May 2015

The Bridge

May 2015

Monthly Newsletter of First Baptist Church Franklinton

Vacation Bible School Kick-off May 31st at 5:30 p.m.

Contact us 950 Self Street Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: (985) 839-3427 Fax: (985) 839-3572 Prayer Line: (985) 839-3337

Office E-mail: fbc.natasha@gmail.com Prayer E-mail: fbcfranklinton.prayer@gmail.com

Website: www.fbcfranklinton.org

Service Times: Sunday Services 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study Groups 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evenings 5:00 p.m. Family Dinner

Passing the Test

Paul Watts, Pastor

fbc.paulwatts@gmail.com

Plans are being made to start new groups in June. May we accept the challenge to prepare in faith for the tests we are assured will come.

If you are interested, please contact me directly through the church office or my email, fbc.paulwatts@gmail.com.

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Last month, many of our students were engaged in prolonged, intense testing. I can remember enduring spring testing as an elementary and junior high student.

While these tests were a real drag, the pressure did not seem nearly as great. The difference in felt pressure was directly related to the difference in the consequences of the results. I was never told one of those tests would keep me from passing to the next grade or cause me to have to attend summer school. I was never told my performance would affect my teachers’ rating or the rating (grade) of my school. It is easy to see the rationale for these types of tests. Right or wrong, there has to be some way of measuring the progress of students and the quality of our educational system. There may be other, even better ways to evaluate this progress, but testing seems to be the present reality for our students.

Followers of Jesus Christ are assured that tests will come. Jesus urged His disciples to be prepared for the trials, tribulations, and persecutions they would face. The Apostles wrote many of the letters of the New Testament in order to urge the believers to be strong and persevere in the midst of trials that would test their faith in Jesus. When we read of the persecutions and trials suffered by the apostles and the early church fathers, the testing of our faith may seem insignificant by comparison, yet our present tests are just as real and revealing. We do not run the risk of imprisonment, torture, or death simply because we are willing to confess Jesus as Lord, but we are put on display before a watching world. The world is watching and our test scores are on display for the world to see. They will either glorify our Teacher, Lord, and Master, or they will show the weakness and immaturity of our Christian life.

If we know these tests are coming, how do we prepare? Unfortunately, many of us live our lives as if these tests will never come. We are like the student who is busy about many things, distracted, and procrastinating until only moments before the exam, hurriedly scanning over the material at the last minute. It is no wonder that type of student rarely passes the test. How much better would it have been for that student to read a little each day, to make preparing a part of his regular routine, and to truly commit the lessons to memory that he might recall them when the time of testing comes? What a picture of the life of the committed disciple of Jesus Christ! God is not in heaven receiving any type of sick joy by creating tests for us that will leave us defeated, exhausted, and overwhelmed. It is His desire to receive glory as we overcome the tests of this world by faith. He has given us His own Holy Spirit to empower us and fill us, His word to inform us and prepare us, His church to support and encourage us, and prayer to give us opportunity to converse and commune with Him. If we want to pass the tests of this life, we cannot wait until we find ourselves face to face with the trial or temptation to pray, open our Bibles, call on the church, and ask for the filling of the Holy Spirit. We need to live these things daily, that we will be ready when test day arrives. The test may be difficult, long, and painful, but the results will leave no doubt that we serve the King of Glory, and the passing of the test was accomplished through His power and not our own.

Discipleship Essentials is an intense, high accountability, discipleship group with a six month commitment. It is designed to challenge you to grow in your faith as you become well-grounded in some of the basic doctrines of the faith. More than thirty of our church members have gone through this study. If you are interested, please contact me directly through the church office or my email, fbc.paulwatts@gmail.com.

Plans are being made to start new groups

in June. May we accept the challenge to

prepare in faith for the tests we are

assured will come.

Dale Parker, Minister to Senior Adults & Discipleship Training

fbc.daleparker@gmail.com

There’s a story about a kindergarten teacher who asked one of her students what he was drawing. Without pausing to look up, he said, “A picture of God.” The teacher smiled and responded, “But nobody knows what God looks like.”

The boy carefully put down his crayon, looked her squarely in the eye, and declared, “They will when I’m finished.”

It’s true, no one has ever seen God, yet His glory is displayed all around us every day. But is it seeing God Himself in person, or is it His character that we long for? Some would say both. But God has shown us Himself in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.

