June 21, 2017 Volume XXXVI, No. 13

CHURCH STAFF Kim D. Bowen Minister of Music Becky Stout Minister of Children and Families Eric Hasha Minister of Youth and College Students Bill Rosser Administrative Pastor and Minister to Senior Adults Karen Wilson Ministry Assistant Lea Ann Brummett Ministry Assistant Betty Aldredge Food Service Director Beth Ann Smith Children’s Day Out Director Kathy C. Bowen Organist Krista Partin Pianist Jack and Anna Prather, Tony Atkins Facility Caretakers Bradley Thompson, Ana Oliveros College Interns Katelyn Woodard, Sierra Bevins College Interns

SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES 8:30 am Contemporary Service 9:30 am Sunday Bible Study 10:45 am Traditional Service

The Messenger (ISSN 766919) is published biweekly by First Baptist Church, 1610 Russell Ave., Jeffer-son City, TN 37760-2299. Periodicals Postage Paid at Jefferson City, TN POSTMASTER. Send ad-dress change to The Messenger, 1610 Russell Ave., Jefferson City, TN 37760-2299.

Our Mission Statement As a community shaped by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, we are called to worship God, share the Good News, foster spiritual growth and meet the needs of hurting people.

Church Calendar

Sunday, June 25 Deacons of the Week: Ron Weiler and Carolyn Blevins Ellen Di Giosia Will Be Preaching in Both Services in View of a Call. 8:30 am Contemporary Service 9:30 am Sunday Bible Study 10:45 am Traditional Service 6:00 pm Hatha Yoga Class

Monday, June 26 10:00 am Staff Meeting

Tuesday, June 27 10:00 am Tuesday’s Neighbors 10:00 am Story Time With My Little Friends (preschool area)

Wednesday, June 28 5:45 pm Prayer Meeting Led by Bob Schefter 7:00 pm Chancel Choir 8:30 pm Contemporary Ensemble

Thursday, June 29 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast at Lisa’s 9:00 am Summer Playcation (Media Center)

Sunday, July 2 Deacons of the Week: John Burgin and David Blevins David Kitts - Preaching 9:30 am Sunday Bible Study 10:45 am Togetherness Service 6:00 pm Hatha Yoga Class 6:00 pm Youth Mission Trip Mtg.

Monday, July 3 10:00 am Staff Meeting

Tuesday, July 4 Church Office Closed

Wednesday, July 5 10:00 am Henrietta Jenkins Bible Study 5:45 pm Prayer Meeting Led by Bob Schefter 8:30 pm Contemporary Ensemble

Thursday, July 6 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast at Lisa’s

Friday, July 7

12 noon Senior Adult Picnic/FH

The first Sunday of each month we conduct a “Togetherness Service.” On that day we have only one blended worship service at 10:45 a.m.

The Messenger

The next Messenger will be printed July 3. Articles should be turned in to Karen in the church office by 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, please.

CHURCH CONTACT INFO: Phone: (865) 475-3826 Fax: (865) 475-0818 Website: fbcjeff.org

Are You Home Alone? Would You Like a Daily Contact?

The Senior Adult Ministry is interested in implementing a “Calling Ministry” to any of the Seniors in our church who live alone and would like a daily phone call as a way of outside contact. If you would be interested in participating in such a ministry, either as one who receives a call or one who ministers by making a call, please contact the church office at 475-3826 and let us know of your interest.

Commended for Ministry

Rev. Ellen Di Giosia

(Ellen, Tony, Gemma, Luca)

Call Weekend Schedule of Activities Friday, June 23, to Sunday, June 25

Friday, June 23

12-1:30 p.m., Parlor, Catered Lunch with Support Staff

6:30-8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Dessert with Deacons and Spouses

Saturday, June 24

9-10:30 a.m., College Room (301), Coffee and Donuts with Ellen

1-2:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Drop-in Reception to Meet Ellen

5-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Question/Answer Session with Ellen

6-8 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Church-wide Covered Dish Supper for Members and Friends to Meet the Di Giosias

(Ellen, Tony, Gemma, Luca)

Sunday, June 25

8:30 a.m., Sanctuary, Contemporary Worship Service The Di Giosias will be introduced and

Rev. Ellen Di Giosia will preach the sermon.

9:45 a.m., Ellen will see the youth off to Passport.

10:45 a.m., Sanctuary, Traditional Worship Service The Di Giosias will be introduced and

Rev. Ellen Di Giosia will preach the sermon.

Following each service, members of FBC will vote on a recommenda-tion from the Pastor Search Committee that Rev. Ellen Di Giosia be

issued a call as pastor of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City.

Children’s Magazines Needed The youth are in need of kid-appropriate magazines for our upcoming mis-sion trip. Students will use the magazines for a creative writing activity. The magazines will not be returned. If you have any you can donate, please give them to Eric Hasha, or the church office.

