Dinner With The Pastor - October 29 A great way to meet Pastor Hogg, our other ministers, and their spouses.

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1 October 8, 2017

2 Thank you for joining us today! We re glad you ve made time in your already busy schedule to worship the Lord Jesus Christ at First Baptist Church. We hope you gain a greater understanding of God and First Baptist Church this morning. Immediately after today s service, stop by the Pastor s table near the large window in the back corner of the Worship Center and introduce yourself to one of our pastors. They look forward to meeting you. A perforated Connect Card is attached to the bottom of today s insert. Please complete the card and put it in the offering plate. The card has a place for you to share prayer requests and to request information about our church. Rev. Steve (SCAN TO VISIT SITE) Kid s Check In & Childcare You might be asking, Is there something for our kids this morning? Absolutely! Every child - Birth through 5th Grade - has a secure and special place with great leaders. Preschool through 5th will enjoy lots of fun and activities as they learn God s Word. You will see the lights and the First Kids logo at the end of the hall as you exit the back of the Worship Center. You can head there now and we will get you checked in and escort you to our First Kids Ministry areas. For more info & to sign-up, visit the First Kids page at bit.ly/kids-checkinfbc. (SCAN TO VISIT SITE) Understanding Baptism Class - TODAY If you are interested in being baptized or learning more about baptism. Dinner With The Pastor - October 29 A great way to meet Pastor Hogg, our other ministers, and their spouses. First Connect - January 21, 2018 First Connect is for New Members and those wanting to know more about who we are, what we believe, and how we operate as a church. Sunday School Get plugged into a small group while enjoying a time of fellowship and Bible study. Volunteer Opportunities Visit the Next Steps table in the back of the worship center to learn more about opportunities to serve at FBC. For more info & to sign-up, visit the Next Steps page at fbcrockhill.org/next-steps. (SCAN TO VISIT SITE)

3 MEN S UNDERGROUND Thursday, October 19 (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in The ROCK) Men s Underground is a once-a-month event designed around Real Talks about Real Issues facing men today. Our October focus is Manifest Destiny ; David Sloan will be speaking. Dinner will be provided, Chili Cook-off. MARKS OF A MAN Friday, November 3 - Saturday, November 4 at White Oak Conference Center ($85 Per Ticket) If you d like to connect with other men, have a lot of fun, and hear from God, then our Marks of a Man retreat is for you. Take a break from your normal routine and be renewed, encouraged, and inspired. Purchase your ticket today at the Men s Ministry table at the back of the Worship Center or online at fbcrh.us/mens-conf. SUFFICIENT GRACE Wednesday, October 11 (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Room 318) Sufficient Grace is a support group for women who are caring for aging loved ones. We meet the second Wednesday of each month. FOLLOWSHIP COAT DONATION We need your used coats. Please donate coats in good condition for men, women, and children. We will distribute the coats on October 21 to the residents of Oak Hollow and to the ROC. Extra children s items will go to local schools. Collection boxes are available at the Church Office, or you may contact Christi Bradley at rrb143643@comporium.net. Morning Bible STUDY Tuesdays (9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. The APEX ) Women s Ministry offers weekly Bible studies for women of all ages, both in our church and in our community. Childcare will be available. Scholarships are also available. For more info, visit fbcrh.us/wmtas. (Tickets are $10 Each) Purchase tickets at the back of the Worship Center or online at bit.ly/fbcchristmasconcert.

