Basic Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship Classic Service 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Connect Groups 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Nights Dinner 4:45-5:45 pm Prayer /Bible Study 4:00 & 6:00 pm TV Schedule Cable Channel 10 Thursday: 9:00 pm, Friday: Noon Sunday: 8:00 am, Monday: Noon Sunrise Sunday School Sun: 7:30 am & 10:00 am Spanish Sunday School Sun: 5:30 pm & 10:30 pm

PASTORAL STAFF John S. McCallum II, Pastor john@firsthotsprings.com John Bailey, Senior Adult Minister bjandbear@sbcglobal.net Lee Barnett, Music/Worship Minister lee@firsthotsprings.com Danny Bryson, Education/Outreach Minister danny@firsthotsprings.com Stephen Evans, Media Minister stephen@firsthotsprings.com Bill Newton, Youth Minister bill@firsthotsprings.com Mike Pounders, Administrative Pastor mike@firsthotsprings.com Margarito Ramirez, Hispanic Pastor magoram@sbcglobal.net Brent Roberts, Children’s Minister brent@firsthotsprings.com Kyle Stevens, Missionary Pastor kyle@firsthotsprings.com Wallace Yamauchi, Fitness/Recreation Minister wallace@firsthotsprings.com

Email us at: fbchsark@yahoo.com Volume 34, Issue 10 March 7, 2018

Thur Mar 8 Deut 3-4; Mark 8:1-10 Keith Mangrum Richard Kuhn Don Hipperson Mikayla Anaya David Murphy Greg Lemons Lori Haggard Owen Kathcart Fri Mar 9 Deut 5-6; Mark 8:11-26 Cherie Smitherman Mike James Dee Ann Porter Sat Mar 10 Deut 7-9; Mark 8:27-38 Janet Porter Keith Baker Georgie Crihfield Maddox Bell Shirley Posey Kirk Zaner Eddie Huddleston Tiffany Dews Sheila Gregory Joshua Barstow Sun Mar 11 Deut 10-11; Mark 9:1-13 Joey Collins George Harris

Mon Mar 12 Deut 12-14; Mark 9:14-29 Lynn Linington Anne McClay Ben Martin Wendy Martiniez Steve Fletcher Mary Latham Brendle Roberts Anna Clpton Richard Spencer Charles Beber Kailey Freeman

Tue Mar 13 Deut 15-17; Mark 9:30-50 Shirley Oliphant Christi Whatley Hudson Phillips Kelsey Brown Lorraine Davis Wed Mar 14 Deut 18-20; Mark 10:1-16 Emily Milbourn Ken Goodman Thur Mar 15 Deut 21-23; Mark 10:17-31 Wanda Thorp Abbey Little Cole Jones Taylor Steed-Mills Katy Wreyford Dan Bogler

Fri Mar 16 Deut 24-26; Mark 10:32-52 Michelle James Liz Little Jake Kellar John Keeling Jodie Keeling Elee Grossman Sarah Davis Sherry Hunnicutt Brandon Nugent Jon Luna Emy Gammill Sat Mar 17 Deut 27-28; Mark 11:1-11 Diane Cavanaugh Pat Hines Phillip Chapman Diane Harris Sun Mar 18 Deut 29-30; Mark 11:12-33 Don Sanders John Jenkins Ronnie Carter Hope Adams Allen Antons Bruce Loe Marietta Tucker Paul Bradley Dustin Howard

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Door Greeters - Mar 11 9:00 a.m. Bob & Bonnie Biles, Charles & Carol Hill, Vernon & Beverly Gingrich, Amy Jessen 10:30 a.m. Jim & Jane Bledsoe, Pat Webb, Jody Baker, Betty Parker, Patti Heckmann Ushers - Mar 11 9:00 a.m. Brandon Jones, Joe Woosley Every Sunday balcony: Mike Davidson, Mike Ferguson, Donnie Sumpter, Duke Haight, Sam Capps Every Sunday main floor: Frankie Moore, Cole Morgan, Robert McAlister, Don White, Jack Smith, Bill McIntyre 10:30 a.m. Bob Goodman, Donny Moore, Bill Perry Every Sunday balcony: Robert Davis, Mike Ferguson, Jim Little, Ryan Smith, Mark Twyford, Glen Catlett, Jon Vitro, David Santillan Every Sunday main floor: Bill Richard-son, Al Blount, Chris Brock, Tom Pullig, Bob Goodman Golf Cart Drivers Cart 1: Richard Beckwith, every Sunday Cart 2: Don Norman, 1st Sunday; Jamie Humble, 2nd Sunday; Dwayne Gordon, 3rd Sunday; Mickey Akins, 4th Sunday; Jimmy Schultz, 5th Sunday/Sub Van Outreach Drivers 1st Sunday....... North: Carlos Lemus, 538-1624 .......................... South: Glen Catlett, 844-7565 2nd Sunday ... North: Roman Terlecki, 622-7735 ...................... South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333 3rd Sunday ....... North: Missy Herron, 762-3749 ......................... South: Duke Haight, 815-4416 4th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 .............................. South: Jon Vitro, 282-2975 5th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 ...................... South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333

