Grab your gear and get ready to “Journey O� the Map” as together we embark on an epic expedition June 8-12th like none you’ve ever seen before. During this exciting week of searching ,we will uncover the awesome and powerful truth of God’s amazing love for us in that “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”-Awesome…I Know Right? VBS 2015 is for all kids completed K – Completed 5th grade. Sign up today to reserve your spot for this epic adventure. T Shirts are available through Lifeway and you may purchase one by clicking on link below. Follow Lifeway’s instructions and have your shirt shipped directly to your door… How easy is that! There will be no t-shirts sold at the church this year. Lead teachers, Classroom teacher assistants, Recreation leaders, Runners and helpers are desperately needed. With just weeks to go

WE NEED YOU! To Volunteer, PLEASE call the o� ce of children’s ministry or contact Marcy Smith, VBS Director today. Thanks in advance and we look forward to seeing you “O� the Map” real soon.

FroM Your Pastor’s heartjhenry@fbcfairhope.org

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What a joy to recognize our High School graduating Seniors! Each student is such a special gift and has a God-given purpose for his/her life. These were about four years old when I � rst came as pastor of First Baptist. It has been great to have baptized many of them and see their growth in the Lord. We send them out into the future to make a di� erence in this world for Christ. Congratulations Seniors! The end of May brings us to Memorial Day. Too little is said about this special day, but it is a holiday to be remembered. If you have ever been to Arlington National Cemetery, you have witnessed row after row of white crosses that show the graves of those who died for our country. Not only have people sacri� ced their lives in the past, but we have people today who are on battle� elds for us. Don’t forget on May 25 to pause and thank God for our freedom. Also, pray for the familes of those who have buried their loved ones. May God bless America and may we do all we can to make our country what God wants it to be. Summer activities will be in full swing soon. Of all the things we do, I think Vacation Bible School tops the list. It is a week of kids studying the Bible, singing songs about Jesus, and learning what it means to be a Christian. Each year the students are presented with the plan of salvation and given the opportunity to make their decision to follow Jesus. Begin praying now that souls will be saved during VBS. My sermons in the coming weeks will emphasize Jesus’ encounters. These encounters are life changing and need to be updated. All of us need a fresh encounter with the living Lord. Bring your Bible and open your heart. May God bless each of you. Your Pastor, Jerry Psalm 16:8

Erin Lee SheppardJoins by BaptismP.O.B. 853 Fairhope803.984.7413

Sadie Bella BootheJoins by Profession of FaithShown here with her parents, Todd & Nicole and Sidney, her sister.

Mabel and Jim DavesJoins by Letter202 Farringdon Blvd.601.842.7831

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FIRST CLASSfor those considering membershipFIRST CLASS is for those who are thinking about membership at First Baptist and for those who have joined and not yet attended FIRST CLASS. FREE supper is includ-ed and children and youth may join in the regular evening activities.

DATE: MAY 27, 5:45 PMTO SIGN UP: Contact LaSha Powell in the Church O� ce (928-8685 or lpowell@fbcfairhope.org) or sign up online at www.fbcfairhope.org.

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You are not an accident. Even before the universe was created , God had you in mind, and He planned you for His purposes. These purposes will extend far beyond the few years you will spend on earth.Come join the Men’s Morning Madness group on a 40 day spiritual journey that will transform your answer to life’s most important question. What is my purpose in life? Men’s Morning Madness Class is beginning on June 10 at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the College House. The leader for this group is Bubba Bosarge. Hot co� ee provided.

Begins New Series, June 10

Senior Adults, Are you interested in these trips?Contact Carolyn Hammill (990-6773) immediately for details if you are interested in one or more of the following:1. Trip to Montreal and Quebec, September 25-October 5, 2015 2. Christmas Trip to Opryland Hotel, November 30 – December 2, 20153. Trip to New Orleans for a show and lunch, December 5, 2015

Congratulations to our FBC Fairhope Learning Tree

Grads!

Sunday Morning Bus Drivers Needed We need several more people to drive our 15 passenger handicap bus to pick up homebound adults so they can attend worship. This import-ant ministry allows members to attend worship who would otherwise not have a way to join us on Sunday mornings. NO SPECIAL LICENSE is needed, just a good driving record. If you would be willing to be a part of our Sunday Morning Bus Team, please contact Delores Lund in the Church O� ce (928-8685 or dlund@fbcfairhope.org).

LifeSouth Blood DriveWednesday, June 3 / 4:00-8:00PM

Give the gift of blood...help someone receive life!

CENTRIKID SIGN UPIt’s that time again! CentriKid Camp is set for July 6-10 at Shocco Springs Conference Center in Talladega, Al. This is a � ve-day camp for kids completed 3rd-5th grades. During this amazing week, campers will learn about the spiritual practices that will help them grow their faith. Cost for Centrikid is $337.00 per child and must be paid online or by check only. Sign up your child online today. There are only 40 spaces available and this camp is full. Please reserve your child’s spot today. Once we � ll our allotment, there will be no further additions allowed by Centrikid. Reserve your child’s spot by going online and making payment today! I look forward to another amazing week at Centrikid.

