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The Network The Network Our mission is to lead people to faith and growth in Christ The Weekly Newsletter of First Baptist Church, Paris, Tennessee Volume 59, Number 20 May 17, 2020 As a deer longs for As a deer longs for flowing streams, flowing streams, so I long for you, God. so I long for you, God. - - Psalm 42:1 (CSB) Psalm 42:1 (CSB)
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The NetworkThe NetworkOur mission is to lead people to faith and growth in Christ
The Weekly Newsletter of First Baptist Church, Paris, Tennessee Volume 59, Number 20 May 17, 2020
As a deer longs for As a deer longs for flowing streams,flowing streams,
so I long for you, God.so I long for you, God.- - Psalm 42:1 (CSB)Psalm 42:1 (CSB)
First Baptist Church313 N. Poplar St.
Paris, Tennessee 38242Phone (731) 642-5074
Fax (731) 642-1440www.fbcparis.org
Submission deadline for the next issue is
Monday, May 18, 2020
Contributing Staff:
Senior PastorDr. Trent Bullock
Executive PastorRev. Todd Henson
Minister of Music & WorshipRev. Jeremy O’[email protected]
Associate Pastor of Biblical Counseling
Dr. Ken [email protected]
Director of Children’s Ministries
Angela [email protected]
Minister of StudentsRev. Garrett [email protected]
Director of Senior AdultsShirley Braden
Music Ministry AssistantJoy Stubblefield
Now that we have determined when and how we will return to in-person worship services (see last week’s article), there are many preparations that will need to be made so that we can safely gather again. Please continue to pray for our church staff and church leadership as we complete those preparations. As we draw closer to our first in-person worship service on June 7, we will communicate the additional information needed for that day. As we wait for that day, let me encourage you to continue doing what you are doing. Second Thessalonians 3:13 says, “Brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.” Continue worshiping with us online each Sunday. Continue watching The Daily Word. Continue listening to the Wednesday evening message. Continue meeting with your Sunday School classes and D groups utilizing social media, Zoom or other technology. Continue caring for others in your groups by staying in touch with them. Continue looking for ways to meet the needs of others outside our church. Continue in your faithful stewardship. Continue sharing your faith with others. Continue encouraging others. Continue praying for our church, our community, our nation and our world as we all do our part to love God supremely and love others well. I look forward to seeing you soon! In Christ, Bro. Trent
Graduating seniors, Your church family is proud of the work you have accomplished and would like to have a special service in your honor. May 31 will be this year’s Senior Sunday to show our appreciation for your hard work. You should be receiving a letter in the mail with more details. Please fill out the attached information card found in the letter and return it to [email protected], or drop it off at the church office by Sunday, May 24. Blessings, Garrett
SUNDAY, May 1710:15 Morning Worship on Facebook Live (No in-person worship) *No Other ActivitiesWEDNESDAY, May 20 6:00 Facebook Live Message (No in-person worship); *Student Loft Worship on FBC Paris Students Facebook PageSUNDAY, May 24 DEADLINE TO RETURN DEACON BALLOTS10:15 Morning Worship on Facebook Live (No in-person worship) *No Other ActivitiesMONDAY, May 25 MEMORIAL DAY *ChurchOfficeClosedWEDNESDAY, May 27 6:00 Facebook Live Message (No in-person worship); *Student Loft Worship on FBC Paris Students Facebook Page
This Week At First BaptistThis Week At First Baptist
The Paris Biblical Counseling Center is currently helping folks through video and phone conferencing for the social distancing timeframe. We plan to begin in-person counseling sessions at FBC the week of Monday, June 8, which follows the Phase 1 reopening plan for FBC worship. You can schedule an appointment at any time by emailing the Center at [email protected].
The church office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closing only for lunch from Noon to 1 p.m. each day.
Ballots DueBy May 24
Members of FBC Paris should read the instructions carefully on their ballots and nominate no more than 7 men to serve four-year terms as deacons. You can return your ballot by mail or by delivering it to the church office.
Services on websiteFor those of you who are not on Facebook, a video of our Sunday morning worship service will be available on our website each week.
Nominating Committee to begin work It is with great excitement that I write to you today as we not only look forward to resuming our in-person worship on June 7, but also as we begin the process of seeking God’s guidance for servant leaders for the 2020-21 church year. Over the next several weeks the FBC Nominating Committee will begin the process of prayerfully seeking God’s guidance and discernment in staffing the various ministry needs of the church. God has continually and richly blessed FBC with everything needed to accomplish His plans and purpose for the local church. We are blessed with dedicated servant leaders in all areas of ministry. As the committee begins enlisting volunteers for the various ministry needs, the most important part of this process is prayer. Pray that God will give the committee discernment in who to enlist in filling each ministry need. Pray that members will step out in faith and respond to God’s prompting in serving or continuing to serve in the ministry He has for them. Pray for a sense of unity in the body as God has prepared each of us to serve and gifted us perfectly to accomplish His will. This process is not simply placing a group of names on a list next to a position. No, this is the prayerful work, by which God works in and through us to accomplish His will through the local church. In Christ, Bro. Todd
313 N Poplar StreetParis, Tennessee 38242
One Block North of the Court Square
Sunday School9 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship10:15 a.m.
Sunday Evening Events6 p.m.
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Sunday, May 17When Disappointment Comes
Psalms 42-43
GIFTS RECEIVED: Doug & Kay Neeley in memory of Mildred Neeley, Myrle Page; Helen Barker in memory of Jessee Barker; George & Rita Wofford in memory of Mattie Wofford; Claudine Thompson Burton; Jim & Kay Cupples in memory of Ena Watkins; Glenn & Pam Lee in memory of Nancy Taylor Lee, honoring Faye McAlilly Russell.
This Week’s Message
WEDNESDAY NIGHTMay 20
No Activities
Received to Date: $1,035
FINANCIAL REPORTWeek Ending May 8
Budget Required ...... $26,411.75Budget Received ...... $24,592.16Other Designated ....... $2,240.00Total ......................... $26,832.16
TN Baptist Children's Home Offering Even though we are not meeting
together as a church family, you can still give your tithes and offerings either by mail or by bringing it to the church office. The church office is still open through regular working hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.), but is closed for lunch (Noon-1 p.m.).
Another option available for giving tithes and offerings is through on-line giving. To make an on-line donation, go to our website (www.fbcparis.org) and click on the “GIVING” link located in the top right-hand corner of the page and follow the directions posted.
Sunday NightsNo in-person D Group meetings
Foundations Bible Reading PlanWeek 20 (Week of May 10)
OT & NT Plan NT PlanDay 1 Proverbs 1-2 Mark 5Day 2 Proverbs 3-4 Mark 6Day 3 Proverbs 16-18 Mark 7Day 4 Proverbs 31 Mark 8Day 5 I Kings 11-12 Mark 9
Week 21 (Week of May 17) OT & NT Plan NT PlanDay 1 I Kings 16:29-34; 17 Mark 10Day 2 I Kings 18-19 Mark 11Day 3 I Kings 21-22 Mark 12Day 4 2 Kings 2 Mark 13Day 5 2 Kings 5; 6:1-23 Mark 14
