www.fbcbigspring.org April 1, 2016

THE PROCLAIMER

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BIG SPRING, TEXAS The miss ion of F i r st Bapt ist Church is to evangel ize the unsaved, d isc ip le the saved

and nur ture a l l church members .

The book The Faith by Charles Colson was given in memory

of Ernie Boyd by FBC Choir.

The book God’s Power To Change Your Life by Rick Warren

was given in memory of Ernie Boyd by Vaughn and Helen

Martin.

The book Clear Winter Nights by Trevin Wax was given in

memory of Missy Lovelace by Vaughn and Helen Martin.

The audio book Be Anxious For Nothing by John

MacArthur in memory of Ernie Boyd by Clovie Shannon.

The audio book You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado in

memory of Mark Fort by Clovie Shannon.

The audio book Get Your Hopes Up by Joyce Meyer was

given in memory of Ernest Welch by Clovie Shannon.

The book The Key To Everything by Matt Keller was given in

memory of Ernest Welch by Loyd and Pat Underwood.

MEDIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

“It is possibly the most bizarre book in the Bible. It talks about the end of

time. It is filled with imagery of dragons and beasts. It tells of

apocalyptic war. It speaks of a lake of burning sulfur. It is the book of

Revelation. And it is what we are going to explore in this five-week

series beginning April 3rd. Above all else, this book is all about Jesus.”

We have been having a great time on Sunday

nights with our Worship Arts for Kids during the Kids

Connection time. We are planning on our older group

(grades 2-6) to help lead in worship on Sunday, May 1

so you’ll want to be sure and be here to experience

them sharing in worship.

Parents—it is extremely important for you to have

your children here each Sunday night between now

and then so that we can finalize our preparation for

worship on May 1st. Thanks for allowing your child to

participate!

PS—we still need helpers in our older WAK group

on Sunday nights. If you can help please contact the

Music and Worship office (no experience is

necessary).

Address for Dr. Kenneth Patrick:

C/O The Springs

6102 Grand Ct. Rd.

San Angelo, TX 76901-4909

(325) 703-4009

Senior Adult Rally at Circle 6 Ranch

April 25th

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Auction begins at 10:00 a.m.

Lunch begins at 12:00 p.m. Program begins at 1:00 p.m.

ACTS 1:8

FROM THE PASTOR Mike Stachura writes, "The mark of a great church is not its seating capacity, but its sending capacity." First Baptist Church is not defined by our building, nor are we defined by our attendance statistics. Rather, the strength and significance of our church is determined by our witness and ministry to a world in need of a saving relationship with the risen Lord. Being on mission is the heartbeat of who we are as a church. Henry Blackaby wisely reminds us, “Missions is God finding those whose hearts are right with Him and placing them where they can make a difference for His kingdom.” How are you making a difference for the Kingdom of God? You are a missionary in the “world” where God has placed you. Our responsibility as church folk is to help people to take one step closer to knowing Christ. As a congregation, we have been commissioned by our Lord to, Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. “Making disciples of all nations” is possible as we give sacrificially to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions and pray for the spiritual needs of our nation. The world is living among us. As we testify of the saving grace of Christ, the message will find its way back home to family and friends in their native country. It is imperative the gospel of Christ is preached to the nations among us! On Sunday, April 3, we will celebrate the third anniversary of our church start, Blessed Hands Baptist Deaf Church. Pastor Jim Walterhouse is faithfully ministering to the deaf in our community and SWCID. Join us for our joint service of celebration at 10:50 a.m. You will have the opportunity to get to know Simon and Christa Hoopes, Southern Baptist missionaries to Kosovo on Sunday, April 10. Our church partners with the Hoopes in their ministry in this Muslim nation open to the gospel. They are building lasting relationships through an America-style bakery and the harvest of jalapenos. A noon meal will follow the morning service to give our church the opportunity to invest in their ministry as our missionaries. I long to worship with you each Sunday! Brother Mark

“For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who

are perishing.”

2 Corinthians 2:15

NAMB OFFERING—ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING. 100% of the offerings we give to North American Missions go to helping establish new churches in North America and to raise up a new generation of young missionaries. The monies you give make an eternal impact.

