Sunday evening was an awesome presentation by our Childrens choirs of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus.

Thank you choir leaders, parents and especially the children for a truly worshipful experience. What a joy to see so many children involved in the music experience of worship. Thank you Senior Adults for a wonderful time last Monday at our Senior Adult Picnic and Boat Ride. We are blessed with the wit and wisdom of some great saints of God at First Baptist Church. Thank you to those who brought the covered dish meal. ( I brought the appetite.) From Children to Senior Adults, there is a place of worship and service at the First Baptist Church. From ministry to worship to fellowship there are opportunities to express your love for God. First Baptist Church is blessed with a diversity of people of age and ability. There is truly a place for anyone who wants to serve the Lord here in His House. A reminder that this is the time to nominate men to serve as Deacons for the next three years. The Deacons have a vital ministry at First Baptist. They are ministers to families, they are a sounding board to the congregation and staff. I know you will prayerfully consider the names to be nominated. Thank you for doing so. I look forward to seeing you this Sunday in Sunday School and Worship. Paul

Sunday, May 8 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM No Evening Worship Monday, May 9 Saints Alive Rehearsal 10:30 AM Personnel Committee 5:30 PM Tuesday, May 10 7th & 8th Grade 7:00 AM Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Mary Blair Group 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 11 Graded Choirs Rehearse 5:45 PM WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT Family Supper 6:00 PM May 11, 2011 Youth Bible Study 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM GAs, RAs 7:00 PM Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole Girls of Grace 7:00 PM Sweet Potatoes Patties Handbells 7:00 PM Rolls Chancel Choir 8:00 PM Dessert

Sunday May 1, 2011 Budget Receipts $21,221.86 Budget Needs To Date $343,530.68 Budget Receipts YTD $306,690.54 Receipts Under Budget By $36,840.14 Shell Annex Renovation TD $94,879.36 Bible Study 368

OUR CONDOLENCES TO: *****Irene Nelson and family in the death of her nephew, Dale Mason of Texas.
EXTENDED SESSION May 8 Beth Briggs, Chris & Anne Hobby, Jennifer Hall, Dot Connell, Miranda Killough, Susan Lanier, Ellie Thomas, Winston & Patsy Brock, Melissa Brock, Carolyn Thompson, Chip & Patty Hall.
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 Rev. Al Sessions.......Minister of Youth/College Clarene Jones....Office Secretary Virginia Smith........Administrative Secretary Email: office@fbcbainbridge.com

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Volume 64 Number 18

The First Baptist

May 4, 2011

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CHILDREN'S CHOIRS PROGRAM

Last Sunday evening in the 6:30 p.m. service, our Children's Choirs presented their end of the year program. Our four fabulous, fantastic kid's choirs did an awesome job with drama, motions and singing. I was amazed at the maturity and growth that our students have made since they sang for us earlier in the year. The salvation testimonies by our 5th & 6th graders was especially moving. Thanks, Sydney, for your hard work to make the videos! Please show your appreciation to their leaders, each wonderful Christian ladies who have invested their lives into the our children. These leaders make First Baptist Churchs Music Ministry for children the envy of all the area churches. FELLOWSHIP CLUB ENDS FOR THE SUMMER A big word of thanks to the leaders of the Fellowship Club for making this past year a resounding success! We culminate a full year of activities with our Picnic in the Park last Monday afternoon. Those who took the pontoon boat ride had a great time, later. Thanks to each of you who contributed your homemade specialties for us to savor. The variety and quality of the food gets better and better. Our Fellowship Committee will gather before the end of the summer to begin plans for another great year of activities. Call me with any suggestions you may have for programs. COMMUNITY PATRIOTIC PROGRAM Mark the date of Sunday night, June 26 for our Community Patriotic Program in the Coliseum. Rehearsals will begin soon. Art

June 20-24 9:00 a.m. 12 noon We are trying something new this year in the area of registration. Each parent will be able to register their child through a special link at http://links.fbcbainbridge.com/2011_VBS_Signup A special thank you goes out to Richard Dykes for his help in setting up this link. Thank you Richard for what you do!! There will be a special VBS teacher and leaders meeting on May 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cooper House. Please make your plans to be at this meeting. Some things have changed from the previous years of VBS. So, you will need to know what is going on and get the scoop on the theme for this years exciting VBS. Awana Awards Night Wednesday, May 11, 2011 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Everyone will still meet for the Wednesday evening dinner and then move over to the Sanctuary for the childrens presentation. Junction 56 Event Wednesday, May 25 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Parents will need to drop off their children by 4:00 p.m. that evening and pick them backup at 8:00 p.m. at the church. They will be traveling to Tallahassee for this special time. If you have any other questions please contact any of the Junction 56 Ministry Team. (Tina Wallace, Hope Toole, Judy Franklin, Earl Barron)

30 Hour Famine The high school Sunday School class participated in World Visions 30 Hour Famine last weekend. Twenty-five high school students went without food for 30 hours in order to experience hunger first hand. A scavenger hunt for donated clothes and shoes netted over 1000 items which were donated to the Migrant Workers and Agape Ministries. Thank you to all who sacrificed and the helpers that made it happen. Kudos to Mr. Jeff Eenigenburg of Grace Church who led the youth in worship Wednesday night. We will welcome Mr. Erick Champion from Tallahassee Wednesday, May 18th. Invite your friends to join us. MARTUS witness for Jesus is the FBC Praise Band. If you are a musician or vocalist that would like to lead praise and worship, contact Toby Roland @ 726-8568. May 9th is the deadline for graduating high school seniors to apply for the Mid and Betty Powell Scholarship. Pick up your application at the church office. May 15th will be the Senior Recognition Service and Breakfast. The Junior parents will host the Seniors for a special breakfast at 8:30 and Seniors will be recognized during the 11:00 service. Wednesday Night Supper Schedule Supper in the basement at 6:00 Worship in the sanctuary at 7:00 May 11th Group 4: Cheryl Guy, Carla Smith, Carla Nix, Hildy Conder May 18th Group 5: Crystal Kelly, Faye Young, Debbie Inlow, Kim Kirkus