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The Chimes
First Baptist Church
Athens, Alabama
November 2013 Dr. Edwin F. Jenkins, Pastor Volume 17, Issue
November 7, 6:00 p.m. Family Life Center and Multiple Host Homes
“Open your home to your friends and neighbors and watch God open their hearts.”
Anthony Haynes can get anyone the My Hope DVD. The video will also be broadcast November 7 on
TBN at 7 pm and the Fox News Channel at 9 pm.
Pray that God will provide a great harvest of evangelism on this evening and beyond.
Update... The Think Eternally Team will be conducting a survey to plan Discipleship Training opportunities for the next three years. The surveys are being done in Sunday School classes and your participation is vital. Also, please see the insert in
this addition of the Chimes containing more information from the Think Eternally Team.
Video Marriage Conference with Dr. Emerson & Sarah Eggeriches
Coming to First Baptist Church, Athens January 10-11, 2014
$15.00 person through December 30 ($20.00 person after that date)
Register Now! Contact Keith Smyser for additional information
Opportunities abound for us to reach and disciple people here at First Baptist. This past month has been exciting, to say the least, as we have affirmed that we “love our church.” We will
take the next step in “loving our church” during November as we continue to invite and encourage people to join us in Worship, Bible study and Discipleship.
The Month of November will be launched with a special Outreach/Follow Up opportunity on Sunday, November 3 during the afternoon between 3:45-4:45 p.m. Keith Smyser faithfully leads us in reaching out to our community and area week by week. With numerous families and individuals identified through our WEE program, Newcomers to Athens/Limestone County lists and our own Family Fall Festival, we have an abun-dance of names needing a personal visit from First Baptist Church members. Be sure to mark you calendar, pray for good weather and then be a participant in this amazing outreach and ministry opportunity.
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My Hope America with Billy Graham has been scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2013 at homes and other sites across the land. Much preparation has gone into the effort in terms of invitations to people to come to host homes to watch a very special video message from the Billy Graham team. Host leaders will then brief-ly share their own personal faith experience and then conclude the basic one hour total format by inviting peo-ple to make decisions for Christ.
First Baptist Athens is participating with several homes and with a special presentation in the Family Life Center to accommodate as many people as possible. Anthony Haynes, Steve Pearson and Keith Smyser have led us in this endeavor. Please contact those men and say “how can I help.” In the meantime, pray that God will provide a great harvest of evangelism on that night and well beyond. Be sure to find a location near you and be present with guests whom you have invited.
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Sunday, November 3, we will also have the opportunity to affirm our Ministries and Missions Church Budget for 2014. You will want to be present to express your support and appreciation to those who have prayed and worked so diligently to present to us a worthy and workable financial ministry plan for 2014. Pat Roberts, George Hardy, and Judy Davis along with the entire Budget and Finance Committee and all other committees and ministries deserve our sincere commendation for their efforts.
Remember...God loves you and so do we, Brother Edwin and Joan
Ministries & Missions Budget 2014
Sunday, November 3, am services
Budget Adoption Vote
First Thoughts . Edwin F. Jenkins, Pastor. Edwin F. Jenkins, Pastor. Edwin F. Jenkins, Pastor. Edwin F. Jenkins, Pastor
"Be in the Picture Day"
Congratulations to the following Sunday School classes and teachers who met or exceeded their high
attendance goals on October 27!
7th Grade Boys - Comer Beasley
Young/Median Adult Women - Nadine Rockwell/Renee Carter
Young Adult Coed (30-39) - Mickey Laye
Nearly/Newly Married - Andy Hall/Justin Smith
Median Adult Singles - Lee Locke
Senior Adult Women (1B) - Carolyn Stair
Silent Friends - Robert Trent
Training for Peru Volunteers
Missionary Annette Hall will present Story
Together Training at no cost the individuals at FBC Cullman, January 10-12, 2014. Exact
time to be determined. Story Together training teaches how to tell Bible stories on the mission field or
witnessing here at home. See Bobby Austin for details.
