Volume 18
A Publication of First Baptist Ruston, Ruston, LA
October 3, 2018
Sunday Morning “Your Calling: Don’t Miss This!”
Midweek Worship “Equip: Romans’ Road”
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 Kenny Martin
March 11, 2018 Ben Haleyat 2:00 am
Matt Black
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 7 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
Tuesday, October 9 12:00 pm Prayer on the 3rd Floor
Wednesday, October 10 8:00 am Prayer on the 3rd Floor 9:30 am Weekday Program 3:00 pm Library Opens 5:00 pm First Family Meal 5:30 pm Stewardship Meeting 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 7 Bible Story: That’s All Right (Paul in Prison) • Philippians 4:11b-13 Bottom Line: God can help you be okay no matter what. 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.
UNretreat (2nd Grade - 5th Grade) will be on Saturday morning, October 6.
Thursday, October 11 9:30 am Weekday Program 9:30 am John Bible Study Friday, October 12 7:00 pm
Chinese Church
KuhNO October 19th – 2High Trampoline Park November 9 – LA Tech Rock Wall/Inflatables/Bowling December 7 – Christmas Spectacular
September 30, 2018, Weekly Attendance Worship
Bible Study
8:45 am. …………325 11:00 am……….. 576 Echurch…………. 61 Total Worship… 962
Connection Group……..583 Off-Campus Study….......59 Total Bible Study.…....642
Parenting Through the Phases Connection Group Starts Sunday, October 14 in 1stKids Worship
Stewardship Report, September 30, 2018 Received…...………………………………$46,223.00
Children’s Building Fund Received…...…………………………….…$3,242.31
Decisions from September 30, 2018
3 people prayed to receive Christ as their Savior. 3 people renewed their commitment to Christ.
Fall Family Fest
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
New Women’s Bible Study CHILDREN’S/PRESCHOOL CHOIR Sundays: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Ages 4 – 5th Grade
“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.
A new Bible study for women of all ages will be held each Monday night, at 6:00 pm at the home of Melinda McMahone, 2400 Hillside Rd. Donna Lewis will be leading us through The Attributes of God, based on a classic book by A.W. Tozer. Homework for each week will be assigned. A time of concerted prayer, led by Cheryl Leachman, will also be part of each evening. If you desire to learn what can be known about God, come join us!
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. 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.
If you aren’t already plugged in, please consider joining one of our new Connection Group classes New Young Married Class
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.
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 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 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. If you are interested in helping with Night to Shine 2019, then come October 9 at 5:30 pm to the back of The Depot for an informational meeting. If you attended the first meeting then you will not need to attend again. We will also be having a buddy meeting on October 23. Night To Shine will be held on February 8, 2019.
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.
New Member:
Nancy Griffith Member by Baptism
Come tailgate with us on October 6 at 4:00 pm and October 20 at 11:00 am on the hill behind the press box. Greg Smith and Phil Soileau will be heading up both tailgates. 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 10, 2018
Fall Baby Dedication November 4, 2018 Email:
[email protected] to register your child
Regular Meal Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Soup/Salad Rolls
Kids’ Meal Chicken Nuggets Chips
Dessert Butterfinger Cake
First Baptist Ruston 200 South Trenton Ruston, Louisiana 71270 Phone: (318) 255-4628 www.fbcruston.org
