Volume 71 Week of January 7, 2018 Number 01 Office: Prayer Line:

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1 First Baptist Church Montgomery Beacon bring them in...build them up...send them out Volume 71 Week of January 7, 2018 Number 01 Office: Prayer Line:

2 CONNECTIONS from your Pastor s Heart A Resolution Worth Making and Keeping in 2018! One of my favorite hymns proclaims, I am resolved no longer to linger, Charmed by the world s delight, Things that are higher, Things that are nobler, These have allured my sight. When you follow Jesus, He calls you beyond the dirty ditches of the low road and invites you to go up higher with Him. The New Year provides a new opportunity to summon your resolve and set your sights on God s higher goals which will help you achieve your divine destiny. In 2018 let s resolve to KNOW CHRIST, GROW IN CHRIST, and SHOW CHRIST TO THE WORLD. Start with KNOWING CHRIST which was Paul s life quest. The great worldchanger shared his ultimate goal, All I want is to know Christ and experience His resurrection power. (Philippians 3:10) The Greek word for to know moves you beyond a surface acquaintance into the deep waters of an intimate experiential relationship. It pictures marital love. For example, no one knows my beloved wife better than I do. Our relationship provides fulfillment and belonging and that is the type of relationship Christ wants with you. God invites us to know Him at the deepest levels of personal intimacy. Don t settle for stale religious rituals or borrowing your Granny s faith when you can have a living relationship with the living Lord! Next resolve to GROW IN CHRIST which means you are predestined to be conformed to the image of Christ. (Romans 8:29) Do your attitudes, actions, relationships and reactions resemble the malignant patterns of this world? Resolve to make 2018 your time to do a checkup from the neck up and step up to grow up in the Jesus way of love, purity and serving. Lastly, let s resolve to SHOW JESUS TO THE WORLD. Jesus calls you out of the darkness and says, You are the light of the world, let your light so shine among men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven. (Matthew 5:16) Let your words and ways shine a guiding light to hurting seekers who are trying to break out of their deadly darkness and find true peace and purpose by connecting to the Savior! Palmer Hartsough finished his inspiring hymn by promising, I am resolved to follow the Savior, Faithful and true each day; Heed what He sayeth, Do what He willeth, He is the living way. Let s Resolve to use 2018 to Faithfully Serve King Jesus TOGETHER, FBC Faithfulness Sunday, December 31, 2017 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship Enrollment 5201 Bible Fellowship Attendance 1314 Weekly Attendance 1734 Discipleship Attendance 146 OFFERING Required Weekly $127, Received Sunday $383, Required To Date $6,642, Received To Date $6,959, Building Fund Sunday $ Building Fund to Date $16, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering $257, Under Over Budget $317, $515,944.15

3 Ministry Announcements Preschool Ministry Mission Friends will begin again on Sunday, January 7 at 5:00 pm. Don t miss the opportunity to be a part of this exciting group. Join us for Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) on Tuesday, January 9 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. For more information, visit Children s Ministry GAs and RAs will begin again on Sunday, January 7 at 5:00 pm. Don t miss the opportunity to be a part of these exciting groups. Bible Drill begins on Sunday, January 7 for all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. Join us at 6:00 pm in room A311 as we learn the books of the Bible, the location of key scripture passages, and memorize scripture. Register your child online at There will be an RA Mission Trip to Huntsville on Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25. In addition to doing missions, they will spend the night in the Space and Rocket Center. Cost is $75 per person. Please RSVP by January 14 to Shawn Peterson (sap6510@yahoo.com) or Lee Bozeman (patrickleebozeman@gmail.com). Student Ministry Disciple Now is Friday, January 12 through Sunday, January 14. Register online at College Ministry Looking for a way to serve the Lord over Spring Break? Join us on March 9-15 in New York City to partner with New City Church. Over the week you will engage in sharing the gospel and serving the community to expand the church s mission reach! Total cost is estimated at $550 (airfare and lodging). A $200 deposit is due by January 14. For more information, contact Justin Law at jlaw@montgomeryfbc.org. Adult Ministry Join us in the new year for a brand new Bible Fellowship Class for Young Professionals. The class will start on Sunday, January 14 in room 501 and will be led by Mark Bethea. If you have any questions, contact Mark at or mbethea@montgomeryfbc.org. Music Ministry It s a great time to jump into the Music Ministry Opportunities. Join us on Wednesday, January 10 for Sanctuary Orchestra rehearsal at 5:30 pm; Preschool and Children s Choirs at 5:45 pm and Sanctuary Choir rehearsal at 6:35 pm and on Sunday, January 14 for One Heart and One Voice Youth Choir rehearsals. Missions Ministry The 2018 Missions Menu is now available! You can pick up your copy in the main sanctuary foyer or visit First Family Dinner Wednesday, January 10 No reservations required! Adult & Children s Meal: Hamburgers, French Fries, Salad, Dessert Adult Family Meal $5; Child s Meal (12 & under) $3 Maximum Family Amount $20 (immediate family only)

