First Family News - June 2015

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MORRISTOWN — 504 WEST MAIN STREET, 37814 — PHONE: (423) 586-0522 — www.fbcmTN.com

Dean Haun, Senior Pastor OUR GREAT CHOIR has knocked the ball out of the park in their latest CD. It is one of the most worship filled choir presentations in song that I have ever heard. Every song leads you to the throne of God’s grace in praise and worship of our great King! Brother John, choir, orchestra, and all our music team…THANK YOU! Thank you for helping us worship the Lord Jesus every Sunday and now in our homes and automobiles through the week.

I am so very appreciative that our choir has decided that all the proceeds from the sale of the new CD are going to be used to help fund our Harvest of Israel Ministry. Harvest of Israel (HOI) is beginning to mushroom in growth as more and more churches, Sunday School classes, and individual believers are helping us take the message of the Gospel to the land of our Savior and the land of the Bible.

We are expecting a tremendous uptick in HOI support and involvement when the Tennessee Baptist Convention officially endorses HOI as one of its partner ministries at the TBC Annual Meeting in November. We are working closely with not only the Messianic and Arab Christian congregations in Israel but also our very own IMB coordinators.

June 7* & 14*: Evening Service at 7:00 pm June 21: No Evening Service (Father’s Day) June 28: Independence Day Celebration (see page 4) July 5: No Evening Service July 12*, 19* & 26*: Evening Service at 7:00 pm* August 2: Evening Service at 7:00 pm w/ associational baptism August 9*: Evening Service at 7 pm (last HP service for summer) *Fellowship to follow worship service; bring a finger food or dessert to share!

The Celebration Choir’s newest CD is now available!

I wanted to update you on a couple of exciting HOI events upcoming. This fall we will be sending a team on our very first “SEE and SERVE” Mission Trip to Israel. They will be helping our IMB personnel at Baptist Village in Peta Tikvah as well as assisting the Ha Mayon Messianic congregation outside of Tel Aviv. A portion of the trip will be devoted to seeing several of the key Bible sites as well as serving through mission and ministry.

Future tours are also planned through Harvest of Israel beginning with the tour scheduled for the day after Christmas (Monday, December 26, 2016) and returning the first of the year in January of 2017. We are currently taking names on a list for those interested in this trip. This will be a tour-only trip. What an incredible place to spend New Years Eve and New Years Day…in Eretz Yisrael…the Land of Israel.

I am so proud to be your Pastor and to work alongside you for the sake of the Gospel! Next month I want to give you and update about another exciting ministry partner…Living Waters Ministries.

Buy a CD…bless Israel…and be blessed by the great music you’ll hear!

PS- Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 5. We are going to have ONE SERVICE that morning… ALL TOGETHER… 10:45 am…and we are going to raise the roof for Jesus!

More to come on that in a few weeks! Stay tuned!

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$10 per CD All proceeds go to minister through

Harvest of Israel

June 1-5 9:00 AM—12:15 PM Ages 4 yrs. - 6th grade

MINISTRIES

Matthew 5:37

JUNE 8-11

5:30-9:00 PM

FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12 A WEEK OF COMPETITION AND EXTREME GAMES FOCUSED ON OUTREACH AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH TEACHING AND WORSHIP

June 22 - 27 in Wise, VA Cost $325 (FBC will pay $100 for each child participating) For kids who have completed 5th & 6th grade If you are interested in going please see Michelle in the church office for registration forms.

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Sunday, June 28 Sharing in our Morning Worship Service In Concert at Harrell Park that evening for our Independence Day Celebration The Akins are three brothers and a dad whose faith and family values shape everything they do. Their musical talent, tight family harmonies, and live instruments create a unique sound that is enjoyed by all ages. The Akins have a strong desire to strengthen and encourage the church. Their passion for Jesus is real. They strive to let their stage be an altar and encourage others to use their stage, no matter how big or small, to impact the kingdom of God. FBC Morristown is pleased to welcome this nationallyrecognized group!

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Danny Georges, Pastor of Care/Senior Adults June launches us into a busy but exciting summer. June is the month that we focus our attention on the truths of God’s Word for our children and our Senior Adults.

Vacation Bible School for Children is June 1-5 and begins each day at 9:00 am. Our Senior Adult VBS begins at 6:00 on Monday evening and runs through Thursday night. Our theme this year is “Living the Fruitful Life” and Fred Lehrer will be helping me cover this year’s theme. For each night

of Bible study there will be a fellowship theme: Monday: Bring your favorite finger food, Tuesday: Hot dogs/Hamburgers, Wednesday: Make your own Sundae, Thursday Repeat of Monday. We hope that you will bring a friend and join us for some exciting Bible study and fellowship in this year’s edition of VBS! Take a peek at other exciting events for June!

