FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, HARRISON OCTOBER, 2015 VOL. 60 NO. 10. IT S ALMOST TIME FOR PUMPKIN PATCH! Pumpkin Patch will be Saturday, October 31st

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1 The Challenger The true meaning of love... Christ died for us. John 3:16 FBC FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, HARRISON OCTOBER, 2015 VOL. 60 NO. 10 IT S ALMOST TIME FOR PUMPKIN PATCH! Pumpkin Patch will be Saturday, October 31st (new time) 4:00 7:00 pm Volunteers are needed and there are plenty of ways for you to be involved Sign up for games! Donate filled two liter soda! Bring wrapped candy! Sign up to bring a dessert for volunteers Donate a pack of hot dogs or buns! (Please bring the Hot Dogs and Buns to the church office) SIGN UP IN THE ATRIUM!! Everyone attending Pumpkin Patch will receive a Hot Dog, Popcorn and Drink. If you own a business, please consider being a blessing to someone in our community by donating a small gift to go in our gift baskets! Come join in on all the fun and let s make this Pumpkin Patch Party the best ever for our Community while having fun together as a Church Family! continued on inside

2 PUMPKIN PATCH...continued FOR VOLUNTEERS! Costume Contest Two prizes Sign up in the Atrium! Best overall farm theme Most creative related to your stations theme The theme is stated by each game on the sign up board Please, no scary costumes This Year! Volunteers please have your chili here on October 31st by 3:30 pm Contest will be held in Room 100 (The Link) Two prizes: Pastor s pick, People s choice **Chili will be served to Volunteers from 3:30 7:00!!** Questions call Kate at North Arkansas Baptist Association Women s Conference with Andrea Lennon (True Vine Ministries) at the Durand Center Saturday, November 21st 9 am 3 pm (Lunch provided) $15 per person (Checks should be made to NABA) Ruth considered two very different lives...moab and Bethlehem. A life that had been and a life that could be. The choice she made echoes down to our age. Ruth s story is riveting. If is full of heartbreak, loss, healing, and soul-deep restoration. Throughout her story, we see how Ruth chose to follow the One True God and to trust Him even when life did not make sense. Despite being a foreigner from a pagan land, she became known to the people of her new home as a women of character. Daily we stand in the middle of our roads and make decisions that shape the course of our lives. Sometimes the choices are made during moments of difficulty and pain. Other times the choices are made during moments of clarity and calm. No matter the road that we face, we can know God is in control and that He has a plan for our lives. So come along on this journey and discover how you can live a life that honors God by displaying The right set of beliefs, Christ-like character qualities, An eternal perspective during uncertain times. Andrea Lennon established True Vine Ministry in 2007 for the purpose of sharing God s amazing Word with women. Andrea is the daughter of James & Sandra Morris and graduated from Harrison High School in May of 1994 and from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in God firmly planted the call for her to teach women the Word of God in her teenage years. Andrea desires to honor the Lord by living out His Word in her life and challenging other women to do so as well. Don t miss this Women s Conference that will help you to discover hope, peace and power in your daily walk with Jesus.

