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First Baptist Church 2402 E. 10th
Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Office- 812.283.6136
[email protected] www.firstbaptistjeff.org
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First Baptist Church of Jeffersonville
The Messenger 179 Years of Service April 2019
Hello Church, Happy Spring! I love this time of year. Grass begins to grow and return to green, trees begin to blossom, flowers bud, and the crisp, cool air is filled with the sound of birds chirping. Everything about Spring screams life. What a fragrant reminder of all that our Creator has accomplished through the work of His hands. Now, we as a church must follow suit as we breathe in a “newness of life” through our worship, ministry, and devotion to our Triune God. If you have been with us during our worship time, you will know that we have started making our way through the pages of Philippians. Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi is one of commendation, encouragement, and prayer. Throughout his epistle, Paul, with great boldness and conviction, challenges the local church to be excellent. In doing so, Paul also establishes for them the framework of being a healthy church. Certainly I am intrigued by Paul’s words and I wholeheartedly plan on fleshing out these marks of a healthy church as I lead through this series. However, as I type this, I am reminded that we too have a solid biblical idea of what it means to be a healthy church. We too have made a pledge to one another through a covenant with Jesus Christ and His Church. So rather than sit at my computer and reinvent the wheel, allow me to remind you of what and who we are called to be: In the spirit of love, we have banded together to form this local church, a body of those upon whom the call of God rests to witness to the grace and truth of God. Because we believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, we will seek to bring every phase of our lives under His Lordship. We unreservedly and with abandon commit our lives and destiny to Christ, promising to give Him authority in all affairs of life. We will seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. We believe that God is the total owner of our lives and resources. We give God the throne in relation to the material aspects of our lives. Because God is a lavish giver, we too shall be lavish and cheerful in our regular gifts. We commit ourselves, regardless of the expenditure of time, energy, and money, to become informed and mature Christians. We will seek to be Christ-led in all relations with our fellow men and women and with other nations, groups, classes, and races. We commit ourselves to watch over one another in Christian love, to pray for each other, and to aid one another in sickness and distress. We recognize that the function of this local church is to glorify God in adoration and sacrificial service and to be God’s missionaries in the world, bearing witness to God’s redeeming grace in Christ Jesus. (as taken from the Constitution of the First Baptist Church of Jeffersonville). Let this be our Spring. Let this be our battle cry. Let this be our life song. To God be all the glory and honor, Pastor Tony
A Message from your Pastor
MEET & GREET
April 7, right after the morning
worship service, the Deacons
will host a Meet and Greet in the
Fellowship Hall. We are looking forward to
this opportunity to get to know each other
better.
PRAISE & WORSHIP NIGHT with TESTIFY PRAISE BAND April 12 @ 7 p m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JEFFERSONVILLE. Take the time to step aside from the everyday rush and connect with God in an unhurried, uninterrupted night of worship and testimony.
First Baptist Church 2402 E. 10th
Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Office- 812.283.6136
[email protected] www.firstbaptistjeff.org
April 2019 WHY DIDN’T HE STAY? Phillip Yancy wrote in his book, THE JESUS I NEVER KNEW this paragraph that grabbed my attention: “Jesus left few traces of himself on earth. He wrote no books or even pamphlets. A wanderer, he left no home or belongings that could be enshrined in a museum. He did not marry, settle down, and begin a dynasty. We would, in fact, know nothing about him except for the traces he left in human beings. That was His design.” We will be celebrating Easter this month-crucifixion, resurrection, and soon after the ascension. He is gone, no physical presence on the earth. He was here. Incarnate-God in human form. He lived and as John the disciple reported, they saw him, they touched him, they heard him. They first hand saw how God operated in living color. He taught, He demonstrated, He related, He told them, “You have seen me, you have seen the Father”. Why didn’t He stay? We certainly could have benefitted seeing God in action. We could have experienced what his love is all about. We could have observed him forgive those who misused him. We could watch how he treated the outcast and unloved. Here’s a thought –He is present-in flesh and blood. He said,”When that day comes, you will know that I am in my Father and that you are in me, just as I am in you.” He is incarnate in us. No, we don’t become gods or a god. But he lives with us and in us and we become his hands to help, his heart to love, his eyes to see, his ears to hear, his feet to go. Growing up, we sang ‘Let others see Jesus in you’. Sobering thought if you reflect upon it. That means there is a purpose and a passion for us every day, everywhere. Maybe it would be good for us at the end of every day, to ask ourselves, did anyone see Jesus in me today? You are the salt of the earth, light of the world. That’s us, that’s Him. Cliff Richardson
Deacons Corner
“MISSION GO Team News:
Contributions for our Blessings in a Box have dropped off and there are urgent needs for proteins such as canned meat and fish, peanut butter, canned ravioli, spaghetti-Os, spaghetti and meatballs, canned vegetables, and cereal. Any individually packed items for ready consumption are good for those who do not have kitchens. Any non-perishable item is greatly appreciated though. The yellow wagon is placed in the lobby the first Sunday of every month for food donations, but food donations are accepted at anytime.”
