FBC Enews: March 26, 2024

This Sunday – March 31 – 9:30 a.m.

Message: “Blessed: Those Who Mourn”

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Preaching: Pastor Evan Guse

Bulletin – Playlist

Edna Martin Christian Center: April is the month for the Flat Rock Association to support the food pantry at Edna Martin Christian Center. They are requesting monetary donations for them to supply the pantry. Please donate through the church, designating your gift for “EMCC food pantry.” Thank you!

A Reminder: Abigail Circle will be meeting on Tuesday, March 26th @ 6:30 PM.

Spring Choir: Calling all singers!

You are invited to lead worship again this Sunday.

We will meet at 8:45 AM to rehearse for the service.

Choir practice continues this Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Choir Loft.

Holy Week Schedule: It’s Holy Week! Mark your calendars for the following dates:

March 28th – Maundy Thursday @ 7:00 PM (Choral-Led Service)

March 29th – Good Friday @ 12:00 PM in the Commons

March 31st –

Easter Sunrise Service @ 7:30 AM in the Chapel

Easter Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall

Easter Service @ 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary

Easter Egg Hunt: Join us for the Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 30th @ 10:00 am. There will be donuts and crafts prior to the hunt. Invite your friends and neighbors!

Hot meals at Memorial Baptist Church: It is First Baptist’s turn to prepare and serve a hot meal to clients in need on Tuesday April 2nd and 9th. There will be a sign up sheet in the welcome center for both meal preparation and servers. The sign up will include the menu and items to be cooked/purchased and details for this mission. If you have questions please call Sue Putterill at 812-350-0357.

Bible Study Opportunities: The next Bible Study series for both the men and ladies is being written and led by Pastor Evan Guse, titled “When God’s Heart Moves: Stories of Compassion” and will begin the first week of April. If you have not attended either group lately, now would be a great time to begin. Study guides will be available for both groups on Wednesday.

L.I.G.H.T. Ladies Bible Study on Thursdays (beginning April 4th) at 9:00 am in the Chapel. Bring someone with you!

Men of Faith Bible Study on Fridays (beginning April 5th) at 7:00 am in Fellowship Hall. Invite a friend.

Mission Presentation: Soozi Ford will be sharing her experiences from her recent mission trip on Sunday, April 21st during the 2nd hour. All are encouraged to come and hear what God is doing in and around Hungary and Ukraine.

SECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADE: The new security / alarm system is now operable. The new system now includes motion sensor monitoring inside the building. The system provider now contacts us in response to motion detector alerts. At the church council meeting on 2/20, after considerable safety focused discussion, the council adopted a policy that nobody, with the exception of paid staff, should be in the building between 10 PM and 6 AM without prior authorization.

Scholarship Opportunities: The First Baptist Church Foundation is accepting applications between now and April 1st for two scholarships. Applications and instructions may be obtained from the church office or the church website (Connect/FBC Foundation). They are due back to the church office or a Foundation board member by April 1, 2024 to be considered. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May.

Mission News: Want to know more about the missionaries our church supports? Then check out the display on the counter in the Gathering Place. Information cards are there for the following missionaries: Barb & Dwight Bolick, Kristy Engel, Carlos Bonilla & Mayra Giovanetti, Philip & Corenne Smith, and Debby Witmer. Take one or more. Learn about the ways they serve others in Christ’s name. Perhaps you will commit to pray for them on a regular basis. The display also has a one page summary for all of them, as well as an update about Barb and Dwight’s service. On each card is a website you can visit to learn even more about them. Another option: visit https://internationalministries.org/international-ministries-global-servants/ where you will find an alphabetical listing of all our American Baptist Global Servants and links to more updates.

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THIS WEEK:

Tuesday:

Prayer Shawl Group – 11:00 AM

Abigail Circle – 6:30 PM

Wednesday:

Prayer Group – 12:30 PM

Choir Practice – 7:00 PM

Thursday:

Maundy Thursday – 7:00 PM

Friday:

Good Friday Service at the Commons @ Noon

Saturday:

Easter Egg Hunt – 10:00 AM

Sunday:

Easter Sunrise Service @ 7:30 AM in the Chapel

Easter Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall

Easter Service @ 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary

PRAYER Matters:

The people of Ukraine and efforts toward peace.

Victims of the Israel-Hamas War.

FBC congregant prayer concerns: Devin Baker, Rick DeHaven, Norma Cherry, Jeanette McKim, Anita Burton, Marcia Battle, Dick & Beth Miller, Ramona Harlow, Claude Wright, Jr “Bub”, Anita Yancey, Joyce Sutton, Allen Rea, Roger & Ben Glick and all persons who are homebound & in nursing care centers.