OUR CHURCH FAMILY



First Baptist Family

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

6:00 p.m. Prayer Service in the Parlor

led by Dr. Sam Self

Pray for Our FBC Family…

Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Homebound…

Special Prayer Requests…

Our local National Guard Units and the men and women of our Armed Forces worldwide.

President Obama and leaders of all nations.

The Houston County Jail Ministry.

The people submitting prayer requests via our FBC website.

Miss Jullianne Corley, daughter of Meghan Corley.

Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Craft (Sara) of Opp, AL, sister & brother-in-law of Charles Ward.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Culver (Lindsey) and Charlotte Smith Culver, of Birmingham, AL,

new granddaughter of Joe and Diane Culver.

Mrs. Ollie Ruth Golson of Prattville, AL, mother of Mike Golson.

Mrs. Mary Flowers of Prattville, AL, sister of Martha Jones.

Mrs. Loyce Freiermuth of Columbus, GA, aunt of Judy Wise.

Mr. Charles A. Warren, Jr. of Mobile, AL, brother of Martha Jones.

Mrs. Thelma Knowles of Dothan, mother of Durwood Knowles.

Mrs. Lynn Lancaster, friend of Mary Ann Thomas.

Ms. Ericka Lynn of Dothan.

Dr. Edward Planz of Dothan, friend of many FBC members.

Mrs. Emma Renfro of Ohio, sister-in-law of Bob & Pat Renfro.

Mr. Bill Smith of Dothan, Room 767, SAMC, friend of many FBC members.

Mrs. Martha Walker of Birmingham, AL, mother of Cynthia Watts.

(Names will be removed after 2 weeks unless otherwise notified)

Our Sympathy To…

Betty Gregory and family on the death of her son, Mr. Hank Gregory, of Atlanta, GA.

Sandy Newman and family on the death of her half-sister, Mrs. Judy Storie, of Toney, AL.

Pray for Our Missionaries…

Pray for Our Family and Friends in the Armed Forces…

Members in the Hospital…

* Indicates Member, ** S.S. Member

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Mrs. Gail Turner

Mrs. Ashley Wiggins

Mr. & Mrs. Gilma Williamson

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Woodall

Mrs. Nancy Mendheim

Mrs. Nina Sinquefield

Mr. & Mrs. Gordy Thomas

Mrs. Rosa Thomas

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Huey

Mr. Jonathan Jones

Mrs. Martha Jones & family

Mr. & Mrs. Durwood Knowles

Mr. Felix Adams & family

Mrs. Theresa Adkison

Mrs. Catherine Bennett

Mrs. Viola Coleman

Mrs. Linda DeVane

Mrs. Thelma Calton

Mrs. Armissie Carroll

Mrs. Barbara Allen

Mrs. Elizabeth Belcher

Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Bentley

Mrs. Lois Bracewell

Mrs. Sue Crockett

Mrs. Nonie Durham

In Loving Memory

Mr. Richard O’Claire

July 20, 2011

In Loving Memory

Mr. Cedell Adkinson

July 27, 2011

In Loving Memory

Mrs. Theresa Adkison

July 23, 2011

In Loving Memory

Mr. Hank Gregory

July 21, 2011

Please call the church office, 792-5117, for a complete listing of missionaries.

Chris & Mary Granberry, Washington. Email: cgranberry@

Charles & Carma Pinkerton, International Impact Missions

Jon & Jeanne Herrin & family, US/Mexico Border Missions, McAllen, TX.

Michael Bing, Iraq

Clay Blackshear, Army, Iraq

Jeremy Gebhardt, Afghanistan

Sp. James Holmes, Iraq

Robert Jackson, Afghanistan

Chaplain Mark Jankoski, Iraq

Stephen Lawson, Marines, Iraq

Justin Lee, Afghanistan

Brent Martin, Iraq

Kevin Perkins, Ft. Lewis, WA

Steven Pinkerton, Army Reserve

Tucker Platt, Iraq

Chad Reno, Iraq

Tony Salinero, Marines, Iraq

Victoria Shermer, Dubai

Mike Smith, Germany

Jordan Stanley, Baghdad, Iraq

Captain Bryan Stewart, Ft. Stewart, GA

Jeff Tisdale, Navy Chaplain, Virginia Beach, VA

James Ward, Air Force, Afghanistan

Duncan Watkins, Ft. Jackson, SC

Maj. Jeff White, Iraq

Capt. Wes Williams, US Army, Iraq

The First Family

Praying for FBC Families:

Ray Wadkins

Alan and Paula Wages

(Nolan, Ben)

Gary and Susan Wallace

(Hope)

Flowers Hospital:

(None that we know of.

