Basic Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship Classic Service 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Connect Groups 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Nights Dinner 4:45-5:45 pm Prayer /Bible Study 4:00 & 6:00 pm TV Schedule Cable Channel 10 Thursday: 9:00 pm, Friday: Noon Sunday: 8:00 am, Monday: Noon Sunrise Sunday School Sun: 7:30 am & 10:00 am Spanish Sunday School Sun: 5:30 pm & 10:30 pm

PASTORAL STAFF John S. McCallum II, Pastor john@firsthotsprings.com John Bailey, Senior Adult Minister bjandbear@sbcglobal.net Lee Barnett, Music/Worship Minister lee@firsthotsprings.com Danny Bryson, Education/Outreach Minister danny@firsthotsprings.com Stephen Evans, Media Minister stephen@firsthotsprings.com Bill Newton, Youth Minister bill@firsthotsprings.com Mike Pounders, Administrative Pastor mike@firsthotsprings.com Margarito Ramirez, Hispanic Pastor magoram@sbcglobal.net Brent Roberts, Children’s Minister brent@firsthotsprings.com Kyle Stevens, Missionary Pastor kyle@firsthotsprings.com Wallace Yamauchi, Fitness/Recreation Minister wallace@firsthotsprings.com

Email us at: fbchsark@yahoo.com Volume 34, Issue 12 March 21, 2018

Thur Mar 22 Joshua 3-4; Mark 13:1-13 Mara Kuhn Mary Wright Jan Segrest Linda Parker Kellie Glisson Jack Cates Kaye Hibbs Lesley Humble Bill Alsup Molly Murphy Ella Packard Cameron Hicks Fri Mar 23 Joshua 5-6; Mark 13:14-37 Kristen Burton Pam Bobo Bard Boyd Madison Barstow Sat Mar 24 Joshua 7-8; Mark 14:1-11 Paul Caple Maxine Phillips Julie Smith Sun Mar 25 Joshua 9-10; Mark 14:12-31 Donna Alfrod Karen Woodall Ozell Constant Cleta Hollingsworth Chuck Bays

Mon Mar 26 Joshua 11-12; Mark 14:32-52 Jane Yahoda Barrett Richardson Brandon Jones Tina Stewart Steve Glisson Patti Heckmann Stephen Turner Twyla Evans

Tue Mar 27 Joshua 13-15; Mark 14:53-72 Becky Olaru Jen Williams Steve Marshall Phyllis Vaughn Mike Byers Joe Byers James McKeever Whitney Argueta Michelle Westbrook Phil Cox Chad Roberts Wed Mar 28 Joshua 16-18; Mark 15:1-15 Bryan Swearingen Josh Lacy Sam Spraggins Cindy Kilpatrick Gerald Mauldin

Thur Mar 29 Joshua 19-20; Mark 15:16-39 Mary Ellen Thompson Carrie Holmes Evan Eastwood Marcia Smith Kyleigh Jones Terri Wells Haley Telle Gabe Cundall Fri Mar 30 Joshua 21-22; Mark 15:40-47 Tylon Beckwith Greg Waters Randy Jackson Logan McInvale Tera Wagoner Colt Hamner Carol Lynch Sat Mar 31 Joshua 23-24; Mark 16 Laura Cavanaugh Glenn Smitherman Steve Boston Stephanie Smith Chloe Sheets Mel Posey Judy Gerren Lindsey Mills

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Door Greeters - Mar 25 9:00 a.m. Mary Goodman, Shirley Posey, Vernon & Beverly Gingrich, Dianne Shirron, Marty Blacks 10:30 a.m. Linda Green, Cheryl Nichols, Judy Gerren, Janet Porter, Betty Parker Ushers - Mar 25 9:00 a.m. Robert McAlister, Jerry Franks, Don Norman Every Sunday balcony: Mike Davidson, Mike Ferguson, Donnie Sumpter, Duke Haight, Sam Capps Every Sunday main floor: Frankie Moore, Cole Morgan, Robert McAlister, Don White, Jack Smith, Bill McIntyre 10:30 a.m. Jason Williams, Donny Moore, Kelly Robbins Every Sunday balcony: Robert Davis, Mike Ferguson, Jim Little, Ryan Smith, Mark Twyford, Glen Catlett, Jon Vitro, David Santillan Every Sunday main floor: Bill Richard-son, Al Blount, Chris Brock, Tom Pullig, Bob Goodman Golf Cart Drivers Cart 1: Richard Beckwith, every Sunday Cart 2: Don Norman, 1st Sunday; Jamie Humble, 2nd Sunday; Dwayne Gordon, 3rd Sunday; Mickey Akins, 4th Sunday; Jimmy Schultz, 5th Sunday/Sub Van Outreach Drivers 1st Sunday....... North: Carlos Lemus, 538-1624 .......................... South: Glen Catlett, 844-7565 2nd Sunday ... North: Roman Terlecki, 622-7735 ...................... South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333 3rd Sunday ....... North: Missy Herron, 762-3749 ......................... South: Duke Haight, 815-4416 4th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 .............................. South: Jon Vitro, 282-2975 5th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 ...................... South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333

