The Pastor’s Pen

These next two months have special importance to me. This is in

addition to the July birthdays of Sue, my grandson Darrell and me, and

my 37th wedding anniversary in June. Forty years ago in June I

preached my initial sermon here at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill. It

was during my sophomore year at Morehouse College that I began to

wrestle more intently with what God was calling me to do. As I reflect

now, it was probably two years before that that I began to feel that there was something special that

God was calling for me to do. I went to Morehouse College in Atlanta with the intent of majoring in

Religion, I came to an educational crisis when I was not connecting well with the religion teachers and

thought maybe there was something else I was supposed to do. I had no clue what that may be.

God kept tugging on me to tell me that though I was not “feeling” a major in Religion that He was still

calling me to the ministry. After talking with Reverend Bill Guy, who was my pastor at the Friendship

Baptist Church in Atlanta, and my father, who was the pastor here as First Baptist Church, Capitol

Hill, I was given the opportunity to preach my first sermon on June 30, 1974 (Romans 1:16).

(Historically, it was also the same day that the mother of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mrs. Alberta King

was shot and killed while playing the organ at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.)

The service was that evening at 6:15 p.m. and the title and scripture for that Sunday evening was

"The Prodigal Son" from Luke 15:11 – 24. The sermon was basically just retelling the story without

much theological reflection in it (I still have the notes from it). But it did embark me upon a journey

that continues to this day.

Five years later, July 18, 1979, I and four others (including The Reverend Dr. Edith Kimbrough) were

ordained into the ministry (Ephesian 4:11 – 13). This year marks the 35 anniversary of that day. It

was a very special occasion for us because we were being ordained together. It was during the

service and when I went to the pulpit to receive the ordination certificate that my father became

emotional, and Dr. Charles E. Boddie had to assist with the next person who was receiving his

ordination certificate.

Five years after that (thirty years ago), June 3, 1984 my dad passed away (Psalm 116:15). And the

journey continues.

Kelly M. Smith Jr. Pastor

JUNE 2014

Vol. 53 – No. 19

Sermon Digests

Important

Announcements

June Bible

Readings

Did You Know?

See Inside for

2 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

HOPE & CONFIDENCE COME FROM GOD

From the book of Haggai, each lesson attempts to convey a message of the importance of community in attaining the goal of rebuilding the Temple. The lessons develop key aspects to living in a community as obedience and trust in God, living in a right relationship with God, and maintaining hope in God.

June 1, 2014 “OBEY THE LORD”

Adult Topic Do What Is Required

Youth Topic From Start to Almost Finish

Children Topic We Will Do It Together!

Background Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Key Verses: Haggai 1:3-4 “Then the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: ‘Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?’” June 8, 2014 “TRUST GOD’S PROMISES”

Adult Topic Build for the Future

Youth Topic Promise Made, Promise Kept

Children Topic Working Together

Background Scripture: Haggai 1:12-2:9

Key Verse: Haggai 2:9“‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declared the Lord Almighty.”

June 15, 2014 “LIVE PURE LIVES”

Adult Topic Live Honorable Lives

Youth Topic Wholly Holy

Children Topic Do the Right Thing!

Background Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Key Verse: Haggai 2:19 “‘Is there yet any seed left in the barn? Until now, the vine and the fig tree, the pomegranate and the olive tree have not borne fruit. From this day on I will bless you.’”

June 22, 2014 “HOPE FOR A NEW DAY”

Adult Topic Expect Success

Youth Topic The Need for Hope

Children Topic Expecting the Best

Background Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-7; Haggai 2:20-23; Zechariah 4

Key Verse: Zechariah 4:6 “So he said to me, ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: “‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’” says the Lord Almighty.” June 29, 2014 “A CALL TO UNITY”

Adult Topic Let’s All Get Along

Youth Topic United We Stand

Children Topic A United Community

Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 1:10 “I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.”

June 2014 Sunday School Lessons

SERMON DIGESTS

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April 27

“Hand of God Beneath Our Ups and Downs” The Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr.

