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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.

Lifestyle StewardshipTM Bible Study Series

Sunday, April 13, 2008
Lesson Two
Conducting Family Business

This week we learn of ownership, partnership and stewardship attitudes.
Questions to consider:
Are we possessors or owners of what has been entrusted to us?
If God owns everything, why are we asked to give?
What is the proper attitude toward giving?
Does faithful stewardship lead to blessing?

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”

How to Decide on a
Lifestyle Stewardship Commitment
PRAY—Seek God’s leadership in determining the specific
amount God would have you give. Pray individually and
with family or a close friend.
DISCUSS—with family or a friend. Talk about your prayer
experiences regarding your gift. Reassess your lifestyle to
find the gift that God wants you to give.
PRIORITIZE—Evaluate all the ways you invest your
financial resources. What priority should your church and
its ministries have at this time? How will you re-order
priorities in order to make your commitment?
COMMIT—Trust God to sustain you in your giving
decision, just as you trusted Him to lead you in this
decision. Reallocate your resources and give a gift that
has value for you.

“Here...for Life!” Telephone Training
Sunday, April 13, 6:00pm, C-2201
This will be a training session concerning the phone calls you will be making for the May 4th Commitment Sunday. The calls should be made between April 27 and May 3.
Since our church has 1,000 members, thirty more people are needed so each person only needs to make ten phone calls. Please help by asking a spouse or friend to agree to make ten calls. Call or e-mail me with the name, phone number and e-mail address of your friend. Thank you for your willingness to help. Contact Richard or Lois Duley at 878-7007 or by e-mail at avcop@nettally.com.

Leadership Parlor Gatherings
Sunday, April 13, 4:15pm
Monday, April 14, 7:00pm
Tuesday, April 15, 7:00pm
The leadership of First Baptist Church has been invited to attend one of the Leadership Gatherings listed above. Each gathering will give FBC Leadership more information on the “Here...for Life!” Capital Campaign.

Leadership Commitment Event
Thursday, April 24, 2008, 6:30pm
Capital City Country Club
This event is for church leaders who wish to make a lead gift to the Capital Campaign. The total of these gifts will be announced on Sunday, April 27, as an encouragement to the congregation.

Here...for Life! Commitment Sunday and Celebration Lunch
May 4, 2008, Combined Service at 10:30am
NOTE: SMBS will NOT meet on May 4.
We will have a combined church service that will begin at 10:30am followed by a celebration lunch in the park at 12:00pm. During the service we will ask you to make your commitments to the Capital Campaign. We will accomplish what God has in store for us by God’s help and by the combined efforts of every person!

The Two Tenors - A Sacred Concert in White Tie and Jeans
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Whether your musical taste leans toward soaring sacred arias or laid back contemporary Christian- or maybe something in between — you will enjoy sharing this delightful hour of music with The Two Tenors. Barry Craft is an operatic tenor and his sidekick, Ben Owens, a talented young contemporary singer in blue jeans. They will inspire, entertain, and amuse with their music. This talented pair has presented a number of concerts at First Baptist over the past several years and we are very excited to have them return. Hear them sing in both morning worship services on April 20 then come back at 5:00 to enjoy their concert. Admission is free, so this is a great chance to invite friends and neighbors to church with you. A love offering will be collected.

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!

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 this week. Final balance due by September 15. Contact Lenoir at 222-5470 x201 or LBrewer@fbctlh.org.

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
Beach Party - "Surfin' Through The Scriptures"
June 16-20, 2008

Senior Class of 2008 Student Meeting
Wednesday, April 16, 6:00pm
All high school seniors are meeting in the Quad to plan the events and details of Senior Sunday on May 18th. If you know any high school seniors and families who would like to be involved, contact Brett Brandewie at 933-8665.

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.

Graduating Seniors
If you are graduating this semester - we need to know!
Please email your Name, Email Address, School & Major and Future Plans to clint@fbctlh.org ASAP! We need the information to print in our announcement sheet and Clint has a gift for you from our ministry!

Summer Addresses
We would like to have a “summer address list” so if you would like to include your info, please email your Name, Email Address, Summer Address and Phone Number, Cell Phone Number, Summer Plans and When you will be back to clint@fbctlh.org.

“CBS!” College Bible Study
Wednesday, April 16, last “CBS!” of Spring Semester.
Wednesday, May 14, Summer “CBS!” begins in the Chapel.

“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 Parent Ministry
Wednesday Night Parent Gathering
6:30pm 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.

THE WOMEN’S DEVOTIONAL GUIDE TO THE BIBLE by Jean E. Syswerda, given in memory of Alice and Tom Van Brunt, mother and father of Bonnie Snyder, by JoAnn Hunt.

BARNES NOTES ON THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS, by Dr. Albert Barnes, 14 Volumes of conservative verse-by-verse commentary for personal study and Sunday School teacher preparation, given in Honor of Miriam Bowen on her 100th birthday by her grandchildren: Glenn and Debbie Haywood, Sue and David Harlan, Ben and Kelly Bowen and Jeff and Daphne Bowen.

CROSS PURPOSES by Dr. James Kennedy, given in memory of Mabel Foster by Esther-Faith S.S. Class.

WALKING WITH CHRIST EVERY DAY, Devotionals for Men, given in memory of Alvin Harper, Sr., father of Mark Harper, by Adult III, Pathfinders S.S. Class.

SIGNS OF LIFE, BACK TO THE BASICS OF AUTHENTIC CHRISTIANITY, by David Jeremiah, by Adult III, Pathfinders S.S. Class.

WHAT JESUS DEMANDS FROM THE WORLD by John Piper, given in memory of Alice Van Brunt, mother of Bonnie and Bob Snyder, by Adult III, Pathfinders S.S. Class.

A gift for Library expense was given in Honor of Frances Roberts by Mary and Roy Watford.

AWAY IN A MANGER by Melinda Rathjen given in Honor of Gerry Garland by Mary Gandy.