In Colossians 1:15-­ 19, the apostle Paul gave nine ways that Christ displayed God’s character. He wrote that Jesus, “...is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For

by Him all things were created that were created that are in heaven and that are on the earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in Him all things should dwell...”

This is a wonderful list of characteristics that explain God’s character found in His Son, but an unapplied Christ is no Christ at all to us. So how do we apply these truths to our lives? Re­-read

Scripture Verses for May:

May 3 - “Examine yourselves as to whether

you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you?unless indeed you are disqualified.”

2 Corinthians 13:5

May 10 - “Do you not know that you are the

temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16

May 17 - “Most assuredly, I say to you, he

who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” John 5:24

the passage in your favorite Bible and ask yourself these five questions. Write down your answers: 1. Considering Jesus. What is this passage telling me about my Lord?

2. Adoring Jesus. What do I see here that is worthy of my adoration, and how can I express that to Him? 3. Depending on Jesus. What do I see in Jesus that is worthy of my trust, and how can I express or live out my trust in Him? 4. Calling upon Jesus. How do the things I see to be true of Jesus affect the way I call upon Him in prayer?

5. Obeying Jesus. Even where there are not commands or principles for me to follow, how do the things that I learned about Jesus affect my obedience to Him? Jesus was enough for Paul in a prison cell.

Is He enough for you in your present circumstances? What in your lifestyle gives proof to the world that you live with this fact?

God Bless, Brother Dale

Senior Adult Day at FBC is May 3rd, 2015

Senior Adult Reconnect Conference 9:00 a.m. ~ Morning Fellowship 9:30 a.m. ~ Choir Practice 10:00 a.m. ~ Worship (Lunch to follow) May 4th at Hillcrest, Dr. Reggie Ogea May 5th at FBC Franklinton, Dr. Dean Register May 7th at Mt. Hermon, Rev. Jimmie Robertson May 8th at Plainview, Rev. Bob Adams

May 25 - “Behold, I stand at the door and

knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20 3

Cody Thomas, Student Minister

fbc.codythomas@gmail.com

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Student Ministry Upcoming Events

Here recently there has been one verse on my heart, Luke 9:23, “And Jesus said to all, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” These words spoken by Jesus were to the potential disciples thousands of years ago, and they are still relevant and active today. The same call that Jesus gave the people of His day is the very same call He gives us today…deny self, take up your cross, and follow.

Our very nature as human beings is sin. A child does not have to be taught how to sin. Their instinct/nature is to sin. This is why the Apostle Paul wrote Ephesians 2:3, “We all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.” We are sinners by our nature. “For all have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:23. When Christ calls us to deny self, He is calling us to deny our sinful nature. Deny our sin, deny the urge to sin (temptation), deny sinful thoughts, deny our self. Then Jesus says to take up your cross.

When Jesus said to take up your cross, He was foreshadowing His death on the cross as well as calling His disciples to identify completely with Him and His message, even if it meant death. Jesus calls us first to deny our sinful nature and then to identify completely with Him and His message. This takes humility. To deny self and one’s own

Sunday, May 3rd Camp Deposits Due

Sunday, May 3rd

Youth Committee Meeting (following the Evening Service)

Sunday, May 17th

Senior Recognition Sunday

self-ambition in life takes total surrender; but Jesus does not simply leave us in a denial state, he calls us to identify with him. He changes us and gives us a new identity when and only when we deny ourselves and identify with him.

Deny self, take-up your cross, and follow. How are we to completely identify with Christ and His message? By following. All three of Jesus’s requirements to be His disciple work together, and all three require humility. What does it mean to follow Jesus? 1 John 2:6, “Whoever says He abides in Jesus ought to walk in the same way in which He walked.” Following requires obedience, obedience to the call to live life the way Jesus lived. When we follow Jesus, we live for His glory, not our own (deny self ); we identify with his message, not our own (take-up your cross); and we simply live as He lived (follow).

One keyword I want to point out in Luke 9:23, is “daily.” Being a follower of Christ requires a daily commitment to deny self to, identify with His message and purpose, and to follow Him. The Apostle Paul talks about our nature in Ephesians 2, and then he speaks of our change in the following verses, “For we (followers of Christ) are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

We as followers of Christ are His workmanship. Let us daily die to self and identify ourselves with Jesus.

