(ID USPS 853-440)
Volume 53 Issue 46
November 13, 2014
Leading
Our
G e n e r a ti o n
138 S. Washington Street
Prattville, AL 36067
334.365.0606
www.fbcprattville.org
[email protected]
Prayer Request: 334.365.2273
Mom’s Day Out: 334.361.9497
Kindergarten: 334.361.9481
Deacons of the Week
November 16 - November 22, 2014
Jeremy Jackson
Mel Johnson
491-3346
309-6748
to
be
Tr a n s f o r m ed
T h r o ug h
G od ’ s L i v i n g
Word
James Jackson
November 16, 2014
The Grow Pastor (Minister of Education/Discipleship) Search
Committee is ready to recommend a candidate to come in view of a call
on November 16, 2014. We have invited James Jackson and his family
to come and visit our church that weekend.
The schedule is as follows:
CHURCH STAFF
Sunday, November 16
8:15/9:30/11:00am
Dr. Travis Coleman, Jr.
Senior Minister
Dr. John Johnston
Minister of Education/
Associate Pastor
Rev. Mitch Loftin
Minister of Music &
Worship
Rev. Larry Jenkins
Minister of Missions
Rev. Dave Burns
Minister to Senior Adults
& Pastoral Care
James will share his testimony in the 9:30 and 11:00
worship services and visit Sunday School classes
during the 8:15 and 9:30 hours.
3:00 – 4:30pm
James will present himself, along with his wife Trish,
in the Worship Center to provide additional
information as well as participate in a Q&A session.
All Sunday School staff, Discipleship leaders,
Deacons, and interested church members are invited
to attend.
6:00 p.m.
During the Evening Service, the church will be called
into Special Business Conference to hear the
committee recommendation and to respond to the
recommendation by vote.
Rev. Carter Reeves
Associate Minister of Music
& Worship
Rev. Dustin Scott
Minister to Students
Mrs. Julie Parmer
Preschool Ministry Director
Mrs. Megan Woodham
Children’s Ministry Director
*See inside for Biographical Sketch
A Moment with the Pastor
The Grow Pastor (Minister to Education/Discipleship) Search Committee
and I are very pleased to present James Jackson and his family to you next
Sunday. We believe this is the man to lead us into our future as we continue
to build a strong Sunday School and lead our members to be disciple makers.
I hope you will make every effort to be present Sunday to hear James’
testimony, for the Q & A time and to hear the Committee share detailed
information about James and why we believe he is God’s man for this position
in the business meeting. Join me as we pray about this decision.
Let me take this opportunity to say thank you to John Johnston our Associate Pastor, who
has ben wearing two hats for over two years. He has managed our education and administration
ministries during this interim period. He will soon be giving his full attention to being our Serve
Pastor. Please let him know of your appreciation for his faithful service.
Travis
From the Associate Pastor
A Sunday School class for Newlyweds will begin next Sunday, November 16, at 9:30 a.m. Tom and
Beverly Malone will teach this class which will meet on the second floor in room 225. The class is open
to both engaged couples as well as those who are recently married.
Our “Something Special” class is in need of a teacher. After many faithful years of service, Carol
Anderson has retired from teaching our special education Sunday School class for adults. We are seeking
someone to lead the class of about six to eight adults which meets at 8:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
This person needs to be an active member of First Baptist Church with a compassionate heart and
patient spirit. A background in special education is not required. If you feel that God may be leading you
to serve this group, please contact me at 365-0606. While an individual could teach the class, this is a
great opportunity for a couple.
A new Grief Support Group is now meeting on Sunday evenings at 5:00 p.m. in room 101. Claude and
Debbie Thompson serve as facilitators.
John
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF JAMES JACKSON
Age 48, Native of Georgia
FAMILY
Wife:
Son:
Son:
Trish Jackson
Caleb – 12th grade
Joshua – 7th grade
EDUCATION
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, Kentucky
Master of Divinity in Christian Education, 1993
AUTAUGA CHRISTMAS TEAM FAMILIES
We have 20 families to be adopted
from the Autauga Christmas Team.
Individuals, Sunday School Classes or
families may adopt a family in need for
Christmas. They are available for
adoption from Jo Anne in the Pastor’s Office.
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts, 1989
ORDAINED:
First Baptist Church
Kingsport, TN
March 1996
Tours leaving each night at 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 p.m.
By reservation only!
Limited space available so call the church office to
reserve your spot today!
