No. 5, July 11, 2007
In this issue:
> A Note from Todd
> Upcoming Events at FBC Paducah
> LiveWire News
> First Sports
> Senior Adult Ministry - 55+
> Women's Ministry
> Family Mission Trip
> Romania Mission Trip
> Newborn Director Needed for Bible Study hour
> Discipleship Assistant Needed
> Media Team Needs New Team Members
> July Bus Driver
> Employee Anniversary
> SOS Items Needed
> In Memoriam
> Thank You Notes
> Special Gifts
> Birth Announcements
> Wedding Announcements
> Menu
> Financial News
> Sunday School Attendance
> Weekly Schedule
> FBC On the Air
> LifeLine & eConnect Deadline
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"Oh, come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with the song of praise! For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods." (Psalm 95:1-3)
Our God is Great!
While our modern age is full of what many consider to be great things—great technology, great communication, great sports arenas, great concerts, great vacations, and more, there is perhaps not a more pressing need among modern Christians than an increased understanding and awareness of the incomparable greatness of our Holy God.
We impress upon our children the greatness of God. Early on, we teach them to pray "God is great. God is good, and we thank him for our food." Our children also sing "My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there’s nothing my God cannot do."
However, we 21st Century Christians must ask ourselves whether we really do believe and live as though our God is great.
Over thirty years ago, J.I. Packer stated that "our faith is so feeble and our worship so flabby. We are modern people, and modern people, though they cherish great thoughts of themselves, have as a rule small thoughts of God."
Twelve years earlier, A.W. Tozer rightly observed "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. The history of mankind will probably show that no people has ever risen above its religion, and man’s spiritual history will positively demonstrate that no religion has ever been greater than its idea of God."
Would others look at our lives and determine that our God is indeed great? When you pray, do you realize that you are communicating with the God Who is alone great? When you read God’s Word do you find yourself more aware of and more confident in God’s greatness? Do the people of Paducah, Kentucky perceive that First Baptist Church is a people with a great God?
During our upcoming Sunday morning worship services, we will be exploring Scriptures which highlight the greatness of our God.
What an opportunity we have as the Body of Christ to respond corporately to our God by assembling before him and worshipping him. As we come together on Sunday mornings, may God’s Spirit empower our efforts and may Christ be honored as we worship our great God.
Revelation 22:21,
Todd
Summer Sunday Nights
5:00pm to 5:50pm - Food and Fellowship
6:00pm to 7:30pm - Youth Discipleship, Adult Discipleship
Church-Wide Activity
Counterfeit Christianity Conference
Our next special event will be the Counterfeit Christianity Conference on Sunday, July 15, 2007. Our special guest will be James Walker, President of Watchman Fellowship and a former Mormon elder. Mr. Walker's ministry has been focused on helping people understand these alternative religions and how we can point them to Jesus Christ. This conference will be offered during our regular Sunday activity schedule. Mr. Walker will speak at both the 9:00 and 11:10 am worship services on the topic of Counterfeit Christianity. We will hold a combined adult Sunday School hour in the Great Room – all classes are invited to attend (free day for teachers!) – where he will discuss the Jehovah's Witness faith. Then, at 6:00 pm, following the family fellowship meal, Mr. Walker will speak to us about the Mormon faith. This event will be enlightening and encouraging...and you don’t need to give up a Friday or Saturday to attend. Normal childcare will be available for the evening activities.
Sunday, July 22 Family Fun Night: Jungle Golf - 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Join us for a fun family event! We will travel (via church bus & cars) to Maggie’s Jungle Golf & play miniature golf, experience a wild safari & petting zoo, and enjoy a picnic + snow cones! Best of all, it’s completely FREE! For kids & parents of all ages. Registration / signup required – call Hutch at 442-2728.
Third Annual FBC - Red Cross Blood Drive! Free giveaways to all participants!
All participants are also eligible to enter a drawing to win a $500 gas card. We will hold our third annual blood drive on Thursday, August 16, 2007, from noon until 6 pm. Call Tammy in the office to sign up.
Sunday School Breakfast Schedule
July 15 - Charles Farris
July 22 - Michele Nelson and Brady Thompson
Please Pray for our students who have committed themselves to student leadership this past week at Pursuit Leadership Academy. Josh Hancock, Jake Hancock, Ben Knaus, Brandon Pray, and Charles Farris.
