• First Focus -- a weekly note from our Pastor
• Don't Miss...
• Upcoming Sermons
• Upcoming Events
• Giving Opportunities
• Service Opportunities
• Special Interest Groups
• Children's Ministry
• Student Ministry
• Singles Ministry
• Women on Mission
• Women's Ministry
• International Ministry
• Congratulations

New Sunday Morning Schedule
Beginning September 9!
Last Sunday Dr. Dortch proposed a new Sunday morning worship schedule that would promote unity in our congregation by providing a single Bible study hour. Mark your calendars for the change beginning September 9!

9:00 am
Traditional Worship

10:00 am
Sunday Morning Bible Study

11:15 am
Contemporary Worship

Promotion Sunday
Children and preschoolers will promote to their new Sunday School classes on Sunday, September 9 at 10:00 am.

Fall Missions Offering
2007 Goal: $8,000
Through the month of September we will be collecting a special offering to support missions in the state of Florida. First Baptist supports both the Southern Baptist Convention’s Maguire State Offering and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Florida’s state offering. Offering envelopes are available in the pews and the front office.

Praise Band Auditions
Sunday, September 9, 3:00 pm, A-200
Please prepare a a contemporary song or chorus. We are specifically looking for drummers, acoustic and electric guitar players, bass players and keyboardists. If you have any questions, please email Pam Cooke at pcooke@fbctlh.org.

First Love 2007
October 13, Signups Start September 9!
Mark your calendars for this year’s First Love mission blitz! Every year over 500 people join us in a community ministry effort that aids our neighbors, local non-profit and missions organizations, healthcare and retirement facilities and so much more! Starting September 9, signup sheets will be available in the College Ave foyer, the Welcome Center and the church office.
If you know of an individual or organization in need of repairs, a few helping hands, a friendly presence or any other sort of assistance, let us know! Email the name of the agency or individual, contact names and phone numbers, and the type of project to be done to firstlove@fbctlh.org.

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. Tickets are available for $15 from itickets.com, or you can sign up for the First Baptist group tickets for $12 from the children’s ministry office!

Sanctuary Flowers
We have several Sundays available in September and October to place flowers in the sanctuary. Flowers are such a beautiful way to honor a loved one and to magnify the glory of the Lord. Please check the flower board in the visitor center for availability, or call the office 222-5470 x 201.

Florida Baptist Children's Home
SEPTEMBER REQUEST: BABY DIAPERS AND WIPES
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.
We have many changes to make—our babies need diapers! The care of these precious little ones is an important part of our program. All sizes and brands of diapers can be used. You may wish to share the purchase of this request with a friend. Collection bins are in the College Avenue foyer, the Welcome Center, and by the elevator on the first floor.

“College Bible Study” (CBS!)
Returns Wednesday, September 5, 8:20 pm, Sanctuary
A time of Bible study, prayer and praise!!! Come causal and bring a friend!!!

Student Ministry Welcome Back Hang Out!!!
Saturday, September 1, 4:00 - 9:00 pm, CLC
Food, fun, fellowship. Come casual and bring a friend!!!

Clemson Game Fellowship
Monday, September 3, Latimer’s Home
Come cheer the Noles on to their first win!!! There will be food and a great time of fellowship! For more info call: 850-222-5470 ext. 421 or e-mail karyn@fbctlh.org!!!

“Sunday Morning Bible Study” (“SMBS!”)
Sundays, 9:30 am (10:00 am beginning September 9!)
We have a time of donuts, juice & coffee and then are led in a powerful Bible study just geared for students!!! On Sunday, September 9 we have a “welcome back” breakfast in our fellowship hall for all students!!!

“WOG” (Women of God) & “MOG”
(Men of God) Weekend
September 21-23
Girls will be led in Bible study by some of the most successful and godly women in our community – they will speak directly to women about what it takes to be a GODLY woman, professional, wife and mother!!! Guys will be challenged by some strong, godly role models in what it means to be a man of God!!! We will also have a great time in our paint ball challenge! On Sunday we will have COACH BOBBY BOWDEN come and share!!! For more info or to sign-up call: 850-222-5470 ext. 421 or e-mail: Karyn@fbctlh.org!!!

Free Information Luncheon
for Young Singles
Sunday, September 9
The Mission Possible Classes (20’s & 30’s-early 40’s) of the Singles Ministry invite all young singles to a free informational luncheon on Sunday, September 9 following the Contemporary Worship Service in A-317. Join us for a time of food and fellowship and discover who we are, what we do and where you can plug in. Call 222-5470 x221 for reservations. 

Women on Mission Fall Meeting
Tuesday, September 11, 9:30 am
Plan now to join us as we begin another year in Women on Mission. We will meet at 9:30 am in the church parlor for fellowship and refreshments. At 10:00 am we will move into the chapel for our fall emphasis on state and global missions. Our special guest speaker will be Dr. David Southerland, Director of Missions for the Florida Baptist Association. He will bring news of missions in Florida and offer a challenge on needs in our state. Bring a friend and join us!

Women on Mission Round Table
Tuesday, September 17, 11:00 am
Everyone is invited to join us as we discuss “Engraved by Grace: Creating a Legacy of Faith for Your Children” by Esther Burroughs. We will meet at Cherry Laurel Retirement Center (1009 Concord Rd). Lunch will be at 12:30 pm for $5.00.

Time Management for Busy Women
by Elizabeth George
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, Beginning September 5
In this study Elizabeth shares her discoveries, including God's guidelines for managing the seven major areas of your life (your spiritual life, your body, your finances, your friendships, and more), practical disciplines for managing your life more efficiently and effectively, and how-to ideas for improving your schedule and life right away. This study, created especially for women with children at home, will be facilitated by YAI Leadership and meet in
C-2201A.

Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, Beginning September 5
This 6-week study offers extraordinary ideas for everyday discipline issue such as lying, laziness, tattling, selfishness and disobedience. Join this opportunity to fellowship and study with other young mom’s of First Baptist Church. This study will be facilitated by Lynda Shackelford and meet in A302.

Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy by Beth Moore
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, Beginning September 5
This 12-week study focuses on both the life of the prophet and the prophetic teachings of the book. This study will be facilitated by Linda Smith and meet in Café Praise (A301).

A Heart Like His by Beth Moore
Wednesdays, 9:30 am, Beginning September 19
An 11-week in-depth study of King David, focusing on his years as God's chosen king of Israel. The study demonstrates how God loved and was able to use David despite his disobedience, and it offers many lessons for those seeking to have a heart like God's. Study will be facilitated by Pasty Faircloth and meet in the home of Betty Lewis.