First Baptist Church

Discover the Love of Christ

January 2016

Frostproof, Florida
Pastors Remarks
Dear Church Family,
The year 2015 has gone rather quickly. It is time for us to focus on the new year and see it
as an opportunity to be and do what God has called us to.
What kind of vision do you have for the future? Let me encourage you, if you have not
done so, to set some personal goals for yourself, in the areas of physical, emotional,
financial and spiritual. What about some goals for your area of ministry in your church?
Of course, providing that Jesus does not return (which could happen anytime), where do
you see yourself, your family, and your church this time next year?
I believe that 2016 will provide you and me opportunities to be witnesses for Jesus. People
will be observing us, as Gods people, as to our attitude and behavior and how we respond
to lifes challenges. What a great time for us to be able to share a witness with both our
example and our words, to what God can do. He still gives love, forgiveness, hope, peace,
joy and purpose. How can you lose with those provisions?

Thank the Lord for

opening another
chapter in our lives.
May we live each
page with more
meaning by
touching peoples
lives each day.
Happy
New
Year!

These are some things that I wish for all of us for this new year:
1. That God would nudge us out of our comfort zones, as we seek to obey Him. It is

Inside this issue:

easy to get in a routine and become content. Sometimes we need to take a risk for
Pastors Remarks

Sons of the Father In Concert

God and step out in faith.

2. That we would know the thrill of personally seeing someone come to know Jesus.
Remember that everyone will spend eternity in one of two places, heaven or hell.
How exciting to know that someone is going to heaven because you had a part in

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Kidz-Korner News

sharing Jesus with someone.

3. That we would seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
What is priority in your life?

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Student Ministry

January Calendar
January Birthdays

FBC Ministry
Service Schedules
Risk Management Meeting
O2 Caf Student Fundraiser

My prayer is that we, as a church body, are all that God desires us to be. It is not so much
about doing church as it is about being the church. Lets be found faithful in this new year!
In His love,

Bro. Darrol

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Sons of The Father In Concert

Location: Fir st Baptist Church

Date: J anuar y 31, 2016

Time: 6:00 pm

Sons of The Father are full-time music evangelists traveling out of West Frankfort, IL. This father and his
two sons have been ministering across the nation since 1989 in an average of 175 events a year. Using a
variety of styles, from acappella hymns and inspirational music to southern and contemporary gospel, Sons
of The Father sing everywhere from the largest churches and events in the nation to the local church. They
split their time between Bible Conferences, Concerts, Revivals, and other special events.
Sons of The Father is Les, Chris and Brent Snyder. On the road since 1976, Les had been doing an
itinerant music ministry, when his sons joined him in 1989. Their ministry takes them from the largest
churches and conventions in America to some of the smallest in rural and sparsely populated areas. They
have 21 recordings together and Brent also has a solo recording. All three of the Sons of The Father are
ordained ministers and feel called by God to do what they do. A "show" is not really what Sons of The Father
are about. For them it's about ministering to people through music and sharing The Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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KidZ~Korner Childrens Department

January 2016
First, let me say THANK YOU to everyone that bought gifts and made donations to the KidZ~Korner Angel Tree
Ministry. Through your kind and generous actions you were salt and light to many families in our church and
community. With your assistance, we provided gifts to 46 children. Many families also received personal care items and
food. So again, thank you for allowing Jesus to use you to help others.
Thanks Michelle Young, for heading up the Childr ens Chr istmas Pr ogr am, and for ever yone that assisted her ,
and to you our church friends and family for supporting us. The children faithfully attend Life Group, Childrens
Church, AWANA, complete Mission projects, give offering, and are learning to serve in various ways. They are truly a
part of TODAYS CHURCH, and you are each mentoring them as they watch and model your actions.
AWANA AND Good News Clubs will r esume on J anuar y 6. AWANA has mor e exciting times ahead, so Leader s
and KidZ- get ready! Cars and trucks will be available soon for the AWANA Grand Prix. We need a few adults to
volunteer in assisting children with preparing their vehicle for the big race. If you could help, please see Clay or Julie
Brantley. Coming Awana events in January:
01/06-Regular Book Night, 01/13-PJ Night, 01/20-Book Night, 01/27Western Night
Bring a friend and enjoy campfire food!
Good News Clubs has a cur r ent enr ollment of almost 100 childr en fr om the two local elementar y schools, and 10
children have accepted Christ in the past 3 months. We are so blessed that God has kept this door open for us to enter
into the schools and teach children about Jesus. Keep praying for us!
The annual Risk Management Training is Sunday, January 17, 2016! This is a mandator y meeting for ever yone
who works in any capacity with preschool, children or students. Please make every effort to attend.
The Preschool and Childrens Ministry leaders wish each and everyone a Happy and Healthy NEW YEAR!
In His Service- For His KidZ,

W|tx Vt

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Dear Church Family,

2016 is here!!! It is hard to believe how quickly this year has come and gone. With everything in a blur, we are hitting
the ground running this year in the Student Ministry! We already have tons of events and activities planned and are very
excited about all we are going to be doing this year!
I wanted to take a minute and give you a snapshot of our upcoming activities. January and February are busy months
and we ask that you will join us and pray for us as we journey through the following weeks.

