Serving Together in Jesus’ Name- FBC Enews

FBC Enews: April 14, 2026

This Sunday – April 19th – 9:30 a.m.

Message: “Practicing the Way: Sabbath”

Services: A committal service for Iris Huysentruyt will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Mausoleum Chapel at Garland Brook Cemetery with Pastor Evan Guse officiating. To view her obituary click here.

April Special Offering: We will be collecting for the Edna Martin Center and Kwai School during the month of April. Please mark your offering envelopes accordingly.

Hot Meal Volunteers: We will be serving hot meals for Love Chapel at Memorial Baptist Church on Tuesday April 14th. For questions, contact Heidi Jones at 812-350-2650.

Church Council Meeting: The monthly Church Council meeting will be Tuesday, April 14th @ 5:30 pm.

Newsletter: The deadline for the newsletter is April 15th. Please submit any info to Mel by this date.

Mission Speaker: Dwight Bolick, an IM missionary that we are currently supporting, will be joining us during the 2nd hour on Sunday, April 19th. Make plans to join us!

Flat Rock ABWM Conference: All women and men are invited to attend the Flat Rock ABWN Spring Conference at Little Blue River Baptist Church this Sunday, April 19th at 2:00 pm. Dwight Bolick will be sharing more about his water projects.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL & BIBLE STUDY: Join us every Wednesday beginning April 15th (except for April 22nd) through May 13th for a meal of fellowship and lively discussion. The meal starts at 5:00 PM with Bible Study at 5:30 PM.

For the Love of Brunch: Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:45 am, the ladies will be getting together for brunch! For April, it will be Thursday, April 16th. The restaurant is located at 1606 Central Ave. Let Dortha know you are coming at 812-341-7811. Join us!

Congregational Meeting: There will be a quarterly congregational meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:00 PM in the Chapel.

High School & College Graduates: If you know someone from the church who is graduating from either high school or college, please contact the church office so we can honor them. 812-376-3321 or [email protected]. We will also be recognizing children going into the 1st and 7th grades. The deadline is May 10th.

Cabin Cleanup at SBYCamp- On Sunday, April 26th following morning worship, everyone is invited to Southeastern Baptist Youth Camp to help clean up our cabin (Cabin #2) to prepare it for the summer season. If you are able to join us, let Pastor Tyler know. No cleaning supplies needed, just willing hands to serve.

Men of Faith: is wrapping up a study on Thursdays at 9:00 am called “More Than a Name: The Names of God”. All men invited!

Women’s LIGHT Bible Study: The Women’s L.I.G.H.T. Bible Study meets on Thurs. at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel. The topic for the current study that began April 9th is “Paul: Worldview Influences on His Life and Teachings,” a six week study. Study guides are available at the Gathering Place.

Mark Your Calendar! Join us on Saturday, May 16th from 9 to noon for Church Work Day. More details later.

Watkins Camp Scholarships for any students attending Indian Creek Baptist Camp need to be turned in by Sunday, May 17th. Contact the church office for the application.

Directory Update: A draft of the new directory is now posted at the Welcome Desk. Be sure to make any needed changes or additions.

Lost & Found Box: Please check the lost and found box located in the coatroom for any misplaced items. Any items not picked up will be donated to San Souci after April 26th.

FBC Apparel Store: We have an online store with FBC t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, and bags for any who want to order. Here is the link. There are a few who still haven’t picked up their free t-shirts.

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THIS WEEK:

Tuesday:

Prayer Shawls (11:00 AM)

Church Council (5:30 PM)

Wednesday:

Prayer Room Group (12:30 PM)

Wed. Meal & Bible Study (5-6:45 PM)

Thursday:

LIGHT Ladies Bible Study (9:00 AM)

Men of Faith Bible Study (9:00 AM)

PRAYER CONCERNS:

Learn about Barb Bolick’s experience in Cuba promoting the Talita Cumi girls’ clubs at

https://internationalministries.org/talita-cumi-girls-clubs-in-cuba-faith-resilience-hope/ Pray for all the women she trained there to lead those newly formed clubs. She concluded her report by saying “Thank you for your continued support of Dwight and me, of this ministry, and of the communities we serve. Because of you, girls across Latin America are discovering that their lives have value, purpose, and hope, women in churches are discovering their gifts in helping young girls begin a lifelong journey of being formed in Christ.” Learn about Dwight Bolick’s recent mission experiences during the “second hour” in fellowship hall April 19.

Our military service members and their families

Victims of war and efforts towards peace around the world

Victims of national tragedies and disasters

Love Chapel: Clients, Volunteers, Brighter Days, Pantry

FBC congregant prayer concerns: Luann Harlow, Carol Burton, Sue Hoffman, Rollin Strode, Mandy Reed, Bill Griffith, Janet Bailey, Dorothy Abney, Susan Carter, Tim Pickup, Priscilla & Roger Day, Bobbie & John Walker, Daryl & Dot McMath, Jenny Wilkerson, John & Liz Lipson, Jon Carlstrom, Marge Betz, Anita Burton, Dick & Beth Miller, Ramona Harlow, Claude Wright, Jr. “Bub”, Anita Yancey, Allen Rea, Larry Alexander, and Roger & Ben Glick and all persons who are homebound & in nursing care centers.