August 2, 2012 A Publication of First Baptist Church, Bartlesville, OK

So, after 17 years, at long last I arrive at my final Informer article. I knew, of course, this day would come.

But, what does one write, after 17 years? With what do I leave you?

Two words come to mind. THANK YOU!

I thank you for the privilege of being your pastor. I thank you for the honor of preaching, teaching, and

ministering to you. Thank you for the delight of performing your weddings, for the joy of welcoming your

newborns into this world, and for the opportunity to conduct funerals and memorial services for your loved

ones.

I thank you for your many words of encouragement, your never-ending expressions of support, and for your

constant prayers of supplication and intercession. Thank you for loving me and my family and for finding

tangible ways of demonstrating that love.

In short, I thank you for the privilege of serving you and the blessing of serving alongside of you. Patsy and I

want you to know that you will always have a special place in our hearts and that our love for you will extend

into eternity. So, just know that while we look forward to additional opportunities in the future to see you and

to enjoy your fellowship on this earth, we also look forward to that day when our fellowship will be renewed

in heaven as we come together in the presence of our Lord who makes all good things possible. Until then,

walk with Him! Serve Him! And, give all glory to Him! He deserves more than we can ever give!!!

First Baptist Church of Bartlesville

Will honor

Dr. Joe Dan Fowler

on the occasion of his retirement following more than 17 years of faithful service to our church family

Sunday, August 5, 2012 6:00 p.m.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Month-To-Date Receipts:

Tithes & Offerings $ 164,588.60

World Missions $ 2,347.00

ADMINISTRATION

“Pulpit News”

This Sunday, August 5 will conclude Dr. Joe Dan Fowler’s long

tenure as Senior Pastor at FBC Bartlesville. A reception in honor

of his and Patsy’s dedicated and loving service over the past 17

years is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. this Sunday evening.

A “Pulpit Supply Committee” has been formed, according to our

Constitution and By-Laws, and is actively engaged in their work

to ensure quality pulpit supply is engaged immediately after Bro.

Joe’s retirement. Committee members include Don Brady, Jack

Casto and Scott Hagar. Staff liaisons to the committee include

Terry Long and Lance Brewer.

Pulpit supply needs have been addressed for each Sunday morning

through September 2. A schedule for pulpit supply is provided

below:

August 12 – Dr. Anthony Jordan

August 19 – Dr. Bill Cook

August 26 – Dr. Paul Koonce

September 2 – Rev. Scott Phillips, BGCO

The Pulpit Supply Committee plans for regular updates to the

church family as we walk through this process together. The

Committee is open to input from church members throughout the

process.

It is important to distinguish between the temporary nature of the

work of this Pulpit Supply Committee and the ongoing work of an

official Pastor Search Committee to be elected by the church at a

later date. Please pray for the Pulpit Supply Committee as they

perform their work and plan to share updates with the church on a

regular basis.

Baptist Children’s Home

Back-to-School

Style Show & Brunch

August 4 – 10:30 a.m.

Transportation provided; bus will leave promptly

at 9:00 a.m. from east parking lot. Please DO NOT

park in the lot next to the Activities Building. For

more information contact Sylvia Honts 918-335-

6626 or Sylvia Meyerdirk 918-333-0041.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Reservations

are now being

accepted for a

trip sponsored

by Young At

Heart to Kansas

City and the

Amish community of Jamesport, Missouri.

The date is September 25-27, 2012,

Contact George or Rachel Blevins at 918-

214-7703 for more information.

July 29, 2012

Sunday School 463

10:30 a.m. 463

6:00 p.m. 51

Welcome To Our Church Family!

Baptism: Karalyn Grace Dray

Baptist Collegiate Ministries

FBC Women on Mission are sponsoring

“Christmas in August” to benefit the

Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Montana

Tech University in Butte, MT. Mark

Arbaugh, the Director of the BCM, has

an extensive ministry with foreign as

well as local students on campus. Finan-

cial gifts, rather than supplies, are en-

couraged to avoid shipping costs. Make

checks payable to BCM, put in a plain

envelope marked Montana Tech BCM and drop in the financial

slot in Room 117. Please remember: checks must be made payable

to BCM.

Pray for the

Medical Mission Trip

The Medical Mission Team will return from

Nicaragua on Saturday, August 4. The mission team

will report to the church about their trip on Sunday

evening August 12, at 6:00 in Fellowship Hall.