Scriptural Text: Genesis 45:1-14 Submitted by: Beverly M. Brown

Rev. Dr. Forbes provided a summarized version of how homiletics, the art of preaching, is used in a minister’s message. The message was based on the following three areas:

1. The hand of God being involved in history,

2. How the hand of God is involved in each person’s present history, and

3. God’s message of hope. He provided a historical overview of Joseph, of Potiphar’s wife’s pursuit of Joseph, and of Joseph’s reflection on his brothers for mistreating him and not recognizing him until he disclosed his identity to them. Joseph was a dreamer. His father had a great love for him. This contributed to his brothers’ putting him in a pit to die and then being untruthful with their father about what had happened to Joseph. Moreover, Rev. Forbes prodded the congregation to know that humankind needs to live God’s word, have an imagination, and know that in each person’s “ups and downs,” God is present and can get him or her through whatever the situations may be. However, we may experience a delay or a different outcome. God’s outcome or resolve is always better for our lives. Finally, Rev. Forbes shared a few personal examples of how God has brought him through his “ups and downs.” God can do the same for those persons who believe, trust, and follow His lead. Amen, Amen, and Amen.

May 4

“A Friend at Midnight” Pastor Kelly M. Smith Jr.

Scriptural Text: Luke 11:5-13 Submitted by: Charles B. Fancher

The scriptural text shows a part of Jesus’ response to His disciples, who had asked Him to teach them to pray. This part of the response was in the form of a parable (Luke 11:5-13). It consists of the interaction between two friends when one petitions the other for a favor in the middle of the night. The parable illustrates how sometimes God interacts with us during our prayers. In this parable, the midnight request was not immediately granted; but the persistence of the petitioner eventually led to the granting of the requested favor. All of us at various times have experienced problems which, at midnight, seemed absolutely hopeless. We pray to God realizing that His answers are according to His wisdom and his schedule. Persistence in prayer is needed to gain the blessings assured by God at midnight and at all other times. There are critical elements in our friendship with God that elevate its value above all other friendships. 1. We need to have a friend we can go to because of

relationship. Our behavior might at times weaken our permanent relationship with God, He assures us that He does not cause the deterioration of His relationship with us.

2. We need to have a friend we can go to because of necessity. There are times when we experience needs that are inherently too shameful for us to seek assistance from earthly friends; but we have no need ever to be ashamed to pray to God. (Philippians 4:6)

3. We need to have a friend we can go to because of trust. Learn to trust in God; He is omnipresent. God is our friend even at the midnight hour. (Psalm 121:3)

4 SERMON DIGESTS

God is always at the helm of a true and sincere relationship. The story of Ruth provides us with an extraordinary relationship between two women who had a need for each other, Naomi and Ruth

The extraordinary bond between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was initiated by the death of Naomi’s husband and her two sons, who were the husbands of Ruth and Orpah. It was the type of relationship that went beyond its normal boundaries.

There are several lessons that can be learned from the bond between Ruth and Naomi:

Lesson 1 – It was a bond that turned obstacles into opportunities. There are several obstacles encountered in this story: the nature of the drought, the emotional loss of all men in the family, the absence of children in the family, etc. These obstacles gave way to opportunities, which helped these women to realize that their love was stronger than a mere obligation.

Lesson 2 – It was a bond that was sealed by intentionality. These three women were not required to stay together after the devastating loss of their husbands. Naomi beseeched them to return to their native land and people. Orpah yielded to the request and left. However, Ruth showed a love that reached beyond her sense of duty and obligation to assure Naomi that she would always be by her side.

Lesson 3 – It was a bond that showed keeping principles while changing practices. The underlying principle in the relationship between Naomi and Ruth is love. We must know our principles and practices and understand the difference between them. We should always be prepared tochange our practices to accommodate our principles.

Lesson 4 – It was a bond that was Divinely blessed. The story of Ruth is a story of love, which helps us to understand that the hand of God was involved from beginning to end. It reminds us that God is always in the midst of everything. Regardless of the obstacles and anxieties we face, we must remember that God wants us to have an extraordinary bond with Him.

