2010 VBS Report
Kelly Hensley reports on another successful VBS adventure: An average of
7S children visited the SonQuest Rain-forest at FBC and they learned about
5 parables that Jesus taught. The total offering of $464.00 for the week
went toward One Great Hour of Sharing. The hard-working VBS staff consisted
of 2S FBC members who gave generously of their time and talents. Kelly
also mentioned that it was an amazing week - "the children recited
so many Bible verses it was unreal and the kids are even remembering those
verses in Sunday School a month later!"
A big Thank You to all those who helped make this year a VBS a success
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 11,2010
TIME: 10:30 am to 7:30 pm
This will be a day of excitement, fun, food, fellowship and most importantly - sharing the gospel of Christ with our neighbors.
We are still signing up volunteers to help with this special day in the
life of our church as we reach out to those around us It takes a lot to
make this day happen and your help would be greatly appreciated. If you
are interested in helping with this event, please sign the Volunteer
Sign Up Sheet in the Hub outside the church office. Any questions,
please call anyone on the Amandaville Community Day Committee; Nancy Adkins,
Richard Maze/ Angie Maze, Danielie Moncrief or Tammy Coppala
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP (BSF) Bible Study Fellowship
(BSF) is an interdenominational Bible class open to all women in our area.
If offers a fourfold approach to Bible study:
~ Daily questions for personal study
~ Discussion groups where insights are shared
~ Expository lectures with applications for daily living
~ Printed notes distributed to member attending each class. This year's
study is Isaiah. Class meets at 9:25a.m to ll:15a.m. each Tuesday at Mt.
Vernon Baptist Church and^ also includes Bible study for infants through
5 years old. Introduction classes are offered September 141 and 21s and
thereafter the first Tuesday of each month. No child care is provided on
your first visit. Classes run September through mid-May and follow the
school calendar. Ladies meet at FBC, St. Albans and carpool to Mt. Vernon.
For more information call Loretta Swinerton 304-721-8134 or check out the
website at www.bsfinternational.org.
Women's Ministry News
September 19 - American Baptist Women's Sunday. Our guest speaker will
be Rev. Deborah (Watts) Higginbotham. Our theme will be "FAITH, HOPE
AND PURPOSE". September 28 - Teays Valley Association-American Baptist
Women Fall Rally will be at Hurricane FBC from 9:30a.m. to 2:00p.m. Cars
will leave the church at 9:00a.m. The Program, titled "Once Upon A
Holiday" will include holiday skits, special music and election and
installation of new officers. Jeanette Kuhl, Mary Whaling and Freeda Maddox
currently serve as Association officers.
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ABW collects CampbelKs proof of purchase points and sends them to Weirton
Christian Center so that ^"A they can obtain school equipment.
The following products have the point slips that can be collected: -^^(^,
Campbell's soups, beans, gravies, tomato juice, Spaghetti-o's, Franco-American
products, Prego, ^^Jy Pepperidge Farm, Swanson broth and V8. Only the proof
of purchase rectangle is needed. Please leave ^yy labels in the designated
area of the Resource Room next to the church office.
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COLLEGE STUDENTS NEED LOVE TOO
What becomes of our young people after college? Many local church members
throughout the country ask this question. In fact, what happens to them
during their college years?
What is or will be their church affiliation, if any?
Too often than not, local church members forget about the young people
after they leave for college, not realizing the traumatic experience the
new student faces by breaking away from home and church ties. We need to
do all possible to keep these ties by staying in touch with these students
away from home and letting them know they are still a part of us. The competition
for their attention out there is fierce and too often very attractive with
peer pressure. The various cults on campuses, non-Christian "church"
recruiters, and anti-religious groups are hard to avoid. Let's make it
a priority to keep in touch with our young people who are away at college.
A card, a note of encouragement, a care package, perhaps even a little
cash now and then...something to let them know that their church family
back home is thinking of them and loves them dearly... all of these are
great ways to keep in touch with our college students and remind them of
their roots here at FBC.
The addresses of our FBC College Students who are away from home can be
obtained from our church office.
Let's not forget them
WORKOUTS
Calling all women!!! Are you interested
in a good exercise program?
Every Monday---Wednesday---Friday
9 AM to 10AM
First Baptist Church Gathering Place
Every Monday---Wednesday---Friday
9 AM to 10AM
First Baptist Church Gathering Place
HISTORY BOOKS AVAILABLE
The Heritage and History of First Baptist Church is available by
calling Linda Troutman or stopping by the church office. The cost is $12.00
per book.
The Heritage and History of First Baptist Church is available by calling Linda Troutman or stopping by the church office. The cost is $12.00 per book.
Do you need prayer for you or someone you know? FBC now has a church wide prayer chain that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During church office hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) call the church at 727-4661. Outside of office hours, call one of the following: Joann Keadle at 727-9955, Donna Pethtal at 722-4574, or Suzanne Milstead at 389-1784. Rest assured that committed prayer warriors are on your side, bringing your concerned to God!