October 2010 The monthly newsletter of First Baptist Church Trussville Monday, October 18 • 6:00–8:30pm FBC Trussville • e Venue • $15 Please join us for an evening with Donna Ryan, houseparent at the Big Oak Ranch. Music will be provided by ladies from the FBCT Ministry of Praise Team led, by Amy Blount. Tickets go on sale October 3rd in the Gathering Space (thru October 10th), available at the Event Center. A Womens Event Fall Family Night Sunday, October 31 • 5:00–7:00pm Bring your family for a time of food, fun and fellowship. ere will be food for purchase from area vendors and children will be able to “trick-or-treat” cars and booths around the mall area. Drop by or bring your lawn chairs to sit and visit. Help is needed: if you can set up your car’s trunk, a booth or a tent display to let kids come by and trick-or-treat, please sign up on Sunday’s worship guide or by emailing Sherrie Forehand at [email protected]. We also need lots of candy for the kids! Candy donations can be dropped off at the Information Center.
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October 2010The monthly newsletter of First Baptist Church Trussville
Monday, October 18 • 6:00–8:30pmFBC Trussville • The Venue • $15Please join us for an evening with Donna Ryan, houseparent at the Big Oak Ranch. Music will be provided by ladies from the FBCT Ministry of Praise Team led, by Amy Blount. Tickets go on sale October 3rd in the Gathering Space (thru October 10th), available at the Event Center.
A Womens Event
Fall Family Night
Sunday, October 31 • 5:00–7:00pmBring your family for a time of food, fun and fellowship. There will be food for purchase from area vendors and children will be able to “trick-or-treat” cars and booths around the mall area. Drop by or bring your lawn chairsto sit and visit.
Help is needed: if you can set up your car’s trunk, a booth or a tent display to let kids come by and trick-or-treat, please sign up on Sunday’s worship guide or by emailing Sherrie Forehand at [email protected]. We also need lots of candy for the kids! Candy donations can be dropped off at the Information Center.
Students 228-1018
New Way To LifeWednesday NightsSo many times as Christ followers we blend in, go through the motions and make no impact. All that is about to change. Come Wednesday night to see about a new way to life.
Middle School starts at 6:00 pm (doors open 5:30)High School starts at 6:30 pm (doors open at 6:00)
Divorce Care & DC4KidsSundays • 5:45 pm • Rooms 202 & 208 (CLC)Does Time heal all wounds? Not necessarily. If you still struggle with the loss and grief associated with divorce, you would benefit from Divorce Care. What about your kids? They struggle with the same kinds of issues surrounding divorce. First Baptist will host two highly successful programs: Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids (grades 1-6). Childcare will be provided for preschoolers but we need to know ahead of time if that is required.
Singles Sunday School Classes• Connections—9:15am • CLC 208 (45+ relationships study) • GAP—9:15am • RFB 301 (A twenty something class)• Element—9:15am • CLC 107 (A new class for 30-44!)
Joyful Hearts LuncheonThursday, October 28 • 10:30am In the gym
The Leeding Ladies from Leeds will be our guests. This octet consists of a three part harmony group that sing songs from the 1930’s up to the present day. Come enjoy a good lunch and an even better time!
Senior Leadership Team MeetingMonday, October 4 • 9:00 am • Blythe Equipping Room
Caregivers Support GroupOctober 26 • 6:30pm • CLC Room 203
Senior Walks in the GymMondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • 8:00–9:00 am
Senior Adult Christmas BanquetMonday, December 20 • 6:30pmBe sure to mark your calendars!
For Senior Adult Ministry questions, please email [email protected].
Recreation 228-1029
Upward Sports Basketball & Cheerleading (K5–Grade 4)Registration for the 2010-2011 season has already begun! The cost is $75.
