The Banner The Lord is My Banner. Exodus 17:15 August 30, 2018

First Baptist Church, Cuero P.O. Box 803 408 N. Gonzales Cuero, TX 77954 361-275-3401 (office)

www.fbccuero.org

Note From The Pastor

Dr. Glenn E. Robertson, Sr. Pastor

Larry’s Notes Larry Cheesman, Pastor of Music & Worship

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS

One of the things I appreciate about our church is our ministry to children. We put a lot of resources

into encouraging children in their faith and spiritual development. The two Tuesday after school Children’s

Choirs certainly strive to reach out to kids.

Well, it’s almost choir time! We will start choir for the 2018-2019 school year Tuesday, September

11. That’s less than two weeks away. On most Tuesdays in the school year, we pick up the students after

Patterns of Evidence The Exodus: A Filmmaker’s Journey.

Timothy Mahoney made this film in 2016 as a result of 12 years explor-

ing evidence for the biblical Exodus. Many people, including archaeolo-

gists and scholars, do not believe the Exodus ever happened. Mo-

honey’s film takes us on a journey of his exploration of Egypt and other

places in search for evidence for the Exodus. I too have been exploring

evidence for the Exodus. I am still researching new leads.

The singular even which set course for making Israel a people and a nation was the Exodus. Exodus was Israel’s “salvation ex-

perience.” Yet, some Rabbi’s don’t think it ever happened. Similarly, Jesus death on the cross and resurrection is our salvation

event. Surprisingly, in our day there are many ministers who do not believe that event happened either. As one minister told

me once, “We know this never happened, but we do it anyway.” I ask, “If you don’t believe it happened, then why are you

here?”

I invite you to enter a journey of exploration into Exodus starting September 9. We will study the film over three Sunday eve-

nings in the sanctuary. We will watch the film for 40 minutes and then discuss what we learn. I would like to know if you are

planning on joining the group.

Blessings,

Glenn

Grace and Peace, Ben Faus 214-675-2731 (cell)

school in the church vans. The students are taken to the church and served light refreshments. Then they

have their choir time until 5:00. There are two groups: Music Makers, for students in 1st - 3

rd grade, and the

King’s Proclaimers Choir, for student in 4th - 6

th grade. These groups are open to any child in our communi-

ty. Our goal is to help the children develop their music skills and to help them grow spiritually.

Pray for this ministry. And, if you are free on Tuesday afternoons from about 3:30 to 5:00 consider

coming to help us. There are even some jobs that do not require you to know anything about music! Come

talk to me if you are interested.

If you have a student who is in the age ranges for these choirs, we would love to have them sing

with us. Contact either Elizabeth Means or me to enroll your child.

Pastor of Youth, Ben Faus

Active Commuting

Recently, I’ve started riding my bike to work. It takes me a whole 5 minutes to get from our apartment to the church. I like it because it’s forced exercise, and it saves on gas money. (Contrary to what you might think, I don’t sweat either. I guess the trip is short enough.) This a stark contrast to my days teaching High School in Oklahoma City. It was a 15 minute drive from our apartment to the school. Today, it struck me that I could use my active commute for active prayer as well. Are their seemingly mindless activities you do that can be transformed into times of prayer? Think through your day/week. When can you pray more?

Hangtime! Welcome 7th graders!

Do you know a 7th grader? We are having a special event to welcome them to the youth on Saturday, September 8th. For de-tails, and to fill out appropriate forms, go to fbccuero.org/hangtime . The rest of the youth will be joining us at 4pm that Satur-day for dinner, games, and worship.

Youth Meal Sign-ups!

The response for meal sign-ups so far has been good. Still 6 more slots for this semester available! Thanks for serving our youth.

The school year is under way! Most Sunday nights (with many exceptions throughout the school year), we gather as a youth group to eat, fellowship, and worship together. You can be part of this by providing a meal for approximately 15 people. My goal: Have every Sunday in 2018 scheduled by September 9th! There are 13 Sundays where we’ll have food. Hannah and I will take care of two of those. (Let’s be honest, Hannah will take care of them, but she is doing so graciously.) That leaves just 11 meals we need covered up to Christmas. Could you cover a meal? Could you partner up with a friend to cover a meal? There will be a sign-up sheet on the table across from the coffee bar, OR you can visit https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/qv29q8 . I’ll make sure to keep the two up-to-date with each other. Thank you so much!

