Being W.E.L.L. A Note from Johnny… For the past several weeks, we have had a sweet move of the presence of God in our midst. We have seen lives touched, refreshed, realigned and literally changed for His glory. Some say we are in the beginnings of an awakening from the Lord and real revival is coming. My response to this is, in time we will know. All I know is that the Lord is giving us a little taste of Himself and we are to pray and seek more from the God of Heaven. How will we know revival is upon us? You can tell by the hearts of repentance, the breaking down of the barriers in relationships, and a deep thirst for more of the glory of God. I guess I am saying that when it comes you will know it! So until then, you and I are to keep praying. We have had a wonderful time of Winter Wellness this year. Glenn Sheppard helped us realize the importance of a praying church. From his time with us we have set aside the first Sunday evening of every month as our Churchwide Night of Prayer. is coming Sunday we will have John Croyle as our speaker. John really doesn’t need an introduction to those who have been in Alabama for many years. John is the founder of Big Oak Ranch. He has a heart for children that comes out of his love for Jesus Christ. We will be blessed to hear the Lord speak through him this coming Lord’s day. Moving on to a churchwide prayer need. We need the Lord to direct us to the next Family Life Minister. Please make this a matter of prayer as you go before the Lord. I will be looking for you Sunday! Bro. Johnny First Winter Wellness 2012 Continues… Sunday, February 12 Morning Worship Service John Croyle Founder of Big Oak Ranch Since 1975, John Croyle, a former University of Alabama football player and devout Christian, has taken some 650 homeless, unwanted, and abused boys into his care at Big Oak Ranch, a place he started from scratch and keeps running on faith and the help of friends. A love offering will be collected during the service. Please make checks payable to FBC. Volume XLVII, NO. 5 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, February 8, 2012 In This Issue of First Things 2012 Mission Trips of FBC Dothan See Where You Can Serve!
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Being W.E.L.L.
A Note from Johnny… For the past several weeks, we have had a sweet move of the presence of God in our midst. We have seen lives touched, refreshed, realigned and literally changed for His glory. Some say we are in the beginnings of an awakening from the Lord and real revival is coming. My response to this is, in time we will know. All I know is that the Lord is giving us a little taste of Himself and we are to pray and seek more from the God of Heaven. How will we know revival is upon us? You can tell by the hearts of repentance, the breaking down of the barriers in relationships, and a deep thirst for more of the glory of God. I guess I am saying that when it comes you will know it! So until then, you and I are to keep praying.
We have had a wonderful time of Winter Wellness this year. Glenn Sheppard helped us realize the importance of a praying church. From his time with us we have set aside the first Sunday evening of every month as our Churchwide Night of Prayer. This coming Sunday we will have John Croyle as our speaker. John really doesn’t need an introduction to those who have been in Alabama for many years. John is the founder of Big Oak Ranch. He has a heart for children that comes out of his love for Jesus Christ. We will be blessed to hear the Lord speak through him this coming Lord’s day.
Moving on to a churchwide prayer need. We need the Lord to direct us to the next Family Life Minister. Please make this a matter of prayer as you go before the Lord.
I will be looking for you Sunday!
Bro. Johnny
F i r s t
Winter Wellness 2012Continues…
Sunday, February 12Morning Worship Service
John CroyleFounder of Big Oak Ranch
Since 1975, John Croyle, a former University of Alabama football player and devout Christian, has taken some 650 homeless, unwanted, and abused
boys into his care at Big Oak Ranch, a place he started from scratch and keeps running on faith and the help of friends. A love offering will be collected during the service. Please make checks payable to FBC.
Volume XLVII, NO. 5
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, February 8, 2012
In This Issue ofFirst Things
2012 Mission Tripsof FBC Dothan
See Where You Can Serve!
Worship with Authority Evangelize with Intention
News of Interest—Finance Committeeand Deacons MeetingsSunday, February 12Finance Committee Meeting- 3:30 p.m., Conference RoomDeacons Meeting- 4:30 p.m., Parlor
Business MeetingWednesday, February 29- 6 p.m., Parlor
FBC Centennial Celebration Set The celebration of more than 124 years of First Baptist is available in this special set of 18 DVDs and 2 CDs. Pick up your set at the church office for $20 per set. Profits go to FBC missions.
Sunday Bible Study-Every week we will feature one of our Sunday Bible Study Groups.
The 7th & 8th GradeGirls & Guys… Is a group of junior high students who are led by Michael Ramsey and Chuck Conner. We use Bible materials from Lifeway and our study format is lecture/discussion. We are a group who interact with one another in creative ways. Our leaders are incredibly gifted for those of us experiencing our junior high years. We are located in Room B302.
Library Spotlight- Book of the Week -
The Story of Martha Myersby Barbara Joiner
This is the compelling story about martyred missionary Dr. Martha Myers who devoted her life and medical skills to the people of Yemen.
Call No.266.092 Mye
Important Kid’s Ministry Dates
~ Sunday, February 12 ~
Early Bird Camp Discount Deadlinefor Game On! CentriKid Camp
for July 23–27Is This Sunday, February 12!
Parents, save $25 by registering your 4th, 5th, or 6th grader for camp early. If your child is signed up and we have their deposit by Sunday, February 12, this discount will apply to your final camp total. We had a blast last year and can’t wait to go back.•
~ Wednesday, February 15 ~Preteen Mission Project
Information to come. Will be on campus.•
~ Saturday, February 18 ~Live Out Loud Missions Event
Live Out Loud is an awesome area-wide kids’ missions event that will take place at Ridgecrest Baptist Church from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18.