June 1 - 4

Friday, June 12

Thursday, June 18

Attend our annual Senior Adult VBS! 6:00 pm in the Wallen-Purkey room

Dessert & Ice Cream Fellowship at Danny & Cindy Georges Home (1324 Bonneville Drive) Fun begins at 2 pm. Transportation from the church at 1 pm

All aboard for our

Theme: Living the Fruitful Life Fellowship theme each night See article above for more details!

June Mystery Trip luncheon!

We will leave from the church at 9:30 am

Early Bird Special at 1:30 pm … Hot Dogs!

Brunch June 9 at 10:00 am

Homebound Visitation June 15 at 10:00 am Meet in Fellowship Hall Foyer

Nursing Home Schedule June 3 June 25

1:30 2:30

Heritage Life Care

Summer Picnic Luncheon at Panther Creek Park’s Smallman Pavilion June 23, bring a covered dish; lunch begins at 12:00 noon; transportation will be provided from the church at 11:30 am

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JUNIOR CAMP 2:20

Locust Springs, Greeneville, TN July 16-19 * Cost: $75

Junior Camp is for children who have completed 3rd through 6th grade! Pick up your Registration/Brochure in the Children’s lobby today! Registration is completed when the release is filled out, the deposit, or full payment is received. Please put release and money the drop box in the Children’s lobby. Spots are limited so pick up your brochure today.

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John Greene, Pastor of Worship "Train up a child in the way he should go. Even when he is old will not depart from it" Proverbs 22:6

July 29 - 31

For those children who have completed the 1st or 2nd grades.

Cost $15.00 Register your child with the Speedy Registration envelopes in the Children’s Lobby on the 2nd floor.

Fill it out, add your money and drop it in the drop box.

I love to sing praises to God...I have ALL my life! My parents sang at home and we were always singing at church. We are very blessed here at FBC Morristown to have an incredible group of leaders to head up our Children’s Music Ministry. A couple of Sunday nights ago, you were able to get a glimpse of that as they presented, AGAPE LEAGUE. We live in a changing society where many are unwilling to give up their time for the sake of training others. I would like to express my public appreciation to this wonderful group and say THANK YOU for pouring your lives into the lives of our children!

WEE SINGERS: Director - Kim Harrison; Ballington, Misty Lawson, Erin Winstead

Workers - Pami

MELODY MAKERS: Director - Peggy Vesser; Workers - Amy Boyd, Heidi Catron, Pam Wright MUSIC MAKERS: Director - Laurie Parrott; Workers Stephanie Alvarado, Deedra Burroughs, Mardena Collins PRAISE MUSICIANS: Director - Beth Greene; Workers Barbara Collins, Barbara Morgan, Eddie Overholt, Judy Reiber, Jennifer McClam JOY RINGERS: Director - Lynn Brewer; Huntsman

Assistant - Jean

Maybe God is calling you to come and join us as we teach our children the truths of God and the musical concepts that will enable them to lift their voices in praise for years to come. If you are interested, please give the Music Ministry a call at 423-586-0522, ext. 122. All you need is a willing heart!

Summer is here and let’s have some fun!

Why not get together and be out of the sun?

Parents and children this is a play date you will dig.

Come join us, we will be at The Pink Pig! Then as a bunch, we will go have lunch!

June 23 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost is $5.00 for a collectible or $8 for a party animal.

Please RSVP to Jessica at 736-7414 or 586-0522 by June 21.

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Join with Andy Metzger and Summit Church (a Denver, Colorado church plant) to share the love of Christ through serving downtown Denver.

For more information contact Ronnie or Irene Bales at 423-277-0282.

Joel Young, Church Administrator In the last two months we have started to introduce the 10 ways to GIVE program to “MAKE GIVING EASIER.” This month we will look at ACH giving through your bank (also known as “online bill pay”).

Besides giving in the offering plate, one of the easiest and least expensive ways to give is to automate it through your own checking account.

These days, almost all checking accounts come with free online bill pay. You go on your bank’s website with your login and then schedule bills you want to pay either automatically or manually as you receive a certain bill in the mail.

You can do the same with your tithes and offerings for the church. You can set up your tithe as an automatic bill payment, to be sent weekly, monthly, or at some other interval you choose.

You choose the amount and the payment will be sent in the mail to the church, free for you and free of fees for the church. This way you can be sure to give even if you are sick, at the beach or at home in an ice storm.

