Please PRAY for our members and relatives. Names in bold

are new additions.

Lisa & Steve Aldrich and Family, Joey Blackmon, Laura Bond, Marilyn

Brown, Elizabeth Booker, Frank Bumba, Iris Burkett, Mary Jane

Burkey, Betty Clark, Emaline Clark, BJ Conrad, Nancy Coppock, Mary Lou

Franklin, Lou Ann Gaulding, Maurice Gibbs, Linda Grant, Jean Greene,

Kathleen Heaton, Austin Hodge, Linda Hoffman, Matthew Jackson, Charlotte

Jones, Edsel Jones, Rosemarie & Richie Kotara, Gary Kovar, Eddie Lockett, LaNelle McCulley, Guy &

Shirley McShan, Kay Meek, Jim & Sue Melton, Bruce & Dianne Miles, David

Mobley, Rochelle Moore, Jana Mutchler, Cookie Pears, Elena Petty,

Marilyn Radke, Norma Rowland, Mary Ruesch, Karen Steele, Todd Stickney, Family & Friends of Lavonia Ward,

Beverly Watson, Kerry Whitaker, Helen & Arthur Whittington, Denise Woods, Hung Chi & Jeanne Yu, Ministers &

their Families, Office/Building Staff & their Families, Church Ministries, Missions, & Activities, Worship

Leaders, Law Enforcement & Military Personnel & their Families, Our

Country & Leaders

If you need to add someone to the prayer list or remove someone, please call the church office at 696-7000 or

email daralyn.fbc@gmail.com.

One of my favorite songs right now is by Seventh Time Down. It’s called “God is

On the Move.” Can you guess why it’s one of my favorites? I think this is the

current theme song of our church! The chorus says this, “God is on the move,

on the move, Hallelujah! God is on the move in many mighty ways. God is on

the move, on the move, Hallelujah! God is on the move, on the move TODAY!”

Over the past couple of weeks, our church has faced some adversity, some

challenges, and yet, God not only remained faithful, but poured His Spirit out in

our church in many powerful ways. After our sanctuary flooded, you prayed for

our church and God moved powerfully the following Sunday. You continued to pray, and God

continued to move this past Sunday. Here is what we must learn and commit to do. We must learn

that God is moving and there is nothing we can do to stop Him. We can slow His progress but His will

be done. Therefore, let’s commit to praying that God will use you to further His work through FBC.

God IS on the move!

This weekend, Joshua Price will be presented to you as our next Youth Minister. The Youth Minister

Search Team is united in presenting him. I ask that you take an opportunity to meet Josh on Saturday.

From 10:00am until noon we will host a church-wide meet and greet in the Fellowship Hall. In the

afternoon, from 3:00pm-5:00pm we will host a time for youth and youth parents to meet with Josh and

hear from him concerning youth ministry. On Sunday, Josh will speak briefly in both morning services

sharing with you his testimony, call to ministry, and ministry philosophy. Following each service, we

will enter into a special called business conference to cast ballots to affirm Josh as our next youth

minister. Please be in prayer for Josh, our church, and youth ministry as we seek to follow God’s

leading.

Can you help? Our South Texas Mission Team needs a team leader for the construction part of the

mission. If you are someone who has a background in construction, can approximate project costs,

instruct people in project scope and completion, and lead a team of highly motivated people who love

to serve, then please consider leading this team. The construction part of the South Texas mission trip

is at the heart of our church’s contribution to the trip. If you are interested or know someone who can

fill this role, please you contact Larry Isham at larryisham@me.com. Thanks in advance for helping us

serve the people of South Texas.

Blessings,

A Note from Pastor Troy Vol. 27, No. 9 May 7-20, 2017 Ph. 979-696-7000 Fax 979-693-4778

MAY 6 * JOSHUA BLAKE PRICE will visit in view of a call as our Youth Minister. You are

invited to an informal Meet & Greet from 10:00am to 12:00noon Saturday, May 6th in the

Fellowship Hall. For our youth members & their families, an additional Meet & Greet will be

held Saturday from 3:00-5:00pm in the Youth Building.

April 30, 2017

Week Month Year

Needs $27,598 $137,994 $578,371

Receipts $49,561 $179,078 $544,519

Over/Under $21,963 $41,084 $(33,852)

$7,730 Annie Armstrong/CBF Offering

Cary Todd, Minister to Youth www.focusedstudents.com

UPCOMING EVENTS:

MAY 12/13 * YOUTH JUST US GIRLS RETREAT * Still Waters Ranch, Burton, TX. This event is for girls (7th-12th grade) and any mom of any boy or girl student in 7th-12th grade. Cost: $20 per participant (includes lodging and 3 meals). You can register by

going to our website: http://focusedstudents.com/events

May 21 * High School Senior Recognition Sunday * Join us during the worship service as we recognize the graduating seniors. A luncheon will follow the late service.

