Many individuals will be rotating off committees this year and new folks will be rotating on for a three

year period. I want to thank all of those who have served these past three years and also those who will continue to serve. Our church is committee driven, meaning that the committees make the recommendations for the direction of the church. Every committee is important to the overall life of the church and needs to meet on a regular basis. Our Deacons are a ministry driven body of men committed to the work of the Lord in this place. The new officers for the coming year are: Jerry Pollock, chair; Toby Roland, vice chair; and Nathan Harrell, secretary. I am so thankful for all the men that serve the Lord as a Deacon of the First Baptist Church. I look forward to new and exciting times together in the coming year. The New Church year officially starts on September 1. The first big event of the year is our High Attendance Day in Sunday School and Tailgate party, September 8. Please set your goals for your class as soon as you can. I believe The harvest plentiful, will you be a worker that brings in the harvest? See you Sunday. Paul

Sunday August 18, 2013 Budget Receipts $8,312.96 Budget Needs To Date $571,344.00 Budget Receipts YTD $529,312.18 Receipts Under Budget By $42,031.82 Bible Study 325 WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT August 28 Chicken & Dumplings Green Beans Yams Rolls Dessert

Sunday, August 25 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM AWANA Leaders & Workers Lunch/Meeting 12:00 PM Interpretive Movement 5:00 PM Shockwave 5:30 PM Evening Worship 6:30 PM SNAC @Dunlaps 7:30 PM Monday, August 26 Saints Alive Choir 10:30 AM Tuesday, August 27 Youth Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AM Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Wednesday, August 28 Graded Choirs Rehearsal 5:45 PM Student Ministry 6:00 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Mission Friends 7:00 PM GAs, RAs 7:00 PM Prayer Meeting/ Called Conference 7:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 7:45 PM Thursday, August 29 BCM at College 7:00 PM

EXTENDED SESSION August 25 Bryan & Julie Cottles, Millie Cross, Faye Young, Ramsay Chambers, April & Madison Helms, Tina Richardson. WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS BY BAPTISM Sara Oliver 214 Turtle Pond Rd BY LETTER Roy & Pam Oliver 214 Turtle Pond Rd Randall & Janell Williams 302 Chason Park Dr

First Baptist
August 21, 2013

Church

There will be a Called Church Conference on 8-28 to receive Nominating Committee Report.

Pastor Rev. Paul Medley Minister of Music Rev. Art Bruce Director of Children Stacey Sweitzer

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SHOCKWAVE BEGAN SUNDAY

We had a great attendance last Sunday afternoon. There was a great sense of excitement in the air as we selected a new musical [CRADLE THAT ROCKED THE WORLD] to sing at Christmas and music [CHANGE THE WORLD] for the balance of the year. We plan to share in the evening service this Sunday night, so wear your shirts and tune your voices. All teens are invited to be a part of another great year in SHOCKWAVE Choir. Meet in the Choir Room at 5:15 this Sunday.

Thank you! All teaching positions Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings are now full. Thank you to those who prayed and accepted the call to work with our children. Thank you to those who prayed for us to find God's person for each spot. Although all teachers have been found, there is always room for extra hands. If you feel God is speaking to you about working in the children or preschool ministry, please talk with me. As we grow, many of our classes will need to expand and God may want to use you to make it happen! Current information needed! Please take time to complete an online form today. You can find the link to complete your child's registration on the FBC Bainbridge homepage located at www.fbcbainbridge.com. AWANA Training Sunday, August 25 - Noon Calling all AWANA volunteers! If you are willing to serve in AWANA this year, you are invited to a special lunch to prepare for the new year. Your participation is important! AWANA Begins Sunday, September 15 - 5:30-7:30 pm I am so excited about the new AWANA year! AWANA helps kids ages 3 through grade 5 learn the basic spiritual disciplinesBible Study, scripture memory, fellowship, and, this year, missions. I cannot say enough about the potential impact this program can have on the spiritual development of your child. I urge you to allow him or her to participate! Stacey What's Happening: August 25 AWANA Training, Noon September 15 AWANA Begins

PLEASE WATCH FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

CHILDRENS CHOIRS KICK OFF

Another year of fun and learning began last Wednesday, August 14. Each of the children and leaders had a great time last week. We have a room change that you may want to make a note of: Our First and Second Grade students are meeting in the Second Grade Sunday School room, off of the Fellowship Hall.

SAINTS ALIVE & CHANCEL CHOIRS

Thanks to the choirs for uniting their voices to share Sinner Saved by Grace in the 11 AM worship last Sunday. Weve premiered the new Christmas musical, The Jesus Gift and it is great. Join us on Wednesday nights and our extra rehearsals as we prepare to share this gift of worship.
HANDBELL CHOIR BEGINS 7pm Wednesdays
Art

WHATS HAPPENING: August 25- Sunday School classes @ 9:45 AM August 25 - Interpretive Movement 5:00 PM August 25 Shockwave Rehearsal @ 5:30 PM August 25 - SNAC at the Dunlaps August 27- Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AM @ Bettys August 28- Youth Supper & Bible Study @6:00 PM August 29 BCM at Bainbridge State College @ 7:00 PM