4 The Missions Expo will be Sundays, January 7 &14. The main sanctuary foyer will be filled with tables representing the many mission activities we are involved in from Montgomery to the nations. Come and visit with team leaders between the morning services and before the evening service to learn more about the mission projects and discover where God is leading you in The Amy Cooper WOM Group will meet on Monday, January 8 at 11:30 am in the Huff Building fellowship hall. We will be putting together hygiene kits for the Caring Center and possibly for an upcoming mission project. Members are asked to bring small toiletry items such as shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, etc. All are invited to attend. Bring a sack lunch and join us for a time of fellowship and mission action. Drinks and dessert are provided. For more information call Lanelle Huff at The Jackie Swan Bible Study Group will meet on Thursday, January 11 in room 413. Sewing the day gowns for stillborns at Baptist Hospital begins at 10:30 am with lunch at noon (bring a sandwich lunch), and the Bible study begins at 12:30 pm. We will be studying Lisa Harper s The Gospel of Mark: The Jesus We Are Aching For. For more information, contact Sara Jane Lyon at or Beppy Tiller at The Renew Women s Conference will be Saturday, February 24 from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm at Heritage Baptist Church. The cost is $35 per person, which includes lunch and features Bible teaching by Kelly King, worship by Shelly Johnson, missions focus, an environment of spiritual renewal, time with friends, and a WorldCrafts store. Contact Kathy Hall at or kathyhall1959@yahoo.com by January 31 to register. Community Ministries Thank you so much for the many ways you blessed our community through your Christmas giving. You have given to supply our Christmas store for Santa s workshop, gifts for Angel Tree, various classes adopting families, Christmas party for internationals, and beyond that, your generosity to provide more than 100 gift cards to bless teens and others. There have been 81 families to date who have been touched by your love and support. Churchwide News & Events New Members By Baptism Kylan Moore 3606 Nottingham Road Montgomery, AL Paul Renner 3507 Southview Avenue Montgomery, AL Emma Jane Stricklin 120 Ring Around Road Pike Road, AL Mrs. Jiting Jessie Sun 16 Calhoun Road Montgomery, AL By Letter/Statement of Faith Mr. Jim Kendrick 2355 Overhill Road Montgomery, AL Mr. Jacob McCaa 8209 Dison Drive 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. Jeremi Newkirk (Sherry) in the death of his grandmother Baptist South Mary Ann Johnson Amanda Hughes Rebecca Lewis Jackson Vann Self Capitol Hill Healthcare Betty Hollon HealthSouth Jonnie Lynn Congratulations Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Mayton (Regina) in the birth of a great-granddaughter Team Impact is returning on Sunday, January 28 through Wednesday, January 31. Volunteers are needed to serve in many areas from stage crew to counselors. Contact Kenny Hoomes at khoomes@montgomeryfbc.org if you are available to help. Will you be away from FBC on Sunday? Then join us Sunday at 11:00 am as we broadcast our service live on our main Facebook page, First Baptist Church Montgomery (@montgomeryfirstbaptist). Remember to share the feed!

