These last couple of weeks at FBC have been full of news concerning our future. Some of that news has left us with some sadness and other news has been encouraging and exciting.

We were all saddened to hear that Father God has called Pastor James and his family to a new field of service. However, we are

excited for them and the possibilities that God has for them in Virginia. I hope that we will continue to covenant with them to pray for God’s leadership in their lives. They will be seeking a new home, new friends and new challenges in God’s Kingdom. Our church and each of us individually have grown and matured in our faith as a result of James’ leadership and friendship.

This past Wednesday evening at our quarterly business meeting, Calvin Featherston, chairman of our Personnel Committee, announced that Minister to Families Vince Smith will be preaching Sunday mornings and evenings through the summer for our church. I am excited for this opportunity for God to speak to us through this outstanding young man. I trust that you will also be praying for him and his family during this time of additional responsibilities and duties.

Also on Wednesday evening, our church voted overwhelmingly to proceed with the Properties and Finance Committees' proposal to update our CLC building. It has been many years since this building was truly renovated. Our Free 8th and Wednesday night youth programs are going strong and this will be helpful in the continued growth and development of those ministries. All monies for this update were given through designated funds and will not be a strain on our church budget. The work has already begun and should be completed in the fall.

Our Personnel and Nominating Committees are already meeting in preparations for the vote for a Pastor Search Committee and the filling of preaching responsibilities for the fall. Please be praying for these folks as they seek God’s direction for the future of His church. Also begin praying for who God would have you to vote for in the filling of the Pastor Search Committee. This is a huge task that needs to be addressed with ears open to God’s voice and with the much time devoted to prayer and to meetings. I know we all want God’s people for this responsibility that will move us forward in accomplishing the Great Commission.

Finally, be praying and be positive. This is God’s church and His decision. All of our personal agendas need to be set aside and we must be seeking His will. What we do in our own strength will surely fail.

We need to be faithful in attendance, giving, and mutual love and respect. Remember that joy is contagious, as is discouragement and pettiness. Let’s be a positive witness for the Kingdom during these days of transition!!

Thanks for just being you, Bill Gillum

July 17, 2018 • Vol 6 Issue 15

MeantimeIn the

Nominating Committee Announces Date for Election of Pastor Search CommitteeThe Nominating Committee has announced Sunday, August 5, 2018 as election day for the Pastor Search Committee. The ballots will

be distributed at the conclusion of the morning worship service.As a reminder, “This committee shall consist of seven members; each gender will have a minimum of three representatives. Staff members

or their spouses may not serve on the committee, and no committee member may be related to another committee member as husband and wife, as parent and child, or as sibling. To be eligible to serve on this committee you must have been a member of First Baptist Church a minimum of 6 months. The committee will elect its own chairperson and vice chairperson.”

In the event you will be unable to attend the morning worship service on August 5, absentee ballots will be available from Wednesday, July 18 through Friday, August 3 in the church office or by contacting Becky at 655-4101 or powers@fbcsanangelotx.org. Absentee ballots will be collected by Martha Bailey in the church office no later than noon on Friday, August 3, 2018.

Please begin prayerful consideration of the people you would like to serve on this committee.Donna Swindle, Nominating Committee Chair

Sunday evening's Ice Cream Social was a great time of fellowship with the opportunity to

share our appreciation for the Hassell family.

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F I R ST B A P T I ST C H U R C H , S A N A N G E L O, T E X A S

Family Ministry Bowling FellowshipSunday, July 22, 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Children/Youth and their families...Grab a bite to eat, then come to Stadium Lanes after church and spend some time together! The cost of bowling will be covered. Please call the church office at 655-4101 to let Vince or Melodie know if you plan to attend so enough lanes can be reserved.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Our children's ministry is in need of adults to help in the playground area on Sundays from 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. and on Wednesday evenings (beginning August 22) from 5:15 - 6:00 pm.

If you are willing to serve in this way, please contact Melodie at 655-4101

or penland@fbcsanangelotx.org.

