325 South Oak Street, Cornelia, GA / (706) 778-4412

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Newsletter Volume 37, #6 June / July, 2018

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDNeeded: 8-10 Adult Preschool Teachers & VolunteersNeeded: Youth to work in Preschool & Elementary MOSAIC

Contact Carrie Trotter: 770-617-7589 or fbccorneliachildren@gmail.com

One of my favorite prayers of discernment is this:

“Lord, who do you want me to be? Lord, what do you want me to do?”

BEING and DOING are the two essential elements of following after Jesus. In our Being and our Doing God forms us into the image of Jesus for the sake the world. Our BEING is our identity as a follower of Jesus. God forms our identity through spiritual disciples such as worship, Bible study, devotionals, meditation, and prayer. When we pray “who do you want me to be” – we are praying for God to transform us from who we were to who will be.

When we follow Jesus, God also shapes our behavior, our actions. Our behavior as a Christian arises out of our being – this is our DOING. Who we are shapes what we do. Jesus says this in John 13: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Our love for one another reveals God’s inner transformational work in our lives. When we pray “what do you want me to DO” – we are praying for God’s actions to pour out of our lives and into the world.

There is a rhythm of life in doing and being. At times we are more focused on one than the other. During June and July, we are moving into a season of doing. Over the coming couple of months, there will be lots of doing both in the church, in the world and in our lives. Let me invite you to find ways that you can participate in these ministries of the church this summer.

A Week of Prayer for Nicaragua (June 2-9): During the week of our canceled mission trip to Nicaragua, we will share a daily prayer for Nicaragua through texting and Facebook. Let’s pray together.

Youth Camp (Jun 11-15): As our youth travel to SummerSalt, pray for God to actively change their lives and call them to follow Jesus.

$25.00 REGISTRATION FEE (includes all supplies)

Classes OfferedPaintingPotteryArt Dance

PianoVocal MusicGuitarInterpretive Movement (God Rods )

Photography DramaDrawingQuilting

REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 11, 2018.

JUNE 18-22, 20188:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

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M I S S I O N S :

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“Go make disciples of all nations.”Matthew 28:19

Primera Iglesia Bau-tista Renovada en el

Espiritu Santo

Congregacion Bautista Ebenezer Santa Emilia

While saddened that we will not join our Nicaraguan brothers and sisters in the

village of Santa Emilia, Nicaragua next week, we celebrate our common mission and work. At the end of 2017, the FBC Mission Council awarded a mission grant from our United Mission Fund to complete the church (Temple) in Santa Emilia.

When we first began holding clinics on this space over 8 years ago, there was barely a foundation of concrete to hold worship services and Sunday School. Over the years, the church has slowly built a roof and created more space for the congregation. Our Mission Grant provided the final funds for the completion of the building. Not only did the location body of believers volunteer and assist in this construction, the funds we provided also

provided jobs for construction workers in the village.

In mission terminology, we are assisting an indigenous baptist congregation of Christians as they become self-sufficient. Our philosophy of partnership allows for the mission of God to continue during the years we cannot return and long after our last mission trip. These pictures

remind us that the God is bigger than us and is working around the world to draw people to Jesus.

Thank you for your generous contributions to the Unified Mission Offering each week and for your daily prays for our brothers and sister in

M I S S I O N S :

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“Go make disciples of all nations.”Matthew 28:19

MiamiOn theroad to

JULY 6-15

Monday, June 25, 2018, 10:55 a.m.MK – MISSIONARY KID–Growing up in an-

other country – a child of Baptist missionaries

Presented by: Lynna Hardman Gotsch

Brinkley BlairMitchell Blair Cherie Bowman Stephen BowmanCerra CharlestonClarke Evans Denver Evans Macy FearsAmanda HagertyTom HagertyTrey HagertyHannah HarrupTaylor HydeBradley JamesHailey ReedJackson Reed

Kim ReedKevin RoyPatti Roy Josie RyderDalton Sirmans Margie SirmansCaleb SoutherEric SpiveyMarcia SpiveySydney SpiveyJohn SwindlerJennie SwindlerDonna TrotterKate TrotterMitchell Trotter

CAMP AGAPE ON THE ROAD MIAMI TEAM

Here are some ways you participate in this mission trip: Write notes of encouragement; text team members during the week; pray daily for our CAMP AGAPE ON THE ROAD MIAMI TEAM which will leave here on July 6 and return on July 14. We will be working with a ministry called TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE in the Overtown section of Miami.

