May
2013
A Monthly Publication of the First Baptist Church of Pelham
“The highest honor in the church is
not government, but service.”
John Calvin
IN THIS ISSUE
Page 2
A Word from Our Pastor
The Counselor’s Corner
Page 3
Senior Adult Ministry
Women’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry
Page 4
Student Ministry
Page 5
“Empty?” Photos
and Thank You
Page 6
The Church Family
Our Newest Members
Page 7
May Church Calendar
Ministry Weekend Rotation
Page 8
General Information
Wednesday Night Meals
“Talent is God-given;
be humble.
Fame is man-given;
be grateful.
Conceit is self-given;
be careful.”
John Wooden
“Being Great Commission Christians by Becoming Completely Committed Followers of Jesus”
A Word From Our Pastor
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May is the month of special “Days”
Dr. Mike Shaw
Senior Pastor
Sunday, May 5, is Senior Adult
Day. Years ago (when we first started
celebrating Senior Adult Day) we
would have Mrs. Myrtle Cummings
lead the singing and direct the Senior
Adult Choir. Mrs. Cummings had been
the “song director” at Pelham Baptist
Church in the 1940s and 1950s. After
Brother Sam Neugent became our
Worship leader, he and Mrs. Cummings
would sing a duet on the gospel song
“Never Grow Old”. Our Senior Adults
(and our entire church) are blessed to
have Dr. Paul Moore serving as our
Senior Adult Pastor. Paul and Barbara
are a great team as they lead our Senior
Adult group in missions, ministry,
fellowship, outreach, discipleship
and sightseeing. Mary and I had the
privilege of going to the Billy Graham
Library in Charlotte, N.C. with them
last year, and we were so blessed to
be a part of such a sweet fellowship.
Every Sunday is Senior Adult Sunday
for me now, and the rumor has it that
our Worship Leader is a candidate for
membership in AARP!
May 12 is Mother’s Day and our
mothers deserve more than just a day.
I hope that you will let your mother
know how much she means to you,
not just once a year, but every day. My
mother has been in heaven for over
20 years but her godly influence and
her prayers are still being answered in
my life. I plan on making a gift to the
Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes and
Family Ministries in her memory so
that her love for Christ will be shared
with boys and girls who need a touch
from God in this generation.
May 19 is Graduate Recognition
as we honor those who come to a major
intersection in the road of life. We will
acknowledge those who are graduating
from High School, College, or Graduate
School. We need to pray and encourage
them as they move to a new era in their
lives.
On May 26, we will remember those
who have given their lives for our freedom
as we observe Memorial Day. Someone
has said that “We will remain the Land of
the Free as long as we are the Home of the
Brave”. The Alabama Veteran’s Cemetery
in Montevallo and the Veteran’s monuments
on millions of graves across our nation
remind us that just as our spiritual freedom
came at the cost of our Savior’s life, our
political freedom came from our patriot’s
lives.
These special days will be observed in
May and we will not meet to glorify Senior
Adults, Mothers, Graduates, and even
Heroes, but to glorify the only one who is
Worthy, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
I want to say a final word to my heroes,
the boys and girls who took part in the
Bible Drills this year. I am so thankful for
you and your family and to our Bible Drill
leaders. I salute you and thank God for you!
Don’t forget VBS is coming.
I love you, I love you, I love you.
God bless you and God bless America!
Bro. Mike
The Counselor’s Corner
Some years ago, I was involved in
a discussion about what it means to a
Christian who fully understands the fact
that the very Spirit that raised Christ
from the dead lives in them (Romans
8:11). My thought was that we would
see healings and miracles and we would
better know and understand the will of
God. Jesus said, “Whoever believes on
me will do the things I do, and more
than that, greater things will he do”
(John 14:12). Jesus says that we will see
more than healings and miracles. What
are the greater things that Jesus spoke
about?
The Spirit and Power of God within
us means that we can come boldly to
the throne of God (Hebrews 4:16).
It means that we can learn to be pleasers of God rather than pleasers of men
(Gal. 1:10). It means that we no longer
have to save our life by winning every
argument or battle or by getting the last
word in because he who saves his life
will lose it (Matt. 16:25). We can be
free of depression and anxiety because
God doesn’t give us a spirit of fear (2
Tim. 1:7). It means we can be overcomers of our problems because greater is
that spirit that is within us than the
one that is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We can be free of addictions of all kinds
because God will supply all our needs
according to his riches in glory (Phil.
4:19).
