Being W.E.L.L. A Note from Johnny… We are getting closer and closer to Holy Week. I pray you will prepare your hearts and minds for the great day of celebration on Easter Sunday. is Sunday, we will turn our minds to Palm Sunday. I will preach a message entitled, “When the Cheering Stopped.” I believe this message will set your hearts in the direction for Easter Sunday. But, we will not stop here to prepare for Easter Sunday. On Maundy ursday, we will have several times for everyone to come to the worship area and participate in a time of Communion and Reflection. is time is when you can come as an individual or as a family, have a very quiet time around the Lord’s Table, and spend a few moments reading and reflecting on the scriptures. e times will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m., and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April, 21. If you are attending the 3R Luncheon, communion will also be served during the luncheon. I pray you will make time to worship during this very holy time. I can hardly wait to worship on Easter morning! e message will be tied into the scriptures and music. We will have a wonderful time of celebration for every follower of Christ. Let me add one more thing in the area of preparation for Easter. Take time during the week to read a portion about Jesus’ life on earth. Read about the Last Supper through the resurrection. Let’s all treat this final week as a time of great importance. ank you church for allowing me to go to hear my granddaughter sing last Sunday evening. Someone asked me if I enjoyed it. My response was, “It was the greatest music program I have ever heard!” I think all grandparents would do and say the same thing when their grandchild sings. By the way, get ready for our big children’s choir and mission night coming in a few weeks! You’re a great people and I thank you for allowing me to lead in the will of the Lord. Bro. Johnny First Volume XLVI, NO. 15 Things F I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H O F D O T H A N Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Lunch: $5 per person ($20 family max) Sign up TODAY. Whole Church Family Is Invited! Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Contests • Prizes • Pizza Cost: $5 per person Home of Jackie and Robyn Dean 101 Marigold Lane (Grove Park) F AMILY E ASTER E GG H UNT For Preschool and Children Sunday, April 17 Dothan Botanical Gardens (5130 Headland Ave.) immediately after Morning Worship Easter Sunday, April 24 Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:15 a.m. (No Evening Activities or Worship Service) Maundy Thursday Communion Thursday, April 21 In the Sanctuary Drop in anytime between 12–1 p.m. and 5–7 p.m. to worship and pray privately, partake of the Lord’s Supper, and then you may go. Your entire family is invited to participate in this service, therefore a nursery will not be provided. Easter Extreme Friday, April 15 7-8:30 p.m. For 4th and 5th Graders Sign up TODAY.
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Being W.E.L.L.
A Note from Johnny… We are getting closer and closer to Holy Week. I pray you will prepare your hearts and minds for the great day of celebration on Easter Sunday. This Sunday, we will turn our minds to Palm Sunday. I will preach a message entitled, “When the Cheering Stopped.” I believe this message will set your hearts in the direction for Easter Sunday. But, we will not stop here to prepare for Easter Sunday. On Maundy Thursday, we will have several times for everyone to come to the worship area and participate in a time of Communion and Reflection. This time is when you can come as an individual or as a family, have a very quiet time around the Lord’s Table, and spend a few moments reading and reflecting on the scriptures. The times will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m., and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April, 21. If you are attending the 3R Luncheon, communion will also be served during the luncheon. I pray you will make time to worship during this very holy time. I can hardly wait to worship on Easter morning! The message will be tied into the scriptures and music. We will have a wonderful time of celebration for every follower of Christ. Let me add one more thing in the area of preparation for Easter. Take time during the week to read a portion about Jesus’ life on earth. Read about the Last Supper through the resurrection. Let’s all treat this final week as a time of great importance.
Thank you church for allowing me to go to hear my granddaughter sing last Sunday evening. Someone asked me if I enjoyed it. My response was, “It was the greatest music program I have ever heard!” I think all grandparents would do and say the same thing when their grandchild sings.By the way, get ready for our big children’s choir and mission night coming in a few weeks! You’re a great people and I thank you for allowing me to lead in the will of the Lord.
