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Fall Missions Offering
2007 Goal: $8,000
Received as of 9/30/07: $11,809.96
We far surpassed our goal! Thank you to all who gave to support missions needs in our state. Your money will make a tremendous difference in expanding the kingdom of Christ.

First Love 2007
October 13, Sign Up by October 7!
First Love is right around the corner on October 13, and we still need 100 people to be able to complete all the planned projects! Sign up sheets will be available in the College Ave foyer, the Welcome Center and the church office.
Volunteers will sign in and meet in the sanctuary at 8:30 am on October 13. Your project leader should get in touch with you beforehand, and greeters will be available to help you find your assigned group on the day of First Love.
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.

Olan Mills Church Directory
Sign Up by October 7!
This Sunday is the last day to schedule a photography time for the 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 from the link at www.fbctlh.org. 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!
Wednesday, October 31, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Our children always enjoy this annual evening of fun, games, and costumes! A family dinner will be held in the fellowship hall at 4:45 pm, followed at 6:00 pm by trunk’er treating and games and activities in the CLC Gym. Dress up as your favorite Bible-related character and join the fun!
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 preston@fbctlh.org or Rhonda Smith at x510 or rhonda@fbctlh.org.

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 this 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!

Florida Baptist Children's Home
OCTOBER REQUEST: PAPER PLATES AND CUPS
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 used all of our summer supply of paper plates and cups. They are always helpful for a quick snack. We can use plates in all sizes, including bowls. Plastic eating utensils would be appreciated also. Our kitchens are busy places—short cuts are always welcome! 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.

DivorceCare
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, A-315
Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. DivorceCare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. For location and/or more information, contact the Singles Ministry office at x221 or email singles@fbctlh.org.

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.

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.

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading
Sign Up Today!
As the basketball season begins, be sure to sign your child up for the team where EVERY child is a winner! Upward Basketball and Cheerleading have separate leagues for boys and girls grades 1-6. With equal playing and practice time, kids learn the value of teamwork and good sportsmanship. A $75 registration fee includes athletic gear, individual awards and more. Participants must attend evaluations on either October 27 at 9:00 am or October 29 at 6:00 pm. Registration forms are available in each local school’s office, the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center or online at www.fbctlh.org/clc_athletics.html.

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