Invite Everyone, Invest In People, Impact Eternity

Sunday Worship Classic Service 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Hispanic Worship 10:30 a.m. Connect Groups 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. TV Schedule Cable Channel 10 Worship Service: Thu: 9:00 pm, Fri: Noon Sun: 8:00 am, Mon: Noon Sunrise Sunday School Sun: 7:30 am & 10:00 am Spanish Sunday School Sun: 5:30 pm & 10:30 pm

Pastoral Staff John S. McCallum II, Pastor jmcallum@hotmail.com johnmccallum.blogspot.com John Bailey, Senior Adult Minister bjandbear@sbcglobal.net Lee Barnett, Music/Worship Minister lee.barnett@mac.com Danny Bryson Education/Outreach Minister dannydbryson@gmail.com Stephen Evans, Media Minister stephenfbchs@yahoo.com Bill Newton, Youth Minister bnewton49@outlook.com Mike Pounders Administrative Pastor drtruth24@att.net Margarito Ramirez Hispanic Pastor (800)798-5463 magoram@sbcglobal.net Brent Roberts, Children’s Minister brent.roberts@rocketmail.com Ken Wheatley, Missions Coordinator kwheatleyiii@sbcglobal.net Wallace Yamauchi, Fitness/Recreation Minister wajamika@hotmail.com

Email us at: fbchsark@yahoo.com Volume 30, Number 31 August 12, 2015

Thur Aug 13 Psalms 90-95; Romans 4 Madge Franks John Wayne Smith Sheila Winter Lindsey Harber Allison Montgomery Chris Brock Marty Loudy Dalton Shinn Cameron Puckett Jonathan Wright

Fri Aug 14 Psalms 96-102; Romans 5 Norma Frazer Linda Rainwater Grayson Goss

Sat Aug 15 Psalms 103-106; Romans 6 Pauline Green Marie Bates Kathy Sanders Belinda Meadows Glen Catlett Robin Sample Dinah Everton

Sun Aug 16 Psalms 107-111; Romans 7 Judy Dacus Ron Adcock Blake Chanley David Murray James Whitten Jodi Burchfield Jeremy McHenry Mon Aug 17 Psalms 112-118; Romans 8:1-17 Maxine Wix Ron Almond Brandon Lynch Lindsay Lewis

Tues Aug 18 Psalm 119:1-88; Romans 8:18-39 Billie Greene Gene Watson Mary Pogue Steve Smith Cole Mitchell Noah Poindexter Staley Graves Katherine Uribes

Wed Aug 19 Psalm 119:89-176; Romans 9 Pam Stockburger Mike Losee Jimmy Triplett Mady Rottinghaus

Thur Aug 20 Psalms 120-129; Romans 10 Bea Hendrix Chuck Wright Erin Huddleston Kari Wernecke

Fri Aug 21 Psalms 130-136; Romans 11 Sara Irwin Peggy Heird Sue Lemons Sheila Whatley Verna Ortigo Mike Schrader Jasomine Lenox

Sat Aug 22 Psalms 137-140; Romans 12 David Clark Nancy Blaylock Tom Maddon Tami Musil Mary Thaxton Nathan Murray Engely Rivera

Sun Aug 23 Psalms 141-145; Romans 13 Leo Ensz Jean Woods Travis Warren Caleb Cotton Lauren Latham Benjamin Welch

Happy Birthday!

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Van Outreach Drivers 1st Sunday .......North: Carlos Lemus, 538-1624 .......................... South: Glen Catlett, 844-7565 2nd Sunday ........... North: Tim Lynch, 622-7830 ...................... South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333 3rd Sunday…..…… North: Tim Lynch, 622-7830 ......................... South: Duke Haight, 815-4416 4th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 ....................... South: Greg Gorman, 520-8711 5th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 ...................... South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333

Shuttle Drivers-8:30 & 12 Noon 1st Sundays Jon Vitro 2nd Sundays James Mills 3rd Sundays Jerry Sunderland 4th Sundays Tony Payne 5th Sundays Alternate

Parking Greeters 1st Sundays Brian Witt 2nd Sundays Clyde Shirron 3rd Sundays Gary Bettis 4th Sundays Vernon Brooks 5th Sundays Jim Morgan Sub Craig Forbes

Deacon Hospital Visitation Week of August 17-21

Monday ................................ Greg Greeson Tuesday .............................. Brandon Jones Wednesday ............................... Doug Ross Thursday .................................... Don White Friday ................................... Jamie Humble

Scan here to go directly to the FBC webpage.

