May 28, 2017 Vol. 38, No. 998 Intercessory Prayer Ministry Commitment Day Sunday, May 28, 2017 Please prayerfully consider getting involved in some aspect of the prayer ministry. What a privilege to stand in the gap for the needs of others. If you have any questions, please see someone on the Prayer Room Committee. Volunteering to Pray One Hour Per Week in the Prayer Room (This is a one year commitment.) Volunteering to Pray in the Prayer Room on the Sunday Rotating Schedule ( 9:15 am or 6:00 pm Please circle the time you would like to volunteer.) Prayer Guardians for the Unborn Child This ministry involves praying daily for the unborn child of expectant parents for the duration of the pregnancy or adoption process. Please place in the offering plate. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I will make a commitment to serve as an intercessor by: Volunteering to Pray One Hour per Week in the Prayer Room Volunteering to Pray in the Prayer Room on the Sunday Rotating Schedule Prayer Guardian for the Unborn Child Name & Phone # Firs Focus A Weekly Newsletter for the Family and Friends of Pickens First Baptist All Church Members.... Ministers Fred Stone (859-5853)..........Senior Pastor Bryan Hester (704-4802)...Worship & Associate Pastor Jeff Rafferty (607-8306)....Discipleship & Missions Pastor Mike Sterlachini (395-5880)....Student & Family Pastor Jennifer Hendrix (449-5381).....Preschool Director Katie Freeman Financial Secretary Tricia McJunkin........Church Secretary Church Phone: 864-878-6564 Website: www.fbcpickens.org Office Hours: 8:30 AM 5 PM, Monday Thursday 8:30 AM 12:30 PM, Friday
Bryan s Notes Pickens First Baptist Church Summer Outreach Camps to Our Community: Goal: For our PFBC church family to reach out to the children and families who are not attending church in our community. Purpose: For our PFBC church family to encourage children and families to understand the importance of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Truth Journey Sports Camp: June 12-15 (Monday - Thursday) at Jaycee Park in Pickens. For ages 4K- 5th grade. 9:00 am - noon each day with a Family Fun Night on Thursday Night, June 15th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Picnic Shelter at Jaycee Park. Volunteers Still Needed In the Following Areas: * 1 More Game Leader * 7 More Game Helpers * Family Fun Night Volunteers for Thursday Night, June 15th 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm NEW!!! Joyful Noise Music/ Creative Art Camp Outreach: June 26-29 (Monday - Thursday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm here at the church. This is for ages 4K-5th grade. Includes: worship time, a musical, drama, hand-chimes, percussion, interpretive movement, Worship Art, and a great lunch. On Thursday night we will have a Family Worship Time in the sanctuary after a meal together. Volunteers Still Needed in the Following Areas: * 5 More Children Grades 1-5 Helpers Registration is Open Now. You can register children online at www.fbcpickens.org or pick up a form in the foyer of the sanctuary or in the church office. Registration forms will also be at the Pickens Recreation Department and the Pickens YMCA. Discipleship and Missions News from Jeff Celebrating Missions at PFBC As the Mission Development Council is planning for our Mission Conference on October 22 nd, we would like to take a look back at all PFBC has done over the years in Missions. We would like to put together a collage of pictures dating back as far as possible, therefore if you have any mission pictures, please either e-mail a copy to Jeff@fbcpickens.org or bring a copy of your pictures to the church office. If you need your pictures back be sure to write your name and contact info on the back of each picture. PFBC Mission Breakfast: For the past five years PFBC has held a free Mission Breakfast on the first Saturday of each month. The purpose of this Mission Breakfast is to be an outreach into our community for the purpose of building relationships that will lead to the gospel being presented. Many of the individuals who attend this Mission Breakfast do not go to church anywhere, and have not had a clear presentation of the gospel ever presented to them. Over the summer of 2017 we are trying to make some adjustments to the Mission Breakfast that will help us to have an even stronger evangelistic impact, but we need your help. We will be developing a team approach and would love for you to join one of the following teams: * Advertising Team * Outreach Team * Children s Activity Team * Cooking Team * Prayer Request Team * Clean-Up Team If interested in joining one of these teams, or if you have questions, please contact Jeff at 878-6564 ext. 105 or Jeff@fbcpickens.org
Student Ministry News by Mike World Changers 2017 World Changers will be in Charlotte, NC, on June 19-24 and the total cost is only $200. This includes all food, lodging, travel, programming, etc. for the week. Counting Committee May 28: Joe Dunn, Chr.; Milledge Cassell; Roger Smith June 4: Joe Dunn, Chr.; Milledge Cassell; Roger Smith House Attendant, Prayer May 28: Zander Clarkson June 4: Milledge Cassell Prayer Room Schedule - May 28 Prayer Room - 878-PRAY (7729) 9:15 am - Sheila Dunn 10:30 am - Milledge Cassell 6:00 pm - No Evening Service Ushers For June 8:00 a.m. Service 10:30 a.m. Service Gil Stewart Andy Tweito David Chastain Ed Cox Greg Patterson Mike Hendrix, Group Leader Chad Brooks Zan Clarkson Randy Griffin Nolan Dunn Sam McDonald Jammy Bolding Greeters - Hello, How Are You Today? May 28: Door #1, Martha Seaborn-Bolding & Rachel Vaughn; Door #2, George & Shirley Lovinggood June 4: Door #1, Martha Banks & Sue Childs Door #2, Jimmy & Georgia Dickard Security Team Rotation Assignment The Month Of June Team D (E) Phil Stewart, Ldr. Andy Tweito Bruce Anders Frances Stewart Carol Dickard Team D (L) Zander Clarkson, Ldr. Jon Wilson David Stone Michael Welborn Brett Garrison Rebecca Brown Preschool Worship Volunteers 10:30 a.m. Service May 28: Babies, Jim & Linda Alexander; 1 s, Len & Lori Newman; 2 s, Boyce & Loree Couch; 3 s, Austin & Olivia Blakley; 4 s & K5 s, Tim & Dean McAnulty June 4: Babies, Susan Williams & Frances Stewart; 1 s, Morgan McKenzie & Kandy Brooks; 2 s, Andrew & Megan Shipman; 3 s, Kathy Mullis & Brett & Lauren Garrison; 4 s & K5 s, Donna Holder & Lissa Milano Wednesday Night Service & Choir (Babies - Two s) (6:15-7:15 p.m.) May 31: Sydney Cox & Becca Willis June 7: Kathy Mullis & Lauren Garrison
Deacon Selec on Results The following men were selected by the church and have agreed to serve as deacons for the next three years: Boyce Couch, Len Newman, Gil Stewart, Victor Whitworth, and Andy Williams. The church will vote to confirm these men as our new deacons on Sunday morning, August 13. The church office will be closed on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. Prayer Points SOUTH ASIAN PEOPLES God is calling His people from Islam into a rela onship with Christ in one large city. Pray for these new believers as they meet for worship and Bible study. PEOPLE OF TAIWAN. TAKING A STAND for Biblical truth is not popular for a country that prides itself on its acceptance of everyone. Pray that believers will remain true to God's word in an ever changing world. Please pray about where God would have you serve during the 2017-2018 church year. Homebound Ministry Birthdays For June Evelyn Allgood - June 20 Please notify the church office if you or a family member would like to be added to our homebound or incare facility lists.
THIS WEEK AT PICKENS FBC SUNDAY, MAY 28 8:00 am - First Worship Service 9:15 am - Sunday School 10:30 am - Second Worship Service 6:00 - No Evening Service MONDAY, MAY 29 Memorial Day Church Office Closed WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 9:00 am - Hagood Elementary 5th Grade Graduation, Sanc. 6:15 - Nursery, Mission Friends, GA s & RA s, Wednesday Evening Outreach 6:30 - Adult Prayer & Bible Study, FH; Student Refuel 6:45 - Orchestra Rehearsal 7:15 - Adult Choir and Orchestra Rehearsal THURSDAY, JUNE 1 6:00 am - Men s Prayer Group, FH 10:00 am - WOM Group Meeting, Parlor FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Payne Family, Xchange SATURDAY, JUNE 3 7:00 am - International Missions Bkft, FH W E L C O M E! Attention Everyone!!! * * * Missed a Sunday Morning Service? * * * Go to our web page, www.fbcpickens.org and click on the Sermons tab to listen to past Sunday Morning Sermons. FACTS & FIGURES May 21st Sunday School - 259 Building Fund: $244,540.06 Offering - $21,835.00 Offering To Date - $455,704.00 Feed A Hungry Child: $6,931.00 Goal to Date - $459,753.00 Thank you for worshiping with us Today! Please complete, tear off, and place in offering plate. Name Address Today s Date Single Married Phone E-mail Children s Names & Ages I came as a guest of My church membership Age Group: Middle School High School College 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 + Please check the appropriate box: First Time Guest Returning Guest New to Area Seeking Church Home Would like to know more about Pickens First Baptist Would like to know more about becoming a Christian
Welcome to Pickens First Baptist Church M O R N I N G W O R S H I P Pre-Service Opening Song. Sunday, May 28, 2017 The Star-Spangled Banner Small Group Ensemble (8:00 a.m.) The Star-Spangled Banner..Adult Choir (10:30 a.m.) Congregational Song Hymn No. 634 My Country, Tis of Thee Prayer Welcome and Greeting Of Guests America..Small Group Ensemble (8:00 a.m.) America..Adult Choir (10:30 a.m.) Congregational Song We Will Remember Offertory Prayer Zander Clarkson Offertory Word Of God Speak.....Bryan Hester Message From God s Word...Pastor Fred Stone Song of Commitment Have Thine Own Way, Lord Prayer Closing Song Helen Batson, Pianist Ladell Crenshaw, Keyboardist William Reece, Organist There will be no evening ac vi es tonight. Enjoy Sunday with your family. Pickens First Baptist Church exists to be a Worshiping, Evangelizing, Learning, and Loving (W.E.L.L.) family of faith to the glory of God. (Mt. 28:18-20; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Cor. 10:31). Considering Membership in Pickens FBC? Attend the next Discovery Class: Sunday Morning, June 11, 9:15 AM in the Parlor (near the church office) or contact Fred Stone: 878-6564 or fred@fbcpickens.org The Discovery Class is designed to help anyone considering membership discover more about Pickens FBC and what is involved in becoming a member. (Attending the class does not obligate you to join the church.) It is for adults and students (high school and middle school), but parents are welcome to bring their younger children with them. The class meets the second Sunday of each month. Sign-ups are required. If you prefer to meet with the pastor in your home or his office, please contact him (878-6564 or fred@fbcpickens.org) to schedule a time. Please sign up for the next Discovery Class by Sunday, June 4 using the form below or the pastor s contact information above. Tear off and place in the offering plate * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Discovery Class Sign-Up for June 11 @ 9:15 AM in the Church Parlor Name: Phone Number: