bshaw@fbcfairhope.org Parents, you have a great opportunity this summer to make sure your children and youth are involved in the various summer camps and other experiences that can help them to either come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior, or to grow deeper in their faith as a young Christian. Summer is always a busy time and sometimes it’s hard to fit it all in, but you will never regret taking the time to invest in the spiritual growth of your child or teen. My challenge to you is that you would put at least as much time and effort and expense into their spiritual growth as you do in recreational and sporting or other extracurricular activities. Remember, study after study shows that kids and teens whose parents are strongly involved in church and make sure their kids spiritual growth is a priority are much less likely to walk away from their faith and church when they graduate. What a great week we had at our Vacation Bible School last week! I want to thank Kevin Nelson, Jennifer Warren, Marcy Smith (VBS Director) and all the Teachers and Adult and Youth Volunteers for all the hard work they did to make it such a wonderful week. There were many decisions made and we hope to see those who made decisions to follow Christ and desiring to be baptized follow through as several did this past Sunday. It was great to hear so many of our kids quoting Isaiah 30:21, “And whenever you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: This is the way. Walk in it.” That is a great life verse for us to memorize as well. This week our older Students will be going to Big Stuf Camp in Panama City. Ryan and Amy Smith will be leading the way. Please keep them and the other adults and youth in your prayers. Pray for safety and that God will move in the lives of our students. Pray they will draw closer to Christ or come to know Him personally if they have yet to make that decision. One of the joys of summer is homemade ice cream. What’s your favorite flavor? Sunday, June 28 will be our REflections on Patriotism in the evening service. Afterwards we will have an Ice Cream Fellowship. Sign up to bring your favorite flavor of homemade ice cream and let’s enjoy some church family fellowship time. Stay cool and be safe as you travel about this summer…be present when you are in town…and let’s BE THE CHURCH! In His Service, Brent
Welcome to the Family
David Dwayne Smith
Joins by Letter 19097 St. Hwy 181, Fairhope 402.0829
Connor Berling
Joins by Profession of Faith Son of Virginia and Greg Berling First Edition - page 2
Jim and Eleanor Thomason
Join by Letter 107 Covey Run Pl, FH 928.2770
Katherine Steiniger
Joins by Profession of Faith Daughter of Jennifer and Jason Steiniger
Joe and Reba Stewart Join by Letter 21678 Harness St., Fairhope 256.375.0789 (Hers) 256.493.3555 (His)
George Roberts
Joins by Profession of Faith Son of Erin and Stephen Roberts
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Impressions Looking for Media Operators
We need a couple more camera operators and one data person (running pro-presenter) for the 11:00 service. Easy job, no studying required, not scheduled every Sunday, stress free and fun to do! Holler if this might be a fit for you in the area of service! (Just about 20 minutes in training is all you’ll need and you’re good to go!) C’mon join the media team! CONTACT: Sharon Pippin, 251.928.8685 spippin@fbcfairhope.org
Greeter Ministry
We need more people to help us with passing out Worship bulletins at both services, greeting people as they arrive, working at the Welcome Center and walking newcomers to their classes. Please contact LaSha Powell to get involved in this ministry of hospitality and greeting that is so important! CONTACT: LaSha Powell 251.928.8685 lpowell@fbcfairhope.org
And here are a few things to consider.
Sunday School
Coffee Teams Needed!
One of the things that many of us enjoy on Sundays is a good cup of coffee. In order to continue providing coffee on Sunday mornings we need twelve (12) of our Adult Sunday School Classes to sign up to take one (1) month during the year. Each class can decide whether one person does it or four different people make the coffee for their month. It takes about 1 hour each week showing up around 7:15 AM. Courtney Hice is the Coffee Team Coordinator and will be glad to answer any questions and show you how to make the coffee and the areas where it goes. Thanks for your help! NOTE: We still need seven more classes to help/ CONTACT: Courtney Hice 251.752.9298 email: rykethice@gmail.com
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Sunday School Teachers & Assistant Teachers Needed
One of the most important ministries of our church is our Sunday morning Bible Study ministry (Sunday School) and other short-term Discipleship Classes that we offer. We need Teachers willing to serve in our Preschool, Children’s, Youth and Adult Sunday School and to help lead short-term Discipleship Classes. If you have led before or are willing to help. CONTACT: Brent Shaw., 251.928.8685 bshaw@fbcfairhope.org
Sunday Morning
Bus Drivers Needed
We need several more people to drive our 15 passenger handicap bus to pick up homebound adults so they can attend worship. This important ministry allows members to attend worship who would otherwise not have a way to join us on Sunday mornings. NO SPECIAL LICENSE is needed, just a good driving record. If you would be willing to be a part of our Sunday Morning Bus Team, please contact Delores. CONTACT: Delores Lund 251.928.8685 dlund@fbcfairhope.org
Sign Language Class & Signing Choir Wednesdays @ 5:30 PM in 209-West
Resumes June 28
Sundays @ 4:30 PM in Multipurpose Room #1
If you or someone you know is struggling with grief over the loss of a loved one, then you are encouraged to attend Grief Share. This support group uses trained professional Counselors via DVD and the leadership of Kathleen Aultman and Dr. Russell Eubanks to help you lighten the load of grief to be able to cope and move forward in life. The class is in need of to female assistants. Please let Jennifer Coulter know if you are able to assist in this ministry. 928.8685 or jcoulter@fbcfairhope.org
Begins July 1 Led by Jennifer Eggers This class will help you to learn the basics of Sign Language and will give you the opportunity to be a part of our first ever Signing Choir. CONTACT: Jennifer Eggers, 251.223.1010 email: interpreterministries@gmail.com
New Member/Seeker Orientation Class
Wednesday, June 24, 5:45 – 7:30 PM
Join us as we go out to deliver info bags and fresh baked cookies to our recent Guests in Worship and to Newcomers to our area.