Deacon Hospital Visitation March 26-30 Monday ................................... Chuck Lane Tuesday ................................... Roy Coulter Wednesday ......................... Bill Richardson Thursday ........................................ Bob Hill Friday .................................. James Woods

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Safety Teams - Sunday Mar 25 8:30 a.m. Jamie Walsh, Dustan Gammill, Robert Covey, Henry Brunson, Charlie Zoll, Virgil Wendt, Ed Argueta 10:15 a.m. Chuck Jordan, Robert McAlister, Jason Smith, Larry Ingram, Jason Blankenship, Jake Bird, Travis Warren 4:00-6:00 p.m. Ronnie Carter

Wednesday - Mar 28 5:15-Blake Mason 4:00-6:00 p.m. Mick Skelton, Jim Henley, Norman Mason 6:00-8:00 p.m. Craig Holmes, Herb Mansbridge, Glen McClain

Welcome Center Guides 8:30 a.m. PS Ctr: Even Weeks: OPEN Odd Weeks: Kim Miller, Al & Susan Blount FH Ctr: Even Months: David & Gigi Bird Odd Months: Sherry Hunnicutt, Nita Ingram Foyer Welc Ctr: 1st Sunday: Brad & Katy Wreyford 2nd Sunday: Robert & Cindy Davis 3rd Sunday: Connie Bryson, Janis Spraggins 4th/5th Sunday: Kelly & Vickie Robbins

10 a.m. PS Ctr 1st Sun: Ed & Whitney Argueta 2nd Sun: Travis & Lauren Warren 3rd Sun: Jake & Sarah Bird 4th & 5thSun: Jay & Jennifer Winters FH Ctr: Even Months: Betty James, Joy Scallion Odd Months: Leo & Vonni Ensz 2nd Floor Welc Ctr: Even Months: Vaughn & Stephanie Treadway Odd Months: Roman & Pat Terlecki, George & Mary Harris

THE MESSENGER

SERVICE TEAMS SERVICE TEAMS

Invite Everyone, Invest In People, Impact Eternity

Thanks to the efforts of Lee Barnett and Stephen Evans, we are now doing livestream for both of our services on Sunday morning. You can access it on the media tab at our website:

www.firsthotsprings.com. When you are away from Hot Springs on a Sunday, I hope you attend a church where you are. Nothing replaces being with the body of Christ in worship. But if you can’t attend, or if you are home sick or homebound, livestream is a way of worship-ing with your church family when you can’t be here. You can even see archived services. Check it out and share it with others.

Would you join me in praying that God will bring us 3000 on Easter Sunday? That’s a BHAG—a bold, hairy, audacious goal. We so want to get the gospel out on Easter. People will come if we invite them. Invite at least four or five, and at least one will come. What if each one of us got one to come with us. Who knows how God could use that to bring people to himself? Let’s get on it.

We are asking you in your Connect Groups to figure out ways to split attendance among the three Easter services: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00. If we are going to get 3000, we need to split up and not all come to the same service. Please think of this as a way to serve those who don’t normally attend services.

Also, be praying for our musicians, our tech team, and for me as we prepare for Easter ser-vices. A lot of work goes into that day. It helps us all to know that you are praying for God to use our lives to impact other for Christ and his glory. Thanks.

Don’t forget the Good Friday service at 6:00 on March 30. We’ll be remembering Jesus’ sacri-fice. We will also come to the Lord’s Table for communion. We’ve spent a lot of time at the cross getting ready for these holy days. Make every effort to be here for these times of wor-ship.

We’ve finished Jesus’ words on the cross, but on this Palm Sunday we’re going to conclude our series, Cross Words, with the word of the Roman Centurion who was part of the whole pro-ceeding that day. I hope you will be in your place for worship and for Connect Groups this Sunday. See you then.