Psalm 34 is a tribute to David as he was attempting to escape King Saul, prior to his ascension to the throne of Israel. Webster defines “taste” as “experiencing the flavor in something that you are eating or drinking, to have a perception or experience of enjoyment.” David in this Psalm causes us to experience the Lord. Point 1 – “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” In order to taste something, it has to be in your immediate proximity. David sought out the Lord. How many of us actually seek out the Lord? Point 2 – “Oh, magnify the Lord with me! We should magnify and praise the Lord together; the Lord hears and rescues the righteous from all their troubles. Point 3 – “I sought the Lord. I cried out to the Lord.” David seeks and calls out to the Lord. How many of us truly seek the presence of God? Those who fear the Lord will have no want. Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. This is not a “name it and claim it” train of thought; but, God knows what we need and He promises to provide for us. For us to receive these gifts from God, David says we must do five things:

1. Keep our tongue from evil and deceit from our lips.

2. Watch what we say and how we say what we say.

3. Depart from evil. 4. Do good. 5. Seek peace.

The Lord hears, saves, rescues, and redeems. He saves us in our darkest hour. He rescues us even from our own stupid selves. And He redeems us. “Taste and see that the Lord is good! Happy are they that take refuge in Him!”

May 11

“An Extraordinary Bond” Pastor Kelly M. Smith Jr.

Scriptural Text: Ruth 1:3-18 Submitted by: Constantine Fenderson

May 18

“Just a Taste” Rev. Dr. Arrold N. Martin Scriptural Text: Psalm 34

Submitted by: Marquentas Smith Deaderick

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

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Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting

The Sunday school teachers will meet on Saturday, June

7, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Frankie Pierce Lounge. All

teachers are asked to adjust your schedule so that you

may attend as we prepare for the upcoming church year.

Please notify Beverly Scott of your plans to attend at

bevscot.s2@att.net or (423) 413-0529.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 9-13, 2014

5:00 p.m. – Dinner

6:00 p.m. – Vacation Bible School

For more information: See Rev. Joe Ella Darby or

Miriam Currie.

Baccalaureate Sunday

We are celebrating the academic accomplishments of the Class of 2014 on Baccalaureate Sunday, June 29th. To participate please send your name, accomplishments and/or degrees earned and future plans to the Church office by Monday, June 9 by calling (615) 255-8757 or sending an email message entitled BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY to fbcch13@gmail.com.

Congratulations

Deacon Jean Lambert presented her speech students in

a recital featuring “Two Musketeers (Elijah Payne and

Myles Sidney) and One Musketette (Skyler Washington)”

at FBCCH on May 4, 2014. Each student did an

excellent job with moderate-to-difficult narratives. We are

proud of all of you.

Crystal Jade Wilkerson and Brittany Melvin, graduating seniors, received the Dr. Tommie Morton Young

Community Service Award at the Commencement Event at Vanderbilt University on May 8, 2014. The Award is named for George Peabody's first African American graduate and the only black woman to ever deliver the Commencement Address.

Midyear Church Financial Reports

The midyear church financial report will be distributed

after church on Sunday June1, 2014. Copies of the

report will also be available for pickup in the church office

during regular office hours – 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sesquicentennial (150th) Church Anniversary

A meeting of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill members who are interested in serving on the committee for the church's Sesquicentennial Anniversary will be held immediately after church on June 29 in room 103 downstairs. While the actual celebration of the church's Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary will not take place until December 2015, we are starting to develop plans for a year-long celebration throughout 2015 and would love to have your input. The celebration will also involve all aspects of the church and your involvement is very important. Our 150th Anniversary is being co-chaired by Bobby Lovett and Dwight Lewis. Please do not hesitate to contact either of them if you have any questions.

Scholarship Committee Needs Volunteers If there are church members who would like to join the

Scholarship Committee, please contact Lueatrice Green

Lovett at 615-868-7708 or email her

luelovett53@hotmail.com. Your support of the children

and youth will be an uplifting experience.

