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October 2016

Volume LIX No. 9

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By: Dr. Paul Baxley, Senior Minister

As you receive this newsle er we have completed the ďŹ rst set of ques"ons, sermons and conversa"ons in our Let’s Talk series. In the weeks since the ďŹ %eenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist a acks, we have ac"vely inquired with each other about interfaith rela"onships, the welcoming nature of our faith and the meaning of security. I have been profoundly grateful for the deep investment the congrega"on is making in worship par"cipa"on and in the conversa"on groups. It is my privilege to facilitate two of our fourteen groups. Both my own experience and what I have heard from others tells me that our conversa"ons are exhibi"ng the quali"es found in Colossians 3:12-17 while also reec"ng our deep commitment to the priesthood of all believers. As we move into October, our focus shi%s to a series of faith ques"ons related to ma ers of human sexuality. The worship schedule in this newsle er provides both the ques"ons we will explore and the Biblical texts that will be the beginning of our conversa"ons. The ques"ons we will pose will give us opportunity to seek guidance from Scripture and from the faith experiences of one another regarding some ques"ons that have become profoundly polarizing both among Chris"ans and in our larger culture. As we begin these conversa"ons, please remember that we are not seeking a congrega"onal consensus or policy statement about any of these ques"ons. Instead, we are seeking necessary and helpful space to listen and learn from the Spirit through each other. Some of the ques"ons we will explore have received tremendous a en"on in recent "mes, others have received remarkably li le a en"on, but all four of these ques"ons should be pursued together. (Pastor’s Reflections, continued on page 2)

S S October 16, 2016 4:30-7:00 PM Fellowship Hall What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? Led by Paul Baxley Please make your reserva"on for the seminar, the meal and childcare online or by calling the church oďŹƒce by Wednesday, October 12.

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Frank Granger Minister of Christian Community

Over the course of my ministry, it has also been clear to me that these are ques"ons about which people of strong, sincere and good faith do not speak in the same way. Very likely that will be true in our congrega"on, as we will ďŹ nd ourselves at many dierent places of discernment. My hope is that we will see this reality as an opportunity for shared discernment and not as a barrier.

Randy Bri ain Minister of Music

Brandon Pendry Minister of Youth and Mission

Janet Cleland Minister of Children, Families and Outreach

Amanda Lewis Minister of College Students

Anne Bri ain Organist/Music Associate

Alan McArthur

Most of all, I hope we will explore these ques"ons openly and honestly while also knowing that none of them are the main ques"on for the church. As we saw in August, the most important ques"on, the one that orders the life of the church, is the one Jesus puts to those who would follow him in every genera"on: “Who do you say that I am?� How do I bear witness to Jesus in our the substance and tone of these conversa"ons? That is a far more important ques"on. So as we gather for worship Sunday and in the week’s ahead, let’s ask for the gi% of God’s presence as we con"nue our conversa"ons, seeking faithfulness and engaging our world.

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Jon Appleton Pastor Emeritus

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H 9 6 . 0 C 99. Sunday, October 2 Join us as we extend communion to the en"re body of Christ of FBC Athens. No experience necessary, we will give you all you need to carry out this important sacrament for those who cannot be with us in person. What a great way to be the hands and feet of Christ by serving Christ’s body and blood. Lunch will be provided a%er worship. We will then take communion to homebound members of our congrega"on. Sign-up in front of the Serve Local Mission Board in the main hallway at FBC. For more informa"on, please contact Brandon Pendry (brandon@ďŹ rstbap"stathens.org).

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Please remember that on Sunday, October 9, immediately following morning worship we will hold a church wide luncheon and congrega"onal mee"ng. The luncheon will be a fundraiser for the 2017 youth summer mission trip to Slovakia, so come prepared to make a dona"on to the youth missions fund. Following lunch, during the congrega"onal mee"ng, childcare will be provided for infants through elementary school students. The agenda for the congrega"onal mee"ng will include two major presenta"ons. The ďŹ rst will be an overview of the proposed budget for the 2017 ďŹ scal year, which will be presented by Buddy Snow, Chair of the Finance Commi ee. The proposed budget is included on page 4-5 of this month’s newsle er, and you are encouraged to review it prior to the congrega"onal mee"ng. The ďŹ nal vote on the budget will take place at the close of worship on

