Check the church website, www.firstshallowater.org to find opportunities to serve others through Serve Teams.

CARE MINISTRY: Cooper Cox, c/o Randy and Kathy Plank 1406-11th St. Shallowater; Wendi Pene, 12807 N FM 2378 Anton, TX 79313. If you know of members in the hospital, please inform the church office at 832-4511.

VOLLEYBALL: All adults ages 18 and over are invited to come play recreational volleyball Monday nights from 7-9 PM in the ROC.

ON YOUR WAY STOP AND PRAY: On your way to Lubbock go down 4th street and stop at Encounter at 5911-4th Street and please pray for God’s power on our new church start.

ENCOUNTER AT SHADOW HILLS: This is the new name for our new church start. Please pray for our services at Encounter at Shadow Hills.

60’s FELLOWSHIP GROUP: We will meet on September 29th at the home of James and Barbara Norton at 1305-9th Street here in Shallowater at 5:30pm.

SINGING WOMEN OF WEST TEXAS CONCERT: The Singing Women of West Texas will present a Service of Praise tonight at 6:00pm in the Worship Center. The concert is free and we encourage you to invite your friends and family. Dr. Sarah Herrington directs the Singing Women of West Texas group. We have 6 ladies from Shallowater that sing with the group and 4 are from our church. You don’t want to miss this wonderful event.

CINDY HUGHLETT CONCERT: Cindy Hughlett, singer songwriter, will be in concert here at First Baptist Church on October 13th, at 5:00 PM in the Worship Center. Cindy has been honored as 2012 Agape Fest Female Vocalist of the Year, ICGMA Duo of the Year with David House and 2012 Christian Voice CGM Album of the year. Cindy is from Lubbock, Texas and included in her band are our own, Bobby Price, R.D. Carlile and Michael Whited. Come hear the concert and bring a friend.

THANK YOU: Thank you again and again for your prayers and concern. God was healing me before I found out what was wrong. Please keep praying me through and I will keep following. It is good to have Christian friends. Love you all, Patsy Wilson

E-MESSENGER: If you would like to receive the E-Messenger through email, detailing the events happening at First Baptist Church, please subscribe by visiting our website, www.firstshallowater.org. Click “About Us.” Click “Flock note”. Click “Sign Up for Flock note.” Another option is to fill out the guest tab on the bulletin with your name and email address. Place the form in the offering plate or bring it to the Connection Center in the Foyer.

CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION: First Baptist Church, 1008 8th Street Shallowater, TX 79363. Phone Number: 806-832-4511. Our Wi-Fi password for online capabilities, here at the church, is: firstshallowater.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Crista Gray, Joined by Baptism, Baptism Date Pending Samantha Mendez, Joined by Baptism, Date Pending Bo Kesey, Joined by Baptism, Date Pending Jenna Kesey, Joined by Letter, 9-15-13 Bill Bryant, Joined by Letter, 9-15-13 Bill and Elizabeth James Joined by Letter, 9-15-13 Luke Robles, Joined by Baptism, Baptism Date Pending

ADULT CONNECTION GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS: Opportunities to GROW together are presented through the many Connection Groups that meet Sunday morning at 9:49 AM and throughout the week. Connection Group information is posted on the walls throughout the building, and is also available at the Connection Center and on the church website: www.firstshallowater.org

CONNECTION CAFÉ: is open for breakfast from 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM in the ROC each Sunday morning. Please exit the ROC by 9:45 AM in consideration of the students who meet for Connection Group.

WOMEN’S THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: at 9:15 AM in the home of Rhonda Nieman, 1410-8th St., Shallowater. We will study “The Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel and there will be no homework. If you have any questions or need to know the location of the Bible study each week, please call D’Ann McGuire at 832-4192.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: at 9:45 AM in the Chapel led by Richard Harbison. This class is studying the book of Psalms.