Church Email Address

We are currently unable to retrieve emails from the church’s email address fbcch@birch.net. Until further notice, please send all electronic correspondence to: fbcch13@gmail.com.

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

Blood Pressure Screenings

The Health Care Committee will be available on the 2nd and 4th Sundays to provide blood pressure screenings in the Frankie Pierce Lounge and on the lower level.

Stress-Free Parenting Classes Offered for Parents of Children

Ages 1-4 Years Old and Ages 5-12 Years Old Many parents are living with anxiety, exhaustion and frustration. Most need to learn how to maintain their cool and provide a healthy, nurturing relationship with their children, teens and young adults. The Active-Parenting Classes will show you how to:

Discipline your child without violence

Prevent problems, such as tantrums, bullying, etc.

Build a loving bond with your child

Childproof your home

Care for your child at different ages and stages

Care for Yourself!

Class Times and Dates: Ages

1 - 4

June 17th -

July 1st

6:00 pm -

7:30 pm

3 weekly

sessions

Ages

5 - 12

July 8th-

August 12th

6:00 pm -

8:00 pm

6 weekly

sessions

Classes will be held at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill in the Martin Luther King Fellowship Hall, 625 Rosa Parks Boulevard at Nelson Merry Street, Nashville, TN 37203. To register, contact the Church Office at (615) 255-8757. For additional information, contact Pamela Wood, Active Parenting Instructor, at (615) 259-0623. Pre-Registration is required! Child care will be provided for ages 1 thru 12 years at no

cost.

Bible Study

Resumes in the Fall! Our Wednesday Night

Live Bible Study session has come to an end for the summer break. The Ministry of Education hopes that

each of you who attended found the course offerings sufficient to select and in engage in one that helped to promote your ability to apply God's Word to your lives. The Ministry is currently engaged in preparing for the next series of course offerings. Although we will take a break during the months of June, July and August from our formal sessions, it should not be considered a break from our continued study. Wednesday Night Live! will resume

in September.

Seeking Helpers The Children’s Department is seeking helpers to assist the lead teachers of Children’s Church on the 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays of each month on the lower level of the church in the Social Ministry Hall. Those interested must be 18 or older; male & female welcome! Please submit your name to Mrs. Frankie Jackson, Mrs. Felecia Johnson, or Rev. Joe Ella Darby. Contact information: fakcjohnson@aol.com &/or (615)628-8388. DON’T HESITATE!!!!

Juneteenth at the Fort Youth 12-17 years of age are invited to write and submit a 500-word essay on the theme “Education Is Emancipation.” Cash awards will be presented to essay winners. Juneteenth is a celebration initiated by African Americans to confirm, preserve, and perpetuate FREEDOM. The event will be held on June 28, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including the enactment of Frederick Douglass. Apply now:

Essay Contest Juneteenth at the Fort Dr. T.M. Young, PO Box 281613, Nashville, TN 37228.

Frist Senior Mondays

The Third Monday of each month is Senior Monday at the

First. Half price admission $5, $3 parking and other

discounts and activities.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

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Slaves and Slave Holders

Tennessee State Museum presents “Slaves and

Slaveholders of Wessyngton Plantation" through August

31, 2014. Free admission.

Looking for a Church Home?

If you are looking for a church home, we encourage you

to come and visit us! There are several ways to become

a member of FBCCH.

Baptism - when a person is willing to initially express a

belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and is willing to

live one’s life according to His will. Baptism is the

symbolic initiation into the Christian faith.

Christian Experience - when a person who has

previously been a member of another church chooses to

unite with FBCCH, believing this to be the place for one’s

spiritual nurturing. These persons have already been

baptized and have committed a faith relationship with

Jesus Christ.

Watchcare - when a person wishes to have his or her

membership with FBCCH while he or she is temporarily

living in the city.