The second major presenta"on on October 9 will be from Doug Mar"n, who will provide an update from the Master Planning Commi ee. As you read in last month’s newsle er, upon the authoriza"on of the Deacons, our architects are preparing the ďŹ nal architectural drawings required to seek bids for our phase one project. Doug will present a report on the current work of the master planning commi ee and the next steps as we move toward ďŹ nal decisions. Please be here on Sunday, October 9 for worship, lunch and our congrega"onal mee"ng. 2

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/ - > On Sunday, November 20 at 4:30 PM there will be a community Thanksgiving service and fellowship Hme. This service is being planned by an interfaith group of clergy, including representa"ves of other downtown Athens congrega"ons, other churches in our community, as well as the leadership of the Congrega"on-Children of Israel and Al Huda Islamic Center. Thanksgiving is a Over the last several months there central component of all faith have been increasing formal and tradi"ons, and thus provides a unique informal conversa"ons among opportunity for congrega"ons of leaders of faith communi"es in many tradi"ons to gather, oer praise Athens about the need for the to God and build rela"onships with building of rela"onships not only each other. The service will give a among leaders but also members of chance to oer praise to God, and congrega"ons in our area. Even as a%er it is over there will be a some of us have expressed a desire in recep"on and fellowship opportunity. our Let’s Talk series for more Because it will be an interfaith opportuni"es to know people of gathering, we will have the chance in other faith tradi"ons, this group of worship and in fellowship to meet leaders has sensed that need in their new people, build rela"onships and congrega"ons. Of course, our learn from each other. We may well congrega"on has been represented in see evidence of the truth upon which those leadership discussions. These we have been reec"ng since our conversa"ons have produced a ďŹ rst service several weeks ago. We all tangible step. have experienced God’s work in our

faith tradi"on, but know God is at work beyond us. In this gathering we will con"nue to experience God’s presence through the familiarity of our own faith, but also have opportuni"es to see how God may be working beyond us.

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We are pleased to announce a signiďŹ cant opportunity that has come to our congrega"on and our community—one that is a natural next step in some of our Let’s Talk conversa"ons. This opportunity is also a further chance to live into our vision of being a thriving community in Christ while also serving as a gathering place for our community.

Our congrega on has been given the privilege of hos ng the ďŹ rst of these services! Because being a gathering place for our whole community has long been part of our vision, we are honored to be asked and look forward to welcoming people from all over community. Just as has been true in our Let’s Talk conversa"ons, the very act of hos"ng and gathering will be a chance to demonstrate a hopeful hospitality in a world that desperately needs these kinds of experiences. We hope you will mark your calendars and plan to be here. As November 20 draws closer, we will be back in touch with more details and also opportuni"es to help host this ďŹ rst of its kind gathering.

Many of you express your apprecia"on for how inten"onal our worship services are in their totality, with all of the dierent elements carrying the theme of the day in a unique way. And I want to express my apprecia"on for a congrega"on that has a deep awareness of the dierent threads of a par"cular theme woven into not only the scripture lessons or sermon for the day, but in the hymns, anthems, prayers, solos, tes"monies, and instrumental selec"ons. Worship planning has been described as preparing a dinner party at the table of the Lord.

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of the members of the congrega"on and the ability to enlist broad par"cipa"on in worship leadership. •Awareness of resources and worship tradi"ons beyond their own. •Theologically intui"ve to be able to sense the theological threads that interweave through the liturgy. •Commi ed team of ministers who are able to keep conďŹ dences and develop a high level of trust that will allow for healthy and produc"ve planning, cri"que, and evalua"on.

So how do we ministers go about seXng the table? There are certain non-nego"ables (this is not an exhaus"ve list!) that worship planners must possess that include educa"on and experience in theology, liturgy, hymnody, and choral and instrumental literature. Consider these addi"onal a ributes of eec"ve “next-levelâ€? worship planners taken from Randall Bradley’s 2012 book, From Memory to Imagina on: Reforming the Church’s Music: •Knowledge of the congrega"on’s story and ability to help bring the story to life in worship.

This list can only scratch the surface, but there is no more important task that we perform as ministers each week than to plan the communal worship experience of the congrega"on. We view this as a holy pastoral calling and we understand that it is a signiďŹ cant, and yes, terrifying task each week to place the words of hymns and prayers upon people’s lips. But we do this under the leadership of God’s Holy Spirit and with discernment, prayer, and joy for our life together in God. Soli Deo gloria.