Passport Youth Camp June 25-30

Passport Choices Camp - June 25-30, 2017

The youth will travel to Greensboro, NC, for Passport Choices. The theme for camp this year is "Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly" from Mi-cah 6:8. Our group covets your prayers as we seek to do the will of God. Below is a list of our youth and chaperones. We invite our church members to write personal letters to each participant. Letters will be distributed and read each day during the morning devotion. If you would like to write a let-ter or letters, please turn them into the church office no later than June 22.

Rachel Bass Alyssa Blevins Ethan Bloomer Thomas Brown Katherine Catlett Carly Jo Dobyns Rebekah Garber Katelyn Haun Conner Hawkins Kathryn Jones Jacob Knight Jace Mitcham Scotty Munsey Reese Ratcliff Tanner Sanford

Sierra Bevins, Kevin Davenport, Donna Dobyns, Eric Hasha

Sunday Bible Study Attendance: 6/11 6/18 Enrollment 377 379 Attendance 164 164

Worship Service Attendance: 6/11 6/18 8:30 a.m. 53 62 10:45 a.m. 178 173

*Togetherness Sunday

Budget Receipts $ 14,126 (6/4/17) $ 15,485 (6/11/17)

Weekly Requirements $ 15,620

YTD Budget Requirements $ 374,880 (as of 6/11/17)

YTD Budget Receipts $ 304,037 (as of 6/11/17)

YTD Expenses $ 311,957 (as of 6/11/17)

CHURCH STATISTICS Children’s Ministry Matters Becky Stout, Minister to Children and Families

Volunteers Serving in Extended Teaching Care

Sunday, June 25 Hostess: Lil Purdom Infants: Ann Bice/________________ Toddlers/Twos: Shelley Ball/Linda Springate Threes/Fours/K: Greg & Lisa Williams

Sunday, July 2 Hostess: Katelyn Woodard Infants: Bryan & Laura Purdom Toddlers/Twos: Dave & Mandy McNeely Threes/Fours/K: Ian & Jill Braun

In the Media Center

For Children or Youth: Eleanor Roosevelt by Rachel Toor The Long Journey by Noni Lichtveld Dinosaur by David Norman

For Adults: His Hands: a Story of Renewed Hope by Yvonne Lehman The Psychology of Religion by Wayne Oates Spurgeon's Devotional Bible by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Stars Lighting the Sky: Stories of Contemporary Christian Heroes by Tony Cupit  

Prayer Meeting Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m.

Fellowship Hall Led by Bob Schefter

June 28: Woman at the Well

Henrietta Jenkins Bible Study

The Henrietta Jenkins Bible Study will continue through the summer. Betty Cleveland will be leading us in a study each first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in room 101. Join us for a study and lunch afterwards. Good study and good fellowship!

Thank you for donating items for the summer missionaries’ care packages.

Appalachian Outreach Staff To the Congregation of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City,

On behalf of the faculty, staff, students, and trustees of Carson-Newman Uni-versity, we humbly thank you for your generous and loyal giving to the Car-son-Newman Fund and Appalachian Outreach/Samaritan House. It is im-portant to us that our friends and fellow Christians support our mission to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and world wide serv-ant leaders. Through world class edu-cation and various mission opportuni-ties, C-N students are allowed to grow in Christ’s service. Your contributions make this happen. Bless each of you and may you find peace in knowing your gifts are transforming lives.

With Gratitude, Bob Gay (‘72) Trustee Carson-Newman University

June 1, 2017

To the people of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City:

Grace and peace to you from San Antonio! My family and I are eager to meet all of you and discern together God’s will for the future of First Baptist Church.

When I was growing up, my family moved fre-quently, but church was always a familiar home. I did all the typical things – G.A.s and Acteens, Bible Drill, chil-dren’s and youth choirs, and youth group. I sang solos, visited nursing homes, and helped in the nursery. While at Mississippi College, I was a leader in our Baptist Student Union, and it was there that I began to sense a call to ministry.

After graduation, I spent three years working in arts administration, then attended Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary. I learned there that I have the heart of a pastor, no matter what role I might play within a congregation. I have served churches in a variety of ways, including working with youth and children, providing pastoral care to sen-ior adults, and leading music and education ministries. My eight years of staff ministry at Woodland Baptist Church have shaped me, challenged me, and made me ready to become a senior pastor.

From the moment I saw your website last fall, I have felt drawn to your congregation. For many years, you have been a safe harbor for women in ministry. For the last two years, I have helped to develop Texas Baptist Women in Ministry, an organization that aims to affirm, connect, inspire, and advocate for women in all types of ministry settings. I was privileged to serve as the founding board chair, and I am passionate about listening to the stories of young women and encouraging them to listen for the voice of God in their vocational discernment. That leadership has also given me op-portunities to speak, teach, and write, and to be involved in the work of the national Baptist Women in Ministry organization.

