First Focus - First Baptist – Greenville

In His Service
Pastor Roy
First Focus
First Baptist Church
Greenville, Texas
Vol. 85 No 1 ♦ January 1st, 2016
January Deacon Ministry Teams
03—09
10—16
17—23
24—30
31—2/6
Second, I also want to add that the theme focus of
2016 will be revealed in the January 3rd service. I will
also be sharing what is in my heart for our body and
for Greenville not just for 2016 but for the focus and
the direction of this body. I know that you will want
to be there for this service. God has been so gracious
to bring us to Greenville and we know that He has
great things ahead for FBCG.
In close, I want you to know that you are loved by myself and my family and we are so grateful to be a part
of this church. May our Lord be praised as we seek
Him faithfully.
ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED
First, I want to remind everyone of our 40 days of
fasting and prayer that we will be begin this wonderful new year. There are guides that will be available
on fasting and prayer that will support the sermon
that was delivered on December 27th. This can be
found on the churches website and also in print in the
church office. I want to encourage you to participate
as the Lord leads you to and know that He is able to
do above what we could ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).
(903) 455-4025 www.fbcgreenville.org
We (myself, Kim, Zachary and Caleb) are so excited to
be here and so looking forward to our first year here
at First Baptist. It has been a whirlwind of activity
over the last couple of months and we have been so
blessed to get to know some of you and look forward
to spending time with all of you as the Lord gives us
opportunity.
First Baptist Church
2703 Wesley Street
Greenville, TX 75401
Happy New Year Family!
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Pastor’s Pen
Drew Atkinson/ Jeff McNeil
Randy Cantrell / Jeff Wardlow
Mike Hackney / Glenn Meyers
Vince Shaver/ Randy Tarpley
Jeff McNeil / Drew Atkinson
January Nursery Hall Monitor
03
10
17
24
31
Hershell Ware / Jeff McNeil
Billy Gaulden / Randy Cantrell
Art John / Glenn Meyers
Jim Goddard / Vince Shaver
Dennis Benson / Bob Henry
January Extended Session Workers
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10
17
24
31
Mikel Rios (BB&1’s); Gayle Ware(2’s&3’s); Cathy Goen(C.C.)
Jeanne Casselton (BB&1’s); Geneva Olson(2’s&3’s); Gary Sorrells(C.C.)
Terri Atkinson (BB&1’s); Claudia Cox (2’s&3’s) ; Mikel Rios(C.C.)
Alesa Benson (BB & 1’s); Katie Phillips (2’s&3’s) ; Betty Goebig (C.C.)
Mikel Rios (BB&1’s); Gayle Ware (2’s&3’s); Cathy Goen (C.C.)
Check us out on the web www.fbcgreenville.org
Roy Youngblood, Senior Pastor
Debbie Adkins, Preschool Director
Doug Stevens, Associate Pastor
Alesa Benson, Office Administrator
Bill Burch, Youth Pastor
Collene Hackney, Financial Secretary
Carol Craig, Children’s Director
 www.fbcgreenville.org
Ladies Ministry
Wednesday Night
WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE ! !
Total mission Amount given For 2015 = $35,402
WOW ! !
Youth and families I am very excited about the New Year
and all that is ahead. Probably some of the biggest things
coming this year are our parent led discipleship and monthly
Life Seminars. Along with our learning time on Sundays
and Wednesdays, we have fellowship times at HIMprov comedy nights and
Youth Fellowships each month. Parents, I look forward to continue in our
Parent Book Fellowship and invite all other parents to join us. Also of special
note for this month, we have two big events; Student Evangelism Conference
(15-16) and Surrender Summit (16-18). I hope your youth can find a place to
join us and you all will pray for all the youth activities in the New Year. For
more information for all these events and to keep you better informed, I will
regularly hand out to parents in Worship services both Event Info Pages and
Mini Newsletter. I have been sending weekly email updates on what is going
on in Youth. Also, I have been sending weekly email updates on what is going
on in Youth. If you are not receiving emails from me, please let me know.
My church email is bill@fbcgreenville.org. Amy sends out group texts to the
Youth and parents with last minute event details, requests for RSVPs, etc.
I again want to express my thanks for the opportunity to serve our youth families and have to say again how excited I am for what 2016 has is store for our
youth.
January Youth Calendar
8th (Fri) – HIMprov Christian Comedy for the whole family
15-16 (F-Sa) – SBTC Student Evangelism Conference
16-18 (Sa-M) – SBTC Surrender Summit
24th (Sun) – Youth Fellowship
New Discipleship Study
begins 1-20-16
Facilitated by Toni Hamilton
COST OF WORKBOOK $13.00
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WORSHIP CHOIR REHEARSAL RESUMES
Wednesday 1/6/16 at 7 p.m.
YOU ARE INVITED TO COME JOIN US THERE’S PLENTY OF ROOM FOR YOU!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
For a Christmas Ministry Project, AWANA Clubs collected personal & fun
items for our members who are unable to attend worship services. A total
of 17 boxes were delivered. WHAT A BLESSING to be part of this!
FOR HIGHSCHOOL & COLLEGE
STUDENTS WHO FEEL
CALLED INTO MINISTRY
January 16—18 at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine
“Risen Indeed”
Presents
Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016
Musical Rehearsals
1/27, 2/24,
3/9, 3/23
at 7 pm
Youth Event ~ January 15—16
At Fielder Church in Arlington—depart FBC at 4 pm
First Baptist Church
Performance Choir
5—7 pm in the Children’s Dept ~ Supper Provided
BRING A FRIEND!
Ladies of the Widows Web Ministry had a fantastic time at the “Wonderland of Lights” in
Marshall , TX on 12/17. We had dinner, walked around the square, had one who wanted to
go ice skating but all opted for a carriage ride instead. Mary White commented that she felt
“like a kid again”. WOW! Thankful to serve the ladies of this group ~ Regina Hart
Wednesday Night Activities Return 1/6/16
Wednesday Meal at 5:15….. AWANA At 5:45 for ages 3—6th grade
Youth Ministry grades 7—12 in the FC / Ladies’ Class in choir rm
Study & Prayer w/Bro Roy in room100 / Mantalk in room 100A
7 pm Worship Choir Rehearsal
Community Bible Study
Tuesdays 9:30—11:30
1st week each month is designated for “adult visitors day”
James 1 Ministry Update:
THANK YOU FBC!
68 Foster Kids received gifts thanks to your generosity!
We are so excited to behold what God has in store
in 2016. James 1 Goals for this new year:
1. 50 ADOPTIONS
2. 150 PLACEMENTS OF FOSTER KIDS
3. 50 NEW HOMES LICENSED
4. HEART GALLERY IN MARCH
5. MATCH EVENT IN THE SUMMER