Associate - when a person who has a membership in another church wishes to have a membership in FBCCH. Restoration - when a former member chooses to rejoin FBCCH. Scheduling Access to Church Buildings

To all groups needing entry and use of the church, sanctuary and Ennix-Jones Center during the week, please call the church office at 255-8757 in advance of your event. This is to ensure personnel are available to allow entry and to have a record for security purposes. Your cooperation is highly appreciated. Prayer and Fasting We appreciate those that participated in the fasting and/or praying for the church. We ask that your prayers will continue as we press forward.

Deacons of the Week

If you should need pastoral assistance, please

contact the Deacon of the Week for assistance.

Week Deacon Phone #

June 1 Richard Dinkins (615) 299-8741

June 8 Martin Currie (615) 832-9662

June 15 Ronald McFarland Sr. (615) 331-0564

June 22 Pamela Wood (615) 259-0623

June 29 Carol Boone (615) 851-1527

Missionary Circles of FBCCH

The American Baptist Women’s Missionary Circles of First

Baptist Church, Capitol Hill receive new members according to

the Sunday a woman joins our church family. The June 2014

schedule is noted below.

Week of Circle

June 1 Clark-Smith-Stokes

June 8 Matrons

June 15 Jones-Work

June 22 Helen Kincaid

June 29 Eliza Wilson

Fathers’ Day was founded in Spokane, WA at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas. Its first celebration was in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910. Her father, the Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised his six children there. After hearing a sermon about Mothers’ Day in 1909, she told her pastor that fathers should have a similar holiday honoring them. Although she initially suggested June 5, her father’s birthday, the pastors did not have enough time to prepare their sermons, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.

Did You Know…?

8 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

Solution to May’s Crossword

CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH DEPARTMENTS

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In 1856 Rev Charles H Leonard set apart a Sunday for

the dedication of children to the Christian life and for

the re-dedication of parents and guardians to bring-

up their children in Christian nurture. This service

was first observed on the second Sunday in June.

Children’s Day

June 8, 2014

Wear Skittles/ Colors of the Rainbow

Be There No Vacation that day!

Former Youth on the Move Carl Jones, Jr. is to be congratulated for obtaining a 4.0 average for the 2014 spring semester at NCCU. He received the Scholastic Achievement Award for having the highest GPA for the entire football team, average of 3.85. First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill salutes Carl for a job well done! We also honor his mother, Cynthia Jones. FBCCH is proud of our former youth and wants to highlight his accomplishments. Keep up the great work! Third Nine Weeks Honor Roll Students: Jasmine Easley, Fifth Grade Head Middle Magnet School, Honor Roll Granddaughter of Geri Easley.

Cheyenne Haskins, Kindergarten

Carter Lawrence Elementary School, Honor Roll

Daughter of Sherika Lynch and grandniece of Benita

Lynch.

Allison Johnson, Sixth Grade

Woodland Middle School, Honor Roll

Daughter of Felecia and Vernoris Johnson.

Christopher Johnson, Second Grade

Kenrose Elementary School, Honor Roll

Son of Felicia and Vernoris Johnson.

Katelyn Johnson, Fourth Grade

Kenrose Elementary School, Honor Roll

Daughter of Felicia and Vernoris Johnson.

Kena Maria McDaniel, Seventh Grade Thurgood Marshall Middle School, Honor Roll Daughter of Derrick and Kenya McDaniel. Miles Slay, Junior Cohn School, Honor Roll. Son of Lolita Slay. These students were awarded gift cards and certificates from FBCCH. These presentations were made during worship service on Mother’s Day. Congratulations!! Tavon C. McKnight graduated from Cocoa High School on May 23, 2014. Jasmine Easley was awarded the “President’s Education Award” for Outstanding Academic Achievement and a certificate for the “Highest Overall Average” in reading at Head Middle Magnet School. SCHOLARSHIPS The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is offering scholarships to its Summer Institute to college juniors (juniors in Spring 2014, entering their senior year in Fall 2014) with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Winners will receive a $3,000 stipend, out-of-state transportation costs, housing and meals. The institute lasts six (6) weeks this summer in Harlem, NY. Please contact sylvianediouf@nypl.org

10 JUNE 2014 CALENDAR

01 SUNDAY

Statehood Day

8:45 SMCS Live!

