September 29, 2014

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Volume 4, Issue 39 September 29, 2014 First Baptist Church 101 North Bolivar Avenue Cleveland, Mississippi 38732

F I R S T

B A P T I S T C H U R C H

Phone: (662) 843-2701 FAX: (662) 846-7392 Website: www.underthesteeple.com

New Discipleship Classes Women’s Study - Children of the Day Join Beth Moore and walk the shores of Thessalonica with this verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Children of the Day sheds light on the relationships shared by those who comprise the church. Meet in Room 105. COST: $15 MEETS: Sunday nights at 4:30 p.m., Leaders: Ginger Worthington & Beverly McWilliams; Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m., Leader: Charlotte Dye; & Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m., Leader: Brenda Dean Men’s Study - Gods at War In Gods at War, Kyle Idleman helps every believer recognize there are false gods at war within each of us, and they battle for the place of glory and control in our lives. Meet in Room 300. COST: $10 MEETS: Sunday nights at 5:00 p.m. & Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. Leader: Edwin Craft Co-ed Study - The Art of Marriage The Art of Marriage: Getting to the Heart of God’s Design is a Bible study for adults that helps participants blend their personalities and their life’s circumstances to create a divinely-inspired work of art - marriage. COST: $15 MEETS: Sunday nights at 5:00 p.m. in the Williford Sunday School Room & Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. in Room 111. Leaders: James & Jennifer Walker The 2015 proposed budget process has begun! This is our timetable: Sunday, October 12 - The 2015 proposed budget will be available to the membership. Wednesday, October 15 - At the October Business Meeting the proposed budget will be open to change or addition, and then we will vote to present it to the church for vote on Sunday, October 26. Sunday, October 26 - Ballot vote, without discussion, for the 2015 Budget will follow both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Beginning October 12, the proposed budget will be available in the church parlor and the church office for you to pick up at any time. You are encouraged to be involved and pray. The business ministry of the church really is exciting!

Associational Senior Adult Luncheon Tuesday, September 30 at Skene Baptist Church 11:30 a.m. - Program 12:00 noon - Lunch This will be a covered dish luncheon. Plan to join us! The bus will leave FBC Cleveland at 11:00 a.m.

DEACONS MEETING

October 5 Following the evening worship service.

OUR FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts September 21 .......................................... $ 15,894.00 Weekly Budget Goal .............................................. $ 18,844.54 Year-To-Date Receipts ........................................ $ 689,830.82 Budget Requirements To Date ....................................... $ 697,247.98 Building Fund Receipts Sept. 21 .................................... $ 4,780.00 Building Fund Receipts 2014 ..................................... $ 302,940.69

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Enrollment.............................................................................679 Members present .................................................................250 Visitors ..................................................................................... 16 Total........................................................................................266

DEACON OF THE WEEK STEVE HALL

Mr. Hall invites the following families to be his guests for supper, Wednesday, October 1: Michael & Tracy Brain and Anthony Smith; Chris & Dana Harris; Lee, Brittany, Trace, & Brynn Howarth; Jeff & Dana Killion and William & John Andrew Hawkins; Lane, Melanie, Emma, & Wilson Quinton; and Debbie Robison.

DEACON HOSPITAL MINISTRY & PRAYER TIME for the week of September 28 Steve Hall ............................................................................ 843-2265 Doug Pinkerton ................................................................. 719-5303 Clay McWilliams ................................................................ 402-1751 Jerry Bullock ....................................................................... 846-1812 Steve, Doug, Clay, & Jerry will meet in the Church Parlor on Sunday, September 28, at 9:30 a.m. to serve as our weekly prayer team.

USHER NEWS

Sunday, October 5

EXTENDED TEACHING 10/5/14 Bed Babies.............................. Tove Mullins & Lisa Pinkerton Creepers ................................................................ Cerise Barrett Two - Five Year Olds .. Laura Lee Connell & Andrea Marble-Barrett SUNDAY MEDIA CREW 10/5/14 AM Director ............................................................. Todd Fuller 8:30 House Sound ........................................... Michael Bonner 11:00 House Sound .........................................Buster Bingham Camera AM ............................Todd Livingston & Jeff Killion Broadcast Sound ................. Warren Bailey & Charles Boyles AM Projection ...........................................Beverly McWilliams PM Director ............................................................. Todd Fuller House Sound .............................................................. John Kyle Camera PM ...............................Carol Kyle & Tommy Barrett Broadcast Sound ................................................ Charles Boyles 6:00 Projection ........................................................Sarah Boyles

Wylie Hilburn, Steve Raines, Jim Mitchell, & Mike Burchfield

Youth snac

Sunday night after church October 5 ** 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Student Center

IN SYMPATHY Bro. Brad and members of First Baptist Church offer sincere sympathy to Willene Duncan in the death of her mother, Mildred Dugger, and to Dana Killion in the death of her father, Ray Merritt.

Margaret Lackey State Missions Offering Our Church Goal: $ 8,000 Given to Date: $3,375.27

Bible Drill is right BIBLE a r o u n d t h e DRILL corner! Bible Drill is a wonderful opportunity for both children (3rd thru 6th grade) and students (7th thru 12th grade) in the church. Participating children and students will develop skills in the use of the Bible, increase their knowledge of the Bible, and learn how to apply the Bible to everyday life experiences. Children’s Bible Drill begins Wednesday, October 1, at 4:45 p.m. in the Chapel. Youth Bible Drill begins Sunday, October 5, at 4:15 p.m. in the Chapel.

101 North Bolivar Avenue Cleveland, Mississippi 38732 (Returned Service Request)

THURDSAY NIGHT

October 6

G & R Teams

REBROADCAST October 2: Lonnie Sims October 5 5:00 p.m.

Team Night Wear Your Favorite Team Colors

LGT: “Whose Team Are You On?”

In memoriam MILDRED DUGGER September 20, 2014

Join us this week for a delicious supper, warm fellowship, and a time of prayer and Bible study beginning at 5:00 p.m. Supper this week, October 1, will be Breakfast Buffet.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

YOUTH MORNING PRAYER BREAKFAST Monday, October 6

Armor meets on Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. for children in 5K thru 6th grade! Meet on the 3rd floor above the Fellowship Hall for Worship Time, Bible Study, and Missions! We will be studying the BIG QUESTION, “What do I do when I grow up?”!!

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