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First BapHst Church, Athens GA 2017 Proposed Budget ACCOUNT

501012 501025 501026 501027 501028 501015 501016 501020 501021 501022 501023 501024 501050 501110 501111 501113 501114 501115 501116 501121 501118 501119 501120

MISSIONS COOPERATIVE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP FBC MISSION PROJECTS LOCAL MISSION PARTNER(S) SLOVAKIA MISSION PARTNERSHIP MISSION TEAM DISCRETIONARY GEORGIA CBF MERCER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY SAREPTA ASSOCIATION ATHENS AREA EMERG FOOD BANK ATHENS AREA HOMELESS SHELTER OUR DAILY BREAD THE ARK RADIO BROADCAST SAMARITAN COUNSELING ADULTS IN MISSIONS CANDLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY NURSES CLINIC MERCY CLINIC IHNA HOST EXPENSES YMCA SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS SALVATION ARMY DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL-BAPT HOUSE ASSOCIATED BAPTIST PRESS

501040 502020 502030 502043 502060 502080 502100 502160

EDUCATION COLLEGE MINISTRY LITERATURE EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES YOUNG ADULT/COLLEGE DIVISION FAMILY MINISTRY LIBRARY-MEDIA CENTER LEADERSHIP TRAINING DISCIPLESHIP/GUEST SPEAKER

502044 502045 502046

YOUTH/CHILDREN DIVISION YOUTH DIVISION CHILDREN'S DIVISION PRESCHOOL DIVISION

503020 503030 503040 503050 503070 503080 503200

MUSIC MUSIC LITERATURE GUEST MUSICIANS/SUPPLY NEW MUSIC SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT/MAINTENANCE AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS MUSIC EVENTS SPECIAL CONCERTS

2016 ANNUAL BUDGET

2017 PROPOSED BUDGET

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

12,000.00 2,000.00 9,000.00 11,000.00 1,000.00 12,000.00 4,500.00 1,000.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 8,400.00 2,200.00 2,500.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 106,600.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

12,000.00 2,000.00 9,000.00 11,000.00 1,000.00 12,000.00 4,500.00 1,000.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 8,400.00 2,200.00 2,500.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 105,600.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,500.00 10,200.00 5,400.00 5,900.00 1,200.00 900.00 1,800.00 3,600.00 32,500.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,500.00 10,200.00 5,400.00 5,900.00 1,200.00 900.00 1,800.00 3,600.00 32,500.00

$ $ $ $

15,000.00 8,400.00 3,400.00 26,800.00

$ $ $ $

15,000.00 8,400.00 3,400.00 26,800.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,400.00 5,850.00 4,575.00 7,045.00 500.00 1,500.00 2,520.00 23,390.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,400.00 5,850.00 4,575.00 7,045.00 500.00 1,500.00 2,520.00 23,390.00

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504010 504011 504012 504013 504020 504021 504022 504024 504026 504040 504100 504110 504140 504160 504170 504190 504201 504202 504203 504204 504205 504206 504207 504230

OPERATING EXPENSE UTILITIES - GAS UTILITIES - ELECTRIC UTILITIES - WATER/REFUSE UTILITIES - TELEPHONE OFFICE SUPPLIES *IT (COMPUTER) EXPENSE POSTAGE OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OFFICE - LEASED EQUIPMENT FLOWERS - SANCTUARY WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS FOOD SERVICE-SPECIAL EVENTS MISCELLANEOUS AUTO EXPENSE-OFFICE CHURCH PUBLICATIONS CONVENTION EXPENSE CONTINUING ED-PASTOR CONTINUING ED. - ED. MIN. CONTINUING ED. - MIN. MUSIC CONTINUING ED. - ORGANIST CONTINUING ED. - YOUTH MINISTER OFFICE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT CONTINUING ED.- CHILDREN'S MIN. SENIOR MINISTER OUTREACH

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE BUILDING REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE INSURANCE -A JANITORIAL SERVICES RETIREMENT-CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL SUPPLIES SECURITY SERVICES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE-A KITCHEN REPAIRS

506001 506060 506150 506156 506220 506240

ADMINISTRATIVE MINISTERS' SALARIES ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES RETIREMENT - MINISTERS RETIREMENT - SECRETARIAL SOCIAL SECURITY PERSONNEL INSURANCE

