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Being W.E.L.L.
A Note from Johnny…
This Sunday is the day we honor our high school graduates. It
seems like just yesterday these graduates were in the children’s
department and attending VBS. These graduates are moving on to
another phase of God’s wonderful plan for their lives. I know the
graduates and their parents are looking forward to the day of
finally getting that diploma and feeling the excitement of
accomplishment.
I ran across this story about a graduation which took place
several years ago. Read and enjoy it.
“The year that I was one of two teachers in a two-teacher rural
Alabama school we planned a real commencement program for our
eighth graders, with stage, speaker and all the decorations. The
county superintendent delivered the address and I nodded to the
pianist to start the recessional. She hesitated, looked at me in
wonderment and started to play only after I had nodded my head
vigorously the third time. They all marched out beautifully and I
stood there full of pride when all at once I felt a tug at my coat.
There was the runtiest eighth grader of all and he was still
sitting there. He had not marched out with the rest. In a
bewildered tone, he asked, “Ain’t we gonna’ get our diplomers, Mr.
Hadley?” “In the excitement, of supervising my first graduation
exercises, I forgot to distribute the diplomas. The pupils marched
back in, received their diplomas and all was well.”—William Hadley,
Superintendent of Glen Ellyn Schools, Illinois.
Graduates, we are praying for you. Thank you for allowing us to
be a part of your lives.
Bro. Johnny
F i r s t
2011Graduate
RecognitionDay
This Sunday, May 22
During the 10:15 a.m.Worship Service
Our High School Graduates& Their Families
Will Be Honored at a Luncheonin the Dining Hall
Following theMorning Worship Service.
Volume XLVI, NO. 20
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, May 18, 2011
Sign Up May 22–aUgUSt 14 2011
SUMMER READING CLUB
For Ages 3–12
Read as many books as you can. Top readers in each age group get
special
recognition and a prize!
Sign-up begins THIS Sunday, May 22,in the Media Library.
All who sign up will receive a Love My Library book bag.
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Worship with Authority Evangelize with Intention
Financial StatementsFor the Month of April 2011
Operating Fund Summary Budget Actual Expenses Actual Expenses
Differences Yearly Budget for April for April Budget YTD YTD
YTD
Income: Budget (2,321,188.00) (193,432.37) (180,506.29)
(773,729.36) (675,248.62) 98,480.74Transfer from Designated - - - -
(39,232.48) (39,232.48)
Total Income (2,321,188.00) (193,432.37) (180,506.29)
(773,729.36) (714,481.10) 59,248.26 Expenses: Total Missions
370,595.00 30,882.88 28,286.88 123,531.64 109,452.77 (14,078.87)
Total Pastoral 7,850.00 654.13 136.70 2,616.64 1,522.27 (1,094.37)
Total Music 210,413.00 17,534.38 19,400.19 70,137.64 65,587.77
(4,549.87) Total Education 125,975.00 10,497.88 6,925.63 41,991.64
28,692.95 (13,298.69) Total Recreation 124,883.00 10,406.88
8,440.94 41,627.64 34,145.54 (7,482.10) Total Personnel 778,787.00
64,898.99 63,551.50 259,595.72 245,808.01 (13,787.71) Total Food
Serv 32,295.00 2,691.25 3,504.16 10,765.00 14,597.10 3,832.10 Total
Operation 243,830.00 20,319.13 13,647.79 81,276.64 61,476.79
(19,799.85) Total Property 423,360.00 35,280.00 31,893.02
141,120.00 128,778.34 (12,341.66) Total CDC 3,200.00 266.63
(5,919.89) 1,066.64 (7,122.01) (8,188.65) Total Expenses
2,321,188.00 193,432.16 169,866.92 773,729.20 682,939.53
(90,789.67)
Receipts over Exp 0.00 (0.22) 10,639.37 (0.16) (31,541.57)
(31,541.41)
**On the Operating Fund Summary: Income amounts are in
parentheses. Expense amounts are not in parentheses.