3 THE.ROB.BLOG To Jonesy: For helping new non-female teller (an oddity at the time) at Merchants National Bank recover his lost money everyday. I noticed your energy, that everybody liked you, and your bouncy hair. I noticed you. (And on a similar note thanks for handling our checkbook.) For trusting this Baptist (cult?) guy enough to attend church with him. And for coming back with me a second time even after my pastor made disparaging remarks about the Catholic church of which you were still a part. What was it he said that night? Ah, yes the Catholic church was mentioned not in name but by description - in Revelation. I ll just stop there. By the way, that was the first time I noticed how cute you are when you re mad. Ok honestly, I just thought you were cute period. For going to the James Robison crusade in Mobile that night and, afterwards, as we sat in my car in front of your house, allowing me the great privilege of leading you to Christ. You then shamed me by the number of Bible studies you devoured. You had an insatiable appetite for God s Word. You chose great men to be your pastors Jerry Vines and Fred Wolfe. Even today, you make it THE priority to have a quiet time. You go to bed listening to studies, sermons, and devotionals. For marrying me. You had other suitors most of whom were more financially secure. But you chose me. Remarkable. It s 35 years and counting. Following me as I served God. You moved from the security of family to the insecurity of an apartment in a rowdy town. You gave up an imminent promotion to vice-president that you had worked hard to gain to move to another church in another state. You have persevered in the life of a pastor s wife and weathered learning unwritten rules for your behavior and seeing the worst side of Christian people. And you followed again. For the way you mothered our boys. They should never, ever have any doubt that they have experienced unconditional, sacrificial love from you. I have seen you work overtime to provide money for their wants as well as needs. You have sold jewelry (unbeknownst to them) that was precious to you so that they could have special experiences. You never missed an athletic event and were the mom most involved in the games. (i.e. energetic vocal support). Their bottoms were cleaned when they were babies and hearts mended when they were older. You lived for them without reservation. They grew to be loving men because they had a loving mother. You showed them a picture of how you love by caring for another little boy who, tho not ours by birth, had your complete devotion, protection, and passion. If they ever wanted to know what your love for them looked like, they looked there. For standing with me in ministry. Your gift of hospitality (run amok) balances my well not having it. People may listen to me but they LOVE you. Your openness attracts folks and you make everyone feel the same. Jonesy makes it a better party and a better church. My work for the Lord would not have been as profitable for the Kingdom had He not given me you. I have no doubt about that and neither should you. For our future together. It will be extraordinary. It can t help but be. And finally (for now) For being born. Next week, we will celebrate our twins 30 th birthday and your next birthday. I can t wait to have the family together. We are going to Top of the Rock, I think, and no expense will be spared. (Translation: Order an appetizer that s all. $$$$$) Someone once said and I paraphrase that it s not the number of years in a life but the LIFE in those years. You, my love, have added LIFE to mine. Happy Birthday, Jonesy! Your very thankful husband, Rob P.S. and sorry about Vermont this year. Our dream anniversary/your next birthday trip will be even better next year. (It had better be!)

4 FBC Harrison FBCH Students First Baptist Church P.O. Box 996 Harrison, AR Return Service Requested HARRISON, AR PERMIT NO. 73 NON-PROFIT ORG. Our Purpose: First Baptist Church exists to help people develop loving relationships with God and with others. Our Staff: Rob E. Davis Jr. Senior Pastor Lance Read Assoc. Pastor Communications & Adult Education Dave Hart Assoc. Pastor Music/Sr. Adults Ryan Puls Assoc. Pastor Youth/Recreation Renee Cates Preschool Director Susan Anderson Financial Secretary Betty Johnson Receptionist/Secretary Ron Pittman Facility Supervisor Senior Adult Luncheon is October 20th 11:30am Special Guests: Buffalo River Singers & Susan Duncan Susan has a wonderful testimony of her amputation. Buffalo Singers have some of our own FBCH choir members. We will have a soup lunch with Linda Williamson s famous soup. and BRING A DESSERT! What s happening in FBCH Student Ministry? The student ministry was pretty active in the month of September. On top of the normal Wednesday night activities going on, we hosted a 5 th Quarter party on September 11 th. This event was held after the Goblin football game and was attended by about 70 students over the course of the night. The students participated in laser tag, basketball, volleyball, eating food, and worship. The national See You at the Pole day was September 23 rd and then that night we had a guest speaker from an organization called Way Beyond Measure. On September 30 th our student ministry participated in a purity rally at North Arkansas College put on by the Christian organization called Silver Ring Thing. October 9-11 is our Fall Retreat at Camp Siloam. This is a great weekend for our students to be with other youth groups to worship, hear the Word, fellowship, and have fun. The cost of the trip for FBCH students is only $40. If your student is interested in going they need to be registered online at campsiloam.com. After you register you will bring your money to pay through the church. ROC Ministry Volunteers Needed: Tuesday 8:00-10:00am Thank you to our Faithful ROC Volunteers!

