Basic Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship Classic Service 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Connect Groups 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Nights Dinner 4:45-5:45 pm Prayer /Bible Study 4:00 & 6:00 pm TV Schedule Cable Channel 10 Thursday: 9:00 pm, Friday: Noon Sunday: 8:00 am, Monday: Noon Sunrise Sunday School Sun: 7:30 am & 10:00 am Spanish Sunday School Sun: 5:30 pm & 10:30 pm

PASTORAL STAFF John S. McCallum II, Pastor john@firsthotsprings.com John Bailey, Senior Adult Minister bjandbear@sbcglobal.net Lee Barnett, Music/Worship Minister lee@firsthotsprings.com Danny Bryson, Education/Outreach Minister danny@firsthotsprings.com Stephen Evans, Media Minister stephen@firsthotsprings.com Bill Newton, Youth Minister bill@firsthotsprings.com Mike Pounders, Administrative Pastor mike@firsthotsprings.com Margarito Ramirez, Hispanic Pastor magoram@sbcglobal.net Brent Roberts, Children’s Minister brent@firsthotsprings.com Kyle Stevens, Missionary Pastor kyle@firsthotsprings.com Wallace Yamauchi, Fitness/Recreation Minister wallace@firsthotsprings.com

Email us at: fbchsark@yahoo.com Volume 34, Issue 9 February 28, 2018

Thur Mar 1 Numbers 22-24; Mark 5:1-20 Stephanie Graves Samuel Capps Missey Gray Jim Messenger Rosa Yanez Dominic Yanez Fri Mar 2 Numbers 25-26; Mark 5:21-43 Matt Barrett Leslee Womack Gail Raabe Mandy Levato Shirley Willis Richard Batig Sat Mar 3 Numbers 27-29; Mark 6:1-13 Melody Hagan Betty Johann Harry Dies Mark Culpepper Tanya Roberts Tracy Neighbors Sun Mar 4 Numbers 30-31; Mark 6:14-32 Buddy McLelland Jo Cash Lauren Alford Moah McClay Garison Menotti Larry Hirt Gwen Fleece Jason Blankenship Presley Martin

Mon Mar 5 Numbers 32-33; Mark 6:33-56 Randy Green Ava Hearon Holly Morgan Tea LaMontagne Ron Garner Tue Mar 6 Numbers 34-36; Mark 7:1-23 Caleb Byers Susan Blount Sarah Wood Ray Crumpler Bobby Tedder Heather Young Wed Mar 7 Deuteronomy 1-2; Mark 7:24-37 Tony Payne Faith Jones Lindsey Crihfield Andie Johnson Thur Mar 8 Deuteronomy 3-4; Mark 8:1-10 Keith Mangrum Richard Kuhn Don Hipperson Mikayla Anaya David Murphy Greg Lemons Lori Haggard Owen Kathcart

Fri Mar 9 Deuteronomy 5-6; Mark 8:11-26 Cherie Smitherman Mike James Dee Ann Porter Sat Mar 10 Deuteronomy 7-9; Mark 8:27-38 Janet Porter Keith Baker Georgie Crihfield Maddox Bell Shirley Posey Kirk Zaner Eddie Huddleston Tiffany Dews Sheila Gregory Joshua Barstow Sun Mar 11 Deuteronomy 10-11; Mark 9:1-13 Joey Collins George Harris Mon Mar 12 Deuteronomy 12-14; Mark 9:14-29 Lynn Linington Anne McClay Ben Martin Wendy Martiniez Steve Fletcher Mary Latham Brendle Roberts Anna Clpton Richard Spencer Charles Beber Kailey Freeman

