Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions
March 17, 2017
Dr. Bill Montgomery, Interim Pastor
Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions FBC goal: $35,000 Ingathering: Easter Sunday April 16
Vol. 58
On the inside… New Women’s Bible study – March 19
50 Forward lunch – March 21 Brotherhood breakfast – April 9
GAs collect money for Annie Armstrong offering Groceries for CSC in March Mission Prayer Moments
FBC Service Survey
list of various opportunities to serve at FBC
extra surveys in FBC office surveys may still be returned to FBC office this week
Spring break reminders New Church Pictorial Directory Student Ministry events
Student Ministry Bible Study Sunday – 5:15 pm – GUYS on March 19 Wayfarer Camp July 16-21 – Ashbury Univ. in Wilmore, KY – sign up with $50 deposit in FBC office To receive updates & announcements about Student events… Text follow ignitefbc to 40404 to receive text messages when announcements are made Follow us on Facebook on the Ignite Student Ministry page Follow us on Twitter: ignitefbc
Pray for Minister to Students Search Committee Tripp Bass Sharon Bulger Sandra Davis Glynn Ralls Lynn Starnes
student advisors Cooper Gooden Ben Parker
Nicole Jackson & Lex Short –alternates
To learn more about FBC… FBC services – live on Sundays on Andy Cable channel 12 at 10:30 am & 6 pm If you are a member of to join FBC page go to
Facebook,
www.facebook.com/andalusiafirstbaptist
and choose the LIKE button
E-Messenger
– if you want to receive an e-mailed FBC newsletter please send your e-mail address to Rick Sherman at [email protected]
The Messenger is printed
Mission Prayer Moments Local Brenda and Carla Mooney, are in countdown mode for their upcoming service in APRIL with “Wheels for the World.” They need prayer warriors as they seek God’s provision in every way, to get ready to minister in Mexico, where fulfilling physical needs of “wheels” of various kinds can lead to the fulfillment of spiritual needs there also. As we support these two missions & ministry minded women, prayer is the first and most important step!
State This Sunday, March 19, “Substance Abuse Prevention” will be emphasized in many churches in Alabama. The purpose of this observance is to focus on problems caused by alcohol and other drugs and to offer Biblically-based approaches to prevention and cure. Pray for this effort to be successful, and for more people to realize their need to get help, and for those God is calling to “be” help, to answer, “Yes,” Lord, “Yes,” to His call. Other websites you might want to check are www.alcap.com, www.erlc.com/issues, www.faithandfamily.com, www.ilivevalues.com, www.namb.net, and www.PreachingPoint.com
North America Request from the North American Mission Board: Jeff Needleman is a church planter serving in Nevada. “Pray for specific direction and the resources to go and make disciples of all nations as we seek to be a multi-ethnic and multigenerational church. Please hold New Beginnings Christian Fellowship up. Pray our little congregation grows and would be effective in evangelism and discipleship. Pray for unity, finances and for protection from the devil's attacks. We appreciate and covet your prayers!”
bi-weekly
International
If you want to receive a mailed copy please call FBC office
From the Syrian Circle Team: Wednesday, March 15th, is set aside as a day of prayer and fasting for Syria, on the day the war started six years ago.
You may find the Messenger each week on the FBC website at www.fbcandalusia.org
[continued in next column]
Here are requests from Christian workers in Syria for the two remaining groups: those who are living in survival mode, and those who have fled to various regions all over the world. That: they would come to know Jesus and then be the very ones to take the Gospel into the hidden recesses of Islam inside of Syria and around the world. a “Cornelius” of the Syrian Muslims would take the gospel not only to reach the Syrian refugees but to multiply across the Middle East and around the world. Christians act on the upcoming training time in multiplication church planting Syrian refugees would be received by local churches in all affected countries, and churches will be burdened with a desire to see that all of those affected by this conflict have an opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel because many ARE responding. Ask that new believers faced with ongoing and inevitable persecution would stand strong in their faith and be encouraged.
