5 weeks this fall...tell everyone: god’s not dead

October 12 – November 16 – One Service @ 9See inside for ways you can serve in an e� ort to reach people for Christ in Fairhope.

This is an “all hands on deck” event. Many people are needed to make it a success, so Join in!

(see page three for a variety of ways you can help)

First Baptist Fairhope Vol. 8 No.18 : : 09.24.14

MEET YOUR DEACON

IN THIS ISSUE

From your Pastor’s Hear t jhenry@fbcfairhope.org

Welcome to the First Family

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Fairhope is such a blessed place. The beauty of our city on the bay is astounding. We are reminded each day of the wonder of God’s creation through the � owers, the sunsets, and the magni� cent view across the water. However, in the middle of this beauty are so many who have desperate problems and who do not know Christ as their Savior. Our mission as a church is to reach out to share Christ with our community. The campaign we are using to accomplish that mission is called “God’s Not Dead”. We will make calls, hand out Bibles, invite to our church, and pray for individual needs. We are not supposed to sit here and wait for them to come to us, but are to reach out to them where they are. So much is involved in getting ready for an outreach program of this magnitude. Pray about how God can use you. We need members with servant’s hearts who will make themselves available to be a part of whatever is needed -- phone calling team, prayer team, or fellowship team. Will you allow the Lord to work through you? The ordination of John Hardman this past Sunday was a special service. He joins a slate of deacons who begin serving (October 1) for the next three years. My prayer is that our deacons will realize the signi� cance of their role, be men who love God supremely, who walk in the Spirit, share their faith, are deeply involved in the activities of our church, and are prayer warriors. Our church needs that contribution to make the impact for Christ that God has designed for us. My sermons will continue from the book of Acts. This Sunday night we will worship at the bay. What a beautiful place to celebrate the God of Creation who loved us so much that He sent Christ to save us from our sins. Come and experience the Lord’s presence in Christian fellowship. Have a good two weeks. This is a beautiful time of the year to be living in Fairhope. God has set before us an opportunity to reach others for Christ. May our church rise to the occasion. Pray for that to happen.Your Pastor,JerryActs 14:22

Shelley and Craig TaylorJoin by Baptism9280 nCo. Rd. 24, FHHis:504.0096Her: 597.0305

Taylor CurentonJoin by BaptismHere with her mom and Dad, Jennifer & Scott and sister.120 D’Estrehan Rd., FH605.3076

April and David “Nathan” McNairJoin by Letter123 Normandy St., FHHis: 205.566.9027Her: 423.3900

John’s brother Fred (above) and Brent (left) at the laying on of hands

John and Lauren with their family after the Ordination Service.

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The CampaignOctober 12 – November 16During this 6-week campaign we will be reminding our community that God’s Not Dead” and “Jesus is Alive!” It will culminate on Sunday, November 16 with ONE BIG SERVICE in which the Gospel will be clearly shared in a variety of ways including showing the movie “God’s Not Dead”.Following the service our Guests will be invited to a nice lunch with our Pastor and sta� .

Ways You Can Be Involved-Volunteer to serve on the Community Phone Calling or Prayer Out-reach Team as we contact thousands of our neighbors during 5 weeks of calling (see info below)

-Commit to learn a simple method of sharing the Gospel using the marked “Time to Revive” New Testament. (Each family will be asked to buy 2 New Testaments – one to keep and one to give away. Bibles are $5 each).

-Place a “God’s Not Dead” Yard Sign in your front yard to create inter-est in our November 16 BIG Community Outreach Day.

-Pray for the success of our campaign and for God to place at least one person on your heart that you can invite to our church on November 16.

-Commit to be present each Sunday, October 12 through November 16 to reap the full bene� t of the campaign for you personally.

Call Center Managers (5 needed) -Help coordinate the work of the Phone Center for one night each week during the � ve weeks of calling.

Phone Calling Team (50 + needed)Be part of an 8-person calling team at the church for one night each week during the � ve weeks of calling.

Prayer Center Managers (5 needed) Help coordinate the work of the Prayer Center one night each week during the � ve weeks of calling.

