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a publication of First Baptist Church of Augusta 3500 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 733 - 2236 www.caugusta.org Interpreter the November 9, 2017 Menu November 15 Toasted Pecan Cole Slaw Biscuits with Butter & Jelly Southern Fried Chicken Rice with White Peppered Gravy Green Beans Corn Meal Fried Okra Peach Cobbler & Vanilla Ice Cream Children’s Menu Chicken Legs & Pancakes Baked Mac & Cheese PB & J’s 8:30 AM Contemporary Worship Mission Activities Center Wednesday Supper 5 PM Cost:$7 for adults; $3.50 for children 12 and under. Carry outs are $7.50 each. Call 733-2236 for reservations. SUNDAY WORSHIP NOVEMBER 12, 2017 9:40-10:40 AM Bible Study All Ages 5 PM “Part 1 - e Banquet Hall” Matthew 25:1-13 Will Dyer First Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia 1817 - 2017 ‘For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.’ Psalm 100:5 May we prove our faithfulness by loving, serving, and giving. 11 AM Traditional Worship/Sanctuary First oughts Dear Church, This is a busy season for our church. We have a number of things happening in our common life, and this week I want to make sure that you have all the important dates for the upcoming months. 1. The final day to turn in your deacon ballot isTHIS SUNDAY. I hope that you will take the time to think and pray about your decision as you cast a vote for ten men and women in our church who are willing to help lead us into the future. 2. Do not forget about your pledge cards! How you use your time, talent, treasure, and testimony have a direct impact on the ministry of FBC Augusta. Think about what God is calling you to give this year and turn in your pledge on Sunday morning. 3. Our Thanksgiving celebration, the First Family Thanksgiving Feast, will be held on Sunday, November 19 at 5:00 in the Fellowship Hall. The kitchen is providing the turkey and each of us needs to bring a side! This is going to be a wonderful time for all of us to be together. Please make plans to join us. 4. On December 3 at 7:00 in our Sanctuary, we will be hosting a Classic Christmas concert with David Phelps. I spoke to Susan at the front desk yesterday and she mentioned that tickets are selling fast. You can get your ticket on Sunday morning after worship, atWednesday night dinner, or come by the church Monday-Friday. 5. “Christmas at First Baptist” will be held on Sunday evening, December 10 at 7:00 in our Sanctuary. I have seen the presentation that Kurt is preparing and I can assure you that you do not want to miss this service! 6. “A Night of Wonder” presented by our children’s choirs Sunday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss this special night. Finally, this Sunday we begin a two week series on the Kingdom of God. We are going to look at two of Jesus’ parables about how the Kingdom is present even in our midst today. I hope to see you on Sunday morning. Grace and Peace, Will
Transcript of by loving, serving, and giving. Interpreter
a publication of First Baptist Church of Augusta
3500 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30909
(706) 733 - 2236 www.fbcaugusta.org Interpreterthe
November 9, 2017
Menu November 15Toasted Pecan Cole Slaw
Biscuits with Butter & JellySouthern Fried Chicken
Rice with White Peppered GravyGreen Beans
Corn Meal Fried OkraPeach Cobbler & Vanilla Ice Cream
Children’s Menu Chicken Legs & Pancakes
Baked Mac & CheesePB & J’s
8:30 AM Contemporary Worship
Mission Activities Center
Wednesday Supper 5 PMCost:$7 for adults;
$3.50 for children 12 and under. Carry outs are $7.50 each.
Call 733-2236 for reservations.
SUNDAY WORSHIPNOVEMBER 12, 2017
9:40-10:40 AM Bible Study All Ages
5 PM
“Part 1 - The Banquet Hall”Matthew 25:1-13
Will Dyer
First Baptist ChurchAugusta, Georgia
1817 - 2017
‘For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.’
Psalm 100:5May we prove our faithfulness by loving, serving, and giving.
11 AM Traditional Worship/Sanctuary
First Thoughts
Dear Church,
This is a busy season for our church. We have a number of things happening in our common life, and this week I want to make sure that you have all the important dates for the upcoming months.
