November 2010
“The Lord’s Prayer may be quickly committed to memory, but it is slowly learned by heart.” --Frederick Denison Mauriece In January I’ll be asking every
statement of faithful hearts. (This
member to pray the Lord’s Prayer
is our strongest start in years. if
every day of the New Year. The
you have not yet signed a commit-
initiative is called “The Everyday
ment card I encourage you to do so
Prayer: 365 Days to a New
today.) I’m looking forward the
Heart”. Two dedication services
“Reflections on the Life of
are planned for January evenings.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer” on
study). Josh, Christi and the boys will then be present with us Sunday morning, November 14, to
We have no confidence in the words
November 14. Using Time for
begin our years of service together.
of this prayer or in its repetition.
Teaching to introduce you to
Our confidence is in the Lord
“people I want you to know” as well
Himself who gave it to us to teach
as “ideas I want you to understand,”
us to pray. When we do, we can be
is a new innovation that holds great
certain of His blessings. I’m excited
promise.
With the SQC Celebration coming quickly in January, I cannot remember a time when the future looked brighter for our fellowship. Matthew Henry says, “It is good to keep a count of our prayers that we may not unsay them in our practice.” May our prayers and our priorities rise out of a heart of love for Jesus Christ.
about this church-wide commitment, and I hope you will be ready. The evidence of answered prayer is unmistakable in our fellowship these days! There is great joy in my heart as I see the Windows Project begin. The 2010 Stewardship Campaign is, again, a strong
It is a privilege to welcome Christi and Josh Vaughan to our church and city. Josh will begin (officially) November 14 as Minister to Young Married Adults and Yes, Lord! Ministries. His first responsibility on staff will be to teach Saturday night Bible study for all adults on November 13
at 6 PM (for Marathon Weekend, when First Baptist Church is grateful to sponsor a Saturday night worship service and Bible
I’ll see you Sunday. It looks like it is going to be a great day. Don
Building and Property
Sale! Sale!! Sale!!! The Building and Property Committee(BPC) is offering items from the Morning Glory building and excess items from the church. Proceeds will go to benefit the ministries of FBC, SA. At the church web site, www.fbcsa.org , click on the “SALE” link for the pictures and descriptions of the sale items. The BPC is offering these items to church members first. Look through the items and if you see something you like and submit your offers to glen@fbcsa.org. If you would like to offer more than the very low bargain price, that‟s great because all of the proceeds will go to the church. If you are not the first person to make an offer, your name will be kept as a “back-up” purchaser if the item is not paid for as specified below. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt of your offer and if you “won” the item. Items purchased must be paid within 48 hours by cash, check, or credit card (a 5% fee will be added). Sales tax will be added. Items purchased must be picked up by scheduled appointment. You must bring your own vehicle and help to load. The items not sold between now and November 6 will be available on Saturday November 6 (8:00 AM – NOON) when we open the doors to the general public at posted prices. The sale will continue on November 13 and 20. Each of the successive weeks the prices will be reduced. You can “buy it now” or wait until the sale and take the chance that the item you want will be there. Children’s Ministry
Children’s Bible Drill is coming up! If your child (grades 4-6) is interested in Bible Drill, please call the Children‟s Ministry Office so we‟ll have an idea of who may be interested. The only time to meet is Sunday mornings at 9 am. Children in grades 4-6 are invited and encouraged to participate in Bible Drill. Each child who participates in Bible Drill will: learn the names of the 66 books of the Bible in their proper order and be able to locate each within 10 seconds; memorize the 25 verses and their references printed on the current Bible Drill Card; and learn the names, references, and locations in the Bible of the 10 Key Passages printed on the current Bible Drill Card. If a child participates in Bible Drill for 3 years, he or she will learn 75 Bible verses, 30 Key Passages, and the names and sequence of the 66 books of the Bible! Are you interested in helping with Bible Drill? If so, please call the Children‟s Ministry office. Can you Join Us?? Periodically, the Children & Preschool Ministries coordinate an event for families to fellowship with each other. The next one scheduled is “Feast with the Beast” at the San Antonio Zoo on Saturday, November 13th from 10 to 11:30. We want to encourage you to come as a play group, Sunday School group or neighborhood group. Member or not, we want this to be time of meeting and getting to know one another in an entertaining and educational setting. Bring your friends and join us at the San Antonio Zoo this November 13 th at 10:00 am. Following our tour of the zoo, groups can picnic or have lunch at nearby restaurants if desired. Don’t forget your Zoo Passes!
