9:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship / Servant Sunday 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School11:00 a.m. - Contemporary Worship / Servant Sunday 5:00 p.m. - Love 2 PB Team Meeting Conference Room 6:00 p.m. - Disciple Nights Bible Study for Adults - The Gospel According to Jonah - Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, May 19

Wednesday, May 22

6:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Breakfast - Myrtle’s Cafe Friday, May 24

This Week at First

Sunday, May 26

Tuesday, May 21

5:30 p.m. - Praise Band Rehearsal

10:00 a.m. - Church Library Open (Closes at Noon)

9:15 a.m. - Sunday School10:30 a.m. - One Worship Service 6:00 p.m. - Family Night - No Evening Activities

Our Ministry Staff William Vail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor - wav@fbcpb.orgSteve Francis . . . .Music, Media, and Administration - steve@fbcpb.orgJim Freedman . . . . . . . . .Senior Adults and Education - jim@fbcpb.orgTerry Glidewell . . . . . . . . Preschool and Children - terry@fbcpb.orgDave McCormack . . . . . . . Students & Outreach - mack@fbcpb.org

Web: www.fbcpb.orge-mail: info@fbcpb.org

But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God,that I may declare all thy works. Psalm 73:28 NKJV

To ask FBC’s intercessory prayer warriors to pray for you, please call

785-PRAY (785-7729) and ask to be placed on the Prayer Chain and/or on the

published Prayer LIst or submit your request online

at www.fbcpb.org

we pray

Check out these Facebook Pages:wFirst Baptist Church, Poplar BluffwFrontline Youth Group

To ask for the assistance of the Deacon Ministry Team please call Brian Munson (686-0908) or Randy Glidewell (718-1226)

Pray for These Persons:Steve Allbritton (Jeremy Allbritton’s dad)J. R. Bradshaw (Ellen Hager’s Father)Rob Callahan Edna Cheek Kathy Comer Amanda CoxSherry Davis Ibrahim DjamboJoe FalveyCharles Forister (Syble Emerson’s son)Hunter GatesSally Henthorne Louise Hobbs (Pat Withrow’s sister)Sandy LewisHolly Lintner (Greg Hill’s daughter)Scott McClintockDon McKuin Jr. (Don & Wilma McKuin’s son)Deb MillionDennis MinnerDale MurphyBill OrmsbyJohn Payne (Sharon Payne’s son)Jeanne PorterNatalie PrewittPat RozmanCraig Rushton (Ken Rushton’s brother) Brett RussellPaul & Liz Shawan Mary SilkwoodPattie Styron (Don & Shirley Crandell’s daughter)Paula TibbsLauren Fogger TiggesBill Wright

Pray for These In the Hospital:Laveta Gentle - PB Regional Neva Blackwell - PB Regional RehabPauline McAnally - St. Francis (Gary DeArman’s sister)Evelyn Nagy - PB Regional Rehab (Steve Nagy’s mother)

We Pray for and Express Sympathy to: Stella Anthony FamilyTrevor Stone Family (Clyde Stone’s Grandson)Geraldine Carpenter FamilyBill Porter FamilyRebecca Berry Family

Pray for These Schools:Ellsinore and Greenville

Pray for These in Care Centers:Cedargate: Mary Vail, Charles Welch, Dana Magruder, Dimon SansoucieCedargate II: Joyce Ann Wilson, Walter HollowellWestwood Hills: Jessie Anthony, Norman Caringer, Joyce Collins, Emma Lewis, Juanita Ward, Herman Styles, Sr.Keeney Country Home: Linda TownsendOakdale Assisted Living: Irene Smith,Merrel & Oleda Cloud, Clarebel Gray, Glenda ReeseOakdale: John Evans, Phyllis Montgomery, Martha PogueLakeview Wappapello: Mary Virginia Kime Lutheran Home: Marcella HonWashington, MO: Pauline JonesIronton Baptist Home: Regina WrightScenic Manor: Zola DuffyMemphis: Verla GreerGreen Acres, Paragould, AR: Dorothy Lane