Alabama Baptist State Convention
Whitesburg Baptist Church
Huntsville, Alabama
November 12-13, 2013
Pastor’s Conference - November 11
Sunday School Attendance FBC 10/6/13 482
Hispanic Mission 13
FBC 10/13/13 496
Hispanic Mission 7
FBC 10/20/13 498
Hispanic Mission 10
FBC 10/27/13 477
Hispanic Mission 14
Welcome New Members Sunday School: John & Martha Wheeler, Judith Craft,
Rick & Andrea Leggett, Emma Elmore, Elzie Elmore
Love & Sympathy Dr. Walter Nunn and family in the death of his wif e, Elizabeth Nunn
Bob & Peggy Harrell in the death of son, Gregory Jackson
Marie Simpson and f amily in the death of her sister, Donna Peterson
Yv onne Callahan and family in the death of her brother-in-law
Garnett Crask and f amily in the death of his mother, Dorothy Crask
Jack Lamon and family in the death of his mother, Peggy Lamon
Financial Information OCTOBER YTD
Budget Requirement $149,832 $1,610,694
Budget Receipts $154,699 $1,470,272
Capital Growth $207 $6,849
Designated $1,664
Kathleen Mallory $1,170 $3,931
World Hunger $4,392
Thank You Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all the prayers, well wishes and many acts of kindness shown to our family during Johnny’s surgery and recovery. A special thank you to Pastor Ed-win, Bro. Larry and Bro. Keith for your visits to the hospital. Our family will forever be grateful to all of you for the love and kindness shown. In Christ’s Love, Johnny & Ruby McCartney & family
Dear First Baptist Church, We want to thank mother’s church family and friends for your acts of kindness shown during the death of our precious mother, Frances Stone. Special thanks to Pastor Ed-win, Bro. Keith and Fred Lackey. Thanks to Ryan Leffel and Jane Barnett for the beauti-ful music. Thank you to the ladies of the Faithful Followers SS Class and teacher, Betty Newman for the family meal they provided. Mother loved her church and special friendships there. It was such a comfort to have the love & support of a church family. The Family of Frances Stone
Dear Athens Family of Faith, Thank you for each expression of care and concern during this difficult time. Know the family of Elizabeth Nunn is grateful for your love, support and interest. Blessings to each of you. Love, Walter G. Nunn & family
Maturing/ Senior Adults
No Keenagers Meeting
in November
WMU Tuesday, November 12, 9:30 a.m.
Deborah Nichols Prayer Group meets in the Prayer Room
Rebekah Naylor Bible Study Group meets at Joyce Shown’s home
Tuesday, November 12, 10:00 a.m.
M. Swedenburg Bible Study Group meets in Room 108
Tuesday, November 19, 9:30 a.m.
Evelyn Sexton Mission Group meets in Room 112-3
"I Love My Church" Special Offering Report
A significant number of First Baptist Members contributed to our
Special Love Offering for First Baptist Church during October. We made
some progress toward relieving our Ministries and Missions Church Budg-
et shortfall. It is never too late to make that special “over-and-above” or
“catch-up” offering. Each of us should prayerfully consider and then act
on this opportunity to express our love and appreciation to God for the
church we love by making a special gift during this time.
Congratulations! Daniel & Bess Shannon in the birth of a son, Turner Ward. Grandparents, Ron-nie & Connie Bates. Great-grandmother, Cherry Yeager
Erik & Drew Speakman in the birth of a son, Griffin Owen. Grandparents, Norm & Donna Speakman
Deanne Harwell and Will Bloodworth in the birth of a daughter, Olivia Lei. Grandparents, Harry and Gloria Bloodworth
Sav-a-LifeSav-a-LifeSav-a-LifeSav-a-Life
If you have a passion for the unborn and are willing to help preserve this vital ministry, please contact one of the
following individuals. Subject: Sav-A-Life
Eric Pugh [email protected] Kelly Furlong [email protected]
Bill Graham [email protected]
Charles Smith [email protected]
Church Offices will be closed Monday, November 11 and
Thursday & Friday, November 28-29
Baptism: Statement: Letter:
Margaret King Michael Hill Pat Brown
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“A Place for Everyone” Outreach
November 3 3:45-4:45 pm
Meet in the Church Foyer for this special outreach time focusing on “Be in the Picture Day” and Fall
Festival guests, visitors, and families we have touched thru our various ministries.
Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 24, 6:00 p.m.
Lindsay Lane Baptist Church
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Thanksgiving Week
No Wednesday Activities are Scheduled
Children's Missions Lock-In
November 16 (Begins at 6:00 pm)
GAs in the Family Life Center
RAs in Fellowship Hall
Foreign Mission Study (Peru) GAs will prepare Lottie Moon Hot Cocoa, Fruit baskets for our shut-ins and Christmas gifts for
nursing home residents. Girls grades 1-6 (bring a friend, $5.00 for food, fruit
for baskets and cocoa items)
Our Goal is
500 Shoeboxes
The deadline is
November 10
An Athens Christmas Celebration Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 21 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Evaluations November 2 at 9:30 a.m.
and November 4 & 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Upward Practices Begin - November 18