FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, HARRISON

JUNE, 2015 VOL. 60 NO. 6

The Challenger

The true meaning of love... Christ died for us. John 3:16 FBC

JUNE

7th…Churchwide Cookout and Activities 5:30 Bring favorite dessert and lawn chairs Monkey Moe’s water sports and yard games

14th…Family Night at the ROC

21st…No Evening Activities

28th…Business Meeting/Movie Night

JULY

5th...No Evening Activities

12th...NW AR Naturals Game Game starts at 6:05

19th...Ice Cream Social/Birthday Bash

26th...Mission Report

AUGUST

2nd…Pool Party at Youth Center 6—8

9th…Awana Parent Meeting

16th...Back to School Prayer at Campuses

23rd...Business Meeting/Talent Night

30th...CELEBRATION SUNDAY

125th Anniversary of FBCH

Community

Groups

begin

second week

of June

in homes

Get Involved! Purpose:

Intentional Fellowship

Spiritual Growth

Community Service

Neighborhood

Outreach

NIGHTS

Did you leave your tithes and offerings? The

summer is a very expensive time due to all the

summer camps, events, and mission trips. Your

financial support is still needed. Besides, the

Bible asks “will a man rob God?” So, you real-

ize that you are committing a felony right? Oh,

wait. For some folks the amount of their gifts

would only amount to a misdemeanor. And

crossing state lines make it a federal thing.

(Oh, come on…this is humorous stuff.)

Does Sunday still hold its primary position? In

other words, are you gonna worship some-

where while out there? Hey, it’s a great time to

visit a church and see how they do what they

do. Yes, you can stream our worship but I

suggest going to a brick and mortar place. Hear

some good preaching for a change. Teach your

kids that if it’s important at home it’s just as

important at Dizzy World.

So, take that time away! You deserve it. It will

make you a better person. It will give you opportuni-

ties to show your faith in other locales. Just make

sure you bring your pastor a t-shirt, size large. Well,

it is now. Size may change based on my caloric

intake on MY vacation.

Your “away time” pastor, Rob

Adult Choir Rehearsal in June will be on Sundays after the

morning worship service.

The Choir will be off for the month of July and will start back on

Wednesday night, August 12th.

June 28th, will be our Patriotic Service featuring

our Adult Choir and Jeff Brandt will share his testimony. If you are

military, please wear your uniform that day as we acknowledge you.

Senior Adult Luncheon will be a brown bag

lunch on Tuesday, June 17th, at 11:30 am.

We will have lunch and then take a van to go

visit and sing to a few of our shut-ins.

THE.ROB.BLOG

Ah, summer! It’s the time

when the days are warm (hot)

and the breezes are easy (non-

existent). It’s also the time for

vacations. To “vacay” is a good

thing! Your pastor hopes you get to take one. Why?

Because it will lessen your stress level and help you

re-create yourself. And…I don’t want to be around

crabby people. Just sayin’.

It is very beneficial to get away…from the

normal routines. It gives us a chance to be different,

to think differently, and to see something different.

If you have a “staycation,” it may mean that you

put your phone away and just chill. You may work

on some projects around the house. Maybe you will

decide to visit nearby places on day trips. Yep. To

get away is good.

Every vacation begins…with hectic prep activ-

ity followed by traditional questions as you drive

away from the house: “Did you check the doors?”

“Did we stop the paper and the mail?” “Is the iron

off?” (And my personal favorite) “Where are the

kids???”

Again, I want you to take a vacation. Just

make sure you don’t forget a few important things

connected to your spiritual walk. Here’s a few…

Did you get someone to take your responsibil-

ity? Don’t assume that a staff member can

find someone at the last minute. Better yet,

you get your replacement. It does help.

Enjoy Your Summer Vacation!

