Pelham Vision 2018 A Monthly Publication of the First Baptist Church of Pelham IN THIS ISSUE Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 A Word from Our Pastor Student Ministry Children s Ministry Welcome New Members Page 5 Activities/Outreach Ministries Counselor s Corner Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Homebound WMU Our Sympathy MDO/Kindergarten Senior Adult Ministry Thank You New Babies September Schedule Weekend On-call Rotation General Information Mak i n g D i sc i p les for G lobal Im pac t
2 A Word from Our Pastor Dear FBC Pelham Faith Family, These last few weeks have truly been amazing and encouraging here at FBC Pelham. On the first night of our new Wednesday night schedule there were 476 individuals on the church campus! That was a GREAT start! If you have not yet participated in our mid-week Gathering, let me encourage you to join us this Wednesday at 6:15 PM. There is something for the entire family. On August 17-18 we hosted a Marriage Conference for 109 couples. God moved in a powerful way. Marriages were strengthened and two individuals gave their lives to the LORD!!! Our August Discovery class was also a tremendous success. The LORD added 17 people to the church through that ministry and you can see their pictures in this newsletter and begin putting names and faces together. On Sunday, August 19 we launched the beginning of 26 D- Groups and they are going extremely well. The reports we are getting include: This is exactly what I have needed for a long time More people showed up for my group than signed up In week 1 the men in my group already opened up and the tears flowed. May the LORD use these groups to grow us, strengthen us, encourage us, and sharpen us. In Proverbs 27:17 we read, As iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another. Our purpose is Making Disciples for Global Impact. May the LORD use these ministries to build an army of disciples that will turn the world upside down for His Glory. In September be praying for our team on mission to Peru (September 1-8). Also prayerfully participate in our church-wide Deacon Elections on Sunday, September 16. In addition, ask the LORD how much he wants you to contribute toward the Myers-Mallory State Missions Offering. Throughout the state of Alabama the goal is $1,000,000 and here at FBC Pelham our church goal is $3500. During this month we will wrap up our seven-week sermon series entitled The Making of a Disciple, observe the LORD S Supper on September 23, and begin a new sermon series studying the Gospel of Mark. These are exciting days and I am delighted that you are here so we can share them together. Have a blessed week! See you soon!!! Your Pastor and Friend, Daven
Student Ministry 3 Children s Ministry Our new School year is well underway! All our children are settling into their new Sunday School classes, and we are looking forward to some additional changes on Sunday mornings. Beginning September 9th, our 9:15 Kids Church Worship Service will relocate to the 3rd Floor, Room 317. This is for all 1st-5th Graders. Wigglin Worship for 3K-5K will continue to meet on the 2nd Floor in Room 220 at 10:45. This change allows us to create dynamic separate spaces for our Preschoolers and Elementary age children. Be sure to stop by and see the transformations! This month, we will have a Family Fun Night in the Annex on Friday, September 21st at 6:30, and a CREW Mission Trip on Sunday, September 23rd after church. Come eat some pizza and join us as we evangelize in the community and invite our neighbors to Fall Festival. We have a full schedule of activities on Sunday and Wednesday evenings for all ages. Choir from 5:30-6:15, and CREW from 6:15-7:30. Come join the fun! - Jonathan Williams
44 Welcome New Members Jenny and Charles Roberts Emily Stevenson (by Baptism) Ingrid Berky Deborah and Mike Wilson Linda Johnson Rae Railey Jeff and Rachel Miller Cynthia Barrett Gary and Rhonda Lewis Edwina Greathouse Dan and Marian Carter Ty Irvin (by Baptism) Ann Kemmer Holly and Ed Rusch Brooklyn Sharit (by Baptism) Vicki Slay Not Pictured: Keith & Allison Searcy (by Baptism) Dan Blocker (by Statement, Baptism) Sandi Blocker (By Letter) Debra and Hampton Hyder (By Letter)
