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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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Your Junk is Our Gold!

The Youth will be holding a Fundraiser
on Saturday, October 4th.

Watch for more details  -

but if you have goodies to contribute
contact Denise or Katie.

 

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FBC "Adopts"

Booker T. Washington
Elementary School

 

            On Thursday night, August 21, First Baptist Church was on hand at Booker T. Washington (BTW) Elementary to help with the open house for parents and students.  Amparo and Ramiro Garza, Denise Meyer, Vickie Dawson, Lila and Dwight Reagan, and Ann and Gene Franz were there to cook over 500 hot dogs, assist with serving, greeting, cleaning, whatever was needed.  The people at the school were gracious and appreciative of all that was done for them.  It was the biggest and most successful opening night they have had at BTW and we got to be a part of it!  Praise God!

            There are going to be many more events at BTW that First Baptist Church will be on hand to assist.  If you are interested in being a part of this great outreach ministry, be sure to give Vickie Dawson a call.  It is surprising how many of the people you meet, you already know.  It is also a blessing to hear their heartfelt appreciation when they understand that the community supports them and cares about them.  Many of you are teachers or former teachers so you understand best how good it feels.  Thank you to everyone who helped with this project.

 

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2009 Budget

 

Team leaders/coordinators are asked to submit budget requests for 2009 to the Financial Coordinator, Don Dear, before September 30, 2008. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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Mark Your Calendars Now!
(Please see Outreach/Missions Page
for more upcoming events).

 

BGTC Annual Meeting -  November 10-11, in Arlington/Ft. Worth

World Hunger Emphasis in October

Community Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by the Elgin Mnisterial Alliance, is scheduled to be held here at First Baptist Church, Sunday, November 23, at 7 p.m.

Christmas Cantata, Sunday, December 7, 5 p.m. in our Sanctuary

 

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Ministry Opportunities

ßSubstitute Teachers—See Mamie King

ßNursery Ministry Coordinator—See Mary Smith

ßVisits to recent visitors and activity Participants, hospitalized, nursing homes, homebound

ßGive someone a ride to Worship, Sunday School, or Special Event

ßSupport Youth Fundraisers

ßAluminum Cans—Please bring your washed out cans and put them in the container residing etween the fellowship hall and the nursery.

ßSound Room Workers—see Shannon Saegert

ßSupport FBC Food Pantry by your work, nonperishable food items, clean plastic grocery bags, fans, coats, and/or blankets for recipients—See Marvin Carter, Food Pantry Coordinator, and Ann Scott, Coats and Blanket Ministry Coordinator

ßHelp with Building and Grounds projects – see Gene Franz

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Reminders:

 

Church Council, Sunday, September 7, 4 p.m. in Joy Classroom.  Please submit your calendar items by 9 a.m. Thursday, September 4.

Monthly Business Meeting /Church Conference will be held Sunday, September 21, at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Please submit all reports, recommendations, and new business to the Church Office by 9 a.m. Thursday, September 18, so they can be included in the hand-out packet.   

 

Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Worship/Singing is at 9 a.m. on the fourth and fifth Sundays of every month (August 31 & September 28). Everyone is encouraged to attend.

 

Newsletter Deadline is 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 23.

 

Bulletin Deadline is usually Thursdays, 9 a.m.

 

Nursery is for Children up to Age 3; and Children's Church is for Ages 3 through Kindergarten, Sundays during 11 a.m. Worship.

 

Bookkeeping -- An outside bookkeeping service now performs our bookkeeping duties.  It has become necessary to make some minor adjustments in the area of reimbursements from the church.  One, reimbursements will be made ONLY on the 15th and the last day of the month.  Another is that the reimbursement procedures MUST be followed completely.  If you do not have a copy of these reimbursement procedures, contact Don Dear, Finance Coordinator.

           
Financial Books Will Close 9 a.m. September 10 & 25.

 

Reservation Forms - The church office needs your help in managing our facilities. Please complete a reservation form before meeting in our facility. If your group has not completed the form, please see the box outside the Sunday School office or contact the church office. Please notify the church office of any changes in date/time of meetings/events.

  

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