Document 6590836

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Volume 53 Issue 44
October 30, 2014
Leading
Our
G e n e r a ti o n
138 S. Washington Street
Prattville, AL 36067
334.365.0606
www.fbcprattville.org
mail@fbcprattville.org
Prayer Request: 334.365.2273
Mom’s Day Out: 334.361.9497
Kindergarten: 334.361.9481
Deacons of the Week
November 2 - November 8, 2014
Tim Applewhite
Tim Haseltine
358-9026
361-1010
CHURCH STAFF
Dr. Travis Coleman, Jr.
Senior Minister
to
be
Tr a n s f o r m ed
T h r o ug h
G od ’ s L i v i n g
Word
Join us for:
A Night of Music and Inspiration
Guest Speaker
Doug Carver
November 2 - 5:45 p.m.
Retired U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains (Major General)
Douglas Carver is the Executive Director of Chaplain
Services for the North American Mission Board. He
is first and foremost a man of God and a humble
leader. He has led chaplains who are serving in the
most difficult circumstance.
Dr. John Johnston
Minister of Education/
Associate Pastor
Rev. Mitch Loftin
Minister of Music &
Worship
Rev. Larry Jenkins
Minister of Missions
Rev. Dave Burns
Minister to Senior Adults
& Pastoral Care
Rev. Carter Reeves
Associate Minister of Music
& Worship
Rev. Dustin Scott
Minister to Students
Mrs. Julie Parmer
Preschool Ministry Director
Mrs. Megan Woodham
Children’s Ministry Director
VOICES of Mobile is a highly versatile auditioned vocal ensemble
consisting of 18 singers from the University of Mobile. While VOICES
focuses on Contemporary Christian music, it also presents music of
traditional genres. VOICES has performed in the White House, Notre
Dame Cathedral in Paris, France and toured extensively throughout the
Southeastern United States. You will not want to miss them.
A Moment with the Pastor
Arlinda and I spent time this past week opening and reading the many
cards and notes that were given to us. Our hearts rejoiced and were
encouraged by your precious comments. Smiles came to our faces and tears
came to our eyes as we read note after note. Words are truly inadequate in
expressing how loved you have made us feel and how humbled we are to know
how God has used us to bless many lives. Arlinda and I love serving here at
FBCP. It is our passion to serve God faithfully and give Him all the glory. Thank you for affirming
that in your expression of love and financial gifts. We have been overwhelmed with gift cards
and love offering. We appreciate all who gave and including those who wanted to and couldn’t.
You have been to kind. Arlinda is already displaying the beautiful platter and our iPads are up
and running. May God continue to bless our church in the great days ahead.
Travis
Grow Pastor Search Team
Announces Candidate
Our Grow Pastor Search Team has invited James Jackson of Nashville, TN to come in view
of a call on November 16. More information will be announced next week, followed by a detailed
letter to our church members.
From the Associate Pastor
Don’t forget our Fall Work Day at the church this Saturday, November 1. John Rodgers will have a variety
of volunteer-friendly outdoor work assignments available including pressure-washing, putting out pine
straw, and re-striping some of our parking spaces. If you have a pressure washer or a grass blower,
please bring it. You can come and go any time between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with all the free water
you can drink!
Time Change Sunday is coming up this weekend, so set your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday night as
we return to standard time. Enjoy your extra hour of sleep.
We are in the process of updating our e-mail database. If your e-mail address has changed recently,
please send it to mail@fbcprattville.org . If you are unsure if we have your e-mail address, then please
do the same.
John
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
One Box = One Child = One Life
November 5 - 10:30 a.m.
Autaugaville Baptist Church
Special Guest: Rev. Randy deBranbant
Senior Adult Minister
Valley Grand Baptist Church
It’s Time for a PACKING PARTY! Sunday, Nov. 9
4-5:30 p.m. Purchase a ticket to the party for $15/shoebox. ALL items
will be purchased for you and you can come and pack your box!
Tickets must be purchased by Nov. 2. You will still need to bring the $7
We will leave FBC parking lot at 10:00 a.m.
to cover the shipping of the box or your group (SS class, family, or
whoever you invite to join you) set your own goal for the number of boxes to be filled. Bring the items and come and pack them together with
us during the Packing Party! Don’t forget the $7 needed for each box
packed.
OUR GOAL : 1000 shoeboxes. If you pack your box at home
Drop Off Day at FBC: Sunday, November 16
Our Church Facts
Weekly Events
Sunday
8:00-8:30 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
(November 2 - November 8)
LAST WEEK
October 26, 2014
Library Open
Sunday School 1
Sunday School 2
Traditional Blended Worship Service
Contemporary Service
Deacon’s Meeting
Discipleship Training
Children’s Bible Drill
A Night of Music and Inspiration
WC
WC
Rm 111
Rm 244
WC
WORSHIP CARE – November 2
9:30 a.m.
