Table of Contents: 3 Administration, 4 First Kids, 5 Students/Women s Ministry, 6 Family, 7 Saints Alive, Agin Cajuns

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1 The Vision of Sulphur FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Connecting with others to Experience & Express the love of Jesus Christ! Vol No. 3 - March 17 Table of Contents: 3 Administration, 4 First Kids, 5 Students/Women s Ministry, 6 Family, 7 Saints Alive, Agin Cajuns

2 Last month, I wrote about change and how difficult it is for most people. However, there is a small group of people for whom change never happens quickly enough. I m firmly in that group. I imagine there is a handful of folks reading this that is with me in that camp. We chomp at the bit and pull at the reins and we fret that we can t get done all that needs to be done as soon as we d like. Therefore, I have to practice patience, and that s not easy. There are a thousand and one areas of our ministry at First Sulphur that I would like to change: a tweak here, an overhaul there, and everything in between. However, the reality of last month s letter still stands: change occurs slowly and with great difficulty. Therefore, I have to practice patience. Change MUST occur, but it isn t necessary that it occur on my timeline. God s in charge of the timing. I m comforted, and stilled, by a number of places in scripture: The message on Sunday morning, February 26, from John 15:1-4 tells of God as the vineyard keeper that prunes the branches. The pruning process may take 2-3 seasons to yield the desired result. Often times, there is little more than the vine itself (Jesus) left, yet, in due time, the branches are thick with fruit. It took Joseph about 20 years (*gasp*) to work his way up the Egyptian ladder, from slave to Prime Minister. Abraham waited 25 years (*double gasp*) for the promised son. The promise of plans to prosper in Jeremiah 29:11, as we saw Sunday night, February 26, didn t see their fulfillment for another 70 years (*triple gasp*), but the promise to give hope and a future were to be realized immediately, even in the presence of difficulty, trial, uncertainty, and waiting. Obedience in the waiting is our responsibility (Jeremiah 29:10-14). I don t like to wait, but God works in His time. He has a plan (Jeremiah 29:11) and a mission (Matthew 28:19-20). There is also plenty to do while we wait. There is no season for the gospel harvest. Luke 10:2 tells us that the fields are currently white with harvest. While we wait for the other details and plans, we have our mission: go into the world and make disciples. Folks, let s be about the mission while we wait for the plans. Michael 2 - FBCS - The Vision

3 A Message from PERSONNEL The personnel Committee seeks your prayer support as we search for a full-time Family Minister and part-time Youth Minister. The Lord has provided several potential men to fill these positions. Coming soon we will present the man God has set on our hearts to fulfill the Youth Minister position. Kirk Mellard will share the name and information of this person during the March 12 th Sunday Morning Service, and the church will have an opportunity to ask questions to the Personnel Committee during a called Business Meeting on March 15 th. We thank you for your continued support and trust in God s leadership. Easter Lilies for Sale Now - April 2, 2017 $10.00 each Order forms available at the Connection Center. Easter Cross Witness Signs $10.00 each Limited supply Available at Connection Center and Church office. FBCS Family - Thank you for all of your continued prayers while Richard was ill. Through prayer God has healed his pneumonia and cellulitis he was dealing with and we praise Him for doing so. Thanks again. - Loy, Lenord & Richard Murphy Wor$hip through giving Budget Total Needed Weekly - $16, Budget Total Needed Monthly - $71, February 05, $19, February 12, $13, February 19, $12, February 26, $ 7, Total Received February $53, Sunday School Attendance Enrolled Present February 05, February 12, February 19, February 26, FBCS - The Vision

4 Preschool/Children s Ministries Register for First Kids ministries at the Connection Center or the Church Office. March 1st - No Awana School Holiday First Kids Missions Sunday 6 March 8th - Spot a Leader Night Leaders receive a spot for every section their clubbers say tonight. March15th - Silly Sock Night Wear your silliestsocks. Prizes will be given March 22nd - Noah s Ark Night Dress like your favoite farm animal tonight! March 29th - S more Night Say s more sections tonight! S more at game time!! Children s Choir 3:00 PM 4 - FBCS - The Vision

5 Student Ministry Youth egroup Sunday 6 PM By Tim Tebow Women s Ministry 5 - FBCS - The Vision

6 Family Our NEW WEBSITE Launches this Month! New Look Online Sermons Church News Church Events Mobile Friendly and more... FBCSULPHUR.ORG 6 - FBCS - The Vision

7 Music Ministry Our Worship Choir has begun working on Easter music for April. They will sing on evenings of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in special services to remember those events leading up to the crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord. Please come help the choir out as we begin rehearsing on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm The Agin Cajuns are our Sr. Adult Choir. This is a choir for those 50 and above. We meet on Monday morning, 10:00am. They are such a fun group who just loves to sing. We go on road trips, tours, and sing anywhere someone would like us to share. We will be singing for Houston River Baptist Church in May. Please come pass a good time with us. HANDBELLS, ANYONE? Judy Bredehoeft and I have some great ideas for organizing a new handbell choir in the near future. We are looking to have handbells on Monday s at 11:30am Many years ago we offered this opportunity for those stay home moms who would love to have a few hours of adult conversation and fellowship, in the process of learning to be a bell ringer. We still need around 5 more participants. Please contact Judy at or Donald at Saints Alive Senior Adult Ministry high hope ministry Thursday, March 23-3:00pm We meet at High Hope for an hour of singing and a short message. Saints Alive Council Friday, March 17 5:30pm Bring a friend and covered dish. Monday, March 6 9:15am Dry Creek Fish Fry Thursday, March 16 Vans leave 10:15am Vans return to 2pm Cost: $12.00 per person 7 - FBCS - The Vision

8 Our Staff Pastor Michael B. Linton Minister of Praise, Worship & Senior Adults Donald Dukes Sunday 8:30 a.m. Prayer Time 9:15 a.m. Bible Study* 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship* 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship* Wednesday Night Connection 5:45 p.m. 90 Youth Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer Connection* 7:00 p.m. Worship Choir *Childcare provided. Interim Minister of Youth Tom Bruce Minister of Children and Discipleship Amy Bruce First Baptist Church 401 S. Huntington St. Sulphur, LA NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Sulphur, LA Permit No. 51 Contact Numbers Church Office: (337) Fax: (337) First Learning Center: (337) Visit us on the web at fbcsulphur.org COMING SOON... MAR this month... 5 Student Committee Meeting 13 Deacon s Meeting 17 3F Game Night 18 Women s Ministy Birthday Party 19 Stewardship Meeting 23 High Hope Ministry 26 Business Meeting 31-1 Preteen Retreat APR a glance forward FBCS - The Vision 2 Student Committee Meeting 7 Widow/Widower s Banquet 10 Deacon s Meeting 14 Office Closed 21 3F Game Night 23 Church Picnic 23 High Hope Ministry 30 Business Meeting 31-1 Preteen Retreat