Michelle Williams Harper says, "Hawaii and Jamaica."
Andrea Hultman says, "One of my Bibles - Buenos Aires. *cha-cha-cha*"
Kathleen Edwards says, "From Kansas City, MO to Nashville, back to KC, back to Nashville, back to KC, and back to Nashville."
A thankful post on the Facebook fan page: "Hi My name is Lloyd Nesbitt and I live in Cleveland Tn. A group came to my home today and help with our clean up. I would like to thank them and your Church for doing so. May God bless."
Men | Tomorrow - May 14 | $200 per person
The Mountain Movers of First Baptist Nashville will make their annual fishing trip to the Tellico River in east Tennessee on May 12 –14. We’ll leave the church parking lot at 6:30 a.m. and return Saturday evening. The cost will be less than $200 per person for cabins, food, gas and licenses. We will stay in Tellico Plains at the Mountain View Cabins. Fishing will be on the Tellico, Bald and North river systems for native and stocked trout. We will prepare our meals—breakfast in the cabins, trail lunches and grilled dinners. Bring a lunch for the first day. Fishing can be by fly rod or spinning equipment. Portions of the stream are limited to single hooks. You do not need prior experience or equipment. Waders and rods are available if you need them. Fly-casting instruction will be available in the gym prior to the trip. Wilburn Honeycutt will assist those needing further instruction on the stream. It is a beautiful area in the Cherokee National Forest. There are many hiking trails if you are not a fisherman.
Please contact Wilburn Honeycutt at 584.0473 or swh@honeycuttengineering.com if you plan to attend, as cabin space is limited.
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The Children’s Music Ministry
THIS Sunday, May 15 | 6 p.m. | Sanctuary
Sing them over again to me,
Wonderful words of life...
This familiar hymn text sums up the goal of learning in the Children’s Music Ministry this year. In this year of emphasis on the Bible at First Baptist Nashville, our children have been learning songs based on the Scriptures. Plan to join us to hear them sing these “Wonderful Words of Life” in the year-end celebration program on Sunday, May 15, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
THIS Sunday, May 15 | 11:45 a.m. | Fellowship Hall
Lunch is $5 for parents, grandparents and guests, but free for all children and children’s ministry teachers. The lunch will also feature the marvelous magical entertainment of James Hargrave!
Please RSVP TONIGHT to Lele Griesheimer at 664.6023 or lele.griesheimer@firstbaptistnashville.org.
May 19 | 12:15 p.m. | Andrew Risinger
Andrew Risinger holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance from Baylor University where he studied with Dr. Joyce Jones. He earned a double Master of Music degree in Organ Performance and Choral Conducting from The University of Alabama. Mr. Risinger currently serves as Organist and Associate Director of Music at West End United Methodist Church in Nashville. He also teaches on the Adjunct Music Faculty of Belmont University. Mr. Risinger was named in 2007 as Curator of the Organ for the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and regularly performs demonstration recitals and is primary organist for the The Nashville Symphony.
Mr. Risinger has won numerous organ competitions and has performed throughout the United States, including performances at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C., St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, and Trinity Church, Copley Square in Boston.
Join us for our Thursday Business Lunch and Organ Recital featuring Andrew Risinger next Thursday, May 19. Bring a friend, enjoy lunch, and experience some inspiring music played on the magnificent fifty-nine rank Schantz Organ. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Cost is $5.
The members of the Family Enrichment Committee represent all kinds of families and are seeking ways to improve and enhance First Baptist Nashville’s support and ministry to families. During May, parents and other interested people are invited to participate in a survey to help the committee know more about the wants and needs of families in our church. All answers will be kept confidential.
On May 15 and 22, survey forms will be available in targeted Sunday School departments, in the Preschool Suite, at the Children’s Sunday School Greeter Desk, and in the foyer after worship. Once completed, return them to the mailbox of Shannon Meadors. In addition, an electronic version of the form may be completed online.
Contact: Shannon Meadors, 664.6019
You have an opportunity to encourage the high school seniors as they reach this milestone into adulthood. Blank cards and envelopes are available in the Foyer and may be placed in the mailbox provided for your convenience. These note cards offer a way to share memories, appreciation, encouragement, a favorite Bible verse, or a promise to remember them in prayer. We will collect cards through next Wednesday, May 18. Please take the time to show you care and fill out a card! We will recognize our graduating seniors during worship on Sunday, May 22.
