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Vol. XXXVIII No. 15 August 1, 2008


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Among Friends

Note to self: Next year during VBS week,take extra vitamins! This yearsPower Lab was anenormous success by any standards.Approximately 300 children attended, including agreat number of kids from the Decatur community.More than 140 youth and adults were on hand each day to love themand lead them in every conceivable kind of fun activitysinging,

crafts, drama, creative snack-eating and of course, hearing storiesfrom Scripture about Jesus miraculous power. Over the five-dayperiod children discovered that:

Jesus gives us the power to be thankful. Jesus gives us the power to be brave.

Jesus gives us the power to help others. Jesus gives us the power to live forever!

Jesus gives us the power to tell others about God.

There are entirely too many people to thankadequately in this column. Our church is blessed beyond measurewith gifted, sacrificial people, and many of them were on-site this

week. I do, however, want to mention three particular saintsPaigeStanfield, Debbie Britt and Ric Rodriguez. I have fond images ofGeneral Paige moving purposefully from place to place eachmorning, clipboard in hand, like George Patton in capri pants. Paigeis a wonder and deserves mountains of kudos.

Debbie Britt gave her typically fine pastoral leadership, puttingout a few fires and helping everyone to remember why we do VBS inthe first place. And FBC new member Ric Rodriguez created fromscratch the amazing set in the sanctuary that set the tone for thewhole week!

Walter Brueggemann has said that in the processof claiming faith for themselves, young peopleneed adults who are quite literally crazy forthem. This week scores of youth and adults letthemselves get a little crazy with children anddemonstrated unmistakably that we are crazy aboutchildren at First Baptist Decatur. What a gift! Andwhat a week. Cant wait till next year

But Im serious about the vitamins.

Blessings,

1Walter Brueggemann,Biblical Perspectives on Evangelism. Abingdon Press, 1993.

Deacons Hosting Tap Potential Meeting

On August 19, during our monthly meeting, the FBC Deaconshost a Tap Potential gathering. This is new for us and heres it works: Every deacon is responsible for inviting one guest wbeen at First Baptist Decatur one year or less. During the gatheeach deacon will introduce his or her guest and the newcomershave the chance to share how they first came to FBC, as wesomething they think were doing really well and something think we might want to work on. Each guest also will have a chto say what kind of ministry makes his or her heart sing. Thisgreat way for us to let newcomers know they matter. Best of alla way of calling out peoples gifts for ministry and helping FBbe a church in which every individual is out of the stands anthe game.Pray for this gathering!

Eddie Hammett @ FBC Decatur Wed., Sept. 10

Many church leaders are asking how to keep people over 60 yof age while at the same time reach people under 40. Does methe spiritual needs of one group necessarily create a barrieworking with the other? Join us in Carreker Hall for a spWednesday night session with Eddie Hammett and Randy Pierthey share insights from their book, Reaching People Undewhile Keeping People over 60. Lay leaders from around Athave been invited to join us for our Wednesday night meal follo by the session with Eddie & Randy. Please noteon this only, the Bible study hour will run from 6:30-8:00 pm.


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Congregational Life

Welcome, Sharyn!Sharyn Dowd officially begins her ministry at FBC this Sunday, though therealready have been Sharyn sightings in the office and around the church forseveral weeks now. Her office is set up and she is raring to go. Please take amoment to express your welcome to Sharyn and to help her get to know you as shecomes alongside our congregation as pastor for spiritual formation and missionengagement.

Young At Heart Off to Alaska!

Young at Hearts mission is to provide multiple opportunitiesthroughout the year for senior adults to experience

friendship, adventure and the love of Christ. Their next adventure isa cruise to Alaska. There will be 39 people leaving at 5:30 am on

Sunday, August 10 and they will return at approximately 10 pm on Sunday, August 17. Pleasepray for the safety of this group while they travel and that they would have a great time while theyare away. Bon Voyage!

Clairmont Oaks Offers Seminar on Centering Prayer

Caught Up In The Spirit, a seminar on centering prayer and meditation will be held at ClairmontOaks on Tuesday, August 12 at 3:30 pm. Joe LaGuardia, Clairmont Oaks Chaplain, will facilitatethe seminar. Everyone is invited to attend and light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVPby calling 404-378-8887. There is no cost for the seminar.

