As I mentioned last Sunday morning, our new year started off with a bang.

New Years Eve was spent in the ER with my grandson and then my oldest daughter. The stomach flu took up residence from Sunday evening until Friday evening and almost the whole house, including company, was affected. I saw a post that said What you do on the first day of the year will be what you do the rest of the year. I sure hope not! I am happy to report that all are well now. I am also happy to report that because we followed the Dr.s directions and did what we were supposed to do, we mended quickly. I am also happy to report that when we find ourselves in spiritual sickness, if we follow the Great Physicians directions, we will mend even quicker. Spiritual sickness is sin and the Bible says if we confess our sin He is faithful to forgive us and cleanse us. It is certainly good news to know we have great doctors, nurses and hospital in our community. But it is even greater news that we have a Great Physician that heals and cleanses when we come to HIM. Come to Jesus for His healing power. I look forward to seeing you this Sunday. Paul *************************************************
If you are interested in participating in the training for driving the vans please call the church office and sign up so that books can be ordered and date for the training can be established.

Sunday January 5, 2014 Budget Receipts $29,857.80 Budget Needs To Date $16,515.63 Budget Receipts YTD $29,857.80 Receipts Over Budget By $13,342.17 Lottie Moon TD $13,038.60 Bible Study 315 WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT January 15 Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole Green Beans Salad Corn Bread Dessert

Sunday, January 12 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Interpretive Movement 4:45 PM Shockwave 5:30 PM AWANA 5:30 PM Evening Worship 6:30 PM Monday, January 13 Saints Alive Rehearsal 10:30 AM Associational Luncheon FBC Colquitt 11:30 AM Tuesday, January 14 Youth Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AM Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Wednesday, January 15 Graded Choirs rehearse 5:45 PM Student Ministry 6:00 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Friends 7:00 PM GAs, RAs 7:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 7:45 PM Thursday, January 16 Ladies Bible Study led by Frances Gay in the Library 5:45 PM BCM at College 7:00 PM

EXTENDED SESSION January 12 Darren & Tammy Deal, Kim Burrell, Peyton Burrell, Faye & Morrell Martin, Crystal Hines. WE EXTEND CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO: *****Beverly Widener and family in the death of her cousins, Joe L. Darley and Rodney Sharpe of Camilla. *****Claire Wheeler and family in the death of her brother, John Wilson of Memphis, TN. *****Shelia Todd and family in the death of her father, Larry Hines. *****The Family of Carolyn Daniel. FOR SALE BY SEALED BID Van/Bus shelters located on lot east of Shell Annex. Contact Church Office for details. Bids opened on February 3 at 6:00 PM.

First Baptist
January 8, 2014

Church

Pastor Rev. Paul Medley Minister of Music Rev. Art Bruce Director of Children Stacey Sweitzer

www.fbcbainbridge.com

MISSIONS GIVING REPORT

We are inching closer to our modest goal of $15,000 for our annual Lottie Moon offering for the work of foreign missions. As you remember, 100% of these gifts go overseas to help our missionaries reach the lost for Christ. To date, we have received $13, 038.60, which is 87 % of our goal. That is only $ 3.11 for every international missionary who is serving! Wont you consider a generous gift to help us reach our goal, and more importantly reach the lost?

Has it really been an entire year? I have learned so much over this last year and I hope to put it all into practice during 2014. God has truly blessed me with a great church family. Bring on 2014!

CentriKid

FELLOWSHIP CLUB
In spite of the bitter cold last Monday, many folks braved the weather to come to Fellowship Club. Harold Fleshman and Ed White brought their favorite 33 1/3 LP records to share . We smiled and laughed and clapped for joy as we heard the old favorites sung by Perry Como, Andy Williams, Bill Gaither, and others. Join us next month on Monday, February 3, as we celebrate love. Lynn Roberts will share a devotional and he and his band will entertain us. Bring a friend! ASSOCIATIONAL SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON Sign up on the Senior Adult bulletin board by the office to attend the luncheon . It will be held at FBC Colquitt on Monday, January 13. The program will feature humorist W.H. Phillips of Bainbridge. Remember to bring your covered dish item. The JUBALHEIRS (ladies choir of Georgia Baptist churches) will be in concert in Albany, Friday, Jan 17. See Art for details and transportation options.
Art

July 14-18 @ Norman Park Conference Center First up for this year is CAMP! I know it is winter, but it is never too early to plan for some summer fun. We are returning to CentriKid this year. CentriKid offers kids (grades 3-6*) the opportunity to experience the message of Jesus through Bible study, recreation, track times, and worship. Cost is $150/child (for church members or regular attendees). I believe in camp so much that I'm determined even with budget cuts to make it is more affordable for our FBC families. If you would like to work it out to pay in $50 increments over February, March and April, please let me know. A $50 nonrefundable deposit is due by Wednesday, February 5. *There is a 6th grade track! I am more than happy to take your 6th grader, however, please make sure you consider any youth trips your preteen would like to be a part of as well. Stacey What's Happening: January 15 RAs, GAs and Mission Friends starts back January 12 AWANA Penny Night

Please continue to pray for our Personnel Committee as they search for our new Youth Minister. Glenn Heard, Dorislynn Padgett, Tommie Howell, Jim Beck, Jack Boyd, Gene Dunlap, Bobby Barber, Susan Johnson Youth Advisory Committee Darren Deal, Allison Barber, Gene Dunlap, Ginger Jones, Mandi OMara, David Helms (Chair), Randa Barr, Roger Edmunds

January 12- Interpretive Movement 4:45 PM January 12 Shockwave 5:30 PM January 14 Prayer Breakfast @ Bettys 6:45 AM January 15 Youth Supper & Bible Study 6:00 PM January 15 Team 6 Host Wednesday Supper Frances Edmunds, Lee Ann Colon, Allison Barber, Debbie Duke, Dorislynn Padgett, Joy Burrell January 19 Interpretive Movement 4:45 PM January 19 Shockwave 5:30 PM January 21 Prayer Breakfast @ Bettys 6:45 AM January 22 Youth Supper & Bible Study 6:00 PM January 22 Team 7 Host Wednesday Supper Betty Boyett, Lori Brown, Amy Pelham, Joni Truhett, Chantale Coleman January 26 Interpretive Movement 4:45 PM January 26 Shockwave 5:30 PM January 28 Prayer Breakfast @ Bettys 6:45 AM January 29 Youth Supper & Bible Study 6:00 PM January 29 Team 1 Host Wednesday Supper Hope Toole, Tammy Deal, Rhonda Walker, Ginger Jones Hildy Conder, Jennifer Boutwell