COOL NEW BOOKS FOR HOT SUMMER READING ARE AVAILABLE IN

THE MEDIA LIBRARY

In Memory of Louise LeMarr: -A Great and Terrible Love: A Spiritual Journey into the

Attributes of God by Mark Galli Given by The Ruth Sunday School Class

-“I  Can”  Evangelism:    Taking  the  “I  Can’t”  Out  of  Sharing  

Your Faith by Elisa Morgan Given by Alan and Linda Kent

-Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption by Katie Davis

-In the Land of Blue Burqas by Kate McCord Given by The Keenagers

YOUR MEDIA CENTER IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS ACROSS FROM THE ELEVATOR.

THANK YOU!!! ARE YOU LISTENING? Mary and I were overwhelmed with the reception you gave us on Sunday night as you expressed your love to us. Words are inadequate to express how our hearts were touched. You have treated us wonderfully well during these 8 months we served you as Interim. Your many expressions of care will always be remembered. May  God’s  richest  blessings  be  yours  as  the  new  pastor  and  his family come to serve the Lord and you here in the wonderful city of Sebring. We love you all. We join you in praying for Pastor Matt Crawford and family. In grateful love, Allen and Mary Higginbotham

SUMMER HOURS SUNDAY 9:00 - 10:15 AM

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF

(PHONE) 863-385-5154 (FAX) 863-385-4184 PRESCHOOL 863-385-4704

Intercessory Prayer Line 385-0120 www.fbsebring.com

SENIOR  PASTOR…………………………...…………..REV.  MATT  CRAWFORD ASSOC.  PASTOR  MUSIC  &  SR  ADULTS  …………….REV.  NUNO  NORBERTO HISPANIC  PASTOR…………………..…...………………..…….REV.  LUIS  LUNA PASTOR  EMERITUS.………………..…..................................DR.  JAMES  MCALL CHURCH    BUSINESS  ADMINISTRATOR….............................GEORGE    SMITH MUSIC,  YOUTH  &  SR.  ADULT    SECRETARY..……..…….…..LYNDA  HODGE PRESCHOOL  DIRECTOR……………...…….……….....DIXIE  LYNN  KREULEN HOUSEKEEPER…………………….………..………….…...SANDY  WISENBERG MAINTENANCE………….…………..…….….………………..….WADE  LINDLEY

OFFICE HOURS 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM

Closed for lunch 12:30-1:30

Email: lhodge@fbsebring.com

Get Ready 252 Crew Our season debuts in September!

Don’‛t miss out! Plan to be a part of Survivor Phobia Island!! Kindergarten – Fifth Grade * Sundays at 10:30am * Room D203

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ISSUE #316 MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, SEBRING, FLORIDA August 2013

Join us August 18 as we have a special time of prayer for our students and those who serve in our educational system. Please invite your friends who help in teaching the next generation.

We, the First Baptist Church of Sebring, are committed to become fully devoted followers

of Jesus Christ, fulfilling the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40) and the Great Commission

(Matthew 28:18-20) in order to reach and convert the lost and to equip the saved to be on mission

with the Lord.

THE TITHE IS THE LORDS

2013  ANNUAL  CHURCH  BUDGET…………..$  895,000

BUDGET  NEEDS  TO  DATE……………...........$  524,114

BUDGET  RECEIPTS  TO  DATE…..…...……...$  475,289

JULY  REQUIREMENTS……………….............$    75,180

JULY  RECEIPTS.…….........................................$    61,164

OUR MISSION STATEMENT Under the Lord Jesus Christ, we will connect with others,

grow as disciples, and serve with our gifts.

Dear Church Family,

I   can’t   tell   you   how  excited   Christie  and I are to finally be here! We have already been greatly blessed by your

hospitality, prayers, hugs, and kindness. It is great to be in Sebring! More than anything else this week, I have been encouraged   by   the  way   that   I   can   see   Christ’s   love  being demonstrated through your care for one another. Your love for the Cox and McCall families was so obvious as we prayed together. And at prayer meeting, time and again I heard of instances in which the Body of Christ has ministered in practical ways to one another in times of need. That is awesome, and God is glorified through it! Jesus  said  in  John  13:35,  “By  this  all  people  will  know  that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another”  (ESV).    This  is  the  kind  of  love  I  believe  that

you have been displaying as you have cared for one another. And as you continue to do this, you will make clear to the world that you are disciples of Jesus, and you will participate in drawing more of the world towards Jesus as Savior. So, I want to thank you for your ministry to me and to each other. I want to praise God for His work through you in that. And I want to encourage you – press on! Continue loving on one another and on the lost in our community. The Lord will be faithful to complete this work that He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6). I hope and pray that you have a great month, as we head back to school and our fall schedule. See you soon. In Christ,

Pastor Matt

Celebrating and caring for one another. Serving  and  ministering  in  Christ’s  Name.

