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The Messenger Number 28

First Baptist Church 111 North Main Street P.O. Box 107 Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 Address Service Requested

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Volume 56 Thursday, July 21, 2016

Come and Meet FBC’s Prospective Minister of Youth

Joel Harvey

Saturday, July 23rd 11:00 am Cook-out for Youth at the Youth Center.

Hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks will be provided.

5:00 pm Church-wide Pot Luck Dinner in the Fireside Room Fried Chicken and drinks will be provided. Please

bring a side dish and/or a dessert. There will be a question and answer time following dinner.

Sunday, July 24th The Prospective Minister of Youth, Joel Harvey, will give his testimony at both services. After each service a vote

will be taken during a special called business meeting

I hope you are aware of all that is going on this weekend in the life of First Baptist! On Saturday at 11:00 a.m., the youth are asked to come to a cookout at the youth building where they will be able to meet our prospective youth minister, Joel Harvey, and his wife Grace. At 5:00 p.m., the entire church is invited to a pot luck supper in the Fireside Room. The church will provide the chicken and

the drinks. You’re simply asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Afterwards, there will be a question and answer session in which you will be able to ask questions of Joel. Finally, on Sunday morning at both 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m., Joel will share his testimony and a vote will be taken during a special-called business meeting as to whether or not to call him as our next youth minister. Please pray for Joel and Grace and make every effort to attend this weekend!

Last but not least, Brian Black and our praise team will be leading a night of worship this Sunday at 6:00 . The entire service will be dedicated to singing songs of praise to our King as well as praying for our community and our country. Afterwards, an ice cream fellowship will be held in the Fireside Room. The church will provide the ice cream and the toppings as you build your own sundae! In His Service, Bro. Bob

Worship Music for Sunday (July 24) This Sunday Bro. Bob will be preaching the message, “Do I

Have a Critical Spirit?” from Ephesians 4:29-32, at BOTH AM services. Our praise team will lead the

worship music for the Contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. Amanda Ellis will share a solo to open the

10:50 a.m. service. Plus, the Worship Choir will share an upbeat praise anthem (“Holy Is the Lord”)

just before Bro. Bob’s message. Lance and Stacy will play the instruments for the 10:50 a.m. service. Sunday

evening our praise team will lead us in an “all-music” service of Contemporary Worship music at 6:00! Invite

your neighbors and friends for this great program of musical worship with an emphasis on prayer, this Sunday

night at 6:00!

Sassy Ole Souls to “Branson on the Road” at Derby Dinner on Monday, Aug. 8) The musical variety

concert: Branson On the Road is “sold out” for that Monday night! And, we only have 6 tickets left for our Sassy

Ole Souls and friends! If you want to go you need to call today! We have chartered a Blue Grass Tours motor

coach for the night! We will gather to leave that Monday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The buffet begins at 6:00. The

show will start at 7:00. We should return home around 11:30 that night. The cost will be $32 per person. Call

the Church Office (839-6966) to get on the list, and get your money in by Wednesday, Aug. 3!

The BIG Trip Is Coming September 21-24 We have 25 folks signed up for Mayberry Days in September!

Most have already paid their $75 deposits, but we have plenty of room for your friends and neighbors! It’s not

too late to sign up if you know someone who wants to go! Yours in Christ, Mark

Music Camp was incredibly fun - what an awesome ministry in which kids can participate! A big thanks goes out to all those who made this ministry possible. And from the kids: "Thanks, Kelly and Glenda for letting us use your pool!"

Our Wednesday Faith Nights in July will be wrapping up on July 27th with our Night at the Park. We will all be meeting at the County park from 6-8pm for a fun night of games, fresh air, and watermelon! Please come on out and bring the family! Cheerfully in Christ, Jeremy

Preparations for our 2016 Inasmuch Day on Saturday, September 17th have begun! While we will be doing some of the same projects we did last year such as food drives, gift baskets and home

improvements, this year we would like to focus our efforts on our surrounding neighborhoods.

In order to determine our neighbors’ specific needs, on July 30 from 10:00 am until noon we will fan out in small groups and spend some time talking to our neighbors one-on-one. We will be sharing with them a list of projects/jobs we might be able to help them with, as well as listening to their suggestions on more ways we can help.

If you are interested in getting to know our neighbors while making a difference in our community, please contact the church office at 839-6966 to sign up. All ages are needed—be sure to bring the kiddos.

MARK YOUR CALENDER

Revival with Greg Frizell

August 14 - 17

If you have not yet picked up

your copy of the book,

“Return to Me”, you can so

this Sunday outside the

Sunday School office or

during the week in the

church office.

