This Issue
 

ECHO Food Drive
June 10, Sacks Passed Out on June 3
The annual ECHO Food Drive is coming! Sacks will be passed out after both services on June 3, and trucks will be waiting in the parking lot on Sunday, June 10, to pick up your non-perishable food items. Help support this important ministry that feeds the hungry and the homeless in our area.

Game Day Vacation Bible School
June 11-15, 9:00 am-12:30 pm
Get ready to get in the game! Children will discover how God is our greatest coach and biggest fan. If we learn to follow His Playbook, the Bible, we’re certain to have victory in life! Registration forms for children are available in the front office, the children’s ministry office, or click here to download the form!

Mother’s Day Offering
For the Florida Baptist Children’s Home
FBC Goal: $22,000
Received as of 5/20: $22,018.25
We have reached our goal! Thanks to everyone who gave to support the Florida Baptist Children’s Home. Your donations will help hundreds of abandoned and neglected children to experience love in a Christian environment.
 
This Sunday's Sermon:
"Soften Your Heart"
Hebrews 3:12-19
   
June 10: “Life on the Limb” Matthew 19:27
 

Needs for Guatemala
Please turn in asap!
We are in need of some recreation items to be used at the boys' home in Guatemala City. If you can donate any of these items, please bring them to the church office as soon as possible!

  • 2 basketballs
  • 2 volleyballs
  • 2 soccerballs
  • 12 small orange cones
  • 4 buckets
  • plastic bowls
  • 400 water balloons
  • volleyball net

Hurricane Relief Clothing Drive
Have you pulled out your SUMMER CLOTHES and found a few VERY NICE items that you could share with some of the hurricane victims in Louisiana? Chalmette, LA and the entire St. Bernard Parish was flooded during hurricane Katrina. Some houses were flooded up to the rooftops and people lost most of their clothes along with so many other things.
As you can imagine, people cannot replace their entire wardrobe in a short period after losing almost everything else. As an outreach to its community, First Baptist Church of Chalmette, LA will be giving clothing away at its church site during this summer’s reconstruction of its church buildings by Builders For Christ. When First Baptist of Tallahassee’s Builders For Christ team goes to Chalmette in June, we would like to take clothing for distribution there. Here’s how you can help.

1. By the end of this week, go through your closet and find 4 or 5 VERY NICE articles of SUMMER clothing that you would like to make available to be given away by First Baptist Church of Chalmette.

2. Place a piece of masking tape on the front top of the article identifying the size and whether it is a men’s, women’s, boy’s or girl’s item and its size.

3. Sort the clothes into the following groups, put them into trash bags, and label the trash bags (even if there is only 1 item in a bag) as follows:
a. men’s pants
b. men’s shirts
c. women’s pants
d. women’s tops
e. children’s

4. Drop the very nice, barely worn summer clothes off at the church office. If you have questions, contact Richard Tudor at tudorrn@yahoo.com or
386-5424.

Florida Baptist Children's Home
JUNE REQUEST: PICNIC SUPPLIES
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.
School is out and summer vacation will bring time for picnics. Paper products such as plates, cups, napkins, towels, and plastic eating utensils would be great for some of our summer meals. 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.
 
New Discovery Bible Study Group!
Sunday Mornings at 9:30 Beginning June 3
Begin your “discovery” on the first Sundays in June, the 3rd and the 10th. If you’re out of town, come the following Sundays. We’ll still let you in! The new Discovery Bible study group for adults gets underway at 9:30 am in D-300, located in the Duval Wing on the west side of the sanctuary, on the third floor at the top of the stairwell facing the Capitol.
If you enjoy contemporary worship at 11:00 am and want to get connected with other 11 o’clock worshipers, this new small group Bible study is just for you!
Discovery Bible study will be taught by Marty Stubblefield, a faithful husband and father of three. Marty is a deacon, local banker and businessman, and an avid “hoopster” who still has memories. He will be leading studies that focus on key Biblical topics of interest to you.
Discover God’s Word for your life as you discover new friendships. Connect with other 11 o’clock worshipers. Invite others to worship and Bible study at FBC. It’s a Sunday combo you shouldn’t miss!
 

Girlfriend Get-Away
September 14-16, 2007
The condos for the First Ladies Girlfriend Get Away are filling up fast, so get your deposit and registration in ASAP! To register, submit a $50 deposit by July 3rd. A $60 balance is due before August 5. For more information, come see our display at the Welcome Center or call Kelly at x221.

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.
 
International Ministry News
On Thursday, May 17th, the International Ministry of First Baptist Church concluded a most successful year of English classes. Our volunteers: teachers, refreshment coordinators, drivers, musicians, child care providers and secretaries have done a marvelous job this year.

We want to say a sincere ‘thank you’ to the Bible study classes, WMU groups and individual persons who provided the refreshments for an entire session…your food was enjoyed by our students and the love with which it was given blessed everyone. Hardly a class went by without someone saying, “Who brought this food and why did they do it?” Our answer was always, “the people in our church provided the refreshments because they love you.” You can’t have a better witness for the love of Jesus than this! It is foreign missions right here at home.

This year we averaged over one hundred per week in our classes, which included students from over thirty countries. Several of our students have begun to attend Sunday Bible study. Praise the Lord.

