Campus News 10-9-09

October 9, 2009

Dessert Comedy Theater The Evangel Players will present a delightful evening of comedy and delicious dessert. Take a break from studies to enjoy the comedic writings of Mark Twain, David Ives, Anton Chekhov, and others. The fun and laughter take place in Thigpen Theater on October 23-24 at 7:00 p.m. Admission: $2. Space limited; purchase tickets soon. Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 8 before and after chapel.

Week-at-a-Glance Friday, October 9 Fall Break forms due yesterday. 10:45 a.m. Doughnuts for sale. 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Tickets on sale for Dessert Comedy Theater. 12:00 Noon Lady Flames Volleyball v. Hiwassee College (Madisonville, TN) Global Missions Fellowship Retreat begins. 7:00 p.m. Lady Flames Volleyball v. Johnson Bible College (Knoxville, TN) Saturday, October 10 2:00 p.m. Lady Flames Volleyball v. Crown College (Powell, TN) Sunday, October 11 Global Missions Fellowship Retreat ends. Monday, October 12 Green forms due. Mid-Semester Exams begin. 10:05 a.m. Chapel: Class Meetings 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Tickets on sale for Dessert Comedy Theater. 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. “Taming the Tongue” Growth Group Tuesday, October 13 10:45 a.m. Chicken Biscuits on sale. 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Tickets on sale for Dessert Comedy Theater. 7:00 p.m. Study Break. Refreshments in Polston and Goen main lounges. Wednesday, October 14 7:00 a.m. (1st Hour), 8:00 a.m. (2nd Hour), 9:00 a.m. (3rd Hour), 10:00 a.m. (4th Hour), 11:00 a.m. (5th Hour), NO CHAPEL. 12:00 Noon Fall Break begins. Thursday, October 15 12:00 Noon Dorms close.

Another Week-at-a-Glance Friday, October 16 6:00 p.m. Lady Flames Volleyball v. Kentucky Christian University (Grayson, KY) Saturday, October 17 1:00 p.m. Lady Flames Volleyball v. Appalachian Bible College (Bradley, WV)

Sunday October 18 A.M. Dorms open. Afternoon, Leave for Theological Symposium. 11:30 p.m. Fall Break ends. Monday, October 19 Theological Symposium begins (Hillsdale FWB College). 8:00 a.m. Classes resume. 10:05 a.m. Chapel: Vocational Meetings 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Tickets on sale for Dessert Comedy Theater. 4:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m. “Taming the Tongue” Growth Group Tuesday, October 20 Theological Symposium ends. 10:45 a.m. Chicken Biscuits on sale. 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Tickets on sale for Dessert Comedy Theater. Wednesday, October 21 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Tickets on sale for Dessert Comedy Theater. 9:00 p.m. Student Council Meeting, Thigpen Building Thursday, October 22 10:45 a.m. Chicken Biscuits on sale. 6:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. Ministry Wives’ Series (President Pinson’s home). Led by Melinda Pinson and Donna Forrest.

Theological Symposium Monday, October 19 – Tuesday, October 20 Hillsdale FWB College (Moore, Oklahoma) See President Matt Pinson or Mr. Leroy Forlines for more details. Symposium sponsored by Commission for Theological Integrity of the National Association of Free Will Baptists.

Graduating Students: Exit Exams All students (Associates and Bachelors) who anticipate completing studies at FWBBC during the 2009-2010 school year are required to take “Senior Exit Exams.” See Mr. Wayne Spruill to sign up for one of three dates: December 1, 2009; February 15, 2010; March 2, 2010. Note: This is an all-day event. Contact Mr. Spruill at 844-5078 for more information.

Complete Financial Aid Financial Aid in process must be completed no later than mid-term each semester.

Crazy Love Michael Walker has five copies of Francis Chan’s book, Crazy Love, for sale at $10 each. Contact him at Ext. 5268. Note: Clint Morgan cited this book during his Sunday night message. Mark Your Calendars November 2-6 Early Registration for Spring 2010.

