October 28,2010.pdf - First Baptist Church Prattville

Located in the Heart of the
Historic District.....
with HIStory at Heart
CHURCH STAFF
Dr. Travis Coleman, Jr.
Senior Minister
Dr. John Johnston
Minister of Education/
Associate Pastor
Rev. Ron Prevatte
Minister of Administration
Rev. Larry Jenkins
Minister to Students
Rev. Mitch Loftin
Minister of Music & Worship
Mrs. Debbie Conway
Director of Children's Ministry
Rev. Dave Burns
Minister to Senior Adults
& Pastoral Care
Rev. Carter Reeves
Music Associate
Sunday Morning
Broadcast
WIQR, 1410 AM radio
will broadcast
First Baptist Church
Sunday Morning Worship
Service at 10:00 a.m.
Deacons of the Week
October 31 - November 6, 2010
Jim Abraham 358-1413
James Dennis 365-9823
Volume 49 Issue 43
October 28, 2010
H I G H L I T E S
First Baptist Church 138 S. Washington St. Prattville, AL 36067 334.365.0606
Web Site: http://www.fbcprattville.org E-Mail: mail@fbcprattville.org Fax Line: 334.365.0688
Prayer Request Line: 334.365.2273 MDO: 334.361.9497 Kindergarten: 334.361.9481
Can-Do
October 31
High Impact/
High Attendance
Our attendance goal for Sunday School is 1550.
Our impact goal is to collect a ton (2000 pounds) of
food and personal items for the AICC.
Bring your items to the Worship Center.
Here is a list of suggested items (no perishable or baby food items, please):
GROCERIES: Peanut Butter and Jelly, Pasta and Sauce, Oatmeal & Cereal, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Juice, Grits,
Rice, Soup, Chili, Stew, Canned Meat and Tuna, Sugar, Macaroni and Cheese, Boxed Complete Meals, Canned Fruit
and Vegetables, Dried Beans, Ramen Noodles, Crackers, Cookies, Flour, Cornmeal, Crisco, Vegetable Oil, Baking or
Biscuit Mix, Individually Wrapped Snacks, Powdered Milk
NON-FOOD ITEMS: Deodorant, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Bath Soap, Feminine Products, Dish Detergent,
Laundry Detergent, Household Cleaners, Paper Towels, Kleenex, Disposable Razors, Trial Size Products,
Toilet Paper, Diapers
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Preschool - Sixth Grade
FREE ADMISSION
Cancelled if Rain. Please stay with your children at all times. NO SCARY COSTUMES
PLEASE.

A Moment with the Pastor
Arlinda and I had a good few days away visiting family last week. We worshiped at
Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Brimingham on Sunday. Our son and his family are
active members there. While it is refreshing to be away it is always good to be “home.”
October 31 is a big day for us at FBC. We are looking for a ton of food for “Can-Do”
Sunday,” brought by 1550+ people. Then we end the day with our annual “Family Fall
Festival.” We still need some volunteers to help, so call the Children’s Ministry Office at
365-0606, ext. 238, and give us a hand. Let’s bring family and friends to both events.
I look forward to bringing you God’s Word this Sunday.
Travis
From the Desk of the Minister of Education
Can-DO! Sunday is coming up this week. October 31 is our “high impact” day in Sunday School. We will be collecting
food and personal items for the Autauga Interfaith Care Center (see front page of the Highlites).
▪ Our attendance goal is 1550
Our food collection goal is 2000 pounds – One Ton!
Please bring a friend with you Sunday and bring at least one item for the AICC! If you are physically able,
please bring your food items to the sanctuary and place them at the altar before or after any of the services. If you cannot
physically do so, simply leave the items in your Sunday School class room.
Shoebox Sunday for Operation Christmas Child will be November 14. Our goal is to collect at least 500 filled
shoeboxes to send to children around the world as part of this important Samaritan’s Purse ministry. This year, we are
providing plastic shoeboxes for your use. They are located around the church campus, along with a brochure that provides
necessary instructions. We ask that you bring your filled shoeboxes to the Sanctuary on Sunday, November 14.
