Vacation Bible School
with international recording artists
The
Lads!
June 8-12, 9:00am-noon
Kindergarten-8th Grade and Adults
Register online at fbcgallatin.org or
contact the church office.
may 11, 2015, Vol 4 nO 19
... a publication of First Baptist Gallatin
First Impressions
Jesus is My Hero T-shirts — only $5
available on Wednesdays and Sundays
A worshipping community
of missional Christ-followers
Photo: Kelsi Carter
The Lord’s Supper
May 17
8:30 and 11am
A benevolence offering will be taken as you exit.
Dr. Larry Yarborough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor
Dr. Greg Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Pastor
Rev. John Penfield . . . . . . . . . . . . Worship Pastor
Rev. Brian Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Pastor
Nancy Shelton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piano
Tim Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard
Rachel Clinkenbeard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organ
Children’s Ministry:
Tonya Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Darla Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Preschool Ministry:
Andrea Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Pat Vantrease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
fbcgallatin.org
615.452.5715
Abandoned long ago and nearly forgotten, the H/O-2000 is discovered
by the kids in our story while attending the annual VBS program at
Midway Community Church. A series of time-traveling escapades
ensue, taking our intrepid gang of time-jumpers on a wild ride,
immersing them in strange times and cultures ... including the totally
tubular 1980s, the roaring ‘20s, the Wild, Wild West, and even the
Garden of Gethsemane ... all leading to a point of discovery about the
importance of the Cross and the message of the Gospel.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20,
6:15pm, sanctuary
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larry yarborough
Pastor
From our Pastor
Troutt Scholarship Recipient
Paula Alexander Troutt Music/The Arts Scholarship Recipients
Join Us
Mark it down for Wednesday, May
20, at 6:15pm in the sanctuary! Our
children are going to lead us on a
musical adventure through time. I
can’t wait to see these kids dressed
up from my days in the 70’s and
80’s. And don’t worry, I’m sure they’ll
catch others of us in the 50’s and
60’s. The main time; however, will be
when their journey leads us Back to
the Cross. See you there!
Austin Hamlett, son of Darrell and
Sheri Hamlett, is a senior at Gallatin
High School where he has excelled in
scholarship and activities. In addition
to his schedule at Gallatin High, he
also completed 12 hours of Dual
Enrollment courses which are the
equivalent of college credit. He was
in Advanced Placement classes and
became a member of the National
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Honor Society. He was involved in
many student activities, but his greatest involvement was in Health
Occupation Students of America (HOSA) where he has been president
in his senior year.
Steven Watson Brown, Jr., son of Steve and Tonya
Brown, is one of the two recipients of this new scholarship
given in memory of Paula Troutt. Steven is a senior at
Gallatin High School and has been a leader academically,
musically, and socially throughout his high school years.
He has served as class representative, Vice President,
and President, as well as a member of the National
Honor Society. He has been involved in Mid-State and
All-State Chorus all four years, while also performing as
a vocalist, pianist, arranger, and director of many high
school musical productions. This year, as part of a dual
enrollment program at Volunteer State Community
College’s School of Music (the only high school student
to be selected as a member), he joined the Commercial
Music Ensemble and Showstoppers choir.
A Funny
A pastor was the guest preacher at a church when they received
the Lord’s Supper. After the congregation had taken the bread and
the cup, they all walked outside on the gravel lot and sang a hymn.
Then they filed back in for the remainder of the worship service.
Afterwards, the curious pastor asked a deacon about it. “Scripture
says,” the deacon answered, “when they had finished they went
outside and sang.” (Matthew 26:30).
A Reality
It is pretty amazing when you think about it. Jesus went singing
from the Table straight into the breathtaking conflict – both
internal and from his betrayers – of Gethsemane. I wonder if we’re
not called to do the same. Are we not called to follow joyfully and
with thanksgiving even when He leads us into difficulty?
An Opportunity
This Sunday you’ll have the gift of receiving the Lord’s Supper and
reflecting on your life. Many of us seek to avoid conflict, but it is an
inescapable reality (often daily) for all on earth. As you prepare to
receive communion this week, be at one with Him who gives you
courage, hope, peace, and strength for the daily struggle.
Jesus Gives Power,
Austin has had several experiences with humanitarian service during
his high school years. He went on a World Changer’s mission trip with
the church, and through Student Council, he helped organize and
collect food items to be used in the Sumner County Food Bank. In
HOSA, he made biannual trips to Morningside community to visit and
carry gifts to its patrons. As he said, “Giving back to the community
is one of the most rewarding and valuable uses of my time that
I have experienced in high school, and I have goals to increase my
involvement as time goes on.
