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New Sunday Morning Schedule!

9:00 am
Traditional Worship

10:00 am
Sunday Morning Bible Study

11:15 am
Contemporary Worship

Fall Missions Offering
2007 Goal: $8,000
Received as of 9/9/07: $4807.96
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.

First Love 2007
October 13, Sign Up Today!
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! 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.
 
 

The Paradoxical Commandments
September 9 - November 11, 2007

If everything were simple, each day would go so much easier.  But things rarely go that way.  Most of life is complicated and ambiguous.  Fear not; God gives a clear word that speaks to the paradox with wisdom and hope

September 9: “Love Anyway” (Luke 6:32-36)
September 16: “Do Good Anyway” (2 Samuel 16:5-12)
September 23: “Succeed Anyway” (Genesis 26:1-6, 12-22)
September 30: “Obey Anyway” (Exodus 14:10-14)
October 7: “Be Honest Anyway” (Esther 4:15-16)
October 14: “Think Big Anyway” (Daniel 8:16-23)
October 21: “Fight for the Underdog Anyway” (Matthew 25:31-46)
October 28: “Build Anyway” (Job 1:18-22)
November 4: “Help People Anyway” (1 Samuel 24:6-13)
November 11: “Give Your Best Anyway” (Genesis 50:15-21)
 

Olan Mills Church Directory
Sign Up Now for Photography Sessions!
It’s time once again for a new church directory! You will want to be a part of this invaluable resource that helps us connect names and faces in our congregation. Each participating family will receive a free directory and a complimentary 8x10 custom natural portrait. Additional photos can be purchased at the portrait viewing. Sign up sheets will be available through October 7 in the College Avenue foyer or you can sign up online at https://signup.olanmills.com/familyinfo.aspx. Enter the church phone number on the left and your family information on the right and click Save to make an appointment. Photography dates will be October - November.

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!
 

Plan Ahead for Your Christmas Shoeboxes!
Purchase your Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox packed, wrapped and ready to go,and help our Bells of Praise buy a much-needed new set of handbells.
This year, there is a simple and convenient way for you to send love to a needy child overseas and support our own FBC Handbell Choir at the same time. Our Bells of Praise choir members are preparing complete Samaritan’s Purse shoeboxes, packed, wrapped and ready to go for a total cost to you of $35. This price includes the shipping fee requested by Samaritan’s Purse. The boxes will be ready and available in time for collection day on Sunday, November 18. Proceeds go toward the purchase of a new 5-octave set of handbells to replace our 35 year-old set. Call the music office at 222-5470 x201 to order yours now.

Make a Change with Soup Labels!
For many years First Baptist members have been collecting Campbell’s soup labels to send to our missionaries. The missionaries use these to receive various items for their work from the Campbell’s Soup Company -- after school supplies, games, computers, sports equipment, even much needed buses!
Campbell’s Soup Company still plans to continue this program, but they are now requiring that the UPC Bar Code symbol on the back of the soup label be sent in instead of the front label. Be sure to save your bar codes and give them to Jean Fernald or leave them in the church office. This is such an easy way to make a huge difference!

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.
Help us keep our babies happy! Your donations of diapers and wipes would be greatly appreciated this month. All sizes and brands 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.
 
Sign Language Classes
Sign Language Classes will begin on Sunday, September 16 at 4:30 pm in room C-2202 (Chason 2nd Floor). Beginner and Intermediate Classes will be offered. For more information contact Nelda Tedder at 877-4825.
 
Sing in the Christmas Festival!
Join the Sanctuary Choir and Praise Team and sing in this year’s First Baptist Christmas Festival Concert. The big event is Sunday, December 16. Choir rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 19 at 7:00 PM in room A-200. All are welcome!
 
Children


For Preschoolers Age 3 to Kindergarten
Sunday mornings at 11:00

 


For Kids Grades 1-5
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” -Romans 12:2 (NIV)
 
City-Wide See You At The Pole Rally
Wednesday Night, September 26th 
We will meet in the CLC at 6:30 pm and ride together to Thomasville Road Baptist Church for the 2007 See You At The Pole Rally. This event begins at 7 pm and ends at 8:30 pm. We will have the students back to FBC by no later than 9 pm. This is a great opportunity to worship with other Christian youths in Tallahassee as well as be built up and encouraged in order to proclaim the name of Christ on your campus. The speaker is Alex Himaya, who has an amazing ability to relate to youth and he is going to be challenging us to be bold and mighty witnesses at school. This is something you won’t want to miss out on and if you have any questions, please contact Brett Brandewie at 222-5470 x413.
 

CBS! “College Bible Study”
Wednesdays, 8:20 pm, Sanctuary
A time of Bible study, prayer and praise!!! Come causal and bring a friend!!!

SMBS! “Sunday Morning Bible Study"
Sundays, 10:00 am
We have a time of donuts, juice & coffee and then are led in a powerful Bible study just geared for 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!!!

 

Women on Mission Round Table
Tuesday, September 18, 11:00 am
Everyone is invited to join us as we discuss “A Garden Path to Mentoring” by author and lecturer Esther Burroughs. Mary Rhodes will review the book. We will meet at Cherry Laurel Retirement Center (1009 Concord Rd). Lunch will be at 12:30 pm for $5.00.
 

Life Management for Busy Women
by Elizabeth George
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
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 will be facilitated by YAI Leadership and meet in C-2201A.

Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
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
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
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.
 
Volunteers Needed!
Sign up now to provide refreshments! 
International English classes have begun! We have opportunities for you to be a part of this outreach ministry and encourage your inquiry. Those who will share in providing refreshments are encouraged to call Carol Wainwright at 878-0324. For any additional information please call Janice Smith at 668-4958. We need YOU!!!!
 

Fall Activities at the CLC!
Visit www.fbctlh.org/clc.htm for more information!

Wellness Program:

  • Aerobic Classes
  • Pilates
  • Water Aerobics
  • Strength & Toning Classes
  • Workout Room w/ Nautilus Equipment, Free Weights and Cardio Equipment.

Sports & Leagues:

  • Winter Basketball League
  • Winter Inter-Church Volleyball League
  • Upward Basketball & Cheerleading
  • Basketball for Youth & College
    Thursday Evenings, 6 - 9 pm
  • Coed Volleyball
    Tuesday Evenings, 6 - 9 pm

Aquatics (in season):

  • Water Aerobics

Special Events:

  • “Trunk er Treat”
    Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Arts & Crafts:

  • Hobby Ceramics
    Tuesdays, 9 am - 2 pm & 6 - 9 pm
    Thursdays, 9 am - 2 pm
 

 

First Focus
A weekly note from our Pastor

This Week :
"Thanks for
Your Patience"
Click here to read

 

Fellowship Meal
September 19
Baked Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Veggie Medley, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Finance Statement
Budget Needs
Year to Date:
$1,956,354.
Budget Receipts
On 9/9/07:
$51,125.77.
Total Receipts
Year To Date:
$1,750,591.
CBF Fall Global Missions Offering
as of 9/9/07:
$1510.79.
SBC Maguire State Missions Offering
as of 9/9/07:
$3297.17.

 

Security Schedule
Sunday,
September 16
8:30 - 10:00
Bobby Bailey
10:00 - 11:15
Art Pitts
11:15 - 12:30
Charles Garner

Wednesday,
September 19
6:00 - 8:00
Lee Vickery


This Week

Sunday,
September 16

8:00 AM, Median Adult III Bible Study Options, Adams Ground Floor

9:00 AM, Traditional Worship, Sanctuary

10:00 AM, Bible Study Options for All Ages, Churchwide

11:15 AM, Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary

3:15 PM, Youth Handbells, A-211

4:30 PM, Bells of Praise, A-211

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

6:00 PM, Anchor Group Bible Study, Chapel

7:00 PM, First Love Planning Meeting, Conference Room


Monday,
September 17

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

6:00 PM, Deacons Meeting, Fellowship Hall


Tuesday,
September 18

9:00 AM, Ceramics Classes, CLC Ceramics Room

6:00 PM, Volleyball League, CLC Gym

6:00 PM, Ceramics Classes, CLC Ceramics Room

6:00 PM, Childcare for English Classes, Duval

6:30 PM, Internationals English Classes, Chason 2nd Floor



Wednesday,
September 19

9:30 AM, First Ladies "Heart Like His" Study, Away

4:45 PM, Fellowship Meal, Fellowship Hall

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

6:00 PM, Preschool Childcare & Learning Activities, Duval

6:00 PM, Transformers (Grades 1-5), Duval 2nd Floor

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

6:00 PM, First Ladies Creative Correction,
A-302

6:00 PM, First Ladies Life Management,
C-2201A

6:30 PM, Youth Choir, A-211

6:30 PM, Youth Games, CLC Gym

7:00 PM, Sanctuary Choir, A-200

7:00 PM, Chamber Players, Music Suite

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

7:25 PM, Youth XTreme, CLC Quad

8:20 PM, CBS! "College Bible Study," Sanctuary


Thursday,
September 20

9:00 AM, Ceramics Classes, CLC Ceramics Room

9:00 AM, Childcare for English Classes, Duval

9:30 AM, Internationals English Classes, Chason 2nd Floor

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

7:00 PM, Praise Team Rehearsal, Sanctuary


Friday,
September 21

9:00 AM, All Day 2008 Budget Workshop, Conference Room

6:00 PM, College DiscipleNow Weekend, Away

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.