DedicationParent/ Child

May 13, 2018

fbcmonroe.com

Vol. 46 Issue 17

First Baptist Monroe

May 9, 2018Newsletter

KEIR JUSTUS BANKSSon of Shannen Woodall

and Korey Banks

MARY LEIGH BARRETTDaughter of Zach & Rebecca Barrett

JACKSON PORTER CALDWELLSon of Brian & Callie Caldwell

ELAM BECKETT REESESon of Joshua and Andrea Reese

THOMAS HUDSON ROBERTSSon of Alex & Holly Roberts

FAMILY MISSION TRIP TO CALVARY CAMPUS IN LETCHER, KENTUCKYJUNE 30-JULY 7 There’s still room for you as we seek to make a difference in one of most poverty-stricken areas of the U.S. We’ll be winterizing homes, painting and leading a backyard Bible club in an area that we haven’t worked in previously. For more information email gordon@fbcmonore.com

This three-week study will help children understand what it means to be a Christian, the importance of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and getting started in daily Bible study and prayer. The class will meet Sundays, May 13, 20, 27 at 9:45 AM. RSVP to Shannon at

shannon@fbcmonroe.com.

Sign-up THIS WEEK!

FISHING FOR SWANSDr. Greg DeLoachTeaching Pastor

When is the last time you went

fishing? Some of you may very well be fishing while you read this article. Others of you may not remember the last time you have been fishing. My fishing record is spotted at best. It is not that I do not like to fish, but I am an infrequent fisherman to say the least.

The last time I remember going fishing my boys were still, well, boys. One particular Saturday comes to mind. I joined Aaron and a couple of friends fishing at a church member’s pond. My job was to get the tackle set up, take a few fish off of hooks, point out good spots to cast, and defend our honor against a territorial swan. The kids had a great time and I developed a nervous tick looking out for the swan. I am not kidding you, this swan was intimidating.

I need to repeat something I wrote earlier: I am an infrequent fisherman at best. The real question is whether or not I should call myself a fisherman? That designation may fall along the lines of false advertising. What about calling one a Christian? Is it because of church membership? When I was a student in college I first heard the phrase, “Going to church does not make a Christian anymore than going to McDonald’s makes you a hamburger!” Is a Christian someone who was baptized and mumbled something about Jesus is Lord as the preacher did the dipping?

Why do you call yourself a Christian? At its most basic, to be a Christian is to be a follower of Jesus, the Christ. The early church did not even use the designation “Christian” but followers of “the Way.” (Acts 9:2) At the risk of using the crude

language of marketing, what are you advertising as a Christian? In other words, what is your witness? Theologian Miroslav Volf writes, “The main task as a witness is to help people acquire an accurate understanding of the Christian faith” (The Christian Century, Aug. 2001).

We cannot manipulate others to follow Jesus. The best we can do is remove obstacles in our lives and obstacles in the lives of others so that they may see as complete a picture as possible. Let God nudge. “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” (I Corinthians 3:6-7).

Yes, it is misleading to say I am a fisherman. I hope, however, that for me and for all of us that to bear the designation Christian will not be false advertising.

Peace be with you,Pastor Greg

SPORTS CAMP NEEDS LISTFBC Sports Camp is looking for a few donations and assistance for the week of July 23-27.

Here is a list of needs: - volunteers to assist sports staff- snacks for children who attend- families and/or Sunday School classes to provide meals for sports staff- registration volunteers - basketball goals - basketballs, soccers, and Frisbees Email Shannon or Brooke for more information; shannon@fbcmonroe.com, brooke@fbcmonroe.com

See bulletin board in Fellowship Hall to contribute.

