First Baptist Church

Discover the Love of Christ

April 2016

Frostproof, Florida
Pastors Remarks
Dear Church Family,
Spring is here and Gods beautiful creation is springing to life. All around
us we see flowers blooming and trees putting out lush green growth, not to
mention the sweet smell of orange blossoms in the air. Speaking of new
life, we are coming off a great Easter season of celebrating the resurrection
of our Lord. Two weeks ago the Adult Choir did a splendid job of ministry
as they, under the direction of Bro. Ed, presented their cantata on Palm
Sunday. A great big thank you for all your hard work and faithfulness.
Our Easter celebration was a great time together as we remembered our
living God. We should continue the celebration as we rejoice in a God who
loves and provides grace and mercy to sustain us everyday.
We have just finished our five week War Room Bible study on
Wednesday evenings. Those were some powerful lessons, as we were
reminded of several themes, namely grace, forgiveness, spiritual warfare,
and the power of prayer. This Wednesday evening we will begin the study,
Experiencing God, Knowing and Doing the Will of God, which is a great
discipleship study. Those who have not been through it need to, and even if
you have been through it, the review will be worthwhile.
Vacation Bible School is not far away (June 13-17). If you are available
those dates, we need your help. This is a great opportunity for us to share
Jesus with children and adults. Just let us know where you would like to
serve and which age group.
Our winter guests are beginning to leave to go back to their northern
homes. I appreciate their faithfulness while they are here. Blessings on
them as they travel.
Lets be found faithful in these days!
In His love,

Bro. Darrol

Inside this issue:

Pastors Remarks

Student Ministry

April Calendar
April Birthdays

FBC Ministry
Service Schedules
Welcome New Members
In Sympathy
AWANA Grand Prix

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Hello Church Family!

April is here and spring break has come and gone! I am pleased to announce that our
youth Spring Break Lock In was a complete success. On March 25th from 7PM to
7AM we hosted 44 students over night on Good Fr iday! While we had many
games and activities, we also were able to transform the entire Smith Building into a
Good Friday Prayer/Response walk! Stations included The Garden, The Betrayal of
Judas, The Denial of Peter, The Crucifixion, and Jesus Passing. Check out these
pictures from this walk! What an amazing night!

We are also very happy to say that the 100 Envelope Fundraiser was a success as well! In the 2 months that the
display has been in the foyer, our church family has donated $2,570.00! Combined with the total funds
accumulated with the O2 Caf, we have raised $4,509.19!! That is an amazing testimony to the giving spirit of our
church body! Thank you so much for everyone who participated in these fundraisers. It is only through your giving
that many of these students have the opportunity to experience youth camp. As someone who personally was saved
at a week-long youth camp that I could not afford, I assure you your investment is more than worthwhile. Thank
you.
In order for our student ministry to fund our entire group, we need to raise just over $7,000. W e are so close!!! If
you would like to help us continue working towards our goal, you can become a full or partial sponsor of a student.
Simply drop your gift into the offering plate and designate it Y OUTH CA MP and it will get to the right place.
You are a significant reason we are reaching students for the kingdom!
Keep fishing,
Bro. Brian

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April 2016
Sun

Mon

3Deacons serving:
Ernie Wasdin
Larry Ogburn

Tue

Worship His majesty, unto Jesus

be all glory, power, and praise.
Jesus, King of all kings.

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

6Student Refuge,
7 Prayer Team
AWANA 6pm-Bible Smith Bldg. 5:30
Study 6:30pm
LINK 7:30
Choir Practice 7:45

9Joy Class
Fellowship Smith
Bldg. 4pm

12 WMU Sewing
Fellowship Hall
9am

6Student Refuge,
14 Prayer Team
AWANA 6pm-Bible Smith Bldg. 5:30
Study 6:30pm
LINK 7:30
Choir Practice 7:45

15 Feed the
Community
5:00pm
Fellowship Hall

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17Deacons serving: 18
Cliff Lightsey
Garry Talley

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6Student Refuge,
21 Prayer Team
AWANA 6pm-Bible Smith Bldg. 5:30
Study 6:30pm
LINK 7:30
Choir Practice 7:45

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23VBS Associational

24Deacons serving: 25
Doyce Cotton
John Cavanaugh

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6Student Refuge,
28 Prayer Team
AWANA 6pm-Bible Smith Bldg. 5:30
Study 6:30pm
LINK 7:30
Choir Practice 7:45

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10Deacons serving: 11
Larry Blackwelder
Bill Rankin
Missions Mtg. 4pm

Business Mtg. 6pm

Clinic North Ridge

Bap. Haines City
8:30-12:00pm

30 AWANA GRAND
PRIX Smith Bldg.
10am

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens,
and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. 1 Chronicles 29:11 ESV

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Brian Blanchard
Leslie Robarts,
Utha Glenn
Austin Meeks
Nat Conner
Ed Butler
Hunter Brantley
Mary F. Blackwelder,
Cheryl Hadden
Natalie Van Hook
John King,
Evelyn Fann
Ronnie Hadden
Joyce Hodson,
Blake Parker

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Charles Marshall,
Jim Moser, Jr.
Esther King
Paul Litzenberger,
Joyce E. Davenport
Ernie Wasdin
Cody Bowles
Danny Woolman
John Blocker
Wayne Beasley,
Royce Godwin
Geneva Rosa
Kevin Wilson

First Baptist Church Ministry

Discover the love of Christ!

Gods Vision For FBC: He desires us to be a church that impacts our community
with the Gospel.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

96 West. B. Street
Post Office Box 327
Frostproof, Florida 33843-0327
Phone: 863 635-3603
Fax: 863 635-6923
E-mail: fbchadden@verizon.net
Website: www.fbcfrostproof.org
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First Baptist Church of Frostproof

Gods Mission For FBC: Making disciples, leading believers to become fully
devoted followers of Christ.
Gods Strategy For FBC:
Connect with God thr ough wor ship and with other s thr ough
relationships.
Grow spir itually and numer ically thr ough small gr oup Bible study.
Serve other s by joining a team engaged in ministr y.

Service Schedules
Sunday
Life Group Classes 9:45am
Celebration Worship Service 11:00 am

Connecting with God!

Worship Service 6:00pm

Connecting with Wednesday

God!

Connecting with Others!

Children
and Student Programs 6:00 pm
Connecting with
Others!

April 2016

Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm

Choir 8:15 pm

Welcome New Members

Sonny & Lillian Leonard
700 C.R. Rainbow Resort Site 435
Frostproof, FL 33843

Coming Saturday, April 30, 2016

Time: 10:00AM
Location: Smith Building
Clubbers create their very own Grand Prix

In Sympathy

race car then go head-to-head with other

clubbers' cars on race day. The top designs

Our sympathy to the families of

Mike Canon and Teresa Norris in the
home going of their mother,
Mrs. Christine Colbourne.

and fastest cars receive special awards while

all competing clubbers earn a participation
ribbon.
Join us for a great time at the track!
Following the race, lunch will be served.