The Clarion

August 21, 2016 “To Glorify God by Knowing Christ and Making Him Known.”

Deacon Ordination Service for

Jody Singleton

Wesley Wells

Larry Whittington

Sunday, August 21, 2016

5:30 PM

in the Worship Center

Please join us for this special

Deacon Ordination Service

as we ordain these

fine men into the Deacon Ministry.

Teacher Appreciation Sunday

Sunday, August 28, 2016

9:30 AM: Emphasis in Worship 5:30 PM: Dinner & Entertainment

Fish Fry & Chicken Fingers with all the trimmings!

Childcare for ages: Infant—4 years old

All church members are invited to come and help celebrate our teachers. Sign up

sheets are available in the Worship Center Foyer or you may call the church office

at 693-3220. Deadline to sign up is this Sunday, August 21.

Honoring Servants

When James’ and John’s mother asked Jesus to favor her

sons by allowing them to sit at His right and left hand in the

kingdom of God, Jesus circled up His twelve disciples for a

teachable moment. He said,

“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them,

and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not

so among you, but whoever wishes to become great among

you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first

among you shall be your slave; just as the Son of Man did

not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a

ransom for many.” Matt 20:25-28

The reason that serving others is true greatness is because

serving is Christ-like. Someone has said that a Christian is

never more like Jesus than when he or she is serving.

Around First Baptist we desire to cultivate a culture of

serving. Those who have been served by Jesus now serve

others in His Name.

Deacon Ordination: This Sunday night, August 21st, we

will ordain three new deacons – Jody Singleton, Wesley

Wells and Larry Whittington. Back in July, the church

family recognized the serving gifts and qualities of a deacon

in these men. Our ordained deacons have conducted an

ordination council to examine and confirm them and now

we ‘set them apart’ for deacon service. You’ll want to be in

attendance Sunday night to encourage these three men as

they share their testimonies and receive the confirmation of

our ordained men through the ‘laying on of hands’.

Teacher Appreciation Sunday: Next Sunday, August

28th, we will honor another group of servants among us –

our teachers. These men and women study, pray, prepare

and present the Word of God to us every week. Now that’s

a high calling requiring great commitment! These servants

are worthy of honor. We will recognize and pray for them

in the Morning Worship Service and with a special evening

dinner. Be sure to sign up if you’d like to attend the meal.

I thank all of you who serve the Lord and His Church in so

many various capacities. First Baptist Church is greatly

blessed of God to have many faithful servants. Make sure

you know your spiritual gift and use it well to make us a

better church!

Cecil Sanders

THE LAUNCH Back to School Event!

High School (9th—12th) Saturday, August 27, 2016

8:00 AM —4:00 PM Cost: $36

Deadline is Sunday, August 21.

Camp Butter & Egg, Troy

Pick up a brochure and sign up to go! Chaperones needed. Waivers required.

We look forward to hosting Headland High School Football

team on Sunday, August 21 in the Morning Worship Ser-

vice. We thank God for the spiritual influence of FCA

through the ministry of our own Luke Stevens. We appreci-

ate our Men’s Sunday School Class for providing them

lunch following the service.

Expedition SIX Sunday, September 18, 2016

A journey undertaken by a group with a

specific purpose.

Parents of 6th graders please join me as we begin this jour-

ney with teenagers. This is a time to prepare mentally,

emotionally, and spiritually for the journey in the coming

years of your leadership in your teenager’s life. Prepara-

tion for any journey is essential and critical. Starting an

expedition with a little preparation helps when the storms

come, the trail is lost, or the equipment breaks

down. Please RSVP your family for Expedition Six that

includes a pizza supper on Sunday, September 18 from

6:45-8:00 PM in the Ministry Center.

Discover FBC Class

September 25—October 30

11:00 AM

Sign up TODAY!

If you are new at First Baptist Church or a member and

would like to know more about our beliefs and organization,

please call the church office at 693-3220 and sign up for

our Discover FBC Class, led by Cecil Sanders. Classes will

be in the Church Office Conference Room during the 11:00

AM Sunday School time from September 25 - October 30.

Welcome New Members!

2017 Budget Requests due Sunday, September 11.

Thanks for your service.

Cross Connections Café

August 20, 2016

9:00 - 10:30 AM

FBC Ministry Center

Hey, ladies! It's time to get the Cross Connections Café

going for the new year! We would love for you to join us

for our Coffee Connection on Saturday, August 20th,

9:00 AM, in the Ministry Center! A fun morning is

planned of celebrating the connections and growth we

experienced last year, enjoying yummy food and sweet fel-

lowship, and hearing some of the opportunities for connect-

ing, growing, and serving that we have planned for our

women in the coming months! You will want to be there!

