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Dear church family,

A recent article in USA Today listed four jobs (positions) that they thought might not exist

in 15 years: small-time lawyers, winemakers, obituary writers, and Sunday School

teachers. Sunday School teachers? That was based on a decline in attendance, for the

last several years, for most all denominations. Decline in Southern Baptist churches was

about 8% from the previous year.

Heres what I know. If you starve anything long enough it will die. Some churches are

starving their Sunday School and death is inevitable. Others are vibrant and doing well

because they are being fed and nourished. According to LifeWay research, for 85% of

churches that are experiencing growth, Sunday School (small group Bible study) was a

primary Step 2 strategy for assimilating and discipling people. (Step 1 being worship

attendance).

Keep these things in mind:

1. Since we have dedicated space for groups, we can somehow make space to continue

to have Bible study for all age groups, to start new groups and reach people.

2. Parents need help, especially today, in teaching Bible knowledge and spiritual

disciplines.

3. People need relationships. People can know others and be known. Thats

community. Thats why we emphasize grouping people together by similar ages or

interests.

4. The strategy of Sunday School (LIFE Groups) is Biblical. It is a way to express

obedience to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). We are teaching others,

reaching, and influencing the next generation.

Is it dead? I dont think so! At the same time, we need to make sure we are feeding ours. It

needs some attention because it is wilting a bit in some places. We each one need to pray,

get serious about making it a priority. We need a couple of new class leaders/ teachers. If

you are attending, ask your teacher what you could do to help lighten his/her load.

All our northern guests are gone back. Let me encourage you to be faithful over these

summer months. I will continue in the book of Acts, on Sunday mornings, to coincide with

the television series AD. I hope to see you here.

In Christ,

Bro. DarrolBro. DarrolBro. DarrolBro. Darrol

Pastors Remarks

Inside this issue:

Pastors Remarks 1

Student Ministry 2

KidZ~Korner News 3

WMU News

Florida Baptist Childrens Homes

4

May Calendar

May Birthdays

Mothers Day

5

FBC Ministry

Service Schedules

Thank You Note

6

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Hello Family,

May is here, summer is right around the corner, and I am about to be a married man! Id like to start

off by saying thank you so much to everyone who has supported Laura and I through gifts, service,

and prayer in this large planning time of our lives. We have been so blessed by our church family,

and look forward to seeing you here June 6th for the ceremony!

On April 24-25 we had our first O2 Youth Overnight Lock-In, and it was a great success! We had

over 30 students in attendance participating in tons of games, food, and worship. Id like to say a

special thank you to Maureen Bullock, Wyatt White, Laura Stuck (soon to be Coon), Brandy Bowlin,

Joel Campos, Matt Coon and Mike Harney for leading these students from 7AM to 7PM! We

couldnt have done it without you!

In addition to starting camp preparations, we are also going to be saying good bye to the class of

2015. On Sunday, May 24th, we will be honoring this years graduates in our service. If anyone you

know is graduating from high school, college, or trade school, please call the church office so that we

can recognize their accomplishments on Graduation Sunday. Baccalaureate will be held May 27th,

the following Wednesday, at the United Methodist Church at 6:00 PM.

Teenagers are not only the leaders of the church tomorrow, but the strength of the church today. God

has always done an amazing work in the hearts and minds of students at camp, and I am sure that He

will continue. It humbles me to be a part of their discipleship, and I thank you for your support and

prayer.

Keep fishing,

-Bro. Brian

With summer right around the bend, we are preparing for

another exciting year at Super Summer Camp hosted by the

Florida Baptist Convention at Lake Yale Conference Center

outside of Leesburg. This years theme is

MARVEL-ous Light; where we will be learning

how to be a Daniel and stand firm in the midst of persecution.

I would like to give a huge thank you from the leaders and

students if you or your class has participated in our fundraising

efforts. Without your support, this camp experience would not

be possible. We covet your prayers during this time for both

protection and spiritual awakening for all the students, leaders

and families during this time of opportunity.

K I d Z~K o r n e r N e w s BecauseoftheLORDsfaithfullovewedonotperish,forHismerciesneverend.Theyare

neweverymorning;greatisYourfaithfulness!Isay:TheLORDismyportion,therefore

IwillputmyhopeinHim.Lamentations3:22'24

Dear Church family and friends,

I am so humbled and appreciative of the kindness you continually show me and my family. The cards,

food, and gifts have touched us deeply and you will always remain dear to my heart. I am very grateful

that God has given me such a wonderful Christian family to serve with here at First Baptist Church.

Let me share a few things coming up in the Childrens Ministry for you to pray about.

May 6- June 20, Wednesday 6:00-8:00p.m. Bible Beach Blast!

May 6 Movie Night with popcorn and pizza for Kiddos age 4- 11. We will also be registering for the

Wednesday night program: BIBLE BEACH BLAST! This will be on Wednesday evenings from May 13-

June 20. Bible Beach Blast is a fun and high energy beach theme to help the children DIG INTO GODs

WORD, and learn more about His faithfulness. Childcare will be available for younger children, if parents

are attending class or serving on campus.