John
From the Desk of the Senior Adult Minister
Grandparents, do you look for teachable moments? Many of our fond memories of our parents
and grandparents are at those teachable moments. I look for them every opportunity I get.
Sometimes though, my grandsons teach me, but that is another story for another article. We are
going to have two events in our church that will be good teachable times.
“Can-Do Sunday” is on October 31. Involve your grandchildren in bringing canned goods to
worship this Sunday. It is a reminder to all that we serve the Lord by serving others by giving
food to the less fortunate. We all need to put our faith into action. Let the grandchildren place the
items in the bags, and pray with them, asking the Lord to use these gifts to show His love to the hurting. Walk with them
to place the food on the altar, demonstrating we are doing this together.
Operation Christmas Child is Sunday, November 14. Pick up a box, choose the items and pack the box together.
Put something special in to give it a personal touch. Your grandchild may never forget that teachable moment when you
said with him or her "we care". Seize the moments as they too quickly pass.
Dave
Bring your shoeboxes to worship
on Sunday, November 14!
FBC 2010 GOAL: 500 BOXES
Plastic boxes and labels are available
from tables around the church or in
your Sunday School class.
Club 412
Youth Praise Band
3rd Street

MOMM Meeting - Monday, November 8, 8:30 - 11:45
a.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Child care is available. Register
online at www.fbcprattville.org.
www.4women continues on Wednesday night, November
3, with “Being Good Stewards of God’s Money” led by
Cindy Clark.
Cookbooks are in! Pick up yours in the church office
during the week or in the church library on Wednesday
nights. $15 each
Youth Mission Fundraisers
Decorate your home for the holidays! The
poinsettia sales have begun. Contact the Music Office or
see a member of our youth to purchase yours!
Sponsors are now being taken for the 17th
Annual Polar Bear Run is scheduled for
February 12, 2011. Contact Larry Jenkins for
information, ext. 217.
Need babysitting or extra help around the house?
Hire an Acteen and help them raise money
for summer missions. Call 264-3120.
___Children’s Corner
Our Family Fall Festival is Sunday, October 31, from 4:30-7:30
p.m. Although the games and activities are for preschoolers
through sixth grade, there will be something for everyone.
There will be games, rides, entertainment, food, door prizes and
fun for the entire family! This is a great outreach opportunity for
our church, so plan to join us and invite someone to come with
you. Volunteers are still needed, especially the third hour. If
you would be willing to help, please contact the Children’s Ministry
Office or email debbie.conway@fbcprattville.org. Your help
will be greatly appreciated!
As Bro. Travis announced in his column, Kelli Reeves, our Preschool
& Children’s Ministry Associate, has resigned. During
her three years in this position, Kelli has demonstrated enthusiasm,
creativity, a love for children, and most important, a love
for God. Kelli is a very talented young woman who has made
significant contributions to our ministry team. Although she will
remain in our church, she will be missed in the Children’s Ministry.
I hope you will join me in wishing Kelli the best as she
moves into new areas of ministry.
WORSHIP CARE - October 31
8:30 a.m.
Bed Babies C Bonnie Bates/Beth Craft
1B Hermie George
1C Matt & Lindsay Harden
2B Chris & Kim Kervin
3B Richie & Kelli Beyer
11:00 a.m.