Parents -- Please send in your grad’s pictures by May 14th.

June 25-30 * MissionLab in New Orleans * This is our summer camp/mission trip. We will stay at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and serve various ways in the city of New Orleans as well as present the Gospel during the day. At night, we will engage with other students in worship and hear challenging messages from God's Word! The cost is $325. This includes all meals, lodging, & transportation for the week except for meals traveling to and from New Orleans. Scholarships are available are available to help with costs. A $50 deposit is due within 10 days after registration. You can register on our website or by going to http://sunflower.nowsprouting.com/2300welshavenue/

form.php?pageID=43&loadDraft=1

With sincere sympathy to Lisa & Steve Aldrich and family

on the loss of her father, Donald Edward Miller.

Our thoughts and prayers are with

Norma & David Rowland on the loss of her brother-in-law, J Fagner.

Condolences are extended to the Family and Friends

of Lavonia Ward.

DISCOVERYDISCOVERYDISCOVERY NEEDS YOUR HELP!

The Discovery Program for International Women is in need of the following:

And, most of all, volunteer workers for our nursery/children’s area.

Contact Melinda Hallmark at 979-828-3721 for more information.

* small flower vases * magazines for

ladies * craft and art

supplies * large & small gift

bags * tea & coffee mugs

* sewing supplies & fabrics

* books for children * baby quilts &

blankets * hotel/travel size

toiletries

Clay Hopkins, Associate Pastor clay@fbccollegestation.com

FBC-U is just around the corner! This summer’s theme is Local Ministry Partners. Each week, we will be hearing from the organizations with which we partner here in the Brazos Valley to spread the gospel. We will start on Sunday, June 11 and run through the month of July. All sessions will be in the Fellowship Hall and start at 6:00pm. I hope you make plans to attend. Here is the line-up:

June 11: Emmanuel Lighthouse June 18: Still Creek Ranch June 25: BSM July 2: Discovery

July 9: Hope Pregnancy July 16: Twin City Mission July 23: South Texas Mission Trip July 30: Save Our Streets

Church-wide

Ice Cream & Pie Social Sunday, May 28, 6:00pm in the sanctuary.

Bring your favorite homemade goodies to share. Prizes will be awarded!

For Baptism April 30, 2017 Travis Compton (center)

with family Amanda & Clint Compton

Dylan, John, Natalia

Calling all TAMU Employees - I want to meet with you! After my first year ministering on campus, I would love to learn from you. I would like to visit your office some time to get your insight on campus, the student body, and ways you think we could effectively minister to students. I know many of you work on campus, but I am not sure I know everyone that is affiliated. If you can, please shoot me an email at jordan@fbccollegestation.com and let me know if, when, and where we could meet. You are experts on campus life and I would love to garner your insight as I seek to better reach the multitude of students who show up to our

community each year.

Upcoming Events: Graduates’ Recognition Day in Worship, Sunday, May 7, 8:30 am &

11:00am. Graduates, please call Jordan or Lisa in the office ASAP at 979-696-7000.

Jordan Whittington, College Minister jordan@fbccollegestation.com

Bronwyn Stanley, Minister to Children www.fbcfirstkids.com

FBC’s Early Learning Center has full-time openings in our 2 & 3

year old classrooms. There is a 10% discount for church members. Please

stop by for a tour anytime Monday through Friday from 9:00am to Noon or 2:30pm to 4:00pm. (Other times

can be arranged.) Call Michelle Benson at 979-696-7060

for more information.

The South Texas Mission Team

needs someone to head up our

construction efforts & help with project

estimations. If you have these skills, your

church needs YOU! Don’t assume

someone else will step up for this vital

position. Please email Larry Isham at

larryisham@me.com for more

information.

Sarah Duewall, Business Administrator sarah@fbccollegestation.com

THE GREAT FLOOD OF ‘17 * When you look around the sanctuary and the surrounding areas, you will still see evidence of the aftermath of the flooding in the church. It will be several months before we can assess the true damages to the church and even longer before the church is made “whole” again. Please know that Tim Martin and I are working to

restore everything as quickly as we can.

THANK YOU to all of you who were able to come up and help the day of the accident. Because of your efforts, we were able to save a lot of equipment and other items that would have been damaged. Thank you, also, to the group who came up early the Sunday after the accident to help get things ready for worship. It was such a blessing to have our church

members come to the rescue!

FINANCIAL * First quarter contribution statements will be sent out this month. If you have any questions about your statement or notice any problems, please contact me as soon as

possible.

Our first quarter giving numbers were incredible – since I have been working at FBC, we have never hit the $500,000 mark in the fourth month of the year. At the end of April 2017, our total budget offerings are $544,519.31. Your church is so grateful for your continued

offerings!