It means that we can reach our full
potential in Christ and live the abundant
life that He came to give. Jesus not only
died in order to get us to heaven, He
died to give us abundant life on this
earth (John 10:10). Now if His death
was to give you all those things … and
you only grasp that He died so that you
can go to heaven … what part of his suffering and death was in vain for you? —Linda Story
The HOPE Center
Senior Adult Ministry
Dear Senior Adults,
Our Senior Adult Banquet is
coming soon. It is Saturday night, May
4th, and you MUST sign up in order to
participate. The deadline
to sign up is Sunday,
April 28th. Our special
guest singer is Michael
Facciani.
Senior Adult Recognition will be
on Sunday, May 5th. Michael Facciani
will be singing in our services that
morning, as well.
On Monday, May 6th, we
will load the bus and head to
Heritage Baptist Church in
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Montgomery for the Senior Adult
Evangelism Conference. Plan to be
with us all day for that event.
Our next Senior Adult Luncheon
is Tuesday, May 14th. John Jones is
cooking, so be sure to make your reservation.
For His Glory
Bro. Paul
Women’s Ministry
Crafty Chicks meet
every Monday
1-3 PM in the Quad Room
WMU meets Monday, May 13
10 AM in the Quad Room
This month our emphasis is on gifts to the First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund.
Children’s Ministry
Vacation Bible School
Dates: June 3-7
Time: 9 AM until 12 noon
VBS teacher recruitment is still
taking place. We need nursery
through 2K teachers. You
may sign up through our church
website. If you have any questions, please contact
Jonathan or Michelle at 216-0028.
Parent/baby
dedication
Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 12th
Please contact the
Children’s Ministry Office to be included.
The deadline to register is Sunday, May 5.
What About Wednesday
(Time: 6:15)
Registration is available in the Preschool/Elementary gathering area.
1st through 5th Grades — Cost: $15.00
May 22 — Laser Tag
May 29 — Pump It Up
June 5 — Ice Cream Bash
June 12 — YMCA Pool
June 19 — McWane Center (In House)
June 26 — Talent Show (In House)
July 3 — We don’t meet. We are off for the July 4th holiday.
July 10 — YMCA Pool
July 17 — Ed’s Pet World (In House)
July 24 — Roller Motion
July 31 — (To Be Announced)
August 7 — We don’t Meet. We are in revival.
August 14 — (To Be Announced)
Children’s Celebration Service
Preschool
All activities are in-house. There is no cost for these activities.
This event is a church-wide event intended
for the entire congregation.
Any questions? Contact Michelle in the children’s office (216-0028).
Sunday evening, May 5, 5 PM
Be on the lookout for Kidz Kamp and Jr Kidz Kamp forms.
Student Ministry
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Summer
Student Ministry
Bible Studies
This summer, we will have student ministry off campus Bible studies on Tuesday nights,
7-9 PM. We will study Kyle Idleman’s new book, gods at war. We’ll look at how we must keep God first and foremost
in our hearts and lives instead of chasing after idols that don’t satisfy.
Dates:
Tuesday nights, May 28, June 4, June 18, July 16 and July 30
Locations: Middle School Guys — The Callahan Home (2360 Timber Lane, Alabaster)
Middle School Girls — The Troutman Home (125 Cedar Cove Drive, Pelham)
High School Guys — The Callahan Home (2360 Timber Lane, Alabaster)
High School Girls — The Byrd Home (1404 Belmont Lane, Helena)
Graduate Recognition
On Sunday, May 19, we will recognize our graduating seniors in our 9:15 and 10:45 services. If you are graduating from high school
or college and have not received an information packet, please call the Student Ministry office at 663-7492 as soon as possible.
There will be a meal and program for seniors and their families following the 10:45 service.
Upcoming Summer Event
Parent Meetings/Trainings
May Middle School Hang Out
Wed., May 8 — Student Life @ the Beach Camp Daytona
For Students/Parents, 8-8:30 PM — Annex
Sat., June 1 — Atlanta International Village Mission Trip Team Training
5-8 PM — Annex
Saturday, May 18, 6-9 PM
Thompson Home
(217 Stoneykirk Way, Pelham)
Students, bring $4 to help cover the cost of
food and drinks.
Student Summer Serve
Students will have an opportunity to serve their community through Student Summer Serve. Meet at the church at 11 AM; return
at 4 PM on these Tuesdays: June 18, July 16, July 30, August 6 & 13. Bring money for a fast food lunch. This is a great way for
students to serve our community and to get community service credit for school. Look for service projects on our student website,
www.fbcpelhamstudents.com as they are confirmed.
