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Our Mission StatementBeing led of God, we are building a stronger New Testament fellowship of Spirit-filled believers with an ongoing ministry of evangelism, discipleship, missions, and worship that will reach eastern Hillsborough County and

beyond.

Sunday Services9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Morning Worship6:00 pm Evening Worship

Wednesday Services5:00 pm Family Dinner6:00 pm Youth Activities6:00 pm Adult Bible Study6:00 pm Children’s Activities

Dr. Benny E. KeckSenior Pastor

pastor@firstbaptistdover.org

May 1 2013

First Baptist Church Dover3223 N. Gallagher Road

Dover, FL 33527www.firstbaptistdover.org

PastorgramThank you for your response to The Generosity Factor: Living From the Heart of accepting the challenge to increase your level of giving. For some of you stepping up to the tithe will be a major victory; for others, the increase beyond the tithe allows us to grow in our generosity. It all begins this first Sunday in May. Always place yourself in the pathway of God’s blessings.

There is an important team upcoming in July. Our Church Council will be recommending we form a study team to examine aspects of a VPK program. This is a voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program. This study team would bring back a report/recommendation to us. A number of our parents with young children have inquired about it so we feel the time is right to explore this ministry opportunity.

Pray for our England Mission Team. They are leaving this month to minister to the children of some of our International Mission Board team members as I lead the adults in a time of Bible Study and spiritual retreat. Pray for them to be renewed, refreshed, and revived in this work for the Lord.

In Christ,

Bro Benny

EQUIP KIDS FOR MAKING CHOICES

Decisions, decisions. Teenagers face lots of choices, ranging from what to wear to which career to pursue. Every day, young people also deal with social and moral decisions that can impact their faith and their future.

Making the right choices can mean the difference between life and death, so it’s important to help kids connect their choices to real-world consequences. Showing off in a car may impress friends, for example, but it can also put lives at risk. The developmental challenge is that the part of the brain that processes cause and effect isn’t fully developed in teenagers. Although kids sometimes have to learn things the hard way, we still need to show them grace and compas-sion, as well as loving support and guidance.

Parents may not be able to make decisions for teenagers, but we can equip them with the right tools so they can make wise choices of their own. The solid foundation for decision-making is God’s Word. Jesus urges his followers to spend time in prayer and to “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33).

Making good decisions can be hard, and the pressure can leave kids stressed out. But God offers an alternative: peace. He wants to give us extraordinary peace in the midst of making easy or hard decisions. All we need to do is seek him and his wisdom.

PONDER THIS

•How do you approach tough decisions? What role does your faith play?

•If you could go back in time and make different choices, what would some of them be, and why?

•What are the most important decision-making lessons you’d like your teenagers to know?

BIBLE FOCUSTrust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

GRADUATION SUNDAYJune 2, 2013

Graduating seniors take the time to fill out the Graduation information sheet and gather some of your best growing up pictures for our slideshow (10 max). Digital e-mail to billy@firstbaptistdover.org or put all pictures in an envelope with your name and they will be returned at the graduation rehearsal on June 2, 2013 @ 9:15 am. Service will be in the 10:30 service on June 2, 2013. If you have any questions about this special day then please give me a call 719-2273. Deadline is May 20, 2013.

NICARAGUA MISSION TRIPJune 9-15, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to pray for our mission team. We have a prayer guide that will help you pray for the team each day of our mission trip. You can find it by going to firstbaptistdover.org/students/nicaragua-mission-trip.

Billy Bellottbilly@firstbaptistdover.org

www.firstbaptistdover.org/students

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member shared, “It has been a blessing!! It is a wonderful feeling of peace when you start reducing your debt!!” We will be offering this course again, so don’t miss it when it comes back.

Finally, one of the greatest investments you can make is your marriage. What other relationship is created to last a lifetime? What relationship is so intertwined with every part of your life? We have 19 couples on board, but there’s still room for you! Join us in beautiful Naples, FL for our 2nd annual Marriage Retreat. You’ll have fun. You’ll learn. You’ll relax. Cost is $325 per couple and includes 2 nights in a luxurious room, conferences & materials, beach & pool, Saturday night banquet, giveaways & more. Don’t let money hold you back. See me if you need assistance or to register. It will pay huge dividends in your marriage.

