First Edition 06-18-14

First Baptist Fairhope Vol 8. , No. 12: June 18, 2014

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VBS FACTS ENROLLED: 400 HIGHEST ATTENDANCE: 359 DECISIONS: 33

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From your Pastor’s Heart

jhenry@fbcfairhope.org Another Vacation Bible School is behind us. However, what happened has a forever impact. Bible verses were learned, songs about Jesus were sung, and decisions for Christ were made. All the work and effort by so many willing workers had a spiritual pay-off. Who received the greatest blessing? When God uses someone to touch another for Christ, it is a joy like no other. Thank you workers, but I have a feeling you have felt His approval.

Father’s Day has its moments. A driving need of our time is for fathers to be the spiritual leaders God has called them to be. At the end of both morning services, there were fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers being prayed over. May God bless each family to have those men to be bearers of the name of Christ in their homes.

In two weeks, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper and have Baptism. Sunday night, June 29, is a designed ordinance service to celebrate Christ’s work in our lives and in our church. If you have not yet made your decision to follow through Christian commitment with baptism, let this be your time. Come and celebrate.

Also June 17-21 are the last days to have your picture made for the church directory. The use of this directory cannot be overestimated. Putting names with faces increases the fellowship level of our church family.

I will continue to preach from the book of Acts on Sunday morning. We will see how God stretches Paul and Peter to move out of their comfort zones. God never calls us to be comfortable. Too many are sitting in easy chairs when life is out there on the edge, with Christ. Come and let the Holy Spirit speak power into your soul. It is amazing how much time we give to things that will come to an end. God wants us to live in His unstoppable story. When God stretches us, it is the best thing that could happen. It makes our souls come alive!

This Sunday is the Sunday before Deacon Nomination (Next Sunday, June 29). Paul writes out qualification for deacons in I Timothy 3:8ff. My sermon hopefully will be a guide for you in your consideration for deacon nomination. Always make that a matter of prayer. What God can do through faithful deacons is so amazing.

Have a good two weeks. Eat some silver queen corn. May God bless each of you.

Your pastor, Jerry Ps. 63:1

Welcome to the First Family Carrie Rae Davis (Pictured with Dad, Tony) Joins by Profession of Faith 8285 Obee Road, FH

Carlyn & Justin Nichols Join by Letter 289 Saffron Av. FH 850.454.5271

Phyllis Watkins Joins by Letter 119 d’Estrehan Rd., FH 205.475.2973

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Landon Rogers Joins by Statement (shown with wife, Jenna; already a member) 6053 Oakwood Ln., FH 251.490.2426

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CHALLENGE

on mission w/ First

Brazil Mission Team Collecting these Items First Baptist Church Fairhope is sponsoring the Brazil Mission Trip. The trip is August 1-10, 2014. We need a few items for the health clinic, construction of the chapel and 1000 kids in VBS. There will be bins located around the church for you to put your items in. If you have any questions, please call Paula Bosarge at 510-2487 or arthurbosarge@bellsouth.net. Batteries (AA size) Latex gloves (Medium) Suncreen Latex gloves (Large) Small First Aid Kits Latex gloves (Extra Large) Duct tape Red, Yellow, Work gloves Green, Purple, Pink Hand sanitizer Ace Bandages Antibacterial wipes Bug Spray Alcohol swabs Paper Towels Pony Beads (Assorted colors) Small kitchen size garbage bag Pipe Cleaners (Assorted colors) Pepto Bismol Tablets Gallon size ziploc bags Nail aprons, Two gallon size ziploc bags Disposable dust masks Small hand mirrors Paint pans Permanent markers Old rags(cotton) Stickers for VBS Electrical tape

We will have baptism on Sunday EVENING, June 29 during the 6:00pm service. If you have been waiting to make your decision to follow Christ public, a Sunday before June 29 would be a great time to come forward and make your decision public. We are expecting God to do great things during VBS this year and are planning for an awesome Baptism Service. Those awaiting baptism will be receiving a letter from the pastor’s office with all the details.

School Uniform Drive

Saturday, July 26, 8:30-2:00

We are collecting used (still in good condition) school uniforms and funds to help us purchase new uniforms. You may bring your used uniforms to the Church Office. You can make DONATIONS at any time to help us purchase new uniforms by making your check payable to FIRST BAPTIST and noting on your check that it is for the SCHOOL UNIFORM DRIVE. Since the church is sales tax exempt, we are able to make your money go farther, but feel free to purchase new uniforms or socks or underwear and donate them.