Pray for Our Missionaries:Andrew Mann - Graffitti Mission, New York City, NYMichael & Tracy Wright - Papua, New Guinea/Furlough in MichiganJason & Tisha Hickerson - Cleveland, OhioKassie Kelly - Africa/Furlough in Poplar BluffJuan Ramon Gastelum - Morelia, MexicoBerea Baptist Ministries - Morelia, Mexico

Thank You Notes:Stella Anthony Family

first connectionMay 19 -25, 2013

first baptist church, poplar bluff, missouri

2:00 p.m. - Directory Portraits - Connection Cafe (until 9 p.m.)

2:00 p.m. - Directory Portraits - Connection Cafe (until 9 p.m.)

Sessions also for Students in The Bunker, for Children in Club 56, and for Preschoolers in Room 203.

2013 Children’s Summer Musical

Rehearsals: June 3 to 7 - 9 to Noon Performance: Sunday morning, June 9

The Cost: $20 per child before May 31$25 per child after May 31

(includes: t-shirt, CD and snacks)5:00 p.m. - NO Praise Singers Rehearsal (Senior Adults)6:00 p.m. - FrontLine: Worship for Students - The Bunker Thru the Bible for Adults - Verse-by Verse thru James Fellowship Hall6:15 p.m. - Orchestra Rehearsal - Worship Center 6:30 p.m. - Adult Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room8:30 p.m. - The Collage: Worship for College Students - TRC BSU

Monday, May 20

AWANA Skate NightSkate City - 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Children should be dropped off and picked up at Skate City

2:00 p.m. - Directory Portraits - Connection Cafe (until 9 p.m.)

Sign-Ups

Sign up online!Go to www.fbcpb.org and click on the link

to Portrait Sign-Ups! ... OR CALL JIM!Portrait Dates:

Mon-Tues, May 20-21: 2 to 9 pmTues-Wed, May 28-29: 2 to 9 pm

Help our community through the FBC Food Pantry by donating a canned goods item!

Bring it with you when you come for your por-trait session and you will receive $5 off your

portrait purchase!

If you did not purchase any portraits at the time of your appointment, your complimentary 8X10 can be

picked up at the church office.

We are a People Living Like Christ We are a Church Acting Like the Body of Christ We are a Community Impacted by the Kingdom of God

Sunday, May 12 9am Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42711am Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295Worship Total . . 722 (Last Week-601)

Sunday School . . . . .451 (Last yr. 438)

Small Groups: Vine St..................................... 6

First Nights.................... No Service

Wednesday, May 15

FrontLine . . . . . . . . . . . 64

We Come

We Give

If you are our guest today, we invite you to be a part of one of the Small Group Bible studies that we call Sunday School! There are multiple classes - for all ages - and any one of our Staff or Greeters will be happy to help you find the right class for you! If you are an adult, you might begin by making a choice of what curriculum you would like to study. Here are our Sunday School Curriculums:MasterWork is being studied by these classes: Believers, Great Expectations, Couples for Christ, and Chapel. They are currently study-ing The Cross of Christ by John Stott.

Bible Studies for Life is being studied by these classes: The House (Young Single Adults)and Golden Rule (Senior Adult Men). The topic being studied is Questions Jesus Asked. Explore the Bible is being studied by these classes: Friendship, Hope, Choir Room, Over-comers, Bible Learners, Searchers, Anglers, Focas, Bethany, Gleaners, Travelers, and Phebean. The Bible Book currently being studied is 1 Timothy.

Preschool, Children, and Students are study-ing The Gospel Project: This curriculum shows how Christ fits into the entire gospel story, pre-creation to eternity.

Sunday, May 12General Offering Given

May 12 - $18,089 Year-To-Date - $467,391General Offering Needed Each Sunday - $25,385 Year-To-Date - $482,315

If you are our Guest today, we welcome you! Please complete a Connection Card ... +To let us know of your attendance! +To enroll in a Sunday School Class or weekday Small Group! +To request information! +To record a spiritual decision made!