50 Forward lunch Tuesday March 21 – 12 noon – fellowship hall – program by Greg White, Covington County Commis-sion Chairman – call FBC office by noon on Monday to make or change your lunch reservation
Spring break reminders ~~Children’s choir & handbells and Adult handbells will not meet March 28 due to Spring break ~~Glory Singers, fellowship supper, missions activities, youth activities, prayer meeting and adult choir rehearsal will not take place March 29 due to Spring break
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY … don’t miss out!
GAs collect money for Annie Armstrong offering At the recent Sensational Salad Supper the Girls in Action waitresses collected $1,248.15 in tips to give to the Annie Armstrong offering for North American missions. Our GA waitresses were Addison, Amerra, Annaleigh, August, Caroline, Emery, Grace Anne, Kelby, Maecy, Natiya, Sarah Katherine, Selena & Shelby. A huge THANKS to all who prepared food as well as to all who participated. We couldn’t do this without you!
Men’s Bible study
Women’s Ministry New Bible study Women of Faith Unwrap the Bible DVD – starts Sunday March 19 – 5 pm – teachers: Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Sheila Walsh, Lisa Harper, Christine Caine
Groceries for CSC in March MARCH is one of FBC’s months to help stock the Christian Service Center food pantry – please pick up a sample food list & an empty box in hallway to fill with non-perishable food items & then bring back your filled box in March
Believe: Living the Story of the Bible to Become like Jesus-Randy Frazee – Friday – 6:00 am – conference room
Brotherhood Breakfast
We’re making a new Church Pictorial Directory
Prayer Ministry…
Photography dates & hours Thursday March 16 1:00-8:00 pm Friday March 17 1:00-8:00 pm Saturday March 18 10:00-5:00 Sunday March 19 12:00-5:30 Monday March 20 1:00-8:00 pm Thursday April 6 1:00-8:00 pm Friday April 7 1:00-8:00 pm Saturday April 8 10:00-5:00 Sunday April 9 12:00-5:30 To schedule an appointment to have your portrait made… 1. go to FBC website at www.fbcandalusia.org 2. call FBC office at 222-5152
Hosts will be needed to welcome & register families having their portrait made – please call FBC office if you can help with this
Note – we will not be able to have portraits made with our pets for this church directory
Welcome New Members
Jeremy, Jack, Julianne & Nancy Wilson 1112 1st Ave Bellwood Andalusia AL 36421 Jeremy & Nancy by letter Jack by baptism
Sunday April 9 – 8:30 am – deacons will cook – everyone is invited
Christian sympathy is extended to Jewel Curry at the death of her husband Lamar
A thank you note has been received from the family of Christine Davis – it is posted on the bulletin board near FBC office
For your information Carl Crigger’s address AN Crigger, Carl H. 3903, 285B USS Carl Vinson 230 Chevalier Field Ave Pensacola, FL 32508-5113
Do you need prayer? Does someone you know need prayer? call the FBC community-wide Prayer Line at 334-582-5155 & tell others about it time slots are available in the Prayer Chain Ministry to pray 1 hour a week in FBC prayer room
William, Lee & Miranda Wise 1116 1st Ave Bellwood Andalusia AL 36421 Lee by statement
Discipleship class Is This the End?-Dr. David Jeremiah DVD – Sunday – 5 pm – conference room – for men & women
Secret Church Friday April 21 – David Platt will speak on Scripture and Authority in an Age of Skepticism – call FBC office to sign up by Friday April 7
Extended Teaching Care FBC office: 222-5152 MARCH 19 – 10:30 am (arrive at 10:15) 2-4 year olds – Candy Parker & LeAnn Riley 6:00 pm (arrive at 5:45) 1-3 year olds –
CHURCH TELEPHONES - 222-5151 & 222-5152 PRAYER LINE - (334) 582-5155 CHURCH WEBSITE - fbcandalusia.org SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday Sunday School Morning Worship Discipleship Classes Evening Worship Wednesday Fellowship Supper RAs, GAs, Mission Friends, Students Adult Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Our Record A LOOK AT LAST WEEK… Sunday School attendance Visitors Discipleship Ministry attendance
