a publication of First Baptist Church of Augusta
3500 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30909
(706) 733 - 2236 www.fbcaugusta.org
InterpretertheFebruary 7, 2018
February 14, 2018MENU
Breakfast for Dinner!Biscuits with Jelly or Gravy
Egg & Cheese Casserolewith Ham, Scallions, Bacon
and SausageStone Ground Yellow Grits
Chocolate Chip Bread PuddingChildren’s Menu
Pancakes with Syrup and BaconPB & J Sandwiches
Fresh Fruit
8:30 AM Contemporary Worship
Mission Activities Center
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.
SUNDAY WORSHIPFEBRUARY 11, 2018
9:40-10:40 AM Bible Study All Ages
5 PM
“Now We Can See”2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Will Dyer
11 AM Traditional Worship/Sanctuary
First Thoughts
Church,
Ihopethisletterfindseveryonedoingwell.Myfamilyhasarrivedsafely at home from Disney World. Miriam and Evie had a fantastic time and well,SaraandIneedavacationafterourvacation!WewalkedanaverageoftenmilesadaywhilewewereatDisney,allwhilepushingafiftypoundstrollerwithtwokidsintow.Vacationswithchildrenarenotforthefaintofheart.WehadawonderfultimewhilewewereinOrlandobutIwilladmitthatitisgoodtobebackinourdailyroutines.
FormyFirstThoughtsthisweek,Isimplywanttomakeyouawareoftwoeventsthataregoingoninourchurchoverthenextweek.
1. This Sunday evening at 5:30, our youth ministry will host theAnnualChiliCook-Off.Ihaveheardsomanywonderfulthingsaboutthiseventand Iam looking forward to tastingall thedifferent typesofchili.You can learn more about this event by reading further in this issue of the Interpreterandalsobygoingtoourwebsite.
2.WewillhaveanAshWednesdayworshipservicenextWednesdaynight,February14,at6:00intheChapel.ThisservicemarksthebeginningoftheseasonofLent,whereeachdaywewalkalongsideJesusashemakeshiswaytothecrossonGoodFriday.IfyouhaveneverexperiencedanAshWednesdayservice,IhopethatyouwillmarkyourcalendarandmakeplanstobeinattendancenextWednesdaynight.
IhopetoseeyouonSundaymorninginworship.
GraceandPeace,Will
Sunday Lunch February 18
Shrimp, Andoullie Sausage & Okra GumboSteamed Rice
Toasted Pecan Cole SlawYeast Rolls with Butter
Jerk Marinated Grilled Chicken BreastStone Ground Yellow Grits
Steamed Fresh Broccoli FloretsAssorted Desserts
CHILDREN’S MENUChicken Tenders
Baked Mac & Cheese PB & J’s
Fresh Fruit
Computers @ FirstA community ministry of First Baptist Church of Augusta
No cost! RegisterwithTommyPayne@[email protected] inWalton 101C&D(Adult Computer Lab). FEBRUARY classes are: Intro to Scanning - February 7, 2-4 PM;iPhone/iPad Tips & Tricks - February15,9:30-11:30AM;Working with Folders & Files - February 21, 2-4; Facebook Basics - February27,9:30-11:30AM.
Church Wide News & Opportunities
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Family Promise (FP) Feb. 11-18, 2018FP isaprogram for families thatneedaplace to livewhileworkingorgoingtoschoolsothattheycaneventuallyhavetheirownplacetolive.Whiletheyareintheprogram,theymove weekly from church to church that participates intheFPprogram.FBC is partof thatprogram. Wewillbehosting3familieswithchildrenFebruary11-18,2018.Weneedvolunteersformealhosting,nighthosting,weekendhosting,andtosetupFeb.11andtakedownFeb.18at1:30pmeachday.WearelocatedintheWaltonBldg,room102.ContactPamThomas, coordinator, 706.294.5040 AFTER 7PM, or AnitaAguirre,706.399.0507formoreinformationortosignup.
