Beacon First Baptist Church Montgomery bring them in...build them up...send them out Volume 68 | Week of March 15, 2015 | Number 11 FBC Offering Envelopes are now sent quarterly. The second quarter will be delivered in March. Please contact Jill Johnson at 241.5183 or Patti Shoemaker at 241.5181 if you requested envelopes and have not received them. Pictorial Directories are here! Please pick up your copy in the main sanctuary foyer this Sunday. www.montgomeryfbc.org | Office: 334.834.6310 | Prayer Line: 334.834.4585 CONNEC IONS from your Pastor’s Heart Our Home Missions Inspiration... Annie Armstrong The name Annie Armstrong is synonymous with missions. Our annual offering which financially fuels our work in North America carries her name to honor her zeal for sharing Christ. Annie lived from 1850 to 1938. She was known as a faithful servant of God who passionately promoted missions with her heart and hands. Annie was a legendary letter writer. In a single year she penned 18,000 letters soliciting mission support! Her work led to the formation of the Women’s Missionary Union, and she served as the first corresponding secretary. Annie’s legacy is thriving among Southern Baptists and is reflected in motto: “Whatever It Takes.” Our SBC giving goal is $60,000,000. Our First Baptist Montgomery goal is $110,000. During the Easter Season, we intently focus on the sacrifice of Jesus. Consequently, it would be appropriate to translate our gratitude for His sacrifice into a tangible offering that will help share the cure of Christ with our fellow North Americans. Your Annie Armstrong Offering will help our 5000 NAMB Missionaries who will plant new churches, send evangelism teams to unreached areas, support pioneer mission work, perform disaster relief, facilitate benevolence ministries, and creatively propel the cause of Christ in the USA and Canada. This year the Wolf family plans to give our largest gift ever to the North American Missions Annie Armstrong Easter Offering because time is running short and America desperately needs the hope of Jesus Christ. To save America, Americans need to be saved! Thanks in advance for your financial faithfulness in supporting the Lord’s and Annie’s passion for missions. Fueling His Work Together, FBC Faithfulness | Sunday, March 8, 2015 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship Enrollment 4957 | Bible Fellowship Attendance 1698 Weekly Attendance 2220 | Discipleship Attendance 1288 OFFERING Required Weekly $123,557.69 | Received Sunday $118,271.52 Required To Date $1,235,576.90 | Received To Date $1,137,668.87 Building Fund Sunday $949.25 | Building Fund to Date $7,561.10 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® $37,652.04 Under Budget | $97,908.03 Ministry Announcements Preschool Ministry Join us for Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) on Tuesday, March 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. For more information, contact Erin Hutchinson or Lee Goodwyn at [email protected]. There will be a Parent/Child Dedication on Sunday, April 19 in the 8:30 & 11:00 am worship services. To register your baby for this special dedication, please call Tiffany Alewine at 241.5165 or visit www.montgomeryfbc.org/dedications. If you would like your baby’s photo to be included in the Order of Worship that day, please email a high resolution photo of your baby to [email protected] by Friday, April 3. Children’s Ministry Mark your calendars for Children’s Sunday on April 12. Our special guests for the evening service will be David & Teesha Laflin. Summer information will also be available. For more information, contact Glen Leathers at 241.5164 or [email protected]. Adult Ministry A new round of the Pastor’s Class continues Sunday, March 15 at 10:00 am in the main sanctuary. The 13-week class, open to everyone, will be an overview of the Bible. Missions Ministry The Charlotte Cearley Women On Mission Group will meet at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 24 at the home of Lyn Arnberg (2124 Bowen Drive). Pam Newman will share about her trip to France. Contact Kathy at 467.9178 if you have an interest in First Family Dinner | Wednesday, March 18 No reservations required! Adult & Children’s Meal: Hamburgers, Salad, Dessert Adult Family Meal – $5; Child’s Meal (12 & under) – $3 Maximum Family Amount – $20 (immediate family only) learning more about the focus and purpose of this group. The Japan Mission Team will be taking some extra bags to help the Loomis’ with their Homeless Ministry in Nagoya. We are asking our members to bring the following and place in the bins at the missions wall