10:00 Worship Service

02 MONDAY

Wendell Sherrod

03 TUESDAY

04 WEDNESDAY

Imani Byrd

Shalone Y. Sampson

05 THURSDAY

06 FRIDAY

D-Day

07 SATURDAY

9:00 Sunday School Teachers

Meeting

08 SUNDAY

Pentecost

Children’s Day

8:45 SMCS Live!

10:00 Worship Service

09 MONDAY

Edward I. Isibor

Vacation Bible School

5:00 Dinner

6:00 VBS Classes Begin

10 TUESDAY

Vacation Bible School

5:00 Dinner

6:00 VBS Classes Begin

11 WEDNESDAY

Vacation Bible School

5:00 Dinner

6:00 VBS Classes Begin

Bonnie Demonbreum

Rose McDonald

Weldon B. Kidd

12 THURSDAY

Vacation Bible School

5:00 Dinner

6:00 VBS Classes Begin

13 FRIDAY

Vacation Bible School

5:00 Dinner

6:00 VBS Classes Begin

14 SATURDAY

Flag Day

15 SUNDAY

Trinity Sunday

Fathers’ Day

Samuel L. Robinson

Joy Sims

8:45 SMCS Live!

10:00 Worship Service

16 MONDAY

Walter Vincent

17 TUESDAY

6:00 Parenting Class

18 WEDNESDAY

J. D. Martin

Desiree Robertson

19 THURSDAY

Juneteenth

Jewel M. Burks

Ronald S. Jones

20 FRIDAY

21 SATURDAY

Ernest C. Rhodes

Scott C. Richardson

22 SUNDAY

8:45 SMCS Live!

10:00 Worship Service

23 MONDAY

24 TUESDAY

6:00 Parenting Class

William J. Washington

25 WEDNESDAY

Leigh F. Lovett

Kena M. McDaniel

Taylor A. Slay

26 THURSDAY

27 FRIDAY

John T. Howse, II

28 SATURDAY

Anita Greene

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SUNDAY

Family & Friends Sunday

8:45 SMCS Live!

10:00 Worship Service

30 MONDAY

6:00 Deacons’ Meeting

2012 – 2015

Theme

“Marching toward Jubilee”

(Leviticus 25:8-13, NIV)

Motto

“Following Where Faith Leads”

(2 Corinthians 5:7, NIV)

JULY 2014 CALENDAR

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01 TUESDAY

6:00 Parenting Class

Darrell L. Hayes

Ruth McGriff

D.J. Wootson

02 WEDNESDAY

St. Clair Foster

Regina C. Jackson

Nanette Lacey

Tiana McKnight

03 THURSDAY

Judson R. Wood

04

FRIDAY

Independence Day!

05 SATURDAY

Brittany Ennix

06 SUNDAY

Daryl J. Hawkins

Herman F. Jackson

Simon Morrow

8:45 SMCS Live!

10:00 Worship Service

07 MONDAY

Rosetta Miller Perry

08 TUESDAY

6:00 Parenting Class

09 WEDNESDAY

Rev. Dr. Arrold N. Martin

10 THURSDAY

Camille Calloway

Chandra N. Lipscomb

Gary Cornell Rowe

Minister Lanny Babb

11 FRIDAY

Barbara R. Smith

Pastor Kelly M. Smith Jr.

12 SATURDAY

Evelyn P. Fancher

Liz J. Johnson

Tanae McKnight

13 SUNDAY

8:45 SMCS Live!

10:00 Worship Service

14 MONDAY

Candace Cosey

Isolina Rankins

15 TUESDAY

6:00 Parenting Class

Sheila R. Littleton

Tamarah S. Daniel

16 WEDNESDAY

17 THURSDAY

Maribeth Crutchfield

Mona Hayes

Roosevelt Roper

MaKayla L. Sampson

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FRIDAY

Nelson Mandela Day

19 SATURDAY

20 SUNDAY

Keenan J. Robinson

8:45 SMCS Live!

