Security Duty Rip England

Blaine Epperson

Commitment Counselors Greg Harmon

Brenda Harmon

DEACONS ON CALL

Bill Stephens (903-314-1331) Gary VanDeaver (903-733-6507)

WORSHIP in the Morning 11:00am (broadcast on KOOL 95.1)

WORSHIP in the Evening 6:00pm MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2017—September Shoe Box items: dolls, stuffed animals, and T-shirts for 5-9 age boys. As we are entering our last phase of collecting for the shoe box-es, we are moving on to packing them. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Pat Minter (903) 278-8829 or Sherry Vinson (713) 503-4666.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS.—Menu for Sept 27th is Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Peanut Butter Crispy Bars. Children: Mini Corn Dogs, Chips. Please text or call Dean Maddox, 214-808-3821/903-628-2763 or call the church office for reservations. Please make (or cancel) your reservations by Noon on Tuesdays. Cost of meal: children ag-es 2 and under: free; ages 3-11: $3; 12 and up: $5.

JUST HIT SEND-HARVEY RESPONSE—If you would like to con-tribute to Hurricane Harvey Relief, you can donate through the link on our church website homepage or make out a check to FBC and place it in an envelope and mark it “Harvey Relief”.

SPREAD THE GOSPEL—The Bibles in the pew racks are for our members to take to a FRAN (friend, relative, associate, neigh-bor) who might be in need of a Bible. Help spread the Gospel in our community.

This Week’s Bible Reading Today: Romans 6

Mon. 25: Romans 7 Thurs. 28: Romans 13 Tues. 26: Romans 8 Fri. 29: Romans 14

Wed. 27: Romans 12 Sat. 30: Romans 15

The Message

T– Is for TURN

Turn from . (Luke 13:3 (&5))

Turn to Alone. (John 14:6)

Discover the News. (Romans 10:9-10)

Lessons to Learn

If You Can’t , You May Be Lost.

If You Didn’t , You May be Lost.

If You Don’t Have , You May be Lost.

Conclusion: Without a _______________________________ turn to God,

your eternity is __________________________________.

Welcome to Worshipers Rick Rothwell

“Since Jesus Came into My Heart” 624

“Days of Elijah” 289

Offertory Prayer

Offertory Worship Sanctuary Choir “I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About to Happen”

Pam Freeman and Tim Williams, soloists (Anthem in memory of Jerry Conry)

“In Christ Alone”

“How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”

Message Dr. Patrick Hunter

“Jesus is Tenderly Calling” 417

Decisions Made & Closing Prayer

“Love Lifted Me” 107

The Message On Being a New Testament Church Corinthian Ministry Acts 18:1-17

Partnership is in Serving God. (v.1-4)

is Part of Faithfulness. (v.5-6)

With Rejection Comes a . (v.7-8)

God’s is Always Primary. (v.9-11)

People Are Dangerous. (v.12-17)

Lessons to Learn

God’s Best is Found in .

Choose and God Will Bless.

Do God’s Will and Find .

Conclusion: Faithfulness always has a .

Prelude Michele Smith

“Are You Washed in the Blood” 229

“I Will Rise”

Prayer & Welcome Rick Rothwell

“Friend of God” 483

“When I Look into Your Holiness” 484

“Worship the Great I AM”

Message Dr. Patrick Hunter

Church Conference

TODAY September 24 9:15 am Worship Band Rehearsal 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship in the Morning 4:45 pm Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Worship in the Evening 7:00 pm Church Conference

TUESDAY September 26 6:00 pm Open Bible Study

WEDNESDAY September 27 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study 7:00 am See You at the Pole (all campuses) 11:00 am Sr. Adult Choir 4:00 pm Vibrations (Children’s Handbells) 5:00 pm Bible Drill 5:15 pm Fellowship Meal 6:00 pm Prayer Time 6:30 pm K-BAM, Mission Friends, GA’s Wednesday Night Live Mid-Week Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Worship Team Rehearsal

THURSDAY September 28 1:00 pm Men’s Bible Study (Theop. Classroom) 1:00 pm Sew Much More

CHURCH STAFF Dr. Patrick Hunter, Senior Pastor, 903.701.7450 Rick Rothwell, Associate Pastor, 903.276.3428 Harold Smith, Minister of Music, 903.949.5335

Julie Rothwell, Nursery Coordinator Peggy DeSantis, Organist Maxine Torian, Admin. Secretary Michele Smith, Pianist Janet May, Education Secretary

Paula Raney, Music & Youth Secretary

THE WEEK AHEAD MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

W elcome to New Boston’s First Baptist Church. We are so glad you made the positive choice

to be here today. Our prayer for you is to experience God’s grace in such an amazing way, that you’ll talk about it all week. In fact, helping others discover how to love God and love people is why we are here. Let us know how we can help you on your journey.

September 24, 2017

506 McCoy Blvd. S; New Boston, TX 75570 Phone: 903.628.2531; Fax: 903.628.0091

www.fbcnewboston.com

HANDBELLS FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH—There has been some interest expressed in reviving a handbell group for adults and youth combined. If you have ANY interest in this, please let Harold or Michele Smith know. This group will include begin-ner and experienced ringers. We’ll meet soon to determine a good meeting time for all of us.

GIVING FOR STATE MISSIONS—Mary Hill Davis donations giv-en to date: $1,383. We will be receiving donations through October. Our church goal is $8,000.

BIBLE DRILL ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS—Bible Drill is for boys & girls in grades 4, 5, 6. We meet on Wed. from 5-6 pm.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR—For grades K-6 meets from 4:45 pm until 5:50 pm on Sundays in the Portable Building.

CHURCH CONFERENCE—Tonight at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary, the church will conduct the monthly business meeting. Infor-mational packets are available on the ledge this morning.

SEE YOU AT THE POLE—Calling all students to meet at your school’s flag pole for a time of prayer for your school, nation and the world. Every campus on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7:00 am.

SENIOR ADULT RALLY—The Senior Adults will be traveling to Lakeview for the Senior Adult Rally on October 5th. The cost is $8.50 per person. They will leave at 8 am from the church. A signup sheet is in the church office.

Restroom Remodel Fund Given: $ 12,871.00 (Goal: $30,000)

READY TO GIVE—But you forgot your checkbook and there is little cash in your wallet? You can scan this code with your smartphone where you will be linked to our on-line giving page. Thanks for being a GIVING part of the First Family.