This Week At A Glance

March

Sun 08 K,MC Reserved (Wheaton) 12:00pm Adult/Children’s/Youth Bible studies at 6:00pm Mon 09 Praise Team Practice at 7:30pm Tues 10 Community Kitchen from 5:30-7:00pm Wed 11 Adult/Children’s/Youth Bible studies at 6:30pm Sat 14 K, MC Reserved (Kauffman)

Sermon Notes

Church Leadership Meetings:

Deacons — 3rd Sunday of the month, next meeting will

be March 15th at 4:00pm in the Library.

Church Council — The next Council meeting will be

Tuesday, March 24th at 6:30pm in the Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Trustees — 4th Sunday of the month, next meeting will

be March 22nd at 4:00pm in the Library.

First Baptist church 520 West Mill Street Shelburn, IN 47879

812-397-5595

www.fbcshelburn.com

Ben Wetherington, Senior Pastor

March 8, 2015

Sunday School 9:00am

Morning Worship 10:00am

252 (Children’s Church, Ages 3-3rd Gr) 10:20am

Bible Study, Kid JAM/Youth Group 6:00pm

Order of Worship

Welcome & Announcements—Pastor Dusty

Worshipping God in Song

Worshipping with our Tithes & Offerings

Children’s Praise Band & Fellowship Time

(252 Kids excused to room #121 & #122)

Message from Pastor Ben

“As Christ Loves the Church”

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:25-33

Invitation & Worship in Song

Blessing & Benediction

Nursery: A nursery is provided during our morning Worship for infants and toddlers up to the age of 3. Please accompany your child(ren) to the nursery center in Rooms 130, 131 & 134 located in Corridor B to check them in.

Welcome to our worship service. We’re so glad you chose to join us today!

If you’re visiting with us, please be sure to fill out

the guest page of our attendance book.

To help everyone have a more worshipful experience,

please turn off your cell phones or set to vibrate.

Miscellaneous

Attendance 2/22/15: Worship 253— Including 27 Visitors

Sunday School Attendance— 60 Offering—$8,341.52

2015 Financials as of 2/28/15 Income (YTD) Tithes & Offerings $58,143.16 Marts Trust $127.75 Designated Giving $4,884.95 Expenses (YTD) Budgeted $52,363.92 Non-Budgeted $699.40 Building Fund (YTD) Total $251,957.53 General Fund $170,541.53 Parking Lot $81,416.00

Gary Walters, Ch 394-2234 Dave Hollar 249-8450 Merrill McNeill 607-0944 Daniel Woodsmall 230-9173 Chuck Jennings 251-9420 Will Hunt 564-0773 Donny Morin 397-5150

Senior Pastor Rev. Ben Wetherington 397-5595(w); 564-8024 (c) pastorben@fbcshelburn.com Family Pastor Dusty Tryon 397-5595(w); 201-5702(c) pastordusty@fbcshelburn.com Adm. Assistant Cheryl Kemp 397-5595(w); 249-1362 (h) ckemp@fbcshelburn.com Secretary Misty Hunt 397-5595(w); 240-9702 (c) mhunt@fbcshelburn.com

Deacons: Trustees:

Chuck Thompson, Ch 696-2735 David Simpson 268-6218 Mike Chowning 394-2364 Patty Cunningham 236-2043 Scott Monroe 382-4194 Dusty Tryon 201-5702 Brad Lutes 554-0195

Church Council

Chairperson Cheryl Kemp 249-1362 Director of Missions Phil Whigham 240-5229 Director of Administration Stacy Whigham 240-2134 Director of Worship Amy Lutes 268-0722 Director of Discipleship Beth Jennings 236-3419 Director of Lay Ministries Anna Barcus 201-0421 Director of Outreach Alice Cox 229-6162 Director of Facilities Gary Walters 394-2234

Opportunities & Special Events

Bunco Night!!! Attention all ladies! On Friday, April 17th at 7:00pm in the foyer, the Daughters of the King Ministry will be hosting a Bunco party with snacks. If you've never played

before, no worries, it’s quick and easy to learn. Come out and join us for fun, food and fellowship!

Ladies Night Out Dinner

The next Ladies Night Out will be Friday, March 20th at McKinley’s Orchard in Oaktown at 6:30pm. The signup sheet is at the Welcome Center or call/text Pam

Jennings at 240-3042 in order for her to make reservations.

IRONMEN’S Breakfast

Attention all Men! Come join us Saturday, March 21st at 8:00am in the Ministry Center. There will be a breakfast and devotional led by Chuck Thompson.

Wabash Valley Ladies Unity Night Tammy Trent will be the featured guest speaker at the event on April 24th & 25th. The tickets will be available to be picked up in the foyer on Sunday, April 19th. If you have ordered a ticket and cannot go, please let

Cheryl know as soon as possible. There is also a waiting list for those who didn't get a ticket and are wanting one, see Cheryl for that also.

