Our Church Family

First Baptist Family Wednesday, September 14, 2011

6:00 p.m. Prayer Service in the Parlor, led by Dr. Sam Self 6:00 p.m. The Gathering in the Youth Assembly Room

Pray for Our FBC Family… Mrs. Millie Bowen & family Mrs. Linda DeVane Mrs. Boots Reeves Mrs. Ashley Wiggins Mrs. Viola Coleman Mrs. Nancy Mendheim Mrs. Mary Shapleigh Mr. & Mrs. Gilma Williamson Mrs. Georgianne Davis Mr. Gordy Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Robert Woodall

Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Homebound… Mr. Lester Poitevint Mrs. Pauline Presley Mrs. Elnita Roland Mrs. Mary Shapleigh Mrs. Lexie Posey Mrs. Pauline Robinson Mrs. Lillie Ida Rutland Miss Essie Mae Smitherman

Special Prayer Requests… Our local National Guard Units and the men and women of our Armed Forces worldwide. President Obama and leaders of all nations. The Houston County Jail Ministry. The people submitting prayer requests via our FBC website. Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Craft (Sara) of Opp, AL, sister & brother-in-law of Charles Ward. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Freiermuth (Loyce ) of Columbus, GA, aunt and uncle of Judy Wise. Mrs. Kathy Haberle of Dothan, friend of Gail Turner. Mrs. Sara Shealy Innes of Montgomery, AL, daughter of Phil & Beth Shealy. Mr. Earl S. Martin, father of Debbie Irby. Mrs. Luvena Newman of Hartford, AL, mother of Sandy Newman. Dr. Edward Planz of Dothan, friend of many FBC members. Mrs. Emma Renfro of Ohio, sister-in-law of Bob & Pat Renfro. Mrs. Lucille Roden of Decatur, AL, grandmother of Brad Strom. Mrs. Nancy Tanton, daughter-in-law of Earline Tanton. Mr. Ron Wagoner of Port St. Joe, FL, father of Rev. Brian Wagoner, pastor of Shiloh Baptist, Hartford, AL. Mrs. Martha Walker of Birmingham, AL, mother of Cynthia Watts. (Names will be removed after 2 weeks unless otherwise notified)