For More Info: Contact Connie Hardman, FIRST HOPE Coordinator, at (251) 605-2582.

Connections Outreach Tuesday, June 24, 6:00pm

Join us in the Social Hall as we reach out to recent guests to Worship and newcomers to our area.

Baptist Women Meeting for July

We are thankful for the freedom we have to gather together to pray, to learn about missions, and to enjoy fellowship with one another.

Come and be a part - July 1 at 10:00am in the choir robe room, as we focus on Jesus who gives us real liberty and freedom.

Grief Share

Begins Sunday, June 22 at 4:00pm

Multipurpose Room 1 Facilitated by Kathleen Aultman & Dr. Russell Eubanks Class lasts 13 weeks

Trips on the Horizon

Mary Poppins Musical at Shakespeare Theatre in Montgomery, AL Saturday, July 26th. $98.00 per person to include bus and show ticket (non-refundable). Lunch on your own.

Octoberfest October 16-19, 2014. 3 nights and days in Helen, GA. Will catch the Blue Mountain Railroad Train to McCaysville, GA and back to Elljay for Apple Festival. Also, Hiwassee, GA for the Georgia Mountain Fair and to Dahlonega for Arts and Crafts and gold panning . Single $867.00 ea/Double $614.00 ea/ Triple $528.00 ea/ Quad $487.00 ea. Includes hotel, breakfast, at least one lunch, motorcoach and train. $100.00 deposit due with final payment due August 22, 2014.

Contact Jennifer Coulter in the church office or Carolyn Hammill (990.6773) re: trips.

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The Leaves are Changing....

We welcome Lynn Carroll as the new Director of The Learning Tree, our weekday Mother’s Morning Out program. Lynn has been a member of First Baptist for 13 years.

She, and her husband, Charlie, are very active at First Baptist and currently help teach one of our Young Adult Sunday School Classes. She began our Puppet Ministry several years ago and also serves on our Women’s Ministry Team. Lynn has a varied background in working with Preschoolers and we look forward to her work with The Learning Tree.

Please keep Lynn and Charlie in your prayers as she begins this new adventure in helping to shape the lives of children in our church and community.

Enrollment is Open!

THE LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL will open enrollment for Fall registration the week of July 7th -11 th. Take this time to come and meet the new Director and hear about all the new exciting plans and remodeling of our facility.

We will be enrolling ages one through four from 9:00am-1:00pm. We offer a variety of choices; Monday through Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday/Thursday. Contact Lynn Carroll for more information. email: tlt@fbcfairhope.org or leave a message with the Learning Tree at 251.928.0496.

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s y a d n o M t n e Magnific with WEE KIDS

JUNE 23

Movie Mischief

Monday, June 23rd.

10am-12 pm.

Movie Mischief: Drop your preschooler off to enjoy a movie and snacks.

Location: Fellowship Hall What to Bring: Blanket/Quilt, or whatever they would like to lay down and enjoy the movie with friends.

JULY 21

Popsicles & Pools Monday, July 21st. 10am-12pm.

Popsicles and Pools: It should be HOT for this one. Come enjoy the sprinklers, water games, mini pools and popsicle sweetness.

Parents may drop off or stay.

Location: Grassy Parking Lot Beside church.

What to Bring: Wear your bathing suit, bring a towel and flip flops. Parents: if you have any kind of water slide, small pool or fun water object please email me at jwarren@ fbcfairhope.org if you are willing for us to borrow to use on this day.

Preschool Magnificent Mondays this summer with WEE KIDS at First for ages 3 (Potty Trained, no pull-ups)- K

Aug 10

Movin on Up Sunday, August 10th (Yeah, I know it isn’t a Monday, but oh well!) 6pm-7pm Movin’ ON up: This one is just for the preschoolers who FINISHED Kindergarten this school year and are moving up to the Children’s Program the next week.

Location: Social Hall What to Bring: Your smile. This is a drop off event as well, so moms and dads you are welcome to stay, but not required.

ALL of these events are FREE!! All that is asked is that you PLEASE SIGN UP ONLINE so that we will have enough supplies and volunteers for the children that attend.