Prayer Center Intercessor Team (50+ needed) Join with others to pray for speci� c prayer requests received from phone contacts made, one night each week for the � ve weeks of calling.

Congregation Intercessors Team (60 + needed) Pray daily from home for the Campaign and the prayer requests received from the 5 weeks of calling.

Harvest Day Lunch Table Host (20 + needed) Sit with our invited guests for lunch and help them to feel welcomed on Sunday, November 16.

Harvest Day Lunch Serving team (12-15 needed) Help prepare and serve the meal for our invited guests on Sunday, November 16.

EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH CAMPAIGN

“Dig Deep Give Well” Tanzania Trip CelebrationInformation Meeting Monday, September 29 @ 6:30 PM Celebration Church, 8210 Dyer RdIf you would like to hear what God has been doing in Tanzania this past summer and learn more about the 2015 trips, then you are invited to this time of information, sharing and celebration. Contact Brent Shaw for more details.

Middle East ReliefThousands in Iraq have lost their homes and need our help to resettle. Samaritan’s Purse (Franklin Graham’s Organization) is providing shelter, food and other assistance in the name of Jesus. Tents cost $200, bedding $9, and a three-week supply of food is $35. If you would like to provide the cost of one or more of these, send your check directly to: Samaritan’s Purse, P.O.B. 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or you may contribute at their website:www.samaritanspurse.org

Christmas Music Kick Off NightFriday, September 26 at 6:30pmin the Fellowship Hall.Want to sing in the Christmas Celebration? Come join us for heavy hors d’oeuvres, fellowship, and an introduction to the Christmas music!Call Laureen Davis in the Church O� ce (928-8685) or email her at ldavis@fbcfairhope.org to sign up.

ReFresh is starting a new study:

Exploring the Holy Spirit by David PlattMeeting Wednesdays, 6:15 PM in 208 WestFacilitated by Shawn TrotterFor all young adults and friends!

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Sfor every singerGolden Tone SingersWe have a great time! Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 1:30pm in Multipurpose Room 1 across from the Church O� ce.

Sanctuary ChoirNow is the perfect time to join Sanctuary Choir! We rehearse on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.

ReSoundFor 6th – 8thgrades: Wednesdays at 5:30pm in Room 205 West Bldg.For 9th – 12th grades: Sundays at 4:30pm in Room 205 West Bldg.

Children’s ChoirsChoirs for every age and grade! Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 5:30pm. For room locations, call Dee Pace in the Church O� ce (928-8685) or email her at dpace@fbcfairhope.org

Need a mid-week spiritual jolt?

World Hunger O� ering Sunday, October 12100% of the funds received go to help feed the hungry people in the U.S. and around the world. Funds are distributed to our missionaries and SBC helping agencies to provide food for the hungry, so there are noa dministrative costs. Let’s really be generous in our giving this year!NOTE: Bread banks are now available at the church to collect your o� ering. Checks may be made out to First Baptist and designated for World Hunger.

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Perky Pumpkin Party Preparations are under way for our annual Perky Pumpkin Party and WE NEED CANDY! On Friday October 31st from 6:00-8:00 pm the Children’s ministry of FBC Fairhope will once again be hosting this amazing night of food, fellowship, games, thrills and CANDY! This is where you come in. We need tons of candy to pull o� this event. Beginning Sunday October 5th, orange Perky Pumpkin candy buckets will be positioned at all major church entrances where we ask that you place your individually wrapped goodies throughout the month of October. Last years goal was 50,000 pieces. Lets give our best in order to beat that goal this year and make all dentists on the Eastern Shore really happy. The candy you donate will in a small way be used to draw our surrounding community to our awesome church and give us an open door to meet our neighbors and ultimately introduce them to Jesus. People ask Jennifer and I all the time… What can I do to help? You can help right now by donating tons of candy for what we pray is the best Perky Pumpkin Party ever! Be on the lookout for game booth sign up sheets in your Sunday school boxes beginning Sunday October 5th. It just can’t be done without you!

