Midweekly04.10.2013

First Family Baby ShowerTONIGHT, April 10 | 6 p.m.

Join us during our Mid-week Prayer Service for a celebration of families who have had or will have a new baby between the months of September 2012 – September 2013. Our church family will shower each couple with love, gifts, and most importantly, prayers.

•Everett & Hope Sinor•Mike & Lisa Londke•Brandon & Lesley Ann Owen•John & Holly Bankston•Justin & Kat Gregory

•Heath & Karen Bush•Noe & Clancey Garcia•Dennis & Joy Harris•Ben & Amanda Poff•Daniel & Melody Cothern

Bring your unwrapped baby gift to Fellowship Hall tonight. Suggested items include:

•Pampers or Huggies diapers (any size)•Huggies wipes•Baby care products such as lotion, shampoo, or soap •Onesies (any size)•Receiving blankets•Cloth diapers or burp cloths

Self Awareness Safety SeminarSaturday, April 13 | 9 a.m. – Noon | Room 100 E. Bldg

This seminar is designed to provide participants with some basic tips for being safe when at an ATM, walking to or from your car, when threatened by a stranger, or to avoid being a victim in general. Chuck Cory, a personal friend of our pastor, is a certified safety instructor who has provided training to law enforcement professionals, military service professionals, personal bodyguards, and people who just want to be safe. This three-hour seminar is for anyone ages 13+. It takes place in Room 100 of the East Building and is free of charge.

( Amanda Poff, 664.6010, amanda.poff@firstbaptistnashville.org

First Baptist Nashville ScholarshipsDue Before April 15

The First Baptist Nashville Scholarship Council is now accepting applications for the Marian Yarbrough Student Scholarship Fund and Cox Memorial Scholarship. Applications for the Marian Yarbrough Scholarship will be considered for full-time students at any post-secondary institution. Applications for the Cox Memorial Scholarship are considered for full-time students attending Belmont University only. This is a competitive application process as the Council has the funds to award only a few scholarships.

Application forms, along with scholarship descriptions, are available from Student Ministry Assistant Marissa Moore or online at firstbaptistnashville.org. In order to be considered, an application, an essay, and a letter of recommendation must be received by the church office on or before April 15, 2013.

Marriage Conference THIS Friday and Saturday, April 12 – 13

SCHEDULE: Friday: 6:30 p.m. dinner; 7:30 p.m. worship Saturday: 9 a.m. potluck breakfast; 9:30 a.m. worship

RSVP required for dinner, so register with Margi by emailing margi.hawkins@firstbaptistnashville.org.

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OPPORTUNITIESWEDNESDAY, APRIl 10

4 p.m. Media Library open Sam’s Singers, Choir Room4:30 – 6 p.m. Fellowship Meal served, Fellowship Hall5:15 p.m. Missions Supper Bunch, 150B5:25 – 6:20 p.m. Preschool Music: PreK 4, 470; K, 480 Children’s Music: Grade 1, 451; Grades 2-3, 440; Grades 4-6, 452, 4535:30 p.m. KnitWits, 150G Beth Moore Study, 340 Men’s Bible Study, Chapel First Women Prayer, Bride’s Room Finance Committee, 140 SS Directors Meeting, 150E First Women Leadership, 1515:45 p.m. The Edge, 300 E. Bldg6 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal, Sanctuary 6:10 p.m. Churchwide Baby Shower, Fellowship Hall6:25 – 7:15 p.m.Mission Friends: 3s, 351; PreK 4, 352; K, 353 GAs: Grade 1 & 2, 354 Grade 3 & 4, 355, 360 Grade 5 & 6, 356 RAs: Grade 1 - 6, 3707:05 – 8:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

SUNDAY, APRIl 78:15 a.m., Service of Word & Table

9 a.m., Bible Study | 10:30 a.m., Worship 5 p.m., LCU & Regular Evening Activities

Sermon“Worthy Is the Lamb”

Text: Revelation 5:11-14Music

Sanctuary Choir: “Worthy Is the Lamb” Solo: Michael Valentine

lAST WEEK AT A GlANCEWeek of March 31, 2013

Attendance

Morning Worship .................... 653 Extended Session .....................N/A Sunday School .........................N/A

First Finances Budget Gifts .................... $53,577

To Date Expected Gifts ................$722,733 Actual Gifts ....................$723,676

Christ Clothing Closet Open HouseThis Sunday morning, immediately following the worship service, you are invited downstairs to see the newly renovated Christ Clothes Closet. It will be open until 1 p.m. The Jordan-Lakes are directing this ministry. It serves any who need the clothes on the first and third Sundays from 12 – 1 p.m.

Charlene Carter works in the room on Wednesdays before dinner for those who bring donations. She welcomes your assistance, as do the Jordan-Lakes on Sundays.

Missions AliveTuesday, April 16 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Missions Alive seeks to “be” and to “do” missions where we are while praying for missions around the world. Ladies, we’ll meet at the home of Sara Chapman.

