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The Weekly Newsletter of First Baptist Church, Paris, Tennessee Volume 59, Number 17 May 3, 2020
But those who trust But those who trust in the Lordin the Lordwill renew will renew
their strength;their strength;they will soar on they will soar on wings like eagles;wings like eagles;they will run and they will run and
not become weary,not become weary,they will walk they will walk and not faint.and not faint.
- - Isaiah 40:31 (CSB)Isaiah 40:31 (CSB)
First Baptist Church313 N. Poplar St.
Paris, Tennessee 38242Phone (731) 642-5074
Fax (731) 642-1440www.fbcparis.org
Submission deadline for the next issue is
Monday, May 4, 2020
Contributing Staff:
Senior PastorDr. Trent Bullock
Executive PastorRev. Todd Henson
Minister of Music & WorshipRev. Jeremy O’[email protected]
Associate Pastor of Biblical Counseling
Dr. Ken [email protected]
Director of Children’s Ministries
Angela [email protected]
Minister of StudentsRev. Garrett [email protected]
Director of Senior AdultsShirley Braden
Music Ministry AssistantJoy Stubblefield
When? That is the word I have heard often in the last several weeks as we have been separated while doing our part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. When will we get back to “normal?” When will we have in-person worship services again? When can we meet for Sunday School? When can we meet with our D groups? When will we resume our Wednesday evening meals and other activities? Those are all good questions. I had hoped to share with you this week our plan for moving forward with worship services and other activities at church. However, as I am writing this article (Tuesday afternoon, April 28) we are still waiting to hear from our state leaders concerning their recommendations for when and how churches should return to in-person meetings. We understand your anxiousness to get back together. We want to begin meeting as soon as possible, too. We also want to do so in a manner that is pleasing to the Lord while at the same time safe for our members and guests. So, I ask you to remain patient. Continue to worship with us online, and continue to maintain contact with others during this time. As always, we will communicate our plans to you through our Facebook page, our website and our weekly newsletter when the time is right. By the way, the Bible has much to say about “WHEN.” In fact, that is the title of a new sermon series we will begin this Sunday morning. In the first message in this series, we will consider “When Life Seems Out of Control” from Isaiah 40:21-31. I look forward to sharing that message with you this Sunday! In Christ, Bro. Trent
Wednesday Evening Facebook Series with Pastor Ken“A Peace that Surpasses All: Thriving in the Midst of Crisis”
The purpose of this special series is to encourage you in this especially stressful and worrisome season. We are meeting via Facebook on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. Our Associate Pastor for Biblical Counseling, Ken Schultz, is sharing a message from Scripture each week. Week #4 (5/6/20): Finding True Relief - Matthew 11:28-30
Wednesday
Series
This Week At First BaptistThis Week At First BaptistSUNDAY, May 310:15 Morning Worship on Facebook Live (No in-person worship) *No Other ActivitiesWEDNESDAY, May 6 6:00 Facebook Live series with Pastor Ken (No in-person worship); *Student Loft Worship on FBC Paris Students Facebook Page
New FBC websiteWe have updated our website! It has recently gone live. Please check out our new look at www.fbcparis.org.
Services on websiteIf you are not on Facebook, a video of our Sunday morning service will be available on our website each week.
The Biblical Counseling ministry is continuing to operate, but in a different format. All counseling sessions are now conducted either by video or phone call. For more information, see the Biblical Counseling tab on our church website (www.fbcparis.org) or e-mail Pastor Ken at [email protected].
Our church office has been operating with a slightly different schedule in recent weeks. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closing only for lunch from Noon to 1 p.m. each day.
Ballots DueBy May 24
Members of FBC Paris should receive their deacon nomination ballots in the mail within a few days. Please read the instructions carefully and nominate no more than 7 men to serve four-year terms as deacons. You can return your ballot by mail or by delivering it to the church office.
Mother’s Day OfferingMother’s Day OfferingThe Mother’s Day offering is a vital resource for TBCH. Last year, 291 children were provided safe, nurturing homes through Mother’s Day Offering gifts. TBCH is totally donor supported and receives no government funding. Your gift matters!
Mother’s Day is May 10Dear Church Family, We would like to do a Mother’s Day video similar to the one we did for Easter Sunday, only in this video we would like for you to fill in the blank: “Mom always said (or told) me _________ ,” or “Mom always says (or tells) me _________ .” All ages are welcome to submit a video. Please keep the video to 10 seconds or less, and please submit it by Wednesday, May 6. You can either e-mail it to [email protected], or upload it to the google drive link located on the FBC Paris Facebook page. Just a friendly reminder, this will be used in our worship service and broadcast on Facebook! Thanks for taking the time to participate! We look forward to seeing everyone! Jeremy
Mother’s Day VideosMother’s Day Videos
313 N Poplar StreetParis, Tennessee 38242
One Block North of the Court Square
Sunday School9 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship10:15 a.m.
Sunday Evening Events6 p.m.
First Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist Church FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Newsletter (USPS 192-620) publishedWeekly by First Baptist Church, 313 N. Poplar St., Paris TN 38242-3433Second Class Postage paid at Paris, TN 38242Postmaster: Address Service Requested to:First Baptist Church, 313 N. Poplar St., Paris TN 38242
Sunday, May 3When Life Seems Out of Control
Isaiah 40:21-31
This Week’s Message
WEDNESDAY NIGHTMay 6
No Activities
Foundations Bible Reading Plan
Week 18 (Week of April 26) OT & NT Plan NT PlanDay 1 Psalm 51 2 Cor. 8Day 2 2 Samuel 24; Psalm 24 2 Cor. 9Day 3 Psalm 1; 19 2 Cor. 10Day 4 Psalms 103; 119:1-48 2 Cor. 11Day 5 Psalm 119:49-128 2 Cor. 12
Received to Date: $9,479
FINANCIAL REPORTWeek Ending April 24
Budget Required ...... $26,411.75Budget Received ...... $17,357.84Other Designated ....... $1,750.00Total ......................... $19,107.84
Annie ArmstrongEaster Offering Update Even though we are not meeting
together as a church family, you can still give your tithes and offerings either by mail or by bringing it to the church office. The church office is still open through regular working hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.), but is closed for lunch (Noon-1 p.m.).
Another option available for giving tithes and offerings is through on-line giving. To make an on-line donation, go to our website (www.fbcparis.org) and click on the “GIVING” link located in the top right-hand corner of the page and follow the directions posted.
Sunday NightsNo in-person D Group meetings
Goal: $12,000
Week 19 (Week of May 3) OT & NT Plan NT PlanDay 1 Psalms 119:129-176; 139 2 Cor.13Day 2 Psalms 148-150 Mark 1Day 3 I Kings 2 Mark 2Day 4 I Kings 3; 6 Mark 3Day 5 I Kings 8; 9:1-9 Mark 4
