We exist to fulfill the Great Commission by loving people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. | |
VOLUME 12 | ISSUE 4
JANUARY 30, 2025
edited by Debbie A. Atwood
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MINISTRY STAFF
Pat Findley, Senior Pastor
Kevin Griffey, Worship Pastor
Micah & Kelsi Bergen, NextGen/KidMin Directors
(Birth-6th grade)
Ryan Campos, NextGen/StuMin Pastor
(7th-12th grade)
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Dear Readers,
This Sunday is Celebrate Recovery Anniversary Sunday. Fifteen years ago, on February 2, the first CR service was held at First Baptist Church! You do not want to miss this celebration! Jake & Jenny Corson will be baptized during the first service at 9:30. Scroll down to see photos of our newest soon-to-be church members.
GriefShare and Beyond GriefShare begin tonight (Thursday) at 6 PM.
MidWeek studies for adults will resume on February 5. Look for the special insert in this Sunday's bulletin, or scroll down and tap or click on the graphic for MidWeek studies for more details.
Parent Commissioning and a special emphasis on the Lord's Supper is on Sunday, February 9th. This will also be an opportunity to give a freewill offering to our benevolence fund. If you attend in person, look for the Deacons at the sanctuary doors with open Bibles to collect your offering on your way out. The individuals holding an offering plate are collecting Connect cards and the regular offering.
This Saturday, there is a great opportunity to support some of our AO8 and community partners as they square off in a Dodgeball Tournament at Clinton Middle School. This is also a fundraiser for Recovery Court. The flyer is at the bottom of this newsletter.
We are gearing up for DNOW. DNOW is an awesome, immersive, discipleship opportunity for 7th - 12th grade students. Registration will be open soon. More information is coming!
~Debbie
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RICHARD LONG SERVICES
Memorial services for Richard Long will be held at First Baptist Church, 1531 N. Vansant Rd, on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Visitation, 10 AM
Service, 11 AM
Tap or click for more information.
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If you would like to provide a floral arrangement for the worship center, there is a sign-up sheet at the Information Desk. | |
A LOOK AT THE RECORD FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025
9:30 am Worship
191 (10 Children’s Worship)
11:00 am Worship
172 (8 Children’s Worship)
Total Worship
381
8:15 am Sunday School
167 (4 visitors)
9:30 am Sunday School
149 (3 visitors)
11:00 am Sunday School
18 (0 visitors)
Total Sunday School
341
Budget Offering Needed For Week
$27,780.62
Offering Received For Week
$21,252.41
Budget Offering Needed For Year-to-Date
$111,122.48
Budget Offering Received For Year
$53,013.41
Building Fund For Week
$475.00
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Deacon of the Week
Eric Hankins, 660.351.1966
Deacon for the Week of February 9
Joe Hilty, 660.924.3267
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Some of the newsletter graphics are linked to more information. Give it a try! Click or tap on the Prayer, MidWeek Adults, MidWeek Kids & Youth, Emergency Overnight Warming Center, and Bible Study graphics! | |
Paid and Volunteer Positions Available @ FBC
Due to the growth of our Children's Ministry (KidMin), there is an immediate need to hire some part-time childcare workers, and to supplement our volunteers on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and for special events.
Tuesday hours are 5:45 - 8:45 PM.
Wednesday hours are 5:45 - 7:45 PM
The ideal candidates must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check. Applications can be picked up in person at 209 E Jefferson St, Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Applications are also available by email at office@firstbaptistclinton.church.
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MidWeek StuMin: Crash Course: Basics in Christianity
We’re exploring the book of Ephesians as we learn what Christianity is all about.
Week 1: God’s Blessing
Week 2: Knowing Christ
Week 3: The Gospel
Week 4: Unity
Week 5: The Church
Week 6: Love of Christ
Week 7: Church Growth
Week 8: Christlike Living
Week 9: Christ-Centered Relationships
Week 10: Spiritual Conflict
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Sunday School: End Times Made Simple
This study was highly requested by the students! Our goal during this study is to keep things simple. Keeping Christ and the hope of Christians is at the forefront. They will be challenged, but also encouraged.
Overview of topics:
What are the end times?
What are the different views Christians have regarding the end times?
Exploring the book of Revelations
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ONGOING BIBLE STUDIES & PROGRAMS
JOIN ANY TIME (FALL-SPRING)
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MEMBERS IN EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES | |
Clinton Health Care & Rehab Center
1009 E. Ohio, Clinton, MO 64735
Donna Charles
Bernice DeGraff
Martha Findley
Steve Millam
Adair Village
1801 Gaines Dr., Clinton, MO 64735
Carol Jones
Dan & Bev Miller
Orval Roberts
Hattie Ryan
The Arbors
1300 S Main St, Clinton, MO 64735
Sharon Donohoe
Jefferson Gardens
509 W Rogers, Clinton, MO 64735
Jinx Bancroft
Fern Kelsay
Peggy Maupin
Truman Lake Manor
600 E 7th, Lowry City, MO 64763
Lois Lewis
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Birthday lists are available upon request by church members. They will no longer be printed and left at the Vansant campus. It is never our intention to leave anyone off the birthday list. If a name is missing, please let Debbie Atwood know (660.885.2211). |
January 31
Mitch Bosley
Feb 01
Robert Dennis
Robert Robbins
Feb 03
Bill Hix
Feb 04
Charlene Bishop
Feb 05
Colten Manning
Rita Bradford
Feb 06
Sandy Stoneking
Feb 07
Gene Reid
Feb 08
Julio Villarreal
Terrell Shobe
Feb 10
Tom Spooner
Eli Carter
Feb 11
Logan Cronhardt
Carmen Bohannan
Carol Briggs
Feb 14
Dee Straw
Justin Willis
Feb 15
Gustin Bateman
Elizabeth Thomas
Ron Durie
Feb 16
Ragan DuBoise
Jean Mendenhall
Feb 20
David Batschelett
Feb 21
Tina Catron
Feb 22
Clyde Briggs
Larry Groff
Sue Rabel
Feb 23
Ron Rabel
Feb 26
Jordan Daugherty
Feb 27
Tyesha Allen
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MINISTRY & COMMUNITY PARTNER NEWS | |
First Baptist Church
209 E Jefferson St (Offices)
1531 N Vansant (Worship Center)
Clinton, MO 64735
660-885-2211
www.firstbaptistclinton.church
Hours
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday
Closed during the lunch hour: noon - 1 PM
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