Summer Student Ministry Refuge
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This summer, we will be doing different things every week for Refuge. The following is our summer schedule:
Wednesday, June 5 — AirWalk Trip. Cost: $10 per student. We will have limited spaces for this week. Students will
be registered on a first-come basis beginning Wednesday, May 22nd. Students must have a signed AirWalk release
form (see our website www.fbcpelhamstudents.com) and $10 cash to register.
Wednesday, June 12 — No Refuge due to International Village Mission Trip
Wednesday, June 19 — Refuge @ the Annex
Wednesday, June 26 — No Refuge due to Church-Wide Mission Trip
Wednesday, July 3 — No Refuge due to Fourth of July Holiday
Wednesday, July 10 — No refuge due to Student Life @ the Beach Camp
Wednesday, July 17 — Refuge @ the Annex
Wednesday, July 24 — YMCA Pool (Students need signed YMCA waiver forms at www.fbcpelhamstudents.com)
Students will meet at the Pelham YMCA.
Wednesday, July 31 — Refuge @ the Annex
Wednesday, August 7 — No Refuge due to Revival
Wednesday, August 14 — Refuge @ the Annex — Vision Night for the new school year
Other Upcoming Summer Events
Tuesday, July 23 — Student Ministry Six Flags Trip — $55
Friday-Sunday, August 9-11 — DNow 2013
For any further information, please visit
our student website,
www.fbcpelhamstudents.com.
Easter 2013
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A very special THANK YOU to all those who helped make
our “Empty” Easter service such a success. Our sound company, Internally
Sound, was so complimentary of our team who unloaded, set-up, tore down, loaded and
cleaned. Our AV crew all participated in making the day special. Beth Plummer and team kept us
well fed. Crystal Purkapile and team created a first class nursery and child care spaces. John Jones
and team provided plenty of coffee and doughnuts. Jonathan Williams and team provided great parking. David Cochran and Intelligent Parking Systems helped us with 6 first class carts. Thank you to
Don Dixon and team for greeters and ushers; Bro Mike for overall guidance and acquiring Scott Dawson; Ben
Birdsong and Norman Wood for promotion; Linda Kennemore and ministry assistants for all the detail work;
Paul Moore for coordinating decision follow-up team; Paula, choir and band for providing worship leadership;
our children who sang and waved ribbons; our STICK ministry; Maegan Sisk and Caitlin Wood for signing Revelation song;
Michael Wade for some outstanding pictures; Roger Wallace and team for clean-up; Stewart and Myers Nursery for plants; Barry
Kornegay for delivery and transportation; Scott Dawson for preaching; Jason Dill and team for security; prayer team for prayer
cover and support; those ministries who provided information booths; the staff of the Pelham Civic Complex; and the city of Pelham and Mayor Waters.
There were so many volunteers who participated I can’t possibly name all of you. If you helped in any way, thanks so
much. You are a great church and I am blessed to serve with you.
Thank you MOVE teams for covering 1200-1300 homes in Weatherly and Ballentrae. Our response cards showed 90%
of those who visited with us Easter Sunday came because they were invited. MOVE continues summer, 2013. — Donnie
The Church Family
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…Mike Weeks and friends of Roger Weeks in
his death on March 31th.
Jim Elliott in the death of his cousin Stanley
Cotney.
2013
Church Family Giving
(through 4/22/13)
General Fund given to date
$ 776,674.22
Year to Date Expenses
$ 760,216.30
Year to Date Total
$ 16,457.92
Debt Retirement given in 2013
$ 13,075.52
Loan Balance as of 4/15/13
$8,214,302.00
I would like to thank Bro. Mike, Paula, the pall
bearers, Dot’s Sunday school class, church members
and many friends for their loving care during the time of
Dot’s sickness and going home to be with her Savior.
Ed Meacham
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for the beautiful flowers and all of your
prayers. During our time of sorrow we learn how much
our friends mean to us. Your kindness and sympathy will
always be remembered by the family of Harold Edward
Roberts.
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for all the cards, calls, prayers and hugs
you gave me in memory of my brother James Glaze.
Without this church and God’s blessings I would be lost.
Love to you all,
Sandy & Jim Porter
It’s because of your kind donations and partnership
in this ministry that we are able to help those in need and
share the love of Christ with them. Thank you for your
support of The Jimmie Hale Mission.
Terry Preston, Community Relations
Congratulations to… Heather and Kyle Davis on the
birth of Hudson Ford Davis on March 25th, weighing
8 lb 3 oz and measuring 21 inches. Proud big brother is
Jackson.
