First Baptist Church Montgomery Beacon bring them in...build them up...send them out Volume 65 Week of May 13, 2012 Number 19 Happy Mother s Day! Her children arise and call her blessed... a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31: 28 & 30 Worship God and honor your mom by being present in worship this week. 8:30 & 11:00 am :: Worship Services 9:45 am :: Bible Fellowship Classes No PM Activities or Services Find us on Facebook First Baptist Church Montgomery FBC Montgomery Single Adults FBC Montgomery Preschool Follow us on Twitter @pastorjaywolf @montgomeryfbc www.montgomeryfbc.org Office: 334.834.6310 Prayer Line: 334.834.4585
CONNEC IONS from your Pastor s Heart God s Work Comes in CANS! If you believe that you CAN accomplish a goal or if you believe you CANNOT get the job done, you are probably right either way. Much of our ability to accomplish tasks in life depends upon our belief in our ability to get the job done. The truism is accurate: If you believe it, you can achieve it! I have learned that God s work comes in CANS. Paul s guiding statement is located in Philippians 4:13 when he proclaimed with boldness mixed with faith, I CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens me. If you believe that God CAN do anything and His Spirit and power resides in you; then it is reasonable to conclude that you CAN faithfully navigate the obstacles and opportunities God assigns to you ranging from success to suffering. For example, in Numbers 13, we find the story of the 12 spies who made a reconnaissance mission into the Promised Land. Moses had given them the task of surveying the situation and then guiding the children of Israel to conquer this special place that represented God s banquet of blessing. The spies returned and affirmed that it was a rich and fertile land, but it was filled with GIANTS. Numbers 13:33 reflects a spirit of I CANNOT. The 10 spies moaned, We were as grasshoppers in their sight. They listened to their doubts and fears, abandoned their faith and entered a captivity of negativity. They sowed the attitudinal seeds of I CANNOT and they reaped a bitter harvest of wandering in the wilderness of waste for 38 years. Here s the point: Adopt the spirit of I CAN. Refuse to be held prisoner in the captivity of negativity. Work with the Lord to adjust your vision and attitude so you can stand with Paul the world-changer and faithfully declare, I CAN do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me! FBC Faithfulness Sunday, May 6, 2012 Attendance Bible Fellowship Enrollment 4622 Bible Fellowship Attendance 1814 Weekly Attendance 2207 Discipleship Attendance 937 Offering Required Weekly $115,961.54 Received Sunday $176,547.73 Required To Date $2,203,269.23 Received To Date $1,987,000.48 Building Fund Sunday $4,180.00 Building Fund to Date $63,932.35 Disaster Relief $8,522.00 Alabama Baptist Children s Home $170.00 Under Budget $216,268.75
Worthy of Worship Sunday, May 20 6:15 pm Ministry Announcements Student Ministry Register and pay for Student Ministry Summer Events at www.fbmsm.com. College Ministry Visit www.fbmcm.com for a list of College Ministry Summer Events. Make plans to be a part of GROW each Tuesday night as well as LIFEsong Choir on Sundays. Adult Ministry Ladies, join us for Monday Night Bible Study on May 14 at 6:00 pm at 410 South Perry Street. We will study Ruth: Loss, Love & Legacy, a Bible study of Ruth s journey of unbearable loss, redeeming love, and divine legacy. This 6-week study delves into the virtuous character of Ruth, her unique relationship with her mother-in-law Naomi, and her blossoming love with Boaz. If you ve ever felt devastated, struggled as a stranger, longed to be loved, or wept along the way, you ll find a loyal sister in Ruth. Cost is $10. Save the date for the Women of Faith Conference on Friday, September 21 through Saturday, September 22 at the Gwinnett Civic Center outside of Atlanta. Cost, $190/per person (2 to a room) or $140/per person (4 to a room), includes one night at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference. For more information or to register, contact Callie Cordle at cbcordle@hotmail.com or Kathy Cooper at kcooper@montgomeryfbc.org. Senior Adult Ministry Sanctuary Orchestra Sunday, May 20 is Senior Adult Sunday. Our senior adults will lead us in worship and the JOY Singers will be singing. Please plan to be present on this special day as we honor our senior adults during the morning worship services. Join us for a trip to Nashville, Tennessee at Christmas Time featuring the Opryland Hotel and three shows on Wednesday, November 28 through Friday, November 30. Cost is $629 per person (double occupancy) or $848 per person (single First Family Dinner Wednesday, May 16 No reservations required! (This applies to all Wednesday night meals until further notice.) Adult Meal: Chicken & Dumplings, Green Beans, Fruit, Salad, Rolls Children s Meal: Chicken Fingers, French Fries Adult Family Meal $5; Child s Meal (12 & under) $3 Maximum Family Amount $20 (immediate family only) First Baptist Church Music Ministry presents a worship celebration featuring the Kerry J. Palmer, Conductor
