* Names in bold are new additions. 

Please PRAY for our members & relatives:

A Note from Pastor Troy Vol. 25, No. 7 Ph. 979-696-7000

April 12 - 25, 2015 Fax 979-693-4778

Spring time reminds me that God makes all things new. What new thing is God doing in your life? We know that He is constantly at work, but sometimes we forget or overlook His work in us. Just as new life springs forth in this season, may God do a new thing in you. Maybe today is the day to pick up the New Year’s resolution of Bible reading daily. Maybe today is the day you sign up at

pray4everyhome.com to pray for your neighbors to come to a saving understanding and relationship with Christ. Maybe today is the day you invite someone to become your accountability partner for greater spiritual growth. There are a myriad of new things that God waits to do in your life. Seek His direction and follow Him.  FBC-U is shaping up for this summer. This year we are going to focus on the Christian response to world religions. We have a line up of speakers who are former missionaries, seminary professors, and pastoral theologians. We will be looking at how we are to respond in an ever-growing, multi-ethnic and religiously diverse culture. I especially want you to mark your calendars for August 2. Dr. Jim Denison of the Denison Forum on Faith and Culture will be speaking in both of our morning worship services. He will also lead our concluding session of FBC-U regarding Islam. As with all of our FBC-U sessions, I want to encourage you to invite fellow believers to join us as we learn how to have faith conversations with those of other religions.  A hearty congratulations is in order for our Children’s and Youth Bible Drill teams and Speaker’s Tournament participant. ALL of our Children advanced to the state drill and ALL of our Youth advanced to the regional drill. Their effort represent months of preparation and practice. Thanks to all of the parents who have encouraged and practiced with your children and youth. Thanks to the coaches who have encouraged, coached, and trained our children and youth to rightly handle the word of truth. Congratulations on your accomplishments thus far and good luck as you move on.

STATISTICALLY SPEAKING

Through April 5 Projected Income ............ $422,576 Actual Receipts ............... $387,636 Total Over / (Under) ........ ($34,940) Annie Armstrong ................. $8,241 SS Attendance 3/29 ................ 476 SS Attendance 4/5 ................... 411

Judy Bennett, Ellen Bond, Frank Bumba, Vee & Duncan

Covington, Tom Darling, Mary Lou Franklin, Jo

Freeman, Lou Ann Gaulding, Vicky & Billy Hamilton, Jim Harrison, Hubert Hearne,

Austin Hodge, Melinda Hyer, Kathy Jackson & Family,

Sharon Jackson, Bill Kimmey, Gary & Sherry Kovar, Ciara Lard, Derry McGee, The Family and

Friends of Eloise Melton, Jim & Sue Melton, Jennifer Miksch & Family, Cookie

Pears, Bobby Prescott, Marilyn Radke, Lona

Reynolds, Lou Ann Roquet, Frank Sheppard, Marcell

Smith, JR & Nancy Tomlin, Teresa Vinzant, Julian

Watson, Hung Chi & Jeanne Yu

If you have updates or additions to the prayer list, please call Daralyn in the

church office at 696-7000.

Jo Bruffett Memorial

42 TOURNAMENT42 TOURNAMENT42 TOURNAMENT Saturday, April 18 @ 5:30 pm* $30/team

$5 for lunch only and other family games. All proceeds go to support college missions. Register with Lisa in the office.

David Strawn, Minister of Education

Thanks for all your kind words of affirmation concerning our plans to transition our ministry into retirement under the name The Ministry of Education. We have had a few preliminary conversations with pastors in the area who are considering utilizing the services of The Ministry of Education to discover and train new leaders for their churches and to assist with some technical matters like computerization of church records. We are excited and a little frightened all at the same time. Please pray for us as we try to be faithful to God's calling into this new venture even as we pray for you. Many of you will remember Russ and Victoria Jones who were members of our church for several years. They moved to the Austin area a few months ago with a new job assignment. During their time here, Russ felt God calling him into vocational ministry and I have been working with him, helping him prepare for this new calling. I have been invited to participate in the ordination service for Russ in Round Rock on Sunday, April 19. Russ and Victoria feel God calling them to begin a new work in the south Belton area. He will continue to work in Austin as they start their church called Mosaic Fellowship. Pray for them as they continue to follow God's leading.

OFFICE HELP

NEEDED The church office is in need of volunteers to help answer 

phones and man the front desk on the following dates/ mes: 

 Thursday, April 23 2:00 ‐ 5:00 pm 

 Friday, April 24 

ALL DAY can be broken into shi s

 If you are available, please contact

Lisa in the church office ‐ THANK YOU!  

Prayers to Jennifer Miksch and family on the loss of her father. Prayers to Kathy Jackson and family on the loss of her father. Prayers to the friends and family of Eloise Melton.