Our hearts are breaking for Nicaragua as

our Newsletter goes to press. Due to the continued escalation of the violence in Nicaragua we were forced to cancel our June 2-9 Mission Trip to Nicaragua. The situation in Matagalpa (like the rest of the country) is just too unstable for us to try to go. More young people have died in the streets of Matagalpa at the hands of the government. As much as our hearts ache to be able to go and help, in the current situation there is really not much we can do to help in person. In fact, our presence would possibly create more risk for our friends and loved ones there.

As sad as it makes us not to be able to go, our hearts break even more for those we love in Nicaragua. In the past we have read the history of the bloody civil war of the 1980s, but somehow that seems less personal. However, to now read and see videos of blood again being spilled among people we know and love, and on streets where we’ve walked brings a much deeper sadness and hurt. Here are some specific things that we need to pray for:

• Pray for peace and an end to the violence there.

• Pray for those who are grieving the loss of loved ones there.

• Pray for those involved in the “dialogue” scheduled to begin Wednesday.

• Pray for those on both sides of the barricades: the students, police and the government leaders.

• Pray for Pastor Javier, his family, and the members of FBC Matagalpa and their congregations in the surrounding communities (including Santa Emila), for their safety and for God to use them even in this crisis for His glory!

• Pray for the Vybirals, Brenda and the MVI staff there.

• Pray for Debra and Roy Seyferth in Santa Emilia.

• Pray for the staff and children at the re-nutrition center as they have had difficulty getting food and supplies there in recent days.

• Pray for the Alvarado family (in Matagalpa, Chinandega and Grenada) and the ministries they are involved with.

• ...I know there are others...

• Finally, pray for God to show us specific ways that we can help!

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27

Rhett & Tammy Weaver

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FBC Staff UpdatesIn the middle of June, Bernice Widding, our FBC Communications Ministry Assistant, will move with her family to North Dakota as they follow work opportunities. Bernice’s last day will be June 15. Bernice has been faithfully served our church for 7 years. Over these years, she helped us develop two generations of websites, led our transition to a monthly newsletter, designed and printed all of our weekly orders of worship, developed our weekly worship slides, and provided graphic design beauty on everything she touched. Please take a moment this month to thank Bernice for her service to God’s Kingdom through First Baptist Cornelia.

During these staff transitions of our church Business Manager and Communications Ministry Assistant, our staff and lay leaders have taken on additional responsibilities. Please address specific questions to these individuals.

Sheila Thomason: Interim Book KeeperSheila now works all day Monday – Wednesday and til noon on Thursday. She keeps our books and manages our membership databases. If you have any check requests, purchase orders, questions about your giving or membership, please contact Sheila

Dalton Sirmans: FBC TreasurerIn an expanded lay leader role, during the transition, Dalton works at FBC one day a week overseeing all of the finance of the church. He is working directly with the SBF and Building/Grounds committees. If you have broader financial questions about the church or see a need around our facility, please contact him @ dtalleysirmans@gmail.com

John Swindler: Associate PastorDuring the Transition, John is managing all of our facility use requests and logistics. If you have a need to use the church for an event or ministry, please contact John

Eric Spivey: Senior PastorWhile Eric supervisors all pastoral staff directly, during the transition, all staff report directly to him. He is also working with the personnel committee on addressing the short term and long term staff needs.

