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“Workfaith” Conversation
Sunday, July 29, 4:30 pm 
Too often there exists a “Sunday-Monday” gap between our worship and our work, and it is time for our church family to be given tools to bridge that gap! You are invited to get in on the ground floor of a new ministry endeavor at FBC that targets the workday world of Tallahassee. Be sure to attend this special brainstorming session on July 29!

Elementary & Secondary Education Missional Luncheon
Sunday, August 12, 12:15 p.m.
If you work in any of our area elementary or secondary schools in any capacity, you are invited to a free luncheon on Sunday, August 12, after the 11:00 hour. Dr. Dortch will speak with us about how we can be missionaries to this strategic place in our community. Contact Judy Morris in the Pastor’s office (222-5470, ext. 121) to make reservations. The reservation deadline is August 8.

First Baptist On Mission!
FBC's summer mission teams have returned from Guatemala and Builders for Christ in Chalmette, LA. You won't want to miss this Sunday morning as both groups share testimonies from their trips! To see photos, visit www.fbctlh.org/photos.html!

SMBS Leadership
“Pow-Wow with the Pastor”
Monday, July 30, 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning Bible Study leadership are invited to a special “Pow-Wow with the Pastor” to discuss proposed changes for the upcoming church year. A free dinner will precede this important meeting. Please RSVP to Paula in the Associate Pastor’s office at 222-5470 x131 or paula@fbctlh.org,
Childcare is available by reservation only. Please contact the children’s ministry at x510 or rhonda@fbctlh.org.

National Church Softball Tournament
Saturday, August 11
Both of First Baptist’s softball teams had exciting seasons this year! One of our teams did exceptionally well with 16 wins and 5 losses, earning them second place in the league. As a result, they have been invited to play in the national church softball tournament that will be held right here in Tallahassee! The double elimination tournament will be held at Messer, so make plans now to come out and support our team! Details and times will be available soon.
Congratulations to the team members who will be playing in the tournament: Pat Brown, Chip Beal, & Walter Hicks (top three in batting average), Brett Brandewie, Eric Casto, Mark Clark, Jeff Crane, Eric Eikeland, Mike Lewis, Thomas Perrin, Matt Powers, Clint Scott, Rocky Thomas, Michael Tolbert, and Joel Williams.

Shane & Shane In Concert
Thursday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.
You won’t want to miss this exciting concert at FBC featuring Shane and Shane, Bebo Norman, Shawn McDonald, and Jonny Diaz! Tickets are $10 and will be sold in advance exclusively from itickets.com. Buy tickets early before they sell out!

Go Fish Concert
September 23, 4:00 p.m.
Go Fish, arguably one of the most unique groups in the music industry, is coming to First Baptist! Not only do they make music for children and families, but they create amazing sounds with just their voices and percussion. Great harmonies, direct lyrics, inspiring messages—all rolled up into a dynamic presentation that is making an impact and creating memories for countless families across the country. Get your tickets today from itickets.com!

Silent Auction
to benefit Youth and College Scholarship Funds
Furniture and household items have been graciously donated to the church to be used in a Silent Auction to benefit the Youth and College Scholarship Funds. Items will be on display for inspection in the Adams wing basement Sunday, July 22 - Sunday July 29. Final bids must be received in the church office by 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 29. For more information, contact Steve in the Church office x140.

“Give-Away Days” for
FSU International Students
August 17-18
A new school year is approaching, and many international students will arrive with only a few suitcases and very few resources for an apartment. The FSU Baptist Collegiate Ministry needs your help to show Jesus’ love to these students by donating quality new or used furniture, small appliances, and kitchen items to the BCM! Donations are accepted throughout the year, but the main “give-away days” are August 17-18. Tax donation letters are available. Please contact the BCM at fsubcm@fsubcm.org or 222-4444.

Florida Baptist Children's Home
JULY REQUEST: GREETING CARDS
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.
This month we would welcome your donations of greeting cards for the children to send to those who provide special items or events for them. Cards expressing thank you, get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. would be appreciated. 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.

