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Joey Blackmon, Laura Bond, Marilyn Brown, Elizabeth Booker, Frank Bumba, Iris Burkett, Mary Jane
Burkey, Betty Clark, Emaline Clark, BJ Conrad, Nancy Coppock, Mary Lou Franklin, Lou Ann Gaulding,
Maurice Gibbs, Linda Grant, Jean Greene, Kathleen Heaton, Austin Hodge, Linda Hoffman, Matthew Jackson, Charlotte Jones, Edsel
Jones, Rosemarie & Richie Kotara, Gary Kovar, Eddie Lockett, Melissa
Rowland McCarroll, LaNelle McCulley, Guy & Shirley McShan,
Kay Meek, Jim & Sue Melton, Bruce Miles, Dianne Miles, David Mobley, Jana Mutchler, Cookie Pears, Elena
Petty, Marilyn Radke, Norma Rowland, , Karen Steele, Todd
Stickney, Beverly Watson, Kerry Whitaker, Helen & Arthur Whittington, Denise Woods, Hung Chi & Jeanne
Yu, Ministers & their Families, Office/Building Staff & their Families, Church
Ministries, Missions, & Activities, Worship Leaders, Law Enforcement &
Military Personnel & their Families, Our Country & Leaders
If you need to add someone to the
prayer list or remove someone, please call the church office at 696-7000 or
email [email protected].
I want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for your support over the
past three and a half years as I worked on my doctorate. Your words of
encouragement and support helped me finish the race. I am especially indebted
to each of you who participated in the community ministry and missional
community phases of the project last fall. Thank you for your words of
congratulations over the past several weeks. I could not have walked across the
stage this past Saturday in Abilene without you. You affirmed my decision to
start the journey. You walked with me through it. You spurred me on along the
way, and we finished the race together. I am indebted to you, my church family, because of your
ongoing support. I am humbled and honored to be your pastor, and count it a great privilege to serve
as your shepherd.
I've been thinking quite a bit lately about connections. We are such a
connected people, although in different ways. We are connected to
family. We are connected to friends. We are connected to the world
via the internet. We connect with acquaintances through social
media. We are connected to our church. We are connected to God
through Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and prayer. When you
begin to think about all our connections, we find that we are
connected to different groups. Within each of these groups there are different people with whom we
connect. But, when you stop to think about it, we are connected to others because God created us for
connection. Taking that thought a little further, God created us to connect with him and with one
another. He calls his followers to remain connected through the local church, the body of Christ. Even
within the church we have groups which with we connect. The connection groups help us to connect
with God, connect with one another, and connect with FBC. Then, these connection groups enable us
to invite people in to connect with us as well. All of this is to say that I am glad that we are connected
in this body, that you are connecting with one another (or at least should be), and that God gives us
ample opportunities each day to make connections with others so that they might become connected
with our church family and our connection groups. God is a people connector. Will you help someone
connect with Him?
Let me encourage you to keep praying for our church family. God is at work! Over the next few weeks
we will be celebrating baptisms as we continue to welcome new members to our family. With all these
great things occurring in the life of our church, let us not become lax in our prayer for our church. It
becomes easy to slack off when good things are happening. Instead, let us redouble our prayer efforts
for our church, staff, leaders, and especially our summer events. God has presented us with some
amazing opportunities to impact people's eternity this summer through VBS, camps, and mission trips.
Blessings,
A Note from Pastor Troy V. 27, # 10 May 21-June 3, 2017 Ph. 979-696-7000 Fax 979-693-4778
May 14, 2017 Week Month Year
Needs $27,598 $137,994 $578,371
Receipts $49,561 $179,078 $544,519
Over/Under $21,963 $41,084 $(33,852)
Please PRAY for our members and relatives. Names in bold
are new additions.
Clay Hopkins, Associate Pastor [email protected]
Summer is upon us and that means our kids, youth, and college students are going to be scattered attending camps, participating in mission trips, travelling, working, and spending time at home with family. Please keep each of these important groups in mind as you pray. Summer is an excellent time for spiritual growth through different events. Pray that our kids,
youth and students will seek God in all they do throughout the summer.
