September 2015 by First Baptist News

September 2015

Volume LVIII No. 9

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By: Dr. Paul Baxley, Senior Minister How will you par cipate? That was the ques on that came from the sermon I preached on First Sunday, August 23. But the ques on was not just for a single day. Between now and the end of September, I hope each of you will join me in praying fervently about this important ques on. A1er all, as followers of Jesus, we are all called to be ac ve par cipants in the life and ministry of Jesus. As a church family, we are fortunate to have so many diﬀerent opportuni es for par cipa on in mission in our community, mission around the world, building Chris an community in and beyond our congrega on, and through worship leadership. As Chris ans, we are not called only to observe, admire and listen to Jesus. We are also called to par cipate ac vely in what Jesus is doing in the church and in the world. At our luncheon on First Sunday, we were all given the chance to begin to make commitments as to how we feel called to par cipate in the coming year. If you were not here, or if you were not present, there is certainly s ll me. The sign up sheets will be available outside Fellowship Hall for the next several weeks, and you can also commit online. Please make me to pray about how God is leading you to par cipate in this new year of mission and ministry just beginning! As we con nue to think about this cri cal ques on, our sermons in September will all come from the Epistle of James, a book of the Bible known for its strong emphasis on ac ve faith. James will challenge us to think about how we par cipate, not only through our ac ons, but even through our words, our desires and in our rela onships with others. I think you will ﬁnd that our texts from James will help each of us answer Jesus’ call to par cipa on. (Pastor’s Reflections, continued on page 2)

G A Celebra on of Bluegrass

The Iron Mountain Messengers Sunday, September 27 5:30—8:00 p.m. W

N S G Robert N. Nash, Jr. Interim Dean of the McAfee School of Theology

September 30 at 6:00 PM

(Pastor’s Reflections, continued from page 1.

M Paul A. Baxley Senior Minister Frank Granger Minister of Chris0an Community Randy Bri3ain Minister of Music Brandon Pendry Minister of Youth and Mission Amanda Lewis Minister of College Students Anne Bri3ain Organist Music Associate Alan McArthur Pianist Jon Appleton Pastor Emeritus

As we move toward the end of September, we will be asked to commit to the proposed 2016 church budget. Far more than just being a funding plan for ins tu onal maintenance, our proposed 2016 budget gives us another way of par cipa ng in Christ’s mission in this church, in our community and around the world. Our financial par cipa on makes possible the feeding of hungry people, hospitality for people experiencing homelessness, and educa onal opportuni es for Roma people in Slovakia who, for too long, have been alienated from the whole world. Our financial par cipa on undergirds the work of schools that train ministers and organiza ons that draw churches together for shared mission and ministry. Our financial par cipa on provides preschoolers, elementary children, youth, and adults of all ages with ways of serving Christ and knowing him be@er. So you see: how will we par cipate is not just a ques on for a day. It is a ques on that will be with us throughout the coming weeks. All of us will have the faithful and prayerful opportunity to reflect on how Christ is calling us to follow him more faithfully and par cipate in his life more ac vely in and beyond the life of our church. I hope you will join me in praying earnestly and responding faithfully. One last note: during the month of August it has been wonderful to be back with you. The me of sabba cal was a wonderful gi1 and a me of renewal in every sense of the word. At another me I will share much more with the Deacons and the congrega on. But for now, know how thankful I am for the wonderful privilege of par cipa ng in the life of Christ with you! I am eager to see what God will do among us not only in the next several weeks, but in the years ahead!

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PBCDCEFG 2016 BHGIFJ FKBEJ BLDJKEJ CMHBNM, AJMFOE, GA 2015 ANNUAL BUDGET

ACCOUNT MISSIONS 501012 COOPERATIVE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP 501025 FBC MISSION PROJECTS 501026 LOCAL MISSION PARTNER(S) 501027 SLOVAKIA MISSION PARTNERSHIP 501028 MISSION TEAM DISCRETIONARY 501015 GEORGIA CBF 501016 MERCER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 501020 SAREPTA ASSOCIATION 501021 ATHENS AREA EMERG FOOD BANK 501022 ATHENS AREA HOMELESS SHELTER 501023 OUR DAILY BREAD 501024 THE ARK 501050 RADIO BROADCAST 501110 SAMARITAN COUNSELING 501111 ADULTS IN MISSIONS 501113 CANDLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 501114 NURSES CLINIC 501115 MERCY CLINIC 501116 IHNA HOST EXPENSES 501121 YMCA SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS 501118 SALVATION ARMY 501119 DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL-BAPT HOUSE 501120 ASSOCIATED BAPTIST PRESS