MIX MUSICCAMP

JULY 13-17 @ SHOCCO SPRINGSAt Mix Music Camp we work to identify and help train worship leaders for the next generation. The camp is held at Shocco Springs and the cost is: $295 per student.Mix Music Camp is open to kids who have completed the third through tenth grade. They will be divided into three age groups while at camp. A list of what to bring is online at the sign up location.Sign up and pay online at: http://fbcfairhope.org/music-ministry.htm

High School Students!!!Are you ready for BIGSTUF??Don’t waste any time. RESERVE your spot now!!June 15-19-Panama City BeachCompleted 9th-12th Grade Students. Cost is $350. $100 Deposit due at sign up. Do that here:http://fbcfairhope.org/students.htmor on the church app.

FUGE Alive & Free June 29-July 3Students completed 6th-8th Grade Cost is $315. $100 Deposit due at sign up. You must register online on the church website or by using the church app.http://fbcfairhope.org/students.htm

HOW to sign up?? WEB (fbcfairhope.org): Head to the age level page of the website (children or students, etc)if you don’t see the camp ad on the opening page. CHURCH APP: Free app in the app store. Download it. Camps are listed there to pay and sign up online.

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Sign up now for the Beach Reach Mission Trip to Camp Baldwin May 31-June 3. This is always an awesome trip. We will work with the Baldwin Association doing Beach Reach, helping with Summer Camps, and hosting Family Fun Days. Of course we will manage to squeeze in some play time for us too! This trip is for completed 6th-12th grade students. Cost is $200 and due at sign up. (Sign Up Online or via the APP)

CONNECTIONS OUTREACHTuesday, May 26 / 6:00 PM in Social HallJoin us as we reach out and deliver information bags and fresh baked cookies to our recent Guests in worship and Newcomers to our area.

SEND Missions Conference, Nashville TN Join us for this amazing Missions Conference, August 3-4, at the Bridgestone Arena in Music City. The conference will feature leading International Mission Board and North American Mission Board leaders worship leaders and other leading Missions speakers, wonderful music by Casting Crowns, The Passion Band and others, and a wide variety of breakout seminars on an array of missions topics. Visit the SEND CONFERENCE website (www.sendconference.com) to see a listing of speakers, worship leaders and schedule. We are planning on taking 25 people and currently have around � ve spaces available. We will leave on Sunday afternoon and return Wednesday afternoon. Contact Brent Shaw (928-8685 or bshaw@fbcfairhope.org) if you are interested in attending.COST: $150/ person for Double Room $300 / person for Single Room (based on availability) Cost includes conference registration, transportation, 3 nights lodging the Omni Hotel adjacent to the Bridgestone Arena. Meals are separate.NOTE: A $100 non-refundable deposit is due now and spaces are available on a � rst come basis.

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Pray for ourBuilders for ChristMission TeamPlease keep our Builders Team in your prayers as they travel to Pratt, Kansas on May 23 – 30 to help the congregation of First Southern Baptist Church of Pratt to build a new Sanctuary addition. This is our church’s tenth year to be taking part in Builders For Christ. Our team this year consists of Don Hill, Clyde Ingersoll, Stan Fant, Bud Pommer and Bart Cox. Please pray for safe travel, safety on the work site, good weather and for opportunities to share Jesus with people they may encounter from the community.

Mission Trips Coming Up (Add to your prayer list):

May 31-June 3 Student Missions with Barefoot Believers, Baldwin AssociationJune 5-14 Team to Brazil

June 21-27 Hosanna to Nova ScotiaJuly 3-18 Team to Tanzania (Maji Hope-formerly Dig Deep, Give Well)

August 6-15 Adoration to Scotland

Missions Golf Tournament

May 30, 1:00pmQuail CreekCost is $50.00 (pay day of, sign up with Jennifer in the Church O� ce)This includes Chick-Fil-A lunch and round of golf.

Lisa Brodie, director for Maji:Hope (formerly known as Dig Deep, Give Well) will be with us in both worship services on Sunday, May 31 to share (at the end of each service) what is happening this summer with well projects in Tanzania. Our church is once again providing funds to help with construction of solar-powered water well projects and is also sending a team to help withoutreach & sharing the Gospel in area villages.

Be present to hear how God is using clean water projects to enable local pastors and churches to share the Living Water of Jesus. A LOVE OFFERING will be taken at the end of theservices so come prepared to give or to purchase Maji:Hope products available in the Gathering Space.

NOTE: Lisa is available to speak in your Sunday School class. Contact Brent Shaw if you would like for her to share more in depth in your class.

Hear from

MAJI:HOPE(formerly Dig Deep, Give Well)

on May 31Both Services