Youth Bible Studies
Take your faith to the next level with one of these exciting
Bible studies!
Experiencing God Bible Study for Youth meets from 6-7pm each Sunday evening in the Fireside Room on the 4th floor CLC.

LORD, I Want To Know You Bible Study for Highschool Girls meets from 6-7pm each Sunday evening in the 2nd floor Conference Room in the CLC.

Youth Sunday Night Worship will meet from 7-8 pm Sunday, July 22 in the CLC Quad. Join us for high energy games, worship, and a devotional thought!

Youth Guy's Basketball and Bible Study meets every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 pm in the CLC Gym. We play pickup games and then have a short Bible study on the book of Romans. Come join us and bring your friends!

Middle School Wakulla Springs Trip
Friday, July 27
We will meet in the FBC Parking Lot and leave at 10:30 a.m. and be returning around 5 p.m. - students will call parents when we return to Tallahassee. Students will need to bring their swimsuit, towel, change of clothes and a sack lunch or $10 to buy food at the park. Students must also have a signed permission slip (see youth website) and a medical release form on file with the youth office.

Wild Adventures Trip
Saturday, August 4
We will meet in the FBC Parking Lot at 8:45 a.m. and return around 10:00 p.m. Discounted ticket price of $35 for the first 50 students who sign up. After the first 50, the ticket price is $45. All tickets must be paid to the youth office by Sunday, July 29th. Be sure to bring your permission slip (see youth website) and medical release form on file, as well as, money for your lunch and dinner at the theme park.

Deep Sea Fishing on the Captain Anderson
Saturday, July 21st, Depart from FBC Parking Lot at 5:00 am

College Bible Study Faithfulness Trip
August 17 & 18
The Student Ministry wants to reward those who have been faithful to “SMBS” and “CBS” this past year by taking you to see the Atlanta Braves play, visit Six Flags, and do a little shopping! If you have a 50% attendance record, your faithfulness to service and fundraisers the ministry will cover the hotel cost for this trip. Deadline to sign up is July 25.

Ladies’ Neighborhood Bible Study
Tuesdays at 6:45pm
All ladies are invited to attend a Ladies’ Neighborhood Bible Study. Rita Sherrod is hosting this study at her home, 5108 Touraine Drive, in Lafayette Oaks from 6:45-8:30 pm. We will be studying Daniel by Beth Moore. For more information, please call Rita at 878-0487 (home) or 510-3604 (cell).

First Ladies Summer Bible Study
Thursday Mornings at 9:30 am in Café Praise
Have the dogs days of summer got you down? Do you find it difficult to squeeze in a few moments for yourself? Is it virtually impossible to spend a mere ten minutes alone with God? Well, we have the cure for the summer time blues! Come to First Baptist Church on Thursday mornings to connect with other ladies, enjoy a time of personal refreshment, and bask in the Son through Bible study!
The Bible study is “He Speaks to Me, Preparing to Hear from God” by Priscilla Shirer. In this exciting six week adventure, you will discover how God spoke to Samuel, Samuel’s response, and how He speaks to believers today; be encouraged to listen and respond to God’s voice; and by listening to God’s voice and obeying Him, experience spiritual growth, Christian discipline, and the desire to serve.
Free childcare is available by reservation. Please call the Children’s Ministry office at 222-5470 x501 for reservations. For other information, contact Kelly in the Women’s Ministry/Missions office at x221.

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.

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

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!

Together with their families,

Andrea Jean Wyatt
and
Edem Kojo Ablordeppey

Invite you to share in the joy
and celebration of their marriage
Saturday, the twenty-eighth of July
two thousand seven
at six o’clock in the evening

First Baptist Church
108 West College Avenue
Tallahassee, Fl

Reception immediately following
downstairs in the Fellowship Hall

Bride and groom are registered at
Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Dear Church Family,
Thank you for the prayers, cards, food and assistance given by so many following the passing of my mother, Lena. Your concern and support was of great comfort to us and was again an affirmation to why we belong at First Baptist. We also want to thank you for your prayers during Ruth Ann’s illness.
Sincerely,
Don and Ruth Ann Nast