Announcements

Saints Alive
The Saints Alive Choir will host a soup and sandwich luncheon in
honor of Rev. Art Bruce on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 11:30
a.m. in the fellowship hall immediately following choir practice.
Contact Patsy Henry and let her know what you would like to
bring for lunch. All current and former Saints Alive Choir
members are invited.
Operation Christmas Child
Our Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection date is
Sunday, November 6th. Please help a child by packing a shoebox
and bringing it to the church by or on Nov. 6th.
BCM Meals
Groups are needed to provide meals for the BCM (Baptist
Collegiate Ministry) at Bainbridge State College. Meals are to be
served in the campus Wellness Center at 6:00 PM on Mondays.
Dates meals are needed for are October 10, October 31 and
November 28. Contact Mary Glenn Grimes to claim a date.
Chili Cook-Off
There will be a Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, October 26th. ALL
CHILI MUST BE IN PLACE IN THE YOUTH BUILDING
BY 5:30 PM. The first place winner will receive a $25 gift card. If
you have questions, call Hugh Lanier.
Salvation Army Bell Ringers
The Salvation Army is looking for groups to help ring the bell. If
your Sunday School class would like to help, please contact Karen
Elwell or Chip Hall.

PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE

Please lift your Pastor Search Committee in prayer daily. They
are: Jerry Pollock, Richard Dykes, Tanya Crum, Frances
Edmunds, Susan Lanier, Karon Elwell.

Sunday October 2, 2016

Budget Receipts
$43,519.63
Budget Needs To Date
$638,484.00
Budget Receipts YTD
$610,042.88
Receipts Under Budget By
$28,441.12

Sunday, October 9
Contemporary Service
9:00 AM
Bible Study
10:00 AM
Morning Worship
11:00 AM
Reception for Art & Dian 3:00 PM
Preschool/Childrens Cmte 4:00 PM
Missions Committee
4:00 PM
AWANA
5:30 PM
Evening Worship
6:30 PM

Mission Georgia Offering:

$2,725.00

Monday, October 10
Saints Alive Rehearsal 10:30 AM
Library Committee
11:00 AM
BCM @ College
6:00 PM

Bible Study
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WEDNESDAY FAMILY
NIGHT
October 12
Pot Roast
Carrots & Potatoes
Green Beans
Rolls
Dessert

Tuesday, October 11
Youth Prayer Breakfast
6:45 AM
Mens Prayer Breakfast
7:00 AM
Wednesday, October 12
Pastor Search Committee 5:30 PM
Childrens Choir
5:45 PM
640 Youth Service
6:00 PM
Family Supper
6:00 PM
Prayer Meeting
7:00 PM
Mission Friends/GAs/RAs 7:00 PM
Chancel Choir
7:45 PM
Thursday, October 13
Agents of the Apocalypse 10:00 AM
Senior Adult Game Night 6:00 PM

Reception
There will be a reception honoring Art & Dian Bruce on Sunday,
October 9th between the hours of 3:00 and 4:30 in the Fellowship Hall.
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are in need of some volunteers to help answer the phones on
Monday mornings. If you are available and willing to help one
Monday, please call the church office and sign up for a day.
OUR CONDOLENCES TO:
Loma Bolt in the death of her fianc.
William & Bev Widener and family in the death of his niece, Diane.

First Baptist

Church

October 5, 2016

www.fbcbainbridge.com

Interim Pastor Dr. Milton Gardner

Minister of Music Rev. Art Bruce
Minister of Youth & Students Rev. Jeff Baxley
Director of Children Stacey Jones

BE BLESSED IN ADVANCE WITH SUNDAYS ANTHEM

CHANGED
Many times my heart has questioned,
the reasons I was living for,
The pleasures of this world were leaving me,
wanting more, something more.
Then You gave me life's true meaning,
Not caring where my life had been;
You reached out to me with Your mercy,
And I will never, never look back again.
Now tell me where, where would I be without You?
And tell me what kind of future would I have,
If You had not come to my rescue,
And given me just one more chance?
O I've been changed by Your glory,
I've been changed by Your mercy,
I've been changed by Your marvelous grace;
I've been changed 'cause You love me,
I've been changed 'cause You want me,
I've been changed by the pow'r of Your name,
Changed, changed, changed.
O I've been changed 'cause You love me,
I've been changed 'cause You want me,
I've been changed by the pow'r of Your name,
I will never, never be the same!
I will never, never be the same!
I will never, never be the same again!
I've been changed, changed, changed!
I've been changed!
Art

Trunk or Treat

October 26 7 pm
Please consider hosting a game or decorating a vehicle trunk to
participate in our Trunk or Treat this year. We have several carnival
games that you can choose from, plus several options that the
Children's Ministry is willing to rent if you are interested. So, grab
your Sunday School class, Bible Study group, WMU group or several
of your friends and sign up together. Or go solo and simply decorate
your trunk and pass out candy. Options and creativity are endless!
There is something for every person in our church to do - whether it is
sit and pass out candy or become more involved and play games. Sign
up with the form in your Sunday School folder.
Remember, this is our opportunity to do something nice for our
community with the hope that we can build relationships with people
who need to hear about Jesus. Everyone is asked to help the children's
and preschool committee make this event a success.
Along with participation in our event, we also invite everyone to donate
candy. There will be a donation bin in front of the church office. We
ask for no candy that will melt (chocolate) and only candy that is
already individually wrapped.

Sunday School

2016-2017
We will be starting a rotation of teachers and parents. I am in need of
individuals to teach three month shifts in three of our children's classes.
If you are able to assist, please contact me as soon as possible!

Early & Extended Session

2016-2017
We are on the lookout for individuals and families that will join us as
we serve during our services. We need people for both Early and
Extended and age groups Babies-2s and 3s-5s. If you are willing to
serve, please let me know! My email and cell phone are below.

Family Fun Night- Christmas Crafts

Friday, December 2

6:30 pm Fellowship Hall

More details coming soon, but you will not want to miss this
event! Mark your calendars!
Stacey

Fields of Faith is a student led community wide

night of worship that gives students an
opportunity to share their faith in a relaxed and
unique setting. October 12th is the date for the
event this year and will take place at Centennial
Field beginning at 6:30. We will meet at the
youth building between 6:00-6:15 to go together
over to the stadium for the evening. There will
not be a youth meal on this night.
This Sunday evening beginning at 5:15 we will be
offering Agents of the Apocalypse in the
choir room for students in grades 6-12. Come
join us as we study the book of Revelation
together!!
Be sure to sign up for one of our winter retreats.
Our middle school students attend MOVE,
December 29-30 and our high school students
attend Strength to Stand, January 14-16.
Information and sign up are available at
www.insideoutstudents.net

Blessings,
Jeff