eConnect
A publication of First Baptist Church, Paducah, KYNo. 8, August 22, 2007
In this issue:
> From the Pastor
> First Monday Prayer...On Tuesday
> Annie Moses Band
> Upcoming Events at FBC Paducah
> MOPS
> Children's Ministry
> LiveWire News
> First Sports
> September Bus Driver
> SOS Items Needed
> Thank You Notes
> Christian Sympathy
> Special Gifts
> Birth Announcements
> Welcome New Members
> Menu
> Financial News
> Sunday School Attendance
> Weekly Schedule
> FBC On the Air
> LifeLine & eConnect Deadline
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Be swept away by the mystery...the majesty..the vastness...the greatness of God. Sunday Mornings at 9:00am or 11:10am.
Sunday Nights at 6:00pm.
Wednesday Nights at 6:00pm.
From the Pastor
"Together" is such a good word.
After having lived alone in Paducah for the last month, how wonderful it was to see the 18-wheeled moving truck in the front of our new Kentucky home. All furniture and other necessary “stuff” for living was now at our house.
Most importantly, mom, dad, and boys were finally all together.
It is true. Absence does make the heart grow fonder—and the last month without the family has made me appreciate and love our little Brady bunch more than ever. Life sure is good at our house these days. We are all together.
As Christians, the word "together" should clearly characterize us.
God, who is rich in mercy, while we were dead in our trespasses "made us alive together with Christ." (Ephesians 2:5)
Luke described the early Christians by saying that "all who believed were together and had all things in common." (Acts 2:44)
Paul prayed that the Colossians might be "knit together in love." (Colossians 2:2)
Hebrews commands Christians: "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Those who do not experience earthly death before Christ returns "will be caught up together with them (the dead in Christ) in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord." (1 Thessalonians 4:17)
While each of us has different roles and responsibilities within the body of First Baptist Church, we realize the words of Paul when he says that "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3:28) Moreover, while each of us serves individually as a witness for our great God, we also understand that our togetherness as a church is perhaps one of our best collective witnesses. Just hours away from his earthly death, Jesus himself prayed for all believers "that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me." (John 17:20)
May God grant us increased unity, and may He use our togetherness as a great witness to Himself—for the good of Paducah and beyond, and for the glory of our great God.
Revelation 22:21,
Todd Brady
Pastor
First Monday Prayer...on Tuesday!
The verse is often-quoted, but certainly needs repeating. "If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14) The Apostle Paul commands us, "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." (Romans 12:12)
As the church, we understand that we are a God-ordained, supernatural community of redeemed individuals. First and foremost, we are a spiritual people who are about the things of God, and at the very least, we are to be a people of prayer.
On the First Monday of every month, members of First Baptist Church have begun seeking the Lord by praying intentionally and specifically for the life and work of our body. Some set aside their lunch hours to pray specifically for the church. Some gather with fellow believers at work or in their neighborhoods to pray for God’s work among our fellowship. Others fast during the day in order to be even more focused and diligent in prayer. All in all, the goal is for God to hear the concentrated prayers of his people.
Regardless of how you go about praying on the First Monday, join with your FBC brothers and sisters throughout Paducah to ask that God would do "far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us" and that to Him will "be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever, Amen." (Ephesians 3:20-20)
Take note! With the Labor Day holiday in September, First Monday Prayer will be held on the first Tuesday, September 4. First Baptist’s chapel will be open from 6:00 A.M-6:00 P.M. on that day for those who wish to come to the Chapel and pray. See you there!
May God indeed bless us as we seek Him, and may He do among us as He so wishes.
Annie Moses Band
The Annie Moses Band is an award winning group of Juilliard-trained musicians and songwriters dedicated to musical and spiritual excellence in the arts with roots in both classical, jazz, and Christian music.
Together, they are leading an artistic renaissance through musical excellence, strength of family, and a message of faith, inspiring all generations to join in the discipline, beauty, and excitement of highly skilled musicianship.
Join us on Sunday, September 9 as the Annie Moses Band brings us a time of special music in both the 9:00am and 11:10am worship services. Come back that evening for a free concert at 6:00pm in the Worship Center.
You will not want to miss what will will be a wonderful evening with this incredibly gifted family of musicians.
For more information on the Annie Moses Band visit their website at www.anniemosesband.com.
Upcoming Events at FBC Paducah
Fall Sunday Evening Schedule (starting Aug. 26)
5:00pm to 6:00pm - Adult Discipleship, Youth Discipleship, Children's Choir
6:00pm to 7:00pm - Worship Service in the Chapel
6:00pm to 7:00pm - Kids on Mission (K-5th Grade)
Schedule Changes for Labor Day Weekend
Our Evening Worship Service will be held on Sunday, September 2 at 6:00pm. Kids on Mission, Children's Choir, and all Discipleship Groups will not be meeting.
Church Offices will be closed on Monday, September 3.
MOPS
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is for mothers and children from birth to 5 years of age. MOPS is about celebrating motherhood, meeting needs, making connections, and experiencing God's love through relationships and resources. MOPS meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall for the months of September through May. The first meeting will be on the second Tuesday which is September 11th. Please contact Shannon Truitt at 443-2456 or shannon@truittfamily.com to register.
Children's Ministry
Sunday Morning Volunteers
Be a Creation Station or UpStreet Small Group Volunteer!
Our Fall Semester begins September 3rd with Promotion Sunday. We need volunteers who can help us work with small groups of kids during our small group time (10:05 to 11:05). You could offer to help weekly or every other week. Small Group Volunteers will prepare a lesson and teach (all materials pre-assembled and ready) or will act as an assistant leader or helper. We especially need volunteers in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First, Second and Third grades. Can YOU help? Give Hutch a call at 442-2728 for more information.
Sunday Evening Awana Leaders
Be an Awana small group leader!
Our Awana program commences again this Fall, why don't you help us work with small groups of kids? Small Group Leaders help by listening to kids recite their scripture memory verses, and by accompanying them to their recreation time. No weekly preparation is necessary - helping in Awana is easy & fun! If you can help with preschool ages, early elementary, and preteens, give Hutch a call at 442-2728 for more information.
LiveWire News
LiveWired Experience Training
All youth are to attend the final LiveWired Experience Training on Wednesday night, August 29 starting at 6:00 p.m. Nathan will have more information available on Sunday morning.
Sunday School Breakfast Schedule
August 26 - Christi Caturano, Robbin Cox, Julie Farmer, Durinda Wade, Brenda Boyarski
Sept 2 - Christi Caturano, S.M. Carter, Robbin Cox
First Sports
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.
September Bus Driver
Marc Mavigliano - 270-575-9515
SOS Items Needed
If you have any of these items, please call Share Our Surplus at 442-3725: TV, microwave, utensils and pans, dresser, chest of drawers, twin, full, queen beds, mattresses and box springs, refrigerator, washer, dryer, couch, chair, dishes, curtains
Thank You Notes
Dear Church Family,
Thank you all for all your prayers, cards, and loving words of encouragement during Norris's illness. Thank you for the lovely flowers. We have very special people in our church. The staff is so caring.
Love in Christ,
Norris Wells Family
I want to thank all the many people that worked together to host the United Prayer Service in our church last Sunday afternoon. This was a Spirit led prayer service, and I am sure that it blessed all that participated. This was consistent with FBC's tradition of having the talent, know how, and willing workers to do any task for the Lord, whether large or small.
I also want to encourage each member of FBC to continue with your support of the Celebration that begins September 14, at the Paducah Expo Center. And last but not least, continue to pray that God will use this event to do something special in our area.
Yours in Christ,
Bob Brantley
Four Rivers Will Graham Celebration
Prayer Committee Chairman
Thank you for your prayers, calls, and gift basket during my recuperation after surgery.
