October Newsletter. Sunday Mornings 9:00 AM Chapel Worship 9:15 AM Prayer Group (Gideon Classroom) 10:00 AM Sunday School. FAMILY PHOTO SCAVENGER Hunt

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1 October Newsletter FALL 2016 Don t Say You Didn t Know About It! October 9 Family Scavenger Hunt 4:00 P.M. at the church October R.A. Father-Son Camp Out October 16 Quarterly Forum Brunch 10:00 A.M. Walker Hall October 27 Senior Adult Celebration Heritage Baptist in Cartersville October 29 Community Brunch 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon October 30 Fall Festival November 6 All Saints Day November 13 Operation Christmas Child Collection Day November 20 Children s Sunday One Service at 11:00 in Chapel Thanksgiving Lunch to Follow November 27 First Sunday of Advent December 24 Christmas Eve Service Candlelight & Communion at 6:00 P.M. December 25 Christmas Morning Service One Service at 11:00 in Sanctuary FAMILY PHOTO SCAVENGER Hunt Who? All families of youth & children What? A scavenger hunt invloving your family, a camera, and a list of challenges to complete and items to find! When? October 4:00 PM Where? Starting at FBC Jasper! Why? To bring your family and the families our church together for a fun, creative event! Sunday Mornings 9:00 AM Chapel Worship 9:15 AM Prayer Group (Gideon Classroom) 10:00 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Previous Sunday s Worship Service on ETC Ch 3 11:00 AM Sanctuary Worship (Live on WYYZ Radio 1490 AM)

2 Ministry Budget as of 9/29/2016 Budget Giving Required YTD $430, Budget Giving Received YTD $353, Budget Spent YTD - $382, Building Fund Giving Required YTD $77, Building Fund Received YTD $52, Building Loan Balance as of 08/06/2016 $317, Joy Choir October 14 & 28 11:00 A.M. Youth Choir Starts October 2 5:00 P.M. Time is flying by in the preschool. We have had a fantastic first six weeks of school. During this time, we have already hosted Doughnuts with Daddy, picture day, a doctor visited the school and attended our first fieldtrip. We met Dr. Ken Austin at the Pickens County Airport where he allowed the children to look in his planes as well as watch him take off, land and fly around. We stay very busy and the children are all adjusting so well to the new schedule. Our new kindergarten is going great! We have 12 students who are being taught by the best of the best. They are all being taught on a first grade curriculum level, which speaks volumes to our program and how we prepare them. In November I am going to poll the 37 PreK students and see who is planning on attending kindergarten next year and that will determine the next direction we will go in for the 2017 school year. Please continue to pray for our program and that God will bless all our efforts. Thank you for all your food donations, they are so helpful and appreciated. As always if you need anything please do not hesitate to call or come by for a visit. Blessings Cassie Rasco When I told you the youth were busy in September, I didn't even realize what October had in store for us! On October 9th the youth are teaming up with the Children for an event created for the whole family! Starting at 4:00 PM we will have a FAMILY PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT! It will be "every family for themselves" in a competition to see who can take the most fun, creative pictures completing each challenge Kim & I lined up. Any youth not accompanied by parents, will team up with me and join the fun! After this event we will have our own youth fall party with a movie, yummy food, and pumpkin-themed snacks. What could be better?! The youth will also be helping at the Fall Festival and Community Brunch. I am happy to announce that our small groups are growing! Both Wednesday and THursday nights have seen an increase in numbers, fun, and conversation. I am incredibly thankful to be able to minister to this group! in grace, ANnie Sutton This October we have two fun opportunities for families with children! First, we will have a Family Photo Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, October 9 at 4:00. We ll meet in Walker Hall to give instructions before sending each family off to take pictures of items on the list. We ll meet back in Walker Hall to tally the results and eat ice cream sundaes! Please make plans to be a part of this fun family event! Second, our Hollywood themed Fall Festival is Sunday, October 30 from 5:00-7:00. Dress as your favorite celebrity and join us for an evening on the red carpet! There will be karaoke, bounce houses, a special area just for our youngest guests, hot dogs, popcorn, a candy bar, and more! To make this a wonderful community event, we need your help! First, we need volunteers to work at each of the activity stations. I will have a sign up board in the Welcome Center where you can sign up for the time and event of your choosing. And second, we need donations of wavy potato chips, cookies, and candy! Instead of individually wrapped candy, please bring bags of M&Ms, Skittles, gummi bears, or candy corn for our candy bar. A donation box will be located in the Welcome Center. If you have any questions, please let me know! Thanks! Kim Mason

