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The Messenger Number 28
First Baptist Church 111 North Main Street P.O. Box 107 Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 Address Service Requested
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Volume 56 Thursday, July 21, 2016
Come and Meet FBC’s Prospective Minister of Youth
Joel Harvey
Saturday, July 23rd 11:00 am Cook-out for Youth at the Youth Center.
Hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks will be provided.
5:00 pm Church-wide Pot Luck Dinner in the Fireside Room Fried Chicken and drinks will be provided. Please
bring a side dish and/or a dessert. There will be a question and answer time following dinner.
Sunday, July 24th The Prospective Minister of Youth, Joel Harvey, will give his testimony at both services. After each service a vote
will be taken during a special called business meeting
I hope you are aware of all that is going on this weekend in the life of First Baptist! On Saturday at 11:00 a.m., the youth are asked to come to a cookout at the youth building where they will be able to meet our prospective youth minister, Joel Harvey, and his wife Grace. At 5:00 p.m., the entire church is invited to a pot luck supper in the Fireside Room. The church will provide the chicken and
the drinks. You’re simply asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Afterwards, there will be a question and answer session in which you will be able to ask questions of Joel. Finally, on Sunday morning at both 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m., Joel will share his testimony and a vote will be taken during a special-called business meeting as to whether or not to call him as our next youth minister. Please pray for Joel and Grace and make every effort to attend this weekend!
Last but not least, Brian Black and our praise team will be leading a night of worship this Sunday at 6:00 . The entire service will be dedicated to singing songs of praise to our King as well as praying for our community and our country. Afterwards, an ice cream fellowship will be held in the Fireside Room. The church will provide the ice cream and the toppings as you build your own sundae! In His Service, Bro. Bob
Worship Music for Sunday (July 24) This Sunday Bro. Bob will be preaching the message, “Do I
Have a Critical Spirit?” from Ephesians 4:29-32, at BOTH AM services. Our praise team will lead the
worship music for the Contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. Amanda Ellis will share a solo to open the
10:50 a.m. service. Plus, the Worship Choir will share an upbeat praise anthem (“Holy Is the Lord”)
just before Bro. Bob’s message. Lance and Stacy will play the instruments for the 10:50 a.m. service. Sunday
evening our praise team will lead us in an “all-music” service of Contemporary Worship music at 6:00! Invite
your neighbors and friends for this great program of musical worship with an emphasis on prayer, this Sunday
night at 6:00!
Sassy Ole Souls to “Branson on the Road” at Derby Dinner on Monday, Aug. 8) The musical variety
concert: Branson On the Road is “sold out” for that Monday night! And, we only have 6 tickets left for our Sassy
Ole Souls and friends! If you want to go you need to call today! We have chartered a Blue Grass Tours motor
coach for the night! We will gather to leave that Monday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The buffet begins at 6:00. The
show will start at 7:00. We should return home around 11:30 that night. The cost will be $32 per person. Call
the Church Office (839-6966) to get on the list, and get your money in by Wednesday, Aug. 3!
The BIG Trip Is Coming September 21-24 We have 25 folks signed up for Mayberry Days in September!
Most have already paid their $75 deposits, but we have plenty of room for your friends and neighbors! It’s not
too late to sign up if you know someone who wants to go! Yours in Christ, Mark
Music Camp was incredibly fun - what an awesome ministry in which kids can participate! A big thanks goes out to all those who made this ministry possible. And from the kids: "Thanks, Kelly and Glenda for letting us use your pool!"
Our Wednesday Faith Nights in July will be wrapping up on July 27th with our Night at the Park. We will all be meeting at the County park from 6-8pm for a fun night of games, fresh air, and watermelon! Please come on out and bring the family! Cheerfully in Christ, Jeremy
Preparations for our 2016 Inasmuch Day on Saturday, September 17th have begun! While we will be doing some of the same projects we did last year such as food drives, gift baskets and home
improvements, this year we would like to focus our efforts on our surrounding neighborhoods.
In order to determine our neighbors’ specific needs, on July 30 from 10:00 am until noon we will fan out in small groups and spend some time talking to our neighbors one-on-one. We will be sharing with them a list of projects/jobs we might be able to help them with, as well as listening to their suggestions on more ways we can help.
If you are interested in getting to know our neighbors while making a difference in our community, please contact the church office at 839-6966 to sign up. All ages are needed—be sure to bring the kiddos.
MARK YOUR CALENDER
Revival with Greg Frizell
August 14 - 17
If you have not yet picked up
your copy of the book,
“Return to Me”, you can so
this Sunday outside the
Sunday School office or
during the week in the
church office.
