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First Baptist Church Belton
Seeking God - Serving Others - Sharing Faith
 
                                                                                                   
                                                                            Vol. 02                        January 30, 2008                   No. 05 
 
Join us for a Traditional Service February 6
in the game room at 6:30 p.m.
 
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“40 Days of Promise”
Small Group Study
February 13 – March 19
 
Materials are available in the office
for Adults and Children
$1.00 per person
STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY
 
We are enjoying marvelous fellowship at First Baptist. Last Monday, Harrianne and I went with Robert and the Live Wire Choir to the Maples and out to eat afterwards. There’s a reason they are called the Live Wires! We had a great time.
In my report to the Deacons at their last meeting, I told them about some traditional opportunities and new opportunities that will begin soon. We will have our traditional Ash Wednesday service on February 6th in the game room. This is a great time for all ages to come together. Also, it has become our custom to have a 40 day emphasis during the Season of Lent. This year our focus will be “40 Days of Promise” from Max Lucado’s book on John 3:16.
Following our traditional Vesper Service in the chapel on Sunday evenings at 5 pm, we will begin an innovative worship service at 6 pm in the FLC. The target group for this service will be Young Adults, but all ages are invited to attend. Then at 7 pm, a new support group called Celebration Recovery will meet. This is an opportunity for anyone with past hurts, hang-ups and habits to experience and celebrate God’s grace in their lives through the 12 Biblical Steps and Eight Recovery Principles based on the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ.
As you can see, there is something for everyone at First Baptist Church. I look forward to seeing you Sunday with a word from God’s Word on “Bringing Others to Christ.”
 
Your pastor and friend,
T. Dale Lynch
 
TO BUILD A WELL…
Some of our Mission Groups are raising money to help build a well for the people of Zambia, India. Our children have been learning all about their culture and how a missionary couple named Mr. & Mrs. Turner have been working and serving in Zambia…looking for opportunities to share the good news about Jesus.   Be sure to ask your children about the Turners and help them think of ways they can earn money to help build the well in India. It is important for then to know that they can make a difference here and around the world in the name of Jesus.

 

FINANCIAL NEWS
 
Sunday Receipts (1-27-08)                             $       9,340.00
 
Year To Date Requirement                             $     47,615.24
Year To Date Receipts                                    $     37,211.00
 
Found Faithful Commitment Cards               $   522,058.50
Found Faithful Receipts                                 $   203,395.89
 
?MUSIC NOTES?
 
This Sunday morning our Sanctuary Choir will be presenting a brand new anthem written by Richard Williamson. This song, entitled “Rejoice Anyway” reminds us to rejoice during the good times as well as in the times of our lives which bring challenges and perseverance. We will also be privileged to sing this anthem next Tuesday night at 8:00 pm at Anderson University Fine Arts Center during a recital which will feature music written and composed by Richard. We are very grateful for the talents and abilities of one of our own.
 
WEE REGISTRATION
 
It is time to begin registration for the 2008-2009 WEE School year. Classes will be available for two, three and four year olds. Church members will be given first opportunity for two year registration. If you would like to enroll a preschooler or obtain more information, please call Andrea Burriss at the church (338-7776) or at home (338-6560). Deadline is Friday, February 8, 2008.
 
SOUP ON SUNDAY
 
Our third annual Soup On Sunday for Meals on Wheels will be Sunday, February 10 right after church. Meals on Wheels feeds around 650 elderly people in our county. Please make plans to come by after worship to get some hot soup and support a very worthy cause. You may dine in our carry out. Plates are $4.00 ($20.00 max.) and will include soup, cornbread, cookies and tea or water.
 
DON’T FORGET…
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP THIS SUNDAYAFTER THE CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2008
 
AM Service     “Bringing Others to Christ”  T. Dale Lynch
Offertory Prayer                                           Marshall Keys
Counting Committee            Dawn Cothran, Johnnye King
                                                                       & Claudia Key
Ushers              Tommy Byers, Phil Lollis & Wallace Shaw
Audio Visual                        Danny Cothran, Jimmy Ouzts
                                                                    & Tommy Norris
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
Extended Session For Sunday, February 3, 2008
Birth to 12 mths:         Gale & Molly Clinkscales
12 to 24 mths:             Jennifer Byers
2’s:                              Jan & Mary Kathryn Holliday
3’s:                              Jim & Ann Marshall
4’s:                              Phil & Lyndi Carwile
5’s:                              Michael & Lori Locke
 
Children’s Message:              Michelle McCollum
 
PRAYER NEEDS
 
AAMC
Jim Nelson – 708 (Bobby Key, deacon)
Harwell, GA
Mildred Bryant (Matt Lusk’s grandmother)
Mayo Clinic
Jim Shirley (Parker Shirley’s brother)
 
SYMPATHY
 
First Baptist Church family extends Christian love and sympathy to Helen Bratcher in the loss of her sister, Juanita Cheshire.
 
