March 2011

The monthly newsletter of First Baptist Church Trussville

Preschool 228-1017

Introducing our new Director of Preschool Ministries!We are thrilled to introduce Ann McMillan as the Director of Preschool Ministries. As our Interim during our search process, Ann has made an incredible mark on our Preschool Ministry already and we know her energy and creativity will continue to grow this ministry in the future. Please stop and congratulate Ann on her new journey.

Parents’ Night OutFriday, March 25th • 6:00-8:30pmKindergarten age and younger• $5 per child ($10 family max). • Register using the Event Registration page at www.fbctrussville.org.

Preschool Ministry info: melissad@fbctrussville.org.

Parking Lot DanceOur parking lots are packed with people each Sunday...a good problem to have, but frustrating for visitors and guests not familiar with our campus. In order to make parking available to them, please consider the following:

1. Chalk and Walk: Park across Chalkville Road. Police will make crossing easier and our shuttle team will take you straight to the door of your choice.

2. Green for Guest: Green parking spaces underneath the front stained glass are reserved specifically for our First Time Guests. Please continue to make these spaces available for these VIPs each Sunday.

3. One Way Shuffle: The new covered drive way is a One Way road. It is designed for you to drop off passengers. Enter from the north side (right side) of the building.

Thank you for serving others by doing the parking lot dance!

Sunday,March 6th

6:00pm

Upcoming concerts at FBCT:

Our own Kristy White will share an evening of original music and familiar favorites, premiering her latest recording, Dancin’ On The Wind. The sibling violin quartet The Lamb Family, winners of 2010’s “Alabama’s Got Talent” and recipients of national media acclaim will be with us for a special evening you won’t forget. Don’t miss either of these unique concert opportunities at FBCT!

Sunday, April 3 • 6:00pm

Students 228-1018

Altar Camp (9-12 grades)March 17-20This camp for high school students can be an amazing time where God does some remarkable things in their lives. Please pray for these students.

Summer DatesMiddle School Mission Trip• Memphis, June 4-9• Completed grades 7&8• Cost $300• Registration deadline: Mar. 6

Middle School Summer Camp• July 8-11• Completed Grades 7&8• Cost: $250• Registration deadline: May 1

High School Mission Trip• Chicago, June 25-July 1• Completed Grades 9-12• Cost $350• Registration deadline: April 3

*Register at fbctrussville.org

Student Ministry info: tracyd@fbctrussville.org

Children 228-1017

VBS VolunteersWe are already thinking about Vacation Bible School, and for good reason; it’s barely three months away! If you are available to volunteer, contact Melissa at melissad@fbctrussville.org or call 228-1017.

Special Needs Buddies“Buddies” are needed for our Special Kids Ministry during the 9:15 hour on Sundays. These friends will serve twice a month on a rotating schedule. Email melissad@fbctrussville.org.

Children’s Ministry info:melissad@fbctrussville.org

Vacation Bible School

June 6-9 & 12

6th Grade Mission TripJune 19-23

Children’s CampJuly 7-9

Preteen CampJuly 10-13

Upward Basketball& Cheer Camp

TBD

Missions 228-1014

reMEDyThe Women on Mission are collecting items for reMEDy, providing free medical equipment to those who can’t afford it. These items are being collected:

Computers & equipment Wheel chairs (adult & children) Bedside commodesShower chairs Hospital Beds Personal mobility devices Wheelchair lifts for vans

Portable wheelchair lifts Geriatric and seat lift chairs Patient lifts Canes, crutches, and walkers Other durable medical equipment Bed pads & adult diapers

Belize Missions TeamPray for the Belize Missions Team, departing March 12: Larry & Joy Payne; Ryan Stricklin, David & Anita Aaron; Bobby Erwin; Jeffrey Scott Tyner; Virginia Cole; Carl & Becky Grimmett; Elaine Copham; Ann Lee; Dianne Booker; David Dobbs; Paige Turner; Erin Hamer; Debra Roberts; Freida Fox; Amy Bowden; Chris Chambers; Chad Hutchens; James & Barbara Patton; Massey Willingham; Gene Ennis; Shane Brooker; and Connie Jones. Also joining them will be Michael Lake & Janice Smith of Smiths Station and Matt Cooper, Jim & Rosemary Harris of Selma.

Other Upcoming Mission Trips• Newport, Vermont (Men on Mission), June 12–19. Interest meeting Sunday, March 6th in the Chapel.• Thailand, August 24 – September 9• Cuba, November 5 – 12

For more info on these trips visit www.fbctmissions.com. Information meeting dates will be given at a later time.

Upcoming Missions MeetingsWomen Mission Action Group, March 8th @ 10:30 am in D200. Potluck lunch will be served. Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1st and 3rd Thursday at 9:00 am in homes. For more info contact Judy Bacon at 655-2808.

Also...Please continue to pray for the Palaung people and all unreached people. Please pick up your prayer card at the Missions Wall.

Missions Ministry info: stephanieb@fbctrussville.org

New Members to the FamilyBirth Announcements Christi & Doug Williamson at the birth of their son, Samuel Kent Williamson.

Vesla & Chad Lochte at the birth of their son, Benjamin Everette Lochte.

Stacy & Al Amerson at the birth of their twins, Molly Marie and Luke Donald Amerson. The proud grandmother is Betty Haisten.

Christian Sympathy The family of David Wolfe at his death.

Julia & Jesse Sprayberry at the death of her brother.

Pam & Robert Elmore and family at the death of his father.

Dr. James Murdock and family at the death of his wife, Carolyn.

The family of Martha Hollingsworth at her death.

Renee Garrett at the death of her father, Lister Morgan.

