FIRST BAPTIST SEVIERVILLE | MAY 2012

Volume 64, No. 6

IN THIS ISSUE

From the Pastor’s HeartBro. Dan challenges us to take an “Evangecation”.

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Mission FriendsTestimony of this wonderful ministry.

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Prayer changesJerry Bear invites each of us to take part in one of the many areas of our prayer ministry.

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First Baptist Church of Sevierville’s Monthly Newsletter

Three Years Old & on a Mission Elaine Cutshaw

Like some of you, I have gone to some exotic places to serve on mission, but I have found one of my most rewarding mission opportunities right here in our own Children’s Department.

For several years, I have taught three-year-old Mission Friends on Wednesday nights. I know you’re thinking, “They’re only three years old. How much can a three-year-old learn and retain about being a missionary?” The answer might surprise you.

Each month we study the ministries of a different missionary. During the month of March, we studied about North American missionaries Kurt and Rhoda Simon. They serve in Springfield, Missouri. He is a Church Planting Specialist. One of the most exciting church plants Mr. Simon has done is Canvas where he serves as pastor. Canvas reaches out to creative people by providing space for artists, musicians, actors, performers and writers. Mr. Simon asked artists to draw or paint a picture to sell to help the homeless. His suggestion inspired three-year-old mission friends to do the same. Thanks to the generosity of the Wednesday night prayer meet-ing crowd and the Sunday night worship crowd, the three-year-olds earned over $180.00 for their art; each gave his or her share to the Annie Armstrong Offering on Easter morning. These children have learned to give generously to help others who share the gospel.

Each year, teachers are short in supply for Mission Friends. Unlike going to an exotic place for a week, it does require a 37-day commitment. Yet there is no better way to invest your time than in teaching little children who will someday be this church’s legacy for the Lord on the mission field at home and around the world.

Some of the greatest memories of my life involve summer vacations. As a boy, I remember family vacations at the beach, the Rocky Mountains, and Gatlinburg. As parents, Tresa and I have enjoyed planning family vacations. My favorite was a trip to California, and I cherish the photos of our family in King’s Canyon taken on that trip.

This summer, the families of First Baptist Church will scatter all over the Southeast, the United States, and the world on vacation trips. Our members will travel to the beaches of Florida and the Carolinas. They will visit theme parks like Disney World and natural wonders like the Grand Canyon. Some will go on cruises or take trips to faraway places. Others will keep it simple by taking day trips and camping out in our own Smoky Mountains. I hope you can take some time off this summer and enjoy a vacation, a period of rest and freedom from work or study.

But I want to remind you that when we scatter to all those vacation destinations, we don’t take a vacation from following Jesus, and we can’t put our responsibility as His witnesses on hold. We don’t cease to be church members when we are away.

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From the Pastor’s Heart...So I want to challenge you to enjoy your time off, but consider this:

What if you left a trail of gospel seeds wherever you went? What if you gave a morning or afternoon or a couple of hours of your vacation to work with some local Christian ministry wherever you are? What could happen if we all did Evangelism (sharing the good news of Jesus) on our vacations? I guess you would call that an EVANGECATION! Often our witness is the one thing we forget to take on vacation. This summer, make it an EVANGECATION.

When you are not on vacation this summer, don’t forget Sunday School. I’ll be talking about a Summer Sunday School challenge from the pulpit this month, and I hope you will accept it.

I love being your pastor,

Dan Spencer

UP 6th Grade WeekendApril 30th and May 1st

Sign up in Sunday Schoolor call the church office

Philippians

4:6-7

FBC Prayer Ministry Open HouseSunday, May 6; 2:00pm-6:00pm at the Prayer Room located near The Crossing. Come by and find out more info about this important ministry of our church.

Triple L LuncheonTuesday, May 8; Noon/FLCBring a covered dish. Special guest: Clyde Foley Cummins and Friends.

6th Grade UP Weekend RetreatMay 11 & 12Sign up in Sunday school class or call Tammy in the church office.

Children’s ChurchSunday, May 20K-3rd grade will meet in the Chapel, 8:15 &10:45 services4th-6th grade will meet in the Fellowship Hall,10:45 service only

Graduate Recognition Sunday, May 20; 10:45 ServiceIf you would like to have your name called during the recognition service or attend the recognition luncheon, please notify Amanda in the church office by May 11.

College Panama City TripMay 21-25Cost is $175 per person. More info available in Sunday school and at Journey 8:12.

Scholarship ApplicationsAll college and seminary scholarship applications for Fall 2012 are due to Susan Roberts in the church office by June 1st. Applicants must re-apply each year.

Camp SmokyChildren Grades 1-6 (completed); July 1-6 or 9-13. Cost is $130 (non-members), $65 for FBC members. Youth Grades 7-12 (completed); July 16-20 Cost is $140 (non-members), $70 for FBC members.Forms available Welcome Center, must be turned in to Tammy in the church office. DO NOT mail forms to Camp Smoky.

Upcoming Events

Special AnnouncementsOnline GivingContributions may be made online by visiting the church website at www.fbcsev.org. One-time or recurring contributions may be made. Giving is simple, easy and secure. 

FBC ON MISSIONIn the next several weeks FBC will be out on mission in force. God has so blessed our church with folks who desire to serve and sacrifice for His glory. FBC provides resources and man power and we trust God to use us in such a way that others would come to

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know Him. Please be praying for these mission efforts and the all the things that are a part of a mission trip, travel, safety, the people who will be ministered to and those that will be ministering. Here are the mission efforts and the dates: Ukraine Orphanages; May 27 – June 6 Montana Construction Team; June 3 – 9Gallup, NM Youth Mission Trip; June 8 – 15CE Team and Crossover New Orleans; June 10 – 17Delaware Music Camp; July 8 - 14

Opportunities to Serve-Teachers/Nursery Workers NeededIn need of two full time preschool teachers & two nursery workers. -Mother’s Day OutNow hiring part time substitute teachers. (Please contact Tammy in the office if you are interested in serving in any of the above.)

May2012

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Honey Gregg & Tracy PriceFaye RogersBob Hickey Richard & Carol AtchleyGlenda Johnson Louise McCarterBob Loy’s Birthday,

June 30th Marye RoseLon Sutton Beulah SuttonAllen & Gladys AllenBob & Beverly Saunders Eddie, Jeanne &

Preston AllenHoward HardemanLennis WilliamsAlma CurtisBilly Joe Ownby JB & Shirley MatthewsGrace Loveday Huff Herman & Jean HuffGrace Huff Terry & Gail GossettMary Kate HodgesLennis Williams Eunice EledgeKhoda & HandormaJoseph & Uncle Albert AnonymousBUILDING FUNDLennis Williams Rex & Louise Delozier Dale & Ruth Murrell Larry & Kathy OgleMike Williams Louise McCarterAlma CurtisHoward HardemanMary Kate HodgesLennis WilliamsDon Denmark George & Peggy Seaton

Howard Hardeman’s Birthday

Juanita, Teresa, Don & Wesley

Larry Hill Andy & Laura BolingJane Temple Chris & Catherine MitchellLoving Memory of Lon Beulah SuttonPARK ROAD PROJECTLennis Williams Lyle & Judy Pat OverbayHoward HardemanMary Kate HodgesIrene CollierLennis Williams Jo BlalockANNIE ARMSTRONGFaye RogersBob Hickey Richard & Carol AtchleyLennis Williams David & “Dink” TinoMary Kate HodgesLennis Williams Bob & Diane McFarlandLennis Williams Pat Holt MyersJason HicksDr. Wayne Hicks Leah BrackinsJon Warren Headrick Richard & Carol AtchleyHELPING HANDSMary B. Williams Louise McCarterIllo ClarkJim Barker James & Carolyn PowellJim BarkerLennis Williams Gail HaggardGary Lawson Jim & Kay TarwaterBENEVOLENCEBill Ladd Dot Ladd

TRIBUTEDGIVING

Attendance Report 2/26/2012 3/4/2012 3/11/2012 3/18/2012 8:15am Worship 628 622 536 567 9:30am SS 1315 1351 1223 1222 10:45am Worship 1211 1246 1227 1295 6:30pm Worship 500 545 470 482

Biblical Stewardship 2/26/2012 3/4/2012 3/11/2012 3/18/2012 Total Weekly Needs $ 92,063.62 $ 92,063.62 $ 92,822.23 $ 92,822.23 Tithes & Offerings 79,659.90 85,342.70 93,342.33 88,471.35 Building Fund 966.00 467.00 1,566.00 466.00 Designated Fund 2,629.95 14,249.55 6,633.17 10,912.87

New MembersNorton SamplesJames & Donna ConellyDaeton ByarsLinda PooserDavid Erickson Wolfe IIDrake & Nikkole ElkinJason Ross Jr

Recently HospitalizedEmma AtchleyArt BoyceBarbara NivenShirley KingVelda SeaglePaul JeanGene HendersonJuanita BrockHank AllenImogene SuggsElizabeth OwnbyWanda HendersonMary PullenHelen OwnbyRonnie JenkinsMark DillChris Hawkins

• The following families wish to express their deep appreciation to the church for kindness shown during their recent loss:

Family of Harold Beaver Family of Joseph Green Abbott Sr.

• The following families wish to express their appreciation for support from the church:

Gillis & Jane Lambert

• Friends and family in the passing of Mary Kate Hodges

• Friends and family in the passing of Harold Beaver

• Brenda Smith in the passing of her uncle, Frank Eugene “Gene” McCarter

• Gabe Looney in the passing of his grandmother, Grace Looney

• Greg Fernatt in the passing of his cousin, Bob Perdue

• Pam Brown in the passing of her brother, Barry Reed

• Saundra Sauls in the passing of her brother-in-law, Don Denmark

• Scott Carter in the passing of his uncle

• Becky Barnes in the passing of her mother, Lennis Williams

Thank You Notes

Sympathy to

MUSIC MINISTRYLennis Williams David & Margaret Goode Katie McMahan Ruby Maples Dwight & Elaine Stokes Gene & Annette Carpenter,

Tony Watson, Jeanne, Dwight & Audrey Burnett

Jimmie & Marie Temple Brent & Sherry Blalock Harold & Wilma HeltonJim Barker Larry & Melinda StinsonPaul & Ruth Galyon Robert & Sandy FoxLIBRARYLennis WilliamsBarry ReedJim BarkerIrene CollierGlen MurphyGrace HuffBeth Eckert First Baptist ChurchMary Kate Hodges Dwight & Elaine StokesJohn Mohr Jan MohrLennis Williams The Williams FamilyCHILDREN’S MUSICPaul & Ruth Galyon Robbie & Sandy FoxTV MINISTRYJames H. Beaver Teresa IngramLennis Williams Brian McMahan Greg & Robin Nichols Beulah Sutton Estate of Lennis Williams Barry WilliamsSandy Webb Robert & Sandy FoxHarold & Ruth Beaver Mark & Donna KanziggMary Kate HodgesHoward Hardeman Jimmie & Marie TempleIllo ClarkHarold BeaverLennis Williams Mike, Linda & Brandon

Berrier & Beulah McMahan

Victoria Tolley Don & Marjorie

LeatherwoodHarold Beaver Linda Sullivan David & Phyllis Suttles Joe Wood’s SS ClassCHILDREN’S MINISTRYMary Kate Hodges David & Margaret GoodeLennis WilliamsJohn Edd Blalock Sr.John Edd Blalock II Katie BlalockMike Williams Mary OwnbyLennis Williams Children’s SS DeptPARTNERSHIP MISSIONSCraig Baker Louise McCarterYOUTH MINISTRYGlen Murphy Larry & Melinda StinsonCHRISTMAS STORELennis Williams Frank & Barbara PartonMISSIONSLennis Williams Kent, Lora & Jean Reed Stephen & Jennifer

Huskey

IN HONORBUDGETOur Anniversary Terry & Gail GossettANNIE ARMSTRONGSamuel & Jacob

Hicks Birthdays Leah BrackinsOur Grandkids,

Sawyer & Rayleigh Ray & Tammy Johnson

IN MEMORYBUDGETLenis Williams Toby & Penny Ward Glenn & Laura Turner Sevier County Association

of School Principals Margaret Cody Danny & Angela Delaney Craig & Robin Shell The Broady Family Mary Lee Conner Herman & Judy Goddard Grace Cooper Bob & Nancy Bible Sevier Co. Board

of Education Steve & Millie Peek Dennis & Becky Chambers John & Linda Woodall Melissa Curtis & Family PMG Benefits Consulting Will & Janet Johnson Curtis & Shirley king Ronnie & Myra Richardson Helen F. Owen Richard & Carolyn Moran The Rains Agency Bill & Clara Carroll Melba Delozier James & Teresa Farmer Shirley Breeden

National Day of Prayer Denita Galloway Intercessory Prayer Ministry Asst.

May 3, 2012 is the 61st observance of the National Day of Prayer established in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The theme for 2012 is ONE NATION UNDER GOD and is based on Psalm 33:12. In light of the unprecedented challenges the United States faces please join this commitment to raise your voice in repentance, praise and intercession for our nation, not just on this acclaimed day, but daily! How reassuring to know of our Heavenly Father’s protection and guidance, and how vital prayer is for the healing of our land and its citizens.

Prayer brings us into the presence of Almighty God. Scripture tells us in Psalm 33:12, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” and He is faithful to bless those who turn to Him. The importance of putting on each piece of our spiritual armor through prayer cannot be overemphasized. Prayer is the energy that enables the warrior to wear the armor and wield the sword. No matter

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our community, country and around the world. To find out more about this wonderful ministry, you can attend our upcoming open house on May 6 from 2-6pm.

C.A.R.E. Ministry This ministry is another wonderful way for you to pray for our church family, our community and the world. Each week you will find opportunities to pray over requests that were turned in during the service, Sunday School, and to pray over our hospital and homebound lists. If you can invest one night a month, this might be the ministry for you. CARE meets on Tuesday evenings in the Fellowship Hall with a meal at 5:45 and then work from 6:00-7:30.

Other Opportunities *Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, from

how talented we might be, if we try to fight the spiritual battle Paul described in Ephesians 6 in the energy of the flesh, we can never be victorious. That’s why the apostle ended his discussion of spiritual armor by saying, “praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:18)

The prayers of godly people in the United States are the strong thread that binds us together. Because we have been “One Nation Under God” for more than two centuries we can unite in the following prayer:

Lord, America needs Your guidance and direction. We humbly ask that Your spirit intercede with the leaders of our nation, giving them the wisdom to make decisions that will honor You. We pray fervently for peace, both here and abroad. Let us live a life of reverence for You with peace in our hearts for our fellow man. May we always remember You are the Almighty King of Kings and Lord of Lords. May we be steadfast in our humble

obedience to You and boldly declare that we are one people united through Your powerful name, indeed, one nation under God, In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

6:00-6:30 in the Chapel. Led by Pastor Dan. *Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast, every Friday morning at 7:00 am at Shoney’s in *Sevierville. All ages welcome. National Day of Prayer, 1st Thursday of May every year. Worship Center is open from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm on this day, everyone welcome.

For more information please contact Denita Galloway, our prayer ministry assistant at 429-7729 or dgalloway@fbcsev.org or Lisa Pickens at the church office, 453-9001.

Prayer Changes...Jerry Hyder Associate Pastor of Adults

You and I are so blessed to be a part of a church family that makes prayer a high priority. Dr. Alan Redpath, noted Christian leader, has said: “You should never take on more work than you can cover in believing prayer.”

Prayer affects every other ministry of our church. It is essential for us to be diligent and faithful in praying for our church family and ministry opportunities in our community and around the world. Here are several ways you can get connected and be a part of our prayer ministry:

The Prayer Room Located near the Crossing, it provides an organized way to pray for our church families, our staff and for people throughout

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Rev. Dan Spencer Senior Pastor

Roland MaddoxExec. Associate Pastor

Scott AndrewsAssoc. Pastor of Worship

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Address317 Parkway Sevierville, TN 37862

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