Blessings,Rev Kev

Parker’s PenApril was awesome! Three words that help sum up the month are MAPS, MONEY, and MARRIAGE. Our FAITH teams continue to canvas our community with prayer and God’s love. Our map is getting more yellow as we have contacted 536 homes! Some people are astounded that we care enough to come ask them how we can personally pray for them. Others have been at a loss what to say because no one has ever asked them that before. Some have closed the door, but we know that God can still use that visit to cause them to turn their thoughts toward Him. We also began the month with another Dover Rod Run & Pinewood Derby. The weather, food & music were great. We had more Pinewood racecars than ever before. Over and over, we are asked, “Why do you do this for free?” We do it because we care for the people in our community. Hopefully, every visit, prayer, burger, and kind word will draw them closer to the love of Jesus!

Congratulations to the 27 families who graduated from our first session of Financial Peace University. Let’s hear it for the Bellott, Blanton, Brewer, Briggs, Brown, Caffey, Carbaugh, Cook, Crosby, Derenthal, English, Harrell (2), Hilton, Jenkins, Keiser, Moyer (2), Parker, Pate, Phillips, Ray, Schofield, Smith, Traylor, Webb, and Wendt families!!! They have learned how to handle money God’s way, from teaching their

children to dumping dept to saving for the future. We covered insurance, investments, and mortgages. Some couples cut up their credit cards. A class

“Elijah Rock,” our children’s choir musical, tells the story of courage and strength that we all need to hear during these difficult times. God called Elijah to tell King Ahab, Queen Jezebel, and the Israelites of his day, to turn from the worship of Baal, a false god, to the One and Only True Lord God.

Elijah knew God would destroy them if they did not turn away from their sin. But, the people would not listen and Elijah went into hiding as a long drought came upon the land.

When the day came for Elijah to again face Ahab and Jezebel, he offered a challenge between himself and the prophets of Baal. Each would build an altar, but not light the fire—that would be left to the most powerful god.

Baal’s prophets prayed, but failed. After pouring water over his altar, Elijah prayed to Almighty God. Fire ignited and consumed everything. The faith Elijah showed in God and his courage to stand for Him is a great story that kids and adults need to hear today.

And...you will love the songs. THEY ARE SO MUCH FUN!

Our combined children’s choirs will be presenting this fantastic musical on June 2 at 6:00 pm. You won’t want to miss “Elijah Rock!” Bro. Ken

“Hispanic Family Fun Day”

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SOS Ministry at the Dover Rod Run

Our GOd is FaithFul BuildinG FOr the Future iiTotals from April 7 - April 28, 2013

