Sunday, March 19, 2023

11 a.m.

“Like a Shepherd Lead Us” ~ Dr. Kris Aaron

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.

Called Business Meeting...

There will be a Called Business Meeting on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in the Sanctuary following the worship service. The Personnel Committee will present the job description for the Part-Time Ministry Assistant for Children. Following the presentation from the Personnel Committee, a vote for approval will be made by the members of FBB. Click here to read a copy of the job description to be presented.

Sunday, March 19, 2023 ~ During Worship 

Cherylonda Fitzgerald, cello, and Zach Millwood, bassoon, both members of the Symphony of the Mountains, will share their talents with us during worship. Hope you will plan to join us. 

Sharing Christ Worship Center...

The Mission Team has voted for First Baptist Bristol to partner with Sharing Christ Worship Center, located at the corner of State Street and Sixth Street, in order to provide Saturday evening meals on a quarterly basis in 2023. Meals will be served to approximately 100 homeless and low-income members of our community. Eight (8) volunteers (adults or mature teens) are needed to serve on Saturday, March 25, from 4:15-7:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer or desire additional information, please contact David Haga (423.967.9155).

Wednesday Night Menus...

Menus:

March 22 - Meatloaf, Mashed potatoes, Green beans, & rolls 

March 29 - Sweet & sour pork chops, Roasted vegetables, Smashed new potatoes,

& rolls

Reservations are needed in the church office no later than noon on Tuesdays. Adults-$7, Children 11 and under-$3, and Family-$20 max 

King Institute for Faith and Culture...

Monday, March 27, 2023 at 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church will host Composer, Lucas Richman. He will speak about his concerto, “Paths to Dignity”

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Lucas Richman's Violin Concerto "Paths to Dignity" is the center of Symphony of the Mountains' extensive community program serving people who are homeless.

Free Concert, Box Dinner, and Panel Discussion

(The concert is sponsored by the Symphony of the Mountains, Food City, and the Bristol Area Ministerial Alliance.)

Youth Mission Trip... June 10 - 17, 2023

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, Charleston, South Carolina

We are working with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity building a home for a family in need!!! It’s a wonderful trip working to provide a home for a family. We will go to the beach and do some fun stuff too!

Total cost for a student to go is $150 or 15 hours of volunteer work at local missions and fundraising projects.

Participants will need to train by volunteering at our local habitat for humanity. Days and dates are to be determined and announced later.

Youth Unidiversity Camp... July 10 - 14, 2023

"Where is God?" - Camp Theme, Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee

Early Bird Registration: February 24, 2023 - March 14, 2023

Cost: $180

Registration dates: March 15, 2023 - May 10, 2023

Cost: $220

To Register: $50 deposit will reserve a spot and completed paperwork turned into Ben Ondrak.

Youth are encouraged to work volunteer hours to offset the cost of camp.

Youth Room Updates...

Hey, Church members, we are working on some updates to the FBC youth room. We are currently in need of old towels. We are using these towels as the guts of sound absorption panels so it doesn’t matter the color or condition of the old towels. If you have any you want to get rid of just drop them off any time in the office during the week or on Sundays. Just drop them off at Ben’s office door. Thank you for your help. ~ Ben Ondrak

If you know of a church member who has been admitted to the hospital, please call the church office (preferably a family member) to let us know.  Don’t assume that we’ve already heard about it.  Because if you don’t call, there’s a good chance we haven’t.  We want to ensure that our hospitalized church members or at home members receive regular visits while they are ill, and your calls are the only way we can make that happen.  Please help us in the office as we all try to better look out and care for one another.

Church News...

The church office is happy to publish, advertise, and promote events happening at FBB. Niki and Terri are not always informed about happenings. So, please help us out. First Word is published every month. If you need information published send it to Niki by the 2nd week of the month prior to publication. Bulletins and Weekly E-News are published weekly. Information for these publications are needed into the church office by Tuesday at noon. Niki's email is niki@fbcbristol.org and Terri's is terri@fbcbristol.org. We appreciate your help in getting the news out!

Weekly Statistics 3/12/2023

Weekly Budget Needs - $ 9,340

Giving This Week - $9,125

Giving This Week Last Year - $10,610

Budget Needs to Date - $102,740

Giving to Date - $85,453

Giving to Date Last Year - $103,189

Giving To Date vs. Budget Needs to Date - ($17,287)

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Worship - 11 a.m.

Called Business Meeting - 12 p.m.

Monday, March 20, 2023

BOA Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Deacons' Meeting - 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Prayer Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Dinner - 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.

Children - 6:15 - 7 p.m.

Youth - 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Book Studies - 6:15 - 7 p.m.

Choir Practice - 7 p.m.