Week of June 14 ...“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger,

and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”

John 6:35

Week of June 21 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap,

if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to

everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Galatians 6:9-10

Week of June 7 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true,

and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine

gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover,

by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

Psalm 19:9-11

Week of June 28 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad.

Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!

Psalm 34:1-3

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FAIRFIELD JUNE 2015

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“The Bible is not just a library of

religious books; it is the inspired

and authoritative Word, a unified

message from God to us.”

- Mark Strauss

Thank You all for the thoughts and

prayers when Peggy passed away. To

brothers Ron and Bennie for the

funeral service.

To the ladies that prepared the

lunch for us. It was very much

appreciated.

Lloyd, Gary, Ramonda,

Suzanne & Families

Special Needs SoftballSpecial Needs SoftballSpecial Needs Softball

Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.

June 13

June 20

At Southwest Park Softball Field

(behind the Police Station on Leininger Road)

First Baptist Church invites

men, women, boys and girls

of all ages and all disabilities!

We will play softball, have a short devotion, and

provide a light snack.

‘Buddies’ and spectators needed to provide safety

and encouragement to the players.

2 Samuel 9:13

So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem,

for he ate always at the king’s table.

Now he was lame in both his feet.

Items Needed for VBS Snacks

graham crackers

soft tortilla shells

pretzels (stick and twist)

goldfish

raisins - big boxes, not individual

cheese puffs

chips, any flavor

M&M's

small marshmallows

Cheerios, plain or honey

Please place items in the box

provided at the

Douglas Street door.

Thank You!

A very special thank you

to First Baptist Church for hosting the

Kingdom Kids program this school year.

Over 50 families were ministered to

each day after school.

The program provided spiritual, physical

and emotional opportunities to children,

youth, and families in our community in the

context of Christian values.

Thank you to those who volunteered by

providing tutoring, mentoring, devotions,

life skills, games, meals, music and art, etc.

Please continue to pray for

Right Now Ministries

and the Kingdom Kids program.

Pat Scarbrough, Catherine Singleton,

Tammy Estes, Richard Windland & Matt Rush

June 7 Session 1

Why We Read the Bible

Reading the Bible is an important part of the Christian

life. In this session, we will see that reading God’s Word

helps us grow in our relationship with God as we learn

more about Him and His ways. We also read God’s

Word in order to know how to live. Living on mission

for God’s kingdom, we must obey His commands and

guard ourselves from sin. God’s Word is to be a source

of joy, since in His word we come to know the story of

our world and we meet the Savior- Jesus Christ.

June 14 Session 2

While We Read the Bible

First, we are to read the Bible in the light of the Bible, which

means we shouldn’t isolate one text from the rest of

Scripture. Second, we are to reward the Bible as one great

story that points us to Jesus Christ. Finally, we are to read

the Bible in community with other believers so we can be

strengthened for the mission God has given us.

June 21 Session 3

Where We Read the Bible

We want to learn to read the Bible carefully, being

aware of the various contexts in which the words were

communicated. In this session, we will examine three

areas of context (literary, historical, and theological) and

why they are important as we seek to apply the Bible to

our lives today.

June 28 Session 4

How We Read the Old Testament

In this session and the next, we will take a look at the basic

guidelines for reading various genres found in the Bible.

Here we will consider four prominent types of literature

found in the Old Testament: narrative, law, poetry, and

wisdom. With each we consider important “rules of the

game” for how they can be read appropriately.

April Average Attendance

Sunday School 174

Sunday Morning 186

Sunday Evening 72

Wednesday Evening 82

April Financial Reports

General Checking $45,197

Savings $3,698

Designated Savings $81,171

Building Fund $81,423

Adult Choir

no Wednesday Night practice until July 8th.

Enjoy the break! Thank you for your faithfulness.

“How happy are those whose way is blameless, who live according to the Lord’s instruction!

Happy are those who keep His decrees and seek Him with all their heart.”

Psalm 119:1-2

Phase 1 Building Project

40 month commitments

will be fulfilled this month.

Thank you for your faithfulness to

this portion of our building renovations.

Please be in prayer as

the Long Range Facility Planning Committee

continues to meet and move forward

to the next phase of the project. Fall 2015

Juenger Scholarship

Applications available in the church office

and at fairfieldfbc.org

Due: June 15

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Office Hours: Monday -Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

F i rs t Bapt is t ChurchFirs t Bapt is t Church 308 South First Street

Fairfield IL 62837

(618) 842-3764

Bro. Bennie 516-3928

www.fa irf ie ldfbc.org

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

FAIRFIELD, IL

PERMIT NO. 30

308 South First St. Fairfield IL 62837

Phone (618) 842-3764 Fax (618) 842-3704

Bennie Tomberlin, Pastor www.fairfieldfbc.org

www.facebook.com/fairfieldfirstbaptistchurch

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Morning Worship Service Broadcast on WFIW 1390 at 10:45 each Sunday

Vacation Bible School

Sunday, June 7 -

Friday, June 12

Age 4- 6th Grade

VBS Children & Workers - Meal at 5:30 p.m.

Bible School 6:00- 8:30 p.m.

Call 842-3764 if you would like to schedule a bus pick-up

for your children.

Adult Bible Study

6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Richard Mason - Instructor

Isaiah 30:21

And your ears shall hear a word behind you,

saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you

turn to the right or when you turn to the left.