First Family Chimes. Sunday, October 28 Contemporary Service-8:44 a.m. Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Classes-6:00 p.m.

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1 Volume 83, Number 43 Thursday, October 25, 2018 First Baptist Church Valdosta, Georgia First Family Chimes Contemporary Service-8:44 a.m. Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Classes-6:00 p.m. 200 W. Central Avenue Valdosta, GA Inside this issue: Sermon This Sunday Student Ministry 2 2 Children s Ministry 2 Education Ministry Music Ministry Family Night Supper First Family News Ministry This Week Facts and Figures 11:00 Worship Guide Sun. Evening Classes Coming Events 7 Sunday, November 4 Celebration of 20th Anniversary of Contemporary Service at the Family Life Center 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Classes 6:00 p.m.

2 First Family Chimes Sermon This Sunday Reading the Bible Through in One Year Our next meeting to discuss the readings will be. Dr. Chuck Owens Student Ministry Join us this Sunday for Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. Rev. Jared Green We are studying a series, called The Art of War Sunday from 6:00-7:15 p.m. Family Life Center Children Ministry Our new Pastor of Children and Families, Justin Devereaux, will begin his duties at First Baptist Valdosta on Monday, October 29. Page 2

3 Volume 83, Number 43 Education/Administration Ministry HIGH ATTENDANCE SUNDAY We were a little short of our Goal last week; however, 473 people studying the Word of God is still a great win. Classes that met or exceeded their goal: Pre K 1, 2, 3, 4; Children 1 & 4; Adult Classes: Sikes, Martin, Weaver, Harbin, Johnson, Johnson, and GO. Rev. Terry Sampson A lot of time and effort went into High Attendance Day. Thank you for the extra effort. Several classes met or exceeded their goals and several only missed their goals by a few. Sunday was just a great day all around with the calling of Justin as our new Children and Family Minister and celebrating the Lord s Supper. This Sunday will be another great day. The Scriptures tell us to go out in the highway and hedges and compel them to come in so my house might be full. Let s fill up God s house again this Sunday! Music Ministry Join Us In Choir Each Week Preschool and Children s Choirs meet each Wednesday at 4:30p.m. First Voices Choir meets at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Rev. Ron Hatchett Thailand Mission Trip January 8-22, 2019 Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand Prison Ministry and Children s Homes Ministry Registration forms available in church office and in the foyer of the Sanctuary and Family Life Center Page 3 China Student Ministry Trip April 24-May 11, 2019 China Pharmaceutical University and Hohia University in Nanjing, China Teaching English as a Second Language Registration forms are available in the church office and the foyer of the Sanctuary and Family Life Center.

4 First Family Chimes First Family News Sanctuary Flowers The beautiful flowers are placed in the Sanctuary today by Mark and Carol Wisenbaker to the glory of God and in loving memory of his parents, Tally and Sarah Evelyn; and his brother, Glenn and his sister Janice Allen. Congratulations to Tony, Amber and Paisley Kinsey on the birth of Baby Harrison Cooper Kinsey, born on October 23, During this trial with Jan s sickness, the Lord has revealed His Holy Presence through the prayers & love of our family & friends, through the care & compassion of the hospital staff, and through the numerous visits by our compassionate & encouraging Pastor and his godly staff. We will be eternally grateful for your strength and support in our hour of need. Blessing to each of you, Avery and Jan Kelly Expression of Sympathy The staff and church family extend sincere Christian love and sympathy to the family of Billy Folsom, Laura Flythe, and Lenelle Shierling, on the death of his wife and their sister, Carol Folsom. and To Kay McLeod on the death of her husband, Tim McLeod. Church Staff Dr. Chuck Owens, Senior Pastor Rev. Mac Weaver, Missions Pastor Rev. Terry Sampson, Minister of Education & Administration Rev. Ron Hatchett, Minister of Music Rev. Jared Green, Minister to Students Rev. Dennis Massie, Church Pastoral Ministry Tammy Carter, Children s Ministry Transition Team Jenny Dingler, Special Needs Ministry Coordinator Candice Massie, Children s Ministry Transition Team Melissa Stephens, Events/Evangelism Coordinator Gunner Chancey, Organist Cathy Harrison, Wedding Coordinator Becky Pritchard, Pianist Terri Warren, Preschool Coordinator Elliott Lenz, Church Accountant Linda Hart, Church Secretary Teresita Carver, Custodial Staff Angelia Miller, Food Service Coordinator Helana Bennett, Custodial Staff Christian Little, Custodial Staff