In the Hospital Brenda Disponett - Cardinal Hill

Faye Murphy - Baptist Health

At Home Wilda Bond, Linda Baxter, Pat Rowe, Shae Tucker,

Nancy Brown, Charlotte Wright, Joyce Case, Richard Holmes, Betty Grider, Charlie Clark,

Patty Hendricks, Peggy Stratton, Ron Whitaker

Heritage Hall Ann Campbell, Kathleen Carlton, Liffy Hanks,

Ruby Gabbard, Margaret Spaulding, Lueticia Turner, Mae Lewis, Sue Perry, Marjorie Stratton, Jean Hood,

Nellie Woods, Anna Marie Parker, Mary Lacefield

Hometown Manor Ann Hellard

Morning Pointe The Lantern Martha Boyd Jim Boyd

IN SYMPATHY

Onita Chilton Cox - July 17

Vernon Tipton - July 17

Patricia Ann Stratton Turner - July 17

We extend our deepest sympathy to these Families

The Children’s Ministry will offer Faith Nights on Wednesdays in July. Wednesday, July 27, will be A NIGHT AT

THE PARK. Meet at the County Park at 6:00 pm for a fun night of fun.

The church is accepting applications

for the position of CLC attendant. This

is a part-time position with

responsibilities that include

supervision of the CLC activity in

conjunction with Roger Rose, CLC

Director. Application forms are

available in the church office.

Led by our Praise Team

Sunday, July 24 at 6:00 pm

Come experience a time devoted to praising our

King and praying for our community. There

will be a build your own Sundae Ice Cream

fellowship afterward in the Fireside Room.

At this month’s business meeting, the deacons

recommended and the church approved the

following security guidelines which will be

implemented beginning Sunday, August 14:

* All exterior doors will be locked fifteen minutes after

services have begun with the exception of the front door, the

Fireside Room door, and the door underneath the sanctuary

by the men’s restroom

* A check-in system will be established by our Children’s

Minister for children who are being brought to

church. Children must be signed in and signed out at either

check-in area on the first and second floors by the elevator

* Volunteers will patrol the premises while services are

being conducted with at least one individual watching the

video monitors in the TV Room, another volunteer on foot

with a two-way radio, and a third volunteer seated in the rear

of the sanctuary

If you have any questions, see our chairman of deacons,

Wayne Young. Thank you for patience and understanding as

we seek to ensure that persons can worship in an atmosphere

that is safe and secure.

As I’m sure many of you already know by now, my name

is Joel Harvey. My wife, Grace and I are so excited to meet

all of you at First Baptist this weekend. I hope we have an

opportunity to meet you all. We will do our best to

remember your names, but we can’t make any promises!

I am 26 years old, and I graduated from Boyce College at the

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in May of 2015 with a

Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry. I have a passion for youth, and I

have desired to be a pastor to youth for a long time. I spent three

summers working at Crossings Camps as a summer staffer between

2010-1012. It was while working there my first summer that God

revealed to me how strong a desire I had, and still have for youth. At

that point I was majoring in oversees missions. As I spent every

waking hour of the day that first summer talking with students,

laughing with them, playing games with them and sharing the Gospel

of Christ with them, I knew God was calling me to minister to youth.

I have been working towards being a youth pastor for a long time,

and I am so excited for the possibility of being the youth pastor here at

First Baptist. I know the power of the Word of God, and I know its

importance for all of our lives. I desire to teach His Word to everyone,

but especially to students. 2 Peter 1:3 says, “His divine power has

granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness.” This passage

shows us that through God’s Word we have all that we need to live a

Godly life. I know that by studying and knowing God’s Word one

will truly be happy in this life. God has created us to find joy in Him,

and it is through His Word that we learn how to live this way. This is

what I know and believe to be true, and this is what I desire to teach.

Through my ministry, I want to equip students to become disciples

who equip disciples. As followers of Christ, God has called us to

make disciples of the nations. We are all called to share the Gospel

with those around us. Knowing that this is who we are called to be as

children of God, I want to teach in a way that students in my ministry

are equipped to make disciple of Christ.

Through this little profile, I hope that you will know the desire I

have to teach God’s Word and to be a pastor of students. But I also

want you to know a little bit about Grace and myself. I know that

Crossings has meant a lot to many of you here at First Baptist. That is

something that we will all have in common. Grace and I both went to

Crossings as students and also worked as Staffers there. It’s also

where we met. We met at Jonathan Creek fine years ago, and the rest

is history!

We both enjoy being outdoors. It is something that I especially

love. I love hiking and camping. I am also a big fan of sports,

especially the Pittsburgh Steeler. I’m sure that the question that is at

the forefront of your mind is, Are you a ll UK fans?” the answer is

yes.

As I said earlier we are so excited to meet you all this weekend.

After lots of time and prayer, Grace and I both believe that God is

leading us here to First Baptist. We hope that after prayer you all feel

the same way as well.

We can’t wait to meet you this weekend, Joel Harvey

Deacons of the Week July 24 - July 30

Bud Gritton &

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Nursery Workers 8:30 am July 24 Cassie Hendricks 10:50 a.m.

