First Baptist Church Montgomery Beacon bring them in...build them up...send them out Volume 68 Week of April 12, 2015 Number 15 FBC Goal: $110,000 Given to Date: $89,882.87 www.montgomeryfbc.org Office: 334.834.6310 Prayer Line: 334.834.4585
CONNEC IONS from your Pastor s Heart God s Extravagant Easter Blessings! Easter crowns our calendar with extravagant exclamations of God s blessings. Because of Easter, death stands defeated and Jesus stands triumphant. Easter floods our lives with meaning, joy, victory, power, and perspective. Easter lets us know that God wins so our problems become manageable. God s extravagant Easter blessings at First Baptist included the largest attendance in our 185 years! The Lord drew people to His precious FBC family. 2,446 attended our Bible Fellowship Classes. More than 3,000 came for worship. Ten wonderful friends chose to join our team. Lives were touched and transformed by the power of the Gospel! God s extravagant Easter Blessings started with the baptism of Hong Wang, a Chinese scholar who recently committed her life to the Lordship of Christ. She wrote to us: I am Hong Wang. I am so glad to become a Christian. I was born in 1966. I will go back to my motherland of China where I will believe in God and read the Bible. There is a church in my hometown of Wuhan City in Hubei province. I will go there for worship every Sunday! Additionally, Jeremi and Sherry Newkirk along with their daughter Jaide evidenced their faith in Christ through their baptism and declared their intent to be a family that follows Christ together. God s extravagant Easter blessings at First Baptist were completed by April McGhar-McCullough s compelling testimony in the evening service about overcoming her addictions through the transforming power of Jesus Christ. April inspired and instructed us by transparently describing how Christ totally changed her and her family. God s Word declares, Taste and see that the Lord is good! (Psalm 34:5) This Easter and every day, the Lord tastes as extravagantly delicious as one of those Chocolate and Peanut butter Edible Eggs! Enjoying God s Extravagant Easter Blessings Every Day, FBC Faithfulness Sunday, April 5, 2015 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship Enrollment 4961 Bible Fellowship Attendance 2446 Weekly Attendance 2918 Discipleship Attendance 448 OFFERING Required Weekly $123,557.69 Received Sunday $122,181.29 Required To Date $1,729,807.66 Received To Date $1,527,084.55 Building Fund Sunday $1,150.50 Building Fund to Date $10,517.10 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering $89,882.87 Under Budget $202,723.11
M.I.C. (Membership Information Class) Sunday, April 19 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 241.5133. Ministry Announcements Children s Ministry There will be an Associational VBS Clinic on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Eastern Hills Baptist Church. You will see decoration ideas, find out what you are teaching every day, and get a sneak peak at what will be going on during our VBS. For more information, contact Glen Leathers at 241.5164 or gleathers@montgomeryfbc.org. ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!! Don t miss the RA/GA Pinewood Derby on Sunday, April 26. Registration begins at 3:30 pm and the race starts at 4:00 pm. Cars are available for purchase during GA s/ra s for $10. Everyone is invited to attend! For more information, contact Glen Leathers at 241.5164 or gleathers@montgomeryfbc.org. Student Ministry Girls, join us for Cupcakes and Canvas on Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 pm in the youth center. Cost is $15. Please register at fbmsm.com so we know how many supplies to purchase. Guys, join us for FBMSM Man Day on Saturday, April 18. We will meet in the Scott Street parking lot at 2:00 pm and travel to the Holleman Farm in Hope Hull for an afternoon of fishing and fellowship. Cost is $5. Bring your fishing tackle. Dads are welcome. Register at fbmsm.com. Join Tommy McGregor as he takes you through his new book, Selfie: A Parent s Guide To Social Media on Sunday, April 19 at 5:00 pm in the youth center. Come learn more about the influence of social media on kids and grasp how to lead your children to become healthier and more responsible online. Books ($10) will be available for