Our Sympathy to… Evelyn White and family on the death of her brother, Mr. Jack Adkins, of Dothan. Mr. Adkins was also the uncle of Farrie Murphy. Kris Tolar and family~ on Senior the death Adult ofMinistry her mother, ~ Mrs. Jean Jones Chenoweth, of Taneytown, MD. Rochelle Brown and family on the death of her father, Mr. James Rich, of Dothan. Senior Adult Bible Study with Ed and Elaine Onley Pray for Our MissionariesThursday, January… 21 Chris & Mary10:30 Granberry, a.m. in Washington.the Parlor (Before Email: the [email protected] 3R luncheon) Charles & Carma Pinkerton, International Impact Missions Please call the church office, 792-5117, for a complete listing • • • • • of missionaries. Jon &For Jeanne Those Herrin Almost & family, Retired, US/Mexico Recently BorderRetired, Missions, or Been RetiredMcAllen, TX. 3R Luncheon Thursday, January 21 ~ Women’s Ministry ~ Pray for Our11:30 Family a.m. in theand Dining Friends Hall in the Armed Forces… Michael Bing, Iraq Brent Martin, Iraq Mike Smith, Germany Clay Blackshear,Special Guest: Army, IraqSam Self, Interim Minister of Recreation Special Musical Guests: Our KevinOwn FBCPerkins, Quartet Ft. Lewis, WA Jordan Stanley, Baghdad, Iraq Jeremy Gebhardt, Afghanistan Steven Pinkerton, Army Reserve CaptainEmbrace Bryan Stewart, Ft. Stewart, GA Sp. JamesSam Holmes, Self, Iraq Bill Durham, Bob Gross, Derryl Homberg Call the church office by Wednesday,Tucker Platt, Jan. Iraq 20, AJeff Worship Tisdale, NavyEvent Chaplain, for Women Virginia Beach, VA Josh Ingalls, Afghanistan Chad Reno, Iraq James Ward, Air Force, Afghanistan to sign up, 792-5117. February 26, 2010 Robert Jackson, Afghanistan Joel Rynott, Beruit Duncan Watkins, Ft. Jackson, SC 7 p.m., FBC Chaplain Mark Jankoski, Iraq • • • Tony Salinero, Marines, Iraq Maj. Jeff White, Iraq Join Babbie Mason for an evening of worship with women in Stephen Lawson, Marines,Senior Adult Iraq Day TripVictoria to Atlanta Shermer, Dubai Capt. Wes Williams, US Army, Iraq Justin Lee, Afghanistan mind. Experience Christ-centered music, God-honored Southeastern Flower Show testimonies and a huge dose of encouragement as we Thursday, February 4 celebrate what Jesus has done for us. You can even be a Cost: $15 non-refundable deposit member of the Embrace Women’s Mass Choir and sing along Members (paidin theby Wednesday Hospital NOON,… February 3) with Babbie. * Indicates Member, ** S.S. 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~ News of Interest ~ Do You Know Who Kathleen Mallory Is? Kathleen Mallory is an Alabama native known for her support and commitment to missions. Wednesday, September 14, The Kathleen Mallory Offering for Alabama Missions funds 2011 the work and ministries of the Alabama WMU such as: GAs; RAs (next year); Camp WorldSong; 4:30-6 p.m. Family Supper Pure Water, Pure Love; Tabitha House; 5 p.m. One Way Café (Gr 7-12) and temporary child care during disasters. 5:15-7:30 p.m. Child Care (Birth-Age 2) FBC 2011 Goal: $4,000 Envelopes are located in the pew racks. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Double M Music (3P-Gr 4) • • • • • 5:30 p.m. Preteen Night Life (Gr 5-6) Community Ministries Needs Volunteers 6 p.m. Prayer Service, Parlor Community Ministries offers a number of opportunities for The Gathering, Youth Assembly personal ministry. We have an immediate need for after school Room tutors and benevolence workers. Tutoring: Each School Tuesday - 3:15–4:30 p.m. 6:20-7:05 p.m. Double M Missions (3P-Gr 4) Benevolence: Tuesdays & Thursdays - 8:15–11:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Youth Life Groups (Grades 7- 3 Call Stan at 792-3211 to volunteer 12) or for more info. Adult Choir Rehearsal This Week’s Menu: For Those Who Are Almost Retired, Recently Retired, Old Time Country Breakfast, Cheese Grits, or Been Retired Scrambled Eggs, Ham, Bacon, Sausage, 3R Luncheon Biscuit and Gravy, Hash Rounds, Salad Bar, Thursday, September 15 11:30 a.m., in the Dining Hall Special Guest: Debbie Yurevich-Spivey Wednesday Night Life Groups All Senior Adults are invited to join us to hear Debbie as she blesses us with song. Call the church office at 792-5117, by ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ Wednesday, September 14, to sign up for the luncheon. Ladies Adult Life Group “The Way of Agape” Room C203, Leader: Vicki Martin My Bible Day 1st Grade Bible Presentation º º º Sunday, September 18 ~ 6:45 p.m. ~ The Essential Life Group! 9 a.m. Seeking a clearer, more practical understanding 1st Graders and their Parents are to meet in Room C102a of God’s design for life? for devotion and fellowship. Choices: a Paradigm for Life We will then go to the 10:15 a.m. worship service where ~ Preteen Ministry ~ the parents will present a Bible to their child. AdventureLand for Preteens (Gr 5–6) Saturday, October 1 Bass Club Meeting 10:30 a.m.–12 Noon, Cost $10 per person Thursday, September 22 Join us for putt-putt and more! Parents will drop off at 6:30 p.m., FLC Craft Room AdventureLand at 10:30 a.m. and pick up at 12 noon. Please All who plan to fish at the September 24 tournament call Susanne at the church office to sign up. need to be at this meeting to receive information concerning • • • • • rules and pairings. Tournament Entry fee is $50 per boat and 70s-80s Costume Party $5 per person to fish. for Preteens (Gr 5–6) Bass Tournament Friday, October 28 Saturday, September 24 6–8 p.m., At the Underground at Lake Point on Lake Eufaula All preteens are invited to come dressed in their favorite 70s Looking forward to a great turnout. or 80s looks. (Parents, your kids may need some help with this!) Parents can drop off at 6 p.m. and pick up at 8 p.m. Please call Susanne at the church office to sign up. Coming to First Baptist Mighty Men of God Mother’s Morning Out with Dr. Paul David Freed November 18-19, 2011 Every Thursday For ALL Men, Ages 12 to 112 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Room B206 For Ages 6 weeks-Age 4 Friday - 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for first child Saturday - 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $10 for each additional child in family To register, call Mighty Men at 1-86-MIGHTY-MEN (Non-refundable $10 registration fee per family) (1-866-444-8963) or or online at Please bring a sack lunch. A snack is provided. Please call www.mightymenofgod.com Susanne at the church office to sign up, 792-5117, ext. 209.