10:00 Worship Service

21 MONDAY

22 TUESDAY

6:00 Parenting Class

Antwan L. Hamilton

Ryann Odell King

23 WEDNESDAY

John R. Alexander

Vincent Baker

24 THURSDAY

25 FRIDAY

Sue Hall Smith

Erma J. Todd

Robert D. Wood, II

26 SATURDAY

Destiny E. Westbrook

27 SUNDAY

Parents’ Day

James R. Collier

Ernest E. Dismuke

Beverly A. Scott

8:45 SMCS Live!

10:00 Worship Service

28 MONDAY

29 TUESDAY

6:00 Parenting Class

30 WEDNESDAY

Sheldon Greene

31 THURSDAY

Harvey J. Doughty

George F. Vinson

12 CONNECT WITH GOD

Daily Bible Readings for June June 1 Haggai 1:1-11 June 16 Job 27:8-12

“God’s House Lies in Ruins” “What Hope for the Godless?” June 2 Isaiah 26:1-13 June 17 Psalm 43

“My Spirit Seeks You” “Hope in God”

June 3 Leviticus 26:3-13 June 18 Psalm 33:13-22

“The Blessings of Obedience” “Hope in God’s Steadfast Love” June 4 Leviticus 26:14-26 June 19 Romans 8:18-25 “The Consequences of Disobedience” “In Hope We Were Saved” June 5 Deuteronomy 6:17-25 June 20 1 Peter 3:13-17

“The Fear of the Lord” “Accounting for the Hope in You” June 6 Isaiah 41:1-10 June 21 Hebrews 10:19-24

“I Am with You” “The Confession of Our Hope” June 7 Psalm 27:7-14 June 22 Haggai 2:23; Zechariah 4:1-3, 6-14

“Take Courage!” “I Have Chosen You” June 8 Haggai 1:12—2: 9 June 23 Philippians 4:1-7

“Obeying the Voice of God” “Being of the Same Mind” June 9 Isaiah 35 June 24 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

“A Highway Called the Holy Way” “Empowered by the Same Spirit” June 10 Deuteronomy 28:1-9 June 25 Ephesians 4:1-6

“Established as God’s Holy People” “Maintaining the Unity of the Spirit” June 11 1 Peter 1:13-21 June 26 1 Corinthians 12:12-20

“You Shall Be Holy” “Many Members in One Body” June 12 1 Peter 1:22—2:3 June 27 1 Corinthians 12:21-26

“You Have Been Born Anew” “No Dissension within the Body” June 13 1 Peter 2:4-10 June 28 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

“You Are God’s People” “Members of the Body of Christ” June 14 2 Corinthians 6:14—7:1 June 29 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

“You Are the Temple of God” “Agreement without Divisions” June 15 Haggai 2:10-19 June 30 Ephesians 4:7-16

“The Hope for God’s Blessing” “Building Up the Body of Christ”

GIVING

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LET’S CONTINUE TO REMEMBER THOSE IN NEED

Thank you so much for your support last year. The

Benevolence Committee is requesting your continued

support of donations of the following items:

Seasoned and gently–used men’s and women’s

clothing

Children’s clothing and toys

Household items and linens

Hotel-size personal care items.

For questions on where to deliver your donations, or how

you may be of additional assistance, please contact Rosa

Mimms, Chairperson.

KROGER GIFT CARDS PROGRAM The Endowment Board wishes to thank you for your continuing support and wishes to remind you that the Kroger Company contributes to the church’s Endowment Fund each time we use our Kroger Gift Card to make purchases at Kroger stores. The Endowment Board’s goal is to get 100% of the congregation participating in this important program. When our Kroger Gift Cards’ reload reaches $5,000.00 or more, the church receives a check from Kroger for 4% of all associated reloads. If you do not have a First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill Kroger

Gift Card or if your card has expired, please see or call

Deacon Ronald McFarland or Trustee Paul Robertson. We

also encourage you to use the Kroger Gift Cards to

purchase gasoline.

