FINANCIAL

Deacons In Service Greeters Weekly Requirements for July:

July Raymond Weschke, Jason July Lois Green & Cynthia Philipp $6,028.25
Strawser Aug Raymond Weschke Received last week:
Aug Keith Louis, Tommy Layne $3,830.00
STEPS TO BECOMING A CHRISTIAN
Ushers Received for July:
REALIZE that you have sinned against God.
July 26 Keith Allen, Tommy Layne, $16,219.33
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” -Romans
Jerry Foss, Ron Gibson
Extended Session Aug 2 Micah Boles, Jack Roberson, 3:23
We are needing volunteers Visit our new and continually improving website:
Chad Carr, Bryant Schuetz REPENT of your sins.
for extended session. Aug 9 Charlie Boyd, Michael
http://www.fbcvm.org
“Repent, then, turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.”
Please see the sign-up Sexton,
-Acts 3:19
sheet on the wall by the Dan Bateman, Byron Whitney
nursery. Aug 16 Johnnie Gaidusek, Weldon REQUEST God to save you through Jesus Christ.
Bartels
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Jason Chase, Ronnie Johansen
-Romans 10:13
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS RECEIVE Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
“Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name,
He gave the right to become children of God.” -John 1:12
YOUTH
“…if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”,
July 29 Rangers vs. Tigers baseball game in Arlington and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead,
Aug 2-6 Youth-led Children’s Camp in Tulsa, OK you will be saved.” - Romans 10:9
Aug 7-9 Youth Converge/Choir Retreat in Houston
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EXTENDED SESSION
Sunday, July 26
We are needing volunteers for extended session. Please see the
9:45 A.M. Bible Study
sign-up sheet on the wall by the nursery.
10:55 A.M. Morning Worship
6:00 P.M. DAVE RAMSEY’S FPU CLASS

S U N D AY S C H O O L T E A C H E R S N E E D E D
We are in need of Sunday School teachers for 1-6 grades. Also we
are in need of workers for Wednesday evening Children in Action
Program. If interested, please call Tina Tiller at 932-5269 or 254-
749-5485.
SHOES FOR ORPHAN SOULS
Donation dates: 7/15 – 8/15; Drop-off location at First Baptist
Church.
Donate new shoes, socks, and/or undergarments and make life
better for orphans and at-risk children throughout the world. Any
questions, please call Tina Tiller at 932-5269 or 254-749-5485.
Mondays
11:30 A.M. Prayer in Today’s Adults
12:30 – 1:30 P.M. – EXERCISE
Wednesday, July 29
9:30 A.M. Ladies Prayer in Prayer Room
6:00 - 6:45 P.M. Youth hang out in gym
6:50 P.M. Youth worship begins
7:10 P.M. Youth break into small groups
7:40 - 8:00 P.M. Big meeting time in Youth room
8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Youth hang out in gym
Thursdays
6:00 A.M. Men’s Prayer Breakfast in Fellowship Hall

