Midweekly02.27.2013

Retirement CelebrationAfter 25 years of faithful and dedicated service to First Baptist Nashville, Sam Sanders, minister of senior adults and recreation, is retiring. We’ll honor Sam and his family in a special reception on Sunday, March 3, from 2 – 4 p.m. There will be laughter, special guest appearances, and plenty of good food! For ways you can make the celebration extra special, please contact Margi Hawkins, 664.6050, margi.hawkins@firstbaptistnashville.org.

The Ultimate TriumphNEXT Wednesday, March 6 | 6:10 p.m.

“The Ultimate Triumph,” an Easter theatrical production, will be performed Wednesday, March 6, at 6:10 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The play describes the complete conquest of the Lord Jesus Christ over Death, Hell, Satan, and the Seven Deadly Sins.

Dr. Betty Hassler will direct the performance, adapted from a play by William L. Hendricks.

( Betty Hassler, bettyjhassler@gmail.com

Harvest HandsDid you know that our Student Ministry volunteers with Harvest Hands and Preston Taylor Ministries (PTM) in their after-school care programs? We currently have 2 – 3 students volunteering in each location, but we need 6 – 12 volunteers each Wednesday afternoon from 4 – 6 p.m. until the end of the school year.

Interested? Let’s get together and make a difference in the lives of Nashville children.

( Brandon Owen, brandon.owen@firstbaptistnashville.org

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OPPORTUNITIESWEDNESDAY, fEbRUARY 27

4 p.m. Media Library open4:30 – 6 p.m. Fellowship Meal served, Fellowship Hall5 p.m. Master Plan Implementation Committee, 1505:15 p.m. Nehemiah Make-up Session, 150F5:25 – 6:20 p.m. Preschool Music: PreK 4, 470; K, 480 Children’s Music: Grade 1, 451; Grades 2 & 3, 440; Older Children’s Choir Parent Night, 4605:30 p.m. KnitWits, 150G Beth Moore Study, 340 The Kingdom Man, Chapel First Women Prayer, Bride’s Room5:45 p.m. The Edge, 300 E. Bldg6 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal, Sanctuary Ultimate Triumph Rehearsal, 100 E. Bldg6:10 p.m. Week of Prayer Emphasis, Fellowship Hall6:25 – 7:15 p.m.Mission Friends: 3s, 351; PreK 4, 352; K, 353 GAs: Grade 1 & 2, 354; Grade 3 & 4, 355, 360 ; Grade 5 & 6, 356 RAs: Grade 1 - 6, 3706:50 p.m. Ultimate Triumph Cast Party, 1407:05 – 8:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

SUNDAY, MARCH 38:15 a.m., Service of Word & Table

9 a.m., Bible Study | 10:30 a.m., Worship 5 p.m., LCU & Regular Evening Activities

Sermon“Tuesday and Wednesday,

Authority Questioned” Text: Luke 20-21

MusicSanctuary Choir:

“Bound for the Promised Land” Men’s Quartet

LAST WEEK AT A GLANCEWeek of february 24, 2013

Attendance

Morning Worship .................... 830 Extended Session .......................37 Sunday School ........................ 631

First Finances Budget Gifts .................... $71,813

To Date Expected Gifts ................$383,546 Actual Gifts ....................$408,093

Week of Prayer for North American MissionsMarch 3 – 10 | Missionary Speaker, TONIGHT

We often say “whatever it takes” in response to the ordinary, everyday issues as well as the most desperate situations in our lives which is neither good nor bad. Perhaps though in the next couple weeks as we study Scripture, we should ask God about what the one person or thing in our lives to which HE wants us to say “whatever it takes.” Our answer to that question will determine how we spend our time, money and prayer.

North American Mission Board (NAMB) missionaries answered that question in their lives by responding to God’s call and commands for North America and have gone and reached many “ones” all over the Continent. During the Week of Prayer, we will have the opportunity to learn more about those missionaries and their mission fields, to pray, to give, and in some cases, to actually work alongside them.

First Baptist welcomes ‘their own” NAMB missionary Richard Gay TONIGHT as he shares his testimony involving the Lifelines Outreach Ministry.

Then on Monday, March 4, WMU is hosting a luncheon (for EVERYONE) from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. featuring NAMB missionaries Ron and Marilyn Leonard who reach out to the military and their families in Clarksville. Call Mary Alice McMains, 373.5492, with your reservation.

Get your offering envelopes and prayer guides from the RAs and GAs who will be distributing them THIS Sunday, March 3. Let’s take “WHATEVER IT TAKES” to new heights as we make our goal of $25,000 offering to North American missions!

