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Vol. XXXVIII No. 20 October 10, 2008

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Family Night Supper5:15-6:30

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM2nd Floor Education Building (Rms. E212-E220)

Stewardship and Spiritual Formationby Beth Neal Smith

Sharyn Dowds Wednesday night lesson was Stewardship andSpiritual Formation. Were you there? If so, were you moved moved to prayer, moved to action, moved by Jesus desire for us toturn our hearts and minds toward Him? I was. In fact, the lessonwas so compelling that I asked to share some highlights.

Through scripture (mainly Mark 10:17-31, Luke 19:1-10, 1 Cor.16:1-4, 2 Cor. 8-9, and Gal 2:10), Sharyn connected the gifts bothGods through Christ and ours in response to the posture of thegivers heart. Questions for Meditation reflecting these scripturesfollowed.

What percentage of my income do I give?Do I give off the top, or whats left over?What motivates my giving?Do I trust God enough to let go of my money?Should the size of my gift affect the influence I have?Do I give in such a way that I make sure I control how the giftis used?Do I give to glorify God?

We ended with this prayer, which we read aloud: God, you createdme. All that I am and all that I have comes from your hands.Transform my fear into faith, my caution into abandon, my hoarding

into openhanded generosity, for the sake of your Son, who gave up

everything for me. Amen.

May we each echo this prayer today as we thank God for giving usHis first, His best, His Son.

Beth Smith Jenny McCurdyStewardship Co-chair Stewardship Co-chair

Music on Wednesday NightsHandbell Ensemble6:30-7:25 (Sanctuary Balcony)Av-Adult Vocal Ensemble6:45-7:25 (Music Suite, S226)Sanctuary Choir7:30-8:45 (Music Suite, S226)Fresh Start Band7:45-9:00 (Fellowship Hall)

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Congregational Life

Fresh Start Baptism ServiceOctober 19

On Sunday, October 19, there will be a special Fresh Start worship servicein which we baptize new believers. Anyone who wants to join them inbaptism and begin a brand new life with Christ, come and speak with one ofthe pastors of FBC. All FBC folks who want to encourage these brothersand sisters by witnessing their baptism, come to the sanctuary at about 9:30

on October 19even if you dont regularly attend the Fresh Start worship

service.

New Adult Class: The Life of ChristBeginning Oct. 19

Beginning on October 19, Margie Williamson will offer a new adult Sunday School class on the lifeof Christ. The class will meet in the first floor conference room next to the Alert Class. The groupwill be intergenerational and open to both men and women, married and single.

HymnSing Coming Up!

Plan now to attend the HymnSing Celebration on Sunday evening, Oct. 26beginning at 6:15PM. It will be a time of singing the old familiar hymns fromyears past.

Womens Ministry Fall LuncheonNovember 1

On Saturday, November 1, 2008, the New FBC Women's Ministry is hosting

its first big event. Join us for a luncheon with well-known Christian author,Ginger Garrett, from Noon till 2:00p. Tickets ($5) are on sale now. Freechild care and transportation available upon request.

Election Week Canned Food Drive

On Sunday, November 2, we will participate with six other congregations in collecting cannedfood . On Election Day, those who come to vote at our building will be invited to bring canned foodwith them. All the food collected at First Baptist Decatur will be donated to DEAM.

GoBeDo! Missions Corner

October Missions Emphasis

Thailand Scholarships

Every other year, First Decatur sends a team to

provide free medical treatment for the tribespeople in the hills of Thailand, a group served by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnelEllen and Rick Burnette. In October we will be taking a special offering to provide scholarships forthree members of the staff of the Upland Holistic Development Project, which is working with thetribes people to develop sustainable food production and economic stability.

The staff members who need scholarships are:Wichunee (Maew) Pawkham (pink dress) coordinates UHDPs women and gender work. Sheneeds to further her education in Political Science.Keut Lapan (brown tee shirt) needs to study Agricultural Technology in connection with hersupervision of the UHDPs organic vegetable garden.Bancha Isan (striped shirt) is a member of UHDPs agricultural extension staff with emphasison sustainable upland farming and agroforestry. His education will be in Agricultural Science.

Please mark your check or offering envelope for Thailand Scholarships.

Tithes & Offerings

A Generous People2008 Ministry Action Plan

Weekly Need: .....................$ 27,Received on Sep. 28 ...........$ 20,Received on Oct. 5..............$ 34,0Y-T-D Need:..................$ 1,094,4Y-T-D Received: ..............$ 926,Surplus/(shortfall):............ (168,2

Years of Opportunity 2007-09

Campaign

Given to Date:...................$ 327,Bank Loan Balance:..........$ 252,0Owed to FBC Fdn.:...........$ 180,0

Missions Offering YTD....$ 15,8

Prayer Concerns as ofOctober 8, 2008

Sympathy To:

Harriet Holland on the death of hfather, Murray Tate.The family of Margaret BowdenGeorge Hooten on the death of hsister, Dorothy Tribble.

