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SUNDAY CONNECTION GROUPS These groups gather here every Sunday morning at 10:45 AM.
Life Preservers Beginnings Children’s Connections
Senior Adults Adults Grades PreK-5th
Double Ring The Walk Junior High Youth
Senior Adults Adults Grades 6-8
Genesis The Journey Senior High Youth
Adults Adults Grades 9-12
New Covenant College Group
Adults Undergrad. Students
WEEKDAY CONNECTION GROUPS Ladies in Fellowship Together Northside Small Group
Saturday Mornings at 9:30 AM Thursday Evenings at 6:30 PM
Contact Fran Campbell for info Contact Glen Cardwell for Info
[email protected] [email protected]
Eastside Small Group The Yahweh Tribe
Monday Afternoons at 2:00 PM Monday nights at 6:00 PM
Contact Venita Gastineau for info 6-12 grade girls
(812) 235-7586 [email protected]
Women’s Bible Study Bible Seekers: Grades K-5
Thursday Mornings at 9:30 AM Wednesday Nights at 6:30 PM
Contact Connie Sheehan at Bible Study and games
[email protected] Meets here at the church
Beth Moore Bible Study
FBC Youth Gathering
Adult Bible Study Wednesday nights 5:30-7:30 PM
Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM For grades 6-12
Led by Rev. Jackson Meets here at the church
Meets here at the church
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OUR VISION
We will be an intergenerational community of warmth where disciples
are nurtured into passionate obedience to God our Father-expressed
and extended into our community through the lives of our members as
they go out to love, serve, and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.
Proclaiming Christ, Promoting Disciples
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES DEFINED
DISCIPLESHIP: Learning to worship, serve, and witness within the context
of relationships so that we become more like Christ.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Developing relationships with and caring for the
needs of our neighbors for the cause of Christ.
STRENGTHEN CHURCH CONNECTIONS: Developing relationships within the
Christian community that provide care for each other’s needs and
encourage the discipleship of each other for the cause of Christ.
IMPROVING INTERGENERATIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Practicing discipleship,
community outreach, and strengthening church connections across
generational lines.
GOVERNANCE: Structuring leadership to best serve as guides the
congregation as we carry out the mission of Christ through the church.
IMPROVE and UPDATE FACILITIES: Completing any necessary renovations
and expansions to ensure that the building is a hub for discipleship,
outreach, and church connections.
Welcome guests! Welcome to First Baptist Church! It’s good to have you! Come say,
“Hi!” at our Welcome Desk in the church atrium so we can learn a little
bit more about each other. Have questions? We’ve got answers,
refreshments in our First Link area… and a gift for you too!
While you are here… Connect over coffee Our First Link area is stocked with fresh coffee, donuts, and other snacks
every Sunday morning. Feel free to have a seat, mingle, and enjoy the
refreshments.
Connect through worship We worship Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM and on Sunday evenings at
6:00 PM during the school year. Our morning service follows a more
traditional pattern of worship, while our evening service reflects more
modern patterns of worship.
Connect through fellowship and study We have Connection Groups meeting every Sunday morning and
throughout the week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Our Connection Groups are a great place to begin new relationships
through Bible Study and mission together with other Christians. Flip to
the back page for a full list of current Connection Groups and when
they gather.
Connect through membership We’d love to have you as a part of our church family. Speak with a
member of our pastoral staff for more info or email us at
Connect the whole family Children of all ages are welcome to join us during worship, but we also
offer childcare and children’s groups for all ages. Stop by our
Welcome Desk for directions.
This Week’s FEATURE FAMILY
Marc and Jill Kirchoff Jonathan, & Jessie
Work? Jill is the THFBC Children’s
Minister, Marc is employed by ABC
International, Jessie is in her last year
of Pharmacy at Butler, Jonathan is a
teacher at Consolidated & Girl’s BB
Coach at West Vigo
Food? We love to eat out!
Hobbies? Rubber Stamping, Golf,
Spending time with family and friends.
Small Groups? New Covenant, LIFT
Why THFBC? Marc and I grew up in American Baptist Churches. We
came to FBC because it was American Baptist. We stayed because it
is our family! A place where we can grow, serve and love God and
our neighbors.
PRAYERS REQUESTED
Hospital Release
Dick Wood
Health Concerns/
Recovering
Beth Allen
Donna Cuthbertson
Todd Fears
Bill Kauffman
David Manson
Cara Mayrose
Pat Meneely
Richard Penrod
Phyllis Rayburn
Bob Rogerson
Denise Rogerson
Suzanne Schuld
Bill Unger
Sue Weger
Our full prayer list is available
at the Welcome Desk.
