FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Rain or Shine Sun, October 28th

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1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Growing in Grace October 2018 Rain or Shine Sun, October 28th 5:30 7:30 p.m. Pleasanton River Park We are going to need a lot of candy and volunteers to help!!! INFLATABLES FREE DRINKS

2 Saturday, October 6th 9A.M. 4:15 P.M. Old Fellowship Hall Hosted by Led by Caryl Hudson Childcare provided to age 5. To make reservations call Woman s Bible Study The God You May Not Know has 17 women in the Bible Study!!! We have been blessed to see more ladies join recently. CREATIVE BLESSINGS Led by Malinda Brymer Calling all crafters and those who think they could never craft! Join us on Saturday, November 3rd at 10 A.M. in the Old Fellowship Hall as we make a wreath (your choice Christmas or Fall), share brunch and are encouraged by a devotional. The cost is $ Bring a FRIEND and a brunch item to share. To RSVP womensministry@fbcpleasanton.org

3 Jot From John We re off to a fantastic start in Awana clubs with 76 children enrolled and 30 adult leaders helping children memorize scripture and learn about Jesus. We d love for you to join our team, on mission to our kids. Come Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and let God use you to serve Him and others. Please pray for Awana clubs. Our choir is singing the Christmas musical How Great Our Joy, along with First Baptist Church, Charlotte on Dec. Sat. 15th and Sun. 16th. We d love for you to share in this joyful ministry. Musical rehearsals are every Wednesday from 8:15-9:00 p.m. in the choir room. CD tracks are available to help learn your part. We also meet from 7:45-8:15 p.m. to rehearse Sunday s music. All are welcome to either or both rehearsals. Pray for Lisa and I as we leave for New York City on Monday, Oct. 8th to minister with the Singing Men of Texas, singing at Carnegie Hall, Central Park, leading in worship at Christian Bible Church in Yonkers Sunday morning, and participating in the Tuesday night prayer service at Brooklyn Tabernacle. Thank you for all you do to support and love us as we continue our ministry along side each of you. You ve blessed us for 38 years and we give thanks for all God has done in our life through you. Love and blessings to you, John & Lisa Dear Fellow Laborers: I miss you so much! Thank you for the meals, cards, visits, loaned-items and prayers! They are encouraging us so much and helping me to get back SOON! Mom has been ill during this time as well so its been a marathon for Bob-which I must say-he has run with amazing endurance! We are all so thankful for our church family and your prayers and kindnesses! I ve been keeping up with A Life Beyond Amazing and cannot wait to get back to classes on Sunday nights! I also long to be back working beside you in this labor of love God gives us! Revelation 22:20-21 SAYS IT PERFECTLY: 20. He who testifies to these things says, Surely I am coming quickly. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! 21. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. A laborer with you, Jeanne Ulrich First Baptist will be honoring the clergy of our church during the month of October. The month of October has been designated as Clergy Appreciation Month. We would like to honor Bro. John Coleman and Bro. Brian Avery during the month of Oct. We will be receiving cards and a Grocery Pounding on Sunday, October 7th, for Bro. John and Lisa. Sunday, October 14th, for Bro. Brian, Tammy and children. Sunday, October 21st will be Clergy Appreciation Sunday, we will honor all of the Clergy with special recognition to them and their families with a covered dish luncheon. If you are not sure what to buy for a Grocery Pounding, gift cards from HEB and Wal-Mart would be welcome. There will be Love Offering envelopes in the pews. This is a time to hold up our Ministers and families in special prayer. We are so blessed to have two wonderful men of God and we want to reach out and let them know how much we love and appreciate them. Thank you for your participation in this time of blessing those who endeavor to bless us. Remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thess. 1:3, ESV YOU can make a difference in a child s life. Samaritan s Purse collected 11.5 million shoebox gifts that will be delivered to boys and girls in over 100 countries. Everyone of these boxes represents a precious child of God, many of whom have never received a gift before in their lives. A shoebox gift is a tangible expression of God s love. Some also have never heard the Good News of the Savior who loves them and offers them eternal life. 1. Get a shoebox for a girl or boy, label it & mark the age group. 2. Include a Wow toy such as doll, soccer ball with pump or stuffed animal. 3. Add other fun toys, hygiene items & school supplies. 4. Most importantly, pray for the child who receives your gift. We will be accepting boxes until Sun. Nov. 11th. Things not to put in your box: candy; food; toothpaste; used or damaged items; war-related items; seeds; liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins; breakable items or glass containers; and aerosol cans.

