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EDUCATION MINISTRY Luke 24:27 (NKJV) And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. Our Sunday School Vision – To be the primary disciple making tool of First Bapst Church through a system of small groups that are 1) Biblical in their teaching, 2)Transformaonal in their purpose, and 3) Intenonal in their mulplicaon, in order to carry out the Great Commission locally in Douglas and Coffee County GA. Our Sunday School Purpose – Within our Sunday School ministry we seek to Reach people through intenonal personal evangelism, Teach people biblical doctrine and Minister to their personal needs. Do you have a Reaching, a Teaching, or a Ministering heart? If so there is a place for you in our SS leadership. We are looking to start a few new classes soon. Please see me if you are interested in this Grand Adventure of Sunday School. Bro. John MUSIC MINISTRY CHILDREN’S CHOIR MUSICAL TONIGHT @ 6 PM Join us as our children retell the story of Jonah. Our Goal: $15,000.00 Given to Date: $8,771.91 SONS OF JUBAL In Concert Thursday, April 16 @ 7 PM at First Baptist Church of Tifton, GA. JUBALHIERS In Concert Friday, April 17 @ 7 PM at First Baptist Church of Eastman, GA See BJ if you would be interested in riding the bus to either concert. FROM THE GRAPEVINE... 3 Iain Duguid writes, “ Are you settling for a vision that is too small in your life? Are you choosing the easy option because you don’t really believe God can bring about something great in your life? Yes, God sometimes calls us to be faithful in the little things, but is that really your calling, or are you afraid to hope for anything more? And what about your church? Do you expect to see God do great things there? Do you pray for God to do great things there, or are you content just to survive? All too often we don’t really expect God to do anything dramatic, do we? It seems too difficult to imagine.” What an interesting question, “Are you settling for a vision that is too small in your life?” David was a shepherd boy. He was the youngest in his family. He had no resume. He had no trophies on his mantle. But he became a giant slayer, a king, and a writer of Scripture. The smallest of men led the smallest of nations to a place of greatness. Such is the power of a call, vision, and faith inspired by God. When David faced Goliath the Bible tells us that he said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. This day the LORD will deliver you up into my hands, and I will strike you down and remove your head from you. And I will give the dead bodies of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the sky and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, and that all this assembly may know that the LORD does not deliver by sword or by spear; for the battle is the LORD’S and He will give you into our hands.” Samuel 17:45-47 (NASB95). The awesome faith and vision which resided in the heart of young David is truly amazing. David refused to settle for a vision that was too small because he knew that he served a great God capable of great things. What does your vision say about your God? William Carey, the renown missionary to India, worked for seven years before leading a single person to faith in Christ. But by the time his work was complete he had put together a team of missionaries that translated the Bible into 34 Asian languages, started the still influential Serampore College, began churches, established 19 mission stations, formed 100 rural schools encouraging the education of girls, started the Horticultural Society of India, championed the cause of the poor and disenfranchised, and led thousands to faith in Christ. Furthermore Carey’s life and example inspired thousands to answer the call of missions. Carey’s life motto was, “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.” He refused to settle for a small vision. Hebrews 11:1 (NASB95) says, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Are you settling for a vision that is too small? Open your eyes to what God can do. He still does His greatest work in unexpected places through unexpected people in unexpected ways. Bro. Shep
Transcript of FROM THE GRAPEVINEstorage.cloversites.com/firstbaptistchurch75/documents/041215 insert.pdfThursday,...
EDUCATION MINISTRY
Luke 24:27 (NKJV) And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He
expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things
concerning Himself.
Our Sunday School Vision – To be the primary disciple making tool of First Baptist Church through a system of small groups that are 1) Biblical in their teaching, 2)Transformational in their purpose, and 3) Intentional in their multiplication, in order to carry out the Great Commission locally in Douglas and Coffee County GA.
Our Sunday School Purpose – Within our Sunday School ministry we seek to Reach people through intentional personal evangelism, Teach people biblical doctrine and Minister to their personal needs. Do you have a Reaching, a Teaching, or a Ministering heart? If so there is a place for you in our SS leadership. We are looking to start a few new classes soon. Please see me if you are interested in this Grand Adventure of Sunday School.
Bro. John
MUSIC MINISTRY
CHILDREN’S CHOIR MUSICAL
TONIGHT @ 6 PM
Join us as our children retell the story of Jonah.
Our Goal: $15,000.00 Given to Date: $8,771.91
SONS OF JUBAL In Concert Thursday, April 16 @ 7 PM at First Baptist Church of Tifton, GA.
