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FBC eBlast

February 20, 2020

www.fbcwoodbury.org

A steamship company in New Orleans once advertised for a telegraph

operator. On the appointed day, the waiting room filled up with

applicants and became a loud, rowdy place. Music was playing over

the speakers; sailors were swapping stories, laughing, and calling out

to old friends. Suddenly one man stood up, darted through the office

door, and landed the job. He realized that in the background of the

music on the speakers, a faint message was being tapped out in morse code: “first man through

the door gets the job.” The company knew that in the distractions and uproar of a ship at sea,

having a telegraph operator who could hear the right messages would be critical, maybe even

the difference between life and death. The first man through the door was set apart, because he

heard the message that mattered. In John 10 Jesus says, “My sheep hear My voice… and follow

Me.” We live in a world of noise, confusion, and conflicting voices, and it is critical that we seek

out and learn to hear the most important message. Don’t let all the uproar and distractions in

life keep you from hearing the only voice that matters—it’s there if you listen for it.

Jesus has eagerly looked forward to this Thursday night with the disciples, but after the Last

Supper He experiences betrayal by Judas, a selfish argument among the disciples, denial by

Peter, and misunderstanding from all of them. This Sunday morning in Luke 22: 24 – 38, we’ll see

how the whole scene gives us a living example of Proverbs 3: 5 -6: “Trust in the Lord with all your

heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” On Sunday evening we’ll begin a study of Psalm

119 with verses 1 – 8—who is blessed, and how you can be too. Remember: if there’s a voice

telling you it’s OK to miss church… it’s not likely the Holy Spirit!

Bro. Dean

Chili CookChili CookChili CookChili Cook----off and Trivia Nightoff and Trivia Nightoff and Trivia Nightoff and Trivia Night

This Saturday, February 22 This Saturday, February 22 This Saturday, February 22 This Saturday, February 22 –––– 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 –––– Madden HallMadden HallMadden HallMadden Hall

Enter your chili in the cookEnter your chili in the cookEnter your chili in the cookEnter your chili in the cook----off! Eat everyone else’s! off! Eat everyone else’s! off! Eat everyone else’s! off! Eat everyone else’s! Display your vast knowledge of useless information!Display your vast knowledge of useless information!Display your vast knowledge of useless information!Display your vast knowledge of useless information!

Don’t miss the food and fun!Don’t miss the food and fun!Don’t miss the food and fun!Don’t miss the food and fun!

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Welcome New Church Members!

Randal Byers, who comes by letter Andrew & Lexi Woodin, who come by letter __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Summer Mission TripSummer Mission TripSummer Mission TripSummer Mission Trip:::: SignSignSignSign----upupupup This Sunday,This Sunday,This Sunday,This Sunday, February 23February 23February 23February 23

We need several more willing hearts for the mission trip to Brockton, MA, July 11 - 18! If you would like to fly, we will begin purchasing airline tickets next week. It will still be possible to sign up and fly after that, but it may be more expensive and you may not be able to fly with the group. We will stay at the

Holiday Inn Express in Brockton; cost for lodging will be approximately $300 per person, cost for flying will be approximately $300 more per person. You will also need some additional funds for a few meals and free time. For more info or to sign up, see Bro. Deansee Bro. Deansee Bro. Deansee Bro. Dean—we need your name, a $50 deposit, and to know if you prefer to fly or ride the bus.

Currently signed up: Pam Northcutt, Jeff & Jeanette Todd, Jeff & Beth Todd, Lowell & Lydia Womack, Anne Haley, Mike Parks, Randal & Ellie Byers, Stacie & Cullen Bryson, Marna Higgins, Bro. Dean. (See Bro. Dean if you should be on the list and are not!) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

See Free Burma Rangers This Coming Monday Night!