Our College

Graduates

Lea Canady

(Daughter of Wes and Amanda Canady)

Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

Seth Mabry

(Son of Wayne and Sarah Powell)

Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Education

Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR

Ezekiel (Zeke) Reading

(Son of Mike and Chris Reading)

Bachelor Degree in Animal Science University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Katie Tomlyn Stahler

(Daughter of David and Tammye Stahler)

Bachelor of Science in Biology Summa Cum Laude

University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR

Our High School

Graduates

Katie Angel

Tara Barsotti

Sabrina Berry

Cordell Campbell

Jake Canady

Landon Kirkland

Clayton Starken

Shaleena White

Communications

One of the areas that I get to oversee

is our internet, website and social

media. I did say “one of the areas”

didn’t I? Well, I kind of lump all three

of these into one big, huge area. It

makes it easier for me. Anyway, I’ve been working closely with

our Audio Visual/Communications Committee and we have been

making some pretty good progress in the area of helping to make

our church more “internet friendly.” You will notice some new

FBC Wireless access points available in our Fellowship Hall and

soon there will be one available in the ROC. We recently pulled,

pushed and shoved a CAT6 cable from the Fellowship Hall

area, down the hallway past all the Children’s Sunday School

rooms, down between the floors, through the choir room…..so

that the ROC will be able to have it’s very own wireless access

point.

I appreciate Bruce Stafford, Tony Hyatt and Alex McGraw

for their help in this endeavor. I also appreciate Ron Pittman

for his hole drilling expertise! It won’t be long, our entire cam-

pus will be internet friendly….or at least that is the goal.

What’s happening in FBCH

Student Ministry…?

On Sunday, May 17th we had our Graduation Sunday. This

was a great day to recognize our 2015 graduates and also have

our students help lead in the worship service. We congratulate

these graduates on their accomplishments as well as pray for

them as they move on to the next chapter of their lives that God

has for them.

There is still time to sign up for Camp Siloam. The week is

June 8-12 and the cost is only $120. Registration is now

open, go to www.campsiloam.com. Also let me know if you

interested in the St. Louis Project Mission Trip which is July

10-17. The total cost is $150, and I need your $50 deposit as

soon as possible (by May 27th if possible).

In June we are starting our summer schedule for our student

ministry. June 3rd we will be having games, activities, and food

here at church to celebrate the end of school and the start of

summer. On June 17th we are taking students to the Springfield

Cardinal game and it will only cost $5. We have 25 tickets

available. On June 24th we will be doing an outreach event in

our community (this may be more than just on Wednesday of

this week). On June 10th we will not have any activities be-

cause that is the week of Camp Siloam.

I am so excited for the summer to get here and all the activi-

ties and fun things that will be happening. I hope you can plan to

attend as much as possible!!!

HARRISON, AR 72601

PERMIT NO. 73 NON-PROFIT ORG.

fbc@fbcharrison.org

FBC Harrison FBCH Students

www.fbcharrison.org

www.truelife.org

Our Purpose: First Baptist Church exists to help people develop

loving relationships with God and with others.

Our Staff: Rob E. Davis Jr. Senior Pastor Dave Hart Assoc. Pastor Music/Sr. Adults Lance Read Assoc. Pastor Communications & Adult Education Ryan Puls Assoc. Pastor Youth/Recreation Renee Cates Preschool Director Susan Anderson Financial Secretary Betty Johnson Receptionist/Secretary Ron Pittman Facility Supervisor

First Baptist Church

P.O. Box 996

Harrison, AR 72602

Return Service Requested

Adventure Club 2.0

S.L.A.M. (Serving God, Loving Others, and Making Disciples)

Begins Tuesday,

June 9th

at 9:30 am

Ages: K—6th gd.

Our Summer Day Camp is about to begin and we are

looking forward to an exciting time of fun

and adventures as we learn about Thailand Trek!

Kirsten and I were totally blown away by the outpouring of gift cards and your

wonderful words of encouragement to us on our 5th year anniversary at FBCH.

We are so blessed to be here. Looking forward to great days ahead.

Thanks again to you wonderful folks!

Love and Blessings… Dave and Kirsten Hart

SUNDAY...JUNE 21st

Closed June 2nd & 4th

will resume for the Summer

June 9th

You Won’t Want

to Miss This!

Harrison Christian Women’s

Connection

JUNE LUNCHEON

Tuesday, June 9th

12:00—2:00 p.m.

Crossroads Community

Church 2658 Old Bergman Rd.

Program by

Terri Hale “Heart of a Birth

Mother”

Special Feature and Music by

Lisa Bolding Arkansas Baptist

Boys Ranch

Tickets: $7.50

Reservations call:

741-5930

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thurs. Friday Saturday

1 2

3

No Activities 4

5

6

7

Church Wide Cook

Out Water Games Yard Games 5:30pm

8 9

ADVENTURE

CLUB/SLAM

begins…

9:30 am

10

11

12 13

14

at the ROC

15 16

Senior Adult

Brown Bag Lunch and visit Shut-ins

11:30 am

17

18

19 20

21

No PM Activities

22 23

24

25

26 27

PRAY for those

leaving on Canada

Mission Trip

28

Business Meeting/

29 30

You can make a difference in

the life of a local

foster child. For more info contact Renetta Mistler.. (741-4972)

Meeting in homes...

