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www.fbcbigspring.org September 1, 2017

THE PROCLAIMER

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BIG SPRING, TEXAS The miss ion of F i r st Bapt ist Church is to evangel ize the unsaved, d isc ip le the saved

and nur ture a l l church members .

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

MUSIC MINISTRY

Ladies, we need your help! On Saturday, October 7th, we will be hosting a seminar entitled “Good Grief” led by

author and certified GriefShare counselor, Karen Cadwallader. Karen along with her husband, Gary will

share about their journey through grief to hope and healing. This seminar is open to everyone. It is our prayer

that many from our church and community will come to learn more about the grieving process and ministering to

those who are experiencing grief due to the loss of a spouse, child or friend.

There are several ways that you can get involved.

1) You can invite someone to the seminar 2) be a greeter

the day of the seminar 3) prepare a food item for lunch

during the seminar. If you would be willing to prepare

finger sandwiches, a salad or a dessert, please call the

church office and talk to Lynda or Beth.

After Jesus rose from the dead, the disciples were all left with one burning

question, "Now What?" What did the resurrection mean for their beliefs, world view, and personal sense of mission and ministry? For three weeks this month we will begin to answer those questions and learn from Thomas, Peter, and the rest of

the disciples what the resurrection means for us today.

As Fall approaches you are invited to be a part of the Music and Worship Ministry of FBC, Big Spring

The Worship Choir open to adults of all ages. No experience necessary!

Join us Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the choir room.

Adult Handbells open to any adult who reads music,

we’ll teach you the rest! Meets Sunday at 4:00 (contact the Music office

to let us know of your interest)

Worship Arts for Kids (part of Kids Connection)

Open to Kids age 4th through 6th Grade Adult Workers are needed as well.

Instrumental Ensemble/Praise Band practices Wednesday at

7:30 and plays for Worship each Sunday. Open to high

school age and above. (Horn players, guitarists, percussionists,

etc., welcome—contact the Music office to let us know of your willingness to play)

Drama Team Readers, narrators, actors

of all ages needed. Contact Lindsey Pinkerton or Alan Schantz to express

your interest. (Actors needed for our Christmas presentation.)

Tech Crew Sound Operators, Computer Operators,

Camera Operators, etc. needed. No experience is needed, we will

train you. Contact the Music office to volunteer.

ACTS 1:8 OPPORTUNITIES

FROM THE PASTOR

As the Fall approaches, we begin to settle back into a “routine” at home and at church. The children are back in school, vacations are a distant memory, and (hopefully) cooler weather is on the way! The church schedule is also returning to nor-malcy. Normalcy, though, does not mean mundane! I am excited about some upgrades in our effort to disciple our people – young and old. Beginning October 1, our Sunday night schedule will transition from a single option for adults to multiple opportunities to experience a deeper walk with Christ. You will be able to choose to take part in one of four eight-week studies. The Women’s Study and the Men’s Study will continue from the Summer. These groups provide strength, support, and sustenance in your faith walk. John Long will be leading a study entitled “Ordinary – How to Turn the World Upside Down”. I will focus on God’s plan for revival and spiritual awakening through Henry Blackaby’s book, “Fresh Encounter”. Each of these groups will convene from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. During the month of September, each Sunday evening (except September 3) the church will gather in the Chapel at 5:30 p.m. for a time of reflection, prayer, study, and sharing. All Summer, we have been asking, “Who are we, and where are we going?” We can either exist or we can thrive! First Baptist Church has been given an assignment, let us carry it out! Be sure to read Jonathan’s words concerning the “Pray 4 Me” campaign. As we seek to develop a culture of prayer in the church, this will be an important step in drawing all generations to pray with, and for, one another. Too often, I fail to share with you my appreciation for those who serve on our Staff. These men and women prayerfully and faithfully serve the Lord, and you, in multiple capacities. My love for each of them is deep. Continue to pray for Mike Couch, Alan Schantz, Jonathan Raffini, Justin Green, Beth Spence, Lynda Schantz, Tiana Hergert, and Tracy Boeker. And, as you have opportunity, let them know you love them as well!

Bro. Mark

“For we are to God the pleasing aroma of

Christ among those who are being saved

and those who are perishing.”

