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Monthly Newsletter from First Baptist Church of Washington, Georgia

October 2015

First Baptist Church P.O Box 603 Washington, GA 30673 706-678-2912 www.fbcwashingtonga.org

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Our Church Staff Kevin Madden Senior Pastor 706-401-6124 Scott Yaikow Youth Pastor Patricia Burton Music Director Traci Steward Lead Min. Assistant Tammy Echols Ministry Assistant Louise McClearen Ministry Assistant Jane Newsome Organist Angie Williams Pre-K Lead Teacher Ed Smith Building Superintendent Janet Clayton Nursery Attendant

Following Jesus, Loving Others and Impacting the World

Sunday Regular Schedule: Early Service, 8:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday Night Life, 6 p.m.

Wednesday Regular Schedule: Southern Manor, 10 a.m. Alleluia Ringers, 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Supper, 5:45 p.m. Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Kids Activities, 6:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Senior Choir, 7:30 p.m.

We are going to the movies on Sat-urday afternoon, October 17

th for

the opening weekend of the new film “Woodlawn.” This is a powerful true story of what can happen “when God shows up.” You don’t want to miss this opportunity to see a truly great movie with a life-changing message.This is a family-friendly movie that is suitable for all ages and is rated PG. Reserve your tickets at the church office or call 706-678-2912 for more information.

We are very excited to introduce Faith Path to our FBC family! We believe God created the family and He has given parents the privi-lege of nurturing faith in the next generation. Faith Path is designed to help par-ents as they help to develop the Christian faith in the lives of their children. The Faith Path strategy provides a “step by step” plan to help guide each child in their faith journey. These steps begin with the Parent/Child Dedication as parents make a commitment to raise their children in a Christ-centered home, and Faith Path continues through the teenage years until children are 18 and ready to “Launch” into the college and/or career phase of their lives. We are looking forward to introducing the Faith Path strategy to our church this fall as we share some quality resources that will help strengthen families as we invest in our children. You can learn more on our church website at www.fbcwashingtonga.org under the “Homepointe & Faith Path” tab.

SNL, 6 p.m.

Youth Pitmaster

Fundraiser, 6 p.m.

Deacons’ Meeting,

3 p.m.

Family Gathering,

6 p.m.

Followed by Chili

Cook off

Georgia Baptist

Association

Meeting, 4 p.m.

Children’s

Choir,

3:30 p.m.

Children’s

Choir,

3:30 p.m.

Children’s

Choir,

3:30 p.m.

Children’s

Choir,

3:30 p.m.

5th Quarter

@ the Ark

5th Quarter

@ the

Methodist

Church

Jason Chap-

man 5K,

8 a.m.

Trunks of

Treats,

6:30—8 p.m.

Finance Com-

mittee Meeting,

6 p.m.

Finance Com-

mittee Meeting,

6 p.m.

Deacons of the Week in October Week of October 4 Terry Boswell, Willard Lance Week of October 11 John Mack, Troy Nickels Week of October 18 M.R. Clayton, Jerry Stover October 25 Bill Gillispie, Lou Harris

OCT. 17th

PITMASTER COMPETITION

The youth are hosting a BBQ Pitmaster fundraiser on Sunday, October 11th at 6 p.m. We are looking for men or

women who believe they are the best pitmasters around. As a contestant, you will supply your own meat of

choice, grill, and cooking fuel for your entry. Each entry will be judged and a champion will be crowned. For

those who are not pitmasters, we want you to come as well. We will be selling the meat that is cooked and some

other BBQ along with all the fixings. Adults $10 and children $5. There will be a sign-up on the Connection Card

for both pitmaster entries and for those who just want to enjoy the labors of the pitmasters.

WORLD HUNGER MONTH

October is World Hunger Month. Bread boxes are available at the Information Table and the buffet outside the

sanctuary for you to fill with money the whole month of October. We will collect bread boxes on Sunday, Octo-

ber 25th. On Sunday, October 18th following the Family Gathering we will have our annual World Hunger Chili

Cook-off. Sign up by calling the church office to make chili.

JASON CHAPMAN 5K

We are collecting bottled water for the Jason Chapman 5K. Please mark 5Kand place in the kithchen. Go to http://

www.fbcwashingtonga.org to register for the Jason Chapman Walk/ Run 5K on Saturday, October 17th.

FAMILY GATHERING

Our Family Gathering and Church Conference will be Sunday, October 18th at 6 p.m. followed by our annual

World Hunger Chili Cook-off.

GEORGIA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FALL MEETING

The 231st Annual Fall Meeting will be Sunday, October 25th at Lincolnton Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m. This will

take the place of our Sunday night service. We encourage everyone to make plans to attend.

TRUNKS OF TREATS

We will be sponsoring Trunks of Treats on Saturday, October 31st from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in our parking lot. We are

asking our First Baptist Family to once again help with this wonderful outreach for our community. We need

classes, groups, individuals, and even businesses to sponsor a trunk or two. We are asking that only candy be

given at each trunk (no games please) in order to keep the flow of people moving. Sign up your trunk in the

church office.

Wednesday Night Missions Activities

@ 6:30 p.m.

