This Issue
 

ECHO Food Drive
Collection This Sunday!
The annual ECHO Food Drive is here! Trucks will be waiting in the parking lot after both services this Sunday, June 10, to pick up your non-perishable food items. For your convenience, you can purchase the requested food pre-bagged at Albertson’s on Thomasville Rd, or you can use the following shopping guide.

3 day supply of food for 2 people:

  • 1 Box Cereal
  • 3 Cans Soup
  • 1 Jar Peanut Butter
  • 1 Can Tuna
  • 1 Can Meat
  • 3 Cans Beans
  • 3 Cans Vegetables
  • 3 Cans Fruit
  • 1 Bag Rice
  • 1 Box Macaroni & Cheese

Game Day Vacation Bible School
THIS WEEK! June 11-15, 9:00 am-12:30 pm
Vacation Bible School is finally here! 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! Be sure to invite the children of friends and neighbors for this exciting week!

Guatemala Mission Team
In Service June 16-24
Be in prayer for our mission team as they travel to Guatemala on Saturday, June 16. Forty-nine team members will be serving in three areas: Team 1 will be doing repair and construction work at the Manchen Girls Home in Antigua; Team 2 will be working with preschoolers in the morning and teenage girls in the afternoons in Antigua; and Team 3 will be working with preschoolers in the morning and teenage boys in the afternoon in Guatemala City. Be in prayer that the group’s efforts will be richly rewarded as they are able to share Jesus in Guatemala, and for their health and safety as they travel.
 
This Sunday's Sermon:
"Life on the Limb"
Matthew 19:27
   

June 17
9:30 am: Fran Buhler, Associate Pastor
11:00 am: Marty Stubblefield, Guest Speaker

June 24
9:30 am: Fran Buhler, Associate Pastor
11:00 am: John Corven, Guest Speaker

 

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

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.
Thank you for your May donations of tape products. We received 48 rolls of a great variety of tape which will be put to good use in all phases of our program. We appreciate our First Baptist friends who are always ready to support our program.
Our June request is for paper products such plates, cups, napkins, towels, and also plastic eating utensils. Summer will bring picnic time and more casual meals.
Collection bins are in the College Avenue foyer, the Welcome Center, and by the elevator on the first floor.
 
House Parent Couple Needed
For Florida Baptist Children’s Homes
The Florida Baptist Children’s Homes Tallahassee campus has an opening for a live-in house parent couple to serve in a cottage setting, meeting the needs of up to 8 children. This couple will serve as a team with a social worker and another house parent couple. Duties will include daily supervision, spiritual development, discipline and teaching of life skills to the children. Competitive salary plus room, board, insurance and generous leave. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Larry Griffith at 850-878-1458 ext. 217 or lgriffith@fbchomes.org.
 

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.
 
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 “The Best Question Ever” by Andy Stanley. We meet in room A-317. For more information contact Kelly at x221 or email singles@fbctlh.org.
 
New Discovery Bible Study Group!
Sunday Mornings at 9:30
Begin your “discovery” this Sunday! 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 worshippers, 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 worshippers. 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.
 
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: $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: $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!
 
It’s a Girl!
We celebrate the birth of Kayleigh Ann Eikeland, born on May 30, with parents Lisa and Eric Eikeland. Grandparents are Jim and Shirley Eikeland, and Fred and Carol Villacampa.
 

Dear FBC Family,
This past month has been like a long nightmare - and I could not have made it without the prayers, support, love, cards, gifts, food, phone calls and other acts of kindness during my Mom’s demise and my health issue. It is beyond me how folks get through life’s crises without the love and support of Christian friends - and I never want to know- You have convinced me again that our FBC is the best church on the planet! May God richly bless each one of you as we seek His will in our lives and carry out the Great Commission.
Love, Virginia Glass

Dear Friends,
Thanks so much for everything! Your expression of love through prayer, thoughts and food meant so much to our family. In times like these, it is so comforting to have such dear and caring friends.
With sincere thanks for your thoughtful expression of sympathy,
The Langston Family

 

First Focus
A weekly note from our Pastor

This Week :
"'Convention' Wisdom"
Click here to read

 

Fellowship Meal
June 13
VBS SPECIAL MEAL- $2.00 per plate: Hot Dog or Hamburger with fixings, Chips, Cookies

Finance Statement
Budget Needs
Year to Date:
$1,195,550.
Budget Receipts
On 6/3/07:
$104,033.
Total Receipts
Year To Date:
$1,105,887.

 

Security Schedule
Sunday,
June 10
7:30 - 9:00
Bobby Bailey
9:00 - 10:30
Jim Croushorn
10:30 - 12:00
Jim Croushorn

Wednesday,
June 13
6:00 - 8:00
Lee Vickery

 

This Week

Sunday,
June 10

8:00 AM, ECHO Trucks Arrive for Food Drive, FBC Parking Lot

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

4:00 PM, Builders for Christ Meeting, Chapel

4:30 PM, Guatemala Mission Team, C-2201

4:30 PM, Youth Associates, CLC

6:00 PM, Anchor Group Bible Study, Chapel

6:00 PM, Youth Small Groups & Activities, CLC

6:00 PM, College "SNL" at Fun Station


Monday,
June 11

9:00 AM, Vacation Bible School, Churchwide

1:00 PM, Upward Boys Basketball Camp, CLC

1:00 PM, Spirit Cheerleading Camp, CLC


Tuesday,
June 12

9:00 AM, Vacation Bible School, Churchwide

1:00 PM, Upward Boys Basketball Camp, CLC

1:00 PM, Spirit Cheerleading Camp, CLC


Wednesday,
June 13

9:00 AM, Vacation Bible School, Churchwide

1:00 PM, Upward Boys Basketball Camp, CLC

1:00 PM, Spirit Cheerleading Camp, CLC

4:45 PM, VBS Family Night Dinner, Fellowship Hall

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

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

6:00 PM, VBS Family Night Pep Rally, Sanctuary

6:00 PM, GriefShare,
A-315

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

7:00 PM, Sanctuary Choir, A-200

7:00 PM, Chamber Players, Music Suite

7:00 PM, Building 4 Community Committee, Conference Room

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 14

9:00 AM, Vacation Bible School, Churchwide

12:15 PM, VBS Appreciation Luncheon, Fellowship Hall

1:00 PM, Upward Boys Basketball Camp, CLC

1:00 PM, Spirit Cheerleading Camp, CLC

6:00 PM, Finance Committee, Conference Room

6:30 PM, Youth Boys Basketball & Bible Study, CLC Gym

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

7:00 PM, Praise Team Rehearsal, Sanctuary


Friday,
June 15

9:00 AM, Vacation Bible School, Churchwide

1:00 PM, Upward Boys Basketball Camp, CLC

1:00 PM, Spirit Cheerleading Camp, CLC

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


Saturday,
June 16

FBC Team Leaves for Guatemala

8:00 AM, College Tubing on the Ichetucknee, Meet at Mason's Home

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.