THANK YOU
 

A big thank you to all who helped with the Marriage Matters Seminars. I am so thankful for a staff and body of believers that lives out what Paul encourages us to do as we build each other up in Christ. Mark you calendars for the first week in April for a Weekend Marriage Retreat at Look Up Lodge.

 

WMU MISSIONS EMPHASIS
 
Missions emphasis for WMU groups during the month of February are Meals on Wheels and Ministry Kits. Items needed for the Ministry Kits are as follows:
1 toothbrush, 1 six oz. toothpaste, 1 four and half oz. bar of soap,
1 washcloth (no pink, please), 1 bath towel (no pink, please), and 1 comb. Place items in a 2 gallon Ziplock bag. Scripture and other gospel materials in the appropriate language will be placed in the ministry kits when the ministry occurs. An offering for Meals on Wheels will be accepted.
 
CONGRATULATIONS
 
First Baptist Church sends best wishes to Steve and Nicole Smith on the arrival of a daughter on January 22, 2008. Emma Claire Smith arrived weighing 7 lbs and 3 ozs. The proud grandmother is Janette Smith. We send congratulations to all of the family on the arrival of their bundle of joy!!
 
YOUTH SUPER BOWL PARTY
 

There will be a Youth Super Bowl XLII Party at the church on Sunday Feb. 3 from 6 pm until. The night will include the game on a big screen, food, drinks, prizes, games and fellowship. Bring a friend and join us in the FLC!!

 

THE WEEK AHEAD
Sunday, February 3
    9:30 a.m.                       Prayer Group in the Conference Room
  10:00 a.m.                                                             Sunday School
  10:55 a.m.                                                          Worship Service
 11:00 a.m.                                                          Live WEPC 88.5
   5:00 p.m.                                                                        Vespers
   6:00 p.m.                                               Youth Super Bowl Party
   7:00 p.m.                                                           Master’s Ringers
Monday, February 4
   5:30 a.m.                                                                Group Fitness
   8:30 a.m.                                                                 WEE School
 10:30 a.m.                                                            Live Wire Choir
   2:30 p.m.                     WMU Grp #8/Martha Adams Kay Class
   3:00 p.m.                                         WMU Grp #3/Fidelis Class
   5:00 p.m.                                                           Upward practice
   7:00 p.m.                                   Youth Building Committee Mtg
Tuesday, February 5
 5:15 a.m.                                                                  Group Fitness
 8:30 a.m.                                                                   WEE School
 9:15 a.m.                                                                  Group Fitness
 5:00 p.m.                                                             Upward practice
 7:00 p.m.                                             Property & Space Meeting
 8:00 p.m.            Sanctuary Choir to sing at Anderson University
Wednesday, February 6
 8:30 a.m.                                                                  WEE School
 4:30 p.m.                                               Children’s Hand Chimes
 5:15 p.m.                                                          Children’s Choirs
 5:30 p.m.                                                          Supper line opens
Baked potato, salad, dessert & tea
 6:15 p.m.                                     Mission Friends, RA’s & GA’s
 6:30 p.m.                    Ash Wednesday Service in the gameroom
 7:15 p.m.                                                             Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, February 7
 5:15 a.m.                                                                 Group Fitness
  8:30 a.m.                                                                  WEE School
 9:15 a.m.                                                                 Group Fitness
 4:00 p.m.                               AM Service Broadcast/Channel 14
 5:00 p.m.                                                           Upward practice
Friday, February 8
   8:30 a.m.                                                                 WEE School

Saturday, February 9                                              Upward games

 

 
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A schedule of what's going on this week at our church.
Sunday
February 10
9:30am Prayer Group in the Conference Room
10:00am
Sunday School
10:55am Morning Worship Service / Live Broadcast 88.5 FM
5:00pm Vespers
5:30pm

Student Choir
6:00pm  IMPACT Worship
7:00pm Master's Ringers / Celebrate Recovery

Monday  

February 11
5:30am Group Fitness
8:30am WEE School
10:30am Live Wire Choir
12:00pm WMU Group #5 - Zelma Finley, hostess
5:30pm Upward Practice
7:00pm WMU Group #6 - Doris Bratton, hostess
Tuesday February 12
5:15am Group Pump
8:30am WEE School
9:15am Group Pump
5:30pm Upward Practice
7:00pm Community Missions Meeting
Wednesday February 13
8:30am WEE School
4:30pm Children's Handchimes
5:15pm Children's Choirs
5:30pm Supper line opens
  Menu: Hamburger steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, dessert and tea
6:15pm Mission Friends, RAs, GAs
6:30pm Prayer Meeting / Small Groups / Youth Bible Study
7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Thursday February 14
5:15am Group Pump
8:30am WEE School
9:15am Group Pump
4:00pm AM Service Broadcast Charter Channel 15
5:30pm Upward Practice
Friday February 15
8:30am WEE School
Saturday February 16
8:30am - 6:00pm Upward Week #4