Vol. 26, No. 3 Ph. 979-696-7000

Feb 7-20, 2016 Fax 979-693-4778 A Note from Pastor Troy

Statistically Speaking

Financial Stats ..................... Year to Date

Budget Needs .............................. $137,210

Receipts ...................................... $125,542

Over/Under ................................. $(11,668)

Please PRAY for our members & relatives. Names in bold are new additions

Julie Bilberry, Frank Bumba, Iris Burkett McAllister, B.J. Conrad,

Nancy Coppock, Discovery Program & Volunteers, Duncan

Covington, Marylou Franklin, Lou Ann Gaulding, Louise Hamilton, Mary Harmon, Dee Ann Harris, Eddie Hernandez, Austin Hodge, Edsel & Donna Jones, Jerri Kelly, Rosemarie & Richie Kotara, Gary

Kovar, Ciara Lard, Linda Lee, Rachel Lee, Eddie Lockett, David Maddox, LaNelle McCulley, Guy &

Shirley McShan, Jim & Sue Melton, Tom Moyes, Delores

Oppel, Joy Pearce, Cookie Pears, Billye Pratt, Marilyn Radke, Lou Ann Roquet, Nannette Rowan, Frank Sheppard, Marcell Smith,

Karen Steele, Todd Stickney, J. E. Todd, June Venuti, Julian Watson, Helen & Arthur Whittington, Hazel Williams, Cody Wood, Hung Chi

& Jeanne Yu, Ministers & their Families, Office & Building Staff &

their Families, FBC missions, activities, & ministries

If you have updates or additions to the prayer list, please call the

church office at 696-7000.

It never ceases to amaze me how God moves and works. Just this morning I

was reflecting on how God is continually at work around us. There are many

times that we do not even recognize the Lord's activity around us. Our lack of

observation does not change the fact that God is still at work. As James

exhorts us to consider times of trial joyously, we can approach this outlook by

remembering that God is working. Just knowing the Lord is working, meaning

He is not finished yet, is enough to keep us hoping in the Lord. I am reminded

of the first stanza of "The Solid Rock," which says, "My hope is built on

nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the

sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' name." What great words of encouragement when we are

facing trials of many kinds. Let me encourage you, regardless of what you are facing, to lean wholly upon

Jesus.

Your College Pastor Search Team is hard at work. Over the next two Sundays, there will be team

members available after each morning worship service for you to talk with. They are seeking your

feedback on what you would like to see in our next college minister. If you will not be with us or have

other obligations that keep you from staying after service, feel free to email our search team directly at

collegepastorsearch@fbccollegestation.com. This email address goes to each one of our team

members. I would ask that you especially pray for our team over the next two months as they begin the

process of receiving and reviewing resumes. Pray for God to unify our team to Himself and to one

another. Pray for God to direct our team to the right person. Pray for the one whom God has already

chosen to serve here so that they and their family will be prepared to accept God's call. Thank you in

advance for your continued support.

At our upcoming business conference, there are two special agenda items we will vote upon. One of

those is a new Constitution and By-Laws for FBC. I cannot express to you how thankful I am for the CBL

Committee and all of the hard work they have put in over the past eighteen months. They have proposed

a solid document that will guide and protect our church in the years to come. They have prayerfully

considered every word of these guiding documents. Copies of the proposed CBL will be available this

week in the church office and in the main foyer of the worship center. The Personnel Committee will also

bring a recommendation for an updated job description for the College Pastor. A copy of the proposed

changes will also be available this week in the church office and the main foyer of the worship center.

Good work is happening in our church. I am glad I get the chance to share in it with you.

Blessings,

I am excited to let you know that devotionals are now available online that tie in with each Sunday’s message. These are meant to help you continue to apply the message each week. You can access them by clicking on the “Connect” tab on the church’s main web site, www.fbccollegestation.com. In the very near future, I hope to have them available for you to pick up after church on Sunday. If you would be interested in

helping write these devotionals, please shoot me an e-mail (address above).

The Creath-Brazos Association is holding their Spring Training event for Sunday School and Small Group leaders at First Baptist Bryan on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00am-12:15pm. Workshops will be available for all age levels. Contact 979-846-

1788 for more information and to register.

Clay Hopkins, Associate Pastor clay@fbccollegestation.com

Bronwyn Stanley, Minister to Children www.fbcfirstkids.com

CHILDREN @ WORSHIP: SUNDAYS IN FEBRUARY * First through sixth graders will learn about worship and its importance in our lives. Booklets will be available in each Sunday school class soon! Awards given for completed books with participation. PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 * $10 * Open to members or non-members, babies through 6th grade. Dinner included. Pre-paid registration required. See Angela in the office. Theme: Winter Wonderland. SCHOOL’S OUT FUNDAY * MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 * Trip to Incredible Pizza Company, Conroe, for kindergarten through sixth grade. Lunch buffet, bumper cars, laser tag, and more! Pre-Paid registration is required. Cost is $24 and online registration ends February 8. A 2016 medical release form is also required to attend. See Angela in the office or sign up online at www.fbcfirstkids.com. BIBLE DRILL LATE NIGHT * FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 * 6:00pm to midnight. An evening of review and fun for Drillers! CHILDREN’S DAY IN WORSHIP * SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 * Children from first through sixth grades will serve as ushers, pray-ers, and scripture readers.

