Co-ed ClassThe Fruit of the SpiritLed by Greg PopeWalker Hall

Women’s Book StudyPresent Over Perfect by Shauna NiequistLed by Karrie PooleOld Pastor’s Office (down the hall from the Chapel)

2018

2018 Church CalendarAugust 1 First Day of Pickens Co. Schools 6:30 am Youth Breakfast and Ride to School 5:00-7:00 Preschool Open House August 3 10-10:30 Preschool Prayer WalkAugust 5 Promotion Sunday/Bibles to 1st & 7th graders Blessing of Preschool August 6 First Day of FBCJ PreschoolAugust 8 6:00 Back-to-School Bash: Water FunAugust 15 Fall Semester of First Baptist University BeginsAugust 16 5:00-6:00 Preschool "Meet the Teachers" Night 6:00-7:00 Preschool Mandatory Curriculum Night August 24 & 25 Marriage Enrichment WeekendOctober 6-14 Fall Break (No Wed. Dinner or FBU)October 31 4:30-7:00 Fall Festival (No FBU)November 4 All Saints DayNovember 18 12:00 Thanksgiving Sunday LunchDecember 24 6:00 Christmas Eve Candlelight CommunionDecember 30 11:00 One Worship Service in Chapel

First Baptist University (FBU) ReturnsWednesday Nights This Fall @ 6:00 PM

Beginning August 15

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.Love does not delight in evilbut rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails.

1 Corinthians 13.4-8a

August Newsletter

Lamplighters: Women on MissionThursday, August 9

10:30 a.m. in Walker Hall

All ladies are invited to join us for mission stories, mission

opportunities, and fellowship. Sharon Rasco will lead the program.

Please bring a sack lunch to eat after the meeting. Beverages and dessert

will be provided by hostess Rebecca Forrester.

Handbells -no practicein August

J.O.Y. ChoirAugust 10August 24

Youth Back to School BreakfastFirst Day of School

Wednesday, August 1

6:30 am in Walker Hall

Ride with us to school on your first day of the 2018-2019 school year.

-Christian

Cassie Rasco Preschool & Children's Director

706-253-5017

Special Dates in August for Preschool

Aug. 1 - Preschool Open House (drop-in 5-7)Aug. 3 - Preschool Prayer Walk: All are invited to join us in sending out blessings to our preschool this year. (10:00 - 10:30)Aug. 5 - Blessing of the PreschoolAug. 16 - Preschool Meet the Teachers (5-6) Preschool Curriculum Night (6-7)

Special Dates in August for Children's Ministry

Aug. 5 - Promotion Sunday 1st & 7th GradesAug. 8 - Back to School Bash - Water Fun (6-7:15)

Promotion SundayAugust 5

Grades 1st & 7th

Back to School BashWater Fun!

August 8 from 6 to 7:15hot dog supper

PATHWAYS: A CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE RETREAT AUGUST 24 6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

SATURDAY AUGUST 25 8:30 AM - 3:45 PM SAVE THE DATE!!

COST $80 PER COUPLE - CHILDCARE PROVIDED FOR QUESTIONS & TO REGISTER CONTACT CLEVE KISER AT 770-757-4719

AN INFORMATIVE, CHRIST CENTERED RETREAT FOR COUPLES OF ALL AGES AND STAGES. A PATHWAYS MARRIAGE CELEBRATION IS ALL ABOUT BEING INTENTIONAL AS A COUPLE.

COUPLES WILL EXPERIENCE RELATIONSHIP SKILLS THAT IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION, HELP MANAGE CONFLICT AND CREATE INTIMACY WITH YOUR PARTNER. JOIN US FOR A FUN

RELAXING TIME OF ENRICHING AND GROWING OUR TREASURED RELATIONSHIPS! Sponsored by First Baptist Church, Jasper, Georgia

Better Marriages of Georgia (www.bettermarriagesga.org)

FRIDAY NIGHT: The Pathway of Fun! Bluegrass, barbecue, boots, jeans, brogans, straw hats (or no hats!) - a date night with high energy, time of fun together, awards and drawings! 6:15 Barbecue Supper 7:00 Fun, Games, Awards & Recognitions! 7:45 The Wandering Shepherds in concert The Wandering Shepherds 8:45 Have a good night!

SATURDAY: ON THE PATHWAYS TOGETHER

Cleve & Joy Kiser

8:30 Light breakfast 9:00 Pathways to: The Miracle of Dialogue 11:00 Pathways to: Family of Origin Treasures, Gems & a Few Rocks 12:30-1:30 Pathways to Lunch! 1:30-3:00 Pathways to: Conflict Management and the Power of Apology 3:15 Pathways to: Planning for Growth, Planning for the Trail 3:30 Pathways to: Vows of Affirmation and Commitment 3:45 Pathways to Closing: Hit the Trail!

