SEARCH PROCESS FOR PASTOR/DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND ACTIVITIES TIMELINE

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1 August 2017

2 Our deacon body recently approved the search for the position of Pastor/Director of Children and Activities. This is a new position which we believe will help us address our current needs and future needs when the new Family Life Center opens. The primary emphasis of this position will lean to the Children s ministry. During this time, Melissa Collier will continue to serve as Interim in our ministry to children. We are very grateful for her and her willingness to give leadership in this area during our time of transition. Melissa is a great team member here at First Baptist. After a series of conversations and open meetings with those interested in discussing the future needs of our church, the decision was made to have a formal search with an elected search committee. We are trusting and praying that this process will lead us to the person that God has in mind to fill this important position. An information sheet is available in the Welcome Center and the job description is available upon request. The third-floor renovation of the student education building will soon be completed. We have had tremendous volunteer leadership and cooperation which has saved us literally thousands of dollars. As we prepare to transition our student and collegiate ministries to the new building, this new space on the third floor will be available for our adult Bible Studies and a variety of ministry needs. These rooms will be ready to receive classes, some of which will be moving to this side of the street from our Fellowship Hall and The Net building. It is our plan and hope to move into some of these rooms on August 13. Please feel free to walk through the third-floor area. Speaking of the Family Life Center, our anticipated move in date is set for the end of the year. The consistent rains have delayed progress, but with the current stretch of dry weather, the completion of the roof will enable work to be done on a more predictable timeline. First Baptist Church has officially petitioned the City of Murray City Council for permission to close 3rd Street behind our Family Life Center between Maple and Elm Streets. Given the fact that we own the property on both sides of the street, it is our desire to utilize this area more effectively for parking. Hopefully, we will have a favorable decision in the near future. The First Baptist Church Mother s Day Out Ministry enters another chapter this coming August. As many of you know, Jenni Johnson served us so well in this capacity for many years and is now working in her family business. Lauren Dunlap has assumed the leadership responsibility for this vital ministry and we are so grateful God has sent us another gifted and qualified person to fill this important role. Please keep Lauren in your prayers. During the weekend of July 21-23, Carole and I participated in a marriage retreat with my son and his wife. We then immediately boarded a plane for Miami to enjoy a week with my other children and grandsons. Both experiences are so appreciated. I closed my sermon on July 16 with these words: The primary product of this church should be people of influence, leaders, change agents. The Bible calls these people disciples, people who take serious the call of Jesus to follow me. May we strive to be a people to love God, love people, make disciples, and send disciples. Keith

3 SEARCH PROCESS FOR PASTOR/DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND ACTIVITIES TIMELINE SUNDAY, JULY 2 Presented to Deacons for approval. From Church Operations Manual: The chairman of the deacon body, in consultation with the deacon body and the ministerial staff, will set times and dates for the nomination and election of a Ministerial Search Committee. SUNDAY, JULY 9, 16 Announced to Church that Search Committee will be formed Absentee ballots will be made available in the church office starting Monday, July 24, to be turned in by Friday, July 28. From Constitution & Bylaws: When a vacancy occurs in a ministerial staff position and it has been determined it is in the best interest of the church to fill that position, the procedure outlined in the Church Operations Manual shall be followed to select a Ministerial Search Committee. SUNDAY, JULY 30 Ballots for Nomination at AM Services Nominations are closed after AM services on July 30. From Church Operations Manual: At the set time, each member of First Baptist Church present will nominate (on official paper ballots) up to the number of candidates selected by the formula noted above (6 candidates). Also absentee ballots will be made available for the nomination process as well as the election process for those that cannot attend the set time for the nominating or election process. MONDAY, JULY 31 MONDAY, AUGUST 7 Nominees contacted to determine if they are willing to serve [Letter sent to nominees on Monday, July 31; they have until Sunday, August 6 to decide. Those who haven t responded will be called on Monday, August 7.] From Church Operations Manual: The Deacon Body Officers and the Committee on Committees membership will count and report the results of the nomination and election process. The Deacon Body Chair and the Committee on Committees Chair or their designees will notify the nominees to determine if they are willing to serve. If the nominee meets the requirements and is willing to serve on the search committee, his/her name will be added to the list to be voted on by the membership of First Baptist Church.

