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Building 4 Community Report
Sunday, October 21, 6:00 pm
The Building 4 Community committee and TurnerBatson architects have been working hard for months and are finally ready to unveil the first stages of the Master Plan! Be sure to attend this meeting to see what exciting changes are in store for the coming years at First Baptist.

First Step Luncheon
Sunday, October 28, 12:30 pm
The "First Step" luncheon is free for new members, guests and those interested in knowing more about FBC Tallahassee, our ministries and staff, and how to get involved. The luncheon lasts about 90 minutes. If you or someone you know are interested in attending, please contact Judy in the Pastor’s office at x121 or judy@fbctlh.org.

Trunk’er Treat!
Wednesday, October 31, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
No Regular Evening Services!
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.
In order to make this event a success, we are looking for volunteers to donate their trunk,time, or candy! Contact Preston Odom at x410 or preston@fbctlh.org or Rhonda Smith at x510 or rhonda@fbctlh.org.
The Student Ministry will be assisting from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. After break-down and clean up, don’t miss a special time of fellowship in the Christian Life Center with a movie, snacks, candy apples and more surprises! Invite your friends for a fun filled fall festival fellowship!!!

Building 4 Community &
2008 Budget Proposals
Sunday, October 21, 6:00 pm
The Building 4 Community committee and TurnerBatson architects will unveil the first phase of the Master Plan! Don’t miss this important meeting!
Sunday, November 4, 6:00 pm
Churchwide discussion of the Building 4 Community and 2008 church budget proposals will be held.
Sunday, November 11, 9:00 & 11:15 am
A vote will be held during both morning worship services to approve of both the proposed building project and the 2008 church budget.

Olan Mills Church Directory
Sign-ups at the church for photography sessions have closed, but we don’t want to leave anyone out of the new church directory! If you are a church member and have not signed up, expect a call from an Olan Mills representative in the coming weeks to help you schedule a time. To make or change an appointment, you can call 1-800-866-2263. Photographs will be taken through November 10. To receive a free directory, you must be in it, so sign up today!.

Student Ministry Fundraisers

Applebee’s Breakfast (Thomasville Rd Location)
Saturday, November 3, 8:00-10:00 am
Tickets are $6.00 each and are available from any college student, on sale Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings or in the Student Ministry Office. For more information contact Ashlyn at shellhock_46@yahoo.com or Karyn in the Student Ministry Office at 222-5470 ext 421.

Boston Butt Fundraiser
Delivered Thursday, November 21
Delivered just in time for Thanksgiving!!! Price will be $21.00 again. You may purchase from any college student on Sunday mornings or Wednesdays. For more information contact Jeffrey at Jmc332983@yahoo.com or Karyn in the Student Ministry office at 222-5470 ext 421.

Thanksgiving Fruit Baskets
Delivered November 20 & 21
Big, beautiful fruit baskets just in time for Thanksgiving! You may purchase from any college student on Sundays or Wednesday or for more information contact Sarah at ICLONDON57@aol.com or Karyn in the Student Ministry Office at 222-5470 ext 421.

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
Gingerbread Tree Project
The Gingerbread Tree Project will begin October 22! Christmas gifts are needed for approximately 65 children, and you can help make the holidays special for them by purchasing a requested gift off the gingerbread tree. Gifts are needed in the price range of small ($10-20), medium ($20-50) and large ($50-75). Select a requested gift by stopping by the Children’s Home office, calling 878-1458 or emailing ckellogg@fbchomes.org. Gift cards or monetary donations are also accepted. Gifts are needed no later than December 17.

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.
This month we are requesting paper plates, bowls, cups, napkins, and plastic eating utensils. These items are always needed in the busy kitchens of our cottages. 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.

College Girls Discipleship Group
Thursdays, 7:30 pm, CLC Upper Room

First Ladies’ Taste of the Holidays
Sunday, November 4, 3:30-5:30 pm
Just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas, all ladies of the church are invited to get together, share, and sample some favorite holiday recipes and traditions. Are the holidays not the holidays without your famous breakfast casserole, Christmas Eve soup, or sweet potato pie? Whatever your favorite holiday appetizer, entree/side dish, or dessert, make a batch and bring the recipe (if it’s not a family secret!) to Angela’s house on November 4th. Or, just come, and pick up some new recipes and traditions to try for yourself! Whether you have a boxful of recipes or you’re just starting out, let’s share a “Taste of the Holidays”!
This event will be held at the home of Angela Gaskins (6133 Borderline Drive). Contact Barbara Corven at 422-2902/ bcorven@comcast.net or Angela Gaskins at 668-4920/agaskins@admin.fsu.edu before October 31 to let them know what favorite dish and recipe you’ll be bringing!

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
  

First Love 2007
A big thank you to all who participated in First Love this year! Individuals and service organizations around the community were thankful for your servant hearts.

“Everything looks great! We are so extremely pleased and happy with how Saturday turned out. The people are always awesome. They have the best work ethic and attitudes. Thank you for all of your hard work and coordination!”
-Shirley O’Rear,
Brehon Institute for Family Services

“Everyone worked very hard and got a lot more accomplished than we ever thought possible!! People were cheerful and couldn’t have been more warm and accommodating to our needs. Thank you very much for this opportunity and demonstration of Christ’s unconditional love in action!”
-Pamela Davis,
Kids Incorporated

The family of Jake Smith thanks you for your prayers, love, support and the beautiful flowers.
-Josh, Amy, Noah and Emma

Dear First Baptist Church Family,
On be half of my three sisters, five nephews and myself I would like to THANK YOU for all your many prayers, notes, cards, calls, e-mails, flowers and food during my Mother, Jenny Purvis’, illness and death!!! Mom was such a special person, and made a “house” our “home!!!” The illness and death of your only parent and grandparent is never easy, but your care and concern was a gift from God!!! Thank you also for giving me the freedom to fulfil my “calling” as a “son” by allowing me the time to be at home with Mom prior to her death!!! We have many other details that now have to be taken care of that i need your continued prayers for!!! Also, please continue to pray for my three sisters and five nephews as they adjust to not having Mom here any more!!! A special “thank you” to so many of you that made the trip up to Columbus from Tallahassee! Your presence was such an encouragement and blessing! May God bless each of you as you have blessed our family during a most difficult and painful time!
With deep love and gratitude,
Clint and the family of Jenny Purvis