Summer LifeGroupsJune & July 2018

[Small Groups will not Meet on June 20 Because of MOSAIC Camp]

Bible Study GroupLed by Rev. Gene Todd & Eric Spivey

Wednesday Nights @ 6:00 pmMeets in the Fellowship Hall

Prayer GroupWednesday Nights @ 6:00 pm

Meets in Heritage Room

Men’s GroupWednesday Nights @ 6:00 pm

Meets at Stew n’ Que in Baldwin

Beginning on Wednesday night June 6, our Men’s LIFEGROUP led by Jason Hughes will meet during the summer months at the Stew n’ Que in Baldwin at 6:00 pm to enjoy a meal to-gether. Their discussion time will begin at 6:45 pm also at Stew n’ Que in their meeting room there and they will finish up by 7:30 pm or so. This is for men of any age. NO MEET-ING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 4. Thanks to Jason Hughes for his leadership. The ladies LIFEGROUP will not meet during the summer and will resume here at the church in August.

SUMMER

Bobbie Foster Celebration Day

June 10, 2018In Sunday Morning Worship

On Sunday, June 10, we will celebrate Bobbie Foster’s 57 years as the organist at First Baptist Cornelia. It will be a worship service full of joy and honor. On this Sunday, everyone will be invited to write a thank you note to Bobbie for her service to our church.

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JUNE EVENTS FOR YOUTHFRIDAY JUNE 8 - FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE GWINNETT STRIPERS BASEBALL

PARK! Look for more details about this event elsewhere here in the Good Tidings!

June 11 – 15 – SUMMERSALT at White Oak Conference Center near Winnsboro, SC. Please pray for our youth and leaders who are participating this year. Parents, if you have a youth interested in attending, please call Pastor John to see if there have been any cancellations. Church family, scholarships are still needed for those attending this camp. Please contact Pastor John if you would like to help out!

June 18-22 – MOSAIC ARTS CAMP! More information about this camp elsewhere in the Good Tidings. Contact Pastor John, Carrie Trotter, or Leigh Thomas if you would like to help out during the week.

WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE June 6 – Girls Bible Study and Guys Bible study here at the church, 6 pm.

We will go out to eat afterwards so bring money for supper. Parents we will return to the church by 8 pm.

June 13 – NO ACTIVITIES HERE FOR YOUTH DUE TO SUMMERSALT

June 20 – POOL PARTY AND SUPPER FOR YOUTH from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Supper will be provided! Please watch your bulletins and website for location.

June 27 – NO YOUTH GROUP. CAMP AGAPE ON THE ROAD TO MIAMI participants may have a planning time here at the church. Those going please watch your emails and the bulletin to see if we will be meeting here on this evening.

EVERY SUNDAY WE HAVE YOUTH BIBLE STUDY on Sunday mornings at 9:45! Come and join us!

WEDNESDAYS IN JULY FOR YOUTHJuly 4 – No Activities here

July 11 – No Activities here due to Camp Agape on the Road trip to Miami

July 18 – BIBLE STUDY AND OUT TO EAT! Meet here at 6:00 pm and bring money to go out to eat afterwards. Girls will have Bible study with Cerra Charleston and guys will have Bible study with Pastor John

July 25 – YOUTH FUN DAY IN HELEN! Listen up and watch the website and facebook page for our exact schedule of what we will do on this day. We will let you know what time we will leave from here and return here to the church. Tentative approximate cost will be $30.

BOSTON BUTTS

$35 each

MiamiOn theroad to

in Support of

cooked by Jimmy Young, former Fire Chief, Tallulah Falls F.D.

FBC Cornelia Fellowship Hall

PICK UP SATURDAY JUNE 16

F u n d r a i s e r

Get Your Ticket Today!See a youth or Pastor JohnLimited tickets available.

WELCOME OUR SUMMER INTERN CERRA CHARLESTON! Cerra is a rising senior at Toccoa Falls College and is studying to be a children’s minister. She will be helping us out this summer in our children and youth ministries. Cerra is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. Please make Cerra feel welcome when you see her around the church this summer.