2 Corinthians 2:15

MARY HILL DAVIS OFFERING FOR TEXAS MISSIONS. September is the month designated to give to mission work throughout Texas. To see the full allocations list of where this offering goes, visit http://wmutx.org/mary-hill-davis/where-does-the-money-go. Our church goal is $7,000.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Thank you for your generous giving

towards school supplies as we reach families in Big Spring. During the Mission Center’s August distribution we gave out about 75 bags of school supplies. Over 120 Howard students will also receive a bag of supplies in the coming weeks.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD. Volunteers are needed to wrap shoeboxes with Christmas paper for Operation Christmas Child. If you are willing, see Sherry Lindsey.

We hope to prepare more than 500 shoeboxes this year. Each box represents not only a child around the world who will hear the Gospel, but through this small act, their family will also see the love of Jesus.

REMINDER: This year NO toothpaste or candy will be allowed in shoeboxes!

EXTENDED SESSION KID’S KORNER

Sept 3rd: Kristi & McKenna Couch

Sept 10th: Beth Spence & Regina Warren

Sept 17th: Pete & Mandy Buske

Sept 24th: Jonathan & Rebekah Raffini

Renovations

We have finished redoing the floors in the Children’s Hallway. If you haven’t seen it yet, you should come take a look. This project has created a cleaner and safer place for our children. It is great to be a part of a church that places such value on children and their families!

Here comes Fall

Kids Connection on Sunday Nights kicked off August 27th. We will take off Sept. 3rd for Labor Day and resume Sept. 10th. This is a great combination of the the Children’s Ministry and our Music Minister, Alan Schantz, working together to create an awesome program. We will lead kids through practical application of biblical principles as well as teach them how to worship themselves while also leading others. Look to Alan for dates for when these kids will be incorporated in special services.

Real Lyf, our Wednesday Night program kicked-off on August 30th. This program is sure to be a blast. We do a brief Bible study for the different age groups that is relevant to things they face everyday. After that, we have organized games and activities. This is a great program to invite friends to as well as an awesome way to have Christ-centered fun at church.

Upward Basketball

Upward Basketball is a Christ-centered program that focusses on the fundamentals of the sport. Children in this league learn about sportsmanship, integrity and teamwork. This awesome ministry to our community has been very successful. I am excited to continue to foster the relationship this program creates with our local Big Spring, Coahoma, and Forsan schools. By working alongside our local schools, we are planning to have more than 300 children involved in Upward Basketball this year. Online and paper registration begins September 5th.

Check out our church website, www.fbcbigspring.org, for evaluation information if you are interested in coaching, refereeing, or having your child play. We have handouts coming home through the schools that will also contain evaluation dates. Evaluations will begin October 5th. Be on the lookout for more information.

For our church family, this means that we will again have the opportunity to sponsor families through the Upward season. I will be distributing information in the coming weeks on how you can be involved through prayer and fellowship.

Sept. 11: Koldin Averette

Sept. 13: Catherine Myers

Sept. 28: Claire Schulke

Sept 3rd: Tera & Garrett Evans

Sept 10th: Chase & Lindsey Pinkerton

Sept 17th: Mike & Carrie Averette

Sept 24th: TBA

THREE YEAR OLDS

BABIES THROUGH TWO YEAR OLDS

FALL FESTIVAL

It seems like October is still some ways off, but in fact it is next month. I am not sure where this year has gone, but it has been a great one so far! One of the biggest events the Children’s Ministry puts on is the Fall Festival. As we start to prepare for a great time of games and fun, some needs have arisen. We are going to start collecting candy for the Fall Festival this month.

First Baptist Church of Big Spring

705 W. FM 700

Big Spring, TX 79720

Phone: 432-267-8223

fbcbigspring.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS Deacons of the Month

Valcee Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267-1910

Chad Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . .263-3870

Dana Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267-9512

A.J. Pirkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .935-2302

Phone Numbers & E-mails

If you have changed your home or cell phone or

email address please let the church office know so we can update our

records.

www.fbcbigspring.org

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Handbell Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. Men’s Ensemble 5:30 p.m. Kids’ Connection 5:30 p.m. Saturate Youth 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Adult Choir Practice 6:00 p.m. Real LYF 6:00 p.m. Saturate Youth 6:15 p.m.

MISSION CENTER/ FOOD PANTRY

Thursday, September 14th

9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

We are serving approximately 55 families each month. We will also be handing out school supplies for the beginning of

school. Volunteers are always needed. If you would like to volunteer, come at 8:30 a.m. and be blessed

by this amazing ministry.

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Join Us For Lunch For The Launch!

