“We exist to make disciples of Jesus”
TRUTH | CHARACTER | COMMUNITY | MISSION.
SEPT. 2016 First Baptist Church 428 W. Cota St. Shelton, WA 98584
[360.426.8461]
www.sheltonfbc.org Join us for Worship + SS
Sunday Mornings 9:00 + 10:30 Services in Spanish Latino Ministry
6 pm at FBC Pastoral Staff:
FBC Family & Friends
We are excited to begin our “By Faith” Sermon Series + Launch Party - Sun. Oct. 09.
Like we’ve done in the past, we are going to start our study in Hebrews chapter 11, with a PARTY. Throughout this series, we are going to learn about and hear inspiring stories of how God has worked “by faith” in the lives of people from the Bible and our Church family. “By Faith Wall” Thank You to all who have sent in their “By Faith” statements In sharing our faith moments, we all can grow and be encouraged! There is still time to share yours!
[email protected] All- Church Celebration Kick Off Dinner, Sat. Oct. 29!
† Pastor Jake Magee
Dear FBC Family and Friends! I want to invite you over for dinner.
† Pastor Glen Keeffe x.13
Trust me, the food will be amazing. And certainly, the company will be better, because on October 29th our church family is gathering for an All-Church Dinner. We don’t do this often, and so when we do, it’s usually because of something pretty important. And this meal is big.
[email protected] Senior Pastor
[email protected] Family Ministries, Counseling,
† Pastor Marlon Salamanca
[email protected] x.22 Pastor Latino Church Ministry
† Pastor James Dale
[email protected] x.16 Associate Pastor / Youth Ministry
Ministerial Staff: † Len Williams
[email protected] Minister of Music and Worship
† Tammy Boring x.11
[email protected] Children’s Minister
Office Administrator Natalie Hamilton x.15
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Custodial Support: Brian Huskey Bill Tondre Office Support Staff: Pam Boysen x.23
We are gathering together to dream and plan for our future as a church. This dinner is the kickoff event for our Families Reaching Families Campaign. If anyone has been around FBC for more than a week, they’ve heard us talking about this vision behind the campaign. For a refresher, take a look at the brochure you’re receiving with this letter. It tells of our conviction that this church needs to become far more effective in reaching out to the families of our community.
We are gathering together to dream and plan for our future as a church.
You will hear two big messages at our dinner: Investment and Involvement. At our meal you’ll receive a pledge card to prayerfully consider how you might financially invest towards our future. And then there’s involvement. We recognize some who just can’t contribute financially. We want to let you know this campaign is about both ministries and facilities. There are so many different places for people to embrace this vision. At our dinner we’ll spend some time talking about the need for practical hands on involvement moving forward. CELEBRATION DINNER TICKETS: We want to see you and your family there, so please stop by our table in the Family Center and pick up your TICKETS on Sundays, Oct. 02 through Oct. 25, or go to www.sheltonfbc.org/families to register there! There’s so much more that we want to tell you. I can’t wait to tell you about that over dinner.
Pastor Jake
Bookkeeper, FBC & MCCS Notary Public
[email protected]
Sylvia Sims x.10
Receptionist / Worship / Sm. Grps.
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Pam Kealy x.12
Receptionist / Children’s / Youth
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Another Opportunity to plan and dream All-Church Renovation Design Sessions: Oct. 01. 04. 08. We are inviting members and attenders of FBC into the design process - to give input, brainstorm and envision how our mission of Families Reaching Families should impact our facilities. Aesthetic preferences, entry concepts, ideas for improving circulation around the building, ways to make the facility safer, opportunities to support ministry better – all of these and more will be considered together, in a fun group format.
Your input will help shape how our church will welcome, engage, and minister to new families, as we Invest in Tomorrow’s Church Today! Please plan to join us for one of these Design Sessions dates. Sat. Oct. 01. 10 am - 12 noon. light refreshments provided
Tues. Oct. 04. 5:30 - 7 :30 pm. light dinner provided
Sat. Oct. 08. 10 am - 12 noon.
Join us and INVITE a friend ! New Series: By FAITH: Hebrews 11 + Kick Off Party
Sun. Oct. 09 @ 9:00 + 10:30 am. Pancake Breakfast Obstacle Course Hero Photo Booth
55+ or Retired Contact: Ron & Linda Porter 426.4320
Here are the activities for our Senior Adults this October: Join us! You’ll be glad you did! Thurs. Oct. 13. POTLUCK LUNCH @ 12 noon in the Family Center Join us for our monthly potluck lunch. It's a time of warm fellowship, good food, and a short program. Mark & Kathy Olander will be sharing the recent events of their time in Nicaragua serving our missionaries there. Bring a main dish, or dessert or salad to share, and your own table service. Sat. Oct. 15. Outing to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, @ 5:30 pm. We look forward to a wonderful evening of entertainment at the variety show sponsored by the Union Gospel Mission. Talented dentists and other musicians will present an evening of great entertainment. This year's program will be Route 66. and all proceeds will benefit the no-fee dental clinic. We have purchased 25 tickets, at the low cost of $13.00 per ticket. Make your reservations early! We'll leave the church at 5:30 pm., and should return around 10 pm. Call Ron Porter at 426-4320. Transportation free. Wed. Oct. 26. Retired Men’s Breakfast @ 8 am. in the Family Center Have a time of fellowship and a great breakfast cooked by our own guys. Come early for coffee and
NEWS from FBC’s BOAZ Team Some of our church family members may wonder what FBC’s BOAZ ministry is. The BOAZ ministry was formed in 2008 to look for opportunities to provide helping hands to our church families and neighbors with small projects. These might include mowing lawns, cleaning gutters, minor handyman repairs and/or praying with someone. Why the name BOAZ? The name was chosen from the book of RUTH, where a man named Boaz helped two widows in need. Our annual BOAZ “Day of Caring” was born with the first event picking up trash in downtown Shelton. The event is now held annually in April with 20 or more projects each year and has provided hundreds of helping hands to many within our church family and in the broader community. The team also provides ongoing assistance throughout the year.
