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Dear Church Family,
It is amazing how quickly the days of summer are passing. As I
write this article, school starts in about four weeks. Our youth
group is away this week at Lake Yale. I know that it will be life
changing for many of them. Please pray for them, that, as God
speaks, they might be obedient. We always need leaders in the youth
ministry. Would you ask God if He could use you there? In fact,
preschool and
childrens areas can always use some help.
I dont have to tell you that we live in a post-Christian
culture. America today is much different from the America of just a
few years ago. The morals and values
of this nation continue to erode. As we face our culture, what
are we to do?
Some believe that we can eradicate the problem- preach harder,
picket and boycott more, sign petitions, and others will fall in
line with the Bible. But, they dont believe the Bible.
Some today are embracing the culture-Some Christians dont look
any different than unbelievers.
We must engage the culture-Thats always been the case for Christ
followers.
In order to engage our culture we need to:
1. Be people of conviction. That means we stand on the
principles of Gods word and are obedient to it.
2. Be people of character. That means we do what is right, based
on what we believe.
3. Be people of courage. We say yes to God and no to the world.
It is called committed.
4. Be people of compassion. We dont want to be arrogant or rude,
but we want to share Jesus with love.
We need to engage culture, believing that there is power in the
gospel message
and God will use it because He is still in control.
Lets be found faithful in these days!
In His love,
Bro. DarrolBro. DarrolBro. DarrolBro. Darrol
Pastors Remarks
Inside this issue:
Pastors Remarks
1
Maguire State Mission Offering 2
Kidz-Korner News
3
FBC Ministry
Service Schedules
Awana News
6
Student Ministry
4
August Calendar
August Birthdays
5
First Baptist Church
August 2015 Frostproof, Florida
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Offering Namesake: John and Clyde Maguire
When John Maguire first arrived as the sixth executive
secretary-treasurer of the Florida Baptist Convention, he
began referring to the state as Favored Florida. And under his
leadership, Florida Baptist found favor with God
by developing a Great Commission attitude.
He urged Florida Baptists to take Jesus into their neighborhoods
by starting new churches and ministries to
migrants, farm workers, winter tourists, Indians and
African-Americans.
His wife, Clyde Maguire, a historian, prayer warrior and author,
also served mission causes among Florida
Baptists, mentoring and motivating women to embrace the power of
prayer.
Under John Maguires leadership Florida Baptists experienced
unparalleled growth. During his 23-year tenure
from 1945-1967, between 30 and 40 new churches were established
each year. The number of cooperating
churches in the convention increased to 1,426 from 826. Church
membership grew to more than 600,000 from
184,140 and Cooperative Program giving increased to $3.7 million
from $422,123.
When Maguire assumed his leadership post, one-fourth of the 826
Florida Baptist churches gave nothing to any
mission causes. Before he retired, every church was giving
something to missions.
Focus: Chr ist Jesus has called Flor ida Baptists to His
movement, to reach every segment of society and
every corner in the state; every man, woman, boy and girl, with
the Gospel message.
His Grace UNIMAGINABLE can heal the brokenness in the state
where an estimated 75% or 15 million of the
population do not know Him. You are joining the movement by
doing good and pleasing God with your
sacrificial gifts to the Maguire State Mission Offering.
State Goal: $1,197,000
Scripture Reference:
Do not neglect to do good and to
share what you have, for such
sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:16 NRSV
Week of Prayer:
August 30-September 5, 2015
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Vacation Bible School has ended for another year. I was thankful
to be there each day and witness God at
work in the lives of children and adults. I appreciate those
that served in different areas. There were 180
enrolled, including leaders. I have personally sent many cards,
e-mails and have made a few visits. Please let
the Pastor or myself know if you would be willing to assist us
in this area of outreach.
As exciting and busy as the summer months are, fall is
approaching and School will be resuming. We are once
again collecting school supplies and purchasing uniform shirts
for needy children. Here are some of the
supplies needed:
Pocket folders 3 prong (needed for all age groups)
Glue sticks
3 ring binders (1-2 notebooks)
Writing paper (large rule for elementary and college rule for
older students)
Index cards
Erasers (large pink for younger and pencil toppers for older
students)
Crayons, colored pencils and washable markers
Spiral theme notebooks
Pencils & sharpeners (mechanical pencils for older
students)
Calculators & rulers
Large zippered pencil pouches
Book bags
Uniform shirts (elementary & middle school require uniform
shirts $8-$10)
Once again, thanks for all you do to minister to the family and
children of our community.
