Church Website: www.firstbaptistrockmart.org

Email: firstbaptistc625@bellsouth.net

Prayer Chain: prayerchainfbcr@gmail.com

Church Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs 8 am-12:30 pm Friday Closed

For assistance on Mon –Thurs during the hours of 1-4:30 pm, please call the church office and leave a

message or call (770)316-9242

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First Baptist Church

311 E. Elm St., P. O. Box 388, Rockmart, GA 30153

770-684-6742

Rev. Jason Odom, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Jerret Dooley, Youth & Children’s Pastor

Andrew Carter, Director Of Music Ministries

February 2019

There is a large calendar on the bulletin board by the church office. Please mark any dates for events that are being planned. With events marked on the calendar they can be included in the monthly calendar print out and this will also allow for better communication for use of church facilities.

Deacon of the Week for February

Feb 3rd Drew Williams

Feb 10th David Vest Feb 17th Renae Wright Feb 24th Dwain Yates

Welcome Center for February

Feb 3rd Stephanie Losey Feb 10th Judi Jackson

Feb 17th Stephanie Mears Feb 24th Phyllis Watts

Nursery Schedule for February

Feb 3rd Linda Campbell & Amanda Loveless

Feb 10th Heather Owens & Judi Jackson

Feb 17th Linda Beatty & Jolie Brown

Feb 24th Beth Lester/The Bullards

Sound Technicians for February

Feb 3rd Todd Mathis

Feb 10th David Vest

Feb 17th Robert Register

Feb 24th Jimmy Norris

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Please send prayer request to the following email: prayerchainfbcr@gmail.com or you may call Teresa Brumbelow at

(770)846-1190 or Lavinia Heaton at (770)748-6638

**************************************************** Church Security

Todd Mathis will be responsible for unlocking and locking of the church during the month of

February 2019.

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Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday night in the Great Room at 6:00 p.m.– 6:45 p.m. for Supper and

Fellowship, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for Praise and Worship, 8:00 p.m. for Open Share Group.

Next Church Council: Sunday, February 3rd at 4:45 pm

Deacon’s Meeting, Sunday, February 17th at 4:30 pm Business Meeting, Sunday, February 17th at 6:00 pm

(Please note the time change to the start of the meetings) ************************************************

Monthly Meetings of the Church

3rd Tuesday: WMU Prayer Group at 1 pm

4th Sunday: Brotherhood at 8 am

(Please Note: The Professional Women’s WMU is joining the

WMU prayer group that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each

month. There will no longer be a 2nd Tuesday WMU meeting)

*************************************** Ushers for the Month of February

Feb 3rd Group 3 Skip Sproull, Steve Miller, Jimmy Norris, Tim Hurt, Josh Mathis & Robert Register Feb 10th Group 1 Lane Mears, Ronald Lovell, Dan Casey, Gary Noriega, David Walk & Dwain Yates Feb 17th Group 2 Allen Bullard, Harry Harris, Renae Wright, Todd Mathis, David Vest & Jackson Norris Feb 24th Group 3 Skip Sproull, Steve Miller, Jimmy Norris, Tim Hurt, Josh Mathis & Robert Register

****************************************** Sunday, February 24th at 8 am

This is for guys of all ages!! Please come and be a part—we have a

wonderful breakfast and an amazing time of devotion and Fellowship!!

***************************************** Ladies Tea

Saturday, March 9th 12-2 pm

Judy Reemer will be the guest speaker. Sign up sheets are on table in Welcome center.

A nice video has been added to YouTube and website about our tea so please check it out.

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-We have numerous dishes in the kitchen that has been left from dinners and funerals.

Please check and get what is yours. -Please update the office as to the prayer list.

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At the end of each year, the office sends out contribution statement to everyone. In order for us to record your giving

each week, an envelope needs to be filled out with your name and amount and where you would like it to be given (i.e.,

general, building, missions). This contribution statement can be used for your tax purposes. There are envelopes in the pews as well as numerous place in the church. There are also specialty

envelopes in several areas.

Contributions envelopes for 2019 are available for pick-up outside the front office. We do not use the envelope numbers

anymore so please take your choice of them.

