March 15, 2015 Connect Group Attendance………880 Homebound/TV SS ....................... *80 Elevate Children’s Worship ............. 42 Total Worship Attendance…… .. 1,164 *Average attendance

Invite Everyone, Invest In People, Impact Eternity

Sunday Worship Classic Service 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Hispanic Worship 10:30 a.m. Connect Groups 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 4:00 & 6:00 p.m.

TV Schedule Cable Channel 10 Worship Service: Thu: 9:30 pm, Sun: 8:00 am, Mon: 12 Noon Sunrise Sunday School Sun: 7:30 am & 10:00 am Spanish Sunday School Sun: 5:30 pm & 10:30 pm

Pastoral Staff John S. McCallum II, Pastor jmcallum@hotmail.com johnmccallum.blogspot.com John Bailey, Senior Adult Minister bjandbear@sbcglobal.net Lee Barnett, Music/Worship Minister lee.barnett@mac.com Danny Bryson Education/Outreach Minister dannydbryson@gmail.com Stephen Evans, Media Minister stephenfbchs@yahoo.com Bill Newton, Youth Minister bnewton49@outlook.com Mike Pounders Administrative Pastor drtruth24@att.net Margarito Ramirez Hispanic Pastor (800)798-5463 magoram@sbcglobal.net Brent Roberts, Children’s Minister brent.roberts@rocketmail.com Ken Wheatley, Missions Coordinator kwheatleyiii@sbcglobal.net Wallace Yamauchi, Fitness/Recreation Minister wajamika@hotmail.com

Email us at: fbchsark@yahoo.com Volume 30, Number 11 March 18, 2015

Door Greeters - March 22 9:00 a.m. Mary Goodman, Vivian Humph-rey, Dick & Dot Wilkerson, Lynn Linington, Vernon & Beverly Gingrich, Velda Holmes, Dianne Shirron 10:30 a.m. Maria Colmenero, Linda Green, Judy Dacus, Cheryl Lewis, Judy Gerren, Janet Porter

Thur Mar 19 Deut 31-32; Mark 12:1-12 Linda Musil Tylar Tapp Chase Farnell Alicka Schrader Madelyn Porter Bo Dunn

Fri Mar 20 Deut 33-34; Mark 12:13-27 Carolyn Baldwin Rod Mills Nancy Davis Paula Deist Emma Ross Abbie Dickson

Sat Mar 21 Joshua 1-2; Mark 12:28-44 Sidney Dye Charlene Smith Vicki Brooks Phyllis Brooks Jeffery Guill Anita Martinez Amy Slagle Matthew Voskamp Sarah Bird

Sun Mar 22 Joshua 3-4; Mark 13:1-13 Bill Allsup Jack Cates Kaye Hibbs Jan Segrest Linda Parker Lee Irwin Lesley Humble Kellie Glisson Holley Dickinson Mara Kuhn

Mon Mar 23 Joshua 5-6; Mark 13:14-37 Mary Echols Pam Bobo Brad Boyd Levi Jamison Kristen Burton

Tue Mar 24 Joshua 7-8; Mark 14:1-11 Maxine Phillips Paul Caple Lesly Recinos Hunter Breshears

Wed Mar 25 Joshua 9-10 Mark 14:12-31 Ozell Constant Cleta Hollingsworth Dona Smith Karen Woodall Donna Alford Stacey Armstrong Seth Poindexter

Thur Mar 26 Joshua 11-12; Mark 14:32-52 Brandon Jones Fae Pate Jane Yahoda Patti Heckmann Stephen Turner Tina Stewart Steve Glisson Twyla Evans Barret Richardson

Fri Mar 27 Joshua 13-15; Mark 14:53-72 Pam Warren Ruby Randall Phyllis Vaughn Harold Riling Mike Byers Steve Marshall James McKeever Jaime Garner Joe Byers Andrew Watson

Sat Mar 28 Joshua 16-18; Mark 15:1-15 Bryan Swearingen Josh Lacy Tia Terry McKenna Thorwarth

Happy Birthday!

