First Book

Link Up To Our Summer Activities! (children, youth, and adults)

...and much more!

A note from the WEBMASTER: There are many lines of communication that enable people to interact and stay plugged-in. One of the most popular social networking sites on the web today is facebook. It is a website that has over 200 million active users worldwide. The bottom line of facebook is, “I want to stay connected with you.” Being connected is vital in our hi-tech world. Juggling our schedule with family, work, God, and “me-time” is a real challenge for everyone. You might not have used facebook but here is “firstbook.” “Firstbook” has been created to keep you informed, inspire participation in your church and help you to continue to develop your spiritual life throughout the summer. As you surf through this brochure, you will notice that it is designed to help you define areas of interest quickly with dates, times, and places. Staying connected is not an option it is a necessity, “we are a family!” In Christ,

Dr. Morgan Browning Minister of Education P.S. A special thanks to Dee Dee Alonzo, our office help and YOU for helping me to put this brochure together.

Table of Contents Note from the Webmaster ...................................................... 2 Created to Be His Help Meet ................................................... 3 Total Recall ........................................................................ 4 In God’s Presence ................................................................ 5 One Month to Live - 30 Day Challenge ........................................ 5 Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman ............................................. 6 Wednesday Night Fellowship Meals ........................................... 7 Reaching Out ...................................................................... 8 Adult Teacher’s Training ......................................................... 9 MOPS ............................................................................. 10 Senior Adults .................................................................... 10 VBS .......................................................................... 11 - 12 Preschool ........................................................................ 13 Mother’s Day Out ............................................................... 14 Parent’s Night Out .............................................................. 14 Family Night ..................................................................... 14 AWANA ........................................................................... 15 Exercise Class ................................................................... 15 Children .......................................................................... 16 Music ....................................................................... 17 - 18 Youth ....................................................................... 19 - 22 Puppets .......................................................................... 23 Spanish ........................................................................... 24 Church-wide Activities ........................................................ 25 Pastor’s Welcome ............................................................... 26

Our Mission GLORIFY Jesus Christ through the GROWING of a New Testament church whose GOAL is to make sinners into saints and saints into soldiers who will make a GODLY impact on GREATER McAllen and the world.

1200 Beech Avenue (956) 686-7418 Visit our website at www.fbcmcallen.com.

Discipleship

Created to be His Help Meet by Debi Pearl

Target Group: Married Women Dates: Eight-week course Wednesday nights - May 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8 Where: Family Life Center F204 Time: 6:25 - 7:25 pm Facilitator/Teachers: Annie Jones, Heidi Aleman Materials: Book Cost $14.00 Course Description: Somewhere over the passing years and changing culture, women have lost their way. This book is written to lead them back home. It is possible to have a marriage so good and so fulfilling that it can only be explained as a miracle.

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Discipleship “Total Recall” Tips and Techniques for Memory Enhancement by Dr. Morgan Browning

Target Group: All ages Dates: This two-week course will be offered twice Course 1: Sunday evenings - June 7 & 14 Time: 7:15 - 8:15 pm Where: Jason’s Deli (South) Course 2: Sunday evenings - July 12 & 19 Time: 4:45 - 5:45 pm Where: Family Life Center F200 Teacher: Dr. Morgan Browning Materials: No book required - just a positive attitude. Course Description: Just like muscular strength, your ability to remember increases when you exercise your memory. There are a number of steps you can take to improve your memory and retrieval capacity. Learn how to memorize your grocery lists, phone numbers, birthdays, etc... You’ll never lose your keys again, I guarantee you. A lot of fun for all!

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Discipleship Prayer In God’s Presence Target Group: Adults (Co-ed) Dates: Six-week course Wednesday nights June 10, 17, 24, and July 1, 8, 15 Where: Family Life Center F202 Time: 6:25 - 7:25 pm Facilitator/Teacher: Lee Jinks Materials: Book Cost $6.00 Course Description: This six-week study will help you develop a meaningful, well-balanced, and daily prayer life. By completing five brief, daily studies each week, you will understand and learn how to use six kinds of prayer to relate to your heavenly Father.

One Month To Live 30 Day Challenge by Kerry and Chris Shook Target Group: Adults (Co-ed) Dates: Four-week course Wednesday nights - (July 8 - 29) Where: Family Life Center F200 Time: 6:25 - 7:25 pm Facilitator/Teacher: Debbie Eklund Materials: Book Cost $15.00 Course Description: In One Month to Live, Kerry and Chris show you how to stop waiting for “someday” and start making each day really matter. By taking their 30-Day Challenge, you’ll learn what it means to make the most of your time on earth and live life with no regrets.

