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a publication of First Baptist Church of Augusta
3500 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30909
706-733-2236 www.fbcaugusta.org
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August 3, 2016
August 10 MENU Toasted Pecan Cole Slaw
BiscuitsSouthern Fried Chicken
Rice & White Peppered GravySquash & Cheddar CasseroleSouthern Style Green Beans
Strawberry ShortcakeChildren’s Menu
Chicken Legs & Pancakes Mac-n-Cheese
PB & J SandwichesFresh Fruit
11 AM Traditional Worship
8:30 AM - REACHContemporary Worship
Wednesday Supper 5 PMCost:$7 for adults; $3.50 for children 12 and under. Carry outs are $7.50 each. Call 733-2236 for reservations. Make your Fall dinner reserations now!
SUNDAY WORSHIPAUgUSt 7, 2016
“A Discipiling Church”John 8:31-33David Hull
First Thoughts
9:40-10:40 AM Bible Study All Ages
AUgUSt 7
Laurie Beth Jones has written an interesting book called Jesus, CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership. She looks at how Jesus was a leader, and then encourages leaders to follow these same principles in their own leadership practices today. The chapters are short and the insights are simple. In fact, I include a chapter here called “He Stuck to His Mission.”
Jesus knew his mission statement, and he did not deviate from it. He declared that his mission was, in essence, to teach people about a better way of life. He saw himself as a teacher and a healer. An ancient adage says “If you want to defeat them, distract them.” In the wilderness Jesus was given several “business opportunities” that did not relate to his mission.
Each of these opportunities was related to talents that Jesus had, and used, in some form or another during his tenure. But he resisted them because they didnotfithismissionstatement.
Pause for a moment and consider the things Jesus did not do. Here is someone endowed with limitless power from on high. He could have done literally anything. Yet he did not build a temple or a synagogue. He did not write or distribute books. He did not even heal all the sick people in the world. He did not go down to the graveyards and raise everyone from the dead. Hedidnotbuildshoppingmalls.Hismissionwasveryspecific.
Jesus stuck to his mission.
TheVision20/20processthatwascompletedlastyearidentifiedfour“pillars”ofthechurchwhich give clarity to the mission God has given us. A congregational discernment process ledtotheidentificationofthesepillars.Now,fourdifferentworkgroupsaregivingtimeand energy to strengthen the vitality of each one of these areas in the life of the church. This focus allows us to stick to our mission.
As a new church year begins, we will study these four pillars in the hopes that everyone in the congregation can understand, and live into, our mission. You are invited to join us each Sunday in August as we allow God to shape our church around these four pillars.
“THE PILLARS OF THE CHURCH”August 7 “A Discipling Church” John 8:31-33August 14 “A Glorifying Church” Isaiah 6:1-8August 21 “An Inviting and Caring Church” John 4:1-30, 39-42August 28 “A Missional Church” Luke 4:16-30
Church Wide News & Opportunities
No cost! Register with Tommy Payne @ 706-312-0909 or email [email protected] classes held inWalton 101C&D(Adult Computer Lab). AUGUST classes are: Facebook Basics- Tuesday, August 9, 9:30-11:30 AM; Working with Folders & Files- August 3, 2-4 PM; Basic Computer Maintenance - Wednesday,August 10, 2-4 PM; There’s An App for That - Tuesday, August 16, 9:30-11:30 AM; Manage Mobile Photos - Tuesday, August 23, 9:30-11:30 AM; Basic Word Processing - Wednesday,August24,2-4 PM; iPad Basics - Tuesday, August 30, 9:30-11:30 AM.
Interim Children’s DirectorFirst Baptist Church of Augusta is seeking a full time Interim Children’sDirector.Thisposition is responsible forWednesdayevening programs, Sunday morning Bible study, and retreats/camps for children. This position will work with other ministerial stafftodevelopfamilyorientedandchurch-wideevents.Weekdayhoursofworkarenegotiable,andWednesdayeveningandSundaymorning presence is required. Superior interpersonal skills are required inorder tobuild relationshipswithstaff,committees,children and their parents. Ideal candidate will possess the following attributes and experience - Bachelor degree preferably in education, with experience teaching or leading in an educational or church environment. The position reports to the Associate Pastor. [email protected].
