Weekly E-News - August 1, 2022

Come worship In-person or you will be able to watch services on the church website, the church Facebook page, and the church YouTube channel. A livestream of the worship service will begin at 11 a.m. on our YouTube site, here, or by the link provided on our Facebook page, or on FBC Website page.


Rah! Rah! Rah! FBC TAILGATE Rah! Rah! Rah!
 
Join us in Rosser Hall on Saturday, August 6, at 10:30 a.m. for a tailgate lunch. Prior to lunch, a "pigskin primer" will feature our very own star, Matt Chandler, assistant football coach at Tennessee High School. Matt will enhance our enjoyment of football by teaching the basics. Wear your favorite team colors! If you would like to decorate a table accordingly, contact Linda Wilson (eldonandlinda@btes.tv or 423-968-4991). Register to attend by emailing or calling Niki (niki@fbcbristol.org or 276-669-8191). A donation of $5 will cover the cost of lunch. This is for women and men! Bring a friend! GO FBC!
August 12-14, 2022

Terry Maples, Coordinator for CBF of Virginia, will be leading an asset mapping exercise and a small group facilitator training for us.
If you’re interested in doing more with missions or in leading a small group, this is for You! See Kris for more details.
Wednesday Night Returns - August 17




Wednesday, August 10, 2022
6:00 p.m.
*Wednesday Night Fall Kickoff
Regular Wednesday night activities resume.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
*Prayer Meeting 5:30 p.m.
*Dinner 5:45-6:15
*Children 6:15-7:00 p.m.
*Youth 6:15-7:30 p.m.
*Bible Study 6:15-7:00
*Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.
Leigh will be leading a discussion group on Wednesday evenings based on the book “Taste and See Discovering God among Butchers, Bakers and Fresh Food Makers” by Margaret Feinburg. Our first meeting will be August 17. Order your book at your favorite retailer-
(let Leigh know if you need help with this) in time to read the first chapter by our start date!  Kris will lead a book discussion "What's the Least I can Believe and Still be a Christian?" by Martin Thielen
Blessing Box
The blessing box is an ongoing project of First Baptist Bristol. You are welcome to drop off supplies to the church or restock the blessing box on your own. All types of nutritious foods and water bottles are needed. Cans with tab openings are preferred. Additional plastic utensils are not needed.
You can give online by going to our website and clicking on "Donate" in the upper right-hand corner. You can send your pledge, offering, or special gift by texting (all one word) fbcbristol to 73256. You can also mail your checks directly to the church. Our address is 125 Sedgefield Street, Bristol, VA 24201. Thank you, as always, for your generosity.

For the record
Sunday, July 24, 2022

Weekly Budget Needs - $8,822
Giving This Week - $7,382
Giving This Week Last Year - $8,355
Budget Needs to Date - $264,660
Giving to Date - $261,348
Giving to Date Last Year - $232,250
Giving vs. Budget Needs to Date - ($3,312)


Weekly Calendar
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Sunday School - 10 a.m.
Worship Service - 11 a.m.