Two great opportunities of worship lie ahead for us at First

Baptist. On Sunday, MARCH 8, we will observe the Lords Supper

in both the morning worship services. What a wonderful way to
worship God by our being obedient to Him and observing that
which He has commanded us to do. And to do in remembrance of
Him.
Then on Sunday, MARCH 15, we will have the ingathering
for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American
Missions. Our church goal this year is $5000.00. We will worship
that day with our hearts, our voices and our pocket books. I know
the giving to the church has been low lately, and I know some will
say we should give here first. BUT, let me remind you that all of
this offering goes to the work of missions on the North American
continent. In particular, the work of Southern Baptist in Canada and
the United States. Come prepared to give that Sunday.
Now is the time to make our Christian voices known to the
state government. The Preventing Government Overreach on
Religious Expression act is before the State Senate. This act
protects the rights of Christians to practice their faith freely in the
state of Georgia. 30 States have already passed their form of this
legislation. We need to be sure our elected officials do the same.
There is federal legislation of this nature but there is no
state legislation. In order for this legislation to become a reality in
this state we, the believers, must make our feeling know. Please
contact your state legislators to encourage them to vote for this bill.
I know God will bless us for it.
See you Sunday,
Paul

Our Condolences To:

Ray Harrell and family in the death of his sister in Texas.
Stacey Sweitzer and family in the death of her great-grandmother.

Sunday February 22, 2015

Budget Receipts
$11,521.00
Budget Needs To Date
$130,680.48
Budget Receipts YTD
$120,154.21
Receipts Under Budget By
$10,526.27
Bible Study
289
WEDNESDAY FAMILY
NIGHT
March 4
Meatloaf
Yellow Rice
Cabbage
Cornbread
Dessert

Sunday, March 1
Contemporary Service
9:00 AM
Bible Study
10:00 AM
Morning Worship
11:00 AM
Church Council
4:00 PM
AWANA
5:30 PM
Evening Worship
6:30 PM
Monday, March 2
Saints Alive Rehearsal
10:30 AM
Fellowship Club
Noon
Property Committee
6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 3
Youth Prayer Breakfast
6:30 AM
Mens Prayer Breakfast
7:00 AM
Wednesday, March 4
Graded Choirs
5:45 PM
640 Worship
6:00 PM
Family Supper
6:00 PM
Mission Friends/GAs/RAs 7:00 PM
Handbells
7:00 PM
Prayer Meeting
7:00 PM
Disciple Path Class - Library 7:00 PM
Chancel Choir
7:45 PM

EARLY & EXTENDED SESSION

March 1
Early SessionPam Oliver, Sara Oliver and Chelsey Jones.
Extended SessionJim & Natalee Dozier, Betty Boyett, Mary
Elizabeth Boyett, Nicholas Boyett, Matthew Boyett, Misty Griffin and
Carolyn Thompson.
Tables of Love
For where two or three come together in my name, there am I
with them. Matthew 18:20
TABLES OF LOVE is an outreach ministry of First Baptist Church.
The goal is to draw the women of our community, including those who
are unchurched, into Christian fellowship.
This year's Tables of Love will be on March 23. We still need Table
Hostesses. If you are interested please call Delrose Betts and
volunteer.

First Baptist

Church

February 25, 2015

www.fbcbainbridge.com

Pastor Rev. Paul Medley

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

FELLOWSHIP CLUB
SENIORS! Join us this Monday, March 2nd as Jean Watson
inspires us with a report and photos of her recent trip to Israel.
Im going there in October and cant wait to hear what she
will share. Bring your covered dish and bring a friend.
HANDBELLS
Thanks to our bell ringers for blessing us with instrumental
praise last Sunday morning. Beautiful music helps us all to
worship. Thanks, also, to those who were able to hear us at the
bell festival last Saturday afternoon. We were encouraged by
your presence and support.
SONS OF JUBAL NOTES
JUBAL BRASS WILL SHARE AT FBC BAINBRIDGE
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
The full Sons of Jubal choir will be in Tifton on Thursday,
April 16th. If there is sufficient interest in taking a van to this
concert, we could schedule it! The cost of 50 cents per mile
will be shared by those who ride. Indicate your interest by
signing the list by the water fountain at the Shell Annex entrance to the Sanctuary.
LISTENING AIDS
The AV Committee has discovered a solution to those who
require additional amplification of the sounds. Check with a
member of the AV team if you need more information.
SAINTS ALIVE TO SHARE
Meet in the Choir Room at 6:15 this Sunday evening as we
sing Old-Fashioned Christian in the evening worship. Shirts!
PIANO TUNING
The pianos at church are tuned periodically as they need tuning. Some of you have asked me who does our tuning, so that
you might have your personal piano serviced. Our tuner, Rick
Weathersby, from Tallahassee, services out instruments. You
can contact him at (850) 385-1155 to schedule his services.
Art

EARLY Session Starts SUNDAY!

Summer Camp

Be sure you follow the correct Extended Session rotation! We will begin the
new rotation this Sunday, March 1.

VBS Clinic Saturday, March 14 Albany

If you plan to lead a rotation this year (crafts, missions, recreation, music,
etc.) then I strongly encourage you to participate in this clinic. We'll receive
TONS of helpful tips, training for your area of expertise and decorating ideas
galore. We will leave the church at 6:30 am and return around 2 pm. The
conference and transportation costs will be covered, but please bring money
for lunch. Please sign up by March 4 by calling the church office or texting
or emailing Stacey.

Easter Egg Hunt AND Picnic AND Softball Game!

March 21, John Johnson Elementary
11 am- Egg Hunt
11:45 am Bring your own picnic lunch
12:30Co-ed-Co-Age Softball Game (EVERYone is welcome to play!)
*There will be kites, bubbles and playground time for the littlest
ones during the game.

WE NEED YOU!
I am on the hunt for Easter Egg Hunt volunteers! Will you help hide eggs?
Will you help set up? We will meet at John Johnson at 10 am. Sign up in
Sunday School!

It is time to start planning for summer camp. We are

going to be attending Merge mission camp again. The
dates are June 22-26 and we will be traveling to
Millington, TN.
I have started a blog to help communicate as well as
help with sign ups, etc. The blog address is
www.firstbainstudents.blogspot.com If you or your
student is interested in attending Merge 2015, take a
look at the blog and there you can sign up and
download some important information.
The most important thing now is to get the sign up
information complete and mark March 18th on your
calendar. We need a $50 deposit by this date to hold
your spot for the camp. If you have any questions
please contact me.

WE NEED CANDY!
We have plenty of eggs from last year but are in need of candy. Please drop
individually packaged candy off in front of the church office. If you are able
to help stuff eggs, please let me know.

IN CASE OF RAIN!
The softball game will be cancelled, but we will move the egg hunt and picnic
into the gym and add some fun games to the mix!

Women of Faith LOVED Farewell Tour

September 18-19 Orlando, FL
Join us as we participate in the last Women of Faith event. There are only 20
spots available on a first come, first serve basis. Total cost will be
approximately $200 (at four to a hotel room), plus meals. Sign up with the
church office with a $50 deposit or see Tanya, Pam or Stacey for more
details.
Stacey
What's Happening:
March 1 AWANA Regular Night

SNAC
This Sunday is the first of the month and that means
that SNAC is happening following the evening service.
SNAC for March will be at David and April Helms home.
Blessings,
Jeff

Wednesday Night Meal for March 4 is team 6: Cheryl

Godwin, Clarene Jones, Renee Sims, Leann Buchanan,
Beverly Widner