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First Baptist Church
Good News
Volume 1 Issue 6
JULY & AUGUST 2015
Dear Church family,
Some people plan on trouble. They expect the worst. I don’t think that is good advice for the child of
God. However, you can have a plan in place for trouble. Psalm 77:1-2a says:
“I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me. In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord"
Psalms 77 is an interesting psalm. The author is dealing with deep pain and trouble in life. He
speaks of how low and discouraged he feels. Yet, he remembers how faithful God is. I think most of
us can relate to feeling a bit overwhelmed and discouraged from time to time. May I humbly suggest
a few things as you face trouble?
#1 Pray out loud. Let the Lord know how you feel. He already knows, but pray to Him anyway.
Pray out loud. Confess to him how you are hurting and ask for His help. He hears your prayer. He
will meet you in your difficulty. Our hearts change when we have an encounter with Him.
#2 Remember God saves. Recall times when He delivered you through trials and trouble. Remember His word. Recall the stories of old. God is mighty to save. God always hears and brings help at
just the right time.
#3 Pray with others. Let someone else know what is going on in your life. We all need partners in
prayer. Ask them to pray for you. Offer and commit to pray for them. Maybe they are enduring even
greater hardship that you. You can both come together in the name of the Lord.
#4 Go back to the WORD. When trouble hits we often don’t "feel" like reading our Bible. You need
to get in your Bible regardless of how you "feel." Get back in the Word. Read Psalm 27 or Psalm 91…
#5 Look for someone to serve. Yes, it sounds odd to think of others when you are in a serious trial.
Remember serving others shows faith. It is a statement to God and the world that you will not let
Satan win. Find someone: buy their lunch, send them a card, let them know God loves them, make
some cookies, or just take time to listen to them…You will defeat the plan of the enemy by being
faithful.
Friend, I'm praying for you. God is faithful. There is nothing He cannot handle.
Until He comes,
Dace Clifton
Pastor, FBC Hico
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
NEW SUNDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY - BEGINS JULY 12th
“Mingling of Souls” - A marriage and relationship study based upon Song of
Solomon. This study will help understand God’s plan and desire for all relationships; whether you are newly married, single or about to celebrate your 60th anniversary, come and be blessed.
REGULAR in Church Attendance
REGULAR in a Bible Study
REGULARly Serving
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BIRTHDAYS
JULY
3
Peggy Felty
6
Lynn Newton
7
Kristi Davis
Vernon Piland
10
Melissa Martinez
Victoria Post
Jessica Powers
`11
Greg Weatherly
12
Suzanne Schouten
15
20
22
25
27
29
30
Lindy Heinrichs
Cory Schibler
Margie Decker
Dennis Trusner
Gabe Koonsman
Kaylee Roach
Uel Griffin
Blayton Carpenter
Ryan Garrett
BIRTHDAYS
AUGUST
2 Nancy Standifer
4 Jordan & Krista P.
8 Betty Gilliland
9 Joyce Hughes
10 Keisha Booth
11 Troy Hunt
14 Vicki Garrett
Casey Raitz
15 Steven Terry
The Women’s Ministry will meet
July 14th @ 10 am and serve the
Senior Adult’s lunch at noon.
18 Ricky,Heath,Tyler
Leah McLean
20 Harper Lee
Mark Terry
25 Caleb Duncan
28 Betty Miles
Brad Smith
29 Abby Davis
Patty Woodall
SUNDAY
JULY 12th
AT NOON
ANNIVERSARIES
JULY
14 Larry & Wanda Naul
18 Chris & Nancy Post’
20 Gary & Beth Rainwater
30 Paul & Sherry Duncan
V O LU M E 1 I S S U E 6
THANKS FOR SERVING!!!
If you have served in any capacity at or
through FBC, we’d like to invite you to our
Appreciation Dinner following the Morning
Worship Service. ALL food will be provided,
PLEASE COME AND ENJOY.
Don’t forget their new fund raiser ;
Rada Cultery products can be purchased from the
Women’s Ministry. Contact Barbara Ferguson for a
catalogue.
** AUGUST MEETING: TUES. 11th**
REMINDER….
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
Hamilton County CareNet
Pick up a baby bottle at the back of the
sanctuary and fill it with your spare
change. Brochures from CareNet can be
found on the front foyer table.
The Women’s Ministry continue
Men’s 1st Thursday
July CANCELLED
collecting items for the Operation
August
6th @ 6:30 pm
Christmas Boxes thru October.
Menu: Something Good!!!
Items are for boys & girls ages 2-4, 5-9, 10-14.
Needed:
Items for July: Personal Items such as; hair clips,
Hair bows, hair ties, jewelry, watches
Monthly Meeting
Wed. July 1st
August 5th
5:30 p.m.
Items for August: School Supplies; pens, pencils &
sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper,
rulers, solar calculators, coloring & picture books
June Avg. Attendance & Contributions
Attendance Average
Sunday School 95
R.A.’s 15
G.A.’s/Mission F 30
Deacon Mtg. 8
Men’s 1st Thursday 15
Worship Services 139 A.M. NO P.M.
Youth 25
Wed. Bible St. Not Meeting
Sun. Night Study
Women’s Ministry 35
Contributions:
Monthly Budget Needs: $ 22,537.50
Tithes/Offerings:$ 19084.00
Reimbursements: $ 590.14
Gen.Fund Total Receipts:$ 19674.14
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JULY/AUGUST CALENDAR OF
ACITIVITIES
13
15
16
18
21
29
7-9
14
22
30
OPEN GYM
TIME: 2 - 5 Ppm
GUYS/GIRLS NIGHT
TIME: 4 pm
SWIM @ OAKDALE PK.
