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The � rst Sunday night in May was spent at the bay. What a special time of church fellowship! The hot dogs were good, the singing was also good , and our time together had the atmosphere of God’s approval. God has certainly blessed us with the signature of His creation as we sat at the water’s edge and heard God’s Word. This coming Sunday is Mother’s Day. The Bible is full of stories of how Godly mothers in� uenced the work of God in the world in which they lived. There is no greater example of our Father’s love for us than the love a mother has for her child. With the changes that have happened over the ages, this is one aspect that has never changed - the amazing in� uence and blessing of a Godly mother. Any child who has the gift of a Christian mother is truly gifted indeed. This Thursday is the National Day of Prayer. Our church is the host church for our community and several pastors have been invited to participate in the program. Also invited are the mayor and chairman of the City Council. There is certainly no greater need for our nation at this time than for Christians to ask God for His work to be accomplished in our National, State and local government. I Chronicles 7:14 calls upon God’s people to pray for God’s work. Come and be a part of the service. It starts at 12:00. Over the coming two weeks, the sermons will be centered on people who encountered Jesus and the di� erence He made in their lives. Jesus encounters are essential regardless of where we are in life. Our Children’s Bible Drill Team has made great accomplishments this year. There was a record number of them in the Associational Drill and nine of them went on to compete in the District Drill. Our Children’s Ministry makes learning God’s Word a priority and fun at the same time. That makes this pastor happy. Thank God for our Children’s Choir program and how God has blessed us through the singing of these kids. The workers put so much e� ort into encouraging these kids through Christian songs. Also the Learning Tree has been an exciting ministry in our church and serves as a blessing to our community. This has been a good year for the Learning Tree and we look forward to an even more exciting year next year. Graduation is Thursday Night. May God bless each of you, Your Pastor, Jerry

Photo Not AvailableVikki & Gary TroudtJoin by Letter9407 Thoroughbred Run, FairhopeHis: 850.661.5430 Hers: 850.661.5431

Stephanie anad Chris MartinOlivia & AllieChris joins by letterStephanie & girls by Professions of faith27679 Cahaba Dr. Daphne

Charolette VaughnJoins by Letter211 Spring Lake Dr., Fairhope990.6493

Ryker HiceJoin by Profession of FaithSon of Courtney Hice

Ann HortonJoins by Letter9591 Chariot Ave., Fairhope251.975.7100

Parents Night Out for PEP Talk“Illusion of Parenting” eventOn Friday night May 8th all kids whose parents are signed up and in attendance of the PEP Talk “Illusion of Parenting” event in FBC Fellowship hall are invited to a Kids Night Out to Eastern Shore Lanes in Spanish Fort. Kids will have the option to bowl or play indoor arcade games including laser tag. We will eat at bowling alley this night. While there is no cost for this event, kids will need money for meal at bowling alley and for bowling or arcade option. We will leave church by 6:00PM and will return to church by 9:00PM. Sign up online for Pep talk, and Parent’s Night Out. There will be preschool childcare this night for those in attendance. See Kevin for Details. Scan this code to sign your KIDS up for this PARENTS NIGHT OUT for the PEP TALK.

FIRST CLASSfor those considering membershipFIRST CLASS is for those who are thinking about membership at First Baptist and for those who have joined and not yet attended FIRST CLASS. FREE supper is includ-ed and children and youth may join in the regular evening activities.TO SIGN UP: Contact LaSha Powell in the Church O� ce (928-8685 or lpowell@fbcfairhope.org) or sign up online at www.fbcfairhope.org.

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CONNECTIONS OUTREACHTuesday, May 12 & 266:00 PM in Social HallJoin us as we reach out and deliver information bags and fresh baked cookies to our recent Guests in worship and Newcomers to our area.

Our O� ering UpdateGOAL: $40,000.00 GIVEN: $31,285.82 NEEDED: $8,714.18

Join us for this amazing Missions Conference, August 3-4, at the Bridgestone Arena in Music City. The conference will feature leading International Mission Board and North American Mission Board leaders worship leaders and other leading Missions speakers, wonderful music by Casting Crowns, The Passion Band and others, and a wide variety of breakout seminars on an array of missions topics. Visit the SEND CONFERENCE website (www.sendconference.com) to see a listing of speakers, worship leaders and schedule. We are planning on taking 25 people and currently have around 15 spaces available. We will leave on Sunday afternoon and return Wednesday afternoon. Contact Brent Shaw (928-8685 or bshaw@fbcfairhope.org) if you are interested in attending.COST: $150/ person for Double Room $300 / person for Single Room (based on availability) Cost includes conference registration, transportation, 3 nights lodging the Omni Hotel adjacent to the Bridgestone Arena. Meals are separate.NOTE: A $100 non-refundable deposit is due now and spaces are available on a � rst come basis.

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Pray for ourVictoria Mission Team Please keep our team in your prayers as they travel to Victoria, Can-ada on May 5 – 11. They will be working with a new church plant pastored by one of our North American missionaries, Ashely Austin. Our team will be prayer walking, passing out � yers and helping lead a Family Festival. Team members are: Rebecca McElhenney, Dan & Darlene Mueller, Roberta Olmsted and Brent Shaw.

