First Baptist Church Montgomery Beacon bring them in...build them up...send them out Volume 68 Week of October 25, 2015 Number 43 October 25 :: Stewardship Kickoff November 1 :: Prove the Tithe Sunday November 8 :: Commitment Sunday November 15 :: Victory Sunday FBC Goal: $6,525,000 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17 www.montgomeryfbc.org Office: 334.834.6310 Prayer Line: 334.834.4585
CONNEC IONS from your Pastor s Heart Since We Can t Take it with us, Let s Send it on Ahead! I recently heard an amusing and instructive story about a wealthy man who was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The rich gentleman idolized his material possessions so he liquidated his assets and ordered his wife and nephew to place the cash in a box in the attic. He told them, When I die I ll grab the cash on my way up! In a few days he expired as predicted. His wife and nephew ran up to the attic and found the cash box undisturbed. His widow exclaimed, I knew that old fool should have put his cash in the basement! Here s the Point: Since we can t take it with us, let s send it on ahead! Jesus tells us how we can use our earthly resources to build God s kingdom and create a heavenly mutual fund that will yield dividends for eternity. Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. (Matthew 6:19-20) Using our Ephemeral Resources to Build God s Eternal Kingdom TOGETHER, There are several ways to make a commitment to the budget. You can... 1. Return your pledge card by mail or drop off at the church. 2. Visit www.montgomeryfbc.org/stewardship and fill out the epledge form. (It is a secure form that goes directly to Patti Shoemaker, Church Administrator.) The QR code on the left will take you directly to the stewardship page online via your smartphone. 3. Text in your pledge to 754.444.8332. Please be sure to include your full name and pledge amount when using this option. FBC Faithfulness Sunday, October 18, 2015 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship Enrollment 5035 Bible Fellowship Attendance 1770 Weekly Attendance 2329 Discipleship Attendance 1478 OFFERING Required Weekly $123,557.69 Received Sunday $141,134.65 Required To Date $5,189,422.98 Received To Date $4,798,986.84 Building Fund Sunday $464.80 Building Fund to Date $42,740.20 Kathleen Mallory Missions Offering $3,571.00 World Hunger Offering $18,103.00 Under Budget $390,436.14
Ministry Announcements Preschool Ministry Parents, don t miss Parents Night Out on Friday, November 20 from 6:00 to 8:45 pm. This is your time to do your secret shopping, have a date night or just sit at home in peace and quiet! The event is free, but you need to register your children (8 weeks to 6th grade) by noon on Friday, November 13. For more information or to register, contact Nancie McQueen at 241.5166 or nmcqueen@montgomeryfbc.org. Children s Ministry Kids, don t forget Outrageous Outfits. Sunday, October 25 is Crazy Hat Sunday. Student Ministry All students are invited to join us in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the Strength to Stand Conference on Monday, December 28 through Wednesday, December 30. This conference is designed to challenge your students to go beyond the surface of casual Christianity and bring them into a lifetime commitment to Jesus Christ. There are 48 spots available, so make your reservation by Sunday, November 22. The cost is $170, which can be paid online at www. montgomeryfbc.org/event-registration. For more information, contact Russell McCrory at 241.5163 or rmccrory@montgomeryfbc.org. College Ministry College students and high school seniors are invited to join us for the 2016 Passion Conference on Saturday, January 2 through Monday, January 4 in Atlanta. Register and pay ($150) online at www.montgomeryfbc.org/ event-registration. For more information, contact Justin Law at 241.5162 or jlaw@montgomeryfbc.org. Senior Adult Ministry Join us on Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 5 for a trip to the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte and the annual Thomas Road Virginia Christmas Spectacular, led by Charles Billingsley. Price, $139 each (double) and $259 each (single), includes transportation, two nights lodging, two breakfasts, and First Family Dinner Wednesday, October 28 No reservations required! Adult & Children s Meal: Hamburgers, Salad, Dessert Adult Family Meal $5; Child s Meal (12 & under) $3 Maximum Family Amount $20 (immediate family only)
admission. A $50 deposit is required at sign up and final payment is due November 12. Call Mary Virginia Crum at 241.5180 to register. Missions Ministry Judgment House is ongoing select nights through November 1. A host of volunteers are still needed to help with prayer, counseling, and more. We also want to encourage you to invite your lost friends to attend. Register for the event online at www.judgment-house.com. For more information, contact Brian Gay at 220.4402. Music Ministry Join us for the 35th presentation of the Living Christmas Tree on Friday, December 11 through Sunday, December 13. This is a wonderful opportunity to share Christ with others in a beautiful and powerful way. After 35 years, reaching the lost is still the core purpose for this special Christmas gift to Montgomery and the surrounding area. It s not too early to invite friends, family and neighbors to join you and use this as a purposeful opportunity to share Christ. The ticket request form