Thank you for the privilege of attending the Southern Baptist Convention in Houston, Texas and then our

Grandsons Dedication in Melbourne, Fl. I will be speaking about the convention in the weeks ahead as I learned many new things and am eager to share. While attending the worship services at the First Baptist Church of Melbourne, Fl, I noted a special emphasis that was taking place in that church. The emphasis was called, Step Up to the Plate, and involved each church member being challenged to step up to the plate during the summer months and not leave the church on second. Each member was asked to commit to being in worship and Sunday School ten out of the twelve weeks of summer. This emphasis included a testimony from a Sunday School member during the worship hour and included being faithful in our giving through the summer also. I thought that was a novel approach to common problem of almost every church. Almost all churches experience summer flight from attendance. It is sad that this happens. It is reflected not only in our attendance numbers but in our offering and in our ministries. It is okay to go on vacation and do special things with families and friends. It is never okay to ignore God and His house. If you are in town you should be in church! I look forward to seeing you this Sunday. Paul WE WELCOME NEW MEMBER BY BAPTISM Natalie Moore 216 Cloverleaf Cir

Sunday June 16, 2013 Budget Receipts $8,874.11 Budget Needs To Date $415,008.00 Budget Receipts YTD $397,424.14 Receipts Under Budget By $17,583.86 Bible Study 288 WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT June 26 No Family Supper or Activities

Sunday, June 23 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Discovery Bible Study 6:15 PM Evening Worship 6:30 PM Monday, June 24 VBS begins 5:00 PM Tuesday, June 25 Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM VBS 5:00 PM Wednesday, June 26 VBS 5:00 PM Chancel Choir 7:45 PM Thursday, June 27 VBS 5:00 PM Friday, June 28 VBS 5:00 PM

EXTENDED SESSION June 23 Threasa Hall, Cheryl Godwin, Maci Barber, Paula Brinson, Jason Long, Angela Shockley, Jake Goodson, Wendell & Carla Nix. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Bonnie & Carolyn Harrison on the birth of a great-grandson, Kolton Kennedy Ingram on June 10 weighing 8 lbs 1 oz. Proud parents are Wes & Christy Ingram. Gene & Clair Dunlap and Kevin & Wanda Lewis on the birth of a granddaughter, Ella Coraline Dunlap on May 22 weighing 6 lbs 14 oz. Proud parents are Mark & Angie Dunlap. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO: *****Doug Collins and family in the death of his brother, Winton E Collins of Cairo. *****Mildred Betts in the death of her sister, Linda Lambert of Whigham. *****Patsy Steadham and family in the death of her brother, Roy Carroll of Moultrie. *****Aric Aldridge and family in the death of his father, Vernon Aldridge of Folkston.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 24June 28 5:00 PM SUPPER

First Baptist

Church
June 19, 2013

Pastor Rev. Paul Medley Minister of Music Rev. Art Bruce Minister of Youth Brian Steward Director of Children Stacey Sweitzer

www.fbcbainbridge.com

VBSPECTACULAR!
Continue to pray for our students and their leaders as they prepare for VBS next week. This years theme is an exciting one and having VBS in the evening will send it over the top with new energy. Make every effort to bring your kids and your neighbors kids so we can reach as many children as possible. Adult VBS will be an interesting addition as well. The 11:00 AM worship on June 30th will be a VBS celebration full of energy and fun. Well reach back into our memory banks of fun that morning!

It's HERE! VBS Week! Come and share in our fun! Learn more about Jesus! VBS is the BEST! And so are all the volunteers, great and small, I thank you ALL! Pool Party! Thursday, July 11 11 am- 1:30 pm, Avery & Mary Lynn White's House Cool down and have some fun! Lunch will be provided! Daddy Daughter Date Night- LUAU! Saturday, July 13 6 pm, $2 per person Calling all dads! Here is a great opportunity to love on your girl and take her out for dinner and some fun- Hawaiian style! 5th Grade Retreat July 18-20 Six Flags Over Georgia, $60/person Completed 5th Grade It's time for one last adventure before promoting to the youth group! We'll spend one day at White Water Atlanta and one at Six Flags over Georgia. But be sure to bring your Bibles because we'll delve into God's word as we prepare to face the big challenges ahead! Stacey What's Happening: June 24-28 VBS July 11 Pool Party! 11 am-1:30 pm July 13 Daddy Daughter Date Night, 6 pm, $2/person July 18-20 5th Grade Retreat RSVP by June 23

Merge- Miss us? We are at camp! We are doing inner city missions in the morning and Camp Rec. in the evenings. Please pray for our safety and for God to speak to us through all we do! Check out my Facebook page for photo updates. Brian CHAOS- begins in 11 days! Summer Insanity begins in 20 Days! Whats Happening June 24th-28th VBS July 2nd Hilda Byrd CHAOS (12-4) July 3rd Student Ministries @ church (6-8) July 3rd College Bible Study (8:30-10) July 9th Hilda Byrd CHAOS July 10th Swim Party @ KOA July 11th Summer Insanity @ YMCA July 16th Hilda Byrd CHAOS July 17th Student Ministries @ church (6-8) July 17th College Bible Study (8:30-10) July 18th- Summer Insanity @ YMCA July 23rd Hilda Byrd CHAOS July 24th Swim Party @ Harrells (6-8) July 25th- Summer Insanity Location will be announced for the MAIN EVENT July 26th and 27th Chaos end of the year trip

CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH

The evening worship time on June 30 will be a celebration of God and Country. We have chosen to use this time to honor our nation and its place in Gods plan for the world. Invite friends and neighbors to join you that evening at 6:30.

SUMMER SLIDE IN
The summer months are a great time to slide-in to the fun of Chancel Choir. The music tends to be more familiar and upbeat and we often have more time in our preparation. That means, we learn at a slightly slower pace and have more fun singing. Join us Wednesdays at 7:45 in the Choir Room. See if God may be calling you and your voice to serve Him through Chancel Choir.
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