EDUCATION 501040 COLLEGE MINISTRY 502020 LITERATURE 502030 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 502043 YOUNG ADULT/COLLEGE DIVISION 502060 FAMILY MINISTRY 502080 LIBRARY-MEDIA CENTER 502100 LEADERSHIP TRAINING 502160 DISCIPLESHIP/GUEST SPEAKER

YOUTH/CHILDREN DIVISION 502044 YOUTH DIVISION 502045 CHILDREN'S DIVISION 502046 PRESCHOOL DIVISION

MUSIC 503020 503030 503040 503050 503070 503080 503200

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

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

12,000.00 2,000.00 9,000.00 11,000.00 3,000.00 12,000.00 4,500.00 1,002.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 9,600.00 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 1,000.00 109,802.00

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

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 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

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

4,200.00 10,800.00 6,630.00 5,908.00 1,200.00 900.00 2,160.00 3,733.00 35,531.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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

$ $ $ $

16,000.00 8,400.00 3,400.00 27,800.00

$ $ $ $

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

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

OPERATING EXPENSE 504010 UTILITIES - GAS 504011 UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 504012 UTILITIES - WATER/REFUSE 504013 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 504020 OFFICE SUPPLIES 504021 *IT (COMPUTER) EXPENSE

$ $ $ $ $ $

2016 PROPOSED BUDGET ______

1,008.00 5,850.00 5,940.00 7,045.00 500.00 1,500.00 2,520.00 24,363.00

7,200.00 77,000.00 8,000.00 7,200.00 7,200.00 15,500.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ $ $

1,400.00 5,850.00 4,575.00 7,045.00 500.00 1,500.00 2,520.00 24,390.00

8,400.00 78,000.00 7,800.00 6,600.00 7,200.00 16,000.00

2015 ANNUAL BUDGET

ACCOUNT OPERATING EXPENSE 504010 UTILITIES - GAS 504011 UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 504012 UTILITIES - WATER/REFUSE 504013 UTILITIES - TELEPHONE 504020 OFFICE SUPPLIES 504021 *IT (COMPUTER) EXPENSE 504022 POSTAGE 504024 OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 504026 OFFICE - LEASED EQUIPMENT 504040 FLOWERS - SANCTUARY 504100 WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS FOOD SERVICE-SPECIAL EVENTS 504140 MISCELLANEOUS 504160 AUTO EXPENSE-OFFICE 504170 CHURCH PUBLICATIONS 504190 CONVENTION EXPENSE 504201 CONTINUING ED-PASTOR 504202 CONTINUING ED. - ED. MIN. 504203 CONTINUING ED. - MIN. MUSIC 504204 CONTINUING ED. - ORGANIST 504205 CONTINUING ED. - YOUTH MINISTER 504206 OFFICE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 504207 CONTINUING ED.- CHILDREN'S MIN. 504230 SENIOR MINISTER OUTREACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 505010 BUILDING REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 505020 INSURANCE -A 505030 JANITORIAL SERVICES 505035 RETIREMENT-CUSTODIAL 505040 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 505045 SECURITY SERVICES 505050 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 505060 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE-A 505085 KITCHEN REPAIRS ADMINISTRATIVE 506001 MINISTERS' SALARIES 506060 ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES 506150 RETIREMENT - MINISTERS 506156 RETIREMENT - SECRETARIAL 506220 SOCIAL SECURITY 506240 PERSONNEL INSURANCE SPECIAL PROGRAMS 507050 CREATIVE MINISTRIES 507060 SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES 507080 CHILDCARE WORKERS 507100 SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY 507220 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 507300 STEWARDSHIP 507400 RECREATION 507700 ADVERTISING/MARKETING 507800 UNDERGRAD MINISTRY INTERNSHIPS 507900 FINE ARTS IMMERSION CAMP CAPITAL REPLACEMENT 508040 CAPITAL MAINT&PRESERVATION FUND

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

7,200.00 77,000.00 8,000.00 7,200.00 7,200.00 15,500.00 8,004.00 4,400.00 6,300.00 400.00 3,600.00 402.00 201.00 19,000.00 3,000.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 750.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 750.00 1,500.00 178,407.00

