First Baptist Church’s...WIRED. Pray that what God did in their lives during this special week will continue to bear fruit. Pray also for our children who will be going to camp in

First Bapti s t Church’s “Where CHRIST Is the Center”

June 29, 2017 July Newsletter

God bless America!

The youth that participated in WIRED this week will share about their adventures on Sunday. Don’t miss it!

Welcome

Sophie Gilmore by Baptism

Wednesday Total Attendance May 24 108 31 94 June 7 114 14 VBS 21 87 28 Sunday Attendance

Sunday School Morning Worship

May 28 64 104 June 4 104 195 11 98 197 18 89 175 25 95 176

Budgeted Weekly $7,148.37 Budgeted YTD $185,857.62 Tithes and Offering YTD $179,051.10 Other Budget Receipts YTD 91.71 Total Receipts YTD $179,142.81

Dear FBC, Thanks so much for the new Bible and devotional book. They’re both great and very appreciated! Again, thanks so much for the consideration and generosity! Sincerely, Brennan Aycock Dear FBC Family, Thank you for thinking of me during this special time in my life. Thank you for the devotional book and the Bible, and the great lunch that was prepared for me and my family. Love, Kade McLaney

Church on the Go 4:00 PM

July 16th - Greenwood July 23rd - Westbrook

Summer Activities

Children July 11th - Terrific Tuesday (Kids Adventureland Day Trip) July 18th-21st - Kids Student Life Camp July 25th - Terrific Tuesday (Kids Water Day @ Water World)

Youth July 10th - Monday Madness (Youth Movie Night and Dinner) July 24th - Monday Madness (Youth Organized Mass Chaos and Grill Out)

From the Pastor…

Lea and I are just back from vacation and still playing “catch-up.” So let me reach back into June for just a moment and say some “thank-you’s.”

First, let me thank everyone who worked during this year’s Vacation Bible School. It was noisy, hectic, and fun! And most importantly, some of these precious children invited Jesus to come into their hearts! That’s what it’s all about, and that’s what makes our efforts so important and so worth it all! Thank you for being good stewards of your time and energy in VBS. Do continue to pray for your our children and youth. By the time you read this newsletter, our youth will be back from WIRED. Pray that what God did in their lives during this special week will continue to bear fruit. Pray also for our children who will be going to camp in Shocco Springs later this month. That’s another big event that can be a life-changing experience.

Also, thank you for coming to our open house. So many of you came that it was difficult to spend time with each of you. Please know that Lea and I were touched by your presence and very appreciative of your visit. As the old saying goes…now that you know where we live, don’t be strangers. We are always glad to have you in our home.

In worship this month, we will continue to study the great passages of the Bible. I hope you have enjoyed hearing from some of the great Old Testament lines. As I have said, these are words that should be on our hearts and lips as we face life, words of:

Faith—Yet will I trust Him. Trust—He knows our frame, He remembers that

we are dust. Confidence—The Lord bless you and keep you. Obedience—To obey is better than sacrifice. Godly Habit—Until I went into the sanctuary…. Outlook—Who know whether God has brought

you to this time and place? This month, we will be looking at great New Testament passages. I confess that I love the Old Testament stories, but I would not want you to miss the great lines in the New Testament. I trust these words will help us prepare for our August revival services. This year in revival, we’ll be hearing from some great pastors: Ricky Hall, Johnny Fain, Brooks Braswell, and Ray Jones.

Vacation Bible School 2017

Total Enrolled: 153

Average Attendance: 147

Total Offering to Brown Bag Ministry:

$874.68

July 2, 2017 In Memory of Ralph Enfinger and Eric Green

by Todd, Mona, Sara and Isaac Green

July 9, 2017 Open

July 16, 2017 In Memory of Dempsey McDougald

by His Children: Elise, Chris, Patsy and Jana

July 23, 2017 In Honor of All James A. Mulkey Elementary School Students

by Toby, Jami, Mary Elizabeth and Millie Elyse Seay

July 30, 2017 In Memory of Douglas Hidle, Dallas Hidle, Lee Hidle,

Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hidle, Sr. and Mr. Aubrey Hidle, Jr. by The Hidle Family

August 6, 2017

In Honor of Mary Elizabeth and Millie Elyse Seay, Avery and Chloe Nance, and Harper Wilks by Donald Ray and Debra Wilks

If you want to change or delete your week for flowers, please

call the church office and let us know. Also, we have a few open dates.

Brown Bag Ministry

$65 will provide a bag of groceries for a senior adult

each month for a year.

You can help!

Menus

Wednesday, July 5 No Wednesday Meal or Service - The

July 3rd

Event will replace it Wednesday, July 12

Grilled Pork Chops, Green Beans, Mac and Cheese, Roll, Dessert

Wednesday, July 19 Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Grits

Wednesday, July 26 Chicken Fingers & Wings, Fries, Toast, Dessert

Wednesday, August 2 Pizza, Chips, Dessert

Please sign up if you will participate in Wednesday Night Supper this Summer.

Brown Bag Calendar July 2 - Any condiments/spices/ or crackers July 9 - Any canned meats July 11 - Brown Bag Delivery July 16 - Bags of beans/peas July 23 - Any canned vegetable/fruit July 30 - Mac & Cheese August 6 - Any canned meats August 8 - Brown Bag Delivery

If you are available to deliver the Brown Bags each month,

contact the church office for details.

Summer Schedule Change!

Sunday School: 9 AM Morning Worship: 10 AM

Come join us for the early version of Sunday School and Worship!

Let’s see if this schedule works

for the First Baptist Church family.

Back to School Clothing Closet Thursday, July 27

Clothing, shoes, coats and

accessories for children and adults

are needed!

Start dropping off clothes

at the church now!

First Baptist Church of Geneva 309 South Commerce Street P.O. Box 579 Geneva, AL 36340 Church Office (334)684-9910 Fax (334)684-8530 Web Site: www.fbcgeneva.org Email: [email protected]

Staff Dr. Edwin E. Scott

Senior Pastor Cell: (334) 258-0723

[email protected]

Rev. Steve Skidmore Associate Pastor and Minister of Music

Cell: (334) 596-0053 [email protected]

Rev. Lee Peters Minister to Students Cell: (334) 798-9925 [email protected]

Martha Herring, Secretary [email protected]

Monday - Thursday 8:30 -Noon 12:30 - 5 PM

Friday: 8:30 -12:30

Summer Sunday Schedule

Sunday School: 9 AM Morning Worship Service: 10 AM

Wednesday Night Schedule

5 - 6 PM: Supper in Fellowship Hall

6 - 7 PM Children on 3rd Floor Youth Ministry in Gym

Adult Bible Study in Fellowship Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room

INDEPENDENCE DAY Tuesday, July 4

Office Closed