This Week at First Baptist Church Welcome

Welcome to First Baptist Church

Welcome to First Baptist Church of Clemson. We are so pleased that you are part of our congregation today.

We worship God as revealed in Jesus Christ and seek to provide our people both a sense of identity and belonging and a sense of direction and mission. We hope you will consider making First Baptist Clemson your church home.

As a family of Christian believers, this Church receives as new members all those professing faith in Christ and requesting baptism by immersion. This Church also receives members by transfer of letter from another church or by statement of previous membership in another church providing membership in that church required profession of faith in Christ and baptism in some form. Members may be received at any scheduled worship service.

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Please check age or school grade of each family member. Preschool Children Youth Adult 0____ 1st____ 7th____ 18-21____ 1____ 2nd____ 8th____ 22-29____ 2____ 3rd____ 9th____ 30-42____ 3____ 4th____ 10th____ 43-55____ 4____ 5th____ 11th____ 56-65____ 5____ 6th____ 12th____ 66-UP____

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SERMON NOTES

Seeking

Since God’s call to salvation is simultaneously the call to mission, every follower of Jesus Christ is a minister.

Every member of First Baptist is, therefore, a serving minister.

Our equipping ministers are: Rusty Brock, Senior Minister

rustyfbc@bellsouth.net

Casey Callahan, Minister of Students & Mission casey.fbc@gmail.com

Michael Dean, Interim Music Director mdean154@hotmail.com

Becky DeWitt, Interim Preschool Director of Discipleship fbccec@gmail.com

Lauren Evans, Interim Minister of Children leevans@g.clemson.edu

Tiffany Hamilton, Minister of Youth & Education tghfbc@aol.com

Our support team consists of: Donna Baun, Administrative Secretary

fbccsc@aol.com

Mike Church, Custodian a8chur@aol.com

Jane Dill, Organist jdill@swu.edu

Debbie Massey, Financial Secretary fbccfinsec@bellsouth.net

Cindy Hanvey, Custodian

Gwen Martin, Pianist

Louis Sardinas, Church Host sardinasl@nctv.com

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

Sunday, October 21 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service 11:30 AM Sunday Diners (Dyar’s Restaurant) College Student Luncheon (FLC) 3:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (B#-5) 4:00 PM Children's Worship, Children's, & Preschool MT (Basement) 5:00 PM Marriage Enrichment Class (#B-5) Children’s Bible Study (#206) Personnel MT (#102) Preteen Bible Study (#207) Youth Choir (Choir Room) 5:45PM Children’s Choirs (Choir Room) Preteen Worship Preparation (#207) 6:30 PM Bell Choir Monday, October 22 7:30 AM Men’s Morning Prayer Group (#102) 9:30 AM Monday Morning Bible Study (#212) 6:00 PM Men’s Monday Night Basketball (FLC) Tuesday, October 23 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 10:00 AM ESL (Basement) 7:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (#B-5)

Seekers Group (Pot Belly Deli) Faith on the 5’s for October 24: The menu for the evening Pork Cacciatore over Linguine, Roll, Salad, and Strawberry Cake. Children will have a choice of the main entrée or hotdogs each week.

Together in Worship

And these three remain: Faith, Hope, and Love October 21, 2012

The Gathering Mrs. Gwen Martin

Welcome to Worship Dr. Rusty Brock "I never knew how to worship until I knew how to love." Henry Ward Beecher

*Lifting Our Hearts in Praise, No. 21 O STORE GUD

“How Great Thou Art” Choir-verses 1, 2, & 3; Congregation-verse 4

The Invocation & Lord’s Prayer The Reverend Casey Callahan

Our Children in Worship Children’s Choir

For the Beauty of the Earth……….arr. Jeff Reeves This is My Father’s World……….Sheppard

Give Thanks……….Smith

A Ministry Celebration Dr. Tiffany Hamilton

The Child Enrichment Center

*A Hymn of Joy, No. 87 MIEIR

“His Name is Wonderful” His name is Wonderful, his name is Wonderful,

his name is Wonderful, Jesus my Lord. He is the mighty King, Master of everything,

His name is Wonderful, Jesus my Lord. He’s the great Shepherd, the Rock of all ages,

Almighty God is he; bow down before him, Love and adore him, his name is Wonderful, Jesus my Lord.

Nurturing Our Children in Faith Mrs. Becky DeWitt & Ms. Lauren Evans

The College Ministry Reflection Nolan Carroll

The Scripture Lesson Dr. Brock

1 Corinthians 13 Minister: These are the words of Holy Scripture. Congregation: Thanks be to God!

A Message in Song

The Gift of Love……………Hopson Ashley Sewall, soprano & Robert Jones, tenor

The Sermon Dr. Brock

Set Free in Christ

“If You Have Not Love...”

Wednesday, October 24 5:05 PM Family Fellowship Supper (FLC) 5:55 PM Adult Bible Study (FLC) College Bible Study (College Lounge) Youth Bible Study (Basement) Preteen Bible Study (#207) Children’s Bible Study (#206) Mission Friends (#109/110) 7:05 PM Chancel Choir Thursday, October 25 6:45 PM Cooperative Student Fellowship (FLC) Saturday, October 27 8:00 AM Habitat Volunteer Team (460 N. Garret Street, Central, SC)

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First Baptist Church of Clemson 397 College Avenue Phone: (864)-654-2347 Clemson, SC 29631 Fax: (864)-653-4720 www.firstbaptistclemson.com Follow us on Facebook

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rooted in Baptist freedoms, and