5 MEMORIALS Dr. Ralph Bowers January 20, 1924 September 10, 2015 United with our Church: July 27, 1952 I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live. John 11:25 With Sympathy Extended to the Family of Dr. Ralph Bowers on his passing. We would love to have YOU Build Others Up! Be Intentional! with us each week in Adult Choir. We are getting ready for a great Christmas season coming soon. Come check us out. Not a solo voice needed. Just a great spirit of worship! We meet each Wednesday night at 6:00 in the choir room. DAVE EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 a.m. October 4th Babies: Erica Nichols, Crystal McNair, Ronelle Tallant 1 Year Olds: Annie Shinkle, Heather Richardson 2 Year Olds: Brandon & Laura Horn 3 & 4 Year Olds: Kelly & Coulter McCuistion October 11th... Babies: Erica Nichols, Crystal McNair, Ronelle Tallant 1 Year Olds: Betty Johnson, Joyce Pittman 2 Year Olds: Karin Nabors, Paige Estes 3 & 4 Year Olds: Glen & Jenny Curtis October 18th... Babies: Erica Nichols, Crystal McNair Ronelle Tallant 1 Year Olds: Anne Hubbard, Shay Hudson 2 Year Olds: Chris & Mary McNew 3 & 4 Year Olds: Cy Bowers, Shelly Hyatt October 25th... Babies: Erica Nichols, Crystal McNair 1 Year Olds: Marjorie & Amber Weller 2 Year Olds: Shannon Still, Deana Reed 3 & 4 Year Olds: Derek & Stephanie Henderson K 4th Grade Children s Church Workers October 4 First Family Worship October 11 Steve & Dixie Shrum October 18 & 25 Marcus & Angela Jones WE NEED YOU! Friends of Jesus Fellowship... is a wonderful group that meets each week during our worship service. They are asking for people to come lead them in music and maybe a special in music each week. Their ministry is a wonderful group of developmental disabled folk. All ages involved. If you would consider coming to their class maybe once a quarter to lead them in song, please contact Mick and Martha Rose at You will love these folks and their heart of worship! Call the Church Office Coffee Bar Sunday mornings 7:45 8:30 am Welcome Desk Sunday mornings 8:30 9:15 am Preschool Extended Session Workers Morning Worship Sunday School Teacher for Couples III Class Ages Budget Receipts August 23rd September 20th... $92, Received to Date: $671, Required to Date: $720, G. F. Expenses to Date: $659,994.60

6 Monday 2015 Tuesday Wednesday Thurs. Friday 1 Saturday 3 2 Pray for those leaving on N. Haiti Mission Trip 4 Morning Worship Service Truly Free Annual Fall Fundraiser Harrison Christian Women s Connection OCTOBER LUNCHEON Tuesday, October 13th 11:30 am 2:00 pm CAMP9 SILOAM 10 Mary Mother of God Catholic Church Hwy. 43 E. & Maplewood Road Speaker: Phyllis Vos Hats and More Hats Special Feature: Auction Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It Auctioneer: Mike Thomas Circle of Life Dinner Music by: Rick & Jordan Whitmer Tickets: $7.50 Reservations call: :00 7:00 pm In Fellowship Hall SUNDAY EVENINGS Oct. 4, 11, :00 pm JOIN US! Hosted by Women s Ministry 19 Wednesdays 6:30 pm Sunday Evening October 25 11:30 am 25 Evening Activities See article on right >>> Sunday School 8:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:00 a.m Pumpkin Patch Party 4:00 7:00 pm Plan to attend!! All begins at 5:00pm Business Meeting Mission Report Chili Supper Shoebox Prep for Samaritan s Purse Christmas Child