4 Update from Pastor Search Committee Please continue to pray for our Pastor Search Committee and for the man whom God has already set aside for us as our next pastor. Your prayers are greatly appreciated and are being felt. Pastor Search Committee Vernon Sivage, Madelyn Bird, Jacob Henson, Tammy Henson, Rodger Lewis, Joe Lopez, Dillon Myers, Christel Nieschwitz, Linda Porter, Carole Shipley Thanksgiving Meals Main Street Outreach in Pleasanton will be providing free Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 22nd for Atascosa County to the elderly, low-income, and homeless families. If you know someone in need, have them call the church office Last year s Thanksgiving Dinner was a great success. Many volunteers helped & 1000 people were served from Pleasanton, Leming, Charlotte, Poteet, Campbellton, Christine and Jourdanton. We have been so lucky that we have always been able to feed everyone that needs a meal. We can always use volunteers: people to prepare the food, drivers and helpers for Thanksgiving Day, and clean up crew. We have whole families come to help. If you would be interested in volunteering, please call the church office Christmas Village 2018 Friday, Dec. 7th Sunday Dec. 9th The Living Christmas Village is around the corner and we will begin construction in the months ahead. We will be seeking workers and cast members. We will need a large work force on our initial construction day, (Sat. Oct. 20th), which is the day we ll move all our village sets onto the Strawberry Festival Grounds. Start time is 9A.M 3P.M., although we typically finish early. All volunteers will need to bring a good pair of work gloves. Lunch will be provide. If you aren t available on 10/20, the construction crew will be on the grounds every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9A.M. 3P.M. If you can give any time at all on these days, it would be greatly appreciated and above everything else, your prayers. For Information Contact: Travis Powell Jim Mort Jane Church Office Join us on Sunday nights at 6:30 pm in the youth building. We are having a 4 week Bible study on the themes in the movie, I Can Only Imagine. There is a student devotion book that goes along with the study. Contact Brian to sign up so we have enough devotion books. The cost is $10 per book. FALL FESTIVAL IS COMING!!! It s not too early to be thinking about the Fall Festival! The Festival is on Sunday, October. 28th from 5:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. at the Pleasanton River Park. This event is totally free and is a great Ministry outreach for our community. We can t do this event with out YOUR HELP! We need Candy, Candy, Candy did I mention we need Candy!! We also need the most important part of this event, which are our volunteers to help with setup as well as working the event and ministering to the people. We invite ALL Sunday school classes with the chance to have a booth. Not sure what your class can do? We can help you with booth suggestions. Don t want to be out after dark we understand completely but YOU can still help with Candy. We ve already reserved the pavilion. So lets get excited about this Ministry for our CHILDREN and our Community! Call the office for more info