Sunday, Aug 2
EXERCISE OPPORTUNITY 8:45 A.M. Deacons’ Meeting
9:45 A.M. Bible Study
*** Come and join us in spiritual aerobics and strength exercises, or
10:55 A.M. Morning Worship
walk if you choose. Dress comfortably & wear tennis shoes. Mats
6:00 P.M. DAVE RAMSEY’S FPU CLASS
are available at the church.
WHERE: First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
NO GOSPEL JAM FOR THE REMAINDER OF JULY
WHEN: Mondays – after prayer time, 12:30 –
1:30p.m.
Come join us in prayer and follow up with exercise. S U N D AY S C H O O L A T T E N D A N C E
Officers 6 Youth 6
Nursery/Preschool 19
Adults 63 Children 17
 TO OUR COMMUNITY. . .
THE WORSHIP OF GOD I mentioned some of my heroes the other day in this column
July 26, 2009 and since then, I have discovered that I am surrounded by
heroes. Sometimes we fail to notice those who quietly and
faithfully minister. There are many of these heroes in our
church and community. I would like to mention one to you
WELCOME AND GREETING today. He is a hero that would never mention this and I am
willing to accept that he is going to “chew” me out when he
“Revive Us Again” Hymn # 469 reads this. Bill Crawford who served as an active deacon in
this church for many years, has also ministered to this
CALL TO WORSHIP Responsive Reading congregation for the past 53 years by faithfully keeping the
church’s Sunday School records every Sunday. Even more
“God of Grace and God of Glory” Hymn # 395 impressive than the length of time that Bill has kept the
records is that in the length of time I have been here, he has
MORNING PRAYER never one time complained, grumbled, or griped to me
about keeping the records or anything else. Remember, if
“Be Strong in the Lord” Hymn # 476 you gripe about what you are doing, it can’t be a ministry.
Galatians 6:9-10 reads, 9Let us not become weary in doing good, for
CHILDREN’S FEATURE Tracy Sexton at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
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Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people,
PRAYER TIME especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Thank you
Feel free to pray at the altar or your seat. Bill for not growing weary of doing good, and for ministering
to this congregation and others. Bill is just one example of
“Speak, O Lord” someone who lives this scripture. If you know someone who
faithfully lives out scripture, let them know that you have
SERMON John Wheatley noticed and appreciate them, and let me know. I don’t know
about you, but I like for my list of heroes to be as long as
Decision of Commitment “The Summons” possible. Praying for you, John

(At this time, you are invited to pray, speak with a pastor, make spiritual
commitments, or indicate your desire to become a member of this
fellowship.)
God Loves Us
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

DOXOLOGY Hear God’s Call To Us Today

OFFERTORY PRAYER Revelation 3:20 - Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears
TITHES & OFFERINGS my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with
me.
BENEDICTION Hear God’s Promise To Us All
And by faith, we’ll stand on your promises. John 1:12,13 - Yet to all who received him, he gave the right to become
And by faith, we’ll walk, as you walk with us. children of God - Children born not of natural descent, nor of human
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come Speak, O Lord, ‘til your church is built
after decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
and the earth is filled with your glory.
me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and When we are converted, we are justified by God.
follow me.” Psalm 103:12 - as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our
All lyrics printed with permission granted by CCLI License #439151 transgressions from us.
Matthew 16:24-26
We enter into a relationship with God as an act of faith (there is nothing
we can do to merit this relationship).
Ephesians 2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -
JULY 26, 2009 and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no
one can boast.
Faith is an act of trust and self abandonment when we commit ourselves
(give our lives)to Christ.
Matthew 16:24-26 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come
after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For
whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for
me will find it. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world,
yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
Committing our lives to Christ is our own free decision.
Romans 10:13 - Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be
saved.
From the Lay Leadership Committee: Anyone
interested in
serving on a committee, please contact JoAnn Heath
at
254-932-6192 or Mamie Johnston at 254-486-2628 by
August 1 in preparation for the annual meeting on
August 9.

And As We Gather To Worship

Hebrews 4:16 - Let us then approach the throne of grace with confi-
dence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our
time of need.

Call to Action: Annual church meeting after

worship
service August 9

Mark your calendar for the annual church meeting after

worship service on August 9. At this meeting we will elect a
new Trustee and committees to lead our church and discuss
other important church business. All church members 13
years of age or older are eligible
to vote. Please take advantage of this opportunity and
responsibility
to participate in the business of our church.

Under our bylaws a quorum of 25% of the voting members of

the church is required for a valid vote – approximately 50
people – but decisions for the future of our church deserve to
be made by a much greater number of members.

You may cast your vote in person or by a written, signed

proxy. A
form of proxy will be available in the church narthex or at the
church office for those who will not be able to attend the
meeting.
You also can email your proxy to the church office stating who
you
are authorizing to cast your vote or for whom you want to
vote –
be sure to include your name and phone number for
verification.
All proxies must be delivered to the church office before
August 9
or given to the moderator on August 9 to be counted.