Introducing New Member

Evelyn Barlow

Ushers for - August 16 9:00 a.m. Mike Davidson, Milton Raabe, Carl Hawthorn, Jim Short Every Sunday balcony: Mike Davidson, Mike Ferguson, Leo Grant, Don Slaton, Tommy White Every Sunday main floor: Guy Akins, Richard Hawthorn, Frankie Moore, Cole Morgan, Merril Rainwater

10:30 a.m. Duke Haight, Bill Perry, Todd Willis, David Santillan, Donny Moore

Every Sunday balcony: Keith Baker, Margo Diaz, Robert Davis, Mike Ferguson, Jim Little, Ryan Smith, Craig, Ryan and Grant Viscardis Every Sunday main floor: Richard Hawthorn, Tom Pullig, Chris Brock

Safety Teams - Sunday August 16 8:30 a.m. - Thomas Griffin, Randy Jackson, Jimmy Schultz, Cole Morgan 10:15 a.m. - Robert Covey, Kelly Robbins, Allen Black, Jerry Thompson 4:00 p.m. - Jack Smith

Wednesday - August 19 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Bill McGehee, Wayne Langston 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Herbert Gray, Tommy Hargrove, John Smalling

Welcome Center Guides August 8:30 a.m.

PS Ctr: Brandy DeLee FH Ctr: Stephanie Coke, Gigi Bird Foyer Welc Ctr: Robert & Cindy Davis

10:00 a.m. PS Ctr: Jimmy & Marcia Schultz FH Ctr: Pat Hardister, Bettye Olver 2nd Floor Welc Ctr: Vaughan & Stephanie Tread-way

Door Greeters - August 16 9:00 a.m. Maria Colmenero, Mike & Betty James, Norma Beckwith, Tommy White, Allison Fitts, Jerry Franks, Clyde Shirron, Jan White 10:30 a.m. Pat Webb, Patti Heckmann, Alvenia Cheatham, Judy Dacus, Tommy Hargrove, Joe & Megan Greeson, Kaye Park, Pat Stratton

Attendance ......................... August 9, 2015 Homebound TV Class .......................... *80 9:00 Connect Group ................................ 395 10:30 Connect Group .............................. 403 Total Connect Groups .......................... 798

Worship Attendance 9:00 ..................... 399 Worship Attendance 10:30 ................... 599 Hispanic Worship Attend 10:45 ............ *39

Total Worship .................................... 1,037 Elevate Children’s Church ....................... 40 *Average

Thanks for the time off. We got to spend some time with my brother in Olathe, Kansas, and with our daughter’s family in Texas. I got some stuff done around the yard and house that needed doing. And it was good to get a break from my constant preparations. One of the highlights was visiting the church I

pastored before I came to Hot Springs. About two years after we moved here, our former church began to experience great difficulties. A few years after that, a scandal rocked the church. The congregation was declining at a rapid rate. But about three years ago, the church came under the umbrella of a church in Kansas, and the church is now on its feet again and be-ginning to grow and thrive. They are not yet where they were when we left, but they will be there and beyond soon. The church’s struggles had been one of my greatest griefs. The church revitalization is one of my greatest joys. We got to see a church in revival and numerous old friends. It was a joy! And while I was out, you were blessed with great preaching. Thanks for your faithfulness. Our staff always does a great job in my absence, and like you, I am so very grateful for their work and leadership week in and week out. Now it’s time to move into a new school year. I hope you’ll prayer-walk at one of the local schools this Saturday morning. And I look forward to seeing you involved in the “Come On In Carnival” the next two Sundays. As fall approaches we want you to know places you can con-nect for personal growth and ways you can serve God alongside others. Browse the opportuni-ties that will be available to you in the foyer these next two weeks. And get involved as God leads you. This Sunday our worship focus will be personal growth—availing ourselves of oppor-tunities to go deeper in our faith and knowledge. See you Sunday. Your Pastor, John