( Lanell Coile, 952.4386, lanell@coileandassociates.com

Parents Night Out Friday, April 19 | 6 - 10 p.m. | Babies – Grade 6

April’s PNO will include Chick-fil-A nuggets for dinner, popcorn and Skittles for snack, and springtime crafts, activities, and fun for everyone. Grades 1 – 6 will also experience a mega game of flashlight tag before watching Wreck-It Ralph.

Cost is $15 for one child, $25 for two children, and a maximum of $30 per family. You may register online at firstbaptistnashville.org or use the registration envelopes available in the nursery suite. Place your payment in the envelope and return it to the Children’s Ministry Office.

RSVP and payment are required by noon on Thursday, April 18.

( Marissa Moore, 664.6023, marissa.moore@firstbaptistnashville.org

Celebrating Grace Hymnal Dedication ServiceApril 21 | 6 p.m. | Sanctuary

Make plans to join us for a very special Hymnal Dedication Service and Hymn Sing on Sunday, April 21, at 6 p.m. This time of celebration will feature the full complement of our Music Ministry Family, former Ministers of Music, David Ford and Mark Edwards, and special musical guest Ken Medema.

( Joe Fitzpatrick, 664.6031, joe.fitzpatrick@firstbaptistnashville.org

Mary Martha Mission GroupThursday, April 25 | 6:30 p.m. | home of Letty Gossett

Ladies, the Mary Martha Mission Group functions to serve Him, follow Him, and always tell others the story of Jesus, every day in every way. We meet the last Thursday of each month. Come, see what we’re about!

( Jane Madden, 383.4420, jmadden1952@comcast.net

Thursday, May 2 | 6:30 a.m. Renaissance Nashville Hotel Cost: $25/seat; $250/per table (10 seats)

Tickets may be purchased online at firstbaptistnashville.org. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Frank Page, President and CEO of Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, and our musical guest is Point of Grace.

( Lori Towns, 664.6001, lori.towns@firstbaptistnashville.org

YogaMondays | 12 p.m. | $5/class

It’s not too late to join us for yoga with Debbie Thurman, instructor. Yoga combines stretching, controlled breathing and relaxation and according to the Mayo Clinic, “can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve heart function.”

( Margi Hawkins, 664.6050, margi.hawkins@firstbaptistnashville.org

Vacation Bible School leadershipJune 10 – 14, 2013 | 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Through every twist, turn, and dive, Colossal Coaster World’s directors and teachers will get to challenge kids to face their fears and trust God. With excitement around every curve, kids will learn that God has given them a spirit of power, love, and sound judgment. This VBS is going to be the ultimate ride. Leaders, teachers, and volunteers are needed for all ages and stages—from the staff nursery to VBX preteens.

And mark your calendars: VBS Leadership Lunch and Training will be held on Sunday, April 28.

If you would like to teach Vacation Bible School this year, please contact Marissa Moore at marissa.moore@firstbaptistnashville.org.

BookinsA First Women book club that meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10 – 11 a.m. in the Library to hear reviews of books that inspire and encourage our Christian walk and missions mindset.

May 7 — Rebekah Ann Naylor, M.D.: Missionary Surgeon in Changing Times by Camille Lee Hornbeck

Whether performing a delicate operation or driving in Indian traffic, her absolute faith in God propels this multi-gifted missionary through ultimate challenges—including sometimes incessant and complex government red tape involved in keeping the hospital that she founded going.

Reviewer: Myrtis Todd (friend of Rebekah Naylor)

Volunteers Needed We need help with registration, information booth, and door greeters for the National Homiletics Festival here at First Baptist Nashville, May 13 – 17. Assistance is needed all five days but especially Monday afternoon for registration.

( Contact Charlie Doggett at 780.3898 or charlie@charliedoggett.net.

College Graduates, Give Us Info!Do you know of a First Baptist Nashville Student who graduated college in the Fall of 2012 or will be graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2013?

If so, please contact the Student Ministry Office at 664.6023 or you may email Marissa Moore at marissa.moore@firstbaptistnashville.org with the graduate’s name, school, and degree earned. We want to celebrate with you by including the information in May’s issue of The Evangel.

SAAlT BanquetThursday, April 25 | Dinner at 6 p.m. | $12

Our special guest will be Tammi Arender. Tammi is a church member and a veteran TV reporter and news anchor. She’s been the evening news anchor in several markets including Nashville and Baton Rouge. Tammi has covered the Country Music Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards for such shows as Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood. She’s an actress who has appeared in several films. For several years Tammi has done freelance reporting for Tennessee Crossroads and she currently is the anchor of the Rural Evening News at RFD-TV.

( RSVP by calling our reservation line, 664.6015.

For a listing of prayer concerns, pick up a printed Midweekly at church or call 664.6000.

Keynote SpeakerDr. Frank Page

President and CEO Southern Baptist

Convention Executive Committee

Musical Guest

Point of Grace Grammy Nominated and

Thirteen Dove Award Winning Group

National Day of Prayer 2013Pray for America