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Wellsprings Wellsprings Wellsprings FBC Springville Know Grow Go Pastor’s Message Music/Education Youth/College Children’s Ministry God’s Kids Volunteers May 2015 Vol. 43, No. 5 There will be another church work day on Saturday, May 30th to hopefully finish up the projects that remain from our first work day. Bring any tools or equipment you may have: hedge trimmers, clippers, pressure washers, etc. for outside; cleaning supplies for the inside. We will begin at 8:30 am. We need men, women and youth to help and any amount of time will be a blessing! Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Mark Your Calendars Page 1 Sunday, May 24th and 31st Know Grow Go Family Worship Join us for two Sunday Mornings of Family Worship May 24th and May 31st Alabama Children’s Home Saturday, May 2nd, the Alabama Children’s Home are sponsoring a free event for the family. The Party in the Park is a free fun time. Tickets to the ball game are not included. Come and enjoy a afternoon of fun. This event is a sponsored event by Alabama Children’s Home.
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WellspringsWellspringsWellsprings FBC Springville Know Grow Go
Pastor’s Message Music/Education Youth/College Children’s Ministry God’s Kids Volunteers
May 2015 Vol. 43, No. 5
There will be another church work day on Saturday, May 30th
to hopefully finish up the projects that remain from our first
work day. Bring any tools or equipment you may have: hedge
trimmers, clippers, pressure washers, etc. for outside; cleaning
supplies for the inside. We will begin at 8:30 am. We need
men, women and youth to help and any amount of time will
be a blessing! Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.
Mark Your Calendars
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Sunday, May 24th and 31st
Know Grow Go
Family Worship
Join us for two Sunday Mornings of
Family Worship
May 24th and May 31st
Alabama Children’s Home
Saturday, May 2nd, the Alabama Children’s Home are
sponsoring a free event for the family. The Party in the Park is a free fun time. Tickets to the ball game are not
included. Come and enjoy a afternoon of fun.
This event is a sponsored event by
Alabama Children’s Home.
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Wellsprings
May 2015
In 2001, Kyle Idleman wrote a book, Not a Fan. The blurb on the back of the book says this:
“Are you a fan or a follower? The dictionary defines a fan as ‘an enthusiastic admirer.’ Fans
want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacri-
fice. Fans may be fine with repeating a prayer, attending church on the weekend, and slapping a
Jesus fish on their bumpers. But is that really the extent of the relationship Jesus wants? Jesus
was never interested in having admirers. It’s not fans he is looking for.”
Here are some questions he asks in his book.
Decision or Commitment? Does Jesus want a decision or a commitment? In Mark 8:34, Jesus said, “If anyone would
come after Me, let him deny himself.” Phillips’ translations puts it this way, “Let him give up
all rights to himself.” It is not giving up something for Lent. It’s giving up someone: yourself. Have
you made a decision for Christ? Or, have you made a committed to Him?
One Of Many Or Your One & Only?
Jesus goes on to say, “If anyone would come after Me . . . let him take up his cross.” To
“take up your cross” does not mean: to put up with the trivial frustrations of life. The image
invoked is an instrument of death. It is as if Jesus is asking, “Am I there only when it is conven-
ient? Or, are you willing to go through hell for My Name?” Is He One of many things in your life?
Or, is He your One & Only?
Following Jesus or Following Rules?
Jesus finishes by saying, “follow Me.” Denying yourself and taking up your cross are past –tense,
one-time commitments. “Follow Me” is a present-tense imperative verb. Jesus is saying, “Keep
on following Me.” The Pharisees followed rules. They criticized often. They alienated others.
They performed deeds to be seen of man. But how do they look like on the inside? Are you fol-
lowing rules? Or, are you following Jesus?
Conclusion
Which is it? Are you a fan of Jesus? Or, are you a follower of Jesus?
Matthew 7:13-14,
Pastor Chip
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Music and Education Ministry News
Youth Ministry
Friday, May 15th, the youth will be going to a Birmingham Barons
Game. Reserve this date and come and join us for a great evening with
friends. Invite a friend to join us.