“Come On In” and discover some friendly people who will help you grow and serve at First Baptist. For the next two Sundays, take time be-fore or after our services to explore the displays and talk to leaders from dozens of Sunday School/Connect Groups, midweek Bible study groups, accountability and prayer

groups, as well as all kinds of ongoing service and mission opportu-nities.

“Come On In” to the carnival and find some friends who will join you in growing and serving!

Ministry Fund (8-9-15) Weekly Receipts $34,904. Online Giving $3,179

Total Given $38,083

Mission Possible Fund Weekly Receipts: (8-9-15) $4,225 Balance of loan: (7-29-15) $4,207,703

If you prefer to give your tithes and offerings on-line, go to our website, fbchsark.org, and follow the giving prompts.

Fitness & Recreation Ministry

(All sign ups and resources are available at the Fitness/Recreation Ministry HQ & at

www.fbcrecreation.com.)

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…” Ecclesiastes 3:1 It is with mixed emotions that I share with you that after 15 sea-sons of Upward Basketball we need to take an Upward and TPX sabbatical this next season. Please go to www.fbcrecreation.com for details and for a new opportunity for Upward competitive basketball for 5

th-

8th

grades through the First Church of the Nazarene. * * * *

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Until we all fall down, Wallace

Everybody In! Our Goal is for EVERY FAMILY TO PARTICIPATE! Each Family or Single will receive: *A Free 8 X 10 Photo *Pictorial Directory Book *A PDF version of the Directory will be available that can be loaded to your mobile devices. 1. Set your appointment online through the link that is on our First Baptist Facebook page or Website. 2. Or you may set your appointment before or after church on Sunday and Wednesday at the table in the foyer.

It is even more important than ever now, since we have gone to two Sunday School / Connect Group times to stay in touch with each other. Portraits will be taken during the weeks of August 10 – 15, and 24 – 29. During the week, photographers will be available from 12:30PM – 7:00PM, with Saturday times from 10:00AM – 5:00PM. Please come 10 Minutes before your appointment to confirm

your personal info for our database. We hope these dates will accommodate families with college students and catch families after vaca-tions but before school schedules. Please sign up ASAP since schedules are beginning to fill up, so you will find a time that works for your family. ROOMS 221 & 223 Please enter through the office entrance on the North side of the building.

Warmest Christian sympathy is extended to Anita Gray and family in the death of her father, George

Arrington. May God bless and comfort you.

Surrendering the Secret A Bible study designed to heal the

heartbreak of abortion. A ministry of FBC Women’s Ministry

43% of women have had an abortion in their past. Others have helped someone get an abortion. As a result, many of

these women daily carry the pain an feel alone. Are you one of these women? You are NOT alone ~ God wants to give you

HOPE, healing and peace! 8-week study group begins September 10th

Study group is confidential and at an off-campus site For more info or to sign up,

please contact Marilyn Morgan, 520-4105 or Cathy Slater, 623-4729 (all inquiries confidential)

Featured Class of the Week! Build & Burn

Weight training circuit and cardio on the upstairs equipment.

(levels 2-4) Mondays, 8:30 a.m., 1:00 & 5:30 p.m.; Tues-

days, 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.; Fridays, 6:00 a.m.