Deacon Hospital Visitation March 12-16 Monday ................................... Chuck Lane Tuesday ................................... Roy Coulter Wednesday ............................. James Allen Thursday .................................... Don White Friday ....................................... Doug Ervin

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Safety Teams - Sunday Mar 11 8:30 a.m. Randy Atkins, Vernon Brooks, Gary Segrest, Stan Fouts, Phil Cox, Brian Witt, Jeremy Bush 10:15 a.m. Chris Brock, Lee Carson, Kyle Benton, Bill James, Jason Blankenship, Brad Wreyford, Jay Porter 4:00-6:00 p.m. Jason Dugger

Wednesday - Mar 14 5:15-Blake Mason 4:00-6:00 p.m. Clyde Shirron, Phil Cox, Blake Mason 6:00-8:00 p.m. Gary Smith, Jason Harris, Cole Morgan

Welcome Center Guides 8:30 a.m. PS Ctr: Even Weeks: OPEN Odd Weeks: Kim Miller, Al & Susan Blount FH Ctr: Even Months: David & Gigi Bird Odd Months: Sherry Hunnicutt, Nita Ingram Foyer Welc Ctr: 1st Sunday: Brad & Katy Wreyford 2nd Sunday: Robert & Cindy Davis 3rd Sunday: Connie Bryson, Janis Spraggins 4th/5th Sunday: Kelly & Vickie Robbins

10 a.m. PS Ctr 1st Sun: Ed & Whitney Argueta 2nd Sun: Travis & Lauren Warren 3rd Sun: Jake & Sarah Bird 4th & 5thSun: Jay & Jennifer Winters FH Ctr: Even Months: Betty James, Joy Scallion Odd Months: Leo & Vonni Ensz 2nd Floor Welc Ctr: Even Months: Vaughn & Stephanie Treadway Odd Months: Roman & Pat Terlecki, George & Mary Harris

THE MESSENGER

SERVICE TEAMS SERVICE TEAMS

Invite Everyone, Invest In People, Impact Eternity

We have two mission trips coming right up that need your prayers support. Kyle and I will be spending next week in Wales on a vision trip with a church planter missionary in

Cardiff. We are exploring the possibilities of our church partnering with him in church planting efforts there. We have another trip that leaves the end of next week. We are do-ing a medical/dental trip to Senegal. Please be in prayer that all the supplies get there in good shape and that God uses the love shown to draw people to Him. Mission fruitfulness rides on the wings of prayer. Please keep both of these trips and those serving in your pray-ers. Thanks.

Another Upward season wraps up with the awards celebration this Saturday. Please pray that God will move in people’s hearts as the gospel is shared one more time with players, coaches, and parents. I’m grateful to Wallace and the many, many volunteers (in the church and out) who make up the Upward family. God does good things in this ministry.

Easter is April 1. No joke—April 1. As we’ve done the last couple of years. We are doing three services: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00. Last year the 9:30 service was completely packed. That seems to be the service when many come who are not part of the church family. In order to serve them effectively, would you please try to attend either the 8:00 or the 11:00 service. It is a way to love our neighbor. I would suggest talking about this in your Connect Groups and making sure that there is a balance among your group in attendance at the three services. Thank you for helping make room for people who may have yet to hear the gospel.

This Sunday, in Cross Words, we are listening to Jesus word, “It is finished.” What’s “finished”? That’s what we’ll explore on Sunday. See you then.

Your Pastor, John

ATTENDANCE March 4, 2018 Homebound TV Class ............................ *80 9:00 Connect Group ................................ 413 10:30 Connect Group .............................. 430 *Hispanic Mission Connect Group ............ 40 Total Connect Groups ........................... 883 Worship Attendance 9:00 ....................... 460 Worship Attendance 10:30 ..................... 641 *Hispanic Mission Worship ....................... 40 Total Worship .................................... 1,141

*Average

Easter is right around the corner, and we are getting so excited to celebrate with all of you! We are praying for the opportunity to welcome more people than ever to our Easter services this year. In the coming weeks, please begin to think about how you can invite the people you live, work, and play with to join us. Please pray for God to open a door for meaningful conversations and receptive hearts. We’re all seeking something. Let’s point those around us to the One who already knows them by name.

Fitness & Recreation Ministry (All sign ups/resources are available at the Fitness/Recreation Ministry HQ.)

Volume 3 – A Man and His Traps Wednesdays, April 18-May 23, 2018

5:45-7:00 pm, Room 3025 Wallace Yamauchi, facilitator

33 The Series continues this April as we trek through Volume 3: A Man and His Traps. This volume identifies the deep idols of your heart and develops a “battleplan” built on God’s grace. No big deal if you missed previous volumes. Each volume of the six-volume gospel-centered video series stands alone but to-gether, presents the timeless truths of Authentic Manhood in a powerfully engaging way. Bring a friend or group of friends and let’s grow together.

