Vol. 2 No. 11November 2011

RoundupFBC

Sunday, November 2011:00 am - 3:00 pm

Chili Cook-offWestern picturesStick horse races

Cupcake WalkLive music

Wear your western duds....hats, boots and belt buckles!BIG

M i n i s t e r i a l S t a f f

Senior PastorMark Bryant [markbryant@ssfbc.org]

Associate PastorFred Lewis [fredlewis@ssfbc.org]

Worship PastorNeal Terwilliger [nealterwilliger@ssfbc.org)

Associate Worship PastorDarren Gray [darrengray@ssfbc.org]

Minister of EducationBruce Welch [brucewelch@ssfbc.org]

High School Student PastorBrian Brewer [brianbrewer@ssfbc.org]

Middle School Student PastorHeath Anderson [heathanderson@ssfbc.org]

Minister to ChildrenBrit Fisher [britfisher@ssfbc.org]

Preschool & Kindergarten DirectorTracey Cody [traceycody@ssfbc.org]

Minister of Recreation & OutreachMike Armstrong [mikearmstrong@ssfbc.org]

La Primera Iglesia Mission PastorAmadeo Miranda

Business AdministratorTommy Johnston [tommyjohnston@ssfbc.org]

Pastor Mark Bryant

PastorA Word From Your

Be blessed, Pastor Mark

It should come as no surprise that I am writing to you about the 2011 Harvest

Sunday Offering. This has been an annual event since the Lord led Dr. Redmond

to introduce the idea back in the 80’s. God has used this time of sacrificial giving

to enable our church to be a part of reaching the world with the “Good News”.

This year we are asking God to move us to give sacrificially as we declare His

goodness and ultimately, His glory. As we prayed about the Harvest Day Offering

the Lord has shown us two very important items that need our attention. First,

Harvest Day Offering will continue to provide the means for our church to be a

part of fulfilling the great commission, as we go and make disciples “From Our

Neighborhood to Nepal”. Second, we will pay down the debt incurred during

our renovation of the current fellowship hall and the new construction of the

Recreation Outreach Center. We know that a building can do nothing in and of

itself but it is without a doubt one of the greatest tools we have to impact our

community with the good news of Jesus Christ as we use it for the glory of God.

As I pray about Harvest Sunday I am reminded of two contrasting attitudes

people have concerning the release of the resources the Lord has entrust-

ed us to manage. In the short prophetic word of Haggai there is an insightful

conversation between God and His reluctant people. God speaks and says, “You

tell Me you cannot find the resources to accomplish My work, in this case the

rebuilding of the temple, but I look and see how you have all you need and more

to accommodate your own desires of luxury and comfort.” His next words are

significant: “Consider your ways”. I encourage you to read all of this prophecy

and pay close attention to the first eleven verses. In contrast turn your attention

to II Corinthian 8. We will call these people His “ready people”. Paul is telling the

reluctant people in Corinth about the believers in Macedonia. “In the midst of

incredible financial hardship, in a great ordeal of affliction their abundance of joy

and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality”. They gave

beyond their ability and it was their idea. Not only did they give sacrificially, they

begged to give in the midst of the struggle. This is the work of the Spirit of God!

My prayer for the body of Christ is more than raising a large sum of money on

Harvest Sunday. My prayer is for the Holy Spirit to so control your life, my life,

that we desire to give sacrificially to be a part of what God is doing. I pray we

will be eager to tithe, eager to bring our offerings; not because we have to but

because we understand how blessed we are as the people of God!

SSFBCWhat is happening at

Harvest Day 2011November 6

Goal: $500,000Harvest Day is our opportunity to give an extra

gift to thank God for His continual blessings throughout this year!

Please pray and seek direction from God about your participation in Harvest Day 2011.

Hopkins County Christian Alliance

Community Food DriveNovember 6-20

Drop off location at First Baptist Church next to the youth building

Benefiting the The Community Cupboard

Food needed:Canned meats, sugar, oil,

hamburger helper and canned vegetables.

Hopkins County Christian AllianceCommunity

Thanksgiving Service

Sunday, November 206:30 pm

FBC Worship Cemter

NovemberWhat is happening in

On-line Giving is now available at SSFBC.

Tithe and register for events...it is safe and secure!

More info @www.ssfbc.org/#/online-giving

After School Bowling Grades 1-5

Monday, November 213:30 - 5:00 pmClassic Lanes

$5 at the door (includes drink)Parents pick up children at 5:00 pm

One-Eighty meets every Wednesday at 7:50 am

SSMS Library

“But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love,endurance & gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11

Middle SchoolFinal 5th Quarter

Friday, November 4Third Floor

Bring $1 for Compassion.

6th Grade Disciple Now

December 2 & 3Details coming SOON!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!for all of the gifts you have

donated to Operation Christmas Child

this year! Our goal is to pack 250 boxes in 2011!

Monetary donations are still needed to cover postage. It cost $7 to ship a box. If you would like to help ship a

box to a child, please see Kathy in the church office.

Great ExpectationsBaby DedicationSunday, November 27th

8:30 and 11:00 a.m. servicesCall Denise in the

church office to RSVP for the 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. service.

SSFBCWhat is happening at

Celebrate! “...Be happy and full of joy, because the

Lord has done a wonderful thing!” Joel 2:21

CONFERENCE 2012

September 21 & 22American Airlines Center

If you are interested in going, contact Shirley Bland in

the church office.

Week of PrayerBegins Sunday, November 27th

Church Goal: $500,000

WeeEngage Luncheon12:15 pm Fellowship Hall

What is WeeEngage? Come find out on Sunday, November 6!

Tricia Ford Wilson grew up at FBC and is coming back to share with us how to share creative ways to impact our community.

WeeEngage exists to encourage Christians to fulfill the Great Commission by engaging in their communities,

neighborhoods, and schools.Lunch will be served...call the church office or register online...

no cost...families of all ages are encouraged to attend.

Hymn Singwith

Rehoboth Baptist Associationand

First Baptist Church

10:00 am - 12:30 pmFellowhip Hall

Special music, preaching & lunch.

Featuring

All of the Choirs and Orchestra of

First Baptist Church

Saturday, December 10, 7:00pm Sunday, December 11, 7:00pm

Doors open at 6:15 116 Oak Avenue Sulphur Springs

for more information call (903) 885-0646

Rehoboth Annual

Meeting

Sunday, November 6

FBC Mt. Vernon

6:45 pm Worship Service

April 16-28, 2012For more

information, contact

Fred Lewis.

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Permit No. 174SUlPhUr SPriNgS, texaS 116 Oak Avenue Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482

Address service requested

ROCThe

Recreation Outreach Center

opening soon

The ROC will have a gym, walking track

and game room that will be available to

you and anyone in the community. We

invite you to come and visit,play some

basketball or one of the games.Volunteer at the ROC...Looking for a relevant ministry opportunity?Volunteers are needed to work 3 hour shifts

in the welcome center at the ROC. Email Mike @ mikearmstrong@ssfbc.org

Be a blessing and be blessed.