Parents, enjoy a night of "kid-free" back-to-school shopping or just some time for YOU. Childcare will be provided for infants - 5th graders. The cost is only $5 per child with a $10 family maximum.

Reservations must be made by Wednesday, August 8. Space is limited so contact Melodie at 655-4101 or penland@fbcsanangelotx.org, or sign up at the FBC Kids sign in desk.

Parents Night Out

Friday, August 106:00 - 9:30 pm

ROAD TRIP: SAN ANTONIOSaturday, july 28

We'll leave about 7 am to travel to San Antonio where we will spend part of the day ministering at Haven for Home, a program for the homeless in Bexar County. Following our time there, we will head to a waterpark to cool off and have some fun! The cost will be about $25 per person. Please contact Vince Smith at 325-655-4101 or Donna Seals at 469-644-6480 if you plan to go or just want more information.

LAKE DAYMonday, July 30

Head out to the FBC Lake Cabin at 2018 Willow Drive on Knickerbocker just past Beaty Drive from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. for fun and fellowship with other young adults! Dinner will be provided.

Matthew Sharp was presented with Scouting’s highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout, on Monday, July 16. This is an honor earned by only 3% of Boy Scouts.

In order to achieve the rank of Eagle, scouts are required to earn 21 merit badges, 12 of those being required Eagle badges. In his quest to reach Eagle, Matthew completed the requirements for 35 merit badges. Once the badges were earned, Matthew submitted and received approval for his community service project. He chose to work with Rust Street Ministries, landscapping the property on the E Avenue D side of the building.

Matthew will be a junior at TLCA in the fall and is the son of Harold and Vonnie Sharp and the grandson of Lillie Sharp.His brothers, Kyle and Elijah, are also Eagle Scouts.

FBC SpotlightMatthew Sharp

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BIRTHDAYS

STEWARDSHIP REPORTWeek Ending July 8Weekly Budget Needs $28,211.15Tithes and Offerings $42,195.72YTD Budget Needs $761,701.15YTD Tithes & Offerings $770,825.452018 Budget $1,466,980.00

Week Ending July 15Weekly Budget Needs $28,211.15Tithes and Offerings $14,419.29YTD Budget Needs $789,912.31YTD Tithes & Offerings $785,244.742018 Budget $1,466,980.00

SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORTJuly 8FBC Sunday School Enrollment 750 Attendance 250Baptist Retirement Center High Rise Class 7 Talley House Class 8GRAND TOTAL 265

July 15FBC Sunday School Enrollment 746 Attendance 269Baptist Retirement Center High Rise Class 8 Talley House Class 8GRAND TOTAL 285

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 6:00 p.m. REACH Youth Collide Cup

THURSDAY, JULY 19 9:00 a.m. Threads of Blessing, First Place 6:00 p.m. REACH Youth Collide Cup

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Open Doors (Adult 3) Fellowship, FBC Lake Cabin

SUNDAY, JULY 22 12:30 p.m. Young Family Bowling, Stadiuim Lanes

TUESDAY, JULY 24 9:00 a.m. Threads of Blessing, First Place

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 5:15 p.m. Deacon Council Meeting, W203

THURSDAY, JULY 26 5:15 p.m. Personnel Committee Meeting, C201

SATURDAY, JULY 28 CROSSOVERS San Antonio Trip

SUNDAY, JULY 29 11:30 a.m. 5th Sunday Fellowship All-Church Potluck, Fellowship Hall

MONDAY, JULY 30 4:00 p.m. CROSSOVERS Young Adult Lake Day, FBC Lake Day

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Youth Lake Day, Lake Cabin

COMING UP @ FBC

July 18

Steak fingers, chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans,

corn, salad bar, and dessert

July 25Hamburgers, chips, baked beans,

corn, salad bar, and dessert

August 1Meatloaf, jalapeño popper chicken

spaghetti, mashed potatoes, green beans, pinto beans, salad bar, and dessert

Menu is subject to change.