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Ushers for - March 22 9:00 a.m. Robert McAlister, Mike Davidson, Jerry Franks, Don Norman Every Sunday balcony: Mike Davidson, Mike Ferguson, Leo Grant, Don Slaton, Tommy White Every Sunday main floor: Guy Akins, Richard Hawthorn, Frankie Moore, Cole Morgan, Merril Rainwater

10:30 a.m. Craig Posney, Glen Catlett, Ron Hullet, Jake Bird, Darin Beckwith

Every Sunday balcony: Keith Baker, Margo Diaz, Robert Davis, Mike Ferguson, Jim Little, Ryan Smith, Craig, Ryan and Grant Viscardis Every Sunday main floor: Richard Hawthorn, Tom Pullig, Chris Brock

Safety Teams - Sunday March 22 8:30 a.m. - Robert McAlister, David Santillan, Robert Covey, Bill Richardson 10:15 a.m. - Dustin Speer, Jonathan Hamner, Jason Smith, Larry Ingram 4:00 p.m. - Ronnie Carter

Wednesday - March 25 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Jon Vitro, Jim Henley, Norman Mason 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Craig Holmes, Herb Mansbridge, Glen McClain

Welcome Center Guides March 8:30 a.m.

PS Ctr: Bart & Holley Dickinson FH Ctr: OPEN Foyer Welc Ctr: Steve & Kellie Glisson

10:00 a.m. PS Ctr: Steve Lookadoo, Becky Miller FH Ctr: Juan Wheatley, Sandra Wilson 2nd Floor Welc Ctr: OPEN

Van Outreach Drivers 1st Sunday ....... North: Carlos Lemus, 538-1624 .......................... South: Glen Catlett, 844-7565 2nd Sunday ............North: Tim Lynch, 622-7830 ...................... South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333 3rd Sunday…..…… North: Tim Lynch, 622-7830 ......................... South: Duke Haight, 815-4416 4th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 ....................... South: Greg Gorman, 520-8711 5th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 ...................... South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333

Shuttle Van Drivers Jon Vitro and James Mills

Deacon Hospital Visitation Week of March 23-27

Monday .................................Greg Greeson Tuesday ................................ Steve Glisson Wednesday ............................... Doug Ross Thursday ................................... Keith Baker Friday ........................................ Keith Baker

Introducing New Members

Easter is just around the corner. Please be sure to notice the schedule. We will offer three identical services that combine classic, celebration, youth, and jubilee choirs. The orchestra is playing. We’ll have a great time worshiping God on this holy day. There will be no Connect Groups this day due to parking considerations and

also because we’re praying God would send us as many as 3000 people to worship that day. There will be childcare (birth through K) offered in all services. Be praying now for who you can invite to come with you. Pray, please, for God to show up in great power, for souls to be saved, and devo-tion deepened. I can’t wait.

How the Lord Sent Christmas will be available beginning April 12. Many of you wanted a signed copy. We will offer a signing party from 4:00 to 6:00 on Sunday, April 12. Extra books will be avail-able for purchase at the signing party. Beginning Monday, April 13, the books will be available in the office. Thanks for being interested in this story. I’m praying God will use a wide distribution of the story to spark wonder and joy at the love of God in Jesus Christ.

We finish the series, Earth, Wind, and Fire—The Elements of Revival, this Sunday. We finish with Jesus’ letter to the church at Laodicea, and Jesus’ call to be hot or cold—anything but lukewarm. Come on this Sunday and check your spiritual temperature.

If you can get away for Spring Break, enjoy yourself. If you’re sticking around Hot Springs, I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Your Pastor, John

Scan here to go directly to the FBC webpage.

Easter Evangelism Endeavor! This Week:

As you have asked God to put one lost person or family on your heart, pray for them every day. And ask God to give you an opportunity to share your faith with them. For the Week of: March 22 – Invite them to an informal get-together and share your faith with them in a brief, con-

cise way. You could invite them to your home or out to eat or some other event. Be creative! March 29 – Invite them to meet you and sit with you for one of the Easter Worship Services. Meet

early at a specific place and time.

Michael Lowery Joe & Jackie Moore

We will give our Connect Group/Sunday School teachers a break and not have Connect Groups on Easter, except for preschool groups. This schedule will help us provide enough seating and parking.

Ministry Fund (3-15) Weekly Receipts $39,613 Online Giving $2,875

Total Given $42,488

Mission Possible Fund Weekly Receipts: (3-15) $4,835 Balance of WC Loan: (2-28-15) $2,347,505

If you prefer to give your tithes and offerings on-line, go to our website, fbchsark.org, and follow the giving prompts.

Fitness & Recreation Ministry

(All sign ups and resources are available at the Fit-ness/Recreation Ministry HQ & at

www.fbcrecreation.com.)