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Discipleship Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore

Target Group: Women of all ages Dates: Ten-week course Wednesday nights - (June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12) Where: Family Life Center F101 Time: 6:25 - 7:25 pm Facilitator/Teacher: Shawn Patterson Materials: Book Cost $15.00 Format: Our weekly class time will consist of a segment of the video teaching, interactive teaching provided by our teacher, and group discussion. Course Description: Join Beth in an in-depth and very personal examination of this great story of threat and deliverance. She peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to our lives. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the study for you. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther’s day, it’s tough today. This portion of God’s Word contains treasures to aid us in our hurried, harried and pressured lives.

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Wednesday Night Fellowship Meals 5:00 - 6:20 pm Cost $4.00 per person - Reservations necessary

May 6,13,20,27 Traditional meals by Beverly Goodrich and her fabulous crew Summer Guest Chefs June 3 - Charlotte Hocott ............ Beef Enchiladas June 10 - Trey Crouch ........................ Fried Fish June 17 - Charlie Martinez ............ Carne Guisada June 24 - L.J. McCoy ......................... Barbeque July 1 and 8 ............................. Kitchen Closed July 15 - Michelle Varnado ......................... TBA July 22 - Judi Lyon .................................. TBA July 29 - Heidi Aleman .............................. TBA August 5 ............................................... TBA August 12- Kris Mion............................ Lasagna August 19 -Karen Sutton .............. Pork Loin Roast August 25 - Beverly Goodrich ...................... TBA Bon Apetit!

Give Me “5”

This is our Summer outreach strategy for reconnecting with those who have been absent in Sunday School and Worship. Each class or department is encouraged to have 5 people attend this once-a- month activity. 1 will pray, 1 will write cards, 1 will call, and 2 will go visiting. A meal and childcare is provided. The dates are: May 5, June 2, *July 7, & August 4 Meal: 5:30 pm Roll-call: 6:25 pm Action: 6:30 pm

*VBS Outreach - July 7

Help us contact boys and girls who made decisions for Christ at V.B.S. 8

Adult Teacher’s Training Target Group: All Sunday School Teachers Dates: Wednesday Nights Where: Family Life Center F102 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Bible Teacher: Dr. Morgan J. Browning Minister of Education Materials: Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible Series” • May - Micah (Live for God Today) • June, July and August - Galatians and James (A Walk to Remember)

Course Description: This is a weekly on-going class where the Bible teacher gives an analysis and interpretation of the focal passage and shares practical applications. In addition, the discussion and observations of fellow teachers contribute much in helping one’s preparation of the weekly Bible lesson. Sunday School Leadership Conference August 21 - 22 9

MOPS Meetings - May 7, 21 @ 9:00 am MOPS Play Day - Swimming - June 18 and July 16 MOPS Fall Kick-off Party - August 20

Contact: Shawn Patterson Phone: 956-686-7418

Breakfast at IHOP in Mission Thursday, May 21 8:30 am Breakfast at Denny’s Restaurant 116 Sth Shary Rd. Thursday, June 18 8:30 am Ice Cream Day in the gym Thursday, July 16 6:00 pm 10

4 years - 8th Grade June 22 - June 26 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Our special guest this year! David McCullough from Tyler, Texas

Fun-Packed Recreation „ Balloon Show - Tuesday „ Amusement Park - Thursday „ The World’s Largest Banana Split - Sunday Our boys vs. girls Mission Offering will sponsor a VBS at Shepherd College for adults with special needs.

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Stay on Track - VBS Calendar Event

Date

Time

Drama Rehearsal

Monday, May 4

6:30 pm

*Workday

Tuesday, May 5

9:00 am

*All Workers Meeting

Sunday, May 17

4:45 pm

Drama Rehearsal

Monday, May 18

6:30 pm

*Workday *Workday

Tuesday, May 19 Tuesday, May 26

9:00 am 9:00 am

Drama Rehearsal

Monday, June 1

6:30 pm

Cookie Drive Begins

Monday, June 1

Drama Rehearsal

Monday, June 8

6:30 pm

*Workday

Tuesday, June 9

9:00 am

Drama Rehearsal

Monday, June 15

6:30 pm

Neighborhood Flyer Blitz

June 16 - 19

*Workday & meal *Setup/Mtg/Meal

Thurs, June 18 Sunday, June 21

9:00 am 4:00 pm

Drama Rehearsal

Monday, June 22

6:30 pm

Drama Dress Rehearsal

Saturday, June 27

9:00 am

Commencement Drama and Musical

Sunday, June 28

6:00 pm

VBS Outreach

Tuesday, July 7

5:30 pm

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Preschool Mother’s Day Out Fridays in May June - August (Tuesdays and Fridays) Zoo Trip- Saturday, May 9 Preschool Sonshine Bells perform in 10:50 am Worship Service, Sunday, May 17

