TONIGHT | 5:30 – 7 p.m.
The fall missions launch for RAs, GAs and Mission Friends will be anything but boring as we kick off the 2011 – 2012 year getting our GAME ON! The event begins TONIGHT in your child’s classroom with registration and a teacher meet-and-greet.
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Mission Friends (ages 3 – 5) |
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Threes (10/1/07 – 9/30/08) |
Room 356 |
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Fours (10/1/06 – 9/30/07) |
Room 355 |
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Fives (kindergarten) |
Room 354 |
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RAs, GAs (grades 1 – 6) |
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RAs (grades 1 – 6) |
Room 370 |
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GAs (grades 1 – 2) |
Room 351 |
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GAs (grades 3 – 4) |
Room 352 |
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GAs (grades 5 – 6) |
Room 353 |
Parents, consider coming together to support and encourage
each other as we try to lead and shape our teenagers in their pursuit of who God wants them to be.
11 sessions—Servant Warriors is a one-hour men’s exercise class led by our senior pastor, followed by a short man-to-man talk about the spiritual issues facing men of all ages. This fall, all you’ll need is a 10-pound medicine ball and the desire to look and feel better! See you at 5 p.m. in the Rec Center.
7 Sessions—Join Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, and Priscilla Shirer in a women’s Bible study recorded live at the Orlando Deeper Still Conference.
While these three women each speak on a distinctive topic the Holy Spirit had them to teach, the messages result in a marvelous blend. Kay challenges us to faithfulness in trying times. Priscilla points to the essential of trust in God’s ability, and Beth teaches on how to discern truth from error in these difficult days.
8 Sessions—Aging is a certain future for all of us. In this eight-week program we will take a proactive approach to aging. It is designed to increase your understanding of the aging process and hopefully enable you to embrace the process.
The focus of this class will be on the physical, biological, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and social changes in the aging process. Several guest speakers will be part of the discussions to provide insight and expertise.
THIS Sunday, September 4
Sunday School teachers and leaders, Sunday School Advancement Day is Sunday, September 4. This is the first day our new Sunday morning Bible classes go into effect! It’s an exciting day! Be ready and prayerful for your new students and contact us for needs you may have! Please contact your new students in advance of September 4, as well as the parents of your children to help welcome and transition them smoothly.
THIS Sunday, September 4 | Fellowship Hall | 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. | 1st – 6th Grade Children
On Sunday morning, September 4, all 1st – 6th grade children and teachers are invited to the Promotion Sunday Pancake Breakfast in Fellowship Hall from 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. Children will sit with their class and get to know their new teachers before heading up to their Sunday School classrooms.
Youth Choir Kick-off Rally for all students in grades 7 – 12 and their parents is Sunday, September 11, 4:15 – 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Watch your mailbox for more details.
The goal of the WMU Leadership Team (comprised of director, advisor, assistant director, women on mission coordinator, and a representative of each age-level organization) is to identify objectives, set goals, and implement action plans to meet the goals for WMU’s work in the church. Part of this work is developing and maintaining a WMU budget, coordinating WMU sponsored church missions awareness and involvement, and coordinating WMU age-level organization activities and projects.
The WMU Leadership Team will have its first meeting of the new calendar year on Sunday, September 11, from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 141. Team members, this is a time to come together, share goals and objectives, and promote upcoming events.
Contact: Letty Gossett, letgo38@att.net
Debbie Thurman returns to lead yoga on Monday, September 12, at 12 p.m. in Rec Center. The class is aimed at beginners but please join us even if you’ve done yoga before. Yoga will increase your flexibility, improve balance, increase stamina and overall health. Cost is $30 for six weeks.
Contact: Margi Hawkins, 664.6050, margi.hawkins@firstbaptistnashville.org
Parent’s Night OutFriday Nights from 6 – 10 p.m.
