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First Bapti s t Church’s “Where CHRIST Is the Center”
This is a difficult confession for most preachers to make, but here goes…church can be dangerous. You might well ask, “How can that be possible?” The reason that church can be a dangerous place is because church is often a busy place, a very busy place.
As I look at our church calendar, I see entries in October for Sunday morning worship, Sunday evening small group meetings, Sunday afternoon worship at retirement centers, Wednesday evening children’s and youth ministry meetings, meetings for deacons, meetings for staff members, meetings for Brown Bag ministry workers, a big Fall Festival children’s event, the promotion of the Operation Christmas Child project, meetings for the WMU, Black & Gold Day, and a multi-church senior adult fellowship.
All of that is just October…and what part of it would you cut out if you could? I remember hearing Coach Nick Saban (forgive me, Auburn fans!) answer a reporter’s question about why he didn’t play more of his younger players by saying, “Which one of our star players would you like for me to sit down?” His point was that everything he was trying to accomplish with the team was important and that he needed his best players.
In the same way, everything we do at church is important…even though it is somewhat dangerous. Come to church and, yes, you may be asked to serve on a committee or help with a program. But aren’t those efforts important? Don’t they all contribute to the work of making the Gospel of Jesus known?
So having said all of that, here’s my message to you. It is a simple, “thank you.” To every person who attends, gives, prays, works, and serves, thank you for all that you do for First Baptist Church and for the Gospel of Jesus. My Sunday School class has been working through the Book of Proverbs the last few weeks, and we have found some real nuggets. May I share a couple with you that are, I think, appropriate?
Proverbs 11:24-25…”One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.” (HCSB) This verse reminds us that our efforts are known to God and rewarded. We all need that kind of encouragement. This verse is like God saying from heaven, “Good job, keep at it!”
Proverbs 12:27…”A lazy man does not roast his prey, but the precious possession of a man is diligence.” (NASB) This unusual verse reminds us that good work is always worth it. So again, thank you for every effort. God bless you!
Brother Ed
September 28, 2017 October Newsletter
Fall Festival: Sunday October 29 5 - 6:30 PM
Needed: Workers Candy
Trunks for Treats See Lee to signup!
Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Food Games Fun
Black & Gold Day Sunday, October 15
th
We will recognize Coaches and Players: • JR Varsity, B-Team, and Varsity Football • JR Varsity and Varsity Volleyball • JR Varsity, B-Team, and Varsity Cheerleaders • Band
We will have a Tailgate Lunch after the morning worship.
Appetizers: M Bennett, Abby Crews, Michael Crews, Children, Youth Classes
Desserts: Al Folsom, Vanessa Folsom, Pastor’s, Nursery Classes
Salads: Cornelia Faulk and Bob Jones Classes
If you are not in a Sunday School Class, please bring any item of your liking. The Church will provide
Chicken Fingers and Beverages.
Wear your black & gold to church!
Welcome to our New Members!
Ava Mixon Laney Cooley
by Baptism
Marvin and Paula Salter by Letter
Wednesday Total Attendance August 23 181 30 169 September 6 179 13 171 20 182 Sunday Attendance Sunday School Morning Worship August 27 104 163 September 3 82 154 10 166 17 109 192 24 115 221
Budgeted Weekly $7,148.37 Budgeted YTD $264,489.69 Tithes and Offering YTD $282,766.61 Other Budget Receipts YTD 146.99 Total Receipts YTD $282,913.60
Attention Committees: The finance committee is requesting
that all committees turn in their budget request forms
by Wednesday, October 11th.
Reminder from Finance Committee:
• All expenditures must first be approved by the appropriate committee chairman.
• For purchases $50 or more, a Purchase Request Form will be used.
• If the purchase is for $500 or more, the Finance Committee must approve the purchase.
Start Collecting Items for
Your Box Now!
Collection Day: Sunday, November 12
The October Family Meeting will be on October 25th at
6 PM. We will be canceling regular activities on this
night to give everyone a chance to participate in the
meeting. Some of the items we will be discussing:
• Sunday Service Times
• Mission Building (Grey Building)
• Quarterly Business Meetings
New Deacon Officers
Chair: Michael Crews Vice Chair: Al Folsom Secretary: Greg Adams
We will recognize our Ministers on
Sunday, October 29
th
during the Morning Worship Service.
Senior Adult Potluck Dinner Friday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m.
You are invited to share an evening of fun, food, and fellowship with the Senior Adult ministry at First Baptist.
We are asking everyone to bring a covered dish for our pot-luck dinner.
