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Vol. 3 Issue 10
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Pastor Mark Bryant
Pastor
M i n i s t e r i a l S t a f f
Senior PastorMark Bryant [[email protected]]
Associate PastorFred Lewis [[email protected]]
Worship PastorNeal Terwilliger [[email protected])
Associate Worship PastorDarren Gray [[email protected]]
Minister of EducationBruce Welch [[email protected]]
Minister of Recreation & OutreachMike Armstrong [[email protected]]
Youth PastorHeath Anderson [[email protected]]
Minister to ChildrenBrit Fisher [[email protected]]
Director of Preschool & KindergartenTracey Cody [[email protected]]
Business AdministratorTommy Johnston [[email protected]]
Director of TechnologyScott Singleton [[email protected]]
La Primera iglesia Mission PastorAmadeo Miranda
A Word From Your
gAs we take a moment to look ahead, we are approaching some very
important days in the life of our church. Each event on the calendar will
have an impact on the world.
I want to encourage you to begin making preparation for Harvest Sunday.
Even though it is in November I am praying that we will begin the process of
praying and saving in order that we might once again bring glory and honor
to the Lord through our giving. Harvest Sunday is a yearly offering that we
receive to help send students to camps, our very own people to the ends
of the earth on mission as well as meeting other ministry needs in our area.
There is a huge ministry impact through these gifts.
Last year we received the largest Harvest Day offering in the history of the
church. Our goal this year is $250,000. Every dollar that we receive above
the designated items of Harvest Day Offering will go to pay off the debt on
the ROC. Please pray and ask the Lord to show you what He is leading
you to bring. What a blessing it will be to see students growing in the Lord,
the gospel spread to the ends of the earth and the bank note continuing to
grow smaller as we work together and pray together about how we can be
a part.
On the same day that we bring our offerings for Harvest Day Offering,
(November 4th) we will also have the opportunity to participate in
“The Gathering”. Since this day includes the time change it makes it easy to
bring your friends to church. We are calling it “The Gathering” because we
want to bring more than our offerings. We want to challenge you to bring
your lost friends. We are challenging Sunday School classes to bring as many
people as possible. I plan to invite the class that has the highest percentage
increase in attendance on that day to dinner. I promise it will be good!
I am very aware of the number of different opportunities that we have in front
of us to participate in giving. I also remember that the Bible tells us that our
God is our provider and His work done His way will never lack His provision.
Simply pray about how the Lord wants to work through you and your family
and give according to His leadership. The goal is not simply reaching a goal,
but rather to impact our world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Along with these opportunities we have Trunk or Treat that allows us to reach
our community, the Church Wide Picnic where we can grow in our love for
one another and the Commissioning Service for Brian and Jeannie Brewer as
we send them out on mission. Please check the newsletter for the times and
dates and be a part of what the Lord is doing through His people at FBCSS.
Be blessed, Pastor Mark
FirstNews is a monthy publication ofFirst Baptist Church
116 Oak Avenue Sulphur Springs,Texas 75482(903) 885-0646 www.ssfbc.org
OctoberWhat is happening in
*Saturday, October 27 8:00 AM
Cost :$3.00Fellowship Hall
Adult 55+
Game NightTuesday, October 2
6:00 pmYouth Building
Diamond SetAdults 55+
Tuesday, October 2310:00 am- Games
11:30 LunchMusic program to follow
Church will provide meat. Please bring
a salad or vegetable.
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Commissioning Service for Brian & Jeannie Brewer
Sunday night, October 14A Love Offering will be taken during
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Lakeview Senior Adult RetreatT hursday, October 4
Speaker: Dr. C. Edward SpannBus leaves at 8:00 AM and returns at 3:30 PMCost: $7.50 per person + $1 to help with gas
Call the church office and sign up.stLord’s Supper Service
Sunday, October 7th6:00 PM
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Churchwide Picnic at Heritage ParkJoin us Sunday, October 21 for food, fun & fellowship!
Hotdogs & Hamburgersa n d a l l t h e f i x i n s ’
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Bounce Houses & GamesTestify in Concert
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Ladies: Homemade Ice Cream ContestMen: Homemade Pie Contest
Middle School students...
Friday, October 19 post game until midnight
At The ROC...Bring $1 for Compassion.
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High Schoolers...Remember the “Snack Bar” opens
on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Everything is $1 ...
space available to do homework.
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High School*October 12-Mt. Pleasant - depart 5:30PM*October 26-Hallsville - depart 4:00PM
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Homebound MealsWednesday, November 21
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Wednesday, December 5All Youth 6:30 - 8:00 pm
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Austin Mission Trip 2013June 30 - July 6, 2013
Multi-site VBS and Community Service Projects
Cost: $50.00
Middle School &
High SchoolStudent Life Camp
June 9-15, 2013 @ Estes Park, CO
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTSRide the bus to the game
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RISE Choir TourJuly 14-20, 2013
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Disciple Now Weekend7th Grade - 12th GradeFebruary 22-24, 2013
October 10th6:00 -8:00 PM
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Harvest Day 2012-November 4
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Goal: $250,000First $50,000 Weekly Budget Requirement
Next $50,000 2013 Camps, Mission Trips & Rise Choir $5,000 FBC Counseling Services
$5,000 Lakeview Baptist Encampment$5,000 Strategic Mission Projects
Remainder of offering will be applied to The ROC note
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N o v e m b e r 4 t hHigh Attendance Sunday
The annual Community-Wide Thanksgiving Service is Sunday, November 18, 2012.
This year’s service starts at 6pm at the ROC. Eric Godwin, who grew up here at First Baptist Church and is the pastor of Shannon Oaks Church, is the guest speaker. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend this community-wide worship event.
In addition to the Community-Wide Thanksgiving Service we are also taking part in the annual Community-Wide Food Drive. It begins on Sunday, November 11, and concludes with the Community-Wide Thanksgiving Service on November 18. We encourage you to donate canned foods and other non-perishable foods to the drive. In previous years Sunday School departments have collected enough money to purchase pallets of canned foods, sugar or rice. Donations stay here in Sulphur Springs to help feed the needy in our community.
Sunday, December 2nd at 6:00 pm
Christmas Musical “Dessert Theater” at The ROC
Tickets: $5Saturday, December 8
2:00 and 7:00 PMSunday, December 9
6:00 PM
160 kids participated last year and we are looking forward to an increase this year.
To minister properly to these kids we will need coaches, referees, scorekeepers, and halftime
speakers. Ask God how He wants you to invest in the lives of others.
The process begins in December with evaluations and team selections.
We also need scholarships so no child is left out. Contact Mike Armstrong for more information.
It's time to start praying about how you can be a part of
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2013!
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SSFBC Ballfield
Trunk Sign up in the
Welcome CenterPlease bring individually unopoened bags of candy
to one of the containers placed around the church.
