First Baptist Church Olive Branch 
Issue 40     September 2007  
In This Issue
Discipleship Training
Missions Update
Ministry Updates
GA Sleepover

All girls grades 1-6 are invited to the GA Princess Sleepover Friday, September 7th in the Upper Room. Please eat dinner before you come. The sleepover will start at 7pm Friday night and end at 8am on Saturday morning. We will have evening snacks and breakfast. Cost is only $3 per girl!

Soccer Registration

September 5th - 25th
Ages 4 & 5

Cost is $30

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From the Pastor

Picture of Pastor Encouragers

Everybody needs encouragement. When people are drawn by God's spirit to make a public decision and walk down the aisle at the end of Worship, it is important to handle each person with care and compassion. In order to make sure that we effectively minister to each person, we have put together a team of gifted people that we call our Encouragers. Their responsibility is to encourage each person who makes a decision public. After those who come forward are greeted, an Encourager walks with them to a designated area outside the Sanctuary. The Encourager is trained to assist each person in the decision process and the documentation of their decision. This process provides a warm transition with a caring encourager for any person who accepts Christ, desires membership in our church or simply needs someone to pray with them. Our desire is to carefully assist each person who makes a decision public or asks for prayer. The Encouragers ministry provides a setting and uses a strategy that gives greater value to each person and the decision they are making.

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Discipleship Training
New Discipleship Training classes will begin on September 9th and will meet at 5:00pm on Sundays. The overall length of each course will vary according to curriculum. Sign-up in the Welcome Center! 
 
Programming is available for all age groups at 5:00 p.m.
 
Men's Fraternity - Winning at Work and Home
Led by Edwin Woods, Room E102. Cost $10
 
Share Jesus Without Fear
Led by Jim Columbia, Room E105. Cost $7
 
Creative Correction
Led by Brigette Brock, Room E107. Cost $12
 
Men are Like Waffles Women are Like Spaghetti
Led by Charlie & Stephanie Shafer, Room E106. Cost $13
 
Ephesians: God's Spiritual People
Led by Lee Castle, Room E102. No Cost
 
Beth Moore: A Heart Like His
Led by Jill Long, Room E104. Cost $15
 
Men's Prayer Gathering
Led by Ernie Jones, Room E100. No Cost
Missions
Women on Mission- September 24, 10:00 am. in the FLC/DH. Women of all ages are invited to attend!
 
Iglesia Ministero LosFaros-
Is looking for someone to teach one of their members to play the keyboard. Contact Kevin McKenzie at (901)489-7443 if you would like to help.
  • English Second Language Classes- Tuesdays, 7- 8:30pm
  • Worship Services- Sundays 10:30 am in the Upper Room
  • Childcare provided for all activities
Ministries
Preschool Ministry
September 9th is Family Dedication in the 10:15 worship hour. Please call Allison in the church office if you would like to dedicate your child.
 
Don't forget that Sunday, September 9th is Grandparent's Day. Tell them how much you love and appreciate them!
 
 
Children's Ministry
Wednesday Children's Schedule: All programs are in the upper room
  • 4:15 - 5:30 pm 6th Grade only
  • 5:30 - 6:15 pm Kids Choir for grade 1 - 6
  • 6:15 - 7:00 pm RA's and GA's
  • 7:00 pm Pick up kids

    If your kids do not participate in any of the above programs, they are to be with you.


    Student Ministry
    Truth Is - Wednesdays from 6-7pm.

    Parent's Round Table with George Ross Sunday, October 7th after the Evening Service.


    Life 18/29 College / Young Singles Ministry
    Saturday, September 22nd. "Tailgate Party in the GROVELife 18/29 will be in Oxford for the Ole Miss vs. Florida football game. Look for our Life 18/29 banner as we enjoy a day of food, fellowship, and SEC football!!! This event is open to all church members!
     

    Senior Single Adult Ministry
    Single Senior Adult potluck and fellowship will be Tuesday, September 4th at 7pm in the FLC/DH.

    Breakfast at Flying J Rest Stop on Saturday, September 15th at 8:30am.

    Annual Fish Fry at Wayne King's house on Saturday, September 22nd at 5:30pm.

     
    Senior Adult Ministry
    The Associational Meeting for September is on the 17th at FBC Coldwater. We will leave FBCOB parking lot at 9:30am.
     
    We will have a senior adult potluck on September 11th at 6pm. Entertainment will be by members of FBCOB.

     
    Music Ministry
    We are working on Christmas music in every choir. Now is a great time to join a choir.

    Handbells will resume in September, as well as many of our ensembles. If you are interested in singing in a group, please see Bro. Bill.

    Youth Worship Team will begin again on September 9th at 5pm.


    Education Ministry
    Dear Church Family,

    Patsy, Wesley and I would like to express our deepest thanks for the kind words you shared with us at the reception last Sunday evening. We will miss you and continue to pray that God will bless you and use you in a mighty way. There are no words that can express our thanks for the love offering that we received from you.

    The Morrisons

  • Christian Sympathy to...

     

    Martha & Jimmy Baker & Family at the loss of their granddaughter, Laura Lockett

    Frances Henson & Family at the loss of her husband, Les Henson

    Ernie Jones & Family at the loss of his uncle, William Phelan

    Joyce Haynie & Family at the loss of her uncle, Robert Shireman

    Ashley Laughter & Family at the loss of her Great-Grandmother

     

    Congratulations To...

    Amy & Stephen Benson at the birth of their baby girl, Fallin Moore Benson

    Amy & Duke Rogers at the birth of their baby girl, Hannah Rogers.

     

    Please help us update family events by contacting the church receptionist.

    Prayer Chain

     

     

     

     

    Irene Travis - Day

    901-795-3414

     

     

    Emmie Taylor - Night

    901-496-9362/ 838-6136

     

     

     

     

    Staff on Call

     

     

     

    8/31-9/6   Charlie Shafer

    (662)812-3301

     

     

    9/7-9/13   Bill Britton

    (901)619-3556

     

    9/14-9/20 Keith Weiss

    (662)299-3567

     

     

    9/21-9/27Jimmy Stewart

    (901)496-0700

     

     

    9/28-10/4 Charlie Shafer

    (901)812-3301

     

     

    Monthly Budget
    Goal .........................................$131,195.00
    Receipts MTD* ............................$92,617.72
    Goal YTD............................... $1,049,558.00
    Receipts YTD* ...........................$911,650.99
    Yearly Budget .........................$1,574,337.00
     
    Monthly G & D
    Goal........................................... $28,335.00
    Receipts ............................MTD* $15,730.00
    Goal YTD ..................................$226,680.00
    Receipts YTD* ...........................$170,658.01
    Yearly Budget ............................$340,020.00

    * does not include wk 5
    First Baptist Church Olive Branch | 9235 Pigeon Roost | Olive Branch | MS | 38654