Thursday, May 21st Jr. High Night (6th – 8th graders only) 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 27th

- Crawfish Boil at 5:00 p.m.

Note

from Brother Butch Butch Reviere Minister of Music fbc.butch@gmail.com

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER MAY 7, 2015 The National Day of Prayer is an

annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The NDP Task Force is a privately funded organization whose purpose is to encourage participation on the National Day of Prayer. It exists to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, to create appropriate materials, and to mobilize the Christian community to intercede for America’s leaders and its families. The Task Force represents a Judeo Christian expression of the national observance, based on our understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in reverence for the God of the Bible. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” in 1863.

This year’s honorary chairman is Dr. Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX. The follow

ing is the prayer, penned by Dr. Graham, which churches, other groups, and individuals are encouraged to pray on May 7th:

“Heavenly Father, we come to You in the Name that is above every name—Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Our hearts cry out to You. Knowing that You are a prayeranswering, faithful God—the One we trust in times like these—we ask that You renew our spirits, revive our churches, and heal our land. We repent of our sins and ask for Your grace and power to save us. Hear our cry, oh God, and pour out Your Spirit upon us, that we may walk in obedience to Your Word. We are desperate for Your tender mercies. We are broken and humbled before You. Forgive us, and in the power of Your great love, lift us up to live in Your righteousness. We pray for our beloved nation. May we repent and return to You and be a light to the nations. And we pray for our leaders and ask that You give them wisdom and faith to follow You. Preserve and protect us, for You are our refuge and only hope. Deliver us from all fears except to fear You, and may we courageously stand in the Truth that sets us free. We pray with expectant faith and grateful hearts.

In Jesus’ name, our Savior. Amen.” www.nationaldayofprayer.org

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER MAY 7, 2015 Join us in Prayer!

Meet us at the Flag Pole at the park across from the church at Noon for a time of prayer!

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VBS Kick-Off Sunday, May 31st @ 5:30 p.m. - VBS Kick-Off begins on the front porch of the

Sanctuary. Kids and parents will take a tour of our decorated facilities and enjoy supper and a themed scavenger hunt. Invite your friends! VBS is for children that will be entering Pre-K4 or LA-4 in the fall - currently in 6th grade.

Vacation Bible School - Journey Off the Map Mon., June 1st-Fri., June 5th from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon

This year’s theme is Journey Off The Map, taken from Isaiah 30:21. Children entering Pre-K4 or LA-4 in the fall - currently in Kindergarten will meet in their classrooms in the Preschool Building; grades 1st-6th will gather on the front porch of the Sanctuary. All children will dismiss from the gym. Invite a friend (or two or ten!) to come discover what it means to be Unknown To Us, Known To Him!

Wednesday, June 3rd - No Wednesday Night Activities Culinary Kids (Mandeville) Outing Tuesday, June 9th @ 8:30 a.m.

Kelly McElveen

Director of Preschool/ Children’s Ministries fbc.playschool@gmail.com

Devotion: Know Your Guide, Gal. 4:4-5, Luke 2:8-11; Matt. 4:23-25, 1 Cor. 15:3-5 Children will make pizza, dessert, and perform science experiments at Culinary Kids in Mandeville. Cost is $18 and is open for children having just completed grades 1st-6th. Younger children may attend with a chaperone. A text will be sent to all parents when we leave Mandeville to let them know what time we will return. It will be approximately 1:00 p.m. Please let me know by Monday, June 8th at 3 p.m. if your child has any food allergies that we need to be aware of.

Summer Wednesday Nights begin Wednesday, June 10th @ 6:00 p.m.

This format is similar to our regular Wednesday night program, but in a condensed format.

Beginning at 6 p.m. and lasting until 7 p.m., we will have choir, large group (Living Inside Out), and supper for the kids. The choir portion of the time will be spent learning a musical that will be presented on Sunday night, August 9th. Children will need to attend a minimum of 6 practices to perform in the musical. Supper will be served each week except Wednesday, July 29th.

One Way Kids Camp at Tall Timbers Monday, June 15th-Thursday, June 18th

Happy Birthday!

Sawyer Simmons - May 8th Briana Walle - May 10th Jacob Tullos - May 11th Ila Varnado - May 22nd Nate Lebo - May 28th Are you in 6th grade or below?

Let me know so I can add you to my list!

