Attendance Report May 9

Sunday School 90

First Focus
Worship 147
Wednesday Activities 142

First Baptist Church, Hamilton, Texas

Advancing the Gospel
Our Tithes and Offerings.... Vol. 33, No. 19 May 12, 2010
Gifts to the Budget
May 2 $4,313.83
May 9 6,225.50
Average Weekly Needs 5,466.71
FBC Revitalization 620.00
Wed. Meals 133.00

Total Gifts March 28 $6,978.50

SUNDAY PERSONNEL May 16

Welcome Team
Barbara Caraway, Garry Diaz , Nancy Diaz,
Sharon Felton, Brandon Haile, Bill Spencer

COUNTERS
David Courtney, Don Jones, JT Massingill
CHILD CARE
E-mail Address office@fbchamiltontx.org

Sunday School Nursery

Allyson Elkins,Clydell Massingill
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Jacob Sensenig, Minister of Music

Church Nursery
Sharon Felton, Minister to Youth
Church Office - 254/386-8141

Holly May, Dena McGregor

2-3 Year Olds
Rev. Keith Felton, Pastor

Shawna Cozby, Jennifer Ingram

First Baptist Church

Hamilton, TX 76531

Children’s Church
220 S. Bell Street

Justin Cozby, Matthew Stephens

P.O. Box 673

Deacons on Call for May

David Courtney - Team Leader
Cody Catoe, Jimmie Edward, Don Haile
 From the Shepherd’s Shop‹
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Life of the Church
YOUTH NEWS 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
Children’s Church for Pre-K thru K 11:00 am WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL
Youth Council Meeting 12:00 pm What amazing talents and gifts our students May 19
Thank you for being a part of our dedicating Maya to
Experiencing God Bible Study 5:00 pm displayed Monday night at the band concert!! First Hot dogs & trimmings
the Lord on Mother’s Day. It was truly a special time
Monday, May 17 Baptist Youth are doing amazing things and
for our family and we thank you again for the
Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:30 pm making an impact everywhere they go!
continued support of our newest addition. We are
Tuesday, May 18 Fifth Sunday Fellowship Luncheon...on the
committed as parents to pointing Maya and our two
Stewardship Committee Meeting 6:00 pm We have had a great time on Wednesday nights Fourth Sunday of the Month! Due to
boys to Jesus Christ and we look forward to their
Wednesday, May 19 looking at what it means to really have a Memorial Day Weekend, our 5th Sunday
baptism some day.
LAST Fellowship Meal 5:15 pm relationship with Christ. Our game night was a Fellowship Luncheon will be on Sunday, May
Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 pm big success with everything from Twister to 23. Bring your favorite dish (or two) and come
Graduation is quickly approaching for our seniors. On
Children’s Music & Missions Party 6:00 pm Spades and plans are in the works for even more enjoy a time of food and fellowship.
May 23 we will be honoring these seniors by
Youth Worship & Bible Study 6:00 pm fun this summer. Our first youth council meeting
recognizing them in our service and giving them Bibles
Sanctuary Choir Practice 7:00 pm will be this Sunday to map out the summer and to
and a devotional book. I hope you will make plans to
Thursday, May 20 begin to empower youth to minister to each
attend as we show our support of these individuals
Ladies’ Crafts 9:00 am other. We have a great council and I can't wait to
embarking on the next chapter in their lives.
AA Meeting 8:00 pm see what all they come up with!
Speaking of May 23 – Our 5th Sunday Fellowship Meal Sunday, May 23
Mark your calendars for MAY 23, Graduation
has been moved to May 23 – the fourth Sunday of the Graduating Seniors Recognition and 5th Sunday Fellowship
Sunday!!! We will honor our high school
month due to Memorial Day Weekend. I’m looking Luncheon
graduates during the service and at our fellowship
forward to this time of fellowship and all the
Remember in Prayer… meal. Be sure to come and support them as they
wonderful food FBC brings to such occasions. So… Joe Townsend
Ruby Webb Tawana Hindman
finish this year strong! We are also beginning a
plan on staying after the service and bringing your
Bill Chappell Phil Hivnor new program this year for our seniors. Adopt a
favorite dish to our Fellowship Meal. I know it will be
Gwen Wallace Bobby Varner Graduate! Look for more information next week CARE NET BABY BOTTLE BANKS … at the
a great time of food and fun.
Dick Dixon Hank Woolley about this new ministry. back of the sanctuary. Return them Sunday
DeWanna Alsouissi Kris Owen morning, June 5 or before, if they are full.
Vacation Bible School is right around the corner!! This Bobby Varner Tony Rogers Hug a teenager!
is one of my favorite weeks of the year as we spend Stanley & Judy Gillham Earl Cowley
quality time with kids in our church and community to Brenda Andrews Brandon Doosey Sharon
tell them about Jesus. I pray you are making this time a Charles Maiorana Harry Bullard
priority in your family’s schedule – Please pray, Vada Gregory Rosa Gillham
volunteer, and find your part in VBS 2010. I appreciate Bill Spencer Patty Gillham
Peter Elkins and the Children’s Committee and all Rosa Gillham Gayland Stephens 2010 BIBLE 365
those who have already agreed to volunteer to make Patty Gillham Jim Wayman
Gayland Stephens Day 129 - 1 Samuel 2:22-4:22, John 5:24-47, Psalm
this the very best VBS. Don & Lynn Plagens
Jim Wayman Betty Wheeler 106:1-12, Proverbs 14:30-31
SUNDAY FLOWERS… Day 130 - 1 Samuel 5:1-7:17, John 6:1-21, Psalm
THE DEADLINE FOR REACHING OUR 106:13-31, Proverbs 14:32-33
FINANCIAL GOALS FOR PHASE ONE OF THE Day 131 - 1 Samuel 8:1-9:27 , John 6:22-42, Psalm
REVIT ALIZAT ION PLAN IS QUICKLY TEXAS BAPTIST WORLD HUNGER An anonymous gift of fresh flowers each 106:32-48, Proverbs 14:34-35
APPROACHING!!! Please remember your pledges Sunday for the sanctuary is given to glorify Day 132 - 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15, John 6:43-71, Psalm
banks will be emptied on Sunday morning, 107:1-43, Proverbs 15:1-3
and prayerfully consider giving above and beyond so May 23. Collection containers will be ready God and in honor of the widows, widowers,
Day 133 - 1 Samuel 12:1-13:22, John 7:1-29, Psalm
we can complete the first phase of our plan in the at the back of the sanctuary. Take your the homebound and nursing home members 108:1-13, Proverbs 15:4
timeline we committed to. Thank you in advance for empty bank home, refill it, and return its of First Baptist Church. We appreciate this Day 134– 1 Samuel 13:23-14:52, John 7:30-52,
reaching our goal – I believe we can do it!! contents on the next 5th Sunday, August 29. expression of love honoring God and His Psalm 109:1-31 Proverbs 15:5-7
people. Day 135 - 1 Samuel 15:1-16:23, John 7:53-8:20,
Help Texas Baptists feed the hungry. Psalm 110:1-7, Proverbs 15:8-10