Honduras Mission Trip Supply NeedsWeneedyourhelpswiththefollowingneedsforchildreninHonduras.PleasebringalldonationstotheChurchOfficebyFebruary 28. The mission trip leaves March 4.1. vegetable baby food - all stages2. Tylenol - infants and children3. Motrin - infants and children4. Kaopectate - liquid and tablet5. boys clothing - 12-18 months, 18 months and 24 months (pants, shirts (long and short sleeves), and pajamas6. girls clothing - 12-18 months and 18 months Hondurans dress their babies warm all year round, so warm clothes are ok. Thinner clothes can be layered and worn during warmer weather. Girls traditionally don’t wear shorts. Complete outfits are suggested (i.e. pants & tops) to avoid having all tops and no pants or vice versa.7.size4and5babyshoes,boyandgirl(sneakersorplay)8.12-18monthsocks-boyandgirl9.thickbabyblankets-fleece,cottonorquilted10.toys-blocks,dolls,chunkywood/plasticpuzzles,ball (small hand size), rattles, etc. (Toys made for 6-18 months. NO battery operated toys.)
Ash Wednesday ServiceWednesday, February 14
6 PM in the Chapel
Lunchservedat 11&Noon.ReservationsmaybemadebycallingtheChurchOffice@[email protected]:$7adults;$3.50children12&under.Carryouts $7.50. All vISITORS to our worship services are invited to join us for lunch as our guest.
Benevolence Food Drive Sunday, February 18! Items needed most are dried peas, canned meaty pastas, canned fruit,andpork&beans.Toothpastefrom
ourdentalcommunitywouldbeatremendoushelp.
Church ConferenceSunday, March 4
6:30 PMin the Fellowship Hall
The following dates in 2018are available for Sanctuary flowerplacement: September 23 October7 December 2 December 30
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN
Senior Adult Luncheon February 13 ! Joinusforlunch11AMintheFellowshipHall.CallChurchOffice@733-2236byFriday,February9tomakeareservation.Costis$8perperson.
STUDENT MINISTRY
February 11, 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall!DessertAuction&BasketSilentAuction
Ticketsonsalenow!Cost:$8-proceedsgodirectlytoourStudentMinistrytohelpoffsetthecostofYouthCamp
and Mission trips. ToentertheChilicookoff,contactDavid&DiannGilesatgdianndavid@knology.netor706-830-7561.Prizeswillbegivenfor best tasting chili, spiciest, most unusual ingredient, and judges choice.ContactRebeccaDempseyforinformationontheBasketSilentAuction. [email protected] or 706-306-6195.Basketideas/themes up for auction include family fun night, spa day, kitchen/baking, arts & crafts, golf, outdoor sports/adventure,sportsteams,gardening,petbasketsandmanymore!
It’s Eggstravaganza Prep Time!WeneedanyonewillingtohelpstufftheeggsforourCommunityOutreachEgg Hunt on March 24th.Ifyouareabletocomeandpickupabag of candy/prizes and a bag of eggs or two, stuff themand then return,please stop by the Children’s Ministry Office(WelcomeCenterBuilding)betweenFeb.1-March11.WewillneedallstuffedeggsreturnedbyMarch14th.
If you would like to receive yourcopy of The Interpreter via email eachweek instead of “snail mail”,please send your email address to
[email protected], several hundred folks receive their newsletter viaemail. This helps the Church with the cost of printing andpostage. Thankyou!
ACTIVITIES
Winter Olympics Mother/Son Fun!Friday March 2, 2018
6:00-8:00pmintheFellowshipHallForMothers,Grandmothers,Aunts,orSpecialFriendsand
their boys grades 1st-5th. $10.00 per person. Register by contactingLeahGaley([email protected]
or 706-733-2236)
Sweet Memories Father/Daughter Dancing Fun!Saturday March 3, 2018
6:00-8:00pmintheFellowshipHallForFathers,Grandfathers,Uncles,orSpecial Friends and their girls grades 1st-5th. $10.00 per person. Register by
contactingLeahGaley([email protected]
or 706-733-2236)
Family Lenten CraftCome make a candle holder and pick up a Family Lenten Devotional for your family.Wewillmeet in theSunRoomin the Fellowship Hall during SundayLunchat11orat12onFebruary18.PleaseregisterbyFebruary 11, 2018sowewillhave enough supplies for you. You may eatyourlunchfirstandthencomeasafamilytomakeyourcandleholder.ToregistercontactLeahGaley([email protected]) and let us
knowwhichhouryouwillattend11or12. Kennedy Scholarship application! Application deadline for those graduating high school is March 15. Contact the StudentOfficeorvisitourwebsite.