PRAYER REQUEST

Charles Benton Faye Fisher

Lynda Grantham Alicia Hannan

Flo Miller Bertha Buch

Jo & Robert Smith Lee Tillman

Bernice Hargrove Betty Whitten

Pearl Kornfurehrer Mary Simmons

Sarah Bell Glenn Portis

Barbara Bowman Lori Robertson

Mary Bird Ray Holcombe

Rory Henry Mary Wood

Stewardship August 26, 2018

Budget Requirements ..........................................$10,938.97

Budget Receipts......................................................$8,805.72

Designated Receipts..................................................$855.00

Total Approved Budget......................................$568,826.00

Requirements Year-To-Date..............................$371,924.98

Received Year-To-Date......................................$314,619.48

Month-to-date Expenses....................................$39,766.27

Year-to-date Expenses.....................................$336,492.38

Renovation

Week To Date Giving $ 8,038.00

Month To Date Giving $ 12,909.17

Year To Date Giving $ 82,563.99

Monthly Note Payment $ 11,583.95

Loan Balance $2,085,059.29

GREETER SCHEDULE

Sept. 2, 2018 Sept. 9, 2018

8:15 & 9:30 8:15 & 9:30

Ronnie Roecker Roy Johnson

Sandra Roecker Selda Johnson

10:45 10:45

Jean Hunnam Wallace Anderson

Pam Anderson

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Deacon of the Week

Curtis Afflerbach

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Sunday

Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Youth Choir 4:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Children’s Bible Study ( Starting Sept. 9) 6:00 p.m Monday Ladies Exercise 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Children’s Choir (starting Sept. 11) after school Praise Band 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Ladies Exercise 10:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Supper (starting Sept. 5) 5:00 p.m. TeamKids/M.& M’s (starting Sept. 5) 5:30 p.m. Youth 6:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir 7:00 p.m. Joyful Ringers (starting Sept. 12) 8:00 p.m. Thursday Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

(For more information please call Betty Afflerbach @ 361-649-8029)

For More Information On Classes, Please Call The Church Office @ 361-275-3401.

Sept. 2 – 8

James Nichols – 2 Rachel Wallace – 3

Heather Stewart – 3 Bob Kleinecke – 6 Kathaleen Rath – 7

Attention!

School clothes are needed...

Please place in box in foyer

STCH SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE!!

We have started our annual school supply drive for the South Texas Children’s Home. There will be a donation box in the sanctuary. If you would rather donate money/check you may do so by putting it in an envelope and marking it with STCH School Supplies then place it in the offering plate.

3-ring binders (2" or 1") Folder w/pockets or brads

12" ruler Scotch tape

Dividers Scissors

Kleenex Construction paper

5 subject or 70 page spirals Hi-liters

Grading pens Notebook paper (wide)

Colored pencils Crayons (16/24 count)

Back packs Zipper pouches

Pencil top erasers Large Erasers

#2 Pencils Supply Box

Children’s Choir Program

Grades 1 — 6

Tuesday’s beginning

September 11th

after school.

Call the church office for more information.

This is just a courtesy notification that on Sunday,

September 16, Grace Church will require full use of

parking lot that meets up to the First Baptist Church

Property (the side with rear entrance to their Parish

Hall).

In addition to regular Sunday Worship Service, the

Cuero Band Boosters will be using the Grace kitchen

and parish hall for a chicken spaghetti plate sale fund

raiser from 9am-1:30pm.

Church members who tend to park in this parking lot

are requested not to park there on this particular

Sunday.

Sept. 2nd Sunday School Class Promotion

Sept. 3rd Office Closed (Labor Day)

Sept. 5th TeamKids

Starts regular weekly activities 5:00 p.m.

Sept. 9th Deacons Meeting

7:30 a.m.

Youth Praise Band Practice

4:30 p.m. Every Sunday

Children’s Bible Study

6:00 p.m. Every Sunday

Sept. 11th Children’s Choirs

after school

Sept. 15th Men’s Breakfast

7 am - 8 am Fellowship Hall

Sept. 16th Lord’s Supper Service

both services

Business Meeting following

2nd service

Sept. 22nd BBQ cookout @ STCH

Van leaves church @ 3:00 p.m.

Our Wednesday night program

for children begins Sept. 5th.

TeamKID-Grades 1-6

Music and Missions Preschool 4-Kindergarten

Opportunities are there for those looking for a way to join

the ministry. Needs are:

Missions teacher and Missions assistant for TeamKID

Tournament Assistant for TeamKID-(recreation)

Van "riders" to monitor children riding the vans

Escorts for TeamKIDs-help them transition between

classes and monitor participation and behavior

Table parents: eat supper with a "family" of 7-8 children:

encourage manners and engage in conversation

Contact Debbie Granberry 361-243-1108 or the church

office 361-275-3401 if you want to join the excitement!

TeamKIDs are "Going Vertical" this year:

Grades 1-6 will explore the makeup and message

of the Bible Wed. nights from 5:00-7:00.

Supper, worship, Bible time, Missions, and Recreation.

All free!

Starts Wed. Sept 5th

Pre-register now!

“FROM TIME TO TIME”

Grades 4 - 6

Starting September 9th

Sunday’s

6 - 7:30 p.m.

We meet upstairs and will be learning

about many Old Testament stories.

We have skits and games to help us learn

Things in need of:

Mini Flashlights 5X8 Notepads Playdough Something in the store may catch your eye that you think a child may like, pick it up and it will be placed in a box. Liquids, war toys, anything

camouflage or toothpaste are items that may not be sent.

Annual BBQ Cookout

at South Texas Children’s Home

is scheduled for

Saturday, Sept. 22

Church Van will leave

the church at 3:00 p.m.

Come join the fun, spend time

with the families and learn

about STCH.