will be available in the Sunday, November 8 Beacon. Order tickets and get more information online at www.thelivingchristmastree.org. FBC Foundation Have you considered that resources such as the equity in your home, life insurance and retirement plans will need to be stewarded after you leave this earth? PhilanthroCorp can help you identify this unknown treasure and create a plan to ensure it is transferred to the best next steward for greater impact for your family and the Kingdom for generations to come. To learn more, contact Alissa Irvin at arvin@montgomeryfbc.org or 334.241.5127. Community Ministries The Nehemiah Ministry needs Volunteers. There is an urgent need for van drivers, a jr. high basketball coach, and a leader for the Mom s Program, as well as many other positions. For more information, contact Rhonda Thompson at 263.3324 or Jane Ferguson at 241.5141. Churchwide News & Events New Members By Letter Miss Kenya Hurley 3403 Fountain Circle Montgomery, AL 36116 Macy Potts 7806 Yarmouth Place 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 Todd Lucas (Maxie) in the death of her mother; Ruth, Rose & Rebekah Lucas in the death of their grandmother Baptist South Bill McCrary Baptist East Ken Brothers Jackson Sue Humphrey HealthSouth Millie Anderson Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare Chad Lynn Congratulations Extended to Mr. & Mrs. Bob Geddie (Susan) in the birth of a great-grandson; Mr. Pick Davidson in the birth of a great-grandson Rev. & Mrs. Curtis Pace (Dolores) in the birth of twin granddaughters The prayer committe invites you to be a part of the War Room, a special time of prayer, on Wednesday, November 4, from 12:10 to 12:50 pm in the main sanctuary. Earn your diploma in Biblical Studies from Samford University s Ministry Training Institute. The Introduction to the New Testament class continues on Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00 pm in room 413. Course is $50 and is taught by Mike Chitwood. Register online at www.samford.edu/go/mti. Join us on Monday, November 2 at 5:00 pm for the Montgomery Baptist Association s Annual Meeting at McGehee Road Baptist Church. Special guest will be Dr. Taylor Field, Pastor at Graffiti Community Ministries in New York City. He will be speaking about Upside Down Leadership at the minister s conference on Monday at 10:00 am at Heritage Baptist Church. For more information, call the MBA Office at 271.6227.
Sunday, November 1 5:00 pm :: Fellowship Hall 6:15 pm :: Main Sanctuary Dr. Taylor Field has served as the pastor of Graffiti Church and director of Graffiti Community Ministries in New York City for the last 25 years. Graffiti Community Ministries serves and empowers children, youth, and adults on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He will discuss their Upside Down ministry approach with a Q&A at 5:00 pm in the fellowship hall and he will deliver the message during the evening worship service at 6:15. 4003 Eastern Boulevard Montgomery Towne Center Sunday, October 25 6 to 9 pm Wednesday, October 28 6 to 9 pm Thursday, October 29 6 to 9 pm Thursday, October 30 6 to 9 pm Saturday, October 31 6 to 9 pm Sunday, November 1 6 to 9 pm www.judgment-house.com Alabama Baptist State Convention Tuesday, November 17 & Wednesday, November 18 Eastern Shore Baptist Church Daphne If you would like to serve as a messenger at the Alabama Baptist State Convention, contact Carolyn Bryan at 241.5120 or cbryan@montgomeryfbc.org.
This week at FBC Montgomery For the complete calendar, visit www.montgomeryfbc.org. Sunday, October 25 Mission Project: Talladega 8:30 Worship Service 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes Nearly/Newlywed Class 11:00 Worship Service 4:00 Reflections Ensemble Family Fest 4:30 ABCs 6:00 Judgment House Monday, October 26 8:30 English as a Second Language 10:00 JOY Singers 5:15 Sanctuary Bells 5:30 Men s Bible Study Deacon s Meeting Recovery Support Group 6:35 LCT Rehearsal Tuesday, October 27 8:30 English as a Second Language 9:30 Ladies Bible Study MOPS 3:45 Children s Minstry: Good News Club 4:30 Community Ministries Board 5:30 Women s Support Group 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous Samford Ministry Training Institute 8:00 ELEVATE College Worship Wednesday, October 28 8:30 English as a Second Language 2:15 Student Ministry: Baldwin Bible Study 4:45 First Family Dinner 5:30 Sanctuary Orchestra Rehearsal Tutoring 5:45 Preschool & Children s Choirs Discipleship: Counter Culture 6:00 First Family Prayer Time Judgment House 6:30 Student Ministry: Powerhouse 6:35 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:45 LCT Orchestra Rehearsa Ejamat Prayer Time DivorceCare Thursday, October 29 9:00 Conversational English 10:00 Caregivers Support Group JOY Singers 6:00 English as a Second Language Judgment House Friday, October 30 6:45 Friday Morning Men s Group 6:00 Judgment House Saturday, October 31 6:00 Judgment House Narcotics Anonymous In Home Ministry Member :: Nell Saucer 1775 Halcyon Blvd Montgomery, Alabama 36117-3487 Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am) Call to Worship Sanctuary Orchestra Only God Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra Great Getting Up Morning Rodney Bledsoe, Don Hoffman, Henry Hoffman & Jason Meadows See and Be God s Hero Message Jay Wolf Evening Worship Family Fest 2015 4:00 to 6:00 pm Perry Street Lot 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