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Golden Age Luncheon Thursday, February 28th, 2019 at 10:30 am

If you would like to join Golden Age, please contact the church office or Mrs. Nancy Phillips.

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Appalachian Mountain Ministry/Operation Christmas Child February –Hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar

soap, shampoo, hairbrush, comb, pony tail holders, barrettes, hair clips, washcloth, etc.)

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The Women’s Ministry will be having a meeting on Sunday, February 17th immediately following the morning service

concerning the starting of a quilting class.

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Ladies Game Night Friday, February 8th at 6:30 pm

Brenda Lovell’s home

The Church has received memorial donations from the following in memory of

David Martin: -JW & Doris Wright

*************************************************************** The Church has received memorial donations from the following in memory of

Mr. Johnny Groover: -Debra Floyd

JW & Doris Wright **************************************************************** The Church has received memorial donations from the following in memory of

Mrs. Bernice Payne: -Wilma Turner

-JW & Doris Wright ***************************************************************

The Golden Age has received memorial donations from Joyce Sorrells in memory of Horace Moon and Amos Norris.

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Doris Wright in memory of Danny McGinnis. *************************************************************** The Choir of FBC has received a memorial donation from JW & Doris Wright

in memory of Ramee Bishop Guy. ****************************************************************

If you would like to place flowers in the sanctuary in memory or in honor of someone, there is now a sign up board outside the office. Please fill in information and I

will put a note in that week’s bulletin.

*********************************************** Dear Church family, To all ladies and men who prepared such a wonderful meal for our family during the passing of our mother. The meal was very much heartfelt and we surely want to say thank you so much and may God bless you and this church. The Bernice Turner Payne Family Jimmy, Don, and Marcia ****************************************************************

Please be in prayer for the family of Mr. Johnny Groover during this most difficult time of loss.

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CHURCH CALENDAR: Regular Sunday Activities and Weekly Activities for the Month of February

SUNDAY 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:00 PM Evening Bible Study 6:00 PM Youth Activities 6:00 PM Children’s Choir and Activities MONDAY 6:00 PM Celebrate Recovery-Great Room TUESDAY 9:15 AM Golden Age Bowling 7:00 PM A. A. Meeting (across the street) WEDNESDAY 5:30 PM Youth & Children Dinner 6:00 PM Youth & Children Activities 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting 6:30 PM Handbell Practice 7:00 PM Kids Choir 7:00 PM A. A. Meeting (across the street) 7:15 PM Adult Choir Practice THURSDAY 7:00 PM A. A. Meeting (across the street) SATURDAY 7:00 PM A.A. Meeting (across the street) **See calendar for all events happening during the month of February** Avg. Worship attendance for January 2019 was 176. Avg. Sunday School attendance for January 2019 was 96. Receipts for January...…..…………………………....$ 39,186.56 Whole Heart for January.............………………..… .$ 1,860.00 Whole Heart Balance for January..............……...…. $ -39,735.80

******************************************************** The Visitor newsletter is now a once monthly mailed publication. The deadline for submission for the January 2018 newsletter is February 24th. ***************************************************************

From the Office:

**Remember if you are wanting to use the Great Room for any reasons,

please call the church office at least 30 days prior. It will then be taken

to Church Council for approval.

**Do not forget to turn in receipts to the front office from Triangle,

Morgan Hardware and gas.

Thank You

February 2019 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

Chick-Fil-A to set up In Great Room

2 5-8 pm Chick-Fil-A Daddy/ DAUGHTER Date Night In Great room

3 Regular Schedule AM/PM Church Council 4:30 pm

4 Celebrate Recovery 6 pm

5 Golden Age Bowling 9 am

6 Y&C Dinner 5:30 pm Y & C Activities 6-7:30 pm Regular Schedule for Adults 6:30 pm

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8 Ladies Game Night 6:30 pm at Brenda Lovell’s home

9 February Funtastic

10 Regular Schedule AM Valentine’s Banquet 6 pm

11 Celebrate Recovery 6 pm

12 Golden Age Bowling 9 am

13 Y&C Dinner 5:30 pm Y & C Activities 6:-7:30 pm Regular Schedule for Adults 6:30 pm Handbells Resume

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Regular Schedule AM Deacon’s Mtg 445 pm Business Mtg 6 pm Word of Life Training 3:30 pm