TIME: 1 pm
(Bring $ to swim)
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
TIME: 6:30 pm
TARLETON ROPE COURSE TIME:
(Cost $15)
MISSION DAY
TIME: 9:30 am
ROCK THE DESERT (Midland)
($25 + Food)
DRIVE-IN MOVIE (Granbury)
NEW 6th GRADE FISHING DAY
PROMOTION DAY FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
For more detailed information visit www.HicoYouth.com or contact Sam
Congratulations to Tracy & Karon Kitchens….
Married May 30, 2015
There will be a reception honoring Tracy and Karon Sunday evening July 19th @
7 pm. Please bring your favorite snack food.
Deacon On Call Schedule
R.A. - G.A. CAMP
JULY 6th - 10th
Boys & Girls Ages:
Completed 3rd - 6th Gr.
Heart of Texas Baptist Camp,
Brownwood, Texas
Cost: $187
JULY
Week of 1st Sun.
Week of 2nd Sun.
Week of 3rd Sun.
Week of 4th Sun.
July 5th -11th
July 12th - 18th
July 19th-25th
July 26th-Aug.1
Craig Houston
Jeff Serratt
Stanton B.
Floyd Drake
Monthly Deacon Meeting: July 12th @ 5 p.m.
AUGUST
Week of 1st Sun. Aug. 2nd-8th
Fred Duncan
Week of 2nd Sun Aug. 9th -15th
Jim Felty
Week of 3rd Sun. Aug. 16th-22nd
Jerry Gilliland
Week of 4th Sun. Aug. 23rd -29th Larry Holderman
Week of 5th Sun. Aug. 30th-Sept. 5 Eric Kale
Monthly Deacon Meeting: Aug. 9th @ 5 pm
VOLUNTEERS
SCHEDULE
7/5: Stanton Blackburn & Garrett Kale
7/12: Keisha Booth & Courtney Whitehead
7/19: Tina McLean & Vernon Piland
7/26: Roxanna Rocha & Steven Terry
If you would like to volunteer to be in the rotation,
contact Patty Woodall (254-396-3984)
8/2: Tristan Schibler & Lauren Kale
8/9: Ann Oxley & Kaylee Moore
8/16: Stanton Blackburn & Vernon Piland
8/23: Keisha Booth & Steven Terry
8/30: Tina McLean & Lauren Kale
See Stanton for Scholarship Information & Camp
Forms
S.S. CLASS ROTATION
SCHEDULE
JULY
SNACKS
1st Joy Class
8th Adult 2 Class
15th Jamie Trusner
22nd NO ACTIVITIES - Old Settlers Reunion
29th Adult 1 Class
AUGUST
5th
12th
19th
26th
Journey Class
Fellowship Class
Joy Class
Adult 2 Class
1 5:30 pm WEE Committee Meeting
3 OFFICE CLOSED - 4th JULY HOLIDAY
5
Missions Meeting
6-10 TBA
R.A./G.A. PRETEEN CAMP
8
5:00 pm Personnel Committee Mtg.
10 6:00 pm Fellowship Class Supper
12 Noon
Appreciation Dinner
5:00 pm
Deacon Meeting
14 10:00 am
Women’s Ministry Meeting
Noon
Senior Adult Lunch
19
7:00 pm
Wedding Celebration Reception
22 NO EVENING ACTIVITIES - OLD SETTLERS REUNION
25
6:30 am
Construction Project at Pitco - new church bldg.
26
6:00 pm
Quarterly Business Meeting
30-Aug. 2nd
Mission Trip to Houston
8/5
6
9
11
14
16
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
10:00 am
Noon
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
WEE Committee Meeting
Men’s 1st Thursday Supper
Deacon Meeting
Servant Leadership Meeting
Women’s Ministry Meeting
Senior Adult Lunch
Fellowship Class Supper
Called Business Meeting (Nominating C. Report)
Regular Schedule for Worship Services
Sun. 9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Bible Study
Worship Service
Evening Service
The lost of Hico, Delores Stringer, Judith Heggin, Judy Smith, June Arendt, Mike
Pratt, Rita Schibler Love, Ronnie Featherston, Ronny Moore, Robert Walrup, Tina
Aardal, Zack Jones,Tony Gill, June Emmerling, Brian Ogle, Bob Trusner, Cory
Schibler, Kyle Taylor, Richard Cook, Barbara Weatherly, Mary Musick, Shane Drake,
Eva Thomas, Cody Parker, Jewel Russell,
Sonny Brown, Bro. Raul, Trina Mall, Doing
Hamer, Kathy (Ruby’s sister) , Rachel
(Sara’s sister), Stoney Price, Addison Naul,
Wayne Lindsey, Sunny Brous, Lena Robinson, Nell Keller, the Whitehead and Wagner
families, Family of Jewel Russell and family
of Delores Stringer, residents of Hico Care
Center and Hill Country Estates, Missionaries (Hay Family, Morgan Family), Supreme
Court’s rulings regarding marriage, Riley and
Kirsten (accepted Christ), children who made
decisions during VBS, Mission trip to Houston, Preteen Camp,
Regular Schedule of Activities
5:00 p.m. Adult Choir Practice
6-7:00 p.m. Youth Core - Kingdom Kids
Wed. 6:00 p.m. Meal for youth & children missions
6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Youth, Women & Men
Bible Study, R.A.’s ,G.A.’s & Mission Friends
Sun.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
BOX 519
HICO, TX 76457
211 S .Walnut, Drawer 519
Church Office 254-796-4238
Dace Clifton, Pastor
email : fbchico@embarqmail.com
Stanton Blackburn, Associate Minister
Sam Powers Youth Minister
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