Children currently in grades 3rd-6th that have signed up for camp will be leaving on Monday at 6:00 a.m. for camp and will return on Thursday around 5:00 p.m. There are still a few spots open for this camp if your child would like to attend. Cost is $155. A complete list of items needed will be sent in the mail.

Steamboat Natchez Riverboat Cruise Tuesday, June 23rd @ 8:30 a.m.

Devotion: Follow Your Guide, Daniel 1 Children in grades 1st-6th (younger must be accompanied by his/her own chaperone) will enjoy a picnic lunch, then board the Steamboat Natchez for an afternoon riverboat cruise. Children will need to bring a picnic lunch and a snack for the return trip. No outside food or drinks are allowed on-board, so spending money may be needed. Cost of the riverboat cruise is $11. Parents will receive a text message when we are leaving to know what time to expect us home. It will be approximately 4:00 p.m.

Hattiesburg Zoo Outing Tuesday, June 30th @ 8:30 a.m. - Devotion: Trust Your Guide, Daniel 3

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Preschool & Children’s Summer Events

Children in grades 1st-6th (younger must be accompanied by his/her own chaperone) will enjoy a picnic lunch under one of the pavilions, have a hands-on class, then tour the zoo. Cost for this trip is $8 plus spending money. No outside food or drinks are allowed in the zoo, so children may want to pack an extra snack for the ride home. Parents will receive a text message when we leave the zoo. We will return at approximately 4:00 p.m.

VBS Missions Drive

All week we will be collecting money to ship approximately 500 Operation

Christmas Child shoeboxes and canned corn or green beans for the Help Center of Churches. To make it more interesting, we will have a

competition between the guys & the girls.

1 Can = 1 Point $1 = 1 Point Who’s gonna get it on Friday????

Preschool & Children’s Summer Events God’s Not Dead Musical

Weekly Practice Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.

Performance Sunday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m.

Maritime Museum and Bowling (Mandeville) Outing Tuesday, July 7th @ 8:30 a.m.

Devotion: Stay On Track, Daniel 6 Children will enjoy a tour of the Lake Ponchartrain Basin Maritime Museum and a handson class before going bowling across town at Tiffany Lanes. We will eat lunch at the bowling alley. Cost will be approximately $20 for the museum tour ($5), bowling ($7-$10) and lunch (from menu, about $5). A text will be sent to parents when we leave the bowling alley.

We expect to return at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Swimming & Water Sliding at the Singletons’ Monday, July 13th @ 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Devotion: Keep Watching, Daniel 10:7-12, 12:13, John 14:1-4, Rev. 22:7 Children will need to bring a picnic lunch, snack, sunscreen, and a towel. All children (both boys and girls, all ages) must wear a dark colored t-shirt over their swimsuit. Children grades 1st-6th that are not confident swimmers will need an adult (over age 18) in the pool with them. All children that have not completed 1st grade must have an a adult (over age 18) in the pool with them. There will be a water slide available for children that are not confident swimmers. We will return to the church shortly after 1 p.m.

CentriKid at Timber Creek Campround Monday, July 27th-Friday, July 31st

Children currently in grades 3rd-6th that have signed up for this camp will be leaving on Monday at 11 a.m. for camp and will return on Friday around 1:30 pm. Cost is $302.

Money will also be needed for lunch both there and back. A complete list of items needed has been sent in the mail or was distributed at a parent meeting.

Wednesday Night Activities Wednesday, July 29th @ 6:00 p.m.

As scheduled; however, no supper will be served.

Special Choir Practice in the Sanctuary Wednesday, August 5th @ 6:00 p.m.

VBS Dress Up Days Monday Retro VBS T-shirtDay Rock Day 1 in a past VBS T-shirt! Just don’t wear this years...it has its own day!

Tuesday Explorer Day Dress up in your best explorer/adventurer/ safari gear!

Wednesday Fashion Disaster Day Mix it up but don’t match it up! See just how wacky, tacky you can be!

Thursday College Gameday My colors are purple and gold and I cheer for the Tigers! What about you?

Friday Journey Off the Map T-shirt Day You’ve seen the teachers in them all week.

Now it’s YOUR turn!

Children that have been participating in the God’s Not Dead musical practices will need to meet in the Sanctuary for a special practice. There will be no other large group activities for the children; however, we will still eat supper at the end. We will dismiss from the Family Life Center (gym) at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 9th @ 5:30 p.m.