September 12, 2015 at Jordan- Hare Stadium
Auburn vs. Jacksonville State Cost: $35 per person Hop on the bus and join us for this fun day of fellowship and football at the Loveliest Village on the Plains. We have a block of 28 tickets available on a first come basis. The cost for the game ticket plus transportation is only $35 per person. Leaving time will be determined once the game time has been set later in the summer. To get your tickets see Brent Shaw in the Church Office (928-86858 or bshaw@fbcfairhope.org) Note: 19 tickets are left!
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If you are thinking about becoming a MEMBER at First Baptist, or you have recently joined but not yet attended a FIRST CLASS, then you are invited to our next orientation class on Wednesday, June 24 at 5:45 PM. At FIRST CLASS you will learn about our key beliefs, meet our Pastor and Staff, learn how to get more involved, find out where things are located and more. Free supper is included for you and your family. Children and Youth may attend the regular Wednesday activities which begin at 6:00 PM. TO SIGN UP: Contact LaSha Powell in the Church office (928.8685 or lpowell@fbcfairhope.org) or sign up ONLINE at fbcfairhope.org.
SEND North America Conference
Update
August 2 – 5, 2015 Cost: $150 / Double room Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN We currently have 27 people attending and have 2 more TICKETS available on a first come basis. Please contact Brent Shaw in the Church Office (928-8685 or bshaw@fbcfairhope.org)if you would like to attend this wonderful conference focused on Missions and Worship with a plethora of Breakout Conferences.
News from the Tree
TLT continues to enroll for the 2015/16 school year. Please contact me via email if interested: tlt@fbcfairhope.org Also, if you have experience with young children and desire to make a difference in their lives, please apply for a teaching position. Lynn Carroll, Director tlt@fbcfairhope.org
WE ARE Pray for this group of students as they take part in a Worship & Relationship Building Camp called Big Stuf! The camp is held on Panama City Beach, Florida. Students today have a greater platform than ever before. We all want to feel like we have a purpose. We all want to make a difference. It feels like it should be easy, but there is a gap between who we are and who we want to be. How do we become the world changers, the leaders in our school and church, the ones with the big ideas? This summer, we want you to be inspired, challenged, and meet Jesus in a whole new way because we know that who HE IS will forever change who WE ARE! Pray for our group this week. First Edition-page5
Students
Nova Scotia Mission Tour
Hosanna, our young adult ensemble, is going on a mission tour to Halifax, Nova Scotia June 21-27. In addition to presenting concerts in churches, schools, coffee houses (and any other impromptu opportunities), they’ll be involved in activities such as back yard Bible school, children’s outreach programs, tutoring children, minor construction, and painting. Hosanna asks that the First Baptist family remember to pray for the group daily. Pray that God would work in and through them, pray that God would bless the concerts and the sharing of the Gospel, pray for strength and health, and pray for a safe journey. Group members are: Josh Davis, Jesse McKinney, Megan Puckett and Mindy Shepard. The group is directed by John Baldwin.
July 20-24, 2015
9:30am – 1:30pm / Spring Hill, Mobile K4 thru grade 6 completed join Ms. Dee for a week of music activities including playing instruments, music crafts, games, handbells, movement, AND LOTS MORE FUN FOR ALL! Participants will meet at FBC and go to Spring Hill together leaving at 8:30am and returning around 2:30pm. The cost is $60 for one child, $85 for two, or 120 for three or more. This covers the cost of snacks, tee-shirt and a rehearsal CD. Registration forms are in the church office or online at www.shbc.cc/smash. Additional information contact Dee Pace@ dpace@fbcfairhope.org
S ’ E R E TH L L I T S ! E M I T Completed 1st thru 5th grade, it’s NOT too late to join the Children’s Patriotic Choir to be part of the Reflections on Patriotism Sunday, June 28th at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary. We meet at 6pm – 7pm Wednesdays, in the “garage” – 3rd floor West wing. We will be wearing red/white/blue shirts provided by the church and blue jean skirts or pants. Join us for a little ‘flag wavin’, if you please!’
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