Our Newest Members
Saleem William (for baptism)
Naseem Anjun (by statement)
Jimmy and Rani Smith
(by statement)
At Left:
Savannah Barton
(for baptism)
Mary Smith (by statement)
Glenn Smith (for baptism)
Haywood Family
Richard, Amanda, Mary,
Jonathan and Peter
(for baptism)
Photo Unavailable For:
Chris Badali (for baptism)
May Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
7
Thursday
2
Friday
Saturday
3
4
9 AM
MOPS Bible Study
(G58)
6:30
Senior Adult
Banquet (A)
AM Senior
5
Adult Recognition
12 PM Adult Teachers
Meeting (Q)
12:30 Student
Leader Interviews (A)
4 PM
VBS Teachers Mtg.
Kids Church Rm.
5 PM Service
12
6
8AM - 5PM
Senior Adult
Evangelism Conf.
(Montomery)
19
AM
Graduate
Recognition
9:30 AM
MOPS
(Quad Room)
9
10
11
11 AM
Block Party
Lane Baptist Church
Clanton
8 PM
6:30 PM
Beach Camp Parent
1 PM
“Crafty Chicks” (Q) Scout Troop Meeting
Meeting (A)
14
15
16
17
Christian Home Week - No Church-wide Activities This Week
9 AM
Job Concerns
Ministry
11 AM
Senior Adult
Luncheon (A)
10 AM
Women on Mission
6:30 PM
1 PM
“Crafty Chicks” (Q) Scout Troop Meeting
20
9 AM
Job Concerns
Ministry
21
18
9 AM
9 AM
VBS Craft Workshop VBS Craft Workshop
(Third Floor)
(Third Floor)
9 AM
MOPS Bible Study
(G58)
22
6:30 PM
Kindergarten
Graduation (S)
23
24
25
E3 Mission Trip to Peru
May 24-June 1
1 PM
“Crafty Chicks” (Q)
7 PM
Deacons Meeting
26
8
Last Wednesday
Night Meal
Until Fall
9 AM
Job Concerns
Ministry
13
9:15 & 10:45 AM
Parent/Baby
Dedication
7
27
6:30 PM
Scout Troop Meeting
28
29
30
31
Q = Quad Room
A = Annex
S = Sanctuary
6:30 PM
Scout PLC Meeting
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
7 AM Prayer Team
8, 9:15, 10:45 AM Sunday School & Morning Worship
5 PM Celebrate Recovery
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
5 PM Wednesday Night Family Meals
6 PM Prayer Meeting (Annex)
6:30 CREW (Grades 1-5) Ends May 8
Musicmakerz (Preschool) Ends May 8
Refuge (Students) See page 4
Celebration Choir Rehearsal
Pastor’s Bible Study (Annex) Ongoing
8 PM Rhythm Section
April Ministry Staff Weekend Hospital Rotation
May 4-5 - Don Dixon - 504-0558
May 11-12 - Donnie Sisk - Home 620-1157, Cell - 567-7475
May 18-19 - Jonathan Williams - 223-4277
May 25-26 - Ben Birdsong - 907-6623
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Wednesday Night Meals
Church Family Meal at 5 p.m.
Prayer at 6 p.m.
Please check the First Baptist Church of
Pelham web site and/or your Sunday
bulletin for current menus.
Prices: Adults - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 5.00
Children (12 and under) - $ 3.50
Family maximum (one household) $18.00
Reservations:
Before noon on Monday (no exceptions, please)
Standing reservations payable in advance monthly
Serving time: 5:00-5:45 PM
This is a volunteer, self-supporting ministry (non-profit) from our
church cook team.
(Complimentary dinner for 1st time visitors by reservation.)
“I cannot have joy, and peace, and long-suffering,
gentleness, goodness and faith and meekness and
temperance by myself. I have no power, but this Holy
Spirit…is the one that gives me the power to love. He
gives me the joy. He gives me the peace. He gives me the
patience. He bears fruit in my life.” —Billy Graham
CHURCH STAFF
Dr. Mike Shaw, Pastor
Rev. Don Dixon, Administrative Pastor
Dr. Paul Moore, Assoc. Pastor: Ministry/Senior Adults
Rev. Donnie Sisk, Pastor to Students/Activities
Rev. Jonathan Williams, Preschool/Children’s Director
Paula Kornegay, Worship Leader
Rev. Ben Birdsong, Middle School Student Ministry
Linda Kennemore, Administrator
GENERAL INFORMATION
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00
Church Office Phone: 664-0237
Children’s Offices: 216-0028
Fax: 621-0866
HOPE Center: 663-2779
School of Fine Arts: 664-2466
Sunday School Annex: 664-0237, ext. 5020
(All phones are area code 205)
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