occupancy). The package includes two nights lodging at the Opryland Hotel and a variety of shows and activities. A $25 deposit will hold your spot. Call Mary Virginia Crum at 241.5180 today! Music Ministry LIFESong Choir, for college students and young single adults begins on Sunday, May 20 at 12:15 pm. We will have lunch in the fellowship hall followed by a brief rehearsal. We hope to see you there! For more information, contact Ed Cleveland at 241.5153 or ecleveland@ montgomeryfbc.org. Voices of Mobile, an auditioned vocal ensemble from the University of Mobile will be here on Sunday, June 3 at 6:15 pm in the main sanctuary. They have sung at First Baptist before and our own Anna Sailors is currently in the group! Recently, Voices has performed at the Southern Baptist Convention Pastor s Conference, the White House, Carnegie Hall in NYC, and the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. A great emphasis is placed on a desire to honor the Lord in word and deed as stated in the mission statement of the group; Honor Him with our Lives and Praise Him with our Voices. Missions Ministry Join us for a Special Prayer Time for the Ejamat People of Senegal, Africa. We will meet each Wednesday at 7:00 pm in room 311 (Global Prayer Strategy Room). New Members By Baptism Mr. Coy Watson Cameron Huggins 1712 Parkview Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 By Letter Mr. Payton Casey Mrs. Payton Casey (Katrina) 661 Pintlala Old Road Hope Hull, AL 36043 Mrs. Meggan Huggins Haleigh Huggins 1712 Parkview Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 Ms. Paige Tatum 9754 Bent Brook Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 Our Church Family If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, contact Carolyn Bryan at 241.5120. Sympathy Extended to Rev. & Mrs. David Richardson (Patsy) in the death of her sister-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hardin (Elizabeth) in the death of his mother; Caroline and Will Hardin in the death of their grandmother Mr. & Mrs. Jim Palmer (Katie) in the death of her great-nephew; Mr. & Mrs. Kerry Palmer (Robyn) in the death of his cousin Mr. Reese Hodges in the death of his grandmother Baptist South Brunies Cauthen Hillview Terrace Bob Franklin Congratulations Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Brock (Lucie) in the birth of a great-granddaughter Mr. & Mrs. Nick Lee (Gina) in the birth of a granddaughter; Ms. Virginia Gunnin in the birth of a great-granddaughter Dr. & Mrs. Dave Morris (Claire) in the birth of a great-grandson Our church has embraced this people group and the most important strategy that we have is our prayers. For more information contact Brian Gay at 241.5131 or briang@montgomeryfbc.org. The Amy Cooper Mission Group will meet on Monday, May 14 at 7:00 pm at the home of Virginia Maddox (3137 Hathaway Place). Ben Kelley will report on his trip to India. Co-hosted by Regina Mayton. The Jackie Swan Bible Study Group will meet on Thursday, May 17 at 410 South Perry Street. Sewing begins at 10:30 am with lunch at 12:00 pm (bring a sandwich lunch), and the Bible study begins at 12:30 pm. Judy Bledsoe will share experiences from her recent mission trip to India. For more information, contact Sarah Susan Smith (263.9403) or Sara Jane Lyon (277.7240). There will be a New York City Mission Project on Wednesday, July 11 through Saturday, July 14. Eight volunteers are needed to take Christ to the streets of NYC in our partnership with NAMB missionary Brad Wall. For more information, contact Ben Hulsey at 571.527.9794 or ebjhulsey@gmail.com. The following supplies are needed for our Summer Mission Projects to Cuba: home/personal care travel-size items; home healthcare nonprescription, overthe-counter medicines; first aid items; 8-count crayons; Sharpies; ladies makeup samples; men s ball caps; pens and pencils; and balloons. You can drop the items in the box at the reception desk or in the main sanctuary foyer. For more information, contact Kathy Cooper at 241.5125.