4 SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 List of nominees presented to church Absentee ballots will be made available in the church office starting Monday, August 14, to be turned in by Friday, August 18. [List will be included in August 13 Sunday program and an will be sent to the congregation on August 14.] From Church Operations Manual: The list of candidates (listed in alphabetical order by last name) will be presented to the church on the Sunday following the compilation of the list. This list will also be sent by first-class mail to all members and will be ed to church congregation. SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 Vote for Search Committee From the Church Operations Manual: On the Sunday following the presentation of the names of the nominees, members of First Baptist Church present will vote for up to the number of candidates selected by the formula noted above. (i.e., In our example where 6 committee members are needed, church members vote for six or fewer committee members.) Absentee ballots will be made available for those that cannot attend the set time for the election process. The nominated candidates receiving the highest number of votes will constitute the Search Committee.

5 Summer is winding down and school will be starting back in just a couple of short weeks. August is such a busy time and there are so many activities and events that it can be difficult to remember them all. I hope you will take some time and look through the different ministry areas and see all the incredible events coming up. Here are a few specific upcoming events to mention: 1. MIDWEEK:: We are so excited about getting our Wednesday night MidWeek program back up and running. This will start with a MidWeek Promo night on Wednesday, August 9th. We will have a free cookout beginning at 5:30 pm and will be promoting all of our MidWeek small group options after we eat. Join us at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall for a great time of fellowship and looking forward to the fall. All of our Midweek classes will begin the following Wednesday, August 16th. You can look on the cover of this Manna and see the four offerings we are making available: A. Secret Church: Survey of the Old Testament (David Platt) - Join David Platt as he walks through the entire Old Testament highlighting major themes, biblical characters, and how the whole Old Testament tells the story of God s love. B. Goliath Must Fall (Louie Giglio) - Fear. Rejection. Addiction. Anger. Comfort...Must Fall. It s likely you have a threatening giant in your life an adversary or stronghold that s diminishing your ability to live a full and free life. Frozen in the grip of rejection, fear, anger, comfort, or addiction, we lose sight of the promise God has for our lives. Demoralized and defeated, we settle for far less than his best. God has a better plan for you, a plan for you to live in victory. That s why he has silenced your giant once and for all. In Goliath Must Fall, pastor Louie Giglio uncovers a newfound twist in the classic story of David and Goliath. The key to living free from our giants is not better slingshot accuracy, but keeping our eyes on the one and only giant-slayer Jesus. Put your hope in him and watch Goliath fall. C. The Case For Christ (Lee Strobel) - Is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? Skeptics dismiss the Jesus of the Gospels by claiming there is no evidence in the case for Christ. Lee Strobel disagrees. The former legal journalist and one-time atheist knows how to ask tough questions. His own search for truth about Jesus led him to faith in Christ. Now Strobel invites you and your group to investigate the truth about Jesus Christ leading to the facts that guided Strobel from atheism to faith in Christ. In this revised six-session study, participants will journey along with Strobel on a quest for the truth about Jesus. D. God s At War (Kyle Idleman) - In a new twist to the cinematic style City on a Hill has become known for, this 6 episode series was filmed in a docudrama style narrated by Kyle and featuring the late Chuck Colson (Prison Fellowship), Chuck Bentley (Crown Financial Ministries) and others telling their true stories. In these compelling stories, we will see some reflection of ourselves, and recognize the true battle that lies at the heart of all our sin struggles. These stories also point the way to victory, as we see the kind of life transforming power that Christ is ready to pour out in our lives as well. Each of these studies are a 6 week small group DVD study. All four of these are incredible and I highly encourage you to come join us. These same studies will be repeated the second half of our fall Mid-week. Our regular Wednesday Fellowship Suppers will begin on August 16 at 5:30 pm followed by week 1 of these studies at 6:30 pm. continued on next page...