VACATION BIBLE VACATION BIBLE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 20I5SCHOOL 20I5SCHOOL 20I5 JUNE 7 JUNE 7 JUNE 7 --- IIIIII

6:00 6:00 6:00 --- 8:30PM8:30PM8:30PM Entering K in the FallEntering K in the FallEntering K in the Fall

throughthroughthrough Completed 6th GradeCompleted 6th GradeCompleted 6th Grade

FREE COLLEGE LUNCH

Sunday, April 12 after late worship Fellowship Hall

Friends welcome! April 30 @ 6:30 pm

All ladies welcome * Flavored popcorn and snacks “Mom’s Night Out”

Bronwyn Stanley, Minister to Children (Babies - 6th grade) Visit us online at www.fbcfirstkids.com

Cary Todd, Minister to Youth www.focusedstudents.com

Men & Boys Campout: April 17 - 18 * $20 All youth boys, fathers (of youth boys or girls), and men youth leaders are invited for a guys campout at Little Big Wire Ranch in Columbus, TX (1946 County Road 215). Cost covers food and activities. Visit focusedstudents.com to register and see a full list of what to bring. Deacon Banquet Help Needed: May 16 @ 6:00 pm We need 15 students to serve at the Deacon Banquet. Please contact Cary if you are willing to serve at this event. Senior Banquet & Recognition: May 17 @ 12:30 pm We will be recognizing HS graduating seniors and hosting a meal and banquet following the late service. Seniors send 5 pictures to Cary by April 19. These photos need to span

early childhood to current senior pictures if possible. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: World Changers Youth Mission Camp: July 5-11 We are headed to Florence, AL for our youth camp this year. For more information or to get the jump on registration, visit focusedstudents.com/#/happenings/camp-of-missions. Thank you to the Milburn class and Deacons for serving our students with your amazing meals on March 27th and April 8th! We are so appreciative of what you do and may the Lord bless you all!

Ty Cope, Minister to College www.expressionministry.com

FREE College Lunch: Sunday, April 12 @ Noon This is a great Sunday to bring a friend! Campus Outreach “Ask A Christian”: Tuesday, April 14, 10am - 2pm at Rudder Fountain We are setting up a living room and inviting students to ask whatever questions they have about faith, Jesus, the Bible, Easter, the afterlife, etc. We will have staff and students host

as well as giving away free refreshments, Bibles, and the book “The Case for Christ”. Jo Bruffett Memorial 42 Tournament: Saturday, April 18 @ 5:30 pm * $30/team Support missions with a spaghetti meal and domino tournament! We need volunteers to help cook. $5 for meal only. Other board games available.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS COMING: Director/Teacher Training: Sunday, April 19 @ 3:00pm VBS is one of our largest outreach events that welcomes over 200 kids onto our campus each year. In order for this event to be a huge success, we need volunteers from teachers to cooks! Please visit the sign up table located outside the church office to sign up for an open position or talk with Bronwyn or Jennifer about where would be a great fit for you! WE PROVIDE EVERYTHING YOU NEED - including ideas and training! VBS is June 7 - 11, 6:00 - 8:30 pm.

State Bible Drill Trip: Allen, Texas April 24 - 25, 12:30pm - 11:00pm for all drillers who advanced at the Associational Drill, and their families. Parents’ Night Out: Friday, May 15, 6 - 10pm * $10/child Open to members and non members, 6 weeks - 6th grade. Pre-paid registration required online or with Heather in the office. Space guaranteed until May 8. After that space is limited. Theme: Favorite Sports Team. Dinner included.

VBS COLLECTABLES LIST: Baby food jars Bandanas Beads, seed sized Binoculars Bottle caps, metal Bottle caps, plastic juice Boxes, shallow shirt Bubble wrap Canes, walking Canteens Cereal boxed, single serve size Clothespins, miniature

Droppers, medicine Duct tape, any color or design Eggs, plastic Flash lights Foil pans, rectangle deep and

shallow Granola bar boxes, empty Grocery bags, large brown Helmet, repelling or climbing Lids, large plastic (such as

coffee can) Magazine, nature

Night light, LED Outlet safety plugs, plastic Paper towel tubes Ping pong balls Scrapbook paper, animal print Seeds, wildflower Sheets, white Storage bin, large plastic for

under the bed Sunglasses Swim noodles Tiles, 6 inch ceramic

Tissue boxes, empty Towels, beach Tree bark Velcro dots Vending machine capsules, 2

inch Water bottles, large and small

plastic Wrapping paper tubes

Please bring your collectables to the Children’s ministry office. THANK YOU!!!

Deacons’ Banquet Honoring all widows, widowers, and all senior adults 70 years and older

Thursday, April 16, 2015 @ 6:00 pm Cost per coupon (Deacon and wife) $40. Additional donations to offset costs are appreciated.

