Whatever It Takes to be United in Christ s Love: through our faith, our families, and our community is our new motto at Marietta First Baptist Church! God has called us to live like it is written in Psalm 133:1, How good and pleasant is it when brothers live together in harmony. We are continuing with the new sermon series Whatever It Takes: We Must Be Ambassadors For Christ through the month of August. In the month of July we had another great month of ministry. We had some amazing worship services and many from our church family went out on mission! We had 41 missionaries in Kentucky that worked in the community, worked with children, and did construction at Big Creek. We had 4 people go to Costa Rica and serve with Dr. Bill Cashion. They had over 190 people come to Christ. More than anything we have seen God truly bless our church! I cannot wait until the month of August. We have Student 4:12 Day on August 19th where we have a chance to thank all of our student leaders for all they do and pray specifically for every student in our church. We will have a Ignite Community outreach on Wednesday, August 15th. We are also truly excited about our Back to School Carnival that will also take place on Sunday, August 19th from 6pm- 8pm! A.W. Tozer wrote, Sometimes we get overwhelmed when we forget how big God is. As we move forward and do Whatever It Takes we cannot forget how big our God is! He is big enough to do anything and we are privileged to serve him. I want you to know that I love you, my church family and I am thankful for each of you. In Christ, Dr. Brian L. Spearman
August Calendar 01: 6:30 pm, Organizational Night 6:30 pm, Mission Friends 6:30 pm, G.A. s & R.A. s 6:30 pm, Go Global (Youth) 05: 9:00 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Sunday School 6:00 pm, Evening Worship 06: 7:00 pm, Mission Action 07: 9:00 am, SALT Game Day 6:30 pm, Set Free Ministry 7:00 pm, Circle of Joy 08: 6:30 pm, Mid-Week Service 6:30 pm, Mission Friends 6:30 pm, G.A. s & R.A. s 6:30 pm, Go Global (Youth) 12: 9:00 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Sunday School 6:00 pm, Evening Worship 14: 6:00 pm, Set Free 15: 6:15 pm, Ignite 19: 9:00 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Sunday School 6:00 pm, Christ Kidz Carnival 20: 6:00 pm, Keenagers 21: 9:30 am, SALT Game Day 6:30 pm, Set Free Ministry 22: 6:30 pm, Mid-Week Service 6:30 pm, Mission Friends 6:30 pm, G.A. s & R.A. s 6:30 pm, Go Global (Youth) 23: 6:30 pm, Comm. Meal, The Lord s Table 26: 9:00 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Sunday School 6:00 pm, Evening Worship 28: 6:30 pm, Set Free Ministry 29: 6:30 pm, Mid-Week Service 6:30 pm, Mission Friends 6:30 pm, G.A. s & R.A. s 6:30 pm, Go Global (Youth) Change-- how to make life long changes in our lives. We continue to study "How people change" by Lane & Tripp. This is a great study and we welcome members and all of the community. Currently we are studying "thorns" and how we get entangled. This study is beneficial for anyone and a blessing each week. Thanks for your prayers and support of the Set Free Ministry. Jimmy & Rhonda FAST team meeting August 22 after the evening service in the conference room Recently Pastor Brian spoke to us about GCSO private property jurisdictional rights. The local community deputies are really working hard to make our community safer for all. The GCSO is encouraging all businesses to consider this as an aid for their enforcement. One great asset of this is that it will allow GCSO to enforce all motor vehicle and traffic laws on private property. This also greatly aids during evening hours and other days when church staff may not be on campus. The safety team continues to search out many different ways to keep our campus and most importantly our people safe. Thanks for your help in this effort. Jimmy & Rhonda Please continue to pray for our local migrant workers as the hot summer continues. The water bottles and health kits really make a difference. If you or your small group would like to go out on a Sunday afternoon just let me know. Thanks for your prayers and support! His Servants, Jimmy & Rhonda