Bro. Johnny
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Volume XLVI, NO. 15
ThingsF I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H O F D O T H A N
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Lunch: $5 per person ($20 family max)
Sign up TODAY.Whole Church Family Is Invited!
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Contests • Prizes • Pizza
Cost: $5 per personHome of Jackie and Robyn Dean
101 Marigold Lane (Grove Park)
Family EastEr Egg HuntFor Preschool and Children
Sunday, April 17Dothan Botanical Gardens
(5130 Headland Ave.)immediately after Morning Worship
EasterSunday, April 24
Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.Morning Worship - 10:15 a.m.
(No Evening Activities or Worship Service)
MaundyThursdayCommunion
Thursday, April 21In the Sanctuary
Drop in anytime between 12–1 p.m. and 5–7 p.m. to worship and pray privately, partake of the Lord’s Supper, and then you may go. Your entire family is invited to participate in this service, therefore a nursery will not be provided.
Easter ExtremeFriday, April 157-8:30 p.m.For 4th and 5th Graders
Sign up TODAY.
Worship with Authority Evangelize with Intention
Men’s Prayer NightGood Friday, April 22, 2011
6:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m., Omni at Gap Lake
Prayer needs welcomed. Please pick up a prayer request sheetin your Sunday School room or sanctuary.
For more info contact: Clay Parrish – 333-0317 or Mike Brooks – 685-3437
News of Interest—Finance Committeeand Deacons MeetingsSunday, April 17Finance Committee Meeting- 3:30 p.m., Conference RoomDeacons Meeting - 4:30 p.m., Parlor
In Memory of:
Ms. C.T. Barnesby Pat and Renee Heffner
William Warren Bateyby Steve and Yon Smith,
Barbie and Hannah
Mr. and Mrs. Jud Bentleyby Lyn Tucker
Ted Bryant, Jr.by Catherine Bryant and Family
“Miss Jean” Buchananby Buck Buchanan
Dannelly and Louise Byrdby Hilda and Raymond Jackson
and Donna Byrd
Mr. Bill Cathellby Norma Cathell and Family
Ed Davisby Jimmilene Davis
Farris and Carolyn Dennisby Warren and Valerie Thompson
Roy and Jessie Driggersby Roy and Peggy Driggers
Collier and Florrie Freemanby Scott Sealock
and Ana Sealock Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Garrettby Rose and Jimmy Grant
Marlin Gilleyby Faulkner Sunday School Class
Dale Gloverby Al, Angie, Angela,
and John Glover
James and Eleanor Grimesby Bill and Ann Thompson
Ed and Minnie Prevettby Linda, Bob, Eric,and Elizabeth Gross
R.J. Halsteadby George Thomasand Edsel Johnson
Thank You for Our Easter LiliesThe Easter lilies which add such beauty to our sanctuary on
Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday are dedicated inloving memory of and in honor of
our family and dear friends.