My husband and I have been married for 18 years, and we are the parents of two great kids. Tony is a licensed Realtor and has extensive experience in home design and homebuilding. Our 14-year-old daughter, Gemma, is an active Girl Scout and artist, and our 12-year-old son, Luca, plays the violin and video games with equal enthusiasm. In addition to my vocational min-istry, I love reading and choral singing, and I am a passable knitter. We are praying that Jefferson City will be a new and happy home for us.

When I think about coming to First Baptist Church, I am inspired by your commitment to missions, both within your community and alongside global missions partners. I am excited by your relationship with Carson-Newman University, which reminds me of my own happy years at Mississippi Col-lege. And I am encouraged by the way you have weathered a lengthy tran-sition without faltering. First Baptist is a church home you can be proud of.

To be invited to preach in view of a call to become your pastor is an honor, and I look forward to getting to know you all better in the coming days.

With gratitude,

Ellen Di Giosia All new books are displayed in the window, labeled NEW.

Summer JAM Recap Tubs of adult hygiene products and birthday party items collected for Samaritan House Mission Offering total : $1,492.96 and counting, to purchase a swing set for the children of Jefferson City to enjoy at Centennial Park! Goal of $1,800 Swing set presentation to Walter Gibson, Jefferson City Recreation Director and Assistant Director Kevin Bolden, for the children of Jefferson City Families learning and experiencing Jesus together through Bible Truths, Truths in Action and Creative Action Performing our choreographed creative movements all together in Centennial Park to the song “Do Something” by Matthew West Snack suppers together around the tables Monday night’s drawings of how to be a friend like Jesus Tuesday night’s After Party with Gelato Bros., popcorn and a movie, until the storm came Wednesday night’s scavenger hunt Spending time with my family and church family learning about how much God loves us Being church together...helping each other through the obstacle course Making the yummy foot scrub and a magnet Shout out of thanks to Gelato Bros., Dave McNeely, Ricke Hester and Marilee Betz for supporting our efforts to build community thru the week! Extra thanks to our FBC greeters and encouragers AND Bible Truths and Crea-tive Action leaders: Hannah & Tim Guthrie, Shannon & Zach Ballard, Mandy McNeely, Carly Jo Dobyns, Sierra Bevins, Kelsey & Katelyn Haun, and Rebekah Garber. PLUS Truths in Action leaders: Donna Dobyns, Pam Hester, Susan Garber and Tina Haun. AND Snack Supper Crew: Annette Stooksbury, Gabi Pettit, Mary Ellen Darby and Elizabeth Stooksbury. Greeters: Judy Olive, Ann Porter, John Sonnen, Betty Watkins, Ikey and Carol Rogers, and Frank Brown Huge gratitude to our Leadership Team: Annette Stooksbury, Donna Dobyns, Donna Davenport, Judy Olive, Michelle Minor, and Pam Hester And as always our facilities support staff!

Congratulations! To proud grandparents Dennis & Marsha Duck on the birth of Madeline Claire to Emily & Nick Darnell on June 2. Madeline weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and is 21.25 inches.

Christian Sympathy

To Bud Smith and Jean Hedges and family in the death of their cousin.

To Marie Young and family in the death of her husband, Bob.

Sunday Bible Study Attendance: 6/11 6/18 Enrollment 377 379 Attendance 164 164

Worship Service Attendance: 6/11 6/18 8:30 a.m. 53 62 10:45 a.m. 178 173

*Togetherness Sunday

Budget Receipts $ 14,126 (6/4/17) $ 15,485 (6/11/17)

Weekly Requirements $ 15,620

YTD Budget Requirements $ 374,880 (as of 6/11/17)

YTD Budget Receipts $ 304,037 (as of 6/11/17)

YTD Expenses $ 311,957 (as of 6/11/17)

CHURCH STATISTICS Children’s Ministry Matters Becky Stout, Minister to Children and Families

Volunteers Serving in Extended Teaching Care

Sunday, June 25 Hostess: Lil Purdom Infants: Ann Bice/________________ Toddlers/Twos: Shelley Ball/Linda Springate Threes/Fours/K: Greg & Lisa Williams

Sunday, July 2 Hostess: Katelyn Woodard Infants: Bryan & Laura Purdom Toddlers/Twos: Dave & Mandy McNeely Threes/Fours/K: Ian & Jill Braun

In the Media Center

For Children or Youth: Eleanor Roosevelt by Rachel Toor The Long Journey by Noni Lichtveld Dinosaur by David Norman

For Adults: His Hands: a Story of Renewed Hope by Yvonne Lehman The Psychology of Religion by Wayne Oates Spurgeon's Devotional Bible by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Stars Lighting the Sky: Stories of Contemporary Christian Heroes by Tony Cupit  

Prayer Meeting Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m.

