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First Baptist Muskogee

SUMMER 2012

You alone are Yahweh. You created

the heavens...the earth and all that is

on it. The seas and all that is in them.

Nehemiah 9:6

Event News Event News Event News Event News Karra Wardour & Mandi Butler

ByByBy TheTheThe Way...Way...Way...

Encourage and enable FBC women to recognize the love

of God and reflect it in our community.

F = Forming

I = Intimate

R = Relationships

S = Serving

T = Together

We love because He first loved us.

1 John 4:19

FIRST Ladies’

Game Night Out

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

IT’S

FREE!!!!

IT’S

FREE!!!!

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!! Do you remember this from when you were

younger or on the playground at school? Did you believe it then? Do you believe it now?

In the Bible, James 3 tells us no human being can tame the tongue and it is a restless evil, full of deadly

poison and we can’t praise God and start fires with the same tongue. But Proverbs 12:18 says:

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

How do you use your tongue? Is it for praising God, taking your requests to Him, building up your sisters in

Christ or tearing down or raising suspicions among them? Are you a peacemaker or a trouble maker?

We often get caught in repeating what someone else has said—either overheard or said directly to you. Even

if what they said is true and you are just repeating facts, it can hurt or sever relationships. Check your motive

on repeating what you have heard. Very seldom can anything be gained by repeating someone else’s

conversation.

Even if your motive in sharing that bit of information is to protect that person to whom you are talking or let

them know what others are saying, what real purpose does it serve? It usually only makes the person you

are trying to “protect” insecure because others are talking about what is going on in their life and passing

judgment.

Be careful what you listen to and keep it to yourself. When you hear something about someone you know,

kindly speak up in their defense or walk away. Say something to offset their criticism or off handed remarks.

No need to be tacky or rude and no need to pass it on to the person they were talking about.

Don’t share gossip in the cover of a prayer request. Having a true prayer partner is wonderful and knowing

you can trust them is a gift beyond measure. Don’t abuse their trust!

Again, our Bible is a great source of advice and instruction. Proverbs 18:21 in the Message says it best I

think…Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.

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Dear Friends:

We have added six new ladies to our circle of friends! Let's welcome Jenee Hensley, Jeannie Lee,

Katie Bergman, Kim Garrett, Katie Ashwood, and Lavonia Deel to this sweet sisterhood and show them

Christ's love. If you encounter them at church, please take care to ensure they are finding their way and

feeling connected. Let's make sure they are not overwhelmed by too many unfamiliar faces - one smiling face

can make a world of difference!

Sister 2 Sister Sister 2 Sister Sister 2 Sister Sister 2 Sister Gwen Coburn

Gwen

New BloomersNew BloomersNew BloomersNew Bloomers Cristin Shelby

Cristin

Much love to you!

Ladies, it’s time to think about fall Bible Studies for women. If there is not a time that meets your schedule, I would love to hear from you. If we have enough interest shown for other times, we may be able to start new studies! Here is what is available so far: Tuesday Morning Time: 10:00 a.m. Room 212 Study: “Believing God” by Beth Moore Date: September 4 – November 13 Cost: $15.00 Tuesday Evening Time: 6:00 p.m. Study: “Jesus, The One and Only” by Beth Moore Dates and Location: TBA Cost: $15.00 Thursday Morning Time: 10:00 a.m. Muskogee Baptist Association (Located in old Shiloh Baptist Church) Study: “There Is A Season” by Lauri Cole Date: September 11

“LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O LORD”. Habakkuk 3:1

I listened in awe last Monday evening as my Monday Night Bible Study girls shared their summer experiences. They did a lot of the fun things all teenagers and college students do in the summer, but most inspiring were the accounts of their mission trips. These girls had traveled to Africa, France, Jordan, Latvia and Alabama, respectively. They were bursting to share what God had taught them and how they were challenged. What a faith boost! Missions seems to be my focus right now as Phil and I are preparing to send our only daughter where God has called her. She knew His call on her life when she was 10, but it was much easier preparing for this time then. She leaves with our blessings and prayers on August 30. Where has God called you? All calls aren't to foreign soil. Has He called you to some area of service at FBC? Are you being an obedient daughter? “So it's paramount that you keep the commandments of GOD, your God, walk down the roads He shows you and reverently respect Him."(Deut 8:6 MSG)

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The LAST Word The LAST Word The LAST Word The LAST Word Kay Calavan

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Joyfully Serving With You,

Studying with you,

Save the Date! ~ Tuesday, August 28, 2012 ~ Game Night Out

Kay

111 S. 7th Street

Muskogee, OK 74401

Phone: 918-682-3496

Fax: 918-682-7131

First Bapt ist Muskogee

Do you have a wish list? I wish to do this, I hope to go there, I want to buy this and that, etc. There is nothing wrong with having a wish list; however, some of the items might be selfish desires. I wonder if God has individual wish lists for each of us? According to God’s word, there are certain things He wishes to see us accomplish. God’s wish list may look something like this: Receive the gift of salvation. John 3:16 Continuously seek Me in prayer. Ephesians 6:18 Meditate on my Word. Psalm 1 Mature in the fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-25 Seek first My kingdom and righteousness. Matthew 6:33 Use and share spiritual gifts. Roman 12:6-8 Before preparing your wish list, seek God’s insight. You might be surprised how different your list looks when you include Him.

Susan & Jenni

Prayer Clinic Susan Chitwood & Jenni Dunn

LOL—Loving Our Ladies Berna Lester & Jane Crownover

No one can forget the aroma of home-made yeast rolls baking at church when Marvell

was the church cook. The memory still causes smiles and mouths to water for those

fortunate enough to have experienced her cooking. Marvell moved to Muskogee from

Arkansas after she graduated from high school in 1943. She began cooking at Camp

Gruber and also started her hobby of collecting patches. One patch on the uniform of

Bill Baroli caught her eye. When she asked Bill for the patch, he told her she would

have to pay for it and to meet him in the commissary Friday night. She met him, paid

80 cents for the patch, and they began dating. Marvell said, "I still have that patch

that brought us together, stuck in my Bible that kept us together." Marvell and Bill were married in

1944. They began attending First Baptist in 1947. Marvell loved working with the children's choirs, Sunday

school, training union and was "talked into being the church cook" by Allen Wilkerson. She loved going to

Falls Creek and cooking for the kids. Marvell and Bill had 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grand-

children! According to Marvell, her life was “plain”, but her children and her church made it exciting.

Berna & Jane

www.fbcmuskogee.org

We LOVE OUR LADIES!

Marvell Baroli

Marvell Baroli

Marvell would love visits or cards!

Autumn Park Retirement Center 8401 E. 134th St. Bixby, OK 74008