Beth Moore ABC’s

Bible Study (4 years old by Septermber 1 & 5 years old) June 10 - August 12 ~ 6:10 pm - 7:30 pm

Veggie Tales Premiere Movie - Friday, June 19 VBS - Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26 Adopt-A-Class Group Picture - Sunday, August 2 Meet the Teacher - Sunday, August 30 8:30 am - 9:00 am Advancement Sunday - Sunday, August 30 13

Fun on Tuesdays and Fridays in the summer for preschoolers and children through the 6th grade from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Cost: $20.00 for one child; $25.00 for two or more children. June - 9, 12,16,19,30 July - 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 August - 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 *NO Mother’s Day Out - June 23, 26 & July 3 movies Contact Shannon McCoy & Alene Hart

skating Children from birth through 6th grade are cared for while parents have the night off for class fellowship or simply catching up. This event is provided at an affordable cost, and reservations are required. Cost: $5.00 for one child; $10.00 for two or more children.

snacks

May 15, July 17, and August 14 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Contact Alene Hart

Family Night

games

Friday, August 28 - 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm The whole church family is welcome to fellowship in our Family Life Center with food, games and fun.

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Our AWANA Club is for children 3 years - High School. Trained leaders take children through “Game Time” (team competition), “Handbook Time” (scripture learning), and “Council Time” (practical Bible messages). Event

Date

Time

Boys Campout

Friday, May 1

4:00 pm

Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, May 13

6:30 pm

Fall Registration

Wednesday, August 19

6:15 pm (Gym)

AWANA Begins

Wednesday, August 26

6:15 pm (Gym)

Firsthealth Exercise Class Target group: All ages (co-ed) Dates: Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays May 11 - August 28 Where: Adult Building (use north entrance) Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Leader: Dorris Mullin 682-8595 Format: Low-impact, developing strength, stretching and relaxation are the keys in developing a positive attitude and healthy body. 15

Event

Date

Time

Zoo Trip

Saturday, May 9

8:30 am

End of School Party

Friday, May 29

6:00 pm

Summer Music Sunday, June 7 Activities for Kids (See Music Children’s Choir page)

5:00 pm

6th Grade Graduation Party

7:00 pm

Sunday, June 7

Mother’s Day Out Tuesday, June 9 (See Mother’s Day Out page) Veggie Tales Movie Premier

Friday, June 19

VBS

Monday, June 22 - 26 8:30 am

Kid’s Camp Parent Meeting

Wednesday, July 1

Kid’s Camp

July 5 - 8

Fireman’s Breakfast

Sunday, July 19

8:30 am

Adopt-A-Class Picture Day

Sunday, August 2

9:30 am

Meet the Teacher Breakfast

Sunday, August 30

8:30 am

Advancement Sunday

Sunday, August 30

9:30 am

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6:30 pm

5:00 pm

Kid’s and Youth Choir Summer Music Activities for Kids Kinder (completed) - 6th grade will be working on a musical this summer Event

Date

Time

Registration Party SMAK Practices Dress Rehearsal Performance

Sunday, June 7 June 10 - August 12 Saturday, August 15 Sunday, August 16

5:00 pm 6:10 pm 9:00 am 6:00 pm

Praise Band - Practices Sundays @ 4:00 pm in Y200 Youth Choir - Practices Sundays @ 4:45 pm in Y200 *Except for May 24, June 21, 28 and July 5

Youth Choir Sings in Evening Worship Sunday, June 14 Sunday, July 12 Sunday, July 19 Sunday, August 9 Sunday, August 30

Sunday, May 17 Sunday, July 12 Praise Band and Youth Choir @ 6:00 pm 17

Adult Choir & Orchestra Practice Wednesday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Special Guests June 14, 8:00 & 10:50 am Worship Services Pasadena Baptist Church Youth Choir

Preview the music for our McAllen Christmas Pageant Saturday, August 29 2009 Christmas Pageant Dates: December 10th at 7:00 pm December 11th at 7:00 pm December 12th at 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm December 13th at 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm 18

Applause •

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Awana Awards Wednesday, May 13, Wednesday Worship attends (6:30 pm) Senior Recognition Sunday, May 17, AM Morning Worship, Banquet, Evening Service Camp Testimonies Sunday, June 21, Morning Worship Services

Discipleship/Retreats • • • •

“Jesus Freaks” June 12 – 13 “Beauty and the Beast” July 17 – 18 All-Nighter July 31 – August 1 Vacation Bible School June 22-26 Back-to-School Rally Sunday, August 30 – (4:00 pm)