507050 507060 507080 507100 507220 507300 507400 507700 507800 507900

SPECIAL PROGRAMS CREATIVE MINISTRIES SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES CHILDCARE WORKERS SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STEWARDSHIP RECREATION ADVERTISING/MARKETING UNDERGRAD MINISTRY INTERNSHIPS FINE ARTS IMMERSION CAMP

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

8,400.00 78,000.00 7,800.00 6,600.00 7,200.00 16,000.00 7,200.00 4,400.00 6,300.00 400.00 4,200.00 3,600.00 402.00 201.00 12,000.00 2,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 750.00 1,500.00 1,200.00 750.00 1,500.00 175,403.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

8,400.00 78,000.00 8,200.00 6,600.00 7,200.00 16,000.00 7,200.00 4,400.00 6,300.00 400.00 8,000.00 1,500.00 400.00 200.00 8,000.00 2,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 750.00 1,500.00 1,200.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 174,250.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

40,000.00 34,000.00 57,000.00 4,885.00 13,000.00 9,600.00 8,900.00 19,000.00 6,000.00 192,385.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

38,000.00 35,000.00 57,000.00 5,088.00 13,000.00 9,400.00 8,900.00 19,000.00 4,000.00 189,388.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

378,756.00 188,103.00 32,219.00 6,779.00 20,000.00 114,726.00 740,583.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

400,537.00 190,035.00 39,354.00 6,847.00 20,200.00 120,500.00 777,473.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

4,000.00 702.00 19,000.00 1,008.00 2,500.00 402.00 2,400.00 2,940.00 8,000.00 1,800.00 42,752.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

4,000.00 702.00 21,000.00 1,008.00 2,500.00 402.00 1,500.00 2,940.00 8,000.00 1,800.00 43,852.00

$ 1,340,413.00

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COMMUNITY NEWS K C H I9 9

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For many years now, several dierent members of the Karen Class have rotated Sunday lessons by leading class discussions based on Lec"onary scriptures. In past years, the class also has hosted the Rabbi from the Congrega"on Children of Israel Jewish synagogue in Athens to come and speak to the members. In keeping with this fall’s sermon series and program “Let’s Talk,â€? and speciďŹ cally regarding the ques"on “How Should Chris"ans Relate to Muslims,â€? Don Nelson, the Karen Class leader for September 18, invited Dr. Adel Amer, UGA Professor of Linguis"cs and Imam of Al Huda Islamic Center in Athens to speak to their class and invited members of all FBC adult Sunday School classes to join them for his talk. Nelson reached out to Dr. Amer through a Muslim friend with whom Nelson plays volleyball regularly. Communica"ng by email, Dr. Amer, expressed his willingness and enthusiasm about coming to the church and speaking. Those who a ended found the Imam to be engaging and open. He told the crowd that as a Muslim he believes that “we are all children of God,â€? the one God and the God of all, and that we are all descended from Adam and Eve. He also emphasized several "mes that Muhammad is a prophet – not the prophet. As a standard gree"ng, Muslims say “As-Salam-u-Alaikum," which means "Peace be unto you." In discussing the Islamic faith, Amer explained that Muslims follow a framework called the “Five Pillarsâ€? of their religion. • The ďŹ rst is Shahadah, or a declara"on/ tes"mony of their faith: that there is but one true God and that Muhammad is a messenger. • Second is Salat, which means that Muslims must perform ritual prayers in the proper way at least ďŹ ve "mes a day. Muslims must be facing east each "me they pray. • Number three is Zakat, dedica"ng 2.5 percent of your annual income toward charity to beneďŹ t those in need. • The fourth pillar is Sawm, or fas"ng during the month of Ramadan. • And the ďŹ %h pillar is Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca. Each Muslim must venture to Mecca at least once in a life"me. Dr. Amer talked about his trip to Mecca and the steps involved in the prayer ritual there. He related a moving story about two men – one blind and one crippled – who combined their money and abili"es to make the pilgrimage to Mecca. Dr. Amer saw the two men as the crippled man guided the blind man as he rode on his friend’s shoulders. Dr. Amer spoke for about an hour before breaking for Sunday morning worship, but church members indicated they would like him to make a return visit.