I would encourage you to review the amount each January. You can also manually make special offerings (i.e.

Building Fund, Lottie Moon, State Missions, etc.) to the church by putting in the memo or notes how you want the offering designated and we will honor your request.

Other methods of online giving deduct certain fees before we receive the contribution, so this is a way to save the church money.

I hope you were able to be present for the mission testimonies on Sunday evening, May 17 as we heard story after story of how our members, through your support, are winning people to Christ all over the world. One of the most moving was the story told by Tommi Lindsey about the Jail Ministry and how so many women are being saved and baptized. However, our ministries can’t operate on good deeds or past giving, as Paul told the church at Corinth below, your continued faithfulness in giving makes ministries like these possible and you become part of the mission. But while giving is great, God also wants you to pray and GO get personally involved which will open up your travel plans, prayer closet and wallet to new possibilities.

Who owns your life, possessions and wealth?

“But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:7 Paul loved the church in Corinth as a parent loves a child. He witnessed the outpouring of God’s gifts upon the whole believing community. They had been given salvation in Christ, an

articulate testimony, knowledge, faith, and spiritual gifts that continued to enrich the community.

It seems they lacked nothing. Even in the area of material and physical needs, the Corinthian community was very comfortable.

Yet, just as any loving and committed parent would, Paul continued to lead, teach, and advise the community at Corinth. In his second letter to the church, Paul encourages the believers to identify themselves with the greater ministry of the early Christian church.

Paul recognizes their past support and yet admonishes them to continue to support the ministry going on in Jerusalem. He also encourages them that their practice of generosity should match the same standard of excellence they demonstrate in other areas of their walk with Jesus.

Specifically, they should count God as the owner of all they possess and give from that posture. Generosity flows from a posture that sees everything as owned by God. Paraphrase from “30 Days of Stewardship Devotions” by Sunshine Community Church of Grand Rapids, MI, p. 5, Used by Permission.

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The Mother’s Day Offering was a special offering collected for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes (TBCH). Thirty-three percent of the TBCH’s operating funds come from this particular offering. A special thank you to those who contributed and gave in honor or memory of their mother and/or other loved one.

IN HONOR Sharon Adams Natalie & Abbie Adams Marsha Anderson Bob Anderson Jackie Bagnall Kenny Bagnall Shelley Bailey Jessica Shakespeare Irene Bales Ronnie Bales Willie Mae Bales Ronnie & Irene Bales Bobbie Ball Kelly Ezell Emma Sauls Ben Ballinger Mike & Patti Hill Connie Ballinger Mike & Patti Hill Henry Ballinger Mike & Patti Hill Maggie Lynn Ballinger Mike & Patti Hill Patti Ann Ballinger Mike & Patti Hill Martha Barragan Fernanda Cervantes Betty Barrett-West Kathy Gibson Doloris Bartley Bill & Cheryl Seale Bennett James Caroline James Emily James Emma Kate James Jackson James Jordan James Bill Seale Cheryl Seale Heather Beier Doug Beier Bernice Berley Andrea Wilder Anna Bethke Ezekiel Bethke Sandy Bethke Bob Bethke Kathryne Bible Libby Jaynes Linda Blankenship Jim Blankenship Terry Bradfute Phil Bradfute Barbara Brown Doug & Mary Sue Brown Gladys Bunch Danny & Brenda Thomas Bonnie Burnett Larry Burnett

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Barbara Butler The Butler Family Fran Butler Holly & Abbey Butler Diane Campbell Jack Campbell Carolyn Clawson Jim Clawson Kim Click Erin Click Noah Click Rhonda Collins Dwayne Collins Thelma Collins David Collins Jama Corker Bob Coker Mary Alice Craig Donna Goss Barbara Crites Melony Mountain Carla Cullip Samuel & Daniel Cullip Joy Davis Tim Davis Lisa Dickerson Matthew Dickerson Macayla Dickerson Carter Dickerson Kylie Dickerson Becky D'Lugos John D'Lugos & Boys Joyce Douglas Ann Grove Jane Elliott Reeve Elliott Tanya Elliott Reeve Elliott Von Evans Sydney Price Kelly Ezell Betty O'Neil Ruth Ann Ford Richard Ford Kaye Forester Ivan & Sarah Gray Peggy Frazier Cheryl Frazier Pat Freeman Emily Jenkins Cindy Georges Boone Georges Danny Georges Dory Georges Jack Georges John Daniel Georges Kaili Georges Florence Gibbs Cheryl Frazier