In the Hospital Brenda Disponett - Cardinal Hill
Faye Murphy - Baptist Health
At Home Wilda Bond, Linda Baxter, Pat Rowe, Shae Tucker,
Nancy Brown, Charlotte Wright, Joyce Case, Richard Holmes, Betty Grider, Charlie Clark,
Patty Hendricks, Peggy Stratton, Ron Whitaker
Heritage Hall Ann Campbell, Kathleen Carlton, Liffy Hanks,
Ruby Gabbard, Margaret Spaulding, Lueticia Turner, Mae Lewis, Sue Perry, Marjorie Stratton, Jean Hood,
Nellie Woods, Anna Marie Parker, Mary Lacefield
Hometown Manor Ann Hellard
Morning Pointe The Lantern Martha Boyd Jim Boyd
IN SYMPATHY
Onita Chilton Cox - July 17
Vernon Tipton - July 17
Patricia Ann Stratton Turner - July 17
We extend our deepest sympathy to these Families
The Children’s Ministry will offer Faith Nights on Wednesdays in July. Wednesday, July 27, will be A NIGHT AT
THE PARK. Meet at the County Park at 6:00 pm for a fun night of fun.
The church is accepting applications
for the position of CLC attendant. This
is a part-time position with
responsibilities that include
supervision of the CLC activity in
conjunction with Roger Rose, CLC
Director. Application forms are
available in the church office.
Led by our Praise Team
Sunday, July 24 at 6:00 pm
Come experience a time devoted to praising our
King and praying for our community. There
will be a build your own Sundae Ice Cream
fellowship afterward in the Fireside Room.
At this month’s business meeting, the deacons
recommended and the church approved the
following security guidelines which will be
implemented beginning Sunday, August 14:
* All exterior doors will be locked fifteen minutes after
services have begun with the exception of the front door, the
Fireside Room door, and the door underneath the sanctuary
by the men’s restroom
* A check-in system will be established by our Children’s
Minister for children who are being brought to
church. Children must be signed in and signed out at either
check-in area on the first and second floors by the elevator
* Volunteers will patrol the premises while services are
being conducted with at least one individual watching the
video monitors in the TV Room, another volunteer on foot
with a two-way radio, and a third volunteer seated in the rear
of the sanctuary
If you have any questions, see our chairman of deacons,
Wayne Young. Thank you for patience and understanding as
we seek to ensure that persons can worship in an atmosphere
that is safe and secure.
As I’m sure many of you already know by now, my name
is Joel Harvey. My wife, Grace and I are so excited to meet
all of you at First Baptist this weekend. I hope we have an
opportunity to meet you all. We will do our best to
remember your names, but we can’t make any promises!
I am 26 years old, and I graduated from Boyce College at the
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in May of 2015 with a
Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry. I have a passion for youth, and I
have desired to be a pastor to youth for a long time. I spent three
summers working at Crossings Camps as a summer staffer between
2010-1012. It was while working there my first summer that God
revealed to me how strong a desire I had, and still have for youth. At
that point I was majoring in oversees missions. As I spent every
waking hour of the day that first summer talking with students,
laughing with them, playing games with them and sharing the Gospel
of Christ with them, I knew God was calling me to minister to youth.
I have been working towards being a youth pastor for a long time,
and I am so excited for the possibility of being the youth pastor here at
First Baptist. I know the power of the Word of God, and I know its
importance for all of our lives. I desire to teach His Word to everyone,
but especially to students. 2 Peter 1:3 says, “His divine power has
granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness.” This passage
shows us that through God’s Word we have all that we need to live a
Godly life. I know that by studying and knowing God’s Word one
will truly be happy in this life. God has created us to find joy in Him,
and it is through His Word that we learn how to live this way. This is
what I know and believe to be true, and this is what I desire to teach.
Through my ministry, I want to equip students to become disciples
who equip disciples. As followers of Christ, God has called us to
make disciples of the nations. We are all called to share the Gospel
with those around us. Knowing that this is who we are called to be as
children of God, I want to teach in a way that students in my ministry
are equipped to make disciple of Christ.
Through this little profile, I hope that you will know the desire I
have to teach God’s Word and to be a pastor of students. But I also
want you to know a little bit about Grace and myself. I know that
Crossings has meant a lot to many of you here at First Baptist. That is
something that we will all have in common. Grace and I both went to
Crossings as students and also worked as Staffers there. It’s also
where we met. We met at Jonathan Creek fine years ago, and the rest
is history!
We both enjoy being outdoors. It is something that I especially
love. I love hiking and camping. I am also a big fan of sports,
especially the Pittsburgh Steeler. I’m sure that the question that is at
the forefront of your mind is, Are you a ll UK fans?” the answer is
yes.
As I said earlier we are so excited to meet you all this weekend.
After lots of time and prayer, Grace and I both believe that God is
leading us here to First Baptist. We hope that after prayer you all feel
the same way as well.
We can’t wait to meet you this weekend, Joel Harvey
Deacons of the Week July 24 - July 30
Bud Gritton &
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Nursery Workers 8:30 am July 24 Cassie Hendricks 10:50 a.m.