Here are the final team standings for our first sea-son of TPX 3 on 3 tournament basketball. See team pictures and other info on the Sports tab at

www.fbcrecreation.com. (*Won head to head tiebreaker)

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Our special-needs basketball league for children ages 8 and up and adults is quickly approaching! There is a place for everyone to serve in this ministry! Mondays, April 6, 13,

20, 27. Get more information at www.fbcrecreation.com. * * * *

Coming in April, registration for men’s and

coed church league softball; stay tuned for more info!

Until we all fall down, Wallace Featured Class of the Week!

Soul Strength Meet in the Prayer Room for 45 minutes

Education & Outreach Ministry

Starts April 8 On Wednesdays at 5:30pm

in room 131. Facilitators – Mike & Sharon Bridges

The Legacy Journey is Dave Ramsey's new follow-up to Financial Peace University. You'll gain valuable info on investing, wills, basic

estate planning and how to leave a legacy.

Everyone needs to find a group and Connect! Connect with New People! (Reach Out)! Connect with God (through Bible Study & Prayer)! Connect with Each Other (through Ministry & Fellowship)! Come to any Welcome Center and a guide will help you find a

group. Love, Danny

The Legacy Journey Loving Threads Ministry

If you like to knit, crochet, quilt or sew, the Loving Threads Ministry may be the place for you. The purpose of our group is to use our needlework talents to share the love

and comfort of Jesus Christ with others by making prayer comfort shawls and baby blankets. We are now meeting in RM 114A on the 1st floor, at 1:00 p.m. on the FOURTH Thursday of each month. If you cannot attend the meetings, but would like to participate, call Wanda Thorp, 623-5608 or Janie Woods, 767-1386.

Women on Mission Room 219, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Fourth Thursday each month We are women who want to grow in faith and actively share

the love of Christ in our community and around the world. The gather-ings will provide an opportunity to pray for our missionaries, learn about their work, increase our awareness of their needs, and partici-pate in projects. Contact Wanda Thorp with questions, 623-5608.

Comfort in Christ Ministry Meets 1st Thursday each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Bridal Suite (Rm 2020). Please come join this support group if you have suffered a loss in your life. More info: Rhonda Frederick, 627-0771 or Martha Rice, 525-0430

Connect Groups (Sunday School)

Wednesday Night Supper Menu March (soup, salad, and fries always served)

18th: Roast Beef, Potatoes, Purple Hull Peas, Corn Dog, Cake 25th: BBQ Ribs, Beans, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Pie

Mar 22: I, J, K, L Mar 29 M, N Apr 5: O, P, Q, R Apr 12: S, T, U

Apr 19: V, W, X, Y, Z Apr 26: No snacks May 3: A, B May 10: C, D, E

Join us for Sunday morning fellowship in the gym between Wor-ship Services/Connect Groups. Here’s the rotation schedule:

Given to Date: $16, 638

If you would like to order a lily in honor of or

in memory of a loved one, please call

Pam Warren, 520-8202. Deadline to order: Monday, March 30

Cost: $18

U P PE R L EV E L B a s ke t ba l l

Sisterhood Fellowship We meet 3rd Thursday every month.

March 19th at 5:00 p.m. Outback Steakhouse

It’s a BOY!

Please join us for a

Baby shower Honoring

Abbie Ferrell Abernathy March 29, 2-4 p.m.

Room 133 Registered at:

Target, Walmart & Babies “R” Us

There will be no ESL classes Thursday night, March 26

during Spring Break.

3rd-6th Grade Boys’ Competitive Division

Place Team/Head Coach W-L-T Finish Points

1st Cavaliers/Dean 13-3 18

2nd Thunder/Fuhrman 10-6 14

3rd

Bulls/Waylock 8-8 12

3rd-6th Grade Boys’ Recreational Division

1st Grizzlies/James 6-10 9

2nd

Warriors/Hall 3-13 7

3rd-6th Grade Girls’ Competitive Division

1st Storm/Sheets 8-3-1 13*

2nd

Sun/Segrest 9-2-1 13

3rd-6th Grade Girls’ Recreational Division

1st Sky/Sheppard 4-7-1 8

2nd Shock/James 3-8-1 6

Come Share the Blessings! Anyone willing to serve in the preschool area on Easter Sunday, needs to text Kristy Shirey at 501-617-2006 or email her at fbchsarkkidz@gmail.com with your name, phone number and service time.