SIMON AND CHRISTA HOOPES, PEJE, KOSOVO. You may remember that our Lis Shoshi, former Howard basketball player, is from Peje, Kosovo. Through our connection with Lis, we were able to connect with IMB personnel, Simon and Christa Hoopes. Sunday, April 10, the Hoopes will be in our morning worship service. Following the service, we will have a Texas BBQ in their honor. In that meal, there will be specific ways that you can participate in their ministry in Kosovo.

1. Meal. Donate money towards the cost of your meal. The suggested amount might be what you would pay if you went out to eat for a meal. This money will serve as a love offering for the Hoopes.

2. Desserts. A dessert table will be set up which will be a visual to represent “Sweet Beans Bakery and Coffee House”, the bakery that Christa runs in Peje, Kosovo. Desserts will be provided by our people. You may purchase a dessert to serve to your table during this fellowship meal OR you may purchase one to take home or give to someone for whom you are praying. Specific prayer needs will be available at this table. All monies received for desserts will go toward the support of Sweet Beans Bakery and Coffee House.

3. Jalapeños. Small jalapeño plants will be available for purchase. This represents the jalapeño project that Simon runs in Kosovo and Albania. Prayer needs will be available with each plant. As your plant grows, you will be reminded to pray for the Hoopes and families involved in the jalapeño project. Use the fruit from your plant as an outreach tool for a friend or a neighbor in a creative way. All monies received from the purchase of plants will go to the support of the jalapeño project.

4. Pray. God is moving in the lives of people in Peje, Kosovo. Would you pray for a mighty movement of God’s spirit in this place? Ask God how you can join him in what he is doing.

APRIL EXTENDED SESSION KID’S KORNER

VBS is fast approaching! I am elbow deep in planning for this year and am in need of plenty of help. I want to make this year’s VBS the best one yet, and to do that, I need YOU. We will be taking kids through a high-energy week of learning to see people as Jesus sees them. We will look below the surface and dive deep into God’s truth. If you are interested in helping with VBS, please get in touch with me and I will gladly get you plugged in.

The dates for this year’s VBS are June 6th-10th from 6-9pm.

Bed Babies: Sylvia Draper

Toddlers & Three Year Olds:

April 3rd: Clint & Brooke Schuelke

April 10th: Lori & Kaylee Morgan

April 17th: Melissa & Sara Tarbet

April 24th: Beth Spence & Wanda Driver

March was an awesome month for the Children’s Ministry. I set a challenge for the kids to bring 20 guests to our activities on Wednesday nights . Their motivation was that upon reaching the goal, they would each get to pie me. Well, in just seven weeks, the children managed to bring 24 friends! We averaged 50 kids every Wednesday in March! The kids had a blast and are learning to be missional right here in Big Spring.

Caylor Averette: April 1st Thomas Gabehart: April 10th

Tres Spencer: April 12th Landen Claxton: April 17th

Ben Bancroft: April 30th

As the weather warms up, I am planning our Summer activities. I am directing a camp that entire families can attend to play and worship together. In addition, our Step-Up kids (5th-6th grade) will be going to Student Life for Kids. This will be a high energy week for our older students. The information for these camps is listed below so you can put it on your calendars now.

Spaces are limited for the Step-Up camp. If your child is interested, please contact me ASAP to see if there are any spots still available.

Camp Dates:

Step Up Camp: Student Life for Kids (5th-6th grade)

July 5th-8th at Austin College

Family Camp

July 22nd-24th at Big Country Baptist Assembly in Lueders

The Children’s Camp Dessert Fundraiser will be on Sunday, April 3rd right after the morning worship Service. Lunch will be provided for all who attend. Please come prepared to buy desserts to help offset the cost of camp for our children. Our boys and girls will supply the desserts and will work the event to earn their way. Your support is appreciated!

First Baptist Church of Big Spring

705 W. FM 700

Big Spring, TX 79720

Phone: 432-267-8223

fbcbigspring.org

Wednesday Night Meals Deacons of the Month

Max Barr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399-4638

Jay Phinney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263-0057

Erven Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263-7456

Mike Couch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263-3561

Phone Numbers & E-mails

If you have changed to a cell phone, please let the

church office know your new phone

number. We also would like to have

your e-mail address for our church

records.