Kathy Gibson Joe Gibson Dottie Gilbert Mary Wood Pat Gilbert Eric Gilbert Joyce Gladson Allison & Andrea Price Novella Haager Whitney Jarnagin Debbie Hammond John & Becky D'Lugos & Boys Glenda Hammond Elizabeth Hammond Kim Harrison Clint, Ella, Grace & Jay Harrison Joy Hartsell Alex Hartsell David Rich Pam Haun Emma Chen Dean Haun Sherry Hawkins Hailey Nicholson The Wilson Family Lynn Hicks Abby, Ashley & Andrew Hicks Sandy Hicks Lynn, Abby, Ashley, Andrew & Derek Hicks Kristie Noble Nicholas Noble Ralph Noble Rebecca Noble Becca Hill Mike & Patti Hill Camryn Hill Mike & Patti Hill James Hill Mike & Patti Hill Laura Hill Mike & Patti Hill Levi Hill Mike & Patti Hill Olivia Hill Mike & Patti Hill Patti Hill Mike Hill Stone Hill Mike & Patti Hill Tucker Hill Mike & Patti Hill Judy Holt Coy Holt Johanna Hostetter Emma Chen Mark Hostetter Jean Huntsman Emma Chen

Kathy Jarnagin Whitney Jarnagin Emily Jenkins Luke Jenkins Mattie Novella Johnson Jeffrey Johnson Carole Jones The Butler Family Suellen Kimbrough Brandon Kimbrough Laura Lane Hallie Lane Misty Lawson Jacob Lawson Yu Jin Lin Emma Chen Carolyn Lindsey Charlie & Kathy Lindsey Elizabeth Lindsey Charlie & Kathy Lindsey Kedra Link Donna Goss Chase Lister Charlie & Kathy Lindsey Judy Locke Whitney Jarnagin Lee Long Hadlee, Sophie & Logan Long Margaret Long Fred Long Ruth Mann Dr. Peter & Becky Clark Howard Mann Todd Mann Doyle & Deanna Wallace Susan Manning Carson Berry Chelsea Martin Catelynn & Carli Martin Katie Martin Braden Martin Jimmy Martin Helen McCarter Cindy Hurst Shenoa McGuffin Landen & Palmer McGuffin Jennah Mendez Dean & Pam Haun Alita Mendoza Thelma Collins Sheila Mendoza Bensh Mendoza Chloe Morrison Betty O'Neil Kim Morrison Kelly Ezell Betty O'Neil Anna Lou Moyers Charlie Moyers

Frankie Moyers Charlie Moyers Margaret Needham Don Needham

Carol Rouse Kevin Rouse Judy Rouse Kevin Rouse

Beverly Nelson Ivan & Sarah Gray Freda Nester Rebekah Nester Kaye Nester Kevin Nester Ocie Newlon Mike & Patti Hill

Emma Sauls Bobbie Ball Michelle Sauls Bobbie Ball Kelly Ezell Cheryl Seale Bill Seale

Kristie Noble Nicholas & Rebecca Noble Emmaline North Mike & Patti Hill Jonathan North Mike & Patti Hill Julie North Mike & Patti Hill Mitchell North Mike & Patti Hill Clella Odom Roger Odom Missy Odom Roger Odom Betty O'Neil Kelly Ezell Kim Morrison Emma Sauls Judy Penland John Penland Tashia & Eric Penland John Penland Carol Peterson Doug Peterson

Pat Self Jackie Self Becky Skelton Candace Jones Amber Snowden Taelyn Snowden Vicki Snowden Larry Snowden Mary Speck Jacob Speck Margie Startup David & Jeannie Amos & Family Anna Frank Steadman Eugene & Carla Cullip & Boys George Steadman Frances Stubblefield The Butler Family Agnes Swaim Steve & Linda Rippetoe Davi Sweeney Peggy Capell Jean Taylor Leah Taylor

Bonita Peyton Daniel Peyton Suzanne Poole Paul & Ashley Lynch Barry & Leslie Poole Kristi Price Allison & Andrea Price

Debbie Thayer Steve Thayer Becky Thompson Holly Thompson Emily Trusler Lisa & Bill Trusler Abby Turner Charlie & Kathy Lindsey

Sherry Price Sydney Price Lacey Price-Evans Lacey Price-Evans Sydney Price Mary Ramey Jeffrey Johnson Mary Reed Bill Seale

Eva Valdez Gabby Valdez Jocey Valdez Candice Vesser Anna Vesser Peggy Vesser Emily, Molly & Pam Wright Valerie Victory Chris Victory

Hannelore Romeike Uwe, Daniel, Lydia, Joshua Romeike Christian, Damaris, Sarah, Becky Romeike

