To Know Christ and to make Him Known First Bapst Church Guntersville * 1000 Gunter Avenue * Guntersville, AL * 35976 * 256-582-5141 * www.gvillec.org Church Staff DR. JOEL SAMUELS Pastor ext. 102 ([email protected]) PAUL MURPHY Associate Pastor ext. 107 ([email protected]) JOHNNY BEARD MINISTER OF EDUCATION ext. 110 ([email protected]) MELANIE BAKER DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES ext. 104 ([email protected]) KEN PATTERSON MINISTER OF MUSIC ext. 108 ([email protected]) BARBARA YOUNG SECRETARY ext. 101 ([email protected]) AMY FONDREN PUBLICATIONS ext. 100 ([email protected]) WARREN AND HEATHER JONES YOUTH MINISTERS Paul’s CORNER - Sunday, May 19 th will be a me for us to honor the generaon who has invested in so many lives through this church. During the Tradional Service, addional senior adult voices will supplement our adult choir. Aſter the Tradional Service, lunch for our senior adults will be served by our youth. We are asking for a $5 donaon to secure your reservaon to help with meal planning, that will be due on May 12 th . Sign up lists will be in the Sunday School Classrooms and on the table opposite the office. Aſter lunch, there will be a program presented by our youth choir and a devoonal by Rev. Randall Stoner, Director of Missions Marshall Bapst Associaon. (Welcome) to First Bapst Church Whatever your need, whatever your reason, welcome to First Baptist Church of Guntersville. We know that He has a purpose for bringing you on this special day, to this special place. We hope you feel a genuine (welcome) as you share with us in this worship experience. As a church family, we have a clear vision of what God wants this fellowship to do: “to know Christ and to make Him known.” True worship is our spiritual priority and loving people is our spiritual privilege. » Please complete the guest information card, located in the front of your pew, and place it in the offering plate when it is passed during the offering time. We will respect the personal nature of the information that you share. » CDs are available of this morning’s message. You may obtain a copy by contacting the Church Office. » If you have made a personal commitment to God regard- ing your relationship with Him and/or this church, we encourage you to come forward during the invitation following the message to share this decision with our church family. » Our offering time is an extension of our worship. As our guest, you are welcome to worship with an offering, but please do not feel obligated. » Should you need help, please see one of our ushers. They’re ready to help you or get whatever help you may need. » Wednesday evening activities begin with Youth Worship at 6:00 p.m. and Bible Study/ prayer service for adults at 6:30. A varie- ty of activities are provided for children & students as well. HOW TO JOIN OUR CHURCH FAMILY By Baptism: For one who has accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and desires to obey Christ by being baptized by immersion. By Letter: For one who is saved, has been baptized by immersion after being saved and is a member in good standing of another Baptist church. By Statement: For one who has been saved and baptized by immersion after being saved, but is not a member of another Baptist church. Come forward during the invitation at the end of the worship ser- vice and tell the pastor that you want to become a member of FBCG, and we will take care of the rest. Sunday Services Contemporary Worship 8:15am Sunday School 9:15am Traditional Worship 10:30am Haitian Service, Lodge 11:00am Wednesday Services Family Night Supper 5:00pm Library Opens 6:00pm Youth Worship 6:30pm Children’s Activities 6:30pm Prayer Service Adults 6:30pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Praise Team Rehearsal 8:00pm FBC PICKERS SCHEDULE—2019 May 4, Live Longer, Happy Fest at Civitan Park, 12:30pm May 9, Locust Fork Bapst (Blount Co. Seniors), 10:00am May 21, FBC Albertville, 12:15pm May 30, Marshall Manor, 10:00am June 12, SBC Volunteers, Trussville, 6:00pm July 20, Riverwood Senior Living, 3:00pm EST July 20, Morrison’s Family Cap Meeng, 7:30pm EST July 28, Sardis Bapst Church, 6:00pm August 11, Union FUMC at Double Bridges, 6:00pm September 22, Fairview United Methodist (A’ville), TBA October 13, Salem Methodist, Geraldine, TBA December 8, FBC Guntersville, “Christmas PIckin;”, 6:30pm “Like” us on Facebook to keep up to date with things happening around the church. Camp deposits due by next Sunday for camp. June 16 th -21 st . ($75 deposit.) If you haven’t signed up for camp, please do so by this Wednesday night. April 28 th Senior Recognion Sunday and family luncheon aſter the 2 nd service April 28 th : graduang seniors to Top Golf that evening. Six Flags trip Saturday, May 11 th . Cost is $40 (covers lunch). Please pay by May 8 th . Sign up at youth lodge Wednesday night. Very limited spots on church buses. Mother’s Day at Marshall Manor IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!! The WMU will be filling giſt bags for a Mother's Day giſt to those women currently in Marshall Manor Nursing Home. These ladies love handkerchiefs, ny stuffed animals, stretch bracelets, no slip socks, scarves, small loons, etc. PLEASE no fleece blankets, no candy, and no to any items that will not fit in a small giſt bag. There is an area outside the library to place your items. THANK YOU!! Deacon & Commiee on Commiees Nominaons It’s me to nominate Deacons & Commiee on Commiees Members. Each church member may nominate TWO individuals to serve as Deacon. These nominaons should be turned into the church office no later than May 15th. Each church member may also nominate Commiee on Commiees members and submit to the church office by June 15th. Anchored Adventures Preschool is now accepng enrollment applicaons for the 2019-2020 school year! Enrollment forms may be picked up in the church office or at the preschool desk.