First-Time Guests: Present your Connection Card at the Greeters Desk in the front vestibule or back hallway and receive a Gift Bag from FBC!

9:00 a.m. Traditional WorshipPrelude - Because He Lives

He LivesPrayer - Welcome - Announcements

The Bond of Love“In Times Like These” - Adult Choir

Soloist: Glenda WellsStanding on the Promises

Because He LivesMessage

I Have DecidedOffering - Annoucements

11:00 a.m. Contemporary WorshipMy Savior LivesForever Reign

You Alone Can RescueGive Us Clean Hands

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is a six-week journey of sharing the love of Christ with people in Poplar Bluff!

Here is our schedule: June 16 - At both Worship Services - Love 2 PB emphasisJune 16 - At 6 pm in Fellowship Hall - An overview and sign-up time for all church members.July 21 thru August 25 - Beginning at 6 pm each Sunday night: Love 2 PB!

These are the Love 2 PB Teams:Odd Job Team

Brian Munson, LeaderVisitation Team

Randy Glidewell & Bill Vail, Leaders

Homeless Team Jim Dunn, Leader

This Team will survey the needs of homeless persons in Poplar Bluff and

design a ministry on these six Sunday evenings to reach out to them.

Prayer Team Jim Freedman, Leader

Backyard Bible Club Team Terry Glidewell & Debbie Yount, Leaders

Youth Love 2 PB Team Dave McCormack & Brittany Simmons,

LeadersHaven House/Recycling Grace Team

Pat Ormsby, LeaderSears Youth Ctr/Mingo Job Corps Team

Steve Phillips, LeaderWorship Team

Steve Francis, Leader

We Study God’s Word

June 2-6 - Student CampJune 3-7 - Kid’s Summer Musical WeekJune 9 - Kids present Musical for Morning WorshipJune 10-14 - Kid’s Camp at Van BurenJune 23 - Love 2 PB Overview Morning Worship & 6 pmJuly 8-12 - Vacation Bible School July 14 - Chuck Crain Concert - 6 pmJuly 15-19 - CentriKids at Jackson, MSJuly 21 - Love 2 PB Begins July 29 - August 2 - Student Mission WeekAugust 3-10 - Mexico Mission Trip

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686-0265 FBC AnnouncesFirst Baptist is pleased to an-

nounce First Grade will be added for the

2013-2014 School Year. Mrs. Betty Dority will be the teacher.

Enrollment for our current kindergarten students

is now open.

MINISTRY TEAMS AT FBC, PB:Teams Elected Annually who Provide Leadership to Various

Ministries of FBC:Ministry Placement Team

Counting TeamDecorating Team

Financial Resource TeamLibrary Team

Media Leadership TeamMissions Ministries Team

Leadership Enlistment TeamBaptism & Lord’s Supper Team

Human Resources TeamRecreation Team

Transportation TeamWeekday Preschool Team

Security Team

Various Ongoing Ministries of FBC:Deacon Ministry

TrusteesSunday School / Small Group Bible Study

Preschool MinistryChildren’s Ministry

Youth MinistrySenior Adult Ministry

Music MinistryMedia MinistryCLC Volunteers

Food Service MinistryFirst Impressions Team

Men’s MinistryWomen’s MinistryUpward Basketball

Community Outreach Ministry(This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list, as there are other groups who

serve and minister that we may not be aware of)

NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 26

9:15 am Sunday School10:30 am ONE SERVICE

Join us Next Sunday for One Service on Memorial Day

Weekend. We will remember those of our congregation who have passed away this past year.

SUMMER INTERN

First Baptist will be hosting a student intern this summer in the areas of Music & Media. His name is Jordan Weymouth and is from Mary-land. He will be a Junior in the fall of 2013 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, and we will be partnering with the University in their Ministry program. Jordan is a Worship and Music Stud-ies major, plays keyboard, and is also a songwriter. He will arrive on June 1 and be with us for 10 weeks. Please pray for Jordan this summer that he will grow in his leadership, that he can help our ministry, and that we will be a blessing to him!