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for children and families, and I hope you will come and be a part of it all!

We will not meet in the evenings on Wednesdays

during the summer months. This gives our volunteers some much deserved rest, and allows families time together doing fun, family things.

We will have two WOW WEDNESDAYS a month in June and July to give our children the opportunity to get together to play and socialize. This will be the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month: June 13th & June 27, July 11 & July 25. I am working to create one free event and one paid event for each month. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on events your child would like to participate in. Some ideas I am looking into include: INK, Splash Park, Greenville Zoo, Fishing, and more. Follow Wild Kingdom Children’s Ministry on Facebook OR sign up for the children’s ministry text messages for all of the details. To sign up for text messages, simply text FBCCCHILD to the number 41411.

You will NOT want to miss MOSAIC Arts Camp this summer, June 18-22. We will be serving children in our community and church family ages 3 years old - completed 6th grade. Register online or by mail by June 11th. We will not have a seperate VBS event this year - it will be combined with MOSAIC Arts Camp.

In June our Elementary aged children will be learning all about CONFIDENCE: Living like you believe what God says is true. God is stronger than anyone and He can do things that would be

impossible for you or me. He has proved this throughout history, but nowhere is this more evident than in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Because of what Jesus has done, we can have confidence . And when you put your faith in Jesus, you can live fully alive. Our memory verse will be Psalm 27:13, “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”

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the summer, are you? We will have lots of fun activities

Our preschool children will be answering the question, “What tells me which way to go?”

Have you ever used a compass to show you which way to go? They’re great for helping you on a hike, but not as great when

we’re trying to figure out which way to go in life. We need the Bible for that. This month, we’re going to start our ride through the Bikes and Trikes theme as we teach our preschoolers that the Bible tells us which way to go. How wonderful would it be if our preschoolers grew up using the Bible as their compass as they ride through life! Our preschoolers will spend this summer learning that the BIBLE tells us which way to GO! Our memory verse is Psalm 25:4, “Show me the right path O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.”

I hope you will join us this summer for some super energetic, memory-making fun!

Growing in Christ Together,

Carrie Trotter Interim Children’s Minister

JOIN US FRIDAY, JUNE 8 to go watch the Gwinnett Stripers play ball!• Tickets are $11 each (we must have 20 going to get this

price)• Meet here at FBC at 5 pm, or you can meet us at Cool

Ray Field, just beyond the Mall of Georgia by 6:30 pm. The game starts at 7:05 pm.

• Transportation will be on your own. Let Pastor John or Carrie Trotter know if you are driving and can take extra people.

• DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS SUNDAY JUNE 2. If we don’t have 20 sign up, we will look at another date to do this later in the summer.

• You will not have to pay until Friday June 8….sign up with Pastor John or Carrie Trotter and if you sign up that means you WILL go if we get 20. We will notify you by text message if we are NOT going.

• THIS EVENT IS FOR ALL AGES!

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Pastor Eric Spivey

MOSAIC (VBS) (June 18-22): We need everyone’s assistance in making MOSAIC Arts Camp a powerful outreach to our community. Do you have a day, a morning, a week that you can invest in helping us? Contact Carrie Trotter to volunteer.

Camp AGAPE on the Road to Miami (July 6-15): Here are some ways you participate in this mission trip: Write notes of encouragement; pray daily; text team members during the week.

Worship and Bible Study (All Summer!): While all of these events are happening, each week join us for spirit-filled worship services and engaging Bible Study classes. Invite a friend to join you and see what God might do in your life.

This summer, will you join me in praying this prayer too?

“Lord, who do you want me to be? Lord, what do you want me to do?”

I’ll see you on Sunday,

Last month the house was full of boxes waiting patiently to be unpacked even though we were impatient to get them emptied. Now we find ourselves having hung the last drapes and set in place the final pieces of decor. Cele

Music & Worship

has once again exercised her gifts and skills to make 476 Summit Street a beautiful place to call home. Speaking of home, we have never felt “at home” more quickly than we do here, in large part because of you. Your welcoming and affirming spirit has captured our hearts.