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AUGUST 22 & 23 First Baptist Fairhope

Friday Night Comedy & Dessert Theater with

Barnes and Miner

This weekend of laughter and encouragement focused on strengthening marriages kicks off on Friday, August 22 with a night of fun and laughter led by the husband & wife Comedy team, BARNES & MINER. Then, world-renowned speaker, writer and radio personality, DR. GARY CHAPMAN, will be live at FBC to lead a full day of marriage enrichment on Saturday, August 23.

TICKET INFO: You may purchase tickets for each event (a separate ticket is required for each event) beginning Monday, June 30. You may purchase them online at our website (www. fbcfairhope.org) or in the Church office by contacting LaSha Powell (lpowell@fbcfairhope.org or 928-8685).

TICKET COSTS: Barnes & Miner Comedy / Dessert Theater June 30 – August 13 $ 5 per person August 14 – 21 $ 10 per person “The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted” June 30 – August 13 $ 30 per person August 14 – 21 $ 45 per person

marriage weekend @ First Strategic Planning Committee Report: Strategic Planning Update

In the February 19, 2014 issue of the First Edition, the Strategic Planning Team provided the church membership with a status report of the Capital Stewardship Campaign, and the six (6) projects which were approved by the vote of the church in May, 2013, as part of that campaign.

In that report we specifically addressed the status of the purchase of the former Faith Baptist Church Building. We shared that the church would be able to purchase the 31,000 square-foot multi-purpose building and approximately eight acres of land for the price of $550,000, which is $200,000 less than the price the church membership voted to pay for the property. We will pay $100,000 in cash at the time of closing and the balance of $450,000 will be payable at the end of four years on an interest-free promissory note. We also noted that at that time a few other details of the purchase had not been finalized.

Since the first of March of this year, this matter has been turned over to the attorneys representing our church and the Alabama Baptist Retirement Center (ABRC), and during that time other issues have surfaced that have yet to be fully resolved. We hope and pray that all remaining details will be settled within the next few weeks and that the sale can be concluded after the ABRC obtains the necessary approvals from the city/county of the plat subdividing the property.

In His Service, Lawson Swearingen, Chairman Strategic Planning Team

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Deacon Selection Sunday is June 29

Ballots for Deacon Nomination are available beginning June 23 for those that will not be in town on June 29 for Deacon Selection Sunday. Absentee ballots may be completed one week prior and one week following June 29.

Members will be asked to nominate/vote for up to 11 men to serve as Deacon at First Baptist.

The “List of Men” will be available at the welcome center and in the church and pastoral offices should you require one of these to complete your ballot.

If you DO NOT want your name included on this list of men, please contact Sharon by Thursday, June 19 (noon) spippin@fbcfairhope.org.

The list will be produced that afternoon.

If you need to review the Deacon Election Process, that is in the church bylaws and is available on our website under about FBC/ documents and forms/member documents.

LAST DATES!!

SIGN UP NOW ONLINE by going to our church website: www.fbcfairhope.org or the First Baptist Fairhope app.

There are only a few more dates...

June 17 -21

(2-9pm and Saturday 10-5)

and we really urge you to burn up those internet lines and get your family’s photo made. You’ll look back one day and be so glad you did this!! And hey, you get a free 8 x 10 and a free directory. The size (number of pages)of our directory is directly related to the NUMBER OF FAMILIES that are photographed. So, let’s make it the best it can be! See you at the camera!

Wednesday, June 25, 4-8

FIRST CLASS New Member Class Wednesday, June 25 5:45-7:30 PM in the Choir Room

Are you considering membership at First Baptist, or have you recently joined? Then, FIRST CLASS is for you. Join us for this informative class that will allow you the opportunity to meet our Pastor and Staff, learn about our key doctrinal beliefs, find out how to get more involved, learn where things are located and more. FREE SUPPER is served for you and your family. Preschool childcare is included and older children and youth may participate in the regular Wednesday activities for them.

SIGN UP: You may sign up online by going to our web site (www.fbcfairhope.org) or by contacting LaSha Powell in the Church Office (lpowell@fbcfairhope.org or 928.8685) by noon on Wednesday, June 25.

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PURPOSE

June 18 and July 16 : : 10:00am-noon

Attention all Moms and Grandmas!

Bring a picnic lunch and join us for some summer fun. Let’s visit while the kids play. Meet us at Daphne Centennial Park (just north of Christ the King Church) sponsored by Ladies @ First First Edition-page 6

FBC Back Parking Lot