September Newsletter. Becoming Christian (An 8-week sermon series through Paul s Letter to the Colossians) September 16 November 4

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1 2018 September Newsletter Becoming Christian (An 8-week sermon series through Paul s Letter to the Colossians) September 16 November 4 Becoming Christian is not a one-time decision, but a lifetime process where God s Spirit forms us into Christlikeness. What does it mean to become Christian? How does it happen? How can we help the process? These are some of the questions we will be addressing as we take an in-depth look at the important New Testament letter of Colossians Church Calendar September 3 Labor Day - School & Office Closed September 7 Church-wide Tailgate Party at PHS September 14 Church-wide Tailgate Party at PHS September 16 12:00 Quarterly Forum September 21 Church-wide Tailgate Party at PHS October 5 Church-wide Tailgate Party at PHS October 6-14 Fall Break (No Wed. Dinner or FBU) October 19 Church-wide Tailgate Party at PHS October 31 4:30-7:00 Fall Festival (No FBU) November 4 11:00 All Saints Day - One Service in Sanctuary November 18 12:00 Thanksgiving Sunday Lunch December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion December 30 11:00 One Worship Service in Chapel First Baptist University (FBU) Wednesday Nights This 6 PM Co-ed Class The Fruit of the Spirit Led by Greg Pope Walker Hall Women s Book Study Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist Led by Karrie Poole Old Pastor s Office (down the hall from the Chapel)

2 Lamplighters: Women on Mission Thursday, September 13 10:30 a.m. in Walker Hall All ladies are invited to join us for mission stories, mission opportunities, and fellowship. Anne Smith will lead the program. Please bring a sack lunch to eat after the meeting. Beverages and dessert will be provided by hostesses Nancy Teague and Doris McCurdy. Handbells Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 J.O.Y. Choir Sept. 14 Sept. 28 Church-wide Tailgate Parties 6-7:15 at Pickens High School I have learned more than I expected in my time as your Interim Youth Minister. I have learned just how much energy teenagers have, and that they are nocturnal creatures (at least on lock-ins and mission trips!) I have learned that youth are really bright when it comes to exploring matters of faith. I have learned that planning a Bible study for youth allows for one to be creative. I have learned that teenagers are really perceptive and open to fresh ideas. Mostly, though, I have seen just how important it is for us to have an active, vibrant youth ministry. I ask for your prayers for our Youth Committee as they move forward in seeking a person to provide direction for this important ministry. -Christian September 7 September 14 September 21 October 5 October 19 Sponsored by the Youth Committee Nominations are being accepted for Youth & Young Adult Leadership "Young leaders that are motivated and powered by love for God, Country and Community through Prayer!" Nomination forms available at praygeorgians.com Further information available at or PHS Representatives Patty Barnard, Cana Lutz, Corey Pittman, or Terri Karvunis -GOLDEN RULE 2019 DELEGATES- Celebration Tea for Family & Friends Spring Capitol visit and audience with the Governor of Georgia Public offering of prayers & blessings Host National Day of Prayer Rally Celebration at PHS auditorium on May 2, 2019 "For God's Kingdom & Christ's Honor"

3 Preschool is back and in full swing! We have had several very successful weeks at school and currently we have 109 students enrolled. This still leaves a few spots in our upper-level classes, which normally fill up in the next few weeks. We have so many new families this year and this is exciting because we can introduce them to our church family and culture. We love incorporating our preschool families in all that we offer for the Children's Ministry at FBCJ and hope to continue to do so. We have already held the book fair, which had over $1600 in sales. We also hosted a Back to School Bash with the Children's Ministry. Even though it rained, we had a blast playing on a water slide in the rain and eating Kona Ice. We also had Curriculum Night August 16, at which time all the parents were able to come in and talk with our wonderful teachers and attend a meeting in Walker Hall to discuss specific policies of the school. We are still in need of the preschool supplies listed below and monetary donations. If there is anything that you would like to donate to the preschool please contact me. Preschool Supply List 8 count box crayons washable thick classic markers regular school glue glue sticks #2 wood pencils 8 count washable watercolor paint with paint brush FBCJ Preschool blunt scissors composition notebooks pencil pouches disinfectant wipes and/or spray ziploc bags, all sizes tissue boxes baby wipes Snacks: goldfish, granola bars, pretzels, cheerios, applesauce, fruit cups, etc. Cassie Rasco Director

