TICKET COSTS: “The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted” June 30 – August 13 $ 30 per person August 14 – 21 $ 45 per person Purchase Tickets Online

KIDS INFO:FRIDAY NIGHT - Kids Night Out planned for grad-ed children, child care for Birth - K. BOTH REQUIRE sign up!There will not be child care for the Saturday Event, so please make child care plans.Dr. Gary Chapman

LIVE IN PERSON

All kids 1st-5th are invited to a Kids Night Out on Friday, August 22 from 6:45 until 9:00 p.m. (in conjunction with Barnes and Miner confections and comedy event). Kids will choose their movie – Disney’s “Frozen” will be playing in the Youth room and “The Lego Movie” will be showing in the newly renovated children’s worship area (formerly the Garage). A concession area with fresh pizza, hot pop-corn, theatre boxed candy and cold bottled water will be set up on 3rd floor near area between youth center and kids worship room. All kids will receive tickets good to redeem each food item upon arrival. This will be an exciting night for your kids, however they must be signed up online in order to attend this event. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, August 20. Cost for this event is $5.00.

Friday, August 22 / 7:00PMPurchase Tickets Online:

$5.00 each before 8/13 $10 each after 8/13(Includes Dessert)

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THE MARRIAGE YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED

A Conference with Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages

August 23, 9am-3:30pm

First Baptist Fairhope Vol.8 No.15 : : 08.06.14

From your Pastor’s Hear t jhenry@fbcfairhope.org

Lee Steverson(with Sue, his wife already a member)Joins by Statement19739 Quail Creek Dr., Fairhope618.593.8329

Welcome to the First Family

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August is another month crammed with First Baptist events. We have the weekend marriage event, school spirit night, blessing of the backpacks, Legacy Builders and Promotion Sunday. Our church is like the “energizer bunny”---it just keeps going and going. Each month has its own special push and August is certainly no exception. With school starting, most vacations have ended. It has been a good summer; now it is time for my favorite season -- FALL! Not only does Fall mean football, but it means settling back into a routine. When you miss church, you miss so much. I wish all of you could have been at our last Wednesday night prayer service. All ages were represented as we stretched our hearts to pray for Jeff Ingram. Keep praying. As I write this letter, we still don’t have results from his tests. Continue to pray for Jeff and Jeannie and the right strategy for his healing. Also, you missed a blessing if you missed Laureen Davis’ testimony. What a witness to the Lord and to prayer! Sunday night’s service led by the college ministry and Ryan Weed was great. Pray for our students as they return to their campuses and take their Christian witness with them. My prayer for all of us is that we face life on our knees, praying fervently -- “but prayer was made without ceasing...” (Acts 12:5 KJV) May our church be a house of prayer! Our church, our nation, our young people, our families -- all need constant prayer. My sermons will continue from the book of Acts. Christians are to be filled as we meet and then take the gospel out there to a lost and dying world. On Sunday night, we study Ephesians and what Paul says to our lives about Christian character. Wednesday Bible Study looks at the life of Jesus in his last week from the gospel of Matthew. All of this is by a design to get God’s Word into the very soul of your existence. All else has a termination point, but God’s Word lasts forever (I Peter 24:25) Have a good two weeks. May God bless each of you.Your Pastor,JerryIsaiah 40:8

Preschool Security and UpgradesWe are nearing completion on a number of upgrades to our preschool and children’s departments. Among these are painting and flooring upgrades, as well as secure code entry safety doors along with a panic button lockdown in the event of an emergency. We will soon be calling a parent meeting to better acquaint you with assigned family security codes for preschool door entry, as well as new preschool hall guidelines designed to keep our preschoolers safe while on campus during all ministry activities. These amazing upgrades are further proof of our church’s commitment to being the best choice for your children, the best choice for your family. It’s great to serve your kids at FBC Fairhope. Any questions? See Kevin or Jennifer.

FIRST CLASS Wednesday, August 275:45 – 7:30 PMIf you are considering CHURCH MEMBERSHIP at First Baptist, or have recently joined or not yet attended FIRST CLASS, then this infor-mative class is for you. You will have the opportunity to meet our Pastor and Staff, learn about the mission and vision of our church for our area, learn about our key beliefs, how to get more involved and more.FREE SUPPER is included and children and youth may participate in the regular Wednesday evening activities.TO SIGN UP: Contact LaSha Powell in the Church Office (928.8685 or lpowell@fbc-fairhope.org) or sign up ONLINE via website or APP by noon, Wednesday, August 27.

