FirstNews
June/July 2014
Pastor Mark Bryant Ministerial Staff Senior Pastor
Mark Bryant [markbryant@ssfbc.org]
Associate Pastor
Fred Lewis [fredlewis@ssfbc.org]
Worship Pastor
Neal Terwilliger [nealterwilliger@ssfbc.org)
Associate Worship Pastor
Darren Gray [darrengray@ssfbc.org]
Minister of Education
Bruce Welch [brucewelch@ssfbc.org]
Minister of Recreation & Outreach
Mike Armstrong [mikearmstrong@ssfbc.org]
High School Student Pastor
Heath Anderson [heathanderson@ssfbc.org]
Middle School Student Pastor
Michael Tollison [michaeltollison@ssfbc.org]
Minister to Children
Brit Fisher [britfisher@ssfbc.org]
Director of Preschool & Kindergarten Tracey Cody [traceycody@ssfbc.org]
Business Administrator
Tommy Johnston [tommyjohnston@ssfbc.org]
Director of Technology Scott Singleton [scottsingleton@ssfbc.org]
La Primera iglesia Mission Pastor
I want to begin with another word of gratitude. Thank you First Baptist Family for trusting us to lead you in a direction that will reap fruitful harvest for years to come. Thank you for engaging in the ministries of HOPE and taking an active role in ministering to the needs of this church and the community. The days ahead are bright as we continue to imitate the love of Christ through the ministries of HOPE. This summer, I realize the fact that families will be heading out on vacation and hopefully getting a much needed break from the “rat race”, and I pray that the word recreation (re-creation) becomes a reality. I am hoping there will be a renewal and a refreshing of our spirits. I also want to encourage you to realize that you can offer HOPE even when you are on the road. Take HOPE with you as you go. I am praying for the love of Jesus (Our HOPE) to be illustrated throughout the summer whether you are at home or away for a vacation. What a great testimony it will be for you to return and share what the Spirit of God allowed you to be a part of as you travel. I look forward to hearing how God led you to divine appointments and ministry opportunities. Pray daily for the Lord to open your eyes to the needs of people around you. There will be people who are lonely, hurting and broken everywhere you go. So as you go, offer HOPE. I also want to encourage you to be faithful in your attendance when you are in town. The Spirit of the Lord is moving in our midst, and you will want to be here to witness what God is doing. Remember, HOPE @ HOME Starts @ Home. Along with offering HOPE @ HOME, I encourage you to offer HOPE to your neighbors and friends. Invite them to be a part of what the Lord is doing at FBCSS. Invite them to VBS and to worship and Bible study. Make it easy for them to attend, even if they need to ride to church with you. Be intentional. Do not let your fear of failure keep you from expressing your faith in our Father. Please pray for the Lord’s direction in the life of your family and in the life of the church. Sometimes we lose sight of the power that we possess in the arena of prayer. Prayer is His way of communicating with His people. Pray for your family, pray for the leaders in the church, pray for the Spirit to move in our lives and transform us into the image of Jesus. Ask the Lord to use you to accomplish more than you have ever imagined in the work of His Kingdom. One final note, the summer is one of the most active times in terms of ministry and ministry expenses. It goes without saying that our HOPE in Jesus is free but the need to spread HOPE requires the faithful tithes and offerings of God’s people. Without any reservation I encourage God’s people to be faithful in giving. HOPE gives selflessly, and we will never regret selfless living and Spirit led giving.
Amadeo Miranda [amadeomiranda12@ yahoo.com]
HOPE IS ON THE WAY, Pastor Mark FirstNews is a monthy publication of First Baptist Church 116 Oak Avenue Sulphur Springs,Texas 75482 (903) 885-0646 www.ssfbc.org
The church office will be closed Friday, July 4th
Fellowship Hall
Cost: $3
Saturday, July 12 All ages welcome! 8:00 am No breakfast in June due to VBS
It's not too late to go to Milwaukee on Mission!
ATLAKEVIEW 1st & 2nd Graders August 11th & 12th Cost: $35
Five churches have asked us to do construction/ landscaping projects, and four churches are asking for us to help conduct VBS. Sunday - Friday July 27- Aug. 1st Adults $400.00 High School Students and under $300.00. Must sign up and pay before June 20th. Contact Brit Fisher for more information.
3rd Graders August 11th-13th Cost: $50 Sign up online or in the church office
4th & 5th Grade Camp | JULY 8-11 | $245 Middle School Camp | JULY 6-11 | $250 High School Camp | JULY 21-25 | $300 Accept your email invitation and login onto www.rightnowmedia.org if you did not receive an invitation please call shirley in the church office
Visit the Hope@Home Center or www.ssfbcHopeatHome.org for valuable resouces for you and your family
Adults 55+ to Garland Playhouse Friday, June 13 Cost: $30 Bus leaves at 4:30 pm
(Limited tickets Available) Signup and pay in the church office
It is not too late to sign up for a Mission Trip June 8-14 Endeavor Mission Trip to Chicago. June 22-28 Austin Mission Trip June 22-28 Rio Grande Mission Trip July 27 - Aug 1 Milwaukee Mission Trip
VBS is June 16-20 Guides are needed to lead children to and from rotation sites. VBS T shirts are available in the church office for $10.00 (Half price for those serving in VBS) Austin Mission Trip is partnering with the Austin Baptist Community Center Mission
Immediate needs for the Mission – cash donations are GREAT, Avery #8160 address labels, postage stamps, notebook paper, spirals, pocket folders, pens, pencils, crayons, Elmer’s glue, scotch tape, masking tape, copy paper Financial partnerships can also be established with the BCCM. Contact heathanderson@ssfbc.org for additional info. Silver Partner – up to $50/month, Gold Partner - $50-$99/month, Platinum - $100 or more/month Preschool student scholarships are $40/month
High School Save the Dates
July Rise Choir – Jamaica July 4-11 Senior Trip – July 16-19, signup in church office, $75, do not have to go to camp to go on this trip Camp – July 21-25 at UNT August HS Road Trip - Wednesday, August 20, Chick-fil-A/Starbucks in Greenville Back to School Bash – Wednesday, August 27 September SYATP – Wednesday, September 24 October Fields of Faith – Wednesday, October 8
Summer League 4 on 4 Basketball If you are interested in forming a team to enter a church league at the ROC, please contact Mike Armstrong in the church office.
The ROC is in need of volunteers
Please contact Mike Armstrong for more information.
ENDEAVOR TRIP TO THE LAKE SATURDAY, JULY 19TH MORE INFO TO FOLLOW
Wednesday Nights This Summer Blasting off June 11th!
Join us at 5:00 pm for dinner The Fellowship Meal is a bargain at $4 per person or $12 per houshold! Meals served from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Mid Week Bible Study Pastor Mark will be preaching on Wednesday nights 6:00 pm in the Chapel
Preschool, Children & Youth Preschool Willy Nilly Wednesday Nights - 6:00 pm in seeds Grades 1-5 Wacky Wednesdays - 6:00 pm in Zone 45 Middle School - 6:00 pm on the 3rd Floor (Middle School will not meet July 9th due to camp) High school - 6:00 pm in the Youth Building (high School will not meet July 23rd due to camp)
Can’t wait to see you this summer!
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