Paula Wallace Lynn & Robin Dawson Tim & Becky Harris Lisa & Bill Trusler Doyle & Deanna Wallace

Eleanor Rose Kim Harrison

Kay Whitaker Ann Grove

Janet Wohlwend Emma Chen

Dot Gibson Kathy & Joe Gibson

Sue Williams Lisa Rogers

Maude Greene Jane Johnson

Tammy Wilson Hailey Nicholson

Maude Grove Ann Grove

Marjorie Wilson Noah Wilson

June Hackney Bonnie Hackney

Mary Wilson The Wilson Family

Winnie Hawkins The Wilson Family Marie Hill Beverly Gaby

Pat Winkler Ellis Winkler Erin Winstead Brodie Winstead Carson Winstead Landry Winstead Maddox Winstead Jessica Winstead Haleigh Raye Winstead Deborah Wolfe Jan Stelzman Daughters & Granddaughters Janet Wohlwend Family & Friends Deborah Wolfe

IN MEMORY Helen Baillie David & Marilyn Baillie Anna Frank Baird Peggy Capell Evelyn Beets Delores Cole Mildred Betz David & Marilyn Baillie Jeanette Blair Jeff Simpson Johnnie Capell Peggy Capell Shirley Carmichael Lisa Sizemore Betty Chapman Bonnie Hackney Mae Clark Ann Grove Mr. & Mrs. Sam Clark Nancy Clark Carilee Collins David Collins

Wallene Hostetter Mark & Johanna Hostetter Nancy Husk Ben Husk Laura Keyes Bobbie Ball Betty O'Neil Mary Lee Kevin Lee Pearl Litz Eugene & Carla Cullip & Boys George Steadman Florence Locke Whitney Jarnagin Dillie Lyons Bonnie Hackney Marie Miller Larry & Vicki Snowden Mollie Oliver Moore Ruth Mann Lulu Peterson Doug Peterson Dola & Millie Queener Bill Queener Vada Reed Vada Woods Gladys Rife Bonnie Hackney Linnie Rife Bonnie Hackney Loraine Russell Lisa Sizemore

John Griggs, Pastor of Prayer What is really important? People disagree and fight wars over things that are really unimportant. Who created us and why? Is it not the great God and Savior revealed to us in our Lord Jesus Christ? Why? So we could have intimate fellowship with Him daily in His Word through prayer!

Consider these facts: 1. ONLY GOD IS GREAT! Man’s glory is borrowed, just as the moon reflects the sun.

2. ONLY GOD IS WISE! Created in God’s image (Genesis 1:26-27), we reflect HIS wisdom!

3. APART FROM GOD NOTHING MATTERS! In eternity all passes away except GOD! 4. ONLY WHAT WE DO IN GOD WILL REMAIN IN US AT LAST! “Only what’s done for Christ will last!”

5. HUMAN SIN IS REAL! Only when sin is given to Christ will life have PEACE and PURPOSE! 6. W I T H G O D T H E R E I S FORGIVENESS! Why? Because of Christ’s payment for our sin

by His death and resurrection when we make Jesus the Lord of our lives!(Romans 10:9) 7. ONLY WHAT GOD PROTECTS IS SAFE! All else perishes with the

using or the hoarding. Paul knew this secret when he said, “Christ is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day! (2 Timothy 1:12) You say, “How can I implement these great truths into my life?” The following simple “5 Steps” followed daily upon rising will make them real in your life!: 5 STEPS FOR DAILY “VICTORY” IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: 1. DIE TO “SELF”!

(Luke 9:23) (Galatians 2:20) 2. ENTHRONE JESUS AS LORD! (Romans 10:9) (Luke 18:18-30) 3. PUT YOUR HAND IN THE HAND OF YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER AS A LITTLE CHILD! (Proverbs 3:5-6) (John 4:34) (Matthew 18:3) 4. READ YOUR BIBLE! (Psalm 119:9-11) (Jeremiah 15:16) (2 Timothy 2:15) (John 5:39) 5. LISTEN TO HIM AND OBEY! (John 14:21) (1 Kings 19:13,19) (1 Samuel 15:22)

Emily Seale Bill & Cheryl Seale Marie Snowden Larry & Vicki Snowden

Lula Startup Margaret Cook Martha Startup Mark & Johanna Hostetter Mary Moore Startup Edith Craig Martha Startup Donna Goss Sue Startup Alice Crosby Delores Cole Allene Cullip Eugene & Carla Cullip & Boys George Steadman Lois Durisko Bill & Barb Hayes Rebecca Hunter Doris Eccles Adyson Gann Gloria Gann Harmony Gann Jeanne Gann

