FBC Newsletter. March 4-6, FBC Mission Statement. FBC Vision Statement

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The EKHC is the largest Ethiopian evangelical denomination with 8 million members and 8,000 churches.

1 FBC Newsletter A Monthly Source of News and Information for Members & Friends of First Bible Church Decatur Madison March 2016 FBC Mission Statement Our mission is to glorify God by helping people know, love, obey, and exalt Jesus Christ FBC Vision Statement Our vision is to present Christ to Decatur, Madison and the world in a contemporary and creative way through equipped and mobilized believers who make disciples. Annual Missions Conference March 4-6, 2016 Dr. Ernie Frey, a SIM missionary, along with his wife and three daughters, have been working in Ethiopia as a Pastoral Ministries and Leadership Trainer with the Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church (EKHC). The EKHC is the largest Ethiopian evangelical denomination with 8 million members and 8,000 churches. While in Ethiopia, he partnered with the National Discipleship Director of the EKHC coordinating the African Strategic Discipleship Summit, held in Ethiopia in 2013, bringing 90 African leaders from 24 countries and 50 denominations for mobilizing of discipleship in all nations. Dr. Ernie Frey Prior to serving in Ethiopia, Dr. Frey earned his Ph.D in Missiology and served as a Senior Pastor, most recently at Central Church in Memphis, TN. Ernie desires to equip pastoral leaders and believes denominational discipleship has the potential of greatly accelerating the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Ernie has transitioned back to the Houston area to develop and expand the African and Global Strategic Discipleship Movement. Discipleship is the biggest global need of the church and only a coordinated effort between the church in the west and the global church will accomplish Jesus all-consuming passion of making disciples of all nations. He is available to meet with pastors and churches to mobilize movements of discipleship that connect to the nations. FBC Newsletter 1 March 2016

2 Missionaries attending the 2016 Conference Pedro and Priscilla Albuquerque Campus Outreach-Brazil Paolo and LIz Borroni, Sophia Youth For Christ-Italy Clint Barthel The Navigators-Auburn David Moles CRU-US Armando and Liset Diaz (Amanda (now15), Aniela (now 12) The Navigators-US-Cuba Dan and Amy Didreksen (Gracie (4), Savannah (2), Luke (9mos) CRU-US-UAH Tyler and Allison Fuqua Not Forgotten-US-Peru Jarko Jurik Pioneers-Serbia Loreen Ittermann Global Faith Miss. Moldova Tommy and Heather Kyle Nations of Coaches-US Joel and Vivian Lara CAMINO-Global-Spain Pace & Laura Holdbrooks Redeemer Min-AL Bill and Linda Parker CAMINO-Global Joseph Swanson TEAM-Taiwan Braddock and Cortani Wilson Campus Outreach-US FBC Newsletter 2 March 2016

Remaining 2016 FBC Mission Trips Larry Erwin 1) Canada-Team Leader-Sean Conway - Last week of June and first part of July. This is evangelistic in nature with some construction.

3 Remaining 2016 FBC Mission Trips Larry Erwin 1) Canada-Team Leader-Sean Conway - Last week of June and first part of July. This is evangelistic in nature with some construction. Wayne wants the team to promote an event they ve planned for late summer. One project is a parade float to help advertise their church. Need people with creative minds and lots of energy. Contact Sean at: 404/ for more information and/ or to sign up. 2) JAARS-Waxhaw, North Carolina-Trip dates from Sunday, June 12th to Saturday, June 18th. Team Leaders - Carolyn and James Brelsford - Work will consist of maintenance on retired missionaries apartments. This trip is open to families since there will be childcare for the younger ones at a small cost per child. Contact Carolyn or James Brelsford at: 256/ for more information and/or to sign up. 3) Ghana-Missionary, Chris Holloway. Check the Mission Trip table for further information. 4) Portugal-Missionaries, Teo & Madelina Cavaco. Check the Mission Trip table for further information. The Community Free Clinic of Decatur-Morgan County continues to serve our community by providing health care, dental care and prescription drugs to those who can t afford health care, yet do not qualify for Medicaid. The medical clinic sees patients on Tuesday and Thursday nights, and the dental clinic is open on Friday mornings. There are always opportunities for volunteers, but some specific current needs include: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs Group to provide a meal periodically for volunteers on clinic night If you would like more information about these volunteer opportunities, please contact Jessica Payne, the Executive Director of the clinic, at , or send to jpayne@decaturmorganfreeclinic.org. They are also beginning the project of repainting the entire inside of the building. Small groups can choose a room or hallway to paint. This would be a great ABF project. If interested, contact Scott Segars at ssegars@rocketmail.com. Bring it in list: *Paper towels Toilet paper Tissue Copier paper Disposable plates and cups Tooth brushes and tooth paste Unopened / non-expired / non-controlled medications FBC Newsletter 3 March 2016

Maundy Thursday Service (Decatur Campus) March 24, 7:00 p.m. We call this night Maundy Thursday because on a Thursday night, Jesus gathered with his disciples in the upper room for the last supper.