3 MEMBER OF THE MONTH Each month we will feature a member of the church starting in October. The purpose of the "Member of the Month" is to learn more about each other and highlight the work of God in our congregation. You will be able to read a brief synopisis of the member's life and faith journey, and you are encouraged to meet these members to get connected! If you are interested in being an FBC Jasper Member of the Month, contact Annie Sutton (youth@fbcjasper.com) KEITH WADE Keith has been a member of our church sing the mid-70's. He went to Sunday School, Summer Camps, and other church activities when he was young. He even got married in this church. After high school he started school at Pickens Tech, got a job, and became a volunteer fireman. With everything he had going on in his life, his involvement in the church slowly declined from "part time member" to "no time member" for many years. During that time he experienced many life changes, including a divorce. In 2010 Keith decided he needed a change and started searching for something he felt he lost. That "something"he says is Jesus's love. Jesus never gave up on him, even when he gave up on church. Keith is once again an active member, attending Sunday School, Worship, Wednesday nights, and working with the R.A.'s. Keith says, "There is always hope with God's help. There is Hope that others can move towards coming back to church, or even start coming to church for the first time." WHAT ARE THE DEACONS UP TO? We are beginning a new section in our monthly newsletter in order to keep you better informed about the life of the church. We will be offering a brief summary of the issues being discussed and any action taken at our monthly deacons meetings. At FBC Jasper the deacons assist the staff in conducting the day to day business of the church. We pray for and discuss the needs of the church, seeking God s guidance. One of the issues we discussed this past month had to do with clarifying what goes before the congregation for a vote and what is decided by the deacons. We all want the congregation to feel a part of the decision making process without weighing down our life together with business meetings. The deacons have been entrusted by the congregation to make decisions on all issues except for those that change the budget or ministerial staff, and relate to the sale or acquisition of property. These issues come before the entire congregation. The congregation also elects deacons and approves the nominating report each year. This month we also talked about our budget shortfall. The finance committee is putting together a contingency plan to be shared at a later date with the deacons should it be deemed necessary. If you ever have any questions regarding the life of the church, please feel free to contact a deacon or a member of the ministerial staff. We have a desire to always be transparent. We are grateful the prayerful and financial support of all who make the ministry of the church possible.

4 In Memory of Hugh Reece Doris Burton Ken & Margo Austin Robert & Kitty Baldwin Walt & Vesta Doster Mary Ann Dubose Dan & Rebecca Forrester JOY Choir Betty McDaniel John & Phyllis Sloope George & Brenda Weaver Alive & Hettie Young Bobbie Shelnutt Earl & Brenda Brooks Leon & Deborah Gay Gerald & Mary Jane Reid David & Helen Stuart Mary Smith Frances Wagner Alton Wallace In Memory of Ruth Stanfield Christy Staneil Sanctuary Flowers September /4 Given in honor of their 56th Wedding Anniversary by Milt & Norma Wilson 9/11 Given in loving memory of William Crowe by Kevin, Nicole, Bella & Kota Crowe 9/18 Given in honor of Patsy Stanfield for her birthday on September 9th by Robin, Reeder, Tucker & Luke Burch. 9/25 Given of loving memory of Jane Garner whose birthday would have been September 29th by Jim, Kirk, Laura, Lindsey, Kristen & Addie Garner Memorial & Honorarium Contribtions In Memory of George McLaughlin William & Gail Dilbeck Walt & Vesta Doster James & Dianne Jones, Sr. Glenn & Betty Mullinax Bobbie Shulnutt Darwin & Marie Drain Gloria Wentworth Disabled American Veterans In Memory of Mary Lee Harrison D.A. & D.F. Langley In Memory of J.R. Huddleston In Memory of Lois Poole Betty McDaniel Fellowship Sunday School Class In Memory of Perry Ligon In Memory of Sandra Bettis Robert & Kitty Baldwin Gloria Wentworth In Memory of Jean Hicks Ross Loretta Hicks In Memory of Jack Collins George & Brenda Weaver In Memory of Bob Cagle George & Brenda Weaver In Honor of the Patsy Jordan Family Will & Myrna Denson In Honor of Ruth Mehari Gerald & Mary Jane Reid In Honor of Jim Lowe In Honor of Allison Boyle Gerald & Mary Jane Reid

