A joint effort of the Mission Committee and the Youth Advisory Committee will provide a church wide opportunity

for a Mission Trip this summer. July 9-16 is the date set for the Mission Trip to Akron, Ohio, and the Cross Community Church. This trip is open to youth who have completed the seventh grade, any family or adults that would like to attend. The purpose of the trip will be to assist the Cross Community Church in outreach efforts through prayer walking, VBS, and canvassing. There will also be the opportunity to fence a playground, do some light construction and cleaning. Of course, with any project, other needs may arise. The projected cost for the trip is $100 per person, with a $300 cap for a family of over three individuals. A $50 deposit is needed by June 1 to confirm your spot. Youth wishing to attend need to work in our VBS to be trained for the opportunity at Cross Community Church. Sundays in the summertime in the South will test the faithfulness of Gods people. With all the opportunities for recreation around us, it is quite easy to fall into the trap of missing a few Sundays. With Jesus as our first priority, we should save the recreation time for afternoon and show our faithfulness to God by being in His house for Sunday School and Worship. I look forward to seeing you this Sunday in Sunday School and Worship. Paul FARM WORKERS MISSION PROGRAM Those who would like to help in this mission project need to call Delrose Betts at 246-6984. The dates are June 11-16. You may volunteer to help in any morning or night. Also mens pants and shirts are greatly needed and may be given to Delrose.

Sunday, May 22 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Personnel Committee 5:00 PM Evening Worship 6:30 PM Monday, May 23 Saints Alive 9:00 AM Tuesday, May 24 Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Wednesday, May 25 Wonderful Wednesday 6:00 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Youth Bible Study 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 8:00 PM Thursday, May 26 WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT Church Wide Fish Fry 5:00 PM May 25, 2011

Sunday May 15, 2011 Budget Receipts $10,794.00 Budget Needs To Date $381,006.68 Budget Receipts YTD $337,711.39 Receipts Under Budget By $43,295.29 Shell Annex Renovation TD $111,575.41 Bible Study 371

6:00 PM Swedish Meat Balls Mixed Vegetables Salad Rolls Dessert

EXTENDED SESSION May 22 Billy & Rhonda Walker, Anne Grumbles, Millie Cross, Beth Josey, Virginia Bennett, Josh & Angela Williamson, Jim & Natalee Dozier, Dustin & Tonya Allen, Wendell & Carla Nix.

OUR CONDOLENCES TO: *****Bonnie Harrison and family in the death of his brother, Charles Harrison from Dunwoody, GA. *****Barbara Powell and family in the death of her aunt, Doris Eidson Joiner. *****Jeff Thompson and family in the death of his brother-in-law, H.L. (Sonny) Jeffords.

First Baptist Church P.O. Box 155 Bainbridge, GA 39818 Phone 229-246-1563 Fax 229-246-8182 Rev. Paul Medley......Pastor Rev. Art Bruce.....Minister of Music/Senior Adults Rev. Earl Barron....Minister of Education/Children Clarene Jones....Office Secretary Virginia Smith........Administrative Secretary Email: office@fbcbainbridge.com
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Volume 64 Number 20

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May 18, 2011

SAINTS ALIVE CONCERTS The Saints Alive met last Tuesday May 17 and shared concerts at Memorial Healthcare and Willow Ridge Assisted Living Facility. It is heartwarming to see the joy on the faces of the residents as our choir sings new and familiar old songs. Many of these residents are unable to physically attend church, and our presence gives them an opportunity to worship the Lord. After each concert, our singers meet and greet each resident. We find that God blesses us when we make ourselves available to be a blessing to others! Our trip to the Tarrer Inn in downtown Colquitt was fun as well. The food and fellowship were great. The tour of the downtown featured stops to see the beautiful murals on walls as well as the huge one on the grain silos. Our tour also stopped to enjoy the brand new worship center at FBC Colquitt. Thanks to Ms. Vony who gave us a personal tour of the sanctuary, Fellowship Hall and Choir Room (Choir Room whats that?) We will meet next Monday, May 23 at Memorial Manor. That concert is at 9:00 AM followed by one at Riverside Place at 10:AM. Emerald Lakes RV Park will be our lunch stop. Join us. HOMELAND. . . Is the title of the new patriotic musical to be shared in the Coliseum on Sunday, June 26. Singers, please plan to join us for our rehearsals on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoon bonus rehearsals. This Sunday, there will be a rehearsal for sopranos and altos at 5:00 PM in the Cooper House. Art

Church wide Fellowship & Softball Game June 1, 2011 5:00until! Bill Reynolds Sports Plex Last fields on the right just pass the water treatment plant. This is for everyone! We will be having hamburgers, hotdogs and all the fixings. This is going to be an exciting and fun time for all. Bring your lawn chairs and an appetite. If you have any balls or bats please contact Bro. Earl to let me know if you can bring those items. May 25 Childrens H2O Night John and Kim Kirkus Home 6:008:00 PM 1004 Kyles Way (off of College Road) Junction 56 Summer Events June 20-24 Vacation Bible School May 25 Mall Scavenger Hunt Tallahassee Meet at FBC parking lot at 4:00 pm and return at approximately 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 24 Lunch and Swim Party July 8-9 Save the date for the special event.

MARTUS FBC praise band is looking for new members. If you are interested in leading praise and worship with your musical talent, call Toby Roland @726-8568. Thanks Junior class parents for hosting the Senior Recognition Breakfast last Sunday. The food prepared by Mrs. Burrell was delicious and the worship, led by Brad Price, touched our hearts. Congratulations Ellie Thomas, on receiving the Mid and Betty Powell Scholarship. Wednesday night Mr. Erick Champion and MARTUS led a spectacular Wednesday night worship service! Nick Maddox, a former FSU and NFL football player will be our guest speaker May 25th. You and your friends wont want to miss it. Mark your calendars May 22 Parent/Youth informational meeting 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Snack supper provided May 25 Nick Maddox speaker 6:00 supper in the basement 7:00 worship in the sanctuary June 1 Church wide fellowship June 20-24 Vacation Bible School June 27-July 1 Youth Camp in Rutledge, GA. July 8-16 Church wide Mission Trip