The disciples of Jesus returned from their mission with great joy because of their obvious success. However, Jesus reminded them that the only reason to truly rejoice is because your name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. If you are saved, redeemed, that is the real reason to    rejoice.

   This past week of revival meetings was, without question, a great success. We rejoice in the 37, yes, 37 people who were saved. We rejoice in that at least 17 of these redeemed folks will join F.B.C. by baptism. We rejoice in the wonderful Easter service we experienced yesterday with 12 baptisms and the observing of the Lord’s Supper. The music was great, the spirit was sweet, but the real reason to rejoice, according to Jesus, is because we are saved. Glory, what a wonderful thought, saved, redeemed, by the blood of the Lamb, Jesus.

   As your pastor, I     rejoice in your faithfulness to reserve this time to attend our meeting, and your faithfulness to work hard to have visitors at each service. Also, it was quiet obvious that you prayed for God’s Holy Spirit to move in this place. Each night decisions were made, many being professions of faith. God allowed us to witness His harvest of souls, and for that we do rejoice.

   Glenda and I have another reason to rejoice, in that God has allowed us to serve Him here at F.B.C. for almost eight years. Each day gets sweeter and sweeter. Thanks for your faithfulness to . . .REACH UP TO JESUS . . . REACH OUT TO THE WORLD!!! Glenda and I love y’all.

Always Reaching For Jesus,

Bro. C

Galatians 6: 14

Book: “It’s Not About Me” by Max Lucado

Website: www.sportsrecplus.org

We express our sympathy to the Anna Hicks family. 

Luke 10: 17—20 . . . 17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through Thy name. 18 And Jesus said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

   The disciples of Jesus returned from their mission with great joy because of their obvious success. However, Jesus reminded them that the only reason to truly rejoice is because your name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. If you are saved, redeemed, that is the real reason to    rejoice.

   This past week of revival meetings was, without question, a great success. We rejoice in the 37, yes, 37 people who were saved. We rejoice in that at least 17 of these redeemed folks will join F.B.C. by baptism. We rejoice in the wonderful Easter service we experienced yesterday with 12 baptisms and the observing of the Lord’s Supper. The music was great, the spirit was sweet, but the real reason to rejoice, according to Jesus, is because we are saved. Glory, what a wonderful thought, saved, redeemed, by the blood of the Lamb, Jesus.

   As your pastor, I     rejoice in your faithfulness to reserve this time to attend our meeting, and your faithfulness to work hard to have visitors at each service. Also, it was quiet obvious that you prayed for God’s Holy Spirit to move in this place. Each night decisions were made, many being professions of faith. God allowed us to witness His harvest of souls, and for that we do rejoice.

   Glenda and I have another reason to rejoice, in that God has allowed us to serve Him here at F.B.C. for almost eight years. Each day gets sweeter and sweeter. Thanks for your faithfulness to . . .REACH UP TO JESUS . . . REACH OUT TO THE WORLD!!! Glenda and I love y’all.

Always Reaching For Jesus,

Bro. C

Galatians 6: 14

Book: “It’s Not About Me” by Max Lucado

Website: www.sportsrecplus.org

We express our sympathy to the Anna Hicks family. 

Church Cookbook -The Acteens are composing a church cookbook. Please fill out a recipe sheet for each recipe you would like to submit and return it to the baskets labeled “cookbook recipes.” Deadline is May 16. 

Student Life Youth Camp-July 19-23, at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. Total cost is $289. See Nick to sign up.  Deposit of $50 due by March 28 (non-refundable).

First Kids Camp-The Children will be going to Liberty Retreat in McKenzie, TN on May 27-29.  We are in need of adult volunteers.  Call the church  office if you can help.

You are invited to a  Bridal Shower for Missy Waters and Ryan Greer

April 18, 2010

Parlor of FBC 2-4:oo p.m.

Missy is registered at Ivy  Corner, Wal-Mart, Gift Gallery,Bed, Bath & Beyond       

Come and go.

 Some say that musical instruments are not to be used in the New Testament church. It is true that musical instruments, other than the human voice, are not specifically mentioned in the New Testament. However, the word “psalms” is mentioned in Ephesians 5:19, and Col. 3:16. In the original Greek the word “psalmos” was defined as striking the chords of a musical instrument, such as a harp. We also know that instruments were a part of the early church. I’ve said this not to defend the use of instruments but to fully support the use of instruments and those who play them. We’ve just finished a great revival. Would each service have been as exciting had we chosen to exclude all music instruments. We have just observed a beautiful Easter Sunday Service. Would it still have been as beautiful had we chosen to exclude all our musical instruments? All our instrumentalists serve without pay. And, they are a most dependable group. Why do they serve? Are they  more obligated to duty than other members? They do not forsake their calling nor do I ever hear them complain about it. It is my observation that they “delight” in their duty. Do me a favor . . .just tell them occasionally how much you appreciate their efforts. That would be most pleasing!