Last practice before performance 6:00 p.m. - God’s Not Dead, FBC Sanctuary

Children will meet upstairs in the Children’s Department to practice before the 6:00 p.m. performance. Each child needs to wear blue jeans or blue jean capris (no shorts, please) and the blue or green Follower children’s department shirt. They are available for $10 if your child does not have one.

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WINGS Ministry

Women in God’s Service Ladies Mission Tea Update A big thanks to Mrs. Sandra McDaniel for planning another great Ladies’ Mission Tea! Everyone enjoyed sweet fellowship and experienced an evening of encouragement. Thank you to all of the hostesses, people who attended, and for the men who helped serve.

It was such a blessing. Thanks to Brother Butch for sharing your talents and providing the entertainment and to our speaker for sharing about her experience in India.

Twelve Women of the Bible Life Changing Stories for Women Today In this 12-session small group Bible study, Twelve Women of the Bible, Lysa TerKeurst, Elisa Morgan, Jeanne Stevens and other leaders look at the spiritual lessons learned from twelve Biblical women and what they mean for your life today.

You’ll learn about the triumphs and failures of Mary Magdalene, Rebekah, Hannah, and nine other women, studying their lives and learning how to: - Apply Biblical lessons to your own modern-day struggles - Live through their failures as well as successes - Draw near to God in a world filled with trials - Find lasting contentment - Overcome rejection and insecurity and much more

Bible Study starts: Wednesday, May 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the Senior Adult Center

Book Cost: $10.00

Mother’s Day Breakfast 8

Please pray for missionaries around the world who are sharing the gospel. We raised $1295 to purchase Bibles for the Darzi people in India.

Magazine Ministry Update

Each of the 12 sessions focuses on one Biblical character (Rebekah, Abigail, Hannah, Gomer, Leah, Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, Martha, The Woman at the Well, Mary the mother of Jesus, and The Syrophoenecian Woman).

Thanks to those who donated magazines. We have collected enough at this time.

You’ll also discover lessons from each of these women that will help you persevere through the circumstances you are facing today.

Sunday, May 10th during the Sunday School 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Leslie Westmoreland WINGS Coordinator lwestmoreland.ees@wpsb.org

VOLUNTEERS For May Deacons Nursery

5/3

Dennis Wager & George Cowart

5/10

5/3

Kay McElveen & Judy Simmons

Stephen McElveen & Hunter Knight

Whitney Crowe & Sandy Morgan

Jeff Driskill & David Sylvest

Carolyn Knight & Kathy McElveen

Eric Barber & Robby Stringfield

Hallene Magee & Lou Fussell

Richard Knight & Matt Westmoreland

5/10 5/17 5/24 5/31

Jennifer Walle & Kelly McElveen

Children’s Church Leslie Varnado (5/3) Leslie Westmoreland (5/17 & 5/24) & Emily Phelps (5/31)

5/17 5/24 5/31

Sound 5/3

Johnny Burris

5/10

Cody Thomas

5/17

Matt Westmoreland

5/24

Stephen McElveen

5/31

Darren Schilling

Meal Schedules Wednesday Night Supper 5/6 Group A

Pulled Pork 5/13 Group B Fried Chicken 5/20 Group C Meatballs & Spaghetti 5/27 Group D Country Fried Steak

Sunday Night Fellowship 5/3 Knight, Rester, Varnado, Branch, Wales, Kirby & Fortenberry

5/10 Mother’s Day (No Evening Services)

5/17 McVea, Knight, Phelps, Knight, Knight & Robins

5/24

Kennedy, Stringfield, Driskill, Thomas, Tabor, Burris & Waskom

5/31 VBS Kick-off 9

Missions International Missions

Honduras Missions Mission Construction Trip to Honduras We are planning a construction trip to Honduras the fourth week of September to work with Ignite Missions.

Current plans are to help construct a storage building on the site of the new Ignite Missions compound. If you are interested in going or would like more information, please contact Dale Parker or Dick Parish. We plan to have an informational meeting in May, so please watch the bulletin for the meeting date if you are interested.

On-Going Missions Help Center of Churches

Items to Collect: - Spaghetti Sauce Operation

Christmas Child April Items to Collect: - Washcloths and Bars of Soap

Vacation Bible School This year’s theme is Journey Off The taken from Isaiah 30:21.