September 16, 2018
Children’s Ministry Staff
9:30
Nursery: Kirsten Morrison, Sharon Cordray
Toddlers: Karen and Samantha Lyon
Young Preschool: Stacey Bose, Kerrigan Hargis
Older Preschool: Janet Royer, Lori McGuire
10:30
Nursery: Kirsten Morrison, Gina Dorsett,
Connie Ralston
Toddlers: Judy Harris, Nathalie Rozo
Preschool: Danielle Rayburn, Lacy Cooper
Kindergarten/1st Grade: Jessica Petscher,
Allen Keathley
2nd Grade: Shirley Ellis
3rd-5th Grade: Marty Cardwell,
Beverly Farnsworth
Children’s Church—Jill Kirchoff, Beth Cohen
From Sunday, September 9th: Worship/Sunday Connections
BUDGET WEEKLY: $13,084.00 AM Worship/Meeting: 295
GENERAL GIVING TOTAL: $ 9,100.11 Connections Groups: 182
YTD BUDGETED RECEIPTS: $ 480,478.65 The Link Service: 83
YTD BUDGETED EXPENSES: $ 417,147.16
Van Driver: Jim Clarke 812-299-8447 Emergency Contact:
Driver 9/23: Chad White 812-241-5371 Bernie Jackson: 812-466-1887
Welcome Desk: Lori Moon Greeters: The Petscher Family
Prayer Chain: Kamela Farmer
812-201-0263
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
812-877-2354 - www.THFBC.org
Bernie Jackson John Campbell Tim Bennett
Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Associate Pastor
Jill Kirchoff Gina Dorsett William H Griffith
Children’s Minister Preschool Director Pastor Emeritus
One Child One School One Church One Mentor One Prayer Partner
We are currently seeking a First Baptist Kid’s Hope Program Director.
The director is required to participate in a training course beginning mid-
October. The director will need to be at Lost Creek elementary school
throughout the week to interact with the mentors, students and
faculty. The director will also be responsible for connecting mentors with
students, coordinating schedules with mentors and teachers, planning
special activities with the children and other details of the ministry. The
director must be an active member of First Baptist. This is a part time
position with a small salary.
Interested persons may submit a resume to the church office by
September 19, 2018.
100 Women in White! WOMEN’S DAY
Sunday, September 23 @ 3:30 PM
St Paul Missionary Baptist Church Theme: Sister 2 Sister
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13-14
FBC WEEKLY
Volume No. XCVI Sunday, September 16, 2018 No. 37 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TODAY AT FBC Morning Worship—Wear your CFD T-shirt this morning! 9:30 AM
Connection Groups & SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GROUP! 10:45 AM
CFD SET UP 2:00 PM
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP DAY! 4:00 PM
______________________________________________________________________
LATER THIS WEEK
Tuesday, September 18th
Westminster Pastor’s Luncheon NOON
Joyful Singers 2:00 PM
Exercise Class 6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 19th
Youth Gathering 5:30 PM
Children’s Choir 5:45 PM
Adult Bible Study, Bible Seekers, Sanctuary Choir, Sewing 6:30 PM
Handbell Choir 7:30 PM
Thursday, September 20th
Women’s Bible Study 9:30 AM
______________________________________________________________________ HAPPY BIRTHDAY! September 20-27th
20th—Frank Mills
21st—Pam Hawkins
22nd—Erin Wineinger
23rd—Julie Dix, Shannon Sipes
24th—Joe Corrigan, Gina Dorsett, Arthur McCullough, Helen Wright
26th—Ronda Clarke, Ryan Shaffer
______________________________________________________________________
FIRST FRIENDS PRESCHOOL Are you looking for a way to support the Weekday Preschool Ministry at
First Baptist Church? We are trying to stock our shelves for the upcoming
school year and the cold winter months ahead. You are welcome to
send in any of the following items… Ziploc gallon bags, Ziploc sandwich
bags, paper towels, Kleenex, Elmer’s glue sticks, plastic cutlery, crayons,
etc. The list is endless of things we need and use so your participation is
greatly appreciated. You will be blessed for giving and we will
be blessed because you gave!
There is a turquoise basket in the atrium for your donated
items. Caring for God’s precious children, Gina Dorsett
MUSIC TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT We are excited to announce that Ellen McCullough has been hired as
our new accompanist as well as handbell director. Ellen has done a
great job as interim and we are delighted that she will be staying with us
and sharing her gifts through music.
