July 13 - 18, 2008

Get ready for one of the most incredible experiences of your life!! "FBC Summer Camp is the best week of the year!" This is the testimony of every person who attends this awesome event. At CAMP08, you will discover new friendships, have an unfathomable amount of fun, and see first-hand the life-changing power of the living God. This is what happens when you take the God of the Universe and put 150 students and adults together on one of the coolest beaches in the country for an entire week! You have a blast, and your life is changed. Interested?

The daily Bible studies at CAMP08 will focus on the life of the Apostle Paul.

As we study passages from the book of Acts, we'll discover how God transformed Paul from a persecutor of Christians into a bold missionary, leading us to consider how God wants to transform our lives. As we study Paul's example, we'll discuss how to persevere during times of trial, encourage other believers, and serve God whole-heartedly.

You don't want to miss this life-changing opportunity! 

A time with the living God! At CAMP08, you will experience more joy, more fun, more energy, more friends, more excitement, and more love than any other week of your life. It's a great escape from the world and a great time with Jesus!Besides the awesome recreation, swimming pools and a beach, there is Jesus and His ever-present, life-changing, mind-altering power! Get a taste of all that God has in mind for your life as you encounter the "Wild West." Sign up now for this incredible adventure!

Camp Speaker

Jason Britt! New to camp this year, Jason will be our Camp Pastor for the week. He has a heart for students and a genuine gift for helping the Word of God come alive. Get ready to hear the Bible communicated in ways that you have never heard before.

Camp Musician

Sara Beth Geoghegan! You mean the awesome worship leader who has been with us for the past 2 years? That's right! Sara Beth and her band will be leading us in worship for this special week of CAMP08.

Camp Kick-Off is Wednesday, April 23, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Come learn about what it will be like to spend a week in the "Wild West" on the beach! Sara Beth Geoghegan and Jason Britt will be here to help us SADDLE UP for CAMP08. The Seniors have a very special presentation that you will not want to miss! Round up all your little doggies (your friends) and mosey on over to the Camp Kick-Off on the Church Patio (East Building). We will serve Chick-Fil-A at 6:00 p.m. for $3.00.

PARENTS, COME at 7:15 p.m. to get all the camp info and register your student for camp.

Invite Your Friends! FBC Students-- use the invites you received in the mail! Pass these cards out to your friends, and invite them to come on April 23 to hear about camp!

Click here to go to the student ministry website for more information ...

You've identified a few friends on your IMPACT card for whom you are praying -- friends who do not know Christ or do not have a church family. You've been longing to tell these friends about Jesus Christ. Now is the time to invite them to Bible study and worship. Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, is a great day to bring guests. On Mother's Day, we will give away a copy of Becoming a Woman of Purpose by Cynthia Heald, to all women present who simply complete and return a registration form. This fine devotional book will be an encouragement to each woman who receives and reads it. Ask God today, "Who can I invite to be my guest for Mother's Day, so they may hear the Gospel and respond to Jesus Christ?" Then, invite.

Colossians 3:23 says, "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men." David Jeremiah, in Signs of Life, reminds us that a life sign for believers is when others see Jesus in us. In order to better reflect Jesus, begin each day by rededicating yourself to Him and asking Him to guide your thoughts, words, and actions. Strive to maintain a joyful attitude daily. As a Christian, admit failure when it occurs and apologize. Each day you will continue to grow as a believer through Bible study, prayer, trusting and obeying.

I'm praying for you today, that you will Impact someone for Jesus Christ and grow in your faith in Christ. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:16

CHURCH FAMILY
April 13 - Committee Meetings
April 25-27 - Arts Festival
May 4 - First Night (p.m.)
May 5 - Deacons Meeting

CHILDREN
April 13 - Associational Children's Bible Drill
April 26 - State Children's Bible Drill
April 30 - Mission Friends Open House
May 4 - Children's Day
May 7 - Missions Recognition Service

SINGLES
April 17 - Nashville Sounds Game
April 18-19 - Billy Graham Library Trip

SENIORS
April 24 - JuniorSeniors Spring Banquet

We need your help welcoming our artists and guests at our upcoming Arts Festival. Here are some ways YOU can be part of the excitement!

• Greet and assist artists at receiving stations on April 12
• Host the artist information tables on April 12
• Distribute artwork for judging on April 17
• Construct displays for exhibit and storage prior to April 12
• Prepare artist packets prior to exhibit on April 24
• Track sales/receipts/ticketing, etc. at exhibit on April 25-27
• Host receptions before and after the exhibit on April 24 and 27

Don't miss your opportunity to Build Bridges and connect with the arts community! Contact Stacy Klein at 353-7964 or stacy.klein@vanderbilt.edu for details.