6 2. MINISTRY FAIR:: Where are you serving this year? Are you looking for a place to plug in and get involved? On Sunday, July 30 and August 6, all church ministries will have booths set up in the Welcome Center promoting their ministries. Please take a few minutes and come by and see the many different ways you can plug in. There will be sign up sheets if you are interested in any areas. We need you!! 3. COLLEGE ADOPTION:: It s that time of year when our college students are coming back. We have the opportunity to impact these students in incredible ways. One way is through our college adoption program. This is simply you adopting a student for the year. This involves being a home away from home. We want our college students to have a local family that will welcome them like one of their own. Whether it s a lunch every now and then or opening your home for a place to study, please consider adopting a student. If you need more information, see Jeremy Hudgin or Erin Clark. 4. PROMOTION SUNDAY:: On Sunday, August 13, all age graded Sunday School classes will promote up. This is an exciting time in the lives of our students. This is also a time to find a class and get involved. If you are not currently connected with a small group, we have a class for just about anyone. This is such an exciting time here at FBC. Let s continue to pray that God would accomplish in us what He desires. I m so grateful to each of you. Jeremy Business Meeting Minutes Sunday, July 23, 2017 Church Administrator s Report Jeremy Hudgin The renovation of the 3rd floor should be completed in time for Promotion Sunday, August 13. A proposal to close 3rd Street between Poplar and Elm has been presented to the Murray City Council. A Pastor/Director of Children & Activities search timeline was presented. Ministry Fair will be Sunday mornings July 30 and August 6. Information will be available and volunteers can sign up to serve in different ministry areas. The minutes of the June meeting and the June Financials were approved as presented. Approval was given for the purchase of a new organ which has features conducive to use in both services. The Building Use Policies and Procedures were discussed and will be voted on at the August meeting. Approval was given to sell the NET building to the Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau. Dylan Bell, Brendyn Byrd, and Tracer Daniel Jones were formally accepted as members. The letter of Ethan Morgan to unite with Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green, KY was granted. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Jones, Church Clerk

7 Youth ministry is so exciting in August! The month of August means BACK TO SCHOOL. The summer has been great, but now there are greater things yet to come during the school year! Below you will see a tentative calendar of events for the months of August and September. Please pray for us as we get things kicked off for the new school year! July 30th Back to school swim Oaks Country Club with area churches, 5-7pm August 4th Rec day in the Chestnut Park, 1-3pm August 6th First day for college interns; Sunday school training and luncheon; Internship training August 9th HSM/MSM Midweek The Net, 6-7:30pm August 13th Sunday school promotion day August 20th LifeGroup leaders 3rd Floor Kitchen, 5-6pm August 25th Cross-town rival football MSU, 6pm till game starts August 26th Super Saturday youth ministry training with Paducah FBC, 8am August 27th Imitate training and 3rd Floor Kitchen, 12:15pm; LifeGroups Fellowship Hall, 5-6pm August 30th Midweek HSM/MSM, 6-7:30pm September 6th Midweek HSM/MSM, 6-7:30pm September 10th LifeGroups, 5-6pm; Imitate reveal 3rd Floor Kitchen, 6:30-7:30pm September 13th Crowder Trace Creek Baptist Church, 6pm September 17th LifeGroups, 5-6pm September 20th Midweek HSM/MSM, 6-7:30pm September 24th LifeGroups, 5-6pm September 27th Midweek HSM/MSM, 6-7:30pm Jon Kyle

8 Welcome back! It s hard to believe that summer is already over and the school year is upon us. We are excited about the awesome things we have planned for this fall! Check out some of the things we have coming up, and make plans now to come and be involved with us! Sunday School August 6th, 12:15-2:00--Sunday School Teacher Training Luncheon--If you are a lead Sunday School teacher, assistant Sunday School teacher, or substitute Sunday School teacher/nursery worker, we would LOVE for you to come to this free training luncheon! We will be discussing the events coming up, an overview of the curriculum, and talking through expectations and needs. If you are interested in helping with Sunday School in Kids First, this would also be a wonderful opportunity for you to come and get a big picture idea of our programming, specifically as it pertains to Sunday mornings. August 13th--Promotion Sunday--All graded Sunday School classes will promote up to their new grade for the year. TeamKID & Highway 45 August 9th, 5:30-7:30--Cookout & TeamKID/Highway 45 Kick-off Party--Make plans to join us for hamburgers and hotdogs and sides in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30. At 6:15, the kids will be going over to the Kids First areas to meet their teachers and play games at the Kick-off Party! It s sure to be a great night as we kick-off TeamKID & Highway 45 for the new school year! Pre-register online now! fbcmurray.org/kidsfirst-upcoming-events August 16th, 6:15-7:30--Fall Programming starts!--join us for the first night of class for TeamKID & Highway 45! Everyone who brings a new friend (never been to TeamKID/Highway 45 before) will get their choice of a grape soda, Sprite, or orange soda! Kids First Family Fun Days This school year, we will be offering a monthly opportunity for you to do something fun with your family as well as other Kids First Families! There will be one each month, so be sure to check the Manna for details on the upcoming events! August 12th, 2:00-8:00--Kids First Family Fun Venture River--We will meet at the church at 2:00 to load the church bus and drive to Venture River in Eddyville, KY for the afternoon! We will be at the park from 3:00-6:00, then we will plan to stop at McDonald s in Eddyville for supper before coming home. The church will take care of transportation, but you will be responsible for paying your admission to the park and your meal at McDonald s. If you are interested in participating, please register on our website (fbcmurray.org/ministries/kidsfirst-upcoming-events). Payment will be due on the day of the trip. Cost: 0-2 year olds Free under 54 tall $10.50 over 54 tall $ years old $10.00 Other Family Fun Dates for Fall: September 23-6:00 pm - MSU vs. Austin Peay football game October 22-4:00-6:00 pm - Fall Fest November 12-5:00-7:00 pm - Drive-in FBC December 6-5:30-7:30 pm - Cookies, Cocoa, & Caroling As always, if you are interested in being involved or have any questions about the ministries of Kids First at FBC Murray, please don t hesitate to let me know (mcollier@fbcmurray.org)! Also, be sure to keep a check on the website for the most up to date info regarding events, registrations, and other exciting info (fbcmurray.org/kidsfirst-upcoming-events)! God bless! Melissa