O2 CAF
Beginning January 4th, we will be reintroducing the 2016 O2 Caf. The caf will be open every Monday evening in
January (and potentially February) from 5:00pm 6:30pm in the Smith Building. J oin us for a meal and help the
students raise money for special events such as YOUTH CAMP!!! I will reveal the menu for the following night each
Sunday during the morning announcements.
WINTER JAM
Winter Jam is a one night concert at the Amalie arena in Tampa Bay.
The concert hosts 10 contemporary Christian bands, such as Matthew
West and David Crowder, all for the low price of $10.00 a person.
Winter Jam is scheduled for Saturday, January16th, and we will be
leaving at 1:00 p.m. for anyone who would like to be a part of this
awesome experience.
PLANET WISDOM
Planet Wisdom is a two day discipleship conference that is absolutely life changing. This
years theme is titled BECAUSE OF JESUS: what He has done and what that means
for us. The conference will be held at the Lakeland Centre (Civic Center) on January 29th
& 30th, and will cost $52.00 per student. If you have a student (7th-12th grade) who would
like to attend this event or if you would like to sponsor a student to go, please contact me
at the church office as soon as possible.

As always, it is an honor to serve this church body. Thank you for being the people you are and for loving the Lord the
way you do!
Keep fishing,

Bro. Brian

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January 2016
Sun

Mon

Tue

3 Deacons serving:

4 Life Line Screening

Larry Blackwelder
Garry Talley

Fellowship Hall 9am

10 Deacons serving:

11

Wed

Thu

6 Awana & Student

7 Tax Aid Training

Refuge 6pm - Bible

Study 6:30pm - Choir
Practice 7:45pm

F.H. 9-3pm
Prayer Team 5:30pm
LINK 7:30pm

Fri

Sat

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16 Student Winter

12 WMU Sewing

13 Awana & Student

14 Tax Aid Training

Larry Ogburn
Doyce Cotton

Fellowship Hall 9am

Refuge 6pm - Bible

Study 6:30pm - Choir
Practice 7:45pm

F.H. 9-3pm
Prayer Team 5:30pm
LINK 7:30pm

17 Deacons serving: 18

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20 Awana & Student

21 Tax Aid Training

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23 Joy Class

Bill Rankin
Ed Butler

Office Volunteer
Luncheon-12:00pm
Church Office

Refuge 6pm - Bible

Study 6:30pm - Choir
Practice 7:45pm

F.H. 9-3pm
Prayer Team 5:30pm
LINK 7:30pm

Feed the
Community
5-6:30pm

Fellowship,
Smith Bldg. 4pm

24 Deacons serving: 25

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27Awana & Student

28 Prayer Team

29 Student Planet

30 Student Planet

Refuge 6pm - Bible

Study 6:30pm - Choir
Practice 7:45pm

Smith Bldg. 5:30pm

Wisdom Leave @
3pm

Wisdom 7:30-5pm

John Cavanaugh
Freddie Senterfitt

Jam-Lakeland
2-10:30 pm

LINK 7:30pm

31 Deacons serving:
Cliff Lightsey
Ernie Wasdin
Sons of the Father in Concert 6pm

Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and established the work of our hands upon us. Psalms 90:17 ESV

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Keith Walters
Brady Gravley
Samantha Davis
Ruth Johnson,
Treva Morrison,
Gary Pistole
Nancy Miller,
Priscilla Carter,
Pam Donalson
Jade Wise
Racheal Talley,
Sam Van Hook
Virgil Ullom,
Kayla Wilson,
Gene Schwiddee

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James Croff,
Elias Rivas
Caleb Sharpe,
Jonas Troughton
Regene Byrn,
Deanna Norris
Anthony Diaz
Sandra Robinson
Brandon Bennett
Brittany Dixon
Melissa Green

First Baptist Church Ministry

Discover the love of Christ!

Gods Vision For FBC: He desires us to be a church that impacts our community
with the Gospel.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

96 West. B. Street
Post Office Box 327
Frostproof, Florida 33843-0327
Phone: 863 635-3603
Fax: 863 635-6923
E-mail: fbchadden@verizon.net
Website: www.fbcfrostproof.org
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First Baptist Church of Frostproof

Gods Mission For FBC: Making disciples, leading believers to become fully
devoted followers of Christ.
Gods Strategy For FBC:
Connect with God thr ough wor ship and with other s thr ough
relationships.
Grow spir itually and numer ically thr ough small gr oup Bible study.
Serve other s by joining a team engaged in ministr y.

Service Schedules
Sunday
Life Group Classes 9:45am
Celebration Worship Service 11:00 am

Connecting with God!

Worship Service 6:00pm

Connecting with Wednesday

God!

Connecting with Others!

Children
and Student Programs 6:00 pm
Connecting with
Others!

January 2016

Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm

Choir 8:15 pm

Risk Management Meeting

O2 Caf Student Fundraiser

The annual Risk Management Meeting is

Sunday, January 17, 4:30 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. This is a mandatory
meeting for anyone who works in any
capacity with nursery, preschool, children
or students.

The O2 Caf is back this year! Each

Monday in January, the Smith Building will
be opened from 5:00-6:30 p.m. The church
body and the community are invited to dine.
The minimum donation is $7.00.

We will discuss policy and procedures

concerning reducing the risk of child abuse
and other security issues.
If for any reason you will not be able to
attend the meeting, please contact the
church office. A make up meeting will be
held on Sunday, February 7 at 4:30 p.m.

The O2 Caf is a fun way to incorporate

student service into fundraising. All funds
donated during this time will go to the
students who serve. The proceeds help
provide financial aid to students attending
Super Summer Camp July 18-22, 2016.
Thank you for your continual support.