This Issue
 

PICK UP YOUR
Here...for Life!
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS!

When you are at church on Sunday, March 30, be sure to pick up a bag of campaign information materials for your family. Decide ahead of time who will pick up the bag so that there is only ONE bag for each family or single member. Member or friends not receiving their campaign materials on Sunday, March 30, will receive them by mail. So get your bag, one per household, on Sunday, March 30, and save the postage cost.

Springtime Tallahassee
Saturday, March 29
Springtime Tallahassee is coming up fast! We are currently recruiting people to help with one hour shifts during the event. Signup sheets are available in Sunday Morning Bible Study classes or in the Welcome Center after both services. Help us welcome people to First Baptist through our hospitality services! For more information, contact Becky Liner at 385-8255.

First Baptist Church Olan Mills Directory!
Olan Mills directories will continue to be available in the church office from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday. One copy of the directory is free for all pictured families. Additional copies are availabe to all for $10 each.

We Need Your Email Address!
As we are heading into an important stage in the life of our church, we are looking for ways to keep you better informed! Updating our database with your current email address will be an invaluable communication tool in the coming months. You can email your name and preferred email address to pastor@fbctlh.org.
(If you do not have email or prefer not to share this information, we will still keep in touch with you via postal mail.)

First Love
Saturday, October 18, 2008
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 more!
 

Easter Sermon Series:
" A Living Lord "

When you look at the resurrection texts in the Gospels, you wonder how anyone could have missed the Risen Jesus. But then you consider how the same thing happens today and you begin to understand how such a discovery requires our openness to him. Like other holidays, even Easter can come upon us before we know it. But what a tragedy when that happens and people haven't prepared adequately to see Jesus and experience his Easter power. Don't let that happen to you. Join us in worship as we walk with Jesus to Calvary, the Empty Tomb, and most importantly, beyond.


February 24: “Now Can You See ?” (John 9:35-41)
March 2: "The Odds Are In Your Favor" (John 11:45-53
March 9: Speaker - Jim Burton, North American Mission Board
March 16: Palm Sunday: "Jesus' Palm Sunday Answer" (John 12:20-26)
March 21, Good Friday: "Glory to No Other" (Isaiah 42:8)
March 23, Easter Sunday: "Where You Can Find Jesus" (Matthew 28:1-10)
 

Next 55+ Luncheon
May 9, 2008
Are you a juggler, actor, musician or fire dancer? The next 55+ club luncheon is still a few months off and we need your help. We would like to have a talent show as our entertainment. We invite you to get some of your friends together, make an act and come show your friends your talents! We would love to have as many of you as are interested in participating. Call Lenoir in the music office for more information 222-5470 x 201. We hope to see you and your talented self in May.
 

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.

Florida Baptist Children’s Home
MARCH REQUEST: DISH TOWELS, DISHCLOTHS, and POT HOLDERS
Our kitchens are always busy. Your donations this month of dish towels, dishcloths, sponges, and pot holders will help us in completing our kitchen chores. All colors and designs can be used.
Collection bins are in the College Avenue foyer, the Welcome Center, and by the elevator on the first floor.
 

Sanctuary Choir
Wednesdays, 7:00pm, Room A-200
The Lord is my strength and my shield: My heart trusts Him and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song. Psalm 28:7
Give thanks to the Lord in song! Join our Sanctuary Choir!

 

Children’s Easter Celebration
Saturday, March 22, 10:30am-12:00pm, Gym
There will be crafts, games, story telling, egg hunts and more! For information, please contact Rhonda at 222-5470 x501 or rhonda@fbctlh.org.

Save the Date!
Vacation Bible School
June 16-20, 2008
 

Summer Youth Camp in Ridgecrest, NC
This summer, the youth are attending Centrifuge in Ridgecrest, NC for youth camp from June 9th - 14th, but you need to sign-up ASAP if you are interested in going because there are only a few spots still available. For more information, contact Brett Brandewie at 933-8665.

Youth Choir Fundraiser
The Youth Choir is available for any job that you may have such as yard work, window cleaning, raking leaves, etc. to earn money for their upcoming Youth Choir Tour to Miami, Florida. If you are interested and need extra help, contact Amy Baker at 671-3754. Thank you for your support.
 

“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.

 
2008 Challenge Bike Hike Schedule
Saturday, March 22, 2008 - Meet at 8:30am @ the church to help with the CHILDREN’S MINISTRY EASTER CELEBRATION and after this at 1:00pm we will leave on our bike hike!!!
Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Time TBD - Meet at the Bike Trail off South Monroe
Saturday, April 5, 2008 - Meet at 8:30am at Publix by Lowes on Capital Circle NE
Saturday, April 12, 2008 - Meet at 8:00am at Publix on Mahan across from Proctor’s GMC
 
College Choir Schedule
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - Rehearsal
Sunday, April 20, 2008 - There will be a pizza lunch, final meeting with Clint and music rehearsal until 3:30 (VERY MANDATORY AND VERY REQUIRED – SCHEDULE STUDY GROUPS AROUND THIS MEETING/REHEARSAL).
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - Final touch up for all who do not have an exam.
 