Business AdministratorFirst Baptist Church of Augusta is seeking a full time Administrator. ThispositionisresponsibleforthebusinessaffairsoftheChurchbyproviding management and support in the areas of property and facilitymanagement,financialmanagement,custodialservices,food services, audio/visual and information technology. Superior interpersonal skills are required in order to build relationships with staff,committees,andchurchmembers.Individualmustbeself-motivated, a leader, possess integrity, and be a committed team player. Ideal candidate will possess the following attributes and experience - Bachelor degree preferably in business, minimum offive(5)yearsprogressivebusinessexperience,strongwrittenand oral communications skills. The position reports directly to the Senior Pastor. Submit resume to FBC Personnel Committee [email protected].
Bible Studies
Wednesday Morning Ladies Bible StudyJoseph: The Journey to Forgiveness by Melissa Spoelstra
Begins August 17 and goes for 7 sessions;9:30to11:30AM;DanielBuilding,2ndfloor
Wednesday Evening Ladies Bible StudySeamless by Angie Smith
Begins August 10 and goes for 7 sessions; 6 PM A-100
tuesday Night Ladies Bible StudyLord, Change My Attitude by James MacDonald
Begins August 16, 7:30 PM, Adult Building Prayer Room
Single Adult MinistrySingles&FriendslunchresumesSunday,August7,12:15PMintheFellowshipHall.RSVPtoAnitaAguirrebynoon,Friday,[email protected]
tHE gOSPEL FOR EVERYONE“Studies in the Gospel of Luke”
6PMWednesdaysbeginning August 10led by Gary Redding
Faith@WorkfallsessionbeginsTuesday,August23atNoonintheFellowshipHall,led by Dr. Gary Redding. The cost is $7 per person. Please make reservations by emailing
Computers @ FirstA community ministry of First Baptist Church of Augusta
Pastor Search CommitteeThe Pastor Search Committee is making use of the information you provided during our recent conversations.The pastor profile weconstructed was presented at the last Church Conference, along withyourinformationwhichguidedtheprocess.Wehavedirectlycontacted over forty individuals or organizations and asked them for candidates who fit our profile.The Committee continues toreceive names and resumes on a daily basis, which has been very encouraging. However, we have entered the phase of evaluations. Evaluation of resumes; evaluation of references; evaluation of sermons; and soon, evaluation of personal interviews. There are no short cuts. This is a time consuming phase of our task. The Committee continues to meet on Thursday evenings. Pray for us and our church at that time... and any time. The dedicated email address will allow you to contact the Committee directly. [email protected],Chair
Men’s Bible Study How to Be RichBegins August 26, 7:30 PM in MAC Grill
Men’s tuesday Morning Bible Studyand Men’s Wednesday Evening Bible Study
Studies led by Adam Lee and David Keel begin soon. More information coming.
Memorials & Honorarium
Activities
Preschool/Children’s Ministry
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED THIS FALL FOR 1ST THROUGH 5TH GRADE
Wednesday night workers also needed preschool - 5th grade.Contact the Preschool/Children’s Ministry Office to volunteer.
First Grade Bible Presentation Sunday, August 14 in either worship service!CallthePreschool/Children’sMinistryOffice [email protected]’snameandtheservice you will attend.
DEBt REtIERMENt MEMORIALDr. Charles F. Shaefer, Jr.
