Room 140, First Baptist Nashville 

Please park in Lot D

We'd like to hear from you! Tell us what you need and how we can help. We have ideas we'd love to share with you too.
Contact: Marcus Marasco at 416-5164 or Lori Towns 664-6001

The career support group is an exciting endeavor First Baptist is initiating to respond to the needs of their congregation. The focus is to provide a place where individuals can obtain support, direction and assistance in finding employment. The key element to this program is spiritual support reminding all that during our darkest time, GOD has a plan and will reveal as HE deems appropriate.

We'll meet and discuss over lunch. You are welcome to bring a lunch or enjoy the lunch provided through Thursday Business Lunch.

Career Transitions Schedule:

• July 23rd - Facebook: Deepening Relationships - Bashty Teague, Guardian Home Health
• July 16th - TBD
• July 9th - TBD
  
• July 2nd - CANCELLED for the holiday
  
• June 25th - LinkedIn: How it works - Marcus Marasco
• June 18th - Interview Techniques
• June 11th - Using Marketing and Technology to Gain Advantage in a Job Search - Andrew Rodriguez
• June 4th - Reinventing Yourself - Shelton Dickson, Dickson Resources
• May 28th - David Lipscomb Job Fair
• May 14th - Stage 2 of Your Marketing Plan - Jane Smith Stage, Stagecoach Consulting
• May 7th - Tweaking Your Marketing Plan - Marcus Marasco
• April 30th - Developing Your Marketing Plan - Jane Smith Stage, Stagecoach Consulting
• April 23rd - Reduce Grocery Costs - Kelly Hancock, Faithful Provisions
• April 16th - Interview Techniques - Marcus Marasco
• April 9th - Developing Your Elevator Speech -  Marcus Marasco
• April 2nd - Recruiting - Victoria Collins, Southern Business Resource
• March 26th - Improving Your Image - Lori Bumgarner, paNASH Style
• March 19th - Human Resources: How It Works - Marcus Marasco
• March 12th - Enhancing your resume -  Marcus Marasco
• March 5th - Utilizing LinkedIn -  Marcus Marasco

Marcus Marasco was born in Oak Park , IL near the west side of Chicago where he spent most of his childhood. He is a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Arts - Business Management and Human Relations.

Marcus spent seven years at the Physician Services division of HCA where he managed several teams including Customer Support, Security, Desktop Support, Masterfile Administration and Telecommunications. During his last few years, Marcus was recruited to reorganize and manage the Server Administration team.

In October of 2008, Marcus' career at HCA ended unexpectedly and he was without direction. Marcus immediately immersed himself in a full time position to find another job. Like many, timing was not conducive as the United States experienced extreme instability resulting in corporations reducing work forces by hundreds of thousands.

As Marcus continued to seek employment and heard of friends losing their jobs, he found himself helping those in less desirable positions. Passionate about helping others, Marcus contacted Pastor Frank and Tom Crow to seek the help from First Baptist. With compassionate hearts and love of their fellow man, both took action and with the guidance of Rus Roach and Lori Towns , the Career Support group was implemented.

Bible Study

Contact Cody Carroll for ways to connect or if you have any questions at cody.t.carroll@gmail.com

The season of Christmas is just around the corner and that means that there will be special worship opportunities for everyone. Please take note of the following events and use the e-vites to invite someone to join you!

Hanging of the Green

December 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

First Baptist Nashville's Choirs gather to help us decorate our sanctuary and welcome the season of Advent once again!

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Service of Remembrance & Hope

December 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

The holidays are difficult for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one this year. This service offers support from others in your church family as we join to remember those we loved who are no longer with us.

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Carol-Candlelight Service

December 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

The Nashville String Machine joins our Sanctuary Choir for the best music of the season. A holiday reception follows in Fellowship Hall.

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Communion on Christmas Eve

December 24, 2008

5:00 p.m. - featuring a dramatic retelling of the Nativity led by our children

8:00 p.m. - an intimate event in our foyer featuring acoustic worship, candles, and scripture readings

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Nashville Christmas Parade

December 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

We'll start giving away hot chocolate at 6 p.m. and then sit back and watch the parade together from the patio at 7 p.m. First Baptist Nashville entered a float in the parade this year ... you won't want to miss this! Questions, contact Sam Sanders, 664-6051

TubaChristmas

December 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

This free concert of Christmas music performed by approximately 150 tuba players (ages ranging from school-aged children to senior adults) will be in our sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m. Questions, contact Laurie Hall, 664-6030

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Student Christmas Breakfast

December 7, 2008 at 8:45 a.m.

The Student Ministry invites parents and their teenagers to attend the Christmas Breakfast on Sunday, December 7, at 8:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. We will be sharing some of the exciting things happening in the lives of students and in the Student Ministry. It will be a meaningful time together celebrating the birth of Christ. Questions, contact Lele Fain, 664-6023

Handbell Concerts

December 20 (2 - 4 p.m.) and December 16 (5:30 p.m.)

The Sanctuary Ringers will be performing at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital on December 16 at 5:30 p.m. and will be joined by our adult ensemble Sanctuary Singers in performing at Cheekwood on December 20 from 2 - 4 p.m.