In reading the new church history book I came across the following which confirmed some initial observations about FBC Cornelia:

In addition to the mission emphasis , another area that has been a significant one for the church has been in the field of music. Through the ages and throughout the world music has been an important part of worship services and the Baptist Church in Cornelia was no exception. (p. 9)

I consider it an honor and great blessing to be a part of such a rich, ongoing heritage of missions and music ministry.

I hope that many of you will join us in Sanctuary Choir. We need you! If you’ve ever considered coming to choir, summer is a great time to try it. In fact, for the months of June and July, we will use the name SUMMER CHOIR! Here is the info you need to be a part:

SUMMER

June & July

CHOIR! May 30 New earlier rehearsal starts at 7:00 p.m. Let Randy know if you need childcare.

June 6, 13, 20, & 27 Rehearsals 7:00 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.

July No Wednesday night rehearsals Meet in choir room on Sunday mornings at 10:40 a.m.

We will use the above five rehearsals to prepare music for each Sunday during the summer months. On Sunday mornings we will meet in the choir room at 10:40 a.m. to prepare for the service. So, when you are in town on Wednesdays and/or Sundays during the summer, come join us for a great time of fun and spiritual sustenance. Peace & Grace,

Randy

Father’s Day, June 17th - Meet in Choir Room at 10:30 a.m. for rehearsal.

Only Requirement:

“make a joyful noise to the Lord!”

& &

Calling

ALL MEN!

MEN’S CHOIR

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MINISTRY BUDGET FINANCIAL STATEMENTApril 30, 2018

April YTDRECEIPTS: $40,070.88 $143,768.18EXPENSES: $42,584.29 $154,012.45 NET: ($2,513.41) ($10,246.27)

AVERAGE ATTENDANCE SUNDAY SCHOOL 105AVERAGE ATTENDANCE WORSHIP 171

SPECIAL GIFTS MEMORIALS:

MINISTRY BUDGET: Bobby Massey, Dot Waldrop

UNIFIED MISSIONS: Bobby Massey, Helen Sikes

BENEVOLENCE FUND: April, 2018Shared: ...................$ 597.90 Clients:...................... 11

UNIFIED MISSION FUND April 30, 2018 April YTDBEGINNING BALANCE: ........ $31,124.95 ................... $28,823.80RECEIPTS: .................................$4,633.00 .....................$26,111.62 INVESTMENTS:........................($5,612.92) .................. ($24,693.49) ENDING BALANCE: .................$30,241.93 .................... $30,241.93

Guest Preacher: Dr. Brian Shelton, VP and Provost, Toccoa Falls College

Dr. Brian Shelton serves as the Provost and chief academic officer of the Toccoa Falls College. He has been there since 2001. He received a B.A. in biology from Asbury University, the M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary, and the Ph.D. in historical theology from Saint Louis University. Dr. Shelton, his wife, Sally, and their three daughters: Annie, Katie, and Maggie, reside in Demorest.

Welcome New Members

We welcome Randy & Cele LeBlanc by transfer of letter on April 22, 2018.

We welcome Joseph & Bridget Hilliard and

daughters Natalie (6) and Hannah (1) by transfer of letter on April 22, 2018.

• Sing in our Father’s Day Men’s Choir. NO experience necessary. Practice in the choir room at 10:30 Sunday morning.

• Wear your TACKIEST TIE. You know that tie that’s been sitting in your closet since the 80’s. Now’s the Sunday to finally pull it out and wear it (and give it away the next week!)

