First Baptist Church Montgomery. Volume 71 Week of June 10, 2018 Number 23. Sunday, June 10 12:15 pm Fellowship Hall

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1 First Baptist Church Montgomery Beacon bring them in...build them up...send them out Volume 71 Week of June 10, 2018 Number 23 M.I.C. (Membership Information Class) Sunday, June 10 12:15 pm Fellowship Hall Thinking of joining First Baptist? The Membership Information Class explains what is involved in becoming effective members of FBC. The class is led by our pastor, Jay, and is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and make new friends. Be our guest for lunch and discover how to become a part of the First Family. For more information or to register, call Mark Bethea at Office: Prayer Line:

2 CONNECTIONS from your Pastor s Heart Say YES to VBS! Next week brings us to the annual celebration of Vacation Bible School! We have activated our sanctified imagination and anticipate over 1300 people participating so we need your help. 1. Say Yes to VBS by PRAYING Ask God to stir the hearts of parents and children so they come to the feast that is being prepared. Jesus said to His disciples, The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers into His harvest. (Matthew 9:37-38) 2. Say Yes to VBS by BRINGING CHILDREN Any children connected to you would be deeply benefited by coming to our Bible School. Since kids can t drive, they need you to round them up and bring them down to FBC where they will receive a giant dose of God s truth wrapped in love and fun. Invite the children of relatives, neighbors and friends and offer to bring them! Your invitation could make a vast earthly and eternal difference because many of these precious children will choose to follow Jesus as their Savior and Forever Friend. 3. Say Yes to VBS by SUPPORTING the Work Your financial gifts to FBC provide the materials and facilities to create this stellar event. Your offerings make our VBS offering possible! So from your checkbook, to your calendar and car serve as a VBS supporter and God will use these efforts to grow His children and expand heaven. Praying, Bringing and Supporting God s Work TOGETHER, FBC Faithfulness Sunday, June 3, 2018 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship Enrollment 5228 Bible Fellowship Attendance 1577 Weekly Attendance 2032 Discipleship Attendance 520 OFFERING Required Weekly $128, Received Sunday $121, Required To Date $2,824, Received To Date $2,551, Building Fund Sunday $ Building Fund to Date $10, Under Budget $515, $272,987.14

3 Join Jay for his Pastor s Class on Sunday, June 10 at 10:00 am in the main sanctuary. This 13-week class is open to everyone and will be an overview of the Bible. Ministry Announcements Children s Ministry All fourth through sixth graders are invited to Kids Kamp on Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13. We will head back to Camp Lee! Cost is $275. You can register and pay online at Scholarships are available, contact Glen Leathers at for more information. Save the Date for these upcoming events: Wild Animal Safari (June 28); and Butter & Egg Adventures (July 19). For more information, visit montgomeryfbc. org/event-registration. Student Ministry Save the Date for these upcoming events: Outdoor Adventure (June 28-29); Youth Camp (July 23-27); Crossover Lake Retreat (August 3); and the Senior Lake Retreat (August 10-11). For more information, visit Students, if you want to serve at VBS, please register at org/vbs. If you have any questions, contact Nancie McQueen for two s through kindergarten at nmcqueen@montgomeryfbc.org or Glen Leathers for first through sixth graders at gleathers@montgomeryfbc.org. You must be registered and have an assigned place to help prior to the start of VBS. College Ministry This summer we will meet each Tuesday night for dinner and Bible study at various homes from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. On June 12, we will meet at the home of Jonathan & Betsy Johns (140 Briar Lane, Pike Road). Visit fbcmcollege.com for the entire summer schedule. First Family Dinner Wednesday, June 13 No reservations required! Adult & Children s Meal: Meat Loaf, Green Beans, Roll, Salad, Dessert Adult Family Meal $5; Child s Meal (12 & under) $3 Maximum Family Amount $20 (immediate family only)

