal, Canned Chili, Ravioli, Spaghetti, Granola Bars, Snack Pack Pudding, Pretzels, Beef Jerky, Breakfast Bars.
Middle School Students Thursdays - 12:00 - 2:00 pm
There will be a tote by the office to place these items in.
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: Bobbie & Kristy Mounts Bobbie Member by Baptism Kristy Member by Statement of Faith
Jennifer Walters & Chris Metcalf Members by Statement of Faith
First Family Meal June 27, 2018 Kids’ Meal Hot Dogs
8:45 am 10:00 - 10:10 am 10:10 - 10:50 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm
Kenny & Teresa Bird Members by Baptism
Regular Meal Pork Loin Mashed Potatoes Turnip Greens Cornbread Soup/Salad
Schedule of Activities for June 24
Dessert Honeybun Cake
Traditional Service Building Dedication Open House Contemporary Service Picnic for Traditional Service Baptism Picnic for Contemporary Service
Volunteers Needed! We need volunteers to help in our pre-school department during both worship services. If you like to rock babies or play with toddlers this is the place for you! Please contact
[email protected] or call the church.
Now taking applications for Summer & Fall.
First Baptist Ruston 200 South Trenton Ruston, Louisiana 71270 Phone: (318) 255-4628 www.fbcruston.org