On the Journey,KevinPsalm 20:7knelson@fbcfairhope.org

On track with

Bible Buddies....Bible Buddies is back and it is rockin!!We have only been meeting for two Sundays, and our average attendance is 20 kiddos. Amazing!!! If you have a child age 4 or 5 years, please bring them on Sunday Nights from 5:00pm-7:00pm. We start out in room 104 and then move to the playground to get those wiggles out. We then venture into room 107 for Bible study and verse memorization games and crafts. We even have a snack/meal provided for them at around 6:00pm. We are currently working on memorizing the 23rd Psalm!! This is a wonderful time for children to come and meet new and old friends while hiding God’s amazing word in their heart! Join us!!

Jennifer Warren, Preschool Ministerjwarren@fbcfairhope.org

We are o� to a great start at The Learning Tree. The children are happy and busy with lots of fun activities; painting and singing just to name a few. A BIG thank you to all the Grandma’s who took the time to read stories to the children. You’ll see some of them here in action!

Children’s Grief Support Group2nd Sunday of each month beginning October 124:00 PM in 202-West

This support group for children dealing with grief is led by Gentiva Hospice and will o� er consistent support and help children to walk through the challenges created by grief. For more information you may contact Kim Smith (391-0846).

To Sign Up: RSVP to Kari Whatley, Bereavement Coordinator at Gentiva Hospice (621-2500).

Mrs. Lynn Carroll Directortlt@fbcfairhope.org

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LifeSouth Blood DriveWednesday, September 244:00-8:00pmFBC Back Parking Lot Legacy Builders

Building and Bridging the generations Sundays, 5:00 – 7:00 PMFocused on parents with kids in their Preschool – Teen years -Strengthen your marriage -Sharpen your parenting skills -Grow deeper in your faith at the same time your kids are growing deeper -Network with other parents and build deeper relationships in an informal setting -Learn wisdom for life from other “seasoned” couples who have been there and have the t-shirtLEGACY BUILDERS has started with a 4 week DVD-driven study by Andy Stanley, “STAYING IN LOVE” that is facilitated by Bob & Pat Green, Charlie & Lynn Carroll, Dee & Robin Brookshire, Randall & Connie Gri� n and other “seasoned” couples.The next series they will embark begins October 12. It is “Experiencing God at Home”. Participant books for the new study are $10/each.SIGN UP online or in the church o� ce with LaSha Powell. Participant Guides cost $5.

CONNECTIONS Outreach for SeptemberTuesday, September 30 @ 6:00 PM

Join us in the Social Hall and be part of our team to deliver info bags & cookies to recent

Guests in worship and Newcomers to our area.

New Member Orientation Class Wednesday, October 225:45 – 7:30 PM in Choir Room

If you have recently joined First Baptist, or have been thinking about becoming a member, then FIRST CLASS is for you and you are strongly encouraged to attend. You will get to meet our Pastor and members of our Sta� , learn how to get more involved, learn about our key doctrinal beliefs and more.

TO SIGN UP: Contact LaSha Powell at 928-8685 or lpowell@fbcfairhope.org, or sign up online by October 21.

WMU MeetingWomen on Mission will meet Tuesday, October 7 at 10:00 in the Choir Room. Karen Hicks will share about the missions team trip to Scotland. Come and be blessed durimg this time of inspiration, information and fellowship.

Opryland Christmas SpectacularDecember 15-17, 2014Rockettes Show and Arts & Crafts and Antique Show at Opryland Hotel along with 2 million pounds of ice sculpture and Christmas lights. Single: $697/ Double $555. per person Contact Jennifer Coullter in church o� ce or Carolyn Hammill 990.6773. Deadline is October 1 to sign up with $100.00 deposit due.

Go Behind the ScenesOperation Christmas Child Mission TripDecember 12 – 13, 2014Atlanta Processing CenterWant to experience the feeling of what Samaritan’s Purse is doing globally through Operation Christmas Child? Then, join us for this fun time at the Atlanta Processing Center where you will feel like you are working in Santa’s Workshop with hundreds of other volunteers. We have spaces reserved for 16 people, so contact Brent Shaw if you would like to go (928-8685 or bshaw@fbcfairhope.org). WATCH FOR MORE INFO ON THE COST!