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

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

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

45,000.00 33,310.00 57,000.00 4,885.00 13,800.00 10,920.00 7,860.00 20,000.00 9,000.00 201,775.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

341,578.00 198,923.00 30,399.30 12,227.50 22,000.00 109,057.00 714,184.80

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

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

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

5,000.00 702.00 19,000.00 1,008.00 2,500.00 402.00 2,400.00 2,940.00 8,000.00 2,500.00 44,452.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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

75,000.00

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$ 1,411,314.80 4

2016 PROPOSED BUDGET ______

$ 1,340,413.00

WORSHIP NEWS CHORAL SCHOLARS 2015-2016

By: Randy Bri3ain, Minister of Music During the month of August we welcomed four UGA music students who will be serving as Choral Scholars in our Music Ministry this church year. These scholarships are made possible through church budget funds and anonymous donors. One Choral Scholarship this year has been given in honor of Bob and Be@y Jane Farrall, and another has been given in honor of Helen McArthur and her long me service to the Music Ministry of FBC. The Choral Scholars began their service on Wednesday, August 19.

Amy Baker is pursuing a Bachelors of Music in Music Therapy at UGA. Amy is from Albany, GA.

JoAnna Barrow is pursuing a Bachelors of Music in Music Educa on at UGA. JoAnna is from Gainesville, GA.

Rachel Eve Holmes is pursuing a Doctorate of Music Arts in Opera and is a graduate teaching assistant in the School of Music at UGA. Rachel Eve is from Jonesboro, GA.

Bre3 Pardue is pursuing a Masters of Music in Opera and is a graduate teaching assistant in the School of Music at UGA. Bre@ is from Elkin, NC.

CHURCH WELCOMES UNDERGRADUATE MINISTRY INTERNS

When in Our Music God is Glorified October 4, 2015 5:00 p.m.

When our church aﬃrmed our vision implementa on plan in 2013, we commi@ed to providing internship opportuni es for undergraduate students to par cipate in our ministry. This fall, we are pleased to announce that two students will be serving in such internships.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 498 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA

Combined choirs of Emmanuel Episcopal Church First Baptist Church First Presbyterian Church

Christopher Adams is a senior at the University of Georgia, and is well known to our church family as he grew up in our congrega on. His internship will allow him to explore diﬀerent gi1s and prac ces of ministry as he prepares to a@end seminary as soon as the fall of 2016. Morgan Knowles, a sophomore at UGA majoring in early childhood educa on, will be serving with our children on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings and will make a very valuable contribu on to our ministry as we con nue this transi on in our children’s ministry.

Dr. Daniel J. Bara, Guest Conductor Music of Stanford, Vaughan Williams, Brahms, Parry, and Wilberg with organ, piano, and brass. Free will offering to benefit The ARK

We are glad both of these students can serve with us! Reception in the Common Room following the concert.

Next Steps in Master Plan Implementa0on Following the church’s aﬃrma on last May of the master plan for our facili es, the congrega on elected two special commi@ees tasked with coordina ng the next steps in the process. Both commi@ees have worked hard during the summer months, and the chairs of the Capital Funding and Master Planning commi@ees will oﬀer detailed reports at the upcoming Congrega onal Gathering scheduled for the morning of September 20.

master plan. In order to develop a phasing plan with the best possible cost projec ons, the Deacons authorized the Master Planning Commi@ee to retain Van Winkle Construc on Company to provide detailed cost projec on for all aspects of the master plan and assist in developing the phasing plan that best meets the needs of our congrega on. Once the Master Planning Commi@ee provides a phasing proposal for considera on by the Deacons and the congrega on, a variety of discussion opportuni es will be offered to ensure that the congrega on has the opportunity to discuss the proposal. If the congrega on approves a phasing plan, then a recommenda on will be brought regarding a possible capital campaign. No final commitments on any construc on or financing will be made un l a1er a capital campaign can be conducted and the results reported.

The Capital Funding Commi@ee has been working with Ruben Swint, our capital consultant, who spent the early summer months engaged in a feasibility assessment of our congrega on’s giving capacity. Mr. Swint’s ini al report communicates his belief that our congrega on would be capable of pledging $3-$5 million in a ﬁve year capital campaign. Now the commi@ee is working on iden fying possible leaders and developing a strategy for such a campaign, which could happen no sooner than early 2016. Bill Hopper, Chair of the Capital Funding Commi@ee will oﬀer more details September 20.