In Memory of:
Ms. Joan B. Heffnerby Pat and Renee Heffner
Mildred Hembyby the Jim Hemby Family
Alice Vernece Henryby Russell, Pat, Christin, and Ross Lee
George Kirbyby Friends of Virginia Kirby
Jean Lasseterby Sandra Quattlebaum
Dr. and Mrs. Sam Maddoxby Dr. and Mrs. Ron Sealock
Luther McBrideby Johnny and Barbara Cook
Francis Meekerby Elsie Meeker
Peka Meersandby Debra Young
Everette and Ava Sue Mitchellby Gary and Janet Martin and Family
of Ava Sue and Everette Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Myersby J.B. and Frankie Roland
In Loving Memory ofBobby W. Pitman
by Nancy S. Pitman
Robbie and Gen Robinsonby Billy and Pattie Wells
Mr. and Mrs. B.G. Rolandby J.B. and Frankie Roland
Claude Sansomby Sammie Sansom
Sidney and Amanda Thompsonby Bill and Ann Thompson
Dr. Robert Tuckerby Lyn Tucker
In Memory of:
Howard and Audrey Vannby Bill and Mary Blair Van Tassel
and Charles and Louise Vann
Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Vaughnby Rose and Jimmy Grant
Harry Gilma Williamsonby Mr. and Mrs. Gilma Williamson
In Honor of:
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bentleyby Lyn Tucker
Mike and Tracy Brooksby Loving Friends
Mrs. Charlie Cappsby Roy and Peggy Driggers
Barbara Cookby Ladies Special Topic Class
Ann Holmanby Dr. Russell Holman
Our Great Niece and NephewHarper Horne and Katie Ann Harris
by Tommy and Celeste Horne
Annetta Kilgoreby A Loving Friend
Davis and Susan Maloneby Sandra Quattlebaum
Heath and Melodye Maxwellby Roger and Kathy Fowler
Nancy Pitmanby A Loving Friend
Rosa Thomasby Martha Foy
Our Children and Grandchildrenby Bill and Ann Thompson
Marcelle B. Wilsonby Pat and Renee Heffner
Robert and Elizabeth Grace Woodallborn on Easter Sunday 2001
by Jim and Sylvia Hemby
Love with Purpose Learn with Consistency
Members in the HospitalFlowers:464 Mrs. Shirley Frisinger606 Mrs. Annette WallaceCCU Mr. Rod Grimmer
Medical Center:475 Mr. John RossCCU Mrs. Wynell Miller
Our Sympathy To: Marc Nelson and family on the death of his mother, Mrs. Joan B. Nelson, of LaGrange, GA. Cameron, Kelly, and Christopher Johnson and family on the death of their grandfather, Dr. Harold Johnson, of Dothan, AL.
Sunday’s Flowers: The flowers last Sunday were placed in loving memory of Ed and Minnie Prevatt. They were given by Bob, Linda, Eric, and Elizabeth Gross.
Thank You Notes The following have expressed their thanks to the First Family: Sandra Quattlebaum Allen Wells Wendy Ulry Thank you notes are posted on the bulletin board outside the dining hall.
The First Family Prayingfor FBC Families: At the weekly Wednesday Prayer Service we will lift up in prayer three FBC families. This week, remember to pray for: Evelyn Thomas Paul Thomley (Don) Bill and Ann Thompson
Welcome New Members!
John and Melissa Hennigancome by letter from Nall Avenue Baptist
Church, Prairie Village, KS.John is the owner of Assilem Group, Melissa works with Dove Academy.We also welcome Joey and Maddy.
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
for NorthAmerican Missions
Given to Date: $7,228.60
Student Ministry—White Water RaftingFri.–Sun., May 13–15For Youth Grades 6–12Ocoee, TNCost: $100 (A $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.) Register by Thursday, April 28. Registration forms are located at the Student Event boxes on the Youth Floor and Troy Street Entrance.
Register Now for
VBS 2011For Age 4–Grade 6
Registration: Thru May 31 Go to www.fbcdothan.org and click on “Reaching Community/VBS” then click on “VBS Outreach/Registration.”If you don’t have internet access, contact Susanne (ext. 209) or Brad (ext. 263) at the church office to sign up, 792-5117.
VBS 2011Age 4–Grade 6 (completed)
June 6–10
FBC Scholarship—FBC Foundation Scholarships The FBC Foundation Committee is now accepting applications for scholarships from all FBC members attending seminary. Applications may be obtained from the church office. Deadline for applications is June 30, 2011.
Sr. Adult Ministry—Remembering the CrucifixionSenior Adult 3R LuncheonThursday, April 21In the Dining Hall, Lunch: $5 per person Please join us for lunch followed by a service remembering the Crucifixion of our Lord. Special music provided by Marilyn Bishop, Mike Everett, and Bill Durham. Then we will celebrate communion together, led by our pastor.