In His Service, for His KidZ,
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Dear Church Family,
As I am writing this, we are soon to be on our way to Super
Summer Camp 2015. I know that God is going to do wonders in the
lives of students this week, so we will thank Him in advance for
the harvest he will provide. Thank you again to all of you who have
made it possible to come this far with so many students! Hopefully,
by the time you read these words, we will be safely back in
Frostproof with some good news to share about our stay!
As the summer comes to an end, we are planning many things to
keep up this remarkable momentum. The students go back to school
August 24th; that means it is almost time for MOBILIZE 2015. This
is the annual back-to-school rally we have had for the past 7 years
here at First Baptist. We are revamping this years event to better
reach students in the school, as well as to receive better support
from our community.
This years events will be held on Friday and Saturday, September
18-19. We have been given a unique privilege to spearhead our
efforts with FMSHSs FCA Department and do an event directly after a
varsity home football game! We will use Fr iday to present the
gospel to the audience and to push the main event the next day! I
am very excited to see how this new dynamic will affect our event,
but even more so to see how God shows up!
Please be in prayer about how you can help. We need adults who
can help us with registration, food preparation & service,
recreation supervision, altar supply, set-up and take-down, and
general observation of church grounds.
Most of all, stay in prayer for our younger generation. The
start of a new school year means the start of new trials and
temptations. Pray that our students receive discernment, guidance,
and courage in the face of their struggle against contemporary
culture.
Keep fishing,
Bro. Brian
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1 Melanie Anderson, Shanda Woolman, A.J. Brandon, Jordan
Brantley 4 Aaron Sims, Dot McCall 6 Dianna Coon 7 Eric Smith,
Steven Goreck 8 Frances Pitts, Wayne
Norris, Clinton Hodge, 9 Jamie Smith, Ben Walburn 10 Bill
Collins 11 David Dyer, Tracy Wilson 12 Jim England 16 Austin Gould
17 Michael Hay
17 Debbie Singletary 18 Stephanie McElroy,
Gene Graves 20 Jo Marshall 21 Barbre Ann Strickland,
Kenny Godwin 23 Kristina Morrison,
Sara Schilg 26 Howard McFarr 27 Daniel Norris 29 Betty Butler 30
Courtney Gurdineer,
Brian Barker, Tyler Robarts, Fred Cole II
But those who trust in the LORD will renew their strength; they
will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow
weary; they will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 HCSB
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2Deacons serving:
Garry Talley
Larry Blackwelder
3 4 5 Student Refuge & Kids Program 6 pm
Bible Study 6:30 pm
Choir 8:15 pm
6 Prayer Team 6pm
Smith Bldg.
LINK 7:30 pm
7 Feed the
Community 5-6:30
Fellowship Hall
8
9Deacons serving:
Freddie Senterfitt
Bill Rankin
10 11 WMU Sewing
Fellowship Hall
9am
12Student Refuge & Kids Program 6 pm
Bible Study 6:30 pm
Choir 8:15 pm
13Prayer Team
6pm Smith Bldg.
LINK 7:30 pm
14 15
16Deacons serving:
Cliff Lightsey
John Cavanaugh
17 18 19Student Refuge & Kids Program 6 pm
Bible Study 6:30 pm
Choir 8:15 pm
20Prayer Team
6pm Smith Bldg.
LINK 7:30 pm
21 22
23Deacons serving:
Ed Butler
Doyce Cotton
24 Back to School 25 26Student Refuge & Kids Program 6
pm
Bible Study 6:30 pm
Choir 8:15 pm
27Prayer Team
6pm Smith Bldg.
LINK 7:30 pm
28 29
30Deacons serving:
Ernie Wasdin
Larry Ogburn
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August 2015 Monday, August 24, 2015
Ice Cream Social 6pm
Lords Supper
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Connecting with God!
Connecting with Others!
First Baptist Church Ministry
Gods Vision For FBC: He desires us to be a church that impacts
our community
with the Gospel.
Gods Mission For FBC: Making disciples, leading believers to
become fully
devoted followers of Christ.
Gods Strategy For FBC:
Connect with God through worship and with others through
relationships.
Grow spir itually and numer ically through small group Bible
study.
Serve others by joining a team engaged in ministry.
Service Schedules Sunday
Life Group Classes 9:45am
Celebration Worship Service 11:00 am
Worship Service 6:00pm
Wednesday
Children and Student Programs 6:00 pm
Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm
Choir 8:15 pm
96 West. B. Street
Post Office Box 327
Frostproof, Florida 33843-0327
Phone: 863 635-3603
Fax: 863 635-6923
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fbcfrostproof.org
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Connecting with God!
Connecting with Others!
Discover the love of Christ!
August 2015
Registration Wednesday, Sept.2,2015
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Clay & Julie Brantley, Commanders
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