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firstbaptistchurc First Baptist Church 7481 Parkway Drive | Leeds, AL 35094 PH: 205-699-6141 | Fax. 205-699-4635 January 19, 2017 Exalting the Savior, Evangelizing the Lost, Equipping the Church, OUR MINISTRY TEAM and SUPPORT STAFF Dr. Steven Weens, Senior Pastor [email protected] Wayne Morris, Music Director [email protected] George Keating, Youth Director [email protected] Melena Gough, Children’s Director [email protected] Diane Cordar, Preschool Coordinator [email protected] Karen Patman, Ministry Assistant [email protected] Kim Keating, Publications Secretary [email protected] DEACON ROTATION Week of January 22, 2017 Wayne Matthis - (205)699-7697 Week of December 29, 2017 Jack Truitt - (205)699-6485 Contributions & Gifts In Memory of ... • Ralph and Pearl Falkner to Lottie Moon by Ruth Jones • Carlton Faulkner to Lottie Moon by Ruth Jones • Bob Forman to the Music Ministry by Charlie Rupp • Evelyn Jackson to Children’s Min- istry by Wayne & Margaret Mathis • Clay Bishop to Backpack Buddies by Patricia Bishop • James Little to Lottie Moon by Rex & Loretta Veasey • Hal Holley to General Fund by Gladys Prentice • Jimmy Johnson & Evelyn Jackson to Coins of Compassion by Dirt Dabbers Garden Club A Note from the Pastor Dear FBC Leeds Family, 2017 is officially here and I for one am excited about all the things that God is going to do through this wonderful church family over the next twelve months! Sunday morn- ing January 1st, I shared with the church body some of the amazing positives of FBC Leeds. And in my opinion, it all begins with your amaz- ing staff! The staff you have here at FBC Leeds is second to none! Truthfully, it’s one of the reasons I left my previous church to come here. From the Preschool Department, all the way up to the senior adults, I count it an absolute privilege to work with these outstanding Godly men and women. In addition, another great positive we have here is a debt-free facility with space to grow and no debt holding us back! I am so thank- ful that the Lord led me to this wonderful faith family. However, there are some areas we are going to have to work on to move forward. From the Senior Adult Department to the young adults, I believe that we need to make sure we contin- ue to have the right leadership in place to help each ministry to grow and thrive. In addi - tion, we are in real need of a renovation in the youth wor- ship area. God is really moving among our young people and it’s showing by the number of young families that have recently joined our church. We must make sure that we are doing all we can to stay in connection with God as He’s moves here at FBC! I for one am excited about 2017! I pray that God will have the freedom to move and we will see Him do some wonder- ful and amazing things. I ask that you will join me in that prayer and that we all work together to Make Disciples for Jesus in 2017! God Bless! In Him, Bro. Steven February 25, 2017 a day away with friends $35 Per Person (includes lunch) Register in the church office by Feb.12 th Recharge your spirit and refresh your soul at Renew 2017! Featur- ing dynamic speakers and ac- complished musicians who will challenge you to reach new depths in your walk with Jesus-bring your friends or come and make some new ones! Contact Mrs. Anita Drake at 699- 7392 for additional information. February 25, 2017 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Registration begins at 8:30 am Request an invitation by emailing [email protected] Click “Get Started” Create your Profile FBC Youth Sunday School To Attend Compassion Experience Sunday, January 22 nd - 2-4 pm What is Compassion Expe- rience? is free event features an interactive journey through the true sto- ries of children living in developing countries like the Philippines, Kenya, Uganda and the Dominican Republic. In over 2,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space, visitors will step inside homes, markets and schools — without getting on a plane. Each child’s story starts in poverty but ends in hope. If you’d like to join us, please see George or Kim Keating to register. WHEN: Sunday, January 22, 2017 2:00-4:00 pm WHERE: Northpark Baptist Church 5700 Deerfoot Parkway Trussville, AL 35173 COST: Free and Family Friendly Taylor Road Baptist Church | Montgomery, Alabama Given to Date: $18,566.91 The Gospel Resounds 2017 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 100% of your gift helps send and sustain IMB missionaries.