5 Winter 2018 FBC Discipleship Classes For a complete list visit Ladies Bible Study: Covenant, God s Enduring Promises Tuesdays, January 9 through January 30 9:30 AM Bell Chapel This Kay Arthur video study shows us how the scarlet thread of God s covenant with man is woven throughout every book of the Bible. It reveals God s love, His order, and sheds light on the Old Testament. It demonstrates how the Old and New Testament fit together to tell one complete story. Facilitated by Nancy Burt Heart of Family with Kirk and Chelsea Cameron Wednesdays, January 10 through April 25 5:45 PM B402 This class mirrors the schedule for Children s Choirs. The Heart of Family is an interactive course designed to share the principles that Kirk and Chelsea have learned in over 25 years of marriage and parenting. They are solid, biblically-based, and faith-filled. This isn t a self-help seminar. This is about bringing the lessons God has taught them to you. Facilitated by Chuck Ashley DivorceCare Wednesdays, January 10 through April 25 6:40 PM B405 Find help and healing in the hurt of separation and divorce. This class is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life s most difficult experiences. Don t go through separation or divorce alone. Seminar will feature videos of top experts on divorce and recovery followed by support group discussion. Facilitated by Kathy Cooper ABC S of Evangelism Sundays, January 14 through March 18 4:30 PM 413 This course will help you discern the spiritual condition of those you meet and prepare you to better share the gospel using our ABC tract. Join us for refreshments on January 14 to learn more about this class. Facilitated by Jay Wolf, Kenny Hoomes and Mark Bethea Return to Mayberry Sundays, January 14 through April 29 5:00 PM B405 Join us for an hour of fun as we revisit some of the most classic episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and glean spiritual lessons for everyday life. Facilitated by Doug & Lori Rogers GriefShare Sundays, January 14 through March 18 5:00 PM B412 Grief is an experience all people share. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand grief and want to help. GriefShare resources and the support that is offered will help you in learning to live with grief and rebuilding a vision for your life. Facilitated by Alice Vaughn & David Fleming End Times Sundays, January 14 through April 8 5:00 PM B415 Come learn about God s plan of redemption for the nation of Israel and the nations based on Biblical prophecies and promises found throughout scripture. We will also provide the sequence of end-time events based solely on God s Word. Facilitated by Steve Langer Ladies Bible Study: Discerning the Voice of God Sundays, January 14 through February 25 5:00 PM 443 This 7 week study by Priscilla Shirer provides participants with practical help in knowing what you hear is from God. No blessing surpasses a relationship with God when you know He s specifically calling you. Through this dynamic study, you will become more familiar with God s Holy Spirit, His character, language and tone of voice. Facilitated by Kathy Cooper Disciple-Maker Mentor Training Sundays, January 14 through April 29 5:00 PM B416 Disciple-Maker is a program designed to train disciples to disciple others. This program will walk individuals through the discipleship process and prepare them to be paired with a new believer or new member for one-on one discipleship. To sign up, contact Ken Webb at kewebbsr@gmail.com or Multiple Facilitators Mission Trip Preparation Sundays, January 21 through February 25 5:00 PM B401 Short-term mission trips can be an effective way for you to join in missions work around the world. Interested in going or learning more about going? This class will focus on the aspects of preparing for a mission project. Topics include: The Basis for Missions, What can I do?, Practical Tips and Tools, Context and Culture, and What To Do After Your Return. Facilitated by the Missions Ministry

6 This week at FBC For the complete calendar, visit Sunday, January 7 Mission Project: Madrid, Spain Missions Expo 8:30 Worship Service Prayer Room in Media Center 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes 11:00 Worship Service Prayer Room in Media Center 4:00 Reflections Ensemble 5:00 Children s Missions Visitation Journey of Prayer One Heart/One Voice Choirs 6:00 Children s Ministry: Bible Drill 6:15 Worship Service Monday, January 8 Mission Project: Madrid, Spain 7:30 R.O.M.E.O. 9:00 English as a Second Language 10:00 JOY Singers 11:30 Amy Cooper WOM Group Judgment House Leadership Team 5:30 Men s Bible Study 6:00 MLK Celebration Choir Rehearsal 6:30 Freedom in Christ Support Group Tuesday, January 9 9:00 English as a Second Language 9:30 MOPS Ladies Bible Study 5:30 Women with Emotional Pain 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous Helen Hancock WOM Group Wednesday, January 10 9:00 English as a Second Language 2:15 Student Ministry: Baldwin Bible Study 4:45 First Family Dinner 5:22 WMU Leadership Team Meeting 5:30 Tutoring Program Sanctuary Orchestra Rehearsal 5:45 Preschool & Children s Choirs Discipleship: Heart of Family 6:00 First Family Prayer Time 6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse 6:35 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:40 Church Leadership Council Discipleship: DivorceCare 6:45 Ejamat Prayer Time Thursday, January 11 9:00 Conversational English 10:00 Caregivers Support Group 10:30 Jackie Swan WOM Group Friday, January 12 Student Ministry: Disciple Now 7:00 Friday Morning Men s Group Saturday, January 13 Student Ministry: Disciple Now 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous In Home Ministry Member Nell Saucer 1775 Halcyon Blvd Montgomery, AL South Perry Street Montgomery, AL FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH montgomery Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am) Glorious Is Thy Name Sanctuary Orchestra Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty Sanctuary Choir Nothing But The Blood Kenny Hall Family Message Jay Wolf Prayer Room Mark McQueen (Haney/McQueen Class) Evening Worship (3:30 & 5:00 pm) Call to Worship One Heart & One Voice Choirs Praying for Our Missionaries Jesus I Am Resting Wendy Hamilton Message Jay Wolf CrossRoads Broadcast Schedule 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, 8:00 pm; Thursday, 1:30 pm & 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