THANK YOU FELLOWSHIP
For Jessica
As you probably know, Jessica will be leaving her
staff position here at First Baptist. We are excited that Jessica
and Josh plan to stay and minister here but now in a volunteer
position. We would like to have a fellowship for Jessica on
Wednesday night May 21
st
at 7:30 (after our
regular service). Please come by for a moment and let Jessica know
how much you appreciate her. If you are in choir, maybe you could
stop by for just a moment before choir practice. I would encourage
everyone to just bring a note of encouragement to let Jessica know
how much we all appreciate her.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERVICE
Ephesians 4:14-16 reminds us that we need to grow
up in our faith and not be tossed around like some raft in a
raging sea. We are going to take some time over the next several
Wednesday nights to address some important issues that typically
can be confusing today. Here is a list of the topics and when we
will speak about them:
May 7: Is it okay to drink as long as I don’t get
drunk?
May 14: Is magic real?
May21: Can I believe in the Bible without being
stupid?
May 28: What does God think about dating in 2008
#1?
June 4: What does God think about dating in 2008
#2?
June 18: What does God think about dating in 2008
#3?
June 25: Will following God make me rich?
GET READY TO SERVE!
On Sunday nights we are going to start a new
series on understanding how to minister. God equips each of us so
that we can have an impact on this world. Each one of us is
specially equipped for the tasks God has planned for us. Come on
Sunday nights starting immediately and understand how you can use
the gifts He has given you to impact this world in a positive way.
SENIOR COMMISSIONING SERVICE
May 25
th
See Bro. Paul if you want to participate. You
should have already turned in your pictures. If you want to add a
senior picture, bring it to me as soon as possible.
NEW MEXICO MISSION TRIP
June 7-14
I can’t believe summer is almost here! One
highlight of each summer is our mission trip. I would really
encourage you to consider coming and to encourage your teenager to
come. This is a great trip for parents and other adults to join
our teenagers in ministry. The cost of the trip will be $75. We
need a $25 deposit paid by May 21
st.
We will be going to the Apache Creek Deaf and Youth Camp in
Reserve, New Mexico. This camp has a great ministry to deaf people
as well as impoverished young people in that area. If you cannot
join us you might want to consider giving to help our work
projects while we are there. This is a faith based ministry and is
not supported by a large organization. We will be providing the
funds for materials for the projects we will be working on. Last
year we had a great time of ministry and I am excited to see God
work again this year.
CENTRIFUGE SUMMER CAMP
July 20-26
Although the deadline has passed for deposits, we
can still take additional campers as long as space is available.
The total cost is $300 and the total amount is due by June 25
th.
YOUTH WORK PROJECTS
We are still working on projects that allow our
youth to earn money for camp. If you have a project that needs
done please contact us and we will
try to arrange a work team to help you out. I want
to thank all of you who have already provided work projects or
scholarship money for camp. You are a true blessing to the young
people of our church!
Trusting His Grace,
Bro. Paul