FBC-U is just around the corner! This summer’s theme is Local Ministry Partners. Each week, we will be hearing from the organizations that we partner with here in the Brazos Valley to spread the gospel. We will start on Sunday, June 11 and run through the month of July. All sessions will be in the Fellowship Hall and start at 6 p.m. I hope you make plans to
attend. Here is the line-up:
June 11: Emmanuel Lighthouse June 18: Still Creek Ranch June 25: BSM July 2: Discovery
July 9: Hope Pregnancy July 16: Twin City Mission July 23: South Texas Mission Trip July 30: Save Our Streets
We’ve discovered that it’s difficult for some of our groups to continue to meet and rehearse during the summer months. This is particularly true of some of our smaller groups, such as our handbell choir or our instrumental ensemble. Scheduling issues always arise when we must work around family schedules and church events such as Vacation Bible School, mission trips, and various camps. In addition, if we have college students involved in any of
these groups, we often lose them when they go home for the summer.
So, for the summer our Sanctuary Bells, Instrumental Ensemble, and our Children’s Choir/W.A.M. programs will not be meeting. They’ll all be resuming in August and September.
Watch our web site for information on the starting dates as we get further into summer.
Not all groups shut down for the summer. One of our primary worship leadership groups, Sanctuary Choir will continue to rehearse for most of the summer. The choir is open to everyone, so if you’ve been a part of one of the groups that doesn’t meet this summer, singing with the choir is a great way to keep your musical skills honed. Although choir will not rehearse during the month of July, we will continue to sing and lead on a regular basis all
summer long.
Cary Todd, Minister to Youth [email protected]
School will be out for the summer on May 25. I know our youth will be looking for something fantastic to do this summer! Why not consider coming along with us on our summer camp/mission trip? We will have a great time, serving and worshiping the Lord. Here’s all the
information you need to get signed up:
June 25-30 * MissionLab in New Orleans * This is our summer camp/mission trip. We will stay at New Orleans Baptist Seminary, presenting the Gospel and serving various ways in the city of New Orleans during the day. At night, we will engage with other students in worship and hear challenging messages from God's Word! The cost is $325. (Scholarships are available to help with costs.) This includes all meals, lodging, & transportation for the week, except meals traveling to and from New Orleans. A $50 deposit is due within 10 days following registration. You can register on our website at www.focused students/events and
scrolling down the page until you see MissionLab.
VBS Nibble Nook needs your help! Can you help give our hard
working VBS teachers & helpers a snack during their break? We need homemade goodies to make this happen. Please call the office at
696-7000 to sign up! You can also bring veggie, fruit, or cheese trays.
Thank you! Bill Killion, Minister of Music [email protected]
Kyson Herriage For Baptism
May 7, 2017
Ariel Kellogg Transfer of Letter
May 7, 2017
Emily Wileyman For Baptism
May 7, 2017
Charlotte Wilson Transfer of Letter
May 8, 2017
The South Texas Mission Team
still needs someone to head up our
construction efforts & help with project
estimations. If you have these skills, your
church needs YOU! Don’t assume
someone else will step up for this vital
position. Please email Larry Isham at
[email protected] for more
information.
Bronwyn Stanley, Minister to Children [email protected]
It’s almost time for Vacation Bible School! Online registration is now open. If you are interested in volunteering but have not signed up, please see Jennifer or Bronwyn to see where our needs are at this time. There are some other ways you can help us prepare to
serve the children who will attend VBS.
1) It takes lots of cookies to have snack time every night. You may donate store-bought, kid-friendly cookies for this purpose. No nuts, please. There is a collection
bin outside the church office.
2) We like to pamper our volunteers. The area affectionately known as the “Nibble Nook” needs homemade goodies to help us do so. Please call the church office or
Kathy Jackson to donate.
3) Pray. Let’s cover VBS in prayer! Pray for our volunteers, staff and the children to
have a fantastic week learning and teaching about the God of the universe!
Registration is now open for this summer’s FirstKids Camp! Camp will be July 10-14 at Trinity Pines Conference Center in Trinity, TX. If your child has completed third through sixth grade they may attend. The cost for this incredible week filled with Bible study, recreation, worship and more is $265. Brochures are available at the church. A $100 deposit is due at
registration. Bring a friend and share the fun!
Registration is also now open for all of our summer First Kids’ Fun Days! Check out
http://fbcfirstkids.com/events/special-events for the complete schedule.
Calling all TAMU Employees - I want to meet with you! After my first year ministering on campus, I would love to learn from you. I would like to visit your office some time to get your insight on campus, the student body, and ways you think we could effectively minister to students. I know many of you work on campus, but I am not sure I know everyone that is affiliated. If you can, please send an email to me at [email protected] and let me know if, when, and where we could meet. You are experts on campus life and I would love to garner your insight as I seek to better reach the multitude of students who come to
live in our community each year.
