JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE PARTIES ON OCTOBER 31: 1 . RADOSEVICH HOME - MIDDLETON DR .

2 . MILLIANS (WADE ) HOME - WINFIELD COURT  

3 . KIRBY   HOME - HARVEST LANE

4 . AYCOCK (TOMMY ) HOME - WOODLAND ROAD

5 . ENFINGER HOME - MORGANS RUN

PARTY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

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Vol. 46 Issue 39

First Baptist Monroe

October 24, 2018Newsletter

WARE IT ISDr. Todd WareSenior Pastor

There’s been a lot of talk about

the beginning of fall. And while it officially began on September 22, it seems mother nature took a little longer than usual to get the memo. Until the last week or so, most of us were walking around in t-shirts complaining about the summer-like weather. Not included in this cantankerous group, however, was my wife. When it comes to Teri and temperature, the hotter the better! She never met a 90º day she didn’t like. For her, every month could be August. Unfortunately for Teri, however, reality has finally set in. While most of us have been enjoying the milder 70º days, the cooler weather has sent Teri searching for her winter attire. If you drop by the house, you’ll most likely discover her outfitted in sweatpants, a hoodie, and a pair of gloves. She’ll stay in hiding until next June. I’m sure my transplanted neighbors from Massachusetts consider her a bit strange. Because of the cooler weather, earlier this week I had to consider doing the unthinkable. No sooner had I been able to turn off the AC, I was being forced to think about flipping the switch on the furnace. The customary pause in an elevated

utility bill was being thrown out the window by the sudden swing in temperatures. But what’s a man to do when the wife is no longer willing to inhabit a 60º home? So flip the switch I did - but only to be met by silence. The warmer air never came. In my search for answers, I donned my work clothes and headed underneath our house. I soon discovered a loud hum and a warm motor. The internet quickly identified the ailing part as a draft inducer. It ensures any combustible gases are cleared from around the heater by sending them out a pipe that is vented through the roof. If the draft inducer isn’t working, the heater won’t come on. After a consult with our worship leader, and HVAC man, Chris Bryan, I learned I needed to try to spin a small fan that was part of the draft inducer. Even though

I wasn’t very optimistic, I took his advice. After a light touch to a fan blade, however, the furnace came back to life - and my wife invited me back into the house! Who would have ever guessed I was so close to a warm house? All it took was a simple light touch! The same can be said of us. Sometimes the pressures of life can bring us to a standstill; they can keep us from moving forward. But there is great power in a simple touch, a kind gesture, or a word of encouragement. May we never underestimate or overlook the difference such Christ-like gestures can make in our lives - for warmth truly is only a touch away.

Serving Jesus Together,Pastor Todd

MY PEOPLE...Dr. Greg DeLoachTeaching Pastor

“Those are my people.” This claim is personal, subjective. My people are not necessarily your people. My people are

farmers. My people have lived in Georgia for nearly 200 years. My people share my last name. Although I live a few hours away and I am far removed from the farm, they are still and will be always, my people. My people no doubt look and behave a bit differently than your people, because, after all, in so many ways we are all wonderfully different.

And yet we are also bound together by common ties. The kingdom of God is really about the “kin-dom” of God. When we say “First Baptist Monroe” it includes the claim that these are my people, our people. My people include members born and raised in Monroe as well as members coming from distant states (and some even drive as far away as Roswell!). My Monroe people include people we serve locally and globally as part of our missional identity.

My people are “born and bred” Baptists, Methodist transfers, Catholic converts and relocated Lutheran. Some have been a part of the church from their days toddling about in the nursery and others are brand new to the faith, with the waters of baptism still wet on their brow. These are my people. They are your people too.

We are each unique with particular preferences of traditions and worship styles, yet we all share a kinship. And in this kinship we have work to do as we “undergird the work and witness of the church as a community of faith.”

Whether a member of longstanding, or a newcomer, at FBC Monroe my people are your people and your people are my people.

Gratefully,Pastor Greg

OCTOBER IS WORLD HUNGER MONTH

As Southern Baptists, give this month to end hunger around the world.

Our Goal: $9,000 Given to Date: $4,160

HANGING OF THE GREENIt’s that time again! Time to start planning the Hanging of the Green service. Please contact the church office or Debra Smith at debra@allensmithconsulting.com if you would like to be a part of the service. The Hanging of the Green service will be Sunday, November 25th. We need volunteers for the service and for the tree decoration. Come be a part of this beautiful tradition where our church is transformed for Christmas!

MISSIONS & MINISTRY CELEBRATION

November 4at 5:00pm

Join us Sunday evening for our Missions and Ministry Celebration. We will celebrate all that God has done in and through us in Arizona, Bolivia,

Ghana, Alabama, and here in Monroe.

As part of this evening we will have dinner together. Please make reservations by Nov. 1. The cost is the same as

our Wednesday night dinner.

