Volume 48, Issue No. 75 First Baptist Church June 2, 2013 Sharing Christ Serving our Community. Sunday School (Promotion Day) CHURCH STAFF Rev. Chris Hilliard Lead Pastor Andy Daughtry Worship Pastor Steve Shierling Youth Pastor Pam Rhudy Organist Debbie Ley Pianist Cathy Williford Pastor s Sec. Barbara Williamson Fin. Sec. Kay Roberts Office Sec. Cathy Williford Kindergarten Dir. Scott Hockenbury Fac. Mgr. JUNE SUNDAY SCHOOL HALLWAY GREETER Mrs. Ada Dodd GREETERS/USHERS SHUT IN This Week Mrs. Ruth Phillips P. O. Box 407 Quitman, GA 31643
Pastor s Ponderings Pastor Chris Hilliard & his wife Elisabeth Some people rob God (Malachi 3:8-10). Other's try to bribe Him. Sometimes without realizing it. The offering plate is being passed again and the weekly debate begins. "Man, I really should be tithing to the church but, I simply can't do that right now. Maybe I'll just throw something in. I'll put in a twenty. That ought to do. Preacher's only going to give us a ten dollar sermon anyway as usual. So, twenty ought to be plenty. I'm sure God will accept that. That ought to please Him." The plate passes. The twenty is dropped in. And another one in the pew hopes God is happy. It wasn't a tithe (ten percent of their gross income). It wasn't an offering (a gift above and beyond the tithe). So, what was it? An inadvertent bribe (for some it may be deliberate). A gift they hope pleases God. But, let's not forget the lesson King Saul learned the hard way when he sought to offer a sacrifice to God. The prophet Samuel told him, "Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams." 1 Samuel 15:22 God isn't impressed with my sacrifices and offerings. He desires my obedience. "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." John 14:15 So, next time the plate passes, don't do it ought of obligation but love Blessings, Pastor Chris pastorchris@firstbaptistquitman.com Andy s Notes Andy s Notes I thank you all for your words encouragement and support during this time of transition. It is difficult for all of us, but be assured of our love for you. You know my heart, and you know that I would not have taken this step if I did not think I was in God s will. Let us all continue to pray and seek the wisdom of God as we go forward. We can be confident of His strength and unfailing love as we prayerfully seek His will. I know many are concerned about the changes that may be occurring in our Worship Ministry, but I have given some thought to some things for which I am thankful that are not changing: Andy Daughtry Pastor of Worship & Discipleship & his wife Laura I am thankful for a congregation that loves to sing and participate in worship; I am thankful for a choir, orchestra and worship team who are faithful to prepare to serve with excellence, passion, and integrity; I am thankful for a supportive pastor who preaches the Word of God boldly, leads with conviction and clarity, and is an active and faithful participant in worship; I am thankful for church leadership that values excellence in worship and provides the necessary resources to conduct corporate worship in a manner worthy of the Lord s work; I am thankful that our all-knowing, unchanging Lord is still in control, and it is HE alone who is worthy of our worship, and that HE empowers all that we do, and that HE will equip His people to serve. And yes, like Paul, I give thanks to God for every remembrance of you (Philippians 1:3) Blessings, Andy admusicdude1@gmail.com Page 2
Volume 48, Issue No. 75 YOUTH NEWS: The youth have a couple of exciting camp opportunities this Summer: Super WOW Youth Camp @ Fort Walton Beach, FL June 17-21 Mission FUGE Ridgecrest, NC June 25-29 Youth Pastor Steve Shierling & his wife Tami If you are interested in attending camp this Summer please see me as soon as possible. All Things In Christ, Steve Shierling YOUTH DEPT. NEEDS: Sunday School Teachers Please call the church office and let us know if you feel God calling you to teach this group. MISSION MOMENTS: Acts 1:8 On the last trip to Peru, we took a couple of days and visited Rolando and Luci at their home in the jungle. While there we visited the school and clinic where Luci s father is the practicing P.A. at the clinic. He is also the Pastor of the Christian Church in the village. While at the school I saw two children go down to the river and collect water in a five gallon bucket. They brought it back and set it down in the shade on the playground of the school. It had a cup in it and the kids would go and get a drink of water when they got thirsty. My heart broke. The water was brown in color and definitely not sanitary. Teachers asked at the school if we could help them get clean water for the kids. We said we would pray about it. We could not commit to anything at the time. I did find out that there is not a group from the States who has adopted this area through the IMB. I know we cannot adopt another area, however, I think we can help with this problem. I researched online and with a five gallon bucket, some pvc pipe and fittings and sand and gravel we could provide a portable filtration system to give them fresh drinking water using the river water. This is still in the planning stages but I think we can provide the materials, purchased in Peru, and get the six or so upper grade students to actually put them together as a school project. The small church congregation could get one system to each home and of course provide systems for the school. The bucket could have stickers of the plan of salvation using John 4:14, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." I pray that you will see this as a doable project and I look forward to see those kids at the school getting a bucket of brown water from the Amazon River and it being transformed to safe drinkable water. Then the Christians there being able to share the truth of Living Water. In HIS Service, Barbara Waldron LORD S PANTRY Baskets are available at the entrances each week. Mission Team will share Sunday June 9 6:30 p.m. Page 3