Vacation Bible School June 11 15 :: 9:00 am to Noon Volunteers Still Needed! Sign up today! Come fly with us in The Amazing Wonders Aviation Vacation Bible School. We will encounter God s awesome power as we fly to some of the world s greatest natural wonders. We need pilots and copilots (VBS teachers) to help share God s amazing love and power with our passengers (children). Don t miss this fun adventure! Contact Sheila Hinds (241.5166) if you are interested in helping with preschoolers or Glen Leathers (241.5164) if you are interested in helping with children. Training Dates for VBS Directors & Teachers Preschool Ministry Training Wednesday, May 16 :: 5:00 pm :: B402 Come meet your teaching team and pick up your VBS curriculum. Childcare will be provided. If you are unable to attend, call Sheila Hinds at 241.5166. Children s Ministry Training Sunday, May 20 :: 5:00 pm :: 347 Wednesday, May 23 :: 5:45 pm :: 347 Each director and teacher will choose which time best fits their schedule. Please try to attend one of these meetings if you are helping to teach during our VBS. Register your child and order t-shirts for VBS at www.montgomeryfbc.org/vbs 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 241.5165. Now is the time to sign up for Summer Mission Projects. Upcoming opportunities exist in Senegal (Ejamat), Atlanta, Haiti, New York City, Cuba, Brazil, and more. For more information on these mission opportunities contact Brian Gay at 241.5131 or briang@montgomeryfbc.org. First Baptist Foundation Sign up today for the First Baptist Foundation enewsletter! It will keep you upto-date on opportunities linked to our Foundation, as well as keep you informed on how our funds are being used to glorify the Lord and further the Great Commission. If you d like to be included on this mail out, email Amanda Smith at asmith@montgomeryfbc.org or sign up at www.montgomeryfbc.org/foundation. Community Ministries Save the date! Sunday, June 3 for our Community Ministries Day Celebration. For more information, contact Jane Ferguson at 241.5141 or jferguson@montgomeryfbc.org.
Volunteer Opportunity of the Week: Sanctuary Care Volunteers are needed to help clean out and replenish the pews with envelopes, pens and prayer cards. If you would like to serve in this vital area, contact Patti Shoemaker at 241.5181 or pshoemaker@montgomeryfbc.org. This week at FBC Montgomery For the complete calendar, visit www.montgomeryfbc.org. Sunday, May 13 Happy Mother s Day! No PM Services or Activities 8:30 Worship Service 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes 10:00 New Christian Class for Children 11:00 Worship Service Monday, May 14 10:00 Senior Adult VBS 6:00 Ladies/Men s Bible Study 7:00 Amy Cooper Women on Mission Tuesday, May 15 10:00 Senior Adult VBS 6:00 Foster Care Training Narcotics Anonymous Ignite Single Adult Bible Study Wednesday, May 16 10:00 Senior Adult VBS 2:15 Baldwin Bible Study 4:45 First Family Dinner 5:00 Preschool VBS Teacher Training Chapel Orchestra Rehearsal 5:30 Sanctuary Orchestra 6:00 First Family Prayer Time 6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse 6:35 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:00 Ejamat Prayer & Planning Thursday, May 17 10:30 Jackie Swan Bible Study 6:00 English as a Second Language 7:00 Nehemiah Players Rehearsal Friday, May 18 6:45 Friday Morning Men s Group Saturday, May 19 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous In Home Ministry Member :: Doris Greene 2044 Myrtlewood Drive Montgomery, Alabama 36111-1023 Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am) All the Way My Savior Leads Me Sanctuary Orchestra Honoring Our Mothers By the Gentle Waters Sanctuary Choir I Am Wendy Brendle Message Jay Wolf Evening Worship (6:15 pm) Happy Mother s Day! No evening activities or services CrossRoads Broadcast Schedule 305 South Perry Street Montgomery, AL 36104 Watch the sermon at the time below or online at www.montgomeryfbc.org. 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 #046-620) is published and printed weekly by First Baptist Church, 305 South Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-4292. Periodical postage paid at Montgomery, Alabama. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Beacon, 305 South Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-4292. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH montgomery