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First Baptist Church of Augusta
3500 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 733 - 2236
Interpreter May 19 – June 1, 2019
First Thoughts SUNDAY WORSHIP May 19 and 26, 2019
May 19 “To Worship Is Human”
Will Dyer
May 26 “What Story Are You In?”
Will Dyer
8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship
Mission Activities Center
9:40-10:40 a.m. Bible Study for All Ages
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship/Sanctuary
Wednesday Supper 5 p.m. Cost: $8 for adults; $3.50 for children
12 and under. Carry outs - $8.50 each. Call 733-2236 for reservations.
May 22 Menu Cucumber Corn & Tomato Salad
White Bread Smoked Pork Shoulder
Barbeque Hash and Rice Cabbage Braised with Bacon
Chocolate Cake Children’s Menu
Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Fresh Fruit and PB&J’s
May 29 Menu Toasted Pecan Cole Slaw Sweet Pickles & Peppers Biscuits w/ Butter & Jelly
Southern Style Fried Chicken Tomatoes and Summer Squash
Rice and Gravy Peach Cobbler w/ Ice Cream
Children’s Menu Chicken Legs, Mac & Cheese
Fresh Fruit and PB&J’s
High School Graduates
Augusta Christian Schools Jay Jenkins
Kristen Woo
Evans High School Dawson Booth
Greenbrier High School Berry Claire Alexander
Avery Boyd Ansleigh Grace Davis
Mason McKay Bryce Melear Emily Moore
Grovetown High School Molly Echols
Harlem High School Kenneth Wayne Glaze III
Jonathan Robles
John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
Cooper McGill
Lakeside High School Hannah Kathrine Graham
Anna Claire Parviainen Jackson Strickland
Casey Tom
Mead Hall Episcopal School Charles Merritt
Strom Thurmond High School Allen Roberson
College Graduates
Augusta University Megan McKay/ BS in Nursing
University of Florida
Dr. Ashton Moradi/ Masters of Science
University of Georgia
Joshua M. Baker/Masters of Accountancy
Hannah Echols/ BA in Journalism/ BA in English
University of Georgia
Terry College of Business Lawrence Brantley Patton/ MBA
University of South Carolina
Darla Moore School of Business Jep McNair/ Masters in Economics/
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Statistics
Senior Adult Ministry
Sail Away with FBC Augusta May 8-17, 2020
Leave Augusta Friday, May 8, travel to Cape Canaveral, Visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Saturday, May 9 Sail on the Harmony of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) on Sunday, May 10. Cruise ports include Coco Cay, (Royal Caribbean’s private island in The Bahamas) Puerto Costa Maya (Mexico), Roatan (Honduras), Cozumel (Mexico) plus two days at sea. Return to Augusta on Sunday, May 17 For more information or to add your name to the interest list, contact Paul Moller at [email protected]
Scholarships—Deadline Approaching! Through endowments of First Baptist Church, the Education and Scholarship Committee awards the following scholarships:
Kennedy Scholarship for seniors in high school and/or currently enrolled university or college students who are church members. See the application packet for additional requirements.
The Sacred Music Scholarship for members of First Baptist Church who have demonstrated musical talent and are leaning towards a career in sacred music. See the application packet for additional requirements.
FBC Seminary Scholarship for members of First Baptist Church who plan to pursue seminary degrees. See the application for additional requirements.
All scholarship packets must be completed and returned by June 15, 2019. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you would like an application packet, please email Kelly Rose, Administrator, at [email protected]. or download from the website http://fbcaugusta.org/student-resources/
Church-wide News & Opportunities Scholarships
Summer Schedule begins May 15!
As we enter the summer, we begin our abbreviated schedule for Wednesday evenings. Children and youth do not meet weekly, but have various pro-gram opportunities throughout the summer. Check the church calendar and ministry area updates for these activities.
5:00 p.m. - Dinner served New supper reservations must be made for summer
6:00 p.m. - Adult Study - Storey Chapel 7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir rehearsal - Choir Room
Activities Ministry
Faith & Family night @ The Green Jackets game - Saturday, June 15th Tickets are $8 and can be purchased in the front office.