Aug 16: V, W, X, Y, Z Aug 23: A, B Aug 30: C, D, E Sept 6: F, G, H

Sept 13: I, J, K, L Sept 20: M, N Sept 27: O, P, Q, R Oct 4: S, T, U

Join us for Sunday morning fellowship in the gym be-tween Worship Services/Connect Groups. Here’s the rotation schedule:

Wednesday Night Supper Menu August (soup, salad, and fries always served)

12th: BBQ Ribs, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Pie 19th: Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Green Peas, Corn Casserole, Peach Cobbler 26th: Spaghetti w/ Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread, Pie, Corn Dog

Education & Outreach Ministry

Aug. 26 – Men’s Book / Bible Studies begin Aug 28-29 – Men’s Retreat – Spring Lake

Sept. 12 – One Day Mission Trip - Arkadelphia Oct. 10 – Annual Men’s Ministry Kick-Off – Razorback

Game & BBQ at church Dec. 3 – Be a Helper for the Ladies’ Evening of Grace

Get Involved! Sign Up at the Come On In Carnival, Aug. 16, 19 & 23

Spring Lake Baptist Assembly, Lonsdale, AR Join us for a time of fellowship and worship as Brother Sonny Tucker,

ABSC Executive Director shares with us! Aug. 28 – Supper at 6pm, Worship at 7pm

Aug. 29 – Breakfast at 8am, Worship at 9am Cost is $25 per person, covers meals and lodging.

Bring sleeping bag or sheets for twin size bed, pillow, towel, toiletries, etc.

Registration deadline is Aug. 19. Sign up at the Men’s Table in the foyer.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 5:30pm, Sign up at the Welcome Center

Return Mission Hot Springs Prospect forms with your report of your

contact to your Connect Group Records. Thanks for your help!

Connect Groups: Please contact all your members and prospects and encourage them to get in the Picture! This is a great opportunity to

invite and make people feel welcome and wanted!

Please invite all your people to be present for Picture Day. Please ask someone from a group next door to take a picture at the end of the hour. Print a 5x7 and put it in the frame outside your door. This not

only gets people there, but helps new people find a friend and a class!

Single Adult Team - Aug. 16, 4:00pm, room 1008 Young Adult Team Meeting - Aug. 16, 5:00pm, room 221

Love, Danny

Front Porch Summer Outreach

New Year Prep for Connect Groups (Sunday School)

Adult Team meetings:

Shopping List Please, buy only items listed below:

Cereal Bars Peanut Butter Crackers Cookies (individual pkgs) Pringles cups Pretzels (snack sacks) Goldfish (snack sacks) Mashed potatoes (boxes) Macaroni and Cheese Ramen Noodles Fruit Cups Vegetable Cups Pudding (snack packs) Canned Soup w/meat Canned Chicken Canned Tuna Canned Spaghetti Canned Vienna Sausages Beenie Weenies

All canned foods must have pop tops!

Let's celebrate "Christmas in August” by bringing food for hungry children who attend Langston, Cutter Morning Star, and Mountain Pine Schools. Pick up a list at Collection Cen-tral, go shopping, and then return your items to the same location during the entire month

of August. (Please, only buy items on the official shopping list!) Questions? Contact Janie Woods at 767-1386.

P R A Y E R Walking...

Our Schools in Garland County

on Saturday, August 15, 2015

Fountain Lake begins at 8:00 am, Lakeside, 8:30 am

all others 9:00 am

Sign up info available at Mission Central.

7-UP: For Incoming 7th Graders and Their Parents Saturday, August 15th 10:30-3:00

The time is quickly approaching for the transition from the Children’s Ministry to the Youth Ministry for a large group of our students! If you are the parent of a soon-to-be 7th grader, you should have already received a letter a few months ago about 7-UP and another late last week, but if we somehow missed contacting you-please contact me (Bill) and I’ll get you all the info! This will be a time of seeing a snap-shot of the youth ministry, partnering our incoming youth with an older Sr High youth for the coming year, doing a par-ent orientation to the youth ministry and having lunch/fellowship time. There is no cost for this, but it would be very helpful to let me know you are coming so we can plan the food ac-cordingly. If you are planning on coming and haven’t already let me know, please do so. Looking forward to a great year and a great 7-UP to get these new youth started off right!

Connect Group / Class Picture Day New Year Start – Aug. 23

Pictorial Directory –Everybody In!

Men’s Retreat

Are YOU Ready for Men’s Ministry Action? Here’s What You Can Do!