Summer is sizzling in south Georgia with the heat index reaching well over 100 degrees and little

rain in sight for relief. It is a great time to stay indoors and feel kind of lazy from the heat. As so many people have said, the weather really zaps you. Let me offer you some cool relief from the heat that will not only keep you indoors but will also renew and refresh you. The offer is Sunday School and worship attendance. Look at all the benefits: Physically, you are not outdoors and can enjoy the comfort of climate control. Socially, you can fellowship with your closest friends with few, if any, gnats bothering you. Spiritually, you will be refreshed from the Word and worship of God. What a great offer. And, to make it even better, it will only cost you the effort of attending. You cant beat that! Seriously, attending Sunday School and church for the Christian should not happen because we are enticed to do so, or because we are obligated to do so. We should attend because we love the Lord and want to be with His people. There is a place for each one of us in the house of the Lord. I will look forward to seeing you in your place this Sunday. Paul Memory verse July 17Matthew 19:14 (NIV) Jesus said, Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.

Sunday July 10 Budget Receipts $16,095.91 Budget Needs To Date $505,927.02 Budget Receipts YTD $460,678.08 Receipts Under Budget By $45,248.94 Shell Annex Renovation TD $126,105.92 Bible Study 370 WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT July 20 6:00 PM Baked Ham Butter Beans Potato Salad Rolls Dessert

Sunday, July 17 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Evening Worship 6:30 PM Monday, July 18 Finance Committee 5:30 PM Deacons 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 19 Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Wednesday, July 20 Family Supper 6:00 PM Youth Bible Study 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 8:00 PM WELCOME NEW MEMBER BY BAPTISM Michael Conder 3020 Lake Place Dr CONGRATULATIONS TO: Josh & Angela Williamson in the birth of a daughter, Ivy, on July 7 weighing 7 lbs 13 oz.

EXTENDED SESSION July 17 Randa Barr, Tonya Allen, Kris Powell, Crystal Kelly, Carol Inlow, Debbie Shepard, Sandra Heath, Brian & Mandi OMara, JoRene & Emily Medley, Tina Richardson, Faye Young, Prissy Barber, Sandra Wilkinson.

OUR CONDOLENCES TO: *****Chip Hall and family in the death of his father, Windell Hall.
First Baptist Church P.O. Box 155 Bainbridge, GA 39818 Phone 229-246-1563 Fax 229-246-8182 Rev. Paul Medley......Pastor Rev. Art Bruce.....Minister of Music/Senior Adults Rev. Earl Barron....Minister of Education/Children Hildy Conder........Summer Youth Intern Clarene Jones....Office Secretary Virginia Smith........Administrative Secretary Email: office@fbcbainbridge.com

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Volume 64 Number 28

The First Baptist

July 13, 2011

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SAINTS ALIVE SING! The Saints Alive choir and special guests did a great job sharing special music with us last Sunday evening. Thanks to each of you for stepping up at the last minute and filling in when there was a cancellation. It really is fun to get together to sing for the Lord! WATERMELON FELLOWSHIP REPORT Our watermelon fellowship last Sunday night was a tremendous success. Everyone had more than enough and then some. Two Bainbridge Police Officers were grateful recipients of watermelons as they sat in our lot doing paperwork in their cruisers. They know FBC appreciates their service to our community! A big tip of the hat to Wes and Beth Briggs and to Jerry Jones of Climax for providing the sweet fruits for our fellowship. We couldnt have done it without them. SENIOR ADULT FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON We had a great group to ride together and also to meet up with us as we attended the Associations Quarterly luncheon last Monday. We sat at different tables and had the joy of meeting and fellowshipping with folks from about 10 churches from our area. In addition, we were escorted through the new worship and education building at First Baptist, Colquitt. It is a very beautiful facility and the choir rehearsal room made me look forward with anticipation to the time we can return to our newly renovated and upgraded Shell Annex. Next Associational meeting will be Monday, October 10 at Salem Seminole Baptist Church. Art

Children Summer Camp Reminder! Departure time: 8:30 a.m. July 18 (will need to be at church at 8:00 a.m.to load luggage) Return time: around noon on Saturday (July 23) Contact information while your child is away will be 229-416-7293. I urge parents not to send cell phones to camp. If you need to talk to your child please contact Earl at the number given. Children like getting cards and letters while away at camp. So, if you would like to send your child any of these things, you may do so by using the address on the information sheet handed out at our last parents meeting. Children Summer Activity Update: July 20 No Children Activities (due to Camp Victory Trip) July 27 Wakulla Day Trip Cost: Reduced to $15.00 (includes everything!) Please call the church office to sign up for this trip. We need to know how many for transportation purposes. August 3 End of Summer Celebration YMCA Parents and children are all encouraged to attend this celebration. Everyone can bring their swim suits and enjoy some laps around the pool. We will be serving dinner that evening , so dont worry about feeding your children before they come. August 5 School Starts Back!! 2011 Operation Worship Bible Operation Worship Bible is sponsored by LifeWay and is aimed at getting our military men and women some very special Bibles while overseas. What makes these Bibles so special? The Bibles will be available in the church office (beginning Monday July 18) for someone to pick-up and write a short note of encouragement to those who will be receiving them. Children and adults alike are encouraged to write or draw a picture for them. Its amazing what a picture or a few words will mean to those who receive one of these Bibles. This was our mission project for VBS this year and we are following thru with this project with your help. I have purchased over 100 Bibles with the monies collected thru the VBS offering this year. Will you help us fulfill this mission by taking part in sending a note to say thank you for what you are doing and a prayer of protection for each and every one. Gods Servant, Bro Earl

Mark Your Calendars Youth led Evening Service Dutch Treat supper afterward at a local restaurant July 19 - Youth TWOsday 6:00-9:00 Bring $2.00 (pays for 2 pieces of pizza) a 2-liter drink, and a friend. We will meet you in the Fellowship Hall. July 20 Bible Study 6:00 - in the basement Fellowship Following 7:00-9:00 July 17 Wednesday Night Suppers Remember to make a supper reservation with the church office by noon on Tuesday if you plan to eat Wednesday night. Cost $4.00 Youth Supper Teams Youth Supper Teams are being put together for the coming school year. If you would like to be added to this ministry, call April Helms @ 220-0840. Big Brothers and Big Sisters We welcomed rising 7th graders to youth group activities beginning July 1. Big Brothers and Big Sisters have been assigned to these new youth members to help them with this transition. Soles4Souls Soles4Souls has given away over 12 million pairs of shoes since beginning five years ago, currently delivering a pair every seven seconds. Lets clean out our closets, and donate those gently worn shoes. MARTUS The youth praise and worship band has started practices. If you are interested, its not too late to join, contact Toby Roland @ 726-8568.