18 Celebrate Recovery 6 pm

19 Golden Age Bowling 9 am WMU Prayer Group 1 pm

20 Y&C Dinner 5:30 pm Y & C Activities 6-7:30 pm Regular Schedule for Adults 6:30 pm

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24 Brotherhood 8 am Regular Schedule AM/PM

25 Celebrate Recovery 6 pm

26 Golden Age Bowling 9 am

27 Y&C Dinner 5:30 pm Y & C Activities 6-7:30 pm Regular Schedule for Adults 6:30 pm

28 Golden Age Luncheon 10:30 am

All Youth and Children

Activities are listed in their section of the newsletter.

Known February Birthdays

03—Annie Ruth Duke

04—Kora Chattin

08—Janice Kinney, Wendi Upton

11—Ruth Bullard

12—Tim Wiggins, Charity Ratcliff, Billy Brooks

13—Judy Stoyle, Stephanie Mears

17—Jean Moon

18—Kim Lane

20—Ronald Lovell

21—Brett Kelly

23—Lexie Sharpe

25—Nancy Phillips, Brice Floyd

27—Joyce Sorrells

28—Thomas Hurt

Known February Anniversaries

14—Frankie & Ginger Rayburn

Dwain & Deonne Yates

19—Russ & Wendi Upton

23—Bill & Lou Bishop

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Back Pack First Fruits offering - February 3rd

The Youth will be at the doors to take your generous donations.

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Please pray as to what you may give to the Whole Heart Fund in addition to your tithes and offerings. We have more envelopes for you to use or you may include it on

your regular contribution envelope , just be sure to note how much you would like to give to

Whole Heart. *************************************************************************

The New 2019 Church Member Directory is here!!

There are a few left of the first printing of them and I will have more by next week. They are outside office area on the table.

Children Church Workers for February

Feb 3rd—Charity Ratcliff & Jerret Dooley

Feb 10th—Jolie Brown & Jerret Dooley Feb 17th—Stephanie Mears & Jerret Dooley

Feb 24th—Kelly Scott & Susan Culver

Please Note the Age Groups for our Nursery and Children’s Church: Nursery—Birth-Prek

Children’s Church—K-5th Grade Parents...please be sure to come get your children immediately following the

services.

************************************************************* Valentine’s Banquet

Our Valentine’s Banquet will be held on Sunday,

February 10th at 6 pm. Entertainment will be Jason & Michaela.

Our Menu will be:

Adult Plates: Ribeye Steak, baked potato & salad Child Plate: 1/2 Ribeye steak, baked potato & salad

(Ladies...please bring desserts)

$10 for Adults/$5.00 for Child Maximum $30.00 for a family of 4

Please call church office by Wednesday, February 6th for reservations.

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Welcome to our newest member:

-Renee Yancey

************************************************************* Historically during this month, inclement weather is a

factor in our decisions about our services. I will utilize the robo call system and Facebook to inform everyone.

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Children’s Ministry February Schedule for Children

Dinner for Youth and Children is every Wednesday at 5:30 pm.

The children’s ministry will begin at 6 pm with Word of Life

and continue to 7 pm Kids choir will be from 7-7:30 pm

Youth Ministry

The youth will also have Word of Life every Wednesday from 6-7 pm.

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Student Life Camp June 6-10, 2019

Sign-up Deadline & Deposits were due by: Jan. 27, 2019

Sign-ups sheets located in Welcome Center Grade 7—Graduating Seniors

**If you would like to sponsor a child with their deposit or cost of camp, please contact Jerret or Edie**

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Word of Life Training Sunday, February 17th at 3:30 pm.

Wednesday, February 20th will be the kick-off for Word of Life!

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February Funtastic!!!! Saturday, February 9th

Skyline Trampoline Park & XL Sports In Fairburn, GA $20/Grades 1-6

Get with Jerret for details on times ******************************************************************

The Youth band will be playing on Sunday, February 24th during the morning worship. We will practice every Sunday after church leading up to that.

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If there is anyone who has any yardwork that needs to be done, please fill out name and number on the list located in the welcome center and a description of

what needs to be done. Our youth are interested in helping out.

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