Welcome to…
First Baptist Church
A church for people on the grow
600 East Nebraska Avenue
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-0234; fax (559) 591-1398
First Baptist Church lives to glorify God
by leading people to Christ,
helping them grow in Christ
and training them to minister for Christ.
August 24, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Contemporary Worship Service
10:45 a.m.
Restoration Worship Service
Today’s Message:
Nagging Questions That Make
Christians Doubt Their Salvation
Pastor Tom Carter
6 p.m. Traditional Service
WELCOME, GUESTS!
If you’re here for the first time, I hope you sense the love, acceptance, and welcome this church is well known for. I’d love to meet you after the service if I haven’t already met you this morning!
—Pastor Tom
NURSERY
You may take your children ages newborn to 3 years old to the church nursery before our worship services begin.
REFRESHMENTS
Every Sunday from 10:15-10:45 a.m. we serve coffee, juice, and snacks in our fellowship hall. Join us for a bite to eat and meet a new friend!
EVENING SERVICE
Tonight at 6 o’clock, Pastor John will deliver the message.
SINGLE SENIORS
The Single Seniors will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, for lunch at the Main Street Restaurant. We invite anyone over 55 and single to join us for a great time of fellowship!
THANK YOU
Thank you to our church family for all your prayers, phone calls, flowers, and meals. The surgery to remove my right kidney went very well. I’m still on antibiotics and spoke to the doctor about this infection that I thought would be gone by now. We are still studying why this is happening. Thank you once again.
Rita Brady
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OPENING
Open Gate Ministries here in Dinuba has an opening on its Board of Directors, and they’d like someone from our church to fill it. For many years, Kathleen Kelley from our church has served on this board. The Board of Directors meets the fourth Thursday evening of every month, and each board member is the head of a committee. Questions? Call Roger Neufeld at 305-3433 or Kathleen Kelley at 638-0081.
CONCERT
The Cutler Baptist Church has invited us to a concert on Sunday, September 7, at 5 p.m. “Amazing Grace” will be singing. Bring your favorite dessert for the social after the concert.
THELMA MOORE
Thelma Moore has come home from the hospital and is under hospice care for several days each week. Her family needs to watch her the rest of the week. If you can volunteer some time to stay with Thelma while Royal works, talk to Royal or call him.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Awana Is Off to a Great Start!
Praise the Lord for all of the children who registered for Awana this past Wednesday! This week at Awana is “Get To Know Your Leader Night.” Clubbers love learning more about their leaders. Club begins at 6:15 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Awana is a great ministry for children 3 years old (must be potty-trained) through sixth grade. Children learn Bible verses, play games, and make new friends. Invite your friends to join us!
Whacky Kids for Christ Choir
The Whacky Kids for Christ Choir will begin on Wednesday, September 17. It will run from 5:15-5:45 p.m. on Awana Wednesdays. The choir is for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Mary Carter is the choir director and Carol Turner is the pianist. This is a fun way for the children to praise the Lord in song!
Special Friends
Sunday School Class
Special Friends is a Sunday school class designed to introduce the love of Jesus to children with special needs. If you are interested in helping in this ministry, please talk with Robin Tucker. This class meets upstairs in the first classroom on the left in the Children’s Department during both Sunday morning services.
DISCIPLE DEN
YOUTH MINISTRY
Tonight
The Secret Is Finally Out
Have you or someone you know ever felt trapped in an out-of-control life? Join us with either your favorite drink or buy one at our shack as we hang out for a cool hour as we kick up our feet and discuss how to deal with loneliness from Matthew 10:29-31.
Wednesday
Pork & Beans
and Serving Jesus
All month we have discussed how helping others find Christ can make an amazing make-over to our hearts spiritually. But the Lord’s concern is not just for you and a few friends; it’s for the entire world. But how do we reach the entire world? For this answer and more join us upstairs in the Disciple Den as we hang out making friends, laughing in crazy games, and growing in our walk with Christ. Invite a friend as we close out our monthly topic called “RENOVATE.”
F.Y.I.
Missionary Letters
We regularly receive letters from the 24 missionary families we support all over the world. Pick up copies of our current letters in the lobby.
Midweek Dinner
With the return of Awana comes the return of midweek dinners. This week at 5:00 p.m. the Salwasser team will be serving baked potatoes, macaroni and cheese, salad, and a dessert. The cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Join us for good food and fellowship before the Wednesday evening groups!
THE CLASSICS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Barn Bologna BBQ
The Classics (55 and over group) are ready for a great evening at Joel and Charlene Golbeks’ barn south of town at 38190 Road 80 on Saturday, September 6, at 5 p.m. We’ll be asking for a $7.50 donation per plate for this yummy country feast. Country/Bluegrass/ Gospel music group, Baloney Creek Band is going to raise the roof off that old barn! Great food and great music! Sign up in the lobby starting today.
Colorado Train Trip
There are four openings for the Colorado Train Trip. The dates are September 19-25. If you’re interested in going on the beautiful fall trip, call Joyce Klippenstein.
Classics Car Show
On October 4, the Classics will present our Annual Car Show. Registration for cars will start at 11 a.m., and the show will be open to the public all day until 3:30 p.m. We expect a wonderful day of great food at the food booths, 50s music by D.J. Tom Ranck, and lots of old autos for your inspection and pleasure. Please feel free to bring your friends and family. If you wish to help at the booths, call Joyce Klippenstein.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Hurry, Get
Your Ticket!
Only a few tickets are left for the Kickoff Dinner Theater presented by Women’s Ministries on Saturday, September 13, from 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale this morning for $10 each. If you would like reserved seating, buy a whole table and resell your tickets to your family and friends. There are only 50 seats left, so don’t miss out. Buy your tickets now!
Men Only Night!
By special request, the dress rehearsal at 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, will be opened up to the menfolk for a ticket price of $5, which will include dessert and the show. Only 100 tickets are available for this performance.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
August 24-30
Today:
8:00 a.m. Stewards Adult Sunday School Class
8:40 a.m. Deacon Prayer Meeting in Pastor’s Office
9:00 a.m. Worship Service and Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship Service and Sunday School
6:00 p.m. Traditional Worship Service
6:00 p.m. Youth Group
Monday:
noon Men’s Lunch Bunch at Dick Neufeld’s
Tuesday:
6:30 p.m. Women’s play rehearsal
Wednesday:
5:00 p.m. Midweek Dinner
6:15 p.m. Awana
6:30 p.m. Youth Group
6:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study
Thursday:
6:30 p.m. Women’s play rehearsal
Saturday:
8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
at the church
PLEASE PRAY FOR…
Our Missionaries
of the Week
Ray and Peggy Stripling (former members of our church; missionaries in New Zealand we help support), Paul and Eunice Unruh (missionaries in Mexico we help support)
Serving Our Country
Private First Class 2 Elizabeth D. Wilson. Army. Stationed at Baltimore, MD. Sister of Rhonda Flaming
The Sick
Also
Our Associate Pastor Search Committee (the search is getting very exciting!)
