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First Baptist Church News & Events
Volume 18
April 22
issue 8
Dear Church,
The tomb is empty!
Christ is risen!
This changes everything!!
I’m not sure if you are enjoying listening to the recent messages in our new series, but I
sure am enjoying preaching them! Thanks for the positive remarks after the last two
messages. Continue to pray for me as I seek God’s direction with this series. Sunday we
will again look at why the Word must be central in our worship and our lives.
How are you doing on hiding Acts 2:42-47 in your heart? If you have no idea what I’m talking about that probably
means you missed corporate worship this past Sunday. The challenge has been given to all members of FBC to make
the Word central in our lives as we make the Word central in our church. A practical way of doing this is to commit
Acts 2:42-47 to memory. Why is committing sections of God’s Word to memory so important? There is a battle
going on between the god of this world and the true God. Paul says the god of this world is doing everything he can
to blind the minds of unbelievers so they can’t see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:4).
Two verses later, Paul exclaims that the true God is shining light into our hearts by his Spirit to show us His glory in
the face of Christ. And right smack in between those two verses we find this: “We do not preach ourselves, but Jesus
Christ as Lord” (2 Corinthians 4:5). And to preach the Word, we’ve got to know the Word!
In Acts 2:42-47 we see the priorities of the first church. Right at the top of that list is “They devoted themselves to
the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42). So the challenge is to make the Word central in our worship and in our lives. We
say we want revival. Church, I am convinced that revival only occurs when God’s people seek God above all else.
God reveals Himself through His Word and that is why the Word must be central in our lives.
Here are three other ways for you to begin this journey of making the Word central in your life. (1) Make corporate
worship a priority. Each Sunday at FBC the Word of God is revealed and the greatness of God is exalted. (2) Come
an hour early on Sunday morning for small group Bible study (Sunday School). There’s nothing like sitting in a small
group and studying the Word of God! (3) Register for at least one DEEPER small group throughout the year. We
offer three semesters of DEEPER each year. Find a topic you want to explore and commit to the 6-8 weeks of small
group discipleship.
We’ve got one more Sunday in April before we have three BIG Sundays back-to-back-to-back. We will recognize our
graduating high school seniors on May 3. In addition, after morning worship on May 3 the Women’s Ministry will be
having their Spring Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. The next Sunday, May 10, is Mother’s Day and Parent/Child
Dedication. All moms in attendance will be given a special gift from the church. Parents wishing to dedicate
themselves and their child to the Lord should also contact the Church Office by Friday, May 1. Family Day is
scheduled for Sunday, May 17. This year we are planning on celebrating Family Day at John Cain Park. More info
will be upcoming on this event.
I’m looking forward to gathering with our FBC family this Sunday for worship. Come expecting to hear from God!
Introducing: Hometown Nazareth where Jesus was a kid. I love VBS! What an awesome way to introduce
children to Jesus, God’s one and only son.
Everyone knows what it’s like to hear your mom tell stories from your childhood. Can you imagine the
kinds of stories Mary could tell? Lets take kids back to Hometown Nazareth, where they’ll stand up for their faith among people
who doubt that the carpenter’s son is really God’s son. Come back to Nazareth and experience Stories in Mary’s House, visit the
Marketplace Shops where you can make toys & jewelry, and stop by the fun & games tent for high-energy activity.
We will need your help! This Sunday there will be a table set up in the hallway with more information about Hometown
Nazareth. There are three opportunities to participate: Two 1-Day VBS days on Saturday June 6th and July 11th, also July 20-23 in
Vilonia. Would love to have you help with all three!!! Please drop by and talk with me about how you can make this VBS an
awesome experience for all who attend.
In Christ, Andrew
CAMP
SILOAM
June 8-12
Speaker: Matt
Morgan
$212/Camper
(Free t-shirt included!)
Register NOW! @ www.campsiloam.com
click on “Registration’ and then ‘Summer Camp.’
Find ‘FBC Stuttgart’ on the church list
and fill out the online form.
CLUB1615 Kids and Friends it is time to
start thinking about Camp Siloam!
Camp is for anyone who has finished
the 3rd Grade – 6th Grade.
We are registered for June 8-12.
Camp fees are payable to FBC Stuttgart.
Registration deadline is May 1st.
Parent Child Dedication
Sunday, May 10th
If you would like to participate,
please contact the Church Office
by May 1 870-673-6952
Thank you.