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Door Greeters - Mar 4 9:00 a.m. James O’Neal, Lee & Kathryn Carson, Jerry Franks, Gwen Fleece, Amy Jessen 10:30 a.m. Charles & Carol Hill, Julie Jarrell, Steve & Donna Harbour, Amy Jessen, Mary Meixner Ushers - Mar 4 9:00 a.m. Milton Raabe, Jack Smith, Carl Hawthorn Every Sunday balcony: Mike Davidson, Mike Ferguson, Donnie Sumpter, Duke Haight, Sam Capps Every Sunday main floor: Frankie Moore, Cole Morgan, Robert McAlister, Don White, Jack Smith, Bill McIntyre 10:30 a.m. Jason Williams, Glen McClain, Kelly Robbins Every Sunday balcony: Robert Davis, Mike Ferguson, Jim Little, Ryan Smith, Mark Twyford, Glen Catlett, Jon Vitro, David Santillan Every Sunday main floor: Bill Richard-son, Al Blount, Chris Brock, Tom Pullig, Bob Goodman Golf Cart Drivers Cart 1: Richard Beckwith, every Sunday Cart 2: Don Norman, 1st Sunday; Jamie Humble, 2nd Sunday; Dwayne Gordon, 3rd Sunday; Mickey Akins, 4th Sunday; Jimmy Schultz, 5th Sunday/Sub Van Outreach Drivers 1st Sunday....... North: Carlos Lemus, 538-1624 .......................... South: Glen Catlett, 844-7565 2nd Sunday ... North: Roman Terlecki, 622-7735 ...................... South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333 3rd Sunday ....... North: Missy Herron, 762-3749 ......................... South: Duke Haight, 815-4416 4th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 .............................. South: Jon Vitro, 282-2975 5th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 ...................... South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333

Deacon Hospital Visitation March 5-9 Monday ................................... Chuck Lane Tuesday ................................... Roy Coulter Wednesday ............................ John Jenkins Thursday ............................. Craig Viscardis Friday .................................... Donny Moore

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New Members: Taylor Campbell

Ronnie & Becky Riggle Jennifer Riggins

Cindy Smith

Safety Teams - Sunday Mar 4 8:30 a.m. Brad Phillips, Robert Davis, Doug Co-nine, Frankie Moore, Mitchell Mote, Larry Ingram, Dwayne Gordon 10:15 a.m. Mike Rottinghaus, Todd Willis, Mike Griffith, Ian Thomas, Bert Clevenger, Tyler Avery, David Cleveland 4:00-6:00 p.m. Bill Walker

Wednesday - Mar 7 5:15-Blake Mason 4:00-6:00 p.m. Herb Mansbridge, Pat Moseley, Billy Skipper 6:00-8:00 p.m. Richard Braley, Milton Raabe, Herbert Gray

Welcome Center Guides 8:30 a.m. PS Ctr: Even Weeks: OPEN Odd Weeks: Kim Miller, Al & Susan Blount FH Ctr: Even Months: David & Gigi Bird Odd Months: Sherry Hunnicutt, Nita Ingram Foyer Welc Ctr: 1st Sunday: Brad & Katy Wreyford 2nd Sunday: Robert & Cindy Davis 3rd Sunday: Connie Bryson, Janis Spraggins 4th/5th Sunday: Kelly & Vickie Robbins

10 a.m. PS Ctr 1st Sun: Ed & Whitney Argueta 2nd Sun: Travis & Lauren Warren 3rd Sun: Jake & Sarah Bird 4th & 5thSun: Jay & Jennifer Winters FH Ctr: Even Months: Betty James, Joy Scallion Odd Months: Leo & Vonni Ensz 2nd Floor Welc Ctr: Even Months: Vaughn & Stephanie Treadway Odd Months: Roman & Pat Terlecki, George & Mary Harris

THE MESSENGER

SERVICE TEAMS SERVICE TEAMS

Invite Everyone, Invest In People, Impact Eternity

During this Lenten season, I’ve been slowly working through the book, The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ, by Fleming Rutledge. Rutledge is a retired Episcopal

priest. Well into her 70s, her book is a lifetime of reflections on the cross. I’m finding the experience to be worshipful. This is the best book on the cross I’ve read since I read John Stott’s book, The Cross of Christ, more than 20 years ago. Rutledge’s scope is deep and wide, and she covers Scripture with clarity and power. If you are looking for a deep read that will challenge you to think, I recommend her book. This is the only book I’ve ever read where the introduction was worth the price of the book. I commend it to you.