4 DINNER WITH THE PASTOR Sunday, October 29 (5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in Room 225) A great way for GUESTS to meet Pastor Hogg, our other ministers, and their spouses. During this fun and relaxing evening, you will learn more about First Baptist and how to become a member. There is no charge for the event and childcare is provided (children ages 4 & under). Please sign up on the Connect Card today, or by contacting Katherine in the Church Office ( ), or by ing her at katherinef@fbcrockhill.org. For more info or to sign up online, visit bit.ly/fbcrhdwtp ADULT PRAYER EVENT Wednesday, October 18 (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in The Worship Center) While children and youth are in their regular Wednesday evening activities, adults will gather for an hour of directed prayer. The Bible says: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. CHRISTMAS PACKETS FOR PRISONERS Return Packets to the Church by Sunday, October 15. Completed bags may be placed in the Member Services Room (Rm 202) or dropped off at the Church Office during the week. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Burdette at jamieb@fbcrockhill.org. For more info and a full list of approved items, visit fbcrh.us/prison-bag. FLU SHOT CLINIC TODAY (10:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.) Wednesday, October 11 (2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) FBC will be hosting a flu shot clinic. Sign up online at fbcrh.us/flu-shots-17. SC BAPTIST DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING October 13 at 6:00 p.m. - October 14 at 4:30 p.m. at White Oak Conference Center For more information and to register, visit fbcrh.us/sc-drt. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT: VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS Saturday, October 21 (Starts at 7:00 a.m.) The Eagle Scout Project is to repair the front hillside erosion facing Dave Lyle. You may give donations to the Eagle Scout Project through the offering plate or the Church Office. We also need volunteers to come out that morning to help spread top soil, lay grass mats, spread grass seeds, and plant shrubbery. We will feed volunteers breakfast and lunch. Please get in touch with the Walkup Family to volunteer and for more info at mmwalkup@comporium.net. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER Wednesday, October 11 (4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. in the Worship Center) Hamburger Steak in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fried Okra, Rolls, Hamburger/Chips (Kids) Reservations may be made on the back of today s Connect Card or online at All reservations must be made by 5:00 p.m. on Mondays. Adults $5.00, Children 3-12 $2.00, & under 2 free.

5 WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesdays (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on FBC Campus) Visit fbcrh.us/fbc_wnfk for a full list of activities. RA S CAMP OUT Friday, October 20 at 5:30 p.m. - Saturday, October 21 Fathers & Sons, come out and spend a night under the stars with the RAs. Enjoy a time of food, games, devotions, and maybe a nap. For more info and to register, visit online at fbcrh.us/ra-camp. Would you like to HOST A CAR? Sign up to host a car in your Sunday School class or Tra cee at traceed@fbcrockhill.org. Please bring your own candy. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesdays (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on FBC Campus) Visit fbcrh.us/preteen-wa for a full list of activities. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesdays (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on FBC Campus) Visit bit.ly/2lmzblv for a full list of activities.

6 THIS FIRST BAPTIST First Service: 9:10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Sunday, October 8, :00 a.m. 9:10 a.m. 10:30 a.m 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 9, :00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Sunday School for ages 50 & over Worship & Sunday School Worship & Sunday School Church-wide Visitation (Rm 202) No Youth SEBO Tonight JOY Choir (Choir Rm) Senior Adult Luncheon (Worship Center) Tuesday, October 10, :15 a.m. Women s Bible Study ( The APEX ) Second Service: 10:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Noon 4:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Tea & Empathy (Rm 210) David Jeremiah Study (Rm 210) Wednesday Night Supper (Worship Center) Women s Sufficient Grace (Rm 318) 2 & 3 Year-Old Preschool Choir (Rm 124) 4 & 5 Year-Old Preschool Choir (Rm 115) 1st - 5th Grade Children s Choir (The D.O.C.K.) Equipping U Classes (FBC Campus) B45 (Rm 324 & 325) Worship Choir Rehearsal (Choir Rm) Orchestra Rehearsal (Worship Center) New Path Divorce Care (302/304) Griefshare (Rm 317) Youth Small Groups ( The APEX ) Mission Organizations The church will vote on a recommendation from the deacons during a called business meeting on Wednesday, October 11 at 6:15 pm in the Worship Center. The recommendation from the deacons is that First Baptist Church recommend to the York Baptist Association that First Calvary Baptist Church be admitted to membership as a sister church in the York Baptist Association. SYMPATHY The Staff and Congregation of First Baptist Church extend deepest sympathy to Anita Greene and Keith Vails on the death of their mother, Faye Vails; to Jim Delaney on the death of his brother, Jerry Delaney; to MJ Sharifi on the death of her grandmother, Lucy Stegall; and to Jim and Judy Swint on the death of their daughter, Charlotte Gaylor. DEACONS Bereavement: Jim Bennett; , Bobby Baker; Hospital: Terry Ezell; , Gary Simpkins; , Danny Armstrong; HOW TO CONTACT & CONNECT WITH US Church Office #: Church fbc@fbcrockhill.org Address: 481 Hood Center Drive Prayer Room #: PRAY prayerroom@fbcrockhill.org Sunbeams Day School #: Online Giving : bit.ly/fbc-onlinegiving Live Stream : fbcrockhill.org/live-stream bit.ly/fbc-podcast Wireless Password for the WC-FBCOpen Network Open2017