Sunday, September 17th

Following the Morning Worship Service in the FLC Please start bringing shoe boxes! Now is a great time to buy crayons, markers, pens,

pencils, paper, notebooks and other items while they are on sale. Other ideas: toothbrushes, combs, hair clips or bows, t-shirts, socks, jewelry, flashlights (include

extra batteries), toys, stuffed animals, yo-yos and jump ropes. Include a “wow” item that the child will immediately see when they open their box!

YOUTH NEWS

Highlights of the September Youth Calendar

Sept 3: Evening: Youth Will Not Meet

Sept 10: Evening: Youth at my house Scholarship Tracking begins

Sept 17: Prayformecampaign Launch Luncheon Evening: Youth at my house

Sept 24: Evening: Youth at my house

Sept 27: See You/Saw You at the Pole

As this school year is now fully underway, we have lots of great stuff coming up in Youth Ministry. First, signup is now underway for Summer 2018 Youth Camp. All the details can be found on the Youth Page of fbcbigspring.org Scholarship tracking begins on Sunday Sept 10th. Contact Jonathan with any questions. Second, as you have seen during worship, we are getting ready to begin a church wide emphasis on prayer for students. We are presently signing up students and prayer partners. The idea behind that is to have each student partnered with 3 adults from different generations in our church that will pray for them daily. Students are presently signing up and we need TONS of adults of all ages as we want each student to have 3 adults praying for them every day. Details can be found on prayformecampaign.com On Sunday September 17th, we will have a kickoff luncheon for the entire church. I will explain the program and we will partner students and adults that day. But we are asking students and adults to sign up now! Pastor Mark will also be supporting this with a sermon series on prayer beginning September 10th.

Also, beginning Sunday October 1st, our entire church will be experiencing exciting enhancements to our Sunday night programming. We will launch 4-5 discipleship course options on that night. The year has been divided into 3 blocks of appx. 7 weeks, 1 in the fall ending around Thanksgiving, and 2, 7 week blocks between January and May. In each of the 3 blocks different courses will be offered to help each of us grow in our walk with Jesus. This fall, there are two that will be great for students, Ordinary will be led by John Long. This class will teach you the biblical model for living your everyday life to the fullest for Jesus. The other class will be taught by Pastor Mark. Sept 10 and Sept 10,17, 24, youth will meet at my house as we have in the past, and on October 1, we will begin these new options. Starting in January, there will be classes just for youth on Sunday night as well as a class specifically for parents. I pray that you will consider being involved in these in order for you to continue growing in your faith.

MARK YOUR 2018 CALENDAR

Also, I am pleased to announce 2 big dates for the 2018 year. The first is our annual DNOW weekend. This year's will be February 9-11th again in cooperation with FBC Stanton. We'll start signing up for that around Thanksgiving, with early signups receiving a discounted rate.

The 2nd big event is Youth Camp 2018. We will once again attend Fuge Camp at Glorieta, NM. The dates for that are June 27—July 1. The total cost of camp will be $300 and we will once again be offering scholarship opportunities through church attendance, fundraiser luncheons, as well as serving in our Upward Basketball league. Parents, you should have received a letter outlining all of that information. Go ahead and put those dates on your calendar NOW!!

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Sunday Schedule 8:00 a.m. V.A. Ministry 9:15 a.m. Media Center Opens 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship 4:30 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Kids’ Connection 6:00 p.m. Youth at Raffini’s 6:00 p.m. Sunday Night Study

Wednesday Schedule 6:00 p.m.—Adult Bible Study —Adult Choir —Real LYF 6:15 p.m.—Saturate Youth

Extended Session

Toddler to Two Year Olds: Three to Four Year Olds: Sept 3: Kristi & McKenna Couch Tera & Garrett Evans Sept 10: Beth Spence & Regina Warren Chase & Lindsey Pinkerton Sept 17: Pete & Mandy Buske Mike & Carrie Averette Sept 24: Jonathan & Rebekah Raffini ?????????????? If you are unable to work your scheduled day, you will need to contact another volunteer and switch days.

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Mission Center:

Food Pantry

No Evening Service or

Activities

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LLL

Deacon’s Meeting 5:00 pm

Church Office is Closed for Labor Day

Women of Joy—San Antonio

Women of Joy Conference

Upward Basketball Registration Begins

Church Wide

Luncheon-Pray for

Me Companion

Launch

Noon to 1:00 pm

Youth—Circle 6 See You At The Pole 6 to 8 pm