Enjoying fellowship with God and each other.

KEENAGERS PROGRAM August 15, 2013

11:15 a.m. Bring a friend and a covered dish and join us for great fellowship, inspiring

speakers, music/singing, and good food.

SENIOR PASTOR

Ok, here we go August!

First of all, I want to say thank you so much again for the expression of love that you, First Baptist Sebring, showed to Sarah and

me-giving us a cruise. We will be leaving in a few days and we   are   so   very   excited   about   it!   I   can’t   wait   to   show   you   pictures when we come back. Thank you!!!

We are so blessed to be a part of this church, and we are excited about what God has in store for us. Well, I also shared with most of you how excited we are to have Matt and  Christie  joining  our  church  family.  Don’t  forget  to  keep  on praying for them, the boys, and the baby girl that is on the way! There   is   a  hymn  chorus   that   says:   “Make  me  a   blessing,  O  Savior, I pray; Make me a blessing to someone to-day.”   (George   Schuler,   1982-1973) Let us make that our prayer and always be alert in how we can be a blessing to others and always point our actions and attitudes towards Christ, the One who gave it all. Just as we read in Scripture, if   we   are   to   give,   to   encourage,   to   be   merciful,   let’s   do   it  cheerfully. (Rom. 12:8)

Just a quick word of alert to our choir members (and for the ones interested in joining our awesome choir): Wednesday, August 14, 7 pm, will be our first practice; and Saturday, August 17, from 4-6pm, will be our choir retreat. Please con-tact Lynda at our church office for more information. Call her at 863.385.5154.

May God bless you all, and I hope to see some new choir members on the 14th!

Jezimar Nuno Norberto Associate Pastor Music and Senior Adults

MINISTER OF MUSIC

The teachers are busy getting ready for the new school year. Our theme for this year is "For God so Loved the World.” The teachers have chosen different parts of the world to decorate their classrooms. Enrollment is up, and we are very excited for the new adventures that God will bring our way for this school year. Please pray for our teachers as they get ready for the new school year.

Dixie Kreulen, Director

El hombre, la mejor creación de Dios.

Cuando Dios creó al hombre a su imagen y semejanza lo hizo un ser racional, con inteligencia como El mismo. Por supuesto, la inteligencia humana no es igual que la inteligencia divina, pero si una inteligencia real, no ficticia por lo tanto, los humanos tenemos la habilidad de entender el significado de las palabras y la lógica de las oraciones y los versos bíblicos. El pecado ha quitado la garantía de que el entendimiento del ser humano sea siempre confiable; pero no ha sido quitada la habilidad del ser humano para comprender y obedecer al llamado de Dios. Venid a mi todos los que estáis trabajados y cargados, y yo os hare descansar. Mateo: 11:28 Su hermano en Cristo . Pastor Luis Luna

HISPANIC MISSION

AUGUST 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3

4 5

6

6:30 pm Deacon’s meeting

7

No Worship

Choir Rehearsal

8

9

10

11 12

13

6 pm Preschool

Open House in the

Sanctuary

14

7 pm Worship Choir

Resumes

15

11:15 am Keenagers

6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study follow-up

Fellowship Hall

16

17

Choir Retreat

18

Promotion Sunday

19

Public School begins

6 pm

House & Grounds

Meeting/Conference

Room

20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27

6:30 pm Women’s Ministry Meeting

Fellowship Hall

28 29 30 31

Wednesday Schedule 5:30 Student Ministry/ ROC

6:00 Ministry of

Encouragement

Sunday Schedule

9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Morning

Worship

2:00 p.m. Hispanic Mission

6:00 p.m. Evening Worship

COME JOIN US! The vision of the Women’s Ministry is to seek to fulfill Christ’s mission by encouraging women with a sense of belonging to God and each other; helping them discover their God-given gifts in ministry; enabling them to glorify God through worship, prayer, and service; and equip-ping them for blessing others with the love, grace, and truth of Jesus Christ. We have monthly meetings August through May (excluding December) and schedule events throughout the year for women. Come join us and see how you can help minister to others! “Each one should use whatever gifts he has received to serve others- faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1Peter 4:10 NIV

EXTENDED CARE

August 4, 2013 DIRECTOR: KATHY HALEY

Serena Rushlo Joe & Lisa Collins Bobbie Henderson

Phillip & Lisa Baker

August 11, 2013 DIRECTOR: DEBBIE RUSHLO

Lani Hermoso Aaron & Sarah Whitaker

Jesslin Williams Doris Magowan

August 18, 2013

DIRECTOR: DONNA KAY VAN NOTE Alison Whitehurst

Debbie Rushlo Melanie Robertson

Jackson Rushlo

August 25, 2013 DIRECTOR: DIXIE KREULEN

Sue Buice Jay & Janelle Whitaker

Norma Page Chris & Melissa McLeod

Thank you for volunteering to

serve in the nursery. Please check in at the nursery

desk by 10:15 for your assigned room.

