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September 7 MENU Toasted Pecan Cole SlawSouthern Fried Chicken

Rice & White Peppered GravySquash & Cheddar CasseroleSouthern Style Green Beans

Strawberry ShortcakeChildren’s Menu

Chicken Legs & Pancakes Baked Mac-n-Cheese

PB & J SandwichesFresh Fruit

11 AM Traditional Worship

8:30 AM - REACHContemporary Worship

Wednesday Supper 5 PMCost:$7 for adults;

$3.50 for children 12 and under. Carry outs are $7.50

Call 733-2236 for reservations.

SUNDAY WORSHIPSEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Life Overflowing“An Empowered Calling”

Jeremiah 1:4-10David Hull

First Thoughts

9:40-10:40 AM Bible Study All Ages

One way to study the Bible is to pay attention to the different ways that a particular verse or section is translated. We are fortunate to have many different versions of the Bible today, so we benefit from the rich variety of translation. Think about the well-known phrase in John 10:10: “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (NRSV) When we listen to that verse in other translations we can hear different perspectives of meaning:

• “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (NIV) • “I came so that they could have life—indeed, so that they could live life to the fullest.” (CEB) • “I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.” (The Message)

The translations are different but the meaning is the same. Jesus invites us to a life overflowing – filled full with abundance that is greater than our wildest dreams.

So, what does this life “to the full” really look like? How do we live with abundance a life that is more than we ever dreamed of? We will talk about that kind of “Life Overflowing” in worship during September.

“Life Overflowing”Life Overflowing is . . .

September 4 “An Empowered Calling” Jeremiah 1:4-10God calls us to this Life Overflowing and then strengthens us to live into this calling.

September 11 “A Confident Trust” 2 Corinthians 5:6-10Once we have answered this calling, we follow Christ with a trust that leads to confidence.

September 18 “A Song in the Night” Psalm 42Life Overflowing does not mean that our problems all go away. It does mean that God has special gifts for us in the darkness of our lives.

September 25 “A Gentle Witness” 1 Peter 3:15Life in Christ overflows as we share our faith with others.

David Hull

Church Wide News & Opportunities

THE GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE“Studies in the Gospel of Luke”

6 PM Wednesdays led by Gary Redding

Senior Adult Ministry

Television Broadcast Channel Change

Savannah Historic Church Tour, Monday, September 19! Churches included on the tour are: Christ Episcopal Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Temple Mickve Israel, St. Paul’s Green Orthodox Church, First Baptist Church, Independent Presbyterian Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, and First African Baptist Church. Cost is $60 and includes transportation (passenger vans), lunch at Byrd Cookie Company, and

the tour. Following the tour, a time on River Street for shopping and dining on your own.

Chihuly in the Garden @ The Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Friday, October 21! Internationally acclaimed artist, Dale Chihuly, returns to the Garden for an encore exhibition of his spectacular works of art. Cost is $100 and includes tickets to the Botanical Gardens, charter bus transportation, and the Friday Seafood Buffet at the Blue Willow Inn.

Flu shots! Shots will be given Wednesday, October 5 and October 12, 4-6 PM in the foyer of the Fellowship Hall. No cost for those over 65 covered by Medicare or a Medicare supplement plan. Those under 65 may have a co-pay with insurance. For those with no insurance there will be a cost of $24.95.

The Flower Committee is in need of vases to make arrangements for those in the hospital. Also, volunteers are needed to deliver flowers on Mondays, once a quarter. Contact the Church Office to sign up.

The Deacon Nomination form has been mailed. Forms may also be picked up in the FBC Welcome Center. Church members, prayerfully fill out your forms and return them to the Church Office by the conclusion of worship services on September 18.

FBC Deacons Nominations

The Church Nominating Committee is soliciting nominations from church members for a Trustee to serve a seven year term starting in 2017. If you have a nomination, please submit the person’s name with a brief resume of the individual’s qualifications to serve as a Trustee. Submit this information in writing to Lavinia Polatty at the Church Office or by email to Doug Clepper, Nomination Committee Chair, at clepperdmd@gmail.com. The Nomination Committee will start the selection process for a Trustee in August to be presented to the Church in December.

