First Baptist Church Montgomery. Volume 68 Week of May 31, 2015 Number 22. One Heart Choir Tour Schedule

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1 First Baptist Church Montgomery Beacon bring them in...build them up...send them out Volume 68 Week of May 31, 2015 Number 22 M.I.C. (Membership Information Class) Sunday, June 7 12:15 pm Fellowship Hall Thinking of joining First Baptist? The Membership Information Class explains what is involved in becoming effective members of FBC. The class is led by our pastor, Jay, and is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and make new friends. Be our guest for lunch and discover how to become a part of the First Family. For more information or to register, call Patty Roper at One Voice Choir Tour Parent Meeting Sunday, May 31 7:30 pm :: Roper Choir Suite Homecoming Worship Concert Sunday, June 14 6:15 pm :: Main Sanctuary June 5-14 :: onevoicetour.com One Heart Choir Tour Schedule Sunday, May 31 4:30 pm Parent s Meeting Stakely Choir Suite Sunday, June 7 through Friday, June 12 Choir Tour to Mission Lab Office: Prayer Line:

2 CONNEC IONS from your Pastor s Heart The Undisputed Champion of All Times! We often play the game of WHO IS THE GREATEST. We try to identify who is the greatest in a particular area. For instance, who is the greatest golfer? Is it Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan or Rory McIlroy? Who is the greatest in basketball: The Celtics or the Lakers? Who is the greatest businessman? Some would say John D. Rockefeller or Andrew Carnegie. Maybe it s Bill Gates or Warren Buffett. What about in art? Some would contend that Leonardo da Vinci is the greatest artist of all times. But others would appropriately argue that Michelangelo was even greater. From music to medicine, everyone has an opinion on who is the greatest. You could pile up all human greatness into a Mount Everest of accomplishment. However, that impressive mountain would shrink into a mole hill of insignificance when compared to the eternal greatness of JESUS! God s Word provides us with the transcending truth in Philippians 2:9-11 where we discover that God has exalted Jesus Christ and given Him the name which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. Be assured, my beloved friends, every tongue that has ever been created from the beginning of time, will confess that Jesus is Lord. Some will confess His Lordship in validating joy while others will confess His supremacy amidst horrific judgment because He is truly the greatest the undisputed champion that reigns as King of Kings and Lord of Lords! So here is our assignment: exalt the name of Jesus with our lips and with our lives until He comes again or until He calls us Home! FBC Faithfulness Sunday, May 24, 2015 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship Enrollment 4978 Bible Fellowship Attendance 1223 Weekly Attendance 1695 Discipleship Attendance 404 OFFERING Required Weekly $123, Received Sunday $80, Required To Date $2,594, Received To Date $2,306, Building Fund Sunday $1, Building Fund to Date $16, Alabama Baptist Children s Home $7, Under Budget $288,070.12

3 Online Pictorial Directory The FBC Online Member Directory is now ready. This up-to-date directory is available as an APP or by visiting the website. You will be asked to enter in your address as it s listed in our directory. Please Amanda Smith at asmith@ montgomeryfbc.org to get your valid address added or to update your family s photo. For full instructions on using the online directory visit: Ministry Announcements Children s Ministry Don t miss the beginning of Something Far Out on Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30 pm. We will visit the Caring Center. For more information, contact Glen Leathers at or gleathers@montgomeryfbc.org. Calling all kids who have completed the 4th, 5th and 6th grades! We will be headed to AIRWALK in Birmingham on Thursday, June 4. We will jump, slam dunk and play dodge ball on trampolines for two hours followed by lunch. The cost is $40. You can register and pay online at For more information, contact Glen Leathers at All 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders are invited to attend our IncrediKids Camp on Tuesday, June 9 through Thursday, June 11 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at Camp Chandler in Wetumpka, Alabama. The cost is $55. You can register and pay online at For more information, contact Glen Leathers at All fourth through sixth graders are invited to Kids Kamp on Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17. We will head back to Camp Lee! Early registration ($225) is due by June 22. You can register and pay online at Scholarships are available, contact Glen Leathers at for more information. Student Ministry Students, get ready for summer! We have a host of events planned just for you. Register and pay online ( for the following Student Ministry Summer Events: Missions Montgomery on June ($30) and Youth Camp on July ($295). For more information, visit www. fbmsm.com or call Russell McCrory at College Ministry For a list of all summer activities, visit Senior Adult Ministry Now is a great time to join our JOY Singers as we prepare for our Patriotic Musical FBC Offering Envelopes are now sent quarterly. The third quarter will be delivered in June. Please contact Jill Johnson at or Patti Shoemaker at if you requested envelopes and have not received them. First Family Dinner Wednesday, June 3 No reservations required! Adult & Children s Meal: BBQ Chicken, Vegetable, Salad, Dessert Adult Family Meal $5; Child s Meal (12 & under) $3 Maximum Family Amount $20 (immediate family only)