1.ThefinaldaytoturninyourdeaconballotisTHISSUNDAY. I hope that you will take the time to think and pray about your decision as you cast a vote for ten men and women in our church who are willing to help lead us into the future. 2.Donotforgetaboutyourpledgecards!Howyouuseyourtime, talent, treasure, and testimony have a direct impact on the ministry of FBCAugusta.ThinkaboutwhatGodiscallingyoutogivethisyearand turninyourpledgeonSundaymorning. 3. Our Thanksgiving celebration, the First Family Thanksgiving Feast,willbeheldonSunday,November19at5:00intheFellowship Hall.Thekitchenisprovidingtheturkeyandeachofusneedstobring a side! This is going to be a wonderful time for all of us to be together. Please make plans to join us. 4.OnDecember3at7:00inourSanctuary,wewillbehostinga ClassicChristmasconcertwithDavidPhelps.IspoketoSusanatthe front desk yesterday and she mentioned that tickets are selling fast. YoucangetyourticketonSundaymorningafterworship,atWednesday night dinner, or come by the church Monday-Friday. 5.“Christmas at First Baptist”willbeheldonSundayevening, December10at7:00inourSanctuary.Ihaveseenthepresentationthat Kurt is preparing and I can assure you that you do not want to miss this service! 6. “A Night of Wonder” presentedbyourchildren’schoirsSunday, December17at6:30p.m.Don’tmissthisspecialnight.
Finally,thisSundaywebeginatwoweekseriesontheKingdomofGod.We are going to look at two of Jesus’ parables about how the Kingdom is present eveninourmidsttoday.IhopetoseeyouonSundaymorning.
GraceandPeace,Will
Church Wide News & Opportunities
Call the Student Ministry Office - 731-5355for more information on student events.
STUDENT MINISTRY
FBC presents David Phelps in a Classic Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 3 at 7PM. Tickets are $25 and areavailable online at itickets.com orintheChurchOffice;ticketswill also be sold at Wednesday night supper & following Sunday worship services for15 minutes in the WelcomeCenter. Payment is cash or check.
200th ANNIVERSARY YOUTH CELEBRATION
Support Student Ministry!StudentMinistryisselling
T-Shirts!The above image shows the
front & back of the shirt.ShortSleeve--$25,Long
Sleeve--$35AllproceedsgotosupporttheStudentMinistry.
Pickupanorderformintheoffice,fromStudentMinistrywebsiteoremailElizabeth([email protected])foracopy.OrderyoursbySunday,November12!
AdventSermonSeriesDecember 3 “Hope” Hebrews6:13-20December10 “Peace” Romans12:14-21December 17 “Joy” James1:2-3December 24 “Love” 1John4:7-12December 31 “Faith” Hebrews11:1-7
FALL JAM
FALL YOUtH WORSHIP NIgHt November 12 5pm-8pm iN the mAC
*5-5:30Dinnerserved5:45FallJamConcertbegins
Featuring Battle Cry, Barefoot Servants, a surprise band, andDanGaudinierastheMC! Please come and invite
your friends too for a night of Music, Fellowship, Door Prizes, and Fun!!
Those who attended last year have said it’s the best church-wide gathering in years. They were talking about the “First Family Thanksgiving Feast” whereover400peopleofallagesgatheredtoshare food, fellowship freely, and celebrate our many blessings, concludingbysharingtheLord’sSupperaroundthetable.ThisyearwewillhaveTheAugustaBroadwaySingers,directedbyourownLesReagan,heretoentertainandblessus.Stevenwillprovidetheturkey,dressinganddrinks;butit’suptoyou to make this the largest covered dish gathering of our church year!Somakeyourfavoritedish(ordishes!)andbringthemto“share the bounty” with your brothers & sisters. Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors, because we here at FBC always look forwardtomeetingnewfolks.You’llwanttoarriveearlytopickout a choice seat. We hope to see you there!
2nd Annual First Family Thanksgiving FeastSunday, November 19
5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
AdventA season of hope and expectation
Your completed 2018 Deacon Ballotmust be turned in by the end of worship onSunday,November12.
CallLaviniaPolattyat733-2236,ext.201toorderapoinsettiafortheSanctuaryinhonorormemoryofalovedone.Costis$15.AllprofitsgototheBenevolence Ministry.
“Christmas at First Baptist”Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Program
7:00 p.m., December 10
Family Christmas Eve ServiceA special service designed for families with children.
