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Fall Missions Offering
2007 Goal: $8,000
Received as of 9/16/07: $8302.96
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.
In conjuction with First Love, we will be collecting food for ECHO and new or lightly used clothing and household items for Project Annie. Trucks will be waiting for your donations as you arrive. The Bloodmobile will also be available all day if you wish to donate blood.

Baptism Sunday at Wakulla Springs
October 7, 3:00 pm
A community wide baptism event will be held at Wakulla Springs State Park, where new believers can experience an outdoor spiritual cleansing similar to that of early Christians. Those interested in being baptized, church members, and friends are all invited! Preston Odom will be performing baptisms for First Baptist. Gospel singing, a covered dish dinner, and fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ will follow the baptisms. See you at the Springs! For more information, contact Mark Wheeler at 228-3535 or mwheeler1032@hotmail.com.
 
 

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 http://signup.olanmills.com. 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.

Trunk’er Treat Volunteers Needed!
Wednesday, October 31
Our children always enjoy this annual evening of fun, games, and costumes! In order to make this event a success, we are looking for volunteers to host with a decorated car trunk or van tailgate and pass out candy, run activity booths and food services, or to donate candy. This is a great way to get your family, friends, or Bible study group involved with our children’s ministry! For more information or to volunteer, contact Preston Odom at x410 or Rhonda Smith at x501.
 

ECHO Food Drive
October 13 & 14
As part of our First Love weekend, we will be collecting non-perishable food items for ECHO. Bags will be passed out next Sunday, October 7, and food can be brought Saturday, October 13 during First Love or Sunday, October 14. Help support this important ministry that feeds the hungry and the homeless in our area.

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!

Bud Vases Needed!
The shut in visitation program is in need of bud vases (bud vases only, please). You may drop them off in the front office or place them in the kitchen beside the parlor. Thank you!

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. We would appreciate your help in keeping our babies comfortable and happy. 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.
 

Florida Baptist Children's Home
Job Opening
Florida Baptist Children's Homes’ Tallahassee campus has an opening for a Financial Administrative Assistant starting December 3rd.  Applicants need to have exceptional computer and bookkeeping skills as well as good organizational skills. This is a family friendly work environment with an excellent benefits package. Applications may be completed on line at our website (FBChomes.org) or may be picked up at our campus at 8415 Buck Lake Road, Tallahassee, FL. 32317. For more information, contact Julie Boyd at 850-878-1458.
 

Sign Language Classes
Sundays, 4:30 pm, C-2202
Beginner and Intermediate Classes are now being 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 are Wednesdays 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)
 
October Group Meetings
Group 2 will meet Tuesday, October 9 at 9:30 am in the home of Linda Wheeler (1315 Eleanor Drive).

Group 3 will meet Tuesday, October 9 at 9:30 am with Trent Hawkins (3909 Reserve Drive, Apt 1322)

Group 1 will meet Tuesday, October 16 at 9:30 am at ECHO to shelve groceries collected on October 13-14.

Group 4, Round Table, will meet Tuesday, October 16 at 11:00 am at Cherry Laurel Retirement Center (1009 Concord Road). Book to be reviewed will be announced later. Lunch will be at 12:30 pm for $5.

Each group welcomes guests and new members. We study about missions, pray for missions, give to missions and do missions. In October a group will help with the food drive for ECHO, while Group 2 hopes to help Refuge Thrift Store.

October 13-14 we will have a church-wide collection of food for ECHO. Thanks to all who contribute so generously to this much needed drive!
 

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.
 

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
 
Tell Me About Heaven by Randy Alcorn, given in memory of Dorothy Dittmar, wife of Bennett Dittmar, by JoAnn Hunt.

A Man After God’s Own Heart, When a Father’s Spirit Soars, given in memory of Buz Sawyer, husband of Margaret Sawyer, by JoAnn Hunt.

Lord, I Give You This Day by Kay Arthur, given in memory of Annie Mary Hartsfield by JoAnn Hunt.

Twelve Extraordinary Women by John MacArthur, given in memory of Eunice Inzer, mother of Bob Inzer, by Median Adult II Sunday School Dept.

The Oak Inside the Acorn by Max Lucado, given in memory of Jake Smith, nephew of Rhonda Smith, by Velma and Charles Lawson.
 
Dear Church Family,
My wife and I would like to thank you for your caring thoughts and prayers. I have been under treatment for my illness for nearly one year now. By God’s grace and mercy and with your prayers, my body’s response to the treatment has been phenomenal. I feel God has been leading me day by day on the road to recovery. With great hope and joy I look forward to the day God delivers me from my illness and sets me free. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. Again, thank you and God bless you. We love you all.
In Christ,
Eutiquio and Nena Young
 

 

First Focus
A weekly note from our Pastor

This Week :
"Double Mindedness"
Click here to read

 

Finance Statement
Budget Needs
Year to Date:
$2,065,040.
Budget Receipts
On 9/23/07:
$26,188.
Total Receipts
Year To Date:
$1,801,582.
CBF Fall Global Missions Offering
as of 9/23/07:
$3,163.79.
SBC Maguire State Missions Offering
as of 9/23/07:
$5,139.17.

 

Security Schedule
Sunday,
September 30
8:30 - 10:00
Ben Hart
10:00 - 11:15
Jim Croushorn
11:15 - 12:30
Lorne Shackelford

Wednesday,
October 3
6:00 - 8:00
Mike Whiddon


This Week

Sunday,
September 30

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

4:30 PM, Sign Language Classes,
A-200

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,
October 1

10:30 AM, First Joy Choir, A-300

6:00 PM, Personnel Committee, Conference Room


Tuesday,
October 2

9:00 AM, Ceramics Classes, CLC Ceramics Room

5:30 PM, Property Committee, Small Meeting Room

5:30 PM, Ceramics Classes, CLC Ceramics Room

6:00 PM, Open Volleyball, CLC Gym

6:00 PM, Childcare for English Classes, Duval

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


Wednesday,
October 3

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

4:45 PM, Fellowship Meal, Fellowship Hall

5:15 PM, Youth Snack Rack Opens, CLC

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

6:00 PM, Youth Choir, A-211

6:00 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,
October 4

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


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.