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C-. - F 9 3 N / Sympathy We extend our Chris"an love and sympathy to: •Mrs. Pat Fite and her family in the loss of her husband, Rev. Mark Fite, on September 4, 2016 •Brandon Pendry and his family in the loss of his paternal grandmother, Helen Pendry, of High Point, NC on September 13, 2016 •Linda and William Kimsey and their family in the loss of their son, Todd Kimsey ,of Los Angeles, CA on September 15, 2016 •Maxine and Bob Burton and their family in the loss of Maxine’s father, Maxie Burton, on September 16, 2016 •Morgan Knowles and her family in the loss of her grandmother, E a Louise Quinn on September 20, 2016 •The family of Peggy Patat who passed away September 22, 2016. FoundaHon Memorials In August, Founda"on Memorials were given in memory of: Sharon Shull, Charles Granger and Hugh Mills. 6

You are invited to a gathering of #moms on Wednesday, November 9 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in room F318-319. Join us as we gather to share dessert and develop ideas and plans for a new group for mothers beginning in January. #MOMS#Fun #Connect #Paren"ng #Food #Christlike #wevebeenthere #Friends #Belonging #FBC sourfamilies #Let’sKeepTalking

T- G A0= . — N / 9 - C- 0 ’ M 3 best. It also builds on the advantages of repe""on. The more dierent ways children explore a story or concept, the more it is reinforced in their memories.

Beginning Sunday, October 2, our children Pre K through 6th grade will experience discovering God through the Workshop Rota"on Model during the Sunday School hour. This educa"onal model is based on the work of Howard Gardner, known as Mul"ple Intelligences. He describes, deďŹ nes, and explores 8 intelligences available and within each of us. Think of them as 8 ways of knowing. • Word Smart – Linguis"c Intelligence • Math Smart - Logical-Mathema"cal Intelligence • Picture Smart - Spa"al Intelligence • Body Smart - Bodily-Kinesthe"c Intelligence • Music Smart - Musical Intelligence • People Smart – Interpersonal Intelligence • Self Smart - Intrapersonal Intelligence • Nature Smart Naturalis"c Intelligence I would also add Spiritual Smart – our innate desire to know God which we all have because we are all created in the image of God.

This year Sunday morning adventure will focus on the theme Trus ng God. We will begin with the story of Joseph for our ďŹ rst unit in October. The story of Joseph is found in Genesis 37 – 45. Our point for this unit will be – God has a special plan for you! Our theme verse is: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.â€? Jeremiah 29: 11. The October children’s newsle er – “The Great Adventureâ€? will detail out the schedule for the month of rota"on. We need people of all ages to par"cipate in the Workshop Rota"on Model for our children. If you are interested in joining this “adventureâ€? either on a regular basis or just occasionally please contact Janet Cleland via email (Janet@ďŹ rstbap"stathens.org).

Rota"onal learning is exci"ng for students and teachers alike, as teachers teach according to their strengths and students experience Bible stories in the ways they learn

C- 0 ’ C- 0 M K 0 Children’s Choir The Music Makers Choir (grades K-2) and the Joyful Singers choir (grades 3-6) will be singing in the 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 2. The children will wear choir robes for the service. Please have your child meet in his/her choir room by 10:35 a.m. to put on their robe and warm-up their voices for leading in worship. Thanks so much for your support of the children’s music ministry at FBC Athens.

Mission Kids Our Mission Project for our Mission Kids for the Fall is to put together hygiene kits for the Athens nurses clinic. Items are s"ll needed for the kits and you can bring them and drop them in the marked bins around the church. Items needed: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap. Our children will make cards to put in the kits and they will pack the kits the ďŹ rst 2 Wednesdays of October. Thank you for your support!

A fun-ďŹ lled evening of games, bounce houses, hot dog dinner, gi% basket drawings, and Trunk-or-Treat will be oered to the community on Sunday, October 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and we need your help! Please donate candy and place it in the container in the Brayon and Fanning Foyer and sign up to help that evening. The desire is for this to be an all church outreach event. You can sign up in your Sunday School Class or at the table in the Brayon Foyer. Volunteers are needed to help with games, bounce houses, face pain"ng, Trunk-or-Treat, food, set up and clean up. Thank you in advance for your support and volunteer eorts! Ques"ons? Contact Janet Cleland (janet@ďŹ rstbap"stathens.org), Jennifer Ellis (jellis@jcss.us) or Je Randa (jeranda@yahoo.com).

