First Baptist Church Montgomery Beacon bring them in...build them up...send them out Volume 68 Week of May 17, 2015 Number 20 Sunday, May 17 8:30 & 11:00 AM Our JOY Singers will be singing in the morning services and all senior adults will be recognized. Join us on this special day as we honor our senior adults during the morning worship services. 6:15 PM The JOY Singers will present Windows on the Word in Stakely Sanctuary. Garden Dedication Sunday, May 17 3:00 pm 16 Broadway Street Come celebrate the joy of the Lord with us as we sow and grow both spiritual and earthly food for the body and soul! 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 10, 2015 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship Enrollment 4980 Bible Fellowship Attendance 1802 Weekly Attendance 2324 Discipleship Attendance 631 OFFERING Required Weekly $123,557.69 Received Sunday $92,404.27 Required To Date $2,347,596.11 Received To Date $2,117,138.96 Building Fund Sunday $920.00 Building Fund to Date $14,827.05 Alabama Baptist Children s Home $2,479.10 Under Budget $230,457.15
Ministry Announcements Children s Ministry Kids, don t forget to sign up for our Summer Activities at www.montgomeryfbc. org/event-registration. Student Ministry Students, don t forget to sign up for our Outdoor Adventure on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 at www.montgomeryfbc.org/event-registration. College Ministry The College Ministry Summer Events kicks-off on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 pm at 5600 Woodside Circle. For a list of all summer activities, visit www.fbmcm.com. Senior Adult Ministry Join us for instruction and inspiration at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina on Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23. Afterwards, we will tour the Biltmore Estate. Cost is $425 per person (double) and $610 per person (single) which includes transportation, conference fee, lodging, meals, and Biltmore admission. A non-refundable deposit of $100 per person is due by May 29 and final payment is due June 20. To register, contact Mary Virginia Crum at 241.5180. Missions Ministry Join us for a Zaza Interest Meeting on Sunday, May 17 at 5:00 pm in room 443. Opportunities for mission among the Zaza include: July 17-26, Dental trip to Northern Zaza. We are seeking at least two nurses for this expedition. September 18-27, Ethno-graphic research among the Southern Zaza. We will be locating Z people in villages and looking for persons of peace. For more information contact Richard Alford at 324.6392 or Brian Gay at 241.5131 or briang@montgomeryfbc.org. First Family Dinner Wednesday, May 20 No reservations required! Adult & Children s Meal: Hamburgers, Chips, Salad, Dessert Adult Family Meal $5; Child s Meal (12 & under) $3 Maximum Family Amount $20 (immediate family only)
Are you going or do you know someone going out as a Summer Missionary? We want to join you in prayer as you take God s Message to the nations. Please let us know by contacting Brian Gay at 241.5131 or briang@montgomeryfbc.org. Music Ministry All kids (3 years old and up) are invited to join us for a VBS Music Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 20 from 5:45 to 6:30 pm in room B112. For more information, contact Ed Cleveland at 241.5153 or ecleveland@montgomeryfbc.org. First Baptist Foundation The First Baptist Foundation awarded $52,000 to 48 students for the 2015-2016 academic school year. We re investing in students who are pursuing their education in several areas of study at 25 different colleges/universities. One student who received a scholarship said: Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my academics, as well as my future. I can t adequately express how much this scholarship means to me. Thank you for helping students like myself succeed through the Foundation! Community Ministries Join us for Friday Night Basketball in the Nehemiah Gym (217 Broadway Street). We will meet every Friday at 5:30 pm. Groups or individuals are welcome to join the Chisholm Community Youth for a great workout and fellowship. Co-sponsored by City Parks and Recreation and the Nehemiah Center. Churchwide News & Events New Members By Letter Mrs. Ollie Golden 3801 Oak Grove Drive, Apt 233 Montgomery, AL 36116 Ms. DeeDee Hornsby 7073 Narrow Lane Road Montgomery, AL 36116 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. Cecil McKinney (Ruth) in the death of his cousin, Mark Ms. Shirley Case in the death of her mother; Lynn Longshore; Mr. & Mrs. Marc Hussey (Jessica) in the death of her grandmother; Miss Jenna Cooper in the death of her grandmother Rev. & Mrs. Justin Law (Anslee) in the death of her step-grandfather Mrs. Don Pair (Kaye) in the death of her mother in-law; Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Pair (Kana) in the death of his grandmother Jackson Macon Brock Faye Clements HealthSouth Frank Montgomery, Jr. Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare Chad Lynn Hillview Terrace Dot Robinson Congratulations Extended to Mr. & Mrs. William Trotman (Jessica) in the birth of a daughter; Mrs. Terri Trotman in the birth of a granddaughter; Mr. & Mrs. David Oliver (Debbie) in the birth of a granddaughter Would you like to serve as a messenger at the Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17 in Columbus, Ohio? If so, please call Carolyn Bryan at 241.5120. We will confirm all messengers at the Wednesday evening prayer service before the convention. 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. The FBC Online Member Directory is now ready. This up-to-date directory is available as an APP or by visiting the website. You will be asked to enter in your email address as it s listed in our directory. If your email address isn t listed in the directory, please email Amanda Smith at asmith@ montgomeryfbc.org to get your valid email address added. For full instructions on downloading and using the online directory visit: www.montgomeryfbc.org/member-directory
Journey Off The Map takes your kids to uncharted territory where they will begin to understand that obedience to God can lead them beyond the expected. So, toss the map, stick close to your guide, and prepare to listen for God s direction in this journey that is unknown to us, but known by Him. Volunteers Still Needed for... Preschool Ministry: 3 s, 4 s and Crafts Children s Ministry: Teachers & Directors Contact Nancie McQueen (241.5166) if you are interested in helping with preschoolers or Glen Leathers (241.5164) if you are interested in helping with children. Help Us By Pre-Ordering Your VBS T-Shirts & Music CDS at www.montgomeryfbc.org/vbs Supplies Needed for VBS Crafts empty toilet/paper towel rolls bags of plastic fishing worms bags of plastic bugs sheets of bug stickers bright colored drinking straws Drop the above items in the bins located at the Preschool Information Desk in the main sanctuary foyer. For more information, contact Nancie McQueen at 241.5166 or nmcqueen@montgomeryfbc.org. * 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.
Volunteer Opportunity: Ushers Are you interested in serving at FBC? The Ushers Ministry needs YOU! Come join the team! Call Burt Martin at 281.2731 for more information. This week at FBC Montgomery For the complete calendar, visit www.montgomeryfbc.org. Sunday, May 17 8:30 Worship Service 9:45 Bible Fellowship Classes 11:00 Worship Service 2:00 Macon East Baccalaureate 4:00 Nominating Committee/Deacon Selection Meeting 5:00 One Heart/One Voice Choirs Visitation Zaza Mission Project Interest Meeting 6:15 Windows on the Word Monday, May 18 12:00 First Baptist Foundation Board 5:30 Men s Bible Study Tuesday, May 19 9:30 Ladies Bible Study 10:00 Senior Adult Game Day LAMP Graduation Rehearsal 11:00 GriefShare 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous 6:30 LAMP Graduation Wednesday, May 20 4:45 First Family Dinner 5:30 Sanctuary Orchestra 5:45 VBS Music Rehearsals 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, May 21 10:00 Caregivers Support Group Macon East Graduation Rehearsal 7:00 Macon East Graduation Friday, May 22 6:45 Friday Morning Men s Group 8:00 Children s Learning Center Graduation 10:00 BTW Graduation Rehearsal 5:30 Celebrate Recovery 6:30 BTW Graduation Saturday, May 23 Mission Projects: Haiti & Japan 6:00 Narcotics Anonymous In Home Ministry Member :: Gwen Sadler 3801 Oak Grove Drive, Apt 210 Montgomery, Alabama 36116-1170 Morning Worship (8:30 & 11:00 am) Senior Adult Sunday Victory in Jesus JOY Singers Beulah Land Eddie Lancaster Message Jay Wolf Evening Worship (6:15 pm) JOY Singers present Windows on the Word in Stakely Sanctuary 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