Fellowship Meals: Oct 6: roast beef (kids—chicken sandwich)
Oct 13: fried/baked fish (kids—pizza)
Oct 20: taco salad (kids—pizza)
Oct 27: fried chicken (kids—chicken fingers)
Served Wednesdays, 4:45-6:00pm in the gym.Adults: $4, Kids: $2, Family max: $15Salad bar offered nightly as an alternative.
Missions 228-1014
Third Annual “Turn Trussville Pink”Wednesday, October 20Comb through your closets and don your best pinks in honor of those fighting or those who have fought breast cancer. The goal is to turn the entire city of Trussville pink! One Community, One Fight!
Flu ShotsSundays, October 3 & 10 • CLC 106 • 8:00am–12:30pmCVS will be administering flu and pneumonia shots during the morning services. The cost will be $25 per flu shot and $35 per pneumonia shot. Medicare will be accepted for both vaccinations.
WMU MeetingsFlower Power GirlsWednesday, October 6 • 5:00pm • Fellowship HallMission Action GroupTuesday, October 12 • 10:30am • Room 107Prayer Group and Mission Study GroupsTuesday, October 19 • 10:30am For more info on these meetings call Carol Miller at 655-6099.
To register, pick up brochures in the Church Gathering Space or the FBCT main office, or go online at fbctrussville.org (to the Event Registration page) and print out a brochure. Registration brochures and fees can be returned Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, or mail to:
Attention: Upward, First Baptist Church • PO Box 27 • Trussville, AL 35173
Eyeglasses needed: Food for FriendsThroughout the month of OctoberFood for Friends Thanksgiving Ministry (a BBA sponsored group) has provided much more than warm meals to the homeless and needy of Birmingham over the years.
Last year our supply of donated eyeglasses ran out. We need more glasses this year—check your drawers, boxes, and other cubbyholes for that old pair of glasses you no longer need.
Beginning this month, baskets will be in the Event and Information Center for you to drop off your donations.
Doulos HS & MS Pizza Party!Sunday, October 3 • 12:00–2:00pmJoin us in the choir room for pizza right after church and hear about our next assignment—the 2010Christmas production.We’ll discuss costumes, uniforms (hint), new music,new choreography, a tap routine and a ladies “boogie woogie” trio!
Regular choir rehearsals resume Sunday, October 17.
Hometown Holiday 2010Sunday, December 5Mark your calendars. You won’t want to miss this!
Preschool 228-1017
Family DedicationSunday, November 14Be sure to call the preschool ministry office to register your child. Registration deadline is October 31.
Angels, Lambs, Ladybugs & FirefliesSunday, December 12 • 6:00 pmA Christmas program performed by our preschool and children’s choirs. Rehearsals take place every Sunday at 5:45 pm for ages 3K – 6th grade.
The Link Monthly is published monthly by FBC Trussville, 128 Chalkville Road North, P.O. Box 27, Trussville, AL 35173. Periodical’s postage paid at Trussville, AL 35173. Send address change to FBC Trussville, P.O. Box 27, Trussville, AL 35173, (205) 655-2403.
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And the Lord Added to His Church:Birth Announcements Chris & Kim Snuggs on the birth of their baby girl, Macie Elizabeth.
Ricky & Melissa Maddox on the birth of their daughter, Lucy Jane.
Michelle & Jason Daniel on the birth of their daughter, Merritt.
Christian Sympathy Pansy Glaze at the death of her sister, Ann Bruce.
Arnold & Bessie Traweek at the death of her sister, Gladys Porter.
Dianne Booker at the death of her grandmother, Glera Taylor.
Buster Patterson at the death of his father, Bert Patterson.
Ann & Chuck McMillian at the death of his grandmother, Virgie Mae McMillian.
Debra Yarbrough at the death of her mother; Pauline Needham at the death of her sister, Helen Blow.
Jim Skiles and family at the death of his sister.
Sharon Airhart the death of her friend, Gladys Johnson.
Kenny Knox at the death of his wife; Michael and Kari at the death of their mother, Vickie Knox.
Dianne & Ron Booker and family at the death of his mother, Sara Booker.
