Sunday, March 10, 2019
10:15 A.M.
Prelude…………..…………….Wayne Bailey
Songs of Praise and Worship
We Have Heard the Joyful Sound...No. 581 Tell It Out with Gladness…No. 585
Message in Song…........Celebration Choir
Blessed Assurance
Welcome/Fellowship….……….Micah Head
Song of Praise and Worship
Send the Light...No. 595
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Video
Offertory Prayer
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory….……................Celebration Band
Are You Washed in the Blood Medley
Message……………...…..….…Larry Gipson
Time of Commitment
So Send I You...No.565
Silence for Reflection: We will spend the
next few moments silently reflecting on our
time together this morning. When the music
resumes, this will mark the conclusion of the
service. We invite everyone to converse with
one another as you depart.
Postlude……………….……....Wayne Bailey
6:00 P.M.
Prelude……..……………….…..Wayne Bailey
Prayer……………………………Larry Gipson
Song of Praise and Worship
O Happy Day That Fixed My Choice...No. 439
Fellowship/Greeting…………..Gary Morgan Standing on the Promises...No. 335
Bible Study………….................Larry Gipson
*During the evening worship service, offering
plates are on the Lord’s Supper table. If you
would like to give, please place your envelope
in the plate during the Welcome time.
FBC GOAL — $10,000 RECEIVED TO DATE—$305
Envelopes are on the tables outside the sanctuary.
HAVE YOU PICKED UP YOUR COPY OF THE EASTER CODE BOOK?
This is a 40-Day Journey To The Cross by O.S. Hawkins. As a congregation, we are reading this book until Easter Sunday, April 21. A few copies are available outside the sanctuary.
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, March 12, 6:00 p.m.
Al & Mick’s Restaurant, Snead
GUYS’ NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, March 19
Cleveland Diner
Bus will leave FBC parking lot at 5:45.
Ladies Salad Luncheon
Sponsored by the WOM Groups of FBC
Saturday, March 16, 12:00 Noon
Fellowship Hall
Special Speaker is
Rosalie Hunt
A former missionary and author,
she will be sharing about her new book,
“Out of Exile, Fannie Heck & the Rest of
the Story”. All ladies are invited. Lunch
will be provided! Please call the church
office to make your reservation by
Wednesday, March 13.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL
March 13 Menu: Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Butter Peas, Salad, Roll,
Dessert and Drink
DEACON’S MEETING
Today at 4:00 p.m. in Room 160.
CDC DIRECTOR POSITION
We are taking applications for the Child
Development Center Director position.
This applicant must be a Christian and
have a love for children. Must be a leader
and able to multi-task: schedules, money,
sick children, etc. We prefer a BS degree
in child development/early childhood edu-
cation and/or high school diploma with a
minimum of two years teaching preschool
children. Applications are available in the
church office or email resume to an-
The Alabama Baptist Children’s Honor Choir is a group of 150-175 children from choirs across the state. Two FBC choir members were selected from the audi-tioned students-Kasey Jane Melvin and Sarah Sanderson. The Choir preformed
last weekend in Panama City, Florida and
Enterprise, Alabama. Congratulations!
FIRST KIDS WORSHIP Children ages K5 through 5th grade go
directly to Room 140, the Children’s
Church room, from Sunday School each
Sunday.
MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY
Would you be interested in taking a mis-sion trip to South Dakota? July 19-28 we will be taking a team to the Chanku Wastè Ranch on the Pine Ridge Indian Reserva-tion. The approximate cost is $350.00 per person. If interested, please contact the church office.
CHURCH WORKDAY
Saturday, April 6
7:00 a.m.
Jobs for all skill levels available!
THE BAPTIST THRIFT STORE
is looking for volunteers. Call the Friend-ship Baptist Association with the times you
are available. They are located at 7730 State Hwy. 160, Hayden, 647.0150. Do-
nations of gently used clothing and house-hold items are needed.
LOST AND FOUND Have you lost a Bible, glasses, coffee cup or other articles at the church? We have a Lost and Found cabinet in the office. Call
to see if your item has been found!
It is our desire for every person to become a disciple of Jesus Christ who loves God and peo-
ple. We believe this happens best in a biblical community in which people are learning
God’s Word, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, ministering to each other, and serving
together. At FBC, Sunday School allows you to connect with people in a similar season of life
as you seek to live a lifestyle that looks more and more like Jesus. Join us on Sundays at 9
a.m. to find a class that is right for you. For more info, pick up a Sunday School brochure outside
the church office. Questions? Call 205-625-3191 or email Andrea at [email protected].
Kenny Branch, SS Director, 205-965-9381
ATTENDANCE REPORT March 3, 2019
Morning Sunday School……………...162 Guests…………………………..5 Contacts…………………......136
Evening Bible Studies…………………59
Ladies Bible Study…………10
Sun·day school
Noun: a class held on Sundays to teach religion. (GoogleDictionary)
Get Involved in Sunday School! It is our desire for every person to be-
come a disciple of Jesus Christ who loves God and people. We believe this hap-pens best in a biblical community in
which people are learning God’s Word, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, ministering to each other, and serving together. At FBC, Sunday School allows you to connect with people in a similar season of life as you seek to live a life-style that looks more and more like Je-sus. Join us on Sundays at 9 a.m. to find a class that is right for you. Questions? Call 205-625-3191. (oneontafbc.org)
During the next nine week study we will be using as our guide, Mark Dever’s book entitled “What
is a Healthy Church?” or “Nine Marks of a Healthy Church.”
