Volume 25, Number 7 July 2011

5073 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084

770-938-1688 (Office), 404-457-0823 (Emergency Number)

www.fbctucker.org

2011 VBS REUNION at STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 8th – 6:00 pm

Bring Your Own Picnic MEET AT THE STUDDARD PICNIC AREA

Located across Robert E. Lee Blvd.

from the Riverboat Marina Complex

Stay for the LASER SHOW!!! We will make our way to the Laser Lawn at 7:00.

Kids: Wear your VBS t-shirts!!

If you did not receive one, we will have more available at the picnic area.

Paper products and Ice will be provided.

You may bring your own blankets and lawn chairs.

Please note: This is a family event.

Parents are responsible for their children.

Questions? Please contact Angela Lovins

alovins@fbctucker.org

CHURCHWIDE BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC AND POOL PARTY

July 31 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Kelly Cofer Park

Ball Park Drive, Tucker

Bring your lawn chairs/blankets, your own picnic and join us for an evening

of food, fun and fellowship! The fun starts with a picnic at 6:00 pm and

then swimming in Tucker Pool from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.

B.Y.O.P.

AND DRINKS

WILL BE

PROVIDED.

Book Discussion Group 11:00 am - July 28

“Ecology of a Cracker

Childhood”

by Janisse Ray

5073 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084

770-938-1688 (Office), 404-457-0823 (Emergency Number)

www.fbctucker.org

CALLING ALL

20-50 Yr. Olds

(or so)

COME AND JOIN

US FOR

COMMON

GROUNDS

Sunday Mornings - 9:45 am

In the Common Grounds Room

on the 3rd Floor of “B” Building

This group gathers for coffee and

conversation followed by Bible Study.

COMMUNITY SKATE AND GAME NIGHT

Friday, August 19, 7 - 9 pm

Main Street Gym

Join us for fun and

fellowship, skating or

playing games.

Snacks will be served.

NOTE FROM THE MISSION TEAM

We are collecting egg

noodles and canned vegetables

for Net Pantry during the month

of July. Food items are to be

placed in the Net Pantry box on

the office hall near the stairway.

Thanks, as always, for your help!

The Mission Team

Join the Choir for Christmas!

Do you love Christmas music? Have you

ever thought about adding your voice to

the Sanctuary Choir? We would like to ex-

tend an open invitation to all members and

guests of FBCT to join us for 4 Sunday re-

hearsals throughout the fall in preparation

for a Christmas Concert on December 4.

We will share a quick lunch after the morn-

ing worship service and then rehearse in

the choir room for about one hour. Child-

care will be provided. Of course, you are

always welcome to join our regular

Wednesday night rehearsals at 7:00 p.m. as

well. We will be singing many familiar and

favorite carols, so make plans now to be a

part!

Watch for the practice dates in future

publications.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Alice

NTO Lunch Meeting

July 12, 11:30 a.m. PROGRAM: The Ray Family

Entertaining us with their musical talents

First Baptist Church of Tucker

Main Street Fellowship Hall

Come! Enjoy the food, fun, and fellowship!

Lunch - $7 per person

Sympathy to … … Marli Chapman and family in the death of her

grandmother, Genevieve George on May 28.

… the family of Carol Mize on her death on

May 29.

… Kay Brett and family in the death of her

brother-in-law, Robert Smith, on June 16.

… the family of Gene Sullivan (NTO Singers) on

his death on June 17.

5073 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084

770-938-1688 (Office), 404-457-0823 (Emergency Number)

www.fbctucker.org

2011 DEACON ELECTION The election for the new deacons will be held on

August 7 after the morning worship service. We will

be electing 7 new deacons. Please be in prayer for

the nominees during this time.

Deacon Election Committee:

Ben Chapman (chair), Nunnally Walters, Evelyn

Thomas, Barry Fortenberry, Marvin Gullatt, Debora

Furce, Ana Lynn Witherington, Bill Bishop, and

Danny Wahl.

What’s The Deal?

Hello All,

Thanks to all who supported the youth BBQ

fundraiser. This money will help with the costs of

their summer activities.

REMAINING FBCT YOUTH SUMMER 2011 SCHEDULE

July 9-15 Passport Camp Wingate, NC—We had such

a good time last year and this year is going to be

even better!!

July 28-31 Lake Trip—We are going back to Harriet

“Grandma” Faulkner’s house on Lake Chatuge for a

fun weekend. This trip will be a minimal cost to cover

transportation, t-shirt, and food.

This summer is going great and has been very busy.

If you are interested in helping out with the youth

group, please let me know. We always love your

help.

Much Love,

William

MARK YOUR CALENDARS For the next

Church Conference and Lunch

on August 7, 2011

After morning worship in the

Main Street Fellowship Hall

(Donations Accepted for lunch)

We have openings for flowers on July 10, 24 and 31. Call Nina Bowers at 770-923-9693 if you have someone you want to remember or someone you would like to honor by placing flowers in the sanctuary.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Profession of Faith:

Ryan Wade - 4/24/11

Austin Wahl - 5/8/11

Letter:

Tim Bowers - 5/29/11

Statement:

Matt & Tiffany Kellaway - 3/27/11

Penny and Cathy McCarty - 5/8/11

Ben and Ginger Holland - 5/15/11

June 23-30, 2012

WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS!!

Ministers, All Church Members

Dr. Randy Shepley, Pastor

Rev. Phill Nall, Pastor of Education/Sr. Adults

William Deal, Minister to Students

Alice Shepley, Interim Dir. Of Music Ministries

Pam Woodson, Administrator/Financial Ministry Assistant

Angela Lovins, Director of Children’s Ministries

Lois Alexander, Church Program Ministry Assistant

Elaine Hoffman, Pastoral Counselor, 770-938-1688, x227

Phone: 770-938-1688

website: www.fbctucker.org

Emergency Phone: 404-457-0823 (Nights & Weekends)

Elaine Hoffman - Pastoral Counselor

at First Baptist Tucker - M. Div., LMFT

Helping Individuals, Couples

and Families Connect 770-938-1688, Ext. 27, Fax: 770-938-1637

First Baptist Church of Tucker

5073 Lavista Road

Tucker, GA 30084

5073 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084

770-938-1688 (Office), 404-457-0823 (Emergency Number)

www.fbctucker.org

Sunday School Report 5/22/11 5/29/11 6/5/11 6/12/11

Total in Bible Study ……

Total in 11:00 AM Service ….

176

234

196

226

198

224

216

303

Financial Report

5-8-11 5-15-11 5-22-11 5-29-11 6-5-11

Requirements To Date........………..

Received To Date............…............

Min. Finance Plan Surplus Deficit ..

Received This Week.........................

Elevator Fund ………………………..

Elevator Total ………………………..

242,880.61

241,887.38

(993.23)

10,669.60

255,663.80

253,804.18

( 1,859.62)

11,916.80

268,446.99

257,581.45

( 10,865.54)

3,777.27

281,230.18

266,254.99

(14,975.19)

8,673.54

185.00

185.00

294,013.37

289,450.99

(4,562.38)

23,196.00

2,940.00

3,125.00

SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR LUNCH ON MAIN

AND GREAT BANQUET We will be off the month of July.

Great Banquet starts back on August 17 and

Lunch on Main starts back on September 7.

Thanks to the walkers for the

new flag in front of The Ministry

Center. Happy Fourth of July!