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Reporting

Period

Total

Sales/Reload

s

Rebate

09/08/13-10/05/13 $5,795.00 $231.80

10/06/13-11/02/13 $6,750.00 $270.00

11/03/13-11/30/13 $8,060.00 $322.40

12/01/13-12/28/13 $9,010.00 $360.40

12/29/13-1/25/14 $6,485.00 $259.40

1/26/14-2/22/14 $6,035.01 $241.40

2/23/14-3/22-14 $7,034.69 $281.39

3/23/14-4/19/14 $5,580.00 $223.20

4/20/14-5/17/14 $6,565.00 $262.20

Bible Trivia Quiz: Who Did It?

1. Who married his half sister?

2. Who dreamed that the sun and the moon and

11 stars bowed downt o him?

3. To whom did God give the covenant of

circumcision?

4. Who led the Israelites into Canaan?

5. Who wrongly thought that Abraham’s and

Isaac’s wives were their sisters?

6. Who sold his birthright for a bowl of stew?

7. Who tricked Jacob into marrying his

daughter?

8. Who stole the household gods of her father?

14 PRAYER REQUESTS AND LISTING

“We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember one another in prayer…” PRAYER REQUEST Dr. Edward Isibor Dr. Matthew Kennedy Mr. Harvey Sims

PRAYER LIST

Mrs. Frances Baker 1503 Beechwood Ave. Nashville, TN 37212 Major Alicia R. Bodie US Army Mrs. Pearlie Collier 20 Porch Reed Dr. Waverly, TN 37185 (Deacon James Collier’s Mother) Mr. Will Gregory Atlanta, GA (Naomi Griffin’s nephew) Mrs. Vergia Green Chicago, IL (Willie Magee’ sister) Mr. Oliver Hardge California PO3 Antoinette Ingram US Navy Dr. Edward Isibor 8220 Frontier Lane Brentwood, TN 37027 Mr. Vincent Johnson 8300 Sawyer Brown Rd. P- 307 Nashville, TN 37221

Dr. Matthew Kennedy Room 223 Schrader Acres Assisted Living Center 1204 Schrader Acres Dr. Nashville, TN 37208 Mrs. Wendolyn Larkins Mapleton, GA (Gwen Harris’ Daughter) Mrs. Ida Lewis 503 Shelby Ave. Nashville, TN 37206 Mr. J.D. Martin 1650 Pine Tree Pass Lane Lilburn, GA 30047 Ms. Ella Matambo Macon, GA (Friend of the Currie Family) Mr. Derrick McDaniel Christian Care Center Nursing Home 202 Enon Springs Rd. E Smyrna, TN 37167 Mrs. Rose McDonald 111 N. Carolina Ave. #204 Lexington, NC 27292 Mrs. Naomi Norman #208 Life Care Center of Hickory Woods 4200 Murfreesboro Rd. Antioch, TN 37013 Ms. Isolina Rankins 601 A North Dupont Madison, TN 37115

Mrs. Katie Reed Vanco Health Care and Rehabilitation 813 S. Dickerson Rd. Room 114 A Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (Lueatrice Green Lovett’s Mother) Mrs. Maggie Roper 732 Garrison Dr. Nashville, TN 37207 Mr. Harvey Sims 644 Revels Drive Nashville, TN 37207 Mr. James Slay Chattanooga, TN (Father of Lolita Slay) Mrs. Bertha Taylor 105 Valley Green Dr. Antioch, TN 37013 Mrs. Susie Thomas Welcomes Visitors 4217 Ashland City Highway Nashville, TN 37218 Mrs. Dorothy Vassall 3747 Westport Drive Nashville, TN 37218 Mr. Walter Vincent 4824 Fairmeade Court Nashville, TN 37218 CWO3 LaTonya Ingram Wallace US Navy Mrs. Jennie P. Wilkins 832 Inverness Avenue Nashville, TN 37204

Mrs. Leslie Williams 2929 Old Franklin Road Nashville, TN 37013 In order to make our prayer list current, please let the church office know if you (or someone you know) have changed address or if someone should be added to or removed from the prayer list.

RENEWING THE MIND

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