April 13th Poppy Seed Chicken & Rice Salad Green Beans

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April 20th Sausage/Onions/Peppers Macaroni & Cheese Spring Mix Salad Dessert

April 6th BBQ Sandwiches Potato Salad Baked Beans Dessert

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Kids’ Connection 5:30 p.m. Saturate Youth 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

Wednesday Night Supper 5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Adult Choir Practice 6:00 p.m. Real LYF 6:00 p.m. Saturate Youth 6:15 p.m.

April 27th Lasagna Salad French Bread Dessert

MISSION CENTER/ FOOD PANTRY April 14th

9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. We are in need of items for the food pantry. If you would like to volunteer, come at 8:30 a.m. and be

blessed by this amazing ministry.

New Church Bus

We are thankful for the growth of our youth and children’s ministry but an additional bus is needed. The bus has been

ordered and will be here in May. If you feel led please make a

contribution towards the balance due.

Youth Camp will be here before you know it. Dates again are July 10-15 at Glorieta, NM. Put a few dates on your calendar. Final balances for camp are due April 24th. You should have received a postcard indicating what your balance was around the 10th of March. If you did not or you don't remember, just give the church office a call and ask for Lynda Schantz and she can let you know how much you owe. The Pre-camp Parents and Students meeting is Sunday June 5th, late afternoon, early evening, time to be finalized soon. Please make plans to be at this critical meeting. Parents you will receive camp form packets mid-May. There are LOTS

of forms that you must fill out to be able to participate in camp. Some of the forms must be notarized, and if you need a notary, Beth Spence, Church Secretary is a notary and can notarize your forms Monday-Thursday 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.

YOUTH NEWS

Parents,

If you remember about a year ago, I purchased multiple copies of a book called "Crazy Busy" and encouraged you to take one and read it. They all got picked up and I hope it was helpful to you. I have just finished reading another great book called "12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid: Leading your Kids to Succeed in Life" This is a tremendously good book that I have read fully and completely endorse. I will be placing copies on the parent's resource table just outside the youth hall. Please take one, read it and then feel free to pass it along to a fellow parent. There is no charge of this book, I simply ask that when you finish it, you either bring it back and put it on the resource table or pass it along to another parent with the same request to return it to you or pass it along. I can promise you that this book will challenge you. The author, Tim Elmore, has written multiple books on parents and the differences in generations. He also has a great website and blog at www.growingleaders.com

Other summer plans are underway as well. If you have not heard, the younger kids 1-4 Grade are participating in a Family Camp in July. This 3 day camp is unique in that family members of all ages (including youth) participate. If you have younger siblings and parents participating in this, youth will certainly enjoy it as well. We will have several things during those few days that are specifically for youth. If you have questions about it ask Justin or Jonathan.

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Sunday Schedule 8:00 a.m. V.A. Ministry 9:15 a.m. Media Center Opens 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship 4:30 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Kids’ Connection 5:30 p.m. Youth at Raffini’s 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship

Wednesday Schedule 5:00 p.m.—Supper 6:00 p.m.—Adult Bible Study —Adult Choir —Real LYF 6:15 p.m.—Saturate Youth

Extended Session Toddlers April 3rd: Jonathan & Rebekah Raffini April 10th: Lori & Kaylee Morgan April 17th: Melissa & Sara Tarbet

April 24th: Beth Spence & Wanda Driver Bed Babies Sylvia Draper

MDO MDO

BBQ Sandwich

Potato Salad Baked Beans

Dessert

Poppy Seed Chicken & Rice

Salad Green Beans

Dessert

Sausage/Onions And Peppers

Macaroni/Cheese Spring Mix Salad

Dessert

Lasagna Salad

French Bread Dessert

LLL

Visitation 5:30 pm

Visitation 5:30 pm

Visitation 5:30 pm

Visitation 5:30 pm

MDO MDO

MDO MDO

MDO MDO

Luncheon with the Hoopes Family Missionaries in

Kosovo

Deacons’ Meeting 5:00 pm

Children’s Dessert Fundraiser 12:00

Mission Center Food Pantry

Quarterly Business Meeting 7:00PM

MDO SPRING PROGRAM 10:00 AM

Senior Adult Rally @ Circle 6