Jordan Whittington, College Minister [email protected]
Congratulations to Carlin & Jordan Whittington
on the birth of their son, Cooper Todd Whittington.
Born: 6:38pm, May 16, at 8-1/2 lbs. & 20” .
DO YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS? PHONE NUMBER? EMAIL? Please contact [email protected]
2300 Welsh Avenue College Station, TX 77845
POSTMASTER: Please forward address changes.
Our Weekly Summer Events Schedule
Sundays Early Worship ................................................... 8:30am Youth Praise Band Rehearsal ............................... 9:15 Sunday School for all Ages ................................... 9:45 Brown Memorial Library Open ................. 9:45 & 10:40 Late Worship ....................................................... 11:00 Brown Memorial Library Open .............................. 5:00 Adventures in Bible Study for Kids ........................ 6:00 FBC-U (June 11-July 30) ...................................... 6:00 Mondays Deacon-led Prayer Time (open to all) .............. 6:30am Missions Team Meeting (1st Mondays) ........... 5:30pm Community Bible Study ......................................... 7:00 Men’s Prayer Meeting ........................................... 8:00
Tuesdays Food Pantry (volunteers @ 9am) ................... 10:00am Quilt-n-Peace ....................................................... 10:00 Ladies Exercise Class ...................................... 5:45pm Praise Team Rehearsal ......................................... 6:00 Evening Quilters (1st & 3rd Tues) ......................... 6:30 Ladies Evening Prayer group ................................ 7:00 Wednesdays Brown Memorial Library Opens ........................ 5:00pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal ............................... 5:00 Homebound Ministry Team (2nd Wed. ) ............... 5:30 Adult Teachers Meeting ........................................ 5:45 Youth Refuge ......................................................... 6:30 ZIP For Kids ........................................................... 6:30 Sanctuary Choir (adults) ........................................ 6:30 Adult Bible Study ................................................... 6:30
Thursdays Tender Warriors Day (men’s Bible study) ........... Noon Ladies Exercise Class ...................................... 5:45pm Tender Warriors Evening (Blue Baker on Univ.) ... 7:30
UPCOMING FIRST LIGHT DEADLINES:
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 12:00PM (covers June 4-17)
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 5:00PM
(covers June 18-July 1)
Please bring information to the office or email [email protected].
COMING TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FOR MAY 21-JUNE 3, 2017
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES RECOGNITION SUNDAY * MAY 21* During Worship Service. Luncheon to follow in
the Fellowship Hall.
CHURCH BUSINESS CONFERENCE * 6:00PM, MAY 21 * We will vote on the investment policy for First Baptist Church. This will give the Long-Term Investment Sub-Committee the authority and set guidelines for handling the investments held by FBC CS. The file for the proposed policy can be found on the church
website. We will also celebrate Pastor Troy’s recent achievement.
CHURCH ICE CREAM & PIE SOCIAL * 6:00PM, MAY 28 * In the Sanctuary. Bring your favorite homemade
flavors to share! Prizes awarded!
Memorial Day - Office Closed * May 29 * Enjoy your holiday!
SOUTH TEXAS MISSIONS CLOTHING DRIVE * THROUGH MAY 31 * South Texas Mission Team is collecting clothing of all types to take to Lasara this summer. There are plastic collection bins located around the
church.
CELEBRATION OF CARY TODD’S YEARS OF MINISTRY * 3:00PM, JUNE 3 * In the youth building. RSVP to Lisa at
696-7000 by May 30.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL & YOUTH IMPACT WEEK * JUNE 4-8 * 6:00-8:30pm each day.
COMING SOON Deacons’ Meeting ................................. June 11 FBC-U Begins ...................................... June 11 So. Texas Mission Trip Info Meeting ..... June 11 VBS Outreach ...................................... June 12 Property Committee Meeting ................ June 13 First Kids Fun Day ................................ June 15 VBS Reunion Swim .............................. June 16 Prayer Ministry Team Meeting .............. June 21 First Kids Fun Day ................................ June 22 Youth Camp .............................. June 25-July 1 So. Texas Mission Trip Meeting............... July 3 Independence Day, Office Closed ........... July 4 Deacons’ Meeting .................................... July 9 Children’s Camp ............................... July 10-14 Property Committee Meeting ................. July 11 Homebound Ministry Team Meeting ...... July 12 South Texas Mission Trip ................. July 16-21