Thanksgiving Family Fun Ideas: Here are a few truths about the First Thanksgiving: Pilgrims invited Squanto and Samoset to say thanks for teaching them how to grow food. They invited the local Wampanoag tribe‟s Chief Massasoit, hoping to negotiate land from him. They also invited their immediate families – unaware Indian families were so large! Sixty to 90 Indian men came, plus women and children. The Indians outnumbered Pilgrims 2 to 1 and the „feast‟ was inadequate. Chief Massasoit sent for more food. The Indian guests provided most of the food! Fun idea for this: Think big. Invite neighbors or lots of family to your Thanksgiving feast! They served turkey, venison, duck, geese, white fish, steamed mussels, cornmeal bread, nuts, beans, sweet potatoes, boiled „spinage‟ (spinach), corn, corn soup, succotash, squash, watercress, apples, cranberries, and fruit pies. Fun idea: Try this menu! To make their pumpkin pie: cut the top off of a pumpkin and pour honey and maple syrup inside. Bake in a fire‟s ashes. Serve warm and mushy. Fun: Eat extra pumpkin pie and be grateful that some things have changed.
Special Concert
Diane Guthrie, sister-in-law of our Pastor and a noted regional opera singer, will present a concert on November 9 in Fellowship Hall at 12:30 PM. All church members are invited and encouraged to bring a friend. Ms. Guthrie will sing a selection of popular, spiritual and patriotic music. Admission is free. Wolfson House Craft Show
Announcing the Twenty Second Annual Wolfson House Christmas Arts and Crafts Show, 415 Broadway. The Recreation Ministry of San Antonio‟s First Baptist Church cordially invites you to tour the historic Wolfson House and to visit our Christmas Arts and Crafts Show. Monday, November 15 – Friday, November 19 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free Admission – Free Parking Free Refreshments
Coming Up: “A Bed for a Baby” (Christmas Celebration for Jesus) will be Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 to 11:30 am in the Preschool/Webb Foyer and in Unity Hall. We‟ll do crafts, games, hear the Christmas story and have refreshments including a “Happy Birthday Jesus” cake! Watch for more information about our new mission project to come through your child‟s Sunday School class.
Women on Mission
Children’s Choir Concerts, Sunday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.
12:30 –International Mission Study On Thailand (food, music, culture, projected photos)
Children’s Music and Missions Caroling at a local nursing home on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Chaperones are needed! Christmas at First
Save the date! Christmas at First Concerts Sunday, December 12, 5:30 and 7:15. Tickets available November 21. Rock On!
Schedule for the Marathon Weekend at FBC, Saturday, November 13th 6:00pm Bible Study (Preschool, Children, Youth & Adults) Adult SS led by Josh Vaughan, Minister to Married Young Adults and Yes, Lord! 7:15 Contemporary Worship Service, Sanctuary Sunday, November 14th 9:30 Sunday School 11:00 Worship, Sanctuary Special Events Committee
Weekend to Remember by Family Life Today December 3,4, and 5th The Westin La Cantera Resort 16641 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256-2401 Group Rate $159.00 per couple Must go to group link to register to get special price at www.familylife.com/groups/firstbaptistsa Questions? Contact: Kristie Kiser 210 383-8678 or Denise DeGeare at 210 863-7223.