Jimmy Brooks
Christian Sympathy
Christian sympathy is extended to Sharon Carpenter in the loss of her mother, to Russell Banks in the loss of his mother, to Donna Dixon in the loss of her mother, and to Joyce Bryant (Mrs. Olin Bryant) in the loss of her sister.
Special Gifts
Gifts have been received by the church in Honor of Dr. Glenn Noss, Russel and Susan Hobbs, J.B. Price and his wife JoBeth, Kent Price and his wife Julie, and in memory of Joyce Bryant's sister, Betty Dixon.
Birth Announcements
Jimmy and Lynda Brooks are the proud Grandparents of a baby girl named Abigail Ann (Abby) born on June 15, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Parents are Jeremy and Becky Johnson.
Welcome New Members
By Profession of Faith:
Jacob Curry
405 Minerva Place
Paducah, KY 42001
By Letter:
Chad and Kristy Gay
824 Evergreen
Calvert City, KY 42029
Eric, Kathy & Morgan Carson
700 Peppers Mill Dr.
Paducah, KY 42001
Dorothy Truitt
764 N. 36th Street
Paducah, KY 42001
Joe and DeAnn Kimmel
265 Kennedy Road
Paducah, KY 42001
Menu
Wednesday Night Meals
September 5
Chicken Fettuccini, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Peas, Roll, Assorted Desserts
September 12
Beef Tenderloin, Baked Potato, Corn Pudding, Roll, Assorted Desserts
September 19
Fried Catfish, White Beans, Cabbage, Corn Muffins, Assorted Desserts
September 26
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Green Beans, Roll, Assorted Desserts
Children's Menu also available
Financial News
August 12, 2007
Budget Received: $44,497.38
Designations: $7,434.15
August 19, 2007
Budget Received: $49,162.29
Designations: $2,786.20
TOTALS TO DATE
Total Budget Received: $1,728,913.70
Total Budget Required: $1,696,124.10
Total Designations: $215,611.49
Sunday School Attendance
August 12 - 801
August 19 - 752
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, August 26
9:00 a.m. Worship - Great Room
9:30 a.m. Library Open
10:05 a.m. Bible Study
11:10 a.m. Worship - Worship Center
5:00 p.m. Children's Choir
6:00 p.m. Worship Service
6:00 p.m. Kids on Mission (K-5th Grade)
Monday, August 27
9:00 a.m. Fit for Life Exercise Class
Tuesday, August 28
10:00 a.m. Ministries of Outreach/Card Writing
Wednesday, August 29
9:00 a.m. Fit for Life Exercise Class
5:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal
5:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting
6:00 p.m. Livewired Training (Youth)
6:00 p.m. Women's Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Choir/Orchestra Rehearsal
Thursday, August 30
Friday, August 31
9:00 a.m. Fit for Life Exercise Class
Saturday, September 1
9:00 a.m. Soccer Games
Sunday, September 2
9:00 a.m. Worship — Great Room
9:30 a.m. Library Open
10:05 a.m. Bible Study
11:10 a.m. Worship - Worship Center
6:00 p.m. Worship Service
Monday, September 3
Office Closed
Tuesday, September 4
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. First Monday Prayer - Chapel
10:00 a.m. Ministries of Outreach/Card Writing
Wednesday, September 5
9:00 a.m. Fit for Life
5:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal
5:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting
6:00 p.m. Livewired Experience
6:00 p.m. AWANA
7:00 p.m. Choir/Orchestra Rehearsal
Thursday, September 6
9:15 a.m. Women's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Nightwatch
Friday, September 7
9:00 a.m. Fit for Life Exercise Class
Saturday, September 8
8:00 a.m. KBC Super Saturday
9:00 a.m. Soccer Games
On the Air
Schedule of 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)
LifeLine & eConnect Deadline
The deadline for items to be submitted for the next eConnect is August 26, 2007. E-mail your items to jkersey@fbcpaducah.org.
eConnect.
A publication of First Baptist Church of Paducah, KY.
2890 Broadway
Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: 270.442.2728