Family Promise (FP) June 16-23, 2019 FP is a program for families that need a place to live while working or going to school so that they can eventually have their own place to live. We will be hosting and providing all needs to 3 families with children June 16-23, 2019. We are in need of volunteers for meal hosting, night hosting, weekend hosting, and volunteers to setup Sunday June 16 and take down Sunday June 23 at 1:30p each day. Please contact Pam Thomas, coordinator, 706.294.5040 AFTER 7PM, or Anita Aguirre, 706.399.0507 anytime for more information or to sign up.
Food Drive is May 19th - Our needs this May are cereal, jelly, can tomatoes, corn and green beans. Your donations are appreciated.
Where do you serve?
Our Mission Development Council would like to know the various ways in which our church members volunteer and serve outside of our church sponsored ministries. If you serve or volunteer with a missional organization in our community, please share this information with Jim Walls through email at [email protected] Thanks for serving others as we seek to connect people with Christ and a community of faith.
Missions Ministry
In Memoriam
Lamar Tabb May 3, 2019
Bobbye Gaines May 7, 2019
Norma Napier May 13, 2019
Student Ministry
Youth Camp 2019 - June 9-14th Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island, GA. The deadline for Late Registration is THIS Sunday, May 19th! We will no
longer accept registrations after this time. The “Before You Go To Youth Camp Meeting” is planned for Wednesday, June 5th at 6 p.m. in The Loft. This meeting is for all youth camp partici-pants and their parents. Please make plans to at-tend!
Youth Mission Trip - July 14th - 19th - Lincoln Village, Huntsville, AL. Forms are available on the church website, in the student Ministry Office or you can register online at: https://
www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-mission-trip-tickets-60314007821
Preschool and Children Ministry
VBS 2019 June 3-7 promises to be
OUT OF THIS WORLD! At To Mars and Beyond VBS, your students will become
Voyagers and discover how to serve God and God’s mission for their lives. During their week, Voyagers rotate with their Space Mission Team through Bible Story, Craft, REC and Snack Stations, Music and Science Stations. Interactive Bible lessons reveal Power Launcher (key learnings) to equip them for an active life with God. Your Voyagers will also discover our Vector Verse (Bible memory verse), Ephesians 3:20. Along the way, the Voyagers will hear about our mission project and respond to a call for action. Registration opens April 1st. 3 year olds must be 3 by 9/1/18. 3 year old class is FULL!
We are in need of water bottles for crafts! Please drop water bottles off in Preschool and Children’s Ministry office in the Daniel Building. Questions? Contact Leah Galey at 706-262-1045.
Parental Dedication
Taylor & Kaitlyn Adams
Peyton Anne Adams
David & Meghan Eller
Ellis Mae Eller
Mitchell & Rachel Murchison
Ada Mitchell Murchison
Shawn & Amanda Williams
Braxton Tracy Williams
Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Malzer who were married May 4, 2019 at First Baptist Church Augusta. Mrs. Malzer is the former Abigail Smith.