in the main foyer or the reception area at Scott Street Entrance. Items needed include: new socks (both warm weather and cold weather-ladies and mens); new ladies underclothing (mostly small and medium sizes); new boxers (mostly small and medium sizes, very few large); new undershirts (both shortsleeve and tanks); used sleeping bags; toothbrush, toothpaste, disposable razor, comb, bar soap, travel-size hand sanitizer or small packets of antiseptic wipes; used shoes in good condition (Japanese wear smaller sizes, nothing above a men’s 9-10 or ladies 8); used jackets and coats; new or used cold weather gloves. For more information, call Kathy Cooper at 241.5125. There will be Disaster Relief Training on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at Shocco Springs. Some of the training opportunities include mass feeding, cleanup recovery, childcare, shower unit, administration, communication, chaplaincy and chainsaw. Visit sbdr. org/training to register and learn more about this conference. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited for this event. New Members By Baptism Jack Leathers 8235 Greyfield Drive | Montgomery, AL 36117 Ms. Jeanette Price 118 Broadway | Montgomery, AL 36117 By Letter Ms. Melissa Reeves 8965 Crosswind Circle, Apt 301 | Montgomery, AL 36117 Mr. Richard L. Scott 6051 Monticello Drive, Apt 5 | Montgomery, AL 36117 Our Church Family If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, contact Carolyn Bryan at 241.5120. Sympathy Extended to Family & friends in the death of Dr. Kirven Brantley Mr. & Mrs. Charles Parker (Hayden) in the death of his mother, Sarah; Chase and Caden Parker in the death of their grandmother Mr. & Mrs. Ron Hancock (Glenda) in the death of his brother Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare Chad Lynn Capitol Hill Mary Speed HealthSouth Ann Cushing Hillview Terrace Dot Robinson Congratulations Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wilkinson (Jewel) in the birth of a granddaughter Mr. & Mrs. Drew Arnberg (Lyn) in the birth of a grandson; Mr. & Mrs. Burt Martin (Carolyn) in the birth of a great-grandson Mr. & Mrs. Barry Bledsoe (Judy) in the birth of a granddaughter Team members needed for the Cabarien, Cuba Mission Project on June 1119. The team will participate in construction, VBS and facilitate an adult Bible study. At least one married couple is still needed to assist in facilitating the adult Bible study which will use Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages, as a resource for the study. Deposits and initial paperwork for visas must be received by March 15 to confirm your spot on this team. For more information, contact Viki Brant at 467.4449 or [email protected]. Music Ministry The current Alabama Children’s Honor Choir students from First Baptist Montgomery will be singing two selections in the evening worship service on Sunday, March 15. All former Children’s Honor Choir members are invited to join the current members as they sing “I Am His Lamb.” Jane Burdeshaw will be conducting and Gwen Keene will be their accompanist. There will be a brief rehearsal for “I Am His Lamb” at 5:45 pm in the main sanctuary. See you there! Women’s Ministry Save the Date for The Blessed Banquet, the FBC Mother/Daughter dinner, on Tuesday, May 5 in the fellowship hall. Ruthie Carlson is this year’s speaker. E-mail your mother/daughter photo and any questions to Sharon Windham at sbwindham@ aol.com. Ticket sale dates will be April 12, 19, and 26. Volunteer Opportunity of the Week: Prayer Room Prayer Room Volunteers are needed to serve one hour a week to pray for the people in our church and our community. There are open hours available Monday through Friday. Check the schedule on the Prayer Room door or contact Sally Frazier at 274.8989, 224.9895 or [email protected]. First Baptist Foundation The 2015-2016 First Baptist Foundation Scholarship Applications are available online. All completed applications must be returned by Tuesday, March 31. For an application, visit www.montgomeryfbc.org/first-baptist-foundation or email Alissa Irvin at [email protected]. The Baptist Foundation of Alabama has scholarship applications available for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications are due by Tuesday, March 31, and can be found at www.tbfa.org/scholarships. Community Ministries There is a GriefShare Support Group on Thursdays at 11:00 am in the Huff Community Ministries Building. The group leader is Marie Parma. If you have a friend or loved one who has lost someone dear to them, please encourage them to come. For more information, call Jane Ferguson at 