purchase in the main sanctuary foyer on Sunday morning as well as at the seminar. Graduate Recognition is Sunday, May 3. Photos are DUE NOW! Register online at www.montgomeryfbc.org/event-registration. If you have any questions, contact Russell McCrory at 241.5163. Senior Adult Ministry Join us as we host a community Elder Abuse Task Force meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 11:00 am in the fellowship hall. The event is an education/awareness Pictorial Directories are here! They can be picked up at the reception desk at Scott Street during the week. If there are mistakes, changes, or additions that need to be made, please email those to Amanda Smith at asmith@montgomeryfbc.org. First Family Dinner Wednesday, April 15 No reservations required! Adult & Children s Meal: Turkey Burgers, Fries, Salad, Dessert Adult Family Meal $5; Child s Meal (12 & under) $3 Maximum Family Amount $20 (immediate family only)
meeting and a Chick-fil-a lunch will be provided. There is no cost, but you must register by calling Mary Virginia Crum at 241.5180. Senior Adults, get ready to Journey off the Map for Vacation Bible School. Our study will be held Monday, April 27 through Wednesday, April 29 from 10:00 am to noon in room 413. Missions Ministry The Jackie Swan Bible Study Group will meet on Thursday, April 9 in room 413 (Senior Adult Center). Sewing the day gowns for Baptist Hospital preemies begins at 10:30 am with lunch at noon (bring a sandwich lunch), and the Bible study begins at 12:30 pm. We will be studying Priscilla Shirer s Gideon (Your Weakness, God s Strength). For more information, contact Sara Jane Lyon at 277.7240 or Beppy Tiller at 263.9491. There will be a NYC Mission Project Interest Meeting on Sunday, April 12 in room 444 at 4:30 pm. Join us to learn how you can participate in this summer mission project. For more information, contact Ben Hulsey at 557.1465. All are invited to come learn about Baptist Campus Ministries at AUM and how you can support missions through this dynamic ministry to university students. AUM Baptist Campus Minister Lee Dymond will be our special guest. Bring a sack lunch on Monday, April 13 at 11:30 am in the Huff Community Ministries Building fellowship hall. Remain for the informative program and time of prayer for missions. Sponsored by the Amy Cooper Women on Mission Group. For more information, contact Karen Quimby at 281.6955. New Members By Baptism Talley Hamilton 52 Waterscapes Drive Pike Road, AL 36064 Steadman Meadows 8420 Melbourne Court Montgomery, AL 36117 Rissie Price 3590 Bankhead Avenue Montgomery, AL 36111 Ms. Hong Wang 357 New Haven Blvd Montgomery, AL 36117 Mr. Jeremi Newkirk Mrs. Jeremi Newkirk (Sherry) 1348 Whisperwood Court Montgomery, AL 36117 By Letter Mr. Todd Carmichael Mrs. Todd Carmichael (Pat) 8955 Crosswind Circle, Apt 308 Montgomery, AL 36117 Mr. Justin Pemberton 275 Magnolia Place Wetumpka, AL 36093 Mr. Matt Thomason 8540 Old Marsh Way 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 Mr. & Mrs. C.P. Pouncey (Debbie) in the death of his father Mr. & Mrs. Rowdy Barton (Margaret) in the death of his father Family & friends in the death of Ms. Hortense Barnes Baptist South Hugh Maddox Buddy Morgan Jackson Patricia Johnston Ina Hightower Children s Hospital Camp Hughes Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare Chad Lynn Aspire Physical Recovery Center Ann & Harrell Cushing Hillview Terrace Dot Robinson Congratulations Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Hartzog (Summer) in the birth of a granddaughter The Japan Mission Team will be taking some extra bags to help the Loomis with their Homeless Ministry in Nagoya. We are asking our members to bring the following and place in the bins at the missions wall in the main foyer or the reception area at Scott Street Entrance. Items needed include: new socks (both Volunteer Opportunity of the Week: Broadcast Ministry The Broadcast Ministry is looking for individuals interested in volunteering their time in this exciting ministry. Training is provided, so experience is not a requirement. Broadcast volunteers work 1 to 2 Sundays per month in the worship services (am & pm) and for special events. For more information, contact Mike Kyser (315.5599 or kyserm@gmail.com) or Amanda Smith (241.5122 or asmith@montgomeryfbc.org).