Family Day
May 17
Worship at 11:00 AM
John Cain Park
Food & Games afterwards
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First Baptist Church News & Events
Spring is in full effect which
means rain, baseball, rain, softball,
rain, soccer, rain, track, rain…oh,
and did I mention rain? The truth
is, I’m not going to complain about
the rain. It is giving you another
chance to get out and watch our
students play ball. There’s a bunch
of make up games going on, and I
challenge each church member to
get out and cheer on our students.
With spring wrapping up that means summer
isn’t far away. This summer we already have an action
packed schedule. To start off, we are heading to Super
Summer in June, Vilonia mission opportunity and lake
day in July. We will be wrapping up this incredible
summer with a mission opportunity in Boston. Sign up
for super summer at www.supersummerar.com and sign
up for the Vilonia trip on the welcome table at Flipside.
There will be plenty more opportunities to join in on
Please contact Claire Armstrong or Scott Quimby what’s going on this summer so keep reading the
For any additional information
newsletter.
Also, with spring here, comes graduation. We
have
7
seniors from our church graduating this year.
Claire Armstrong
Scott Quimby
We
are
going
to be recognizing each senior on Sunday,
870-830-2618
501-454-2012
rd
May 3 and graduation is on Friday, May 22nd. Please,
come congratulate our seniors that have worked so
hard!
Thanks again for all you do as a church and
please continue to pray for our students daily.
Chris
Senior Recognition Sunday
May 3, 2015
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 7 at Noon
Farmers Market Pavilion
Downtown Stuttgart
If you would like to provide
flowers in the Worship Center for Sunday mornings,
there is a sign up calendar by the Church Office.
Please let the office know when you sign up.
Thank you.
April:
Small Stuffed
Animals and Dolls
We will be collecting
items
This Sunday April 26
May:
Soap & Washcloths
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Pastor on Call
Happy
Birthday
April 26-May 2
May 3-9
May 10-16
Andrew Skinner
Scott Quimby
501-454-2012
Chris Roller
501-454-2317
870-830-6327
April 27
Carl Humphrey
May 5
Duffie Banks
April 28
Sue Ellard
Chris Morgan
May 6
Emilee Simpson
May 2
Kenny Dryden
May 3
Jackie Fortune
Debbie Stone
May 7
Bantu Amare
Ronny Dean
Lynn Wood
May 9
Vena Bluhm
Lynn Keller
April 26-May 2
*J.W. Green, Joe Overturf
May 3-9
*Chris Armstrong, Grant Beckwith
May 10-16
*Carl Humphrey, David Belcher
May 12
Rylee Simpson
Leo Wright
May 13
Larry Black
Weekly Activities
Sundays
9:00 a.m. ______________________________ Sunday School Bible Study
10:15 a.m. ________________________________ Morning Worship Service
4:00 p.m. _______________________________________Sunday @ the Caf.
5:30 pm _____________________________________________Club 1615
May 4
Finlee Hayes
Tuesdays
10:00 am _________________________ Spiritual Awakening Prayer Group
12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. __________________________Women of The Word
6:00 p.m. _________________________________________FBC Quilters
Supper Menu
Supper at 5 PM
and Prayer Meeting at 6 PM
Wednesday, April 29
Hamburger, Chips, Strawberry Short Cake
Wednesday, May 6
Chicken Spaghetti, Garden Salad, Garlic Bread, Lemonade Pie
Wednesday, May 13
Chef Salad, Mandarin Orange Cake
First Baptist Church
2115 S Prairie
Stuttgart, AR 72160
Deacons on Call
May 10
Terri Buell
Angie Stephens
May 8
Don Daugherty
Joyce Davis
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Wednesdays
5:00 p.m.____________________________________ Fellowship Supper
5:45 p.m. _____________________________________Children’s Program
6:00 p.m. ______________________________________ Prayer Meeting
6:30 p.m. __________________________ FLIPSIDE 517 Youth Worship
6:00 pm-7:15 pm__________________DEEPER– The Battlefield of the Mind
Church Staff and Phone Numbers
Dr. Sam Roberts
Non-Profit
Org.
PAID
Stuttgart, AR
Permit No. 38
Pastor
Scott Quimby
Pastor of Music & Worship
Andrew Skinner
Pastor of Discipleship & Children
Chris Roller
Pastor of Students
Julie R. Dixon
Church Secretary
Jeanie Hartman
Administrative Assistant
Celeste Smith
Noah’s Ark Daycare Director
Church Phone
Church Fax
Church E-mail
Activity Center
Noah’s Ark Phone
870-673-6952
870-672-9164
[email protected]
870-673-2680
870-673-3231