July 24 Kathy Adams
July 31 Amy Ruble
Evening Service July 24 – Janice Logsdon
Ushers -Ushers - Ushers
Sunday Morning 8:30 am
Keith Royalty, David Hughes, Tom Swartz, Nick Maples,
Mike Manning, Clark Rowland
10:50 am Jamie Elam, Larry Simpson, David Taylor, Wayne Young,
Ron Howard, Mike Wilson
Daily Readings
Monday, July 25...................................Job 38:1-11
Tuesday, July 26..................................Job 40:1-14
Wednesday, July 27............................Psalm 1:1-6
Thursday, July 28................................Psalm 8:1-9
Friday, July 29……………………...…Psalm 18:1-6
Saturday, July 30...............................Psalm 23:1-6
Sunday, July 31...............................Psalm 27:1-14
JULY
Encouragers & Souled Out
8:30 am 2’s - 5’s
Amanda Green
10:50 am 2’s & 3’s
Leslie Fields 4’s & 5’s
Jenny Harrod 1st - 4th grade
Jeremy Sivils
JULY GREETERS
8:30 am Service Ann & Gilbert Adams
Sunday School Nancye Hyatt &
Nancy Bowen
10:50 am Service Davy Warford &
Charlotte Lunsford
JULY ENROLLMENT CLERKS
8:30 am Service Jane Jackson 10:50 am Service Louise Perry
Weekly Events Saturday, July 23 Meet the Prospective Youth Pastor Activities 11:00 AM Youth Cookout 5:00 PM Church– Wide Pot Luck Dinner
Sunday, July 24 8:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service 9:15 AM Coffee Fellowship in Fireside Room Hospitality Team: Linda Edington & Jane Thompson
9:45 AM Sunday School 10:50 AM Traditional Worship Service 3:00 PM Children’s Committee Meeting 5:00 PM CLC Committee Meeting (FSR) 5:00 PM Benevolence Committee Meeting 6:00 PM Night of Worship 7:00 PM Ice Cream Sundae Fellowship 7:00 PM Afterglow - CLC
Monday, July 25 6:30 PM GROW Visitation “W” Team
Tuesday, July 26 6:00 PM Second Blessings Clothes Giveaway 6:00 PM FBC Serving dinner @ Open Hands
Wednesday, July 27 5:45 PM Worship Choir Practice 6:00 PM Youth Oasis 6:00 PM Children’s Faith Night at the Park 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting
Thursday, July 28 6:00 PM Back to School Bash
Sunday Report - July 17 Sunday School 227 8:30 am Service 136 10:50 am Service 141 Total Worship Attendance 277 Operating Fund Contributions Bud. Requ. Cash Bal. July 17 $ 14,870.75 $ 13,769.23 Month to Date $ 36,874.51 $ 41,307.69 Year to Date $ 376,592.24 $ 399,307.69 Current Cash Bal. $ 20,561.08
Capital Projects Fund Building Maj.Pur Maj Rep CashBal
July 17 $ 210 $ - 0- $ - 0 - Mon. to Date $ 620 $ - 0 - $ - 0- Cash Bal. $ 448,525 $1,994 $26,744 $476,991
Restricted Fund July 17 Receipts Cash Balance Mission Offerings $ 50.00 ND Mission Trip $ 85.00 Reimbursement $ 446.43 Relay for Life $ 30.00 Music Camp $ 140.00 SOS Mayberry Trip $ 1,050.00 SOS Derby Dinner $ 96.00 SOS Pioneer Playhouse $ 36.00 Current Fund Cash Balance $ 29,918.72
JULY Benevolence Committee
Buddy Thompson & Janie Lacefield
Ordinance in Baptism
Sunday Services July 24
Messages by Bro. Bob
8:30 am & 10:50 am
“Do I Have A Critical Spirit?”
Ephesians 4:29-32
6:00 pm
A Night of Praise & Worship Van Ministry Driver this week: Phillip Bush
If you need a ride please contact 502-839-6966 or 502-598-6146
If you have signed up to go to Mount Airy, North Carolina on
September 21– 24 for Mayberry Days your $75 per
person deposits are due.
Second Blessings will
be collecting new socks and underwear
and new and gently used jeans, t-shirts
and shoes. We will accept any
sizes from 6T to Junior sizes. These items will be used for our back to
school clothes giveaway on August 9th from 5:00 to 7:00pm. If you
know someone that could use a little help with back to school
clothes this year please let them
know about this free clothes giveaway opportunity.
To FBC,
The Family of Thelma Bradley
wants to thank you for your
kind expressions of sympathy during
this difficult time in our lives. We
appreciate the cards, calls, visits and
most of all your prayers. While we
miss mom’s physical presence, we
celebrate her life and the legacy she
left behind.
Sincerely,
The family of Thelma Bradley
Mother of Judy Howard