For Single Women:

• If Singleness Is a Gift, What's the Return Policy? Holly Virden with Michelle McKinney Hammond.

The catchy title pulls single women into the contents of this little volume filled with both wisdom and humor. The writers share advice and encouragement for Christian women as they face questions and issues in daily living as a single.

For children of singles:

• My Mother's House, My Father's House. C.B. Christiansen

A little girl with divorced parents shares her weekly routine of shared living. Readers see a positive solution for children of divorce.

Visit the church library for these and other titles.

The staff at the CDC has received notice that once again they've been awarded a 3-star rating, the top for the state of Tennessee. In fact, for the second consecutive year, three stars were awarded in all seven components of the assessment program: Director Qualifications; Compliance History; Professional Development; Parent/Family Involvement; Ratio and Group Size; Staff Compensation; and Program Assessment. Classrooms being assessed this year, Infant and PreK, received scores of 5.33 and 5.5 respectively, out of a possible 7.0. Statewide averages for these two age groups between August 2005 and July 2006 (time frame reported) were 3.98 and 4.59.

The Child Development Center currently has an enrollment of 64 children, serving some 52 families from at least seven Middle Tennessee counties. We count it a privilege to minister to families such as these who work in the downtown area.

The Union University Singers will be our special guests during morning worship on Sunday, April 13. This talented group of 48 singers is made up of students from Union University in Jackson, TN, including the daughter and nephew of our own Paul Clark. The Singers will share selections with us from their recent spring tour to France, and we will also enjoy hearing Proclamation, a smaller public relations ensemble. Both groups are directed by Dr. James Richard Joiner, Chair of the Music Department and Director of Choral Activities at Union.

We welcome these Union University students and sponsors to First Baptist Nashville and look forward to their leadership in worship.

Thursday, April 17, at 6:15 p.m. depart from Church, 7:00 p.m. game time

Cost: $10, includes ticket and transportation/parking at church

Make your reservation with Bonnie Holmes at 615.664.6008 / bonnie.holmes@firstbaptistnashville.org by Sunday, April 13th.

Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. in Room 150

If you have a child that is involved in Mission Friends on Wednesday nights, this is a great opportunity to meet your child's teachers and see what exciting things are happening!

Twos and Threes Room 356
Fours Room 355
Fives Room 354

Teachers use them every week to teach children in Sunday School. As parents, you can take advantage of teachable moments every day to help your children learn about God and build spiritual foundations for faith.

In Deuteronomy 6:7, God commands parents to teach their children about Him during the normal routines of the day: "Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up" (NIV). God created children to grow and learn. He knows that boys and girls learn best when biblical truths are taught as they apply to real-life experiences.

Consider some typical everyday situations below and how you might capture teachable moments with your kids.

• As you observe your child being helpful, kind, or loving, take that opportunity to say: "Thank you for helping (being kind to, showing love to) your sister. God wants us to help (be kind to, show love to) each other."

• With springtime approaching, you most likely will be doing fun things outdoors with your kids, such as taking hikes, flying kites, and even planting flower gardens. Give your children many opportunities to see and touch things God made. While flying a kite with your child, say: "Did you know that God made the wind? We can't see it or touch it, but it's there. God made a wonderful world for us to enjoy."

• Playing "I Spy" games while riding in the car with your kids is always a fun thing to do. Be alert for times when you can say things like: "I'm glad God gave us eyes to see" or "Thank You, God, for making so many wonderful things for our world."

• As you comfort your crying child with hugs and reassuring words, take that opportunity to remind your child of God's love for him. Say: "I love you, (child's name). God loves you, too."

Capturing teachable moments may take a little practice, but you can do it. Ask God to help you see and make use of teachable moments with your children.

We are receiving applications for the Yarborough and Cox Memorial College Scholarships. Applications will be considered for full-time college, technical, or trade school students. Decisions will be based upon student involvement (church, community, school), academic standing, career goals, an essay, a letter of recommendation, and an interview with the committee.

An applicant must be a resident member of FBC Nashville for one year or have been a member for one year prior to entering college.

Application forms, along with scholarship descriptions, are available from Student Ministry Assistant Bonnie Holmes or online at www.firstbaptistnashville.org.

In order to be considered, an application must be received by the church office on or before April 16, 2008.

The Scholarship Committee oversees two scholarship funds.

The Yarborough Scholarships are from funds given by Glenn Yarborough in honor of his wife Marian. These scholarships are available to any post-secondary student who is a member of First Baptist Nashville. The Cox Memorial College Scholarships are available only to traditional students at Belmont University who are also members of First Baptist Nashville.