Monday Meetings • October 12: Class Meetings • October 19: Vocational Meetings

Monday Meeting Locations October 12 Class Senior Class Junior Class Sophomore Class Freshmen Class

Meeting Location J101 Thigpen Theater J209 Memorial Auditorium

October 19 Vocational Group Pastoral Training Missions Business Psychology Teacher Education CE/Youth Ministry English PE/Exercise Science History Health Science Music

Meeting Location Thigpen Theater J208 J107 J106 J101 J302 J309 Gym Classroom J204 J209 M12 (Memorial Auditorium) Undecided Vocation: If you have not declared a major, go to a Vocational Meeting that interests you. This is a chapel meeting and counts toward Chapel Attendance. Not optional.

EMT Study Break Tuesday, October 13 Drinks and snacks will be placed in dorm lobbies at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a quick break and then get back to studying for mid-terms.

Dues Are “Due”

Ready for Baseball?

Dormitories to Close

Students who have unpaid class or society dues will be contacted by the treasurer of those organizations and by Dr. Forlines. Dues are $10 for each organization and must be paid by fall break. Final exams cannot be taken until dues are paid.

Two games this weekend. Friday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Granny White Pike Baseball Complex. Directions: Take I-440 East toward Knoxville. Merge onto I65 South via Exit 5 toward Huntsville. Merge onto Old Hickory Blvd. via Exit 74-B toward Brentwood. Turn left onto Granny White Pike; 610 Granny White Pike on the left. Direct questions to Jerod McNeal at [email protected].

Polston Hall and Goen Hall dormitories are closed during all vacation breaks (Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring). Find a place to stay off campus if you cannot go home.

Volleyball Season

Project Pumpkin

Coach Daniel Sanders reminds everyone that the Lady Flames Volleyball season closes at the end of October. The team has persevered through injury and a 2/12 win/loss record. Five regular season games remain before the Regional Tournament.

While you are home, collect candy and goodies for your booth at Project Pumpkin. Consult with your society to determine items you need to collect.

Rescheduled • The October 7 Blood Drive was cancelled by the American Red Cross due to a shortage of personnel. There may be an opportunity for you to give blood at the American Red Cross facility. • The Wii/Xbox/Movie Night sponsored by Student Services will be rescheduled in November.

Polston Happenings • October 23 Musical Movie Night ( Polston Lounge); showing at 9:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. • PST (Polston Stretch Time) every Wednesday, 10:00 p.m., Polston Lounge.

Fall Kids Fest Date: Saturday, October 10 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Place: Red Caboose Park in Bellevue Directions from FWBBC: Right onto West End. At the split (Hwy 100/70), take 70 (right split). Stay on 70 until intersection of Cross Timbers Drive. Turn left. Red Caboose Park on the left approximately 20 minutes from FWBBC. Concert: Concert follows Kids Fest at 7:00 p.m.

October-at-a-Glance October 9-11 Global Missions Fellowship Retreat October 12-14 Semester Mid-Term Exams October 13 Student Break in the P.M. October 14 Classes: 7:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon (1st – 5th Hours, No Chapel) October 14-18 Fall Break (Begins 12:00 Noon; ends 11:30 p.m. October 18.) October 18-20 Theological Symposium (Hillsdale FWB College) October 24 FWBBC Day. Open House for prospective students who want to visit FWBBC. October 23-24 Dessert Comedy Theater, 7:00 p.m., Thigpen Theater October 29-31 Lady Flames Volleyball, Regional Tournament (Knoxville, TN) October 31 Project Pumpkin, 6:00 p.m. (on campus) October 31 Time change. Set clocks “back” one hour tonight.

Interested in Debate? The History Department is looking for Debate Team volunteers. If you are interested, contact David Pool at [email protected].

Have a Great Fall Break Do your best to stay flu-free: • Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. • Don’t drink or eat after anyone. • Get plenty of rest and eat healthy. • Exercise. • Get a flu shot. • Wash and sanitize your hands regularly.