Ministry Team

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Volume 18

A Publication of First Baptist Ruston, Ruston, LA

June 13, 2018

Sunday Morning “Where Are You Leading Them?”

Midweek Worship Movie Night “I Can Only Imagine”

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 Steve Wooley John Sutton March 11, 2018 at 2:00 am Cary Alsup

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 17 8:45 am 9:50 am 11:00 am

Traditional Service Connection Groups Contemporary Service

Tuesday, June 19 9:00 am 12:00 pm

Weekday Program Prayer on the 3rd Floor

Wednesday, June 20 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 Business Meeting

Thursday, June 21 9:00 am

Weekday Program

Friday, June 22 7:00 pm

Chinese Church

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 17 NO 1st Kids Worship – Happy Fathers’ Day

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)

June 10, 2018, Weekly Attendance Worship 8:45 am. ................... 258 11:00 am. ................. 600 Echurch ...................... 46 Total Worship…….904

Bible Study Connection Group……..441 Off-Campus Study….......24 Total Bible…………. 465

Stewardship Report, June 10, 2018 Received…...………………………………$44,003.42

6 GRADE SUMMIT Rising & Completed 6 Graders June 25 – 26 Great Wolf Lodge, Grapevine, TX $125 (includes transportation, rooms, meals, water park, entertainment) Register at: fbcruston.life/sign-ups Registration ends Sunday 06/17

Children’s Building Fund Received…...…………………………….…$3,638.50

2 Fun Summer Days

Decisions from June 10 , 2018 2 people prayed to receive Christ as their Savior

Friday, June 15 – Incredibles 2 Thursday, June 28 - Ex2caliber Tuesday, July 17 – 2High Monday, July 30 – H2O Day

“I Can Only Imagine” – Movie

We had a GREAT VBS! We averaged 190 kids and hit our high of 198 on Wednesday! We collected $1,166 for Pure Water Pure Love and we collected 573 cans for CCA and D.A.R.T.! We hosted approximately 325-350 on Family Night! And we had 39 decisions just in grades 3 - 5 on Thursday! There were 9 indicating first time decisions and 7 indicating that they had already given their life to God and are now ready to follow in baptism. Two more incredible numbers, we averaged 26 youth that helped and 124 adults! THANK YOU for the prayers, love, support, and goodies! Ed (Crush)

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.

June 13 – 6:00 pm FBC Sanctuary LUNCH AT SCOTTS June 26 at 11:30 am Come enjoy lunch at Scotts On Hwy.33 LUNCH AT LOG CABIN July 10 at 11:30 am

Summer is finally here and you are invited to come and give Summer Choir a try. We would love for you to sing with us on Sundays at 8:45. We meet on Wednesdays, right after midweek, for a short rehearsal to prepare for Sunday. Come and just give choir a try. No special musical skills or audition required. Choir is a great way to meet folks, enjoy great fellowship and enjoy singing together.

Summer Hang-Out At the Powerhouse

High School Students Wednesdays - 7:30 - 9:00 pm Middle School Students Thursdays - 12:00 - 2:00 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. 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:

Bailey Martin Member by Baptism

Triniti Berry Member by Baptism

Schedule of Activities for June 24

First Family Meal June 20, 2018 Regular Meal Brisket Irish Potato Casserole Raman Noodle Salad Rolls Soup

Kids’ Meal Hamburgers Chips

8:45 am 10:00 - 10:10 am 10:10 - 10:50 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm

Traditional Service Building Dedication Open House Contemporary Service Picnic for Traditional Service Baptism Picnic for Contemporary Service

Dessert Spice Cake

Now taking applications for Summer & Fall.

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