L ’ T < The Let’s Talk discussion ques"ons for parents of older preschool and elementary children are emailed each Monday. This is a suggested guide for you as you talk with your children about diďŹƒcult social issues we face in our culture. If you do not receive them and would like to be on the list, contact Sharon Jenkins (Sharon@ďŹ rstbap"stathens.org.) 7

YOUTH NEWS Fundraising Lunch for Slovakia Join the youth on Sunday, October 9 for lunch before the congrega"onal mee"ng. All dona"ons for the meal will help the 2017 Youth Interna"onal Mission Team on its journey to Slovakia to minister with the Roma people.

MISSION NEWS IHN HosHng

IHN Golf Tournament

Our next hos"ng week for Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens begins on Sunday, October 16. We will need a number of volunteers to make sure our guests are comfortable. Sign up for the volunteer job of your choice on the FBC website or on the Mission Board in the Church hallway (main level).

You are invited to join a team for a charity golf tournament beneďŹ "ng Interna"onal Hospitality Network of Athens on Monday, October 10 at Jennings Mill Country Club. The cost is $100 per person and includes registra"on and a Chick-Fil-A lunch. Prizes will be given to the team with the lowest gross score, the players with the 3 lowest net scores, and the longest drive. Closest to the pin compe""on will be set up on all par 3 holes. Registra"on begins at 11:00 a.m. and the shotgun start begins at 12:30 p.m.

Emergency Food Bank Needs

For addi"onal informa"on contact Joe Neighbors (706)543 Please bring dona"ons of Canned Tomatoes (not sauce) , Canned Tuna, Canned Salmon to the Mission Room at FBC -3347 or Tom Rodgers (706)224-0034. to be delivered to the Emergency Food Bank. 8

S = 1 M 9 / - S .0 .G 63: K P **Editor’s note: This is the transcript of Ka e’s speech from worship on September 18. Good morning everyone. For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Ka"e Pilson. I’m a third year at UGA, and I started a ending First Bap"st about a year ago. Last year, I experienced incredible growth in my rela"onship with the Lord, and I felt very led to spend my summer somewhere on missions, so when Amanda Lewis told me about Student.Go, the CBF summer missions program, I didn’t hesitate to sign up. Student.Go sends college students all over the eastern part of the U.S., so I applied to spend my summer in Miami, FL. I was thoroughly clueless about my decision to apply there – I thought Miami was close to home, I thought everyone would speak English, and I had no idea what my job would be once I got there. Upon my acceptance, I learned that Miami is actually 600 miles away, pre y much everyone speaks Spanish, and I s"ll had no idea what I’d be doing when I got there. All I knew was that I would be working at a ministry called Touching Miami with Love in West Homestead, a small agricultural city in the southern part of Miami-Dade County. I soon learned that TML is a community center that runs program that is half summer camp, half summer school from June to July serving the children of the neighborhoods that surround the center. Homestead is a city of primarily immigrant families that come from a host of La"n American and Caribbean countries. Out of the 90 children in our program, 16 dierent countries were represented. My job was to spend the morning teaching a social skills class to each of the six age groups with my fellow intern, and then spend my a%ernoons working on any administra"ve tasks that needed to be done. I had never had any experience in working with immigrant families and I had never really been exposed to any other

cultures having lived right outside of Athens for my en"re life. Once again, I had several misconcep"ons about what that meant for my role as an intern. Early in the summer, I very much thought that I would be going down to Miami to play the role of a hero, seeing myself as the missionary happily sacriďŹ cing her summer to go spread the Gospel to people who did not know Jesus. I believed that along with a host of equally pompous thoughts about how important I would be. However good my inten"ons were, upon my arrival, those thoughts quickly vanished. I realized that the Lord had been doing work in Miami long before I got there, and he would be doing work there long a%er I le%. I learned that my role this summer was not to be a hero or a preacher or anything else like that. My job was to play soccer with a bunch of 10 year olds in 100 degree weather every day a%er lunch. My job was to have dance par"es, and build marshmallow towers, and read books, and tell stories. My role this summer was simply to be a follower of Jesus that took a step back, put myself in their shoes, and worked alongside the people of Homestead. All I had to do was let myself be immersed in a new culture that is so dierent than mine. To listen and learn from them. To be a friend to them. To love and to pray for them. To be like Jesus as best I could. The Lord took care of the rest. He changed hearts and minds and brought people to him in a community that so desperately needs his love. This realiza"on changed the en"re summer for me, which in turn, has changed my life. I made rela"onships with people who have become some of my dearest friends and I saw the Lord’s power of grace and redemp"on in ways I have never experienced before. Not to men"on, I also had some of the greatest food of my life. It was an incredible summer, a life changing experience, and I cannot wait to go back.

