Bridge Builder - First Baptist Church Wetumpka

New year—new books! The hunters in our church and/or those interested
in hunting will want to check out Willie Robertson’s new book, American
Hunter—How Legendary Hunters Shaped America. Willie, of Duck Dynasty fame, has teamed up with William
Doyle to write a book that, according to the publisher, “is
the first book ever to compile a chronological history of
America’s greatest hunters. Based on the powerful personalities of colorful men and women, this book begins
with the Plains Indians and moves through legendary
hunters like Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Kit Carson,
Buffalo Bill, Teddy Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway, Lyndon Johnson, and more…”. This book, which was given in memory of Bob
Riouff, is ready for checkout. Nineteen other new books went on the
shelves this week. Drop by the church library and check some of these
selections out this week!
Dear Friends,
There aren’t words that can tell you all that our
hearts would like to say, to express how much
we appreciate the many ways you have reached
out to us during this very sad, but also joyous,
time.
Sad, because we miss our loved one so much, but joyous
because we have many wonderful memories that will always
be with us, and most of all that he is with our Lord in heaven.
You have stood by our family during many peaks and valleys, during Bob’s battle with cancer; and stood with us when
God called him home.
Thank you so much for all the visits, phone calls, cards,
words of encouragement, food, and most of all your prayers.
Love in Christ,
Scarlet Riouff and family
Bridge Builder
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PASTOR
Dr. James Troglen
james@fbcwetumpka.com
WEDNESDAY
Dinner
5:00 PM in Fellowship Hall
Menu for January 27
Chicken & Dumplings, English Peas, Squash
Casserole, Rolls, Banana Pudding
Children:
Corn Dogs, French Fries
Menu for February 3
Country-style Meat Dinner, Green Salad,
Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Dessert
Children:
Pigs-in-a-Blanket, Tater Tots, Rice Krispy
Treats
Adults: $5; Children $3; Family Max $15
For Reservations/Cancellations
Call Deborah @ 567-5191
January
Haywood Robbins, Ken
Hammock, Paul Owens,
Jimmy Collier
The family of Donald B. McEnery acknowledges
with sincere gratitude your kind expression of sympathy.
Dear FBC Family,
Thank you so much for the calls, cards, visits and food
during the loss of my Dad. It means so much to have a
caring church family in difficult times!
Love in Christ,
Kim & Brian Slaughter
FBC Wetumpka. . .
January 24 & 31
Church Office:
8:30 - Edwin Rogers
11:00 - Ludie Higdon
Side Entrance:
8:30 - Brenda Sides
11:00 - Dickey Windham
iMPACt Center:
8:30 - Kathy Holt
11:00 - Gwen Rushing
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF
Deborah Williford (deborah@fbcwetumpka.com). . . . . . Pastor’s Ministry Assistant
Kathy Jones (kathyj@fbcwetumpka.com). . . . . . . . . . . . .Financial Ministry Assistant
Holly Newton (holly@fbcwetumpka.com) . . . . . . . . . . .Education Ministry Assistant
THE BRIDGE BUILDER (USPS 934-020) published weekly by
First Baptist Church of Wetumpka.
POSTMASTER, send address changes to:
THE BRIDGE BUILDER, 205 W Bridge Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092.
Periodical Postage paid at Wetumpka, AL 36092
AS SO C I AT E
PASTOR,
F AM IL IES AN D
EDUC AT IO N
Bart Teel
bart@fbcwetumpka.com
MINISTER OF
STUDENTS
Joshua Gosa
josh@fbcwetumpka.com
Our Numbers
Bridge Group Attendance
General Fund Offering
1/10/16
458
$20,393.00
Bridge Group Attendance
General Fund Offering
1/17/16
433
$16,423.00
Monthly Budget Needs
Month to Date
Budget YTD
$82,817.74
$56,929.68
$56,929.68
cathy@fbcwetumpka.com
WORSHIP LEADER
INTERIM
Gigi Hankins
georgette.hankins@
elmoreco.com
Challenge To Build
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Challenge To Build 2016
PRESCHOOL
MINISTER
Cathy Sanford
$3,161.00
$2,790.00
$537,231.07
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Sunday Morning Schedule
8:30 am
Contemporary Worship
9:45 am
Small Groups
11:00 am
Traditional Worship
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
11:30 AM
IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
Special Guests
Hazel Jones & the Encore Group
Sr. Adult Game Time, 9:30 am
In the iMPACt
Know It. Live It. Share It.
During this last month’s business meeting the Music Ministry Search Team
brought a detailed report on the difficulty
in finding the right person to fill our position. I congratulate the team on a fine
and detailed report.