March 10 A Biblical Understanding of Evangelism
March 17 A Biblical Understanding of Church Membership
March 24 Biblical Church Discipline
March 31 A Concern for Discipleship and Growth
April 7 Biblical Church Leadership
2019 Spring Term, April 1-May 20 Paul’s Letters
The Pauline Epistles make up more than a third of the New Testament writings, and therefore it is important that Christians have an understanding of why Paul
wrote his letters. Participants will study the content of the letters and find appli-cation for their own Christian journey.
Classes will be taught by Bro. Larry in the Fellowship Hall on Monday nights from 6:00-9:00. Tuition is $50 per class. Students who register without
using the online option will be subject to a $10 processing fee per semester.
Register at oneontafbc.org. Textbooks are available in the church office. For more details call the office 625.3191.
March 3-10 Week of Prayer for North American Missions and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Sunday, March 10 8:00 a.m. Prayer Time 8:15 a.m. Praise Band Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship 4:00 p.m. Deacon’s Meeting 5:30 p.m. DivorceCare/DC4K 6:00 p.m. Worship Monday, March 11 6:30 a.m. Biscuits and Books 10:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Study 4:45 p.m. Moms In Prayer 6:00 p.m. Samford/MTI Class Tuesday, March 12 6:00 p.m. Girls’ Night Out Wednesday, March 13 5:15 p.m. Fellowship Meal 6:00 p.m. Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Praise Band Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. ABIDE Students 6:45 p.m. Mission Friends, Children’s Missions, Celebration Choir, Bible Study Saturday, March 16 12:00 p.m. Ladies Salad Luncheon
TODAY, SUNDAY, March 10, 2019 Audio……………………………………………....….…………....………..……….....………...Michael Towns Visual..…………………………………………….…......……….……...…....…………...............Linc Marcum Deacon Visitation……..………...............................................................Tommy Morgan & Glen Whited First Kids Worship……………………………….……..…........................…..…...Caleb & Gussie Branch Nursery Workers Morning….………………….……….....................................Jerry & Susan Sanderson & Sarah Wheeler Security Team…………..……..…..…….…..............….…............Dion Staton & Ken Phillips (616.0567) Welcome Center……………….…….……..Linda Henderson, Wanda Gipson, Darrell & Penny Beard Worship Invitation Assistant…...…..……..........….…….………….……....…………..……Kenny Branch
NEXT SUNDAY, March 17, 2019 Audio……………………………………………....….…………....………..………....………...Wayne Shaddix Visual..…………………………………………….…......……….……...…....…………..............Daryl Wheeler First Kids Worship……………………………….……..…........................…..…...Caleb & Gussie Branch Nursery Workers Morning….………………….………..................................Robin & Danny Nash, Keith & Melinda Bender Security Team…………..……..…..…….…..........….…...............................Ronnie Baker & Joel Sargent Welcome Center……………….…….……………………Nancy Hopewell, Jim Henderson, Bob Harvey Worship Invitation Assistant…...…..……..........….…….………….……....…………..……….Judy Camp
PASTORAL STAFF
Larry Gipson, Pastor [email protected]
Micah Head, Minister of Students [email protected]
Gary Morgan, Worship Pastor [email protected]
Dan Sims, Pastor Emeritus
SUPPORT STAFF
Belynn East Financial Asst./Music Ministry Asst.
Carrie Latta Child Development Center Director
Andrea Towns Minister of Students/Children’s Ministry Asst.
AUXILIARY STAFF Rita Clowdus ....................................... Custodian Maria Gutierrez ...................... Kitchen Assistant John Hedricks .............. Building Superintendent Shirley Marsh ............................. Church Hostess Deana Pesnell………………..Assistant CDC Director Apryl Young…………………………………………...Pianist
DESIGNATED FUNDS EMPHASIS We may also designate an offering to approved funds at any time. To give an offering is to give above our tithe to support other ministry endeav-ors not completely covered by the general fund budget. Below is a list of some with special em-phasis and their use: Building & Maintenance Fund – To cover repairs, maintenance & equipment replacements costs recommended by the Building/Maintenance Com-mittee. Property Acquisition & Development – For the
purchase and development of property acquired &
owned by the church.
For your convenience these offerings may be desig-nated thru online giving or on an offering enve-lope. (Envelopes are available outside the church office.)
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 300 Third Avenue East ▪ Oneonta, AL 35121
Phone 205.625.3191 ▪ Fax 205.625.3195 www.oneontafbc.org
Our Response to God’s Faithfulness
Our Tithes & Offerings
Monthly Budget Needs……..…………..….$59,863.84
Budget Receipts–To-Date in March…...$19,471.66
May, 2018 Pledge Program for Goal Pledged Received to date
Spent to date
Building & Maintenance Fund $ 74,402.00 $ 142,762.00 $ 44,784.23 $ 80,561.00
Property Acquisitions & Development $ 225,000.00 $ 135,475.00 $ 45,923.70 $ 28,224.27