Stephen Laughlin, Pastor John Holland, Minister of Music & Senior Adults Colin Trisler, Student/Family Life Minister Jason Mercer, Minister of Children

April 27 | Volume 82...Number 17

First Baptist Church 201 East Court St. Winnfield, LA 71483 318-628-3544

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Restoration Celebration Saturday, April 26

4 PM

Laurel Street Parking Lot

ATTENTION ALL KIDS! We want your help! Come this Saturday at

4:00 p.m. to the church parking lot and bring your pennies, nickels,

dimes, and quarters. Toss them in the bucket and be a part of restoring

your church. There will be jumpers, hot dogs and lots of fun for all kids.

We hope to see you at the Restoration Celebration.

ATTENTION ALL ADULTS! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the

music of Karla Wroten, Billy Williams (harmonica) and Lisa Price. We

want EVERYONE to enjoy a fun time of fellowship with their church

family. This will be a good opportunity to begin your contributions to

the restoration of our sanctuary.

$ 37,116.00

Challenge Goal

$300,000

Renovation Fund

Offerings

Since Church Vote

Victory Goal

$400,000

Restoration Celebration Bike-A-Thon Saturday, April 26 Registration: 3 p.m.; Bike Ride: 3:30 p.m. Beville St. – Across from the Mayor’s Office

The Deacons’ Annual Widow/Widower Banquet

will be held on Monday, April 28 at 6 PM.

Easter Sunday

I just want to thank the Lord for a few things today:

1) The music Sunday at our Easter service was wonderful!

Thank you John Holland, Brenda Etheridge, Melanie

Bartlett, Lisa Price, Choir, Harry Foster, & Chris Adams.

Your work & preparation certainly showed! Thanks also to

Mark Maxwell for leading music Sunday night!

2) Theresa Hendrix outdid herself setting up our “Path to

Resurrection” service at 8 AM Sunday. The nine “stations”

each reminded us of the events leading up to the cross and,

eventually, the empty tomb. Theresa – beautiful idea and

beautiful execution!

3) The Men’s Prayer Breakfast gang who cooked our breakfast

Sunday. You guys always do such a good job – and you’re

kind of funny to listen to, too!

4) Andrea Martin & Bobby Guin did great reading the names of

Jesus in all 66 books of the Bible! If you’ve never heard that

done before, I hope Sunday was meaningful for you.

5) Our teenagers who helped walk in the banners did a great job

too! Thanks, you guys, for always being willing to help!

6) Any time we have to bring in 50 extra chairs for a service, it

makes the preacher happy! Let’s hope we have to keep them

out there!

7) Finally, welcome to Mrs. Clara Swick, who moved her letter

to FBC Sunday morning. As Mrs. Clara gets assimilated into

our church family, let’s all reach out and encourage her.

God’s blessings to each of you, and I hope you have a wonderful

rest of the week!

See You Sunday!

Stephen

From the Pastor

Music & Senior Adult Ministry

Christian Sympathy is extended to

Bill Berry and Family on the loss of his brother

Now that the Easter season is over and Spring Break has

passed, I have been reminded that another school year is about

to come to an end! That means that everyone’s calendars will

begin filling up with parties and other events. Make note of

these important upcoming events and include them in your

future plans.

Widow’s and Widower’s Banquet – Monday, April 28 at

6:00 p.m. The menu will consist of pork tenderloin with

all the trimmings and entertainment will be provided by

Winnfield’s own, Leroy James. Please sign up in the

church office if you plan to attend.

Graduate Recognition Service – Sunday, May 4 at 11:00

a.m. Traditionally, we set aside the first Sunday in May to

honor our graduating seniors for the accomplishments they

have made in school. This service is always a high point

in our church year, so make plans to join us.

Mother’s Day Recognition Service – Sunday, May 11 at

11:00 a.m.

Senior Adult Recognition Day – Sunday, May 18 at

11:00 a.m. We will honor the Senior Adults of our church

on this day for their service to our Lord and to our church.

This is a day that includes many surprises, so don’t miss

it!

Vacation Bible School – On June 2 through June 6 First

Baptist Church will be under surveillance with

Agency D3. Children that attend will learn to

discover, decide, and defend that Jesus is God’s son.

Welcome New Member By Letter

Clara Swick

Youth Ministry OUR BLESSED HOPE:

This Sunday we’ll resume Our Blessed Hope Bible

study. Last time we met, we discussed the purpose and

timing of the Rapture. Our discussion was lively and

interactive, as most people were very eager to express

their individual opinions on and interpretations of this

mysterious yet wonderful eschatological event.

This week, we’ll study the Antichrist, the False

Prophet, and the Tribulation. We will meet at 4:30pm

in the Old Fellowship Hall (formerly 39 & Holding,

now Pairs & Spares). Get ready for more discussion as

we’ll spend the first few minutes addressing any

lingering questions you may have. I think this will be

a great Bible study that will inspire us to “live self-

controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory

of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:12-

13).

