Thank you, First Baptist, for your participation in the Deacon selection process.

Thank you for your prayers and support of our Deacons. As we begin the new Church year in September, we will have the following serving as Deacon Officers: Deacon Chair Bo Jones Vice Chair Aric Aldridge Secretary Rick Ragan A special thank you to those out going officers, Eldon Eckard and Toby Roland and to Rick Ragan returning as secretary. In preparation for the new year, the Deacons will have a one day retreat on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Sunday, August 28 has been set aside for our Baby Dedication time. If you would like for your family to participate in this, please contact the church office. If you have a picture of your baby we may use that Sunday, please drop it by the church office. I always look forward to this special time of dedication for the baby and the parents. I have overheard some ask What is wrong with our church? I would challenge you to ask, What is right with our church? I can find many things that are right. One is our worship. Come and join us this Sunday. Paul

Sunday August 14, 2011 Budget Receipts $17,508.76 Budget Needs To Date $605,863.19 Budget Receipts YTD $544,281.89 Receipts Under Budget By $61,581.30 Bible Study 381 WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT August 24 6:00 PM Lasagna Salad Garlic Bread Dessert

Sunday, August 21 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 Tuesday, August 23 Youth Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AM Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Wednesday, August 24 Graded Choirs 5:45 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Youth Bible Study & Supper 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Friends, GAs, RAs 7:00 PM Girls of Grace 7:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 8:00 PM CHURCH WIDE SUPPER There will be a church wide Chicken Purlieu supper, September 1 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Cost will be $4.00 or $12.00 per family. Please sign up by August 30 in Sunday School or the Church Office.

EXTENDED SESSION August 21 Eddie & Debbie Duke, Jean Stokes, Betty Johnson, Nan Jordan, Sandra Mobley, Rob & Lauren Millings, Bryan & Julia Cottles, Ralph & Barbara Smith, Peggy Freeman.

OUR CONDOLENCES TO: *****Carolyn Glass and family in the death of her brother-in-law, A. E. Brock..
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Volume 64 Number 33

The First Baptist

August 17, 2011

Memory Verse August 21Romans 1:16 NIV I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

CHOIRS OFF TO A GREAT START

Our graded choirs are off and learning. Its not too late to bring your child to the following locations: Tiny Tones (3 year olds) Preschool 3 yr. room Melody Makers (4 & 5s) Preschool 5 yr. room Music Makers (1-3rd grade) Education Bldg. E212 Young Musicians (4-5th grade) Choir Room Thanks to those who stepped up to help with our choirs. We are always grateful when parents assist with taking attendance, passing out books and being an encourager. Dads are welcome, too! Speak to your childs leaders and ask how you can help.

AWANA Ministry News The AWANA Ministry will resume this Sunday evening, August 21, at 5:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to AWANA and then go to our evening worship services. There is a place for all to learn and grow in their knowledge and understanding of Christ Jesus here at FBC.

Youth of the Week Madison Helms is the daughter of David and April Helms. She is a Junior at Bainbridge High School, where she is a member of the National Honor Society, Art Club, Anchor Club, and a section leader in the band. Madison loves drawing and horseback riding and is the newest member of our youth praise band, Martus. Youth Prayer Breakfast Youth Prayer Breakfast started back this week. This is for all middle school and high school students. Youth will meet at Bettys Cafeteria for breakfast and prayer (bring money!) and will then be taken to school. What a great way to start a Tuesday! Wednesday Night Youth Supper Meet in the basement for Youth Supper each week at 6:00 p.m. The cost for supper is $1.00, which includes a soft drink. This weeks menu is sub sandwiches provided by Team 3: Carla Smith, Kelley Harrell, Angie Presnal, Hildy Conder, Carla Nix.

FELLOWSHIP CLUB MEETING

The Fellowship Club will have another great program of inspiration at noon, Monday, September 12. Martha Stone of Hampton, GA will be our guest speaker with an exhibit of beautiful pins. She directs Angel Pin Ministry and will share how it is changing lives. Join us and bring a friend. QUITMAN TRIP TO JUBALS CONCERT. . .
Join us on the bus on Tuesday, Aug 23. No meal stops are planned, so eat early or bring a snack. Big bus departs at 4:45 PM. Call (246-1563) to sign up.

Preschool and Children Ministry Team Meeting We will meet this Sunday, August 21, at 4:30 p.m. in room 204 of the Educational Building. Everyone is encouraged to please be at this meeting. We will be planning the ministry events for the fall. Children Team: Betty Boyett, Stephanie Darley Lori Brown, Dorislyn Padgett Sonjia Brownhill, Faye Young Preschool Team: Beth Briggs, Melissa Brock, Julie Cottles, Lauren Millings, Crystal Hines, Angela Williamson

Where to Be (and When to be There)! Sunday, August 21st Sunday School 9:45 AM Interpretive Movement 4:45 PM Shockwave (Choir) 5:30 PM Evening Worship 6:30 PM NO SNAC Tuesday, August 25th Youth Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, August 24th Youth Supper Youth Worship/Bible Study 6:45 AM (Bettys Cafeteria) 6:00 7:00 (Basement) 7:00 7:45 (Youth Room)

JUBALS CONCERT IN ATHENS

Our UGA students and friends in the Athens area might be interested in the Sons of Jubal Concert, Thursday, August 25, at Beech Haven Baptist Church.

Friday, August 26th 5th Quarter at FBC - Following football game until midnight.