This Issue
 
Deacon Ordination Service
This Sunday, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary
Join us Sunday evening as we ordain incoming deacon Jodie Dodson for the 2008 year.
 

Sermon Series:
"Beliefs That Build Community"

The coming days will be filled with excitement as we position ourselves for extending our witness into the community. Our church’s vision is to grow up and grow out. But as everyone knows, buildings are only good as their foundations. Actions flow from beliefs. So, let’s consider what the essence of our belief is in order that the community we endeavor to build will honor Christ and strengthen our church.

January 6: “God: Multi-Tasker or Sole Proprietor?” (1 Peter 1:1-2)
January 13: “Creation: No Roll of the Dice” (2 Timothy 1:8-10)
January 20: “Humankind: Hapless But Not Helpless” (Psalm 42:1-5)
January 27: “Salvation: You’ve Got a Friend” (Romans 5:6-11)
February 3: “Christ: It’s Who You Know” (John 14:1-7)
February 10: “The Church: Fit to Be Tried” (Ephesians 4:11-16)
February 17: “The Consummation: What’s Next?” (Revelation 22:1-7)
 

Need a Hand?
Our college students are looking for odd jobs (yard work, window cleaning, raking leaves, etc.) to earn scholarship money for upcoming college ministry activities such as Spring Retreat, Challenge and Mission Trips. If you are interested and need an extra hand contact the Student Ministry Office at 222-5470 x421. Thank you for your help and support of our college students.

Honor a Loved One with Flowers
The 2008 Flower Calendar is located in the Welcome Center.
Take advantage of a clean calendar and sign up to place flowers in the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one. Questions? Call Lenoir at 222-5470 ext. 201.

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
JANUARY REQUEST: POP TARTS, CEREAL, CEREAL BARS
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.
Pop tarts, cereal bars, cereal—all favorite foods for the children. They provide a quick breakfast on a school morning and are often enjoyed as an afternoon snack. Collection bins are in the College Avenue foyer, the Welcome Center, and by the elevator on the first floor.
 


A new children’s musical
by Penny Folsom and Lea Marshall

All children are invited to take part in this new musical by our own Penny Folsom and Lea Marshall!

Kick-Off Party for Grades 1-5:
Wednesday, January 16, 6:00 pm, Room D-209

Auditions for cast and solos:
Sunday, January 20, 12:30 pm, Room A-211

Rehearsals:
Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Performance:
Sunday, March 16
 
Youth Lock-In
Begins Friday, January 11 at 7 pm, CLC;
Ends Saturday, January 12 at 8:30 am
We will have everything from a ping-pong tournament to movies all night in the Quad, and a lot of other fun activities in between. We will have breakfast in the morning and parents should be here for pick-up on Saturday no later than 8:30 AM. Parents will need to sign in their students or send a permission form with their student. Make sure you have a current Medical Release form on file as well.
 

Spring Beach Retreat
February 22-24, Laguna Beach Retreat Center
Our annual beach retreat with music, break out sessions with a special guest speaker and lots of free time. For more information contact Karyn in the Student Ministry office at 222-5470 x421

“CHALLENGE 2008!”
April 26-May 4, 2008
Our annual BIKING and MINISTRY tour! This is where we BIKE about 250 miles in four days AND lead a worship service in churches along the way at night! We need BOTH bikers and support people! THIS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST TRIPS THAT YOU WILL EVER GO ON AND THE MOST UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR GOD TO STRETCH YOU!!! For more information contact Karyn in the Student Ministry office at 222-5470 x421.

 
Single Adult Retreat
January 26-27
Single adults of all ages are invited to share a weekend of growing closer to God and to each other! The cost is $45 per person due on/before Sunday, January 13. Late registration is $90, so don’t miss the early deadline!
 

January Group Meetings
Groups 1 & 2 will meet Tuesday, January 8 at 9:30 am in the Chason Conference Room to prepare sheets and roll bandages to be used by the Baptist Medical Center in Ghana, West Africa. A light lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome!
Group 3, International, will meet Tuesday, January 8 at 9:30 am at the home of Mrs. Jackie Rennick-King (405 Nottingham Court).
Group 4, Round Table, will meet Tuesday, January 15 at 11:00 am at the Cherry Laurel Retirement Center (1009 Concord Rd). Grace Brock will review Great Women in History: 37 Women Who Changed Their World. Lunch will follow at 12:30 pm for $5. Everyone is welcome.
 
First Ladies Bible Studies

"Defining Moments"
Begins Wednesday, January 9 at 6:00 pm in A-302
All ladies are invited to join this DVD driven, discussion based study by Andy Stanley. The study is being facilitated by Tracy Edewarrd and will meet in A-302. For more information contact Kelly at x221 or email kharrington@fbctlh.org.

"Stepping Up"
Begins Wednesday, January 16 at 9:30 am
All ladies are invited to join this new study by Beth Moore. The study is being facilitated by Patsy Faircloth and will meet in the home of Betty Lewis, 2345 Armistead Rd., from 9:30 to 11:30am. The study will last seven weeks, first week as introduction and six weeks of studying Psalms 120 - 134. Interested ladies can contact Patsy at ptfaircloth1946@comcast.net or 893-3440.

"Stepping Up"
Begins Wednesday, January 16 at 6:00pm in A-301
All ladies are invited to join this new study by Beth Moore. The study is being facilitated by Linda Smith and will meet in Cafe Praise. For more information contact Kelly at x221 or email kharrington@fbctlh.org.
 

Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Lee Stone
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter

Casi Leigh Stone
to
Rev. Robert Chaney, Jr.

on Saturday,
the twelfth of January
Two thousand and eight
at six o’clock in the evening

First Baptist Church
Tallahassee, Florida
 
  • Twelve Extraordinary Women by John MacArthur, given in memory of Eunice Inzer, by Median Adult II.
  • Life’s Healing Choices by John Baker, given in memory of Eunice Inzer, by YA III, Pathfinders
  • Powerful Promises for Every Woman by Elizabeth George, given in memory of Louise Coates, mother of Teresa Coates, by Ann Hicks SMBS Class.
  • A Cup of Christmas Tea by Tom Hegg, given in memory of Mary Clare Pichard, by the Esther-Faith SMBS Class.
  • A Closer Walk With Jesus: Glimpses of Him in Everyday Life, given in memory of Catherine Tharpe, by YA III, Pathfinders.
  • The Jerusalem Scrolls by Bodie & Brock Thoene, given by Beth and Cal Belton, in memory of Catherine Tharpe.
  • Breakthrough Parenting by John C. Maxwell and Making Love Last Forever by Gary Smalley, given in memory of Hazel Combs by the Word Seekers SMBS Class.
  • Summer by Karen Kingsbury, given by Beth and Cal Belton in memory of Hazel Combs.
 

Dear Church Family,
Your contributions to the Guatemala Christmas Offering totaled $2716.35! Your generous gifts exceeded the cost of the Christmas meal for the girls at the Manchen Home in Antigua, which will result in them receiving special treats beyond Christmas.
Buckner International has confirmed that all of our gifts will be used to help the girls at Manchen. The excess contributions may be used for other special meals or to supplement their daily diet of beans and rice with meat, fresh fruit and desserts. The Buckner staff in Guatemala has been instructed to determine how to best use the funds to benefit all the girls. They will inform us of how the girls will be helped.
The Buckner Officials asked that we convey their appreciation for the love, prayers and financial support you have given the sweet and needy girls in Manchen. We join in expressing our thanks for your generosity. It is a joy and a blessing to belong to such a caring and loving church family that gives not out of obligation but out of their love for Christ. As Doug wrote in his recent weekly column, “God Loves a Cheerful Giver!” We love you too.
-Bob and JoAnn Pullen


A big thank you to all who helped make the staff Christmas party such a success! Your gifts, both financially and physically, were greatly appreciated.
-John Chafin
 

 

First Focus
A weekly note from our Pastor

This Week :
"Beliefs That
Build Community"
Click here to read


Fellowship Meal
January 9
Ham, Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Cabbage, Corn Muffins, Salad Bar, Dessert

Finance Statement
Budget Needs
Year to Date:
$2,771,502.
Budget Receipts
On 12/23/07:
$89,702.
Total Receipts
Year To Date:
$2,518,411.
Total Winter Missions Offering As Of 12/23:
$24,684.



Security Schedule
Sunday,
January 6
8:30 - 10:00
Bobby Bailey
10:00 - 11:15
Art Pitts
11:15 - 12:30
Charles Garner

Wednesday,
January 9
6:00 - 8:00
Lee Vickery

 

This Week

Sunday,
January 6

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

11:15 AM, Preschool M&M's (Music & Missions), Duval

3:15 PM, Youth Handbells, A-211

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

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

4:30 PM, New Deacon & Committee Orientation, Fellowship Hall

6:00 PM, Deacon Ordination Service, Sanctuary


Monday,
January 7

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

5:45 PM, Self Defense Class, CLC Aerobics Room

6:00 PM, Winter Basketball League, CLC Gym

6:00 PM, Personnel Committee, Conference Room


Tuesday,
January 8

9:00 AM, Ceramics Classes, CLC Ceramics Room

9:00 AM, WMU Groups 1 & 2, Conference Room

5:30 PM, Ceramics Classes, CLC Ceramics Room

5:30 PM, Property Committee, Small Meeting Room

6:00 PM, Winter Volleyball League, CLC Gym

6:00 PM, Childcare for Internationals, PS-7

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


Wednesday,
January 9

4:45 PM, Fellowship Meal, Fellowship Hall

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

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

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

6:00 PM, College Faculty Meeting, Conference Room

6:00 PM, First Ladies Bible Study, A-302

6:00 PM, Weekday Committee, Small Meeting Room

6:30 PM, Youth Games, CLC Gym

7:00 PM, Sanctuary Choir, A-200

7:00 PM, Chamber Players, Music Suite

7:00 PM, Insurance Committee, Small Meeting Room

7:15 PM, Singles MP Dinner & Games, A-317

7:25 PM, Youth XTreme, CLC Quad

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

9:00 PM, Singles MP Leadership Meeting,
A-317


Thursday,
January 10

9:00 AM, Ceramics Classes, CLC Ceramics Room

9:00 AM, Childcare for Internationals, PS-7

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

5:00 PM, Upward Basketball Practice, CLC Gym

6:00 PM, Finance Committee, Conference Room


Friday,
January 11

5:00 PM, Upward Basketball Practice, CLC Gym

7:00 PM, Youth
Lock-In, CLC


Saturday,
January 12

9:00 AM, Upward Basketball, CLC Gym

6:00 PM, Casi Stone and Rob Chaney Wedding, 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-Pursley
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.