FIRST BAPTIST MONROE

PRAYER LISTGeorganne Murdock (Rehab)Marcy Haymans (Good Samaritan, Greensboro)Carsyn Baker - ankle Charlie CastleberryEllie Chambers – at home. Her daughter is staying with her.Sandy Cintron – niece, Michelle has cancerCarl Davis broken shoulder and wristTim and Sherry Hanes – Sherry’s mother, Mrs Coggin at home hospiceLynn Humber (Sue Songer’s friend) – cancer throat and lungsKaren Knight (Larry Richardson’s niece) leg amputee, healingChuck Leathery accurate diagnosis and treatmentDillon Lewis (Ginny Gregg’s nephew) – Southern CrescentCharles Long (Friend of Laverne Simmons) cancerMargie McElreath (Darlene Christie’s mother) – Home, cancerCarolyn Newstrom – (Friend of Claudia Phillips) cancerBarbara Pryor – Brain cancerDonna Reddish – broken humerus, possible surgeryMargie Searcy – Park Place

LAST WEEKMay 6, 2018

NEXT WEEK GREETING TEAM8:30amGreg & Lisa NashVickie GasawayAudrey Kimelman

11:00amNorma BarnesDennis StoryBobby & Hilda Jones

NURSERY VOLUNTEERSTeam Leader: Karen Harvey8:30amBabies:

Audrey KimelmanVolunteer Needed

3-5 year olds:Leigh KellyLisa Samples

11:00amBabies:

Sue KamienskiLaura Brown

3-5 year olds:Mindy LandrumBrian & Angel Shinn

WEEKLY FINANCIAL NUMBERS Weekly Budget RequiredWeekly Budget Receipts Sunday Offerings Online Giving Stock GiftsBudget Required to DateBudget Received to DateDesignated GiftsGive to Go GoalGive to Go YTD

$31,245.15

$59,564.99 $6,795.30

$0.00$562,412.70$591,753.10

$6,935.00$68,000

$42,971.67

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCEAdultsStudentsChildrenPreschoolTotalAttendance Goal

GIFTSIn Honor of

Harry and Laverne SimmonsGiven by Mrs. Joy Mayo

to the Family Mission Trip Fund

272602526

383450

SUNDAY, MAY 138:30am Worship in Sanctuary9:30am Sunday School11:00am Worship in Sanctuary11:11am Worship in Fellowship Hall

TUESDAY, MAY 1510:30am Intercessory Prayer Group

WEDNESDAY, MAY 165:00pm Family Meal6:00pm Preschool Activities6:00pm Zip for Kids6:15pm Adult Bible Studies6:30pm Student Mid-Week7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Practice

DEACONS OF THE WEEK - MAY 10-16John Head and Tom Walker

MENU FOR MAY 16, 2018Salad, Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Ice Cream and CookiesHelpers: The Student Ministry will be preparing and serving the meal.

BIRTHDAYS - MAY 13-1291313131313131414151516161616171718181919191919

Kathy KamienskiMelanie J. CorrellKelley Delchamps Cole McGaugheyKatie BrandtCarson PetersRuss BaileyBranden Miles McCluskeyMark MilliansTricia BrownMark WhitleyGary GudnasonSuzanne RuggiersAimee LeazerRylie DueyCharlotte McDonaldEdith McKaySydney MilliansStephen BaynhamMargaret HarrisMargie BriscoeTaylor BussieSailor Mercer

SHUT-IN OF THE WEEKBrenda Baker 600 Baker St.Monroe 30655

DID YOU KNOW?Wednesday Night

dinner is free the week of your

birthday!!!

WEEKEND ON-CALL

MINISTER706-389-9804

May 11-13Royce McNeal

Sue Songer – having some tests (and cousin, Hugh Isbell, has melanoma of the eye) Byron Spence (son of Annabelle Spence, brother of Sheri Hawes) health issuesPatsy Squires – knee

AT HOMEChuck Bradley (son of Carol/Larry), Linda Head, Cliff Peters, Lee Malcom, Jimmy Payne, Wesley Robison, Johnny Scoggins, Peggy Seymour, Sheila Young

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