Our special guest is Rev. Phil Shutt and his wife, Rebekah. Phil is a Christian illusionist and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians. He is a master of optical illusion and sleight of hand. He uses his skills to point people to Jesus Christ.
If you are interested in driving the
bus on Sunday mornings, please
see Ryan Tidwell.
October 1, 2017 In Memory of Our Parent: Rev. Billy W Smithart, Sr.,
In Memory of Our Grandparents: James S. and Beulah Yancey, Claude and Gencie Yancey,
George and Bonnie Quattlebaum, Cleve and Gladys Smithart and Albert and Dorothy Vines
by Billy, Stacy, Shelby and Luke Smithart
October 8, 2017 In Honor of Rob and Sherry Jones by the Sean Jones Family
October 15, 2017
In Honor of the Ministerial Staff of First Bapist Church, Geneva by The Greenwood Residents
October 22, 2017
In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Callaway, Mr. & Mrs. Jake Vaughn and Mr. & Mrs. W. F. Callaway by Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Vaughn and Miss Peggy Callaway
October 29, 2017
In Memory of Rev. and Mrs. B.A. Lambert by The Mitchum Family
November 5, 2017 In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Dykema,
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bynum and Mr. and Mrs. Don Garrett by Brad, Jenny, Brook and Brody Bynum
If you want to change or delete your week for flowers,
please call the church office and let us know. Also, we have a few open dates.
Brown Bag Ministry
$65 will provide a bag of groceries for a senior adult
each month for a year.
You can help!
Menus
Wednesday, October 4 Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes,
Greenbeans, Dessert Wednesday, October 11
Lasagna, Salad, Dessert Wednesday, October 18
Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Green Beans, Dessert Wednesday, October 25
Taco Soup and Baked Potatoes, Dessert
Please sign up if you will participate in Wednesday Night Supper.
Brown Bag Calendar
October 1 - Any canned vegetable/fruit October 8 - Any canned meats October 10 - Brown Bag Delivery October 15 - Mac & Cheese October 22 - Peanut Butter & Cookies October 29 - Any canned vegetable/fruit November 5 - Any canned meats November 12 - Thanksgiving themed food November 14 - Brown Bag Delivery
Christian Sympathy is extended to:
Lamar and Charlene Vaughn and Family
on the death of Her Brother: Mr. George Callaway
Greg and Peggy Ross and Family
on the death of His Father: Mr. Jimmy Ross
Operation Christmas Child Start making plans
to pack your shoeboxes now! Brochures/shipping labels and boxes are available!
Shipping this year is $9 per box.
Please make sure you include $9 for each box that you prepare.
Check the list of what not to send. This year toothpaste and all candy can not be included in boxes.
Collection Day: Sunday, November 12
SIX Sunday Nights! Continues to October 22 On Sunday evenings at 5 PM
Sunday Night Life Groups Small Groups for Men, Women,
Youth, & Kids, and Nursery provided!
Ladies Study: Breathe taught by LoriAnne Skidmore in Fellowship Hall
Men’s Study: Goliath Must Fall taught by Marvin Salter on 2nd floor
SIX
Sunday, October 22 at 5 PM
until Monday, October 23 at Noon
Accepting donations of: snacks, drinks, and breakfast food.
First Baptist Church of Geneva 309 South Commerce Street P.O. Box 579 Geneva, AL 36340 Church Office (334)684-9910 Fax (334)684-8530 Web Site: www.fbcgeneva.org Email: [email protected]
Staff Dr. Edwin E. Scott
Senior Pastor Cell: (334) 258-0723
Rev. Steve Skidmore Associate Pastor and Minister of Music
Cell: (334) 596-0053 [email protected]
Rev. Lee Peters Minister to Students Cell: (334) 798-9925 [email protected]
Martha Herring, Secretary [email protected]
Monday - Thursday 8:30 -Noon 12:30 - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 -12:30
Summer Sunday Schedule Sunday School: 9:45 AM Morning Worship: 11 AM
Wednesday Night Schedule 5 PM: Supper in Fellowship Hall
6 PM: Youth Ministry in Gym 6 PM: Adult Bible Study
6 PM: Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room
Kids Wednesday Schedule
Pre-school 5:30-6:00 - Music
6:00-7:00 - Bible Study
K-5th Grade 5:30-5:55 - Big Group Bible Study
6:00-6:30 - Small Groups 6:30-7:00 - Music
Sunday, October 29 5 - 6:30 PM
Everyone: mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Please start bringing candy for the event and sign up to help with
Games and Trunk or Treat.
Food Games Fun