5 Child Development Center Fall is here! The month of October will REMINDERS FOR ALL CLASSES: LABEL ALL PERSONAL ITEMS: please label all be filled with lots of fall activities; coloring, of your child s personal items (including things like collecting & painting the fall leaves. The lunch containers, extra clothes, blankets, pillows) classes will be learning about pumpkins, bats with their names so that nothing gets lost. and spiders, as well as, having lots of fun. MISSING ITEMS / CONTACTS: if you have The classes will be having their Fall Parties received any notifications that you are missing items from your child s file (ex. Immunizations Wednesday October 31st. Please check records) or emergency contacts for your child with your child s teacher on ways that you please provide this information as soon as possible. can help or donations to send. All children that have turned 4 years old are The children in the older classes are required by Day Care Licensing to have a Vision learning about letters, numbers and shapes. and Hearing Screening. I have the forms in the office for you to pick up. They are learning to recognize and writing Documentation from your child s doctor must be our own name in so please take time to help on file. your child practice writing their own name. TOYS FROM HOME: FBCCDC Parent Throughout each day the children are Handbook states no toys from home brought to learning about emotions and feelings. school. The children have many things in each Classroom expectations such as bathroom classroom to play with and learn. The only exception to this is when the item is brought for manners and proper hand washing is Show and Tell. Please explain to your child that as reinforced daily. soon as they have shown and told about it they will Thursday, October 11th Mrs. Elaine s Pre be required to put it in their cubby until they are K-4 class will be taking a field trip to Devine picked up for the day. Any other items brought Acres Farm in Devine, Texas. The children from home will stay in their cubby during the day. will have the opportunity to learn about FBCCDC is not responsible for lost or broken items brought from home. growing pumpkins, taking a hay ride, visiting a petting zoo and painting a pumpkin. Growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord. 2 Peter 3:18 Information will be going home soon. At FBCCDC we love celebrating This Sun. Sept 30th New Member & birthdays. We also want to ensure we are Visitors Luncheon teaching the children life-long healthy after the Morning Worship eating habits. We are encouraging parents/ Braised Beef Tips with Noodles, guardians to bring in healthy snacks on this Salad and Chocolate Cake special day. We encourage you to explore healthier options to share with the class and save the sugary foods for class parties/ celebrations. Please let the teachers know in advance that you will be bring a treat to class and the teachers will arrange to Sunday School Training Conference distribute the treats or goody bags to the At FBC Pearsall children after nap time or at dismissal... Sat., October 27th And as always, no nuts are allowed. Two 8:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. great website that also offer snack Lunch Provided ideas and healthy eating are: There will be classes for each age group: Adult, Youth, Children, Pre-School teachers, subs, outreach leaders and and helpers. The conference leaders are provided by the healthy.com Baptist General Convention of Texas.

6 October Birthdays Katie Murphy 10/1 Juanita Mendoza 10/12 Hunter Underbrink 10/19 Tanner McDougal 10/1 Pam Reynolds 10/12 Adrah Rodriguez 10/19 Chantel Reyes 10/2 Riley Keller 10/13 Noah Fuller 10/19 Kristin Henson 10/3 Pedro Davis 10/14 Collin Favor 10/22 Jeff Ward 10/5 Jim Fuller 10/14 Sara Daughtry 10/22 Richard Mendez 10/5 Danna Daughtry 10/15 Beth Ginn 10/24 Melanie Dailey 10/6 Gayland Ashton 10/15 Brenda Ross 10/24 Stephanie Jackson 10/6 Krystle Monatalvo 10/16 Steve Holick 10/24 Belinda Jaksik 10/8 Martha Williams 10/16 Lowell Tucker 10/26 Marsha Leach 10/8 Neva Beeter 10/16 Jimmy Richardson 10/27 Jeanette Luna 10/8 Janie Fields 10/17 Brandon Sotello 10/27 Hayden Rush 10/9 Kendal Dickinson 10/18 Matt Ussery 10/28 Kenneth McClaugherty 10/9 Clinton Banta 10/18 Sophia Chamblee 10/28 Connor Ellis 10/10 Samantha Duran 10/18 Phyllis Woelfel 10/30 Linda Cordova 10/10 Stacey Kennedy 10/19 Craig Dowdy 10/30 Tina Tucker 10/11 Travis Powell 10/19 Leah Robertson 10/31 Lucas Benavidez 10/12 Fisher Underbrink 10/19 Bethany Goins 10/31