Conference for Men The Main Event Conference will be in Nashville, TN at the Municipal Auditorium on June 19 & 20. The two day event is $69 plus hotel. Featured speakers: Tony Evans, Mike Huckabee, Jim Kelly & David Akers. See Dusty

Tryon for further information about getting tickets & hotel rooms.

2 52 CHILDREN’S CHURCH (based on Luke 2:52,

where Jesus grew in wisdom & stature, and in favor with God & men), for ages 5yrs thru 3rd grade, meets immediately following the fellowship song in Room #122.

252 Toddlers (3 & 4-year-olds) meet in Room #121.

March Virtue: Patience—When you think you can’t wait, think twice.

NOTICE: We are looking for people to help with our children’s church program. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Beth Drake at 251-6674.

Youth Group! We hope to see you all tonight at 6:00pm. This week we'll be continuing our study covering the basics of our beliefs. Bring your Winter Jam permission slips back by tonight if possible. Join us at 6:30pm on Wednesday. We'll continue reading through the book of Romans. Remember, Sunday

school starts at 9:00am in the Upper Room—and don't forget to invite a friend to all of our events. See you soon!

Grades 6-12

Divergent Girl's Conference Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Eastside Church of Christ in Terre Haute. There will be four guest speakers: Bobby Smith, Ashlyn

Garner, Katie McDonnel and Amy Prestridge. Topics will include information on how our faith starts, how to share our faith, maturing in faith, and how purity relates to faith. If you're interested please see Samantha Tryon.

The Youth Group will be traveling to Indianapolis on March 20, 2015 to attend Winter Jam. Some of the feature artists this year are; Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Building 429, Newsong, and many more. Adults are welcome to attend too! If

you're interested in attending please see Dusty or Samantha.

Sunday Night Bible Studies at 6:00pm Come and join Deacon Brad Lutes, in room #127, as he teaches about “Taking God at His Word” by Kevin DeYoung. Children’s (room #123) & Youth (Youth

room upstairs) Bible studies will also be at 6:00pm.

Wednesday Night Prayer/ Bible Studies at 6:30pm For our mid-week Prayer and Bible study, join Pastor Ben in a study through the book of Genesis in room #127 at 6:30pm. Ladies class in room #129,

Children’s class in room #123 and the Youth will be upstairs.

Announcements

Kid Jam is every Sunday evening at 6:00pm. There will be Bible lessons, games and snacks. Please bring your kids to take part in this group to learn about Jesus, enjoy food and fun! There’ll be no Kid’s Rockin’ Worship for awhile.

In His Steps Women’s Class We will soon be beginning a new study that incorporates the book, I SAW THE LORD by Anne Graham Lotz, combined with a series of Bible studies We will study some of the Bible’s greatest examples of those who experienced personal revival in their love for the Lord. If you would like to be a part of this study, please contact Geraldine Woodsmall so that books and study guides may be available. We plan to begin the study April 12th, the Sunday after Easter. It will probably be eight sessions.

Bob and Carol Hanger welcomed a new grandson last month on February 21st. Elias Hodson Alspaugh weighed in at 8 lbs 5 oz and 21 inches long. Congratulations to their daughter Lauren, her husband Shawn and big sister Heidi.

Missions: All Around Us

Shelburn Community Kitchen

FREE Meals on Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm On the menu for this week: Ham & Beans or

Beef Stew. Please have desserts here by 5:00pm. Thank you!

Community Outreach Workday will be held on Saturday, April 11th & a rain date set for Saturday, April 18th. We will be contacting those within our church and neighbors in our area who

could use some assistance with yard work and minor repairs and will have teams set up to go and service those homes. If you would be interested in serving on a work team, the signup sheet is on the foyer table. We will need many volunteers. Contact Misty Hunt for further information or questions.

Kathy Troccoli Concert for Open Arms

On May 16, 2015 at 7:00pm, Kathy Troccoli will be performing for Open Arms Christian Ministries in celebration of 30 years! The concert will be held at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center in Vincennes. If you are interested in attending, the tickets are $15 and you can contact Sheila Corey at 812-659-2533

or at Sheila@opensarmschristian.com. If you are writing a check, make it payable to Open Arms Christian Ministries.

Women’s Build Habitat for Humanity Camil Catlin and Alice Cox will be giving a day to participate in an all women’s build of a Habitat House and must raise $250 each. If you are interested in supporting and sponsoring them in this endeavor, any dollar amount will be

appreciated. Please see them by April 24th. Checks acceptable, payable to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County and in the memo line: Women Build—Camil Catlin or Alice Cox.