2104 W. Louisiana Midland, TX 79701

Phone: 432.683.0600

Fax: 432.683.0660

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019Vol. 40 - No. 7

A PUBLICATION OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

MIDLAND, TEXAS

FBC Church Council minutes, reports, and other information are available on the website at www.fbc-midland.org/church-council or under the Resources tab on the home page.

from each of these men about their path. I’m excited to have these men join us in service, and I believe you will be too. BRIGHT NIGHTYou heard me mention it last Sunday – now’s your chance to sign up to participate! On October 30, we’re providing an event at the campuses of both Lamar Elementary and Sam Houston College Preparatory Academy. We need your help to make these happen! Our vision is to serve people, love their children and share the Gospel when and where we can. We want to open doors for later conversations and connections to serve people in the future. If you signed up to help with last year’s event, it’s likely you’ve already heard from us about your willingness to serve. If you’d like to serve, contact our Minister to Children Sarah Arrambide (sarrambide@fbc-midland.org) or our Minister to Preschoolers Amy Brand (abrand@fbc-midland.org) to get connected! PRESCHOOL HALLWAYAre you a member of FBC of at least 6 months looking for a place where the Lord can use you RIGHT NOW? We need help managing our preschool hallway during our worship hours. It’s a great problem to have! It means there are families coming to worship and bringing their children too! If you’d like to help us, please contact Amy Brand at abrand@fbc-midland.org. Your servant,Darin

Chris is an Associate Director and co-founder of Global Gates Network. He is the author of Superplan: A Journey into God’s Story and EthNYcity: The Nations,

Tongues, and Faiths of Metropolitan New York.1. Pray for more Christian laborers among the Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Sikhs, and Buddhists who have settled into North American cities.2. Pray for fruit in evangelism and discipleship among unreached people groups in North America who have had little opportunity to hear the gospel.3. Pray for new Muslim-background Christians to mature in their faith and share the gospel effectively with their networks around the world.

Pray for fBC DireCt SuPPort MiSSionarieS: Chris Clayman serving w/ Global Gates in nyC

from the Pastor

Dear First Family,Grace and Peace today! My prayer for you today is that you’ll know God’s power in your life this week! Spend time in 1 Thessalonians 5 and Philippians 4 this week to find both power and peace.CHANGEThe days are growing shorter and the nights longer. God’s rhythmical pattern of season is a joy and a beauty, isn’t it? And yet, change isn’t much fun. I was just getting used to being hot all day every day! What I’ve learned about seasons is the ones I like aren’t as long as I want. The ones I don’t like or want seem like they’ll never end. But they all do end because that’s how God designed things--for seasons--that’s what Ecclesiastes 3 says. God has made a season for everything. Thus, as the summer gives way to fall, may we be reminded of God’s amazing plans and God’s unchanging kindness to us as well as the power of His presence among us. My prayer for us is that this season will be one where we seek the God of all grace. FOOTPRINTS THIS SUNDAY NIGHTOur Minister of Missions, Bryan Pinson, and his lovely wife, Julie are our guests this Sunday night at 5 in the Fellowship Hall. Most of us know Bryan – this is his second “tour of duty” with us. They were here 15 years ago when they were still newlyweds! A lot has changed in their round-trip journey, some good, some challenging, some difficult, but God’s grace has sustained them through it all. Join us Sunday night at 5PM for what I believe will be a conversation to bless all of us. CHURCH CONFERENCERight before we begin our talk with Bryan and Julie, we’ll have our monthly church conference. DEACON ORDINATION, OCTOBER 6Sunday night, October 6 at 5PM, we’ll ordain our friend Flo Akintunji as a deacon at FBC! Furthermore, we welcome four previously ordained deacons into the deacon ministry here at FBC. In no particular order, they are Jody Sneed, Chad Sullivan, Adam Vourazeris and Ricky Cox. In the service, you’ll hear testimonies

This Sunday, September 298:25 & 11:05 a.m. Services

DREAM BIG! Series begins"Living on Purpose!" Numbers 13:17-14:9

5:00 p.m.Church Conference followed by

Footprints w/ Bryan & Julie Pinsonin the Fellowship Hall

Dr. Darin WoodSenior Pastor

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Bright Night is aN outreach eveNt & FBc’s alterNative to halloweeN sam houstoN college prep academy & lamar elemeNtary school campuses

OctOber 30 • 5:30-7:30PM

Volunteers are needed to reach adults and children. You may sign up to volunteer by calling Sarah Arrambide or Amy Brand at the church, 432.683.0600.

join us for a time of training and prayer! sunday, october 27th, 4:00pm in the Fellowship hall. t-shirts will be available for pick-up.