Martha Startup Myrtle Steadman Eugene & Carla Cullip & Boys George Steadman Alise Thomas Danny & Brenda Thomas Janet Townes Charlie & Kathy Lindsey Bud Walker Kelly Walker

Letha Fletcher Ronnie & Irene Bales

Louise Walker Ronnie & Irene Bales Mary West Kathy & Joe Gibson

Mae Frazee Joslyn Frazee

Angela Wilson Ryan & Noah Wilson

Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study Begins June 9 at 9:30 am in the Parlor 7 week study Led by: Donna Mathis Page 9

The office of Deacon in the New Testament Church is a very important position. The men that serve alongside our Pastor and staff should be men of integrity, encouragement, and should meet the Scriptural qualifications found in God’s Word (see below for qualifications).

The word “deacon” comes from the Greek word DIAKONOS. It is used 30 times in the New Testament. Only five times is it translated "deacon." In other passages it is translated “servant.” Thus, the role of deacon is “one who serves.” Jesus taught that the test of leadership is not power, authority, or influence. He said, “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant…

(Matthew 23:11,12). Please do not recommend any person who does not meet all of the following standards. Don't lower God's standard.

1. He is full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:3,5) - Such men are spiritually minded and submissive to God’s leadership.

2. He is full of wisdom (Acts 6:3) - Such men have spiritual knowledge and understanding that provide sound direction for the ministry of the church.

3. He is also full of faith (Acts 6:5) - Spiritual men walk by faith and not by sight because they know and trust the God of the Word and believe in the Word of God. 4. He has a good reputation (Acts 6:3) - Such a man demonstrates integrity and honesty to others. He has a believable Christian life.

5. He should be a man of integrity, reverent and worthy of respect (1 Timothy 3:8) - Such a man faces life seriously and has a certain stateliness about him that commands respect.

6. He is a man who is not double-tongued, but is sincere in his speech (1 Timothy 3:8) - He should speak with verbal honesty and integrity, without gossip or slander, not saying one thing to one person and something else to another.

7. This man abstains from the sale and use of alcoholic beverages and illicit drugs (1 Timothy 3:8) as a lifestyle - He realizes the importance of his Christian influence and is willing to limit his liberty for the sake of others.

8. He is not a greedy person (1 Timothy 3:8) - Such a man is free from the love of money and other earthly possessions.

9. This man has a deep Biblical commitment (1 Timothy 3:9, Ephesians 4:14) He holds to the truths of the Christian faith with a clear conscience. He is not easily swayed from the truth because he strives to live what he knows.

10. He must first be tested and proven (1 Timothy 3:10) - This man must have proven over time that he is faithful and that his walk is credible.

11. He must also be beyond reproach and blameless (1 Timothy 3:10) - Such a man must display a lifestyle free from continual patterns of scriptural disobedience. There should be nothing in his life for which he could be accused and thus disqualified.

12. This man’s wife should be a woman worthy of respect (1 Timothy 3:11), not a malicious gossiper, but temperate, faithful and trustworthy in everything.

13. He should be the husband of one wife (1 Timothy 3:12) - This man should have never been divorced. He should be devoted and faithful to his wife.

14. He must manage his children and his household well (1 Timothy 3:12) Such a man should demonstrate leadership in his home life. He should have a well-ordered family life and wellbehaved children.

15. He must recognize the God-given spiritual leadership role of ministers (Hebrews 13:7,17) and submit to their leadership and authority.

16. He shall practice “storehouse tithing” of his family’s income (Malachi 3:10) to support the ongoing ministry of the church.

17. He should do all he can to create and preserve unity and harmony in the church (Ephesians 4:1-3) Such unity and love is our witness to the world of our being Christians and their need for God’s love.

18. He must be faithful in attendance and participation in church life (Hebrews 10:25) - Such a man is expected to faithfully attend church services and special events, finding places of ministry and service which fit his spiritual gifts.

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Please clearly write in the names of up to 12 men you would like to prayerfully submit to serve as a Deacon next year. Place in the baskets by the doors on Sunday or return to the church office by June 15. The Deacon nomination ballot will be voted on in July.