READ THE BIBLE THROUGH:

* * * * * * * * * * * * * *

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

SUMMER 2012’s last Children &

Preschool Ministry event: Mom & Me at

Independence Water Park! Tuesday,

August 7 let’s meet at the Water Park in Independence,

KS. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Park hours

are 1-6 p.m. come and go as your schedule allows. Entrance

fee $3.00 age 3 and up.

Back-To-School LOCK-IN—August 10-11! 6:00 p.m.

Friday to 8:00 a.m. Saturday in the Family Life Center. This is

for children ENTERING 1st through 5th grade. Yes you may

invite friends! Cost $5.00 per person. Children need to wear

shorts, t-shirt and tennis shoes; and bring a sleeping bag &

pillow. We will eat, play games, make crafts, have Bible Study

and hang out. Around 10:30 we will roll out sleeping bags

(boys side/girls side) and watch movies (or sleep) all night!

Sign up this Sunday!

Kindergarten Welcome Luncheon—Sunday, August 12.

Please RSVP by Thursday, August 9 via sign-up sheet,

emailing ewatson@bfbc.net or calling church office.

Promotion Sunday, August 19. We need 3 more Sunday

School teachers! Will you teach boys and girls about Jesus?

Call or email me at adurden@bfbc.net.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Sun., Aug. 5 – II Kings 20-21

Mon., Aug. 6 – II Chronicles 32-33

Tues., Aug. – 7 Nahum 1-3

Wed., Aug. 8 – II Kings 22-23

II Chronicles 34-35

Thur., Aug. 9 – Zephaniah 1-3

Fri., Aug. 10 – Jeremiah 1-3

Sat., Aug. 11 – Jeremiah 4-6

STUDENT MINISTRY

AUGUST IMPACT EVENTS

1.) YEC...August 10-11, 2012: $45 (covers ticket, hotel and

transportation). Sign-up NOW we have only a few spots

available. On Friday—meet in Student Center at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday—conference ends at 12:30 p.m.; we will then head

to Woodland Hills Mall for lunch and back-to-school

shopping; returning home around 5:00 p.m.

2.) WELCOME TO IMPACT LUNCHEON for all

incoming 6th Graders and their families on Sunday,

August 12 following morning worship service. Please RSVP

by August 8. Call 918-336-6172 or email krainey@bfbc.net

or ewatson@bfbc.net with the total number of family

members attending.

Saturday,

August 4

7:30 a.m.

Activities Building

Breakfast by Team 3

Aug. 10 Back to School Lock-in (grades 1-5)

Youth Evangelism Conference

(grade 6-12)

Aug. 12 Welcome to Kindergarten

Aug. 12 Welcome to IMPACT

(grade 6 & families)

Aug. 19 Promotion Sunday

Aug. 29 Children’s Ministry:

Wednesday Night Rocks

Sep. 5 Wednesday evening Fall Schedule

begins

PLACE (5 week session begins)

Sep. 7 Bartlesville Public Schools Employee

Appreciation Tailgate Party

Sep. 9 PLACE (5 week session begins)

Sep. 30 Annual FBC Golf Tournament

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

Bartlesville, OK

74005

Permit No. 49

First Baptist Church P. O. Box 1080

Bartlesville, OK 74005

Church Office: 918-336-6172

Intercessory Prayer: 918-336-PRAY (7729)

Web Address: www.bfbc.net Return Service Requested

OUR CHURCH STAFF

Dr. Joe Dan Fowler, Senior Pastor

Terry L. Long, Executive Pastor

Wade Daniel, Music Minister

Lance Brewer, Education Minister

Kevin Rainey, Student Minister

Angie Durden, Children’s Minister

Brenda VanHorn, Early Education Director

Josh Quigley, Family Life Center Director

Class Begins September 9

Financial Peace University (FPU) consists of a 9-week video curriculum—taught by financial expert

Dave Ramsey—that incorporates small-group discussions to encourage accountability and discipleship.

Financial Peace University is highly entertaining for everyone, with a unique combination of humor,

informative financial advice and biblical messages. More than one million families have already had

their lives changed by attending FPU.

Attend the August 12 or August 15 preview class for more detailed information about participating in

FPU.

Free Preview Class at the Family Life Center

Sunday, August 12, 5:00 p.m.

or

Wednesday, August 15, 6:00 p.m.