Brandon & Catherine Ludlow
Beau Ryan Ludlow
Pastoral Ministry Will Dyer, Senior Pastor Jim Walls, Associate Pastor R. J. Robinson, Pastor Emeritus Music Ministry Rebecca Hughes, Les Reagan, & Wayne Lord, Interim Music Ministry Team Dan Gaudinier Minister of Contemporary Worship Rebecca Hughes, Interim Children’s Choirs Coordinator Faith Development Ministry David Hughes, Minister to Students Melissa Willis, Minister to Preschool & Children Angela McNeal, Director of Weekday Education Lori McPherson, Nursery Coordinator Paul Moller, Director of Senior Adult Ministry Operations Ministry Kelly Rose, Church Administrator Interpreter Contact Elizabeth Chao [email protected]
(5/05)Weekly Requirements ....................$54,808 Budget-Building Receipts............................$49,815 Budget-Building to Date......................$889,518.41 Budget-Bldg Requirements..................... $986,544 (5/12)WeeklyRequirements ......................$54,808 Budget-Building Receipts………..………......$40,549 Budget-Building to Date.......................$930,067.14 Budget-Bldg Requirements.....................$1,041,352
Weekly Church Calendar May 19 - June 1, 2019
Sunday, May 19 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Service, MAC 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service, Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Sunday Lunch, Fellowship Hall 1:00 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting, Conf. Room 2:00 p.m. Chinese Sunday School Class, D-203 4:00 p.m. Minister of Music Search Committee, Conf. Room
Monday, May 20 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten/Mother’s Day Out 9:30 a.m. Helping Hands Group, MAC/Arts & Crafts Room 10:30 a.m. Lucy Wright Parker Meeting, Fellow. Hall Rm 3
Tuesday, May 21 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten/Mother’s Day Out Benevolence, MAC 11:30 a.m. Faith at Work, Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, May 22 6:45 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten/Mother’s Day Out 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study, D-203 11:30 a.m. Asian Women’s Prayer Group, Arts & Crafts Room 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper, Fellowship Hall Men on Mission, Fellow. Hall Rm 1 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Storey Chapel Men’s Bible Study, A-205 Women’s Bible Study, A-100 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Contemporary Praise Band, MAC
Thursday, May 23 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten/Mother’s Day Out 9:30 a.m. First Family Singers, Choir Room
Friday, May 24 7:00 a.m. Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study, MAC/Grill 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten/Mother’s Day Out
Sunday, May 26 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Service, MAC 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service, Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Minister of Music Search Committee, Conf. Room
Monday, May 27 Memorial Day - Offices Closed
Wednesday, May 29 6:45 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study, D-203 11:30 a.m. Asian Women’s Prayer Group, Arts & Crafts Room 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper, Fellowship Hall Bridge Vegetable Prep, MAC 6:00 p.m. Bible Study, Storey Chapel Men’s Bible Study, A-205 Women’s Bible Study, A-100 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Team, MAC
Saturday, June 1 11:30 a.m. Bridge Ministry, 15th St. Bridge
Worship Care Volunteers
May 19 and May 26
(May 19) 8:30 AM: Linda Giles, Jennifer Huston Hostess: Leah Galey 11 AM: Jane Cely, Janet Price, Anita Aquirre (May 26) 8:30 AM: Beth & Jeff Morrison, Brenda & Hance Williamson Hostess: Elizabeth Beman 11 AM: Bok Bemis, Jo Hulsbus, Carl & Mattie Paige Willis
Daily Bible Readings Giving Report
May 5 and May 12 SUNDAY: Ac 26.1-8; Ru 3-4; Ps 48 MONDAY: Ac 26.19-32; 1S 1.1-2.11; Ps 49 TUESDAY: Ac 27.2-12; 1S 2.23-36; Ps 50 WEDNESDAY: Ac 27.13-44; 1S 3; Ps 51 THURSDAY: Ac 28.1-15; 1S 4-5; Ps 52 FRIDAY: Ac 28.16-31; 1S 6-7; Ps 53 SATURDAY: Ro 1.1-15; 1S 8; Ps 54 SUNDAY: Ro 1.16-32; 1S 9.1-10.16; Ps 55 MONDAY: Ro 2.1-3.8; 1S 10.17-11.15; Ps 56 TUESDAY: Ro 3.9-31; 1S 12; Ps 57 WEDNESDAY: Ro 4; 1S 13; Ps 58 THURSDAY: Ro 5; 1S 14; Ps 59 FRIDAY: Ro 6; 1S 15; Ps 60 SATURDAY: Ro 7; 1S 16; Ps 61
Prayer Text Ministry
Coulter Hnatt (979) 446-1163
Text “733” to the number provided to let the individual know you have prayed.
Minister on Call 706-832-2944
David Hughes May 18 and 19 Dan Gaudinier May 25 and 26
