VOL. 47 JANUARY 1, 2019 No. 1 A 5-week VISION & GIVING series beginning January 6 th . Join us as we celebrate and consider all that God has planned for us in 2019 as a church family. FIRST CONNECTION I JANUARY 6 th I 12-2pm First Connection is a luncheon for those interested in learning more about First Baptist Church and is the first step to becoming a member. Come Learn: Who We Are What We Believe What We Do Come join us on the First Sunday of each month to learn how you can join us in “Going.” Located in the Fellowship Hall Lunch & Childcare are provided Our Wednesday evening discipleship opportunities kickoff January 16 th , 2019. Dinner begins at 5:00pm with classes starting at 6:30. We hope you’ll join us. Ecclesia - God’s Design for the Church Worship Center Teacher: Pastor Michael Kimberly God’s Design for Marriage Room 416/417 Teacher: Pastor Tim Akin GriefShare - “Loss of a Spouse” A One-Session class Room 420 Teacher: Michelle Dooley *Normal classes resume February 6 th at 6:30pm in Room 420 LifeLine Women’s Bible Study: Genesis Part II: “Our Covenant God” Room 412 Teacher: Nila Winn Threads of Hope Room 414 Director: Marsha Nix
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VOL. 47 JANUARY 1, 2019 No. 1
A 5-week VISION & GIVING series beginning January 6th. Join us as we celebrate and consider all that God has planned for us in 2019 as a church family.
FIRST CONNECTION I JANUARY 6th I 12-2pm
First Connection is a luncheon for those interested in learning more about First Baptist Church and is the first step to becoming a member. Come Learn:
Who We Are
What We Believe
What We Do
Come join us on the First Sunday of each month to learn how you can join us in “Going.”
Located in the Fellowship HallLunch & Childcare are provided
Our Wednesday evening discipleship opportunities kickoff January 16th, 2019. Dinner begins at 5:00pm with classes starting at 6:30. We hope you’ll join us.
Ecclesia - God’s Design for the ChurchWorship Center
Teacher: Pastor Michael Kimberly
God’s Design for MarriageRoom 416/417
Teacher: Pastor Tim Akin
GriefShare - “Loss of a Spouse”A One-Session class
Room 420Teacher: Michelle Dooley
*Normal classes resume February 6th at6:30pm in Room 420
LifeLine Women’s Bible Study:Genesis Part II: “Our Covenant God”
Room 412Teacher: Nila Winn
Threads of HopeRoom 414
Director: Marsha Nix
IMPACT CHRISTIAN CHEERLEADING:
National ChampionshipsJanuary 4th & 5th in Orlando, FL.
Award Night: January 17th I Worship Center
7pm
UPWARD BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING practices resume January 7th with games on January 12th, 19th, and 26th.
UPWARD SPRING FLAG FOOTBALL registration is now open for boys and girls grades 1-8. Fees increase from $85 to $95 on January 21st so register now. And for those interested in coaching, contact Mark at [email protected] to sign up.
RUNNER’S CAMP REGISTRATION opens January 14th. For more information, visit www.fbcdouglasvillerec.org
Women’s MinistryThursday morning Bible Studies resume January 10th.
Join us at 9:00am in one of our classes:
Revelation Part IVLord, I Want To Know You
Genesis Part II: Our Covenant God (Begins Jan. 17th)Discerning the Voice of God (Begins Jan. 17th)
Sunday Evening Bible StudiesBeginning January 20th at 5:30pm
Revelation Part IV - Room 414Finding I AM - Room 412
Thursday Power Luncheons I January 17th I NoonServed in the Fellowship Hall. $7/per person.
MEN’S BREAKFAST I January 12th
Golden Corral Restaurant I 7:30amJoin the other men of our church for breakfast and fellowship on the second Saturday of every month.
LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERINGThe Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is an annual campaign of Southern Baptist Churches
to raise support for the missionaries of the International Mission Board.100% of this offering goes directly to the mission field.