5 Volume 83, Number 43 Activities Calendar 8:44 a.m. - Praise Contemporary Service-Family Life Center 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School/Bible Study 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service 4:00 p.m. - GROW Outreach 4:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts 6:00 p.m. - Deacon Ordination Monday, October 29 9:00 a.m. - FBC Food Ministry Lilies (Clothing Ministry) Tuesday, October 30 9:00 a.m. - Mother s Morning Out 7:00 p.m. - Literacy Ministry Classes (ESL, TCY, ARW) Wednesday, October 31 4:30 p.m. Children s Choirs 5:00 p.m. - Family Night Supper-FLC 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service-FLC Men s Bible Study Ladies Bible Study Master s Ringers Rehearsal The Gospel Project (Children) Impact (Youth) 7:00 p.m. - First Voices Choir Rehearsal 8:00 p.m. - Ensembles Rehearsal Thursday, November 1 6:45 a.m. - Men s Fellowship s 9:00 a.m. - Mother s Morning Out Friday, October 26 9:00 a.m. Mother s Morning Out Saturday, November 2 9:00 a.m. - FBC Food Ministry Extended Session 8:30 - Jenny Sikes Clay & Emily Browning 11:00 - Terri Warren 6:00 - Terri Warren Sunday, November 4 9:30 - Kim Bolton Katie Bearden 10:30 - Terri Warren 6:00 - Terri Warren Prayer Room/Visitation Program Clay Browning Paul Day, Jr. Sunday, November 4 Jim Bearden Benny Olliff G.R.O.W. Outreach Will meet on Sunday, October 28 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2018 Food Ministry Hours of operation are Mondays & Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Sept YTD 2018 Grand Totals People served ages 0-18: 238 2,565 54,149 People served ages 19-64: 288 2,899 59,141 People served ages 65 & up: 312 2,635 30,459 Total People Served: 838 8, ,506 Total Meals Given: 17, ,765 2,701,876 Bible Study Preschool & Children 100 Students 52 College 15 Adults 306 Total Attendance 473 Worship 8:44 Attendance :00 Attendance 222 6:00 Attendance 22 Students 23 Stewardship Weekly Budget Needs $28, Budget Receipts $18, Under Weekly Needs $9, Budget Needs to Date $1, Budget Gifts to Date $1,204, % of Budget Needs to Date 99.9%

6 First Family Chimes 11:00 a.m. Prelude Invocation and Welcome Mr. Gunner Chancey Dr. Chuck Owens Praise and Worship Because He Lives No. 449 Pastoral and Offertory Prayer Rev. Dennis Massie Offertory (Children are dismissed to Children s Church.) Mr. Gunner Chancey Worship Music Saved, Saved No. 469 Yes, Lord, Yes First Voices (Soloist: Bro. Leon Henderson) Message from God s Word Dr. Chuck Owens Invitation Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus No. 413 The Family of God No. 393 Postlude Mr. Gunner Chancey October is Minister Appreciation Month Please remember our ministers in your prayers and let them know how much you appreciate them.

7 Sunday Evening Classes-Meet 6:00-7:00 p.m. Adult Class-The Gospel of Matthew Begins October 28 Taught by Benny Olliff Meets in the Adult Building This will be a six months study. Valdosta Kids University (children) Meets in the Children s Building Coming Events Resurge (Youth) Meets in the Family Life Center New Series The Art of War Celebration Service for the 20th Anniversary of our 8:44 Contemporary Service on November 4 at The Family Life Center. Please note the change in the worship schedule for the day: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Collection November 18. Brochures and boxes will be available in foyers of the Sanctuary and Family Life Center and the church office. Reminder no toothpaste or candy allowed in boxes. Cost to ship each box is $9.00, please make your check payable to Samaritan s Purse. Please donate any unwanted hats to the Moates Sunday School class for distribution in the Shoeboxes. Thanks! Wednesday Night Supper Family Night Supper, October 31 Menu: Spaghetti; Seven Layer Salad; Dessert Cost: $5.00 Ages 4-12 $7.00 Ages 13 & up; $24.00-Family Limit Please make reservations or cancellations by 11:00 a.m. on Mondays. On the honor system, since food is purchased and prepared for you, cancellations not made should be paid.