Your Pastor, John

ATTENDANCE March 18, 2018 Homebound TV Class ............................ *80 9:00 Connect Group ................................ 289 10:30 Connect Group .............................. 397 *Hispanic Mission Connect Group ............ 40 Total Connect Groups ........................... 726 Worship Attendance 9:00 ....................... 450 Worship Attendance 10:30 ..................... 467 *Hispanic Mission Worship ....................... 40 Total Worship ....................................... 957

*Average

Easter is right around the corner, and we are getting so excited to celebrate with all of you! We are praying for the opportunity to welcome more people than ever to our Easter services this year. In the coming weeks, please begin to think about how you can invite the people you live, work, and play with to join us. Please pray for God to open a door for meaningful conversations and receptive hearts. We’re all seeking something. Let’s point those around us to the One who already knows them by name.

Fitness & Recreation Ministry (All sign ups/resources are available at the Fitness/Recreation Ministry HQ.)

Upper Level Basketball, Season 6 We’re now recruiting volunteers for our special-needs basketball league for children and adults!

• Mon, Apr 16-May 21: Children/Teenagers (8-19-years old)

• Thu, Apr 19-May 24: Adults (20 and older) Practices and games will take place during the same hour each week at 6:40 &/or 7:45. Get more information and/or sign up to volunteer at www.fbcrecreation.com, or see Wallace asap!

Volunteers, we have a place of service for you! Review the ministry positions below and let us know how you can help. Blessings guaranteed!

• Team Captains: assigned to a team for the season; provides overall supervision of & interaction with the players and their partners; 12-16 required

• Player Partners: assists players in developing basketball skills & playing the game; (Children can help here as well!) 24 minimum required

• Administrative/Court Staff: help with keeping score, taking vid-eo, pictures, court set-up, transitioning, etc. 8-10 required

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Coming this Spring and Summer • Coed Volleyball: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, starts April 3 in FLC (FBC

members and prospects)

• Church League Softball (Men’s and Coed teams): sign up begins mid-March; games in summer

• Summer Fun-day Mondays (Community Outreach, Mondays): Jun 4-Jul 23

• Basketball Camp, completed 2nd-3rd grade coed: Jun 18-21

• Basketball Camp, completed K-1st grade coed: Jun 25-28

• Additional camps tentatively include Children’s Fitness; Chil-dren’s Crochet/Sewing (Jun-Jul)

• Summer Active Games (Completed K-5th grade children’s orga-nized activities over the summer): Jun 4-Aug 2; 1-3 pm

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Until we all fall down, Wallace

Ministry Fund (3-18-18) Weekly Receipts $39,998 Online Giving $4,493

Total Given $44,491 All In Fund Weekly Receipts: (3-18-18) $4,624 Balance of loan: (3-1-18) $835,310

If you prefer to give your tithes and offerings on-line, go to our website, firsthotsprings.com, and follow the giving prompts. Please make sure the office has your current email address.

BUDGET REPORT Education / Outreach Ministry

Special Schedule with 3 identical services: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00a.m. No Connect Groups: Our Teachers will take a break except for pre-school groups. Balancing attendance in 3 services: We will ask members for more to come to the 8am service to help balance out the crowd. And we will ask Adult Connect Groups to try to get their people to balance between the services. Parking: The new parking lots will help a lot. We will also keep asking our people to carpool families. Please park as far out in our lots as possible, especially using the new Northwest Fitness Trail lot and get a golf cart ride back to the building. This will allow handicapped and newcomers the closer spots. Volunteers: We will need more Preschool workers, Ushers and Door Greeters. Sign-up sheets at the Welcome Center in the foyer. Safety Team & Police Officers: We are enlisting more officers. We will use the regularly scheduled Safety Team people for 1st Sundays and just extend the shifts by 30 minutes: The 8:30 shift will serve from 7:30-9:45 and the 10:15 shift will serve from 9:45 to 12noon. These are critical positions. So, if you can't be there, get your sub ASAP and let Brad or Bobby know. Van Outreach: Regular Drivers will pick up people for the 9:30am ser-vice only and return them immediately after that. More chairs in Balcony: Connect Group Directors in rooms 302 & 304 please ask people in your groups on the Sunday before Easter to bring about 100 red folding chairs and set up in the back of the balcony after the 10:30 Connect Groups are done. Spring Cleaning: Connect Groups, please do some needed tidying up in your rooms in preparation for Easter. Thank you so much! Promotion: Katy Wreyford has done a lot of great promotion includ-ing billboards in 3 different areas of town. We have invitation cards at welcome centers and other places for you to use. Invite Everyone: Bring Someone with You, like your lost and un-churched friends. Pray for opportunities. Let’s have a wonderful East-er worshipping our risen Savior!