4 Happy September Birthday! 1 - Ann Wall 2 - Bobbie Mosley, Harold Foust, Nate Neighbors, Brian Westbrook 6 - Carl Duckett, Bella Crowe, Tifani Smith, Jerry White 7 - Nicole Crowe, Pauline Maturo 8 - Susan Davis, Autumn Young 9 - Larry Coleman, Kayla Culbreth 10 - John Sloope 13 - Teresa Roper, Tom Wallace 14 - Scottie Crowe, Elaine Jacks, Greg Pickett 15 - Bobbie Edge 17 - Frances Swain 18 - Erica Fitzsimmons, Brooke Smith 19 - Sarah Cottrell, Monroe Swilley 20 - Ryan Pope 21 - Addie Garner, Emmett Housley 22 - Nancy Teague 23 - Seth Foust, Rob Jarrett, Taylor Logan, John Saltino 24 - Mary Housley, Matthew Newton 25 - Stacy Jent, Joseph Jones, Jay Kown 26 - Pam Long, Gail White 28 - Lurline Argo, Callie Boteler, Whitney Boteler, Tracy Stancil 29 - Jim Garner 30 - Carl McCurdy We need someone to help with the slides at our 9am Service on Sundays. If you can volunteer, please contact Jessica Rasco (770) or JessicaRasco@outlook.com The Youth Committee......is looking for individuals, parents, and Sunday School classes that are willing to sponsor/provide dinner to the youth on Sunday nights. This is an important ministry of our church and one where we can make a difference in the lives of our youth. All that is needed is to sign up to provide dinner for one Sunday. Home cooked meals are a favorite, but not required. If you cannot provide the food, you can still sponsor a night by covering the cost. No finicky eaters in this group! All manner of meat, fruit, and vegetables can and will be consumed. A free photo of youth eating your food will be ed to you every time you sponsor a night! To sign up contact Scott and Kerry Powell or Marcia McDaniel. With this exciting offer dates will fill up fast, so act soon!

5 Sanctuary Flowers 8/5 Given in memory of Fred Thomason whose birthday would have been August 12. Given by Matthew, Samantha, Madison, and Molly Dunn. 8/12 Given in memory of our mother, Henrietta W. Darnell, whose birthday would have been August 4th. Given by Hettie Young & Rebecca Forrester. 8/19 Given by Mark & Debbie Hinton. 8/26 Given in loving memory of Kelly Price whose birthday is August 29. Given by Bill & Angie Hall. Memorial and Honorarium Contributions In Memory of Brenda Bates Loretta Hicks In Memory of Elizabeth Brock Mike & Kathy Westbrook Alvin & Hettie Young In Memory of Margo Coleman Ken & Margo Austin Georgia Cagle Harmon & Carolyn Cales Richard & Patty Coleman Walt & Vesta Doster Mary Ann DuBose Dan & Rebecca Forrester Deborah Gay Bill & Angie Hall Pat & Judy Haynes Loretta Hicks Lamplighters Patricia D. Myhand Sandra W. Payne Mary Smith Jesse & Glenda Varnedoe Mike & Kathy Westbrook Marion P. Wood Alvin & Hettie Young In Memory of Mike Dandar Mary Ann DuBose In Memory of John Daniels Pat & Judy Haynes In Memory of Anita Spaugh Pat & Judy Haynes David & Helen Stuart In Memory of Debbie Spence Stewart D. Brown Pat & Judy Haynes Gerald & Mary Jane Reid Mike & Kathy Westbrook Alvin & Hettie Young In Honor of Matt Newton Walt & Vesta Doster