“Please be in prayer for our missionaries Drs. Rick and Anita Gutierrez, in South Africa and Nzunga and
Kihomi, in Haiti. Nzunga and Kihomi are currently safe. Electricity and gasoline have been restored to them, following the riots in Haiti.”
“Our Mission GO Team has sent 11 cataract instrument sets to Haiti for the Eye Clinic in Cap Haitian. We are
in the process of sending an opthalmic medical microscope to Nzunga at the Eye Clinic as well. We are also planning a mission trip to South Africa in 2020. Please be in prayer for our planning team. If you are interested in this mission trip, please contact Mary Hampton or another member of our Mission GO Team.
T shirt sales will resume soon. Check back for more information.”
First Baptist Church 2402 E. 10th
Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Office- 812.283.6136
[email protected] www.firstbaptistjeff.org
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY (+1)
Our annual Men’s Fishing and Golfing Retreat is May 19 through May 21, 2019 at Kentucky Dam Village.
The cost for lodging this year will be $150 per person. The deadline to have your money in is April 15.
See Dwight Schmitz if you have questions.
Be sure to sign up this year, Pastor Tony will be there and he wants to get to know you better.
May Preview…Here is your +1 week of May for those of you who want to get a head start on your cards!
April 14 Jerry R. Jackson
Nancy McCormick April 15
Ken Conner April 17
Tara Cofie Allison Ritchard
April 18 Kaitlin Porter Russell Smith
April 19 Steve & Kelli Pope A
April 21 Elise Conrad
April 22 Kristin Porter
April 25 Pat Conrad
Lizzy (Scifres) Williams April 26
Jill Arnold Becky Fehr Debbie Just
April 27 David & April Friedrich A
Cameron Keith Kelsie (McKee) Purcell
April 28 Tyler & Amanda Weddington A
April 29 Randall Morgan
A = Anniversary
BIRTHDAYS-ANNIVERSARIES
April 1 Scott McCoy
April 3 Claude Greenwood
Kim & Scott Pritchard A Susan Willoughby
April 4 Landry Rajchel
James Stinson & Michelle Smith A April 5
Ben Allman Cassady Friedrich Cameron Hughes
April 6 Patricia Barry Douglas Lane
April 7 Addisyn Fox
Zach & Haily Rogers A April 8
Lee & Kathy Meador A Dalonna (Kay) Richardson
April 9 Donna McKee
April 12 Kevin Holman David Maurer
April 13 James C. Ellis Zach Rogers Tabitha Wiafe
We ask that you pray regularly for our church family in need. To make or update prayer
requests, please call Lou Ranney at 812-282-4670.
