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National Day of Prayer
Prayer Rally, May 3, Noon
Prayer is one of the most important aspects of the Christian life, and First Baptist is looking forward to joining with our Christian brothers and sisters in a community-wide prayer rally. Held in the Capitol Courtyard, the prayer rally will be held from noon to 1:15 pm. Come early for praise and worship at 11:30 am!

Building 4 Community Interim Report
Sunday, May 20, 6:00 pm
The Building 4 Community committee is excited about the direction of our renovation and building process. Though a master plan will not be complete until mid-summer, this interim report will give us the chance to share some of the ideas and guidance we have received from the architects. Mark your calendars for May 20!

This Sunday's Sermon:
"Sneak Peek at the Final"
Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Sermon Series:

	Most of us would say that we’re “good people.” We don’t commit crimes. We treat others fairly. But is that enough? What does it take to make God’s grade? Too much is at stake for you not to know the answer to those questions.
April 15: “Does God Grade on a Curve?”Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10 April 22: “Who Passes, Who Doesn’t?” Scripture: Romans 10:5-13 April 29: “Sneak Peek at the Final” Scripture:  Luke 13:22-30

Our Youth Want to Help YOU!
We have youth choir singers working hard to earn money to offset the cost of their trip to Savannah, Georgia. If are in need of help with yard work, babysitting or any other jobs around the house, please contact Amy Baker, aebaker215@comcast.net or 284-3754 (cell).  Amy will give you the name and phone number of our youth who can help.

Florida Baptist Children's Home
APRIL REQUEST: COOL, REFRESHING DRINKS
FBC members donate items each month to the Tallahassee campus of the Florida Baptist Children’s Home (fbchomes.org), which has been helping children and families since 1904.
Warm weather is on the way. We will have thirsty children! They would welcome your donations of products such as Kool-Aid, lemonade mix, juice boxes/pouches, or other refreshing drinks that would be enjoyed by all. Collection bins are in the College Avenue foyer, the Welcome Center, and by the elevator on the first floor.

DivorceCare
Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce.
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. This group will be facilitated by Cherith Sivyer and meet in A-313. For more information contact the Singles Ministry office at x220.

GriefShare
find HELP discover HOPE experience HEALING
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you've lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you‘ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. That’s the reason for GriefShare.
This group will be facilitated by Sandy Tremaine and meet in A315. For more information contact the Singles Ministry office at x220.

Senior Sunday Celebration
Sunday, May 20th
Senior parents should have received a letter describing this celebratory event honoring your seniors. Here is a reminder of some very important deadlines. Before Sunday, May 6th we need pictures (a head shot senior picture and 5 other pictures showing the student’s stages growth) and the senior information sheet. Before Sunday, May 13th (Mother’s Day) we need an RSVP of the number of guests attending the luncheon. Thank you for your timely responses; it helps us to plan accordingly. We are looking forward to celebrating this senior class with you!

Youth Summer Camp
July 2-6; Registration Due ASAP!
David Nasser and Steve Fee will be leading this year’s exciting youth camp at Louisiana Tech University. A $150 deposit is due as soon as possible, with the remaining $80 due by June 10. For more information, contact the youth ministry office at x413!

Attention College Seniors!
If you are graduating this semester...we need to know! Contact the Student Ministry Office at 222-5470 ext 421 or clint@fbctlh.org with your name, school & major, your future plans and your email address. Congratulations!

It’s Almost Summer!
Help us keep in touch!
We would like to have a “summer address list”- if you would like your info as a part of it please fill out the requested info and turn it in to Student Ministry Office or email to clint@fbctlh.org. Include your name, email address, summer address, city, state and zip, summer phone number, cell phone number, when you will return to Tally and your summer plans. Thanks!

Mission Possible Bible Study
Wednesdays at 7:15 pm
Come connect with other young singles for a time of fellowship, disicpleship and prayer as we discuss the book “When God Speaks” by Henry Blackaby and Richard Blackaby. We meet in room A-317. For more information contact Kelly at x221 or email singles@fbctlh.org.

What is First Ladies?
First Ladies represents any woman at FBC. Our group is not defined by age or season of life. In fact, that is what makes our group so wonderful. We are young, midlife, older, married, single, and we desire a time to celebrate our lives together as Christian women.
Not only do we offer Bible studies throughout the year, we also meet quarterly for socials and coordinate retreats. Our desire is to build community among women at our church, form friendships and support each other through our relationship with Christ as our foundation.
Won’t you join us? Contact the Women’s Ministry at x221 for more details!

Women's Bible Studies
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
Daniel, Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy by Beth Moore, facilitated by Linda Smith, will meet Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm in A301,
Café Praise.

Women on Mission
May Group Meetings

• Group 1 will meet Tuesday, May 8, at 9:30 am at Gloria Dowden’s home (3227 Tanager Trail). Richard Tudor will be speaking about Builders For Christ. A covered dish lunch will follow.
• Group 2 will meet Tuesday, May 8, at 9:30 am at the home of Irene Maylan (3004 Donegal Drive). A representative from Second Harvest will be speaking.
• Group 3 will meet Tuesday, May 8, at 10:30 am at Rosemary Jacobs’ home (1205 Hemlock Court). A covered dish luncheon will be held.
• Group 4 will meet Tuesday, May 15, at 10:30 am at the Cherry Laurel Retirement Center (1009 Concord Rd). They will be discussing the book Nothing is Impossible: Stories that Are Beyond Belief, by Barbara Joiner. Lunch will follow at 12:30 pm for $5.

Women on Mission has five groups that meet monthly September - May. This year we have 110 enrolled. Of the 110, five are men who, with their wives, deliver materials in the Tract Minhistry led by Ethel Gould. We also have a group for homebound ladies, who are ministered to monthly. We always welcome anyone who wishes to join us in studying about missions, praying for missions, giving to missions, and doing missions in our community.

College Graduates
Congratulations to all of our college graduates! Your First Baptist family will continue to pray for you as you step out towards this new stage in your life.

• Amanda Jones, graduating from FSU with a degree in Early Childhood Education, plans to marry Allen Davidson and then seek employment in Ft. Worth, TX.
• Anna Norris, graduating cum laude from FSU with BAs in Music and American Studies, plans to earn a Masters of Arts in Teaching while teaching history to underserved students in Memphis through the Teach for America program.
• Leslie Thompson, graduating from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders, plans to attend graduate school at FSU to further study Communication Disorders and become a Speech/Language Therapist.
• Melanie Yeager, graduating from FSU with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, plans to stay in Tallahassee.

A Note of Thanks from Women on Mission:
We would like to thank all who have contributed to our church’s Spring Offering for North American and Global Missions through the SBC and CBF. A special note of thanks goes to Omega McAuley who was in charge of this emphasis. Omega worked tirelessly to make this offering a success. To God be the glory!
-Lois Walker, Women on Mission Coordinator

To My Dear Church Family,
My, how you have been there for me during the illness and home-going of my husband Hank. You have shown the love of God in so many ways: prayers, cards, visits (especially the Monday morning men), memorials, and the abundance of food from the church as well as individuals. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
In Christian love,
Gerry Garland

Dear Church Family,
Over the last six or seven weeks with Pete and I both having some major health issues, our First Family has once again been our support system. Your prayers, cards, visits, phone calls, and food have been overwhelming. We have talked about how churchwide you have reached out to us in so many ways, including all our wonderful staff. With each year, God’s Grace becomes more precious and real, and you our church family are truly a people who extend His Grace. We love you and thank you all.
-Pete and Tawanna Hay