Should you have ques ons about this process, please a@end the Congrega onal Gathering on September 20 at 9:15 a.m., or contact Bill Hopper, Doug Mar n, Robin O’Rear or Paul Baxley.

The Master Planning Commi@ee, under the leadership of Doug Mar n, is preparing a proposal for phasing the

MISSION NEWS

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Sunday, August 23 was a great success, as we Celebrated our current commitments, pledged to Par0cipate in diﬀerent ones, and began to be Transformed by Christ as we serve together. As the year con nues, please be aware of the new methods of communica on and sign-ups for the rest of our opportuni es: • Local Mission Board at church • There will be the current and next month calendars up with names of those serving and open spots for all to PARTICIPATE when you are at FBC • Online Sign-Ups • Online sign-ups will be available beginning September 1 on the FBC Athens website for all opportuni es Reminders • You will receive email reminders 2 days before you are serving. If you don’t use email, you will receive a phone call. If you haven’t had a chance to PARTICIPATE yet, please sign-up to serve at FBC, online, or with Brandon Pendry, Minister of Missions. 6

Food Bank Needs: Soup Sweet Peas Rice Please bring your dona0ons to the Mission Room at Church.

COMMUNITY NEWS A I L

By: Frank Granger, Minister of Chris an Community

One of our study op ons on Wednesday evening this fall is a book discussion focused on Rachael Held Evan’s book, Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding Church. She says she is o1en asked to speak to church leaders about why young adults, millennials, are leaving church. She does not claim to speak for everyone nor does she pretend to have all the answers to the ques on. Instead she shares answers that come from her own story as one who grew up in church, le1 church, and is finding church again. She also shares from the many other voices of young adult that have shared their personal stories with her. In her introduc on, she writes what she said to one group of youth workers about why millennials were leaving the church: “I told them we’re red of the culture wars, red of Chris anity ge ng entangled with party poli cs and power. Millennials want to be known by what we’re for, I said, not just what we’re against. We don’t want to choose between science and religion or between our intellectual integrity and our faith. Instead, we long for our churches to be safe places to doubt, to ask ques ons, and to tell the truth even when it’s uncomfortable. We want to talk about the tough stuff – biblical interpreta on, religious pluralism, sexuality, racial reconcilia on, and social jus ce – but without predetermined conclusions or simplis c answers. We want to bring our whole selves through the church doors, without leaving our hearts and minds behind, without wearing a mask.” This is the kind of honesty and insight with which Rachel Held Evans writes and speaks. It is refreshing and unse@ling at the same me. Her statements point to issues that are much beyond the past typical a@empts to regain and retain young adults by changing forms and styles of doing church. Evans brings this summary to a pointed conclusion by saying: “Millennials aren’t looking for a hipper Chris anity, I said. We’re looking for a truer Chris anity, a more authen c Chris anity. Like every genera on before ours and every genera on a,er, we’re looking for Jesus – the same Jesus who can be found in the strange places he’s always been found: in bread, in wine, in bap sm, in the Word, in suffering, in community, and among the least of these.” The story she tells is organized along the seven tradi onal prac ces of the church: bap sm, confession, holy orders, communion, confirma on, anoin ng of the sick, and marriage. These are the ways by which the church tells us we are beloved, broken, and commissioned; the way in which the church feeds us, welcomes us, anoints us, and unites us. That is her claim, and her story. I invite you to read her book. I invite you to join me on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. and share in discussion about her book.

Wednesday Evenings through September 23 6:00 PM Wednesday Evening Discipleship for Adults

1: Studies in Genesis: Journeys with Abraham, Led by Paul Baxley, mee ng in Fellowship Hall. This is also oﬀered on Tuesdays at Noon.

2: Searching for Sunday, Book study and discussion of Rachael Held Evans’s book, led by Frank Granger, mee ng in room E-111

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Supper Clubs: These are designed for adults in our church who want to par cipate with others in ge[ng together to build rela onships with others in our church community around table. What is a Supper Club?: A supper club is a group of 6-8 individuals What is the Purpose?: The purpose is to build rela onships with others, share conversa on and a meal. When do they meet?: Groups decide when, where, and how o,en to meet How are they formed?: Groups are formed from among the individuals who sign up. The Community Team forms the groups. A group coordinator makes contact with all the members of the group a,er the group is formed. How long does the group remain together? Groups are to be formed by late August, and can meet as o,en as they wish for one year, September – August. How to sign up: You may sign up through the church office, by email, or online. Office: 705-548-1359 Email: frank@firstbap stathens.org Online: www.firstbap stathens.org

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A 20, 2015—9:15 .<.