Austin has been accepted into Union University’s prestigious nursing
program where he hopes to complete course work leading to his
becoming a cardiac perfusionist working at a major hospital. He
said, “I want to make use of the skills that I have been blessed with.
No matter if my career plans change, I still have faith that I will be a
humanitarian in whatever direction God will lead me.”
While in high school, Austin has worked at Chick-fil-a on Belvedere
Drive as a cook.
Vacation Bible School
All VBS Volunteers! Two days have been scheduled to prepare
for Jesus Is My Hero VBS, Saturday, May 16,1-3pm (childcare provided);
Sunday, June 7, 2-5pm (childcare provided). Even if you are unable to
help with VBS June 8-12, your help is needed to get ready for the big
week! There’s plenty to do as we prep for the 400 plus kids and adults
that will be in attendance! Join us as we gear up for an amazing week!
Don’t forget ... we still need clean tin cans (all sizes), two-liter bottles,
glass jars, and empty water bottles for Vacation Bible School supplies.
Collection bins are located at the first floor elevators. Thank you in
advance for your help!
Wednesday, May 13
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Steven has also been a pianist and worship leader for various activities at Gallatin First
Baptist, Long Hollow Baptist, and Freedom Church, and is presently serving at Sumner
Christian Fellowship as pianist and song leader. He has been accepted at Belmont
University as a commercial piano composition major in the fall of 2015.
Sarah Grace Leaver, daughter of Amy and Troy Leaver,
is also a recipient of this scholarship and will graduate in
May from the HomeLife Academy with a 4.0 GPA. She is a
violinist who has performed with the Williamson County
Youth Orchestra during all her high school years, and
she is currently part of the Gallatin First Baptist Church
orchestra. Sarah’s goal is to study music education, with
an emphasis on music performance, so she can teach
and conduct on a middle or high school level.
Sarah has been an active church volunteer in addition
to her violin studies and part-time jobs. She hopes to
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use her talents and her love of music in developing
students’ abilities and knowledge, and to be open to any
opportunity that God gives her to worship and serve. Sarah will be attending Volunteer
State Community College in the fall.
Our Week Ahead
5:00pm G.R.O.W., FH
5:15pm Fellowship Meal, FH
6:00pm “Main Street Kids Live,”
birth-K, preschool hallway
1st-5th grade, room C2
6:00pm Chronic Disease, C323a
6:15pm The Power of God’s Names, C322d
6:15pm Christian History Made Easy, C323b
6:15pmYoung Adult Bible Study, chapel
6:15pm Prayer Mtg., FH
6:15pm Celebration Choir, B311
6:16pmMovie Night, 6th-12th grade,
The Palace on the Square
Thursday, May 14
9:00amPDO
5:45pm Fit Club, SMC
Saturday, May 16
10:00am Dress Rehearsal #1 for Children
1:00pm VBS Workshop, FH and LOFt
Sunday, May 17 - LORD’S SUPPER
8:30am Worship, sanctuary
8:30am Children's Worship, room 2
9:45amLifeGroups
10:45amG.R.O.W.
11:00am Worship, sanctuary
11:00am Children's Worship, room 2
noonG.R.O.W.
2:30pmOrchestra Rehearsal, sanctuary
4:00pmACTeens, SMC
4:00pm PDO Graduation
5:00pm Hispanic Church, room 5
6:00pm God’s Not Dead (study), FH
Monday, May 18
10:00am Bradley Class Mtg., Cracker Barrel
5:00pm Dress Rehearsal #2 for Children
6:00pmMen's Prayer Group, FH
Tuesday, May 19
Parent Meetings for Summer Camp
Wednesday, May 20
JOURNEY PARENT MEETING
MAY 20, 5:45PM, A306
Travel to Pennsylvania Amish Lands
5:45pm Fit Club, SMC
Final balances are due.
Bring a copy of your insurance card
and completed forms.
5:00pm
5:15pm
5:45pm
6:00pm
6:16pm
G.R.O.W., FH
Fellowship Meal, FH
Journey Camp Parent Mtg, A306
Back to the Cross, Children’s
Spring Musical, sanctuary
The Wheel, 6th-12th grade, SMC
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CENTRIFUGE PARENT MEETING
JUNE 3, 7:45PM, SMC
Final balances are due.
Bring a copy of your insurance card.
SYMPATHY is extended to Ray Hoffman and family
in the death of his wife, Alma; to Faye Bradley and
family in the death of her husband, Jim Bradley;
and to Gail Young and family in the death of her
husband, John.
CONGRATULATIONS to Jeremy and Laura Fritz on
the birth of their son, Emmitt Nathaniel, who was
born April 30.