Activities/Outreach Ministries Save the Date! Our Family Fall Festival will be on Sunday, October 14th this year. More details to come soon! Upward Registration is Underway! To register for the 2018-2019 Upward Basketball/Cheerleading season, you can go online to http://registration.upward.org/upw66910 or pick up a paper registration packet from the church offices. Early bird pricing is $75 and ends on September 30th. After that, the price goes up to $85. If you are interested in being a coach or assistant coach, the meeting times/dates are below: Monday, Sept. 17-6:00 in the Annex- New Coaches Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18-6:00 in the Annex - Cheer Coaches Meeting 7:00 in the Annex - Returning Coaches Meeting We are also offering three Basketball Academies to help your player get ready for evaluations and the season. There is no cost for these, but you must call or email Allison in the church offices to reserve your spot (awilson@fbcpelham.org). Monday, Sept. 24-6:00-1st & 2nd Grade (boys and girls) Basketball Academy Tuesday, Sept. 25-6:00-3rd & 4th Grade (boys and girls) Basketball Academy Thursday, Sept. 27-6:00-5th 8th Grade (boys and girls) Basketball Academy 5 The Counselor s Corner The other day my granddaughter, who is 4 years old, said to me, I got up on the wrong side of the bed today. I preceded to ask her if she knew what that meant and if she tried getting back into bed and getting out on the right side. Our conversation lead me to ponder if it could really be as simple as getting back into bed and starting over. Well, that depends on a lot of factors. Irritability or mood swings can be caused by physical or environmental factors. Our mood serves as a gauge to what is occurring internally. For example, when coming down with a cold our mood deepens into feeling low and sometimes being irritable. While moodiness can be a symptom of physical issues, it can Is It a Sin to Be Irritable? also be symptomatic of our beliefs or how we view certain events. All of which we have some degree of control as we can choose how we respond during those times. Unfortunately we are not the only victims of our irritability or moodiness unless we isolate ourselves so that we don t spread our irritation around. Is it a sin to be irritable? Consider that selfishness may be at the root of irritability. We can become irritable if we are tired and aren t allowed to rest, interrupted and not treated respectfully, sick and having to continue to function, fearful and not protected, or wanting something but having to wait. Both the mood, which is fueled by our beliefs, and the response, which is fueled by our mood, can be a gauge of our failure to trust God. This is compounded by our behavior which may come across as unloving, demanding, disrespectful or failing to value others. Author Jon Bloom states Jesus didn t die for our punctuality, earthly reputation, convenience or leisure. He died for our souls and it is likely the worth of the soul we are irritable with is infinitely more precious to God than the thing we desire. While self control and changing bad habits is not easy, we can feel assured that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13). Linda Story, PhD, LMFT, LPC
6 Homebound Ministry WMU If you know of anyone who would like to have visits from us, please contact me. The Cheergivers are ready to visit. Our September birthday is: Mary Powell - September 26 5168 Jameswood Lane Birmingham, AL 35244-1980 Jeanette Owens 664-9700 - home 296-1525 - cell Matemate17@outlook.comcom Our Sympathy Mrs. Helen Armstrong in the death of her husband, Mr. Neil Armstrong July 27th.. Melissa Holloway and family in the death of her mother. Darrin and Claudia Davis and family in the death of their son Jake. Vicki Daniels and family and friends of Danny Daniels who passed away on August 6. Senior Adult Ministry Our Senior Adults are still as active as ever, and we want YOU to be a part of what we do. We hope you will join us for our next meeting which will be on Tuesday, September 11th at 11:00 AM in the Annex. Bring your favorite food to share and a friend or two. See your there! Ladies, WMU will be meeting September 10 at 10:00 AM in the Quad Room. Our special guest speaker will be Ms. Candace McIntosh, our Alabama WMU Director. We have also invited our hard-working church staff for lunch, so please bring your best dish! See each of you there! - Margaret Richardson Mother s Day Out and Kindergarten Mother s Day Out needs teachers for this Fall. Also substitutes are needed in both our Mother s Day Out and our Kindergarten. If you are interested, please call Sharon Barth (205-540-6875), Kathy McCurry (205-296-1748), or the Kindergarten office (205-663-7455). We look forward to hearing from you. Thank You Your kindness and concern has meant so very much and will always be remembered. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Jim, Matt and Greg Wyatt Congratulations to: Daphne and Dustin Norris on the birth of John Collin Norris on August 2nd weighing 6 lbs 7 oz and measuring 20.5 inches. Grandparents are Paula and Terry McCombs. Proud big brother is Ollie Norris.