We are currently looking for people who are willing to volunteer occasionally with calls for help or if you would like to be on the BOAZ Team.
In addition, BOAZ oversees FBC’s financial support for local ministries such as: CareNet Pregnancy Center, Community Lifeline (St. David’s Kitchen), Gethsemane Ministry, Love INC., Turning Pointe Domestic Violence, Young Life and Youth for Christ. We are currently looking for people who are willing to volunteer occasionally with calls for help or if you would like to be on the BOAZ Team. Please contact Gerry or Doris Zacher (360) 462-0269. BOAZ Team Members: Scott and Tracey Burnfield, Damon and Shannon Ernst, Daniel Morales, John Schute, Ben and Lynn Settle, Gerry and Doris Zacher.
Missions Supply Workshop. OCT. 13 9:30-11:30 am. Rm. 205 Are you free the 2nd Thursday of the month, between 9:30 and 11:30 am.? Would you enjoy hands on activities, learning about our the 2nd Thursday missionaries and helping prepare supplies? All are welcome. Home Schoolers & parents too! of the month, between 9:30 + 11:30 am.? Join us for fellowship, fun, and Mission updates. We are currently gathering supplies for the Operation Christmas Child, with Samaritan’s Purse. Please come and join us! Claire, 427-1347
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SEPTEMBER GIVING: as of 09.25.16
$ 50.620
MONTHY BUDGET:
$ 52,230
YTD GIVING RECEIVED:
$ 153.427
YTD BUDGET:
$ 156.690
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FBC Family & Visitors | Sunday Registration / Prayer Cards… Take a moment on Sundays to fill out a card and
has anything changed ?
let us know
you’re attending.
Keep us current on your address, email and phone #’s,
share a prayer need or concern. More than just info… We want to stay connected !
Let’s meet!
Join us for Refreshments and Fellowship in the Family Center after each service.
Ladies, there is still time to join us!
Women’s Bible Study: “Becoming More”
Women’s Precepts Bible Study: “ACTS” part 1
by Lysa Terkeurst
Monday Nights, 6:30 pm. Rm. 205
Wednesday Mornings, 9:00 am. Rm 101 *childcare provided*
Contact Tracy Core: 360.490.7203 Beth Williams: 360.426.2041
Wednesday Nights, 6:00 pm. Rm. 204 Contact Kathleen Esterly: 360.432.0656
Children’s Minister. Lynn Foster 360.426.8461 x.11
[email protected] FBC Kids happenings this October: Sunday morning kids will be given an opportunity to join in our church-wide Families Reaching Families Campaign, by making and taking home a "pledge bank". On November 13, they will be bringing them back to church with their offerings and joining in "BIG" church pledge day! Detailed information will be sent home with pledge banks! JINGEL JINGLE… The Kids Choir will begin practicing each Sunday morning for our Christmas Sunday performance. More info to come soon.
AWANA Leaders & listeners are an essential part of our program. Please consider joining our team. The kids will inspire you too! Contact Lynn or visit our AWANA table this month in the Family Center! October 2016 Club Nights 05: Neon/Glow Night 12:Bring a Grown Up Night 19:Crazy Socks Night 26: Super Hero Night AND… Coming Friday, October 21 Family Fun “DRIVE IN MOVIE” Night Create your “box cars” / bring a pillow & blanket and get comfortable & ready for a Movie Night & snacks!
HS Study Group Sundays 9am in C3 HS Youth Group. Monday 6:30-8:30
JH Study Group Sundays 9am Rm. 101 JH Youth Group. C3 Wednesday 6:00-8:00
HS Youth Fall Retreat Oct. 21 –23 $65
[email protected] 426.8461 visit facebook.com/s1bcym for more event info, PICS
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First Baptist Church 428 W. Cota St. Shelton, WA 98584 Prayer Ministries of FBC We encourage everyone to share in praying for our Church family, leadership, ministries and our community! All groups are always open for you to join!
FBC Prayer Chain
Sundays: Prayer Partners
Send specific / urgent prayer needs of our FBC Family to our Pastors & Prayer Teams to:
Praying for the current Sunday services, pastors, leaders and ministries of FBC.
[email protected] or call the church office at 426.8461
7:45 am Prayer Partners
Rm. 205 10:30 am Prayer Partners Rm. 102
