May, 2015 Volume 17, Number 5 Connect, First Baptist Garland is published monthly Managing Editor: Heather Sanderson www.fbcgarland.org In This Edition: VBS 2015 June 29-July 2................................................. 1 Pre-teen Summer Camp July 27-31........................................................ 1 Youth Summer Camp June 8-12........................................................ 1 Senior Recognition Sunday, May 17 ............................................. 2 Preschool Bounce Party Wednesday, June 10 .................................... 2 Mayberry Gardens Needs Bible Teachers Wednesdays ................................................... 2 Vera Cruz Mission Trip June 21-27 ..................................................... 2 Women’s Spring Luncheon Thursday, May 14 ........................................... 2 National Day of Prayer Thursday May 7 .............................................. 2 “Pound the House” Donations................. 2 Preschool Picassos Wednesday, June 17..................................... 2 Friendship House Spring Sale May 1-2 ........................................................... 2 New Members ............................................. 3 Sympathy, Congratulations & Thanks .... 3 From the Pastor .......................................... 4 Getting Connected at FBC Garland ........ 4 Pray the City/Night Friday May 8 ................................................... 4 “Annie” the Musical Thursday, June 25.......................................... 4 10 Days Touring in the Holy Land October 12-21 ................................................. 4 Adult Vacation Bible School July 27-30........................................................ 4 On The Insert: May Calendar Youth Camp Is June 8-12 For Students in Grades 6-12 (Completed) Date: June 8-12 Location: Camp Chaparral in Iowa Park, TX Cost: $180 from April 15-May 13 (Early-bird Registration) $205 from May 14-May 27 Deadline: Wednesday, May 27 Theme: Revealed Speaker: Josh Humbert Worship: The Darnell Band (www.darnellband.com) To Sign Up: Submit a Camp Chaparral Student Registration/Medical Form with payment at the Third Floor kiosk or to the Student Ministry Office. You may register and pay for camp online at www.fbcgarland.org/students; however, the completed registration form must be submitted to Cindy Hanby in the Student Ministry Office by Wednesday, May 27. VBS 2015 June 29-July 2 For Children Entering Kindergarten– Grade 5 (Completed) 8:30 a.m.–Noon Journey Off the Map “Unknown to Us, Known To Him” Isaiah 30:21 Set out on a journey to uncharted territory where kids will encounter the unexpected waiting around every bend. Three ways to support our VBS : Pray: Pray that we will reach many children in our community that don’t have a church home. Pray that our VBS will reach children for Christ. Invite: Invite children! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Be prayerful about who God wants you to invite or bring to VBS. Volunteer: Over 200 volunteers will be needed to guide children in this amazing adventure. There are many ways to volunteer and the blessings are abundant! To register your child or sign up as a volunteer, go to www.fbcgarland.org/childrens/ vbs or contact Amy Owens or Charlotte Davidson at 972-276-7194. Mt. Lebanon Summer Pre-teen Camp For Grades 3-5 (Completed) July 27-31 Early Bird Price: $190 by May 17 (after that date, $220) Final Deadline June 19 For information and/or registration forms, visit www.fbcgarland.org or contact Raini Day at 972-276-7194, x231
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May, 2015 Volume 17, Number 5
Connect, First Baptist Garland is published monthly
Managing Editor: Heather Sanderson
www.fbcgarland.org
In This Edition:
VBS 2015 June 29-July 2................................................. 1
Pre-teen Summer Camp
July 27-31 ........................................................ 1
Youth Summer Camp
June 8-12........................................................ 1
Senior Recognition Sunday, May 17 ............................................. 2
Preschool Bounce Party Wednesday, June 10 .................................... 2
Vera Cruz Mission Trip June 21-27 ..................................................... 2
Women’s Spring Luncheon Thursday, May 14 ........................................... 2
National Day of Prayer Thursday May 7 .............................................. 2
“Pound the House” Donations ................. 2
Preschool Picassos Wednesday, June 17 ..................................... 2
Friendship House Spring Sale May 1-2 ........................................................... 2
New Members ............................................. 3
Sympathy, Congratulations & Thanks .... 3
From the Pastor .......................................... 4
Getting Connected at FBC Garland ........ 4
Pray the City/Night
Friday May 8 ................................................... 4
“Annie” the Musical
Thursday, June 25 .......................................... 4
10 Days Touring in the Holy Land
October 12-21 ................................................. 4
Adult Vacation Bible School
July 27-30 ........................................................ 4
On The Insert:
May Calendar
Youth Camp Is June 8-12 For Students in Grades 6-12 (Completed) Date: June 8-12 Location: Camp Chaparral in Iowa Park, TX Cost: $180 from April 15-May 13 (Early-bird Registration) $205 from May 14-May 27 Deadline: Wednesday, May 27 Theme: Revealed Speaker: Josh Humbert Worship: The Darnell Band (www.darnellband.com) To Sign Up: Submit a Camp Chaparral Student Registration/Medical Form with payment at the Third Floor kiosk or to the Student Ministry Office. You may register and pay for camp online at www.fbcgarland.org/students; however, the completed registration form must be submitted to Cindy Hanby in the Student Ministry Office by Wednesday, May 27.
