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ISSUE #310 MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, SEBRING, FLORIDA February 2013
guitar AT THE SAME TIME! He is very unique in his style, being one of the few who play that way in the USA. He uses a tapping technique and….well, I will just let you listen to him on Sunday March 3 at 6 pm in our sanctuary! Free concert! Put the word out! Here is some food for thought! “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord.” - 1 Corinthians 1:9 Serving Christ is great and we are encouraged to do so! But this text is an amazing reminder that even though there is nothing wrong with serving Christ as we do so well here at first Baptist, we need to remember that in order to minister, we always need to be in fellowship with Jesus Christ as His disciples before we can minister to others. The more time we spend with Jesus the more valuable the things you do will be for Him. God Bless, Nuno
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GUEST CORNER
THE TITHE IS THE LORDS
2012 CHURCH BUDGET……………….…$ 895,000
BUDGET NEEDS TO DATE…………….....$ 81,356
BUDGET RECEIPTS TO DATE…..…...…...$ 61,015
WEEKLY REQUIREMENTS………..............$ 20,339
WEEKLY RECEIPTS (01-27-2013).…..….......$ 13,030
LOTTIE MOON ………………………………..$ 16,387
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Under the Lord Jesus Christ,
we will connect with others,
grow as disciples,
and serve with our gifts.
MINISTER OF MUSIC
Hello folks, Can you believe January is gone? Wow!
I was so glad that we had the opportunity to host the King’s Brass again at our church! What a joy and experience that group brings every time we worship with them. May God continue to bless their ministry! I would like to remind you that we still have tickets available for the Greater Vision concert. This award winning Southern Gospel Trio is visiting us for the first time and you do not want to miss the opportunity to be blessed by their ministry. Tickets for that event are $10, and you can call the church office to get yours.
Let me tell you about Mark Kroos. He is an
amazing young musician from Virginia and we
are so privileged to host him here at our
church on March 3rd
. He plays the double neck
MINISTER OF MUSIC
SHEPHERD'S PANTRY OFFERING
February 2-10
A PINK ENVELOPE WILL BE AVAILABLE
PRAY ABOUT YOUR GIFT
PRAY FOR MISSION SERVICE CORPS MISSIONARY PAULINE WHITE
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February Keenager Program
Thursday, February 21st
11:15 a.m.
THE CELEBRATION of LOVE with
Betty McMindes and the SIM Trio
Celebrating and Caring for one another. Serving and ministering in Christ’s Name.
Enjoying fellowship with God and each other.
Let each of us look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Phil. 2:4
There’s an inscription on a small tombstone in an English village that reads: Here lies a miser who lived for himself. He cared for nothing but gathering wealth. Now, where he is or how he fares, nobody knows and nobody cares.
Self-centeredness is the exact opposite of agape love. Jesus gave Himself totally in love, with no thought of receiving anything in return. We are to reflect that love to our spouse, family, friends, and the world.
Love doesn’t seek its own. Love considers the other person and gets excited about seeing that their needs are met. If God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. I John 4:11
Mark Your Calendar! Thursday, February 21 - Celebration of Love with the SIM Trio
Tuesday, March 12 - Starlight Lunch Cruise - Cost: $35.00. See Betty Braden for details.
Betty McMindes Asst. Sec./Treas.
KEENAGERS
We are starting the new year with a new look! We have a new logo and a new motto. Our new motto is “With a Big HEART”. We love our preschoolers with a big heart and love to teach them about Jesus. Our teachers are loving Christian ladies that go out of their way to help these children any way they can. Pray for them each day as they teach these children about God’s love.
PRESCHOOL
DIRECTOR
The Preschool is growing! Limited spaces available for our two, three, and four year old classes. If you, or someone you know, is looking for a Christian Preschool that loves children with a BIG HEART, this is where they need to be. Full-Time and Part-Time spaces available.
If you are able to put fliers up in your office, we would love for you to post a flier about our Preschool. Fliers are available in the Welcome Center or in the Preschool office.
The preschool is looking for a couple volunteers to help in the Preschool office a few hours a day. You are re-quired to have a smiling face, a Big HEART, and a loving spirit. Duties would include filing, making copies, answering the phone, and helping with bathroom breaks. Other clearance and background checks are required. If you are interested or have any questions, please see Dixie Kreulen in the Preschool office or call the Preschool at 385-4704.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
200 E CENTER AVENUE
SEBRING, FL 33870-3503
YOUR CHURCH MEDIA LIBRARY
Feast on a HEARTY DIET
Of Life Building Books!
The Invisible War: What Every Believer Needs to know about
Satan, Demons and Spiritual Warfare
By Chip Ingram
Won by Love: Norma McCorvey, Jane Roe v. Wade, Speaks out
for the unborn as She Shares Her New Conviction for Life
By Norma McCorvey
The Call of Duty Series by DiAnn Mills
Breach of Trust
Sworn to Protect
Pursuit of Justice
YOUR MEDIA CENTER IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF
THE STAIRS ACROSS FROM THE ELEVATOR
THANK YOU!!! Dear Church Family,
We appreciate all the acts of kindness shown by our church family during the illness and death of Anita’s mother. Grandma T enjoyed
FBC when she visited our family here in Florida.
The Bible Family
Dear Church Family,
A special thank you to each one of you for your visits, phone calls, flowers and especially your prayers while I was in the hospital.
“Prayer is the key to Heaven, but faith unlocks the door.” You prayed. God answered.
I love you,
Just-Dottie (Dottie Spencer)
Dear Church Family,
Thank you so much for the many hugs, Happy Birthday cards and lovely faces at my 80th birthday party. You all are so very special
to me and I am anxious to read the favorite bible verses you highlighted in my lovely bible my family gave me. Memories!! Memo-
ries!! May God keep and bless each of you.
Much love in Christ,
Shirley Steely
Dear Church Family,
On behalf of the entire Harrison/Taylor family, please accept out deepest, sincere thanks for your love for our mother, grandmother,
and aunt Ellen. The food was wonderful and the prayers greatly needed. A special thank you to Nuno for his loving tribute in song to
our Lord.
The Harrison/Taylor Family
NEW HOURS
SUNDAY 9:00 - 10:15 AM and WED 5:45 - 7:15 PM
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF
(PHONE) 863-385-5154 (FAX) 863-385-4184
PRESCHOOL 863-385-4704
Intercessory Prayer Line 385-0120
www.fbsebring.com
INTERIM SENIOR PASTOR…………………….DR. ALLEN HIGGINBOTHAM
ASSOC. PASTOR MUSIC & SR ADULTS …………….REV. NUNO NORBERTO
ASSOC. PASTOR YOUTH & ACTIVITIES…….….……..…….
HISPANIC PASTOR…………………..…...………………..…….REV. LUIS LUNA
PASTOR EMERITUS.………………..….................................DR. JAMES MCALL
CHURCH BUSINESS ADM.…………..….…..............................GEORGE SMITH
EDUCATION SECTY……………….…..……. …………………… PAM HARRIS
MUSIC, YOUTH & SR. ADULT SECTY.…….………..…….…..LYNDA HODGE
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR……………...…….………....DIXIE LYNN KREULEN
HOUSEKEEPER…………………….………..……………...SANDY WISENBERG
MAINTENANCE………….…………..…...….………………..….WADE LINDLEY
OFFICE HOURS 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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