Weekly Newsletter April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016 Vol. 68 No. 14“First Edition” is published weekly except Christmas week
by First Baptist Church, 107 East Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150Periodical postage paid at Sumter, SC 29150
Postmaster: Send address changes toFirst Baptist Church , PO Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151
Publication No. USPS 571620
Resident Members’ BirthdaysApril 17 - April 23
17 - Ashleigh Atkins; 18 - Kathi Branham; 19 - Amanda Williams, Hannah Joslin, Zachary Glasscock;20 - Christina Geddings, Bob Field, Jeff Branham; 21 - Theresa Laity; 22 - David Hanzlik, Connie Wilson, Becky Bays;23 - Veta McLean, Molly McMahon, James Hiott
Fellowship Meal - Wednesday, April 20
Barbeque Chicken, Brown Rice, Coleslaw, Vegetable, Dessert, Tea & Coffee
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH107 East Liberty Street, PO Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151
Senior Pastor .............................................................................. Dan BarberWorship Pastor ................................................. Jake Ferrell 773.3360 ext. 103Discipleship and Evangelism Pastor ....................Adam Moore 773.3360 ext. 111Senior Adults Pastor ........................................... Charles Clanton 803.236.3033Student Pastor ........................................... Marshall Harper 773.3360 ext. 112Children and Families Pastor ............................Kevin Blalock 773.3360 ext. 105Financial Manager ........................................ Hilda Harrelson 773.3360 ext. 107Office Manager .................................................. Jane Wertz 773.3360 ext. 101Ministry Assistant ........................................ Amanda Queen 773.3360 ext. 106Worship Assistant .........................................Mark Crawford 773.3360 ext. 117
Minister-at-Large .................................................................... Dr. Tony GouldElders .......................................................Ed Davis, Walter McGee, Bill ShulerHearing Impaired Director .......................................................Mandy FaullingPianist ....................................................................................Susan CottonBenevolence Committee ....................................... Sam Carraway (c) 983.7330... ......................................Bill Shuler, Jeff Champion, Buddy Noonan, Ed Davis
Office ..................................................................................... 803.773.3732Fax ........................................................................................ 803.775.1823E-Mail ........................................................................contact@fbcsumter.orgWebsite ...........................................................................www.fbcsumter.org
THIS WEEK AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
FRIDAY, April 15 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Group (FH) 9:00 AM Bible Study Fellowship (FH)
SATURDAY, April 16
SUNDAY, April 17 9:30 AM Modern Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School (all ages)11:00 AM Blended Worship11:00 AM Adult/Student Sunday School
MONDAY, April 18
TUESDAY, April 19
Stewardship Review
MemorialsGlobal Missions FundIn memory of Jewel Thompson by Friends and Followers Sunday School ClassIn memory of Bill Noonan by Jeff and Sharon YoungIn memory of Bill Noonan by Pat and Suzann Sears
Benevolence FundIn memory of Jewel Thompson by Cliff and Julia Waters
Extended SessionApril 17 at 11:00 AM
Dee Carraway, Meri DesChamps, Beth Fordham,Theresa Laity, Anna James, Lynn Smutz, Lindsey Smutz
WEDNESDAY, April 20 4:00 PM Celebration Singers (Choir Room) 5:00 PM Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM Preschool/Children AWANA 6:00 PM Student Bible Study (Activities Rm) 6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study (M100) Living Free by Beth Moore 6:00 PM Co-Ed Adult Bible Study 2 Peter (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 PM Adult Handbell Choir (Handbell Rm) 7:00 PM Worship Choir (Choir Room)
THURSDAY, April 21
FRIDAY, April 22 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Group (FH) 9:00 AM Bible Study Fellowship (FH)
FBC Kids WorshipApril 17 at 11:00 AM
Marty & Jamie Atkinson
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OUR RECORD 04/10/16Worship .............................................453
Weekly Budget Received ............$19,131.80
Weekly Budget Required ............$21,792.02
OFFERING 04/10/16Budget Offering ....................... $19,131.80Building Fund ................................... 10.00Global Missions ............................1,496.00Lottie Moon ................................... 580.00Annie Armstrong Offering .................. 20.00Church Meals ................................... 20.00Children’s Ministry .......................... 100.00Singing Christmas Tree ...................... 50.00Benevolence Fund .......................... 430.00Romania Projects .............................. 50.00Total .....................................$21,887.80
D.J. Florence by profession of faith; requesting baptism.
D.J. is a member of the Student Ministry.Also pictured is Katelyn Guidry.
WELCOME TO FIRST FAMILY
We would like to invite you to take part in a brand new men’s study starting in just a few weeks. Together we will study how God designed men and what it means to be a godly man.
If you have any questions or would like to sign up, email Pastor Adam at [email protected]
When: Mondays at 7:30 PM OR Tuesdays at 6:30 AM Starting: April 18/19thHow long: 6 weeksWhere: Activities Room at First Baptist ChurchTraining Guide: $10