Jay First Baptist Church March 2020 “ A Church Family Serving Christ and Community”

2 Patsy Free 13 Jeanette Hunter 14 Doyle Hunter 16 Ethan Bingham 20 Ray Free 21 Karen Nowling 25 Sue Ivie 25 George Fredericks 27 Joanne Lowery 27 Ann Frazier

If your birthday is not on the calendar and you would like for it to be, please call the Church office.

“When the Fruit Is Brought Forth”

Nearly a century ago a young girl on the Hudson fell into an evil

life and the county records show the history of her descendants.

They were 900 in number. Of these, 200 are on the county

records as criminals; 9 of her own children served an aggregate

term in state prisons of 50 years; and a considerable proportion

of her descendants were mentally challenged, lunatics,

prostitutes, drunkards, and paupers. History records a

corresponding fact: Jonathan Edwards was a man whom the

Word of God had changed from sin to holiness. A record of his

descendants is known. Out of 1,400 of these, 8 have been

presidents of American universities; 100 have been professors;

100 have been ministers of the Gospel; 600 have been doctors;

30, judges; 25, officers in the Army and Navy; and others,

mayors, senators, governors and ambassadors.

The concept of sowing and reaping can apply to all parts of

life. During this month of March many in our community are

looking toward sowing crops in the farm lands around our

community. I can guarantee you that our farmers are not

planning on planting thistles to get a good crop of peanuts and

cotton; no, they plant cotton and peanuts. We must also look at

our lives in this same way. What we put into our lives many times determine what we will reap in our lives. God encourages us all to stay in His word, and

strive to do the very best we can for His honor and glory. Yes, it all starts with salvation in Jesus Christ, and then after one accepts

Christ as savior then the work begins. Let me encourage all of us to strive, this month, to maybe read our Bibles a little more,

maybe show extra kindness to someone, or just ask God to open a door for us to have a greater opportunity to serve Him more.

Let me conclude this with one of my favorite passages on doing life God’s way. King David began the Book of Psalms with a

chapter that summarizes how to have success living in this world trying to follow God. Psalms chapter one states,” Blessed is the

man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But

his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the

rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4 The

ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor

sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall

perish.”

Sincerely,

Dr. G

FEBRUARY REPORT

Date SS DT Offering

2/2 54 27 $5,971.00

2/9 52 21 $2,959.32

2/16 45 22 $4,346.00

2/23 56 17 $2,948.00

FLOWERS FOR FEBRUARY March 1: Roger & Gail Watson March 8: Doyle & Jeanette Hunter March 15: March 22: Sue Ivie March 29:

All men are invited to join us Saturday, March 7th for our Brotherhood breakfast. Come experience a time of good food &

fellowship

The Jolly Jays will meet on Thursday, March 12th at 10:30AM. A speaker from Emerald Coast Hospice will speak on “Five Wishes”. Please bring a dish to

compliment fried chicken and join us for a wonderful time of food & fellowship.

MANNA Volunteers March 3: Don Kuiper & Debra Coffey March 10: Dewie Pitman & Jeanette Hunter

Grief Support Meeting Monday, March 2nd

6PM, Family Life Center This meeting is open to the community

and is for Mom’s who have lost children.

Terrace Ministry

led by Jolly Jays

March 18, 2020

@ 10:30AM

All are invited to participate in

this uplifting ministry

June 8th–12th, 9AM – Noon We’ll be using toys, real construction equipment, and tools for props and decorations. Please let Mary Jane know if you

are interested in working or have items we can use. {675-6849 or 207-1660)

SAVE the Dates VBS 2020

Regional VBS Clinic Saturday, March 14, 2020

Olive Baptist Church 8:30AM-12:30PM

We’ll leave the church at 7:30AM

Ephesians 5 ...be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lydia and I are excited to be here with Dr. George Fredericks and his wife Caralee and the entire Jay First Baptist family. If you would like to do special music in the near future please let me or the office know and we will schedule you for a Sunday Singing for Him, Music Director: Doug Moesta 850-324-2911

Join us on for a Bridal Shower honoring

Krystal Lowry Saturday

March 21st at 2PM in the Family Life Center Krystal is registered at

Amazon, Walmart, & Target.

Children’s Church Workers for the month of March: March 1: Robbi Glover & Mykiah Ware March 8: Robbi Glover & Jesus Patterson March 15: Robbi Glover & Josie Lowry March 22: Robbi Glover & Deidra Ivey March 29: No Children’s Church

Nursery Workers for the month of March: March 1: Brennis McDaniel & Audrey Bodiford March 8: Stephen & Misty Campbell March 15: Nikki Diamond & Caralee Fredericks March 22: Janet Lowry & June Kuiper March 29: Trudie Blackmon

Nursery Workers for the Evening Worship Service during the month of March will be available if needed.

During the summer months the nursery may not always have workers available due to schedule conflicts. If you would like to be added to any of the rotating children’s helpers lists please contact the church office.

Please continue to pray for our

Building & Grounds Committee,

Deacon’s and Pastor as they

work together to formulate

solutions for the air quality

issues and structural issues of

the sanctuary building. Also,

remember the New Sanctuary

Committee as they gather and

prepare information pertaining

to the building of a new

sanctuary.

Our Youth will be going to OWA in

Foley, AL on March 16th. Check the

weekly bulletin for more information.

Student Life Camp will be July 6th-10th

in Birmingham, AL. More information

to come.

The Children’s Choir will perform their Easter Program,

“Because He Lives,” on Sunday, April 5th. Please mark

your calendars to attend and support our children as

they bring glory to God. There will also be an Easter Egg

Hunt immediately following the morning service.

Jay First Baptist Church PO Box 59 Jay, FL 32565

Jay First Baptist Church 14113 Alabama Street

Jay, FL 32565 850-675-4587

www.JayFBC.org

Weekly Schedule Sundays 9:15 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m.– Morning Worship 4:30 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study 5:00 p.m. – Discipleship Training 6:00 p.m. – Evening Worship

Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. – Children’s Choir 6:00 p.m. – AWANA 6:30 p.m. – Youth Bible Study 6:45 p.m. – Adult Prayer Meeting

CHURCH STAFF Dr. George Fredericks, Pastor

Jorey Diamond, Youth Minister Doug Moesta, Music Director

Melinda Johnson, Ministry Assistant Ken McPherson, Custodian

NEWSLETTER NOTES

All announcements for the church newsletter need to be in the church office by the 15th of each month.

If we have incorrect birthdates or addresses please let the office know as soon as possible so this may be corrected in the computer. Birthdays published in the newsletter are of attending church members only. If you would like your birthday added to the calendar please contact the church office.

Please post the enclosed calendar in a convenient place so you will not miss out on all the great ministries and happenings at Jay First Baptist Church.