Get connected!

Where two or three are gathered

in My Name, there I am among them.

Matthew 18:20

2015

Promotion

Sunday

Have a wonderful

SUMMER!

and listen to His voice He renews your

strength and enables you to handle life.

June

Jun 1: Job 1-4 Jun 2: Job 5-7

Jun 3: Job 8-10

Jun 4: Job 11-13

Jun 5: Job 14-16

Jun 6: Job 17-20

Jun 7: Job 21-23

Jun 8: Job 24-28

Jun 9: Job 29-31

Jun 10: Job 32-34

Jun 11: Job 35-37

Jun 12: Job 38-39

Jun 13: Job 40-42

Jun 14: Ps 1-8

Jun 15: Ps 9-16

Jun 16: Ps 17-20

Jun 17: Ps 21-25

Read the Bible in a Year

Jun 18: Ps 26-31

Jun 19: Ps 32-35

Jun 20: Ps 36-39

Jun 21: Ps 40-45

Jun 22: Ps 46-50

Jun 23: Ps 51-57

Jun 24: Ps 58-65

Jun 25: Ps 66-69

Jun 26: Ps 70-73

Jun 27: Ps 74-77

Jun 28: Ps 78-79

Jun 29: Ps 80-85

Jun 30: Ps 86-89

July Jul 1: Ps 90-95 Jul 2: Ps 96-102

Jul 3: Ps 103-105

Jul 4: Ps 106-107

Jul 5: Ps 108-114

Jul 6: Ps 115-118

Jul 7: Ps 119:1-88

Jul 8: Ps 119:89-176

Jul 9: Ps 120-132

Jul 10: Ps 133-139

Jul 11: Ps 140-145

Jul 12: Ps 146-150

Jul 13: Prov 1-3

Jul 14: Prov 4-6

Jul 15: Prov 7-9

Jul 16: Prov 10-12

Jul 17: Prov 13-15

Jul 18: Prov 16-18

Jul 19: Prov 19-21

Jul 20: Prov 22-23

Jul 21: Prov 24-26

Jul 22: Prov 27-29

Jul 23: Prov 30-31

Jul 24: Ecc 1-4

Jul 25: Ecc 5-8

Jul 26: Ecc 9-12

Jul 27: Solomon 1-8

Jul 28: Is 1-4

Jul 29: Is 5-8

Jul 30: Is 9-12

Jul 31: Is 13-17

Aug 9: Is 54-58

Aug 10: Is 59-63

Aug 11: Is 64-66

Aug 12: Jer 1-3

Aug 13: Jer 4-6

Aug 14: Jer 7-9

Aug 15: Jer 10-13

Aug 16: Jer 14-17

Aug 17: Jer 18-22

Aug 18: Jer 23-25

Aug 19: Jer 26-29

Aug 20: Jer 30-31

Aug 21: Jer 32-34

Aug 22: Jer 35-37

Aug 23: Jer 38-41

Aug 24: Jer 42-45

Aug 25: Jer 46-48

Aug 26: Jer 49-50

Aug 27: Jer 51-52

Aug 28: Lam 1-3:36

Aug 29: Lam 3:37-5

Aug 30: Ezek 1-4

Aug 31: Ezek 5-8

August Aug 1: Is 18-22 Aug 2: Is 23-27

Aug 3: Is 28-30

Aug 4: Is 31-35

Aug 5: Is 36-41

Aug 6: Is 42-44

Aug 7: Is 45-48

Aug 8: Is 49-53

EXTENDED SESSION

WORKERS

MEMORIALS

Avanell Cone

July 17, 1933—May 3, 2015

United with our Church: December 4, 2011

I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in

me, though he die, yet shall he live.” John 11:25

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 a.m.