3 p.m., December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service5 p.m., December 24
Children’s Choirs Christmas 6:30 p.m., December 17
Combined Worship Service 11 a.m., December 31
Charles Alexander Shaefer, son of Mark & AlexisShaefer,wasbornNovember1.OlderbrotherisAllan,age2;proudgrandmotherisNanShaefer.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
Interested in joining a Bible Study? Go to www.fbcaugusta.org/bible-study for details.
BIBLE STUDY NEWS
mUSiC memoriALMrs. Doris H. Lam
Doris M. Lam
Monthly Senior Adult Luncheon, Tuesday, November 14 Thanksgiving Feast! Join us at 11AM in theFellowshipHall.Program:Voicesof Zambia. Call Church Office @ 733-2236byFriday,November10to make a reservation.
Wednesday Night Preschool and Children Activities!Children’sChimesandHandbells-5:30J-CrewChoirs(Preschool&Children)6:00MissionFriends(3,4&5yearolds)6:45
InsideOut(3-5Graders)6:45
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Memorials & Honorarium
Honduras Mission tripDates:March4-10,2018Where:SantaElena,HonduraswithMissionontheMove(ErnieandAllisonSizemore)Cost: $700Sign-up:Depositof$200duebySunday,December17th(Wewillcontinuetotakeparticipantsaslongasspaceallows.)What: This is a mission trip for everyone! First, we are going toprovidecare for7-8babies inCasaMariposa (TheButterflyHouse). The goal is to have 6 women who will relieve theworkersfor5days,allowingapaidvacationforthem.Second,we want people who can do everything from cleaning windows tobuildingwalls.Whoevergoes,wecanfindajobforyouthatwillsupportthemission.Wecandocleanup,painting,etc.Andif we have people equipped to do construction work, we will build walls, play sets, etc. Got questions? We will have an informational meeting onSunday,November12,11:30a.m.ANDNooninA-205.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
TheBenevolenceministryneedsyouhelpwithdonationsof30to40turkeysbeforeSunday,November12.Pleasehelpusprovideholiday meals to families who might otherwise go without.
Copeland elementary volunteers. All those who would like tovolunteer to help at Copeland should attend a training meeting on Tuesday,November14at9:30a.m.attheschool.
Attention Ladies 18-40 years old! We want to hear yourVOICE! Go to fbcaugusta.org and take theYoungWomen'sDiscipleshipMinistry Survey.You will find it under the LatestAnnouncements.ThankyoufortakingthetimetoshareYOURvoicewithus!Rebecca Elkin and Kristian Woodward
Angel Tree Christmas Store! First Baptist Church Benevolence Ministry is once again sponsoring the Christmas TreeAngelStorewherefamiliescancomeandbuygifts at reduced prices for their children. Christmas trees are located throughout the church and each treehastagswhichhasthenameofachild,sexand age so that you will know an appropriate toy tobuy.Simplytakeatagandbuyyourgift.Thenyou may keep the tag itself and use it to pray for a special child this season.Thecostofthetoyshouldbeabout$50(pre-saleprice).PleaseincludeBATTERIES.Nobikesorlegosplease.Toys should not be wrapped, but you may place them in a gift bag. Donations of gift bags, wrapping paper, bows, ribbon and tape to supply the wrapping stations are also needed. Toys must bebroughttotheBenevolenceOfficenolaterthanWednesday,November29sothatthetoysmaybesortedforthestorewhichwillbeheldonSaturday,December2.If you are interested in volunteering for the store or have questions pleasecontactLisaJones in theBenevolenceOffice,ext.292.Making a child’s Christmas Merry in Christ.
Passport Kids Camp July 11-14, 2018
All3rd-5thgraderscansignuptoattend.CampwillheadingtoConverseCollegeinSpartanburg,SC.Totalcostis$260.A$60deposit is due by December 3 to reserve a space.
PRESCHOOL/CHILDREN MINISTRIES
kids
200th ANNIVERSARY
Honoring the 5th and 6th FBC GenerationsIf you have not received your engraved FBC Family Cross, theymaybepickedupinthechurchofficestartingNovember13th. JanetHudsonwillalsohavethemthisSundayaftertheContemporary Service and before the Traditional Service.ManythankstoDaveWelterforhisexpertcarvingandforhistime making these for our long-time church families.