Suzanne Ward PayneMr. & Mrs. Hamilton Kuhlke
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney L. Mullis, Jr.Mr. Randy Sheppard
Dr. & Mrs. R. Glen OwenMrs. Mary C. Steinberg
Mr. & Mrs. William LindquistMr. & Mrs. David E. Hudon
Mr. & Mrs. T. Greenlee FlanaginMr. & Mrs. Davis Howell Beman
Weekday Education information for Fall - Some openings remain inK4MWFandMDO,T/Th.Allclassesmeet9AM-1PM.Thankyou for sharing this information with your friends.August 5 - K3,K4,K5Parents’Meetings(AM)&ChildrenVisit (PM):MWF&M-F (2’s)MDOParents&ChildrenafternoonvisitAugust 8 - 1stdayofschoolforallMWFandallM-F classes.August 9 - 1st day for T/Th K3/K4; T/Th MDO visitation 9-11 AMAugust 11 - 1st day of school for T/Th MDOPreschool/Kindergarten teacher Roster - K3 (MWF): Brittany Lewis; (t/th & MWF) Katie Head & Barbara Young; (M-F): Holly Baxter; K4 (MWF) Susan Maddox, Pam Roberson & Tara Javed; (t/th & MWF) Brittany May; (M-F) Mary Anne Haynes & Crystal Kitts; K5: Lauren McKenney & Cheryl Mobley; Para Pros: Elizabeth Beazley, Sandra Booth, Lisa Carver, Barbara Collins, Camy Powell, Joy Salet, Summer Trotter & Brittani WaldripMother’s Day Out teacher Roster: Babies t/th: Debbie Buchholz & Gene Rice; Creepers: Janice Putnam & Barbara Welch; toddlers: Sandy Mullikin & Ellen Pulley; 2A: Melanie Fealko & Susan Krouse; 2B: Jamie King & Stacey Normand; 2 C/D: Julie Johnson & Rebecca Dempsey; 3’s: Sandra Booth & Joy Salet; M/W/F Babies: Debbie Buchholz, Melanie Fealko & Barbara Welch; toddlers: Ellen Pulley, Janice Putnam & Gene Rice; 2A: Susan Krouse & Lori McPherson; 2B: Sandra Booth, Jamie King & Kathryn Braxton; M-F 2’s: Olivia Carver & Katie Carver
Weekday Education
FBC Ladies ACSA tournament Champions 2016TheFBCWomen’ssoftballteam
wontheACSATournamentChampionship.Congratuations!
Mr. Doug AtkinsonBody of Deacons
Mr. & Mrs. R. H. AndersonTom Dozier
Mrs. Jeanne Brown & FamilyMr. & Mrs. David E. Hudson
Mrs. Evelyn M. ShaeferDr. & Mrs. Tracy Middlebrooks
Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton KuhlkeYo Pizza
Mr. & Mrs. Randy SheppardMr. & Mrs. George E. Perkins
Mrs. Mary C. SteinbergMr. & Mrs. David E. Hudson
Mrs. Mary MahoneyPage & Billy Blackford
Mrs. Yvonne S. SmithBilly & Jan Key
Mrs. Evangeline Mull ColeBody of Deacons
Rev. William O. KeyMrs. Velda F. Guffey
Mr. E. Frank NapierPhil & Karen WhitmerMs. Wanda J. Calhoun
Elizabeth CorleyMrs. Fay J. ClementsMrs. Betty W. Jones
Cindy JonesLinda Saunders
Frances Wren GooseyClaude & Martha Ann JohnsonMrs. Jeanne Brown & Family
The Journey ClassMrs. Bobbie Inglett
Jimmy & Diane BoozerJulian Willingham’s Children
Barton, Allen, Mary, Pam, ElizabethMrs. Velda F. Guffey
Mr. & Mrs. George E. PerkinsMrs. Mary C. Steinberg
Mr. & Mrs. David E. HudsonAnthony & Lisa CoxKymberly Gonzales
Mrs. Anne Cave BlanchardAnna Bannister Class - FBC
Mrs. Fay J. Clements
MUSIC MINIStRY MEMORIALMr. E. Frank Napier
Sanctuary Choir - FBC
PROPERtY MAINtENANCE MEMORIAL
Mr. E. Frank NapierCharles & Jan Colvin
Student Ministry
The RacebeginsWednesday,August10intheWaltonBuilding5:45p.m.Pizza6:15p.m.Games
6:45p.m.Worship
Wednesday activities kick off August 10 for ALL kids, ages 3-5th grade. Choirs begin at 5:40 followed by Mission Friends and Inside Out. Weareexcited to introduce “Inside Out,” the new Wednesday night program for 1st-5thgrades. During “Inside Out” our kids will dive deep inside God’s word and then answer his
call to go outside and serve.