223 9 39
AND THE CHURCH GAVE… Budgeted offerings this week Offerings received this week
$17,393.71 $22,264.70
Budgeted offerings to date Offerings received to date
$191,876.81 $210,955.16
Fix-up Fund $17,819.75 – account balance as of March 12
Deacons in service
–
March 19
Casey Thompson (222-8503) & Ziba Anderson (222-6241) _____________________________________________________
Offering – March David Brantley, John Collier, Jay Farrington, Wayne Johnson, Michael Jones, Jody Lasiter, Joe McDanal, Jeremy McMath _____________________________________________________
Ushers – March 19 Front Door Emily Smith Bill Rabren Ann Pugh Teresa Maddox
Back Door Glynn Ralls Kim Ralls Candy Parker A.G. Palmore
_____________________________________________________
Sound/Light/TV – March 19 Sound Chase Cotton Light/Computer Will Black
Church Staff Bill Montgomery Interim Pastor [email protected] Dwight Crigger Associate Pastor/Music [email protected] phone ext 327 William Worley Youth Ministry Assistant [email protected] Jeanne Bozeman Supervisor of Admin Services [email protected] phone ext 326 Tammy Holley Nall Finance Admin Assistant [email protected] phone ext 323 Cindy Benson Education Admin Assistant [email protected] phone ext 332 THE MESSENGER (USPS 700-520) is published bi-weekly except Christmas week & July 4th week by First Baptist Church, P O Box 788, 700 E. 3-Notch Street, Andalusia, Alabama 36420 Periodicals Postage paid at Andalusia, Alabama
TV Operator am-James Mitchell/pm-Lex Short
Fellowship Supper Please make or cancel supper reservations by NOON ON MONDAY. If they are not cancelled by noon on Monday, they are to be paid for by the person making the reservation PRICES: $7.00 – Adult $3.00 – Youth (7th-12th grade) $2.50 – Child (birth-6th grade) $20 maximum for a family MENU – March 22, 2017 – pork chops, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls, dessert
Dr. Bill Montgomery, Interim Pastor
Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions FBC goal: $35,000 Ingathering: Easter Sunday April 16
Vol. 58
On the inside… New Women’s Bible study – March 19
50 Forward lunch – March 21 Brotherhood breakfast – April 9
GAs collect money for Annie Armstrong offering Groceries for CSC in March Mission Prayer Moments
FBC Service Survey
list of various opportunities to serve at FBC
extra surveys in FBC office surveys may still be returned to FBC office this week
Spring break reminders New Church Pictorial Directory Student Ministry events
Student Ministry Bible Study Sunday – 5:15 pm – GUYS on March 19 Wayfarer Camp July 16-21 – Ashbury Univ. in Wilmore, KY – sign up with $50 deposit in FBC office To receive updates & announcements about Student events… Text follow ignitefbc to 40404 to receive text messages when announcements are made Follow us on Facebook on the Ignite Student Ministry page Follow us on Twitter: ignitefbc
Pray for Minister to Students Search Committee Tripp Bass Sharon Bulger Sandra Davis Glynn Ralls Lynn Starnes
student advisors Cooper Gooden Ben Parker
Nicole Jackson & Lex Short –alternates
To learn more about FBC… FBC services – live on Sundays on Andy Cable channel 12 at 10:30 am & 6 pm If you are a member of to join FBC page go to
Facebook,
www.facebook.com/andalusiafirstbaptist
and choose the LIKE button
E-Messenger
– if you want to receive an e-mailed FBC newsletter please send your e-mail address to Rick Sherman at [email protected]
The Messenger is printed
Mission Prayer Moments Local Brenda and Carla Mooney, are in countdown mode for their upcoming service in APRIL with “Wheels for the World.” They need prayer warriors as they seek God’s provision in every way, to get ready to minister in Mexico, where fulfilling physical needs of “wheels” of various kinds can lead to the fulfillment of spiritual needs there also. As we support these two missions & ministry minded women, prayer is the first and most important step!