June 8th through June 12th will be Youth Camp. More information to
come.
YEC at Samford University will be July 24th and 25th.
Congratulations to Bekah Wester for auditioning and being accepted to participate in the Alabama
Baptist Youth Choir “One Voice.” We are proud of you!
Worship Choir
Practice: Sunday, May 17th at 4:50 PM
Wednesday, May 6th, 13th and 20th at 7:40 PM
The Kidz Choir and Tiny Tunz WILL NOT meet after May 3rd until September.
Thanks to: Anita Corbin and Amy Carter for leading the Kidz Choir
Kim Conaway’s help and to
Rachel Hubbard for leading Tiny Tunz!
We appreciate you all!
God’s Kids
As the end of the year approaches, we will be facing yet again
changes and brand new circumstances. But as we have learned in
our classrooms and chapel this school year, no matter how new or
fearful things are, God is always with us.
Graduation for God’s Kids will be on Friday, May 15th, 2015 at
7:00 p.m. We are so thankful for our children and families who
have been with us this year. Several have been here two years.
Thanks and God Bless!
“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.”
Genesis 28:15
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Children’s Ministry
On Sunday Mornings, the Children's Ministry has been studying, 'Leadership'. We have studied Othniel and
Ehud, unfamiliar leaders of the Old Testament whom God 'raised up and equipped' to deliver the Israelites
from oppression. We are learning that effective leaders lead by example, often knowingly step into precari-
ous situations, and care about whom they are leading......telling people what to do is often ineffective; we
must show them!
Wednesday Night Children's Worship begins at 6:30 in the FLC. The children worship God through praise
songs and prayer; learn about Him in small group Bible Study; then fellowship in the gym. If your
child(ren) has/have not attended yet, he/she may join us any Wednesday night. We will end our year with a
'game night' on May 27th at 6:30 in the FLC. The fifth and sixth graders are invited to join with the youth,
in the Youth House, for Worship on any Wednesday night at 6:30; this is optional.
The fifth and sixth graders have been given their mission project instructions from Doc. The children will
be required to earn money, then the class will use the money earned to donate to a Samaritan's Purse pro-
ject. Upon completion of his/her project, the child must write a brief summary of what he/she did and give
the summary to Doc. THE MONEY AND SUMMARY IS DUE NOW.
Kid's Choir will meet for the last time this spring on May 3, at 6:00 p.m. in the FLC for an 'end of the year'
party:) Kid's Choir plans to resume late summer/early fall. Thank you for allowing you child to participate
in Kids Choir. A Children's Sunday night Bible Study and Fellowship will meet on May 17, at 6:00p.m. in
the FLC; then it will begin weekly on June 7th. There may be a few 'Mission' studies mixed in, courtesy of
Jack and Lyn Kinnison.
CENTRIKID KIDSCAMP SIGN-UP IS NOW.....The deadline for a guaranteed spot has past; however, you
may still add your child(ren) if Centrikid has space; just see me. The date for camp is June 29-July 3, 2015.
The total cost per child is $340.00.... The child must have finished 3rd grade to attend (camp rule, not
mine). THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a Boston butt to benefit the children attending Kids
Camp.
Our ongoing mission project is 'change for Alabama Baptist Children's Homes'. A 'Lighthouse' bank for the
children(or adults) to put their extra change into is in the FLC; money collected in this bank will benefit
the Alabama Baptist Children's Homes. Our Lighthouse has been donated to another church for the
month of March, but it will return in very soon:)
Family worship will be Sunday, May 24 (holiday weekend); and Sunday May 31, 2015.