VBS 2015 June 29-July 2 For Children Entering Kindergarten– Grade 5 (Completed) 8:30 a.m.–Noon
Journey Off the Map “Unknown to Us, Known To Him” Isaiah 30:21 Set out on a journey to uncharted territory where kids will encounter the unexpected waiting around every bend.
Three ways to support our VBS: Pray: Pray that we will reach many children in our community that don’t have a church home. Pray that our VBS will reach children for Christ. Invite: Invite children! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Be prayerful about who God wants you to invite or bring to VBS. Volunteer: Over 200 volunteers will be needed to guide children in this amazing adventure. There are many ways to volunteer and the blessings are abundant!
To register your child or sign up as a volunteer, go to www.fbcgarland.org/childrens/vbs or contact Amy Owens or Charlotte Davidson at 972-276-7194.
Mt. Lebanon Summer Pre-teen Camp For Grades 3-5 (Completed) July 27-31 Early Bird Price: $190 by May 17 (after that date, $220) Final Deadline June 19 For information and/or registration forms, visit www.fbcgarland.org or contact Raini Day at 972-276-7194, x231
Vera Cruz Mission Trip Trip: June 21–27 Mission: Evangelistic Bible study with children, teenagers and adults, and a block party Contact: 972-276-7194, Charlotte Greenhaw (x229), Jim Witt (x233), or Teresa Brown (x288)
Mayberry Gardens Needs Bible Teachers Date: Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m. Location: Mayberry Gardens Assisted Living Details: Bible teachers are needed on the third and fourth Wednesday. Substitute Bible teachers are welcome. A piano player is needed on the first Wednesday. FBC Garland has been providing Bible Study at Mayberry Gardens for years. Contact: Darrell Strong, 972-226-8746 or 972-979-8558
Senior Recognition Service Is Sunday, May 17 All graduating Seniors and their families are invited to Fellowship Hall on Sunday, May 17, from 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. for breakfast and Graduating Senior Recognition. Breakfast is free for graduates and their parents, and $6 for each additional family member attending. Please submit your reservations to the Student Ministry Office by Sunday, May 3. Graduates will also be recognized in all three worship services that day. Contact Cindy Hanby at 972-276-5273, x284 or [email protected].
Mason Aduddell Christian Almazan Alayna Arteta William Barrios Kelsey Booker Colton Buckner Angel Chavirra Daniel Christie Miranda Dawson Cathy Deasis Jacob Delle Laura Dunnican Chinonso Elegonye Stephanie Evans Jordan Fletcher Brian Fombuh Austin Frieman Samantha Frye Yaneth Garcia Jonathan Gharis Abel Habtewold Angelica Harrison Catherine Hering
Anna Ortiz Hayden Pace Zach Patton Lesley Perez Apphia Philips David Prestenberg Johnathon Prestenberg Emily Roberts Michael Rodriguez Amber Sandoval Ashley Sandoval Miguel Silva, Jr. Anthony Simbi Mikayla Sims Stacy Spell Christopher Tamez Angelise Thomas Andrew Townsend Austin Walker Ryan Wheeler Tyler Williams Bradley Witt
Deionta Hooper Kathryn Jennings Victor Jones Nathan Kampas Kristen Kaplan Allison Laramore Hannah Lee Colton Lester Aaron Lindsey Lauren Louk Jackson Lowen Malori Mabra Stephen Marceleno German Marroquin Logan Mars Tabatha McDonald Madison McRae Jesus Mendoza Ashlee Morris Jordan Newland Lauren Noble Trevor Norris
Women’s Spring Luncheon Date: Thursday, May 14 Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Fellowship Hall Speaker: Bonnie Floyd Cost: $10 Details: Tickets are on sale Sunday mornings in the Atrium or at the MAC Control Center during the week. Childcare is available by reservation to Tracy Thurman at [email protected] or calling 972-276-7194, x286.
