Attendance Report February 14

Sunday School 98

First Focus
Worship 137
Wednesday Night 120

First Baptist Church, Hamilton, Texas

Advancing the Gospel
Our Tithes and Offerings....
Vol. 33, No. 7 February 17, 2010
Gifts to the Budget
February 7 $3,725.50
February 14 5,507.00
Average Weekly Needs 5,466.71 Deacons’

FBC Revitalization 285.00

Annual Valentine Banquet
Wed Night Meals 110.00

Total Gifts February 14 $5.902.00

SUNDAY PERSONNEL FEBRUARY 21

Welcome Team
Barbara Caraway, Garry Diaz, Nancy Diaz,
Sharon Felton, Brandon Haile, Bill Spencer
Counters
David Courtney, Don Jones, J.T. Massingill
CHILD CARE
E-mail Address office@fbchamiltontx.org

Sunday School Nursery

Allyson Elkins,Clydell Massingill
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Church Nursery
Jacob Sensenig, Minister of Music
Church Office - 254/386-8141

Holly May, Deena McGregor

2-3 Year Olds
Rev. Keith Felton, Pastor

Shawna Cozby, Jennifer Ingram

First Baptist Church

Hamilton, TX 76531

Children’s Church
Justin Cozby, Matthew Stephens
220 S. Bell Street
P.O. Box 673

Deacons on Call for February

Jim Summers - Team Leader
Dale Caraway, Luke Killian, Saundra Lengefeld
From the Shepherd’s Shop‹
Shop‹ Sunday, February 21
Life of the Church
A N NO U N C E M E N T S
by Pastor Keith Felton Sunday School 9:45 am
Worship 11:00 am DEACONS’ ANNUAL
I have been amazed at the response from last week’s Children’s Church for Pre-K thru K 11:00 am World Hunger Banks… are available at the back of
sermon entitled, ‘The Motions.’ Several of you have VALENTINE BANQUET the Sanctuary. Please take one and fill and bring back
Media & Technology Committee Mtg. 12:00 pm
commented on how the Holy Spirit moved in your Monday, February 22 on May 30 (Fifth Sunday) to be emptied. Each Fifth
life to stop just going through the motions and start Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:30 pm Sunday, we will bring them to worship to be emptied.
The deacon widows were honored
living for the Lord like never before. I have felt very Wednesday, February 24
good about the prospects of 2010 long before it Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal 5:15 pm with a lovely banquet February 15.
arrived. I’m beginning to see why God had been Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 pm A delicious meal was cooked and The Grass Is Always Greener when
encouraging me about this new year and all it has in Children’s Music & Missions 6:00 pm you take care of it. Volunteers are needed for
served by the deacons. The church lawn care service for the current year. Please
store for our family of faith. I’ll just mention a few Worship & Bible Study - Youth 6:00 pm
Sanctuary Choir Practice 7:00 pm parlor and tables were beautifully sign up in the rear of the Sanctuary. Your
things God is doing in our midst and I hope you will
Thursday, February 25 decorated with a Valentine’s Day service will be appreciated.
be encouraged and take part…
Ladies’ Crafts 9:00 am
theme. Pastor Keith gave an
First – I’m so proud of ABBY KILLIAN and her AA Meeting 8:00 pm
baptism this past Sunday. We all have a
inspiring devotional and the evening Thank You…
responsibility as her church to point her in the ways ended with a musical serenade by the Keith and members of FBC,
of Jesus so she may grow in her relationship with the deacons. Each lady was presented Thanks so much for the use of your
Lord. We have more children who are close to building and the wonderful food for
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL with a beautiful carnation.
making decisions for Christ and I hope you will be in the Payne family.
prayer for all our kids. We have an awesome February 24
Our thanks to the deacons for this We appreciate all the time and
responsibility to nurture children in the Christian Beans/Cornbread & trimmings
lovely occasion! workers to prepare for us.
faith.
Keith, thanks again, the service “fit”
Secondly – Wednesday, February 24, we are going to Duck and family.
have a special night as Gary Gates gives his Gene, Joy Michael Payne
testimony through word and song. I’ve asked Gary to Remember in Prayer… Otis, Sharon & J.M. Thompson
share with us because God has done amazing things Joe Townsend Thank You…
Ruby Webb
in his life and I believe his testimony will resonate Bill Chappell Tawana Hindman Dear Brother Keith and Deacons,
with numerous folks not only in our church but in the Gwen Wallace Phil Hivnor What a nice evening it was! The Valentine dinner,
Dick Dixon Bobby Varner
community as well. This can be an opportunity for fellowship and songs--so good and very pretty.
DeWanna Alsouissi Gale Faubian
you to bring individuals that you know need to hear Hank Woolley Thank you for your service and dedication.
Bobby Varner
the Good News of Jesus and how salvation can be Stanley Gillham Kris Owen Sincerely, 2010 BIBLE 365
brought to their lives. Make a commitment to bring a Brenda Andrews Tony Rogers
Frances and Mollie Gardner Day 43 - Exodus 37:1-38:31, Matthew 28:1-20,
friend, coworker, neighbor or stranger to our Charles Maiorana Earl Cowley
Brandon Doosey Psalm 34:ll-22 , Proverbs 9:9-10
Fellowship Meal and then over into our Sanctuary for Vada Gregory Thank you …
Don Cook Harry Bullard Day 44 - Exodus 39:1-40:38, Mark 1:1-28, Psalm
a powerful night of testimony. Reverend Felton and Church Family, 35:1-16, Proverbs 9:11-12
Bill & Joyce Spencer Susan Dimaline
Cody Lee Donna Anglin I would like to express and thank you for the love you Day 45 - Lev.1:1-3:17, Mark 1:29-2:12, Psalm
Thirdly – One of our members approached me about Don & Lynn Plagens 35:17-28, Proverbs 9:13-18
Mack showed to my family at the death of my brother, Duck
leading a small group through ‘Experiencing God’. Rosa Gillham Floyd Spradley Day 46 - Lev. 4:1-5:19, Mark 2:13-3:6, Psalm 36:1-
Payne.
This is an incredible study by Henry Blackaby and Patty Gillham Mike Barron 12, Proverbs 10:3-4
Claude King. The study will not take place until later Marvin Andrews The service could not have been more appropriate and the
Day 47 - Lev. 6:1-7:27, Mark 3:7-30, Psalm 37:1-
in the spring, but I wanted to tell you now so you can Gayland Stephens wonderful meal was an overwhelming outpouring of love!
11, Proverbs 8:33-36
be praying about whether God wants you to commit Jim Wayman May God continue to bless you and your church family as Day 48 - Lev. 7:28-9:6, Mark 3:31-4:25 , Psalm
to this group. Look for details in upcoming Zach Anglin you continue to serve Him!
Dylan Craig
37:12-29, Proverbs 10:5
newsletters! Sincerely, Day 49 - Lev. 9:7-10:20, Mark 4:26-5:20, Psalm
The Family of Duck Payne
Peggy Johnson 37:30-40 Proverbs 10:6-7
The Family of Willie A. Perry