Volume 19 A Publication of First Baptist Ruston, Ruston, LA April 17, 2019

Ministry Team:

Dr. Chris Craig Senior Pastor Clayton Owen Ed./Admin./Singles Frank Nihart Interim Worship Josh Moore Contemporary Worship Merrick Nunn College Josh Sanderson Youth Ed Colvin Children Pam Flowers Preschool

Brandon Ramsey Counselor Jamie Bolton Media Xuan Liu Chinese Mission Dr. Andy Johnson Sr. Adult Emeritus Jeremy Magee Missions Zach Yates Young Married Associate Braden Hilton Middle School Associate Brenda Martin Pastoral/Financial Assistant

Brittany Jackson Publications Assistant Kitty Carter Receptionist JoAnn Barr Music Secretary Sylvia Roseberry Church Hostess Bernard Gemelli Building Superintendent Sue Cruz Building and Grounds Jeff Moss Building and Grounds Marcus Spencer Building and Grounds Nesse Cooper Building and Grounds

Memory Verse

Sunday Morning

“4 D: Delivered”

March 11, 2018 at 2:00 am

Midweek Worship “Maundy Thursday Service”

Deacons of the Week Randy Null Joe Brown

Jason Jones

Church Theme

“In the Heart of Ruston With a Heart for You!”

Church Purpose Statement

We exist to LOVE, WIN, and GROW Ruston and the world for Christ.

But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen

asleep. I Corinthians 15:20 ESV

Suggestions to Help You Pray for our Easter Service

First, make sure you are ready to pray. Get your heart right with others and God beforehand. Be sure to start on time and pray through your time. You might start a minute or two early and pray a minute or two extra. Pray in faith. Believe God is hearing you and that He will answer you. (Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:24) Pray for our music leaders. Pray for things to go well logistically. Pray that God will bring people in for the service. Pray that many lost souls will be saved and that many Christians will be greatly renewed. Pray by name for people you want to be saved and pray for Christians who need to get right.

Decisions from April 14, 2019

3 people prayed to receive Christ as their Savior. 5 people renewed their commitment to Christ.

SUNDAY, April 21

Bible Story: Come Alive (Crucifixion & Resurrec-tion) • John 18:1–20:18 Bottom Line: Whatever happens, remember Jesus is alive.

Church Event Schedule

Sunday, April 21 9:00 am Traditional Service 9:00 am Contemporary Service (Depot) 9:00 am Children’s Worship 11:00 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Children’s Worship 11:00 am Vietnamese Mission Tuesday, April 23 9:30 am Weekday Program 12:00 pm Prayer - Sanctuary Wednesday, April 24 8:00 am Prayer - Sanctuary 9:30 am Weekday Program 2:00 pm Library Opens 5:00 pm First Family Meal 6:15 pm Midweek Worship 8:00 pm Awaken Thursday, April 25 9:30 am Weekday Program Friday, April 26 7:00 pm Chinese Church

Clayton Owen 10 years Jamie Bolton 2 years Kitty Carter 2 years

Get Your 4-Person Team Ready!

Our annual Golf Tournament will be held on May 4, at Trails End Golf Course in Arcadia. Four man scramble; $40 per person. Shotgun start 8:00 am. There will be prizes and lunch served. Sign up by May 1.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt When: April 20, 2019 Where: Greenwood Park Address: 1306 Cornell Ave., Ruston, LA Time: 11:30 - 1:00 pm

If you are able to help, please meet in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 am

Your prayers and gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® provide support for more than 5,000 missionaries who are planting churches in unreached communities and meeting needs through compassion ministries. The needs are great, but the living hope of Christ is greater. Every day, lives are being impacted and transformed. Thank you for your support of North American Missions. Our church goal: $11,000.