4 Don t miss the annual College Lake Day on Saturday, July 14 on Lake Martin. The cost is $10! All high school graduates and college-age students are welcome to come! Sign up by ing Justin Law at jlaw@ montgomeryfbc.org. 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 your dates and location to Brian Gay at briang@montgomeryfbc.org. Volunteers are needed for the Guatemala Well-Drilling Mission Project on August 4 though 11. Cost is $1,500 (airfare included). This is an exciting hands-on well drilling project that uses a hydraulic gas powered drilling rig to find clean water for the community. For more information, contact Steven Faulkner at or sfaulkner101505@gmail.com. First Baptist Foundation The First Baptist Foundation was blessed to award $53,000 in scholarships to students pursuing their education for the academic year. Did you know that you can be part of the investment we are making in these future Kingdom builders? Your gifts to the Gifts of Gratitude fund go directly toward scholarships for these young people. Your gifts given today honor the Lord and serve the future with Kingdom work! Community Ministries The Caring Center is looking for volunteers! If you can help, contact Sharon Hyatt at for details. Churchwide News & Events Our Church Family If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, contact Carolyn Bryan at Sympathy Extended to Ms. Mickey Hudson in the death of her father Mr. & Mrs. Todd Hughes (Amanda) in the death of their son, Camp; Amelia Hughes in the death of her brother Jackson Doris Collins Grandview Medical Center Jim Frankum Congratulations Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Bob Hall (Kathy) in the birth of a granddaughter; Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Sartwell (Joni) in the birth of a granddaughter; Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Mayton (Regina) in the birth of a great-granddaughter Will you be away from FBC on Sunday? Then join us Sunday at 11:00 am as we broadcast our service live on the FBC app and website ( org/livestream) as well as our main Facebook page, First Baptist Church Montgomery (@montgomeryfirstbaptist). We are updating our records! Please help us by visiting montgomeryfbc.org and clicking on the Update Member Information graphic to update your contact and family information for our membership files. If you have any questions, contact, Amanda Smith at or asmith@montgomeryfbc.org. Online Pictorial Directory Did you know that you can update your family photo in the FBC Online Member Directory. Just a recent photo to Amanda Smith at asmith@montgomeryfbc. org. If you haven t started using this ministry tool, now is a great time to start. For full instructions on using the online directory visit:

5 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June :00 AM to Noon ages 4 through 6th grade // FREE! IMPORTANT VBS DATES Mark Your Calendar! SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Prayer Walk // 347 // 5:00 pm SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Decorating Set-up Afternoon Register Today! All children, including those currently enrolled in Sunday School at First Baptist Montgomery, must register for VBS. Online registration closes on TUESDAY, JUNE 12. After June 12, you will need to wait and register the first day of VBS. * Child must have turned 4 by August 31, 2017 to attend VBS. T-Shirts and Music CDs T-Shirts and CDs will be available this Sunday in the main sanctuary foyer as well as each morning of VBS. Preschool Supplies Needed Blue Painters Tape or Green Frog Tape Red & Black Sharpie Pens Royal Blue & White Spray Paint Fabric Glue Zinc Plated Washers (5/16 in x 1 1/2 in) (Home Depot), Sports Themed Stickers Bags of miniature marshmallows Bags of M&M s Bags of Pretzel Rods Round Buckets of Cheese Balls FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER VISIT

6 This week at FBC For the complete calendar, visit Sunday, June 10 8:30 Worship Service Prayer Room in Media Center 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes 11:00 Worship Service Prayer Room in Media Center 12:15 Membership Information Class 5:00 One Heart Choir Rehearsal Visitation Prayer Time for South Asia VBS Prayer Walk 6:15 Worship Service Monday, June 11 5:30 Men s Bible Study 6:30 Freedom in Christ Recovery Group Tuesday, June 12 2:00 Children s Ministry: 5:30 Women with Emotional Pain 6:00 College Ministry: Bible Study 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday, June 13 5:00 First Family Dinner 5:30 Sanctuary Orchestra Rehearsal 5:45 Children s Ministry: Pool Party 6:00 First Family Prayer Time 6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse 6:35 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:40 Finance Committee 6:45 Ejamat Prayer Time Thursday, June 14 10:00 Caregivers Support Group Friday, June 15 6:45 Friday Morning Men s Group Saturday, June 16 Mission Project: Calgary 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous In Home Ministry Member Maxine Baker 2001 Ray Thorington Road Pike Road, AL South Perry Street Montgomery, AL FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH montgomery Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am) Call to Worship Sanctuary Orchestra Days of Elijah Sanctuary Choir Eye on the Sparrow Robin Stewart Message Kenny Hoomes Prayer Room Charlie Byrom (Quimby/Smart/Vaughn Class) Evening Worship (6:15 pm) For the Sake of Christ One Heart Choir Worship Concert 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