On Sunday, September 20, at 9:15 a.m. the church leadership will host a Congrega onal Gathering in Fellowship Hall. Coﬀee and pastries will be served beginning at 9:00 AM. At 9:15 a.m. the gathering will begin. A presenta on will be made on the proposed 2016 church budget (as approved by the Deacons; see the more extensive ar cle on pages 2, 3 and 4 with the full proposed budget). Also, the Capital Funding and Master Planning commi@ees elected by the church in June to lead our next steps in our master plan implementa on will bring updates to the congrega on about progress since June and next steps coming this fall. The gathering will conclude in me for Sunday School, and church leaders will be available to respond to any ques ons you have. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for this congrega onal gathering.

Since early August, the Personnel Commi@ee and Deacon leadership have been working with the ministerial staﬀ to coordinate the process of formula ng recommenda ons to the congrega on regarding a search for a minister who will have responsibili es for our children’s ministry. During August, the Personnel Commi@ee has sought input from parents of children and volunteers in our children’s ministry regarding their hopes and dreams for the ministry and their sense of the spiritual needs of our children and their families.

The FARRALL-HYNDS CIRCLE will meet next on Tuesday, September 1, at the home of Bobbie Monk. Please contact Bobbie for direc ons.

Now the Personnel Commi@ee will work with the Preschool and Children’s Ministry team to ﬁnalize a job descrip on and a proﬁle of the kind of person we most need to lead this ministry at this me in the life of our church. When those documents are completed, they will be presented to the Deacons and the congrega on along with a recommenda on as to how a search should proceed.

The 50+ TEAM will gather on Thursday, September 3 at 10:30 a.m. In the Aderhold/ Farrall Sunday School Room to plan ac vi es.

If you have ques ons regarding this process, please contact Pam Dillard, Chair of Personnel, Robin O’Rear, Chair of Deacons or Paul Baxley, Senior Minister

Chris&an Community Is working together with God for the greater good of all. 8

YOUTH NEWS

Wednesdays

Sundays Choir Dinner & Youth

Dinner C.O.W.

5:15p 6-7:30p

5p 6p

Christ On Wednesday

September 6

LABOR DAY, NO ACTIVITIES

choir & youth D

20 27

choir & youth D Bluegrass & BBQ 5:305:30-8

Join us as we try to follow Jesus a little more every Wed night.

Last Wed of Month Free/Fun Night Sep 30: Skyzone

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your life verse? A life verse is a verse that imparts joy and life for you, or offers hope and

Be part of the fun! FBCAthensYouth enjoy Bible Study, Fellowship,

encouragement when times are

Food and Fun on a regular basis. Just this summer, FBCAthensYouth were the Passport camp volleyball champions

troubling. As we choose and render our verses in youth, we will also be exploring a different verse on Sunday Night at Youth.

(pictured above). Please join us on Sundays and/or Wednesdays. Contact Brandon Pendry (Brandon@firstbaptistathens.org) for more information!

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP IN SEPTEMBER Sunday, September 6, 2015 – The 15th Sunday a,er Pentecost Sermon: “How Should Faith Work? Texts: Isaiah 35:4-7a, Psalm 146, James 2:1-17 Sunday, September 13, 2015 – The 16th Sunday a,er Pentecost Celebra on of Believer’s Bap sm for Livy Baxley Sermon: “How Should Faith Speak? Texts: Psalm 116:1-9, James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-38 Sunday, September 20, 2015 – The 17th Sunday a,er Pentecost Sermon: “What Should Faith Desire?” Texts: Psalm 63:1-8, James 3:13-4:8a, Mark 9:30-37 Sunday, September 27, 2015 – The 18th Sunday a,er Pentecost Pledge Sunday/Church Conference Sermon: “Ac ve, Honest, Thriving Community” Texts: Numbers 11:24-29, Psalm 19:7-14, James 5:13-20

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Co-Deacons for the Weeks of: Aug. 30—Sept. 5 Beth Sanders, Ches Smith Sept. 6-12 Erica Spackman, Jimmy Thomason Sept. 13-19 Andy Ullrich, Kathy Barrow Sept. 20-26 Sallyanne Barrow, Mary Barton Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Pam Bickley, Tom Brown