5 Wednesday Night Dinner 5:15 Adult Meal - $6 Kid s Plate - $4 Family Max - $20 Weekly Menus are printed in the Sunday Worship Guides. Women On Mission Thursday, Oct. 10:30 a.m. with Mary Ann DuBose. Carpool from church parking lot 10:15. ALL are welcome! A worship and fellowship event for senior adults! Thursday, October 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Heritage Baptist Church, Cartersville Clarissa Strickland, Speaker Cost: $15 per person, includes lunch. Resgister online: Women's Wednesday Night Bible Study First meeting! October 5 6:30-7:15 P.M. in the Chapel (excercise/walking group from 6:00-6:30) COMMUNITY BRUNCH October 29 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon All are welcome to come share or serve the meal! Contact Pastor Greg Pope with any questions. For More Information contact W.C. Copeland. R.A. Father-Son Camp Out October 14-15

6 Happy October Birthday! 1 - Chase Raisor 2 - Paul Stephens, MaryJo Brooks, Kallen Painter 3 - Fred Jacks, Jeff Brooks, Corbin McCrary 4 - Kathy Garland, Jenni Weaver 5 - Elaine Landrum 6 - Luke Williams 7 - Louis Alderman, Lisa Payne, Madison Powell, Mason Powell 8 - John Young 9 - Joyce McWaters, Carrie Stephens, Sharon Alexander, Liz Ray 10 - Margarette Kown 11 - Anita Spaugh, Kitty Baldwin, Presley Carter Barnett 12 - Mary Smith 13 - Caleb Miles 15 - Patricia Denson 16 - Amy Godfrey, Georgia Cagle, Nancy Woodard 17 - Amanda Neighbors, Duane Cronic 18 - Amanda Saltino, Jennifer Pope 19 - Katie Brown 20 - Terri Lawson, Debra Bryant 21 - Gloria Wentworth, Jim Zuidema, Kevin Crowe 22 - Kathie Jones, Lucy Stout, Sam Stout 23 - Brenda Wynn, Patti Brooks 24 - Glenn Mullinax, Jo Jenkins, Jay Foust Kota Crowe 25 - Molly Stout 26 - Ryan Chastain, Edie Stone 27 - Betty Martin, Lauren Daniels 28 - Trish Alderman, Bradley Rutledge, Christie Pool, John McCurdy 29 - Effie Norris 30 - Drew Dotson Upcoming Sunday Worship 9:00 in the Chapel, 11:00 in the Sanctuary October 2 / Pentecost 21 / World Communion Day "The Stuff Inbetween" Ephesians 4:1-6 October 9 / Pentecost 22 "Becoming Christian: Clearing Space for the Spirit" Ephesians (11:00) Baby Dedication: Henley Shay and Harper Jaymes Childers (Parents: Patton and Mallory Childers) October 16 / Pentecost 23 "Becoming Christian: In Love and Worship" Ephesians October 23 / Pentecost 24 "Becoming Christian: At Home and Church" Ephesians (11:00) Baby Dedication: John Luke Weaver, Jr. (Parents: John Luke and Courtney Weaver) October 30 / Pentecost 25 "Becoming Christian: At Work and in the World" /5/16 5:15 Dinner 6:00 Prayer & Bible Study The Bible by the Book: Acts 6:00 Children s Choirs/Youth pulse 6:30 Mission Friends FBI & Club 456 6:45 Sanctuary Choir 7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal 10/19/2016 5:15 Dinner 6:00 Prayer & Bible Study The Bible by the Book: 1 Corinthians 6:00 Children s Choirs/Youth pulse 6:30 Mission Friends FBI & Club 456 6:45 Sanctuary Choir 7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE 10/12/2016 5:15 Dinner 6:00 Prayer & Bible Study The Bible by the Book: Romans 6:00 Children s Choirs/Youth pulse 6:30 Mission Friends R.A.'s & G.A.'s 6:45 Sanctuary Choir 7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal 10/26/2016 5:15 Dinner 6:00 Prayer & Bible Study The Bible by the Book: 2 Corinthians 6:00 Children s Choirs/Youth pulse 6:30 Mission Friends R.A.'s & G.A.'s 6:45 Sanctuary Choir 7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal

7 October 2016 Church Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Going Deep: 1 Schedule 9:00 Chapel Daily Reading/Praying through Ephesians Worship Pray for One Another: 10:00 Sunday On the calendar you will find the names of Church Members to School pray for five days a week. Please remember them in your daily 11:00 Sanctuary Worship prayers. (James 5:16) Ephesians 2 Ephesians 3 Ephesians 4 Ephesians 5 9 Rob & Carla Jarrett 10 Rick, Marcia, MaryAlice, Bob, Elizabeth Jasperse 11 *see schedule on separate page Jo Jenkins 12 Alan & Stacy Jent 13 Larry & Rita Johnson Ephesians 2 Ephesians 3 Ephesians 4 Ephesians 5 4:00PM Family Photo Scavenger FBCJ Edward & Susan Johnson B.J. Jones Bernard Jones, Jr. Jim & Dianne Jones - RA Father/Son Jim & Amanda Jones Camp Out :00AM Quarterly Forum & Brunch Ephesians 2 Ephesians 3 Ephesians 4 November Newsletter Deadline Ephesians 5 Joe & Mary Jones Joseph & Lisa Jones Kathie Jones Ralph Jones Trudy Jones Jennifer Jordan Ephesians 2 Patsy Jordan 26 Ephesians 3 Tim, Kelly, Corinne, & Caroline Jordan 27 Ephesians 4 CBF Senior Celebration Baptist Church Ryan, Freida, & Hannah Keeter 28 Ephesians 5 Bob Kelley 29 Community Brunch 9AM - Noon 5:00-7:00PM FALL FESTIVAL Larry & Lynn Kellogg

8 Welcome to the team! Christie Beiring started as the new Office Administrator on September 12! We are thankful to have her with us and are confident she will continue to be an asset to our office and church. More information about Christie will be on the website soon! 2016 Deacon Body Glenn Rasco Brenda Weaver Chuck Payne Chair Vice Chair Secretary/Treasurer Gerald Allen Bob Baldwin Reeder Burch Patton Childers Kevin Crowe Bill Eubanks Rick Goble Bill Hall Albert Hamrick Marcia McDaniel Tony Payne Kyle Rasco Tommy Shaw Kathy Westbrook Mike Westbrook Deacon of the Week: 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 Tony Payne Chuck Payne Mike Westbrook Kevin Crowe Marcia McDaniel Next Deacons' Meeting: October 10 at 7:00 P.M. in Walker Hall In the spirit of Jesus who said, the first shall be last and the last shall be first, the staff is listed alphabetically backward: Annie Sutton, Minister to Youth & Outreach - youth@fbcjasper.com David Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus - davidstuart52@hotmail.com Cassie Rasco, Preschool Director - preschool@fbcjasper.com Glenn Rasco, Chair of Deacon Body - glennrasco@yahoo.com Greg Pope, Pastor - gregpope43@gmail.com Matt Newton, Associate Pastor/Music and Administration - music@fbcjasper.com Ruth Mehari, 9:00 Worship Leader - rf.mehari@yahoo.com Kim Mason, Minister to Children - children@fbcjasper.com Christie Beiring, Office Administrator - office@fbcjasper.com Visit our Website for: - Weekly Worship Guides - Videos of Past Worship Services - Monthly Newsletters - Updated Church Calendar - Overview of Church Ministries - Pictures from Mission Trips - Biographies of Staff Members - Online Giving - And more! Give to the general budget or any designated account online at COMING SOON: An easier way to give online through PlanningCenter and on our website! Be on the lookout for more information! Operation Christmas Child collection day is November 13th. Boxes will be placed throughout the church. If you have any questions please contact: Kym McCrary or kymmccrary@yahoo.com