Whatever It Takes to be United in Christ s Love: Through our Faith, Our Families, and our Community is our motto at Marietta First Baptist Church! This month s verses are Psalms 25:4-5, Make Your ways known to me, Lord; teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; I wait for You all day long. We will be embarking with a new sermon series called Whatever It Takes: Looking Back To Move Forward through the month of September. In the month of August we had another great month of ministry. On August 7 th we hosted the National Night Out for our local police force and fire stations. We had an amazing community turnout and handed out hot dogs and information about our church. Thanks to everyone who came out! We also had an amazing Student 4:12 Day and Christ Kidz Carnival. We could not do it without you! We can praise God that we are seeing lives changed forever! I am really looking forward to some ministries we have this month. On September 9 th we will be recognizing our Senior Adults and grandparents in the morning worship service. The service will be called Looking Back To Move Forward. Rev. Maurice Henson will be preaching that morning. We will have a Generations Luncheon for our Senior Adults after Sunday School. On September 26 th we will have our Moving Forward Building Fund Sunday. I ask for you to continue to pray about what God would ask you to give. Charles Spurgeon said, To trust in God in the light is nothing, but to trust him in the darkthat is faith. As we look back we can remember some amazing things happening in our lives, but as we look forward we must keep our eyes on Jesus Christ. I want to say that I love you and look forward to what God is going to do. In Christ, Dr. Brian L. Spearman
September Calendar 02: 9:00 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, NO Sunday School 6:00 pm, NO Evening Worship 03: Office & Summit Closed 04: 9:00 am, SALT Game Day 6:30 pm, Set Free Ministry 05: 6:30 pm, Organizational Night 6:30 pm, Mission Friends 6:30 pm, G.A. s & R.A. s 6:30 pm, Go Global (Youth) 7:30 pm, Choir Practice 09: 9:00 am, Worship Service, Sr. Adult Day and Luncheon 10:15 am, Sunday School 11:30 am, Basket Ball Sign - Up 6:00 pm, Evening Worship 10: 7:00 pm, Mission Action 11: 6:30 pm, Set Free Ministry 7:00 pm, Circle of Joy 12: 5:30 pm, Basket Ball Sign - Up 6:30 pm, Mid-Week Service 6:30 pm, Mission Friends 6:30 pm, G.A. s & R.A. s 6:30 pm, Go Global (Youth) 7:30 pm, Choir Practice 13: 6:30 pm, Women s Banquet 16: 9:00 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Sunday School 11:30 am, Basket Ball Sign - Up 6:00 pm, Evening Worship 17: 6:00 pm, Keenagers 6:00 pm, Basket Ball Sign - Up 18: 9:00 am, SALT Game Day 6:30 pm, Set Free 19: 5:30 pm, Basket Ball Sign - Up 6:30 pm, Mid-Week Service 6:30 pm, Mission Friends 6:30 pm, G.A. s & R.A. s 6:30 pm, Go Global (Youth) 7:30 pm, Choir Practice 23: 9:00 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Sunday School 6:00 pm, Evening Worship 25: 6:30 pm, Set Free Ministry 26: 6:15 pm, Ignite 6:30 pm, Mission Friends 6:30 pm, G.A. s & R.A. s 7:30 pm, Choir Practice 27: 6:30 pm, Comm. Meal, The Lord s Table 30: 10:00 am, Building Fund Day 10:15 am, NO Sunday School 6:00 pm, NO Evening Worship The Set Free group continues to study "change" and how to maintain positive changes in our life. Recently we discussed this statement, " The Bible describes life this way: We live in a broken world as people who struggle daily". The good news in dealing with this statement is that we know the answer to this struggle- a new life in Jesus Christ! Please continue to pray for this ministry and share with family and friends and co-workers. Jimmy & Rhonda FAST team meeting September 26 after the evening service in the conference room The start of the school year means many changes for all of us. Even those without children see increased traffic, buses and school crossings. This is a good time to remind ourselves about child safety. At MFBC we take child safety most seriously and as always we appreciate your assistance. So when asked to sign in or out, pick up children personally or whatever measures we may put in place it is always intended to benefit the child and family. Your assistance is needed and most appreciated! Working together we can continue to keep MFBC safe for all to worship together! Jimmy & Rhonda As the summer begins to change into fall the migrants will be finishing up in our area and preparing to move on. Please continue to remember these hard workers in your prayers. It is a difficult life style being separated from family for many months at a time. Thanks for your prayers and support of this ministry outreach. In His Service, Jimmy & Rhonda