Cost is $15 for one child, $25 for two children, $30 max per family. Parent’s Night Out is available for children ages birth – sixth grade. Children will be provided with dinner, activities and a fun-filled night with friends!
Be sure to reserve your spot and RSVP to Marissa Moore at marissa.moore@firstbaptistnashville.org by noon on Thursday before Parent’s Night Out.
Hundreds of new international students are arriving in the Nashville area who would like to have an American friend.InterFACE Ministries works with area universities and schools to help the Church reach them. A one-time commitment is available called EAT (Experience American Tastes). You may choose one of two Sunday nights, September 18 or November 6.
A monthly opportunity to minister to the same student or student family called “First Friends” is also available.
Charles and Barbara Parker, members of First Baptist Nashville and local missionaries to this group, ask for your help. They need to hear from you in the next few weeks so a timely match may be made with your student!
The Pakers will be at their display on Sunday in the Lobby so you may pick up an application, or you may contact Charles Parker at 367.4387 or cap3105@bellsouth.net.
Deacon Nominations are open, please take the time to participate in this important churchwide event. Ballot boxes are located in the hallways or online via email invitation. Church members may nominate from the list provided at each ballot box. This fall, the church will select 15 new deacons to serve a four-year term.
The Safety and Security Committee is in need of additional volunteers for the remainder of this year and then in 2012! This is a serving ministry aimed at providing safety and security to our church membership and guests during Sunday morning and Sunday evening activities. Members are asked to serve one Sunday a month in one of the security areas. The committee is composed of qualified church members who are in good physical health. We want to make sure that all members of the committee are well trained in building security procedures by providing the necessary basic training twice a year (the next one will be in October). We welcome male and female volunteers to serve our church.
If you have additional questions or want to sign up, please contact:
Contact: Ric Herrera, 308.7499, rlht@yahoo.com or Wilburn Honeycutt, 584.0473, swhoneycutt@earthlink.net
Thursday Nights | 7 – 9 p.m. | Rec Center
Get those athletic shoes on, grab your water bottle and head on over to the Rec Center on Thursday nights for basketball or volleyball! Join a group of church members who want some gym time in the evenings. We’ll be alternating weeks between basketball and volleyball. Come join your church friends for some healthy competition!
Bring a friend along who needs to know First Baptist Nashville is a phenomenal place to be!
October 14 – 16 | Thompson Station
Students, join us at the 2011 Fall Retreat! This retreat is a time for all students in 7 – 12 grades to come together for a weekend of God encounters, fun, and fellowship together at the Deer Run Retreat Center. Students will arrive back at the church on the morning of October 16 in time for worship. Keep your eyes open for more details!
Contact: Marissa Moore, 664.6023, or marissa.moore@firstbaptistnashville.org
For over 25 years, the homeless population in Nashville has been assisted in the winter months through the organization Room In The Inn (RITI), and for 24 years, First Baptist Nashville has been a partner alongside their service.
Currently, it is preparation time and we are collecting new or gently used twin bed sheets and wash cloths. We have plenty of towels but if you have some new ones to donate then we can replace some well-used ones. Isn’t it great to sleep on new fresh sheets or have a great new towel when you step out of the shower?
Our guests deserve no less than our best when they stay with us.
Help us provide the best for them with your donations in August.
If you have any questions, contact Rus Roach at 664.6021, rus.roach@firstbaptistnashville.org.
Week of August 28, 2011
| Attendance | |
| Morning Worship | 762 |
| Extended Session | 51 |
| Sunday School | 693 |
| First Finances | |
| Budget Gifts | $41,757 |
| To Date | |
| Expected Gifts | $1,849,132 |
| Actual Gifts | $1,755,511 |
8:15 a.m. - Service of Word & Table
9:00 a.m. - Bible Study
10:30 a.m. - Worship
Sermon
“Live with Urgency”
Text: Romans 13:8-14
Music
Sanctuary Choir: “I Worship You with Songs of Praise”
Solo: Melita Thomas