Marguerite and Noble Allphin on the loss of her brother

Alex and Jen Garza and Family on the loss of his grandfather.

ur Deepest Sympathy to...

MOM & SON ROADSTER RALLY FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 6:00PM

For sons 6th grade and younger,

$20 per mom. Mom and son will decorate a pinewood derby car, have a build-your-

own pizza dinner, and race their cars during this fun-filled evening.

SUNDAY N IGHT SMALL GROUPS

SPRING 2016

Sundays @ 6:00pm, education wing

1) Jesus on Prayer, teacher Jerl Watkins,

Rm 1060 B/C

2) The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller,

teacher Michael Lair, Rm 1000

3) Tell it Slant by Eugene Peterson (continued from Fall 2015), teacher

David Strawn, Rm1020A

4) Fit in Body and Soul, teachers Karen

Fulfer and Kathy Strawn, Rm 1010

5) The History of Christianity by Timothy George, teacher Troy Allen, Fellowship

Hall

6) God's Workmanship: A Study in Ephesians and Philippians, teacher

Paige Allen, Rm 1060A

SHOP SHOP NN SWAPSWAP

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18

6:30PM, FELLOWSHIP HALL

Join the ladies of FBC for an evening of FELLOWSHIP and SWAPPING!

Bring in 5-10 gently used items

that need a new home (clothes, books, home décor, jewelry, toys, etc.) and

swap them for items you want to take home! Leftover items will be donated

to the Food Pantry.

For more information, contact Sandra Beard at 979-575-2443.

Food Pantry Needs Your Bags! Looking for a way to recycle your plastic bags? The Food Pantry can use them for the produce that is distributed each week. Please put

them in the Food Pantry collection baskets. Thank you!

“…when you place your faith in Jesus, it does not matter who you are or where you’ve

been. What is most important is your faith eXpressing itself in love.” – Galatians 5:6

WHAT’S HAPPENING:

1. Sunday Morning Bible Study: Every Sunday at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall.

2. College & GAP Free Lunch: Sunday, February 7, at 12:30pm in the Fellowship

Hall.

3. Game Watch Party: Sunday, February 7, at the church. Check our website for

updates & watch for the eXpression E-news.

4. Tuesday Night Hangout: 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Youth Bldg. Come fellowship with us! If you need some downtime to play games or watch a movie, or someone to study with, this is your group! We will have a quiet study room available! For

more information, contact Meagan Poland at meaganelise@txun.net

5. Small Groups: Throughout the Week - Be a part of authentic Christian community where the Bible is taught, prayers are lifted high, and fellowship is real and FUN! Check out our small groups page: http:, www.expressionministry.com/#/

small-groups

Meagan Poland, College Ministry Intern www.expressionministry.com

Cary Todd, Minister to Youth www.focusedstudents.com

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:

Sunday morning Bible study: 9:45am – 10:50am

Disciples in Growth (DIG): Sunday, 6:00pm in the youth building.

Refuge: Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 7:45pm; Begins with a meal @ 6:00pm in

the main worship center

COMING UP:

February 7th – Focus Student Ministries Super Bowl Party at the home of Stan & Marlo Wilton (13853 Alacia Ct., College Station, 77845). If any student would like a ride, be at the youth building by 5:00pm. We will drop off at the church after the Super Bowl ends or parents are most welcome to come out to the Wiltons’ home to pick up their students. No cost for this event and bring a modest swimsuit for hot tub if you like.

ON THE HORIZON:

March 4th – High School Hullaballoo fellowship event. Details coming soon. Keep checking our website.

March 5th – Middle School Mania fellowship event. Details coming soon. Keep checking our website.

Thank you to the deacons and Sunday school classes who have graciously cooked

and provided meals for our students and adult leaders for Refuge on Wednesday

nights. There are still a few openings for the spring semester. If your group wants to

help in this way, please contact the church office. We are truly blessed to call you our

faith family! Thank you so much for your ministry to us! God bless you all!

In His Service,

Cary

You are invi ted!