Friendship House Spring Two-Day Sale Date: Friday, May 1, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m.-Noon Location: McDonald Activity Center Details: Huge sale with great prices! All proceeds will benefit Friendship House.
Jewelry Purses Collectibles Clothing
Gifts & Home Décor Galore!
"Pound the House" Donations Reported in April Thank you, church family, for your generosity dur-
ing our annual pantry drive for Friendship
House. The following donations were reported:
87 pounds of sugar, 357 pounds of flour, 84 boxes mac 'n
cheese, 350 ounces of powdered milk, 1,926 rolls of toilet
paper, 20 boxes of tea bags, 380 packages of ramen noodles,
11 packages of children's underwear, and 1,047 diapers.
Bounce Party For Ages 4 Years–Kindergarten Date: Wednesday, June 10 Time: 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Location: MAC, Gym Contact: Denise Morris, 972-276-7194, x270
National Day of Prayer Date: Thursday, May 7 Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Cockrell Chapel Open for Prayer Details: On the National Day of Prayer, please come by Cockrell Chapel and join us in prayer for our nation, state, city, and church. Prayer Guides will be available for pick-up on Sunday, May 3, at the Sanctuary entrances or at the Visitor’s Desk. Also, in honor of National Day of Prayer, join us at Noon on Thursday, May 7, for a citywide prayer time in the Atrium at the Patty Granville Arts Center in Downtown Garland.
Sunday School: Abigail Cox, Chris Cox, Jill Cox, Hieu Doan
Joined by Letter: Gary Sawyer, Lee Scarbrough, Rose Scarbrough
New Members 4/5/15
Sunday School: Aaron Johns, Kay Karpiak, Laura Lawrence, Brendyn Lozano, Aurora Plascencia, Presleigh Sivils
Joined by Letter: Abigail Cox, Chris Cox, Jill Cox, Matthew Cox, Lauren Hale, Ron Hale, Stacy Hale
Joined by Statement: Melinda Nguyen
New Members 4/12/15
Sunday School: Caleb Cox, Florinda Espinosa, Taylor Jones, John Sanchez-Pinion, Aleida Valles, Natalie Valles
Joined by Letter: Andrea Burciaga, Cindy Cox, Joyce Essary, Johnnie Hackney, Walter Hackney, Jacquie Kirk, TE Messick, Rose Messick, Rachel Pride, Maxine Wheeler
Given This Year 2,832,548 2,979,587 3,085,843 3,162,670
Over (Short of) Budget 332,544 383,429 393,531 374,204
% of Budget Met 113% 115% 115% 113%
Total Missions Giving 189,718 193,165 195,883 199,655
Future Building Projects
713,492 715,492 721,789 722,487
JoAnne Reed in the loss of her sister, Fannie Brown.
Beverly Birch in the loss of her brother, Bill King.
Jenny, Nathan, Emily, and Chris Kampas in the loss of Chris’s father, Peter Kampas.
Susan and Salomon Tristan in the loss of Salomon’s brother, Gene Tristan.
Mary Dickerson; Kevin and Caleb Dickerson; Linda and Shawn Dickerson; and Brenda Wheelock
in the loss of Mary’s husband, John Dickerson.
Patsy and Wayne Raley; Julie, Luke, Ellie, Jay, and Kurt Simons in the loss of Wayne’s
father, Marvin Raley.
Crystal, Hannah, Ian, and Jon Coats in the
loss of Crystal’s mother, Dorothy Rouse.
The family and friends of Lenell Weber.
Lynn, Steven, and Lendon Thomas in the loss of Lendon’s father, Lendon Thomas, Sr.
Charlotte Pryor; Julie and Stan Vogt in the loss of Charlotte’s husband, Raymond Pryor.
Congratulations:
Geraldine and Darrell Strong on the birth of their great-grandson, Braden Alcom. Great-great grandmother is Alice Miller.
Shirley and Jim Jones on the birth of their great-granddaughter, Chloe Smith.
