First Baptist Church Montgomery. Volume 68 Week of June 14, 2015 Number 23

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1 First Baptist Church Montgomery Beacon bring them in...build them up...send them out Volume 68 Week of June 14, 2015 Number 23 One Voice Choir Tour Homecoming Worship Concert Sunday, June 14 6:15 pm :: Main Sanctuary June 5-14 :: onevoicetour.com Join Jay for his Pastor s Class on Sunday, June 14 at 10:00 am in the main sanctuary. This 13-week class is open to everyone and will be an overview of the Bible. Join us for the VBS Prayer Walk Sunday, June 14 :: 5:00 pm :: 347 FBC Offering Envelopes are now sent quarterly. The third quarter will be delivered in June. Please contact Jill Johnson at or Patti Shoemaker at if you requested envelopes and have not received them. Office: Prayer Line:

2 CONNEC IONS from your Pastor s Heart It Pays to Go to Church! Leon Darby met Tonia Sizemore in 1957 at the evening worship service of the First Baptist Church of Montgomery. Leon was the captain of the football team at Lee High School. Tonia was the editor of Lanier s legendary high school newspaper, The Blue and White. Another young lady invited Leon to come to FBC because of the strong student ministry so he hustled over to check out the team. At the fellowship following the service, Leon met Tonia, and they decided to get together on Monday night and listen to his nifty record collection. Leon accidentally forgot the records when he departed so he had to return to the Sizemore house on Tuesday evening to retrieve his music and see Tonia again. Their next meeting took place at First Baptist on the following Sunday. Then came their first car date. Leon borrowed his dad s automobile and drove Tonia to a new section of town called Hillwood. As they surveyed the newly developing subdivision, Leon mused, If we get married, this cul-de-sac would be a nice place to build our house. Tonia simply replied, I agree! The deal was sealed. They fell completely in love with each other and never dated anyone else. They were married at First Baptist on Thanksgiving Day of Tonia recently completed the earthly section of her journey and graduated into heaven. She and Leon embedded their lives in the rich fabric of our First Baptist Family. Tonia will be deeply missed until we join her in the presence of Christ. Leon and Tonia s love story illustrate many transferable truths but it highlights for me that it pays to go to church! Proverbs 13:20 instructs, If you walk with the wise, you will grow wise. But a companion of fools suffers harm. When you align your life with authentic Jesus-followers, then your faith, wisdom, virtue, discipline, discipleship, stability, productivity and Christlikeness will grow. There is an accurate adage which teaches, Show me your friends and I will show you your future. When your primary relationships link you to people who are filled with the Spirit of Christ and overflow with His love, joy, peace, purity and serving; it will help you to rise to the top of your game. So, let me encourage you to come to church because you might meet the love of your life. Even more importantly, you will meet the Lord of your life and find a family of faith who will facilitate growing your walk with God which will enable you to find and fulfill your divinely-designed destiny! FBC Faithfulness Sunday, June 7, 2015 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship Enrollment 4983 Bible Fellowship Attendance 1679 Weekly Attendance 2145 Discipleship Attendance 564 OFFERING Required Weekly $123, Received Sunday $266, Required To Date $2,841, Received To Date $2,692, Building Fund Sunday $1, Building Fund to Date $19, Under Budget $149,682.15

3 FBC Summer Interns We welcome the following interns to assist in our ministry endeavors this summer! Pictured left to right: Carolyn Bryan; Rachel Johnson, Student Ministry; Sara Elizabeth Shirley, Children s Ministry; Jessie Cocking, Communications Ministry; Jay Wolf; Will Spivey, Student Ministry & Aaron Haney, Children s Ministry. Ministry Announcements Children s Ministry All 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders are invited to join us for a day trip to the McWane Center in Birmingham on Tuesday, July 7 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The cost is $25. You can register and pay online at All fourth through sixth graders are invited to Kids Kamp on Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17. We will head back to Camp Lee! Early registration ($225) is due by June 22. You can register and pay online at event-registration. Scholarships are available, contact Glen Leathers at for more information. Student Ministry There will be a Crossover Swim Party for all 6th through 8th grade students this Sunday, June 14 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Love s home (5611 Woodside Circle). Meet in the youth center after Sunday School. For more information, contact Spencer Jones at or sjones@montgomeryfbc.org. Students, get ready for summer! We have a host of events planned just for you. Register and pay online ( for the following Student Ministry Summer Events: Missions Montgomery on June ($30) and Youth Camp on July ($295). For more information, visit www. fbmsm.com or call Russell McCrory at First Family Dinner Wednesday, June 17 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)

