First Baptist Church Montgomery. Volume 65 Week of April 8, 2012 Number 14

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1 First Baptist Church Montgomery Beacon bring them in...build them up...send them out Volume 65 Week of April 8, 2012 Number 14 Easter Sunday, April 8 8:30 & 11:00 am Easter Worship Celebration 9:45 am Bible Fellowship Classes 5:00 pm No Discipleship Classes, Missions or Youth Choirs 6:15 pm Evening Worship Remember parking is available in the Perry Street Lot and in the deck on the corner of Scott & Lawrence Streets. Office: Prayer Line:

2 CONNEC IONS from your Pastor s Heart The Great Escape Erik Weiss escaped the womb on March 24, 1874 and developed into an internationally famous illusionist, magician, stunt performer and escapologist known as Harry Houdini. He specialized in escaping from any type of confinement ranging from handcuffs and jail cells to straight-jackets binding him while he was submerged underwater. Houdini died on October 31, 1926 from a ruptured appendix. He promised his wife, Bess, that he would escape from the grip of death. He asked her to keep a candle burning in their home s front window to guide him. He did not fulfill his promise. JESUS PROMISED IT In contrast, Jesus of Nazareth clearly told His disciple, that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests and scribes; and be killed, and then be raised up on the third day. (Matthew 16:21) Jesus not only predicted His demise, but He promised to burst the bonds of death and transform His fatality into our immortality. He made good on the guarantee! JESUS FULFILLED IT The angel told the startled followers of Jesus who had come to finish the burial process by anointing His corpse with spices, Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, JUST AS HE SAID! (Matthew 28:5-6) HIS FOLLOWERS BENEFIT FOR ETERNITY AND ON EARTH FROM IT God s Word explains, Knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus WILL RAISE US ALSO WITH JESUS. (2 Corinthians 4:14) But before we arrive in heaven, the Spirit of Jesus indwells His followers to give us His peace, power, provision, perspective and the fuel of HOPE for our earthly journey. The mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, has now been manifested to His saints, to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the HOPE of Glory. (Colossians 1:26-27) NOW SHARE IT The angel invited the astonished beneficiaries of Christ s resurrection to come and see the place where He was lying. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead! (Matthew 28:6-7) The angel s instructions constitute our daily assignment COME AND SEE THEN GO AND TELL! Sharing HIs Resurrection Hope and Help with Everyone TOGETHER, FBC Faithfulness Sunday, April 1, 2012 Attendance Bible Fellowship Enrollment 4618 Bible Fellowship Attendance 1765 Weekly Attendance 2108 Discipleship Attendance 948 Offering Required Weekly $115, Received Sunday $145, Required To Date $1,623, Received To Date $1,413, Building Fund Sunday $2, Building Fund to Date $46, Annie Armstrong Easter Offering $79,842.55

3 FBC Goal $95,000 National Goal $70 million Ministry Announcements Preschool Ministry Join us for Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) on Wednesday, April 11 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Free childcare is provided. Call Andrea McGregor ( ) or Laura Forman ( ) for more information. There will be a Parent/Child Dedication on Sunday, April 15 in the 8:30 & 11:00 am worship services. To register your baby for this special dedication, please call Sheila Hinds at Student Ministry Graduate Recognition is Sunday, May 1. The deadline for submitting photos is Friday, April 8. If you have any questions, contact Russell McCrory at Adult Ministry Save the date for the Women of Faith Conference on Friday, September 21 through Saturday, September 22 at the Gwinnett Civic Center outside of Atlanta. Cost, $190/per person (2 to a room) or $140/per person (4 to a room), includes one night at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference. For more information or to register, contact Callie Cordle at cbcordle@hotmail.com or Kathy Cooper at kcooper@montgomeryfbc.org. Senior Adult Ministry There will be a Senior Adult Ministry Council Planning Retreat on Monday, April 16 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Baptist Building. Council members, please call Mary Virginia Crum at to make your lunch reservations. You are allowed to invite one guest for lunch, but we must have your reservations. Join us for a trip to Nashville, Tennessee at Christmas Time featuring the Opryland Hotel and three shows on Wednesday, November 28 through Friday, November 30. Cost is $629 per person (double occupancy) or $848 per person (single occupancy). The package inludes two nights lodging at the Opryland Hotel and a variety of shows and activities. A $25 deposit will hold your spot. Call Mary Virginia Crum at to reserve your spot today! Missions Ministry The Amy Cooper Women on Mission Group will meet on Monday, April 9 at the home of Judy Nuss (38 Onyx Court, Pike Road). The co-hostess is Ava Bohannon First Family Dinner Wednesday, April 11 No reservations required! (This applies to all Wednesday night meals until further notice.) Adult Meal: Chicken & Rice, Green Beans, Squash, Salad, Roll Children s Meal: Chicken Fingers, French Fries Adult Family Meal $5; Child s Meal (12 & under) $3 Maximum Family Amount $20 (immediate family only)