Please pray how God might direct you to participate in this campaign by giving above and beyondto live on mission and make a Kingdom impact around the globe.
Our church goal this year is $50,000. You can give to this offering through January 2019.
We want to wish all of our Senior Adults a HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are planning a great time of fellowship with a lot of food for the new year, and look forward to being with everyone soon.
KEENAGERS - January 14th - 11:00am
CHURCH NEWS- If you haven’t already, you can pick up your Offering Envelopes for 2019 in front of the Media Center in the atrium. - Deacon luncheon, January 20th at 12:15pm in the fellowship hall. - Church office and ELC are closed for MLK Day on January 21st.- Join us in the atrium for cookies and punch on Sunday, February 10th as we celebrate Ms. Eva Robbins’ 100th birthday.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:Monday - Thursday 8:30am-4:30pmFriday 8:30am-11:30am
ELC early regristration for church members and those currently registered in the program begins February 1st. If you are interested in the ELC, or know someone who is, please contact Cathy Kloser at [email protected] or 770-942-5481 x112. Register early to reserve your spot.
Christian Sympathy is extended to:
- John and Carol Pennington in the death of her mother, Leila Kendrick who passed on October 15th.
- Ray and Robin Webb in the death of her father, William Graham who passed on October 23rd.
Our Sympathy To:- Harold & Elizabeth Morris in the death of his sister, Evelyn Driver, on 11/25/18.- The family of Jo Ann Daniell in her death on 11/29/18.- Betty Hughes in the death of her husband, Hank Hughes, on 11/29/18.- Brian & Mary O’Hern in the death of her aunt, Minnie Williams, on 12/3/18.- Brian & Mary O’Hern in the death of their cousin, Joshua McDuff, on 12/18/18.- The family of Glenda Peppers in her death on 12/6/18.- The family of Regis Hollis in her death on 12/7/18. - Eddie Chatham in the death of his mother Catharine Chatham.- The family of Debbie Hunter in her death on 12/30/18.
WE ARE GOINGDENVER MISSION TRIP I JUNE 12-17th $700
FBC will be taking a team to Denver to work with Dwell Church and Overland Church. A $100 deposit and application is due by January 27th. Spots will be limited, so don’t hesitate to sign up. Please see Jamie Wynn or Tanya Kimberly for an application, or go to www.fbcdouglasville.org
First Connect KIDS | New Believer’s Class for Children in Grades 3-5.Sundays at 9:30am on January 20, 27, and February 3.
A guardian is asked to attend with the child.
DNOW I March 1st-3rd This event is for all students grades 6-12. Registration begins January 6th in the Youth Cafe, and information packets will be available at that time.
Youth Camp I July 15th-19th
Youth Camp registration begins Sunday, March 10th in the Youth Cafe. We are going to Ocoee Retreat July 15th-19th and the cost is $330 with a $50 deposit due at registration. Information packets will be available at that time.
Kindergarten-6th Grade
Saturday I February 9th 10:00am-5:00pm
A high-energy worship gathering and engaging activities such as crafts,missions project, devotion, and recreation. Jeff Slaughter is our guestworship leader. Register at the Children’s Welcome Desk, or online at fbcdouglasville.org by Sunday, January 20th. Come join us!
Cost: $12/childT-Shirt (Optional): $10/child
May 28th - May 31st
It’s time to register for Preteen camp. This camp is for kids who have completed 3rd-6th grade.The camp is held at WoodlandChristian Camp in Temple, GA.
The cost is $225 if you sign up and pay the $50 deposit by Sunday, January 27th, or $235 after that.
VBS 2019June 24th - 28th 6:30-9:00pmSave the date and join us next Summer for Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are needed to lead families to “Zoom in and Focus on Jesus!”The adventure of a lifetime awaits this Summer as we have an up-close and person-al encounter with Jesus. Plus, you may see some animals along the way. Register at the Children’s Welcome Desk, or online at fbcdouglasville.org.
