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First Baptist Church Montgomery
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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
montgomerymops@gmail.com.
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 asmith@montgomeryfbc.org 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
gleathers@montgomeryfbc.org.
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 vbrant@knology.net.
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 salfraz45@gmail.com.
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 airvin@montgomeryfbc.org.
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 cashley@montgomeryfbc.org 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 ecleveland@montgomeryfbc.org 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 kcooper@montgomeryfbc.com 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.
Frazer Channel 13 (Montgomery & Prattville)
Brighthouse Channel 122 (Elmore County)
Sunday, 1:30 pm (full hour) & 6:00 pm
Tuesday, 7:30 pm Thursday, 9:30 am & 6:00 pm
WSFA-TV Channel 12 | Sunday, 10:30 am
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Evening Worship (6:15
| Sanctuary Choir
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
How Marvelous, How Wonderful
Offertory Solo | Rachel Love
Message | Kenny Hoomes
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