September 6 Debbie & Rusty Payne, Edwina Ervin, Tasha Cisson, Zeb Singleton Game Day in the Parlor Tuesday, September 4 & 18, at 9 am Mission Action Group September 10, 7 pm Hostess: Vickie Hester Place: Church Parlor Program: Vickie Hester Circle of Joy September 11, 7 pm Hostess: Sherry Robertson Place: Church Parlor Program: Ellen Cashion September 13 The Moore family, Karen Allen, Mike Johnson September 20 David Davis, Gary Glenn, Ruth Epps, The McJunkin family, Leanna Mays, Jordan James September 27 Gwen Chambers, Olivia Chambers, Judy Chambers, Danielle Payne, Chad Payne, Doris Albright Worship Choir Schedule for September Sept. 2: Sept. 5: Sept. 9: Sept. 12: Sept. 16: Sept. 19: Sept. 23: Sept. 26: Sept. 30: (NO CHOIR) Rehearsal 7:30pm (Begin Christmas Musical) Rehearsal 7:30pm Rehearsal 7:30pm Rehearsal 7:30pm Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. -Psalm 95:1-4 Make Your ways known to me, Lord; teach me Your paths. 5 Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; I wait for You all day long. Psalm 25:4-5
Student Pastor: Joey Capps Phone:(864)-414-4516 September 5th 6:30pm Fireside Chats I want to tell you how excited I am to be working with the MFBC Global Youth! I look forward to worshipping with you on Wednesday Nights and seeing lives changed. I am praying for you as you begin school and I know that God will use this group in mighty ways. In Christ, Joey Capps September 12th Fireside Chats September 19th Fireside Chats/ Italian Food Night September 26th Ignite Community Outreach 6:30 PM 6:30PM 6:30PM November 4th, 2018 Bonfire for all Youth and local churches 6pm-8pm The View Looking Back To Move Forward Sunday Lunch Need Youth Volunteers to feed Senior Adults 11:45am September 9th, 2018 9am - Crysti James & Melissa Howard 9am - Megan Moody & Jessica Newman 9am - Ellen Garrett & Michaela Pirie 9am - Emily Epps & Lauren Albright 9 am - Kim Haulter & Kim Ervin September 2nd No Children's Church September 9th Bible Story Leader: Amber Bowles Craft: Hannah Anders,Nate Spearman September 16th Bible Story Leader: Tasha Cisson Craft:: Nate Spearman, Breanna Allen September 23rd Bible Story Leader: Jessica Newman Craft: Bill Dudley, Addison Howard September 30th Bible Story Leader: Kayla Cannon, Kim Posey Craft: Madison Powell, Danielle Payne Head Leader: Tyler Cole Rec: Adam and Laura Johnson Youth: Keaton Moore Head Leader: Debbie Payne Rec: Sam and Jake Crain Youth: Aiden Howard Head leader: Gwyn Chambers Rec/Crafts: Olivia Chambers/ John Bowles September 30th No Children's Church
Change Agent September 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Alan Harris Toni Harris Tedd Barnette Kathy Holmgreen Elaine Hollingsworth Rusty Payne Robbie Pitts Melissa Howard Addison Howard Crysti James Robbie Edwards Kim Edwards 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Butch Darnell Betty Darnell Kelly King Robbie King Wayne Tankersley Linda Tankersley Shawn Wallen Mac Ballenger Margaret Ballenger Edna Dill 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Andy Cancela Doris Albright Marrie Loftis Brian Burton Phil Edge Sharon Edge Bill Dudley Karen Davis Ron Darnell 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Tom Stanford Joyce Stanford Woody McJunkin Justin McJunkin Keith Dewease Edwina Ervin Haley McJunkin 30 Be sure to quench your thirst with a cold Gatorade at The Summit Café. 6 flavors available Weekday Activities @ The Summit Monday night Open gym Tuesday night Volleyball Night Thursday night Open gym 6p- 9p 6p- 9p 6p- 9p The Summit Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am- 3:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
For The Record August 2018 Morning Worship, 9:00 A.M. 05: 240 12: 266 19: 305 26: 295 6:00 P.M. Service 05: 131 12: 135 19: 26: 121 Tithes and Offerings: Reg. Budget Bldg. Fund Desg. Offerings 05: $16,517.11 $2,071.88 $6,122.93 12: $10,566.38 $874.00 $399.25 19: $14,064.73 $1,363.00 $611.25 26: $ 15,306.23 $2,118.50 $2,705.24 And the Lord Added: Profession of Faith/ Baptism 17: Who will win this one? Letter/Statement 12: Who will reach this one? Dr. Brian L. Spearman, Senior Pastor Scott Holtzclaw, Worship Pastor Ryan Howard, Recreation Pastor Angie Hudgins, Administrative Assistant Brenda Ervin, C. D. C. Director & Nursery Coordinator Tedd Barnette, Building & Special Coordinator Tim Brezeale, Pianist Office Hours 8:30 am -3:00 pm Church.836-3518 or 836-3522 Church Fax.... 836-3538 Child Development Center....836-7027 NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 9 TRAVELERS REST, S. C. 29690