First Baptist Church

Discover the Love of Christ

Frostproof, Florida July 2019

Dear Church Family,

In a couple of weeks we will be engaged in the ministry called Vacation

Bible School. For over 120 years God has used VBS to impact millions of
people around the world for eternity. In 1898, Virginia Hawes noticed that
after public schools closed for the summer, the streets in a section of New
York City’s East Side were filled with “idle and unruly” children. So she
opened, in a beer parlor, what has become known as the most prominent
precursor of today’s VBS. Mrs. Hawes said, “We felt that the Bible is not
taught in homes as it used to be, nor as it should be, and it is not taught in
the public schools. So, we opened a school in which we made the Bible our
only textbook.”

As I reflect on that, it is really not that much different than it is for us in

today’s world. We are in a crisis of evangelism because churches are not
doing a good job of reaching their communities. Recent research tells us
that 48% of us are not inviting our unchurched friends to an event or a
service at church; 61% of us are not sharing our faith.

Think about this: not only are we in a crisis of evangelism, children and
adults are in a crisis of loneliness and isolation. Kids are on their phones,
tablets, and devices. They photograph their food, friends, themselves, and
post everything going on in their lives. Experiences with real people and
social relationships take a back seat to the social media world. Thus we
Inside this issue:
have lonely kids and adults. God made us to live in community. VBS
provides a whole week of interaction and we have the opportunity to share 1
Pastor’s Remarks
Jesus.

VBS remains a great tool for evangelism and discipleship. Thanks to Vacation Bible School 2

everyone committed to serve in some capacity. Please be praying. It will be

a fun time!
July Calendar 3
Don’t forget 3 X 3. I hope you are praying for your 3 people who are lost or July Birthdays
unchurched and invite them to come to Bible study and worship with you.

In His Love, FBC Ministry 4

Service Schedules
Church Library
In Sympathy
Bro. Darrol Pack the Backpack
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Zoom in! Focus on Jesus!

But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 (CSB)
Here are several specific things you can pray for as we prepare for Vacation Bible School!
1. Pray for the teachers and volunteers. Ask God to receive their hours of preparation as a pleasing
offering and for the Holy Spirit to be at work in and through them.

2. Pray for the children and the families they represent. Ask God to begin preparing their hearts to
respond to the Good News they will hear at VBS. Pray for their physical safety and emotional well-
being during the week.

3. Pray for those who are unchurched in your community who will join your church for VBS. Ask
God to soften your own heart and the hearts of your congregation to welcome, serve, and build
relationships with everyone who enters yours doors.

4. Pray for those who will share the gospel during VBS and those who will follow-up with
children, students, adults, and families. Ask the Holy Spirit to give them clarity, guidance, and
discernment.

WE are wild about VBS! Be sure to register for IN THE WILD, Amazing Encounters with Jesus! Go to our
website www.fbcfrostproof.org, Facebook page or call the office at (863) 635-3603. Also, transportation
is available, please contact the office to sign-up.

For additional information contact Jessica Swisegood, VBS Director at (217) 502-7951 or the office at
(863) 635-3603.
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July 2019 Blessed is the nation whose

God is the LORD. Psalm 33:12

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6

Young Adult Bible No Classes

Study 6pm F.H.

7 Deacons serving: 8 Student Camp 9 10 Student Refuge 11 12 13

Dale Williams 6pm Smith Bldg.
Larry Ogburn Young Adult Bible WMU 9am F.H. Bible Study 6:20pm Prayer Team 5:30pm
Study 6pm F.H. Music Room Smith Bldg.

14 Deacons serving: 15 VBS 5:30-8pm 16 VBS 5:30-8pm 17 VBS 5:30-8pm 18 VBS 5:30-8pm 19 VBS 5:30-8pm 20 Men’s Ministry
Larry Blackwelder Breakfast 8:30am
Ernie Wasdin Young Adult Bible No Classes Fellowship Hall
Study 6pm F.H.

21 Deacons serving: 22 23 24 Student Refuge 25 26 27 Women’s Prayer

Doyce Cotton 6pm Smith Bldg. Breakfast 9:30 am
Garry Talley Young Adult Bible Bible Study 6:20pm Prayer Team 5:30pm
Study 6pm F.H. Music Room Smith Bldg.
VBS Program/Luncheon
28 Deacons serving: 29 30 31 Student Refuge
Ed Butler 6pm Smith Bldg.
Cliff Lightsey Young Adult Bible Bible Study 6:20pm
Deacon Mtg. 4:30pm Study 6pm F.H. Music Room

Visit our Church Library, our hours are: Sunday 9:15-9:45 am, 10:45-11:00 am & 12:00-12:15 pm.

2 Ruth Irby 18 Martin Ratliff

4 Kendra Henson 20 Maria Good,
7 Gary Barnes Barbara Carver
8 Jolyn Crosby, 21 Stephanie Godwin
Devon Costello
10 Margaret Cotton, 23 Wyatt White,
Retha Fowler Kassie Bowles
11 Nina Dyer 24 Beverly Hawkins,
12 Faith Tetrick Brianna
14 Baylea Dery Kimberling
15 Lola Middlecamp, 30 Frederick Cole
Larissa Demers 31 Casey Martin,
16 Louise Goddard,
Teddy Singletary, Linda Baquero
Justin Haley
Patty Pittman
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Discover the love of Christ!
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
96 West. B. Street
Post Office Box 327
Frostproof, Florida 33843-0327
Phone: 863 635-3603
Fax: 863 635-6923
E-mail: fbchadden@verizon.net
Website: www.fbcfrostproof.org
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First Baptist Church of Frostproof
July 2019 Newsletter
Connecting with God!
Connecting with Others!
We are open on Sunday mornings as
follows:
9:15 a.m. — 9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
12:00 noon — 12:15 p.m.
The library is located behind the sanctuary.
Enjoy your summer and visit the Church
Library.
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In Sympathy
Our thoughts and prayers to the…
Ray Blackburn family
John & Ruth Irby family
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First Baptist Church Ministry
Vision For FBC: He desires us to be a church that impacts our community with
the Gospel.
Mission For FBC: Making disciples, leading believers to become fully devoted
followers of Christ.
Strategy For FBC:
• Connect with God through worship and with others through relationships.
• Grow spiritually and numerically through small group Bible study.
• Serve others by joining a team engaged in ministry.
Service Schedules
Sunday
Life Group Classes 9:45am
Celebration Worship Service 11:00 am
Wednesday
Student Refuge and Awana 6:00 pm (Sept. - May)
Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm
Pack the Backpack
Back to school kickoff is coming
Sunday, July 14, 2019.
Help us get children and students ready
for school by donating the following
supplies: pencils & case, erasers, 3 ring
binders, pocket folders, glue, crayons,
colored pencils, notebook paper, spiral
composition/theme books, 2 pocket
folders, back packs, and hand sanitizer.