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BAPTIST BANNER Fir st Bapt i st Church August/September 2015
Inside this issue:
DiscipleLIFE Teacher Mtg.
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DiscipleLIFE & The Gospel Project
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Fall Bible Conference
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Missions 3
Wednesday Night Activities
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Aug./Sept. Calendar
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We are very excited to announce that new small groups are starting in September! All of the new groups will func-tion in six month cycles. Registration for the Fall/Winter session (September – February) begins the first Sunday of August. You can register online at the church website or in writing using the registration cards found at the Welcome Center. There are three different types of groups that have been prepared to meet different types of needs. Here’s a bit of info about each type of group: One type of group will be called Connect Groups. These
groups will seek to connect participants with others in the church on an ongoing basis in an open and comfortable environment. (Most will meet in homes.) These groups will be open to new participants throughout their session. They might be arranged around geographic location, a particular phase of life, or even a favorite hobby. Whatever the initial connection between participants, the objectives will be threefold: 1) meet to-gether, 2) speak together, and 3) pray together. As participants meet together, lead-ers will guide discussion around Gospel themes/topics and lead a time of group pray-er. We hope these groups will be simple, flexible, and relational. If you think you’d be interested in leading a Connect Group, email Mike Rogers at mt [email protected] Growth Groups will be a second option. These groups seek to help participants apply biblical principles to their lives. Participants should expect to work through a designated curriculum (most will require some individual study/reading between meet-ings) based around a portion of Scripture or particular Christian Living theme. Then, under the direction of their leader, group participants will seek to help one another apply the principles of the study in their own lives. Groups will be comprised of 8 – 12 participants and most will meet in homes. They will be filled on a first -come, first-serve basis. So, be sure and register early! Growth Groups will be closed after the first meeting. Participants will be asked to cover the cost of their material for the group. The emphasis on application in these groups will require participants to be members of FBCUM in order to register. A third option will be Equip Classes. These classes seek to instill biblical knowledge within participants at all levels of their Christian faith. Equip classes will be held at the church each week on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8:30pm. These classes will require a minimum of 8 participants. Also, participants will be expected to be pre-sent for at least 80% of the class meetings. Individual study and reading will be re-quired between meetings in order to participate in these classes. There will be a mini-mal cost to recover the purchase of the course material. Any costs will be explained in the description for each class on the registration sheet and will be worked out with the class leader. With these options, we’re confident that you’ll be able to find a particular place to help you grow in your relationship with God and with one another. We look forward to seeing you in a new group this Fall.
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The Bible is an amazing book. It’s not just a collection of stories; it’s one big story where everything points to Jesus.
If the Bible is one big story that points to Jesus, you might wonder why Jesus himself appears so late in the story - or does He? Look closely and you will find signs that point to Jesus right from the very beginning. The pages of the Bible are filled with stories that point us to Jesus. But the story doesn't end there. Jesus followers carried His message to the ends of the earth. You and I have the same calling! We are to share Jesus wherever we go until one day He returns to make everything right again!
Yes, the Bible is full of amazing stories, but really, it’s all about Jesus. That’s the story - that’s HIS story. Won’t you join us every Sunday morning in DiscipleLIFE as we begin an amazing and unforgettable journey through the Bible. DiscipleLIFE meets every Sunday morning at 9 am and there are classes for everyone. On Sunday August 22 at 9 am in the Worship Center, all of our adult classes will meet for a brief (15 - 20 minute) general session where our special guest Brian Dembowczyk will share about the elements of The Gospel Project that will help keep your family focused on the lesson throughout the week. Please make plans to join us for this important session.
The Start of a New Journey - Fall Kick-off
On Saturday, August 22, 2015
From 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (Breakfast will be served at 8:30)
At the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall All DiscipleLIFE Teachers, Substitutes & ChildLIFE Leaders are encouraged to attend.
All DiscipleLIFE teachers are invited to join us for a special meeting to kick off the new year. We are packing a lot into one morning. Please make every effort to join for this time of fellowship, encourage-ment, and instruction.
Special Guests:
Brian Dembowczyk is the team leader for The Gospel Project for Kids. Brian will be sharing ways for teachers in all divisions to guide and instruct class members on incorporating the family elements of The Gospel Project Chronological.®
Tyler Merritt has been the face and the voice for The Gospel Project for the last three years for our children. He will share the impact of the lessons on his life and the importance of the Christ connection and the Gospel.
