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Deacons In Service Greeters $8,357.07

July Raymond Weschke, Jason July Lois Green & Cynthia Philipp Received for July: Visit our new and continually improving website:
Strawser Aug Raymond Weschke $12,389.33 http://www.fbcvm.org
Aug Keith Louis, Tommy Layne
Ushers STEPS TO BECOMING A CHRISTIAN
July 19 Billy Hollingsworth, Kyle REALIZE that you have sinned against God.
Ranne Jon Seamanski, Ben Toombs “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” -Romans
Extended Session July 26 Keith Allen, Tommy Layne, 3:23
We are needing volunteers Jerry Foss, Ron Gibson
for extended session. Aug 2 Micah Boles, Jack Roberson, REPENT of your sins.
Please see the sign-up Chad Carr, Bryant Schuetz “Repent, then, turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.”
sheet on the wall by the Aug 9 Charlie Boyd, Michael -Acts 3:19
nursery. Sexton,
Dan Bateman, Byron Whitney REQUEST God to save you through Jesus Christ.
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS -Romans 10:13
RECEIVE Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
YOUTH “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
July 22 Astros vs. Cards baseball game in Houston
July 24 or 25 Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels “…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
CHILDREN
Music Camp – July 13-17 Sunday, July 19
Presentation of musical, Sunday, July 19 at 6 p.m. 9:45 A.M. Bible Study
10:55 A.M. Morning Worship
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EXTENDED SESSION 6:00 P.M. SUMMER MUSIC CAMP FINAL PERFORMANCE
We are needing volunteers for extended session. Please see the IN THE SANCTUARY
sign-up sheet on the wall by the nursery.
The DAVE RAMSEY’S FPU CLASS will meet in Fellowship Hall
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 immediately following worship for a potluck lunch and
We are in need of Sunday School teachers for 1-6 grades. Also we class.
are in need of workers for Wednesday evening Children in Action
Program. If interested, please call Tina Tiller at 932-5269 or 254- Mondays
749-5485. 11:30 A.M. Prayer in Today’s Adults
12:30 – 1:30 P.M. – EXERCISE
SHOES FOR ORPHAN SOULS Wednesday, July 22
Donation dates: 7/15 – 8/15; Drop-off location at First Baptist 9:30 A.M. Ladies Prayer in Prayer Room
Church. 6:00 - 6:45 P.M. Youth hang out in gym
Donate new shoes, socks, and/or undergarments and make life 6:50 P.M. Youth worship begins
better for orphans and at-risk children throughout the world. Any 7:10 P.M. Youth break into small groups
questions, please call Tina Tiller at 932-5269 or 254-749-5485. 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
S U N D AY S C H O O L A T T E N D A N C E
Officers 6 Youth 7 Sunday, July 26
Nursery/Preschool 18 9:45 A.M. Bible Study
Adults 59 Children 14 10:55 A.M. Morning Worship
6:00 P.M. DAVE RAMSEY’S FPU CLASS
FINANCIAL
Weekly Requirements for July: $6,028.25 NO GOSPEL JAM FOR THE REMAINDER OF JULY
 THE WORSHIP OF GOD
July 19, 2009 TO OUR COMMUNITY. . .

When talking about the definition of Christianity, we need to

WELCOME AND GREETING make sure that we keep in mind that Christianity is a
relationship. It is a relationship with our Heavenly Father
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”
(God) who is holy and righteous. We have this relationship
Hymn # 333
because of His Son Jesus Christ. Jesus himself explains how
this works when he makes these statements: 1. “I am the
CALL TO WORSHIP Responsive Reading
bread of life” (John 6:35) 2. “I am the way and the truth and
the life”
“We Come Expecting Jesus”
(John 14:6) 3. “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12) 4. “I
We come expecting Jesus to meet us in this place;
am the resurrection” (John 11:25) 5. “Come to me”
We come expecting to receive His mercy and His
(Matthew 11:28). When we know, live and share these
grave;
things, then we can say, “I am Christian.” I hope you are
When we bow before the throne we find,
working on the scripture memory. Remember, it is always
It will be a holy moment in time.
easier to live and share God’s word when we know God’s
We come expecting Jesus to meet us in this place.
word. The best way I have found to know God’s word is to
hide it in my heart. Come worship at First Baptist Church
“How Great Is Our God”
Valley Mills every Sunday morning at 10:55. “I am” looking
“How great is our God!” Sing with me:
forward to seeing you this Sunday!
“How great is our God!” and all will see how great,
Praying for you, John
how great is our God!
God Loves Us
MORNING PRAYER
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
The story of Josiah “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” Hymn # 208
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

the Mini-Monarch CHILDREN’S FEATURE Lea Wolf

Hear God’s Call To Us Today
Revelation 3:20 - Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears
my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with
PRAYER TIME
Summer Music Camp Feel free to pray at the altar or your seat.
me.

Final Performance “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Hymn # 54

Hear God’s Promise To Us All
John 1:12,13 - Yet to all who received him, he gave the right to become
Tonight – 6:00 p.m. SERMON John Wheatley
children of God - Children born not of natural descent, nor of human
decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
in the Sanctuary
Decision of Commitment“Take My Life, and Let It Be”Hymn # When we are converted, we are justified by God.
277 Psalm 103:12 - as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our
(At this time, you are invited to pray, speak with a pastor, make spiritual transgressions from us.
commitments, or indicate your desire to become a member of this
fellowship.)
We enter into a relationship with God as an act of faith (there is nothing
we can do to merit this relationship).
DOXOLOGY Ephesians 2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and OFFERTORY PRAYER
this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no
TITHES & OFFERINGS one can boast.
so that no one can boast.
BENEDICTION Faith is an act of trust and self abandonment when we commit
Ephesians 2:8-9 “How great is our God!” Sing with me: ourselves (give our lives)to Christ.
“How great is our God!” and all will see how great, Matthew 16:24-26 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come
how great is our God! after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For
JULY 19, 2009 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
All lyrics printed with permission granted by CCLI License #439151
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.

And As We Gather To Worship

Hebrews 4:16 - Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, 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.

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.