Prayer ListDavid Ashmore - Gwinnett MedicalLynn Atha Conrad Barnes Jim BoltonChuck Bradley (son of Carol/Larry)Nancy BrockBetty Buckles – St. Mary’sMichelle (niece of Sandy Cintron) – cancerLarry FussellDiane Hardy - chemoMarcy Haymans Roemelle Holloway – cancer treatmentLynn Humber (friend of Sue Songer) – throat and lung cancerScarlett KitchensDillon Lewis (nephew of Ginny Gregg) – RestoreJoy MayoBrenda Miller – sciatica Danny Miller - cancerFaye Morgan

LAST WEEKOctober 21, 2018

NEXT WEEK GREETING TEAM8:30am

Josephine ReynoldsJeff SatterwhiteChuck Leathery & Ellen Hester

11:00amKathy KamienskiRuss & Pat Bailey

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS8:30amTeam Leader: Donna ColquittBabies:

Linda HeadMaria Brannen

3-5 year olds:Amy PrineChristie Benton

11:00am/11:11amBabies:

Callie SmithVolunteer Needed

3-5 year olds:Buddy LeachGinny HughesElaine Dillard

DEACONS OF THE WEEK - OCT 25-31Ron Smith and Randall Laseter

WEEKLY FINANCIAL NUMBERS Weekly Budget RequiredWeekly Budget Receipts Sunday Offerings Online Giving Stock GiftsBudget Required to DateBudget Received to DateDesignated GiftsGive to Go GoalGive to Go YTD

$31,245.15

$30,676.76 $2,301.67

$0.00$1,312,296.30$1,279,271.58

$4,176.00$68,000

$72,376.21

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCEAdultsStudentsChildrenPreschoolTotalAttendance Goal

GIFTSIn Memory of Sonny Doster

given by Anonymousto the General Fund

In Memory of Ermine Davisgiven by Anonymousto the General Fund

In Memory of Ermine Davisgiven by Joann Toney

to the Music Fund

264584229

393450

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 288:30am Worship in Sanctuary9:30am Sunday School11:00am Worship in Sanctuary11:11am Worship in Fellowship Hall

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3010:30am Intercessory Prayer Group5:00pm Dinner5:30pm Bible Drill6:00pm Preschool Discipleship Children Discipleship Students Discipleship6:15pm Adult Bible Studies7:15pm Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31*Party in Your Neighborhood - See announcement on front page for locations

MAKE YOUR SUPPER RESERVATIONS

OCTOBER 30SALAD BAR, POPPY SEED CHICKEN, RICE, GREEN BEANS, CORN SOUFFLE,

ROLLS, DESSERT, KIDS: CHICKEN NUGGETSHELPERS: NANCY HIGHTOWER, STEVE AND SUSAN BROWN

BIRTHDAYS - OCT 28-NOV328

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Dianne GoveAmy PrineDerrick BrownSherron MillsDaisy SmithBarbara HoodSeth WhiteFrances DuvallPat BaileyJames MoonNell AdcockGreg NashJessica ThompsonSable ThompsonAmy ThompsonMelanie PooleConnie Carrell

SHUT-IN OF THE WEEKGene WildGreat Oaks of Monroe920 Highway 138Monroe, GA 30655

DID YOU KNOW?Wednesday Night

dinner is free the week of your

birthday!!!

WEEKEND ON-CALL PHONE

706-389-9804

Jimmy PayneCliff PetersBarbara Pryor Mike Reddish – (Marvin’s nephew) kidney transplant Steve Reynolds Wesley RobisonMargie Searcy -Elease Shakoor – The OaksLarry Songer Sue SongerCarol Story – Piedmont Walton, broken hipNorris WareSheila Young

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DR. TODD WARE Senior PastorDR. GREG DELOACH Teaching PastorREV. GORDON DAVIDSON Associate PastorALEX BOSKOFF 8:30 Worship LeaderGLORIA BRISCOE Minister to StudentsCHRIS BRYAN 11:11 Worship LeaderDARLENE CHRISTIE Director of Preschool Ministries

202 McDaniel StreetPO Box 351Monroe, Georgia 30655

OFFICE HOURS 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday8:30am-1:00pm FridayOffice 770-267-5904 Fax 770-207-7383

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

BROOKE GOUGE Family Ministry AssistantJENNIFER GRINER Ministry AssistantCARROL HOLMAN Financial SecretaryREV. ROYCE MCNEAL Minister to Senior AdultsREV. CURTIS MURDOCK 11:00 Worship LeaderSHANNON RADOSEVICH Minister to Children

PUBLICATIONSIf you’d like to be added to the distribution list (print or digital) for The Vision, our weekly newsletter, please contact the church office (770-267-5904) or email Jennifer at jennifer@fbcmonroe.com.

AFTER-HOURSOn-Call Pastor Care Number706-389-9804

Tuesday, October 30Wednesday Night Activities will meet on this Night!

PRESCHOOL AT 6PMPreschoolers will be singing, having a fun time with inflatables, games and treats! Inflatables and games at 301 House.

CHILDREN AT 6PMHalloween party with treats and games for everyone!

STUDENTS AT 6PMCostume Contest followed by MidWeek Bible Study.

ADULTS AT 6:15PMExperiencing God - Led by Ron SmithExperiencing God is based on seven Scriptural realities that teach us how to develop a true relationship with the Creator.

Pastor Study: Becoming a Welcoming Church - in Fellowship HallUsing a book by Thom Rainer, Greg & Todd will lead the group to take a look of our church through the eyes of guests and to consider the tangible steps we can take to maximize the gift of hospitality.