State This Sunday, March 19, “Substance Abuse Prevention” will be emphasized in many churches in Alabama. The purpose of this observance is to focus on problems caused by alcohol and other drugs and to offer Biblically-based approaches to prevention and cure. Pray for this effort to be successful, and for more people to realize their need to get help, and for those God is calling to “be” help, to answer, “Yes,” Lord, “Yes,” to His call. Other websites you might want to check are www.alcap.com, www.erlc.com/issues, www.faithandfamily.com, www.ilivevalues.com, www.namb.net, and www.PreachingPoint.com
North America Request from the North American Mission Board: Jeff Needleman is a church planter serving in Nevada. “Pray for specific direction and the resources to go and make disciples of all nations as we seek to be a multi-ethnic and multigenerational church. Please hold New Beginnings Christian Fellowship up. Pray our little congregation grows and would be effective in evangelism and discipleship. Pray for unity, finances and for protection from the devil's attacks. We appreciate and covet your prayers!”
bi-weekly
International
If you want to receive a mailed copy please call FBC office
From the Syrian Circle Team: Wednesday, March 15th, is set aside as a day of prayer and fasting for Syria, on the day the war started six years ago.
You may find the Messenger each week on the FBC website at www.fbcandalusia.org
[continued in next column]
Here are requests from Christian workers in Syria for the two remaining groups: those who are living in survival mode, and those who have fled to various regions all over the world. That: they would come to know Jesus and then be the very ones to take the Gospel into the hidden recesses of Islam inside of Syria and around the world. a “Cornelius” of the Syrian Muslims would take the gospel not only to reach the Syrian refugees but to multiply across the Middle East and around the world. Christians act on the upcoming training time in multiplication church planting Syrian refugees would be received by local churches in all affected countries, and churches will be burdened with a desire to see that all of those affected by this conflict have an opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel because many ARE responding. Ask that new believers faced with ongoing and inevitable persecution would stand strong in their faith and be encouraged.
50 Forward lunch Tuesday March 21 – 12 noon – fellowship hall – program by Greg White, Covington County Commis-sion Chairman – call FBC office by noon on Monday to make or change your lunch reservation
Spring break reminders ~~Children’s choir & handbells and Adult handbells will not meet March 28 due to Spring break ~~Glory Singers, fellowship supper, missions activities, youth activities, prayer meeting and adult choir rehearsal will not take place March 29 due to Spring break
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY … don’t miss out!
GAs collect money for Annie Armstrong offering At the recent Sensational Salad Supper the Girls in Action waitresses collected $1,248.15 in tips to give to the Annie Armstrong offering for North American missions. Our GA waitresses were Addison, Amerra, Annaleigh, August, Caroline, Emery, Grace Anne, Kelby, Maecy, Natiya, Sarah Katherine, Selena & Shelby. A huge THANKS to all who prepared food as well as to all who participated. We couldn’t do this without you!