Medical Center:

(Mrs. Mary Shapleigh*

Extendicare Rehab:

(125 Mrs. Peggy Driggers*

For His Glory DiscipleNow 2010

February 5-7, 2010, For All Students in Grades 6-12

Registration: $55 per person - $20 non-ref. dep. due by Jan. 17 for t-shirt.

Register by January 27

Lake Forest Ranch 2010 - June 6–11, 2010

Cost: $345, For Grades 6–8

To guarantee reservation, send $100 deposit to the church office by

Sunday, January 31, 2010.

A 2010 Medical Release Form and a copy of your insurance card is needed.

~ Student Ministry ~ 2010 Medical Release Form and copy of insurance card must be on file at the church office.

Here is what you need to do to get ready:

• Ask the Lord to place the names of five (5) people on your heart.

• Begin to pray for them daily, asking the Spirit of the Lord to speak to their hearts.

• Seek the right time to begin inviting them to church.

• Pray especially for them to come to FBC on Jan. 24, 2010. This is a day for evangelism.

• Continue praying for those on your card.

~ Women’s Ministry ~

Embrace

A Worship Event for Women

February 26, 2010

7 p.m., FBC

Join Babbie Mason for an evening of worship with women in mind. Experience Christ-centered music, God-honored testimonies and a huge dose of encouragement as we celebrate what Jesus has done for us. You can even be a member of the Embrace Women’s Mass Choir and sing along with Babbie.

Tickets: $10, available at the church office.

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NEW!!

Creative Connections

Friday, January 8

6 to 9 p.m.

At the home of Cindi Ramsey, 3105 Foxridge Road

Calling all scrapbookers, knitters, stitchers and others…

Are you ready to spend a little time with the girls, and get your creative juices flowing on that fun project you just can’t find the time to work on? Then bring your project and get ready to connect with some friends who want to do the same!

Call Cindi Ramsey (794-8539)

to save your place.

~ Senior Adult Ministry ~

Senior Adult Bible Study

with Ed and Elaine Onley

Thursday, January 21

10:30 a.m. in the Parlor (Before the 3R luncheon)

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For Those Almost Retired, Recently Retired, or Been Retired

3R Luncheon

Thursday, January 21

11:30 a.m. in the Dining Hall

Special Guest: Sam Self, Interim Minister of Recreation

Special Musical Guests: Our Own FBC Quartet

Sam Self, Bill Durham, Bob Gross, Derryl Homberg

Call the church office by Wednesday, Jan. 20,

to sign up, 792-5117.

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Senior Adult Day Trip to Atlanta

Southeastern Flower Show

Thursday, February 4

Cost: $15 non-refundable deposit

(paid by Wednesday NOON, February 3)

and

$15 Flower Show Ticket (purchased the day of the show)

This is the Premiere Flower Show in the southeastern US. See exhibits, speakers and demonstrations. For the Feb. 4 schedule, go to: .

We will leave from the FLC parking lot at 6 a.m. Bring your breakfast to eat on the bus or eat before you come. Dutch treat lunch. We will leave Atlanta to head home around 4:00 p.m. Cost includes ticket and transportation by church bus. A 2010 Medical Release form must be on file at the church office.

Deposit must paid to Melissa by Wednesday NOON, February 3. Hours to sign up are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday–Friday.

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Sr. Adult Ladies E-Mail Addresses Needed

All Senior Adult Ladies are asked to send their e-mail addresses to Melissa (Melissa@) at the church.

Sign Up Now!

Music Lessons Available!