Men’s Ministry—Men’s Monthly DinnerThursday, April 146 p.m. Blue Plate on Hwy. 84 W All Men are invited. Dutch treat.
Mark Your Calendar!Senior Adult Appreciation
Day & LuncheonSunday, May 15
Following Morning Worshipin the Dining Hall
Rebekah McLure, an accomplished vocalist, violinist, and pianist, will provide music during the lunch hour and a program of music after lunch. Please call the church office to sign up if you plan to attend the luncheon.
Being W.E.L.L.
First Baptist pulpitSunday, April 17
10:15 a.m. “When the Cheering Stopped”
Mark 11:1–11; 15:12–14Message by Dr. Johnny Fain
6:00 p.m. “The Spiritual House”
1 Peter 2:4–10Message by Dr. Johnny Fain
Preschool Worship CareSunday, April 17
Barry and Thelmanne McGaugheyBrent and Joanna McKinley
Eileen Miller and Alice MorrisRob and Allison MooreNo Worship KidStyle
Sunday’s Greeters
Mark Jordan and Tom McClendonBill and Emi Bancroft
Harry PittmanDan and Debra Davidson
Scooter and Dana McCainPete BarkleyPat Heffner
Happy Birthday!
If your birthday is not listed, please call Melissa (792-5117, ext. 247) and
make sure we have your birthdate on file.
April 17: Drew BuckhaltApril 18: Melba Bradford, Kathleen Hughes, Chelsea, Richards, Ginger Ross, Verna SmithApril 19: Mary Eddins, Edwin Morriss, Berry Sowell, Jr.April 20: Sam Bivins, Sarah Huffstetler, Erin Johnson, Landon Parker, Ben WallaceApril 21: Faye Best, Kaylee Hale, Harold Herring, Dowling MannApril 22: Theresa Adkison, Ocllo MaloneApril 23: Buddy Bennett, Fairy Haynes, Hillary Henig, Bob McSwean, Mary Ann Wilson
Next Week’s Deacons
Prospect VisitationDavid Snell
Deacon on Call 4/17 Troy St. & Hospital Monitor Visitation A.M. & P.M. Steve Jordan Service 793-4572 Jackie Dean
• Prayer Team •Anyone in need of special prayer,please contact: Kevin Woodcock
(793-5770), Jim Fitzgerald (793-0677),or Johnny Fain (792-5117).
Regular Weekly Events
Sundays - 8:45-10:10 a.m. Media Library Open 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship Cross Roads (P4–K5) WorshipKidStyle (Gr 1–3) 4-6 p.m. Media Library Open 4:30 p.m. LifeSong (G 6–12) 5:30 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (G 6-12) 5:45 p.m. Child Care (Birth–Age 3) 6 p.m. Evening WorshipWednesdays - 2-6 p.m. Media Library Open 4:30-6 p.m. Family Supper 5 p.m. One Way Café Opens 5:15-7:30 p.m. Child Care (Birth–Age 2) 5:30-6:15 p.m. Double M Music (3P-Gr 5) 6 p.m. The Gathering Prayer Service 6:15 p.m. IMPACT (Grades 6–12) 6:20-7:05 p.m. Double M Missions (3P-Gr 5) 6:40 p.m. Life Groups 6:45-7:45 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal
• Family Life Center Hours • Mon., Tues. Thurs. 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Wednesday 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Friday 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sunday Closed
~ FBC Staff ~Ministers .......... The People of First Baptist ChurchPastor ................................................................... Johnny FainMinister of Music ...............................................Tim OdomMinister of Senior Adults, Media, and Missions .................................................... Bob GrossAssociate Pastor of Family Ministries ......... Mike GolsonMinister to Preschoolers ......................Mary Ann ThomasMinister to Children ......................................... Brad StromMinister to Students ...........................................Dane ShawMinister of Community Ministries and Single Adults ........................................Stan SanfordMinister of Recreational Ministries .....................Sam Self
