First Baptist Church Russell
Tuesday, September 07, 2010

News & Info

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Christmas in August
 
Christmas in August is a Southern Baptist summertime tradition. This year will mark the 83rd for churches to shower gifts on missionaries and agencies to help spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.
 
The 2010 campaign will benefit the Freeda Harris Baptist Center on the banks of Marrowbone Creek in Pike County. 
 
Missionaries Greg & Alice Whitetree have served with the North American Mission Board for 41 years. For 27 years they have operated the center, which has a mission of reaching families for Christ by proclaiming the message of salvation and ministering to physical and emotional needs. Programs include a food pantry, clothing closet, counseling, GED classes, literacy classes, vacation Bible schools, day camps and health fairs.
 
This month, we will collect the items listed below that have been requested by the Whitetrees. The couple will share their ministry with us at a Christmas in August service here on Wednesday, Aug. 25 and take the gifts home with them.  
 
Please place your gifts in the container in the area between the Family Life Center and the Old Fellowship Hall. Checks made out to FBC Russell and designated for Christmas in August are also appreciated.
 
BABY ITEMS:
Diapers of all sizes; clothing, new or gently worn; toiletries.
 
CHILDREN’S ITEMS:
Clothing, new or gently worn in sizes to fit seventh-graders and younger; all school supplies, including wide-rule loose-leaf paper.
 
FOOD:
Nonperishable’s only, especially items that feed several, including mac and cheese dinners, pasta and jar sauce.
 
TOYS:
Anything new or gently used for ages up to 17.
 
-- For more information, call Pam Holbrook at (606) 324-5274. Thank you for your involvement in this special missions program! --
 

Sunday School Teachers Needed
On Sunday, September 5th, a new Sunday School year begins, and we will observe Promotion Sunday. 
Each year this is an exciting time in our preschool and children’s departments. 
 
It is also a time of great need! 
A few teachers and helpers will not be returning and we need some folks to step-up to the plate to fill the following vacancies. 

Babies                                  9:00 AM (1 teacher & 1 helper) 
Toddlers Class                    10:30 AM (1 teacher)
2 yr. Old Class                      9:00 AM (1 teacher & 1 helper)
2 yr. Old Class                    10:30 AM (1 teacher & 1 helper)
3 yr. Old I Class                  10:30 AM (1 teacher & 1 helper)
3 yr. Old II Class                10:30 AM (1 teacher & 1 helper)
Pre-K II Class                     10:30 AM (1 teacher & 1 helper)
Kindergarten II Class         10:30 AM (1 helper)
 
If you’re interested in serving, please call Tina Sparks.
 
  

Mops Childcare - “URGENT NEED”
 
1 day/month about 3 hrs/day
 
Can you spare a few hours a month to help a Mom and child? Please call Amanda Fuller 606-369-0634 for more information.
 
 
WMU PRISMS will have a “Soak in the Son” party with a group of ladies at the Hillcrest-Bruce Mission in Ashland from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30. We will reflect on items one might take to the beach and their spiritual application to our walk with the Son. There will also be great music and summertime food. All ladies are invited to join the fun and fellowship. We’re sure to have a (beach) ball! For more information, call Pam Holbrook at (606) 324-5274.
 
 
GREENUP BAPTIST ASSOCIATIONAL WMU MEETING
 
A New Year and a New Emphasis in WMU. Please join us on Thursday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the GBA Conference Center as Wanda Walker, from the KY State WMU leads us through the upcoming year in WMU. This is an excellent opportunity for the ladies of your church to learn about and become involved in WMU. Refreshments will be served. 
 
 
God’s Tribe will start meeting again tonight Sunday, August 22nd starting at 6:30 p.m. during the PM Service. This group will meet for (13) weeks, for more information please contact Mike or Tracy Frye at 606-833-1910.
 
 
Children’s Bible Drill team
 
Nancy Menshouse would like to meet with the parents of children who are interested in being a part of the Children’s Bible Drill team this year (3rd thru 6th grade students). The informational meeting will take place in the large classroom just off the New Sanctuary immediately following the PM Service on Sunday, August 29th. For more information please see Tina Sparks.
 
Baby Dedication
 
You will have an opportunity to dedicate your baby during the 6:30 p.m. Worship Service on  Sunday, September 5th. As part of this service a baby Bible and a baby quilt are given to the parents. Because there are some preparations required in providing these gifts you mustnotify David Lilly (836-5111) no later than Tuesday, August 31, if you plan on dedicating your child on the Sept. 5th.
 
 
Bridal Shower
 
Please join us for a drop-in bridal shower honoring Michelle Gill and Jacob “Jake” Stringer on Sunday, August 29th from 2-4 p.m. in the Old Fellowship Hall at FBC, Russell.
 
The couple is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Wal-mart.