Rev. Jeff IngramAssociate Pastor/Senior Adult Minister

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Our church will be hosting the Beth Moore 2014 Simulcast on Saturday, September 13! The event will begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m. Tickets are $12.00 for the event, or $20.00 for the event plus a box lunch.Tickets go on sale SOON! Sign up and purchase your ticket online at fbcfairhope.org or contact LaSha in the church office.

Get in on the ground floor of making this event a success! Volunteers are needed! Please call, email, or text Debbie Tuggle at 251.709.4637, debbietuggle3@gmail.com if you would like to help in any of the following ways: publicity, registration, greeters, hospitality, handouts,door prizes, and possibly others.We know you will be blessed!

Handyman MinistryThere are many Senior Adults, Widows, and Single Moms in our church and in the community who need help from time to time with fix-it / small repair projects around their home that they need help with or may not be able to afford to pay someone to do. We would like to form an official HANDY MAN MINISTRY to help out with these needs. If you have some “fix-it” skills and would be interested in helping, please contact Brent Shaw in the Church Office (928.8685 orbshaw@fbcfairhope.org).

Connect First The purpose of our CONNECT FIRST Ministry Team is to help New Members become fully assimilated members. This is done through a series of informal contacts (phone calls, etc) for the first 4 months after they join to answer any questions and to encourage them to get involved in Sunday School, attend our First Class New Member class, etc.

IF INTERESTED contact LaSha Powell in the Church Office (928.8685 or lpowell@fbcfairhope.org).

NOTE: A training meeting for all current CONNECT FIRST team members and new people interested in helping will be held on Wednesday, September 3 @ 5:45 PM in MPR1.

Would You Like to Serve on a Commit-tee?If you are interested in serving on one of our Standing Committees, then please fill out one of the COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES INTEREST FORMS and turn them into LaSha Powell in the Church Office. There are forms in eachAdult Sunday School records box, the Main Welcome Center and the Church Office.

Sunday MorningBrew TeamWe need 4-5 more people to be a part of our BrewTeam that arrives early to make coffee for our Sunday School classes. Team Members need to come about 7:30am – 7:45am to make the coffee. It takes about one hour to make the coffee for the various locations and it is easy to do. Please contact Jennifer Coulter (928-8685 or jcoulter@fbcfairhope.org) If you are available to be part of this teamall our coffee drinkers appreciate.

Wednesday Night Supper

Volunteer to help with Wednesday Night Supper with Mrs. Kim Rylee our Church Hostess. Several of her regular helpers are out this summer and she needs about seven people to add to the bank of help-ers. The times to work are from 3-7 each Wednesday. Email her at krylee@fbcfairhope.org and let her know you’d be glad to help.

Selah! AuditionsSelah! Auditions will be Sunday August 24th, 3:00 pmfor any high school student (grades 9-12) interested in sing-ing in this student vocal ensemble.Audition packets are available in the student center and the church office. For more informationor to sign up for an audition time contact Sandy McKinney at smckinney@fbcfairhope.org or 251.504.4657.

RE:Sound Re:Sound Student Choir cranks back up Sunday, August 24 at 4:30pm in Room 204/205 West.This will be a special combined rehearsal for grades 6-12. We will be singing in the 6:00 service that night.Don’t worry about knowing the song. It will be easy and fun! Don’t miss it!

RE:Sound Text AlertsStay in “tune” with Mrs. Sandy and all Student Choir need to know info:Text: @fbcsing to: (251)517-0862

Wednesday Evening Fall Schedule “KICKS OFF” on Wednesday, August 204:00-5:00 Adult Handbells4:45 PM–6:00 Family Supper5:30 PM Children’s Choirs, Pres.–Grade 5 RE:Sound for 6-8 grades RE:Act for High School Students (til 6:30) 5:45 PM Sanctuary Orchestra6:00 PM REFRESH Young Adult Bible Study (ongoing) Dave Ramsey’s FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY (coming in Sept.)6:30 PM Pastor’s Bible Study Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Children’s Missions RE:Mix Middle School Students

MOVING ON UP Day in Sunday SchoolSunday, August 17On this Sunday all Preschoolers – Youth will move up to their new class. In addition, it is the time of year when Adults are encouraged to move up as well (if it is that time) or to check out a new class if you need a fresh start.

