July 14, 2023

Weekly Events Snapshot Sunday, July 16 10:00 am   Sunday School 11:00 am   Worship   Wednesday, July 19 - No Activities at Church No Chancel Choir Rehearsal   Sunday, July 23 10:00 am   Sunday School 11:00 am   Worship  5:30 pm   Children’s Event: Picnic and Bikes for children, their families, and friends   Wednesday, July 26 - No Activities at Church No Chancel Choir Rehearsal   Sunday, July 30  9:15 am Children’s Committee 10:00 am Sunday School Adults - 5th Sunday Program in the Fellowship Hall Sixth graders will move to Youth Sunday School All other children will remain in their current classes. (Children will promote to new classes on August 6) 11:00 am Worship - Communion 5th Sunday Library Activity for Children Toddler-5th grade  5:30 pm P/ALS Event   Tuesday, August 1 11:00am - 12:30 pm Cheerful Cherubs Open House  6:30 pm Cheerful Cherubs Orientation   Wednesday, August 2  8:30 pm Contemplative Wednesday  5:30 pm Hamburgers ‘n’ Hymns   Thursday, August 3 First Day of Cheerful Cherubs   Sunday, August 6—Spiritual Formation Sunday  9:15 am Children’s Family Potluck 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship—Blessing of the Backpack                                    Parham Scholarship Sunday  5:30 pm Sunday Night Live

Full Events Calendar

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Faithful Funnies

Morning Worship is streamed live on Facebook and YouTube (http://youtube.com/channel/UCfqoKtyauoSwA0aqhwi-ntw/live) and is archived each week on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchGWDLive).

July 16 Worship Bulletin

Greeters for July 16 Station 1 (Door C & Narthex): Pat Penn, Vaughan Free (Mary Lee Willard--Narthex prior to Worship Service Station 2 (Door K): Trey Jenkins Station 3 (Door H): Mike Craigo, Lake Atkins Station 4 (Doors I & J): Charity Gilbert

Full Greeter Schedule

Nominations and Lay Leadership Presentation June 18, 2023   The Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee presented an amended version of the Diaconate Selection Process to the congregation during the Sunday School hour last Sunday, June 18. During the presentation, the Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee acknowledged not everyone will agree with the changes presented or the way First Baptist selects individuals for the sacred call of a deacon. The Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee asks the congregation to TRUST the committee to make good decisions for the church.   The presentation introduced the seven step Corporate Discernment Process that the Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee uses consistently in the selection and nominations of individuals to serve on church standing committees as well as individuals to serve in the sacred call of a deacon.   Based on the discernment of the Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee who have used the Corporate Discernment Process in all their meetings, the committee presented ten changes to current documents. These documents are First Baptist Church Bylaws, First Baptist Policy and Procedures Manual, and the Nominations and Lay Leadership Job Description. Three of the changes are associated with the Diaconate Selection    Process, and seven changes are to the Qualifications and Duties of a Deacon.   A printed summary of the presentation to the congregation is located in the Narthex or through this link.

The first day of the 2023-2024 school year for District 50 is July 26, which means teachers return this week for in-service days. Pray for all teachers students, and school employees as various districts and private schools return to classes. FBC six graders will join the youth on July 30. Preschoolers and children will attend their current class on July 30 and will go directly yo their new classes on August 6. The Blessing of the Backpacks and presentation of Bibles to first graders will be on August 6.

Wednesday Night Clean Up Crew Still Needs Members   Have you attended Family Night Meals this spring? Did you enjoy them? Do you want Family Night meals to continue after the summer break? In order for meals to continue, the Wednesday Night Catering Crew needs a couple of people each week to make sure the food is put into the refrigerator following the meal. If enough people volunteer, each volunteer will give an hour or less once every two or three months. Volunteers do not have to wash the plates, cups, or silverware. All that is needed is to secure the food. If interested, please contact the church office.

2023 Connections Class Has Begun This Sunday The 2023 Connection Sunday School Class will continue through July 30. The class meets at 10:00 am in the Youth lounge (Room 102 under the Sanctuary).

“Hamburgers 'n' Hymns,” Wednesday, August 2, 5:30 pm The fall kick off event for Wednesday night activities is “Hamburgers ‘n’ Hymns!” The event is in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, August 2, 5:30 pm. The cost is $10.00 per adult, $5.00 for children, no family pays more than $30.00. Since First Baptist has not had Wednesday night meals for almost two months, a new reservation list is being created. Even if you were on the permanent list this spring, please call to be put on the fall list. Reservations, whether permanent or one time only, need to be made by noon on Monday, July 31. Reservations my be made online (fbcgwd.com) or by calling the church office (229-5557). Make plans now to attend. After the meal, participants will enjoy a time of fellowship and singing. Regular Wednesday night activities resume on August 9.

July 23: Picnic & Bikes, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm August 6: Potluck Breakfast, 9:15 am  August 6: Promotion Sunday, Blessing of Backpacks, First Grader Bibles   **Rising 6th graders will move up to Youth July 30. All others will begin in their new classes on August 6 on Promotion Sunday.

Volunteer Openings in Children’s Ministry 2023-2024 (beginning August 6)   Music Maker Choir Leader (4K-1st)   Sunday School 1st-5th helper       [once a month] - 3 spots Nursery Extended Session @nd Sundays in January, March, May, July, September, November  CIA leaders       (moving from 3 groups to 4 groups)

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