Wedding Shower for

Kristen Anderson

and

Thad Douglass

February 20 , 2 :00 - 4 :00 pm

at the home of

Troy and Courtney Simon

9271 Brookwater Circ le , CS.

The couple i s reg istered a t

Bed, Bath , and Beyond.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Monday: 8:00pm in room 1000 Contact: Alex Garza / 979-492-5341 (alexandjengarza@gmail.com) Finishing: "Gospel" by J.D. Greear. Next study begins February 22 over "Victory in Spiritual Warfare" by Dr. Tony Evans Wednesday 12 noon in room 2020 Contact: Philip Beard / 979-575-2626 (philip@philipbeard.com) Currently studying: "Act like Men" by James McDonald Thursday: 8:00pm at Blue Baker on University Dr Contact: Greg Duewall / 979-492-9703 (g.duewall@gmail.com) Currently studying: The Book of Luke

DO YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS? PHONE NUMBER? EMAIL? Please contact lisa@fbccollegestation.com

2300 Welsh Avenue College Station, TX 77845

POSTMASTER: Please forward address changes.

Our Regular Weekly Events Schedule

Sundays Early Worship ................................................. 8:30am Sunday School for all Ages ................................. 9:45 Brown Memorial Library Open ............... 9:45 & 10:40 Late Worship ..................................................... 11:00 Youth Bible Drill .............................................. 4:30pm Brown Memorial Library Open ............................ 5:00 Children’s Chimes of Praise ............................... 5:00 Adult Discipleship Classes .................................. 6:00 Preschool Bible Adventures (babies-3yrs) .......... 6:00 W.A.M. (4yrs-6th gr.) ........................................... 6:00 D.I.G. (Youth) ...................................................... 6:00 Mondays Deacon-led Prayer Time (open to all) ............ 6:30am Moms in Prayer for CSHS ................................... 8:30 E-News Deadline ........................................... 5:00pm First Touch Church Outreach .............................. 6:30 Community Bible Study ....................................... 7:00 Tender Warriors A (men’s Bible study) ............... 8:00

Tuesdays Fitness Class ................................................ 9:00am Food Pantry (volunteers @ 9am) .................... 10:00 Quilt-n-Peace .................................................. 10:00 Praise Team Rehearsal .................................... 6:00 Evening Quilters (1st & 3rd Tues) ..................... 6:30 Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal .................... 7:00 Ladies Evening Bible Study .............................. 7:00 Ladies Evening Prayer Group ........................... 7:30 Wednesdays Ladies Morning Bible Study ......................... 9:00am Discovery International Program ....................... 9:00 Tender Warriors B (men’s Bible study) ............ Noon Brown Memorial Library Opens ................... 5:00pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal ...................... 5:00pm Sanctuary Bells (adults) .................................... 5:30 Adult Teachers Meeting .................................... 5:45 Sanctuary Choir (adults) ................................... 6:30 Mission Friends (babies-K) ............................... 6:30

Wednesdays continued Bible Buddies (1st-3rd grd) ................................ 6:30 Bible Drill (4th-6th grd)....................................... 6:30 Youth Refuge Worship (Free Meal @ 6:00) ...... 6:30 Adult Bible Study ............................................... 6:30 Thursdays Fitness Class ................................................ 9:00am Tender Warriors C (@ Blue Baker on Univ.) 8:00pm

NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: Friday, February 12@ 5:00pm

E-NEWS DEADLINE:

Every FRIDAY @ 5:00pm

Please bring information to the office or email daralyn.fbc@gmail.com.

Special Events/Meetings Coming to First Baptist Church ~ Jan. 24 - Feb. 6, 2016

Sunday, February 7

Free College Lunch .................................... 12:30pm

Monday, February 8

College Minister Search Committee ............. 6:00pm

Tuesday, February 9

Grief Workshop @ Hiller Funeral Home ....... 6:30pm

Wednesday, February 10

Homebound Ministry Team Meeting ............. 5:45pm

Budget Committee Mtg ................................. 7:30pm

Thursday, February 11

CBBA Pastors’ Round Table ...................... 11:30am

JOY Group Seniors/Retirees Lunch ................ Noon

Friday, February 12

Parents Night Out .........................................6:00pm

Sunday, February 14

Deacons Meeting ..........................................4:00pm

Quarterly Business Conference ....................6:00pm

Monday, February 15

School’s Out Funday ....................................8:00am

College Minister Search Committee .............6:00pm

Thursday, February 18

Women’s Ministry Shop N Swap ..................6:30pm

Friday, February 19

Bible Drill Late Night .....................................6:00pm

COMING SOON

CBBA Sunday School Leader Training ........ Feb 27

Children’s Day in Worship ............................ Feb 28

Belize Mission Trip Fundraiser Luncheon .... Feb 28

Mom & Son Roadster Rally ............................ Mar 4

High School Hullaballoo .................................. Mar 4

Middle School Mania ...................................... Mar 5

Church-wide Potluck Picnic ............................. Apr 3

Parents’ Night Out ........................................... Apr 8

Just Girls (Girls & Moms Retreat) ................. Apr 1-2

Youth Baked Potato Lunch Fundraiser ......... Apr 10

Men & Youth Boys Campout .................... Apr 15-16

Senior Recognition Sunday/Banquet ............ May 15

Church Ice Cream & Pie Social .................... May 29