Pastor Tim Noxon Rex Bailey Family Minister Minister of Music

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1 Bearing Fruit Pastor Tim Noxon Family Minister Rex Bailey Minister of Music August 5, 2018

2 MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Greeters: Lee Gulley Deacon Greeter: Don Duke Foyer Duty: August 5 Jim Sams August 12 Jim Sams Ushers: Ron Scott, Ted May, Scott Thomas, Matthew Dilworth, Steve Sheckles, John Dillman, Lorrie Foust, Jud Costlow Welcome Center: Pre-Service: Kaye Surles After Svc.: Darlene Frame Audio Visual Equipment Operators: August 5: S. Harrison/G. Matthews August 12: A. Griffey/G. Matthews Coffee Helper: August 5: Cheryl Spence August 12: Charma Stone Open/Close Facilities: August 5: A. Spon/C. Yencer August 12: L. Vance/V. Shank Sunday School Ministry Schedule: August 5: G. Bright & J. Dillman August 12: Kay Karn Childcare Workers Today: Church Service Crib: Amber Pence/Debbie Sams 2 s and 3 s: Emma & Lauren Bell & Jan Cloud Sunday School Crib: Kathie Toschlog & Susan Livesay 1601 South A Street Richmond, IN firstbaptistrichmond.com fbcrinoffice@gmail.com fbcrinrex@gmail.com fbcrintim@gmail.com fbcrindenise@gmail.com Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. Closed for Lunch 1:00-5:00 p.m. Friday 1:00-5:00 p.m. Stewardship, July 29, 2018 Giving 7/29 Received YTD Opera on Expenses 4, ,875 Missions 1,105 29,405 Building Fund ,289 Worship 166 Sunday School 106 One Great Hour of Sharing Goal- $1,500 Total to date $1,442

3 PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Tammy Howard is the daughter-in-law of FBC member Bonnie Anderson. She is in her 40 s. She gallbladder surgery on 7/29. Please pray for: quick recovery, patience and understanding, and continued strength. Whitney Warren is the niece of Howard and Leah Huddleston's sister-in-law. She has a li le girl and is expec ng another baby in a week. She previously had T- cell lymphoma cancer, and recently found it has returned. Her father is dying with ALS. Please pray: safe delivery of the baby, peace and comfort for Whitney during this fearful me, and physical healing for Whitney. TO REQUEST A QUILT: Call Betty , Linda Murphy or the Wed. Morning Prayer Quilt Ministry is taking a break for the summer, they will resume in September, date to be determined. We cannot thank you enough for your love and encouragement. The beau ful quilt made her day when it came in the mail. It was so perfect for our princess. Enclosed is a thank you collage she helped create. If you could share this thank you with your congrega on it would be greatly appreciated. Your prayers have meant the world to us. Thank you and love in Christ, Rohweder Family

4 Morning Worship August 5, 2018 Announcements and Church Family Happenings Jack Doyle *Responsive Words from Psalms 19 & 119 Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God. All: The skies proclaim the work of God s hand. Leader: The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. All: The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Leader: The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. All: The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Leader: Your word, Lord, is eternal it stands firm in the heavens. All: Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Leader: My heart is set on keeping Your decrees to the very end. All: May these words of my mouth and this medita on of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. *Hymn #579 Shine, Jesus, Shine (st.1,2) *Invoca on and Lord s Prayer Chuck Yencer Solo Amazing Grace Kathie Toschlog, Saxophone Service of Communion Deacons *Hymn #263 Break Thou the Bread of Life Offertory Prayer Jud Costlow Offertory The Solid Rock Caryl Bailey (All children ages 4 yrs. through 6th grade are invited to go to Jr. Church during the Doxology. The leaders will meet you and your child at the Welcome Center.) *Doxology #253 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Scripture Isaiah 55:11 Message Bearing Fruit Jack Doyle *Hymn #595 Send the Light (If you wish to make a profession of faith in Jesus Christ, reaffirm your commitment to discipleship, or become a member of this church, you are invited to come forward and be greeted by the pastor at this me.) *Benedic on Burt Lundquist Postlude The Spirit of Joy Caryl Bailey *Please stand as you are able.

