Link June 12, 2014

A word from the Pastor…
You are no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God
through Christ… Paul
Through Christ, you have made us true sons, Father. Help us today to live
like your sons. Deliver us from being rebel children who bring pain and
hurt to the world. Rather lead us that we might be the most useful sons
possible.
Endow us throughout the day with the attitude of an humble mind. Deliver us from pride which declares that we know everything, possess all the
answers to life’s complicated questions, and can handle all difficult situations. Proud minds are closed minds, Father. We need the spirit of an
humble mind that we might ever learn new truths, new methods, and new
facts.
Endow us with an humble spirit today, we pray. Only as we possess an
humble spirit can we discover the beauty of service both to man and to
Christ. Pride is the shutter which closes the window, inhibiting us from
seeing righteousness, true beauty, and God’s wholeness in life. So we
pray for an humble spirit that we may see great things clearly and handle
tangled problems well with no thought of personal gain.
What you have just read is an excerpt from Dr. Henry Fields’ new book,
“Conversations With God: Daily Prayer Meditations” (p. 73, Sons of
God). I chose this prayer with Father’s Day in mind. This is Dr. Fields’
fifth book, and I can tell you first hand that the prayers are inspirational
and thought provoking. I share this with you because I want you to know
that you can purchase this book in the church office for $15.00, and all of
the proceeds will be given to the Benevolent Ministry of the church. I
want to thank Dr. Fields for sharing this gift with us and for his unwavering desire to give to others.
I look forward to worshipping together on Father’s Day!
David
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 15
8:30 a.m. First Light Service
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
Monday, June 16
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m. Faithful Fitness
Tuesday, June 17
6:00 p.m. Faithful Fitness
Thank You
Dear Church Family,
Our family is deeply grateful for
your many acts of kindness during
the eight long years of Mike’s illness and passing.
Our Lord sustained us, gave us
wisdom and strength through His
infinite grace. He heard your
prayers for us.
Sincerely,
Linda Cleveland and family
Operation Christmas Child
Item of the Month: June
Bars of Soap and Washcloths
*Please remember all items
have to fit in the box.
Sympathy
We express Christian sympathy
to Illa Moore and family in the
death of her father, Richard
Ames.
Grow To Go Report
Nursery Workers
June 15 8:30 a.m. Service
Jennifer Gastley
Ryan Gastley
Allyson Warren
Jesse Warren
June 15 11:00 a.m. Service
Jenny Ritcey
Kay Powell
Mike Cox
Kay Cox
Received in May: $17,461.00
Total to Date: $226,767.54
Let us work together and make
this happen!
Wednesday, June 18
5:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting
6:30 p.m. Joy Explosion
6:30 p.m. Children’s Summer Music
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, June 19
9:15 a.m. Children’s Game Day
6:00 p.m. Faithful Fitness
Friday, June 20
6:50 p.m. Senior Adult Trip
Thank You
We are grateful to our loving
church family for your support
during Bob’s surgery and recovery. Thank you for the phone
calls, food, cards and especially
your prayers.
God bless you all,
Bob and Helen Pless
We are leaving for Student Life camp this Monday! Please make sure
you are at the church no later than 7:45 a.m. The bus will be leaving at
8:00 a.m. This should be an incredible week at camp, and I am looking
forward to sharing it with each person going. This is also a great time
for our church family to be in prayer for the students and adults going
on this trip. God can work how He wants and when He wants, but many
times He chooses to work at camps like this. Pray for our students’
safety and for their lives to be changed by the Gospel. I hope everyone
has a wonderful week, and I look forward to seeing each of you soon!
-Brett
Upcoming Events:
Every Wednesday – Joy Explosion (6:30-7:30)
Every Sunday – Fusion (6:30)
Final Balance For Summer Camp Is Now Due. If you have
not paid please do so as soon as possible!
June 16-20—Student Life Camp at Myrtle Beach.
June 23-27—VBS
July 8—Fishing Trip (Around Toccoa)
July 10—Six Flags (Bring $35)
Ruff Riders Motorcycle Ride
Registration: Saturday, June 14
9-10 a.m. at First Baptist Church
The Faith Riders and ToccoaStephens County Humane Shelter
are co-sponsoring a fundraiser
for the animal shelter June 14.
Registration is $25 per vehicle
and $10 for each rider, lunch
included. Registration will be
held in FBC parking lot from 9:00
- 10:00 a.m. The Faith Riders
will conduct the ride through
Stephens County. A “Stuff-It”
activity will be on-site from 9:00
a.m. to 12:00 noon to collect
supplies for the shelter, dog
food, cat food and cleaning supplies. To volunteer call
706-886-1855.
I am so excited to be a part of something so great this summer
at FBC Toccoa! We have so much planned for your children, and
I am ready to get to know you and your families! Please feel
free to email, call, or text me if you have any questions about
anything! (706-244-7483) – Mary Lovett Wheeler
Upcoming Children’s Events:
Every Sunday & Wednesday - Choir (6:30-7:30)
Thursday, June 12 - “The Croods” at Habersham Hills Cinema$5.00 (We are leaving the church at 8:45am!)
Thursday, June 19 - Pizza making at Domino’s + Game Day at
FBC-$4 (9:15am-2:00pm)
Sunday, June 22 - VBS Kickoff with hotdogs and inflatables! (5:30
-7:30pm)
June 23-27- VBS and VBXtra-Register
your child online today! (9:00am-5:00pm)
“Oh come let us sing with joy to the Lord!” What a privilege it is
for me to be able to stand in front of the congregation and lead
in the singing! Music is such a vital part of worship, and this
church is blessed to have people in each service who faithfully
come to rehearsal each week and are committed to preparing
quality music for worship. It is so very encouraging to the
choir and praise team for the congregation to join in the singing. For the past few Sundays the congregational singing has
been so inspiring to those of us who are leading in worship! I
look forward to our worship services and am truly blessed by
you, the congregation, as we join our voices in praise and worship to our Lord!
~ Rose Ann
Periodical postage paid at Toccoa, GA 30577
Music Ministry
The
LINK
“A Link Between Church and Home”
Vol. 30 - No. 24
June 12, 2014
Sunday Worship Opportunities
8:30 A.M. First Light Service - Fellowship Hall
11:00 A.M. Morning Worship - Sanctuary
NO EVENING SERVICE
Happy Father’s Day!
THIS SUNDAY’S MUSIC
Children will meet upstairs during the evening services Wednesday
and Sunday for
Music, Sticks, and more!
Flowers in the Sanctuary Sunday, June 15, are given in loving memory of
Mr. Kenneth Matheson
by Rucia Adams
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
The Clark Family
Chad, Carrie, Griffen,
and Konnor
29 Magnolia Creek Trail
Martin, GA 30557
706-779-7663
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“Canticle of Hope”
Sanctuary Choir
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
June 8, 2014
Budget Requirements Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,211.54
Budget Receipts June 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,015.00
Month-to-Date Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,423.08
Month-to-Date Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,325.00
Sunday School Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
FOR TRANSPORTATION
Contact Art Conway at 706-716-3167
OUR CHURCH STAFF
Pastor
David Ritcey
Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor
Brett Sanders
davidfbctoccoa@windstream.net
Interim Music Director
Rose Ann Watson
brettfbctoccoa@windstream.net
Summer Intern/Children’s Director
Mary Lovett Wheeler
roseannfbctoccoa@windstream.net
Our Church Website
www.fbctoccoa.org
marylovett15@gmail.com
Train a child in the way he should go, and
when he is old he will not turn from it.
Proverbs 22:6