Announcements*
Sunday Morning Sermon
Join us Sunday, May 16, on Facebook Live OR in-person in the sanctuary at 10:15am as Bro Joe shares Joshua 7:19-26.
“Sin’s Deadly Progression"
1. Achan saw and coveted that which was forbidden
2. Achan took that which was forbidden
3. Achan tried to hide his sin
4. Achan’s sin was exposed
NOTE: Although the state-wide mask mandate has been lifted, you are encouraged to practice social distancing and to wear a mask in the hallway and as you enter and exit the buildings.
Upcoming Youth Events:
Camp Ft. Bluff July 12-16
@Dayton, TN
Registration IS OPEN! See Eli for details
The youth will have your lunch ready for you Sunday, May 16,
immediately following the morning worship. Spaghetti plates will be available for pick-up in the fellowship hall.
Donations will be accepted to help the youth off-set the cost for summer camp.
Our Wednesday night activities were cancelled last week.
This Wednesday, May 19th will be our last night for children’s activities until August. We will have a family meal in the CAC at 5:15pm and our children and preschoolers will present their program at 6pm in the sanctuary.
Vacation Bible School
June 7-11
8:30 – 11:45am
We need individual Kool-Aid drinks and individual snack items (chips, cookies, etc.)
There will be a short meeting for all VBS workers immediately following the service on Sunday, May 16.
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Our App is available in your App Store. If you need assistance you can call or stop the church office.
You can also give on our website and set up your online giving account. Look for the Generosity tab on the left.
Building Fund Update:
Amount borrowed to date: $195,688.56
*Monthly Payment: $1,654.25
Would you take the challenge of increasing your giving in 2020 to at least cover the amount of one month’s payment? If 12 families will make that commitment, one year’s worth of payments will be met.
Wednesday Night Schedule:
The meal time in the CAC is 5:00-5:30pm for Grades 1st-6th, and 5:30-6:00pm for Youth (Grades 7th-12th).
Choirs are from 5:30-6:15pm.
RAs/GAs are from 6:15-7:00pm.
The preschool (4-5 year olds) will be 5:00-6:15pm with a meal Preschool Choir and then Mission Friends 6:15-7:00pm.
First Baptist Church Preschool Department Covid-19 Guidelines
1. Only one adult allowed to pick up or drop off child.
2. Masks must be worn by all adults inside the nursery area.
3. Parents will need to provide snacks and drinks for their child. Please label your child’s snack and cup/bottle.
4. Please do not bring personal toys for your child.
Operation Christmas Child May Item:
Hygiene Items
The 2021 Flower Calendar is hanging across from the library. Help us decorate our sanctuary each Sunday for worship.
The offering envelopes for 2021 are available for pick up in the room off the elevator on the 2nd floor. If you do not see a box with your name on them please pick up a blank set.
Our nursery is overflowing, and we need your help!
If you can help once a quarter during the morning worship time, please call the church office or contact Nancy Hutchens.
Your Prayer Committee is committed to praying together each Monday at 5:00 p.m. If you have a special request please inform them on Sunday or give one of them a call. (Milton Bell, Sarah Brigance, Norma Jackson, John & Martha Prothro)
Children's Church Needs Volunteers!
If you would be willing to help occasionally, please call the church office or talk to Stephanie Cavender.
NOTE: A reminder that children's church is for kids ages 4 through 3rd grade only. Please make sure that your older child accompanies you to the sanctuary to take part in worship and grow in the Word! :)
Our Food Pantry always needs to be re-filled! The following items are needed: peanut butter, canned soup, canned meats, rice, dried beans, oatmeal, pop tarts, mac-n-cheese, canned chili, and crackers.
We try to give enough food for 3 days, so that takes a lot for a family. Please pick up extra items when you shop and bring what you can to the church office. Thank you!