August 2 Debbie & Rusty Payne, Edwina Ervin, Tasha Cisson, Zeb Singleton Game Day in the Parlor Tuesday, August 7 & 21, at 9 am Mission Action Group August 6, 7 pm Hostess: Ruth Epps Place: Church Parlor Program: Margaret Ballenger Circle of Joy August 7, 7 pm Hostess: Debbie Payne Place: Debbie Payne Program: Debbie Holtzclaw August 9 The Moore family, Karen Allen, Mike Johnson Worship Choir Schedule for August 1: Rehearsal 7:30pm August 16 David Davis, Gary Glenn, Ruth Epps, The McJunkin family, Leanna Mays, Jordan James 5: 9:00am Worship 8: Rehearsal 7:30pm August 23 Gwen Chambers, Olivia Chambers, Judy Chambers, Danielle Payne, Chad Payne, Doris Albright 15: Rehearsal 7:30pm August 30 Judy Chambers, David Davis, Danielle Payne, Chad Payne 12: 9:00am Worship 19: 9:00am Worship 22: Rehearsal 7:30pm 26: 9:00am Worship 29: Rehearsal 7:30pm Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy. Psalm 33:3 Dear friends, August 19, 26,2018 2018 9 am August @@ 9 am If you would like to have your baby dedicated, please RSVP: angie@mfbc-sc.org or call church office at 864-836-3518 Our summer break is over and it s time to get back to work! We will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, August 1 at 7:30pm in the choir room. Our first Sunday back in the loft will be August 5. Are you considering joining the Worship Choir? Now is the perfect time. Just come to rehearsal on August 1 and check us out. Blessings, Scott Holtzclaw, Worship Pastor
Student Pastor: Joey Capps Phone:(864)-414-4516 August 1st 6:30 pm 4:12 STUDENT DAY Date: August 20th, 2018 Time: Morning Worship 9:00am Fireside Chat August 8th Fireside Chat August 15th Ignite Community Outreach 6:30pm 6:15 PM Back top school Carnival 6pm-8pm August 19th When: August 26th Time: 6 pm (Leaving church at 5) Where: Mt. Creek Baptist We will be praying for you and recognizing all of our students that morning! Please all students meet on the porch of the sanctuary at 8:45 am. August 22 Fireside Chats August 26th Fireside Chats/ Mexican Food 6:30PM 6:30PM *we need your help Fast Food Supper on the way home 9am-Leanna Mays & Cher Allen 9am-Steven & Brandi Amidon 9am-Margaret Pepper & Emily Epps 9am-Edwina & Kim Ervin August 5th Bible Story Leader: Amber Bowles Craft: Hannah Anders,Nate Spearman August 12th Bible Story Leader: Tasha Cisson Craft:: Nate Spearman, Breanna Allen August 19th Bible Story Leader: Jessica Newman Craft: Bill Dudley, Addison Howard August 26th Bible Story Leader: Kayla Cannon, Kim Posey Craft: Madison Powell, Danielle Payne Head Leader: Tyler Cole Rec: Adam & Laura Johnson Youth: Keaton Moore Head Leader: Debbie Payne Rec: Sam and Jake Crain Youth: Aiden Howard Head leader: Gwyn Chambers Rec/Crafts: Olivia Chambers/ John Bowles Head Leader: Kim Criag Rec/Crafts: Hayden/Zach Posey
Change Agent August 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Robbie Edwards Kim Edwards 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Alan Harris Toni Harris Tedd Barnette Kathy Holmgreen Elaine Hollingsworth Rusty Payne Robbie Pitts Melissa Howard Addison Howard Crysti James Shawn Wallen Mac Ballenger Margaret Ballenger Edna Dill 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Butch Darnell Betty Darnell Wayne Tankersley Linda Tankersley Phil Edge Sharon Edge Kelly King Ron Darnell Robbie King 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Andy Cancela Doris Albright Bill Dudley Marrie Loftis Brian Burton Karen Davis Keith Dewease Edwina Ervin 26 27 28 29 30 31 Tom Stanford Woody McJunkin Joyce Stanford Justin McJunkin Haley McJunkin Be sure to quench your thirst with a cold Gatorade at The Summit Café. 6 flavors available Open nightly Weekday Activities @ The Summit Monday night Open gym Tuesday night Volleyball Night Thursday night Open gym 6p- 9p 6p- 9p 6p- 9p The Summit Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am- 3:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Monday Night, August 13th
For The Record July 2018 Morning Worship, 9:00 A.M. 01: 261 08: 271 15: 251 22: 246 29: 270 6:00 P.M. Service 01: 08: 102 15: 138 22: 128 29: 133 Tithes and Offerings: Reg. Budget Bldg. Fund Desg. Offerings 01: $12,721.75 $995.28 $1,417.50 08: $13,517.98 $1,420.63 $1,446.50 15: $13,108.00 $1,021.50 $366.00 22: $10,203.03 $1,297.75 $4,434.50 29: $13,721.83 $787.50 $513.25 And the Lord Added: Profession of Faith/ Baptism 17: Who will win this one? Letter/Statement 12: Who will reach this one? Dr. Brian L. Spearman, Senior Pastor Scott Holtzclaw, Worship Pastor Ryan Howard, Recreation Pastor Angie Hudgins, Administrative Assistant Brenda Ervin, C. D. C. Director & Nursery Coordinator Tedd Barnette, Building & Special Coordinator Tim Brezeale, Pianist Office Hours 8:30 am -3:00 pm Church.836-3518 or 836-3522 Church Fax.... 836-3538 Child Development Center....836-7027 NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 9 TRAVELERS REST, S. C. 29690