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Pastor Brad Graves The Baptist Messenger Special Edition for:

The Ada Baptist

521 S. Broadway, Ada, OK 74820 Contact: 580.332.4121/[email protected] on the Web: www.fbcada.org @fbcada /firstbaptistada

September 15, 2016  Volume 89, No. 37

Periodicals Postage Paid

Thank you!!!!

Thank you to everybody that made Honoring Heroes a success.

Prospective Worship Pastor

Our prospective Worship Pastor will be here this Wednesday, September 14 to lead the orchestra and choir rehearsal and will lead worship Sunday, September 18. We will vote on him at the end of service. Deacon’s will meet with the Prospective Pastor at 3:00 pm in the Saturday, September 17, in the Dining Room.

Baby Dedication

On Sunday, September 18, during our morning worship service parents may dedicate babies or young children who have not previously been dedicated to God. Please contact Charla in the Preschool or the church office if you would like to participate.

Blessing Baskets

Ada First Baptist Church will be presenting two hundred baskets to families in the area at Thanksgiving. Each basket will be approximately $40. If you would like to donate, the “Blessing Basket” envelopes are in the pew pocket in front of you. Sunday, September 28, 12:05 pm: Church Conference, WC 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes of previous meeting 3. Committee reports/recommendations A. Stewardship/Finance Committee report B. Other Committee reports/recommendations 4. New Business 5. Approval of membership changes 6. Adjournment

APP to Give from your Mobile Device You can now give to Ada First Baptist from a smart phone or tablet! Simply download the FREE 'Simple Give' app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store & search for 'ADA FIRST BAPTIST' then log in (if you have already created an online user account) or set up a new user account. You can also give via our website at www.fbcada.org and click on the ‘More' tab in the menu bar, then choose 'Give Online' from the drop down menu. Call 332-4121 with any questions.

Weekly Calendar

Ministry News

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SUNDAY, September 18 8:30 Praise Team/Orchestra Rehearsal 9:15 Connect Groups 10:30 Morning Worship Service 10:30 Children’s Church 3:30 Handbell Rehearsal 4:00 Deacon’s Meeting, DR 5:00 Evening Worship with Jerry Wells,WC 6:30 Iron on Iron College MONDAY, September 19 6:30 Celebrate Recovery Meal, DR 7:00 Celebrate Recovery Meeting, DR TUESDAY, September 20 6:30 Men’s Prayer Breakfast, JD’s café 6:30 Early Risers Bible Study, QC 10:00 Ladies Stretching Class, Act. Bldg. 6:00 College Apologetics WEDNESDAY, September 21 9:30 Joy Bible Study, DR 4:00 Preteen “Think 4:8” 5th & 6th grade 4:45 Wednesday Night Meal, DR Chicken Cordon Blue, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable, Salad Bar & Dessert 5:30 JH Revolution, gym open at 4:30 5:30 Orchestra/Praise Team Rehearsal, WC 5:30 Preschool Activities begin 5:30 Kidz Worship/Lesson (1st-3rd) 5:30 Kidz Rec Time (4th-6th) 5:45 Preschool Choir 5:45 Midway Bible Study, DR 5:45 Wednesday PM Bible Study, Room 218 6:30 Kidz Worship/Lesson (4th-6th) 6:30 Kidz Rec Time (1st-3rd) 6:30 Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 7:30 HS Revolution, AB THURSDAY, September 22 7:00 Prayer Meeting, WC FRIDAY, September 23 No activities scheduled

Contact: Harold Ware, 399-5601

 „Sisters Hand-In-Hand‟ Widow‟s Banquet: Monday, October 3rd, 6-8 PM, at Morris Memorial Baptist Church; For ALL WIDOWS in Pontotoc County; RSVP by Monday, September 21st to Debbie at 580-235-2090; Meal: FREE!  Golf at Lakeview Golf Course, Ardmore: Monday, September 26th; ***Level-3; Leave: 7:00 AM; Cost: $22 includes transportation; Meal: on own; RSVP by Sunday, September 25th  Sole Hope: We have collected enough blue jeans to make them into shoes for the Sole Hope ministry in Uganda. Come join us on October 13 at 11:45 am to cut the jeans. Bring sharp scissors. Lunch is provided. We need 50 people contact Harold Ware for more information.

Women’s Ministry Contact: Rhonda Dillard, 332-4121

 Bible Studies: ~ Joy Bible Study: Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM in the DR. Study: “Entrusted” by Beth Moore; Workbooks: $13 ~ Early Risers Study: Tuesday mornings from 6:30-7:45 AM in the Quiet Corner. Study: “Knowing God by Name” by Mary Kassian; Workbooks: $13 ~ Wed PM Study: Wednesday evenings at 5:45 PM in Room #218. Study: “The Gospel of Mark” by Lisa Harper; Workbooks: $13 ~ Friday Morning Women‟s Bible Study from 9:30 to 11 AM in the Quiet Corner. It is an interactive study of Ruth beginning September 23.  Ladies Stretching Class: Tuesday‟s & Friday‟s from 10:00-11:00 AM, AB. Cost: $5/session; For more info, call Kaye Pizzino, 332-7851 or Paula Stafford, 421-3404.

College/Student Ministry Contact: Kyle Mott, 399-8969 or [email protected] Garrett Langley, [email protected]  Student Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:15-10:15 AM  College Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:25 AM, in the Activities Building  Revolution (7-12th) Youth Worship: The Gym opens at 4:30 PM for youth; Junior High begins at 5:30 PM and High School begins at 7:30 PM.

Children’s Ministry-Babies-6th

SATURDAY, September 24 No activities scheduled

Contact: David Skinner, 399-0669

 High Voltage Kidz (1st-6th grades): Wed nights: 4:30 Preteen (5th & 6th Grade)

FBC Ada, Finance Report-9/11 Budget Needed

$29,469.63

Budget Received

$23,302.50

Budget Reimbursements

A.L.I.V.E.-for adults 50+

$796.50

Think 4:8; 5:30-6:30 pm: 1st-3rd grade Worship and Lesson, 4th-6th grade Rec Time, 6:30 to 7:15 1st-3rd grade Rec Time and 4th-6th Worship and Lesson  Preschool Wednesday Nights: Begin at 5:30 PM; Preschool choir at 5:45 PM  Catapult: 5th & 6th Grade, October 21- 22, $35 per person; Register Now  CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS AT: www.kidz.fbcada.org

Weekly Information

Building Fund Receipts

Volunteers September Wednesday Night Servers: Need Volunteers $2,515.00 September Wee Worship Backup: Need Volunteers

Designated Receipts

$4,260.00 Wee Worship Schedule

Missions

Total Receipts

$200.00

$31,074.00

YTD Budget Needed

$1,090,376.48

YTD Received

$1,055,889.65

YTD Expenditures

Leah Worcester

September 25: Barbara Feighner, Meagan Brooking, Ashly Ware and Karen Vandegriff

$971,160.08

Upcoming Meetings

$2,671,377.15

~ Committee on Committee Meeting, Sunday, 3:15 p, DR ~ Deacon’s Meeting, Sunday, September 18, 4:00 pm, DR ~ Church Conference, Sunday, September 28, Noon, WC

Building Loan Balance ($21,619.92 pymt made on 08/15/16 $10,820.56 interest & $10,820.56 principle)

September 18: Cynthia & Brett Hagar, Sandra Weddle and