October 6 at 6:30pm in E114This meeting is for the upcoming Mission trip to be held during Spring Break, March 7-14, 2020.

costa rica mission tripinformation meeting

FBC Midland joyfully collects food items for the Baptist C.R.I.S.I.S. Center the first Sunday of each month. We know life gets busy; this is an easy way for you to participate

in local missions! Every item helps a family in need.

first Sunday food Drive, october 6

MontHly CHurCH ConferenCe

This Sunday, September 29 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Approval of minutes (August 25, 2019 and Special Church Conference September 8, 2019) Approval of new membersGrant Church lettersReports

1. Church Council Chairman2. Personnel Committee Chairman3. Finance Committee Chairman

Old BusinessNew Business

1. General Nominating Committee Report2. Committee on Committee Candidates

Other Business1. Approval of FBC 2019/2020 Budget2. Approval of Charter changes

a. Timothy Charter Changeb. Surplus Committee Charter Changec. Transportation Committee Charter Change

Adjourn

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Midland Interfaith H o s p i t a l i t y Network (MIHN) is a partnership of congregations

within our community who help families facing homelessness. MIHN uses existing community resources to provide comprehensive services to families experiencing homelessness. This unique community response offers an opportunity for volunteers from local church congregations to be on the front line of Midland’s effort to reduce homelessness while transforming the lives of families in need. FBC is one of 15 churches that help with this ministry. The next host week will be Sunday, November 3-Sunday, November 10 in the Sonshine House. We need volunteers to help with food and to stay overnight during the week we host. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Kim Collier at kcollier@suddenlink.net.

PreSCHool MiniStry neeDS teaM MeMBerSWe are looking for new Preschool Team members who would be willing to lead and care for little ones during the 8:25 or

11:05 Worship services. We have lots of new families in our church and want to provide the very best experience for them, as we partner with parents to make disciples! Contact Amy Brand (432.683.0627) or Allison Ashmore (432.683.0611) if you can serve once or twice each month, weekly, or would be interested in subbing.

Prayer tiMeS at firSt BaPtiSt• 6:00PM, Tuesday, FBC Midland Prayer Room (located just north of Welcome Center - Garfield St. side)

• 6:00PM, Wednesday, Prayer & Bible Study (Room E114 / West side of building - Garfield St. side)

• Noon, Thursday - FBC Midland Chapel• 6:30AM, Friday - Men Only. Meet at coffee pot across from kitchen. (North end of building - Cuthbert Ave side)

fBC artists needed to Display artThe art displayed on the FBC Art Wall (near the Fellowship Hall) is for any FBC artist or photographer. It is enjoyed by our entire membership. If you wish to participate by showing your artwork, please contact Janet Haney at 432.528.5717 or Doris McSparran at 432.683.0618.

The Texas Baptist Annual Meeting is Nov. 17-19 in the Waco Convention Center. If you would like to attend and

represent FBC as a messenger, please contact Susan Upham (432.683.0604 or supham@fbc-midland.org) to have your name added to the list. Messengers will be voted on in the October 27 Church Conference.

Our Deepest Sympathy to...The family of Herb Hall in his recent death.The family of Marthann Nobles in her recent death.Terry Norton in the death of his father, O. V. “Pete” Norton.

Kids Kare needs Special event workersFBC Kids Kare is looking for additional paid part time workers for special childcare events during the week! Must

be at least 18 years of age to apply. It is preferred that you have previous childcare experience with children of all ages. If you are wanting to join the Kids Kare team or have any questions please contact Allison Ashmore at 432.683.0611 or email aashmore@fbc-midland.org.

Jail MiniStry neeDS MaGaZineS!We are in need of any issues of Guideposts & other Christian magazines or paperback books for our Jail Ministry. If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past, please consider donating any current or past issues you may have. All donations will be appreciated! Please bring all copies to the Missions Office or to the church office for the Jail Ministry. For more details or questions, please call Louise Goode at 432.683.0656

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Adult Meal $6/ Hamburger $4Salad Bar $3.50 / Family Plan $23

Now accepting credit /debit cards for WFM Nights Wednesday Family Meal service begins at 4:45pm in the

Fellowship Hall. All meals include one dessert and beverage.

WEDNESDAY FAMILY MEAL

OCTOBER 2Entree: Chicken Parmesan over Spaghetti, Green Beans, Tossed Green Salad, Garlic Bread Dessert: Italian Cream Cake

We will have Chick-fil-a sandwiches, waffle fries & cookies available as an additional option to our Wednesday Family Meal menu. Limited supply; first come first served!