Pilgrims Sunday School Class Begins New Study on Science and Religion

Interested in a Science and Religion Study? The Pilgrims class begins a peer-led ten week study ofThe Language of God by Francis Collins on Sunday, August 31. If you, or someone you know,would like to participate, please contact Jackie Durham (678-714-2158) or Don Hammonds (404-284-3398). Pilgrims meet in E-206.

You May Have a Library Reading Prize Waiting!

Summer Reading Program kids (and parents)if you havent gotten your reading logs back in tothe Library, you havent gotten your stickers and small prizes yet. The annual reading programended on July 20 but we still have some names not checked off. This year 70 (yes, seventy!)children participated from Church and Childrens Development Center families, and read a

whopping number of books. The top readers will be announced soon, but we need all of yourreading logs back in. Questions? Call us at 404.373.1653, extension 2229.

Wednesday Nights This Summer

5-6 Supper (fellowship hall)6-6:15 Prayer Time (Chapel)6:15-6:45 Our Baptist Heritage Series (Chapel) - July 30, Aug. 6 & 13

Freedom: The Key to the Baptist Genius; Led by Bill NealThank you to the Young At Heart Committee for their help in planning our Summer WednesdayNight Series. They contributed their ideas for time, speakers, topics etc. Also a big thank you toPeter Rhea Jones, Charles Whaley and Bill Neal for leading our Baptist Heritage series.

Thanks to Clairmont Oaks Luncheon Volunteers

Thank you to all who helped make the annual Clairmont Oaks luncheon on Thursday, July 17 asuccess. We couldnt have done it without you!

Van Reservations

Our church maintains four vans and one mini bus. We keep these vehicles pretty busy but they areavailable for church groups to use for church sponsored outings. If you would like to schedule theuse of one of these vehicles please call Amy Russell in the church office, 404-373-1653.

Safety and Security Information

During the week many of the exterior doors to the church are locked for safety and security. Themain office is unlocked from 9-5, Monday through Friday. The double doors by the church officeare also open when there are meetings/events being held in the church building. All entrances willbe open on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

Tithes & Offerings

A Generous People2008 Ministry Action Plan

Weekly Need: .....................$ 27,Received on July 20............$ 14,Received on July 27............$ 20,9Y-T-D Need:.....................$ 820,Y-T-D Received: ..............$ 682,Surplus/(shortfall):............ (137,8

Years of Opportunity 2007-09

Campaign

Given to Date:...................$ 314,9Bank Loan Balance:..........$ 260,2Owed to FBC Fdn.:...........$ 180,0

Missions Offering YTD....$ 12,3

Prayer Concerns as ofJuly 30, 2008

In The Hospital:

Mary Lee Wilson, Emory, E-91 Tyler Cagle, Acute Neuro RehabPhoenix, AZ. Condition improvin Sandy Sears, sister-in-law of SuSears, St. Josephs. Peggy Gladding-Smith, Emory. Dorothy Tribble, sister of GeorgHooten, DeKalb Medical, #3248.

Congratulations To: Courtney and Meshack Mwanguon the birth of their second child,Zion.Sympathy To:

Louise Jones on the death of herbrother-in-law, Lawrence Nichols The family of Maxine Manus. The family of Winston McArthu Diane Headen on the death of he

mother, Gwendolyn Hardy.

Wednesday Dinner Menus

August 6Vegetable Lasagna, Salad Bar,Garlic French Toast, Ice Cream anCookies

August 13

Fried Chicken Tenders w/ HoneyMustard, Potato Salad, Italian CuGreen Beans, Salad Bar, YeastRolls, Coconut Cake


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The Outlook, a publication of the First Baptist Church of Decatur,

Georgia, is mailed to members and friends of the First Baptist family.

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Youth Spt

The youth ministry will be capping off another great summer withour annual beach retreat. This years retreat theme will be taken fromthe 116th Psalm. A multitude of youth and adults will head down toFlorida for a week in the sun and sand. We will play and laugh andtake a look at the scriptures as strive to become more intentionalfollowers of Christ. This week is open to all youth in grades sixththrough twelve and there are still a few spots available. If you are

interested in going or would like more information please contact theyouth ministry. [email protected]

Here are a few pictures from a recent rafting trip

Kids Zone

We would like to continue to thank all of our Extended Sessio

Volunteers!

Upcoming Extended Session Volunteers:

Aug. 3 Aug. 10 Aug. 17 Aug. 24

Hinkle Castleberry Stanford Eargle

Carter Clay Hayes PerrySalcedo Warshauer Fewell R. LeethHamrick Jones Duke Henderso

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