Adult Leadership Meeting - Sunday, July 22 at 5:00pm in the COC Conference Room.
Fall Soccer
Ages 4 to 10
Cost: $40 (includes jersey and socks)
League runs from August 18 to September 29
Practices begin the first of school - Deadline to register is July 30. If you have questions, or to register your child, please call the church office.
Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading
Ages 4 year old to 5th Grade
Cost: $50 (includes player pack, jersey, and shorts)
Leagues run from October 13 through November 17
Deadline to register is August 27, 2007. If you have questions, or to register your child, please call the church office.
AARP Safe Driving Course
Saturday, August 18
9:00am to 2:00pm
Fellowship Hall
$10 fee goes to AARP. Bring a sack lunch...assorted drinks provided. Upon completion of the class you will receive a certificate you may take to your insurance company. If you would like to sign up, please call Tammy in the church office. Space is limited to first 35 who call.
Women's NightWatch Bible Study
Are you loving well? We all deal with people who are a joy to love and those who are more difficult to love. Come join us in the COC Conference Room for four-weeks of Bible study beginning Thursday, July 19 at 6 pm. Let’s enjoy fun and fellowship with other women, laugh our heads off, shed a few tears, make new friends, and enjoy old friends as we all learn how to love well.
Through video we will hear four heart-to-heart messages from best-selling author and teacher Beth Moore. Taped at a Living Proof Live event, Beth describes different types of people — some easy to love, and some not so easy to love. These messages include hard-hitting truths as well as humor, all designed to help women embrace the Biblical mandate to love and to develop skills for loving others.
There will be no charge for the Bible study; however there is an optional 28-day journal that may be used as part of the 4-week study or as follow up for personal Bible study. The cost of the Journal is $6.00 and will be available for purchase on July 19. Please contact Nancy Rogers in the church office at 270-442-6038 x 210 to indicate your interest in participating and whether or not you would like for us to reserve you a copy of the Journal.
Seeking God While Desiring Motherhood
A six week, confidential look at God's plan for women experiencing infertility and secondary infertility. Through prayer, sharing personal experiences, group support, and Bible study, participants will explore the challenges of infertility and learn how to find peace in the midst of the pain. Course begins Wednesday, July 11 and runs from 6:00-7:30 pm. Call Tammy in the Discipleship Office, 442-2728, to register.
We are gathering non-perishable food (canned goods, boxed groceries, etc.) and toiletry items (personal hygiene, soap, deodorant, etc.) Bring items to the commons area by Wednesday, July 25th. Cost is $99 per person ($250 per family max). This includes all meals, lodging, transportation, and a side trip to Mammoth Cave. Call Hutch for more info.
Date: July 23 - August 1
Members from FBC Paducah will be traveling to the city of Moldova Noua in Romania for a 3-day evangelistic crusade, English Bible training, and various support projects for the local Baptist church. Over 2,500 Romanian New Testaments and Bibles have been purchased and will be handed out during this time to the nearly 1,500 people expected to attend the crusade each day.
Items Needed for Trip:
Reading glasses for adults
Sunglasses for youth and children
Over the counter medicines
Financial Aid
Prayers
We need a Newborn Director during the 10:05 Bible Study hour. Mrs. Jen Baker is moving after 30 years of service to our Newborn Department. If you enjoy rocking babies and creating lifelong relationships, then call Lisa Crowell or Hutch Hutcheson at 442-2728.
We are in need of a Discipleship Assistant who will report directly to Jim Ewing. Tammy Bugg will be leaving us after 3 years of service; her family will be moving to Ft. Wayne, Indiana. If you are interested in this position, contact the church and leave your name, phone number, and resume.
The media team is looking for new team members in both the 9:00am and 11:10am service. No technical experience is required, just a willingness to serve. Anyone interested should contact Josh Kersey at jkersey@fbcpaducah.org or by calling 442-2728.
Larry Heavrin - 270-898-6056
We are in need of a bus driver for the the month of October. If you would like to volunteer, please call Larry Heavrin @ 270-898-6056.
Nathan Hicks has been here One Year on July 31st.