241.5141. Join us for an Alzheimers Support Group on Thursdays at 10:00 am in the Huff Community Ministries Building. This support group is designed to give encouragement and support to caregivers and those dealing with Alzheimers. For more information, contact Jane Ferguson at 241.5141 or Judy Nuss at 241.5144. Churchwide News & Events Join us on Sunday, April 12 for our annual Bible Fellowship Class High Attendance Day. This year’s theme is “Easter Encore: Everyone Back” and our goal is to have 2,100 in Bible Fellowship Class attendance the week after Easter. We need your help! Begin now to pray for a great harvest and good weather. Invite prospects, friends and neighbors to come with you. For more information, contact Chuck Ashley at 241.5161 or [email protected] or your Bible Fellowship directors and teachers. Men, join us for the annual Glenn Gordy Golf Retreat on Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25 in Niceville, Florida. The cost is $325, which includes lodging, unlimited green fees, 18-hole cart per day, and prizes. Checks should be made payable to First Baptist Church. Deadline for reservations is Sunday, April 5. Get your tee time guarantee check in the mail today. Sign up by calling Steve Dubose at 277.8604 or Chuck Ashley at 241.5161. Do you have skills related to creating sets, building sets or painting sets? We need your help! Our older Children’s musical is entitled “I Am.” It will be presented on Sunday, May 3 and we need help building the set. Also, Vacation Bible School is just around the corner and we need assistance in creating and constructing the set. If God has gifted you in this area, then here’s your opportunity. Contact Ed Cleveland at [email protected] or 205.223.6418 and let’s get started! Save the date for the Missions Auction and Cookout to benefit the Single Adult Missions Scholarship Fund on Friday, May 15 at 5:30 pm in the fellowship hall. More details coming soon! If you would like to donate to the auction, please contact Kathy Cooper at [email protected] or 241.5125. 2015 VBS Journey off the Map is scheduled for Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26 from 9:00 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to guide our children on a journey to uncharted territory where they will begin to understand that obedience to God can lead them beyond the expected. Contact Sheila Hinds (241.5166) if you are interested in helping with preschoolers or Glen Leathers (241.5164) if you are interested in helping with children. This week at FBC Montgomery For the complete calendar, visit www.montgomeryfbc.org. Sunday, March 15 2:15 Baldwin Bible Study 4:45 First Family Dinner 5:00 Children’s Bible Drill: Church Drill 5:20 WMU Leadership Team 5:30Tutoring Sanctuary Orchestra Rehearsal 5:45 Graded Children’s Choirs Family 101: Back to the Basics 6:00 First Family Prayer Time Single Parenting That Works 6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse 6:35 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:45 Ejamat Prayer Time Mission Project: Senegal Holy Land Trip 8:30 Worship Service 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes 11:00 Worship Service 4:00 Reflections Ensemble 4:30 ABCs of Evangelism 5:00 Discipleship Classes GAs/RAs/Mission Friends One Heart/One Voice Choirs 6:00 Children’s Ministry Bible Drill 6:15 Worship Service Thursday, March 19 Monday, March 16 9:00 10:00 5:15 5:30 Holy Land Trip English as a Second Language Senior Adult Ministry Council Sanctuary Handbells Men’s Bible Study Tuesday, March 17 Holy Land Trip 9:00 English as a Second Language 9:30 Ladies Bible Study MOPS 10:00 Senior Adult Game Day 11:00GriefShare 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous College Ministry: GROW Bible Study Wednesday, March 18 9:00 10:00 6:00 Mission Project: Cuba Holy Land Trip Conversational English JOY Singers Rehearsal Caregivers Support Group English as a Second Language 6:45 5:30 6:30 Mission Project: Cuba Friday Morning Men’s Group Celebrate Recovery Ignite Single Adult Bible Study Friday, March 20 Saturday, March 21 Mission Projects: Nashville, Cuba & Puerto Rico 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous Holy Land Trip 9:00 English as a Second Language In Home Ministry Member :: Betty Hollon 1142 E Main Street | Prattville, Alabama 36066-5639 Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 I Am His Lamb | Alabama Baptist Honor Choir Students I Am Not Alone | Madison Cornett Message | Nathan McCarthy CrossRoads Broadcast Schedule Watch the sermon at the time below or online at www.montgomeryfbc.org. 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