Connections Update for July 7, 2023

July 7, 2023

Weekly Events Snapshot

Sunday, July 9

9:00 am Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee

10:00 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship

4:00 pm Meeting of Camp P.R.I.S.M. campers and parents

Tuesday, July 11

8:30 am Group leaves for Camp P.R.I.S.M.

12:00 pm Young at Heart meet at the Country Club

5:00 pm Transition Team Meeting

Tuesday, July 11-Friday, July 14—Pray for Camp P.R.I.S. M.

Wednesday, July 12 - No Activities at Church

No Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, July 13

10:00 am Betty Schopp Prayer Shawl Ministry

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 Picnic and Bikes for children, their families, and friends

Wednesday, July 26 - No Activities at Church

No Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, July 30

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 3K-5th grade

5:30 pm P/ALS Event

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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 9 Worship Bulletin

Greeters for July 9

Station 1 (Door C & Narthex):

Pat Penn, Terry Gilchrist

(Ashley and Grant Wilkie--Narthex prior to Worship Service

Station 2 (Door K):

Scott White, Nathan Smith

Station 3 (Door H):

Reed and Brenda Rickborn, Sam Smith

Station 4 (Doors I & J):

Grace and Mike Burton

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.

Tomorrow is the deadline to submit suggestions to the Transition Team for persons to serve on the Senior Pastor Search Committee. Suggested names may either be emailed to gwdfbc.spsearch@gmail.com, mailed to the church, or dropped off in the church office. Persons suggested to serve on this important committee should be:

Trusted
Respected (no “agenda”)
Prayerful
Spiritually wise
A regular attendee/active supporter of the mission and ministry of First Baptist
Able to speak for groups within the church (not representatives, but representative)
Willing to listen to all perspectives

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. Make plans now to attend. After the meal, participants will enjoy a time of fellowship and singing. Regular Wednesday night activities resumes on August 9.

July 9: Meeting for Camp P.R.I.S.M. campers and parents at 4:00 pm
July 11-14: Camp Prism (Group leaves FBC at 8:30 am on Tuesday
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 Preschool/K5

[once a month] - 2 spots

· Sunday School 1st-5th helper

[once a month] - 3 spots

· CIA leaders

(moving from 3 groups to 4 groups)

Camp P.R.I.S.M.

Please pray our children, their leaders, and their chaperones, as they attend Camp P.R.I.S.M. Meeting for parents and campers is this afternoon at 4:00 pm.

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