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Fun and Games •

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SNAC Sunday, May 3, and Sunday, July 12 (7:00 - 8:30 pm) Family Night Friday, August 28, Young Life Café Open

Meetings •

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Parent Meetings Sunday, May 17 – (7:00 pm) Sunday, June 14 – (7:00 pm) Youth Committee and Youth Council Sunday, June 14 – (4:00 pm) Sunday, July 19 – (4:00 pm) Camp Meeting Sunday, June 14 – (7:00pm)

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Outreach •

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Give Me “5” Tuesday, May 5 (5:30 pm) Tuesday, June 2 (5:30 pm) Tuesday, July 7 (5:30 pm) Tuesday, August 4 (5:30 pm) VBS Handbill Distribution Blitz Saturday, June 20

Sunday School •

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5th Sunday Combined Lesson Sunday, May 31 (9:30 am) Sunday, August 30 (9:30 am) Junior High Open House Sunday, June 7 (9:00 – 9:30 am) th 6 Graders Promote to Junior High Department Sunday, June 7 (9:30 am) Pasadena Youth Group guests Sunday, June 14 (9:30 am) Adopt-a-class Group Picture Sunday, August 2 (9:30 am) Advancement Sunday Sunday, August 30 (9:30 am)

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Trips • • •

Fiesta Texas Thursday, June 4 Camp June 15-19 Puppet Tours (See Puppets page 23)

Worship •

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Youth-led Worship Sunday, May 17 (6:00 pm) Sunday, July 12 (6:00 pm) Youth Choir / Youth Praise Band (See music page 17) Pasadena Youth Choir Sunday, June 14 – AM Services and Sunday School Spanish Youth Revival June 27 – (7:00 – 9:00 pm)

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Puppets Ministry H.I.S. Productions For 10 years, H.I.S. Productions has been reaching the lost through the use of puppets for both adults and children in over 250 performances! Event

Date

Time

Puppet Practice Puppet Practice

Sunday, May 3 Sunday, June 7

1:30 pm 1:30 pm

Summer Tour #1

Tuesday, June 9 - 14 Tradewinds, Cornerstone and Woodgate Apartments Dallas, Texas

Puppet Tour #2

Friday, July 17 - 26 VBS Gainsville Ivy Apartments Ministry Bhutanese Baptist Refugee Church Hillcrest Apartment Ministry

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May 5 - Give Me “5” Outreach @ 5:30 pm - Gym Dia de Evangelismo - llamar, escribir y visitar May 10 - Evangelistic Banquet @ 10:30 am - Gym Conferencia Medica con el Doctor Enrique Griego May 13 - Evangelistic Bible Study and Coffee @ 6:30 pm Cafecito y Te de Coca Evangelistico May 24 - Lord’s Supper @ 9:25 am - Sanctuary/Santa Cena June 2 - Give Me “5” Outreach @ 5:30 pm - Gym Dia de Evangelismo - llamar, escribir y visitar June 17 - Evangelistic Bible Study/Argentinian food @ 6:30 pm Banquete Evangelistico (comida Argentina) June 27 - Youth Concert with guest singers from Puerto Rico @ 7:00 pm - Sanctuary/Concierto juvenil (1$ per person) July 7 - Give Me “5” Outreach @ 5:30 pm - Gym July 15 - Evangelistic Bible Study & Mexican Food @ 6:30 pm Banquete Evangelistico (comida Mexicana) August 4 - Give Me “5”/Dia de Evangelismo August 19 - Evangelistic Bible Study & Pastries Banquete Evangelistico con postres @ 6:30 pm ESL - English as a Second Language on Sundays @ 3:00 pm F102/ Clases de Ingles

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Church-wide Activities Event

Date

Time

Business Meeting

Sunday, May 3

5:45 pm

Deacon’s Meetings

May 3, June 7, July 12, August 2

Finance Meetings

May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16

National Day

Thursday, May 7

of Prayer/Breakfast Sanctuary open for prayer

Thanksgiving Service

6:30 am

8:00 am- 3:00 pm

Lord’s Supper

Sunday, May 24 Sunday, May 24

5:30 pm 6:00 pm

Memorial Day

Monday, May 25

Office Closed

Pastor’s Welcome

Sunday, May 31

5:00 pm

Independence Day

Friday, July 3

Office Closed

Thanksgiving Service

Sunday, August 30

5:30 pm

Lord’s Supper

Sunday, August 30

6:00 pm

Fellowship

Special Days Mother’s Day Father’s Day

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Welcome Pastor Sunday, May 31 Our church family is going to extend a warm south Texas welcome to Mike and Debbie Make plans to join us on this special Sunday evening for dinner and fellowship. 26