June 7th… Babies: Crystal McNair, Jan Revard

1 Year Olds: Betty Johnson, Joyce Pittman

2 Year Olds: Mark & Renetta Mistler

3 & 4 Year Olds: Cindy Sugg, Emily Crow

June 14th… Babies: Heather Richardson, Annie Shinkle

1 Year Olds: Barbara & Stephanie Mason

2 Year Olds: Charlotte Read, Kate Hughes

3 & 4 Year Olds: Kelly & Coulter McCuistion

June 21st… Babies: Cy Bowers, Shelly Hyatt

1 Year Olds: Lisa Hudson, Ronelle Tallant

2 Year Olds: Chris & Mary McNew

3 & 4 Year Olds: Glen & Jenny Curtis

June 28th... Babies: Karin Nabors, Paige Estes

1 Year Olds: Anne Hubbard, Shay Hudson

2 Year Olds: Shannon Still, Deana Reed

3 & 4 Year Olds: Derek & Stephanie Henderson

Since

January 2015

By Profession of Faith & Baptism:

Reynet Engholm

By Letter: Lucy Frontz, B.J. & Scarlett Lambert

By Statement: Randy & Krista Scaggs

Robert, Charlotte, Ben, & Luke Lunsford

Sunday School… 8:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:00

Budget Receipts…

April 25th and May 3rd—17th

$64,385.28

Received to Date: $317,270.31 G. F. Expenses to Date: $346,151.83

With Sympathy

Congratulations to: Miles & Samantha Davis

on the birth of their daughter... Zoey Maye Davis

Born: April 28th 9.47 lbs.

(Grandparents: Alex & Sheena McGraw)

Congratulations to: Aldon & Crystal Taylor

on the birth of their son... Steele Dean Taylor

Born: May 8th 8 lbs. 1 oz.

(Grandparents: Dean & Beth Crouse)

Congratulations to: Dean & Beth Crouse

on the birth of their

granddaughter & grandson... Reese Elizabeth & William Cole Guyton

Born: May 7th 5 lbs. 12 ozs. 5 lbs. 11 ozs.

(Parents: Will & Camille Guyton)

BIRTHS

Extended to the Family of Avanell Cone

on her passing.

Thank You! Thank You!

Where are your friends when you need

them...everywhere, everywhere! Thanks so

much to the crew who recently help me move to

my new home. What a bunch! Thank you

Larry Brandt, Dale Garner, Dave Hart, Paul

Shrum, Bob and Linda Thomson, and Roger

Williamson. They made moving look easy, but

I’m sure they have another story to tell.

Did you know that Dave Hart mops? And does

a great job. Linda Thomson can pack a box

with 100% expertise. I only had one broken

thing in the move and I was the one who broke

a lamp.

Thanks to Cathy Brandt, Heather Richardson,

and Marilyn Scroggins for just stopping by to

wash windows. Not only does the choir sing

they do windows. Everyone did a great job and

it was so appreciated.

Thank you, Betty Johnson

Thank You... to everyone who prayed

for me during my recent gallbladder surgery.

Your prayers were felt because I didn’t worry

about the surgery at all.

Praise be to my Lord and Savior and my God

in Heaven because I am in good shape.

Carolyn Sartin

FBC Volunteers

at Arkansas Boys Ranch

Five members from First Baptist worked a long, hard day on Tuesday, May 5th, cutting trees, split-ting wood and stacking brush. Volunteers are still needed in the future at the Ranch. Contact Jeanie at the Ranch to help. Please also continue to pray for the recovery of the Ranch from the very damaging tornado that struck it on April 3rd.

FBC "vols" shown below near the end of the day are from left: Roger Earnest, David Tallant, John Hodges, Bob Thomson, and Larry Brandt.

CLASS will meet

SUNDAY, May 31st

in fellowship hall at

9:00 am.

This class is required for membership and is also for

those wanting to know more about the ministries of

our church. JOIN PASTOR ROB!

Dear First Baptist Church of Harrison:

On behalf of Circle of Life I would like to thank you for your

kind donation of diapers! We are thrilled by your com-

mitment for helping these young mothers as they face new

challenges each day.

The goal of Circle of Life is to continue to empower and make

a difference in the lives of teen and young mothers. With the

help of people like you we will continue to see improvements

in the education and opportunities of teen and young mothers.

We could not do it all without the support of our community,

people, and churches like you.

Thanks again for your generous support of our efforts to

break the cycle of teen pregnancy and impact the lives of

young mothers and their children in our community!

Warmest Regards,

Amanda Canady

Circle of Life,

Family Support Worker

North Arkansas College

All

Sunday

School

Classes

ages

Nursery

thru

Youth

will promote to the next age class

on June 7th.

PROMOTION S

UNDAY

JUNE 7th