In those last hours, Jesus said to his disciples, A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Every year on Maundy Thursday we remember those final words of Jesus to his disciples.

4 Maundy Thursday Service (Decatur Campus) March 24, 7:00 p.m. We call this night Maundy Thursday because on a Thursday night, Jesus gathered with his disciples in the upper room for the last supper. This is most likely the Passover meal they are sharing, when Jesus gave the Upper Room Discourse. Maundy is derived from the first two words of John 13:33 in the old Latin translation, Mandatum Novum. In those last hours, Jesus said to his disciples, A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Every year on Maundy Thursday we remember those final words of Jesus to his disciples. Join us for a simple and meaningful time of worship, reflection on scripture, and communion that will prepare you and your family for Resurrection Sunday. Childcare is provided for nursery preschool age. Easter Sunday, March 27 You are invited to worship with us on Easter Sunday at one of our services. Decatur Campus two services 9:15 a.m. in the Field House and in the Sanctuary (Nursery, Children s Ministry and Student Ministry available) 10:45 a.m. in the Field House and in the Sanctuary (Nursery & Children s Ministry through 5th grade) Madison Campus 10:45 a.m. at James Clemens High School County Line Road (Nursery & Children s Ministry through 5th grade) Choir Rehearsals for Maundy Thursday Service Beginning March 9th Choir Rehearsals will be at the Decatur Campus Wednesday evenings at 7:00 Adults from both campuses are invited to be a part in leading worship as a choir! Please contact Bruce Ellsworth (bruce@fbc.org) or Lori Bateman (lori@fbc.org) if you are interested! FBC Newsletter 4 March 2016

5 Looking Ahead with Steve Steve Bateman CNN and Fox News make their fortunes by showing us video of people breaking the Ten Commandments. Nothing sells advertising spots like moral rebellion and there is no shortage of breaking news. Suppose we told the media that they could only do news stories about people obeying God s moral law. What would happen to the ratings? Reporting bad news is one of the enduring features of a free press, I suppose, and I ll grant it s necessity. Our nation s founders enshrined freedom of the press in the First Amendment to check the government s power. The press must speak the truth to that power, asking hard questions and keeping the people informed on the behavior and misbehavior of our politicians. In turn, we hold these politicians accountable at the ballot box. But the press is not immune when it comes to abusing power in the pursuit of personal gain. So, if it bleeds, it leads. Sex sells and so does murder. Violence is an attention grabber, as is theft, armed robbery, angry arguments, home invasions, drug deals, sting operations, gossip, terrorist attacks, abductions, sexual assaults, beheadings, slander, and negative political attack ads. And it never ends. The 24-hour news cycle is an insatiable monster, always starved for more sin to report. Ratings soar when there is a school shooting or terrorist attack, pure and simple. And soaring ratings are good for business. It is impossible to know how much crime and chaos is caused by people who know the cameras will show up. We can never measure how many terrorist attacks or character assassinations are the result of someone craving instant fame. How much of our generation s sin is media-driven? We will never determine how many people committed crimes after being inspired by what they saw on television. But I do fear what it is doing to our national soul. I do not recall seeing and hearing and feeling so much anger, hostility, and fighting words in the public square. As we approach this year s presidential election, our choices seem rather limited. We ve heard a surplus of accusations, name-calling, misrepresentation, tantrums, half-truths, ad hominem arguments, red herrings, straw men, threats, intimidation, slander, and reputation-destroying tactics. And ratings for presidential debates have never been higher. As a friend of mine recently said, this would be a good time to pray for our country and you might include the words God help us and God deliver us and also, God forgive us. FBC Newsletter 5 March 2016

Jeremy is a 2015 graduate of Columbia International University who worked for FBC as a summer intern in 2015.

We are very exited to welcome Jeremy & Katie to our ministry team!

6 1:8 student ministry MARCH NEWSLETTER decatur campus We are excited to announce that starting this summer, Jeremy Gilbert will join First Bible Church by serving our student ministry as one of the Decatur campus student ministry directors. Jeremy is a 2015 graduate of Columbia International University who worked for FBC as a summer intern in Jeremy s fiancé, Katie Varwig, grew up in FBC & will graduate from CIU this May. Jeremy & Katie are to be married June 12, We are very exited to welcome Jeremy & Katie to our ministry team! MATT DUBACH director of student ministry WEEKLY SCHEDULE SUNDAY MORNING 9:15-10:30AM small group ministry SUNDAY NIGHT 5:15-6:30PM trek ministry WEDNESDAY NIGHT 6:00-6:45 PM ms worship 6:45-7:15 PM dinner 7:15-8:00 PM hs worship FBC Newsletter Join us Sunday mornings for our small group ministry time during first hour, as we go through learning more about The Church. This series is about what the church is and what makes up a healthy church. 6 March 2016

Check out w3titus2.wordpress.com for more info on W3 events FORGED PRAYER MINISTRY Our theme verse is Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another NASB.