Bookshelf, crock-pot, vacuum, washer and dryer, air conditioner, refrigerator, T,F,Q, and K size beds, coffee and end tables, lamps, curtains, dishes, utensils, pans. If you have any of these items, please call 442-3725.
Tonya Green, a member of our church, departed this life on July 7, 2007.
Dear First Baptist,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to intern in the Media Productions at First Baptist. This internship enabled me to complete my college credits; but most importantly, it has allowed me to become acquainted personally with each of our ministers and church staff. I highly respect each one of them. They are such incredible servants and leaders in their areas of ministry.
Curt Stewart
I would like to personally thank Jen Baker for all of your 30 years of service in working with the newborn children. You have had all of my children as well as all of the children and young adults that were raised here at First Baptist. You are a very special person and I pray for God’s blessings on your family as you move on to another chapter in your life.
Lisa Crowell
Gifts have been received by the church in Honor of Kazuyo Shaw, Russell and Susan Hobbs, and Norris and Paula Wells.
Jason and Diana Koch are the proud parents of baby girl, Sara Morgan Koch, born June 28. Proud grandparents are Bud and Judy Howe.
Les and Leigh Ann Fugate are the proud parents of a baby girl, Lauren Kate Fugate, born July 5. Proud grandmother is Marilyn Cooper.
Doctor and Mrs. Bradley Burton McElroy request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth Anne to Mr. Matthew Taylor Hill on Saturday, August 4th, 2007, at six o’clock in the evening at First Baptist Church.
Sunday Night Meals
July 15
Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Corn, Biscuit, and Assorted Desserts
July 22
Roast Beef w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, and Assorted Desserts
Wednesday Night Meals
July 18
Poppy Seed Chicken, Twice Baked Potatoes, Green Peas, Roll, and Assorted Desserts
July 25
Chicken Marsalis, Potato Casserole, Green Peas, Roll, and Assorted Desserts
Children's Menu also available
July 1, 2007
Budget Received: $57,333.46
Designations: $3,982.48
July 8, 2007
Budget Received: $41,271.45
Designations: $5,278.86
TOTALS TO DATE
Total Budget Received: $1,443,185.72
Total Budget Required: $1,387,737.90
Total Designations: $169,813.03
July 1 - 685
July 8 - 713
Sunday, July 15
9:00 a.m. Worship-Great Room
Counterfeit Christianity Conference
9:30 a.m. Library Open
10:05 a.m. Combined Bible Study in Great Room
Counterfeit Christianity Conference
11:10 a.m. Worship Service-Worship Center
Counterfeit Christianity Conference
5:00 p.m. Family Night Meal
Counterfeit Christianity Conference
7:30 p.m. Deacon Meeting
Monday, July 16
9:00 a.m. Fit for Life
Tuesday, July 17
10:00 a.m. Ministries of Outreach
Wednesday, July 18
9:00 a.m. Fit for Life
5:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal
5:30 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting
6:00 p.m. Youth Activities (Serve Paducah)
6:00 p.m. Women's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, July 19
6:00 p.m. Women's Bible Study - Room 102
Friday, July 20
9:00 a.m. Fit for Life
Saturday, July 21
Sunday, July 22
9:00 a.m. Worship — Great Room
9:30 a.m. Library Open
10:05 a.m. Bible Study
11:10 a.m. Worship Service - Worship Center
5:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal
6:00 p.m. Evening Chapel Service
6:00 p.m. "The W" (Youth)
Monday, July 23
9:00 a.m. Fit for Life
Tuesday, July 24
10:00 a.m. Ministries of Outreach
Wednesday, July 25
9:00 a.m. Fit for Life
5:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal
5:30 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting
6:00 p.m. Youth Activities (Serve Paducah)
6:00 p.m. Women's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, July 26
6:00 p.m. Women's Bible Study - Room 102
Friday, July 27
9:00 a.m. VBS
Saturday, July 28
Here is a schedule of our FBC television programs:
Sunday Morning - FamilyNet - Comcast Cable Channel 37
8:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Prayer Time
9:30 a.m. FBC Music
10:00 a.m. Chapel Bible Class
10:45 a.m. FBC Music
11:10 a.m. Worship Service(Live)
Sunday Morning - WPSD - Newschannel 6
11:00 a.m. Worship Service(Taped Delay from previous week)
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