Parents Night Out: March 156 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Ages: Birth – 6th Grade$15/child; $25/two children; $30 max/family

Parents Night Out is not only fun for mom and dad—it’s a Kids Night Out, too! March’s PNO will include corn dogs for dinner, games, crafts, and the premiere of the newest Veggie Tales movie!

RSVP and payment are due to Marissa Moore by 12 p.m. noon on March 14. Register online at firstbaptistnashville.org or email Marissa at marissa.moore@firstbaptistnashville.org.

first Women DinnerThursday, March 7 | 6:30 p.m. | $10

First Baptist Nashville ladies, if you missed the Women’s Retreat last fall, you have another opportunity to hear Marie Armenia. She will be with us Thursday, March 7, helping us know how to care for one another. The evening begins with dinner at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Cost is $10. (No child care available for this event.) Mark your calendar and invite a friend to join you! Tickets may be purchased beginning in the Foyer or online.

( Becky Clay, rebeccaclay@bellsouth.net

The Ultimate Triumph

this Sunday!

Worship Care Volunteers NeededOur nursery is growing, and it is time for us to add another classroom for our little ones that have turned one. God has answered our prayer with amazing Sunday School teachers ready to lead! However, we need to add at least 16 volunteers to teach during the Worship hour once every other month through August. Help us meet this need by making this opportunity to serve known in your circles. If you are not serving in our Nursery on Sunday mornings, consider volunteering. We can begin the volunteer screening process asap. Our goal is to be ready for this room to open by Easter.If you’d like to volunteer your time singing songs, playing games, and teaching preschoolers about Jesus, please contact Mary Bunn at bunnsx5@aol.com.

Host a baylor StudentComprised of 69 talented student musicians, the Baylor University Wind Ensemble will tour through Nashville on their way to North Carolina. They will spend two days in the Nashville area and will perform in the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Monday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. To assist in their travel, we are looking for hosts who would agree to keep 2 or more of these wonderful students for 2 nights during their Nashville stay (Sunday and Monday, March 17 – 18). As a small token of their appreciation, the Baylor Wind Ensemble will provide complimentary tickets to host families to attend their Schermerhorn performance.

If you are willing to host any of these students, please contact Gayle Walsh at gaylewalsh@att.net or call her at 383.7964. Gayle will be available in the Foyer following morning worship on Sunday.

Vacation bible School LeadershipJune 10 – 14, 2013 | 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Strap in for a wild ride! Raise your hands in the air to take the dare! Colossal Coaster World is coming to First Baptist Nashville this summer and it’s time to staff our theme park. If you would like to teach Vacation Bible School this year, please contact Julie Lankford at juliebethtn@gmail.com.

News from the LibraryNo need to go visit Redbox or Netflix because the library has added over 25 family-friendly DVDs. We also have a number of new memorial books such as Proof of Heaven. We look forward to your visit!

Also, come check out our new books! We have the following titles and more:

•As Good As She Imagined•Men of Sunday•To Whisper Her Name

a Belle Meade Plantation novel•A Lasting Impression

a Belmont Mansion novel•Life Is a Gift by Tony Bennett•Knowing God by J.I. Packer•Heaven Changes Everything

( Deloris Foust, 373.5978

DivorceCareDivorceCare is a powerful, effective ministry to people going through divorce or separation. If you or somebody you know may be interested in taking or leading a Wednesday night DivorceCare class, let Noe Garcia know.

( Noe Garcia, noe.garcia@firstbaptistnashville.org

Celebrating Grace HymnalThe day when we will be able to sing from our new Celebrating Grace Hymnal is well within sight. Every family is encouraged to contribute to our Hymnal Fund by placing copies in memory of or in honor of individuals at a cost of $25/designation. You will find available throughout our facilities specially designed envelopes for you to make your contributions. You can also make contributions utilizing a credit card via our website. The deadline for acknowledgement to be included in the Hymnal Dedication Commemorative Program is Sunday, March 24. We hope to unveil our new hymnals on Easter Sunday and produce a Hymnal Dedication Service and Hymn Sing on the evening of Sunday, April 21.

Thank you for investing in the future worship of the First Baptist Nashville Family of Faith.

Youth Choir to Sing at belmont bruins Men’s basketball GameSaturday, March 2

The First Baptist Nashville Youth Choir will be singing the National Anthem at the Belmont University Bruins Men’s Basketball Game this Saturday, March 2. The Belmont Bruins are playing Jacksonville State for the final game of their regular season, and the game will be televised “live” as the ESPNU Game of the Week.

The choir will sing at approximately 11:45 a.m. and the game begins at noon.

For a listing of prayer concerns, pick up a printed Midweekly at church or call 664.6000.