Bed Babies C Bonnie Bates/Shirlie Jensen
1B Hermie George/Kelli Shields
2B Scott & Katie Snow
3B Hank & Laura Gaston
Our Church Facts
LAST WEEK
October 24, 2010
Sunday School Enrollment Attendance
Adults 1999 682
Youth 337 115
Children 369 161
Preschool 261 111
Total 2966 1069
8:30 a.m. Worship 401
9:45 a.m. Worship 456
11:00 a.m. Worship 192
Total Sunday Morning Worship 1049
Children’s Praise & Worship Service 455
Stewardship Report
October 24, 2010
Budget Offering $ 35,249.45
Designations $ 4,885.30
Building Fund $ 5,656.13
Total $ 45,790.90
Budget Offering
Needed Year To Date $ 2,278,183.00
Total Year to Date $ 2,218,297.70
Transformed by His Story
Pledged to Date $ 1,669,939.00
Given Since 5/16/10 $ 444,875.90
Loan Principal as of 9/30/10 $ 906,466.09
Kathleen Mallory Offering: FBC Goal: $6,000 Given to Date: $4,939
Our Church Family
Recently Hospitalized
BAPTIST SOUTH - Janie Cook
PRATTVILLE BAPTIST - Harlan Webber
Mary Luker
809 Greensprings Drive, Room 13
Prattville, AL 36066
A thank you was received from Barbara Warren.
Christian sympathy is extended to
the Gloria Kuykendall family in the
death of her mother, the Gail
McDonald family in the death of
her brother, the Linda Reagor family in the
death of her mother, and the Mandi Hall in
the death of her father.

Weekly Events
Sunday
8:00-8:30 a.m. Library Open
8:30 a.m. Sunday School 1/Traditional Blended Worship WC
9:45 a.m. Sunday School 2/Praise & Worship. WC
11:00 a.m. Sunday School 3/Traditional Blended Worship WC
3:30 p.m. Acteens Rec Room
4:30 p.m. Youth Choirs
5:00 p.m. GAs, RAs, Mission Friends
5:00 p.m. Discipleship Training
6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service
Monday
5:45 p.m. F.E.E.T. FH
Tuesday
7:30 a.m. Fun & Fitness Room 104
10:00 a.m. J.O.Y. Club Chapel
Wednesday
5:00-6:00 p.m. Library Open
5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper FH
5:30 p.m. DivorceCare
6:00 p.m. Children’s Choirs
6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Options
6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting WC
6:00 p.m. Club 412 Chapel
6:45 p.m. Adult Choir Choir Room
Thursday
7:30 a.m. Fun & Fitness Room 104
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
November 3, 2010
Turkey and Dressing
Sweet Potato Casserole
Green Beans
Rolls
Children: Chicken Nuggets
$ 5.00 Adults $ 3.00 Children (12-under) $20.00 Family Cap
Wednesday Night Supper Reservations
Please remember that all Wednesday
night supper reservation cancellations
and changes must be made no later
than 12:00 noon on Tuesday.
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Prattville, AL is published weekly except
the week of Christmas by the
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November Events at a Glance
6 - TeamKid
Youth Hayride
7 - Time Change - Fall Back
R.A. Recognition in morning services
Deacon’s Meeting
DT Rally
8 - MOMM Meeting
F.E.E.T.
9 - Guatemala Fundraiser: Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
11 - Guatemala Team Training
13 - TeamKid
Guatemala Pancake Breakfast & Yard Sale
14 - Benefit Concert
Youth Poinsettia Packet Turn-In
15 - F.E.E.T.
16 - H.E.A.R.T.S.
20 - TeamKid
6th Grade Sunday School Class Fellowship
21 - Community Thanksgiving Service (at FBC)
24 - No Wednesday evening activities
25 - 26 - Church Office closed in observance of Thanksgiving
27 - TeamKid
28 - DiscipleYouth
29 - MOMM Meeting
30 - Senior Adult Game Day
Autauga Baptist Association
Thursday, November 4 ~ 6:30 p.m.
Pine Level, 1st Baptist Church
All men and boys are invited. Call the
Associational Office, 365-7802, by October 25
to make your meal reservations.
Yard Sale for Guatemala!
Saturday, November 13
Camellia Baptist Church
Pancake Breakfast Tickets - $5 each
See Larry Jenkins to donate yard sale
items or purchase tickets.