Fellowship Hall Led by Bob Schefter

June 28: Woman at the Well

Henrietta Jenkins Bible Study

The Henrietta Jenkins Bible Study will continue through the summer. Betty Cleveland will be leading us in a study each first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in room 101. Join us for a study and lunch afterwards. Good study and good fellowship!

Thank you for donating items for the summer missionaries’ care packages.

Appalachian Outreach Staff To the Congregation of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City,

On behalf of the faculty, staff, students, and trustees of Carson-Newman Uni-versity, we humbly thank you for your generous and loyal giving to the Car-son-Newman Fund and Appalachian Outreach/Samaritan House. It is im-portant to us that our friends and fellow Christians support our mission to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and world wide serv-ant leaders. Through world class edu-cation and various mission opportuni-ties, C-N students are allowed to grow in Christ’s service. Your contributions make this happen. Bless each of you and may you find peace in knowing your gifts are transforming lives.

With Gratitude, Bob Gay (‘72) Trustee Carson-Newman University

June 1, 2017

To the people of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City:

Grace and peace to you from San Antonio! My family and I are eager to meet all of you and discern together God’s will for the future of First Baptist Church.

When I was growing up, my family moved fre-quently, but church was always a familiar home. I did all the typical things – G.A.s and Acteens, Bible Drill, chil-dren’s and youth choirs, and youth group. I sang solos, visited nursing homes, and helped in the nursery. While at Mississippi College, I was a leader in our Baptist Student Union, and it was there that I began to sense a call to ministry.

After graduation, I spent three years working in arts administration, then attended Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary. I learned there that I have the heart of a pastor, no matter what role I might play within a congregation. I have served churches in a variety of ways, including working with youth and children, providing pastoral care to sen-ior adults, and leading music and education ministries. My eight years of staff ministry at Woodland Baptist Church have shaped me, challenged me, and made me ready to become a senior pastor.

From the moment I saw your website last fall, I have felt drawn to your congregation. For many years, you have been a safe harbor for women in ministry. For the last two years, I have helped to develop Texas Baptist Women in Ministry, an organization that aims to affirm, connect, inspire, and advocate for women in all types of ministry settings. I was privileged to serve as the founding board chair, and I am passionate about listening to the stories of young women and encouraging them to listen for the voice of God in their vocational discernment. That leadership has also given me op-portunities to speak, teach, and write, and to be involved in the work of the national Baptist Women in Ministry organization.

My husband and I have been married for 18 years, and we are the parents of two great kids. Tony is a licensed Realtor and has extensive experience in home design and homebuilding. Our 14-year-old daughter, Gemma, is an active Girl Scout and artist, and our 12-year-old son, Luca, plays the violin and video games with equal enthusiasm. In addition to my vocational min-istry, I love reading and choral singing, and I am a passable knitter. We are praying that Jefferson City will be a new and happy home for us.

When I think about coming to First Baptist Church, I am inspired by your commitment to missions, both within your community and alongside global missions partners. I am excited by your relationship with Carson-Newman University, which reminds me of my own happy years at Mississippi Col-lege. And I am encouraged by the way you have weathered a lengthy tran-sition without faltering. First Baptist is a church home you can be proud of.

To be invited to preach in view of a call to become your pastor is an honor, and I look forward to getting to know you all better in the coming days.

With gratitude,

Ellen Di Giosia All new books are displayed in the window, labeled NEW.

Summer JAM Recap Tubs of adult hygiene products and birthday party items collected for Samaritan House Mission Offering total : $1,492.96 and counting, to purchase a swing set for the children of Jefferson City to enjoy at Centennial Park! Goal of $1,800 Swing set presentation to Walter Gibson, Jefferson City Recreation Director and Assistant Director Kevin Bolden, for the children of Jefferson City Families learning and experiencing Jesus together through Bible Truths, Truths in Action and Creative Action Performing our choreographed creative movements all together in Centennial Park to the song “Do Something” by Matthew West Snack suppers together around the tables Monday night’s drawings of how to be a friend like Jesus Tuesday night’s After Party with Gelato Bros., popcorn and a movie, until the storm came Wednesday night’s scavenger hunt Spending time with my family and church family learning about how much God loves us Being church together...helping each other through the obstacle course Making the yummy foot scrub and a magnet Shout out of thanks to Gelato Bros., Dave McNeely, Ricke Hester and Marilee Betz for supporting our efforts to build community thru the week! Extra thanks to our FBC greeters and encouragers AND Bible Truths and Crea-tive Action leaders: Hannah & Tim Guthrie, Shannon & Zach Ballard, Mandy McNeely, Carly Jo Dobyns, Sierra Bevins, Kelsey & Katelyn Haun, and Rebekah Garber. PLUS Truths in Action leaders: Donna Dobyns, Pam Hester, Susan Garber and Tina Haun. AND Snack Supper Crew: Annette Stooksbury, Gabi Pettit, Mary Ellen Darby and Elizabeth Stooksbury. Greeters: Judy Olive, Ann Porter, John Sonnen, Betty Watkins, Ikey and Carol Rogers, and Frank Brown Huge gratitude to our Leadership Team: Annette Stooksbury, Donna Dobyns, Donna Davenport, Judy Olive, Michelle Minor, and Pam Hester And as always our facilities support staff!