We have a need for Teachers and Core Group people to help start some new Connect Groups. Would EVERYONE pray for these please? We need to start a: ➢ Nearly and Newly Wed Group at 9:00 a.m. ➢ Singles Group at 10:30 a.m. ➢ Singles Group for 25-35 at 9:00 a.m. ➢ Restart at College & Young 20’s Group at 9:00 a.m. ➢ We still need core group people for our new 10:30 a.m. Young

Adult Group. If you are interested in the possibility of serving in these Connect Groups, please contact Danny.

We need four people to do Safety Team on Golf Carts on Wednesday nights. Maybe you could do the 4-6pm time or the 6-8pm time. Let me, Brad Phillips or Bobby King know ASAP! Love, Danny

Golf Carts on Wednesdays

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rachael Staggs and family in the death of her husband, Clay Staggs; to Janis Percefull in the death of her aunt, Claire Lee Sims; to Debbie Pounders and family in the death of her father, James Nash ; Steve Glisson and family in the death of his grandmother; and to Theresa Polk and family in the death of her mother. May God bless and comfort you.

SYMPATHY

A thank you note has been received from the family of Betty Sims. You may view Thank you notes on the bulletin board across from the 2nd floor elevator.

THANK YOU

GROUPS & CLASSES

Loving Threads If you like to knit, crochet, quilt or sew, the Loving Threads Ministry may be the place for you. The purpose of our group is to use our needlework talents to share the love and com-fort of Jesus Christ with others by making prayer comfort shawls and baby blankets. We meet in RM 131 on the 1st floor, at 1:00 p.m. on the FOURTH Thursday of each month. If you cannot attend the meetings, but would like to partici-pate, call Wanda Thorp, 501-282-3269.

Women on Mission Room 129, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., Fourth Thursday each month. We are women who want to grow in faith and actively share the love of Christ in our community and around the world. The gatherings will provide an opportuni-ty to pray for our missionaries, learn about their work, in-crease our awareness of their needs, and participate in pro-jects. Contact Wanda Thorp with questions, 501-282-3269.

March 21: No meal or activities March 28: Pork filet mignon, potato au gratin, green peas, pizza, peach cobbler

DEACON OF THE WEEK March 25: 9:00 am - Don White 10:30 am - Donnie Sumpter

Sunday morning Meet & Greet Fellowships Sundays, 10:00 am in the gym

We invite everyone to join us for relaxed fellowship and light snacks every Sunday in the gym between Worship Services/Connect Groups. This is one of the easiest places to get to know others. Find someone you don’t know and introduce yourself! They will surely be grateful! And just a reminder for church members, please provide snacks according to the first initial of your last name as scheduled below:

Mar 25: F, G, H Apr 1: Easter-No Snacks Apr 8: I, J, K, L Apr 15: M, N

Apr 22: O, P, Q, R Apr 29: S, T, U May 6: V, W, X, Y, Z May 13: A, B

Easter Anticipation!

Want to Help Start Something New?!

Keenager’s Trip to Branson October 23-26

Cost is $390, which includes 3 nights, meals & shows Deposit of $100.00 is due at sign up, with the

remainder to be paid by September 1st.

Goal: $50,000

Given to date: $15,542

Childcare Workers Needed We are in search of paid workers for Sundays, Wednesdays and extra events. Must be 18 years or older and pass a background check. Contact Kristy Shirey at 617-2006, if you are interested.

Missions Celebration 2018 An opportunity to take a Missionary to dinner. . .

We need 20 classes and/or couples who will be taking a missionary to dinner on Friday or Saturday night

(April 27th & 28th) during our upcoming Missions Celebration Conference.

Great opportunity to hear personally how God is working in the world.

Contact: Kyle Stevens: kyle@firsthotsprings.com 501.204.2871

or Beverly Gingrich: beverly@firsthotsprings.com

Women’s Bible Study

April 4-May 9, 2018 5:30 to 7:00 PM Room 131 Facilitated by Gayle Tamez and Janna Kuhn