9 Dear Church Famiy, Summer is just about done! Thank the Lord we have survived the heat and the dog days which went with it! With the beginning of August comes rehearsal season for our annual Christmas musical. This year we are going to be singing, Light! Out of the Darkness. I know it is early to begin thinking about Christmas, but we need to begin meeting early and often to assure our very best effort in the performance of this great musical. We will begin these rehearsals in three or four weeks. We encourage you to come and sing with us. Last year we had several folks who came and rehearsed with us and sang for this one event. I encourage such participation! We would love to have the choir loft full for this musical. We have had several folks who have indicated to me that they will be joining us this season. We will work hard and fast to make this a Christmas season to remember at First Baptist. Come and sing with us! You will notice that we have a new organ in our sanctuary! We replaced the 50 plus year old Allen with a slightly preloved Rodgers organ. This new digital instrument will allow the incorporation of literally thousands of Midi sounds when we add a sound module. This instrument indeed brings the music ministry of First Baptist Church into the 21st century! The gentleman who brokered the instrument and installed it into our sanctuary stated that we would be using it for the next 40 to 50 years. As it was being demonstrated last Monday afternoon, I felt the floor of the sanctuary tremble and chills went up my spine as I felt the power of this great instrument. I want to thank Pastor Keith, the church trustees, the BFS committee, the deacons, and those present at the latest business meeting for their support and for sharing the vision I had for First Baptist Church with regard to this instrument. I hope you will join me in thanking God for His leadership in this direction! We will soon be having a dedication concert and a training session for all those who wish to be involved in playing this organ for God s Glory at First Baptist Church. I continue to be thrilled to be serving you and our Lord here at First Baptist. We have so many dedicated and talented folks who serve with me. Those around me indeed make the music ministry shine at FBC! Come and join us we would love to have you! Blessings! Mike The M.A.G.I.C. leadership team has met and here is a rundown of the fall schedule. Noon lunches include speakers/singers but will not be included until they are confirmed. The winter schedule will be sent later this fall. August 28th Potluck (Fellowship Hall), 6:00pm September 25th Depart at 10:00am for lunch at Casey Jones Village (Jackson, TN) October 23rd Potluck (at FBC), noon November 27th Potluck, (at FBC), noon December 11th Badgett Playhouse & Majestic Steakhouse (Draffenville) Time TBA We are proud to welcome Gean Cherry and Dortha Bailey to the MAGIC leadership team! Let s make this the best year yet! Start talking to other seniors who haven t been attending or perhaps do not know what M.A.G.I.C. is. Bro. Boyd