Happy August Birthday!

1 - Samantha Dunn, Jax Poole2 - Madeline Poole, Adam Reece3 - Noah Newton, Mary Jane Reid4 - Betty Mullinax5 - Vera Givens, Kathy Westbrook6 - Regina Camp, Kyle Rasco7 - Richard Wynn8 - Dennis Burnette, Jr.10 - Virginia Brown12 - Morgan Brenner15 - Irvin Cheney, Rita Johnson17 - Elizabeth Burnett-Jenik, Karina Haney, Gwen Chumley, Jimmy Lowe18 - Daxton Cronic19 - Charles Jacobs20 - Tommy Lathem21 - Jodie Davis23 - Jessica Roper24 - Sammie Gibson, Zadie Hall Brenda Weaver25 - Larry Johnson, Phyllis Walker26 - Lindsey Burgess, Laura Nix28 - Margo Austin, Joe McCrary39 - Richard Brown, Patton Childers, II, Elizabeth Wall

• 8 count box crayons• washable thick classic

markers• regular school glue• glue sticks• #2 wood pencils• 8 count washable

watercolor paint with paint brush

• blunt scissors• composition notebooks • pencil pouches• disinfectant wipes

and/or spray• ziploc bags, all sizes• tissue boxes• baby wipes

Preschool suPPly listFBCJ Preschool 2018-2019

• Snacks: goldfish, granola bars, pretzels, cheerios, applesauce, fruit cups, etc.

We are in need of donations for 14 families that have applied for scholarships to FBCJ Preschool.

If you can assist in any way, please contact Cassie Rasco at 706-253-5017 or preschool@fbcjasper.com

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.

Ephesians 4.1-6

In Memory of Tim Burton Doris Burton Kyle & Cassie Rasco Ann Wall In Memory of Jo Mary Carver Marcia McDaniel

In Memory of Lou Chastain Kyle & Cassie Rasco

In Memory of Margo Coleman Robert & Kitty Baldwin Gerald & Mary Jane Reid David & Helen Stuart

In Memory of Rodney Gibson Gerald & Mary Jane Reid

In Memory of Sondra Jones Mike & Kathy Westbrook

In Memory of Jean Ray Catherine Stanfield Childers

In Memory of Debbie Spence Robert & Kitty Baldwin David & Helen Stuart Brenda Weaver

In Memory of Bill & Ruth Stanfield Catherine Stanfield Childers

Memorial and Honorarium Contributions

Sanctuary Flowers

7/1 Given in honor of our 26th Wedding Anniversary. Given by Greg Pope.7/8 Given in honor of the DDM House Residents. Given by Dr. & Mrs. Ken Austin.7/15 Given in honor of all who have contributed and volunteered their time, talents, skills, resources, and spiritual support for our Youth Mission Trip to Black Mountain Home for Children in North Carolina this past week. Your generosity and giving have once again proven a great success and benefited and touched many lives. Given by Mary Anne DuBose.7/22 Given in honor of Chance Rasco's birthday on July 22 and Glenn Rasco's birthday on July 23. Given by Kyle & Cassie Rasco.

7/29 Given in memory of Marvis Dilbeck whose birthday was July 31st. Given by William & Gail Dilbeck.

Wednesday Night Dinner

Menus in Sunday Worship Guides.

· 5:15 ·

Adult Meal - $6Kid’s Plate - $4

Family Max - $20

Thank You!It is so wonderful to be back at work! I wanted to again thank everyone for their support, en-couragement, outpouring of love and generosity during my recuperation. You have made a huge impact in the lives of my children and me. --With much love, Christie

Thank You!Dear Friends, It is with a grateful heart I thank you for your prayers. God helped us through our loss of Brenda. (It was easier giving her up than watching her lay there and only able to move her head and eyes.) She was a child of God. I love each of you. This group of friends is my blessing. --Love, Loretta Hicks

Thank You!A heartfelt thank you to all of you who contributed to the food for the workers of VBS. Your generosity, as always, was overwhelming and very much appreciated. Also, a special thank you to Stan Barnett, Will Denson, and Matthew Newton for your cheerful help and support -- couldn't have done it without you. --Elaine Jacks

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN AUGUST

August 1 Preschool Open House (5:00-7:00) No Prayer Meeting or FBU 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