Annual “EASTER” Lunch
Sunday, March 23rd
After the 11:00 Worship Celebration at the home of Stuart & Kerri Pearce (2904 Donau Court). Bring a covered dish...vegetable, salad or dessert. Meat and drinks provided. Please sign up in “SMBS”.
 

NEW! Single Parent Ministry
Wednesday Night Parent Gathering
6:30pm beginning April 9 in A-315
All single parents are invited to join us for a time of caring & sharing at 6:30pm on Wednesdays beginning April 9. For more information, contact the Singles Ministry office at 222-5470 x221.

Bible Study for Young Single Adults
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, A-317
This study will take you on a journey and give you a taste of the life God created you to live in a community of faith. Doing Life Together will help you discover what God created you for as you are Seeking, Sharing, Serving Christ.
 

First Ladies Spring Fling
Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:00am–8:00pm
Join us for a day of shopping at the St. John’s Towne Center in Jacksonville and enjoy a private fellowship luncheon at Maggiano’s Little Italy® Ristorante. Transportation on the church mini-busses for the first 28 to register. All others will carpool. $35 per person To register, submit your payment to the Women’s Ministry office on/before Wednesday, April 9th. Space is limited to 60, so do not delay. For more information, contact Kelly in the Women’s Ministry office at 222-5470x221.

“NEW First Ladies Study”
Living Beyond Yourself by Beth Moore
Wednesdays, 9:00am - 11:00am
Please join us at the home of Betty Lewis (2345 Armistead Road) for this wonderful study from Beth Moore. For more information, contact Patsy Faircloth at 893-3440.

First Ladies Bible Studies
"Defining Moments"
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, 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"
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, 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.

“A Women’s Guide to True Contentment”
Mondays, 10:00 am, Cafe Praise
A Bible study by Rhonda Kelley which explores the concept of contentment and focuses on who God is and who women are in their roles in God’s plan. Childcare is available by reservation by calling the Children’s Ministry office at x510.
 

 

First Focus
A weekly note from our Pastor

This Week :
"Early and Often "
Click here to read


Fellowship Meal March 26
Fried Catfish, Cheese Grits, Steamed Cabbage, Coleslaw, Corn Muffins, Salad Bar and Dessert.



Finance Statement
Budget Needs
Year to Date:
$602,761.
Budget Receipts
On 03/16/2008:
$33,806.
Total Receipts
Year To Date:
$539,910.




Security Schedule
Sunday,
March 23
8:30 - 10:00
Roy Story
10:00 - 11:15
Steve Williams
11:15 - 12:30
Eric Palm

Wednesday,
March 26
6:00 - 8:00
Jim Wheeler



This Week

Sunday,
March 23

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

12:30 PM,
College Easter Luncheon, The Pearce's

1:00 PM,
Young Singles Luncheon, Jackson Square Clubhouse


Monday,
March 24

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

12:00 PM,
Noon Basketball, CLC Gym (M-F)

12:00 PM, Aerobics-Open to All, CLC Areobics Room (M-F)


Tuesday,
March 25

9:00 AM,
Ceramics Classes, CLC Ceramics Room

5:30 PM,
Ceramics Classes, CLC Ceramics 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,
March 26

9:00 AM, First Ladies Beth Moore Bible Study, Betty Lewis' Home

4:45 PM, Fellowship Meal, Fellowship Hall

5:15 PM,
Youth Snack Rack, CLC

6:00 PM,
Church Business and Prayer Meeting, Sanctuary

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

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

6:00 PM,
First Ladies "Stepping Up" Bible Study, A-301

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

6:30 PM,
Youth Games, CLC Gym

6:30 PM,
Youth Choir, A-211

7:00 PM,
NO - Sanctuary Choir,
A-200

7:00 PM,
NO - Chamber Players,
C-2201

7:00 PM,
College Choir,
C-2203

7:15 PM,
Praise Team Singers, A-211

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

7:25 PM,
Youth XTreme, CLC Quad

7:30 PM,
Preschool and Elementary Childcard, Duval

8:20 PM,
"CBS!" College Bible Studay,
C-2201


Thursday,
March 27

8:45 AM,
Senior Adult Stretch Class, CLC Aerobics Room

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

8:15 PM,
College Girls Bible Study, CLC Upper Room


Friday,
March 28



Saturday,
March 29

9:00 AM,
Springtime Tallahassee, Serving In His Name

1:00 PM,
2008 Challenge Bike Hike, Trial on South Monroe


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

Associate Minister
of Music
Penny Folsom
x201

Associate Minister
of Music for Contemporary Worship
Pam Cooke
x213

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
Susan Vance
x145


Submissions
Submissions can be dropped off at the church office,
emailed to svance@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.