Every Wednesday night 6-7 pm Madison Office Suite B. Decatur will not meet in March. 2016 FBC Women s Conference Anchored We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.

the table in the Coffee Commons (Decatur) and in the Madison lobby. More information is also on the website www.fbc.org. The speaker is Shelia West of Real Living Ministries.

7 Check out w3titus2.wordpress.com for more info on W3 events FORGED PRAYER MINISTRY Our theme verse is Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another NASB. We want to use this time in prayer to Forge our hearts together as we build relationships, sharpen one another and lift up our church to the throne of our loving God. Every Wednesday night 6-7 pm Madison Office Suite B. Decatur will not meet in March FBC Women s Conference Anchored We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure... Heb 16:9 Friday April 8th from 8:00-9:00 pm and Saturday April 9th from 9:00 am-2:00 pm (Lunch Included and Childcare Provided) Location: FBC Decatur Campus Cost: $30 You may register on site at the table in the Coffee Commons (Decatur) and in the Madison lobby. More information is also on the website The speaker is Shelia West of Real Living Ministries. Come join us as we worship our Anchor of Hope, Jesus Christ and learn practical ways to live a life that is anchored in Christ and not anchored down with the world and its endless schedules, demands, material distraction and struggles. Learn more about Sheila at The Neighborhood Christian Center s 7th Annual Soup for Souls Date-Time: Thursday, March 3, :30-7:30 pm Location: Sykes Place, 726 Bank St. Silent Auction: special artwork by local artists. Restaurants Participating: JW Steakhouse, Keep Your Fork, Mellow Mushroom, Burningtree Country Club, Decatur Country Club, Curry s, Simp McGhee s, Gyro, Uno, Mason Dixon, Downtown Dawgs, The Brick, Fulins, Asian Cuisine, Railyard, Panera and Big Bob Gibson. This year the Soup for Souls Fundraiser will provide funds for the new Children and Youth Programs. They plan to invest strategically in children s programs in targeted neighborhoods in Decatur. For additional information about the Children and Youth programs, please contact Regina Willingham, FBC Newsletter 7 March 2016

Introducing New Member March Deacons of the Month Josh Jones Decatur

3, 2016 Parents: Zac & Amanda Merritt, Evelyn Grace Green, Feb.

12, 2016 Parents: Matt & Kimmy Basden Samuel Clayton Clemons, born

Clemons Mar 3 Soup For Souls 5:30-7:30 pm Mar 4-6 Mission Conference

Rehearsals 7:00 pm Mar 10 Mission Committee Mtg.

Palm Sunday Mar 24 Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 pm Mar 25 Good

Decatur Campus Justin Rogers Madison Campus Daylight Saving Time

8 Introducing New Member March Deacons of the Month Josh Jones Decatur Campus Newest Additions Zac Walker Merritt, Feb. 3, 2016 Parents: Zac & Amanda Merritt, Evelyn Grace Green, Feb. 12, 2016 Parents: Luke & Jessica Green Carly Ann Basden, Feb. 12, 2016 Parents: Matt & Kimmy Basden Samuel Clayton Clemons, born Jauary 26, 2015 adopted January 25, 2016 Parents: Patrick & Alyson Clemons Mar 3 Soup For Souls 5:30-7:30 pm Mar 4-6 Mission Conference Mar 8 Elder s Meeting 5:30 pm Mar 9, 16, Maundy Thursday Choi & 23 Rehearsals 7:00 pm Mar 10 Mission Committee Mtg. 5:30 pm Mar 11 MOPS 9 am Mar 13 Daylight Saving Time Starts Mar 20 Palm Sunday Mar 24 Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 pm Mar 25 Good Friday Mar 27 EASTER Mar 27 No Evening Service Ashley McIntyre Decatur Campus Justin Rogers Madison Campus Daylight Saving Time Begins March 13 Tuesday Mornings Decatur Campus 6:30 am Madison Campus 6:30 am at FBC Office, 20 Main St. Madison FBC Newsletter 8 March 2016

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FBC Newsletter. The Mission of God in a World Gone Mad! FBC Mission Statement. FBC Vision Statement. Missions Conference March 3-5, 2017 FBC Newsletter March 2017 FBC Mission Statement Our mission is to glorify God by helping people know, love, obey, and exalt Jesus Christ FBC Vision Statement Our vision is to present Christ to Decatur,