24 Hour Prayer Chain for Easter Sunday

Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21

Saturday, April 20

8:00-8:30 am Lee & Jessica Patton, Janet Aycock, Susan Freeman, Gay Magee, Ronnie & Paula Dowling, Jose & Pamela Reyes, Karen Seacrist, Phyllis Batustic 8:30-9:00 am Sally Blount, David Magee, Ronnie & Paula Dowling Annie & Daniel Pevy, Trey Roberson 9:00-9:30 am Jena Cruz, Judi Null, Kiely Walker, David & Candice Cole, Patsy Hilton, Ruby Straughan

9:30-10:00 am Rebecca & Daniel Smart, Kiley Walker, Shirlann Edmiston 10:00-10:30 am Drew & Emily Moore 10:30-11:00 am Garrett & Sarah Pender, Heather Yates 11:00-11:30 am Tobi Babarinde, Alex & Ashley Osborne, Missy Wooley 11:30-12:00 pm Matt & Stefanie Register 12:00-12:30 pm Mike Freeman, Eddy Griffith 12:30-1:00 pm Heather Tanner 1:00-1:30 pm Lynn Hicks, Penny Dunn, Laura Yocum 1:30-2:00 pm Rozetta Smith 2:00-2:30 pm Josh Moore

2:30-3:00 pm Kitty Carter, Josh Moore

3:00-3:30 pm Michael & Jennifer Broadway 3:30-4:00 pm Robin Goertz 4:00-4:30 pm Fred Baxter, Stephen Brown 4:30-5:00 pm Fred Baxter, Dot Bryan 5:00-5:30 pm Sharon Thomas 5:30-6:00 pm Bekah Kirkpatrick 6:00-6:30 pm Nay Denton, Melissa Wiygul 6:30-7:00 pm Judy Futch 7:00-7:30 pm Westley & Heather Terry 7:30-8:00 pm Alina Yocum, Westley & Heather Terry 8:00-8:30 pm Daniel & Mollye Hammons, Casey & Brittany Jackson 8:30-9:00 pm Kristen Telford, Philip & Lori Seacrist, Mike & Beth Stevens 9:00-9:30 pm Frank Nihart Jessica & Sterling Williams, Kathleen Richard 9:30-10:00 pm Frank Nihart, Lindsay & Joe Gouedy, Bill Davis, Alicia Martin 10:00-10:30 pm Chris Craig, Sarah Waits, Mic Baxter, Will & Adrienne Russell, David Hilton 10:30-11:00 pm Chris Craig, Dusty & Heather Hampton, Cindy Craig

11:00-11:30 pm Braden Hilton, Penny Humphries, Cliff & Rose MacDaniels

11:30-12:00 am Braden Hilton, Amy Howard, Vivian Lassiter, John Sutton

Sunday, April 21 12:00-12:30 am Clayton Owen 12:30-1:00 am Clayton Owen 1:00-1:30 am Merrick Nunn, Ronnie Bryan 1:30-2:00 am Merrick Nunn, Ronnie Bryan

2:00-2:30 am Ed Colvin 2:30-3:00 am Ed Colvin 3:00-3:30 am Brandon Ramsey 3:30-4:00 am Brandon Ramsey 4:00-4:30 am Josh Sanderson 4:30-5:00 am Josh Sanderson 5:00-5:30 am Bernard Gemelli, Shirlann Edmiston

5:30-6:00 am Clinton & Stacey McAdams, Tony & Linda Corley 6:00-6:30 am Pam Flowers, Alayna & Josh Colvin, Dorman Rogers 6:30-7:00 am Pam Flowers, 7:00-7:30 am Bill Davis, Cindy Hockenjos

7:30-8:00 am Scott Leachman, Eddy Griffith, Sarah & Tyler Davidson

THE HEARTBEAT (USPS 447-820) is published weekly by First Baptist Ruston, except at Christmas. POSTMASTER:

Send address changes to FBC 200 S. Trenton, Ruston, LA 71270. Periodical postage is paid at Ruston, LA 71270.

First Baptist Ruston 200 South Trenton Ruston, Louisiana 71270 Phone: (318) 255-4628 www.fbcruston.org

Spring Baby Dedication May 19, 2019

Email: pam@fbcruston.org

Regular Meal Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Soup/Salad Rolls

Kids’ Meal Chicken Nuggets Chips

Dessert Butterfinger Cake

New Members:

First Family Meal April 24, 2019

Alexandra Peters Member by Baptism

Emma Jane Reeves Member by Baptism

Farrah Futch Member by Baptism

Alyssa Smith Member by Baptism

Ophelia Russell Member by Baptism

For Life Choices Items Needed:

Diaper Bags; Diapers: Newborn, 3 & 4; Baby Wipes;

Infant Toys; Sippy Cups; Boys’ Outfits: 3 & 6 Months.

Collection Outside Church Office.

Special Called Business Meeting

There will be a special called business meeting on May 1 after the service. This is regarding electing search committees for music and pastoral positions and the explanations of these positions.