Sermon Series

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THIS WEEK AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FRIDAY, February 19 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Group (FH) 9:00 AM Bible Study Fellowship (FH) SATURDAY, February 20 SUNDAY, February 21 9:30 AM Modern Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School (all ages) 11:00 AM Kids Worship 11:00 AM Blended Worship 11:00 AM Adult/Student Sunday School 5:00 PM Small Groups (in host homes) MONDAY, February 22 TUESDAY, February 23 10:00 AM The Journey Bible Study (M300)

WEDNESDAY, February 24 3:45 PM Celebration Singers (Solomon’s) 5:00 PM Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM Preschool/Children AWANA 6:00 PM Students Bible Study (Activities Rm) 6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study (M300) Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker 6:00 PM Co-Ed Adult Bible Study 1 Peter (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 PM Adult Handbell Choir (Handbell Rm) 7:00 PM Worship Choir (Choir Room) THURSDAY, February 25 9:15 AM Mothers of Preschoolers (FH) FRIDAY, February 26 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Group (FH) 9:00 AM Bible Study Fellowship (FH)

Memorials Global Missions Fund

In memory of Ed Litaker by Mrs. Jo Ann Elmore In memory of Jewel Thompson by Mrs. Jo Ann Elmore, Michael and Patti Shuler, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Steele

Benevolence Fund

In memory of Ed Litaker by Peggy Garrett, Bill Singleton In memory of Jewel Thompson by Peggy Garrett, Bill Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. Leon McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Ard, W.H. and Jackie Howell

Library Fund

In memory of Janet James by Peggy Garrett

Student Ministry

In memory of James Cissom by Sadie Cissom

Stewardship Review OFFERING 02/14/16 Budget Offering......................... $15,210.00 Building Fund.................................... 60.00 Global Missions.............................1,410.80 Annie Armstrong............................. 260.00 Church Meals.................................... 35.00 Student Ministry................................ 79.00 Library Fund..................................... 50.00 Deacon Benevolence Fund................ 760.00 Children’s Ministry............................. 50.00 Total...................................... $17,914.80

OUR RECORD 02/14/16 Worship..............................................402 Sunday School.....................................274 Weekly Budget Received ...............................................$15,210.00 Weekly Budget Required ...............................................$21,792.02

February 19, 2016 Vol. 68 No. 08

“First Edition” is published weekly except Christmas week by First Baptist Church, 107 East Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150 Periodical postage paid at Sumter, SC 29150 Postmaster: Send address changes to First Baptist Church , PO Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151 Publication No. USPS 571620

Staff Birthday

Staff Anniversary

Pastor Dan Barber February 27

Amanda Queen February 22, 2008

Resident Members’ Birthdays February 21 - February 27

Weekly Newsletter

21 - Gene Machen, Mot McCollough; 22 - Louise Wilson, Ann Eldridge Kolb, Tee Rowland, Tyler Waynick; 23 - Vicky Edwards, Sari Rose Bernshouse; 24 - Rose Ann Bernshouse; 25- Bill Singleton, Kelly Truluck, Kurt Moore, Patrick Niswonger; 26 - Libby Dubose; 27 - Candace Mathews

February 19, 2016

Current

Extended Session February 21 at 11:00 AM

Sermon Series

Kathy Robinson, Amanda Reid, Brooke Blalock, Theresa Laity, Pam Baker, Mary Kolb, Meagan McMahon

FBC Kids Worship

February 21 at 11:00 AM Patricia Hiott, Margaret McMahon

Fellowship Meal - Wednesday, February 24 Chicken Divan, Salad, Dessert, Tea & Coffee

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 107 East Liberty Street, PO Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151 Senior Pastor............................................................................... Dan Barber Worship Pastor.................................................. Jake Ferrell 773.3360 ext. 103 Discipleship and Evangelism Pastor..................... Adam Moore 773.3360 ext. 111 Senior Adults Pastor............................................ Charles Clanton 803.236.3033 Student Pastor............................................ Marshall Harper 773.3360 ext. 112 Children and Families Pastor............................. Kevin Blalock 773.3360 ext. 105 Financial Manager......................................... Hilda Harrelson 773.3360 ext. 107 Office Manager................................................... Jane Wertz 773.3360 ext. 101 Ministry Assistant......................................... Amanda Queen 773.3360 ext. 106 Worship Assistant..........................................Mark Crawford 773.3360 ext. 117 Minister-at-Large..................................................................... Dr. Tony Gould Elders........................................................Ed Davis, Walter McGee, Bill Shuler Hearing Impaired Director........................................................Mandy Faulling Pianist..................................................................................... Susan Cotton Benevolence Committee........................................ Sam Carraway (c) 983.7330 ... ......................................Bill Shuler, Jeff Champion, Buddy Noonan, Ed Davis Office...................................................................................... 803.773.3732 Fax......................................................................................... 803.775.1823 E-Mail.........................................................................contact@fbcsumter.org Website............................................................................www.fbcsumter.org

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March 14 at 6:30 PM

In just a few short weeks the gym will be packed with about 750 men enjoying fellowship together, great food and an opportunity to hear from Hank Parker. As we prepare for this event there are a few things we need from you: • Get tickets: Tickets are $10 and this is a great opportunity to invite those in your life who are not a part of a church body. • Volunteers: We would love your help. Cooks - contact Eric Kolb Desserts - please bring to FBC by noon on March 14 Set-Up or Tear-Down - contact Pastor Dan or Buddy Noonan • Get the word out: Invite your friends, post about the event on social media, or hang up a flyer. Each year the Lord has used this event for fun, provide an opportunity for the church to work alongside one another and to bring people closer to Him. We are excited to see what will happen this year!