Received week of August 2 Received week of August 9 Received week of August 16 Received week of August 23

$16,872.00 $19,259.25 $20,862.79 $10,277.35

Year to Date July 31, 2015 Needed: Received: Expenses: Balance:

$823,266.99 $626,667.14 $720,228.23 ($93,561.09)

WEDNESDAY MENUS Adults $7.00; Children $3.50 September 2 Hot Meal: Spaghe[, Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Fruit Cup, Breads cks, Children: Hot Meal September 9 Hot Meal: Barbecue, Bun, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Fruit Jello Children: Pizza September 16 Hot Meal: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Pear Salad, Biscuit Children: Hot Meal

Coun0ng Commi3ee Schedule: Sept. 6 Charlie Hooper, Ray Noblet Sept. 13 Fred Young, Julie McGinty Sept. 20 Lewis Shropshire, Julie Jenkins Sept. 27 Randan Ashmore, David Matheny

September 23 Hot Meal: Turkey and Gravy, Rice or Dressing, Broccoli, Fruit, Rolls Children: Hot Dog and Tater Tots

Fellowship Team for September Dallas Cannady, Phil Caskey, Carol Cofer, Chris Conley Usher Team for September Brad Las nger, Malcolm Skinner, Ches Smith, Kevin Price, Bill Horton, Larry Toole Welcome Center Team Sept. 6 Branyon Foyer: Teresa Granger, Chris ne Lo Fanning Foyer Wanda Grogan, Al Henderson Sept. 13 Branyon Foyer: Becky Adams, Stacey Pendry Fanning Foyer: Bobbie and Carl Monk Sept. 20 Branyon Foyer: Wanda Grogan, Al Henderson Fanning Foyer: Teresa Granger, Chris ne Lo Sept. 27 Branyon Foyer: Bobbie and Carl Monk Fanning Foyer: Becky Adams, Stacey Pendry First Aid Phone:

CONTRIBUTIONS AND PARTICIPATION Weekly Needs: $27,140.67

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September 30 Hot Meal: Oven Fried Chicken, Squash Casserole, Green Beans, Fruit Salad, Biscuit Children: Pizza Dessert is served weekly. There is also a Salad Bar Op on with Baked Irish or Sweet Potato You may make reserva&ons and view supper menus on the church website at www.ﬁrstbap&stathens.org/wednesday. You may also call the church oﬃce to make or change exis&ng reserva&ons.

Every Sunday unless otherwise noted: 9:15 a.m. Coﬀee, Donuts, Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 5:15 p.m. Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. Youth Ac vi es 6:00 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir 7:00 p.m. College Bible Study

SEPTEMBER 2015 1 12:00 noon Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop

2 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Activities

3 10:30 a.m. 50+ Team Mtg.

6 No Evening Activities

7 Church office closed for Labor Day

8 12:00 noon Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Personnel Committee Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop

9 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Activities

13 8:30 a.m. Youth Support Team Mtg. 12:00 noon College Luncheon

14 10:00 a.m. AIM Board Mtg. 2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting

15 10:30 a.m. Farrall Hynds Circle 12:00 noon Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop

16 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Activities

20 21 8:45 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Missions Team Staff Meeting Mtg. 9:15 a.m. Congregational Gathering

22 12:00 noon Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop

23 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Activities

28 2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting

29 12:00 noon Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop

30 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Activities

27 12:00 noon Church Conference 5:30 p.m. Barbeque and BlueGrass

Every Wednesday (unless otherwise noted): 5:00 –5:45 p.m. Wednesday Night 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 — 7:15 p.m. Mission Kids 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir

CHURCH FAMILY NEWS Sympathy

We extend our Chris an love and sympathy to Jeﬀ and Mark Hynds and their family in the loss of their father, Ernie Hynds, on August 17, 2015. We extend our Chris an love and sympathy to the family of Margaret Johnston, who passed away on August 23, 2015. Submit items for inclusion in the October edi&on of FBC news by noon on September 22.

New Members We extend a warm welcome to Livy Baxley who joined with us on August 23, 2015 by profession of faith. FOUNDATION MEMORIALS Foundation Memorials were given in the month of August for Janey Cooley. 11

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BBQ AND BLUEGRASS Sunday, September 27 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. On the old playground First Baptist Church 355 Pulaski Street/Athens BBQ meal available for purchase $5/plate for Adults 12 & under free Please bring a blanket or chair for seating.