The Banner. The Lord is My Banner. Exodus 17:15 September 13, First Baptist Church, Cuero

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1 The Banner The Lord is My Banner. Exodus 17:15 September 13, 2018 First Baptist Church, Cuero P.O. Box N. Gonzales Cuero, TX (office) Note From The Pastor Dr. Glenn E. Robertson, Sr. Pastor Let me remind you of some of the studies I am conducting at church. Grace in Life s Detours A Study of Ruth This is a study I am writing and teaching on Wednesday nights. We meet from 6:00 to 7:00. It is for all adults who are not involved in helping the Wednesday Children s Ministry. We had a good group to start our study. Pam Frink will assist me in the study as a discussion facilitator. Patterns of Evidence of the Exodus by Timothy Mahoney We had a good group for our first meeting of the Exodus evidence study. This is a documentary movie with discussion at the end of each session. We will meet on this study for the next two weeks. Remember, this Sunday is the regular Quarterly Business meeting. We will start about 12:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Also, please note, that on the web we have a page for posting current events. The current events page is found below the About Tab. The agenda will be posted on the current events page. Pastor Glenn Larry s Notes Pastor of Music & Worship WOW! The attendance this past Sunday was great. What an inspiration to lead worship in two different services with the Sanctuary full. The 11:00 service was especially well attended. Many of those in attendance were visitors to our church. I frequently hear stories from regular church members about their experiences when they have been out of town and worshiped at another church. There has been a wide range of welcomes, from being totally ignored to being suffocated. Some of these churches do a very good job of following up on visitors. I hope we will do everything

2 we can to welcome visitors. Invite them to Sunday School. Invite them to some of our other activities. Try to get to know them a little. When we do the welcome time in our services, I often say something about meeting someone you don t know. I m serious. Move around a little bit and intentionally attempt to meet some folks you don t know. Who knows maybe your effort will be that good first impression that leads a visitor to discover that our church is encouraging and open to new people. IT S NOT TOO LATE It s not too late to join one of our Music Ministry teams. We would love to have you be a part of one of our groups: Children s Choirs: there are two groups for children grades 1 through 6. They meet on Tuesdays after school. Youth Praise Band: any student in grades 7 through 12 are invited to sing or play in the Youth Praise Band. They meet on Sundays at 4:30. Sanctuary Choir: the choir is open to any adult or high school student. They meet on Wednesdays at 7:00. Pastor of Youth, Ben Faus Upcoming Sept 30, 4pm, Fellowship Hall: State of the Youth address & meeting. Come hear what we ve been up to over the past year, and what we hope to do this next year! We ll have light refreshments and great discussion/brainstorming! Oct 6, time & location tba: Saturday Night Special Rather than 5 th quarters, this year we re going to try having a few Saturday Night events in the Fall. Our first will be on October 6 th. More details to come! Website upgrades: RightNow Media Sign-up Have you signed up for RightNow Media? Know somebody that might benefit? There is now a live sign-up link on our website. Go to and scroll to the bottom. Click the orange logo, and you ll be taken to the sign-up page automatically. Then you can browse the various bible studies and movies that are available. RightNow Media encouraged us to do this, which is rare for a media company to do. Take advantage of it! Current Events Page There is now a Current Events page at Check here for current events or read the Newsletter! Fall meals covered! Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. Philippians 4:17-18 Thanks so much to those of you who signed up to help with the youth Sunday Night meals. We ll look for more volunteers in the Spring to bring meals. This is a great opportunity for our youth to worship together, and feeding them helps them know that many others care for them as well. Grace and Peace, Ben Faus (cell)

3 Charles Benton Lynda Grantham Flo Miller Jo & Robert Smith Bernice Hargrove Pearl Kornfurehrer Sarah Bell Barbara Bowman Mary Bird Rory Henry PRAYER REQUEST Stewardship September 9, 2018 Budget Requirements Budget Receipts Designated Receipts Total Approved Budget Requirements Year-To-Date Received Year-To-Date Month-to-date Expenses Year-to-date Expenses Renovation Week To Date Giving Month To Date Giving Year To Date Giving Monthly Note Payment Loan Balance Faye Fisher Alicia Hannan Bertha Buch Lee Tillman Betty Whitten Mary Simmons Glenn Portis Lori Robertson Ray Holcombe Mary Wood 10, , , , , , , , , , , ,085, Sunday Worship Bible Study Youth Praise Band Youth Bible Study Adult Bible Study Children s Bible Study Monday Ladies Exercise Tuesday Children s Choir Praise Band Wednesday Ladies Exercise Ladies Bible Study Supper TeamKids/M.& M s Youth Sanctuary Choir Joyful Ringers Thursday Women s Bible Study 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. after school 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. (For more information please call Betty ) For More Information On Classes, Please Call The Church GREETER SCHEDULE Sept. 16, 2018 Sept. 23, :15 & 9:30 8:15 & 9:30 Jeff Hall Ronnie Roecker Drenda Hall Sandra Roecker 10:45 10:45 Doug Sethness Jean Hunnam Nancy Swenson Deacon of the Week Neil Campbell Sept Faye Fisher - 17 Quentin Yancy 17 Keri Zimmerman - 18 Cody Pickett - 19 Jennifer Thomas - 21 Attention! School clothes are needed... Please place in box in foyer