Begins Monday, August 15

Classes offered in:

• Piano - Instructor: Helen Ness

• Guitar - Instructor: Jonathan Erp

The Fall semester of the Music Academy begins Monday, August 15. Please call the music office for more info and to sign up, 792-5117, ext. 251.

Life Groups

Wednesday, August 3 at 6-7 p.m.

Praying Men - Men, Room C207, Leader: Mike Brooks

The Way of Agape - Women, Room C203, Leader: Vicki Martin

Choices “A Paradigm for Life” - Co-Ed, Room C202

Leader: Stan Sanford

Sharing Jesus with Others - Co-Ed, Room C205

Leader: Mike Golson

Spiritual Gifts - Co-Ed, Room C201

Leaders: Melanie Hill & Russell Lee

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

5:30-7 p.m. - Child Care - Birth–Age 2

6-7 p.m. - The Gathering - Night of Worship

- For All Youth and Adults, Chapel

- Prayer Service “Following Jesus 101”

- Parlor

- Wacky Wild Wednesdays - Grades 1-5

- Wednesday Wonders - Preschool 3-K5

No Adult Choir Rehearsal Tonight

ALL Leaders for 2011-2012:

All Committee Members • Deacons

Bible Study Leaders • SS Leaders & Teachers

Missions & Music Leaders • Men’s Ministry

Baptist Women • Women’s Ministry

…and anyone in any leadership position!

Leadership Breakfast

Sunday, August 14

7:45 a.m.

Dining Hall

After breakfast, each ministry will meet for a short session.

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FBC Disaster Relief Trips Planned

We have planned four weekend trips to North Alabama, one per month. The length of stay (1, 2, or 3 days) will depend on the schedules of the volunteers.

August 19-21 • Sept. 16-18

If you are interested in going e-mail Bob Gross at bobgross@

or contact Melissa at the church office, 792-5117.

~ News of Interest ~

Deacon Selection and Evaluation Committee Meeting

Sunday, July 31

4 p.m., Media Conference Room

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Names and Photos of College Graduates Wanted

If you have a college student who has graduated in the past year, please bring the following info to Susanne at the church office: name, college, major, and a photo, so we can honor them in the August 31 First Things. You may also e-mail the information and photo to susanne@. Deadline to turn in info is Friday, August 26.

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Positions Available at FBC

A part-time (12 hrs/wk) secretary is needed immediately at Community Ministries at First Baptist Church, Dothan. Requires general secretarial skills including good computer and people skills: three hours a day, four days a week (must be able to work Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Monday and Wednesday are flexible.)

We also have a position open for a Music Secretary (32 hrs/wk).

If you are qualified for either of these positions, please contact Beverly Karwan at 334-792-5117, ext. 205. Applicants must bring a resume to the church and complete an Applicaton of Employment.

~ Senior Adult Ministry ~

Let’s Go Eat!

Thursday, July 28

Rock Creek Restaurant

in Daleville

- 5:30 p.m. -

Leave from FLC parking lot.

Please call Melissa, ext. 247,

to sign up, 792-5117.

Space is limited. Dutch treat.

2011 Summer Reading Club

Love My Library

Thru August 14

For Ages 3–12

Top readers in each age group get

special recognition and a prize!

Sign-up in the Media Library.

All who sign up will receive a Love My Library book bag.

First Baptist Pulpit

Sunday, July 31, 2011

10:15 a.m.

“Remember Me

Luke 22:13–19

Message by Dr. Johnny Fain

6 p.m. “Those Words…”

Romans 1:8ff

Message by Rev. Bob Gross

5:00 p.m. “Dr. McGyver Goes to Guatemala

and Other Stories”

INTRODUCING A NEW SS CLASS

The Unofficial Name is:

30 Something

But…don’t let that fool you!

This class will consist of adults, mainly couples, with/ without young children and near or in their 30’s!

New class START date:

August 21, 2011

2011 Summer Reading Club

Love My Library

Thru August 14

For Ages 3–12

Top readers in each age group get

special recognition and a prize!

Sign-up in the Media Library.

All who sign up will receive a Love My Library book bag.

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