Security Duty Billy McAnally

Justin Reid

Commitment Counselors David Daniel Greg Harmon

DEACONS ON CALL Brian McAlexander (903-314-0593) Scott McCool (903-278-6406)

WORSHIP in the Morning 11:00am (broadcast on KOOL 95.1)

Prelude “Be Unto Your Name” 319 “On Eagles Wings” 92 “10,000 Reasons” Prayer/Welcome to Worshipers “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” 328 “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine” 446 “The Wonderful Cross” 239

Message Dr. Patrick Hunter “You Are My All in All” 143

WORSHIP in the Evening 6:00pm MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

GATHER for worship, discipleship & fellowship

Welcome to Worshipers

“I Give You My Heart” 528

Friend2Friend Ministry

“Oceans”

GIVE of your time, talents, and resources

Offertory

“Holy, Holy, Holy” 68

“Holy is the Lord” 67 “Revelation Song”

Message Dr. Patrick Hunter

“Come Just As You Are” 411

GO to families, our community, and to the world

“He Is Lord” 277

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD—We will be participating in Operation Christmas Child again this year. Our goal is to collect 250 boxes. Be sure to pick up a box, an OCC brochure, and a list of gift ideas from the display in the vestibule. Don’t forget to in-clude $7 to cover postage, make check payable to First Baptist Church. You can also pay for postage on the Samaritan’s Purse website and “follow your box” to its destination country. Last day to bring your shoeboxes will be Sunday, November 13th. Contact Ashley Bray if you have any questions.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS—The menu for Oct. 5th is Loaded Baked Potato with Chili, Fresh Salad, and Dessert. Child option every week: Chicken Nuggets. Please text or call Dean Maddox, 214-808-3821/903-628-2763 or call the church office before noon Tuesday. Cost: Children under 2—free, children 3-11—$3, 12 and above -$5. $20 per family, maximum of 5.

NOTICE THE TIME CHANGE FOR GRADED CHOIRS—Children’s Choir (grades K-6) and Youth Choir (grades 7-12) are meeting at 4:45 pm (fifteen minutes earlier) this year. Come and join us!

GERMANY REFORMATION TOUR—2017 marks the 500th anni-versary of the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. We are offering a tour of religious and secular sites in Germany March 9-18, 2017. Deadline to register is December 1. Please contact Patrick BEFORE you register on line.

This Week’s Bible Reading Today: 1 John 5

Monday 3: 2 John 1 Thurs. Reflection Tues. 4: 3 John 1 Fri. 7 1 Peter 1 Wed. Reflection Sat. 8: 1 Peter 2

The Message Acts: When God Moves Acts 11:1-18

Misunderstandings Happen. (v.1-3)

Succinct Must be Given. (v.4-14)

God Where He Wants. (v.15-17)

As God Moves, Praise is the Reaction. (v.18)

Different is Not .

Speak in Love.

Look for the .

Conclusion: Be ready when God moves to with him.

Do Good . (v.1)

Do Good . (v.2)

Do Good . (v.3-4a)

Do Good . (v.4b)

God is Speaking to You, so .

God is at Work around You, so .

God is Blessing toward You, so .

Conclusion: God’s will for his ___________________________ is to be his hands and feet to the needy.

The Message Living Jesus’ Way: Caring for Others Matthew 6:1-4

TODAY OCTOBER 2 9:15 am Worship Team Rehearsal 9:45 am Sunday School Hour 11:00 am Worship in the Morning 12:00 pm Greeter Ministry Meeting (Chapel) 4:45 pm Children’s Choir, Youth Choir/Worship Arts 6:00 pm Worship in the Evening MONDAY OCTOBER 3 5:30 pm Fit to Serve TUESDAY OCTOBER 4 1:00 pm Men’s Bible Study (Revelation Study) 6:00 pm Open Bible Study (Lydia Classroom) WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study 4:00 pm Vibrations (Children’s Handbells) 5:00 pm Bible Drill 5:15 pm Fellowship Meal 6:00 pm Prayer Time 6:30 pm Mission Friends, GA’s, K-BAM, Youth Worship, Sanctuary Choir, Adult Celebration Service 7:30 pm Praise Team 7:30 pm Personnel Committee THURSDAY OCTOBER 6 1:00 pm Sew Much More Men’s Bible Study (Theop. Classroom) 5:30 pm Fit to Serve

CHURCH STAFF Dr. Patrick Hunter, Senior Pastor, 903.701.7450 Rick Rothwell, Associate Pastor, 903.276.3428 Harold Smith, Minister of Music, 903.949.5335 Jerry Young, Student Minister, 903.280.6151

Julie Rothwell, Nursery Coordinator Peggy DeSantis, Organist Maxine Torian, Admin. Secretary Michele Smith, Pianist Janet May, Education Secretary

Paula Raney, Music & Youth Secretary

THE WEEK AHEAD MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Restroom Remodel Fund Given: $ 9,372.00 (Goal: $30,000)

W elcome to New Boston’s First Baptist Church...a church com-mitted to Gathering, Giving, and Going for the Lord Jesus Christ,

our community and the world! We are so glad you made the positive choice to be here today. Our prayer for you is to experience God’s grace in such an amazing way you’ll talk about it all week. In fact, helping people find the pathway to God is why we are here. Let us know how we can help you on your journey.

October 2, 2016

506 McCoy Blvd. S; New Boston, TX 75570 Phone: 903.628.2531; Fax: 903.628.0091

www.fbcnewboston.com

PAID NURSERY WORKER POSITION AVAILABLE - Applications are being accepted for a nursery worker who is available to work Sunday mornings and evenings and Wednesday nights as well as other times when needed. The position will require from 4 to 10 hours a week depending on need. If you are interested, please come by the church office and pick up an application.

STATE MISSIONS - Our church goal is $8,000.00. We will be re-ceiving donations during the months of September and October. Mary Hill Davis donations given to date: $2,730.45.

READY TO GIVE? - But you forgot your checkbook and there is little cash in your wallet? You can scan this code with your smartphone where you will be linked to our on-line giving page. Thanks for being a GIVING part of the First Family.

TEXAS BAPTIST ANNUAL MEETING– This year’s meeting is in Waco on November 13th-15th. If you would like to represent our church as a messenger, please contact the church office by Octo-ber 17th.

GREETER MINISTRY STARTING SOON—We are going to expand our Greeter Ministry. We plan to add two greeters at the two main entrances to open the door, greet members and guests with a smile, offer any help for people coming in, and help new-comers find a Sunday School class. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting ministry, plan to attend one of the two scheduled interest meetings at noon today or on Oct. 9th. We will meet in the Chapel for a short overview and allow you to fill out an info card to help us in scheduling. You only have to attend one of these meetings.

28 And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he was teaching them as one who had au-thority, and not as their scribes. Matt. 7:28-29

Living Jesus’ Way