We will also have a special guest from the Prince Georges County Police Department who will be instructing all of our teachers and leaders in vital safety and security procedures.
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Fall Bible Conference
When: October 23 - 25
(Friday Evening, Saturday
Morning, Sunday Morning)
Our Special Guest:
Dr. Donald Whitney
Fall Bible Conference Mark your calendars for the weekend of October 23 – 25, 2015.
We are very excited to have Dr. Donald Whitney join us that week-
end to lead our Fall Bible Conference. Dr. Donald Whitney has
served as professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean at The
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY since 2005.
Before that, he held a similar position at Midwestern Baptist Theolog-
ical Seminary in Kansas City, MO, for ten years. He is the founder
and president of The Center for Biblical Spirituality.
Many of you have likely run across his well-known book, Spiritual
Disciplines for the Christian Life, or his smaller work on Family Wor-
ship. The theme of our conference this year is “Diagnosing Your
Spiritual Health”, based upon Dr. Whitney’s book, Ten Questions to
Diagnose Your Spiritual Health. Over two sessions Friday evening,
two sessions Saturday morning, and Sunday morning worship, Dr.
Whitney will be covering some of the following topics: Do you Thirst
for God?, Are You Governed Increasingly by God’s Word?, Are You More Sensitive to
God’s Presence?, Do You Delight in the Bride of Christ (His Church)?, Are the Spiritu-
al Disciplines Increasingly Important to You?, Do You Still Grieve Over Sin?, Are You
a Quicker Forgiver?, and Do You Yearn to Be With Jesus?. We pray that you’ll make
plans to be here during those days.
Please, feel free to invite others to join you for the conference. There is no regis-
tration fee to attend. You can find more information about Dr. Whitney and his work
at his website: www.biblicalspirituality.org
Operation Backpack Operation Backpack
Please have donated items in by Monday,
August 10
Distribution will take place on
Friday, August 14.
the basket at the back of the foyer no later than Monday, August 10th. Friday evening, August 14th we will be having ice cream and games for those coming to pick up their school supplies. Our goal in all of these events is to build a relationship with others in hopes of showing them the love of Christ and sharing the gospel. Please be in prayer for
It’s Backpack time again! School begins in August and we will be reaching out to those in need of school sup-plies. Your support is greatly needed!! Here are the sup-plies we will be collecting: Backpacks, Composition books (wide ruled), Plastic school box, Glue sticks, #2 pencils, Crayons, Scissors, Ruler. Please drop them in
these families and how you can have an impact on their lives.
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Awana in three clubs - Cubbies (3-year olds and Pre-K), Sparks (for K through 2nd grade), and Truth and Training or T & T (for
3rd - 6th grade). Trek, for Middle students (grade 7 and 8) continues the process of scripture memory as well as continuing to build on the foundation of doctrinal be-liefs. Registration for Awana will begin online for church mem-bers on or about August 2. On-line payment will be offered as an option again this year. You will want to register early to make sure that your children have a spot in their club. While
we are expanding the program this year, space is still some-what limited. Please don’t de-lay. There will be an Awana Leaders meeting on Saturday,
During the dog-days of Sum-mer, Fall seems far away. September will be here before you know it, and all of our
Wednesday night activities will be back in full swing. On Wednesday, September 9, we will resume a full Wednesday schedule with din-ner, choirs, Awana, and Bible Study. We will be offering opportu-nities for expansion in our Awana program this year by encouraging our clubbers to bring their friends. Those club-ber families will have the oppor-tunity to sponsor a child should they wish to continue in the
Awana program. More infor-mation on what it means to be a sponsor family will be explained at the Parent Orientation night. There is a place for children age 3 through 6th Grade in
August 22. All leaders will need to attend this important meeting. Ignite , the Bible study for
our High School Students will be offered. Details about this study will be outlined an the annual Student Ministries Par-ent meeting. A Bible Study for Adults will be offered as well. Choirs will also begin. If you would like to join the Adult Choir for the first time for the Fall, you should contact Jason Brown for an interview. If you will be participating in the meals please be sure to make your reservations in ad-
vance so that we might prepare enough food and please make every effort to be here by 5:45 as the kitchen closes and prep-aration for Awana games be-gins at 6:00pm.
