The Clarion October 27, 2013

Lottie Moon International Missions Kick-Off Meal

Sunday, November 3, 2013

5:00 PM Meal - Featuring “International Foods”

6:00 PM Program

Cost: $10 Adult & $5 Child Tickets will be available in the Worship Center Foyer before and after

the service or from any Teressa Morriss Sunday School Member.

FBC Goal: $48,000 Southern Baptist churches collect the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for the sole purpose of supporting missionaries sent by churches through IMB. Every penny of the offering goes to IMB’s overseas budget. The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering provides the largest portion of IMB’s income — 54 percent.

Lottie Moon support made it possible for IMB missionaries, working with their ministry partners around the globe, to communicate the Gospel to more than 1.4 million people, lead more than 337,000 people to faith in Christ, baptize 266,451 new believers and start more than 24,000 churches, according to IMB’s most recent annual statistical report (2011).

H E A R T, H A N D S, V O I C E

“To God Be The

Glory, Great Things

He Has Done!” 2014 Budget Proposal

Dear Church Family, First Baptist Church has once again experienced the blessing of God in 2013. We’ve experienced God’s working again and again in our congregation. God has worked through the generous giving of His people to exceed our goals for this year’s budget. As we look to the future, now is the time for us to commit to our 2014 church budget. It reflects a little less than 3% increase over our 2013 budget. You will notice that our budget line items are arranged to reflect the five purposes of the church: Worship, Evangelism, Fellowship, Discipleship, and Ministry. This serves as a reminder of our desire to be “A Purpose Driven Church,” and of our desire “To Know Christ and To Make Him Known.” Please take a few moments to prayerfully consider the proposed budget for 2014. A copy is inserted in this week’s Clarion. It represents the combined ministry plans of over 40 committees and/or ministries and four full time ministerial staff. A word of thanks is in order for those forty some committees and/or ministries for their dedication and hard work. Another word of thanks goes out to the Stewardship Committee for their work in compiling the budget and overseeing the finances of the church throughout the year - Art de la Croix, Joe Hughes, Sharon Newsom, Kerrie Slaughter, Matt Phillips and Bud McInnis. The Stewardship Committee has already presented the budget to the deacons who now recommend it to the church body. We will discuss the proposed budget on November 6, at 6:00 PM at our Quarterly Business Meeting. If there are no major problems with the budget, a vote for approval will be taken November 17, during the morning service. The stewardship giving of our church tells a lot about who we are as disciples. It tells we believe in being a Christian steward, that we believe in the local church, and that we all desire to honor God through our giving. May our light shine so others may see our good works and glorify our Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16) In Jesus Name, Art de la Croix Cecil Sanders Stewardship Committee Chair Pastor

Student Creative

Arts Ministry Sundays in the Choir Room

at 5:30 PM

Choose from:

Vocal Band, Boom and

*God Rods *dramatic interpretation using

wooden rods

Night of Worship

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Leave FBCH at 5:00 PM

Return at 9:00 PM Speaker: Acton Bowen

Praise Bands

For a $2 off coupon bring 3 can foods or 1 jar of

peanut butter by Wednesday, October 30.

Bring money for supper.

National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds

Feb 14-15, 2014 Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Cost: $39 by Nov 13; $49 by Dec 30; $59 after Dec 30

SPEAKERS: Brent Crowe, Ed Newton ARTIST: Drew Worsham

WORSHIP LEADER: Jake Holman Join us this spring for The LIFT Tour, a world-class

weekend experience by Student Leadership University that will challenge your students at all

points in their spiritual walks.

Sundays at 5:30 PM

Matthew Training Led by Cecil Sanders

Meets in the Worship Center Please bring your Matthew Manual, “My Decision”

folder, and Living in Christ booklet to training.

God Heard Their Cry A Ray Vander Laan Study

Led by Matt Phillips Meets in the Church Office Conference Room

A Ray Vander Laan Video Series

Answers in Genesis Video Series

Led by Mike Wehner Meets in Adult 1

Student Creative Arts Ministry

Meet in the Chapel

“Thanks for the Memories”

JOY Luncheon (Just Older Youth)

Tuesday, November 5 at 11:00AM

Don’t miss this meaningful time of recalling God’s faithfulness and giving thanks for what He has done. Bring your wedding pictures (or pictures from your younger days) and a family heirloom or keepsake. We will display these treasures, share their special meaning and then give God thanks for the sweet memories. The menu will be ribs, chicken, baked potatoes, slaw, and dessert. Where else can you have such good food and fellowship and it not cost a dime?? Nowhere! Bring a friend and join the fun!

F BC Church Family, thank you for your expressions of

love and caring during the recent loss of our father and

grandfather. We are truly blessed to be part of such a special

church family.

Sharon, Glenn, Garrett & Kate Temples

Men’s Fellowship Wednesday, November 6, 2013

6:00 – 7:15 a.m. (leave when you must)

FBC Ministry Center

Speaker: James Baxter

“A Gracious Thing Happened on My Way to Hell”

Please RSVP to Mark Wilcox (726-0178)

so we’ll have a biscuit and coffee for you!

