Volume 8, Number 7 Thursday, February 15, 2018 First Baptist Church Valdosta, Georgia Contemporary Service-8:44 a.m. Morning Worship Service-11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Classes-6:00 p.m. Our Business Conference will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall by the Sanctuary. 200 W. Central Avenue Valdosta, GA 1601 229-242-0484 www.fbcvaldosta.org Inside this issue: Sermon This Sunday Student Ministry 2 2 Children s Ministry 2 Education Missions Music Ministry Family Night Supper First Family News Ministry This Week 4 5 Sunday, February 25 Ordinance of The Lord s Supper Morning Services Contemporary Service-8:44 a.m. Morning Worship Service-11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Classes-6:00 p.m. Facts and Figures 11:00 Worship Guide Sun. Evening Classes Coming Events 5 6 7 7
Sermon This Sunday Message from God s Word Dr. Chuck Owens Rev. Jared Green Student Ministry Big Screen Movie Night at the Harrisons-February 25 at 6:00 p.m. The Student Ministry has some extra comfort color with pocket t-shirts for sale. You may purchase these in the church office for $15.00 each. Children s Ministry Join us this Sunday at 6:00 p.m. for Valdosta Kids University. Candice & Tammy Page 2
Volume 8, Number 7 Education/Administration Ministry Sunday Evening Class- Sunday School Matters Taught by Dr. Chuck Owens and Rev. Terry Sampson Sundays at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall by the Sanctuary. All adults are invited to attend. Rev. Terry Sampson Rev. Mac Weaver Missions Ministry Wisconsin Church Construction Trip Information and Interest Meeting at :00 p.m. in the Adult 4 Sunday School Department Alaska Mission Trip Information and Registration Meeting For all interested couples, families, singles Sunday, February 25 at :00 p.m. in the Adult 4 Sunday School Department Music Ministry Join Us In Choir Each Week Preschool and Children s Choirs meet at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. First Voices Choir meets at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Rev. Ron Hatchett Page Wednesday Night Supper Family Night Supper - February 21 Menu: Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Rolls, Tossed Salad and Dessert (Kid s Choice Menu Available) Cost: $7.00-Ages 1 & up; $5.00-Ages 4-12; $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.
First Family News Expression of Sympathy The staff and church family extend sincere Christian love and sympathy to Candice Massie in the loss of her mother; and to Sandi Skoropat in the loss of her mother; and to Nancy Richardson in the loss of her sister. Sanctuary Flowers The beautiful flowers are placed in the Sanctuary today to the glory of God and in loving memory of Harley and Eileen Cox Langdale, on the occasion of her birthday, by the Stanley Cox Family. Openings for Sanctuary Flowers We have openings to place flowers in the Sanctuary on Sundays, March 4 and 25. If interested, please call the church office. Thank You Dear Church Family, Our family would like to express our deepest love and appreciation for all of your thoughtfulness and support during these recent weeks in the loss of Margie Tedders. She loved this church greatly and poured her life into it for many years. Her church family was truly like her own family. We know Margie would say: May God Bless You as you continue to serve him with your talents and support for years to come. Thank You! The Stephens Family and Carolyn New Members We are featuring our new members who have joined FBC recently. Betty Ann Norville (4205 Lightsey Road) joined by transfer of letter on February 11, 2018 in the 8:44 a.m. service. Luke and Heather McGee Findlay-2nd grade joined by transfer of letter on February 4, 2018 in the 11:00 a.m. service. Peter and Sheila Shore Sophia-1st grade, Caleb-1st grade, and Bradley-Preschool 5 joined by transfer of letter on November 19, 2017 in the 8:44 a.m. service. 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 Karen Davis, Office Manager Linda Hart, Church Secretary Elliott Lenz, Church Accountant Angelia Miller, Food Service Coordinator Teresita Carver, Custodial Staff Christian Miller, Custodial Staff Helana Bennett, Custodial Staff
Volume 8, Number 7 Activities Calendar 8:44 a.m. - Praise 8.4.4. 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 4:0 p.m. - Boy Scouts 6:00 p.m. - Sunday Evening Class Valdosta Kids University (children) Resurge (youth) 7:00 p.m. - Business Conference Monday, February 19 9:00 a.m. - FBC Food Ministry Open Lilies (Clothing Ministry) Open Tuesday, February 20 9:00 a.m. - Mother s Morning Out 7:00 p.m. - Literacy Ministry Classes (ESL, TCY, ARW) Wednesday, February 21 2:00 p.m. - Church Library Open 4:15 p.m. - Preschool and Children s Choirs 5:00 p.m. - Family Night Supper-FLC 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service-FLC The Gospel Project (Children) Impact (Youth) MomsNext Master s Ringers (handbells) 7:00 p.m. - First Voices Choir Rehearsal 8:00 p.m. - Ensembles Rehearsal Thursday, February 22 6:45 a.m. - Men s Fellowship Breakfast @Denny s 9:00 a.m. - Mother s Morning Out Friday, February 2 9:00 a.m. - Mother s Morning Out Saturday, February 24 9:00 a.m. - FBC Food Ministry Open Extended Session 8:0-Clay and Emily Browning, Jenny Sikes 11:00-Terri Warren 6:00-Terri Warren Sunday, February 25 8:0-Kim Bolton, Katie Bearden 11:00-Terri Warren 6:00-Terri Warren Prayer Room/Visitation Program Deacons for Mike Chapman and Don McArthur Sunday, February 25 Allen Thomas and Jim Clary G.R.O.W. Outreach Sundays 4:00-5:0 p.m. in the Ad. 4 SS Dept. Sunday, February 11, 2018 Bible Study Preschool & Children 84 Students 59 Adults 24 Total Attendance 86 Worship 8:44 Attendance 192 11:00 Attendance 191 6:00 Attendance 76 Stewardship Weekly Budget Needs $28,690.02 Budget Receipts $57,496.11 Over Weekly Needs $28,806.09 Budget Needs to Date $172,140.12 Budget Gifts to Date $261,672.1 % of Budget Needs to Date 152% Online Giving is available through our website www.fbcvaldosta.org Food Ministry Hours of operation are Mondays & Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Jan. YTD 2018 Grand Totals People served ages 0-18: 6 6 48,671 People served ages 19-64: 54 54 54,24 People served ages 65 & up: 05 05 26,061 Total People Served: 1,022 1,022 128,976 Total Meals Given: 21,00 21,00 2,556,411
Prelude 11:00 a.m. Mr. Gunner Chancey, Organist Call to Worship Let There Be Glory and Honor and Praises (No. 19) Invocation and Welcome Dr. Chuck Owens Praise and Worship O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing No. 16 Special Music The Heart of Worship Mr. Jackson Moody Pastoral and Offertory Prayer Rev. Terry Sampson Offertory (Children are dismissed to Children s Church.) Worship Music Come, All Christians, Be Committed No. 71 Blessed Assurance First Voices Today s Message Dr. Chuck Owens Invitation Only Trust Him No. 465 Doxology No. 668 Postlude Mr. Gunner Chancey, Organist
Sunday Evening Classes-Meet 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday School Matters Taught by Dr. Chuck Owens and Rev. Terry Sampson Meets in the Fellowship Hall by the Sanctuary. All adults are invited to attend. Valdosta Kids University (children) Meets in the Children s Building Resurge (youth) Meets in the Family Life Center Coming Events Sonshine Club Luncheon Tuesday, March 20 at 12 noon Come and enjoy a great meal, fellowship, and entertainment. Cost: $5.00 per person; call the church office to register. Lilies (Clothing Ministry) Donations are needed for girls clothing sizes, infant-children. Thank you!