Congratulations! To proud grandparents Dennis & Marsha Duck on the birth of Madeline Claire to Emily & Nick Darnell on June 2. Madeline weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and is 21.25 inches.

Christian Sympathy

To Bud Smith and Jean Hedges and family in the death of their cousin.

To Marie Young and family in the death of her husband, Bob.

Sunday Bible Study Attendance: 6/11 6/18 Enrollment 377 379 Attendance 164 164

Worship Service Attendance: 6/11 6/18 8:30 a.m. 53 62 10:45 a.m. 178 173

*Togetherness Sunday

Budget Receipts $ 14,126 (6/4/17) $ 15,485 (6/11/17)

Weekly Requirements $ 15,620

YTD Budget Requirements $ 374,880 (as of 6/11/17)

YTD Budget Receipts $ 304,037 (as of 6/11/17)

YTD Expenses $ 311,957 (as of 6/11/17)

CHURCH STATISTICS Children’s Ministry Matters Becky Stout, Minister to Children and Families

Volunteers Serving in Extended Teaching Care

Sunday, June 25 Hostess: Lil Purdom Infants: Ann Bice/________________ Toddlers/Twos: Shelley Ball/Linda Springate Threes/Fours/K: Greg & Lisa Williams

Sunday, July 2 Hostess: Katelyn Woodard Infants: Bryan & Laura Purdom Toddlers/Twos: Dave & Mandy McNeely Threes/Fours/K: Ian & Jill Braun

In the Media Center

For Children or Youth: Eleanor Roosevelt by Rachel Toor The Long Journey by Noni Lichtveld Dinosaur by David Norman

For Adults: His Hands: a Story of Renewed Hope by Yvonne Lehman The Psychology of Religion by Wayne Oates Spurgeon's Devotional Bible by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Stars Lighting the Sky: Stories of Contemporary Christian Heroes by Tony Cupit  

Prayer Meeting Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m.

Fellowship Hall Led by Bob Schefter

June 28: Woman at the Well

Henrietta Jenkins Bible Study

The Henrietta Jenkins Bible Study will continue through the summer. Betty Cleveland will be leading us in a study each first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in room 101. Join us for a study and lunch afterwards. Good study and good fellowship!

Thank you for donating items for the summer missionaries’ care packages.

Appalachian Outreach Staff To the Congregation of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City,

On behalf of the faculty, staff, students, and trustees of Carson-Newman Uni-versity, we humbly thank you for your generous and loyal giving to the Car-son-Newman Fund and Appalachian Outreach/Samaritan House. It is im-portant to us that our friends and fellow Christians support our mission to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and world wide serv-ant leaders. Through world class edu-cation and various mission opportuni-ties, C-N students are allowed to grow in Christ’s service. Your contributions make this happen. Bless each of you and may you find peace in knowing your gifts are transforming lives.

With Gratitude, Bob Gay (‘72) Trustee Carson-Newman University

June 1, 2017

To the people of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City:

Grace and peace to you from San Antonio! My family and I are eager to meet all of you and discern together God’s will for the future of First Baptist Church.

When I was growing up, my family moved fre-quently, but church was always a familiar home. I did all the typical things – G.A.s and Acteens, Bible Drill, chil-dren’s and youth choirs, and youth group. I sang solos, visited nursing homes, and helped in the nursery. While at Mississippi College, I was a leader in our Baptist Student Union, and it was there that I began to sense a call to ministry.

After graduation, I spent three years working in arts administration, then attended Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary. I learned there that I have the heart of a pastor, no matter what role I might play within a congregation. I have served churches in a variety of ways, including working with youth and children, providing pastoral care to sen-ior adults, and leading music and education ministries. My eight years of staff ministry at Woodland Baptist Church have shaped me, challenged me, and made me ready to become a senior pastor.

From the moment I saw your website last fall, I have felt drawn to your congregation. For many years, you have been a safe harbor for women in ministry. For the last two years, I have helped to develop Texas Baptist Women in Ministry, an organization that aims to affirm, connect, inspire, and advocate for women in all types of ministry settings. I was privileged to serve as the founding board chair, and I am passionate about listening to the stories of young women and encouraging them to listen for the voice of God in their vocational discernment. That leadership has also given me op-portunities to speak, teach, and write, and to be involved in the work of the national Baptist Women in Ministry organization.