It is true that we all have busy schedules and many life de-

mands, and we want to encourage you to set aside time this

coming year to invest in your relationship with Christ and

with other women who are on this life journey around

you. We value your time, and our desire is to offer oppor-

tunities and experiences that will help us grow in our rela-

tionship with Christ, connect with other women, and serve

our community out of the overflow He gives.

To help us best prepare for you, please sign up in the foyer

or through the link on our Facebook page.

We look forward to celebrating a great time together with

you soon!

Happy 1 Year Anniversary

Heather Armstrong!

Please join us in congratulating Heather

Armstrong, Church Secretary, in com-

pleting one year of service here at First

Baptist and to our Lord. Heather began

serving the church on August 17, 2015.

She has been God’s blessing to all of us. Please take time to

let her know how much you appreciate all she does for our

church and our Lord.

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your compassionate donations. Your gener-

osity has made it possible, for several children, to get the

supplies they needed. I do so appreciate your being an im-

portant part of our HES team.

Sincerely,

Carmen Neiswanger, Principal

Dear Church Family,

Thank you so much for the

cards, visits, food and love that

you blessed us with during the sickness and death of our

mother, Ann Armstrong.

We are especially appreciative of the many prayers, words

of encouragement and support that we’ve received during

this season of our lives.

We Love You,

Gregg Armstrong, Tammy Knowles & Suzanne Monday

Anthony & Amy Griggs

Avery & Anna

By Statement

Jim & Connie Newberry

By Letter

Kathryn Boswell By Statement

Called Business Meeting Wednesday, August 31, 6:00 PM, Adult 1

Items of Business to include:

1. Election of Messengers to the JBA and

Alabama Baptist Convention.

2. Consider the purchase of a new van.

Intentional Discipleship Classes for all ages

will begin on Sunday, September 11, 2016.

Be on the lookout for new classes!

Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Email addresses are available on the website.

Worship Spotlight

Sunday, August 21, 2016 9:30 AM Message

Following the Servant:

“Healthy Heart, Healthy Harvest”

Mark 4:20

Cecil Sanders

Preschool 9:30 AM

Contact: Maegan Watford—790-8510

Infants

Margaret McClenny Lindsay McCord

Jan Beasley

Creepers Tina Skipper Sarah Davis

1 & 2 Year Olds Kerri Slaughter

Janie Hutto

3 Year Olds Ashley & Meredith Trammell

4 & 5 Year Olds

Caleb & Freda Bristow Tylin Ludlam

FBC TV Program Schedule Comcast Cable Channel 4

Sundays: 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Thursdays: 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM

This Week’s First Touch Team

Gregg Armstrong & Matt Phillips

This Week August 21, 2016

Sunday, August 21:

8:15 AM Sunday School

9:30 AM Morning Worship

11:00 AM Sunday School

5:30 PM Deacon Ordination

Wednesday, August 24:

6:00 PM

Prayer Meeting, Celebration Choir, Breaking Point, Kids on Mission, Mission Friends, First Steps

FBC Staff

Cecil Sanders Senior Pastor

Mike Wehner Associate Pastor

Joel Tucker Minister of Children & Students

Tim Gay Minister of Music &

Senior Adults

Kimberly Grandstaff CDC Director - 693-3599

Richard Kohl Licensed Professional Counselor For appointment (334) 722-9097

Heather Armstrong Church Secretary

Carlando Hope Media Secretary

Pam Ellison Financial Secretary

Campus Patrol Team 1

Sun., August 21, 8:00 AM -12:30 PM 5:30—7:30 PM

Campus Patrol Team 2 Wed., August 24, 5:30—7:30 PM

Sun., August 28, 8:00 AM -12:30 PM 5:30—7:30 PM

First Baptist Church

Headland, AL 36345

Tele: - (334) 693-3220

Fax - (334) 693-3641

www.fbcheadland.com

Clarion Non Profit Org. Permit No. 571740

Published weekly by the First Baptist Church,

301 East Church Street, Headland, Alabama 36345. Periodical

Postage paid at Dothan, Alabama.

Postmaster: Send Address Changes to: First Baptist Church

301 East Church Street

Headland, AL 36345

Our People Gave August 14, 2016

Weekly Need $20,327.72

Budget Received $20,659.00

Over (Under) Budget $331.28

Year-To-Date

Budget Required $670,814.76

Budget Received $673,378.71

Over (Under) $2,563.95

Bridge to Tomorrow Fund

Giving 8-14-2016 $2,351.00

Fund Total $204,762.08

Children’s Church Joel & Leah Tucker

The Record Speaks Aug. 14, 2016

Our People Attended

8:15 Sunday School 235

11:00 Sunday School 152

Total Sunday School 387

Worship 517

Wednesday 143

Bible Conference 84

Senior Adult Ministry Join us for a Concert by the Mt. Gilead Quartet on Tuesday, September 6th

in the FBC Ministry Center. This event, sponsored by the Judson Baptist

Association, will begin at 5:30 PM with a covered dish meal. Please sign-up

to come!