Our Church Facts
Weekly Events
Sunday
8:00-8:30 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
(November 16 - November 22)
LAST WEEK
November 9, 2014
Library Open
Sunday School 1
Sunday School 2
Traditional Blended Worship Service
Contemporary Service
Student Choir Rehearsal
Discipleship Training
Children’s Bible Drill
Evening Worship
WC
WC
Choir Rm
Rm 244
WC
WORSHIP CARE – November 16
9:30 a.m.
Room
131 Carla Thompson/Kristen Malan
133 Rebecca Marshal/Bonnie Bates
137 Chad & Lacey Michael
139 Bev Jackson
141 Todd & Kristy Mize
Monday
8:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
Moms L.I.F.E.
Visitation
Chapel
3rd Street Entrance
Fun & Fitness
Fit for Life
HEARTS
Thursday
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
Fun & Fitness
Fit for Life
Good News Club
Saturday
9:30 a.m
Team Kid
Rm 104
Chapel
FH
FH
Enrollment
1890
322
309
231
2752
Attendance
682
136
125
91
1034
9:30 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Worship
Total Sunday Morning Worship
11:00 a.m.
Room
131 Carla Thompson/Jeannie Boyd
133 Maria Perkins
135 Jennifer Farish/Audra Kramer
139 Lance & Amber Day
Wednesday
5:00-6:00 p.m. Library Open
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Supper
Mexican Casserole
Spanish Rice
Corn w/peppers
Mexican Corn Bread
Children: Tacos
$5.00 Adults
$3.00 Children under 12
5:45-7:15 p.m. M & M (Music & Missions)
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Options
6:00 p.m.
Club 412
6:00 p.m.
Prayer Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Sunday School
Adults
Youth
Children
Preschool
Total
559
636
1195
Stewardship Report
November 9, 2014
Budget Offering
$
$
$
$
$
Designations
Building Fund
Renovation Fund
Total
Budget Offering
Needed Year To Date
Total Year to Date
Transformed by His Story
Pledged to Date
Given Since 5/16/10
Given Since 8/7/12 (Loan Payoff)
59,873.22
14,130.62
3,932.00
2,552.00
80,487.84
$2,595,041.10
$2,568,218.38
$1,701,739.00
$1,985,046.00
$ 642,606.28
Our Church Family
Recently Hospitalized
$20 Family Cap
Chapel
Rm 102
WC
Rm 104
Chapel
Meet in FH
Smiley Court
PRATTVILLE BAPTIST - James Adams, Nadine Powell,
Peggy Rayburn, Bill Hare & Margie Kalunian
BAPTIST SOUTH - Bob Scott
BAPTIST EAST - Brianna Smith
JACKSON HOSPITAL - Rand Syslo & Billie Cooper
OUT-OF-TOWN - Dustin Woodley, Mary Grace Faulk & Joel
Norris
Mr. Howard Anderson
4401 Narrow Lane Rd.
Montgomery, AL 36116
Driver Safety Class
Preschool Parent’s
Night Out
Babies-Kindergarten
Friday, December 5
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sign-up now through December 3 in
Sunday School or by calling ext. 238.
The revised 2014 version of the Driver Safety Class for Seniors will
be offered in Prattville on Thursday, Nov. 20. The one-day class will
be hosted by First Baptist Church and is open to all community
residents. The class meets in the church's Adult Education Building
at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m. with a lunch break. Class
size is limited and early phone registration is advised by calling
Instructor Harold Hammond at 365-4274 by Nov. 18. A multi-year
auto insurance policy discount may be granted to drivers who
complete the course.
New Members:
Lily McKinnon - Baptism #9
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2015 Polar Bear Run
Our Poinsettia Sale Fundraiser for the 2015
Student Choir Mission trip is under way.
If you, or someone you
know, would like to sponsor See a Jr. or Sr. High Student to order your
our PBR, February 7, 2015, Poinsettias now! Orders must be turned in
please contact the Music
by November 16.Delivery Date will be
Department at 365-0606
December 4th.
ext. 213 with the name of
the business and a contact
name. This is a great way
to advertise your business.
This fundraiser is for our
2015 Student Choir/Mission
Trips.
2015 Autauga Baptist
Associational Family
Mission Project
June 27- July 8, 2015—Kalispell, Montana
(Ministry dates: Tues. June 30-Sat. July 4)
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2014
Who May Participate: Any member of an
Autauga Baptist Association church. For all
ages. Tentative Cost: $450 per person
covers bus transportation, lodging, travel
insurance, ministry supplies & meals.
Applications available at the Missions Office.
This program will feature our 120 voice Sanctuary
Choir and Orchestra, Jr. and Sr. High Student Choirs, 4 by Grace,
1st - 3rd Grade Choirs and more! Free tickets are available in the
Worship Center foyer and the Music Office.