In case you weren’t here on Sunday, I announced that we have paid our remaining debt down to a balance of $843,000. With the more than 200k we set aside to pay the debt when receipts didn’t match payments, we actually owe about $600,000. You have been faithfully generous across the years. Since 2000, we’ve built a Family Life Center (4.2 mill). We’ve built a sanctuary (11.4 mill). And we’ve bought and built additional parking (2 mill). God is using the ministry that goes on in these facilities to reach people and to minister the gospel across the world in numerous ways. And now we owe less than one million. Re-markable. A God-thing. Thank you. Praise God. And let’s finish this off this year.

We’re back to the cross again on Sunday. As we continue our series, Cross Words, we’ll consider Jesus’ fifth word from the cross: “I thirst.” Doesn’t sound like much on the surface. Let’s plumb its depths on Sunday. See you then.

It is an honor to be your pastor, John

ATTENDANCE February 25, 2018 Homebound TV Class ............................ *80 9:00 Connect Group ................................ 392 10:30 Connect Group .............................. 429 *Hispanic Mission Connect Group ............ 40 Total Connect Groups ........................... 861 Worship Attendance 9:00 ....................... 489 Worship Attendance 10:30 ..................... 690 *Hispanic Mission Worship ....................... 40 Total Worship .................................... 1,219

*Average

Easter is right around the corner, and we are getting so excited to celebrate with all of you! We are praying for the opportunity to welcome more people than ever to our Easter services this year. In the coming weeks, please begin to think about how you can invite the people you live, work, and play with to join us. Please pray for God to open a door for meaningful conversations and receptive hearts. We’re all seeking something. Let’s point those around us to the One who already knows them by name.

Fitness & Recreation Ministry (All sign ups/resources are available at the Fitness/Recreation Ministry HQ.)

Volume 3 – A Man and His Traps Wednesdays, April 18-May 23, 2018

5:45-7:00 pm, Room 3025 Wallace Yamauchi, facilitator

33 The Series continues this April as we trek through Volume 3: A Man and His Traps. This volume identifies the deep idols of your heart and develops a “battleplan” built on God’s grace. No big deal if you missed previous volumes. Each volume of the six-volume gospel-centered video series stands alone but to-gether, presents the timeless truths of Authentic Manhood in a powerfully engaging way. Bring a friend or group of friends and let’s grow together.

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Upper Level Basketball, Season 6 We’re now recruiting coaches, player partners, administrative, and court staff for our special-needs basketball league for children and adults!

• Mon, Apr 16-May 21: Chil-dren/Teenagers (8-19-year old)

• Thu, Apr 19-May 24: Adults (20 and older) Practices and games will take place during the same hour each

week at 6:40 &/or 7:45. See Wallace asap to get on board! * * * *

Coming this Spring and Summer • Church League Softball (Men’s and Coed teams): sign up be-

gins mid-March; games in summer

• Summer Fun-day Mondays (Community Outreach, Mondays): Jun 4-Jul 23

• Basketball Camp, completed 2nd-3rd grade coed: Jun 18-21

• Basketball Camp, completed K-1st grade coed: Jun 25-28

• Additional camps tentatively include Children’s Fitness; Chil-dren’s Crochet/Sewing (Jun-Jul)

• Summer Active Games (Completed K-5th grade children’s or-ganized activities over the summer): Jun 4-Aug 2; 1-3 pm

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Until we all fall down, Wallace

Ministry Fund (2-25-18) Weekly Receipts $63,580 Online Giving $10,790 Total Given $74,371 All In Fund Weekly Receipts: (2-25-18) $6,136 Balance of loan: (1-31-18) $966,529

If you prefer to give your tithes and offerings on-line, go to our website, firsthotsprings.com, and follow the giving prompts. Please make sure the office has your current email address.

BUDGET REPORT Education / Outreach Ministry

We need four people to do Safety Team on Golf Carts on Wednesday nights. Maybe you could do the 4-6pm time or the 6-8pm time. Let me or Brad Phillips or Bobby King know ASAP!

We have a need for Teachers and Core Group people to help start some new Connect Groups. Would EVERYONE pray for these please? We need to start a: Nearly and Newly Wed Group at 9:00 a.m. Singles Group at 10:30 a.m. Singles Group for 25-35 at 9:00 a.m. Restart a College & Young 20’s Group at 9:00 a.m. We still need core group people for our new 10:30 a.m. Young Adult Group. If you are interested in the possibility of serving in these Con-nect Groups, please contact Danny.