We SERVE Others  We GROW Together  

Worship @ Eleven (Nursery and Kidz Church are available in Kidzville)

“Oh Our Lord”

“What If Starbucks Marketed like the Church”

CELEBRATING WELCOME

Zack Holder Minister of Students

CELEBRATING WORSHIP TOGETHER

“Oh Our Lord” “Our God”

“Cornerstone” “Show Me Your Glory”

CELEBRATING GOD’S MESSAGE

“A Picture of the Lord” Revelation 1:9-20

Mitch Wilson Lead Pastor

CELEBRATING OUR COMMITMENTS

“How Great Is Our God”

CELEBRATING HIS GOODNESS THROUGH GIVING

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CELEBRATING PRAYER Ernest Hopkins

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Worship at 8:30 (Nursery is available in Kidzville)

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The Ministerial Staff will be at the Guest Center, which is located in the Worship Center Foyer, immediately following each service today.

During our services we stand for extended periods of time. Please feel free to remain seated if you are unable to stand.

KIDS DAY OUT: It is time for pre-registration. If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Kids’s Day Out program for the 2013-2014 year please contact Gayle Burgett. (548-2127 or gayle @firstshallowater.org) We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We will begin on September 3rd.  

KIDZ CHURCH: For children ages Kinder - 4th grade. Your kids are invited to this special service just for them on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. We are in need of parents or volunteers who would love to help in teaching kids great and powerful Bible truths. Please call Julie Batten at 535-7641 if you are interested in helping in any way.

GENTLY USED ITEMS NEEDED FOR KIDS DAY OUT: Our Kids Day Out program needs gently used pack and plays, and rocking chairs. If you have any of those items you would be willing to donate, please contact the church office at 832-4511.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE: 6:10 PM Pizza served in the ROC (Please note: the price of the pizza will be .50 cents a slice.) 6:30 PM Worship in the Worship Center.

FRIDAY NIGHT HOME GAME TAIL GATE PARTIES: All students are invited to a tail gate party at 5 PM in the high school parking lot at each home game. It will be a great time of fellowship and fun.

ENCORE FIRST MONDAY: is October 7th at 10:30am in the ROC. Our guest speaker will be Marsha Sharp, former Lady Raider coach. She will be speaking on “Fear Makes Cowards of Us All”. The meal for the day is steak, baked potato, salad, tea and dessert. The cost of the meal is $5.00. Please contact the church office for reservations for the meal at 832-4511 by October 4th.  

   

You must realize that God loves you but you are separated from God by a sinful nature.

Roman 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”

You must believe that God sent His one and only Son, Jesus Christ as a payment for sin.

Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Although humanity through sin has separated itself from God, the sacrifice of Jesus, on the cross, bridged that gap.

Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Jesus Christ died for us.”

All that God asks is that you repent (turn away) from your sins and accept the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made on the cross for those sins.

Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

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How to Become a Christian!  

How to Join the Church!  If you would like to join our church, please fill out the card below. You can make your commitment by coming forward during the song of commitment after the sermon and visiting with one of our pastors or by placing the card in the offering plate and one of our pastors will contact you. You can become a member in the following ways: 1.  By accepting Jesus Christ in your heart as your personal Lord and Savior and being obedient to the Lord’s command to be Biblically baptized. Biblical baptism is a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and is by immersion in order to symbolize the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord. 2.  By letter of recommendation from a church of like faith and order. 3.  By statement that you are a believer in Jesus Christ and have placed your faith in Him as Savior and Lord and have been obedient to a Biblical baptism.  

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First Ministry Sunday, September 22, 2013

8:30 a.m. Worship at 8:30 (Worship Center) (Nursery available in Kidzville) 9:15-9:45 a.m. Connection Café (ROC) 9:49 a.m. Connection Groups (Nursery available in Kidzville) 11:00 a.m. Worship at Eleven (Worship Center) (Nursery available in Kidzville) 11:00 a.m. Pre-School Class (Room 100, in Kidzville) 11:00 a.m. Kidz Church for 1st-4th Grade (Kidz Church) 3:00 p.m. NO Ladies of Grace (Choir Room) 6:00 p.m. Singing Women of West Texas Concert (Worship Center) Monday, September 23, 2013 6:30 a.m. True Hearted Exercise Class (ROC) 8:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting (Rm. 105) 1:40 p.m. Sing-A-Long at Wilshire Place 7:00 p.m. Stitches of Love, Ladies Crochet Group (909-12th St Shallowater) 7:00 p.m. Volleyball (ROC) Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting (Rm. 105) 6:00 p.m. His Witness leaves for Hillcrest Manor Wednesday, September 25, 2013 6:30 a.m. True Hearted Exercise Class (ROC) 7:15 a.m. See You at the Pole (High School Flag Pole)

8:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting (Rm. 105) 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Study led by Richard Harbison (The Chapel)

5:45 p.m. “Experiencing God” Adult Bible Study (1307-7th Street) 6:10 p.m. Awaken Student Ministry Meal (ROC) 6:30 p.m. Kidzville Meal (Kidz Church) 6:30 p.m. Adult Ministries Meal (Served in respective classrooms) 6:30 p.m. Awaken Student Ministry Worship (Worship Center) 7:00 p.m. “Faith Lessons” Adult Bible Study (Rm. 215) 7:00 p.m. GA’s 1st-4th Grade Girls (1 & 2nd Grade Rm 202, 3rd Grade Rm 208, 4th Grade Rm. 201) 7:00 p.m. RA’s 1st-4th Grade Boys (Kidz Church)

7:00 p.m. Area 56 5th and 6th Grade Girls and Boys (Girls-Peoples Annex) (Boys in the ROC)

7:00 p.m. Nursery (6wks to Crawling-Room 103) (Crawlers-2years of age-Room 102) 7:00 p.m. Pre-School Class (2 & 3yrs Rm 102, 4 & 5yrs Rm. 101) 7:00 p.m. BUGs – Brothers Under Grace, Men’s Ministry (The Chapel) 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (Room 219) 7:00 p.m. “Experiencing God” Adult Bible Study (1307-7th Street) 7:00 p.m. First Singers Choir Group (Choir Room) Thursday, September 26, 2013 8:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting (Rm. 105) 9:00 a.m. Stitches of Love, Ladies Sewing Group (Rm. 219) 9:15 a.m. Women’s Thursday Morning Bible Study (1410-8th St, Shallowater) Friday, September 27, 2013 6:30 a.m. True Hearted Exercise Class (ROC)

First Faithfulness! Sunday Worship Attendance: September 15: 634

Weekly Budget

Requirement: $24,089.69

YTD Budget

Requirement: $891,318.53

YTD Budget

Received: $934,516.69

September 15, 2013: Tithes & Offerings $ 16,410.60 United We Build $ 385.00 Weekly Budget Total $ 16,795.60  

First Baptist Church is pleased to announce online giving! Visit our website at firstshallowater.org and click on the “About Us” tab. Next Click

on “Giving”. Then Click “Online Giving”.

Welcome! We would like to welcome you to First Baptist Church. If you are a guest in our service, please fill out the information requested on the tab in this bulletin and place in the offering plate or in the boxes near the exit doors. We have a gift for you located at the Guest Center. The Guest Center is located in the foyer of the Worship Center. We are glad you are here! The Lord’s Supper The Lord’s Supper is available in the Prayer Room every Sunday. Prayer Room The Prayer Room is located in the Foyer of the Worship Center.

8:30 a.m. Worship at 8:30 (Worship Center) (Nursery Available Rm. 103)

9:15 a.m. Connection Café (ROC)

9:49-10:45 a.m. Connection Groups (See website for List of Classes) 11:00 a.m. Worship at Eleven (Worship Center) (Nursery Available Rm. 103) 11:00 a.m. Kidz Church (Kindergarten-4th Grade) (Kidz Church Room)

11:00 a.m. Building Blocks - Preschool Kidz Church (Rm. 100)

4:00 p.m. Ladies of Grace  

10:00 a.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Study (Room 219) 6:15 p.m. Awaken Student Ministry Meal (ROC) 6:30 p.m. Kidzville Meal (Kidz Church) 6:45 p.m. Awaken Student Ministry Worship (Worship Center) 7:00 p.m. GA’s – 1st-4th Grade Girls (Upstairs Classrooms) 7:00 p.m. RA’s – 1st-4th Grade Boys (ROC)

7:00 p.m. Area 56 (Girls at Dave’s Need for Speed) (Boys in the ROC) 7:00 p.m. Nursery (Room 103) Pre-School Class (Room 100) 7:00 p.m. BUGs – Brothers Under Grace (The Chapel) 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (Room 219) 7:00 p.m. First Singers (Methodist Church)  

Encounter

Sunday Worship Attendance: Sept 15: 110 Weekly Budget Requirement: 3,431.31 Weekly Budget Received: $3,089.00