Map,

Dates for VBS are Monday, June 1st - Friday, June 5th

8:30 a.m. until 12 noon Each morning, children entering Pre-K4 or LA-4 in the fall through currently in Kindergarten will meet in their classrooms in the Preschool Building. Grades 1st-6th will gather on the front porch of the Sanctuary. All children will dismiss from the gym each day at noon.

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Missions Opportunity: Mission India October 17th-30th In October a group from our church will be heading to India to share the Gospel with Darzi Muslims. The Darzi are an unreached, unengaged people group.

Please pray the Lord will burden those He would have take part in this trip. Prayerfully consider whether the Lord may want you to step out in this way.

Please contact Brother Paul if you have any questions or would like to sign up for the trip.

Welcome to Our Church Family

Congratulations to Our Graduating

High SchoolSeniors

George & Laura Varnado Family

Morgan Angelo Jordan Dale Chessa Driskill Brody Graham Lynn LeBourgeois III KJ Magee Landon Magee Natalie Pierce Bree Anna Smith

Seven-Fourteen Prayer Ministry In preparation for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7th, you are encouraged to be a part of the “Seven-Fourteen Prayer Ministry from March 7th to May 7th, simply by praying for at least 21 minutes each day.

When you pray, focus in two directions.

First: Praise and Thanksgiving for What He is Doing. Spend about 7 minutes

Second: Intercessory Prayers, Prayers for our church, our school, our community, our nation and leaders, and others that God brings to your mind and heart. Spend about 14 minutes.

You may find that designating either 7:14 a.m. or 7:14 p.m. as your prayer time helps you to be faithful to pray.

Select the best time of day for you to spend in prayer with God and commit those 21 minutes to prayer.

Can you imagine what God can do in our hearts and lives, in our church and schools, in our commuity and nation, if we obey 2 Chronicles 7:14?

Let’s Pray!

“If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. - 2nd Chronicles 7:14

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May 2015 Calendar of Events Fri May 1, 2015

Thu May 7, 2015

Sun May 17, 2015

VBS Supply List Due 2 p.m. Good Samaritan Communion

National Day of Prayer 9:00 a.m. Sr. Adults at Mt. Hermon for Reconnect Conference 8 a.m. PlaySchool End of the Year Party

High School Senior Recognition Sunday

Mon May 18, 2015

Fri May 8, 2015

10:00 a.m.

AW Robbins Outing 6:30 p.m. Hymn Sing

Sat May 2, 2015 7 a.m. FBC Kids Garage Sale - Summer Camp Fundraiser

Sun May 3, 2015 Sr. Adult Sunday Youth Camp Deposit Due 7 a.m.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast 2 p.m.

BGS Baccalaureate 7 p.m.

Youth Committee Mtg.

Mon May 4, 2015

9:00 a.m.

Sr. Adults at Hillcrest for Reconnect Conference 5:30 p.m. Outreach

950 Self Street Franklinton, LA 70438 www.fbcfranklinton.org

Sun May 10, 2015 9:30 a.m. Mother’s Day Breakfast - FLC Mother’s Day No Evening Services

Mon May 11, 2015 PlaySchool Birds Commencement Practice

Tue May 12, 2015

9:00 a.m.

Sr. Adults at FBC for Reconnect Conference 2 p.m. WMU

PlaySchool Bears Commencement Practice 5:30 p.m. Birds PlaySchool Graduation 7:00 p.m. Bears PlaySchool Graduation

Wed May 6, 2015

Wed May 13, 2015

Tue May 5, 2015

First Baptist Church Franklinton

9:00 a.m. Sr. Adults at Plainview for Reconnect Conference 8 a.m. PlaySchool End of the Year Party

8 a.m. Food Bank at Trinity

6:00 p.m. Twelve Women

5:30 p.m. Outreach

Tue May 19, 2015

Thu May 21, 2015 6:00 p.m. Alzhelmer’s Support Group 6:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m.

Jr. High Night

Sun May 24, 2015 4:30 p.m.

VBS Supply Pick Up

Mon May 25, 2015 Memorial Day Holiday Office Closed

Wed May 27, 2015 5:00 p.m.

Youth Crawfish Boil

Thur May 28, 2015 10:00 a.m. Merry Hearts

Sun May 31, 2015 4:00 p.m. Deacon’s Mtg. 5:30 p.m. VBS Kick-off

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