Produced by LifeWay Films, Free Burma Rangers is the powerful true story of missionaries Dave and Karen Eubank. The film follows Dave, Karen, and their three young children as they venture into war zones where they fight to bring hope. Dave Eubank is a rare hero of the faith, a former U.S. Special Forces soldier turned missionary to conflict zones. The film is a real life adventure movie. Follow the family into firefights, heroic rescues, and experience life-changing ministry. In the midst of this unprecedented journey, witness amazing lessons of faith from one of the most inspiring families in the world. In theaters for two nights only—February 24 & 25. We have a limited number of tickets for the AMC Murfreesboro 16 this Monday night, 7:00 PM. We will take the bus and leave the church at 6:00 PM. If you would

like to join our group, please contact Bro. Dean (call or text—615-653-0519; email—pastorfbc@dtccom.net) as soon as possible with (1) the number of tickets you’d like and (2) whether you want to ride the bus. Ticket price is $16.00, payable to the church.

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Debt Retirement Drive: Pledge Cards Due by This Sunday, February 23

Please pray about making an extra monthly contribution to retire the debt incurred from our recent purchase of the adjacent lot. An extra monthly gift of $50, the cost of one meal out for most families, over a year would cover an entire monthly payment. Pledge cards are available and due by this Sunday, Feb. 23.

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A blessings basket

has been place on the AOK table for Adam and Katie Wies. Baby girl

(Taylor) Wies is expected to make her appearance on March 25th.

Adam and Katie are registered at Target.

Coming Next Month: An Evening of Worship through Music with

Guest Organist Kenneth Varner

On Sunday Evening, March 29 at 6:00, special guest Kenneth Varner will

lead us in a concert of worship on the organ. Ken is the Worship and Music

Associate/Church Organist at First Baptist Nashville. He has extensive

experience as a recitalist, and has served at Anderson University, Bellevue

Baptist in Memphis and First Baptist in Orlando, as well as Organist for

Disney’s Wedding Pavilion and Epcot’s Candlelight Procession. Ken has six

solo organ books in publication, and a collection of duets for piano and organ

published. He is a graduate of Furman University and the University of South Carolina. He and his wife Sharon, have three children and four grandchildren.

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Revival Services on the Calendar!

Start praying and planning for April 26 – 29, when Evangelist Keith

Fordham of Fayetteville, Georgia will be here to lead revival services.

(Sunday morning and evening, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights).

Visit Keith’s website at keithfordham.com.

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Discipleship Training: Sunday Nights, 5:30 – 6:30

The Ongoing Sanctuary Class

Now underway, and continuing through March—

Bible Overview: Paul’s Epistles

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Celebrate Recovery

Tuesdays, Madden Hall 6:30 PM (Supper at 6:00)

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CHURCH LIBRARY RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

Want to get ready for Free Burma Rangers Monday night? See The Insanity of God, the unforgettable first movie from LifeWay Films! After the death of their son, Nik and Ruth Ripken journey into the depths of the persecuted church, asking the question—“Is Jesus Worth It?” How does faith survive, let alone flourish in the places of the world that are overcome with the darkness of sin, despair, and hopelessness? Join the Ripkens as they tell the story of being taught by believers in persecution “how to follow Jesus, how to love Jesus, and how to walk with Him day by day even when it doesn’t make sense.” It’s on DVD, waiting for you in the Church Library!

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Reading & Praying through God’s Word in 2020

Feb. 20: OT—Num. 1, 2; NT--Mark 2 Feb. 21: OT—Num. 3, 4; NT--Mark 3: 1-19

Feb. 22: OT—Num. 5, 6; NT--Mark 3: 20-35 Feb. 23: OT—Num. 7, 8; NT--Mark 4: 1-20

Feb. 24: OT—Num. 9, 10, 11; NT--Mark 4: 21-41 Feb. 25: OT—Num. 12, 13, 14; NT--Mark 5: 1-20

Feb. 26: OT—Num. 15, 16; NT--Mark 5: 21-43 Feb. 27: OT—Num. 17, 18, 19; NT--Mark 6: 1-29

NORMAL SERVICE TIMES

Sunday Services Wednesday Night

Sunday School – 9:30 AM Morning Worship – 10:30 AM

(Service broadcast on WBRY AM 1540 & FM 107.1)

Discipleship Training – 5:30 PM Awana – 5:30

Evening Worship – 6:30 PM College Student Group—7:00 PM

GA’s, RA’s, Mission Friends – 6:00 PM

Prayer Meeting – 6:00 PM High School Student Group—6:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 PM

