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Lifestyle StewardshipTM Bible Study Series

Sunday, April 6, 2008
Lesson One
The Biblical Steward

Sunday, April 13, 2008
Lesson Two
Conducting Family Business

Sunday, April 20, 2008
Lesson Three
The Symbolism of Giving,
“Why Money Matters”

Sunday, April 27, 2008
Lesson Four
The Practice of Stewardship,
“Lifestyle Stewardship”

Here...for Life! Prayer
Father, we join together as members and friends of FBC to pray seriously for our church and the future of your work at FBC. We acknowledge our need for you to help us in this capital campaign, for you to be at the heart of what we are about and for our hearts and minds to be teachable and open to you.

We pray that this will be a time if unity and joy, work and sacrifice, growth and transformation, as we serve you together to strengthen the ministry of this church for generations to come.

Father, what do you want to do through me for the future of FBC?

In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Women On Mission
Group Meetings for April

Groups 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 8, 9:30am Conference Room
We will prepare sheets and roll bangages to be used by the Baptist Medical Center in Ghana, West Africa. A light lunch will be served.

Group 3 (International)
Tuesday, April 8, 9:30am, Libby Ellis’ home at 235 Meath Drive.

Group 4 (Round Table)
Tuesday, April 15, 11:00am, Cherry Laurel Retirement Center at 1009 Concord Road. Beth Belton will review the book: 30 Months of Miracles, compiled by “Women by Design”. Lunch is $5.00.

The Two Tenors - A Sacred Concert in White Tie and Jeans
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Barry Craft and Ben Owens, The Two Tenors will sing at both morning services on April 20 and will give a concert that evening at 5:00pm in the Sanctuary.

First Step Coffee
Sunday, April 27, 10:15am,
College Avenue Foyer
All guests and new members are invited to an informal gathering to talk with our pastoral staff and discover how you can connect and serve at First Baptist!

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.

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!

Next 55+ Club 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.

55+ Club Trip
Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina, October 20-24

Travel to Ridgecrest, North Carolina with your First Baptist Church Friends!
Five days and four nights to see the fall leaves change, learn something new and create wonderful memories!
Tour Price- Approximately $550 per person (double occupancy).
Register with $200 deposit by contacting Lenoir in the Music Office by April 11. Final balance due by September 15. Contact Lenoir at 222-5470 x201 or LBrewer@fbctlh.org.

Springtime Tallahassee
Is FBC’s “Serving in His Name” Hospitality Venue worth it? All those volunteers, all those volunteers hours, all the loving hearts and helping hands representing Christ and FBC?
Last Saturday, FBC’s Baby Comfort room, headed by Beth Jacobs, served 87 children and families. Hundreds used our rest rooms. Our conference room became a hospitality suite, serving guests all day long. Our students gave cups of cold water in guess who’s name. Becky Liner organized about ten dozen FBC volunteers.
A couple with twins, new to Tallahassee, came downtown for Springtime. Came to the Baby Comfort room on Saturday. Returned Sunday morning for children’s Sunday School and Worship. The couple was befriended and helped by Tracy Edewaard, a faithful FBC member. The father said: “I didn’t know there could be so many people to love my child.”
Is what we volunteer to do for Springtime worth it?
You decide.

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
APRIL REQUEST: BATTERIES
Our special request this month is batteries. We can use all sizes for various needs. The AA size is probably required most often. We find many ways to use batteries!
Collection bins are in the College Avenue foyer, the Welcome Center, and by the elevator on the first floor.

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.

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 Monday Morning Bible Study
He Speaks to Me, Preparing to Hear from God by Priscilla Shirer
Mondays at 9:45am beginning April 14 in Cafe Praise
All ladies are invited to join this Monday morning Bible study. The study “He Speaks to Me, Preparing to Hear from God” is an exciting six week adventure. You will discover how God spoke to Samuel, Samuel’s response, and how He speaks to believers today; be encouraged to listen and respond to God’s voice; and by listening to God’s voice and obeying Him, experience spiritual growth, Christian discipline, and the desire to serve. Childcare is available beginning at 9:30am,by making reservations through the Children’s Ministry office at 222-5470 x501.

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.

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.

To our loving and gracious church family:
Lynette and I want to thank you for your overwhelming love and support these past almost three years. From Hurricane Katrina to loss of jobs and homes, our family here at First Baptist was a constant reminder of Christ’s unconditional love and support. You have stood by us through very difficult times and celebrated with us with the birth of Eli and Lily. Words cannot adequately express the depth of gratitude we have for FBC Tallahassee and neither are there enough ways to express the joy we have found by serving with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you, for the love you have shared with us. Until we meet again…
The Hallocks - Isaac, Lynette, Abbi, Eli, & Lily

Hope for Haiti

Dear FBC Folks:
It’s another WOW!! The 4th annual “Hope for Haiti” fund raiser was a tremendous success! We had a huge attendance with 130 people eating lunch, listening to music and bidding at the first silent auction of Haitian arts and crafts. Simply, we all were having fun! The wonderful thing was that everyone at First Baptist Church had an opportunity to be involved in and work together on a world mission project.

Thanks to everyone who attended, helped or contributed. Special thanks to the ministerial staff, missions committee, SS superintendants, Rhonda Jones, Mary York, Sue Lee, JoAnn Hunt, Cindy Fernald, Linda Simth, Judy Bishop, Paula Chafin, Jim Pullen, FBC musicians playing in the music studio, Dr. Dale Olsen and his students playing Carribean music on the front porch...I wish I could thank everyone personally. There were 51 people in various shifts over the three hours working that day alone and space is limited here.

We made $5,800 which will buy a new well pump for the Christian University of Haiti (Baptist) and fund the summer music camp which is also leadership training for young Haitian Christians. Pooling our money, time, prayer and raising awareness of the needs of this very poor country we have made a difference in the world for Him. To God be the Glory!

Thank you again, Janet Ray.