Sympathy:
Thank You Cards Received:
Beverly Birch
Susan and Mike Boyd
Andrea Burciaga
Getting Connected at FBC Garland Dinner with the Pastor For guests and those considering membership June 7, 2015, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Make reservations (required) with Shannon Fears in the Church Office
at 972-276-7194, x225.
New Member Orientation For new church members Sunday, June 7, 2015, 10:00 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. (Meal served) Make reservations (required) with Ann Perry in the
Education Office at 972-276-7194, x236.
www.fbcg.org “New to FBCG” page
From the Pastor
Save the Date! Adult Vacation Bible School “The Messianic Psalms” (Prophecies of the Coming King) Date: Monday, July 27 thru Thursday, July 30 Time: 9 a.m.–Noon Location: Fellowship Hall Teacher: Associate Pastor Jack Schmid & Dr. Gary Frazier Music: Alfred Lee and Sean Mitchell Details: The Old Testament Psalms contain immense treasures. They praise God’s majesty and righteousness and present an overview of His plan of salvation–from the selection of Israel to the deliverance of the Jewish remnant in the last days. Our wonderful week together will begin on: Sunday, July 26, at the 6 p.m. worship service. Come hear Alfred Lee in concert and Dr. Gary Frazier speaking on prophecy. Contact: Trisha Beavers, 972-276-7194, x239
Pray the City/Night Date: Friday, May 8 Time: 8 p.m.–Midnight Location: Fellowship Hall Details: “Pray the City/Night” is a call to all Garland-area men to be a part of an extended time of prayer. Join us for a meaningful time of prayer activities as we ask God to change our lives and bring spiritual revival to our city. Contact: Joe Falkner, [email protected]
Bro. Greg
A Wonderful May! Many great things continue to happen through the ministry of FBCG and the month of May provides some other wonderful opportunities for God to use you in ministry. Here are some of the programs, ministries, and events which I am praying God uses powerfully this month …
Children’s Choir Program – On Sunday evening, May 3, what a powerful musical our children will be presenting this year!
Mission Trip to the Holy Land – Our team will be fitting needy Palestinians with prescription eyeglasses.
National Day of Prayer – FBCG will host several activities related to this national event, including our IPM Banquet and a Men’s Call to Prayer on Friday, May 8. Our nation certainly needs to return to the Lord!
Family Dedication – We dedicate babies born into our fellowship and their families twice a year. We will dedicate them on Mother’s Day, May 10.
Graduate Sunday – The Sunday when we honor our graduates is always a very special day. This year, we will honor them on May 17.
Lord’s Supper – It is also a very special time whenever we observe the Lord’s Supper as we remember Jesus’ sacrificial death for us. On Memorial Day weekend, we honor those who have given their lives for the cause of freedom … that is the essence of the Lord’s Supper … Jesus died so we could be set free. We will observe Communion on Sunday morning, May 24.
Upward Soccer Saturday – God has blessed the Upward Sports programs at FBCG in wonderful ways through the years. This year, we are having another great Upward soccer season and we will conclude it with a spectacular Upward Soccer Saturday on May 30.
Daniel Crews in Concert – Daniel Crews is a powerful musician whom God is using mightily across the country. He serves as the Artist in Residence at the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida. Daniel will sing with our choir and orchestra in the 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services on Sunday, May 31, and then host a full concert that evening in our Worship Center.
Yes, there are some great things planned for the month of May at FBCG! God is moving in our midst and my prayer is for His continued presence to empower and lead us in everything. When God is in the lead, great things happen! See you this Sunday.
“Annie,” the Musical Date: Thursday, June 25 Time: Depart from church at 6:30 p.m. Location: Winspear Opera House Cost: $70 Details: The classic, Tony Award-winning tale of “Annie” provides a theater experience that should not be missed! Contact: Trisha Beavers, 972-276-7194, x239
10 Days Touring in the Holy Land (October 12-21, 2015) Details: What would it have been like to travel the roads and path ways of the Promised Land in the footsteps of Jesus? There is only one way to fully understand and appreciate the great stories of the Bible, and that is to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Here is your chance! Come and go with Pastor Greg, Lisa, and Camden Ammons, and Pastor Jack and Gwen Schmid to the Holy Land in the Fall of 2015. The Bible will never read the same to you. This truly is the trip of a lifetime. Contact: Jack Schmid or Trisha Beavers, 972-276-7194