My husband and I have been married for 18 years, and we are the parents of two great kids. Tony is a licensed Realtor and has extensive experience in home design and homebuilding. Our 14-year-old daughter, Gemma, is an active Girl Scout and artist, and our 12-year-old son, Luca, plays the violin and video games with equal enthusiasm. In addition to my vocational min-istry, I love reading and choral singing, and I am a passable knitter. We are praying that Jefferson City will be a new and happy home for us.

When I think about coming to First Baptist Church, I am inspired by your commitment to missions, both within your community and alongside global missions partners. I am excited by your relationship with Carson-Newman University, which reminds me of my own happy years at Mississippi Col-lege. And I am encouraged by the way you have weathered a lengthy tran-sition without faltering. First Baptist is a church home you can be proud of.

To be invited to preach in view of a call to become your pastor is an honor, and I look forward to getting to know you all better in the coming days.

With gratitude,

Ellen Di Giosia All new books are displayed in the window, labeled NEW.

Summer JAM Recap Tubs of adult hygiene products and birthday party items collected for Samaritan House Mission Offering total : $1,492.96 and counting, to purchase a swing set for the children of Jefferson City to enjoy at Centennial Park! Goal of $1,800 Swing set presentation to Walter Gibson, Jefferson City Recreation Director and Assistant Director Kevin Bolden, for the children of Jefferson City Families learning and experiencing Jesus together through Bible Truths, Truths in Action and Creative Action Performing our choreographed creative movements all together in Centennial Park to the song “Do Something” by Matthew West Snack suppers together around the tables Monday night’s drawings of how to be a friend like Jesus Tuesday night’s After Party with Gelato Bros., popcorn and a movie, until the storm came Wednesday night’s scavenger hunt Spending time with my family and church family learning about how much God loves us Being church together...helping each other through the obstacle course Making the yummy foot scrub and a magnet Shout out of thanks to Gelato Bros., Dave McNeely, Ricke Hester and Marilee Betz for supporting our efforts to build community thru the week! Extra thanks to our FBC greeters and encouragers AND Bible Truths and Crea-tive Action leaders: Hannah & Tim Guthrie, Shannon & Zach Ballard, Mandy McNeely, Carly Jo Dobyns, Sierra Bevins, Kelsey & Katelyn Haun, and Rebekah Garber. PLUS Truths in Action leaders: Donna Dobyns, Pam Hester, Susan Garber and Tina Haun. AND Snack Supper Crew: Annette Stooksbury, Gabi Pettit, Mary Ellen Darby and Elizabeth Stooksbury. Greeters: Judy Olive, Ann Porter, John Sonnen, Betty Watkins, Ikey and Carol Rogers, and Frank Brown Huge gratitude to our Leadership Team: Annette Stooksbury, Donna Dobyns, Donna Davenport, Judy Olive, Michelle Minor, and Pam Hester And as always our facilities support staff!

Congratulations! To proud grandparents Dennis & Marsha Duck on the birth of Madeline Claire to Emily & Nick Darnell on June 2. Madeline weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and is 21.25 inches.

Christian Sympathy

To Bud Smith and Jean Hedges and family in the death of their cousin.

To Marie Young and family in the death of her husband, Bob.

June 21, 2017 Volume XXXVI, No. 13

CHURCH STAFF Kim D. Bowen Minister of Music Becky Stout Minister of Children and Families Eric Hasha Minister of Youth and College Students Bill Rosser Administrative Pastor and Minister to Senior Adults Karen Wilson Ministry Assistant Lea Ann Brummett Ministry Assistant Betty Aldredge Food Service Director Beth Ann Smith Children’s Day Out Director Kathy C. Bowen Organist Krista Partin Pianist Jack and Anna Prather, Tony Atkins Facility Caretakers Bradley Thompson, Ana Oliveros College Interns Katelyn Woodard, Sierra Bevins College Interns

SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES 8:30 am Contemporary Service 9:30 am Sunday Bible Study 10:45 am Traditional Service

The Messenger (ISSN 766919) is published biweekly by First Baptist Church, 1610 Russell Ave., Jeffer-son City, TN 37760-2299. Periodicals Postage Paid at Jefferson City, TN POSTMASTER. Send ad-dress change to The Messenger, 1610 Russell Ave., Jefferson City, TN 37760-2299.

Our Mission Statement As a community shaped by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, we are called to worship God, share the Good News, foster spiritual growth and meet the needs of hurting people.

Church Calendar

Sunday, June 25 Deacons of the Week: Ron Weiler and Carolyn Blevins Ellen Di Giosia Will Be Preaching in Both Services in View of a Call. 8:30 am Contemporary Service 9:30 am Sunday Bible Study 10:45 am Traditional Service 6:00 pm Hatha Yoga Class

Monday, June 26 10:00 am Staff Meeting

Tuesday, June 27 10:00 am Tuesday’s Neighbors 10:00 am Story Time With My Little Friends (preschool area)

Wednesday, June 28 5:45 pm Prayer Meeting Led by Bob Schefter 7:00 pm Chancel Choir 8:30 pm Contemporary Ensemble

Thursday, June 29 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast at Lisa’s 9:00 am Summer Playcation (Media Center)

Sunday, July 2 Deacons of the Week: John Burgin and David Blevins David Kitts - Preaching 9:30 am Sunday Bible Study 10:45 am Togetherness Service 6:00 pm Hatha Yoga Class 6:00 pm Youth Mission Trip Mtg.

