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Vol. 26, No. 6 Ph. 979-696-7000
March 20-April 2, 2016 Fax 979-693-4778
STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
2016 ................. Month ..... Year to Date
Needs ........... $73,076 .......... $388,962
Receipts ........ $64,797 .......... $285,595
Over/Under ... $(8,279) ....... $(103,367)
Please PRAY for our members & relatives.
Names in bold are new additions
Julie Bilberry, Laura Bond, Frank
Bumba, Iris Burkett McAllister, B.J.
Conrad, Nancy Coppock, Duncan
Covington, Marylou Franklin, Lou Ann
Gaulding, Louise Hamilton, Mary Harmon,
Dee Ann Harris, Eddie Hernandez, Linda
Hoffman, Austin Hodge, Jennifer
Hudspeth, Matthew Jackson, Edsel &
Donna Jones, Rosemarie & Richie Kotara,
Gary Kovar, Ciara Lard, Linda Lee,
Rachael Lee, Eddie Lockett, David
Maddox, Kay Meek, Guy & Shirley
McShan, Jim & Sue Melton, Delores
Oppel, Joy Pearce, Cookie Pears, Lauren
Phinney, Mary Jo Powell, Billye Pratt,
Marilyn Radke, Lou Ann Roquet, Nannette
Rowan, Judy Sanders & Family, Frank
Sheppard, Jerry Smith & Family, Karen
Steele, Steve Tucker, June Venuti, Julian
Watson, Clarence Wernecke, Helen &
Arthur Whittington, Hazel Williams, Cody
Wood, Greg Wynn, Wes Wynn, Hung Chi
& Jeanne Yu, Ministers & their Families,
Office & Building Staff & their Families,
FBC missions, activities, & ministries,
Discovery Program & Volunteers, College
Minister Search Team
If you have updates or additions to the prayer list, please call the
church office at 696-7000.
A Note from Pastor Troy
As we approach Resurrection Sunday, I want to help you prepare for our time of celebration together. The days leading up to Resurrection Sunday are known as Holy Week. It is a time of reflection upon the last week of Jesus' time on Earth, also known as the Passion Week.
Palm Sunday
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday (March 20), which commemorates the day Jesus entered Jerusalem, the Holy City (Mark 11:1-11). As you reflect on Jesus' entry, put yourself there at the celebration of His arrival. You may even want to consider how you felt when Jesus entered your life as your Savior and ask Him to restore the joy of His salvation (Psalm 51:12).
Maundy Thursday
On the Thursday of Holy Week, we observe Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday. The term "Maundy" comes from the Latin word mandatum, meaning commandment or mandate. This refers to Jesus' commandment to serve one another and remember His impending sacrifice on the cross. Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus' celebration of the Passover and Last Supper with His disciples and the instigation of the Lord's Supper (John 13:1-15, Matthew 26:20-30). We will gather as a faith family to celebrate Maundy Thursday on March 24 at 7pm. We will share in a time of worship, reflection, and remembrance that evening.
Good Friday
Good Friday will be March 25. In observance of this Holy Day, our church offices will be closed. Good Friday is also a day of remembrance and reflection upon Jesus' crucifixion (Luke 22:47- 23:56). Why do we call it "Good" Friday if it commemorates such a dark day of death? What makes Good Friday so good is that without it, there would be no Resurrection Sunday. At the time, it was a dark day, literally (Matthew 27:45). However, without the death of Christ, there would be no sacrifice for our sin, no expression of grace through God's forgiveness, and no hope for us. Take some time to reflect upon Jesus' death.
Holy Saturday
Saturday should be a day of silence to remember the silence of the tomb of Christ. Use Holy Saturday as a solemn and sacred day. In the time of Jesus, this would have been the Sabbath day. As much as possible, take time to rest, renew, recharge, and refresh. Take time to reflect upon the despair of the disciples as they mourned the loss of their Teacher. Continue to reflect upon the sacrifice of Jesus and what His death means for you.