Congratulations to MADISON LEE! Madison had a perfect score in the 2017 State Youth Bible Drill contest on April 29. She was also selected as the alternate representative for Texas to the National contest later this year, which means if the student selected as the Texas representative cannot attend, Madison will

step up to represent Texas.

Mission Friends, Bible Buddies and Bible Drill will have their end-of-year celebration on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30pm. We will have food, fun and games and inflatables to celebrate a season of hard work and accomplishments. Children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2017 through those who have completed sixth grade are invited to join us on June 4-8 for Vacation Bible School. Times are 6:00-8:30pm each day. Bring a

friend and come discover the God of the Universe! Online registration begins this week!

VBS Nibble Nook needs your help to give our hard working VBS teachers & helpers a snack during their break. Please call the office at 696-7000 to sign up for a day to bring your

goodies!

Registration is now open for this summer’s FirstKids Camp! Camp will be July 10-14 at Trinity Pines Conference Center in Trinity, TX. If your child has completed third through sixth grade they may attend. The cost for this incredible week filled with Bible study, recreation, worship and more is $265. Brochures are available at the church. Bring a friend and share

the fun!

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2300 Welsh Avenue College Station, TX 77845

POSTMASTER: Please forward address changes.

Our Weekly Events Schedule

Sundays Early Worship ................................................... 8:30am Youth Praise Band Rehearsal ............................... 9:15 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 D.I.G. (Youth) ........................................................ 6:00 Adult Bible Study Small Groups ............................ 6:00 Mondays Deacon-led Prayer Time (open to all) .............. 6:30am CSHS Moms in Prayer .......................................... 8:30 Missions Team Meeting (1st Mondays) ........... 5:30pm Community Bible Study ......................................... 7:00 Men’s Prayer Meeting ........................................... 8:00

Tuesdays Food Pantry (volunteers @ 9am) ................... 10:00am Quilt-n-Peace ....................................................... 10:00 Ladies Exercise Class ...................................... 5:45pm Praise Team Rehearsal ......................................... 6:00 Evening Quilters (1st & 3rd Tues) ......................... 6:30 Instrumental Ensemble Practice ............................ 7:00 Ladies Evening Prayer group ................................ 7:00 Wednesdays Brown Memorial Library Opens ........................ 5:00pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal ............................... 5:00 Homebound Ministry Team (2nd Wed. ) ............... 5:30 Adult Teachers Meeting ........................................ 5:45 Youth Refuge (Free Meal @ 6:00) ........................ 6:30 Mission Friends (3s - Kindergarten) ................. 6:30pm Bible Buddies (1st-3rd grade) ................................ 6:30 Bible Drill (4th-6th grade) ...................................... 6:30 Sanctuary Choir (adults) ........................................ 6:30 Adult Bible Study ................................................... 6:30

Thursdays Tender Warriors Day (men’s Bible study) ........... Noon Ladies Exercise Class ...................................... 5:45pm Tender Warriors Evening (Blue Baker on Univ.) ... 7:30

UPCOMING FIRST LIGHT DEADLINES:

MONDAY, MAY 15, 5:00PM (covers May 21 - June 3, 2017)

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

COMING TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FOR MAY 7-20, 2017

MAY 7 * NEWCOMERS’ FELLOWSHIP * 4:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. For new members & those interested in membership at FBC. A light dinner will be served. Please see CLAY HOPKINS

after either worship service if you would like to come and have not RSVP’ed yet.

MAY 12/13 * YOUTH JUST US GIRLS RETRE AT * Still Waters Ranch, Burton, TX. For girls (7th-12th grade) & any mom of any boy or girl in 7th-12th grade. Cost: $20 per participant

(includes lodging & 3 meals). Register on our website: http://focusedstudents.com/events

MAY 21 * BUSINESS CONFERENCE & CAKE FOR PASTOR TROY * 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Quarterly business conference and cake to congratulate Pastor Troy on completing his

doctorate.

SOUTH TEXAS MISSIONS CLOTHING DRIVE * THROUGH MAY 31 * South Texas Mission Team is collecting clothing of all types to take to Lasara this summer. There are plastic collection bins

located around the church.

COMING SOON College Graduates’ Recognition ............. May 7 Homebound Ministry Team ................... May 10 South TX Mission Team Meeting .......... May 11 Mothers’ Day/No Evening Activities ...... May 14 Prayer Ministry Team ............................ May 17 Children’s Activities Year End Party ..... May 17 HS Graduates’ Recognition .................. May 21 Deacons’ Meeting ................................. May 21 Church Business Conference ............... May 21 Church Ice Cream & Pie Social ............ May 28 Memorial Day/Office Closed ................. May 29 Vacation Bible School ........................ June 4-8