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2010.01.17
FIRST FOCUS
THE FIRST STEP
As the saying goes, “Every journey begins with the first step.” In other words, while we often come up with great plans, many of those plans never come to fruition simply because we fail to begin them. We talk and dream big, but most of the time, nothing ever comes from it. Sometimes all that is necessary is for us to start doing something or writing something or saying something in order for planned changes to come about. [ more+]
GET INVOLVED
Sundays
- Bible Study – 10:00AM in the Christian Life Center
- Grounded – Beginning THIS SUNDAY – January 17, 24, 31 from 6:00-7:30PM.
- High School :: Marshall’s, 1102 Ivanhoe Rd (385.0606)
- Middle School :: Wilhelm’s, 2680 Hickory Ridge Rd (383.0677)
Wednesdays
- 6:00PM – Youth Choir
- 7:00PM – Xtreme in the Quad
- Theme: “Church as It Should Be” What is the church? Who came up with this idea? What does it mean to be the Church? We’re looking at the early church in Acts and discussing what that means to us today.
Coming soon! Disciple Now 2010. February 18-21. Theme: Inhabit. Cost: $50. Mark your calendars now!
CBS has begun, meet us in the basement every Wednesday night @ 8:00PM
FREE LUNCH Sunday, 1/24 @ 12:15PM…after Contemporary Worship
Superbowl Party…2/7 @ 6:00PM Location: TBA
Spring Retreat in Panama City - February 26-28…plan on being there, it will be fantastic!
Look for more details next week & on our Facebook group “College Ministry of First Baptist Church Tallahassee”
Newlyweds: Have you recently tied the knot but want to make sure that your life together doesn’t end up tangled? Come together with other young couples who got married in the last couple of years for the Newlywed Seminar with Jim Cooke. This year we’re going to kick off a new format, and we want your input. Join us for lunch at the pastor’s home after the worship service on Sunday, January 31. Mark your calendars now, and contact Jim Cooke ( jimcooke4@embarqmail.com or 893-1919) for more information.
Are you ready for some football? Our young adults will have multiple Super Bowl parties on Sunday, February 7, including one that’s right for you. Make plans to watch the game with us, and more details will follow.
As the only biblical writer who was not Jewish, Luke offers a unique perspective on Jesus and his teaching, especially for those who find themselves overlooked or on the margins. Join us for Veritas on Wednesday nights at 7:15 as we walk through Luke’s account of the life of Jesus.
- February 9 - All groups will meet at the Florida Baptist Children’s Home administration building @ 9:30AM to decorate and fill Valentine’s Day gift bags for the children in residence. All materials will be provided. Contact Beckie Maynard for more info.
- Breaking Free (Updated) - Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30AM | January 13 - March 24 | At the home of Martha Story | Patsy Faircloth, facilitator
- Living Beyond Yourself - Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00PM | January 13 - May 19 | At FBC, Adams 301 | Linda Smith, facilitator
Bring someone you love and join your friends for the SaintsAlive! Valentine’s luncheon on Friday, February 12 @ Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome! Lunch is only $5.00. Please contact Lenoir (x201) for reservations. We look forward to seeing you there!
THANK YOU
I was overwhelmed by all of the love and support we received through the illness and death of Geoffrey. He was touched by all of the visits and calls while he was in the hospital. He felt very loved in the last days of his life. Christine and I were grateful for all the food, cards, and love shown to us. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful church family.
I was especially touched by all of the visits of the church staff and others who dropped everything to be there when we had need. We are, also, grateful to the choirs for singing at the funeral and embracing Geoffrey into their fellowship.
Thank you First Baptist,
Irene Maylan
- HOPE FOR HAITI - For the last 8 years, we have helped fund the Summer Music School (held at the Christian University of Northern Haiti) which is training young leaders and Christian musicians. From violin lessons to a new well and clean water, from brownies mixed in a washtub to music theory class, from cleaning of mildewed instruments to providing the ONLY air-conditioned room---FBC has helped in many ways to help the music school continue!! Praise to the Lord for His direction and blessings on our efforts to help in one little corner of the world. Haiti is the only 3rd world country in the Western Hemisphere – with unimaginable poverty and desperation. But there is hope there. Hope is in Jesus Christ. Whereas music is a language of hope and love in Haiti, Haitian Christians are using music to proclaim the Gospel. Our church has been busy helping equip them to be even more effective and has shown our love in very tangible and encouraging ways. You can play a part! Visit fbctlh.org/hopeforhaiti for more information.
- Florida Baptist Children’s Home January Request : Personal care products
- Our January request includes such products as shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, bath gel, bar soap, deodorant, etc. We want to help the children develop good personal care habits.
- Church volunteers are needed to help Weekday Education Parents find parking spaces and to assist them entering and exiting the Church parking lot. The need for assistance is Monday through Friday, 7:30-8:30AM and 4:30-5:30PM. Sign-up sheets are in each SMBS department, or you can contact Joyce in the church office at x121.
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