4 and Kathy Cooper will speak about her recent trip to Senegal, Africa. For more information, call Sarah Alford at or Faye Dewey at The Jackie Swan Bible Study Group will meet on Thursday, April 12 at 410 South Perry Street. Sewing begins at 10:30 am with lunch at 12:00 pm (bring a sandwich lunch), and the Bible study begins at 12:30 pm. Eegee Williams will share experiences from her recent mission trip to Haiti. For more information, contact Sarah Susan Smith ( ) or Sara Jane Lyon ( ). Join us for a Special Prayer Time for the Ejamat People of Senegal, Africa. We will meet each Wednesday at 7:00 pm in room 311 (Global Prayer Strategy Room). Our church has embraced this people group and the most important strategy that we have is our prayers. For more information contact Brian Gay at or briang@montgomeryfbc.org. Join us on Sunday, April 15 at 7:15 pm in room 443 for a Talladega Mission Project Interest & Team Meeting. Information will be given about the upcoming mission project with Alabama Raceway Ministries at Talladega. For more information, call Bob Howard at First Baptist Foundation New Members By Baptism Ian Green Madison Green 112 Holly Court Prattville, AL Ms. Paula Spear 630 Old Camp Drive Pike Road, AL By Letter Mr. Charles Hogan 749 Stableway Road Pike Road, AL Our Church Family If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, contact Carolyn Bryan at Sympathy Extended to Mr. Borum Bishop in the death of his wife, Emma Lou; Ms. Susanne Bishop & Mr. Matt Bishop in the death of their mother Mr. Gurnia Moore in the death of his wife, Lorene Mr. & Mrs. Ron Gilbert (Linda) in the death of his mother Baptist South Julious Smith Ann Willey Sarah Susan Smith Rita Faulkner Jackson Gurnia Moore Congratulations Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Mitchell (Sheila) in the birth of a grandson Ministerial Staff Birthdays Kenny Hoomes (April 9) Join us for An Evening for FBC Kingdom Leaders with special guest, Dave Keesling from PhilanthroCorp on Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. The First Baptist Foundation invites you to be a part of an evening of fellowship, food and desserts, and an opportunity to learn how Kingdom leaders can plan for the future by being Kingdom stewards. The legacy of FBC Kingdom leaders has provided, at no charge, the services of PhilanthroCorp, a firm that focuses on Biblically-based estate design to help you realize some of your goals. For additional information, contact Alissa Irvin at Sign up today for the First Baptist Foundation enewsletter! It will keep you upto-date on opportunities linked to our Foundation, as well as keep you informed on how our funds are being used to glorify the Lord and further the Great Commission. If you d like to be included on this mail out, Amanda Smith at asmith@montgomeryfbc.org or sign up at Church-Wide Events Alaskan Bible Study Cruise with Pastor Jay Wolf. A few more staterooms have been made available for this Bible study cruise to Alaska on September 15 through 22. For information or to enroll, contact Harold Hancock at Men, join us for the annual Glenn Gordy Golf Retreat on Thursday, April 26 through Saturday, April 28 in Niceville, Florida. The cost is $300, which includes lodging, unlimited green fees, 18 hole cart per day, and prizes. Checks should be made payable to First Baptist Church. Deadline for reservations is Sunday, April 15. Sign up by calling Steve DuBose at or Chuck Ashley at Children s Hope is excited to begin the next phase of the Orphan Ministry in Haiti by building permanent housing! The goal is to raise $305,000 by April 22 for this building project that will construct a director s home, a bath house, and homes for the children. There are several ways you can be involved with this project and help Deacon Nominations Due By Sunday, May 6! Forms are available in the main sanctuary foyers.