6 Thank you, Stan Barnett, for your donation of books to the Children's Library in honor of the Kitchen Staff. Wednesday Night Dinner 5:15 Adult Meal - $6 Kid s Plate - $4 Family Max - $20 Menus in Sunday Worship Guides WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN SEPTEMBER Wednesday, October 3 6 pm in Walker Hall Lori Shiffman, Resident Director Windsor Lodge Assisted Living It is time to pack your boxes! Please start collecting your school supplies for Operation Christmas child. It will be here before you know it. Collection Date: Sunday, Nov. 11 Please contact Kym McCrary with questions: Kym.McCrary@cherokee.k12.ga.us Happy 5th Anniversary at FBCJ Matt Newton! Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner Prayer Meeting and FBU Mission Friends Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner Prayer Meeting and FBU Mission Friends Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner Prayer Meeting and FBU Mission Friends Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner Prayer Meeting and FBU Mission Friends Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

7 Church Calendar September 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Schedule: 9:00 Chapel Worship 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Sanctuary Worship 4:00 Youth CONNECT Wednesday Night Schedule see opposite page 1 Matt's 5th Anniversary at FBCJ NO Youth CONNECT Labor Day - No School Office Closed Yoga in Chapel 7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal Tailgate Pickens HS Tim & Kelly Jordan Ryan & Freida Keeter Robert Kelley Larry & Lynn Kellogg John Kistler :30 Handbells 5:30 Finance Meeting 7:00 Deacons Meeting Yoga in Chapel 10:30 Lamplighters 7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal 11:00 J.O.Y. Choir Tailgate Pickens HS Jay Kown Margarette Kown Charlie Land Rick & Mary Land Phil & Elaine Landrum :00 QUARTERLY FORUM & COVERED DISH LUNCH 5:30 Handbells OCTOBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Yoga in Chapel PRESCHOOL DONUTS WITH DAD 7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal Tailgate Pickens HS Phillip & Crystal Landrum Charles & Robbie Lassiter Tommy Lathem Terri Lawson Donald Lear :30 Handbells Yoga in Chapel 7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal Marena Leonard 11:00 J.O.Y. Choir David & Mary Long Treva Lee Delano Leonard Ian Leonard Pray for One Another: On the calendar you will find the names of Church Members to pray for five days a week.

8 Glenn Rasco Chair 2018 Deacon Body Leigh Ann Williams Vice Chair Kym McCrary Secretary Patton Childers Kevin Crowe Matt Dunn Deacon of the Week Bill Eubanks Deborah Gay Bill Hall Pauline Maturo Chuck Payne Scott Powell 09/02/18 09/09/18 09/16/18 09/23/18 09/30/18 9 am Deborah Gay Kathy Westbrook Brian Russell Matt Dunn Deborah Gay Mike Westbrook 11 am Deborah Gay Kathy Westbrook Brian Russell Matt Dunn Bill Stone Mike Westbrook Next Deacons Meeting: September 10 at 7:00 P.M. in Walker Hall Kyle Rasco Brian Russell Bill Stone Mike Westbrook Kathy Westbrook Leigh Young We have received reports that some of you are no longer receiving messages from us (sermons, notices,"what's Happening", etc.). If you have stopped receiving s, please let us know so we can remedy the problem! office@fbcjasper.com Online App & Giving search "FBC Jasper" in the App Store or Google Play or download online at Give to the general budget or any designated account online at 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! In the spirit of Jesus who said, the first shall be last and the last shall be first, the staff is listed alphabetically backward: David Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus - davidstuart52@hotmail.com Glenn Rasco, Chair of Deacons - glennrasco@yahoo.com Cassie Rasco, Preschool Director, Interim Children's Director - preschool@fbcjasper.com Greg Pope, Pastor - gregpope43@gmail.com Matt Newton, Associate Pastor/Music & Administration - music@fbcjasper.com Ruth Mehari, 9:00 Worship Leader - rf.mehari@yahoo.com Christian Burton, Interim Youth Minister - youth@fbcjasper.com Christie Beiring, Office Administrator - office@fbcjasper.com