Nursery Provided During Each Service

NORMAL CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM,

Closed: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

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2020 First Baptist Deacons

Our celebrated cooks at work on the Wednesday Fellowship Meal

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Prayer Guide --Help us keep the guide up-to-date: let us know when someone needs to be added or can be removed--

Church Family

Hazel Alexander Don, Dean Barker Eleanor Bell Wallace Burke Patrick, Karie Cecil Mark Davis Mance & Hazel Davis Drunell Higgins Barbara Melton Mary Alice Nixon Benton Parker Roy & Shirley Parker Family of Mildred Paschal Allen Portwood Misty Stankoff Martha Taylor Jeff & Jeanette Todd & family Mamie Vance Betty Wilder

Friends & Family-submitted by the person listed

Paulette Akers, Clara Creekmore (Lydia Womack) Ramona Atkins (Richie Hunter) Lyndrell Barrett (Douglas Jennings) Jack Beard (Julie Powers) Kim Blanton (Judy Holt) Carl Brewer (Cynthia Brewer) Knox Champion (Lydia Womack) Kelly Collins (Dean Anderson) Buddy Davenport (Richie Hunter) Augusta Donnell (Shirley Parker) Jaden Elliott & family (Amy Matthews) Katie Ferrell (Stacie Bryson) Debra Fladmark (Dean Anderson) Emily Crabtree Gannon (Pam Northcutt) Skip Gaerte (Karie Cecil) Garner family (Jamie Anderson) Randy Greenwood (Richie Hunter) Julie Hackney (Stacie Bryson) Jonathan Hart (Jeanette Todd) Melvin Haynes (Shirley Reed) Bonnie Hill (Tony Burnett) Stan Hollingsworth (Lou Goines) Irene Jennings (Douglas Jennings) Kim Jetton (Cindy Anderson) Tom Klier (Pat Klier) Bill Lamb, Chelsea (Marna Higgins) Kelli Lamb (Will Farris) Kerry Lowe (Richie Hunter) Tina McGill (Anna Farris)

Barry Parker (Kim Kilpatrick) Boyd Pitts (Douglas Jennings) Mimi Pollock (Richie Hunter) Mamie Powers (Matt Powers) Bruce Rector (Bro. Dean) Audrey Jo Reeder (Lydia Womack) Martha Rogers (Lydia Womack) Kristy Ruehlen (Tony Burnett) Paula Russell (Jamie Anderson) Tamaria Russell (Euphemia McCurry) Gerald Scroggins (Jason McGee) Carl Smith (Doris Markum) Jeff Staples (Keith Fabri) Don, Eunice Stevenson (Jeff Stevenson) Carolyn Story (Wanda Walls) Jimmy Todd (Jeff Todd) Katie Walling (Dot Elrod) Chris Weaver (Amelia Weaver) Jacque Zimmerman (Ann Haley)

Expectant Families: Wies’s, Weavers, Cowan’s, Coppingers Nursing Homes/Assisted Living : Hazel Alexander, Edith Northcutt, Mildred Paschal, Loretta Wilkinson

Missionaries: Buck/Annie Barton, Lee/Sophia Ford, Marcus/Sara McBee, Al/Margaret Patterson, Gavin/Laura Pinkston

Church Staff: Dean Anderson, Rhett Brewer, Tony Burnett, Julie Matheny, Glenda Hunter

Military: Caleb Daniel, Brad Davis, Josh England, Chris Gillis, Jessie Gussman, Michael Hallman, Stephon Harris, Zachary Hyde, Steven Pirtle, Justin Wax, Parker Woodworth

College Students: Blake Brandon, Lytton Haley, Jackson Mason, Ashlyn Nokes, Julianna Schau, Chandler Todd, Jacob Todd

Active Deacons: Jason McGee, Douglas Jennings, Matt Powers, Darren Jessup, Jeff A. Todd, Jeff D. Todd, Mark Matheny, Jeff Stevenson, Bob Walls

Church Matters: Celebrate Recovery; Bro. Tony & Student Ministry; Bruce Marchiano & the Gospel of John film; IMB Missionaries; Bethesda Baptist, Brockton, MA & 2020 Mission Trip; April Revival