Due to a change in the local FOX network and their contractual obligations to the NFL, our live television broadcast will be moved to a FOX54 Bounce channel beginning Sunday, September 11. Dependent upon your home broadcast service, you may not be able to receive the Bounce channels listed below. But don’t worry! Our service will be available, also, through a live stream feed. We will provide that link through our church website. This is a great way to share our service with those outside of the Augusta area, as well. The following are broadcast providers and their Bounce channel that will carry our services:Comcast channel 383, WOW channel 169, and Atlantic Broadband channel 245

Tailgate FellowshipSunday, September 25, 5-7 PM

Join us Sunday, September 25 from 5-7 PM in the lower church parking lot for a churchwide Tailgate Fellowship. Wear your favorite team colors, set up your game day gear (tents, chairs, corn hole), and bring a tailgate snack/dish to share! The church will provide hamburgers and hotdogs from the grill, and have drinks available, as well. We will have games set up for all ages - inflatables for the children, organized games on the rec field, sand volleyball, and other activities!

September Senior Adult Lunch, September 13! Join us at 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall for lunch! Cost is $8. Joy Fiske will share with us highlights from the South Dakota Mission trip. Call the Church Office (706-733-2236) by noon, Friday, September 9 to make your reservations.

Lunch served at 11 & Noon. Reservations may be made by calling the Church Office @ 733-2236 or visiting our web site @ fbcaugusta.org. Cost:$7 adults; $3.50 children 12 & under. Carry outs $7.50. All first time visitors to our worship services are invited to join us for lunch as our guest.

SUNDAY LUNCH SEPTEMBER 18 in the FELLOWSHIP HALL

Benevolence Food Drive Sunday, September 18! Items needed this month are Campbells soup (vegetable and chicken noodle), jelly, bar soap, small boxes of cereal, dried beans or peas. Thank you.

Memorials & Honorarium

Preschool/Children’s Ministry

Patrick Harris McKenzie, son of Jason & Stephanie McKenzie, was born August 25 in Baton Rouge, LA. Proud grandparents are Donald & Becky McKenzie.

Mission Opportunities

Student Ministry

The Race Wednesday, in the Walton Building5:45 p.m. Pizza 6:15 p.m. Games 6:45 p.m. Worship

Music Ministry

We are looking for new singers and player! If you had formerly participated in a choir or instrumental ensemble and have been on an extended “hiatus”, we’d love to have you consider returning to this rewarding ministry. Or, if you have never been a part of the Music Ministry here at FBC, we hope you’ll consider joining us. Listed below are the times and dates of the fall term for each group. Please contact Tommy Payne in the Church Music Office - tpayne@fbcaugusta.org or (706)312-0909 - and we’ll have music waiting for you! Please, prayerfully consider joining this ministry/fellowship. We hope to see you!Adult Handbells (Kirkringers): Mondays 5:30 p.m.Orchestra (Advanced H.S. & Adults): Wednesdays, 6 p.m.FBC Sanctuary Choir: Wednesdays Noon & 7 p.m.Youth Handbells: Sundays, 4 p.m.Youth Vocal Ensemble: Sundays, 5 p.m.

Staff BirthdaysLuci Worthington - September 5

Patti Fowler - September 17Lori McPherson - September 30

Activities

Fall Retreat 3-5 Graders September 16-18,

FCCIA Center, Covington, GA. Cost is $100.

Coed Volleyball sign up is going on now! League play begins in September. Contact George Berry @ 706-836-9783 for more information.

DEBT RETIREMENT MEMORIALS

Mrs. Kay EvansDr. & Mrs. Timothy L. Owings

Mr. & Mrs. Kelvin EvansBill James & Sons Inc.Mr. R. Wyman Mobley

ESL ministry begins 9:30 AM, Wednesday, September 14

FALL ADVANCEOctober 21-23

Awanita Valley Christian Retreat Marietta, SC

Cost - $125

Staff AnniversariesTim Spivey - 1 year

Single Adult Ministry

No Singles & Friends lunch in September!

Mrs. Doris GramlingDr. & Mrs. Timothy L. Owings

Helen LandingMr. & Mrs. L. Bridges Evans, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Gardelle LewisMrs. Martha J. King

Mary Wallace & Terry JohnsonLinda Sangster West

Liane KerrDr. Judy Orosz

Mrs. Gloria PatrickMiss Susan Conger

Mr. Kent HighfieldMarion Hill

Mr. & Mrs. Robert ScaggsMrs. Gloria Patrick

Mrs. Evelyn M. ShaeferMr. & Mrs. William T. Butts

Dr. Charles F. Shaefer, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. William T. Butts