10 FBC Contact Information FBC Finances Thank You Attendance 203 South 4th Street, Murray, KY (church office) (fax) Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm FBC Library Phone: KEITH INMAN SENIOR PASTOR kinman@fbcmurray.org BOYD SMITH PASTOR OF PRAYER AND CARE bsmith@fbcmurray.org JEREMY HUDGIN ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF FAMILIES jhudgin@fbcmurray.org JON KYLE ALLRED STUDENT PASTOR jallred@fbcmurray.org MIKE ROSE TRADITIONAL WORSHIP LEADER mrose@fbcmurray.org MELISSA COLLIER PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN S DIRECTOR mcollier@fbcmurray.org Visit us at Van Driver for August: David McDowell as of Sunday, July 23, 2017 $ 10, Budget Receipts from 07/23/2017 $ 743, Budgeted YTD $ 613, Budget Expenditures YTD $ 680, Budget Receipts YTD $ WMO Receipts from 07/23/2017 $ 139, WMO 2017 Goal $ 19, WMO Receipts YTD $ 3, Family Life Center Receipts 7/23/2017 $3,460, Family Life Center Goal $1,269, Family Life Center Receipts to Date $ 769, Family Life Center Borrowed to Date Thank you notes have been received from Jean Johnston and the family of Buddy Buckingham Sunday 8:30 11:00 School June 25 N/A July 2 N/A July 9 N/A July July FBC Library Needline Radio/T V New Members Invitation Fellowship Supper Brendyn Byrd joined Sunday, July 10 by profession of faith and for baptism. Dylan Bell joined Sunday, July 2 by profession of faith and for baptism. Dylan is the 16 year old son of Doug and Heather Bell. Tracer Jones joined Sunday, July 16 by profession of faith and for baptism. Tracer is the 17 year old grandson of Richard and Becky Jo Jones. Our 8:30 am worship service is aired at 11:00 am on WAAJ-FM 89.7 and a taped broadcast is available on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. on Murray Electric System s channel 15. There is a collection box located in the Welcome Center for you to drop off nonperishable food items to be donated to Needline. For the month of August, the featured item collected is dish liquid and bar soap. Different food/household items will be collected each month. The resource kit, John, Chapter Fifteen: The Life You re Meant to Live by Tom Holladay has been given in memory of Elizabeth Banks, mother of Becky Vinson by the Tender Hearts Sunday School class. Everyone is invited to a Bridal Coffee for Blair Wagoner and her fiance, Keith Rollins on Saturday, September 9 10 to 11:30 am in the FBC Welcome Center. Blair and Keith are registered at Plantation Place and Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Fellowship Suppers will resume on Wednesday, August 16 at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Adult meals are $4 and children under 12 are $3. To help with set up and food preparation, reservations are required. Please call the church office by Monday, August 7 to make your reservation. Even if you have been on the reservation list in the past, please call to confirm your plans for this fall.

11 First Baptist Church is getting a new addition! What was once a parking lot for churchgoers is well on its way to becoming a hotspot for college students like me. For years now, the college hangout at FBC Murray was across the street from the church in a tiny little building called The Net. Don t get me wrong, The Net was great, but this new hub is going to be so much better. A place for fellowship unlike anything FBC has seen, The Family Life Center will attract students from Murray State who may have overlooked the church in the past. With amenities such as a gym, cafeteria, and classrooms, there will be space readily available for plenty of worshiping and fellowship opportunities. Group meals after sporting events, group Bible studies, and basketball tournaments with a side of Jesus are all possibilities with this new addition. The Family Life Center will give FBC members and college students alike a new place to grow spiritually, even on a basketball court. Jordyn Rowland Building an authentic, biblical community who engages our city and our world with the love of Jesus.

12 August 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sunday Schedule 8:30 - Worship 9:45 - Sunday School 11:00 - Worship 1 2 5:30 Prayer Schools 4:30 Missions Committee 7:30 Personnel Comm :00 Youth Rec the Park 5 6 Ministry Fair in Welcome Center 12:15 Sunday School Leadership Luncheon 5:30 Deacons Meeting 7 6:30 Betty Sledd Group 8 Calloway Co. Schools start 9 5:15 BFS Comm. 5:30 churchwide Fellowship meal 6:00 Youth Back to School Bash 6:30 MidWeek Promotion 6:30 TeamKID & Hwy 45 Kickoff 10 Murray City Schools start 2:00 Home Ministry Visitation :00 Family Fun Venture River International Alcotts 13 Sunday School Promotion Day :30 MDO meet the teachers 16 5:30 Fellowship Supper Resumes 6:00 MSM/HSM 6:15 TeamKID/ Hwy45 6:30 First 17 Out begins 18 7:30 BCM Progressive Supper :15 Combined MSU & International Luncheon Vote for Search Committee 4:00 Missions Ministry Team 21 Solar Eclipse 22 Out 23 Out 5:30 Fellowship Supper 6:00 MSM/HSM 6:15 TeamKID/ Hwy45 6:30 First 24 Out International Rock Painting 27 Lord s Supper/ Benevolent Offering 12:15 Youth Imitate Training Luncheon 5:00 Youth Life Groups 5:30 Business Meeting 28 6:00 pm MAGIC 29 Out 30 Out 5:30 Fellowship Supper 6:00 MSM/HSM 6:15 TeamKID/ Hwy45 6:30 First 31 Out Wednesday Schedule 7:15 Sanctuary Choir