7 Regular Schedule left hand side column. For location of events see inside newsletter or call church office at October 2018 Sunday Schedule: 9:00 A.M. Prayer Time Sanctuary 9:15-10:45 A.M. Media Center Library OFH 9:30 A.M. Sunday School for All Ages 10:50 A.M. Morning Service Sanctuary 6:30 P.M. Starts Sept. 9th Adult Bible Study OFH A LIFE BEYOND AMAZING 6:30 P.M. Starts Sept. 9th Solid Rock Youth Bible Study I CAN ONLY IMAGINE Youth Building Regular Weekly Schedule Monday Schedule: OFH 1:00 4:00 p.m. Senior Adult Game Day Tuesday Schedule: OFH 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Ladies Craft Day 6:30 p.m. THE GOD YOU MAY NOT KNOW Wednesday Schedule: 5:15 P.M. Family Night Meal New Fellowship Hall 6:00 P.M. Awana Clubs Sanctuary 6:30 P.M. Solid Rock in Youth Building 7:45 P.M. Choir Rehearsal Choir Room F I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Appreciation Pastor John Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-ofh Youth Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Youth Bldg Appreciation Pastor Brian Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-ofh Youth Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Youth Bldg Pastors Appreciation Potluck Luncheon Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-ofh 5:30 7:30 P.M. Pleasanton City Park 8:30 A.M Sr. Adult Breakfast OFH a.m. Sr. Adult Comm. Meeting :15 p.m. Family Night Meal NFH 6 p.m. AWANA- Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Solid Rock-Youth Building 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Women s Bible 5:15 p.m. Family Night Meal NFH 6 p.m. AWANA- Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Solid Rock-Youth Building 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 5:15 p.m. Family Night Meal NFH 6 p.m. AWANA- Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Solid Rock-Youth Building 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 5:15 p.m. Family Night Meal NFH 6 p.m. AWANA- Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Solid Rock-Youth Building 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal NO Family Night Mea NO AWANA NO Solid Rock 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 2:00 4:30 p.m. Bring $5.00 gift card Pizza, Salad provided Bring Desserts Growing in Grace Sr. Adult 10:00 3 P.M. OFH Games 12 Noon Meal Chili, Beans & Cornbread bring Desserts LIVING PROOF Simulcast Beth Moore Christmas Village Moving Day 9AM Poteet Strawberry Festival Grounds Training at Pearsall 8:30 a.m.

8 FBC MISSION STATEMENT In order to uplift the name of Jesus Christ, our purpose is to reach all people with the gospel, minister to their needs, equip believers, and love each other as God loves us. First Baptist Church 400 Reed Street Pleasanton, TX (830) METRO (830) Non Profit U.S. Postage PAID Pleasanton, TX Permit No. 36 John Coleman... Minister of Music/Education Brian Avery...Youth/Evangelism Nancy Kennerly...CDC Director ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Every Monday in October in the Old Fellowship Hall 1:00 4:00 P.M. Games Day Every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. 3:00 P.M. Craft Day Old Fellowship Hall Tues., October 2nd Breakfast OFH 8:30 A.M. Egg, Sausage, Biscuits and Fruit Monday., October 8th OFH 11 A.M. Committee Meeting OFH Thursday., October 11th OFH 2 4:30 P.M. Bingo bring $5.00 gift card Pizza and Salad provided Bring Dessert Fri., October 19th Young Heart 10:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. Games Noon Meal Chili, Beans and Cornbread Please bring desserts Questions? call Neva Beeter at (830) God Loves You! For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) God has a wonderful plan for your life! I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (John 10:10b) Walking Down the Romans Road to Salvation. Because of our sin, we are separated from God. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) The Penalty for our sin is death. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23) The penalty for our sin was paid by Jesus Christ! But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) If we repent of our sin, then confess and trust Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we will be saved from our sins! For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13) if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:9-10) To receive Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, Pray to receive God s forgiveness by faith.