Spring 2015 FBC Discipleship Classes For a complete list visit www.montgomeryfbc.org. Smart Money, Smart Kids Wednesdays, April 8 April 29 5:45 pm B402 Come join us on Wednesday nights while your kids are in choir for a class designed to help equip parents to teach their kids how to handle money wisely. This brand new video study is taught by Dave Ramsey and his daughter Rachel Cruze. Throughout the class, parents will receive a step-by-step approach to teaching their kids the key principles of money, along with easy, interactive activities and ways to use teachable moments. Facilitated by Jody McClinton and his daughter Rachel Webb. warm weather and cold weather-ladies and mens); new ladies underclothing (mostly small and medium sizes); new boxers (mostly small and medium sizes, very few large); new undershirts (both short-sleeve and tanks); used sleeping bags; toothbrush, toothpaste, disposable razor, comb, bar soap, travel-size hand sanitizer or small packets of antiseptic wipes; used shoes in good condition (Japanese wear smaller sizes, nothing above a men s 9-10 or ladies 8); used jackets and coats; new or used cold weather gloves. For more information, call Kathy Cooper at 241.5125. Women s Ministry Save the Date for The Blessed Banquet, the FBC Mother/Daughter dinner, on Tuesday, May 5 in the fellowship hall. Ruthie Carlson is this year s speaker. E-mail your mother/daughter photo and any questions to Sharon Windham at sbwindham@ aol.com. Ticket sale dates will be April 12, 19, and 26. Children s Hope Children s Hope is in need of child sponsorships! For just $35/month, you can provide a child with housing, clothes, food, education, and a place to learn about God s love. To sponsor a child, you can go to www.children-hope.com, make a check payable to Children s Hope, or contact Ann Amster at teamamster@mac.com. Please help us celebrate Tommy & Joy Schwindling s work in Haiti with a Celebration Fellowship on Sunday, April 12 after the evening service in the fellowship hall. Community Ministries Check out the Nehemiah Center Blog at nehemiahcenterblog.blogspot.com. Churchwide News & Events Men, join us for the annual Glenn Gordy Golf Retreat on Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25 in Niceville, Florida. The cost is $325, which includes lodging, unlimited green fees, 18-hole cart per day, and prizes. Checks should be made payable to First Baptist Church. LAST CALL...Sign up TODAY by calling Steve Dubose at 277.8604 or Chuck Ashley at 241.5161. Save the date for the Missions Auction and Cookout to benefit the Single Adult Missions Scholarship Fund on Friday, May 15 at 5:30 pm in the fellowship hall. More details coming soon! If you would like to donate to the auction, please contact Kathy Cooper at kcooper@montgomeryfbc.com or 241.5125. 2015 VBS Journey off the Map is scheduled for Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26 from 9:00 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to guide our children on a journey to uncharted territory where they will begin to understand that obedience to God can lead them beyond the expected. Contact Tiffany Alewine (241.5165) if you are interested in helping with preschoolers or Glen Leathers (241.5164) if you are interested in helping with children. Deacon Nominations Due By Sunday, April 26! Forms are available in the main sanctuary foyers or online at www.montgomeryfbc.org/event-registration.
This week at FBC Montgomery For the complete calendar, visit www.montgomeryfbc.org. Sunday, April 12 8:30 Worship Service 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes 11:00 Worship Service Associational Bible Drill 12:00 Single Adult Leadership Meeting 4:00 In-Home Ministry Creative Touch Missions Committee Meeting Nominating Committee Meeting 4:30 NYC Mission Project Meeting 5:00 Children s Missions Discipleship Classes Japan Mission Project Meeting One Heart/One Voice Choirs Prayer Time for South Asia Visitation 6:15 Worship Service 7:15 Fellowship for The Schwindling s Monday, April 13 9:00 English as a Second Language 11:30 Amy Cooper WOM Group 5:30 Men s Bible Study Tuesday, April 14 9:00 English as a Second Language 9:30 Ladies Bible Study MOPs 11:00 GriefShare Elder Abuse Task Force Event 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous College Ministry: GROW Bible Study Wednesday, April 15 9:00 English as a Second Language 2:15 Baldwin Bible Study 4:45 First Family Dinner 5:30 Tutoring Sanctuary Orchestra 5:45 Graded Children s Choirs Smart Money, Smart Kids 6:00 First Family Prayer Time 6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse 6:35 Sanctuary Choir 6:40 Finance Committee 6:45 Ejamat Prayer Time Thursday, April 16 9:00 Conversational English 10:00 Caregivers Support Group 6:00 English as a Second Language Friday, April 17 6:45 Friday Morning Men s Group 5:00 Older Children s Choir Lock-In 5:30 Celebrate Recovery 6:30 Ignite Single Adult Bible Study Saturday, April 18 2:00 FBMSM Guys/Girls Events 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous In Home Ministry Member :: Nell McDaniel 437 Saratoga Lane Montgomery, Alabama 36117-2740 Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am) Praise the Father, Praise the Son Sanctuary Choir I ll Fly Away Reflections Ensemble Message Jay Wolf Evening Worship (6:15 pm) Children s Sunday David & Teesha Laflin, Illusionists 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