Attendance Report October 25

Attendance Report October 25 Sunday School Worship Wednesday Night

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First Baptist Church, Hamilton, Texas

Our Tithes and Offerings....

Advancing the Gospel

Gifts to the Budget

Vol. 32, No. 37

October 18 October 25

7,508.00 4,451.00

Average Weekly Needs

5,350.48

FBC Revitalization Hope for the Hungry Wednesday Night Meals World Hunger Youth Fund

230.00 88.00 187.00 25.00 930.32

Total Gifts October 25

$5,911.32

Sunday Personnel November 1 WELCOME TEAM Courtney Craig, Sheila Gromatzky, Jon Mark Jester, Betsy Killian, Jon Lengefeld, Howard Wilson

COUNTERS CHILD CARE Carla Slough, Clydell Massingill ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Rev. Keith Felton, Pastor Jacob Sensenig, Minister of Music Rev. Eric Coleman, Minister to Youth

E-mail Address [email protected]

Mason Bullard, Dale Gardner, Johnny Slough

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

Focus

Church Nursery Tracy Bullard, Renee McDonald

2-3 Year Olds Sheena Dolloff, Sarah Pearce

Children’s Church Chris Dolloff, Charles Kneuper

Deacons on Call for October David Courtney - Team Leader Cody Catoe, Jimmie Edwards, Don Haile

October 28, 2009

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

Herbert Booth Smith wrote, “The biggest fact about Joseph’s tomb was that it wasn’t a tomb at all—it was a room for a transient. Jesus just stopped there a night or two on his way back to glory.” We have been studying the resurrection in 1st Corinthians 15 on Wednesday evenings during Bible study. Our study in Paul’s epistle to the church at Corinth has been insightful and our time talking about the resurrection has been critical. I love that quote by Smith because it helps me think about how death was not the end for Jesus. Through the resurrection he is the conqueror of death—He has overcome the world—He has defeated sin—He is all powerful. What does the resurrection mean for us? In short, it means everything! The Apostle Paul wrote, “If Christ has not been raised then your faith is futile… but in fact, Christ has been raised.” Ironically, our hope was found when those followers of Jesus found nothing in the tomb! Our faith hinges upon Easter. Our hope eternal springs from the well of LIVING water. Our reason for ministry and mission in the world grows out of our belief that God raised Jesus from the dead. We know this because He lives within our hearts. Do we live resurrected lives? On one level, we have died and raised to walk in newness of life in the here and now. It is one thing to think of the resurrection affecting our life after earthly death, but there is a whole other understanding of dying to sin and God giving us new life, resurrected life for the present. If indeed Christ died for our sin and was raised again so that sin may be defeated, then our belief in the death and resurrection of Christ should transform what we do today and everyday we have left on earth! I hope that we will think about how the resurrection makes a difference in how we act, react, behave, think, and treat others. Because He lives, we should be living in a way that honors God’s power and love for us through the resurrection of His Son.

Life of the Church Friday, October 30 5th Quarter - Await the Day Sunday, November 1 Daylight Saving Ends Sunday School Worship Children’s Church for Pre-K thru K Preview 2010 Budget to the Church Monday, November 2 Handbell Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, November 4 Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal Budget Discussion with Church Children’s Music & Missions Ekklesia - Youth Sanctuary Choir Practice Thursday, November 5 Ladies Crafts AA Meeting Sunday, November 8 Portico at the Rich’s Home

LOOK OUT!... Here They Come!

A N NO U N C E M E N T S

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

Our students had a wonderful time Sunday night hanging out with the Rich’s from St. John Lutheran Church as they hosted Portico in their home. We had a great turnout as we enjoyed a time of fellowship, pizza, and Bible study. I pray that you will check out this great ministry if you haven’t already! Thank you to all the members of FBC for your support and prayers in regard to 5th Quarters. Our last 5th Quarter of the year will be Friday night and we need your help to make it the best one yet. If you would like to help with this event please let Eric know. Also, don’t forget that we have a great time of discussion during our Sunday morning Bible study. We are tackling some tough questions and this week will enjoy some yummy doughnuts! It’s a privilege and an honor to work alongside of you.

SHOES FOR ORPHAN SOULS November 1 - December 1 These Shoes Are Made for Walking!

O U R CO N G R A TU LA TIO N S to Faye & Bill Chappel, who celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary this past week.

6:00 pm In His Grip, Eric Coleman Next PORTICO – Nov. 8th [6-7pm] – Stacy Rich’s house (combined groups)

WEDNESDAY Night Meal November 4 Brisket and Trimmings

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 Varner Stanley Gillham Brenda Andrews ElizabethMarquess Charles Maioana Vada Gregory Amanda Griffin John Russell JT Massingill Dorothy Harelik

Mack Cole Jace Williams Rosa Gillham Pam Jones Renee Smith Patty Gillham David Clark Jacki Crusenberry Shane Donahoo Holly Wallace Gayland Stephens Polly Stevens Mark Giles Alyson Chaky Krista Scafidel Valerie Wilson Eileen Brazil Vada Gregory Amanda Griffin John Russell Dorothy Harelik

Duck Payne Connie McQueen Norma Marwitz Beverly Price Betty Ann Beard Julie Allison King Dale Harris Steve Ballow Paula Mannings Jim Wayman Joe Slough

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Ends November 1. Be sure and set your clocks Back one hour on Saturday night.

2009 BIBLE 365 Day 295 - Isaiah 15:1-18:7, Galations 1:1-24, Psalm 58:1-11, Proverbs 23:12 Day 296 - Isaiah 19:1-21:17, Galations 2:1-16, Psalm 59:1-17, Proverbs 23:13-14 Day 297 - Isaiah 22:1-24:23, Galations 2:17-3:9, Psalm 60:1-12, Proverbs 23:15-16 Day 298 - Isaiah 25:1-28:13 , Galations 33:10-22 Psalm 61:1-8, Proverbs 23:17-18 Day 299 - Isaiah 28:14-30:11, Galations 3:23-4:31, Psalm 62:1-12, Proverbs 23:19-21 Day 300 - Isaiah 30:12-33:12, Galations 5:1-12, Psalm 63:1-11, Proverbs 23:22 Day 301 - Isaiah 33:13-36:22, Galations 5:13-26, Psalm 64:1-10, Proverbs 23:23