Now we look forward to September and another opportunity to reach many who have never heard of Jesus and, unless we are faithful, may never hear. Please pray for the International Ministry and ask God how you and your group can be actively involved next year. We need everyone, we really do!

-Marty and Janice Smith
 

Summer Activities at the CLC!
Visit www.fbctlh.org/clc.htm or call 222-5470 x401 for more information on all the camps and aquatic activities this summer! Registration forms are available online or in the Christian Life Center.

Upward Basketball Boys Camp
June 11-15, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Boys K5 - 5th grade
Cost: $95 before June 3, $115 after

Upward Basketball Girls Camp
June 25-29, 9 am - 4 pm
Girls K5 - 5th grade
Cost: $115 before June 17, $135 after

Spirit Cheerleading Camp
June 11-15, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Children K5 - 5th grade
Cost: $95 before June 3, $115 after

Adventure Camp
July 23-27, 9 am - 4 pm
Children K5 - 3rd grade
Cost: $115 before July 15, $135 after

Swim Lessons
Multiple sessions June - August
Lessons available for all skill levels
Cost: $60 per person

Water Babies
Multiple sessions June - August
For parents & children 6 mos - 3 yrs
Cost: $60 per session

Aqua-Aerobics
Monday - Friday, 12:10-12:50 pm
Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30-6:30 pm
Cost: $5/class, free for Priority Wellness members

Family Swim
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 - 8:30 pm, Cost: FREE!
 

 

First Focus
A weekly note from our Pastor

This Week :
"Mission Accomplished?"
Click here to read

 

Fellowship Meal
June 6
Chicken Tenders, Fries, Gravy, Steamed Broccoli, Biscuit, Salad Bar, Dessert

Finance Statement
Budget Needs
Year to Date:
$1,141,207.
Budget Receipts
On 5/27/07:
$27,900.
Total Receipts
Year To Date:
$977,818.
Mother's Day Offering:
$22,018.25.

 

Security Schedule
Sunday,
June 3
7:30 - 9:00
Tom Wagner
9:00 - 10:30
Roger Merriam
10:30 - 12:00
Wayne Conner

Wednesday,
June 6
6:00 - 8:00
Judd Chapman, Jr.

 

This Week

Sunday,
June 3

8:00 AM, Bible Study for Adults, Churchwide

9:30 AM, Traditional Worship, Sanctuary

9:30 AM, Bible Study Options, Churchwide

11:00 AM, Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary

11:00 AM, Bible Study Options, Churchwide

4:30 PM, Youth Choir Returns from Choir Tour, Parking Lot

4:30 PM, Clint Purvis' Guatemala City Team, Conference Room

6:00 PM, Anchor Group Bible Study, Chapel

7:00 PM, Youth Associates Meeting, CLC


Monday,
June 4

10:30 AM, First Joy Choir, A-200

6:00 PM, VBS Leadership Training, Duval Wing



Wednesday,
June 6

4:45 PM, Fellowship Meal, Fellowship Hall

5:15 PM, Snack Rack Opens for Youth, CLC

6:00 PM, Adult Prayer & Bible Study, Chapel

6:00 PM, Preschool Activities, PS8 Duval

6:00 PM, Elementary Children's Activities,
D-209

6:00 PM, DivorceCare,
A-313

6:00 PM, GriefShare,
A-315

6:00 PM, First Ladies Bible Study, A-301

6:15 PM, Middle School "Lounge," CLC Quad

7:00 PM, Sanctuary Choir, A-200

7:00 PM, Chamber Players, Music Suite

7:15 PM, Middle School Small Groups, CLC

7:15 PM, Singles MP Bible Study, A-317

7:30 PM, High School "Lounge," CLC Quad

8:20 PM, "CBS" College Bible Study, Chapel


Thursday,
June 7

7:00 PM, College Girls Bible Study, A-317

7:00 PM, Praise Team Rehearsal, Sanctuary


Friday,
June 8

5:30 PM, College/High School Girls Dance & Devotional Group, CLC Aerobics Room


Saturday,
June 9

10:00 AM, MP Singles Depart for Picnic at Ochlocknee River, FBC Parking Lot

Click here for the full weekly schedule!

 

TV Services
WTBC 65/
Comcast Channel 99
Sundays at 6 pm and Wednesdays at 9 pm

 

FBC Staff
To reach a member of our staff, call
(850) 222-5470
and then dial the extension.

Pastor
J. Douglas Dortch, Jr., Ph,D
x121

Associate Pastor
Fran Buhler
x131

Minister of Music
Michael R. Norris
x201

Associate Minister
of Music
Penny Folsom
x201

Minister of
Christian Life
Preston Odom
x401

Minister to Students
Clint Purvis
x421

Minister to Internationals
Marty Smith
x111

Minister to Children
Rhonda Smith
x501

Interim Minister
to Youth
Jane Wofford
x413

Minister to Singles
Jenna Young
x221

Administrator
Steve Wofford
x140

Communications Coordinator
Mandy Webb
x132


Submissions
Submissions can be dropped off at the church office,
emailed to mwebb@fbctlh.org,
or mailed to:
The VISION,
108 W College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
Deadline for submissions is 10 days before published Sunday date.
All submissions are subject to editorial revision.