September Schedule Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 7 Q = Quad Room A = Annex S = Sanctuary 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY Peru Mission Trip September 1-8 9 Cookies for 10 11 12 13 14 15 First Responders Begin Business Directory Signup Deacon Candidates Announced 23 AM 24 25 26 27 28 29 The Lord s Supper 30 10 AM WMU (Q) 1 PM Crafty Chicks (Q) 6 PM Visitation 6 PM Visitation 6 PM Finance Committee 7 PM Deacons Meeting 6 PM Visitation 11:00 AM Senior Adult Luncheon (A) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Vote on 1 PM Deacon Candidates Crafty Chicks (Q) 12-4 PM CREW Mission Trip 1 PM Crafty Chicks (Q) 5:45 PM Church Business Meeting (A) American Heritage Girls Overnight Party (A) 9:30 AM Beth Moore Simulcast (S) State Gideons Meeting Friday-Saturday (various rooms) SUNDAY SCHEDULE 7:00 AM Prayer Time 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM Sunday School & Morning Worship 9:15 AM KIDS Church (Elementary) 10:45 AM Wigglin Worship (3K-5K) 5:00 PM FW Friends, Bible Drills, Youth D-groups (6th-10th Grade in Annex) WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE 4:45 PM Dinner at the Annex by Reservation 5:30 PM Preschool Choir, Children s Choir, Band Rehearsal 6:15 PM Preschool CREW, Children s CREW, RIOT for Students and The Midweek Gathering Worship Service 7:15 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:30 PM Band Rehearsal September Pastoral Staff Weekend On-call Rotation September 1-2 - Jonathan Williams - 223-4277 September 8-9 - Don Dixon - 504-0558 September 15-16 - Daven Watkins - 533-3694 September 22-23 - Matt Wright - 538-6081 September 29-30 - Brett Fuller - 972-809-6163
U.S. POSTAGE PAID Non-Profit Org. PERMIT NO. 7 Pelham, AL 35124 2867 Pelham Parkway Pelham, Alabama 35124-1728 Address Correction Requested Dated Material Monthly publications are subject to change. Please check www.fbcpelham.org for the latest information. Wednesday Night Meals Church Family Meal at 5 p.m. Beginning August 15th Please check the First Baptist Church of Pelham web site and/or your Sunday bulletin for current menus. Prices: Adults - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 5.00 Children (12 and under) - $ 3.50 Reservations: Before noon on Monday (no exceptions, please) Standing reservations payable in advance monthly Serving time: 4:45-5:45 PM This is a volunteer, self-supporting ministry (non-profit) from our church cook team. (Complimentary dinner for 1st time visitors by reservation.) Jesus sometimes allows life to squeeze us in order to pull faith out of us. Pastor Daven Sunday, August 5, 2018 CHURCH STAFF Dr. Daven Watkins, Senior Pastor Rev. Don Dixon, Administrative Pastor Rev. Brett Fuller, Worship Pastor Rev. Donnie Sisk, Assoc. Pastor:Activities/Outreach Rev. Jonathan Williams, Preschool/Children s Director Rev. Matt Wright, Student Pastor GENERAL INFORMATION Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 Church Office Phone: 664-0237 Children s Offices: 216-0028 HOPE Center: 663-2779 Kindergarten/Mom s Day Out: 663-7455 Sunday School Annex: 620-5228 (All phones are area code 205) Website - www.fbcpelham.org Pelham Vision is published one time per month. Items for publication are accepted on a space-available basis and are subject to Post Office regulations for our class of mail. Please submit in writing or email pat@fbcpelham.org. No phone submissions, please. Pelham Vision exists to inform and to show the Good News in action. Check out all our activities and read us online at www.fbcpelham.org.