Brittanie Brown
Mission Scholarship Meal
Join us for the annual dinner to raise funds for the Brittanie Brown Mission Scholarship held immediately after the morning worship on September 21.
First Baptist set up the scholarship to honor Brittanie's calling for missions. Brittanie passed away in 2005 in a tragic car accident just one week before she was to go on a mission trip to East Asia. Seven scholarships have been awarded since the fund was established.
The morning worship on September 21 will have a special mission emphasis. Dexton Shores will bring the morning message to encourage First Baptist members with his experience as a director of River Ministry. Three Apart will provide special music.
The Faith Sunday School class is planning to help with meal preparation. If you would like to help, please contact Cindy Roberts, Joan Worthey, or Joyce Horna. The menu will be chicken and rice, rolls, green beans, salad, and dessert.
The money raised will help fund mission trips to those who apply and qualify for a scholarship. Your prayers and support are needed to continue funding mission scholarships.
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Second Annual
Flood Assurance Festival
Saturday, September 27, 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 28, 11 a.m.
TEEN CHALLENGE LADIES' CHOIR
will lead our services with testimonies and songs!
"Teen Challenge is a faith-based solution for the drug epidemic. Teen Challenge began in 1958 in the heart of a young minister named David Wilkerson. While visiting New York City, he was moved when he witnessed the devastating effects of drugs, alcohol, and gangs in the lives of teenagers. There are now over 400 campuses operating in 92 different countries serving people in all age groups. Teen Challenge is dedicated to helping people overcome addictions and the devastating effects of drugs and alcohol."
Teen Challenge receives funding through charitable donations, grants, and fees. The average cost to house, feed, and maintain the activities and facilities is approximately $1680 per month per student. "Students give back to their communities by participating in community-service activities such as drug awareness prevention presentations in schools and church services. Students also assist with the day-to-day operations of the campus, including maintenance, meal preparation, housekeeping, and office work. This helps to keep operating costs to a minimum."
For more information on Teen Challenge regarding adolescents (age 17 & under), call 417-862-6969 or visit www.teenchallengeusa.com.
For more information on Teen Challenge regarding adult and family programs, call one of their campuses, or go to the web at www.tctexas.org
The SAN ANTONIO Campus is located at 3850 S Loop 1604 W, San Antonio. Their phone is 210-624-2075.
(*Note: Information taken from Teen Challenge of Texas flyer)
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Youth Director
Search Committee
covets your prayers as we seek God's direction. The committee has met several times and is currently working on a survey to aid our task.
Pray for the person God has prepared
to lead our youth.
Pray that God will lead us to that person.
Pray for God's presence
in our meetings and actions.
Pray for our youth!
Committee members are Cindy Roberts, Donna Gwinn, Danny Blisard, Gary Kenly, Teresa Walker, and Denise Meyer.
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An Important Announcement!!!
Youth, Parents, and Interested Parties,
Join your Youth Director Search Committee for pizza, ice cream sundaes, and important information – Sunday, Sept. 7th at noon.
Please sign up on the Youth bulletin board if you are going to attend or confirm with a youth committee member Cindy Roberts (Chairperson), Donna Gwinn, Teresa Walker, Gary Kenly, Danny Blisard, or Denise Meyer.
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Thank You!!!
Words cannot express the thanks that we, the FBC Youth, have for our church family and your outpouring of love and support during Disciple Now (DNow). There are so many folks to mention – but special notice to our host families – the Merz, Franz, and Guyers. To Ann, Wanda, Vickie, Sharon, Tracy, LuAnn, Joyce, Pattie, Donna, Karen, Louise, and Patsy who stepped in to take Katie's place – huge hugs! To all the church that gave of your money, time, and most especially your prayers during DNow – Thanks! There has been a huge visible change in our youth - God is working in a mighty powerful way. Please keep praying for us!
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Youth Need Sodas
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