Monday, July 3 10:00 am Staff Meeting

Tuesday, July 4 Church Office Closed

Wednesday, July 5 10:00 am Henrietta Jenkins Bible Study 5:45 pm Prayer Meeting Led by Bob Schefter 8:30 pm Contemporary Ensemble

Thursday, July 6 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast at Lisa’s

Friday, July 7

12 noon Senior Adult Picnic/FH

The first Sunday of each month we conduct a “Togetherness Service.” On that day we have only one blended worship service at 10:45 a.m.

The Messenger

The next Messenger will be printed July 3. Articles should be turned in to Karen in the church office by 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, please.

CHURCH CONTACT INFO: Phone: (865) 475-3826 Fax: (865) 475-0818 Website: fbcjeff.org

Are You Home Alone? Would You Like a Daily Contact?

The Senior Adult Ministry is interested in implementing a “Calling Ministry” to any of the Seniors in our church who live alone and would like a daily phone call as a way of outside contact. If you would be interested in participating in such a ministry, either as one who receives a call or one who ministers by making a call, please contact the church office at 475-3826 and let us know of your interest.

Commended for Ministry

Rev. Ellen Di Giosia

(Ellen, Tony, Gemma, Luca)

Call Weekend Schedule of Activities Friday, June 23, to Sunday, June 25

Friday, June 23

12-1:30 p.m., Parlor, Catered Lunch with Support Staff

6:30-8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Dessert with Deacons and Spouses

Saturday, June 24

9-10:30 a.m., College Room (301), Coffee and Donuts with Ellen

1-2:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Drop-in Reception to Meet Ellen

5-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Question/Answer Session with Ellen

6-8 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Church-wide Covered Dish Supper for Members and Friends to Meet the Di Giosias

(Ellen, Tony, Gemma, Luca)

Sunday, June 25

8:30 a.m., Sanctuary, Contemporary Worship Service The Di Giosias will be introduced and

Rev. Ellen Di Giosia will preach the sermon.

9:45 a.m., Ellen will see the youth off to Passport.

10:45 a.m., Sanctuary, Traditional Worship Service The Di Giosias will be introduced and

Rev. Ellen Di Giosia will preach the sermon.

Following each service, members of FBC will vote on a recommenda-tion from the Pastor Search Committee that Rev. Ellen Di Giosia be

issued a call as pastor of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City.

Children’s Magazines Needed The youth are in need of kid-appropriate magazines for our upcoming mis-sion trip. Students will use the magazines for a creative writing activity. The magazines will not be returned. If you have any you can donate, please give them to Eric Hasha, or the church office.

Passport Youth Camp June 25-30

Passport Choices Camp - June 25-30, 2017

The youth will travel to Greensboro, NC, for Passport Choices. The theme for camp this year is "Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly" from Mi-cah 6:8. Our group covets your prayers as we seek to do the will of God. Below is a list of our youth and chaperones. We invite our church members to write personal letters to each participant. Letters will be distributed and read each day during the morning devotion. If you would like to write a let-ter or letters, please turn them into the church office no later than June 22.

Rachel Bass Alyssa Blevins Ethan Bloomer Thomas Brown Katherine Catlett Carly Jo Dobyns Rebekah Garber Katelyn Haun Conner Hawkins Kathryn Jones Jacob Knight Jace Mitcham Scotty Munsey Reese Ratcliff Tanner Sanford

Sierra Bevins, Kevin Davenport, Donna Dobyns, Eric Hasha

June 21, 2017 Volume XXXVI, No. 13

CHURCH STAFF Kim D. Bowen Minister of Music Becky Stout Minister of Children and Families Eric Hasha Minister of Youth and College Students Bill Rosser Administrative Pastor and Minister to Senior Adults Karen Wilson Ministry Assistant Lea Ann Brummett Ministry Assistant Betty Aldredge Food Service Director Beth Ann Smith Children’s Day Out Director Kathy C. Bowen Organist Krista Partin Pianist Jack and Anna Prather, Tony Atkins Facility Caretakers Bradley Thompson, Ana Oliveros College Interns Katelyn Woodard, Sierra Bevins College Interns

SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES 8:30 am Contemporary Service 9:30 am Sunday Bible Study 10:45 am Traditional Service

The Messenger (ISSN 766919) is published biweekly by First Baptist Church, 1610 Russell Ave., Jeffer-son City, TN 37760-2299. Periodicals Postage Paid at Jefferson City, TN POSTMASTER. Send ad-dress change to The Messenger, 1610 Russell Ave., Jefferson City, TN 37760-2299.