BIRTHDAYS
May 1
Matthew Deeringer George Eckenrode Mary Hampton Mirah Schmitz
May 3 Amber Smith
May 5 Susan Soeder
May 6 Bob Read Penny Smart
May 8 Ervin Himmelheber
ANNIVERSARIES
May 13 Lonnie Cooper & Vicki Carmichael May 14 Joe & Erica (Fuchs) Ramirez May 1 Roger & Debbie McDonald May 18 Larry & Rhoda Meier
First Baptist Church 2402 E. 10th
Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Office- 812.283.6136
[email protected] www.firstbaptistjeff.org
Deacon’s Corner
Tid-Bits
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Deacon’s Corner
Deacon’s Corner
UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS
The Calcium-Magnesium Dance
Continuing on with the subject of minerals, this month we’ll discuss calcium. We’ve all heard that you must drink milk for strong bones, but could it be the high calcium intake is having the opposite effect? Yes! That’s because #1: we don’t get near enough magnesium and #2: we consume calcium in excess. Some of us may even take a calcium supplement, but the body wasn’t designed to take supplemental calcium. The fact is, without magnesium, calcium will not work properly. For example, magnesium is responsible for the creation of new bone. Calcium alone will create a fragile bone structure. Consider a stick of chalk which you can snap in half…it’s just calcium carbonate. Calcium supplementation can lead to deposits in joints, kidneys, cardiac tissues and more because the excess calcium must go somewhere! Again, without the appropriate and ideal 1:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium, the calcium will begin to deposit throughout our body. Worse yet, when we consume too much calcium, our wise body thinks we have even less magnesium than we do because the ratio is extreme. My suggestion to you is take a quality magnesium supplement along with magnesium rich foods (see last month’s article or reach out to me), and get your calcium via diet only. This subject covers so much more than this little article has room for, so I highly encourage you to read The Magnesium Miracle by Dr. Carolyn Dean. By Jennifer Leffler, CNT
Joy Riders The Joy Riders on April 19, 2019 will be going
to Café Batar in Seymour, Indiana for lunch. If
anyone needs a ride or info call Jim Miller at
812-207-1248.
2019 Theme: “LOVE ONE ANOTHER”
Stand with people across the U.S. for the inspirational 68th
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Thursday, May 2...12-12:45 Outside City-County Building on Spring St. in New Albany. Prayers offered by citizens
from diverse areas of the
community.
April Chupper
Wednesday, April 3rd, 6:00 p.m.
The menu will be: Charcoal Grill Cookout
Burgers & Dogs & Chicken Peas & Carrots & Green Beans
Salad & Fruit Brownies & Popsicles
Drinks (some cool, some not)
We ask for a $5.00 donation per meal, to help cover the cost of the food. If you can’t afford it, don't worry about it, please come!
Got Magnesium?
Fellowship Happenings The donation jar on the counter at the Welcome Center is intended to cover the cost of the doughnuts &fruit (about $25/week). Like most things around here, if you can’t afford it, don’t worry about it, eat a doughnut! But if you feel Blessed, please donate! April Chupper is going to be a charcoal grill welcome. Spring is here, and our dear buddy Steve Pope is going to man the grill! Dietary restrictions can be passed to David Friedrich and he will be glad to make something special for you!
Outside City-County Building on Spring St. in New Albany.
Prayers offered by citizens from diverse areas of the community.
Sponsored by Salvation Army
First Baptist Church 2402 E. 10th
Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Office- 812.283.6136
[email protected] www.firstbaptistjeff.org
April 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 6
Adult Breakfast 8:30 a.m. @ A Nice Restaurant 12-1:30 WBS CHUPPER 6:00 p.m.
4 5 6 Men’s Bible Study Breakfast 9:00 a.m.
7 Communion
8
Men’s Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00
9 7:00 p.m. ~Euchre -Praise Band
10 12-1:30 WBS
11
12
13 Men’s Bible Study Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Breakfast 10-11:30 a.m.
14
Easter Egg Hunt 12-2 p.m.
15
Men’s Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00
16 7:00 p.m. ~Euchre -Praise Band
17 12-1:30 WBS
Items due for the April Newsletter
18
Mission Go! Mtg. 6 p.m.
