| August 28, 2006 | published in The Evangel |
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Building Bridges
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Each week beginning September 10, Pastor Frank Lewis will discuss from the pulpit a specific element of the Building Bridges campaign, including details about what it means for the church and what it means to you as an individual member. The Building Bridges campaign represents our congregational mission challenge and strategic priorities for the next four years. Without you, our church cannot build the bridges needed to reach our goals and spread the truth in our community. Attend church on the following Sundays to learn more:
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What exactly is the Building Bridges campaign GRANDPARENTING: A Blessing and Responsibility
| by Henrietta Powell, Family Enrichment Committee member
Grandparenting allows you to do things you haven't done in years - coloring, playing on a swing, splashing in puddles. Here are some other suggestions to enrich your relationship with your grandchild: » Give a picture of the grandparents to the new baby to hang on or by the baby's bed allowing the young child to begin recognizing these special family members. » Tape your reading of a story for the preschooler and send the tape and book so the child can follow while listening to the tape. (Be sure to add the *beep* to turn the page!) » Express interest in the child and activities such as music, dance, sports, drama, science. Whenever possible be personally supportive by attending, sending a note, or calling. » Purchase and donate a toy or clothing item to the Nashville Baptist Association Toy Store. Share with your grandchild that this donation was given in his/her name to help a less fortunate child. In this way you honor your grandchild and minister to others. It is important for grandparents to remember that the parents have primary responsibility for the care, decisions, and development of the child. At times it is almost impossible for grandparents to refrain from giving unsolicited opinions. However, for family harmony and unity, it is imperative to remember that these decisions are for the parents to make for their family unit. Enjoy your time as a grandparent! With a little thought, finesse, and devotion, grandparents can be nurturing role models. Happy Grandparenting - there is no blessing quite like it! Editor's Note: Grandparents Day is September 10. |
FBC to host AGO Choral Concert
| by Mark Edwards, Associate Pastor/Minister of Music Five years after 9/11, the local chapter of the American Guild of Organists is staging a Choral Concert of Remembrance. Choir members from local churches are forming the choir and the concert will be in our church on Monday, September 11, at 7:30 p.m. Part of our Building Bridges Campaign involves our church stepping up efforts to connect with our downtown arts community. This concert is one of those events and I hope you will avail yourself of this rare and momentous opportunity. The concert is free and gives us an opportunity to host folks who don't attend our church. I'll be looking for you. |
Building Bridges Message Series
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Bridges connect. Bridges facilitate journeys. Bridges take us to people we love. Bridges make many things possible. Pastor Frank Lewis begins the Building Bridges series on Sunday, September 10, as First Baptist Nashville begins the construction of new bridges implementing our 2007 - 2010 Mission Challenge.
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Check Us Out ... In The Library!
| by Jackie Anderson, Media Library Director
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A look at a major happenings in Tennessee's history (and its future??), When the Mississippi Ran Backwards by Jay Feldman relates the events surrounding the 1811 earthquakes in West Tennessee. Could it happen again?
Eric Carle, popular writer and illustrator of preschool books, pictures in 10 Little Rubber Ducks the escapades of toy ducks as they fell from a packing box into the ocean. Young children may be introduced to counting as they enjoy the story which even squeaks!2007 Deacon Nominations
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Each member of First Baptist Nashville is encouraged to nominate fellow church members to serve as deacons beginning January 1, 2007. Fifteen deacons currently active will complete terms in 2006 and rotate from service for at least one year. Nominate from one to fifteen persons. A list of eligible church members will be available at boxes located throughout the church. Those not eligible for nomination include: members under 21 years of age; members of First Baptist Nashville for less than one year; currently active deacons; deacons for life; and ministerial staff members. Nomination forms should be placed in the boxes no later than Sunday noon, September 24. How To Nominate Online(1) Beginning September 1, every church member with an active email address in our database will receive an email from the church with a link to the list of eligible members. (2) Click the box next to as many as 15 names to nominate persons to serve as deacon. (3) Click submit to process your selections. All responses are confidential. (4) Online nominations will be accepted until Saturday, September 23. ONLINE NOMINATIONSThe Deacon Nominee Selection Committee is pleased to add online participation in the 2007 deacon nomination process. Church members with computer access should find this method of nominating deacons convenient and user friendly. As usual, lists of eligible members and nomination forms will be available in several locations around the church. If you have questions about the nomination process, contact Richard Roselle, committee chair, or Kim Hester, 664-6010. If you have problems with the online nomination process, please contact Lacy Tite at 664-6006 or e-mail lacy.tite@firstbaptistnashville.org. If you use the online nomination process, please do not submit a paper nomination. |
Habitat for Humanity
| by Larry Swift, FBC member
Our church is responsible for the work on four days: Saturday, October 7 We need 25 - 30 workers for each of these four days (no split shifts). The workdays begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. and wrap up around 4:30 p.m. If you would like to help, sign-ups will begin on Sunday, September 10, in the foyer of the church. If you have questions, please contact Wilburn Honeycutt (swh@honeycuttengineering.com) or Mike White (mike.white@lifeway.com). In addition to construction workers, we are responsible for providing breakfast, lunch, snacks, and water for all the workers. If you would like to help with foodÑ (purchase, prepare, and/or serve), contact Sherri Greer (sherrigreer@comcast.net) or Angela White (whitex3@bellsouth.net) or stop by the sign-up table on September 10. |
FBC is joining Hermitage Hills United Methodist Church and US Bank in building a house in Providence Park, located between Harding Place and Interstate 24. It will be built on four consecutive weekends beginning September 30 - October 1. Do You Know Where These Folks Are?
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The following list gives the names of persons for whom we do not have current addresses. Some of these may have moved from the Nashville area or joined other churches. If you have information about any of these folks, please contact Kim Hester at 664-6010 or e-mail kim.hester@firstbaptistnashville.org. Those we are unable to locate will be transferred to the Indeterminable File at the September 20 business meeting. Thanks for your help!
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Junior Seniors Banquet
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Junior Seniors Annual Fall Banquet Watch this space for more details! |
September Staff
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Birthdays Anniversaries |
Parents Night Out is September 8
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» For babies – grade 6 » Friday, September 8 » 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. » $7 per child (payable at time of registration) Your child must be registered in order to participate. To register, fill out one of the designated envelopes located on Connie Hartzell’s office door, in the preschool suite, and on the third floor. Place your money in the envelope and return it either to Connie’s office or the church office. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, September 6. |
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