Tuesday, November 16, Ralph Wilson/Phyllis Merritt groups in rooms adjacent to Fellowship Hall, 10 – 11:45. All women are invited to mission study & activities. Lunch, 12 noon, Fellowship Hall ($4.50, paid at the door)
Preschool childcare available by reservation (226-0363) Youth Ministry
Refuge Wednesday nights 7:01-8:15 pm in Wilson Chapel. Open Mic Night will be Wednesday, Nov. 3. Pre-Refuge Gathering is held in the Youth Lounge from 5:30 to 7 pm. Dinner and A Movie, Saturday, Nov. 13th at 6 pm! Cost to be announced. Sign-up today – The Cove or email Julie@fbcsa.org Watch “The Challenge” for more information. Refuge Home Groups begin in January! Watch “The Challenge” for more details! Key 2011 Dates Freedom Weekend: March 31-April 3 Fiesta April 14-16 Impact High School Week: July 10-15 Impact Middle School Week of July 17 Upcoming Parking Lots Saturday, Nov. 6 – MMA – 6 pm Saturday, Dec. 4 – Mariachi Concert – 6 pm Friday, Dec. 10 – Graduation – 5:30 pm Saturday, Dec. 11 – Graduation – TBA Friday, Dec. 17 – Nutcracker Ballet – 6 pm Saturday, Dec. 18 – Nutcracker Ballet – 12:30 pm AND 6:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 19 – Nutcracker Ballet – Parent Lot – 12:30 pm
Wednesday Evenings from 5:30 5:30--6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall Nov. 6 Nov. 10 Nov. 17
Joan Hudgins
Rachel McNaughton
Savannah Mora
Smoked Sausage, Pinto Beans, Potato Salad, Sliced Bread Pork Roast, Rice Pilaf, Glazed Carrots, Rolls, Turkey & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Rolls
Shelly McNaughton
Brian McNaughton
Hannah McNaughton Samuel McNaughton
Justin Parr
Kathy Royall
KIDS: Same KIDS: Chicken Nuggets KIDS: Same
Jesse McNaughton
Sarah McNaughton
Jesse Royall
Next time you stop by the 4th Street CafĂŠ please note the plaque placed in memory of a special member of FBC.
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Schedule of Weekly Services Worship in the Sanctuary Core Sunday School Venture Sunday School Worship in the Sanctuary “A Time for Teaching” (adults/youth) - Sanctuary 5:30 PM Fellowship Supper 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting (Blanchard Lounge) 11:00 AM Prayer Meeting (Parlor)
Sympathy to…
Tobey and Bob Cleek in the death of his brother, David Cleek, October 5. Paul Culp in the death of his brother, October 11. Mary Morris and family in the death of her husband, Tom Morris, October 11 Rosemary and John Brevard and family in the death of her uncle, C.G. “Pete” House, October 19.
MONTHLY REPORT As of Sunday, October 31, 2010 Attendance Sunday School Tithes and Offerings Unrestricted Television CTV Other restricted Total
T. Don Guthrie Stephen T. Carrell Scott R. Lane R. Bryan Richardson Larry D. Soape Charles L. Wedge Richard B. Grant Charlyne Bryant Tobey Cleek Boun Phommachanh René De Alejandro Rick Evans Glen F. Cameron Chris Lair Marynne Hildreth Sheila Jennette
1,117 Week $61,160 8,247 487 287 $70,181
Worship
1,280
Year To Date $2,614,702 251,338 62,879 59,073 $2,987,992
MINISTERIAL/PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Senior Pastor Associate Pastor, Worship and Music Associate Pastor, Students and Venture Sunday School Associate Pastor, Single Adults/Small Groups/ Pastoral Ministries Associate Pastor, Core SS, Median/Senior Adults/Missions Associate Pastor, Administration and Operations Minister, Pastoral Care and Senior Adults Director, Children’s Ministries Director, Preschool Ministries Laotian Language Minister Spanish Language Minister Singles Ministry Associate Director, Facilities Director, Media and Communications Director, First Learning Center/Assistant to Preschool Ministries Director, Financial Services