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<: O 6 2-8 Sta"s"cs tell us that one in four individuals experience mental illness in a given year. Mental illness does not discriminate as it touches all walks of life. It not only aects the individual, but en"re families, friends, neighbors, and our community at large. Friends of Advantage would like to build awareness locally during Mental Illness Awareness Week as awareness provides opportuni"es to save lives. The Na"onal Alliance of Mental Health has designated October 6 as a Na"onal Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding. Faith communi"es can ďŹ ght s"gma by educa"ng both youth and adult congrega"ons. Religious organiza"ons reach 70% of the American popula"on each month and can play an important role in suppor"ng families and individuals by understanding the issues. Please consider dining at one of the following restaurants to help support this cause. Each one has commi ed to give a por"on of the cost of your meal during Mental Illness Awareness Week to assist in bridging funding gaps: Kelly’s Jamaican, Mar"’s at Midday, Taziki’s, The Last Resort, and Weaver D’s. 9

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JOIN US FOR WORSHIP IN OCTOBER

Co-Deacons for the Weeks of:

Sunday, October 2, The 20th Sunday a6er Pentecost World Communion Sunday The Celebra"on of Communion Sermon: What Makes Marriage Chris an? Texts: Genesis 2:18-24, Ma hew 19:1-6, Ephesians 5:21-33

October 2-8: October 9-15: October 16-22: October 23-29: Oct. 30– Nov. 5:

Lori Ragsdale, Carol Reddish Ray Noblet, Robin O’Rear Evelyn McNair, Don Nelson Helen and Milton Mills Evelyn and Doug Mar"n

Fellowship Team for October Phil Caskey, Marcia Caskey, Carol Cofer, Kathy Coleman

Usher Team for October Jerry Gouge, Carl Hedrick, Jimmy Thomason, Milton Mills, Randan Ashmore, Steve Smith

Welcome Center Team October 2 Branyon Foyer: Fanning Foyer: October 9 Branyon Foyer: Fanning Foyer: October 16 Branyon Foyer: Fanning Foyer: October 23 Branyon Foyer: Fanning Foyer: October 30 Branyon Foyer: Fanning Foyer:

Teresa Granger, Chris"ne Lo Wanda Grogan, Al Henderson Becky Adams, Amy Young Jane Hubert, June Robertson Wanda Grogan, Al Henderson Teresa Granger, Chris"ne Lo

Karen Price, Cindy Haygood Jackie GriďŹƒn, Pam GriďŹƒn

Buddy Snow, Jackie GriďŹƒn Steve Barton, Joyce Fleeman Bevan Hopper, Michael Jenkins Mike Lacy, Brad Las"nger Lewis Shropshire, Kelli Smith

Extended Session: October 2: October 9: October16: October 23: October 30:

Sunday, October 16, The 22nd Sunday a6er Pentecost Sermon: What is the Good News for Homosexuals? Texts: Romans 1:26-32, 8:31-39; Gala"ans 3:23-29 Sunday, October 23: The 23rd Sunday a6er Pentecost Sermon: Could Same Sex Marriage Be Faithful? Texts: I Corinthians 7:1-11, Ma hew 19:1-6, Acts 11:1-18 Sunday, October 30: The 23rd Sunday a6er Pentecost Sermon by Amanda Lewis Texts: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:1:1-12, Luke 19:1-10

Jane Hubert, June Robertson Becky Adams, Amy Young

CounHng Commi ee: October 2: October 9: October16: October 23: October 30:

Sunday, October 9, The 21st Sunday a6er Pentecost Sermon: Texts: Ma hew 19:7-12, I Corinthians 6:12-20

Colin & Katrina Law Andy & Trish Hogan TBA Rob & Leslie Gordon TBA

Financial InformaHon ContribuHons August 28 $43,835.00 September 4 $19,306.88 September 11 $22,671.00 September 18 $22,713.63 September 25 $ 11,129.94 YTD July 31, 2016 Needed $792,000.00 Received $696,474.50 Expenses $772,586.12 Balance ($76,111.62)

WEDNESDAY MENUS Adults $7.00; Children $3.50 October 5 Hot Meal:

Oven Fried Pork Chops, Cabbage, Stewed Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Cornbread, Dessert Pizza Baked Irish or Sweet Potato