Sign up softball! Softball sign up for men’s and ladies’ teams is going on now. Games begin March 14. Contact George Berry for
more information. 706-836-9783 or [email protected]
Asyoubegintothawout...THINKGREENYouthPLANTSELLcomingmidMarch!!
More info coming soon ...
First Baptist Church of AugustaThe Interpreter - Issue 30 (USPS 191-880) is published weekly except Masters’ week, July 4th week, Thanksgiving week, & Christmas weekby First Baptist Church, 3500 Walton Way, Augusta, Georgia 30909
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WORSHIPCARE
VOLUNTEERSFEBRUARY 11, 2018
Pastoral Ministry Will Dyer, Senior PastorJimWalls, Associate Pastor R.J.Robinson, Pastor Emeritus
Music MinistryKurt Wachtel, Minister of Music DanGaudinierMinister of Contemporary WorshipClaudia Moller, Children’s Choirs Coordinator
Faith Development MinistryPattiFowler, Minister of Weekday Education Melissa Willis, Minister to Preschool & ChildrenLoriMcPherson, Nursery Coordinator PaulMoller, Director of Senior Adult Ministry
Operations Ministry Kelly Rose, Church Administrator
Interpreter ContactLuci Worthington [email protected]
Minister On Call706-832-2944
8:30 AM: Carla Parker, Cindy Leisey, Sarah Cagle, Latoya ChambersHostess: Sarah Cagle11 AM: Carolyn & Jim Ridley
Attendance/Giving ReportFebruary 4, 2018
Worship Attendance.................................575Sunday School............................................513
WeeklyRequirements........................$58,455Budget-BuildingReceipts...................$45,690Budget-Building to Date...................$228,416Budget-Bldg Requirements...............$292,275
Weekly Church Calendar February 11-17, 2018
Sunday, February 11 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, MAC9:40a.m. SundaySchool11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary VietnameseWorship,MAC 2:00 p.m. Chinese Sunday School, D-203 4:00 p.m. Mission Dev. Council, Conference Room5:30p.m. ChiliCook-Off,FellowshipHall
Monday, February 129:00a.m. WeekdayEducationProgram HelpingHands,Arts&CraftsRoom 5:00 p.m. BSF, Sanctuary/Daniel Building5:30p.m. Kirkringers,D-201 6:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Conference Room 7:00 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting, Choir Room
Tuesday, February 136:00a.m. Men’sBibleStudy,MACGrill9:00a.m. WeekdayEducationProgram Benevolence, MAC9:15a.m. MomsinPrayer,Children’sBuilding9:30a.m. iPadBasics,ComputerLab11:00a.m. SeniorAdultLuncheon,FellowshipHall6:00p.m. PropertyCommittee,ConferenceRoom
Wednesday, February 147:00a.m. Men’sPrayerBreakfast,MACArts&Crafts9:00a.m. Ladies’BibleStudyLeadership,D-203 WeekdayEducationProgram9:30a.m. EnglishAsaSecondLanguage,AdultBldg. Ladies Bible Study, D-20312:00 p.m. Ladies International Bible Study, A-1055:00p.m. FamilySupper,FellowshipHall 5:30 p.m. Children’s Handbells, D-203 6:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service, Storey Chapel OrchestraRehearsal,D-201 Men’s Bible Study, A-205 StudentPrograms,MAC 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday, February 159:00a.m. WeekdayEducationProgram9:30a.m. iPhone/iPadTips&Tricks,ComputerLab10:00 a.m. First Family Singers, Choir Room
Friday, February 167:00a.m. Men’sBibleStudy,MACGrill9:00a.m. WeekdayEducationProgram
Saturday, February 17 6:20 a.m. BSF Leadership, Daniel Building
Will Dyer February 10 & 11
Television Broadcast ChannelsThefollowingarebroadcastchannelscarryour services: Comcast channel 383
WOWchannel169Atlantic Broadband channel 245
SUNDAY:Acts25;Ruth1-2;Psalm47MONDAY:Acts26:1-18;Ruth3-4;Psalm48TUESDAY:Acts26:19-32;1Sam1:1-2:11;Ps49WEDNESDAY:Acts27:1-12;1Sam2:12-36;Ps50THURSDAY:Acts27:13-44;1Samuel3;Ps51FRIDAY:Acts28:1-15;1Samuel4-5;Psalm52SATURDAY: Acts28:16-31;1Samuel6-7;Ps53
Prayer Text Ministry