Resurrection Sunday
HE IS RISEN! Today is the central event in Christian history. We celebrate the risen Jesus (Luke 24:1-49). While many call this Easter Sunday, it is truly a celebration of Jesus' resurrection. We celebrate not only the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, but that this secures the salvation of all who will BELIEVE in Him. I hope that you will join us for our Resurrection Day celebration on March 27. In both of our morning worship times, we will celebrate together that Jesus is alive!
Blessings,
We will be offering a Nearly-Newly Wed class on Sunday nights beginning March 20 for couples who are engaged or newlyweds. The class will meet on Sunday afternoons from 5:30-7:00pm in room 2000. Please pass this information along to anyone you may know who might benefit from this class. Engaged couples can receive $60 off their marriage license
upon completion of the course.
Our first Newcomer Fellowship is scheduled for Sunday, April 10 at 4:30pm. This is for anyone who has recently joined or is interested in learning more about membership at FBC. Our staff will be on hand to meet you and we will serve a light dinner. To RSVP, please contact Lisa in the church office ([email protected]). If you need childcare, please provide the names and ages of your children when making your reservation. The deadline for
registration is April 7.
Clay Hopkins, Associate Pastor [email protected]
Judy Sanders and Family on the loss of her husband,
Bob Sanders
Jerry Smith and Family on the loss of his wife,
Marcell Smith
ur Deepest Sympathy to... FBC Women’s Ministry
2016 RETREAT
TAKE ME AWAY Join us for a girl’s weekend as we
Relax, Recharge, & Refresh
April 8-9, 2016
Trinity Pines Conference Center
Cost: $50, Registration forms are available in the church office. Deadline to register was March 16; if you missed it
please contact Sandra Beard at 979-575-2443 or [email protected]
Bronwyn Stanley, Minister to Children www.fbcfirstkids.com
We had a great month in February learning about worship. Those who completed their Children @ Worship booklets were eligible for prizes and the results are now in! The grand prize winner was Julia Franklin. Other winners were Tyler Whileyman, Celeste Tomberlin, and Natalie Lair. Congratulations also go to the First Grade class who had the highest
number of participants. Congratulations to all and thank you to all who participated!
UPCOMING EVENTS: April 3: Associational Bible Drill April 8: Parents’ Night Out
April 22-23: State Bible Drill Trip
SUBMERGED: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL * JUNE 5-9 * 6:00-8:30PM * Entering K through completed 6th grade. Join us as we find the truth below the surface. Volunteers can sign up at the tables in the hallway by the church office. Volunteer training will be on April 17. There
will be many opportunities available for you to serve!
GLOW IN THE DARK: CHILDREN’S CAMP * JULY 25-29, 2016 * For children who have completed 3rd through 6th grades. Cost: $280 per camper. Children's Camp offers SO much for your child to enjoy: Bible study, worship, camp crafts, celebration nights, a mission project, and awesome recreation! Camp takes place at Trinity Pines Conference Center, located on Lake Livingston near Huntsville. Trinity Pines offers exciting activities like canoeing, marksmanship, archery, fishing, miniature, golf, swimming, and of course the
famous camp food!
Stand 4 Life!
Hope Pregnancy Centers Dessert & Coffee Benefit 7:30-9:00pm, April 5, 2016
Save the Date for Hope Pregnancy Centers’ Annual Spring Event.
The keynote speaker will be David Bereit, CEO of 40 Days for Life™.
Seating begins at 7:00pm.
This is a Dessert and Coffee with Table sponsorships available to include seating for
10 and recognition in the program.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
BREAKFAST & ROUND TABLE
April 16, 9:00am to Noon In the Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 after the 11:00am service
Bring your favorite side dish, salad, or dessert to share!