Designated Fund Summary Beginning Receipts YTD Expenses for YTD
Ending Balance for April Receipts April Expenses Balance
Total Designated 1,195,767.25 28,936.72 486,765.11 77,585.74
317,114.03 1,147,118.23
FBC Disaster Relief Trips Planned We are planning multiple trips
in May and June to North and Central Alabama to help our neighbors
that were affected by the tornadoes. Each of these dates is weekend
trips. We can go both Saturday and Sunday or Saturday only,
depending on the schedules of those who sign up. May 21-22 June 4-5
May 29–30 June 11-12 We will be doing clean up work each time or
whatever they need us to do.
To sign up or for more info, email Ben Wages at
[email protected] contact Melissa at the church office,
792-5117.
Kid's CampCentri-Kids at Shocco Springs
July 29-31, 2011For All Children Who Have Completed Grades 4 and
5
Cost: $185Register by
Wednesday, June 15.
Call for more info!792-5117
The FBC Music Academy Summer Semesterbegins Monday, June 6.
We will offer piano and voice.The semester dates are June 6–July
29.
Register now by calling theFBC Music Office, 792-5117, ext.
251.
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Love with Purpose Learn with Consistency
Members in the HospitalExtendicare Rehab:115 Mrs. Eulalene
Butler
HealthSouth Rehab:206 Mrs. Jeanette Harris
Westside Terrace Rehab:205 Mrs. Wynell Miller
Our Sympathy To: Macie and Paige Angerbrandt and family on the
death of their grandmother, Mrs. Joan Angerbrandt, of Graceville,
FL.
Sunday’s Flowers The flowers last Sunday were in honor of our
FBC Senior Adults.
Sunday’s Rose: The rose last Sunday was in honor of Jack Martin
Jimmerson III, born April 27, 2011, son of Jack and Maggie
Jimmerson. The proud grandparents are Tim and Sara Wiggins.
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: Randy and Deborah Tillis
(Marc, Bryan) Tamara Tillman Smathers Ben and Judy Tipton
Are You Looking for a Great Local Ministry Project?
It’s local! It’s fun! It’s easy!
We need volunteers to help with light duties with the market.
Market dates: Saturday, June 11–July 30.
Anyone, Grade 6–Adults, can volunteer.
Volunteers can serve:7–10 a.m. or 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Free T-Shirts for Volunteers!(If you have helped previously and
need a new t-shirt, please let us know!)
Please cotact Diane Culver in the church office to sign up.
VBS 2011June 6–10
9 a.m.–12 noon
Sign Up for VBS 2011 Thru May 31For Age 4–Grade 6
(completed)
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.
Come Onboardthe VBS Team!June 6-10, 9 a.m.-12 noon Are you still
wondering if you could be a VBS volunteer? We have a great position
for you!!! Be a VBS TOUR GUIDE!!!! Anyone can do it. A VBS tour
guide’s main responsibility is to hang out with the same group of
8-10 kids all week as they go from place to place. We would love to
have you come be a part in making an impact in the lives of
children. Call Brad or Susanne to sign up today or register
online.
VBS Training DatesSunday, May 22, 4:30–5:30 p.m.or Tuesday, May
24, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Hey VBS team! It’s time to get together and talk
about all the great things going on with VBS this year. This year
you can decide which day works best for you, Sunday, May 22, OR
Tuesday, May 24. If you have signed up to help with VBS we need you
to be at either meeting. Don’t come to both unless you want to hear
the same thing twice. Notify Brad or Susanne if you are unable to
attend either of these meetings.
VBS Need We are in need of cardboard tubes from empty paper
towel rolls. Please place them in the VBS Snack basket at the Troy
Street entrance.
In Loving MemoryMrs. Elizabeth Marsh
May 16, 2011
Welcome New Members!