Father’s Day

June 17thTo celebrate Father’s Day,

all men are invited to:

July 22 in Worship

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SUNDAY, JUNE 3 8:00am

Men’s Ministry 9:45am Family Breakfast (Families with children and youth)

10:15am • Adult Small group and Bible Study • Bible study for children led by our

Youth & Youth Volunteers 10:55am Corporate Family Worship

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast/Stew & Que

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 6:00pm •Adult Bible Study-FH

•Men’s Group-StewNQue •Prayer Group-Heritage Room

•Youth Bible Study 7:00-8:20pm SUMMER CHOIRRehearsal

Friday, June 8 Gwinnett StriperS GamE-Leave FBC at 5:00pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 8:30am Deacon Ministry Meeting

9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Worship

Bobbie Foster Celebration

MONDAY, JUNE 11-16 SUMMERSALT Youth Camp

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast/Stew & Que 7:00pm Book Club

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

WOW WEDNESDAYS for Children 6:00pm •Adult Bible Study-FH

•Men’s Group-StewNQue •Prayer Group-Heritage Room 7:00-8:20pm SUMMER CHOIRRehearsal

Saturday, JUNE 16 Pick up Boston Butts/FH-see ticket for your time

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 - Father’s Day 9:45am Sunday School 10:35am MEN’S CHOIR Rehearsal

10:55am Worship

MONDAY, JUNE 18 – FRIDAY JUNE 22

8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 6:00pm •Youth Pool Party

7:00-8:20pm SUMMER CHOIRRehearsal

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Sunday

9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Worship

MONDAY, JUNE 25 11:00am

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast/Stew & Que

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

WOW WEDNESDAYS for Children 6:00pm •Adult Bible Study-FH

•Men’s Group-StewNQue •Prayer Group-Heritage Room 7:00-8:20pm SUMMER CHOIRRehearsal

LOCK-UP WEDNESDAY

Wade Hasty

3rd PATROL Richard Whatley USHERS Phil McClain, Rick Barron, Wade Hasty,Dalton Sirmans, Bill Tanneberger, Dennis Tedder, Robert Tyler, Ed Vaughn

10th PATROL Jason Hughes

USHERSRichard Whatley, Grant Bentley, Bill Chandler, Steve Doran, Brian Peek, Chester Skelton, Larry Whitfield

17th PATROL Jack McMullan

USHERS Jarvis McFarlin, Herman Benfield, Donald Crowe, Wes Dodd, David Elder, Jack Irvin,

24th PATROL Grant Bentley

USHERSDavid Foster, Jason Hughes, Jack McMullan, Richard McMullan, Mark Reed, Caleb Souther, James A. Stapleton III

JUNESERVICE REMINDERS

JUNE

DEACON OF THE WEEK – June

3RDBrian Peek706-968-2049

10thDalton Sirmans706-754-9608

17thCaleb Souther706-839-8254

24THJimmy Stapleton706-778-8278

Sunday WorshipFamily1st

& Grandparents Day!

SUMMER CHOIR

SUMMER CHOIR

SUMMER CHOIR

SUMMER CHOIR

SUNDAY, JULY 1 9:45am Family Breakfast (Families with children and youth)

10:15am • Adult Small group and Bible Study • Bible study for children led by our

Youth & Youth Volunteers 10:40am SUMMER CHOI RRehearsal 10:55am Corporate Family Worship

TUESDAY, JULY 3 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast/Stew & Que

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY No Activities, Office closed.

SATURDAY, JULY 7Camp Agape on the road to Miami

SUNDAY, JULY 8 9:45am Sunday School 10:40am SUMMER CHOI RRehearsal

10:55am Worship

TUESDAY, JULY 10 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast/Stew & Que 7:00pm Book Club

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

WOW WEDNESDAYS for Children 6:00pm •Adult Bible Study-FH

•Men’s Group-StewNQue •Prayer Group-Heritage Room

Saturday, JULY 148:00am Saturday Voting/GYM

SUNDAY, JULY 15 8:30am Deacon Ministry Meeting

9:45am Sunday School 10:40am SUMMER CHOI RRehearsal

10:55am Worship

MONDAY, JULY 16-FRIDAY, JULY 20 8:00am Advance Voting Gym

TUESDAY, JULY 17 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast/Stew & Que