"Rejoice always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ
Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
If you have any question, concern, or suggestion, please call/test 205-919-8444; or email
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Blessings,
Kim Conaway
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FBC Springville
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Sunday, March 29th through Sunday, April 26th
2015 Goal: $5,000
Received: $5,082.00
May 2015 - Volunteer Schedule
Deacons Counting Sound/Video Tech Preschool-3 & 4yr Nursery 3rd Doug Connell Sherry Jones Andy Waits Betty Gortney - 3 Sunday School Joe Cox Steve Turner Dixon White Julia Jones - 4 Geri Rayburn/Babies Susan Hill/Toddlers
10th Don Leopard A. Zeyala John Hubbard Helen Dison - 3 Barry McClenney Billy Vann Dixon White Loretta Dison - 4 Worship Lisa Rayburn/Babies 17th Al Rayburn Beverly Bullock Tyler Cross Leslie Jones –3 Al Rayburn/Toddlers Jim Hill Eva Beard John Hubbard Jeffie Upton - 4
24th Dean Jones Heather Gilmer Tyler Cross Jean Redish - 3 Steve Turner Judy Stirling Dixon White Brenda Gilbert - 4
31st Don Webb Sherry Jones Tyler Cross Annette Marchant - 3 Joe Whitten Pam Chamblee Dixon White Dianne Jones - 4
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Ushers May 3rd May 10th May 17th May 24th May 31st Richard Carroll* Joe Cox* Dixon White* James Hill* Jim Hill* Jerry Dailey J. Morrison Bryce Feltman Jim Collins Ken Robertson Gene Gill Eddy Dunn Jerry Dailey Gene Gill
Sunday Evening Services Church History - 6pm
May 3 Augustine Pastor James
May 10 No Evening Service Mother’s Day
May 17 Council of Chalcedon Pastor James
May 24 John Wycliff Pastor Chip
May 31 Business Mtg or Hymn Sing
June 7 Martin Luther Pastor Chip
June 14 William Tyndale Pastor Chip
June 21 No Evening Service Father’s Day
June 28 John Bunyan Pastor Chip
July 5 No Evening Service July 4th
July 12 George Whitefield Pastor Andy
July 19 Charles Haddon Spurgeon Joe Whitten
July 26 Dietrich Bonhoeffer Pastor Andy
Graduation Sunday
May 17, 2015
Morning Worship
God’s Kids Registration
Mother’s Day Out
18 Months up to 3 Years Monday or Wednesday
8:30 - 12:00 Noon
$50.00 Registration Fee
$10.00 per day
3K and 4K Preschool
Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 8:30 - 12:00 Noon
Registration Fee - $75.00
Book Fee - $50.00
Tuition - $120.00 Month
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Dear Church Family
The Alfred Walker Family wishes to express their thanks and love to the FBC Family for their support
during Alfred’s passing.
Sincerely,
Norma Walker and Family
Schedule for Coming Events
Sunday, May 10th Mother’s Day, NO PM Service
Friday, May 15th God’s Kids Graduation at 7:00 pm.
Sunday, May 17th Graduation Sunday
Monday, May 25th Office Closed for Memorial Day
June 1st - 5th VBS “Summer Blast”
June 8th - 12th Youth Camp
June 20th Team One leaves for Ecuador
June 21st Father’s Day, NO PM Service
June 27th Team One returns from Ecuador
June 29th Kids Camp begins
Dear Church Family
Thank you for your love expressed in so many ways - prayers, cards, food, flowers - in the death of my
mother, Mary Penuel. “I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God” - it truly is a great blessing.
Love,
Jack and Lynn Kinnison
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Chip Thornton (Lead Pastor)
Andy Waits (Pastor of Youth & Recreation)
Scott Corbin (Pastor of Music & Education)
Kim Conaway (Children’s Director)
Shiree Hornsby (Preschool Director)
Lee Ann Dunn
(Nursery Coordinator)
Monica Buckner (God’s Kids Director)
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Service Times
Sunday Wednesday
9:15 a.m. - Small Groups 6:30 p.m. Children’s Worship
10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. Youth Worship
6:00 p.m. - Evening Worship/Discipleship Groups 6:30 p.m. Adult Prayer & Bible Teaching
*Childcare is available for all worship services. The nursery is located in the educational wing of the church.
Coming Soon to a Park near you! Opens Monday, June 1st.
