| July 24, 2008 | published in The Evangel |
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SS Xtravaganza on August 24
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BRAD DUNN THOMAS K CROW |
Being a Good Steward Makes a Difference...
| by Bill Bailey, Stewardship Development Committee Member My wife Ann and I have been members at First Baptist Nashville for almost four years, and Ann teaches a Bible class each Sunday. We have come to realize the importance of and appreciation for the involvement of so many people in the varied ministries of First Baptist Nashville! We are really thrilled that our gifts and your gifts help... So, a special thanks to each and every one who makes possible the ministries of First Baptist Nashville through gifts...and for those who help administer and give oversight for the effective use of gifts providing ministries, personnel, facilities, and missions! |
Under Construction
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Construction is well on its way in our Fellowship Hall and the Kitchen. Soon, we will have new lights, ceiling, doors, wall coverings, cabinets, serving line, and flooring. Stay tuned for additional updates. |
Moon Pies, Munchkins, Music and Mulch
| by Carol Ann Shull Seven families were represented on the Family Mission Trip to Elizabethton, Tennessee, July 3-6. The mission team worked with Hale Community Ministries which serves low income families living in the apartments nearby. Mission projects included visits to two nursing homes, a prayer walk, two backyard Bible clubs, a Fourth of July block party, packing food bags in the food pantry, weed pulling, and mulching around the office. Our recreational activity was a two hour rafting trip down the Watauga River, complete with water gun fights loaded with "Arctic" water. A few crazy people even jumped in the river, although none stayed more than 15 seconds! During the Friday night family devotion, we prayed by name for as many people as we could remember from our projects. Each person holds a special person in his or her heart with whom he demonstrated Christ's love. We were blessed with great leadership from Jason and Elizabeth Rogers and wonderful talent from our children and youth. Special thanks to the Missions Committee for all of their support, to our VBS kids for the boxes of oatmeal, and to you, our church family, for all of your prayers. |
Local Medical Mission Trip Needs Volunteers
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Would you like to experience one of the Lord's greatest blessings? Come join our medical mission at Church of the Messiah, August 7, 8, and 9, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day. Contact: Michael Vaughn, m.vaughandds@comcast.net, or Nancy Campbell, 255-3871 |
Staff Stuff
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Staff Birthdays Staff Anniversaries  Welcome New Staff Member, Rebekah Weber |
Impacting Your Children
| by Melita Thomas Parenting is no easy task...godly parenting even more so. I have the privilege of undergirding those who are parents. As I teach kindergartners in Sunday School and second and third-graders in choir, I am partnering with parents to help lay the foundations for spiritual development in their children. I take seriously the challenge issued by Pastor Frank at every family dedication--to do all I can to strengthen and support families, to teach, and to serve. Every Sunday morning you can find me sitting on the floor, up to my neck in blocks, with sleeves rolled up and paint on my elbow, or tasting invisible foods carefully prepared by future chefs. It sounds like fun (and it certainly is), but it's more than just play. It's intentional teaching that allows children to learn the way God designed. I teach alongside a team of committed teachers whose goal is to help children develop positive attitudes about church, the Bible, and God and begin to understand that they can do what the Bible teaches. It is this foundation that can ultimately lead to salvation and spiritual transformation. By investing in the lives of children and families in this church, I am impacting the present as well as the future. This is a gift I can give parents...not to supersede them in their God-given role, but to walk alongside them, partner with them, strengthen and encourage them as they raise their children in "the nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Eph. 6:4). What a privilege! |
Camp 2008 in the Wild West
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Wild West summer camp 2008 was no less than a phenomenal experience in the lives of the nearly 90 students who attended this year--several of whom were guests! Through the ministry of worship leader Sara Beth Geoghegan, camp speaker/pastor Jason Britt, and our adult counselors, our week in Panama City Beach was more than just a camp--it was an encounter with God. Our students and counselors were challenged by Jason concerning the issues of self-centeredness, sexual purity, forgiveness, loving other people, and what it means to find significance through valuing above all else our relationship with Christ and following Him. We praise God for the students who made a decision to follow Christ for the first time during Camp this year and thank Him for the opportunity to see significant spiritual maturity in many other students. Thank you, church, for your prayers and support for this ministry. Without you it would not be possible to have this tremendous experience of growth in the Kingdom of God! |
Ruth Graham Ticket Sales
 Tickets for the Ruth Graham & Friends Get Growing Conference will go on sale beginning Sunday, August 3, following worship services. You may purchase your ticket at our Welcome Center desk. Tickets for First Baptist Nashville members are $25.00 (while supplies last) and the cost is $40.00 for non-members when purchased through First Baptist Nashville. Be a part of this pivotal teaching and come away equipped to better understand life-controlling behaviors and how society is affected. Ruth and leaders will provide a biblically-based understanding in conjunction with practical steps for healing, growth and prevention. The conference begins on Friday, October 3, and will end on Saturday, October 4.
CONTACT: Cheri Viar, 712-9566, cheri@viar.org |
CRAZY 8!
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Have you made plans for 8-8-08 as yet? Well, save the date and consider packing up the family and friends to join us for a game night in the Recreation Center from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. The Olympics will be on in the game room and we'll try to win some medals of our own as well. Bring a snack! If your name ends in A-L bring a sweet treat and M-Z, a salty sensation! CONTACT: Bob Bunn, 228-2388, bob.bunn@lifeway.com
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We're Building The Bridge
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Our first night of worship with students will take place on Tuesday, August 26 at 8:15 p.m. If you would like to assist us with snack preparation, transportation (approved church van drivers please), host, hostess or prayer partner please let us know. Contact: Lori Towns, 664-6001, lori.towns@firstbaptistnashville.org |
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