The team has focused on finding the right person for the position throughout the process. After over
two years in the search, the team is convinced that a bi
-vocational candidate, of superior ability, can handle
the task at FBCW, at least for the present. However,
the charge to the team was to locate a full-time staff
member.
The church, after discussion, made the motion
that for any candidate, other than a full-time candidate
to be considered, there should be a church vote to
broaden the search parameters for the team.
Therefore, the church in conference has decided to put the issue before the membership. This
next Sunday, January 24, a secret ballot vote will be
taken, in each morning worship service, on one issue.
“Will you as a church allow the search team to broaden
the scope of their inquiry to include bi-vocational candidates?” It is a simple yes or no vote. You must be present to cast your vote.
Any candidate they propose would still follow
the same process as any other candidate in their presentation as per our constitution and by-laws.
See You Sunday,
Doc Trog
Family Ministries
Greater than ever!
Special FBCWKids Ministry meeting, this Sunday, Jan.
24, 4-5 pm, FBCW Room 201, for all Kids Bridge Group
Leaders, Kids Ministry Team, and new volunteers!
Help send our children to Student Life 4 Kids Camp!!
SUPER DESSERT AUCTION
Cakes, Pies, and other
delicious goodies will be
available for your bidding.
Take home some great
desserts to enjoy while
you watch the big game
on Super Bowl Sunday!
Join us on Sunday Evenings, at 5:00 pm
in the Sanctuary, as Dr. Troglen shares
with us from the book, Don’t Sing Songs
To A Heavy Heart.
This material explores how to relate to
those who are in the midst of suffering
from a variety of reasons. Some of the
subjects covered include: Words That Hurt Not Heal,
Creating A Safe Place, What Do You Say After You Say
Hello, and many others.
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Pre-school or Elementary Bridge Group
Leaders/Helpers/Subs, 9:30—10:45 am,
FBCW
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Kids’ Bible Drill & Game Time, Sundays, 5-6
pm, FBCW Room 205
Wednesdays:
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Good News Club Helper, 3-4 pm, Wetumpka Elementary
FBCW Kids Choir Helper, 5:30-6 pm, FBCW
Room 205
Awana Clubs Helper, 6-7 pm, FBC
Other:
Simplify
Man 2 Man
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VBS Leadership Team (Begins meeting
SOON!)
Community Egg Hunt Outreach Event
(Organizational meeting SOON!)
“The Big 3D” Daddy-Daughter Dance
The big event is coming up this
Saturday, at 5:00 pm, in the iMPACt.
Don’t forget—You must
have a ticket to attend. See you
there!!
CDC Registration
Featuring Johnny & Pat Kilgore
Ticket Purchase Deadline: Sunday, January 31
As you apply this week’s Bridge Group lesson
[Offering God My Time] to your life, you may
choose to invest in the lives of children through
FBCWKids ministries! Below are just a few upcoming
opportunities where you can invest your time and your
faith. Contact Bart at the church office for more info &
to get connected.
Sundays:
Sunday, February 7, 8-11 am
FBCW Fellowship Hall
Looking for some encouragement, great fellowship, prayer,
and a Biblical perspective on all things MEN? Join us on
Tuesday evenings from 7:00—8:30 at the iMPACt for
“Simplify”, a small group study just for FBCW Men of all
ages. Call Bart at 567-5191 for more information.
Friday, February 5, 2016
6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Tickets: $13 per person
FBCWKids
Daddy-Daughter Dance
January 23, 2016
5:00 PM
First Baptist Church
iMPACt
205 W. Bridge Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092
Dad, this is an opportunity to shower your daughters, ages 210 years old, with love and an evening of fun; a time to really
let them be special. Girls put on your favorite party dress and
let your daddy know that he is the best dad ever. Join the
lights and sounds provided by our very own Jones & Johnson
DJ’s; finger foods and treats provided by Mrs. Joan McDonald;
and a fabulous photo booth by Chrietzberg Photography. For
additional information, call the church office at 567-5191
Child Development Center Registration
begins on February 1 for P2, K3, K4 and
K5. Call 567-3319, Monday-Friday between 9:00 and 11:00 am for forms and
additional info. There is Limited Space,
so don’t wait to register!
Preschool Volunteers
For January 24
8:30 am Nursery: Amelia Golden, Meredith Harrison,
Faye Yell
2 year-olds: Libby Britton
Preschool Worship: Greg Britton
For January 31
8:30 am Nursery: Kim Maddox, Martha Wynn, Diane
Arant
2 year-olds: JoAnne Ingram
Preschool Worship: Ashley Hammock