DO YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS? PHONE NUMBER? EMAIL? Let us know at infoupdate@fbccollegestation.com 

FIRST BAPTIST COLLEGE STATION 2300 Welsh Avenue College Station, TX 77845

POSTMASTER: Please forward address changes.

COMING TO FIRST BAPTIST APRIL 12 - 25  FUTURE EVENTS COMING TO FBC: APRIL 12 - 18 Sunday, April 12 FREE College Lunch ............................................. Noon Deacons Meeting .............................................. 4:00 pm Thursday, April 16 Deacon’s Banquet ............................................. 6:00 pm Friday, April 17 Youth Men & Boys Campout .............. through Saturday Saturday, April 18 Jo Bruffett Memorial 42 Tournament ................ 5:30 pm

APRIL 19 - 25 Sunday, April 19 HS Senior Photos Due to Cary VBS Teacher Training ....................................... 3:00 pm Monday, April 20 First Light Deadline for 4/26 - 5/9 ...................... 4:00 pm Personnel Committee Meeting ................................ 7:00 Friday, April 24 Children State/Youth Regional Drill .... through Saturday

Women’s Ministry Movie Night ............................ Apr 30 Youth State Bible Drill ..................................... May 1 - 2 Deacons Meeting .................................................. May 3 W.A.M. Children’s Program Presentation ............. May 3 First Light Deadline for 5/10 - 5/23 ....................... May 4 Lasara Mission Committee Mtg ............................ May 4 Properties Committee Mtg .................................... May 5 J.O.Y. Group Potluck (senior/retired adults) ......... May 7 Deacon Training Retreat ...................................... May 9 Mother’s Day ...................................................... May 10 Parents’ Night Out (b-6, rsvp req)....................... May 15 HS Senior Banquet & Recognition ..................... May 17 Quarterly Business Conference.......................... May 17 Family Promise Host Week ........................ May 17 - 24 First Light Deadline for 5/24 - 6/6 ....................... May 18 Church Ice Cream & Pie Social .......................... May 24 ELC Preschool Graduation ................................. May 28 First Light Deadline for 6/7 - 6/20 ........................ June 1 Property Committee Meeting ............................... June 2 J.O.Y. Group Potluck (senior/retired adults) ........ June 4

Next Newsletter Deadline: Monday, April 20

E-news Deadline: Every Monday @ 5pm Please bring information to the office

or email heather@fbccollegestation.com.

OUR REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS SCHEDULE 

Sundays Early Worship ................................................. 8:30 am Sunday School for all Ages .................................. 9:45 Brown Memorial Library Open ................ 9:45 & 10:40 Late Worship ...................................................... 11:00 Youth Bible Drill .............................................. 4:30 pm Brown Memorial Library Open ............................. 5:00 Children’s Chimes ............................................... 5:00 Nearly/Newly Wed Class ...................................... 5:30 Youth D.I.G. ........................................................ 6:00 Pre-K Bible Adventure (babies-3) ........................ 6:00 Children’s W.A.M. (4yrs-6 gd) .............................. 6:00 Adult Discipleship Classes ................................... 6:00

Mondays

Deacon-led Prayer Time (open to all) ............ 6:30 am E-News Deadline ........................................... 5:00 pm First Touch Church Outreach ............................... 6:30 Community Bible Study ........................................ 7:00 Tender Warriors (men’s Bible study) .................... 8:00

Tuesdays Food Pantry (volunteers @ 9am) ............... 10:00 am Quilt-n-Peace ................................................... 10:00 Praise Team Rehearsal ................................ 6:00 pm Fitness Class (anyone welcome) ........................ 6:00 Evening Quilters (1st & 3rd Tues) ...................... 6:30 Women’s Prayer Meeting ................................... 7:00 Instrumental Ensemble ....................................... 7:00

Wednesdays

Discovery (for Int’l women & PK children) ..... 9:00am Youth Praise Team Rehearsal ..................... 5:00 pm Brown Memorial Library Open ............................ 5:00 Sanctuary Bells (adults)...................................... 5:30 Adult Teachers Meeting ..................................... 5:45 FREE Youth Refuge Meal .................................. 6:00 Sanctuary Choir (adults) ..................................... 6:30 Mission Friends (babies-K) ................................. 6:30 Bible Buddies (1-3gd) ......................................... 6:30

Wednesdays (cont) Bible Drill (4-6gd) ........................................6:30 pm Youth Refuge Worship ..................................... 6:30 Adult Bible Study .............................................. 6:30

Thursdays

Tender Warriors (men’s Bible study) .............. Noon Fitness Class .............................................. 6:00 pm

WEEKDAY MINISTRIES: Mother’s Day Out (764-1350) Birth - 5: M/T/TH/F 9:30am - 1:30pm | ELC (696-7060) Ages 2 - 5: Mon - Fri 7:15am - 5:45pm