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EXTENDEDSESSION
VOLUNTEERS NOVEMBER 12
Pastoral ministry Will Dyer, Senior PastorJim Walls, Associate Pastor R. J. Robinson, Pastor EmeritusChip Reeves, Interim Minister of Pastoral Care Jacob Waldrip, Ministerial Resident
music ministryKurt Wachtel, Minister of Music DanGaudinierMinister of Contemporary WorshipClaudia Moller, Children’s Choirs Coordinator
Faith Development ministryPatti Fowler, Minister of Weekday Education Melissa Willis, Minister to Preschool & ChildrenLoriMcPherson, Nursery Coordinator Paul Moller, Director of Senior Adult Ministry
operations ministry Kelly Rose, Church Administrator
interpreter [email protected]
Prayer Texts
Minister On Call706-832-2944
SUNDAY:Hebrews11:22-40;Ex15;Pr6:1-7:5MONDAY:Heb12;Exodus16-17;Prov7:6-27TUESDAY:Hebrews13;Exodus18-19;Prov8WEDNESDAY:Matthew1;Ex20-21;Prov9THURSDAY:Matthew2;Exodus22-23;Prv10FRIDAY:Matthew3;Exodus24;Proverbs11SATURDAY:Matthew4;Ex25-27;Proverbs12
8:30 Am: Susan & Neal Laxton, Sarah Celty, Latoya Chambershostess: Sarah Cely11 AM: Janet Price, Bok Bemis, Jo Hulsebus, Ann Hardy, Teri Booth, Trisha Reeves
Attendance/Giving ReportNovember 5, 2017
WorshipAttendance..................................755SundaySchool...........................................616WeeklyRequirements........................$58,844Budget-BuildingReceipts....................$75,245Budget-BuildingtoDate.................$2,298,007Budget-BldgRequirements............$2,647,980
Ruby Smith November 6. 2017
Weekly Church Calendar November 12-18, 2017
Sunday, November 128:30a.m. ContemporaryWorship,MAC9:40a.m. SundaySchool12:00p.m. TraditionalWorship,Sanctuary VietnameseWorship,MAC HondurasTripMeeting,A-20512:15p.m. DeaconNominatingCommittee,Conf.Rm4:00p.m. WorshipPillarCommittee,D-2034:30p.m. YouthEnsemble,ChoirRoom5:00p.m. YouthWorship/ConcertNight,MAC/Gym Monday, November 13 9:00a.m. HelpingHands,Arts&CraftsRoom/MAC Weekday Education Programs5:00p.m. BSF,Sanctuary&AdultBuilding5:30p.m. Kirkringers,D-2016:00p.m. FinanceCommittee,ConferenceRoom7:00p.m. Deacons’Meeting,ChoirRoom
Tuesday, November 146:00a.m. Men’sBibleStudy,MAC/Grill9:00a.m. Benevolence,MAC Weekday Education Programs9:30a.m. iPhoneBasics,ComputerLab9:15a.m. MomsPrayerGroup,Children’sBuilding11:00a.m. SeniorAdultLunch,FellowshipHall Wednesday, November 157:00a.m. Men’sPrayerBreakfast,MACArts&Crafts9:00a.m. WeekdayEducationPrograms9:30a.m. Women’sBibleStudy,DanielBldg,2ndFl. EnglishAsaSecondLanguage,AdultBldg11:30a.m. Women’sBibleStudyLunch,FH32:00p.m. Labels&Envelopes,ComputerLab5:00p.m. FamilySupper,FellowshipHall MenonMission,FellowshipHall,Room15:30p.m. Children’sHandbells,DanielBldg,2ndFl6:00p.m. AdultBibleStudy,StoreyChapel Students,MAC/GameRoom Children’s Choirs Orchestra Rehearsal, Daniel Bldg, 2nd Fl. Men’sBibleStudy,A-203 Women’sBibleStudy,A-2006:30p.m. PraiseBandRehearsal,MACGym6:40p.m. InsideOutMissions,Children’sBuilding7:00p.m. SanctuaryChoirRehearsal,ChoirRoom Thursday, November 169:00a.m. WeekdayEducationPrograms9:30a.m. iPhone/iPadTips&Tricks,ComputerLab10:00a.m. FirstFamilySingers,ChoirRoom
Friday, November 177:00a.m. Men’sBibleStudy,MAC/Grill9:00a.m. WeekdayEducationPrograms
Saturday, November 186:20a.m. BSFLeadership,DanielBuilding
Jim Walls NOVEMBER 11 and 12
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