Room
131 Carla Thompson/Kristen Malan
133 Rebecca Marshal/Bonnie Bates
137 Tiffany Raines/Marijac Hunt
139 Christina Withrow
141 Matt & Allison Darby
Monday
8:45 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Mom’s Life
Visitation
Tuesday
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Fun & Fitness
Fit for Life
Joy Club
11:00 a.m.
Room
131 Carla Thompson
133 Michael & Whitney Nunnelley
135 Ryan & Andersa Nair
139 Wayne & Marlee Myhill
Chapel
3rd Street Entrance
Rm 104
Chapel
Rm 102
Wednesday
5:00-6:00 p.m. Library Open
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Supper
FH
Turkey & Dressing w /gravy
Green Bean Casserole
Cranberry Sauce
Rolls
Children: Chicken Nuggets
$5.00 Adults
$3.00 Children under 12
$20 Family Cap
5:45-7:15 p.m. M & M (Music & Missions)
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Options
6:00 p.m.
Club 412
Chapel
6:00 p.m.
Prayer Meeting/Budget Discussion
WC
6:45 p.m.
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Choir Room
Thursday
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
6:30 P.m.
Fun & Fitness
Fit for Life
Woman’s Fellowship
Saturday
9:30 a.m
Team Kid
Rm 104
Chapel
Chapel
Smiley Court
Proposed 2015 Church Budget
The Finance Committee is finalizing work on the
proposed church budget for 2015. We will present the
budget for discussion on Wednesday, November 5, at
6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. We will vote on the
budget during both morning worship services on Sunday,
November 9.
A thank you was received from
Wade and Katy Hall and
Marion Chastain..
Sunday School
Adults
Youth
Children
Preschool
Total
Enrollment
1888
320
305
230
2743
Attendance
730
141
138
107
1116
9:30 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Worship
Total Sunday Morning Worship
Evening Worship
638
648
1286
52
Stewardship Report
October 26, 2014
Budget Offering
$
$
$
$
$
Designations
Building Fund
Renovation Fund
Total
Budget Offering
Needed Year To Date
Total Year to Date
Transformed by His Story
Pledged to Date
Given Since 5/16/10
Given Since 8/7/12 (Loan Payoff)
46,296.28
4,785.06
922.00
2,157.00
54,160.84
$2,479,705.94
$2,427,550.65
$1,701,739.00
$1,979,406.00
$ 636,966.28
Our Church Family
Recently Hospitalized
BAPTIST SOUTH - Leon Forrester & Billie Richmond
JACKSON - Frances Deavers, Becky Ray, Mike Chance
& Mary Mims
PRATTVILLE HEALTH & REHAB - Ruth Hunt & Elaine
Flowers
OUT-OF-TOWN - Dustin Woodley & David Bradley
Mrs. Eleanor Willis
65 Charlton Place
Deatsville, AL 36022
New Members:
Allen Horne - Statement #3
Lisa Horne - Statement #4
Angela Thornton - Letter #10
Colbey Thornton - Letter #11
Chezney Thornton - Letter #12
Chiersley-Grace Thornton - Baptism #8
Garrett Nibblett - Letter #13
Alona Nibblett - Letter #14
Ethan Nibblett - Letter #15
HIGHLITES Issue 44, October 30, 2014 (ID USPS 853-440) is
published weekly except the week of Christmas by the First Baptist
Church, 138 So. Washington Street, Prattville, AL 36067-3120
Periodicals postage paid at Prattville, AL and additional mailing
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MILITARY FACILITIES: send address corrections to Highlites, 138 So.
Washington Street, Prattville, AL 36067-3120
2015 Polar Bear Run
If you, or someone you
know, would like to sponsor
our PBR, February 7, 2015,
please contact the Music
Department at 365-0606
ext. 213 with the name of
the business and a contact
name. This is a great way
to advertise your business.
This fundraiser is for our
2015 Student Choir/Mission
Trips.
Our Poinsettia Sale
Fundraiser for the
2015 Student Choir
Mission trip is under way.
See a Jr. or Sr. High Student to order your
Poinsettias now!
Orders must be turned in by November 16.
Delivery Date will be December 4th.
Yard Sale for Missions!
Please help our Guatemala Mission Team by
donating items for our Yard Sale
Yard Sale Date: Saturday November, 8
Hours: 7 a.m.-12 noon
Location: Camellia Baptist Church Gym
201 Woodvale Rd
Pancake Breakfast served from 7
a.m.- 10 a.m.! $5 per person-Buy
your tickets from any team member
or contact Larry at 365-0606 ext. 21.