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fbcmonroe.com Vol. 48 Issue 37 First Baptist Monroe September 30, 2020 Newsletter WARE IT IS Todd Ware Senior Pastor This past Sunday evening Georganne Murdock passed away unexpectedly. I was shocked when Curtis called. Though I had not seen her recently, Georganne had emailed me a couple of weeks ago with the following message, I “attended” the women’s Bible study on Wednesday evening — by Zoom. Later I watched Wednesday evening prayer service and appreciated it very much. Thank you for continuing to stream that service and to provide it as a video. “I thank my God every time I remember you.” - Georganne /Mom / Gigi Her taking the time to reach out was in keeping with her sweet spirit. Since Georganne and Curtis joined our church family several years ago, Georganne was a faithful member. When able, she was here. When needed, she stepped up and blessed us with her incredible musical talent. Whenever I preached, she always seemed to go out of her way to encourage me. And when Curtis’ schedule caused them to be one of the last ones out of the building - which was often, she never complained. That was just who she was. Karen Shiver told me she recently met Georganne through a Zoom study and during that time together Georganne shared her great love for Curtis, and told everyone how he took wonderful care of her. That was true. Curtis took care of her, and she took care of Curtis. They were truly one. They lived, ministered, and touched the Kingdom of God together that way. Georganne and Curtis have a son, Winston. A couple of years ago Georganne and Curtis moved to Snellville to be closer to Winston and his family. Hence the “Mom” and “Gigi” signature above. I am thankful for the time they were able to spend together. As you may have read in Curtis’ email earlier this week, Winston spent Sunday morning with Georganne while Curtis was leading us in worship. Surely their time together was a gift from our Lord. On Saturday morning the family will gather by Georganne’s graveside to thank God for the gift of her life. In the midst of their grief they will hold onto and be held by the hope that we have in Jesus. For at the center of Georganne’s life was a deep and abiding love for her Savior. It is true, we do not grieve as those who have no hope. We will mourn Georganne’s passing as we cling to the promise of the resurrection. Because He lives, we believe Georganne continues to live as well! Serving Jesus Together, Todd Support the ministry of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Walton by giving toward the cost of a $50 sonogram. Our goal is to provide sonograms for 140 expectant mothers. Church Goal: $7000 Given to Date: $1085 The Heartbeat Campaign
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Vol. 48 Issue 37
First Baptist Monroe
September 30, 2020Newsletter
WARE IT ISTodd Ware
Senior Pastor
This past Sunday evening Georganne Murdock passed away unexpectedly. I was shocked when Curtis called. Though I had not seen her recently, Georganne had emailed me a couple of weeks ago with the following message,
I “attended” the women’s Bible study on Wednesday evening — by Zoom. Later I watched Wednesday evening prayer service and appreciated it very much. Thank you for continuing to stream that service and to provide it as a video.“I thank my God every time I remember you.” - Georganne /Mom /Gigi
Her taking the time to reach out was in keeping with her sweet spirit. Since Georganne and Curtis joined our church family several years ago, Georganne was a faithful member. When able, she was here. When needed, she stepped up and blessed us with her incredible musical talent. Whenever I preached, she always seemed to go out of her way to encourage me. And when Curtis’ schedule caused them to be one of the last ones out of the building - which was often, she never complained. That was just who she was.
Karen Shiver told me she recently met Georganne through a Zoom study and during that time together Georganne shared her great love for Curtis, and told everyone how he took wonderful care of her. That was true. Curtis took care of her, and she took care of Curtis. They were truly one. They lived, ministered, and touched the Kingdom of God together that way.
Georganne and Curtis have a son, Winston. A couple of years ago Georganne and Curtis moved to Snellville to be closer to Winston and his family. Hence the “Mom” and “Gigi” signature above. I am thankful for the time they were able to spend together. As you may have read in Curtis’ email earlier this week, Winston spent Sunday morning with Georganne while Curtis was leading us in worship. Surely their time together was a gift from our Lord.
On Saturday morning the family will gather by Georganne’s graveside to thank God for the gift of her life. In the midst of their grief they will hold onto and be held by the hope that we have in Jesus. For at the center of Georganne’s life was a deep and abiding love for her Savior. It is true, we do not grieve as those who have no hope. We will mourn Georganne’s passing as we cling to the promise of the resurrection. Because He lives, we believe Georganne continues to live as well!
Serving Jesus Together,Todd
Support the ministry of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Walton by giving toward the cost of a $50 sonogram. Our goal is to provide sonograms
for 140 expectant mothers.
Church Goal: $7000Given to Date: $1085
The Heartbeat Campaign
October 7th
October 14th
October 21st
Upcoming Preschool Theme
Wednesday Nights in October
PRESCHOOL SUNDAY BIBLE LESSONSIn October we will studying Bible Stories that teach us “Do as
Jesus Did”. Our unit verse for the month is: Jesus said, “You should do as I have done for you.” John 13:15
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UPCOMING PREACHING SCHEDULE
October 4 - Pastor ToddExodus 17:1-7 “Perhaps We Could Complain Louder?”