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 6:00pm •Adult Bible Study-FH

•Men’s Group-StewNQue •Prayer Group-Heritage Room

SATURDAY, JULY 21 8:30am NEGA Veterans & Patriots/FH

SUNDAY, JULY 22 9:45am Sunday School 10:40am Summer CHOI RRehearsal

10:55am Worship

MONDAY, JULY 23 11:00am

TUESDAY, JULY 247:00am General Primary/Special Election

RunOff - Gym 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast/Stew & Que

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25

WOW WEDNESDAYS for Children Youth FUNDAY6:00pm •Adult Bible Study-FH •Men’s Group-StewNQue •Prayer Group-Heritage Room

SUNDAY, JULY 29 9:45am Sunday School 10:40am Summer CHOI RRehearsal

10:55am Worship

TUESDAY, JULY 31 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast/Stew & Que

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LOCK-UP WEDNESDAY

Richard McMullan

1st PATROL Donald Crowe USHERS Phil McClain, Rick Barron, Wade Hasty,Dalton Sirmans, Bill Tanneberger, Dennis Tedder, Robert Tyler, Ed Vaughn

8th PATROL Bob Tyler USHERSRichard Whatley, Grant Bentley, Bill Chandler, Steve Doran, Brian Peek, Chester Skelton, Larry Whitfield

15th PATROL Dennis Tedder USHERS Jarvis McFarlin, Herman Benfield, Donald Crowe, Wes Dodd, David Elder, Jack Irvin

22nd PATROL Rick Barron USHERSDavid Foster, Jason Hughes, Jack McMullan, Richard McMullan, Mark Reed, Caleb Souther, James A. Stapleton III

29th PATROL David Foster USHERS David Bray, Ben Brooks, Jacob Trotter, Wayne Worsham

SERVICE REMINDERS

DEACON OF THE WEEK – July1stDennis Tedder678-617-3688

8thDustin Thomas770-714-4335

15thDonna Trotter706-778-2893

On the road toMiami

Sunday

WorshipFamily

1st

SUMMER CHOIR

SUMMER CHOIR

SUMMER CHOIR

SUMMER CHOIR

SUMMER CHOIR

in HELEN

22ndLarry Whitfield706-778-19755

29thJimbo Stapleton706-776-7214

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I am writing these words out of my own reflection upon the blessings that have come my way through friendship with our senior members, as well as many who I know beyond our church family. These are people I treasure because my journey through this portion of life would be very empty without them. Like Paul, I acknowledge an indebtedness to each of them.

My window of reflection broadens now to claim the setting for these years together. We must live very close to the center of weather-heaven. Our mild winters cause us little trouble. Our springs arrive bringing vast blankets of green foliage followed by a rainbow of diversity when the flowers join the parade. If you can find a break in your evening schedule, take an exploratory drive through the backroads of our area. You will find scenic valleys marked by mountain vistas rich enough to bring water to your eyes.

Put your regional blessings alongside those you know to love and the result is an outpouring of fresh gratitude to our Heavenly Father.

Where does gratitude take us? For me, I am suddenly aware of the lesson that is so obvious as to be forgotten. We are granted a stewardship toward all that enriches our journey.

Biblically we are made aware that any portion of land to which we lay claim, isn’t really our property. We are simply granted use of that land for the duration of our days. There is something extraordinarily freeing when you and I view all or our so-called possessions as a gift God has granted to us. Christian stewardship is such a rich concept that it enables us to approach all things and all others with a sacredness most people do not understand.

In these past days we have all had experiences of loss that have caused me to revisit every aspect of my journey, my friends, my family, my church friends, and all others who pass through my world–these are to be celebrated. I am invited to welcome all who slave the road with me. They are God’s children. During this summer we will all see new faces, perhaps at outdoor gatherings. Let those new faces become new friends and your summer will surely honor the Father who has provided it all for our enjoyment.