KITCHEN ANGELS

NEEDED

Just when you thought you were running out of ways to serve our Church Family, along  comes  a  “real  good  deal”  of  an  

opportunity! Erik and Darlene Christensen, possibly the

best  “bosses”  you  will  ever  have,  are   looking for a few more kitchen angels.

Even if you have never before helped in the kitchen or dining area, you are still needed.

They will train you!!! So, come on, get in touch with the

Christensens and get started. You will be enjoying good fellowship with other

“Angels”  and  soon  you  will  be  wondering  why  you  didn’t  do  this  sooner!    :)    

471-6271 or thechristensens@hotmail.com

The Women’s Ministry will be meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27th, at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall to begin planning for the Fall Retreat and the Spring Tea. All are welcome to attend.

Hospital Visitation August 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Phillip and Joyce

Statler 471-9204

2 Kathy Haley

471-2579

3 Nancy Jeffery

385-2335

4 Jay & Janelle

Whitaker 655-2393

5 Joyce Brookins

471-9087

6 Lowell & Joan

Henline 385-8592

7 Bob & Brenda

Akers 407-625-4108

8 George & Carol

Smith 655-0822

9 Norma Page

382-4282

10 Bob & Carolyn

Hesselink 471-1031

11 Bill & Dee Champion 385-8797

12 Kaye Wise 471-1161

13 Bill & Edie

Reed 385-5090

14

15 Ferrel Smith

385-7902

16 Angel & Carmen Ramirez 314-9867

17

18 Dale & Betty

McMindes 471-1433

19 Verna Dean

385-3035

20 Charlie & Holly

Taylor 385-6938

21 Dr. Harold

Adolph 386-1885

22 Don &

Charlotte Swigart

385-1496

23 Don & Sharon

Bowden 382-1496

24 Wally & Sylvia

Evans 385-5573

25 Bill & Sandy

Bone 381-1507 381-1569

26 Keith &

Carmella Williams 385-1332

27

28 Gary Lee 385-1890

29

30 Gene & Louise

Sauls 382-2785

31 Debbie

Terreros 385-5254

“I  was  sick  and  you  visited  me…”  Matthew 25:36

[Tell] to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and His strength and His wonderful works that He has done. Psalm 78:4 God has a special message to all aunts, uncles, and grandparents! David felt that there was the possibility that God’s  mighty  works  were  going  to  be  forgotten  and  a   generation  being  lost.  He  called  God’s  people  to  never  tire  of  telling  the  old,  old  story  of  Jesus’  redemption  to  future  generations.  I  hope  you  are  faithful  to  tell  of  God’s  mighty  power, work, and grace in your life to children and to your grandchildren. We want to keep them from searching in the darkness  of  unbelief  and  rebellion.  Keenagers,  let’s  inspire  faith and obedience to our next generation! Mark Your Calendar! Keenager Program, Thursday, August 15, 11:15 a.m., Crime Prevention with Ms. Nell Hayes. Please bring your favorite food to share! Trips  are  being  planned  for  the  fall.  We’ll  keep  you  posted! Betty McMindes Assist. Secretary/Treasurer

KEENAGERS

Direct Team

Door Assignments

Month August 2013

Door # Description 8:45 AM 10:10 AM 1 Front Sanctuary Jeremy Brooker Sandy Hoffman

2 Front Sanctuary NONE Ginger McIntyre

3 Pine St./Sanctuary Jean Hancock Martha Simms

4 Center St. at Sanctuary Ferrel Smith Tommy Lovett

Mango St. at Sanctuary Marilyn Harrison Ginny Lovett

5 Mango St./Nursery Charlie Taylor Ned & Tammy

Hancock

6 Pine St./Fellowship Hall Dot Kackley NONE

7 Pine St./Office Connie Gonzalez Jerry Fawley

If you have conflicts, please try to find a substitute or call:

Charlie Taylor 443-1602 Sandy Hoffman 314-9774

Welcome Table Friendly Faces for August

Kathy Haley Jean Hancock

Mary McAulay Francis McGee

Carmen Ramirez