First Baptist Church Please see Susan York to Volunteer for the Nursery. NURSERY WORKERS Babies Marcia Baker, Cindy Walker 2 Year olds Tammie Ross 3 Year Olds Sharon Cunningham Jesus said, Let the children come to me. Matthew 19:14 Remember your assistance is very important. If you will not be able to assist on your assigned Sunday you will need to contact someone that is on the approved children s worker list to swap with you. Hey Everyone, We now have the ability to send our church newsletter electronically! Also, we now have it on our church website as well. The format is different but the content is the same as the one we send through regular mail. Take a look at it and let us know what you think! Also, if you'd prefer to solely receive the newsletter through email just let us know and we'll put you on our newsletter email list. For the rest of ya, keep looking in your mail box each week for it and keep up with the good news! Blessings, Pastor Chris Forever Young will not meet for June or July. We will resume in August. The Flowers in the Sanctuary today are given in loving Memory of Mrs. Juanita Forgione by Dan, Jodi, Lance, Luke and Elisabeth. 7/29/13-8/2/13 @ Norman Park Kid Mo/ Lil K Kid s Connection Sun. 11:00 a.m. 4 yrs. - 3 rd Grade will not meet during the Summer Break. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL We are having Baby Dedication this Sunday, June 2nd. If you would like to participate please let us know in the church office 263-7511 or you may send email to Pastor Chris pastorchris@firstbaptistquitman.com Cathy cathywilliford34@yahoo.com Page 4 that I may walk before God in the light of life Psalm 56:13 Ages 4 Year Olds - Finished 5th Grade Sunday June 2 - Thursday June 6 The theme is God s Backyard Bible Camp We will focus on learning to serve God through service to family, friends, neighbors, community and Jesus. Children will also learn ways to get involved in their community while visiting Community Corner. Remember EVERYONE S Background Check must be up-dated. Anyone working with Babies/Youth/Children (this includes Nursery, VBS, Camps, etc.) must get this done See Cathy to fill out new form. VBS volunteers are still needed. See Tiffany Holmes or Melissa Stalvey or call the Church Office. ADULT WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY in the CHAPEL Will not meet this week so that we may all have the opportunity to serve in Vacation Bible School.
This Week: Pray daily for our Community and Peru Mission Partnership SUNDAY: 9:00 a.m. Adult 2 & 3 Men s SS Class Hospital Visitation 9:00 a.m. Worship Rehearsal 9:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL* Children s Promotion Sunday 10:40 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 11:00 a.m. NO Lil K/ KidMo FOR THE SUMMER 11:00 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP* Baby Dedication Rev. Chris Hilliard The Music Committee will have a brief meeting today in the Chapel immediately following the Morning Worship. No regular P.M. Worship due to VBS SUNDAY-THURSDAY VBS 5:30-8:30 p.m. TUESDAY: 9:30 a.m. Staff Calendar Planning/Prayer Time 7:00 p.m. Mercer Association Men s Meeting at Elam Baptist Church WEDNESDAY: 10:00 a.m. Broadcast Morning Worship Quitman Cable Channel 6 NO FAMILY NIGHT SUPPERS SUMMER BREAK NO Children s Choir/ NO RA s & GA s THURSDAY: 10:00 a.m. Golden Voices *Nursery ** Nursery/Child Care THE RECORD SPEAKS Sunday School Enrollment 392 Sunday School Attendance 153 Sunday Worship A.M 174 Budget Weekly Needs $11,400.96 Budget Receipts $ 6,519.00 Development $ 20.00 Designated $ 119.00 2013 Budget Needs YTD $250,821.12 Budget Receipts YTD $207,359.70 COUNTING IN JUNE Financial Secretary Phyllis Hubert Tellers Tally Wisenbaker, Louie Williford For: By: For: By: For: By: MEMORIALS BUDGET Maxwell Mitchell Thomas Stone Hubert & Lisha Barwick Tommy Barrs Betty Medina and Family GEORGIA BAPTIST CHILDREN S HOMES Henry Browning Henry & Sara Carr Help send a child to camp CENTRI-KID Camp Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner after church on Sunday June 9 th $6.00 We express our Christian Sympathy to the Family of Mr. Don Allen. NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY SUPPER DURING SUMMER BREAK. Page 5
IN MEMORIAM 8/29/1925 5/26/2013 Mr. Don Allen I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John 11:25 First Baptist Church Quitman P.O. Box 569 509 W. Screven St. Quitman, GA 31643 Phone: 229-263-7511 Fax: 229-263-7512 www.firstbaptistquitman.com Visit us on the web: www.firstbaptistquitman.com Copies of our Morning and Evening Worship Services are available on DVDs or CDs. Please contact the office. Audio messages are available on our website. MEMBERS KNOWN TO HAVE RECENTLY BEEN HOSPITALIZED : *Amy Hurst Wiley Harrell *Discharged HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THESE CHURCH MEMBERS JUNE 2 Darryll Duncan 3 Mrs. Tootsie Bower Mrs. Carolyn Mathis 4 Mrs. Irma Hall Gage Collins 5 Ginnie Bree Hunter 6 Mrs. Joan Johnson Allen Wheeler 7 Mrs. Mary Pickels Chandra Jones 8 Mrs. Drucilla Lewis Mike McHargue Mrs. Darlene Swann First Baptist Church Preschool & Kindergarten News: Colossians 3:23 Listed here are some of the activities we participated in this school year: August -- December Color Day Storybook/ Nursery Rhyme/ Bible Character Day Johnny Appleseed Day FBCP&K Day (292 Attended) Career Day Teddy Bear Day Fall Party Day Wacky Tacky Day Thanksgiving Family Feast (120 Attended) Pajama Day Christmas with the Forever Young Christmas with the Residents of the Presbyterian Home Christmas Open House Celebration of the Birth of Jesus to be continued... Serving God, Cathy Williford Page 6 Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students First Baptist church Preschool & Kindergarten admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Applications for the 2013-14 School Year are currently being accepted on a first come first serve basis. Please give us a call at 263-9390 or 263-7511 to register your child.