Cary Todd, Minister to Youth www.focusedstudents.com
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: Sunday morning Bible Study: 9:45am – 10:50am in the youth building Disciples in Growth (DIG): Sundays at 6:00pm in the youth building Refuge: Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 7:45pm; begins with a meal at 6:00pm in the main worship center
ON THE HORIZON: Youth Camp/Mission Trip Fundraiser, April 10: We are raising funds to send our students to youth camp ($195) at Latham Springs
Camp and to participate in the South Texas Mission Trip ($140). The cost to participate in both is $335 per person. The fundraiser will include a Baked Potato Lunch with all the fixings and a Silent Dessert Auction! All church members are invited to bring their "world famous" desserts for the silent auction. Please drop off your desserts at the tables by the office (and fill out the top part of the auction form). We will start serving after the Sunday morning Bible study time @ 11:00am and carryout plates will be available. If folks choose to stay and eat, they will be served by our students. Please help support our youth!
Men & Boys Campout, April 15-16: Men & Boys Campout, Still Waters Ranch (10340 Brandt. Rd., Burton, TX). This event is for boys (7th-12th grade) and any dad of any boy or girl student in 7th-12th grade. That's right, dads of girls are invited to come! Cost: $20 per participant (includes lodging and 3 meals). Boys and dads, plan to come and enjoy camping out under a GINORMOUS 400 year old oak tree, fishing, swimming, Bible devotionals, and prayer times. Oh yeah, bring all the airsoft equipment you can muster for all of the epic airsoft battles that will take place! Sign up by going to our website (address above).
Just Us Girls Retreat, May 6-7: DATE & LOCATION CHANGE! Due to many moms and girls already telling us they could not make April 1 -2 (the original date), we decided to push this event back to May 6-7. This also means we cannot go to Carolina Creek due to schedule conflicts on their end. We are now returning to the same place we held this event the first time, Still Waters Ranch (10340 Brandt Rd., Burton, TX 77835). The cost will be $20 per person, which includes accommodations and 3 meals. Please be sure to sign up via our web site (address above).
We are so blessed and grateful for the meals our faith family provides for our Wednesday night student ministry gathering called Refuge. Thanks to all our deacons and Sunday school classes who have graciously cooked and provided meals for our students and adult leaders. We still have April 27, and May 18 available for someone to provide a meal. Please contact the church office if you can help fill one of these openings. Thank you so much for your ministry to us! God bless you all! In His Service,
Cary
Sunday Morning Bible Study: Every Sunday at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall.
Tuesday Night Hangout: 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Youth Bldg. Come fellowship with us! If you need some downtime to play games or watch a movie, or someone to study with, this is your group! We will have a
quiet study room available! For more information, contact Meagan Poland.
Small Groups: Throughout the Week-Be a part of authentic Christian community where the Bible is taught, prayers are lifted high, and fellowship is real and FUN! Check out our small groups page: http://
www.expressionministry.com/#/small-groups
Join a Committee: Our college ministry is forming committees to help organize our activities, including Music, Social, and Outreach committees. If you are looking for a place to get plugged in and help with
the college ministry, please let a small group leader or Meagan Poland know!
Meagan Poland, College Ministry Intern [email protected]
FREE LUNCH
COLLEGE & GAP
Sunday, April 3 @ Noon
@ CHURCH PICNIC
Friends welcome!
MEN’S MINISTRY SKEET SHOOT
When: Saturday April 23
Convoy will meet in the church parking lot at 7:45am and depart at 8:00am.
Location: Coordinates are 30.712003, -96.138941
Skeet throwers are needed. All guns are welcomed.
For more information, please contact Alex Garza @ 979-492-5341
DO YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS? PHONE NUMBER? EMAIL? Please contact [email protected]
2300 Welsh Avenue College Station, TX 77845
POSTMASTER: Please forward address changes.