Mid-Week MealWEDNESDAY NIGHT

“The Equipper” (USPS 022-556) Published biweekly by First Baptist Church, 37 E Harris, San Angelo, TX 76903. Periodicals postage paid at San Angelo, TX. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Equipper, P.O. Box 2138, San Angelo, TX 76902-2138.

We share our joy with...CONGRATULATIONS

McAllan West who made a profession of faith and was baptized on Sunday, July 15.

If you or a family member is having surgery or is hospitalized for any reason, please make sure to let us know so that the staff may extend pastoral care. Contact Becky Powers at 655-4101 or powers@fbcsanangelotx.org.

INFORMATION NEEDED

July 18Michael King

July 19No FBC Birthdays

July 20Gabriel BegayTyler Crumley

Martha FeatherstonKaleb Smith

Joanna Sturgill

July 21Gary Hart

Shannon Hassell

July 22CT Aly

John Brunson

July 23Peggye BowmanMaggie Pepper

Eliza PonderJimmy SamaniegoChristine Strange

Ashley Terrill

July 24No FBC Birthdays

July 25Pat Matschek

July 26Nick Dusckas

July 27Nancy CaswellEmory Gillum

July 28No FBC Birthdays

July 29Jan Petitt

July 30No FBC Birthdays

July 31Ronald Huntley

Luis OconMichael Wilson

PREACHING SCHEDULEAt the request of the Personnel Committee,

Vince Smith will preach during Sunday morning and evening ser v ices for the remainder of July and August.

Greer Willis, Jim Bush and Tom Dufresne will rotate leading Wednesday bible study until a new pastor is called.

The Personnel Committee is working on securing a pastor(s) for Sunday services after August.

See page 3 for changes in weekly schedule.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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F B C M O R N I N G W O R S H I P S E RV I C E Live at 10:30 am on KCLL 100.1 FM; Rebroadcast at 8 am on KIDY, Cable Channel 10/110

and at 10 am on My San Angelo, Cable Channel 141

F I R ST B A P T I ST C H U R C H37 E. Harris, San Angelo, Texas • Mail: PO Box 2138, 76902 • Phone: 325.655.4101 • Fax: 325.659.2517 • www.fbcsanangelotx.org

AJ Deardorff, Director of Broadcast MediaBrian Thomas,

Broadcasting & Media Sound Tech

Linda Bratcher, OrganistJanet Faulkner, Pianist

Rocky Stone, Building EngineerPam Granger, Food Service Director

Becky Powers, Pastor’s MAMartha Bailey, Office MA

Mac McCarson, Financial Director

Dr. James Hassell, PastorBill Gillum, Minister of Music

Vince Smith, Minister to FamiliesMelodie Penland, Family Ministry Associate

ConneCt with Us!

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MONDAY 11:00 a.m. Summer Kids Play

WEDNESDAY 11:00 a.m. Summer Kids Play 4:30 p.m. Library Open 5:00 p.m. Mid-Week Meal 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6:45 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal Sunday School Teachers Meeting

will resume later this summer.Youth Hang Time/Worship and

Kingdom Kids will resume in the fall.

SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. BRC Highrise Bible Study

SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Bible Study for all ages 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Southern Gospel Worship Service at Baptist Retirement Center

Crossovers: Next Level Young Adults will resume in the fall.

Sunday, JULY 29 in Fellowship Hallfollowing the morning worship service

5th SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP

All-Church Potluck

Bring your favorite potluck dish and join your FBC family for a great time of food and fellowship. The serving line area will be open before and after Sunday School so that you can leave your food for the lunch. If your food needs to stay warm, please make sure it is brought in a container that can be kept in the warmer in the church kitchen. It would be helpful if you would be responsible for your serving container and utensils at the end of the lunch.

Ft Concho & Central Freshman Teacher/Staff

Back to School LunchDate to be announced

More information and sign up sheets will be available soon!