Men’s Bible study
Women’s Ministry New Bible study Women of Faith Unwrap the Bible DVD – starts Sunday March 19 – 5 pm – teachers: Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Sheila Walsh, Lisa Harper, Christine Caine
Groceries for CSC in March MARCH is one of FBC’s months to help stock the Christian Service Center food pantry – please pick up a sample food list & an empty box in hallway to fill with non-perishable food items & then bring back your filled box in March
Believe: Living the Story of the Bible to Become like Jesus-Randy Frazee – Friday – 6:00 am – conference room
Brotherhood Breakfast
We’re making a new Church Pictorial Directory
Prayer Ministry…
Photography dates & hours Thursday March 16 1:00-8:00 pm Friday March 17 1:00-8:00 pm Saturday March 18 10:00-5:00 Sunday March 19 12:00-5:30 Monday March 20 1:00-8:00 pm Thursday April 6 1:00-8:00 pm Friday April 7 1:00-8:00 pm Saturday April 8 10:00-5:00 Sunday April 9 12:00-5:30 To schedule an appointment to have your portrait made… 1. go to FBC website at www.fbcandalusia.org 2. call FBC office at 222-5152
Hosts will be needed to welcome & register families having their portrait made – please call FBC office if you can help with this
Note – we will not be able to have portraits made with our pets for this church directory
Welcome New Members
Jeremy, Jack, Julianne & Nancy Wilson 1112 1st Ave Bellwood Andalusia AL 36421 Jeremy & Nancy by letter Jack by baptism
Sunday April 9 – 8:30 am – deacons will cook – everyone is invited
Christian sympathy is extended to Jewel Curry at the death of her husband Lamar
A thank you note has been received from the family of Christine Davis – it is posted on the bulletin board near FBC office
For your information Carl Crigger’s address AN Crigger, Carl H. 3903, 285B USS Carl Vinson 230 Chevalier Field Ave Pensacola, FL 32508-5113
Do you need prayer? Does someone you know need prayer? call the FBC community-wide Prayer Line at 334-582-5155 & tell others about it time slots are available in the Prayer Chain Ministry to pray 1 hour a week in FBC prayer room
William, Lee & Miranda Wise 1116 1st Ave Bellwood Andalusia AL 36421 Lee by statement
Discipleship class Is This the End?-Dr. David Jeremiah DVD – Sunday – 5 pm – conference room – for men & women
Secret Church Friday April 21 – David Platt will speak on Scripture and Authority in an Age of Skepticism – call FBC office to sign up by Friday April 7
Extended Teaching Care FBC office: 222-5152 MARCH 19 – 10:30 am (arrive at 10:15) 2-4 year olds – Candy Parker & LeAnn Riley 6:00 pm (arrive at 5:45) 1-3 year olds –
CHURCH TELEPHONES - 222-5151 & 222-5152 PRAYER LINE - (334) 582-5155 CHURCH WEBSITE - fbcandalusia.org SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday Sunday School Morning Worship Discipleship Classes Evening Worship Wednesday Fellowship Supper RAs, GAs, Mission Friends, Students Adult Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Our Record A LOOK AT LAST WEEK… Sunday School attendance Visitors Discipleship Ministry attendance
223 9 39
AND THE CHURCH GAVE… Budgeted offerings this week Offerings received this week
$17,393.71 $22,264.70
Budgeted offerings to date Offerings received to date
$191,876.81 $210,955.16
Fix-up Fund $17,819.75 – account balance as of March 12
Deacons in service
–
March 19
Casey Thompson (222-8503) & Ziba Anderson (222-6241) _____________________________________________________
Offering – March David Brantley, John Collier, Jay Farrington, Wayne Johnson, Michael Jones, Jody Lasiter, Joe McDanal, Jeremy McMath _____________________________________________________
Ushers – March 19 Front Door Emily Smith Bill Rabren Ann Pugh Teresa Maddox
Back Door Glynn Ralls Kim Ralls Candy Parker A.G. Palmore
_____________________________________________________
Sound/Light/TV – March 19 Sound Chase Cotton Light/Computer Will Black
Church Staff Bill Montgomery Interim Pastor [email protected] Dwight Crigger Associate Pastor/Music [email protected] phone ext 327 William Worley Youth Ministry Assistant [email protected] Jeanne Bozeman Supervisor of Admin Services [email protected] phone ext 326 Tammy Holley Nall Finance Admin Assistant [email protected] phone ext 323 Cindy Benson Education Admin Assistant [email protected] phone ext 332 THE MESSENGER (USPS 700-520) is published bi-weekly except Christmas week & July 4th week by First Baptist Church, P O Box 788, 700 E. 3-Notch Street, Andalusia, Alabama 36420 Periodicals Postage paid at Andalusia, Alabama
TV Operator am-James Mitchell/pm-Lex Short
Fellowship Supper Please make or cancel supper reservations by NOON ON MONDAY. If they are not cancelled by noon on Monday, they are to be paid for by the person making the reservation PRICES: $7.00 – Adult $3.00 – Youth (7th-12th grade) $2.50 – Child (birth-6th grade) $20 maximum for a family MENU – March 22, 2017 – pork chops, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls, dessert