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IMPLEMENTATION TEAM IS READY TO PRESENT RECOMMENDATIONS The Implementation Team will begin presenting their Strategic Actions Plans On Sunday evening, November 11, from 5 - 8 in the FLC. Everyone is encouraged to attend this important gathering as we consider the action plans resulting from the feedback from our Future Vision process. Nursery will be provided for the little ones and regular activities for children and youth will take place allowing parents to participate. And yes, we will make sure to provide a light meal to nourish us for the task. This will be the first of several presentations and discussion opportunities. Additional meetings are as follow: Wednesday, November 14, 6-7pm I.T. Presentation (FLC) Sunday Morning, November 18, 9-10am - Discussion (FLC) Wednesday, November 28, 6-7pm I.T. Presentation (FLC) Wednesday, December 5, 6-7pm - Discussion (FLC)

BOOK FAIR TODAY WMU is sponsoring an Usborne Book Fair this morning Sunday, October 21st in the Welcome Center. Quality children's books will be on display for purchase or you may purchase books directly online at www.booksaremoore.com. All proceeds will benefit children in Allendale through the ministries of CBFSC.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLEMSON OCTOBER 2012 CLEMSON COMMUNITY CARE FOOD DRIVE

Our church is hosting a food drive to support Clemson Community Care (CCC) throughout the month of October. As we approach the holiday season, the success of this drive will be critical to CCC’s ability to meet the needs of their clients. Each family is encouraged to bring food donations each Sunday & Wednesday. The following are the suggested items for this week. Week of October 28 focus on Dry Pasta, Tomato Sauce and Mixed Vegetables You can also make a monetary contribution to Clemson Community Care which will be used to purchase specialty foods by sending a check to CCC, PO Box 271, Clemson, SC 29633. Please indicate First Baptist Church food drive on the memo line. Thank you for supporting this very important missional initiative.

SEEKERS GROUP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

The Seekers WMU group will meet for a dinner meeting at Pot Belly Deli 6-7 PM on Tuesday, October 23. Any woman interested in this Mission Action group is invited to attend. Call Gail Marion at 654-5461 to get on the reservation list.

PINK SUNDAY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. We are designating Sunday, October 28, as Pink Sunday at FBCC. So wear pink next Sunday as we celebrate survivors, remember for those who have died and share hope for a cure.

CHURCH LETTERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & CONGRATULATIONS These items are posted on the bulletin board located outside the church office near the elevator. Letters, announcements and congratulations received in the church office this week are from:

Thank You: Ronald & Irene Hinson

REMEMBER IN PRAYER OUR FAMILY OF FAITH

Muriel Bishop Helen Combs

Ronald Hinson Hazel Poe Ev Thomas

Rusty Brock’s uncle, Joe Brock Susie Dooley’s sister

*A Hymn of Invitation, No. 101 GORDON “My Jesus, I Love Thee”

The Offertory Prayer Mrs. Evelyn Boykin

The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Congregation

A Choral Anthem The Chancel Choir

“How Firm a Foundation”…………Diemer John Robert Ayers, trumpet Conor Burton, trumpet Peyton Brock, trombone Austin Bennett, double bass

*Presenting Our Gifts to God Congregation Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him,

all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

Passing the Peace of Christ Congregation

*The Benediction Dr. Hamilton

*The Postlude Mrs. Dill

*Those who are able may stand.

We extend a warm welcome to the families of our Child Enrichment Center to our service today.

We extend a warm welcome to all worshippers today.

Please ask an usher if you need an amplifying device.

All services are available on CD. Please call the church office for assistance.

Please place all unwanted or unused bulletins in the baskets provided at the exits.

THE FLOWERS placed in the sanctuary are in memory of my wife, Doris Perry on her birthday, October 23 and Susan Culbreath by Charlie, Jeannie and Chuck.

Congregational Life Prayer Request Card The Worship of God

PRAYER REQUEST CARD MEN’S MONDAY MORNING PRAYER MINISTRY

and INTERCESSORY PRAYER ROOM MINISTRY

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God … shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7 Men’s Monday Morning Prayer team prays

for all known needs, near and far. Prayer Request Cards, along with those by

email, prayer phone, and website, are addressed each Monday morning.

Prayer Room Ministry volunteers sort and file all requests and pursue an hourly schedule of intercessory prayer.

Prayer Request: Check one: {Confidential ____; May share ____}

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Name and address of person being prayed for (if appropriate):

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May a note of encouragement be mailed? Y N (circle one) Is this person a member/attendee of FBC? Y N (circle one) Person making request: ___________________________Phone______________

Relationship to person being prayed for: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

Place written request in the Offering Plate or one of the Prayer Room Request Boxes in Lobby.

Prayer Ministry volunteers pledge confidentiality.

Additional Information:_______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Serving

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Sunday Receipts for October 14, 2012 Sunday School Attendance 194 Ministry Budget Offering $ 13,493.10 Building Fund Principal $ 3,475.00 Building Principal Balance after Payment $ 2,167,588.67 Ministry Budget Giving Y-T-D $ 724,117.17 Projected Y-T-D needed to meet Annual Budget $ 799,425.86 Net Giving Shortfall Y-T-D** ($ 75,308.69)

*Net giving projects the end of the year budget shortfall and is not a current expense shortfall. Actual revenues minus expenditures are published the start of each month.

THOSE SERVING SUNDAY October 28, 2012

DEACON ON CALL October 27-28, 2012

Jason Richardson 654-6008

EXTENDED CARE WORKERS Yvonne Durham

Joe & Evelyn Boykin Paid Nursery Teacher

HEAD USHER & UNLOCKING CHURCH

Frank Cox

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP TBD

Bill Wooten

ACOLYTE Alex Bennett