This Week At A Glance April Sun 03 Adult Study, Kid JAM, Youth Group tonight Mon 04 Praise Team Practice at 7:30pm Tues 05 Community Kitchen at 5:30pm Wed 06 Adult Study, Kid JAM, Youth Group at 6:30pm Sat 09 Revive Day starting ay Crossroads at 8:00am Sermon Notes Church Leadership Meetings : Deacons — 3rd Sunday of the month, the next meeting will be April 17th at 4:00pm in the Library. Church Council — The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 26th at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Trustees — 4th Sunday of the month, the next meeting will be April 24th at 4:30pm in the Library. First Baptist church 520 West Mill Street Shelburn, IN 47879 812-397-5595 www.fbcshelburn.com Ben Wetherington, Senior Pastor Logan Williams, Associate Pastor April 3, 2016 Sunday School 9:00am Morning Worship 10:00am 252 (Children’s Church, Ages 3-3rd Gr) 10:20am Adult Study, Kid JAM or Youth Group 6:00pm The Importance of Christian Influence
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This Week At A Glance
April
Sun 03 Adult Study, Kid JAM, Youth Group tonight Mon 04 Praise Team Practice at 7:30pm Tues 05 Community Kitchen at 5:30pm Wed 06 Adult Study, Kid JAM, Youth Group at 6:30pm Sat 09 Revive Day starting ay Crossroads at 8:00am
Sermon Notes
Church Leadership Meetings:
Deacons — 3rd Sunday of the month, the next meeting
will be April 17th at 4:00pm in the Library.
Church Council — The next meeting will be Tuesday,
April 26th at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Trustees — 4th Sunday of the month, the next meeting
will be April 24th at 4:30pm in the Library.
First Baptist church 520 West Mill Street Shelburn, IN 47879
812-397-5595
www.fbcshelburn.com
Ben Wetherington, Senior Pastor Logan Williams, Associate Pastor
April 3, 2016
Sunday School 9:00am
Morning Worship 10:00am
252 (Children’s Church, Ages 3-3rd Gr) 10:20am
Adult Study, Kid JAM or Youth Group 6:00pm
The Importance of Christian Influence
Order of Worship
Welcome & Announcements—Logan Williams
Worshipping God in Song
Worshipping with our Tithes & Offerings
Children’s Praise Band & Fellowship Time
(252 Kids excused to rooms #121 & #122)
Message from Pastor Ben
“Importance of Christian Influence”
Scripture Reading—Philippians 3:17—Ch.4 vs.1
Invitation & Worship in Song
Blessing & Benediction
Nursery: A nursery is provided during our morning Worship for infants and toddlers up to the age of 3. Please accompany your child(ren) to the nursery center in Rooms 130, 131 & 134 located in Corridor B to check them in.
Welcome to our worship service. We’re so glad you chose to join us today!
If you’re visiting with us, please be sure to fill out
the guest page of our attendance book.
To help everyone have a more worshipful experience,
please turn off your cell phones or set to vibrate.
Miscellaneous
Statistics
Attendance for 03/27/16 Sunday School Attendance 69 Worship Attendance 401 Visitors 66
Financial* Annual Budget $396,118.00 Needed Weekly $7,618.00 Offering Last Week $8,729.13 Operating Account $171,039.63 Income YTD $66,139.08 Expenses YTD $49,744.90
* Complete financial statements are available at the Information Area as each month is closed.
Gary Walters, Ch 394-2234 Dave Hollar 249-8450 Merrell McNeill 607-0944 Chuck Jennings 251-9420 Donny Morin 397-5343 Scott Strain 249-5456
Senior Pastor Rev. Ben Wetherington 397-5595(w); 564-8024 (c) [email protected] Associate Pastor Rev. Logan Williams 397-5595(w); 225-963-0236(c) [email protected] Adm. Assistant Cheryl Kemp 397-5595(w); 249-1362 (c) [email protected] Adm. Assistant Misty Hunt 397-5595(w); 240-9702 (c) [email protected]
Elder: Trustees:
Chuck Thompson 696-2735 Deacons: Brad Lutes, Ch 554-0195 Dusty Tryon 201-5702 Will Hunt 564-0773 Cathy Roy 878-8554
Church Council
Chairperson Bryan Woodsmall 243-6697 Director of Missions Misty Hunt 240-9702 Director of Administration Carol Stubbs 243-0496 Director of Worship Gayle McCullough 240-2721 Director of Discipleship Beth Jennings 236-3419 Director of Lay Ministries Anna Barcus 201-0421 Director of Outreach Alice Cox 229-6162 Director of Facilities Gary Walters 394-2234
Opportunities & Special Events
Ladies Brunch The Daughters of the King Ministry will be hosting a Ladies Brunch for all women and girls on Saturday, May 7th, from 10-11:30am, in the
Ministry Center. Stay tuned to further details as it’s being planned. We will have a signup sheet in the foyer soon for the brunch. All friends and family members are welcome to attend.