4 College Ministry College Summer GROW Bible Study continues this Tuesday at 6:00 pm. Visit fbmcm.com for all the details. There will be a College Lake Retreat on Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11 at the Birchfield s for all college-age students. The cost is $10. For more information or to sign-up contact Justin Law at jlaw@montgomeryfbc. org or visit Senior Adult Ministry Now is a great time to join the JOY Singers Choir as we prepare for our Patriotic Musical on Sunday, July 12. Our next rehearsal is Thursday, June 18 at 10:00 am in Stakely Choir Suite. Missions Ministry Are you going or do you know someone going out as a Summer Missionary? We want to join you in prayer as you take God s Message to the nations. Please let us know by contacting Brian Gay at or briang@montgomeryfbc.org. Supplies are needed for upcoming Zaza Mission Projects working with refugees. Items needed include tooth brushes for both adult and children and small tubes of tooth paste. Please bring items to the bin in the main sanctuary foyer before June 30. For more information, contact Richard Alford at New Members By Baptism Dennis Albritton 6465 Friendship Road Montgomery, AL By Letter Mr. Scott Albritton 6465 Friendship Road Montgomery, AL Mr. Jim Franklin Mrs. Jim Franklin (Wendy) Connor Franklin Kelsey Franklin McKenna Franklin 9425 Heathrow Drive Montgomery, AL Ms. Marlene Hall 6129 Bell Road Manor Montgomery, AL Miss Maryann Lee 3006 Ashley Avenue Montgomery, AL Our Church Family If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, contact Carolyn Bryan at Sympathy Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hamilton (Wendy) in the death of his aunt Mrs. Helen Figh (John) in the death of her husband; Mrs. Virginia Figh in the death of her brother-in-law; Mr. & Mrs. Lew Figh (Rhonda) in the death of his uncle Capitol Hill Healthcare Linda Beasley Crowne Healthcare Faye Clements Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare Chad Lynn Hillview Terrace Dot Robinson Congratulations Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Wyatt (Samantha) in the birth of a son Community Ministries Join us for Friday Night Basketball in the Nehemiah Gym (217 Broadway Street). We will meet every Friday at 5:30 pm. Groups or individuals are welcome to join the Chisholm Community Youth for a great workout and fellowship. Co-sponsored by City Parks and Recreation and the Nehemiah Center. The Caring Center is looking for two volunteers to assist at the front desk. One volunteer on Tuesday afternoons and one volunteer on Thursday afternoons. No experience is required. If interested, contact Judy Nuss at The Nehemiah Center needs your help! Volunteers needed: grass mowers, painters, tile layer, floor sander, and weeders for the Master s Garden, and football coaches for the Nehemiah Program. For more information or to volunteer, contact Jane Ferguson at or jferguson@montgomeryfbc.org. Online Pictorial Directory The FBC Online Member Directory is now ready. This up-to-date directory is available as an APP or by visiting the website. You will be asked to enter in your address as it s listed in our directory. Please Amanda Smith at asmith@ montgomeryfbc.org to get your valid address added or to update your family s photo. For full instructions on using the online directory visit:

5 Journey Off The Map takes your kids to uncharted territory where they will begin to understand that obedience to God can lead them beyond the expected. So, toss the map, stick close to your guide, and prepare to listen for God s direction in this journey that is unknown to us, but known to Him. VBS Prayer Walk Sunday, June 14 :: 5:00 pm :: 347 Join us as we saturate First Baptist with prayer for Vacation Bible School. We will meet in room 347 and walk around the church to cover each and every room with prayer. VBS t-shirts and music CDs will be on sale in the main sanctuary foyer on Sundays, June 14 & 21. Supplies Needed for Preschool Crafts empty toilet/paper towel rolls bags of plastic fishing worms bags of plastic bugs sheets of bug stickers Drop the above items in the bins located at the Preschool Information. Supplies Needed for Children s Crafts granola bars cheese/peanut butter crackers fruit gummy packs gum mints water flavoring packs bottled water new wash cloths bars of soap toothpaste Bandanas travel size Kleenex Drop the above items in the bin located at the Reception Desk at Scott Street. * All children, including those currently enrolled in Sunday School at First Baptist Montgomery, must register for VBS. For more information, contact the Children s Ministry Office at

6 Volunteer Opportunity: Ushers Are you interested in serving at FBC? The Ushers Ministry needs YOU! Come join the team! Call Burt Martin at for more information. This week at FBC Montgomery For the complete calendar, visit Sunday, June 14 Mission Projects: Cuba, New York City & Choir Tour to Miami 8:30 Worship Service 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes 11:00 Worship Service 4:30 Nominating Committee 5:00 Doctrine of the Resurrection Prayer Time for South Asia Visitation 6:15 One Voice Choir Homecoming Concert Monday, June 15 5:30 Men s Bible Study Tuesday, June 16 10:00 Senior Adult Game Day 11:00 GriefShare 2:00 Children s Ministry to California Yogurt Kraze 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous GROW College Bible Study Wednesday, June 17 4:45 First Family Dinner 5:30 Sanctuary Orchestra 6:00 First Family Prayer Time 6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse 6:35 Sanctuary Choir 6:45 Ejamat Prayer Time Thursday, June 18 10:00 Caregivers Support Group JOY Singers Rehearsal Friday, June 19 6:45 Friday Morning Men s Group 5:30 Celebrate Recovery 6:30 Ignite Single Adult Bible Study Saturday, June 20 8:00 Camp Pride 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous In Home Ministry Member :: Betty Anderson PO Box Montgomery, Alabama Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am) Call to Worship Sanctuary Orchestra Plead for Us Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra How Can It Be Rachel Love Message Jay Wolf Evening Worship (6:15 pm) One Voice Choir Homecoming Concert CrossRoads Broadcast Schedule 305 South Perry Street Montgomery, AL Watch the sermon at the time below or online at 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 The Beacon (USPS # ) is published and printed weekly by First Baptist Church, 305 South Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama Periodical postage paid at Montgomery, Alabama. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Beacon, 305 South Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH montgomery