August 8 Back-to-School Bash (6:00-7:15) Hot dog Supper (No Prayer Meeting or FBU) 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

August 15 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinners Begin 6:00 Youth CONNECT 6:00 Prayer Meeting and FBU Fall Semester Begins (see front page) 6:00 Mission Friends 6:00 Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

August 22 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00 Youth CONNECT 6:00 Prayer Meeting and FBU 6:00 Mission Friends 6:00 Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

August 29 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00 Youth CONNECT 6:00 Prayer Meeting and FBU 6:00 Mission Friends 6:00 Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

SundaySchedule:9:00 AM Chapel Worship10:00 AM Sunday School11:00 AMSanctuary Worship

1 WednesdayNight Schedulesee opposite page1st Day Public Sch6:30 Youth Brkfst & Drive to School

5-7 PS Open House

Joy Huddlestun

2

7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal

Cassie Hunter

3

10:00 PreschoolPrayer Walk

Jeff & Joy Hyatt

4

5

Promotion Sunday

Blessing of the Preschool

6

1st DayFBCJ Preschool

June Ingram

7

Fred & Elaine Jacks

8

6:00 Back to School Bash

Charles & Dee Jacobs

910:30 Lamplighters 7:30 Worship BandRehearsal

Rob & Carla Braxton

10

11:00J.O.Y. Choir

Rick & Marcia Jasperse Family

11

12 13

5:30 Finance-Meeting7:00 Deacons Meeting

Jo Jenkins

14

William & Jeanine Jenkins

15

SEPTEMBERNEWSLETTERDEADLINE

FBU FallSemester Begins

Alan & Stacy Jent

16

5:00 PreschoolCurriculum Nt6:00 PreschoolMeet the Tchrs7:30 Worship BandRehearsal

Bill Johnson

17

Johnson Family

18

19 20

Edward & Susan Johnson

21

B. J. Jones

22

Jones Family

23

7:30 Worship BandRehearsal

Jim & Dianne Jones

24

Marriage Workshop

11:00J.O.Y. Choir

Joe & Mary Jones

25

Marriage Workshop

26 27

Joseph & Lisa Jones

28

Kathy Jones

29

Trudy Jones

30

7:30 Worship BandRehearsal

Jennifer Jordan

Church Calendar

Pray for One Another:On the calendar you will find the names of Church Members to pray for five days a week. Please re-member them in your daily prayers. (James 5:16)

August 2018

Menus in Sunday Worship Guides.

Visit our Website for:- Weekly Worship Guides- Videos of Past Worship Services- Monthly Newsletters- Updated Church Calendar- Overview of Church Ministries- Pictures from Mission Trips- Biographies of Staff Members- Online Giving- And more!

www.fbcjasper.comGive to the general budget or any

designated account online at www.fbcjasper.com/online-giving/

Online App & Givingsearch "FBC Jasper" in the App Store or Google Play

or download online at http://get.theapp.co/f451

We have received reports that some of you are no longer receiving email messages from us (sermons, notices,"What's Happening", etc.). If you have stopped receiving emails,

please let us know so we can remedy the problem!office@fbcjasper.com

In the spirit of Jesus who said, “the first shall be last and the last shall be first,”

the staff is l isted alphabetically backward:

David Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus - davidstuart52@hotmail.comGlenn Rasco, Chair of Deacons - glennrasco@yahoo.com

Cassie Rasco, Preschool Director, Interim Children's Director - preschool@fbcjasper.comGreg Pope, Pastor - gregpope43@gmail.com

Matt Newton, Associate Pastor/Music & Administration - music@fbcjasper.comRuth Mehari, 9:00 Worship Leader - r f.mehari@yahoo.com

Christian Burton, Interim Youth Minister - youth@fbcjasper.comChristie Beiring, Office Administrator - office@fbcjasper.com

Deacon of the Week 08/05/18 08/12/18 08/19/18 08/26/18 9 am Deborah Gay Brian Russell Kathy Westbrook Scott Powell Mike Westbrook

11 am Deborah Gay Brian Russell Kathy Westbrook Scott Powell Mike Westbrook

Next Deacons Meeting: August 13 at 7:00 P.M. in Walker Hall

2018 Deacon Body

Patton ChildersKevin CroweMatt Dunn

Bill EubanksDeborah Gay Bill Hall

Pauline Maturo Chuck PayneScott Powell

Kyle RascoBrian RussellBill Stone

Mike WestbrookKathy Westbrook Leigh Young

Glenn RascoChair

Leigh Ann WilliamsVice Chair

Kym McCrarySecretary