October 11 - Pastor Greg (virtual)Exodus 20:18-20 “Do You Read the Owner’s Manual?”
October 18 - Pastor Greg (virtual)Exodus 32:1-14 “When Religion Fails”
October 25 - Pastor Todd
BIRTHDAYS
OCT 4-10
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Addison Burrow
Sheila Young
Donna Brown
Gail Carrell
Sarah Dominy
Tom Phillips
Christie Ellison
Nancy Hightower
Annabelle Spence
Richard Sells
Wanda Hickman
Angie Pettus
Brandi Wise
Kaitlyn Daniel
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Prayer List Doris Adams Ray Autry (son in law of Steve & Donna Colquitt)Dot Blevins Alan Bolton Chuck Bradley Tony Brooks (brother of Ricky Brooks)Brad Brownlow Mike Cash Cody Clay and Parents Jimmy & Ellen (nephew of Peggy Howard)Dax Conner and Parents Clint & Brittany (friends of Kevin Barrett)Robert Crane Teri Curlew (daughter of BJ Bennett)Marge Ellison Millie Fowler Sam Glenn (brother of Frankie Beckum)Ja.R. Harwell Marcy Haymans Ellen Hester Robert and Kalen Henderson Doug Hollandsworth & Diane Davis Jimmie Dean Jackson Margie McElreath (mother of Darlene Christie)Royce McNeal
LAST WEEKSeptember 27, 2020
WEEKLY FINANCIAL NUMBERS Weekly Budget RequiredWeekly Budget Receipts SundayOfferings Online Giving Stock GiftsBudget Required to DateBudget Received to DateDesignated GiftsGive to Go GoalGive to Go YTD
$32,511.00
$14,671.00 $4,060.00
$0.00$1,267,929.00$1,100,739.46
$2,385.00$75,000.00$51,510.00
DEACONS OF THE WEEK - OCT 1-7Mark Millians & Kevin Barrett
SHUT-IN OF THE WEEKAnnie Belle Fambrough3506WindfieldTerraceMonroe, GA 30655
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Dan Mobley (father of Margie Briscoe)Anthony O’Kelly James Paul (father of Maria Brannen)Jimmy Payne Becky Peters Mary Jayne Peters Kathryn PhillipsReba Plaster Suzanne Ruggiers Kale Rush (brother of Gwen Queen)Will Rump (brother of Lois Fussell)Emily Salley Linda Scolamiero (friend of Larry & Lois Fussell)Susie Searcy (sister in law of Gena Coggins)Larry Songer Drew and Julia (Workman) Zarate
CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO:-The family of Georganne Murdock
FLOWERS TheflowersthisweekareprovidedbyElliott, Elizabeth, Brooks and Carolina Austin and Linda Head in memory of Mike Head.
GIFTSIn Memory of
Harold and Peggy BurtonGiven by
Mr. and Mrs. Fred EldridgeDeborah Mixon, Dianne Faulkner,
Valerie StapletonNell Mixon
To the General Fund
In Memory of Shirley ThomasGiven by Anne Smith
To the Pregnancy Resource Center
In Honor of Robert CraneGiven by Anonymous
To the Give to Go Fund
SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCEAdultsStudents/CollegeChildrenPreschoolTotalAttendance Goal
184273022
263450
Your faithfulness in giving makes
a Kingdom difference!
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS - OCT 4Team Leader: Rebecca Barrett 8:30amBabies/Toddler/2’s:
Ryan/Sydney Millians3-5 year olds: Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed 11:00am/11:11amBabies/Toddler/2’s:
Rita Millians3-5 year olds:
Roger Brannen Volunteer Needed
202 McDaniel StreetPO Box 351Monroe, Georgia 30655
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OFFICE HOURS 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday8:30am-1:00pm FridayOffice770-267-5904 Fax 770-207-7383
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ALEX BOSKOFF 8:30 Worship LeaderGLORIA BRISCOE Minister to StudentsCHRIS BRYAN 11:11 Worship LeaderDARLENE CHRISTIE Director of Preschool Ministries GORDON DAVIDSON Associate Pastor GREG DELOACH Teaching PastorBROOKE GOUGE Family Ministry Assistant
PUBLICATIONSIf you’d like to be added to the distribution list (print or digital) for The Vision, our weekly newsletter, please contact the church office (770-267-5904) or email Brooke at [email protected].
AFTER-HOURSOn-Call Pastor Care Number706-389-9804
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CARROL HOLMAN Financial SecretaryROYCE MCNEAL Minister to Senior AdultsCURTIS MURDOCK 10:55 Worship LeaderSHANNON RADOSEVICH Minister to ChildrenTODD WARE Senior Pastor
OCTOBERIS WORLDHUNGERMONTHHelp us reach our goal of$10,000 for World Hungerand Lake Charles, LAhurricane relief.
Our Goal: $10,000