May 29 | Joe C. Davis YMCA Camp | 3 – 7 p.m.
Bring your lawn chairs, a homemade dessert and most importantly, your church prospects! Picnic begins at 3 p.m. and ends with worship at 7 p.m. We have the entire camp at our disposal, from swimming to zip line, horses and canoes. Grab your sunglasses and come on!
Check your postcard for details, one of the posters around the church, or call 664.6050 for info.
Saturday, June 4 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: 231 Green Harbor Road, Beacon Hill Condominium, Old Hickory, TN 37138
Who: kids, dads & grandfathers
What: dock fishing, boating, tubing, swimming & lunch
Bring: life vest, fishing pole, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, water shoes, and a valid TN fishing license
Food: Sandwiches are provided (ham & cheese or turkey & cheese). Make us aware of allergies.
Cost: $10.00 per family
Reservations are limited! RSVP with your lunch choice on or before Wednesday, May 25.
Contact: Ric Herrera, 308.7499, rlht@yahoo.com
Don’t forget to register and submit your $50 deposit for Youth Camp (June 5 – 10) in Panama City Beach, FL!
Registration and payment is available online OR through the Student Ministry Office. Total cost, including deposit, is $250 per student.
Please donate your old stamps (before 1960) to Stamp Collectors on Mission. More recent international stamps may be received also. Donated stamps become the property of the church for missions education. Stamps may be brought to the church office, or contact Sim Hassler at 419.7678 or Rus Roach at 664.6021. Let’s create the best stamp collection ever for any church for missions! Donate before June 1!
Saturday, May 20 | 8 a.m. – 1. p.m.
$35/couples & families before May 18; $40 after
$15/individuals before May 18; $20 after
The Pastoral Counseling Centers of Tennessee (PCCT) is sponsoring the second annual "Healthy Relationships—Healthy Living" at Woodmont Baptist Church, 2100 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville, featuring nationally renowned author and speaker Barbara Coloroso. Participants will choose two workshops from the 15 offerings on topics including love, marriage, sex, parenting, friendship, eating disorders, nutrition, exercise, money management, preventing identity theft. The day begins with a continental breakfast and ends with an optional lunch. Cost for the day is $35 for couples and families if purchased by May 18; $40 at the door. The cost for individuals and single parents is $15 by May 18 and $20 at the door. The optional lunch is only $5 per person.
For more info, contact PCCT at 383.2115 or care@pcctinc.org.
June 20 – 24 | 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Grab a cab and get ready for fun! As kids explore the big city, they’ll learn how to step out in faith and connect with Jesus. Tour Guides are needed at all the sites—from Bible Study at Battery Park to Midtown Snacks!
Contact: Sarah Galloway, 750.3986, gallowaysx4@comcast.net, or Shannon Meadors, 664.6019, shannon.meadors@firstbaptistnashville.org
First Baptist Nashville’s Clothing Closet is changing hours. We’ll provide clothing to many of Nashville’s homeless on Sunday afternoons from 3 – 4:45 p.m. We need your help in assisting those in need of clothing. Prayerfully consider taking part in this important ministry individually, with a friend or spouse, or as a class.
Contact: Charlene Carter, 758.7690, laadyc1@aol.com
The May collection is for non-perishable food that will be taken to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Nashville. For one in six Americans, hunger is a reality. We are in contact with people affected by hunger, even though we might not be aware of it. Second Harvest Food Bank distributes food to our community through more than 400 not-for-profit agencies in 46 counties in Middle Tennessee. Their partners include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, child care facilities, senior centers, group homes, and youth enrichment programs. You may drop off food items in the collection bins located inside First Baptist Nashville.
Have you taken photos of a church event? If so, make sure you burn a disc of the full-size images and bring it to the communications office for permanent storage.
Week of May 8, 2011
| Attendance | |
| Morning Worship | 834 |
| Extended Session | 45 |
| Sunday School | 598 |
| First Finances | |
| Budget Gifts | $53,355 |
| To Date | |
| Actual Gifts | $990,431 |
| Expected Gifts | $1,037,460 |
9:00 a.m. - Bible Study
10:30 a.m. - Worship
6:00 p.m. - Children’s Music Ministry Spring Presentation—Wonderful Words of Life
Sermon
“What Makes a Child Grow?”
Text: 1 Peter 2:2
Music
Sanctuary Choir: “Children of the Heavenly Father”
Young Musicians