Mr. Ray LanierMr. & Mrs. David E. Hudson
Mr. Robert WachtelMr. & Mrs. David E. Hudson
Mrs. Rachel StokesDr. Judy Orosz
DEBt REtIREMENt HONORARIUM
the Murchison FamilyMrs. Sharon D. Pennebaker
BENEVOLENCE MEMORIALSMr. Doug Atkinson
Ms. Joanne Carr
Lanell & Charlie LovettMrs. Collette L. Clark
Warren Templeton July 29, 2016
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Weekly Church CalendarAugust 7-13, 2016
EXTENDEDSESSION
VOLUNTEERSJULY 31
Pastoral Ministry JimWalls,Interim Senior Pastor David Hull, Interim PastorR. J. Robinson, Pastor EmeritusChip Reeves, Interim Minister of Pastoral Care JacobWaldrip,Ministerial Resident
Music MinistryKurtWachtel,Minister of Music Michael Toomey, Interim Contemporary Worship LeaderClaudia Moller, Children’s Choirs Coordinator
Faith Development MinistryPatti Fowler, Minister of Weekday Education Kelly Garnto, Interim Children’s Director Jennifer Huston, Preschool Ministry Assistant Lori McPherson, Nursery Coordinator Josh Pinson, Interim Youth Director Paul Moller, Director of Senior Adult Ministry
Operations Ministry Tim Spivey, Interim Operations Director
Interpreter [email protected]
Prayer Pager Ministry
Minister On Call706-832-2944
SUNDAY:James5;Jeremiah29-30;Ps133
MONDAY:1Peter1;Jeremiah31-32;Ps134
TUESDAY:1Peter2;Jeremiah33-34;Ps135
WEDNESDAY:1Peter3;Jer35-36;Ps136
THURSDAY: 1 Pet 4; Jeremiah 37-38; Ps 137
FRIDAY: 1Peter5;Jeremiah39-40;Psalm138
SATURDAY: 2 Peter 1; Jer 41-42; Psalm 139
Jim Walls August 6 and 7
Sunday, August 7 - Promotion Sunday8:30a.m. ContemporaryWorship,MAC 9:40 a.m. Bible Study, all Buildings11:00a.m. TraditionalWorship,Sanctuary VietnameseWorship,MAC12:00p.m. Singles&FriendsLunch,FellowshipHall6:00p.m. PastorSearchCommittee,Pastor’sOffice
Monday, August 8 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO9:30a.m. HelpingHands,Arts&CraftsRoom
Tuesday, August 9 9:00 a.m. Benevolence, MAC Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO 6:00 p.m. Property Committee, Conference Room6:30p.m. FamilyPromiseMeeting,W-102
Wednesday, August 107:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC Grill 9:30 a.m. English As Second Language, Adult Bldg. Ladies’ Bible Study, Sr. Adult 2 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO5:00p.m. FamilySupper,FellowshipHall5:40p.m. Preschool/Children’sChoirs5:45p.m. THERACEforStudents,WaltonBuilding 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Hall Orchestra Rehearsal, Daniel Bldg. Ladies Bible Study, A-100 6:30 p.m. Inside Out, Childrens Missions 7:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal, MAC Gym
Thursday, August 11 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO10:00 a.m. 200th Anniversary Meeting, Conf. Room 6:00 p.m. Pastor Search Committee, Conf. Room
Friday, August 12 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO
Saturday, August 1311:30a.m. BridgeMinistry,15thSt.Bridge
8:30 AM: Emily & Andy Higgins, Alison Witherington, Anita BlackHostess: Alison Witherington11 AM: Heather Collins, Catherine & Paul Bloodworth, Carrie & Justin Mabrey, Mike & Dete Crawford
Attendance/Giving ReportJuly 31, 2016
SundayWorshipAttendance................656Sunday School Attendance..................644SummerReflections............................128WeeklyRequirements..................$59,922Budget-BuildingReceipts..............$42,259Budget-BuildingtoDate..........$1,468,594Budget-Bld. Requirements.......$1,857,582