We have also been searching for an organist; unfortunately, this is not an
easy task. We are still looking at this time.
MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CONNECTION GROUP Our inter-generational birthday connection group for the Septembers
birthdays will meet in the parlor this Sunday, September 16th! The Story of
God curriculum will be taught by Pastor Bernie. All youth and older with
a birthday in September are encouraged to attend for fellowship, cake,
and Bible Study.
Anyone not currently in a connection group is welcome
during their birthday month AND anyone who IS in a
connection group is also invited to take this one week out of
the year to meet with other members of the congregation!
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! SYMPATHY We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Treva Smith. Treva is
the mother of Cindy Smith. Services will take place on Saturday,
September 15th at the Butler Funeral Home in Rockville, IN at 1:00 PM
with the visitation from 11:00 AM to the beginning of the service. Please
keep this family in your prayers.
Order of Worship—September 16, 2018
WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor John (Please pass the attendance register located on the inner aisle)
*HYMN Forever
*HYMN Yes And Amen
PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER Pastor Bernie
MUSIC TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
ANTHEM Lead Me Lord
CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT
SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 12:1-9
CHILDREN’S STORY Jill Kirchoff
*HYMN All The Way My Savior Leads Me (vs. 1-3)
SERMON The Call of Abraham Pastor Bernie
*HYMN Be Thou My Vision (vs. 1-3) 532
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
*OFFERTORY PRAYER Sue Funk
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE *Congregation please stand if you are able.
OCC, started by Samaritan’s Purse, has distributed over 146 million shoe
boxes to children in need. These are boxes that local churches or
groups have filled with items for children to enjoy along with materials
containing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After receiving these boxes and
materials they are offered a chance to go to a more in depth course to
learn about Jesus. These boxes are such a simple gift of love that can
change the life of a child forever. Last year FBC filled over 200 boxes.
Can we do this again? Below are the steps to be a part of this ministry!
1. Pick up a box at the Welcome Desk and pray for the child who will
receive it.
2. Choose a boy or girl and the age category you wish to buy for, then
fill out the provided label. Tape the label to the lid of the box.
3. Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child.
Ideas are provided along with items NOT to include. Try providing
one “wow” gift...a doll, stuffed animal, deflated soccer ball with a
pump; and then fill in around it.
4. Add $9 for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping costs.
You may give cash, write a check to FBC with OCC in memo line or
you may also pay on-line and print a special label from their site.
PLEASE join us as we deliver “great news and great joy to children
around the world!” Boxes are due the first week of November!
No liquids, no military or weapons (squirt guns are ok), no toothpaste, No
candy, no glass, no balls with liquid inside.
Order of Worship—September 16, 2018
WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor John (Please pass the attendance register located on the inner aisle)
*HYMN Forever
*HYMN Yes And Amen
PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER Pastor Bernie
MUSIC TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
ANTHEM Lead Me Lord
CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT
SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 12:1-9
CHILDREN’S STORY Jill Kirchoff
*HYMN All The Way My Savior Leads Me (vs. 1-3)
SERMON The Call of Abraham Pastor Bernie
*HYMN Be Thou My Vision (vs. 1-3) 532
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
*OFFERTORY PRAYER Sue Funk
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE *Congregation please stand if you are able.
OCC, started by Samaritan’s Purse, has distributed over 146 million shoe
boxes to children in need. These are boxes that local churches or
groups have filled with items for children to enjoy along with materials
containing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After receiving these boxes and
materials they are offered a chance to go to a more in depth course to
learn about Jesus. These boxes are such a simple gift of love that can
change the life of a child forever. Last year FBC filled over 200 boxes.
Can we do this again? Below are the steps to be a part of this ministry!
1. Pick up a box at the Welcome Desk and pray for the child who will
receive it.
2. Choose a boy or girl and the age category you wish to buy for, then
fill out the provided label. Tape the label to the lid of the box.
3. Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child.
Ideas are provided along with items NOT to include. Try providing
one “wow” gift...a doll, stuffed animal, deflated soccer ball with a
pump; and then fill in around it.
4. Add $9 for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping costs.
You may give cash, write a check to FBC with OCC in memo line or
you may also pay on-line and print a special label from their site.
PLEASE join us as we deliver “great news and great joy to children
around the world!” Boxes are due the first week of November!
No liquids, no military or weapons (squirt guns are ok), no toothpaste, No
candy, no glass, no balls with liquid inside.
