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Our Vision is to
be a family of
believers sharing
God’s love and
grace with all
people.
Graduation
Bar-B-Q
May 17th
5:00-8:00 pm
Allyouthandtheir
familiesareinvitedto
comecelebrateour
graduatesatthehome
ofJamie&MaryYoung.
Lifeline
Volume 61 Number 20
729 Ocean Boulevard | St. Simons Island, GA 31522 | 912.638.3337
May 17th !
Congratulations Graduates
Kim
Richardson
graduated from
Troy State
University with
an Education
Specialist
Degree in
Education.
May 16th - May 21th
Chaplain Greg Bittle
and wife Janice
FieldofService:
Emily Gilbert graduated
State of Illinois Corrections
from Georgia Regents
HomeChurch:
University with a Master of
Physician Assistant Degree.
Maggie
Tyre is
graduating
from
Glynn
Academy.
Wednesday Night Menu
May 20
Will
MacArthur
is graduating
from
om
Frederica
Academy.
Chicken & Rice Casserole
Green Beans
Salad
Rolls
Dessert
Prepared by Debby Richardson & Fran Owens
(Last Wednesday Night Meal until school starts back)
www.fbcssi.org
First Baptist Church of St. Simons Island
Mission House Guest
First Baptist Church
May 17, 2015
Caroline Hendrix is graduating
from Glynn Academy
(notpictured)
Ronnie Altman is
graduating from Glynn
Academy.
William
Aylward is
graduating
from
Frederica
Academy.
Maggy
Wainright is
graduating
from Glynn
Academy.
TheWorshipofGod
From the Youth Minister by Rev. Justin Moser
“A
SundayMorning
nd this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life and this life is in his Son. Whoever has
the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.”1 John 5:11-12
Have you noticed that in recent years there has been a rise in popular culture of television
shows and movies made about zombies? Whether it is World War Z, The Walking Dead, or even a
Zom-Rom-Com like Warm Bodies, the zombie takeover has begun and we have yet to witness its full
effects. Hopefully it is not a precursor to the zombie apocalypse! Why is it that these shows are so
popular? How have they succeeded? While clever plots, compelling characters, and maybe just a
fascination with the undead might be part of it, I sometimes think there is more to it, something more
existential.
If I had to guess, I think there are many out there who, in one way or another, feel like
zombies. They feel caught, walking through life without any other purpose but to survive. Enslaved to
their desires, they feel like who they once were has been replaced by something they don’t even
recognize. Their lives feel meaningless, pointless, captive, dead somewhat like a zombie. And they
desire desperately to feel alive again.
The author of John is clear, there is a way to have vibrant, abundant life. God has given it to
us in Jesus Christ. It is ours for the taking! All we have to do is trust that Jesus really is the way, truth,
life, the Son of God who takes away our sins, and follow Him, and we will have this everlasting,
overflowing life. Here is the problem though, many of us (and this happens because of the way parts
of Christianity portrays the gospel) believe that eternal life is “life that never ends in heaven” and fail
to realize that eternal life is better understood biblically as “abundant life in the here and now that will
be fully realized in heaven.” In other words, the life that God has for us in Jesus is available, albeit not
in its fullest strength, here and now. We can have it. We can experience it. We can spread it. What do
you imagine heaven being like? Why can’t you have something like that now? Why can’t this world
begin to look like that world? I believe that is what God wants to do with us. Will we listen and
follow?
Sunday - May 17, 2015
8:30amUsherTeam
10:30amUsherTeam
AlSawyer
BarryKerr
CarolynStill
FrankStill
SamNorris
JanCampbell
JohnCampbell
ChristineNorris
LarryWhite
PrayerDeacon
SecurityDeacon
DuaneMcFarland
SamNorris
SoundTechnician
CharlieCrumbliss
Multi-MediaTech
JustinMoser
Children’sChurch
K-2ndAshleyBandy&MonicaColquitt
3rd-5thWendyAlberson&StephanieOwens
Upcoming Events
StatsandFacts
Sunday Night Hangout—Our Sunday night hang out this week is our BBQ at the Young’s house.
See below for more details.
7:07 Breakfast—On May 20th we will have our last 7:07 for the school year at Chick fil a.
Graduation Sunday—This Sunday we will have our special service for the 2015 graduates in our
congregation during the 10:30am service. Be sure to come and hear what is next for these young men
and women.
Graduation BBQ—Also this Sunday, we will have a BBQ from 5-8pm for all youth and their
families in order to celebrate our graduates. We will be at the Jamie and Mary Young’s house.
Remember, if you can make it please bring a side or a dessert to share.