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Upper Level Basketball, Season 6 We’re now recruiting coaches, player partners, administrative, and court staff for our special-needs basketball league for children and adults!

• Mon, Apr 16-May 21: Chil-dren/Teenagers (8-19-year old)

• Thu, Apr 19-May 24: Adults (20 and older) Practices and games will take place during the same hour each

week at 6:40 &/or 7:45. See Wallace asap to get on board! * * * *

Coming this Spring and Summer • Church League Softball (Men’s and Coed teams): sign up be-

gins mid-March; games in summer

• Summer Fun-day Mondays (Community Outreach, Mondays): Jun 4-Jul 23

• Basketball Camp, completed 2nd-3rd grade coed: Jun 18-21

• Basketball Camp, completed K-1st grade coed: Jun 25-28

• Additional camps tentatively include Children’s Fitness; Chil-dren’s Crochet/Sewing (Jun-Jul)

• Summer Active Games (Completed K-5th grade children’s or-ganized activities over the summer): Jun 4-Aug 2; 1-3 pm

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Until we all fall down, Wallace

Sisterhood Fellowship All new members are welcome. We meet on the 3rd Tues-day of every month at Outback Steakhouse at 5 pm. Fellow-ship group for ladies who are grief survivors. Please check the weather, if it is supposed to be bad, we will meet again April 17. For more info, you may call Dee Stelzried, 479-856-4992 or Billie Wilson, 463-9274.

Ministry Fund (3-4-18) Weekly Receipts $77,953 Online Giving $7,440

Total Given $85,939 All In Fund Weekly Receipts: (3-4-18) $142,845 Balance of loan: (3-1-18) $835,310

If you prefer to give your tithes and offerings on-line, go to our website, firsthotsprings.com, and follow the giving prompts. Please make sure the office has your current email address.

BUDGET REPORT Education / Outreach Ministry

We need four people to do Safety Team on Golf Carts on Wednesday nights. Maybe you could do the 4-6pm time or the 6-8pm time. Let me or Brad Phillips or Bobby King know ASAP!

We have a need for Teachers and Core Group people to help start some new Connect Groups. Would EVERYONE pray for these please? We need to start a: Nearly and Newly Wed Group at 9:00 a.m. Singles Group at 10:30 a.m. Singles Group for 25-35 at 9:00 a.m. Restart a College & Young 20’s Group at 9:00 a.m. We still need core group people for our new 10:30 a.m. Young Adult Group. If you are interested in the possibility of serving in these Con-nect Groups, please contact Danny.

Connect Groups help you: ➢ Connect with God! ➢ Connect with Each Other! ➢ Connect with New People!

Directories and Guides are available at Welcome Cen-ters to help you find a good fit!

Wednesday Night Driver

We need a van driver for Wednesday nights. Please call Danny if you are interested in this possibility.

Love, Danny

First Baptist Quilters Meet on the 1st & 2nd Thursday of each month, 9 AM til Noon in Room #129. We are quilting Quilts of Honor, to be presented to wounded soldiers. Anyone is invited to join! If interested, contact Marilyn Morgan at 520-4105, Henryetta Norman at 627-4618 or Cheryl Nichols at 622-9002.

Golf Carts on Wednesdays

GROUPS & CLASSES

March 7: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn dog, fries, cake March 14: Taco / potato bar, pie March 21: No meal or activities March 28: Pork filet mignon, potato au gratin, green peas, pizza, peach cobbler

DEACON OF THE WEEK March 11: 9:00 am - Corbett Sanders 10:30 am - Craig Viscardis

Sunday morning Meet & Greet Fellowships Sundays, 10:00 am in the gym

We invite everyone to join us for relaxed fellowship and light snacks every Sunday in the gym between Worship Services/Connect Groups. This is one of the easiest places to get to know others. Find someone you don’t know and introduce yourself! They will surely be grateful! And just a reminder for church members, please provide snacks according to the first initial of your last name as scheduled below:

Mar 11: A, B Mar 18: C, D, E Mar 25: F, G, H Apr 1: Easter-No Snacks

Apr 8: I, J, K, L Apr 15: M, N Apr 22: O, P, Q, R Apr 29: S, T, U

Want to Help Start Something New?!

Everyone needs to find a group and Connect!

Keenager’s Trip to Branson October 23-26

Cost is $390, which includes 3 nights, meals & shows Deposit of $100.00 is due at sign up, with the

remainder to be paid by September 1st.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A WEDDING SHOWER

HONORING

Megan DeLisle

&

Tylon Beckwith SUNDAY / MARCH 11 / 1:30-3:00

ROOM 133 REGISTERED:

AMAZON / BED, BATH & BEYOND / TARGET

Daylight Savings Time

Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour

this Saturday night.

Beginning

Sunday, March 11

2018

Goal: $50,000

Wednesday, March 21 No Meal or Activities

Friday, March 30 Good Friday Service, 6:00 pm.

Sunday, April 1 Easter Services, 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.