•~ Wednesday, February 22 ~
RA Race (@ FBC) Start your engines! It’s time for our annual RA race. This year our race will begin at 6 p.m. in the Dining Hall. Our RAs will be looking for car sponsors leading up to the race. All donations received will benefit the FBC Annie Armstrong offering. Come out and cheer these boys to victory.
•~ Saturday, February 25 ~
RA Race (Regional – @ Ridgecrest)AdventureLand to follow.
The Saturday following our church race our RAs will have the chance to compete against churches across the region. Registration for the race will begin at 9 a.m. Following the race we will go to AdventureLand! Your child will want to attend this great time.
•~ Friday, March 2 ~
Big Party at Big Fun (Grades 1–4) Friday night all 1st-4th graders are invited to a Big Party at Big Fun, an indoor playground with all the inflatable slides, bounce house and obstacle courses your kids will love. Meet at Big Fun at 6 p.m. Please pick up your child by 8:45 p.m. that evening. Big Fun is located at 4198 Montgomery Hwy, Dothan.
Our Sympathy To: Martha Jones and family on the death of her sister Mrs. Mary Flowers of Prattville, AL. Mrs. Flowers was also the aunt of Mike Jones. Joe Culver and family on the death of his aunt, Mrs. Essie Mae Blaxton of Decatur, AL. Ron Tedder and family on the death of his mother, Mrs. Edna Tedder Stringfellow, of Kinsey, AL. Charles Coggins and family on the death of his daughter, Mrs. Christy Dover, of Tuscaloosa, AL.
Congratulations To: Ed and Jan Jackson on the birth of their new grandson, Samuel James Beverly, born January 23, 2012. The proud parents are Patrick and Sarah Grace Beverly, of Birmingham, AL.
Thank You Notes The following have expressed their thanks to the First Family: Mike and Sharon Jones Gayle Bullard The Woodalls - Robert, Diann, Janie, and Bob
The First Family Prayingfor FBC Families: At the Wednesday Prayer Service we will lift up these FBC families in prayer: Lou Wright Rex and Judy Yance (Chad) Morgan and Stephanie Yarbrough
In Loving MemoryMrs. Alice Williams
February 5, 2012
Instrumentalists Needed
The Sunday Morning Worship Service needs persons who play instruments to add to our piano, organ, and rhythm section. If you play, fill out the form below, and drop it in the offering plate or return to the church office. Details for rehearsal will be announced soon. You are needed if you play an instument!
Name ___________________________________________________________
Ryan and Lauren Shippcome by letter from First Baptist
Church, Marianna, FL.Ryan is our new Minister of Music
and Worship Leader.We also welcome
Emma, Anna, and Lily.
Pray for God to Show You Who Your “One”
Will Be for 2012!
We have 122 folkswho are now
somebody’s “one.”
Choose your “one”for 2012, fill out the card and pick up a bracelet.
Cards and braceletsare located
throughout the church.
My 1Equipping SESSionS
Sunday, February 262 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Conference Room
Sunday, April 292 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Conference Room
Sr. Adult Ministry–
YoungatHeart
3R LuncheonThursday, February 16The Oldlywed Game Come hear four FBC couples answer questions about their spouses. After 50 years of marriage, you’d think the answers would match.Lots of laughter guaranteed!
Being W.E.L.L.
First Baptist pulpitSunday, February 12
10 a.m. Winter Wellnesswith John Croyle
6 p.m. “The Third Exhortation: Beware”
1 Peter 5:8–11Message by Dr. Johnny Fain
Preschool Worship CareSunday, February 12
Mitzi Chambers and Pam HardyKyle and Mandy ChaversBen and Jamie Coleman
Celeste Conner, Abby and EmmaWorship KidStyle
Ted and Melinda McClendon
Sunday’s Greeters
Clark/Parrish Bible Study GroupEddie and Rosemary Andrews
Tom McClendon and Harry PittmanLinda Bailey and Jean Fogg
Charles VannGuy Clardy
Regular Weekly EventsSundays - 8:45-10:10 a.m. Media Library Open 9 a.m. Sunday Bible Studies 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship Wee Worship (Pre 4–K5) WorshipKidStyle (Grades 1–3) 4-6 p.m. Media Library Open 4:30 p.m. LifeSong (Grades 7–12) 5:30 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (Gr. 7-12) 5:45 p.m. Child Care (Birth–Age 3) 6 p.m. Evening Worship Young Singles Bible StudyMon. - 10 a.m. Chair Aerobics, FLCWednesdays - 10 a.m. Chair Aerobics, FLC 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) 5:15–6:15 p.m. Double M Music (P3-G4) 5:30 p.m. Preteen Night Life (G 5-6) 6-7 p.m. Prayer Service - Parlor The Gathering, YAR 6:20–7:05 p.m. Double M Missions (P3-G4) 6:30 p.m. Adult and Youth Life Groups 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Choir RehearsalFridays - 10 a.m. Chair Aerobics, FLC
• Family Life Center Hours • M, Tu, Th 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m. W 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun Closed F 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
~ FBC Staff ~Ministers .............. The People of First Baptist ChurchPastor ................................................................... Johnny FainMinister of Music and Worship ...................... Ryan ShippMinister of Senior Adults, Media, and Missions .................................................... Bob GrossAssociate Pastor of Family Ministries ......... Mike GolsonMinister to Preschoolers ......................Mary Ann ThomasMinister to Kids ................................................. Brad StromMinister to Students ...........................................Dane ShawMinister of Community Missions and Single Adults ........................................Stan Sanford
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