Attendance Report October 11

Attendance Report October 11 Sunday School Worship Wednesday Night

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First Baptist Church, Hamilton, Texas

Advancing the Gospel

Our Tithes and Offerings....

Vol. 32, No. 35

Gifts to the Budget October 4 October 11

5,183.00 3,259.00

Average Weekly Needs FBC Revitalization Mary Hill Davis Wednesday Night Meals World Hunger Total Gifts October 11

5,350.48 390.00 31.00 190.28 150.00 $4,020.28

Sunday Personnel October 18 WELCOME TEAM Barbara Caraway, Garry Diaz, Nancy Diaz, Sharon Felton, Brandon Haile, Joyce Spencer

COUNTERS

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

CHILD CARE Sunday School Rev. Keith Felton, Pastor Jacob Sensenig, Minister of Music Rev. Eric Coleman, Minister to Youth

E-mail Address [email protected]

First Baptist Church 220 S. Bell Street P.O. Box 673 Hamilton, TX 76531 Church Office - 254/386-8141

David Courtney, Don Jones, J.T. Massingill

Clydell Massingill, Joyce Spencer

Church Nursery Holly May, Candace Stroud

2-3 Year Olds Shawna Cozby, Cody Lee

Children’s Church Justin Cosby, Jon Lengefeld

Deacons on Call for October Bill Gillham - Team Leader Brandon Haile, Lynn Pearce, Alyce Poteet

October 14, 2009

From the Shepherd’s Shop‹ Shop‹ by Pastor Keith Felton

I was told a story once of a missionary in the Belgian Congo who was outside with his boy in the extreme heat and humidity. The boy was playing under a large tree when suddenly his Dad called out to him. The Dad said, “Philip, obey me instantly and get down on your stomach.” The boy reacted at once and his Dad continued, “Now crawl towards me fast.” The boy again obeyed. After he had crawled about halfway, the Dad said, “Now stand up and run to me.” The boy reached his Dad and turned to look back. Hanging from the branch under which he had been playing was a fifteen-foot serpent. Are we always as ready to obey? Or do we say: “Tell me why” – “Explain to me” – “I will after while.” We should always be ready and willing to say, “Speak Lord – your servant is listening and will obey your instruction.” I come across a lot of folks in my office who are looking for answers and searching for purpose and fulfillment. Often I talk about the issue of obedience to God’s instructions for their lives and how if we follow His will and plan it is then we find those answers, purpose and fulfillment. The majority of these individuals tell me that they have put off God and church for now or that God has not been a major part of their lives recently. It is no wonder they are lost and feeling discontented. At some point along the way, (at least for the believer) obedience to God’s will for their lives was abandoned. Obedience to our Father is paramount in keeping us clear of the serpents in the world and in following his directives we gain a confidence in life that cannot be found anywhere else. Think about how many times during your day you do something or don’t do something because God said so. Are your choices influenced by God’s commands? Obedience to God our Father needs to be on the front-burner of our minds and hearts each and every day. It is the key to abundant life.

Life of the Church Friday, October 16 5th Quarter - Trade Winds Sunday, October 18 Children’s Choirs in Worship Sunday School Worship Children’s Church for Pre-K thru K Children’s Choir Meal & Movie Monday, October 19 Handbell Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, October 20 Stewardship Committeet Meeting Wednesday, October 21 Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting Children’s Music & Missions Ekklesia - Youth Sanctuary Choir Practice Thursday, October 15 Ladies Crafts AA Meeting

♫ MUSIC MINISTRY ♫

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Attention - Parents of Children involved in Children’s choirs:

Thank You… CareNet wishes to thank the members of FBC for their contributions. The churches of Hamilton contributed $4,353.

10:30 pm 9:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 5:15 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 8:00 pm

Reflections (4-5), God Squad(1-3), and Little Angels (K) will sing in church THIS Sunday morning. Rhythm Rookies are invited to hand out church bulletins at the door. Fourth and Fifth graders will practice Sunday at 9:30 before Sunday School. Everyone else will meet a few minutes before 11:00 after Sunday School. After church, all kids participating are invited to stay for a hot dog lunch and a movie. Of course, popcorn and other movie treats will be served. Kids will be ready for parent pick-up at 2:30. If you have any questions you can call Jacob Sensenig (270) 792-2760. Thanks for your support.

Kathy Kachilla Executive Director

SWEET TREATS CABARET Saturday, October 17 -7:30 - 9:00 P.M. FINE ARTS CENTER Tickets: $15.00 Candlelight Table Seating Contact: Tina Summers - 386-3667 Saundra Lengefeld - 386-8239 Carolyn Pool - 386-3771

Jacob Sensenig

A Time to Think When you say a situation or a person is

Remember in Prayer… Ruby Webb Bill Chappell Nelson Shave Gwen Wallace Earl Cowley Frankie Ellingberg Jack Pettit Dick Dixon Tony Rogers DeWanna Alsouissi Ray Groves Bobby & Doris Varner Stanley Gillham Brenda Andrews Marilyn Hale Danny Johnson Tawana Hindman David Heddin Mills Mehaffey

Mack Cole Jace Williams Rosa Gillham Pam Jones Renee Smith Patty Gillham David Clark Jacki Crusenberry Shane Donahoo Holly Wallace Diane Franklin Gayland Stephens Polly Stevens Mark Giles Alyson Chaky Krista Scafidel Rose Escott Valerie Wilson Eileen Brazil

WEDNESDAY Night Meal October 21 Frito Pie and Trimmings

Duck Payne Dr. Randy Lee Connie McQueen Norma Marwitz Beverly Price Betty Ann Beard Jeff & Sarah Ensor Julie Allison King Dale Harris Steve Ballow Cody Bagwell Paula Mannings Vada Gregory Amanda Griffin John Russell JT Massingill Dorothy Harelik

hopeless, you’re slamming the door in the face of God. --Charles Allen To Act Approach your problems with the same caring and vision as if you were listening to your closest friend. To Pray Lord, in difficult times help me to keep everything in perspective.

2009 BIBLE 365 Day 281 - Job 37:1-39:30, 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10, Psalm 44:9-26, Proverbs 22:13 Day 282 - Job 40:1-42:17, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, Psalm 45:1-17, Proverbs 22:14 Day 283 - Eccl. 1:1-3:22, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Psalm 46:1-11, Proverbs 22:15 Day 284 - Eccl. 4:1-6:12 , 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:7, Psalm 47:1-9, Proverbs 22:16 Day 285 - Eccl. 7:1-9:18, 2 Corinthians 7:8-16, Psalm 48:1-14, Proverbs 22:17-19 Day 286 - Eccl.10:1-12:14, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Psalm 49:1-20, Proverbs 22:20-21 Day 287 - Song of Sol. 1:1-4:16, 2 Corinthians 8:1624, Psalm 50:1-23 Proverbs 22:22-23