Our Regular Weekly Events Schedule
Sundays Early Worship ................................................. 8:30am Sunday School for all Ages ................................. 9:45 Brown Memorial Library Open ............... 9:45 & 10:40 Late Worship ..................................................... 11:00 Youth Bible Drill .............................................. 4:30pm Brown Memorial Library Open ............................ 5:00 Children’s Chimes of Praise ............................... 5:00 Nearly/Newly Wed Class..................................... 5:30 Adult Discipleship Classes .................................. 6:00 Preschool Bible Adventures (babies-3yrs) .......... 6:00 W.A.M. (4yrs-6th gr.) ........................................... 6:00 D.I.G. (Youth) ...................................................... 6:00 Mondays Deacon-led Prayer Time (open to all) ............ 6:30am Moms in Prayer for CSHS ................................... 8:30 College Minister Search Committee .............. 6:00pm First Touch Church Outreach .............................. 6:30 Community Bible Study ....................................... 7:00 Tender Warriors A (men’s Bible study) ............... 8:00
Tuesdays Fitness Class ................................................ 9:00am Food Pantry (volunteers @ 9am) .................... 10:00 Quilt-n-Peace .................................................. 10:00 Praise Team Rehearsal ............................... 6:00pm Evening Quilters (1st & 3rd Tues) ..................... 6:30 College Hangout Weekly Fellowship ................ 7:00 Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal .................... 7:00 Ladies Evening Bible Study .............................. 7:00 Ladies Evening Prayer Group ........................... 7:30 Wednesdays Ladies Morning Bible Study ......................... 9:00am Discovery International Program ....................... 9:00 Tender Warriors B (men’s Bible study) ............ Noon Brown Memorial Library Opens ................... 5:00pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal ........................... 5:00 Sanctuary Bells (adults) .................................... 5:30 Adult Teachers Meeting .................................... 5:45 Sanctuary Choir (adults) ................................... 6:30 Mission Friends (babies-K) ............................... 6:30
Wednesdays continued Bible Buddies (1st-3rd grd) ........................... 6:30pm Bible Drill (4th-6th grd)....................................... 6:30 Youth Refuge Worship (Free Meal @ 6:00) ...... 6:30 Adult Bible Study ............................................... 6:30 Thursdays Fitness Class ................................................ 9:00am Tender Warriors (@ Blue Baker on Univ.).... 8:00pm
UPCOMING DEADLINES:
Newsletter: Monday, April 4 @ Noon
E-News: Thursdays @ Noon
Please bring information to the office or email [email protected].
Special Events/Meetings Coming to First Baptist Church for March 20-April 2
Sunday, March 20
Regular Worship / Evening Activities Resume
Nearly/Newly Wed class begins ............ 5:30pm
Wednesday, March 23
Mission Teams Meeting ........................ 7:30pm
Thursday, March 24
Maundy Thursday Service ..................... 7:00pm
Friday, March 25
Good Friday .............................. Building Closed
Sunday, March 27
EASTER
No Evening Activities
Monday, March 28
Family Promise Host Week ................ All Week
COMING SOON
CBBA Bible Drill .................................................. Apr 3
Church-wide Potluck Picnic ................................ Apr 3
South Texas Mission Team ................................ Apr 4
Properties Committee ......................................... Apr 5
Parents’ Night Out .............................................. Apr 8
Women’s Ministry Retreat .............................. April 8-9
Youth Fundraiser Luncheon ............................ April 10
Newcomer Fellowship ....................................... Apr 10
Personnel Committee Mtg ................................ Apr 12
Homebound Ministry Team Mtg........................ Apr 13
Budget Committee ............................................ Apr 13
Men & Youth Boys Campout ....................... Apr 15-16
Adult SS Leadership Breakfast & Discussion ... Apr 16
VBS Training .................................................... April 17
Just Us Girls (Girls & Moms Retreat) ............. May 6-7
Senior Recognition Sunday/Banquet ............... May 15
Church Ice Cream & Pie Social ....................... May 29
