239 years ago, our nation was founded on the principle of

religious freedom and equality for all. Our forefathers lead the
nation in times of prayer and gave the Scripture, the Holy Bible,
prominence in all matters both legal and spiritual. I am afraid that
in our zeal to keep these principles, we have become like the
Sadducees, who so burdened the people with the interpretation of
the law that they could not keep the intent of the Law.
What the world needed then, it needs now. The world
needed a Savior! Jesus came into the world not to change the law
but to fulfill it. He came to show that in the eyes of God, all men
are created equal and that any man who turns from God can have
the opportunity through HIM to return to God. Jesus reminded us
that our salvation is not determined by legislature, works or wealth,
but by simple belief in Him.
In these perilous times we need to return to our heritage, to
our faith in God and His prominence in our life and our nation. We
can do that in prayer, in power of the vote, and in testimony to the
truth. Now is not the time for Christians to lament our sorrows but
to stand for our Savior. Congregations and individuals need to stand
up and speak up for Christ. We need to be such a people.
Take your stand for Christ this week in worship and prayer.
I look forward to seeing you then.
Paul

Sunday June 28, 2015

Budget Receipts
$8,369.51
Budget Needs To Date
$424,711.56
Budget Receipts YTD
$398,517.36
Receipts Under Budget By
$26,194.20
Bible Study
253
WEDNESDAY FAMILY
NIGHT
July 8
Chicken Fajitas
Black Beans & Rice
Salad
Dessert

Sunday, July 5
Contemporary Service
9:00 AM
Bible Study
10:00 AM
Morning Worship
11:00 AM
Church Council
4:00 PM
Children's Bible Study
6:30 PM
Evening Worship
6:30 PM
Monday, July 6
Saints Alive Rehearsal 10:00 AM
Property Committee
6:00 PM
Tuesday, July 7
Mens Prayer Breakfast
7:00 AM
Childrens Bible Study 10:30 AM
Wednesday, July 8
Finance Committee
5:00 PM
640 Worship
6:00 PM
Family Supper
6:00 PM
Prayer Meeting
7:00 PM
Childrens Bible Study
7:00 PM
Chancel Choir
7:45 PM
Thursday, July 9
Childrens Pool Party
10:00 AM
Senior Game Night
6:30 PM

EARLY & EXTENDED SESSION

July 5
Early SessionPam & Sara Oliver, Chelsey Jones.
Extended SessionJim & Natalee Dozier, Betty Boyett, Mary
Elizabeth Boyett, Nicholas Boyett, Matthew Boyett, Misty Griffin and
Carolyn Thompson.

First Baptist

OUR CONDOLENCES TO:

Saundra Rogers and family in the death of her brother, Roy Sawyer of
Douglas.

July 1, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Margaret & Dwayne Kelly on the birth of their granddaughter, Aria
Isabel Zimmerman, born June 25 and weighing 5 lbs. 12 oz. and 18
1/2 in. long. Proud great-grandparents are Carolyn & Harold Kelly.

Church

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

PATRIOTIC MUSICAL AT FBC

Im writing this article several hours before
our Chancel Choir and Saints Alive Choir are
joining forces with the choir from Morningside
Baptist Church to share the patriotic musical
AMERICA, of Thee I Sing!. I am excited
with anticipation for what will be a wonderful
service, one which blessed our church and
community.
Special thanks to each of you who invited
friends and relatives last Wednesday. Thanks
also to Dewey Robinson and our faithful ushers who stepped up to greet our friends at this
special celebration time. Of course, thanks go
out to our AV Team, Jerry Pollock and Jerry
Henry, for the hours invested in making the
music and the Gospel clearly understood by
everyone in attendance. Benita Harrell is to be
praised for the beautiful job she did on her
solo.
And, thanks to each of the Saints Alive and
Chancel Choir members who participated and
sang their hearts out for the Lord. I love you
all.
Art

VBS Follow Up Team

If you would like to help the Evangelism Explosion group follow up
and contact our prospects from VBS, please contact me or Brother
Paul. We hope to visit each family that is not a member or regularly
attend another congregation in our community.

Pool Party! Thursday, July 9 10 am-1 pm 110 E Evans Street

Join us at Avery and Mary Lynn White's home for a pool party!
Lunch is FREE and will be hamburgers, chips, drink and dessert.

CPR Class Saturday, July 18 10 am

Fellowship Hall
The Children's Ministry will sponsor a CPR class (including child and
infant CPR) for anyone interested. Class will be $15 per person.
Please sign up with the church office if you would like to participate as
materials will need to be prepared for you.

Marianna Caverns Trip Monday, July 20 9 am -2 pm

Last week was a memorable week for our students.

We spent the week at camp and many students
walked away having their life changed by God.
Please pray for our students during the last weeks
of their summer break and gear up for the mission
field that is coming as school starts.
During the month of July we will meet in different
homes on Wednesday nights. Each week we will
begin at 6:30 and will end at 8:30. Below you will
find a schedule for the month and whose home we
will be meeting at for each Wednesday night. Thank
you to all the families that are opening their home.

Cost is $5 per person, plus lunch money. Please call the office to let
us know if you will be attending. We must meet a minimum quota to
have a tour. Extra adults are volunteering for this trip, so if you are a
parent that is unable to attend, please let me know and we can make
arrangements for your child to attend!

Be looking out for details throughout the month of

July. We are going to cram a lot of events and
activities into this month!!

Stacey

Blessings,

What's Happening:
July 9 Pool Party
July 13-17 CentriKid
July 20 Caverns Trip

Jeff

July 8th Glenn and Lee Ann Heard

July 15th Rick and Karen Ragan
July 22ndBryan and Julie Cottles
July 29 Ricky and Stephanie Moore