 RALI will have their cookout at Eva Beach on April 20; eat at 12:00, noon; burger, buns, and drinks provided. Bring trimmings.                              

Dwayne

New In the Library . . . .    Books:

So Long Insecurity by Beth Moore;

I would Die for You by Brent and Deanna Higgins, This is one student’s story of passion, service and faith.                  

Miracle of Miracles by Mina Nevisa, The biography of the author’s conversion from Islam to Christianity and the persecution she and her family have endured.

DVD’s: 

Magdalena Released from Shame                          

Mandie and the Secret Tunnel

The Perfect Stranger              

Waterproof

Just Nick . . .  He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Matthew 28:6

I hope that everyone had a great Easter weekend with their families and that you enjoy the beautiful weather that God had blessed us with. It truly was a great weekend for us as we visited Keri’s parents, went to a race in Nashville, and got the night off on Sunday. But I would say that one of the greatest parts of the weekend was to see those who accepted Jesus Christ as the boss of their lives get baptized on Sunday morning and then taking communion with my brothers and sisters in Christ.  God has blessed our church with a great harvest during our revival last week and to see the fruits of that harvest was truly a blessing.  Our God is a great and glorious God like no other, simply because of this one fact. “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” No other god can say that.

Children Activities  . . . May 27 thru 29 - First Kid’s Camp @ Liberty Retreat in McKenzie, TN for kids 1^st grade thru 5^th grade. (1^st and 2^nd grade must be chaperoned by a parent or grandparent. Cost is $15) Cost is $25 paid before May 16^th, $30 after May 16^th. Camp theme is Fully Rely on God. Volunteers Needed.

June 7 thru 11 - 8:30AM till Noon.  Saddle up for VBS 2010 where kids will be ridin’ the range and roundin’ up questions like: “What is God’s plan for me?” and “How can I be like Jesus?” At the end of the day, they’ll discover that God’s Word has all the answers.  Volunteers Needed.

June 21 thru 25 – 8:30 AM till Noon.  First Basketball Camp will be held again with the help of the Travel team with the TBC. Cost is $25 by June 13^th. $30 after June 13^th. Volunteers Needed.    

                                                                                                                                    Youth Activities . . .  June 21 thru 25 - Go MAD Week (Make A Difference) – 1:00 PM – TBD.   The student ministry of FBC along with the partnership of the TBC Travel Team will be doing ministry in the community of Camden.

July 19^th thru 23^rd - Student Life Camp @ Liberty University in Lynchberg, VA. Cost is $289. Camp Pastor is Neil McClendon. Worship led by Unhindered. WE ALL GO TO CAMP! Nuf said.                                                                 

Family Activities . . . July 5^th thru 9^th - Reaching Mobile -

Sunday        April 11            

 9:00 a.m.   Church Media Library

 9:15 a.m.   Sunday School

10:30 a.m.  Morning Worship

4:30 p.m.    Nominating Ministry Team meeting

 5:15 p.m.   Church Media Library/AWANA

 5:30 p.m.   Evening Worship

 Monday      April 12

 5:00 p.m.   Ladies Exercise

 6:00 p.m.   Men’s Basketball

                    CBBA Executive Board Meeting Atwood FBC

Tuesday April 13

 9:30 a.m.    Bailey Wyatt Meeting

 5:00 p.m.    Ladies Exercise

 6:00 p.m.    Patterson Hale & MOM’s WMU meeting

 Wednesday, April 14

 10:00 a.m.  GriefShare

 1:00 p.m.    Palmer Collins WMU meeting

 5:30 p.m.    Acteens

 6:00 p.m.    Church Media Library/Children’s Choirs/GriefShare

 6:30 p.m.      Prayer Meeting

 6:45 p.m.      GA’s, RA’s, Mission Friends

 7:30 p.m.     Church Choir Rehearsal

Thursday  April 15

 5:oo p.m.   Ladies Exercise

 

On Mother’s Day this year we will be remembering our mothers who are now spending Mother’s Day at  Jesus’ feet. If you have a picture of your mother who is with Jesus now, and would like to share it, we will be putting them in the media shout presentation that day. If you can email them that would be great, but if you only have a photo, please bring it to the office before May 5.

If you would like your name added to the church email list please email us genevafbc@bellsouth.net.

Visit our website at www.camdenfbc.org. If you would like to add something to our website, please let the church office know.

If you would like your name added to the church email list please email us genevafbc@bellsouth.net.

The Benton County Food Pantry is in need of the  following items from our church:            

Crackers

Jelly

Applesauce

Canned peaches

Chicken and dumplings