Children: Salad Bar: October 12 Hot Meal: Chicken & Rice Casserole, Broccoli, Fruit Salad, Rolls, Dessert Children: Hot Dogs and Tater Tots Salad Bar: Baked Irish or Sweet Potato October 19 Hot Meal: SpagheX with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Fruit Cup, Bread S"cks, Dessert Children: Hot Meal Salad Bar: Baked Irish or Sweet Potato October 26 Hot Meal: Chicken Fingers, Macaroni & Cheese, Broccoli Spears, Fruit Cup, Breads"cks, Dessert Children: Hot Meal Salad Bar: Baked Irish or Sweet Potato

Make reserva:ons and view supper menus on the church website. You may also call the church oďŹƒce to make or change exis:ng reserva:ons. All reserva:ons or changes should be made no later than noon on the Monday prior.

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OCTOBER 2016 2 Sunday Worship & AcHviHes 8:30 a.m. Children’s Min. Team 12:00 noon College Ac"vi"es 12:00 noon Homebound Communion 6:00 p.m. Walking Group

3 2:00 p.m. Staff Mee"ng 2:30 p.m. Construc"on Project Finishing Commi ee

4 10:00 a.m. Farrall-Hynds Cir. 12:00 noon Conversa"on Groups 5:30 p.m. Conversa"on Group 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Let’s Talk Series

5 4:00 p.m. Flower Team Mtg. 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Ac"vi"es 6:00 p.m. Conversa"on Groups

6 11:00 a.m. 50+ Team

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9 Sunday Worship & AcHviHes 12:00 noon Churchwide Luncheon and Congrega"onal Mee"ng. 6:00 p.m. Walking Group

10 10:00 a.m. AIM Board Mee"ng 2:00 p.m. Staff Mee"ng 5:30 p.m. Personnel Commi ee Mtg.

11 12:00 noon Conversa"on Groups 5:30 p.m. Conversa"on Group 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Let’s Talk Series

12 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Ac"vi"es 5:15 p.m. Finance Commi ee 6:00 p.m. Conversa"on Groups

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14 15 6:00 p.m. Recep"on/ Celebra"on of the life of Todd Kimsey

16 Sunday Worship & AcHviHes 8:45 a.m. Mission Team 12:00 noon Scout BBQ 4:30 p.m. Let’s Talk Sunday Seminar 5:00 p.m. IHN Hos"ng 6:00 p.m. Walking Group

17 2:00 p.m. Staff Mee"ng 5:00 p.m. IHN Hos"ng 6:00 p.m. Deacons Mtg.

18 12:00 noon Conversa"on Groups 5:00 p.m. IHN Hos"ng 5:30 p.m. Conversa"on Group 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Let’s Talk Series

19 5:00 p.m. IHN Hos"ng 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Ac"vi"es 6:00 p.m. Conversa"on Groups

20 21 22 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 50+ Fall Foliage IHN Hos"ng IHN Hos"ng trip 5:00 p.m. IHN Hos"ng

23 Sunday Worship & Ac"vi"es 8:30 a.m. Security Mission Team 5:30 p.m. Fall Fes"val 6:00 p.m. Walking Group

24 10:00 a.m. Embroiderer’s Guild 12:00 noon Newsle er Deadline 2:00 p.m. Staff Mee"ng

25 12:00 noon Conversa"on Groups 5:30 p.m. Conversa"on Group 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Let’s Talk Series

26 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Ac"vi"es 6:00 p.m. Conversa"on Groups

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30 Sunday Worship & Ac"vi"es 6:00 p.m. Walking Group

31 2:00 p.m. Staff Mee"ng

9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Schedule Coffee, Donuts Sunday School Worship Youth Choir Handbell Choir Youth Ac"vi"es College 11 Bible Study

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Wednesday Schedule 5:00 –5:45 p.m. Wednesday Dinner 5:45 p.m. Children’s Choir 6:00—6:50 p.m. Adult Discipleship 6:00—7:15 p.m. Youth Ac"vi"es 6:00 p.m. College Ac"vi"es 6:30 p.m. Mission Kids 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir

First Baptist Church (USPS 193-040) 355 Pulaski Street Athens, Ga 30601

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OCTOBER 23 5:00—7:00 P.M. TRUNK-OR-TREAT HOT DOG DINNER BOUNCE HOUSE GIFT BASKETS GAMES SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE DETAILS! 12

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