Wednesday Night Activities for the Fall
Awana Leaders’ meeting
Saturday, August 22 @ 8:30 am
Schedule - Begins 9/9
4:30 - 6:00 pm Dinner (Please see Sunday bulletin for weekly
menus and to sign up)
6:30 pm Adult Choir /Band
Rehearsal Awana/Trek/Ignite Adult Bible Study
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Dane Clark
Amanda Beall Elijah Colson
2 8:15AM Prayer Time 9AM DiscipleLIFE 10:30AM Worship 3PM AAKP
Dave Dupree
3
9AM AAKP
Glenn Walker
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9AM AAKP 7PM TOUCH
Yvette Davis Cameron Moorehead
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9AM AAKP 6:30PM Elder Led Bible
Study
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9AM AAKP 6:30PM Properties Team
6:30PM Elders
Mary Ellen Blair
Crystal Vogtsberger
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9AM AAKP 7PM AAKP Friday Night
Show
8
9 8:15AM Prayer Time 9AM DiscipleLIFE 10:30AM Worship
Colby Waters Quinn Waters
10
Dolores Harman
Trish Colein Dawn Reveley
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7PM TOUCH
12
6:30PM Choir/Band 6:30PM Elder Led Bible
Study
13
Reynold Wilhelm
Dillon Waters
14
6:00PM Acts One 8 Operation Backpack
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9AM Women’s Breakfast
16 8:15AM Prayer Time 9AM DiscipleLIFE 10:30AM Worship
Eileen Kessler
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18
7PM TOUCH
Dee Peltier
Meredith Mancuso
19
6:30PM Choir/Band 6:30PM Elder Led Bible
Study
Eric Cunningham Paul Schneider
Roy White
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6:30PM Elders
Linda Doss Naomi King
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22
8:30AM Teacher’s Meeting for All DiscipleLIFE Teach-ers, ChildLIFE Leaders and
Awana Leaders
23/30
8:15AM Prayer Time 9AM DiscipleLIFE 10:30AM Worship
23rd/Chris Breme
24/31
24th/ Manning Strickland 31st/ Patricia Lassiter
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7PM TOUCH
Mary Ann Rivers
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7PM Members’ Meeting
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28
Carl Henning James Harnett, Jr.
29
Calvin Squires
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
7PM TOUCH
2
6:30PM Choir/Band
Gail Craig
LaQuenceyer Johnson
3
6:30PM Properties Team
Cheryl Rowland
4
Una Edwards
5
6 8:15AM Prayer Time 9AM DiscipleLIFE 10:30AM Worship
Kimberly Stolarik
7
Labor Day (Church Offices Closed)
Joyce Wilson-Mungai
Richard Dearstyne
8
9:25 AM BSF Class 7PM TOUCH
9
4:30PM Dinner 5:45PM King’s Kids/Youth Choir 6:30PM Adult Bible Study Adult Choir/Band Practice AWANA/Trek/Ignite
Warren Rivers Brennan Ryan
10
7PM Equip Classes
Nanette Cross
11
Tobi Bukoye
12
James Burcham
13 8:15AM Prayer Time 9AM DiscipleLIFE 10:30AM Worship
14
15
9:25 AM BSF Class 10AM Ladies’ Bible Study
7PM TOUCH
16
Wednesday Night Activities (See Above)
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7PM Equip Classes
Jack Janes
18
Avril Nimblett-Clarke
Jeremy Boykin
19
Katie Bonilla Sarah Colein
20 8:15AM Prayer Time 9AM DiscipleLIFE 10:30AM Worship
Gloria Henning
21
Tanner Bradbury Ken Grimsley
Mike Whittaker William White
22
9:25 AM BSF Class 10AM Ladies’ Bible Study
7PM TOUCH .
23 First Day of Autumn
Wednesday Night Activities (See Above)
Kristen Drier Kyle Waters
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7PM Equip Classes
Evelyn Hartnett
Micah Anthony-Williams
25
Linda Hebert
26
Jamie Hartnett
27 8:15AM Prayer Time 9AM DiscipleLIFE 10:30AM Worship
Amy Mancuso
28
Rachael Lederer
29
9:25 AM BSF Class 10AM Ladies’ Bible Study
Mickey Fitzmaurice, Jr.
30
Wednesday Night Activities
(See Above)
Ray Crawford Randy Fishter
Patrick Dronsfield Matthew McNey