5 build blocks of hope. We pray that you will partner with us as we seek to share God s love and pour His hope into these childrens lives. To learn more, visit www. childrens-hope.blogspot.com or contact Tanya Birchfield at Volunteer opportunities abound at First Baptist Montgomery! Currently we are in need of Ushers. We are seeking energetic professionals with organizational skills that are excellent with people. Ushers are needed for all services (8:30 am, 11:00 am and 6:15 pm), but especially the 11:00 am service. If you can work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent customer service skills, call Jeff Mayton at or Sharon McGee and friends invite you to donate individually wrapped snacks to give to cancer patients at the Cancer Center while waiting for chemotherapy. Please drop off your snack donations in the big yellow box at the preschool registration desk. For more information, contact Sheila Hinds at Alabama Goodwill Ambassadors (AGA) sponsor/assist international military students arriving at Maxwell AFB / Gunter Annex for the upcoming academic year. AGAs establish personal friendships to welcome families and assist their transition living in the River Region. If interested in becoming an AGA, contact Ben Hulsey at or ebjhulsey@gmail.com.

6 This week at FBC Montgomery For the complete calendar, visit Sunday, April 8 8:30 Worship Service 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes 11:00 Worship Service 5:00 Visitation 6:15 Worship Service Monday, April 9 8:30 English as a Second Language 5:00 Sanctuary Handbells 6:00 Ladies/Men s Bible Study Tuesday, April 10 8:30 English as a Second Language 6:00 Foster Care Training GROW College Bible Study Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday, April 11 8:30 English as a Second Language 9:30 MOPS 2:15 Baldwin Bible Study 4:45 First Family Dinner 5:00 Chapel Orchestra Rehearsal Come fly with us in The Amazing Wonders Aviation Vacation Bible School on Monday, June 11 through Friday, June 15 from 9:00 am to noon. We will encounter God s awesome power as we fly to some of the world s greatest natural wonders. We need pilots and copilots (VBS teachers) to help share God s amazing love and power with our passengers (children). Don t miss this fun adventure! Contact Sheila Hinds ( ) if you are interested in helping with preschoolers or Glen Leathers ( ) if you are interested in helping with children. 5:30 Sanctuary Orchestra Tutoring 5:45 Discipleship Classes Graded Children s Choirs 6:00 First Family Prayer Time 6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse 6:35 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:40 Finance Committee 7:00 Ejamat Prayer & Planning Thursday, April 12 9:00 Conversational English 10:00 JOY Singers 10:30 Jackie Swan Bible Study 6:00 English as a Second Language Friday, April 13 Single Adult Beach Retreat 6:45 Friday Morning Men s Group Saturday, April 14 Single Adult Beach Retreat 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous In Home Ministry Member :: Myra Fisher Hillview Terrace, 100 Perry Hill Road, Rm 102 Montgomery, Alabama Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am) Easter Celebration Worship featuring... Beautiful Music by our Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra Powerful Narration And a powerful Easter message by Jay Wolf! Evening Worship (6:15 pm) Heaven Came Down Jack Thomas, Jr. & Ed Cleveland Building God s Bridges Message Jay Wolf CrossRoads Broadcast Schedule 305 South Perry Street Montgomery, AL 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, 7:30 pm Thursday, 9:30 am & 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 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH montgomery