Men's LuncheonMondays, 11:45aM-1:00pM • $6 for lunch

AlwAys A ChristiAn progrAm • Fellowship For all Ages • Come with A prAyer request • prAy with other prAyer wArriors • rejoiCe in god’s mirACles

September 30 - Gary Petersen, Kenya Missions

For more info, contact Dave Pearcy (432) 528-4221,or see fbc-midland.org/men

tHiS iS oPen to all Men, fBC & non-MeMBerS! BrinG your frienDS/neiGHBorS to fellowSHiP witH uS

Sunday, September 22, 2019Sunday School Attendance♦ Main Campus ...................................................990♦ Mission Midland ................................................104TOTAL ................................................................1094Week Day Bible Study♦ Child Development Center ...............................132♦ Children's Day Out............................................104TOTAL BIBLE STUDIES .....................................1330

Offering Weekly Year to DateFirst Baptist...................... $ 132,668 $ 7,523,803Budget Requirement........ $ 139,000 $ 7,787,231Over/Under Budget.......... $ -6,332 $ -263,428Hope 1:8 .......................... $ 555 $ 44,987Mary Hill Davis ................. $ 2,031 $ 23,196

Stewardship reportSeptember 22, 2019

are you in neeD of Prayer?Call the First Baptist Prayer Line @ 432.683.0683 &

rest assured someone is praying for you, today.

SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45 A.M.

adultsRevealedEphesians 3:1-13

StudentsMystery Revealed(7th - 12th grades)Ephesians 3:1-13

ChildrenJonah, Prophet to Ninevah(1st - 6th grades) Jonah

PreschoolJonah, Prophet to Ninevah(Babies-Kindergarten)Jonah

The Banner is a publication of First Baptist Church in Midland, Texas. Deadline for submission of articles is 5:00 p.m., Friday prior to publication of the next issue.

To ensure printing of your article, we recommend you first submit your article to the appropriate ministry area for review. The Banner is produced and edited by Kate Dominguez and Jeff Wash. Please advise the Membership Office at 432.683.0616 for any change in your mailing address or phone number.

fBC Greeter MinistryScripture tells us to “Practice Hospitality”

-Romans 12:13Remember when you were new at FBC? We have a large building and many ministries to help people find. FBC needs you to help us in our effort to greet guests each Sunday during all hours! Everyone can do this ministry and help guests know we are glad they are here. Training will be provided. Contact Larry Grimes lgrimes@fbc-midland.org

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fBC artists needed to Display artThe art displayed on the FBC Art Wall (near the Fellowship Hall) is for any FBC artist or photographer. It is enjoyed by our entire membership. If you wish to participate by showing your artwork, please contact Janet Haney at 432.528.5717 or Doris McSparran at 432.683.0618.

Check out our website for complete job descriptions: fbc-midland.org/about/employment-opportunities

Also visit our Facebook page: First Baptist Church of Midland (FBCM)

FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY ASSISTANT - Full Time- Required Skills: High school education; ability to maintain a filing sys-

tem; basic computer skills using Microsoft Suite 7-10- Preferred: Database input; bi-lingual Spanish & English

Please contact Cory Brand @ 432.683.0654 or email cbrand@fbc-midland.org

MUSIC MINISTRY - P/T Pianist/Accompanist- Required Skills: Must be an accomplished pianist willing to audition

and interview.Please contact Aaron Hodges @ 432.683.0619 or email

ahodges@fbc-midland.org

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Service Televised weekly at 7:00 a.m. on KOSA (CBS), Channel 7 & 10:00 a.m. on MyTV, Channel 16 (or DirectTV Channel 40)Televised services are on a one-week tape delay

Sunday Morning Services at 8:25 a.m. & 11:05 a.m.Childcare available for birth - 4 years

Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. (all ages)

Sunday Evening Service at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship HallWednesday Evening Activities 6:00 p.m.

Live and On-Demand streaming of Sunday’s message is available at www.fbc-midland.org

Main Phone - 432.683.0600 Main fax - 432.683.0660Prayer line - 432.683.0683

Pastoral Ministry - 683.0604Missions Ministry - 683.0623Music & Worship Ministry - 683.0618Administrative Office - 683.0616Activities Ministry - 683.0647Children's Ministry - 683.0609Preschool Ministry - 683.0627Child Development Center - 683.0638Children's Day Out - 683.0632Student Ministry - 683.0603Family Ministry - 683.0612Media Ministry - to 683.0622Membership - 683.0616 Duplication Srvcs - 683.0626Library - 683.0625

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