Our Mission Statement As a community shaped by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, we are called to worship God, share the Good News, foster spiritual growth and meet the needs of hurting people.

Church Calendar

Sunday, June 25 Deacons of the Week: Ron Weiler and Carolyn Blevins Ellen Di Giosia Will Be Preaching in Both Services in View of a Call. 8:30 am Contemporary Service 9:30 am Sunday Bible Study 10:45 am Traditional Service 6:00 pm Hatha Yoga Class

Monday, June 26 10:00 am Staff Meeting

Tuesday, June 27 10:00 am Tuesday’s Neighbors 10:00 am Story Time With My Little Friends (preschool area)

Wednesday, June 28 5:45 pm Prayer Meeting Led by Bob Schefter 7:00 pm Chancel Choir 8:30 pm Contemporary Ensemble

Thursday, June 29 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast at Lisa’s 9:00 am Summer Playcation (Media Center)

Sunday, July 2 Deacons of the Week: John Burgin and David Blevins David Kitts - Preaching 9:30 am Sunday Bible Study 10:45 am Togetherness Service 6:00 pm Hatha Yoga Class 6:00 pm Youth Mission Trip Mtg.

Monday, July 3 10:00 am Staff Meeting

Tuesday, July 4 Church Office Closed

Wednesday, July 5 10:00 am Henrietta Jenkins Bible Study 5:45 pm Prayer Meeting Led by Bob Schefter 8:30 pm Contemporary Ensemble

Thursday, July 6 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast at Lisa’s

Friday, July 7

12 noon Senior Adult Picnic/FH

The first Sunday of each month we conduct a “Togetherness Service.” On that day we have only one blended worship service at 10:45 a.m.

The Messenger

The next Messenger will be printed July 3. Articles should be turned in to Karen in the church office by 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, please.

CHURCH CONTACT INFO: Phone: (865) 475-3826 Fax: (865) 475-0818 Website: fbcjeff.org

Are You Home Alone? Would You Like a Daily Contact?

The Senior Adult Ministry is interested in implementing a “Calling Ministry” to any of the Seniors in our church who live alone and would like a daily phone call as a way of outside contact. If you would be interested in participating in such a ministry, either as one who receives a call or one who ministers by making a call, please contact the church office at 475-3826 and let us know of your interest.

Commended for Ministry

Rev. Ellen Di Giosia

(Ellen, Tony, Gemma, Luca)

Call Weekend Schedule of Activities Friday, June 23, to Sunday, June 25

Friday, June 23

12-1:30 p.m., Parlor, Catered Lunch with Support Staff

6:30-8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Dessert with Deacons and Spouses

Saturday, June 24

9-10:30 a.m., College Room (301), Coffee and Donuts with Ellen

1-2:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Drop-in Reception to Meet Ellen

5-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Question/Answer Session with Ellen

6-8 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Church-wide Covered Dish Supper for Members and Friends to Meet the Di Giosias

(Ellen, Tony, Gemma, Luca)

Sunday, June 25

8:30 a.m., Sanctuary, Contemporary Worship Service The Di Giosias will be introduced and

Rev. Ellen Di Giosia will preach the sermon.

9:45 a.m., Ellen will see the youth off to Passport.

10:45 a.m., Sanctuary, Traditional Worship Service The Di Giosias will be introduced and

Rev. Ellen Di Giosia will preach the sermon.

Following each service, members of FBC will vote on a recommenda-tion from the Pastor Search Committee that Rev. Ellen Di Giosia be

issued a call as pastor of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City.

Children’s Magazines Needed The youth are in need of kid-appropriate magazines for our upcoming mis-sion trip. Students will use the magazines for a creative writing activity. The magazines will not be returned. If you have any you can donate, please give them to Eric Hasha, or the church office.

Passport Youth Camp June 25-30

Passport Choices Camp - June 25-30, 2017

The youth will travel to Greensboro, NC, for Passport Choices. The theme for camp this year is "Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly" from Mi-cah 6:8. Our group covets your prayers as we seek to do the will of God. Below is a list of our youth and chaperones. We invite our church members to write personal letters to each participant. Letters will be distributed and read each day during the morning devotion. If you would like to write a let-ter or letters, please turn them into the church office no later than June 22.

Rachel Bass Alyssa Blevins Ethan Bloomer Thomas Brown Katherine Catlett Carly Jo Dobyns Rebekah Garber Katelyn Haun Conner Hawkins Kathryn Jones Jacob Knight Jace Mitcham Scotty Munsey Reese Ratcliff Tanner Sanford

Sierra Bevins, Kevin Davenport, Donna Dobyns, Eric Hasha