AttendanceandStewardship
Sunday - May 10, 2015
SundaySchool
(nocountthisweek)
Worship
8:30am:
79
Members:
10:30am:
207
Guests:
*Guests:
9
Total:
Total:
295
*Guests-Theguestsincludedinthiscountareonlythosewho
Summer Schedule—After May 20th, we will stop having youth on Sunday nights and Wednesday
nights. Instead, our regular weekly schedule will include Sunday school and Thursday nights from
6-9pm. Right now, we are planning a fundraiser on June 14th, Hearts and Hands on June 6th, July 4th,
and August 1st, a lock in on June 19th-20th, and Passport July 5th-10th. It will be a great summer!
COMPASS
ADMIN MEETING
meets on Monday,
May 18th at 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 19th
6:00 PM
Budget Funds
Designated
Funds
Caring For The
Cornerstone
Total
May 10, 2015
$16,339.00
$1,980.00
$700.00
$19,019.00
Year to Date
$224,252.73
$59,680.89
$29,590.00
$313,523.53
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WeekendOn-CallMinisterialStaff
RotationSchedule
Friday,Saturday,Sunday&Holidays
May15 -17
Rev. MichaelJennings Cell: 912-230-6954
May22 -24
Rev. RebekahW hit e
Cell: 912-230-5901
May29 -31
Rev. Just inMoser Cell: 912-580-2008
June5 -7
Rev. MichaelJennings Cell: 912-230-6954
Calendar
WeekataGlance
SUNDAY, May 17
SundayFellowship-LJLClass
8:30am- WorshipService
9:15am- SundayFellowship
9:30am- SundaySchool
10:30am- WorshipService
MONDAY, May 18
5:30pm- YogaFit
6:00pm- CompassMeeting
TUESDAY, May 19
7:00am- Men’sPrayerBreakfast(SweetMama’s)
9:30am- Sit&GetFit(GYM)
6:00pm- AdminMeeting
WEDNESDAY, May 20
7:07am-
5:00pm-
5:30pm-
6:00pm-
6:15pm-
7:00pm-
YouthBreakfast(Chick-il-a)
FamilyNightSupper
ChildCare
ChurchConference
ParentPick-Up
AdultChoirRehearsal
THURSDAY, May 21
9:30am- Sit&GetFit(GYM)
5:30pm- YogaFit
SATURDAY, May 23
Hearts&Hands-
LJLClassCooks&WesleyUMCDelivers
“Life School Musical”
Choir Camp
Register Now!
Free Musical Camp for
children who have completed
Kindergarten thru 5th Grades.
Camp days are Monday June
1st thru Friday June 5th from
9:00am till 12:00pm.
Awesome,
Exciting
andFun!
Musical Performance for
Family and Friends will be
presented on Friday Night,
June 5th at 6:00pm.
Don’tmissout! Go to the church website to sign up.
www.fbcssi.org
Children’s Ministry Message by Brooke Maynard
S
pring has sprung!! I am so happy to live in this beautiful place we call home on St. Simons
Island. There are so many beautiful flowers and trees to enjoy! If life on earth can be this
gorgeous I can't wait to get to Heaven!! I see beauty all day long within the children in our
preschool. We have the sweetest and most loving children. It makes me smile just thinking about
them. In addition to our wonderful kids, we have an incredible staff of women and men who love
these children with all of their heart. For those of you who don't know our staff I encourage you to
come and visit with us anytime! The children love to read books, sing and just have a great time,
especially in the play space!
We are super excited about our new additions to the church. Pastor Dr. Tony Langford,
his wife Tiffany and their kids Kaley and Carter. I have had the pleasure of spending time with
Kaley and Carter and they are so sweet and precious and full of energy! We are so happy to have
them. Our church is growing and it is awesome! Our God is an Awesome God! Please pray for
them to have an easy transition into our church, as we want all of God's children to feel welcome
in our church.
Psalms 85:11-
Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,
and righteousness looks down from heaven.
Message from Dr. Felix Haynes
ThisisanexcitingtimeinthelifeofFirstBaptistChurchSSIas
westandonthethresholdofthecomingofDr.TonyLankfordasour
Pastor.WecommendwithgratitudetheSearchCommitteefortheir
diligenteffortsandthesmoothprocesswhichhasresultedina
wonderfulselection.IamsureourChurchwillreceivetheLankford’s
withasweetspiritofreceptivityandinearnestprayer.Thisissurelya
timeforallofustogiveourbest.