Men’s Retreat—Save the Dates!
April 28th & 29th
There will be a Men’s Retreat at Shakamak Park on April 28th starting at 6:00pm through Saturday, April 30th at 11:00am. If you are spending the night, the cost is $20
per night. It’ll be an awesome time of fellowship, food, enjoying the outdoors, & receiving some inspiring words of God from the speakers, Rev. Ron Riggs, Chuck Thompson & Logan Williams. Please see Will Hunt, Dusty Tryon or Chuck Thompson for questions. There is a signup sheet at the Welcome Center.
Wabash Valley Ladies Unity Night Friday, April 29th, 7:00pm and Saturday, April 30th, 11:00am
At the Maryland Community Church Featured Guest Speaker—Anita Renfroe!
This event is free and no tickets are required this year, first come first serve seating. See Cheryl Kemp for questions.
Revive Day—April 9th 7:00am- Meet at Crossroads Church in Sullivan for Prayer, Breakfast, Training and Team Assignments 8-9:00am - Breakfast & organize into teams & go out 11:45am - Team check in, testimonies & lunch at the Gathering Place, Sullivan First Christian Church 2:00pm - Organize into teams and go out 6:00pm - Worship & Service at Sullivan First Christian
2 52 CHILDREN’S CHURCH (based on Luke 2:52,
where Jesus grew in wisdom & stature, and in favor with God & men), for ages 5yrs thru 3rd grade, meets immediately following the fellowship song in Room #122.
252 Toddlers (3 & 4-year-olds) meet in Room #121.
April Virtue: Perseverance—Refusing to give up when life gets hard.
NOTICE: We are looking for people to help with our children’s church program. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Beth Drake at 812-251-6674.
Youth Group (Grades 6-12)! Come out tonight at 6:00pm. Tonight we're asking the question, "What bothers you?" Join us also at 6:30pm on Wednesday. We're making our way through Genesis. Remember, Sunday school starts at 9:00am in the Upper Room and don't forget to invite a friend to all of our events. See you soon!
Grades 6-12
Kid JAM Kid Jam is every Sunday evening at 6:00pm. There are Bible lessons, games and snacks. Please bring your kids to take part in this group to learn about Jesus, enjoy food and fun!
VBS 2016 VBS will be July 11—15th from 6:00-8:30pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please see the signup sheets at the table in the foyer. For any questions, please see
Alison Lane or Michelle Kemp. More details to come as the date draws nearer.
Announcements
New Members Class Pastor Ben will be holding a New Members class directly after the service on April 24th. Lunch will be provided along with childcare during the class. Please see the signup sheet at the
Welcome Center. See Pastor Ben if you have questions.
Sunday Night Activities at 6:00pm Come and join Pastor Ben, in room #127, as he answers some of your tough Bible questions. Children’s Bible study and Youth Group will also be at 6:00pm.
Wednesday Night Bible Studies at 6:30pm Come and join Pastor Ben in room #127, as he teaches through the book of Exodus. Children’s Bible study and Youth Group will also be at 6:30pm.
A Time for Prayer On Sundays at 5:00pm, in the Prayer room, is an opportunity to come and pray for our leadership, our ministries, those with health or other needs, our country, and our world. There is Power in Prayer!
Tough Questions Join us Sunday Nights at 6:00pm as
FREE Meals on Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm On the menu this week: Ham & Beans & Cornbread. Please have desserts here by 5:00pm. Thank you!
Love Packages Trip There will be a group going to Love Packages in Butler, Ill on May 21st to serve in their ministry for the day. We are allowed to have a max of 20 volunteers
and it’ll be on a first come basis for those wanting to go. If you’re interested in participating, please see Misty Hunt for details. We will also be holding a Bible drive and if you have any Christian books or materials you’d like to donate, we will be taking all of that over with us. The box is in the foyer labeled Love Packages to place the donated Bibles and other Christian materials.
Our FBCS Food Pantry continues to provide assistance to the Shelburn community, and we ask that you help us keep our shelves stocked by dropping off donations of canned goods and other non-perishable items whenever you can. See Misty for a complete list of the items we need for our food boxes.