Questions may be directed to , Chairman of the committee or .

Church discussion/action is expected to be taken Sunday, October 5, during First Night at 6 p.m.

The Missions Committee of First Baptist Church is responsible for administering the budgeted funds used for mission trip support. The purpose of these funds is to assist and encourage our members to go on mission trips.

A request for financial support for a mission trip must be completely filled out on the required form and submitted to the Mission Trip Sub-Committee. The committee will review the request and recommend a decision to the Missions Committee for approval and communication. Early application is encouraged so that assistance may be received before the trip (2 months ahead would be helpful).

The following guidelines will be used in making support decisions:

Eligibility

1. Current FBC members.
2. Non-members who are participating on a FBC sponsored mission trip. [Recruited]
3. Recent members who are children of FBC members.

Priority of Award Consideration

1. FBC members get priority and priority is given to 1st time applicants followed by 2nd time applicants during calendar year. A member will typically not be considered for more than 3 trips per year.
2. Family members of FBC member.
3. Non-members who demonstrate need for FBC support.

Level of Support based on trip status

1. 25-50% Participants recruited for FBC Missions due to unique skills and needs [% funding granted at discretion of Missions Committee].
2. 25% FBC Missions and Baptist related entities. [most requests at this level].
3. 10% Other Mission Opportunities.

Note: Trip leaders are treated the same as trip participants for support requests.

Reporting Process

Each supported individual will complete a short evaluation of experience on mission field [1 page written request]. Each supported individual should be willing to share their experience with the church.

Consideration Given by Committee

The following criteria will be used by the committee in deciding if financial assistance will be provided and the amount.

1. Description of the Mission Project
2. Relationship of project to FBC priorities.
3. Location of the project [association with ongoing Baptist missionary efforts, old or new work; etc... ]
4. Relationship of project to Baptist entities.
5. Nature of the project [What you will be doing, primary area of activity, evangelism, medical, educational, construction, etc. . .]
6. Degree of innovation involved with the project [is there anything unusual about this project which might not have been done previously on this or other mission fields?]
7. Expense of Mission Project - Total expenses involved for you to participate in this project and requested assistance.

The Missions Committee of First Baptist Church reserves the right to make exceptions to the above criteria in unusual situations.

CAN WE TALK by Priscilla Shirer

"God really wants to talk with you. Why do we go to such lengths to talk to people but neglect God? Through this study Priscilla will show you how your time in God's Word can be a two-day conversation with the Father. She'll mentor you as you develop your own conversations with God through Scripture."

Audience: Adults | Cost: $12.00 per person | Facilitator: Judy Latham | Location: Room 360, 3rd Floor

THE WAY BACK TO MAYBERRY by Joey Fann

Find The Way Back to Mayberry--In this study, we examine the timeless values of a bygone era.  Built around the hit television series, The Andy Griffith Show, this biblically-based study uses the storylines of key episodes to examine how we can recapture some of the character of a simpler time and apply its moral principles to our everyday lives. 

Audience: Adults | Cost: $13.00 per person | Facilitator: Kyle Cantrell | Location: Room 370, 3rd Floor

SERVANT WARRIORS III

Defensive Strategies begins Sunday, September 14 at 5:00 in the Rec Center.

Pastor Frank leads participants in an enjoyable but intense cardio workout using wooden samurai swords. Athletic stretching and "weightless" exercises will also be utilized in this semester making it a perfect time for beginners to join. 
There's no book to buy, no weights needed, and no prior experience required. Dress in comfortable workout clothes, bring your bokken (order one from the pastor's office if you do not have one), and bring your Bible.

Audience: Men | Cost: FREE | Facilitator: Frank Lewis | Location: Recreation Center, Fellowship Hall (November)

CAREGIVING: Caring for Aging Parents or Spouse (A Living Free Study)

Addressing the many issues of caring for aging parents--the emotional stresses and conflicts, understanding your role as caregiver, and practical how to's. Discover biblical principles specific to aging and long-term care.

Audience: Adults | Cost: $12.00 | Facilitator: Sam Sanders | Location: Room 150F

HANDLING LOSS & GRIEF (A Living Free Study)

"As a person goes through this group they will be able to identify what the Bible has to say about handling the losses of life. To grieve is human; how to grieve Christianly is supernatural. It requires us to invite the Holy Spirit to guide us through the grieving process."

Audience: Adults | Cost: $12.00 | Facilitator: Rus Roach | Location: Room 150A

SMART

SMART (Student Ministry Arts & Resource Team), for students in grades 7 - 12 begins at 5 p.m. with Chapel Choir, followed by snack supper and a variety of training and ministry options.

PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN

Babies - 2: Teeny Tots, Preschool Suite
Age 3 - 5: TeamKID, Room 354
1st - 3rd grade: Bible Buddies, Room 452
4th - 6th grade: Bible Drill, Room 451

FIREPROOF MY MARRIAGE

A six-week Bible study (Sept. 28 - Nov. 2) designed to strengthen and reinforce the foundation of your marriage, led by other couples who have been where you are! Training for Marriage Mentors will take place September 14-November 2 in Fidelis Hall. (more information about our Fireproof focus)

Audience: Adults } Cost: $15.00 | Coordinator: Brenda Harris
Location: Sunday mornings - Fellowship Hall; Sunday evenings - Fidelis Hall

MAXIMIZING YOUR TEACHING TALENT

Calling all Sunday School teachers of college students through senior adults!  Looking for new ways to teach - or for affirmation for some of the old ways? Come and learn what current education research reveals about learning and how to apply this knowledge to your own Sunday School class. The presenters are two University professors who have been researching this area for the past several years and applying what they learned in their own Sunday School teaching. Starting with session 2, bring your Sunday School lessons for the coming weeks and we'll work together to share and sharpen our teaching skills. (4 teaching sessions with 4 extended lesson planning sessions upon participants' request - no session October 22)

Audience: Adults | Cost: FREE | Coordinator: Alene Harris | Location: 150C

WEIGHT WATCHERS

Stop Dieting, Start Living. Weight Watchers isn't a diet because it helps you eat right and live healthy. It works because you'll learn how to lose weight and keep it off, in a way that fits your life.

Audience: Adults | Cost: $99 for nine weeks | Facilitator: Dana Haddock  | Location: 130EB

LIVING FREE TRAINING

Saturday, September 27

Through Living Free, your church or ministry can unleash a fresh wave of small group leaders. A Coordinator's Guide and Participant's Guide have been designed so that you will receive maximum benefit from the Living Free video-based training. At the end of this training, you will have the knowledge and practical strategies necessary to better: * Understand life-controlling issues - how they develop and the impact they have on individuals and families. * Prevent life-controlling problems or deal with them in your own life. * Help others with life-controlling issues. If you decide to become a facilitator of a Turning Point small group, this training will help equip you to lead a small group effectively. * Establish an ongoing Living Free Ministry.

Audience: Adults | Cost: $12.00 | Facilitator: Sharon Herrera | Location: Room 150A

For More Information check out www.livingfree.org

Fireproof doesn't mean a fire will never come; it means that, when the fire comes, you'll be able to withstand it! The air is blazing with a three-alarm opportunity for First Baptist Nashville!

Mark your calendars now for the premier of Fireproof, the movie: Friday night, September 26.

First Baptist Church has purchased all the tickets for the largest theater at Hollywood 27 (100 Oaks) that night at 6:30 PM. The tickets for this showing will be offered to First Baptist adults FREE, with the encouragement that they also secure tickets for their friends, making the event a community outreach opportunity.

Numbered vouchers for tickets will be available at the church beginning Sunday, September 7 and will continue until all tickets have been reserved. The vouchers also will be available during the week through John Ross at the church. Each voucher will represent one ticket for the movie and will be distributed on a one-for-one basis: a married/engaged couple would receive two vouchers for themselves and two vouchers for visitors. A single person who receives a voucher will also receive one voucher for a friend or family member. Vouchers can be redeemed at that theater the night of September 26 for actual movie tickets.

Childcare will be provided free for members and their guests, birth - 6 grade by reservation only. A special coffee and dessert time will be held at the church following the movie, allowing parents to debrief and discuss their thoughts on the movie before picking up their children. FBC member and counselor Chris O' Rear will facilitate the discussion.

This is a great opportunity to bring another couple you know--neighbors, co-workers or friends--to the premier, compliments of First Baptist Nashville.

Pastor Frank will begin a Fireproofing Sermon Series on September 14

"The one who guards his way protects his life." ~ Proverbs 16:17

Join us for this nine-week series as we learn how to protect our lives from fires that try to consume us.

Fires Are Going to Burn—What to Remember When the Heat Is On
Fireproofing for the Storms in Life—Special Guest Dr. David Dockery, President of Union University
Keeping Your Integrity from Going Up In Smoke—Fireproofing Your Character
Where There's Smoke, Someone Is Building a Fire—Fireproofing Your Reputation
When Smoke Gets in Your Eyes—Fireproofing Your Relationships
Burning Bright Without Burning Out—Fireproofing Your Spirit
Fire Drills—Fireproofing for a Crisis
Up from the Ashes—Fireproofing After a Failure
Guarding Your Way—How to Fireproof Your Life

Fireproof My Marriage Follow-Up Bible Study

First Baptist Church will conduct a six-week follow-up Bible study - Fireproof My Marriage - based on the movie and offered through the church's Sunday School ministry. (An additional meeting time will be offered on Sunday evenings for those who have conflicting Sunday morning schedules.) The dates are September 28 through November 2. Following the biblical mandate of Titus 2, this follow-up will feature movie clips each week and will be facilitated by mentor couples who have been married over 25 years. The Bible study is intended to reach not only couples within the church, but also guests, firefighters, and other couples who will learn about it through the movie follow-up information.

On October 9, names, biographical sketches and pictures of nominees will be published in The Evangel.

Deacon Elections will be held during morning worship on Sunday, October 19 (Absentee balloting available on October 12 and 15 in the Pastor's Office).

November 2 - Deacon Ordination Council and Ordination followed by Deacon Recognition in evening worship.

Current Mission Trip Opportunities