InMemoryofDr.JimGrifCith:Weweresadtolearnofhis
passinglastweek.However,wecelebratehisgreatlegacy.Jimserved
asPastorinthosepivotalyears(1958-1966),andhelpedshapethe
futureofFirstBaptistChurchwithasolidfoundation.Dr.GrifCithwent
ontoaverydistinguishedcareerasaPastor,ExecutiveSecretaryof
theGeorgiaBaptistConvention.WhenJimservedonSt.Simons,he
becameaweeklycontributortotheChristianIndexinoneofthemost
popularcolumnsever,“PulpittoPew”,ahumorousandinspirational
pieceofjournalismwhichblessedsomanyfarandwide,(typed
weeklyherebyEdnaWainwright).JimwasaChristiangentleman,
author,journalist,andvisionaryBaptistleader.Wecelebratehisgreat
legacyasapartofFirstBaptistChurchandofferoursinceresympathy
toMimiandhisfamily.HehasheardthegreatcallofourMaster,“Well
Done”.
Thisisanopportunityforustosay“ThankYou”foryourlove,
prayers,encouragementandnumerousexpressionsofconcern.Iam
sogratefultotellyouthatMiriamisdoingexceptionallywellandstill
makingprogress.Wehavediscoveredfargreaterdimensionsoflove
andspiritualpowerinthesechallengingdays.Wecontinuetoenjoy
ourtimetogetheronMagnoliaAve.WelookforwardtoourLord’s
leadershipinHisdirectionofourrolesinservingHim.Mygolfcarthas
been“justwhatthedoctorordered”inenablingustoCindhealingon
thisbeautifulIsland.Wecantrulysay“ToGodbetheGlory…”Welove
allofyouandlookforwardwithjoytoservingwithyouintheexciting
daysahead.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
729 Ocean Boulevard
St. Simons Island, GA 31522-5018
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
St. Simons Island
Georgia Permit No. 192
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Michael Jennings, Minister of Worship
[email protected]
Rev. Rebekah White, Minister to Children & Families
[email protected]
Rev. Justin Moser, Minister to Youth | [email protected]
Mrs. Heidi Harris & Brooke Maynard,
Preschool and Childcare Coordinators
Mr. John Harper, Organist
Mrs. Faith Hamilton-Trent, Pianist
Mr. Al Brown, Drummer
Dr. Sam Norris, Bass Guitarist
Mrs. Angie Wainright, Administrator | [email protected]
Ms. Barbara Burke, Admin Assistant | [email protected] Ms.
Vicki Blackmon, Admin Assistant | [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am—noon
Closed Holidays
Phone: 912-638-3337 Fax: 912-638-5793
www.fbcssi.org
RECYCLE CAN
We have a recycle can located in the gated
area outside the kitchen. Please see the
"Recycling Guide” of acceptable items
posted in kitchen. Thank You!
Deacon’s
Meeting
Sunday
May 24th
Preaching Schedule
May 17 Rev. Justin Moser
May 24 Rev. Barry Kerr
May 31 Dr. Tony Lankford
Kitchen Facelift
Asmanyofyouknow,ourkitchenisin
needofafewrepairsandtouch-ups.We
areexcitedtobeginakitchen
“facelift”.Ourgoaltocovercostsis
$10,000.00.Gratefully,wehavealready
collectedmorethanhalfofthat!
Itwouldbeidealtobeabletodothis
workoverthesummerwhilewearenot
havingregularWednesdaynightmeals,
butwewillnotbeginuntilallthemoney
hasbeencollected.Donationsmaybe
madebydesignatingyourfundsto
“kitchenremodel”.
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontact
CarolynStill,DuaneMcFarlandor
AllaineRidenour.
2 0 1 5 Dea con Co nta ct L is t
Dr. M ar k Norvell , Ch air
638- 4106
W e n d y Al b e r s o n
634- 6896
P ort er B o y er
Ku r t B r o w n i n g
Pai ge Br owni ng
268- 7506
266- 1874
266- 1874
John Br yson
222- 0597
Nancy Bryson
638- 6752
Char li e Cru mbli ss
223- 2860
Ron Eulenfeld
634- 1849
Jeff Ha rris
399- 9859
Glo ria Kel l ey
638- 2662
R.E. Kempf
638- 8203
Sandee Kempf
638- 8203
Buddy Kni ght
J o y L e wi s
Duane McFarla nd
266- 1419
638- 8585
634- 9222
Laura M oor e
634- 1605
Bo b Nat zk e
638- 7015
Pat Nat zk e
638- 7015
Dr. Sa m N orr i s
638- 1688
Mark O wens
638- 2777
T ye Pi pki n
222- 9925
Chr i s P ope
Harr y Pr ou dfoot
Debby Ri char dson
634- 5924
264- 3455
638- 1014
Harvey Ri char dson
638- 1014
Bil l St ro t h er
638- 9340
Deb bi e S tr ot h er
638- 9340
Darr el l T ha w
638- 1372