NEEDED immediately for craft projects:

Empty Shoe Boxes (any size)

Baby food or small jars with lids

Buttons (any size/color)

Please drop at the office or childrens department

June 22-26, 8:30a.m -12:00 - VBS

Monday Friday will be Vacation Bible School! JOURNEY OFF THE MAP is open to everyone from

age 3 Adult. (Childcare for Babies-2 is available for parents/guardians attending or serving during VBS)

Lots of volunteers are needed! PLEASE let us know if you are willing to help. There are registration forms

in the foyer.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

In His Service- For His Kids

Diane Cannon

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WMU News

Susan Safrit, author of Paw Prints visited our WMU last year and was very impressed by our pillow ministry to heart patients. She wanted to help in some way

Recently, Susan gave us some copies of Paw Prints to sell with all proceeds going to the WMU Ministry. This is a great devotional type of book you will enjoy. She suggested a donation of ten dollars for each book. These books are available in the church office or call Gloria Smith at (863) 635-7282.

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Thankfulness. It is a word that has deeper meaning every year that we have the privilege to serve children who come to us with nothing. And yet, when they leave us to be reunited with their families or find forever homes they do so with everything. They leave with the hope of Christ, full

bellies and a fantastic future. That is a good day for us and one in which we are thankful!

At Florida Baptist Childrens Homes, Orphans Heart & The Porch Light, we are thankful for each of you who believe in what God can do through our ministry! We appreciate every diaper that was donated through our recent annual Diaper Drive! What a practical way to help with the ever-present needs of babies.

In recent weeks, we have been talking about a subject that was and is hard: domestic child sex trafficking. We know it affected you as much as it did us because we heard from you about it. The truth is, child sex trafficking continues to grow in Florida. When I think about the children who are being victimized right now, I fall to my knees and ask God to please allow us to be His hands and feet to rescue and restore these innocent and precious girls. We are thankful for those who have answered the call with us to help build safe homes and make sure more girls do not fall prey to this horrific crime. You can be the one who makes that difference by partnering with us through your gifts.

Just yesterday, I received a note from a young man named Collin who spent a year in our care. He said that we will always be a part of his life. Collin said he learned that family does not always have to be blood and that you can never be too broken to be whole again. Collin is an example of a real life that was changed. I am thankful for his life and your help that made it possible.

2015 Mothers Day Offering

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a

new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun.

2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT


A Mothers Prayer

Thank you, Lord, for bringing my children into my life. Help me

guide them and teach them through example to lead lives of

wisdom and strong loving faith.

Please let them learn to serve you always in thought and deed.

And remind me, Lord, to always be there for my family as you

are always there for me. Amen

1 Chase Woolman 2 Jeanette Padgett,

Carol Lamons,

3 Doug Wise, Amanda Walters

7 Gwen Greenway,

Casey Sousa 9 Alesha Woolman

11 Tanner Ard

12 Jim Vukich 13 Garry Talley, Mary Pitts

16 Karen Musser

17 Martin Sullivan 19 Mary Lou Brantley,

Ann Steiert

21 Andrew Ratliff 22 Ron Scali

26 Ann Fulton,

Cassie Gaffney 29 Martha Moser

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Feed the

Community

F.H. 5-7:00 pm

2

3 Deacons serving: Bill Rankin

Larry Ogburn

4 5

TKD Smith Bldg. 5pm

6 Student Refuge & Childrens Program

6pm Bible Study 6:30

Choir 8:15pm

7 National Day of Prayer

Prayer Team Smith

Bldg. 6pm

8 9

10 Deacons serving: Ernie Wasdin

John Cavanaugh

11

12 WMU Sewing F.H. 9:00 am

TKD Smith Bldg. 5pm



Choir 8:15pm

14 Prayer Team

Smith Bldg. 6pm

LINK 7:30pm

15 16

17 Deacons serving: Cliff Lightsey

Garry Talley

18 19 Bridal Shower for Matt Coon & Elise

Walker 6pm

Smith Bldg.



Choir 8:15pm

21 Prayer Team

Smith Bldg. 6pm

LINK 7:30pm

22 23

24 Deacons serving: Ed Butler

Doyce Cotton

25 26

TKD Smith Bldg. 5pm



Choir 8:15pm

28 Prayer Team

Smith Bldg. 6pm

LINK 7:30pm

29 30

31 Deacons serving: Freddie Senterfitt

Larry Blackwelder

May 2015 National Day of Prayer, Thursday May 7, 2015 Frostproof City Auditorium - Time: 12:10 pm

Awana Program 6pm

Her sons rise up and call

her blessed. Her husband

also praises her: Many

women are capable, but

you surpass them all!

Proverbs 31:28-29 HCSB

We gave our todays in order that you might have your tomorrows.

LINK 7:30 pm

Gradutate Sunday

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

Tuesday

Tae Kwon Do Ministry 5:00pm

Wednesday

Children and Student Programs 6:00 pm

Adult Bible Study 6:30pm

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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May 2015

Thank You Note

Dear Church Family,

Mark and I, on behalf of the family would like to

thank all those involved in the lunch prepared after

our mothers funeral. The meal was delicious. It

means so much to us that our church family

remembered us at this difficult time. So many of you

took the time to send flowers and cards full of

comforting words, food and lifting us up in prayer.

We also want to especially thank Pastor Darrol Hood

for his spiritual counsel and services at the funeral of

our mother. Your guidance is genuinely appreciated.

Each and every one of you were a tremendous help in

your own special way. During times like these we

learn how much you all mean to us.

In Christs love,

Mark and Julie Granger

To my Church Family,

I want to thank you for all of the prayers, cards,

phone calls and visits during and after my surgery.

I also want to thank Cliff Lightsey and John

Cavanaugh for coming to the hospital and praying

with me and being with Cheryl during my surgery.

I am truly blessed to be a part of this church body

and appreciate the love and encouragement I have

received from each and everyone of you.

May God Bless you,

Larry Hadden

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