One of the great responsibilities of being a member of the First Baptist Church of Bainbridge is the election of Deacons to serve

the congregation. This selection process begins with nominations from the congregation, review of those nominated by a Deacon Selection Committee, Deacon Presbytery, and finally the vote of the congregation. This Sunday, members of the church will be asked to vote on the following ten men to serve on the Deacon Body of the Church: Winston Brock, Dwayne Kelly, Stan Killough, Brian OMara, Jerry Pollock, Josh Williamson, and Russell Willis to serve for three years. Marvin Hall, Lewis Jones, and John Rogers for one year. All have agreed to serve as a Deacon if the church so elects. At the close of the morning services, you will be given opportunity to vote. Responsibility often breeds privilege. It is a privilege we should not take lightly, this thing called church membership. Unlike the membership in a civic group or fraternal organization, church membership is a commitment to God, not to man. It is a commitment to be the steward of His work in this place where He has us. It is a commitment to one another to be the visible body of Christ in this community. You have not joined a group, you have made a commitment to God. Lets honor that commitment in worship this Sunday. Paul Memory verse August 7Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Sunday July 31 Budget Receipts $17,247.80 Budget Needs To Date $562,141.02 Budget Receipts YTD $523,251.48 Receipts Under Budget By $38,889.54 Shell Annex Renovation TD $127,970.30 Bible Study 377 WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT August 10, 2011 6:00 PM Hamburgers Baked Beans French Fries Dessert

Sunday, August 7 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM MARTUS meeting 4:00 PM Interpretive Movement 4:45 PM Shockwave 5:30 PM AWANA Workers 5:30 PM Evening Worship 6:30 PM Tuesday, August 9 Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Wednesday, August 10 Graded Choirs 5:45 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Youth Bible Study & Supper 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Friends, GAs, RAs 7:00 PM Girls of Grace 7:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 8:00 PM SONS OF JUBAL CONCERT @ First Baptist Church of Quitman, Tuesday, August 23. Call the church office to sign up. If more than 20 sign up, we will take the bus.

EXTENDED SESSION August 7 Roger & Frances Edmunds, Hope Toole, Cheryl Godwin, Janone Doss, Paula Brinson, Brad & Joanne Moore, Jim & Misti Griffin, Lori Brown, Renee Sims, April & Madison Helms.
First Baptist Church P.O. Box 155 Bainbridge, GA 39818 Phone 229-246-1563 Fax 229-246-8182 Rev. Paul Medley......Pastor Rev. Art Bruce.....Minister of Music/Senior Adults Rev. Earl Barron....Minister of Education/Children Clarene Jones....Office Secretary Virginia Smith........Administrative Secretary Email: office@fbcbainbridge.com
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Volume 64 Number 31

The First Baptist

August 3, 2011

GRADED CHOIRS BEGIN WEDNESDAY

With school back in session, our graded choirs will begin on Wednesday, August 10. Choirs begin at 5:45 and are scheduled to be in the following locations: Tiny Tones (3 year olds) Preschool 3 yr. room Melody Makers (4 & 5s) Preschool 5 yr. room Music Makers (1-3rd grade) Education Bldg. E208 Young Musicians (4-5th grade) Sanctuary Choir loft Signs will be posted when Shell Annex is complete and Music Makers and Young Musicians are able to return to their traditional rooms!

Sunday School Promotion Day August 7 All preschool, children, and youth ministries will be able to move to their new classes on August 7. Everyone will report to their usual class, then at 10:30 students will move to their new class. Teachers, please make a note of this for your planning for that morning. AWANA Ministry will resume on Sunday August 21 at 5:30 p.m. We will have a brief leadership meeting Sunday evening August 7 at 5:30 p.m. to get things going for the new year. Wednesday Night Activities Resume All Wednesday activities and ministries for all children will resume on August 10. This includes all Graded Choirs, RAs, GAs, Mission Friends, and Girls of Grace (5-6 grade girls). A Parents' Prayer for Students Dear Lord, As my children leave for school, I pray that you will keep them in your care. Send your Spirit to open their minds to all that is true and beautiful and good. Help them to see the gifts and talents you have given them and to use them well. Help them to grow in knowledge and wisdom. Help them to be kind to others and lead others be kind to them. Give their teachers patience and understanding and help them teach what is just and true. Send your angels to guide and guard my children and to keep them from all harm. Open their young hearts to your presence and enfold them in your peace and protection. Hold them in the palm of your hand and bring them home safely at day's end. Amen.

Sunday Afternoon Happenings If you have a desire to be a part of MARTUS in any capacity, please plan to meet this Sunday at 4:00 with Mrs. April Aldridge and Mr. Toby Roland. MARTUS is an opportunity for youth to lead praise and worship at church and in the community. Soles4Souls With your help, the youth surpassed the 200 pairs goal and collected more than 500 pairs of shoes to donate to both the Agape Shop in Bainbridge and Soles4Souls. Wednesday Night Suppers Meet in the basement for Youth Supper this Wednesday, August 10th. Supper will cost $1.00 which will include a soft drink. This weeks menu will be sloppy joes, chips, and dessert provided by Team 1: Tina Wallace, Hope Toole, Ginger Jones, Tammy Deal, and Rhonda Walker. Youth of the Week Katie Faythe Roland is the daughter of Toby and Johanna Roland. She is a junior at BHS where she is a Varsity Cheerleader, a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, the Mock Trial team, and the Anchor Club. Her favorite subject is biology. Mark Your Calendar! Sunday, August 7th Sunday School 9:45 MARTUS meeting 4:00 Interpretive Movement 4:45 Shockwave (choir) 5:30 Evening Worship 6:30 Wednesday, August 10th Supper 6:00 Bible Study 7:00

SAINTS ALIVE RESUME

Mark your calendars on September 12th as the date our Saints Alive Choir resumes its rehearsals and ministry for the 2011-2012 church year.

FELLOWSHIP CLUB MEETING

The Fellowship Club will begin another great year of inspiration, food and fellowship at noon, Monday, September 12. Join us and bring a friend. Fellowship Club leadership planning dinner at Arts home, Thursday, August 11, 6:30 P.M.
WHEN SHELL ANNEX IS COMPLETE, WHY NOT

Join us in our clean, fresh Chancel Choir room? THE

TIME FOR SINGING HAS COME!

QUITMAN TRIP TO JUBALS CONCERT. . . Tuesday, Aug 23. Sign up in church office (246-1563)