JUBALHIERS In Concert Friday, April 17 @ 7 PM at First Baptist Church of Eastman, GA
See BJ if you would be interested in riding the bus to either concert.
FROM THE GRAPEVINE... 3
Iain Duguid writes, “ Are you settling for a vision that is too small in your life? Are you choosing the easy option because you don’t really believe God can bring about something great in your life? Yes, God sometimes calls us to be faithful in the little things, but is that really your calling, or are you afraid to hope for anything more? And what about your church? Do you expect to see God do great things there? Do you pray for God to do great things there, or are you content just to survive? All too often we don’t really expect God to do anything dramatic, do we? It seems too difficult to imagine.” What an interesting question, “Are you settling for a vision that is too small in your life?” David was a shepherd boy. He was the youngest in his family. He had no resume. He had no trophies on his mantle. But he became a giant slayer, a king, and a writer of Scripture. The smallest of men led the smallest of nations to a place of greatness. Such is the power of a call, vision, and faith inspired by God. When David faced Goliath the Bible tells us that he said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. This day the LORD will deliver you up into my hands, and I will strike you down and remove your head from you. And I will give the dead bodies of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the sky and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, and that all this assembly may know that the LORD does not deliver by sword or by spear; for the battle is the LORD’S and He will give you into our hands.” Samuel 17:45-47 (NASB95). The awesome faith and vision which resided in the heart of young David is truly amazing. David refused to settle for a vision that was too small because he knew that he served a great God capable of great things. What does your vision say about your God? William Carey, the renown missionary to India, worked for seven years before leading a single person to faith in Christ. But by the time his work was complete he had put together a team of missionaries that translated the Bible into 34 Asian languages, started the still influential Serampore College, began churches, established 19 mission stations, formed 100 rural schools encouraging the education of girls, started the Horticultural Society of India, championed the cause of the poor and disenfranchised, and led thousands to faith in Christ. Furthermore Carey’s life and example inspired thousands to answer the call of missions. Carey’s life motto was, “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.” He refused to settle for a small vision. Hebrews 11:1 (NASB95) says, “ Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Are you settling for a vision that is too small? Open your eyes to what God can do. He still does His greatest work in unexpected places through unexpected people in unexpected ways.
Bro. Shep
We will be going to Bethel Baptist Church here in Coffee County on Saturday, April 25 for an
Evangelistic Outreach Event. We will take the trailer and inflatables for a Backyard Bible Club in the morning from 10 AM till Noon. At 5 PM we will serve hamburgers and
hotdogs; then at 6 PM hold an evangelistic service. If you would be willing to help with this event please sign the list on the FMC welcome desk (even if you have spoken with someone before about helping with the trailer.) This will help us know how many we have who can assist us on April 25.
BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY NEEDS
Mission Trips
Thank you to everyone who has given toward Katie Holliday’s mission trip to Haiti. Her trip is fully funded. Thank you to everyone who has given to support Jonathon Shatto’s mission trip to India next month. His trip is fully funded. Thank you to everyone who supported Josh Fletcher’s mission trip to Canada. Look for pictures and a report in The Grapevine in the next couple of weeks.
BRANTLEY COUNTY MISSION TRIP
Mark your calendar. The Brantley County Mission Trip is scheduled for June 3-6. We will once again do “one day” Backyard Bible Clubs and Evangelistic services at night.
Sunday, April 12 4:00—5:30 PM
Missions
Ministry
Trailer
Training
Meet in the FMC
If you plan on helping Sat. Apr. 25 you need to be
at this training.
MISSIONS TRAILER MINISTRY 4
Date: April 19 @ 4 PM
W here: Upper 17
Pie Baking Contest: 3 Divisions—Fruit, Crème, Nut Pie Eating Contest Church Talent Show (Sunday School classes, Individuals, groups, families) Fun and Games Church supplies hamburgers, baked beans, chips, & drinks Sign up for the Pie Baking Contest, Pie Eating Contest, and the Talent Show in Sunday School or on the FMC Welcome Desk. Make sure and bring your chair. Directions will be available on the FMC Welcome Desk.
Will be playing in Tifton @ Tifton Cinema 6, April 8, 7:30 PM Watch the trailer at www.beyondthemaskmovie.com
Grocery Bag Sunday is set for Sunday, April 19. We
need your help in restocking our rapidly depleting pantry. A list of needed items will be located on the FMC welcome desk, in the church office and on our website. Please prayerfully consider giving towards this much-needed ministry.