Total Commitments

$835,401.00

Mortgage Campaign to Date$646,387.47

ServiceAverage

Attendance Offering Totals

Sunday School 389 General Offering

(April) $77,606.80

Worship 445 General OfferingYTD $295,038.30

Hispanic Worship 81 Hispanic Offering $4,112.72

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Front Desk

Cindy English685-1929

Kerri Lefler 863-686-3018

Deanna Brewer967-3073

Luisa Thomas473-3151

Bed Babies

Billy & Julie Bean986-6336

Hope Myers 986-4696

Jan Walker986-5636

Wendy Youmans752-7169

Heather Gilbertson393-7919Joy May763-2971

CrawlersChris &

Christy Carbaugh759-1479

Amanda Verner754-1381

Neina Hurlburt659-1425

Debbie Novak986-6186

Jenny Maggard752-2317

Sheila Wilkerson661-0448

OneYear Olds

Jake & Leah English

695-7209

Sandy Lott681-3916

Leslie Messick982-9090

Jimmy & Diana Webb

763-1915

Toni Deshong766-3409

Rachelle Anderson571-5795

Two Year Olds

Ben & Serena Yates

477-9802

David & Sabra Kirby

477-4035

Joe & Kayla Forcucci

495-1222Jennifer Hicks

704-4219

Deidra Crosby951-2764

Gina Baker707-0265

Three Year Olds Volunteer Needed

Louise Hudson689-5334

Mindi Sansom363-1519

Lauren Watkins659-1857

Sara Beth Satmary 657-8797

Bonny Harrell653-0934

Cindi Davis 986-1717

Four Year Olds

Dustin & Jaime Myers

754-2817

Joe & Cheryl Edwards

752-6733

John & Kim Traylor986-2407

Donna Rogers382-7860

Sarah Paulk478-2797

Evening Clayton &

Debbie Yates707-5632

Terri Linton951-1056

Melody Keck 759-2268

Mark & Mary Hall752-7326

Julia Baker707-0265

Shirley Martin 689-4254

Kristie Eaton294-2467

May Nursery Schedule

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Happy Mother’s Day10:30 am Morning Worship4:30 pm Band Practice5:00 pm Sisters In Praise Master’s Four Rehearsal6:00 pm Evening Worship

10:30 am Morning Worship4:30 pm Band Practice4:45 pm Power-Up Mtg5:00 pm Sisters In Praise Master’s Four Rehearsal6:00 pm Evening Worship

10:30 am Morning Worship4:30 pm Band Practice5:00 pm Sisters In Praise Master’s Four Rehearsal

9:15 am New Comers Class 10:30 am Morning Worship4:30 pm Band Practice4:30 pm Deacon’s Meeting5:00 pm Sisters In Praise Master’s Four Rehearsal 6:00 pm Evening Worship

5:00 pm Family Dinner6:00 pm Teacher’s Mtg.6:00 pm Youth Activities6:00 pm I.M.P.A.C.T7:15 pm Choir Rehearsal

5:00 pm Family Dinner6:00 pm Teacher’s Mtg.6:00 pm Youth Activities6:00 pm I.M.P.A.C.T 7:15 pm Choir Rehearsal

5:00 pm Family Dinner6:00 pm Teacher’s Mtg.6:00 pm Youth Activities6:00 pm I.M.P.A.C.T 7:15 pm Choir Rehearsal

5:45 pm FAITH

5:45 pm FAITH

5:00 pm Family Dinner6:00 pm Teacher’s Mtg.6:00 pm Youth Activities6:00 pm I.M.P.A.C.T 7:15 pm Choir Rehearsal

6:00 pm Young at Heart

8:45 am Children’s Choir Rehearsal

5:45 pm FAITH

Memorial DayOffice Closed

8:45 am Children’s Choir Rehearsal

Upcoming EventsJune

June 2 • “Elijah Rock” Children’s MusicalJune 9-16 • Nicaragua Mission TripJune 16 • Fathers DayJune 24 • Centri-Kid

August 9-11Waldorf Astoria Naples

Speakers: Kevin & Michelle Parker

$325 includes: 2 nights at resort, conference

& materials, Saturday Banquet, giveaways & more

Space is limited. See Bro. Kevin Today.

Reach the finish together!

Welcome Baby GirlSophia Baker

Born: April 9, 20135 lbs 3 oz18” Long

Parents Andy & Ashley Baker

Grandparents Mark & Julia Baker

Great GrandfatherLeroy English

July

July 14 - 19 • Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 21 • Youth Summer Camp

Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 14-19, 2013 in the evening

Ministry Team

Dr. Benny E. KeckSenior Pastor

pastor@firstbaptistdover.org

Bro. Luis RamirezHispanic Missions Pastorhispanic@firstbaptistdover.org

Bro. Ken CaffeyMinister of Music

music@firstbaptistdover.org

Bro. Rolla UtleyAssociate Pastor

associatepastor@firstbaptistdover.org

Bro. Billy BellottAssociate Pastor/

Minister of Studentsbilly@firstbaptistdover.org

Bro. Kevin ParkerMinister of Discipleship

and OutreachKevin@firstbaptistdover.org