Connect Groups help you: ➢ Connect with God! ➢ Connect with Each Other! ➢ Connect with New People!

Directories and Guides are available at Welcome Cen-ters to help you find a good fit! Thanks to all who participated. Let me know if you want access to RightNow Media for their full library. Email me. And special thanks to all our staff for helping in so many ways! We had a great experience and got lots of encour-agement and motivation to see our work as worship!

Recently a 90-year-old lady was seen having to walk from the far Northwest Fitness Trail parking lot. Another senior adult lady with a prosthetic leg was not able to park in a handicapped space on the side of the building she wanted to go in because a healthy, young person parked in the last handicapped spot there. So, let’s respect those spots please. Even if you have a handicapped license or hanger, don’t use it if you don’t have to please. And for everyone to know, we have added handicapped parking on all 3 sides of the building. And if you can’t find one or need a closer spot, ask a Safety Team guy with an orange vest, who can radio the others to help find one. Or they can get a golf cart driver to come give a ride. I’m also appreciative of our deacons and many others who intentionally park in the lots farther away so guests and those who need them, may have a closer spot.

Love, Danny

First Baptist Quilters Meet on the 1st & 2nd Thursday of each month, 9 AM til Noon in Room #129. We are quilting Quilts of Honor, to be presented to wounded soldiers. Anyone is invited to join! If interested, contact Marilyn Morgan at 520-4105, Henryetta Norman at 627-4618 or Cheryl Nichols at 622-9002. WE WILL NOT MEET ON FEBRUARY 8TH

Golf Carts on Wednesdays

Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen & Robert Covey and family in the death of her brother, Robert Vaughan; the fami-ly of Roberta Evans; Jerry & Jackie Longinotti in the death of their son-in-law. May God bless and comfort you.

SYMPATHY

A thank you note has been received from Maxine Wix and her family. You may view Thank you notes on the bulletin board across from the 2nd floor elevator.

THANK YOU

GROUPS & CLASSES

Congratulations to Joe & Megan Greeson on the birth of their son, Sawyer Grady Greeson. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20 in. long. Proud big sister is Landry; grandparents, Steve & Sheila Whatley and Greg & Dana Greeson.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Feb 28: Country Fried Steak, Mac & Cheese, Purple Hull Peas, Hamburger, Fries, Cake

DEACON OF THE WEEK March 4: 9:00 am - Chuck Lane / 10:30 am - Cole Morgan

Sunday morning Meet & Greet Fellowships Sundays, 10:00 am in the gym

We invite everyone to join us for relaxed fellowship and light snacks every Sunday in the gym between Worship Services/Connect Groups. This is one of the easiest places to get to know others. Find someone you don’t know and introduce yourself! They will surely be grateful! And just a reminder for church members, please provide snacks according to the first initial of your last name as scheduled below:

Mar 4: V, W, X, Y, Z Mar 11: A, B Mar 18: C, D, E Mar 25: F, G, H

Apr 1: Easter-No Snacks Apr 8: I, J, K, L Apr 15: M, N Apr 22: O, P, Q, R

Want to Help Start Something New?!

Keenager’s Luncheon Thursday, March 1st

11:30 am Speaker: Pastor John McCallum

Meal: Chipped beef chicken, green beans, rolls, dessert

Church members who are widows/widowers eat free, everyone else is

$5.00 per person.

Everyone needs to find a group and Connect!

Little Help Please?!

Keenager’s Trip to Branson October 23-26

Cost is $390, which includes 3 nights, meals & shows Deposit of $100.00 is due at sign up, with the

remainder to be paid by September 1st.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A WEDDING SHOWER

HONORING

Megan DeLisle

&

Tylon Beckwith SUNDAY / MARCH 11 / 1:30-3:00

ROOM 133 REGISTERED:

AMAZON / BED, BATH & BEYOND / TARGET

Work As Worship Retreat

mailto:kyle@firsthotsprings.com