5 Title: Bearing Fruit Scripture: Isaiah 55:11 Notes Thank you, on behalf of the Hope House Board and staff, for your dona- ons in May and June to support Hope House. Your con nuing support of Hope House is very much appreciated. Hope House depends on generous dona ons from individuals, groups and churches. Our mission is to help men ba ling addic ons and provide shelter for homeless men in our community. We would not do it without your help. God bless you and thank you again for the compassion you have shown with this gi. Carol Black, Corresponding Secretary The Community Food Pantry Board of Directors would like to thank your church family for the generous dona on to help support our food program. Your con nued support to the Pantry is gratefully acknowledged. We deeply appreciate your assistance in helping the Pantry Board to fulfill our mission. We send our blessings to you all. Please keep the Pantry and our clients in your prayers. Barbara Hameetman

6 CLOSER TO YOU Closer to You, lovely Saviour, Nearer I m longing to stay, Shielded from ev ry tempta on That would lead my heart astray. Dress me today in Your likeness. Protect me from all that alarms. Embrace me today in victory. Shelter me Lord, in Your arms. by Norma Girton Duffin Nearer to you, my Redeemer. Like You I want to be Free from all things that displease You O help me always to see Only those things which are lovely. Strengthen me Father I pray, Holy in all of my ac ons Nearer to You now, today! Within Your arms let me linger, Joyfully let me abide, Praising You there for Your presence, Gratefully in You to hide. O how I love You redeemer, More like You help me to be Un l all people around me All of Your fullness may see..whatsoever things are true,.honest,.pure,.lovely,.think on these things. Phil. 4:8 (KJV)

7 SYMPATHY To Lois and Gary Brown and Sherri Harrison upon the death of Ada Brown, Gary and Sherri s mother on 8/2. Visitation today 1-3 p.m., Funeral service 3 Doan & Mills PRAYER FOR OUR SERVICEMEN: Jacob Bennett (Judy Winter s grandson) Army, in Korea Matthew Bennett (Judy Winter s grandson) Army in Afghanistan SPC Jacob Conley (Marvin Conley s son) Ft. Benning, GA Stevie Jarrett - Air Force Reserves in Florida Josh Walton- (Lois Walton s grandson) Ft. Campbell PRAYER REQUESTS Pastoral Search Committee Ryan Bullock (Lois Walton s grandson) out of Army, in Indianapolis going to IUPUI Nancy Conant home Mary Jean Reid, drained luid from around her lungs Beth Ray- (Debbie & Bob Ray s daughter) tumor on pituitary gland, nerve pain in leg from last surgery, severe migraines Steve Sheckles needs a kidney donor CANCER PATIENTS: Sharon Bourne, lymphoma, chemo Ruth Mills (former member of FBC), home- responding to targeted chemo every other week, tumors shrinking Larry Pence (Joe Pence s Grandfather), cancer Lydia Williams (Daughter of Don Williams), high grade sarcoma DEACONS PRAYER Safe and successful school year Healthcare Facility Arbor Trace: Robert Boldrey (Rm 611) Norma Duffin (Rm 604) Mildred Ryan (Rm 116) Martha Tucker (Rm 617) Jean Wilkins Brookdale of Richmond: Emma Lou Braun (Rm 509) Wanda King-(Rm 203) Forest Park: Lois Walton (Rm 305) Friends Fellowship: Nancy Corne Golden Living: Norma Jean Frady (Rm 46) Golden Rule: Belva Chestnut Heritage House: Peggy Evans (Rm 20)

8 Sunday August 5th 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:30-10:40 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:40 a.m. Sunday School 4:30-7:00 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday August 8th 4:00 p.m. Bible Study Conf. Rm. NO Sanctuary Choir for the month of August Flower Chart at the Welcome Center If you would like to reserve a date for flowers to be put on the altar, please put your name on the date you want. Denise or the Flower Committee will be in touch with you. Thank you for the prayers, cards, visits and calls during my recovery from knee surgery. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Sincerely, Ann Retz Happy Birthday, Linda Murphy from a friend. Wed. 4:00 p.m. Conference Rm. Flowers today are given in memory of George Hiatt, Linda Murphy s father.