As to our senior activities for the summer, I am still awaiting information I need before I can issue you an invitation. I will use these summer months to prepare for good times starting in August. Be a “Force For Good” as you serve God this summer.

First Baptist Church Cornelia

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Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all the prayers, calls, cards, food, gifts, visits that you lavished on me after my fall and during my convalescence. As always, you go beyond “generous”. You have showered me and my family with Christian Love for 70 years and I appreciate it so much. I love everyone of you and appreciate all that you do .

Lil Reed

Dear Eric, Thank you for sending me a copy of your church’s pictorial history book , First Baptist Church Cornelia, Georgia, 1887-2017; 130 Years of Being the People of God. Congratulations to all of you upon publication of this book. The time it took to compile all of the information and pictures is truly a labor of love. It is a magnificent book. I am going to place it in our archives so we will have permanent record of First Baptist Cornelia. We appreciate First Baptist and love the church very much. Thank you for being a people of God for 130 years. I look forward to many more years of your church’s faithfulness to the Lord. May God bless you and First Baptist in a great way in the coming days! Sincerely, J. robert White

Dear First Baptist Church, We wish to express our deepest gratitude for your prayers, visits, cards and phone calls during the illness and passing of our Mother, Hazel Anderson on May 1, 2018. A special thanks to Pastor Eric, David, John and Mary for the beautiful service and to the food committee and all who helped plan, prepare and serve the meal after the service on May 3, 2018. She was so blessed to be part of such a caring church. Sincerely, The family of Hazel Anderson

Dear Church Family, Thank you so very much for the delicious meal and your love and support for so many years. Many prayers go out to you. Bobby loved his Church Family Sincerely, Jeri Massey Chris, Sandy & Family

Dear FBC Family, Thank you so very much for your prayers, letters, phone calls, condolences and care since Larry’s passing. Sincerely, Loraine Warren

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MINISTRY STAFFDr. Eric T. Spivey, Senior Pastor

Rev. John Swindler, Assoc. Pastor, Discipleship & Student Ministries

Rev. Randy LeBlanc, Minister of Worship & Music

Mrs. Carrie Trotter, Interim Minister of Children & Outreach

Bobbie Foster, OrganistMary Turner, Pianist

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GOOD TIDINGS EDITORS:Missions Page Editor: Helen Bryson

Discipleship Pages Editor:Rev. John Swindler

Children's Discipleship:Mrs. Carrie Trotter

Fellowship Page Editor: Bernice WiddingCommunity Page Editor: Dr. Eric Spivey

JUNE 2018 JULY 2018 JUNE 3 Sunday WorshipFamily

1st

& Grandparents Day!Preacher: Rev. David Turner,

Senior Adult MinistryWorship Elements:• Recognition of Grandparents

JUNE 10Title: Faithful ServiceScripture: 2 Chronicles 31:20-21Worship Elements:• Celebration of Bobbie Foster’s 57th

Year as Organist

JUNE 17 DayTitle: Building Spiritual CedarsScripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24Worship Elements:• Men’s Choir• Tacky Tie Sunday

JUNE 24 SundayTitle: Craftsmen for the LordScripture: Exodus 35:30-36:1Worship Elements:• Celebration of Worship and the

Arts• MOSAIC Children Lead in Worship

JULY 1Title: Wait for the LordScripture: Psalm 130Worship Elements:• Camp AGAPE on the Road

Commissioning

JULY 8Title: Great is the LordScripture: Psalm 48Worship Elements:• Faith Story from Miami

JULY 15Title: A Vision of AGAPEScripture: Matthew 6:10Worship Elements:• Mission Faith Stories from Camp

AGAPE on the Road

JULY 22Guest Preacher: Dr. Brian Shelton, VP

and Provost, Toccoa Falls College

JULY 29Staff Preacher: Rev. John Swindler

Preaches

On the road toMiami