The Ordinance of Baptism

Will Be Observed During the

Morning Worship Sunday, August 11

Evangel First Baptist Church

August 11, 2013| Volume 81, Number 32

8.15 Sr. Adult Luncheon

9.14 Ridgecrest on the Red

At Broadmoor Baptist

In Shreveport

9.21 North Central Baptist

Association Hunters &

Anglers Rally

9.22 Lord’ Supper

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Calendar

Stephen Laughlin, Pastor John Holland, Minister of Music & Senior Adults Colin Trisler, Student/Family Life Minister Jason Mercer, Minister of Children

First Baptist Church 201 East Court St. Winnfield, LA 71483 318-628-3544

Judgement House 2013 Update

Casting Call Sunday, August 11 @ 4 PM

For All Youth Going Into the 7th - 12th Grades

FBC Gym

Scene Director Orientation

Sunday, August 11 @ 4 PM

For Directors Of All Scenes

Old Fellowship Hall

Judgment

House

Curveballs

When I played baseball in high school, I had a hard time

recognizing and hitting curve balls. A lot of people do.

When you’re in your batting stance, expecting a fast ball

right down the middle, and the pitcher throws a curve

ball 15 miles an hour slower than what you are

expecting, it presents a couple of problems. First, you

put all your weight forward, making you off balance.

Then, without any weight behind the ball, you suffer a

significant power loss. The result is either a swinging

strike or a weak ground ball, which helps no one.

My family and I have been served a pretty big curve ball

lately. We have found ourselves off balance and without

strength because of it. This curve ball was unexpected.

But you – our church family – have helped us right our

ship and offered strength through your prayers,

support, and encouragement.

We can’t say enough how much we love and appreciate

every one of you. You have shown us the true love of

Christ at a time when we desperately needed it. As I

always tell you, it is a deep honor to be your pastor, and

you have proven it once again.

We covet your continued prayers in the days ahead, and

please know that you have ours as well.

In His Love,

The Laughlins

A Word from Bro. Stephen

Music & Sr. Adults

one feels their way is best! I ran across a simple test this week that I would like to share with you. Ask yourself—

What kind of music does God like?

What is God’s preferred Order of Worship

Is God partial to stained glass windows or theatrical lighting?

Is God into projected lyrics on screens or hardback hymnals?

Sometimes we get caught up in worship-related issues that are trivial. The truth is, our way is often not God’s way. In the end, it’s not about us anyway. It’s about Him. It’s about exalting His name. Psalm 150:6 is a universal call to worship that addresses all of creation, heaven, and earth. I would like to challenge each of you to remember that worship is about what us, but about exalting God. Upcoming Events

Celebration Ringers – Rehearsals resume on Wednesday, August 14 at 6:00 p.m. Senior Adult Luncheon – Thursday, August 15 at 11:30 a.m. Observance of the Lord’s Supper – Sunday, September 22 at 11:00 a.m.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Psalm 150:6

It’s easy to assume that “our way” is “God’s way.” In our current day and age, we are exposed to many different styles of worship…contemporary, traditional, praise and worship…and every-

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The summer is almost over, and the new school year is quickly

approaching. For some students, like my daughter Lex, this will be

their last year of high school. For others, this upcoming school year

is the beginning of a new chapter of their lives.

The Student Ministry at FBC will kick off this exciting new school

year with a Back to School Luncheon on Sunday, August 18, after the

morning church service. We will provide free lunch for the students

and their parents. The youth workers and I are making a few minor

changes to the youth program, and we want to keep everyone

informed of those changes. I also would like use the luncheon as an

opportunity to officially introduce myself and my family to the new

students who are coming into the youth group.

The luncheon is open to all members of the youth as well as their

parents. Students also are encouraged to invite a friend who might be

interested our Student Ministry program. We will offer games,

prizes, a few laughs, and of course good fellowship.

I hope to see you all there.

Y’all are the best!

Colin

THANK YOU!! Your

many words and acts of kindness

made my birthday last Sunday so

special. Most importantly, together

we collected over $800 toward a

new laminating machine for our

church. We are about halfway

there! As you are led, please

continue to give your offerings for

this important ministry tool. I am

sure we will have one soon! You

are a generous people!

Our staffing is almost complete

for the new church year. There

will be a couple of new adult

Sunday School classes offered

this year. You will hear more

details about them within the next

two weeks.

All Sunday School teachers will

meet on Sunday, August 18th at 5

PM in the 39 and Holding class (the

Old Fellowship Hall). This meeting

will give information about the new

church year. The September/

October calendar will also be

detailed. This will be a very

important meeting. Every Sunday

School class should be represented.

See you in Sunday School,

Theresa

Welcome by Letter

Alyssa Allbritton

Youth Ministry News Education Ministry

NEW FALL 2013 Children’s Ministry Schedule

beginning September 4

Sunday Morning

9:40 First Look and The Gospel Project for Kids

11:00 Play n’ Worship for 2’s – Kindergarten

Sunday Evening

4:30-5:00 Christian Life College (Only when Adult Classes are scheduled for

children that have parents attending CLC)

5:00-5:45 Bible Drill (Grades 1-6)

5:00-5:45 Preschool Choir (PreK-K)

Wednesday Evening

6:15-7:15 M & M (Music & Missions - RA, GA, Mission Friends, &

Children’s Choir) (Grades PreK-6)

Sunday, August 11

9:00 - 9:45 AM Library open

9:40 AM Sunday School

10:40 AM Preschool Worship

11:00 AM Morning Worship

4:30 PM Turn It Up-Pre-K - 6th

Grades

6:00 PM Evening Worship

7:00 PM Deacon’s Meeting

Tuesday, August 13

7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Wednesday, August 14

9:00 - 1:00 PM Library open

5:30 PM Gym Opens

6:00 PM Celebration Ringers

6:15 PM Bus. Mtg./Prayer Mtg.

7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir

Rehearsal

Thursday, August 15

11:30 AM Sr. Adult Luncheon

FOR THE RECORD (AUG. 4)

Sunday School Enr. Att.

Adults 337 174

Youth 72 17

Children 72 21

Pre School 37 18

Homebound 17 17

Total 535 247

Tithes & Offerings

Budget Required $16,033.24

Budget $26,705.30

Designated $ 518.60

Total $27,223.90

Giving to

Remodel Plan $ 290.00

Year-to-Date

Budget Required $497,030.44

Year-to-Date

Budget Receipts $484,381.80

Over (Under) Budget ($ 12,648.64)

August 11

2’s & 3’s James & Scarlett Lee

4’s & 5’s Eric & Shana Dupree

Harold Hickey

given by Linda Jordan Gibson

Ray Stickman

given by Leo Shelton

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 MONDAY, AUGUST 12 Jay Atherton, Keaton Hataway, Deano Thornton TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 Chris Adams, Benny Canerday,

Todd Hughes, Rose Willis, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 Stratton Harlan, Heather Jones THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 Eddie Johnson, Pat Stewart FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 Nan Collins, Kassidi Harris, Jimmie Tarver SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Nathan Blake, Erin Pardue, Puckett Willis

Sun. Aug. 11

Mon. Aug. 12

Tues. Aug. 13

Wed. Aug. 14

Thurs. Aug. 15

Fri. Aug. 16

Sat. Aug. 17

Sun. Aug. 18

Isa. 47-50

Isa. 51-56

Isa. 57-61

Isa. 62-66

Jer. 1-3

Jer. 4-6

Jer. 7-9

Jer. 10-13

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