4 on Sunday, July 12. Rehearsals are held each Thursday in June at 10:00 am in Stakely Choir Suite. Join us for instruction and inspiration at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina on Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23. Afterwards, we will tour the Biltmore Estate. Cost is $425 per person (double) and $610 per person (single) which includes transportation, conference fee, lodging, meals, and Biltmore admission. Our speaker will be Lon Allison, pastor at Wheaton Bible Church in Chicago. The music will be led by Steve Amerson, known as America s Tenor. A non-refundable deposit of $100 per person is due by May 29 and final payment is due June 20. To register, contact Mary Virginia Crum at Missions Ministry Are you going or do you know someone going out as a Summer Missionary? We want to join you in prayer as you take God s Message to the nations. Please let us know by contacting Brian Gay at or briang@montgomeryfbc.org. Supplies are needed for upcoming Zaza Mission Projects working with refugees. Items needed include tooth brushes for both adult and children and small tubes of tooth paste. Please bring items to bin in the main sanctuary foyer before June 30. For more information, contact Richard Alford at Music Ministry Parents, Don t forget the Choir Tour Parent Meetings on Sunday, May 31. The One Heart Junior High Choir meeting will be at 4:30 pm in the Stakely Choir Suite at the Scott Street entrance; and the One Voice Senior High Choir meeting will be at 7:30 pm in the Roper Choir Suite behind the fellowship hall. Both choirs will be commissioned in the evening worship service at 6:15 pm. Community Ministries Join us for Friday Night Basketball in the Nehemiah Gym (217 Broadway Street). We will meet every Friday at 5:30 pm. Groups or individuals are welcome to join the Chisholm Community Youth for a great workout and fellowship. Co-sponsored by City Parks and Recreation and the Nehemiah Center. The Caring Center is looking for two volunteers to assist us at the front desk. One volunteer on Tuesday afternoons and one volunteer on Thursday afternoons. No experience is required, we will be happy to train you. If interested, contact Judy Nuss at Churchwide News & Events New Members By Baptism Jessica Wong 8945 Chantilly Way Montgomery, AL By Letter Mr. Will Spivey 1548 Laurelwood Lane Montgomery, AL Our Church Family If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, contact Carolyn Bryan at Sympathy Extended to Mr. Leon Darby in the death of his wife, Tonia; Mr. Ross Darby in the death of his mother; Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hardin (Elizabeth) in the death of her mother; Caroline & Will Hardin in the death of their grandmother Mr. & Mrs. Bob Hinds (Sheila) in the death of her brother-in-law, Jim Wilson The Cofty Family in the death of their father Baptist South Louise Calloway Capitol Hill Healthcare Lovie Bryan Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare Chad Lynn Hillview Terrace Dot Robinson UAB Medical Center Mike Kelley Congratulations Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Matt Sponsler (Brandy) in the birth of a daughter Mr. & Mrs. John Roberson (Amanda) in the birth of a son Would you like to serve as a messenger at the Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17 in Columbus, Ohio? If so, please call Carolyn Bryan at We will confirm all messengers at the Wednesday evening prayer service before the convention.

5 Journey Off The Map takes your kids to uncharted territory where they will begin to understand that obedience to God can lead them beyond the expected. So, toss the map, stick close to your guide, and prepare to listen for God s direction in this journey that is unknown to us, but known to Him. Volunteers Still Needed for... Preschool Ministry: Snacks, Crafts & Recreation Children s Ministry: Teachers & Directors Contact Nancie McQueen ( ) to help with preschoolers or Glen Leathers ( ) to help with children. Help Us By Pre-Ordering Your VBS T-Shirts & Music CDS at Supplies Needed for Preschool Crafts empty toilet/paper towel rolls bags of plastic fishing worms bags of plastic bugs sheets of bug stickers bright colored drinking straws Drop the above items in the bins located at the Preschool Information. Supplies Needed for Children s Crafts granola bars cheese/peanut butter crackers fruit gummy packs gum mints water flavoring packs bottled water new wash cloths bars of soap toothpaste Bandanas travel size Kleenex Drop the above items in the bin located at the Reception Desk at Scott Street. * All children, including those currently enrolled in Sunday School at First Baptist Montgomery, must register for VBS. For more information, contact the Children s Ministry Office at

6 Volunteer Opportunity: Ushers Are you interested in serving at FBC? The Ushers Ministry needs YOU! Come join the team! Call Burt Martin at for more information. This week at FBC Montgomery For the complete calendar, visit Sunday, May 31 Mission Projects: Japan & Senegal 8:30 Worship Service 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes 11:00 Worship Service 4:30 Reflections Ensemble One Heart Choir Tour Parent s Meeting 5:00 Doctrine of the Resurrection One Heart/One Voice Choirs VBS Training Visitation 6:15 Worship Service 7:30 One Voice Choir Tour Parent s Meeting Monday, June 1 Mission Projects: Japan, Senegal & Guatemala 5:30 Men s Bible Study Tuesday, June 2 Mission Projects: Senegal & Guatemala 11:00 GriefShare 11:30 Children s Hope Prayer Time 2:00 Bell Oaks Bible Study Children s Ministry: California Yogurt Kraze 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous GROW College Bible Study Wednesday, June 3 Mission Projects: Senegal & Guatemala 4:45 First Family Dinner 5:30 Sanctuary Orchestra Children s Ministry: Something Far Out 6:00 First Family Prayer Time 6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse 6:35 Sanctuary Choir 6:45 Ejamat Prayer Time Thursday, June 4 Mission Projects: Senegal & Guatemala 9:30 Children s Ministry: AIRWALK 10:00 Caregivers Support Group JOY Singers Rehearsal Friday, June 5 Mission Projects: One Voice Choir Tour, Senegal & Guatemala 6:45 Friday Morning Men s Group 5:30 Celebrate Recovery Saturday, June 6 Mission Projects: One Voice Choir Tour, Senegal & Guatemala 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous In Home Ministry Member :: Anne Smart 1555 Taylor Road, Apt E12 Montgomery, Alabama Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am) Call to Worship Sanctuary Orchestra Your Grace Still Amazes Me Sanctuary Choir Offertory Solo Wendy Brendle Message Jay Wolf Evening Worship (6:15 pm) Oceans One Heart Choir 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