Machael and Malva ManciniMichael comes by baptism. Malvacomes by
statement. Michael is the
owner of Mike’s Music.
Youth Ministry–If You Are Planning To Attend WIRED… If you are
planning to attend WIRED this year, the deadline to sign up with a
$25 non-refundable deposit is Tuesday, May 31 - by Noon! Please
fill out all forms and return them along with your deposit to
Dane/Susanne by the deadline. A 2011 Medical Release form will also
need to be on file.
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Being W.E.L.L.
First Baptist pulpitSunday, May 22
10:15 a.m. “Can I Be Successful?” Philippians 3:12–14
Message by Dr. Johnny Fain
6 p.m. “We’ve Got the Power” Mark 6:6b–13
Message by Rev. Mike Golson
Preschool Worship CareSunday, May 22Jane Bowers and Beth
Chris and DeAnna BrannonJim and Laura Capps
Mills and Samantha CarterWorship KidStyle
Todd and Melissa Thornell
Sunday’s Greeters
John and Pat RossJean Fogg and Dawn Rollins
Tom McClendonMark JordanJerry WhiteEarl Dove
David Snell
Happy Birthday!
If your birthday is not listed, please call Melissa (792-5117,
ext. 247) and
make sure we have your birthdate on file.
May 22: Brooks Brown, George Revell,
Elliott Thomas, Evan Thomas, Claire
Wiggins
May 23: Lillian Dumas, Lynsey Powell,
Sarah Pynes
May 24: Britney Nelson, Shelley Smith
May 25: Kay Barbaree, Nonie Durham,
Rachael Fitzgerald, Joey Hester, Len
White
May 26: Madge Baker
May 27: Jeff Creel III, Gary Oppert, Steve
Smith, Lynn Teate
May 28: Clark Davis, Jim Griffith, Mabry
Jones, Charles Lewis, Gray McClendon
Next Week’s Deacons
Prospect VisitationJackie Dean
Deacon on Call 5/22 Troy St. & Hospital Monitor Visitation
A.M. & P.M. Joe Culver Service 792-9226 Mason Morrow
• 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 (Ends 5/25)
5:15-6:30 p.m. Child Care (Birth–Age 2) 5:30-5:55 p.m. Wacky Wild
Wednesdays (Gr 1-5) 6 p.m. Presch. Wed. Nights (P3-K5) 6-6:30 p.m.
The Gathering (Adult, Youth, Kids) 6-7 p.m. Prayer Service - Parlor
6:30-7 p.m. IMPACT! (Grades 6-12) 6:30-7:30 p.m. Preschool/Kid’s
Care (P3-Gr 5) 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
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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 Kids
................................................. Brad
StromMinister to Students
...........................................Dane ShawMinister of
Community Ministries and Single Adults
........................................Stan SanfordMinister of
Recreational Ministries .....................Sam Self
Weekly Summary
May 15, 2011•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Budget
Receipts .......................................$30,430.55Weekly
Budget Requirements ..............$44,638.23Budget Receipts YTD
........................ $786,844.79Budget Requirements YTD
.............. $892,764.60
First ThingsUSPS 191-980
Published weekly except 4th of July week and Christmas week by
the First Baptist Church, 300 West Main Street, Dothan,
Alabama 36301. Periodical PostagePaid at Dothan, Alabama.
Postmaster: Send Address Changes to:First Baptist Church, P.O.
Box 2025
Dothan, AL36302-2025
300 West Main Street • Dothan, AL 36301 • www.fbcdothan.org •
334.792.5117 • Dr. Johnny Fain, Pastor
Intercessory PrayerLine: 334.673.7207
Wednesday Family Supper May 25, 2011
Supper: 4:30–6 p.m.
Soup and SandwichSalad BarDessert
Ages 12–Up: $5Ages 6-11: $3
Salad Bar Only: $3Ages 5–Under: Free
$20 Family maximum
Last Supper Until August!