July 24 Kathy Adams

July 31 Amy Ruble

Evening Service July 24 – Janice Logsdon

Ushers -Ushers - Ushers

Sunday Morning 8:30 am

Keith Royalty, David Hughes, Tom Swartz, Nick Maples,

Mike Manning, Clark Rowland

10:50 am Jamie Elam, Larry Simpson, David Taylor, Wayne Young,

Ron Howard, Mike Wilson

Daily Readings

Monday, July 25...................................Job 38:1-11

Tuesday, July 26..................................Job 40:1-14

Wednesday, July 27............................Psalm 1:1-6

Thursday, July 28................................Psalm 8:1-9

Friday, July 29……………………...…Psalm 18:1-6

Saturday, July 30...............................Psalm 23:1-6

Sunday, July 31...............................Psalm 27:1-14

JULY

Encouragers & Souled Out

8:30 am 2’s - 5’s

Amanda Green

10:50 am 2’s & 3’s

Leslie Fields 4’s & 5’s

Jenny Harrod 1st - 4th grade

Jeremy Sivils

JULY GREETERS

8:30 am Service Ann & Gilbert Adams

Sunday School Nancye Hyatt &

Nancy Bowen

10:50 am Service Davy Warford &

Charlotte Lunsford

JULY ENROLLMENT CLERKS

8:30 am Service Jane Jackson 10:50 am Service Louise Perry

Weekly Events Saturday, July 23 Meet the Prospective Youth Pastor Activities 11:00 AM Youth Cookout 5:00 PM Church– Wide Pot Luck Dinner

Sunday, July 24 8:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service 9:15 AM Coffee Fellowship in Fireside Room Hospitality Team: Linda Edington & Jane Thompson

9:45 AM Sunday School 10:50 AM Traditional Worship Service 3:00 PM Children’s Committee Meeting 5:00 PM CLC Committee Meeting (FSR) 5:00 PM Benevolence Committee Meeting 6:00 PM Night of Worship 7:00 PM Ice Cream Sundae Fellowship 7:00 PM Afterglow - CLC

Monday, July 25 6:30 PM GROW Visitation “W” Team

Tuesday, July 26 6:00 PM Second Blessings Clothes Giveaway 6:00 PM FBC Serving dinner @ Open Hands

Wednesday, July 27 5:45 PM Worship Choir Practice 6:00 PM Youth Oasis 6:00 PM Children’s Faith Night at the Park 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting

Thursday, July 28 6:00 PM Back to School Bash

Sunday Report - July 17 Sunday School 227 8:30 am Service 136 10:50 am Service 141 Total Worship Attendance 277 Operating Fund Contributions Bud. Requ. Cash Bal. July 17 $ 14,870.75 $ 13,769.23 Month to Date $ 36,874.51 $ 41,307.69 Year to Date $ 376,592.24 $ 399,307.69 Current Cash Bal. $ 20,561.08

Capital Projects Fund Building Maj.Pur Maj Rep CashBal

July 17 $ 210 $ - 0- $ - 0 - Mon. to Date $ 620 $ - 0 - $ - 0- Cash Bal. $ 448,525 $1,994 $26,744 $476,991

Restricted Fund July 17 Receipts Cash Balance Mission Offerings $ 50.00 ND Mission Trip $ 85.00 Reimbursement $ 446.43 Relay for Life $ 30.00 Music Camp $ 140.00 SOS Mayberry Trip $ 1,050.00 SOS Derby Dinner $ 96.00 SOS Pioneer Playhouse $ 36.00 Current Fund Cash Balance $ 29,918.72

JULY Benevolence Committee

Buddy Thompson & Janie Lacefield

Ordinance in Baptism

Sunday Services July 24

Messages by Bro. Bob

8:30 am & 10:50 am

“Do I Have A Critical Spirit?”

Ephesians 4:29-32

6:00 pm

A Night of Praise & Worship Van Ministry Driver this week: Phillip Bush

If you need a ride please contact 502-839-6966 or 502-598-6146

If you have signed up to go to Mount Airy, North Carolina on

September 21– 24 for Mayberry Days your $75 per

person deposits are due.

Second Blessings will

be collecting new socks and underwear

and new and gently used jeans, t-shirts

and shoes. We will accept any

sizes from 6T to Junior sizes. These items will be used for our back to

school clothes giveaway on August 9th from 5:00 to 7:00pm. If you

know someone that could use a little help with back to school

clothes this year please let them

know about this free clothes giveaway opportunity.

To FBC,

The Family of Thelma Bradley

wants to thank you for your

kind expressions of sympathy during

this difficult time in our lives. We

appreciate the cards, calls, visits and

most of all your prayers. While we

miss mom’s physical presence, we

celebrate her life and the legacy she

left behind.

Sincerely,

The family of Thelma Bradley

Mother of Judy Howard