4 Want to invite all adults to a 6 weeks study starting on Sunday September 16 th from 6p-7:30 pm. There will be childcare in the nursery for anyone needing. (The Sunday evening kids studies start back on Sept. 9th) We will be doing the GOLIATH MUST FALL DVD SERIES & STUDY by Louie Giglio about winning the battle against the giants in our lives. Although we are not fighting literal giants, like in David & Goliath, the giants standing in our lives are every bit as intimidating, damaging & limiting to us. Giants like FEAR, REJECTION, APPROVAL, ADDICTION, COMFORT, & ANGER that rob us of the fullness & freedom Jesus provides us. The truth is, we don t need to just try harder or have better slingshot accuracy like David. This study talks about relying on JESUS POWER, HIS SUFFICIENCY, not our own to overcome the giants in our lives. JESUS is our GIANT SLAYER. Sept. 15 th Sept. 16 th Men s Breakfast 7 am - 8 am Fellowship Hall Lord s Supper Service both services Business Meeting following 2nd service We will meet in the room across from the church coffee bar. Please call Laurie in church office, , if you will need nursery childcare. Sept. 22 nd BBQ STCH Van leaves 3:00 p.m. It's all about the Bible and its a blast! Bible Blast Sun nites 6:00-7:30 Grades 1-3 Children's Dept. STCH SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE!! We have started our annual school supply drive for the South Texas Children s Home. There will be a donation box in the sanctuary. If you would rather donate money/check you may do so by putting it in an envelope and marking it with STCH School Supplies then place it in the offering plate. 3-ring binders (2" or 1") Folder w/pockets or brads 12" ruler Scotch tape Dividers Scissors Kleenex Construction paper 5 subject or 70 page spirals Hi-liters Grading pens Notebook paper (wide) Colored pencils Crayons (16/24 count) Back packs Zipper pouches Pencil top erasers Large Erasers #2 Pencils Supply Box The church is planning a Veteran's Day Program on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Terri Boothe is searching for military service men and women from our church. Please contact me at (cell) and your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!! Terri

5 Things in need of: Mini Flashlights 5X8 Notepads Playdough Something in the store may catch your eye that you think a child may like, pick it up and it will be placed in a box. Liquids, war toys, anything camouflage or toothpaste are items that may not be sent. FROM TIME TO TIME Grades 4-6 Sunday s 6-7:30 p.m. We meet upstairs and will be learning about many Old Testament stories. We have skits and games to help us learn. TeamKIDs are "Going Vertical" this year: Grades 1-6 will explore the makeup and message of the Bible Wed. nights from 5:00-7:00. Supper, worship, Bible time, Missions, and Recreation. All free! NEW ADULT BIBLE STUDIES COMING SOON Starting Sun., Sept. 9th Patterns of Evidence The Exodus: A Filmmaker s Journey In the Church sanctuary Annual BBQ Cookout at South Texas Children s Home is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22 Church Van will Leave the church at 3:00 p.m. Come join the fun, spend time with the families and learn about STCH. We will observe Ladies Bible Study starting Wed., Sept. 12th at 12:00 p.m. The book of Joshua Starting Sun., Sept. 16th 6-7:30 p.m. Goliath Must Fall by Louie Giglio In the SS room across from the coffee bar This Sunday, Sept. 16, in both services

6 First Baptist Church, Cuero, Texas Quarterly Business Meeting September 16, :30 PM REGULAR QUARTERLY BUSINESS AGENDA PRAYER READING OF MINUTES FINANCIAL REPORT: Ray Reese REPORTS Staff Pastor: Glenn Robertson Ordination: We are having an ordination on October 14 at 6:00 PM for Luke Courreges. GBA Annual meeting will be October 21. GBA is celebrating 100 years. Meeting at FBC Victoria. Having a major event, including comedian Denis Swanberg and a large choir. Music and Worship: Larry Cheesman Youth: Ben Faus Deacons: Zed Stewart Buildings & Grounds: Donnie Caraway Other Committees: Committee on Committees: Officers and Committees OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Request for Letter: From First Baptist Church, Sargent, TX for Murielle Thigpen Report on Membership Additions: Colt Reeve by baptism 8/12/18 ADJOURNMENT