Our G.R.O.W. team will meet on Monday, November 4, at 6:30 PM

in the Church Office Conference Room.

Happy Anniversary!

October 22, 2013

Please join us in saying “Happy Anni-

versary” to our Senior Pastor, Dr. Cecil

Sanders. Cecil celebrates his twelfth

anniversary with us on October 22.

Please take time to let him know how

much you appreciate all he does for our church family and

our Lord.

In November our "Matthews" are opening their homes to

present the Gospel to those who need Christ. These men and

women need the prayer covering of our church family! This

Sunday you may sign up to pray for a specific "Matthew

Party" at a specific time and date. Please review the names

below, choose one or two to support in prayer and sign up

Sunday in the Worship Center Foyer. Pray for open hearts to

hear the Gospel from Billy Graham and pray for our

“Matthews” who will give their testimonies.

Angela Armstrong, Gregg & Vicki Armstrong, Jason Bradford,

Jennifer Bradford, Jim & Henrietta Burns, Denise Cameron,

John & Melanie Deal, Jeff & Sandy Druckenmiller, Judye Dykes,

James & Darlene Enfinger, Regina Espy, Jim & Laura Ethridge,

Bill & Debbie Gamble, Paul & Pam Gordon,

Andy & Lillian Mitchell, Jimmy & Ginger Morris, Cecil & Lynn

Sanders, Terry & Melinda Scott, Mackey & Cheryl Sellers, Barry

& Marilyn Singletary, Lowry & Cathy Swett, Ann Thames,

Jackie & Dinah Watford, Larry & Vickie Wells, Ed & Bonnie

White, Larry & Judith Whittington, Keisha Williams

2013 Budget Presentation Plans Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 6:00 PM, Adult 1

Budget Presented and Discussed at Quarterly Business Meeting

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Budget Voted on in AM Worship Service without discussion

Altar Flowers

Church Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Worship Spotlight October 27, 2013

9:30 AM

Music Celebration Choir

Message Encounters with Jesus

“Useful to the Master” John 21:1-17 Cecil Sanders

Preschool 9:30 AM *Schedule Contact For The Week

Janie Hutto - 726-2905

Infants Tina Skipper

Margaret McClenny Tammy Knowles

Creepers Michelle Hartzog & Jana Yance

One & Two Year Olds Larry & Judith Whittington

Three & Four Year Olds Scott & Rebecca Burton

FBC TV Program Schedule Comcast Cable Channel 4

Sundays: 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Thursdays: 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM

This Week’s First Touch Team Larry & Marie Hudson

FBC Staff

Cecil Sanders, Senior Pastor

Mike Wehner, Associate Pastor

Joel Tucker Minister of Children & Students

Tim Gay Minister of Music & Senior Adults

Kimberly Grandstaff CDC Director - 693-3599

Richard Kohl Licensed Professional Counselor

For an appointment call (334) 722-9097

Judy Trail, Church Secretary

Carlando Hope, Media Secretary

Pam Ellison, Financial Secretary

This Week October 27, 2013

Sunday:

8:15 AM Sunday School

9:30 AM Morning Worship

11:00 AM Sunday School

5:30 PM

Intentional Discipleship: Adults - Worship Center; Conference Rm. & Adult 1; Students - Chapel; Preschool & Children’s Choirs; Nursery

Wednesday:

6:00 PM Prayer Meeting

Celebration Choir, Breaking Point, Kids on Mission, Mission Friends, First Steps

The Record Speaks

October 20, 2013

Our People Attended

8:15 Sunday School 219

11:00 Sunday School 170

Total Sunday School 389

Worship 450

Wednesday 212

Intentional Discipleship 132

Our People Gave

Weekly Need $18,792.71

Budget Received $22,668.35

Over (Under) Budget $3,875.64

Year-To-Date

Budget Required $789,293.82

Budget Received $785,617.38

Over (Under) ($3,676.44)

Bridge to Tomorrow

Commitments $902,853.12

Giving to Date: $955,582.36

Giving 10-20-13 $6,030.00

First Baptist Church

Headland, AL 36345

Tele: - (334) 693-3220

Fax - (334) 693-3641

www.fbcheadland.com

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Published weekly by the First Baptist Church,

301 East Church Street, Headland, Alabama 36345. Periodical

Postage paid at Dothan, Alabama.

Postmaster: Send Address Changes to: First Baptist Church

301 East Church Street

Headland, AL 36345

Children’s Church Donnie & Kelli Watford

6:00 PM

5:30 PM

Building Fund Pay Off Report

$423,514.65

$0

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$300,000

$400,000

$500,000

Total Debt Remaning

Campus Patrol Team 5 Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Sunday, Nov. 3, 8:00 AM -12:30 PM

& 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Church Directory Pictures

I f you had your picture made for the Church Directory and did not purchase your

pictures, you may pickup your free 8 x 10 picture in the Worship Center Foyer

before and after the Worship Service.

Altar Flowers The flowers on Sunday, October 27 are in memory of Richard (Dick) and Melba

Phillips, in honor of their anniversary on November 3. They are given by the family.