19
20 Men’s Bible Study Breakfast 9:00 a.m.
21
22 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00
23 7:00 p.m. ~Church Council Mtg. ~Euchre -Praise Band
24 12-1:30 WBS
25
26
27 Men’s Bible Study Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Women’s Ministry Mtg. 10:30 a.m.
28
29 Men’s Bible Study
6:30 – 8:00
30 7:00 p.m. ~Euchre -Praise Band
2019 Loaves & Fishes Schedule: March 9, May 18, July 27, October 26, December 14. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
BSB = Bible Study Breakfast PB = Prayer Breakfast
Reminder: Communications Deadlines Deadline for submissions to bulletin and website – Wednesday noon each week. Deadline for submissions to monthly
newsletter – 20th of the month prior. Send items for bulletin, website and newsletter to Annie Smith
[email protected] or 812-283-6136.
Deadline for news releases to the newspaper – 20th of the month prior. Send to Cindy Kanning at [email protected]
or 812-945-6266.
First Baptist Church 2402 E. 10th
Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Office- 812.283.6136
[email protected] www.firstbaptistjeff.org
Prayer Room Assignment/Alternate
Apr. 7: Rick Edwards / Wayne Carter Apr. 14: Wayne Carter / Cliff Richardson Apr. 21: Cliff Richardson / Brandon Fortson Apr. 28: Brandon Fortson / Ken Stutsman Deacon’s Corner for Newsletter
April – Cliff Richardson Deacons Preparing Communion
April – Jim Kanning / Wayne Carter May – Cliff Richardson / Ken Stutsman Welcome Center Greeters
Apr. 7: Heather Schmitz Apr. 14: Heather Schmitz Apr. 21: Debbie McDonald & Betty Williams Apr. 28: Dave Friedrich Greeters
Apr. 7: Mike & Ginny Gregg (front doors), Stephanie Petty (back door) Apr. 14: Betty & Jim Brown (front doors), Bob York (back door) Apr. 21: Roger & Debbie McDonald (front doors), Rebecca Middleton (back door) Apr. 28: Brian & Gayle Whitworth (front doors) Roger McDonald (back door) Ushers
Apr. 7: Susan Willoughby, Harley Read, Tim Peoples Apr. 14: Paula CS, Zennie Edwards, Lori Emmett Apr. 21: Mike Ranney, Betty Crone, Kelli Pope Apr. 28: Jerry Jackson, Ray Pfannmoeller, Ed Williams Power Point
Apr. 7: – Brett Petty Apr. 14:– Brandon Fortson Apr. 21: – Cassady Friedrich Apr. 28: – Tyler Weddington
Children’s Worship 2 yrs. - 3 yrs - Toddlers
Apr. 7: Debbie McDonald Apr. 14: Julie Peoples Apr. 21: Emily and Aaron Turner Apr. 28: Shelly Reagan 4yr through 2
nd Grade
Apr. 7: Debbie Just and Stacy Stewart Apr. 14: Richard and Marcia Fellows Apr. 21: Ashley Fortson Apr. 28: April Allman Nursery Workers – Birth through 2yrs.
Apr. 7: Becky Fehr and Ashley Fortson Apr. 14: Erica Ramirez and Susan Soeder Apr. 21: Melanie May Apr. 28: Gayle Whitworth and Hazel Whitworth Sunday School Secretaries
Apr. 7: Cheryl Reagan & Charlotte Perrin Apr. 14: Sue Cozzin & Jan Amburgey Apr. 21: Sue Ferrell & Marie Jackson Apr. 28: Cathy & Mel Sever Financial Secretaries
Apr. 1: Betty Brown, Zennie Edwards, Cathy Sever Apr. 8: Marie Jackson, Rich Edwards, Sue Ferrell Apr. 15: Hazel Whitworth, Dwight Schmitz, Kay Richardson Apr. 22: Lou Raney, Vickie Carter, Zennie Edwards Apr. 29: Mike Ranney, Dwight Schmitz, Mel Sever Library Schedule
Apr. 7: Lu Ann Petty Apr. 14: Lu Ann Petty Apr. 21: Marsha Omanson Apr. 28: Debbie McDonald Pew Straighteners
Apr. 7: Roger & Debbie McDonald Apr. 14: Ann Gettelfinger & Donna Neal Apr 21: Paula & Alyssa Glover Apr. 28: Miranda & Marlon Hodge
Our Faithful Church Helpers April 2019