FUGE 2014:

FUGE this year will be at Mississippi College on July

6-10. A $100 deposit is due this Sunday to reserve

your spot. The cost is $290 per person. Please sign up

and reserve you spot as soon as possible.

Y’all are the best!

Children’s Ministry

End of the Year Celebration

It is hard to believe that the school year is

nearing completion. We have just two sessions

of Music & Missions left for this year and this

Sunday night is our last Bible Drill Meeting

for the current school year. We are planning to

recognize the students that have participated in

our mission activities and programs

on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the

Family Life Center. Students will perform and

will receive awards for their participation in

Children's Choir, Missions, Bible Drill, & Fast

Forward. We invite everyone to join us as we

celebrate the accomplishments of firstKIDS

and announce our summer schedule of

activities.

Education Ministry

Have you noticed the changes in FBC Sunday School? Three small groups

have changed classrooms to accommodate numbers of Sunday School attenders.

“39 and Holding” members are now in Room #3 - the old “Seekers” classroom.

“Seekers” are now meeting in Room #7 - formerly “Pairs and Spares”. “Pairs

and Spares” are now gathering each Sunday in the Old Fellowship Hall

previously occupied by “39 and Holding”.

These changes were made with little effort and no fuss. Imagine that! Each of

the three classes was co-operative and willing. This proves change can be

accommodated without an uproar. Think about this when change comes your

way.

Thank you to all members of the three classes. May God bless your Bible

study.

See you in Sunday School,

Theresa

Doctor and Mrs. Mark Vance Shelton

Request the honour of your presence

At the marriage of their daughter

Dorothy Ann to

Steven Blake Davis Saturday, the seventh of June

Two thousand fourteen

At half past six o’clock in the evening

First Baptist Church

Winnfield, Louisiana

Reception to follow

Winnfield Civic Center

April 27, 2014

2’s & 3’s Jason & Martha Mercer

4’s & 5’s Eric & Shana Dupree

Extended

Session

DAILY BIBLE READINGS

Sunday April 27 1 Kings 15-17

Monday April 28 1 Kings 18-19

Tuesday April 29 1 Kings 20-21

Wednesday April 30 1 Kings 22

Thursday May 1 2 Kings 1-3

Friday May 2 2 Kings 4-5

Saturday May 3 2 Kings 6-8

Sunday May 4 2 Kings 9-10

Sunday, April 27

9:00 - 9:45 AM Library open

9:40 AM Sunday School

10:40 AM Preschool Worship

11:00 AM Morning Worship

6:00 PM Evening Service

4:30 PM Our Blessed Hope Study

5:00 PM Music Time (PreK-K), Bible Drill

(1st-6th)

Monday, April 28

6:00 PM Widow/Widower Banquet

Tuesday, April 29

7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Lifeline Screening Appointments

Wednesday, April 30

9:00 - 1:00 PM Library open

6:15 PM Prayer Mtg., RA/GA & Mission

Friends (PreK - 6th), S.T.O.M.P.

7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Schedule for

4/27 - 5/3

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EVANGEL, P.O. Box 230, Winnfield, LA 71483-0230

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

Marli Rae Harris,

Jeremiah Laughlin

MONDAY, APRIL 28

Bobbie Mobley

TUESDAY, APRIL 29

Cody Jordan, Kimberly Maxwell,

Carroll Varnell, Barbara Waters

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

THURSDAY, MAY 1

FRIDAY, MAY 2

Amanda Hatcher

SATURDAY, MAY 3

Vicky Foster, Macy Hemphill, Allen Parker

FOR THE RECORD (APRIL 20) Sunday School Enr. Att. Adults 334 146 Youth 62 27 Children 66 35 Pre School 29 15 ___ ___

Total 491 223

Tithes & Offerings

Budget Required $ 15,471.22

Budget $ 6,093.50

Designated $ 699.00

Total $ 6,792.50

Giving to

Restoring God’s House $ 1,255.00

Year-To-Date

Budget Required $247,539.52

Year-To-Date

Budget Receipts $228,662.81

Over (Under) Budget ($ 18,876.71)

First Baptist Church...Serving Christ in the Heart of the Forest

In Memory of:

Chester Smith given by Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Atherton, Mr. & Mrs. Greg Cohrs,

Mr. & Mrs. Darrow Parker,

Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Lovell & Savannah,

Mr. & Mrs. Don Causey

Autumn VanBlaricum

given by Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Atherton

Barbara Lester, Gwyn Williams and

Sammie Cox

given by Mr. & Mrs. Greg Cohrs

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Melton

given by Mr. & Mrs. Darrow Parker

Oline King and Grace Melton given by Mr. & Mrs. John F. Lovell

Mr. Joe Jean

given by Mr. & Mrs. Jim Barr

Sammie Cox, Harley Austin and

Tony McDow

given by Mr. & Mrs. Don Causey