1. ___________________________ 2. ___________________________ 3. ___________________________ 4. ___________________________ 5. ___________________________ 6. ___________________________ 7. ___________________________ 8. ___________________________ 9. ___________________________ 10. __________________________ 11. __________________________ 12. __________________________ The following men are currently serving as Deacons and are ineligible for nomination this year: (DO NOT submit these men) Rotate off 2015 Brown, Paul Curnutt, Marlin Dillard, Mike Harrison, Clint Linkous, Doug Metzger, Tom Ogburn, Earl Purkey, Roger Thomas, Danny Trusler, Bill Wallace, Doyle

Rotate off 2016 Amos, David Boyd, Sid Henson, Jack Johnson, John Mathis, Jim Mull, Bud Odom, Roger Romeike, Uwe Rose, Dale Stubblefield, Otis Welch, Bill Wild, Tim

Rotate off 2017 Brewer, Lynn Butler, Todd Crossley, David Eiseman, Quillen Frazee, David Huntsman, Joe Owen, Don Richardson, Mike Seale, Bill Stepp, David Wheeler, Rob Wohlwend, Jim

APRIL TRIBUTED GIVING IN MEMORY Building Fund Mr. & Mrs. Bud Crossley Ken & Donna Parks Bill Davenport Jack & Nancy Henson Connie Gray Mildred Hinchey Allen Jewett Barbara Riddle Shirley Jewett Jack & Nancy Henson Barbara Riddle Betty Keplinger Clawson SS Class Nelson & Rosemary Collins Joe Lester Mildred Hinchey Ken & Donna Parks Rick Long Ken & Donna Parks Schneitman SS Class Doris Loyd Schneitman SS Class Gene Smith Mildred Hinchey Paula Wallace Fulfilling the Legacy Fund Joe Lester Donald & Patricia Coffey Fred & Joan Lehrer Rusty & Janet Rouse Madge Susong Earnie & Mary Willis Gene Smith Don & Margaret Needham General Budget Fund Elsie Beeby Ralph & Mary Ellen Guzy Bill Davenport Joy Hartsell

Betty Keplinger Morristown Friends Harrison & Mary Lee Kevin Lee Joe Lester Golden Rule SS Class Rena Mills Doris Prater Wallen Purkey SS Class Rick Long Dale & Mandy Schneitman Billy Massey Ralph & Mary Ellen Guzy Jerry Myers Ralph & Mary Ellen Guzy Earl Portwood Joy Hartsell Gene Smith Golden Rule SS Class Rena Mills Other Offering Woodrow Cook Donna Goss Joe Lester Jim Clawson Mary Reese John & Barbara Collins Gene Smith Marjorie Jarnigan J. T. Thornton Donna Goss

IN HONOR General Budget Fund Lois Hickman Kevin Lee Other Offering Ronnie & Irene Bales Juanita Inman

Welcome to FBC Morristown!

Hopefully someone joins on May 24! :)

June 1 Kaila Evans June Huxley Bill Locke Mary Long Blake Napier Bonnie Peyton Becky Thompson Kathy Willett June 2 Troy Bell Nevaeh Chamlee Missy Everhart Michael Frazee Ginny Myers Sunday Reeves Lori Sewall June 3 Alberta Abernathy Teagan Burroughs Betty Cole Emma Eversole Lori Jarnigan Kelsie Shaffer Ryan Wheeler John Whitten June 4 Chris Cole Bonnie Lou Moore David Nichols Christopher Rippetoe Sadie Shockley Buddie Stubblefield Mallory Wilson June 5 Carla Dollar Jennifer King Steve Lawson Trevor Snowden Steve Stallings Bill Stroud Betsy Turner June 6 Tina Allen Lou Ann Hill Charles Key Sydney Poythress Phyllis Ridley June 7 Bess Cureton Brian Harris Gail Hudgens Regina Kinsler Janell Northern Agnes Swaim Nancy Trent Mary Cecile Tyler Morgan Watkins Brandon Williams Ryan Wood

June 8 Christian Brewer Ralph Guzy Joyce Holt Kevin Kubik Laura Lane Landon McGuffin Janet Rouse Bill White Lauren Young June 9 Blakely Dearing Beverly Gaby Melanie Hodgson Carolyn Smith Phil Wampler Mikayla Whetsel June 10 Bill Hipshire Joy Hodges Julie Keener Isaiah Linkous Hailey Nicholson Audrey Spoon George Steadman Shirley Stowe Matthew Underwood June 11 Lynnea Hernandez Rosemary Jackson Charlie Moyers Barbara Ross Angela Simmons

June 16 Maxie Campbell Margaret Needham Juliana Pressley Ethan Walker June 17 Carol Clawson Sam Distefano Sarah Haun Sandy Hoffmann Candace Jones Rachel Mangum Tom Munsey Olivia Willis June 18 Sue Brooks Chanda Byrd Ashlee Garcia Deidre Mills Gracey Mills Brianna Rouse Mike Satterfield Melvin Shannep Michael Voccola June 19 Kaela Brewer Michael Howard Deborah Huntsman Jordan Jones Emma Seals Doyle Wolfe