Jennifer & Troy Bethune at the death of her father.

Lisa & Roy Long and family at the death of his mother, Lena Mae Long.

Chris Tyner at the death of her husband, Dale.

Pauline Needham at the death of her brother, Earl Cooper.

Gayle Batting at the death of her father.

Chloe Darby at the death of her father.

Patrick Veigl at the death of his grandmother, Betty Veigl.

Tithes And Offerings

Total ReceiptsBudget Needed WeeklyBudget ReceiptsBuilding Fund/What IF...Other DesignatedBudget Needed YTDBudget Receipts YTD“What If” Receipts YTDDesignated Receipts YTD

$$$ $ $ $ $$$

2/06174,216105,646146,09022,0026,123

633,876613,56671,56627,956

2/1384,926

105,64671,5368,2315,158

739,522685,103

79,79733,114

1/30177,799105,646158,995

7,83810,965

528,230467,47549,56321,832

2/20107,331105,64695,2319,5702,530

845,168780,33489,36835,644

Financial and Sunday School information for 2/27 will be included in the April edition of The Link.

Andrew Morris, by profession of faith,

requesting baptism(Also shown, Brantley)

Small Group Attendance 8:00 9:15 10:45 Total 1/30

2/06

2/13

2/20

334

329

327

347

1,068

1,161

1,081

1,100

173

198

183

188

1,575

1,688

1,591

1,635

February 13

March Staff Anniversaries• Milt Armitage, Maintenance Superintendent (4 years)• Ann McMillan, Director of Preschool Ministries (2 years)

Kathy Berrios andKaitlyn Berrios,

by letter

Mike Charles, by statement

(Also shown, Malena,Zachary, Luke and

Machaela)

Ron Puryear, by profession of faith,requesting baptism.Leslie Puryear, by

letter. Emma Puryear, by profession of faith, requesting baptism.

(Also shown, Ella Madden and Eli-Bronx.)

Also Feb. 13thRyan Stricklin, by profession of faith, requesting baptism

Daniel Stricklin, by profession of faith, requesting baptism

(photos unavailable)

Daniel James, by profession of faith,

requesting baptism

Wes & KathyFitzpatrick, by letterJacob Fitzpatrick,

by profession of faith,requesting baptism

Madeline Curdby profession of faith,

requesting baptism

Adam Elmoreby profession of faith,

requesting baptism

February 27

February 20

March Fellowship Meals: Served Wednesdays, 4:45-6:00pm in the gym.Adults: $4, Kids: $2, Family max: $15

2nd – ham (hamburgers)9th – beef tips (kids: hot dogs)16th – No Fellowship Meal (spring break)23rd – baked/fried fish (kids: chicken sandwich)30th – spaghetti (kids: pizza)

Salad bar offered nightly as an alternative entree.

WEE Center Summer Fun ProgramRegistration for the WEE Center Summer Fun Program begins Monday, March 21st. This is a 7 week prepaid program full of fun, friends and learning that meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9:00 until 2:00.

You may register for one (Wednesdays only), two or all three days. Mark your calendars now. For more info, contact Pennie in the WEE Center office at 655-1328. Summer will be here before you know it.

Senior Adults 228-1014

Joyful Hearts Singers RehearsalTuesday, March 3 • 10:00am • C308

Sr. Adult Leadership Team MeetingMonday, March 7 • 9:00am • D200

Caregiver’s Support GroupTuesday, March 22 • 6:30pm • E203

Joyful Hearts LuncheonThursday, March 24 • 10:30amIn the Gym • $3A familiar face on Birmingham television for nearly three decades,our very own Ken Lass will be ourspecial guest.

2011 Spring EventSave the date–April 28 at 6:00pm in The VenueMusical guests will be Kristen Sharp and Lance Pate. Tickets go on sale April 1st!

Senior Adult Ministry info: stephanieb@fbctrussville.org

March dates to rememberMarch 1-4 - Colorguard after clinicMarch 2 - Upward Celebration NightMarch 3 - Joyful Hearts Singers RehearsalMarch 6 - The Lord’s Supper in AM services Kristy White in concert in the Venue (PM) Middle School Camp registration deadline Men on Mission trip interest meetingMarch 7 - Senior Adult Leaserhip Team MeetingMarch 7-11 - Highstepper after clinicMarch 8 - Women on Mission Action Group meetingMarch 9 - Wednesday evening Bible study & activitiesMarch 12 - Belize Mission Trip Team departsMarch 13 - AM Sunday worship; no PM activitiesMarch 14-18 - Spring Break (no Wednesday activities)March 17-20 - Altar Camp (high schoo)March 20 - AM Sunday worship; PM activities resumeMarch 22 - Caregiver’s Support GroupMarch 23 - Wednesday evening Bible study & activitiesMarch 24 - Joyful Hearts’ LuncheonMarch 25 - Preschool Parents’ Night OutMarch 27 - AM Sunday worship; PM activities resumeMarch 30 - Wednesday evening Bible study & activities

Recreation 228-1029

Upward Celebration NightWednesday, March 2 • 6:00pmIn the SanctuaryJuggler/entertainer Dana Tison will be our guest as we celebrate the conclusionof another Upward season.

Men’s Softball Sign-upNew players, email sherrie@fbctrussville.org or sign up this Sunday at the Event Center.

Color Guard After ClinicFebruary 28–March 4 • 7:00pm$5 nightly. Reservations not needed.

Highstepper After ClinicMarch 7–11 • 7:00pm (8:00pm Wed.)$5 nightly. Reservations not needed.

Spring Break Gym ClosingThe gym will be closed March 14–18.

Recreation Ministry info: sherrie@fbctrussville.org