Mission Trips Coming Up (Add to your prayer list):May 5-11 Team to Victoria British ColumbiaMay 22 - May 30 Builders for Christ, Pratt KansasJune 5-14 Team to BrazilJune 21-27 Hosanna to Nova ScotiaJuly 3-18 Team to Tanzania (Maji Hope)August 6-15 Adoration to Scotland

Golf Tournament RescheduledMay 30, 1:00pmQuail CreekCost is $50.00 (pay day of, sign up with Jennifer in the Church O� ce)This includes Chick-Fil-A lunch and round of golf.

Annie Armstrong Offering

CENTRIKID SIGN UPIt’s that time again! CentriKid Camp is set for July 6-10 at Shocco Springs Conference Center in Talladega, Al. This is a � ve-day camp for kids completed 3rd-5th grades. During this amazing week, campers will learn about the spiritual practices that will help them grow their faith. Cost for Centrikid is $337.00 per child and must be paid online or by check only. Sign up your child online today. There are only 40 spaces available and this camp is full. Please reserve your child’s spot today. Once we � ll our allotment, there will be no further additions allowed by Centrikid. Reserve your child’s spot by going online and making payment today! I look forward to another amazing week at Centrikid.

MIX MUSICCAMP

JULY 13-17 @ SHOCCO SPRINGSAt Mix Music Camp we work to identify and help train worship leaders for the next generation. The camp is held at Shocco Springs and the cost is: $285 per person by May 1 $295 per student after May 1.Mix Music Camp is open to kids who have completed the third through tenth grade. They will be divided into three age groups while at camp. A list of what to bring is online at the sign up location.Sign up and pay online at: http://fbcfairhope.org/music-ministry.htm

Big StufHigh school Students!!!Are you ready for BIGSTUF??Don’t waste any time.RESERVE your spot now!!June 15-19-Panama City BeachCompleted 9th-12th Grade StudentsCost is $350. $100 Deposit due at sign upDo that here:http://fbcfairhope.org/students.htmor on the church app.

FUGE Alive & Free June 29-July 3Students that have completed 6th-8th Grade Cost is $315. $100 Deposit due at sign up. You must register online on the church website or by using the church app.http://fbcfairhope.org/students.htm

HOW to sign up?? WEB (fbcfairhope.org): Head to the age level page of the website (children or students, etc)if you don’t see the camp ad on the opening page. CHURCH APP: Free app in the app store. Download it. Camps are listed there to pay and sign up online.

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VBS 2015 going “Off the Map”! Grab your gear and get ready to “Journey O� the Map” as together we embark on an epic expedition June 8-12th like none you’ve ever seen before. During this exciting week of searching ,we will uncover the awesome and powerful truth of God’s amazing love for us in that “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”-Awesome…I Know Right? VBS 2015 is for all kids completed K – Completed 5th grade. Sign up today to re-serve your spot for this epic adventure. T Shirts are available through Lifeway and you may purchase one by clicking on link below. Follow Lifeway’s instructions and have your shirt shipped directly to your door… How easy is that! There will be no t-shirts sold at the church this year. Lead teachers, Classroom teacher assistants, Recreation leaders, Runners and helpers are desperately needed. With just weeks to go WE NEED YOU! To volunteer, PLEASE call the o� ce of children’s ministry or contact Marcy Smith, VBS Director today. Thanks in advance and we look forward to seeing you “O� the Map” real soon.

Hats off to our TLT Teachers for an outstanding school year!Thank you for going above and beyond your calling.One teacher noted this: “Thank you Pearson for sharing.” His reply: “It’s just what I do!” What a di� erence we could make if we all took that approach in sharing the love of Christ.Lynn Carroll, Director, The Learning Tree

Way to Go Bible Drillers!The Children’s Ministry Team of Bible Drillers had great scores from the Associational Drill held here at First Baptist Fairhope. Nine of our children went on to District Drill held in Mobile a couple of weeks ago. You’ll see this team in the picture here. Those kids are: K2 Nelson, Trey Street, Noah Trull, Coleton Smith, Kylie Levens, Anna Madeline Carrick, Belle Myrick, Kate Bezeredi, and Olivia Beasley. You know this represents a lot of hard work by the kids and by the great leaders we have in Bible Drill. Our children are doing an incredible work of hiding God’s Word in their hearts. This will continue to in� uence them throughout their lives.

fabulous fun finale at the park!May 20, 5:30-7:30PMIn celebration of ending the 2014-2015 Music/Mission year, � rst through � fth graders will meet at the Fairhope Park to blow o� some steam. Meet THERE at 5:30pm. parents PICK UP your child AT 7:30PM. Light refreshments will be served and lots of fun games are in store for our � nale of fun!. Preschoolers (3 year old, 4 year old, 5 year old) will celebrate at our campus after checking in at their classes. Ms. Marcy and Mrs. Jennifer have some fun stu� up their sleeves. Thank you Music and Mission leaders and teachers for giving faithfully each week to tell our children Jesus loves them through Music and mission action.

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