This Summer, Children’s Music was filling the air here at WAM

(Preschool Music Camp) and MIX Music Camp at Shocco Springs,

Alabama. Check out some of the pics taken from these events.

WHY offer Preschool/Children’s Music?

Children who experience music in preschool are more likely

to attend college. Music introduced in the first 6 years of life

heightens cognitive and problem solving skills. Most Scripture is

learned when we are children. Private music lessons are costly.

Church music lessons are free & provide great outreach. Have

you a heart for kids and looking for a place to serve this fall? Try one

of our Children’s Music classes on Wednesday nights

5:30 – 6:30 pm. Music can “SHAKE” UR World!

Contact: Dee Pace dpace@fbcfairhope.org 928.8685

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Why Music?

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Blessing of the Backpacks On Sunday, August 17, we will have our annual “Blessing of the Backpacks” during both morning worship services 8:30am and 11:00am. This is a very special time for our church body to come together for the purpose of praying over the children and educators of our church as they prepare to be the light of Jesus in classrooms around our city this upcoming school year. On this day your child will receive a scripture tag including a prayer and God’s Word to place on their backpack as a visual testimony to their faith. Dr. Henry will also lead us in a special time of prayer for the kids this day. Please do not miss this very special service. All backpacks must be placed on stage 15 minutes prior to each morning worship service. Kids will be called up to stand on stage after service begins. See you at Blessing of the Backpacks!

Children’s Sunday School

PromotionOn Sunday August 17, all kids will promote to their new Sunday School classes. Please acquaint yourself as a parent if your child will be moving to a new floor this new Sunday school year. During the final minutes of class on Sunday, August 10th all teachers are encouraged to walk your current classes to their new class to meet their new teachers and to better familiarize the students with their new class location. Any questions see Jennifer or myself for more information.

Parents, remember Red Card Bible drill prep for all kids 1st -5th grade meets weekly from 6:30-7:30 pm in the kids worship room 301 each Wednesday night. Bible Drill will resume its Sunday Night Schedule from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm beginning Sunday, August 24th 2014 when our kids fall schedule begins. Kids fall schedule will be outlined in detail in the next First Edition Publication.

BIG DEALS ON AUGUST 17

Legacy Builders is Coming!! Begins Sunday, August 24, 5:00 – 7:00 PMFocused on parents with kids in their Preschool – Teen years -Strengthen your marriage -Sharpen your parenting skills -Grow deeper in your faith at the same time your kids are growing deeper -Network with other parents and build deeper relationships in an informal setting -Learn wisdom for life from other “seasoned” couples who have been there and have the t-shirtLEGACY BUILDERS kicks o� with a 4 week DVD-driven study by Andy Stanley, “STAYING IN LOVE” that will be facilitated by Bob & Pat Green, Charlie & Lynn Carroll and other “seasoned” couples.SIGN UP online or in the church o� ce with LaSha Powell. Participant Guides cost $5.

Preschoolers Moving On Up Event August 10, 6:00pmReminder to all kindergarteners and their parents about the “Moving On Up” event on August 10th at 6:00 pm in the Social Hall. Please, please sign up for this event online so we will know how much food and surprises to plan for!!

Baby Dedication, September 7If you would like to have your infant/child dedicated on our Baby dedication Sunday on September 7th, please call the office and let us know you are interested. We will then get you all of the relevant information to you for this special time for your family.

August 17, 6:00pm // First Baptist Fairhoperecognizing area band, football teams, & cheerleaders

Join us as we look forward to an exciting football season in Baldwin County. Speaking will be Todd Keene, former player for Miami Hurricanes and the Indianapolis Colts and president of The Power Team. Afterwards, join us for pizza in the fellowship hall.

TODD KEENEPizza Donations Needed!We need around 100 pizzas. If you would like to donate, they are $6 each.