June 24 Micah Galyon Lauren Gray Traci Jefferson Jacob Self Rachael Sharp Roger Talley June 25 Pam Channell Ella Harrison Lynn Hicks Brian Rodgers June 26 Brett DuBose Mark Hostetter Rusty Proffitt Barbara Warwick Philda Wisecarver June 27 Diane Hardin Carroll Hostetter Dianne Seal April Turkett

June 28 Kenneth Bezio June 20 John Daniel Clawson Stephen Clawson Amy Distefano Danielle Kelly Shannon Lynch Barbara Hayward Chad Parker Evelyn Jackson Mandi Reed Thurman Ledford June 12 Morgan Treece Mike Jinks Christy Ratcliff Justin Jones Nancy Ross June 21 Timothy Smith Jacqueline Collins Joshua Seal Madison Spearman Robert Gibbs Jack Starnes Timothy Velie Pat Gilbert Becky Williams Bryce Harness Avery Wolfe Cierra McAmis Gail McArthur June 29 June 13 Laura Connatser Jack Gilbert June 22 Emily Gray Theresa McAmis Gary Hardin Matthew Horner Twana Mullins Pam Haun Johanna Hostetter Tim Hill Mary Reed Kevin Nester Donna Ledford Phyllis Sigler Rebecca Reed Evelyn Rucker Darrell Watkins Joe Trojanowski Todd Womble June 14 Claire Allison Julia Gregg Kim Hartsook Doug Johnson Chesney Lish Chad Rogers Curtis Tate Darrell Williams June 15 Rachael Fields Kelly Hammer

June 23 Robin Epps Terry Fishburn Jim Gill Alex Jaynes Fred Lehrer Carson Long Brandon Moore Meshelle Robbins Buffie Simerly Joshua Steffen Tiffany Stockwell Wendy Szatkowski

June 30 Sean Beach Jack Brooks Jackson Collins Donna Dillard Patricia Griel Ansleigh Hoover Terry Huff Faye Snowden Elizabeth Thompson

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Sunday MORNING Schedule + Independence Day Celebration at Harrell Park 5:00 Gates Open/Games Begin 7:00 Churchwide Picnic 8:00 Concert & Worship 9:30 Fireworks over Lake

No Evening Activities or Service

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3 5:30 EQUIP Student Mission Trip Training

Wed

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10 Wednesday Night SUMMER Schedule + 5:00 Stewardship Committee Mtg. 7:15 Personnel Committee Mtg.

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23 9:30 Ladies Bible Study 12:00 JOY Group Luncheon

9:30 Ladies Bible Study

24 Wednesday Night SUMMER Schedule + 7:00 Nominating Committee Mtg.

17 Wednesday Night SUMMER Schedule + 5:00 FBC Library Bookclub discussing “I Am Second”

Student Ministry Blitz Week - 4:30 pm

9:30 Ladies Bible Study 10:00 JOY Group Brunch 1:30 Griggs-Naude-Haun WMU Group

Senior Adult Vacation Bible School - 6:00 pm

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9:30 Ladies Bible Study

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Wednesday Night SUMMER Schedule 4:30 Summer Fellowship Meal (FH) 5:00 FBC Library Opens 5:30 EQUIP Student Mission Trip Training 6:00 Prayer Meeting Children in Action Preschool Class Nursery 7:15 Choir Rehearsal

5th & 6th Grade to Camp Bethel

Mission Morristown—Student Ministry Mission Event

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2:00 Barbara Brown WMU Group

Tue

Thu 4

6:30 PM Deacon’s Meeting

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11 12:00 PM Property Committee Mtg.

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13 8:00 AM First Love on Main Medical Clinic

Sat

Student Ministry to Crossings Camp in Kentucky

Fri

“Journey Off the Map” Vacation Bible School - 4 yr. old to 6th Grade - 9:15 am — 12:15 pm

(City Center)

6:00 PM Community Prayer Mtg.

Mon

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Sunday MORNING Summer Schedule

Father’s Day

Sunday SUMMER Schedule + 4:00 Missions Committee Mtg. at Harrell Park

Sunday SUMMER Schedule

Sun

Sunday SUMMER Schedule 8:00 Traditional Service 9:00 FBC Library Opens 9:15 Contemporary Service Sunday School 10:45 Celebration Service Sunday School 12:00 Pastor's Reception 7:00 Evening Worship AT HARRELL PARK