Congratulations To:Justin and Lee Ann Anand on thbirth of Graham Allen Anand! Rand Jean Sparksgrandparents.

Thank You Note Received From

Carol Fulkerson

Wednesday Dinner Menus

October 15

Pick one of the following menus:

Traditional Menu

Country Fried Steak, MashedPotatoes, Steamed Vegetables, SaBar, Buttermilk Biscuits, PineappUpside Down CakeLighter Side MenuBroccoli and Cheese Soup, Baked

Potato/Salad Bar, Grilled CheeseSandwiches, Pepperoni Pizza

October 22

Pick one of the following menus:

Traditional Menu

Grilled Chicken Stir Fry, WhiteRice, Salad Bar, Yeast Rolls, LemIcebox PieLighter Side Menu

Vegetable Soup, Baked Potato/SaBar, Sliced Turkey Breast,Vegetable Pizza

Spirituality for Real LifeSpirituality for Real LifeSpirituality for Real LifeSpirituality for Real Life ---- Led by Sharyn DowdLed by Sharyn DowdLed by Sharyn DowdLed by Sharyn DowdWednesday Night Bible Study Series

October 15 Radical ForgivenessOctober 22 Praying Politically (not nationalistically)October 29 Fall FestivalNovember 5 Whats with this Ask and you will receiveand

Your Father knows before you ask?November 12 In all things give thanks. (Who is God kidding?)November 19 Walking with God (through a prayer labyrinth).

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Ski Retreat 08

Young at Heart

Fall Apple Trip

Thursday, October 16

9am6pm

Cost: $37

Everyone Welcome!

Call Bob, 404-373-1653, to sign

The Outlook, a publication of the First Baptist Church of Decatur,

Georgia, is mailed to members and friends of the First Baptist family.

Main Office......................................404-373-1653

Finance.............................................404-370-7694

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Sharyn Dowd....................................404-373-1653

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Kurt Varney......................................404-373-1653

Bob Williamson ...............................404-370-7687

Computer Connections:

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E-Mailfbcd@fbcdecatur.com

The Outlook, USPS 600-320, is published bi-weekly, except

Christmas week, by First Baptist Church Decatur, GA

Postmaster: Please send address changes to First Baptist Church,

308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

Youth Spt

The youth will have two Halloween parties this year. One partyfor the middle school group at the home of Caroline Owen onSaturday, October 25th, and one for the high school group onSaturday, November 1, at the church. These are great events tobring a friend along and introduce them to the youth group. Theyouth will also help run games and cleanup after our CommunityFall Festival on Wednesday, October 29, from 5:30 to 8:00. The

cleanup should be over by 9:00 and at that time the prizes for bestyouth costumes will be awarded.

The youth will be involved in two mission endeavors this fall. In November we will be saving our change to help provideThanksgiving meals for families who are in need, and in Decemberwe will be saving our change to provide a fun day of Christmasactivities for children from the Hagar House in Decatur.

The annual youth ski retreat willtake place over the Christmas break. We will be heading toSnowshoe Mountain in West

Virginia. We will leave onThursday, January 1, and return onSunday, January 4, 2009.

Snowshoe is the premier ski resort on the east coast, and we willhave incredible accommodations in the heart of the resort. Pleasemark this date on your calendar and keep your eyes open for moredetails in the next week.

The Weekly Fall Schedule for Youth is

SundayBreakfast and Bible Study at 10 amEnsemble at 6:00 pmRotisserie at 6:30 pm

Wednesday

Dinner from 5:15 pmUnplugged Worship 6:30 pm

Kids Zone

Fall FestivalFall FestivalFall FestivalFall FestivalDont miss our annual fall festival held on Wednesday, Oct29 from 5:30-8:00pm on the front lawn. There will be gam pony rides, food and much more! Dont forget to wear costume!

Candy for Fall Festival

Individually wrapped candy is needed for Fall Festival. Plbring your donations to the main office

New Christians Class

There will be a 4-week new Christians class for children beginning on Sunday Nov.2 from12:00-2:00pm. Please coPastor Debbie for more information or to register for the class.

Upcoming Extended Session Volunteers:

Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2

Castleberry Stanford Eargle Herndon

Clay Hayes Perry WilliamsWarshauer Duke R. Leeth MinorJones Fewell Henderson Visser

Deacon ElectionDeacon ElectionDeacon ElectionDeacon Election

Sunday Nov. 9Sunday Nov. 9Sunday Nov. 9Sunday Nov. 9

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