Mrs. Deleeta GoldsmithHicks Class - FBC

Mrs. Gloria Patrick

Mrs. Kathryn WoodallSandra & Norman Skelton

Mrs. Pansy BoddifordMiss Susan Conger

BUDGET MEMORIALSMrs. Doris Gramling

Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Brand

Mrs. Pam PropstDr. & Mrs. Robert L. Brand

Mrs. Kathryn WoodallDr. & Mrs. Robert L. Brand

Mr. E. Frank NapierDr. & Mrs. Robert L. Brand

Mrs. Doris LeggettDr. & Mrs. Robert L. Brand

Mr. Ray LanierDr. & Mrs. Robert L. Brand

Mrs. Deleeta GoldsmithDr. & Mrs. Robert L. Brand

BENEVOLENCE MEMORIALSMrs. Kay Evans

Mrs. Mary Lou McKay

Forms should be turned in to the Student Ministry Officeor Forms Lockbox on 2nd Floor of the Walton Building

Mr. Kent Highfield August 24, 2016

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Weekly Church CalendarSeptember 4-10, 2016

EXTENDEDSESSION

VOLUNTEERSSEPTEMBER 4

Pastoral Ministry Jim Walls, Interim Senior Pastor David Hull, Interim PastorR. J. Robinson, Pastor EmeritusChip Reeves, Interim Minister of Pastoral Care Jacob Waldrip, Ministerial Resident

Music MinistryKurt Wachtel, Minister of Music Michael Toomey, Interim Contemporary Worship LeaderClaudia Moller, Children’s Choirs Coordinator

Faith Development MinistryPatti Fowler, Minister of Weekday Education Kelly Garnto, Interim Children’s Director Jennifer Huston, Preschool Ministry Assistant Lori McPherson, Nursery Coordinator Josh Pinson, Interim Youth Director Paul Moller, Director of Senior Adult Ministry

Operations Ministry Tim Spivey, Interim Operations Director

Interpreter ContactLuci Worthington lworthington@fbcaugusta.org

Prayer Pager Ministry

Minister On Call706-832-2944

SUNDAY: Phil 2:12-30; Ezekiel 21-22; Is 50

MONDAY: Philippians 3; Ezekiel 23; Isaiah 51

TUESDAY: Phil 4; Ezekiel 24; Isaiah 52

WEDNESDAY: Col 1:1-23; Ez 25-26; Isaiah 53

THURSDAY: Col 1:24-2:19; Ez 27-28; Is 54

FRIDAY: Col 2:20-3:17; Ez 29-30; Isaiah 55

SATURDAY: Col 3:18-4:18; Ez 31-32; Isaiah 56

Patti Fowler September 3 and 4

Sunday, September 4 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, MAC 9:40 a.m. Bible Study, all Buildings11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary Vietnamese Worship, MAC

Monday, September 5 - Labor Day - Office Closed

Tuesday, September 6 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, MAC/Grill 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO 7:00 p.m. DMDA, W-105

Wednesday, September 7 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC Grill 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO 9:30 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study, Sr. Adult 212:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 5:00 p.m. Family Supper, Fellowship Hall Committee on Committees, Fellowship Hall Bridge Ministry Food Prep, MAC/Grill 5:15 p.m. Children’s Handbells/Chimes, Sr. Adult 2 5:40 p.m. Preschool/Children’s Choirs 5:45 p.m. THE RACE for Students, Walton Building 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Hall Orchestra Rehearsal, Daniel Bldg. Rm. 201 Ladies Bible Study, A-100 Men’s Bible Study, Adult Bldg/2nd floor 6:30 p.m. Inside Out, Children’s Missions 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal, MAC Gym

Thursday, September 8 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO10:00 a.m. First Family Singers, Choir Room 6:00 p.m. Pastor Search Committee, Conf. Room

Friday, September 9 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, MAC/Grill 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO

Saturday, September 1011:30 a.m. Bridge Ministry, 15th Street Bridge

8:30 AM: Courtney & Kurt Worthington, Sarah Cagle, Linda GilesHostess: Sarah Cagle11 AM: Carolyn & Jim Ridley, Cecilia Pittman, Ginny North

Attendance/Giving ReportAugust 28, 2016

Sunday Worship Attendance................729Sunday School Attendance..................618Weekly Requirements ..................$59,922Budget-Building Receipts..............$30,872Budget-Building to Date..........$1,649,062Budget-Bldg. Requirements......$2,097,270

The Church Office will be closed Monday, September 5

in celebration of Labor Day.