Preschool Music & Missions (ages 3—5)

Led by Paula Stevens

G.A.s (Girls 1st grade—5th grade)

Led by Michelle Smith

R.A.s (Boys 1st grade—5th grade)

Led by Bruce Bailey & Ed Pope

Winter Retreat 2015

Winter Retreat 2015 is taking place in Myrtle Beach, SC. The

dates for the trip are December 27th-31st, 2015. The cost is

$160 per person. We will be doing some fundraising to help

offset the cost. There is a $50 deposit that is due by Sunday,

October 4th. We will be going with Calvary Baptist Church in

Rome, Georgia (this is where Noah Madden and Will Lawson

are on staff). Sign up in The Ark or see Pastor Scott.

M-Fuge 2016

M-Fuge 2016 is going to take place at North Greenville

University in Greenville, South Carolina. The dates are June

20th-25th,2016.The cost of the trip is $300. We are doing

fundraisers to help with the cost. Sign up in The Ark or with

Pastor Scott. There is a $50 deposit due in January.

Wednesday Night Fellowship Meals

Do not forget that the next fellowship meal we host is

Wednesday, October 21st. Youth need to be there at 4:45 p.m.

on Wednesday afternoon (or as soon as possible) to help. We

will not be meeting on Tuesday nights anymore. Remember

that you must work to get credit for your mission trips.

5th Quarter

We are hosting a 5th Quarter here at First Baptist on Friday,

October 9th. We will be meeting in The Ark after the football

game and it will be over at 11:30 pm. We will be eating,

fellowshipping, and just having a good time.

Pitmaster Competition

The Youth will be hosting a Pitmaster BBQ competition as a

fundraiser. The date is Sunday, October 11th. You will need to

be there at 5 p.m. to help get set up, then stay and help clean

up.

Upcoming Events

Just wanted to give a heads up on a few things that will be

taking place in 2016. D-Now Weekend is March 4th-6th, 2016.

We will be partnering with First United Methodist Church

again this year. This was a great time last year and will be even

better this year. We have booked the band City Collective (they

played on Wednesday night for Why They Stay).

Other mission trips are also in the works for 2016 more details

will follow in a few weeks. Remember, that you need to make

sure and work the fundraisers to help pay for the costs of these

trips because you are going to want to go.

In His Love,

Pastor Scott

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Monthly Summary August, 2015

Monthly Offering ........................................... $44,894.83 Monthly Budget ............................................ $42,155.20 Year-to-Date Offering ................................ $337,950.63 Year-to-Date Budget ................................. $340,524.52 Year-to-Date Expenses .............................. $311,655.76 Designated Receipts ...................................... $3,790.94 Sunday School Average Attendance ……… ............ 217 Worship Attendance ............................................... 239

HONORARIUMS AND MEMORIALS Contributions have been made to the General Fund in memory of Ed Burdette, Perry Gunter, and Lave-

nia Henderson by Mr. and Mrs. Kerry McAvoy, Sr.; in memory of Mablean Sherrer by Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Callaway, Sr.; in memory of David

and Matthew Lunceford and Lavenia Henderson by Ann Gage; in memory of Earl Scarborough by Adult Bible Searchers Class.

A contribution has been made to the Parking Lot Fund in memory of Perry Gunter by Mr. and Mrs. James Denard.

A contribution has been made to the Benevolence Fund in memory of Earl Scarborough, Perry Gunter, Frances Shank, and Lavenia Hender-

son by Eloise Wood; in memory of Ed Burdette and Lavenia Henderson by Dr. and Mrs. Carlton Hearn.

A contribution has been made to the Pre-K Ministry in memory of David and Matthew Lunceford by Dr. and Mrs. Carlton Hearn.

A contribution has been made to the Georgia State Missions in memory of Perry Gunter, Johnny Young and Mablean Sherrer by Dr. and Mrs.

M.R. Clayton.

A contribution has been made to the General Fund in honor of Rosalyn Adams by Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Callaway, Sr.

A contribution has been made to the Benevolence Fund in honor of Rosalyn Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Adams, Mabel Johnson, Dr. and

Mrs. M.R. Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. James Thornton, Jim Burton, and Barbara Henderson by Eloise Wood.

Contributions have been made to the Georgia State Missions in honor of Roberta George, Elizabeth Denard, and Ruth Holes by Belle Wil-

liams Volunteer Sunday School Class; in honor of Loni Thomson, Don Davis, Roberta George, and Elizabeth Denard by Dr. and Mrs. M.R.

Clayton.

Beautiful Feet FBC Ladies Retreat January 8th & 9th, 2015

(Friday 6 pm - Saturday 4 pm) at Mistletoe State Park.

Retreat cost $80 Fee includes 4 sessions of teaching and worship,

lodging in beautiful rustic cabins, all meals,

T-Shirt and lots of surprises!! Open to all FBC

ladies. Deposit of $40 due by Nov. 1st (pay when register).

See Carol McTier for more information

Prepare to be swept off your feet by your

Savior as you walk in His Word. Kick up

your heels with joy in the Lord because he

has declared your feet beautiful!