CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
WACKY WEDNESDAY August 4 / 8:30 AM-2:30 PM / Omni Theater in Ft. Worth / Movie--"Sharks" / $10.00 per child
END OF YEAR PARTY Friday, August 20 / Meet at 6:30 PM at FBC, return at 9:30 PM / Bring $$ for tokens
FALL KICK-OFF Children's choir moves to Wednesday evening! Come for the M & M Kick-Off Party in the FLC gym on Wednesday, August 25 at 5:45 PM. There will be inflatables, games, and registration for music and missions
UPWARD FLAG FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING (K-5 through 6th grade boys & girls) / Registration now underway for flag football & cheerleading in partnership with The Oaks Baptist Church. Registration forms and fees can be dropped off at The Oaks between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Deadline for registration is August 3. Football evaluation or cheerleading orientation is Tuesday, August 3 between 6:00 and 8:30 PM or Saturday, August 7 between 8:00 AM and 12 Noon at The Oaks Baptist Church. Registration brochures are located in the Family Life Center. For more information, contact Ryan Black, League Director, at 972-263-2224 or Jana at 972-262-7208.
FBC DAYCARE FALL REGISTRATION
New semester begins August 16 / Classes for children 6 weeks through kindergarten.
Contact Debbie Smith at 972-262-7208 for more information.
DEACON NOMINATIONS
Ballots for deacon nominations are due in the church office by Sunday, August 8 / Ballots are available in the sanctuary foyers and Taylor Building.
THE CANCER PROJECT
offers nutrition and cooking classes for healthy living beginning September 16 at 6:00 PM in the FLC Fireside Room. The four week classes (September 16, 23, 30 & October 7) provides instruction on topics for healthy living. Come hungry and sample 24 recipes for free!
Register by September 1 by calling the church office (972-262-5146).
For more information visit The Cancer Project at www.cancerproject.org.
HAITI MISSION TRIP
Robert Shehane is helping coordinate Texas Baptist mission efforts in Haiti. Construction teams are needed to help rebuild a demolished church school building, and to build simple homes that will provide safe living conditions for people currently living in tents. The estimated cost of the trip is $1100-$1200 (including airfare). The BGCT is offering a $300 support gift (per person) for up to 20 people going from the same church. The dates for this mission trip would be either September 4-11, 2010 or November 13-20, 2010. See Dr. Skaar if you are interested in additional information.
S O S (Support Our Soldiers) Ministry
The SOS ministry needs your help in updating information on men and women serving in the military. Please complete the attached form to add yourself and/or friends currently serving in the military. We will revise and add these names to our prayer list. Return completed form(s) to the church office or place in the SOS box in the Taylor Building hallway. Forms can also be submitted via email or fax. See page 2 for contact information.
Thanks for helping us SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!
MUSIC MINISTRY
THANK YOU FBC family for your prayers and financial support of the high school mission trip last week. Your prayers made a difference in south Texas and in the lives of the FBCGP youth.
SANCTUARY CHOIR presents God in Us on Sunday, August 15, at 6:00 PM in the sanctuary / Remaining rehearsals are as follows:
Sunday, August 1: 6:00-7:00 PM / praise team
Wednesday, August 4: 6:15-8:00 PM / choir & praise team
Tuesday, August 10: 7:00-9:00 PM / choir & praise team
Wednesday, August 11: 6:15-8:00 PM / choir & praise team
Thursday, August 12: 7:00-9:00 PM / choir & praise team
Sunday, August 15: 2:30 PM-orchestra / 3:30 PM choir & orchestra
ROBIN MARK CONCERT Sunday, August 22 / 7:00 PM / Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, Richardson / Tickets: $15.00 / Vans will leave the church at 6:00 PM / Call the church office for more information
NURSING HOME MINISTRY First Tuesday of each month, Joel will take anyone interested to two local nursing homes and walk down the hallways singing hymns. August 3 they will visit the Estates and Dalworth Nursing Home. The van will leave the Taylor Building at 10:00 AM
SATURDAY, JULY 31 Sanctuary choir will sing and minister at Hutchins State Prison
TRAINING SESSION for Media Shout / Friday, August 9 / Sanctuary / 7:00-9:00 PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon / anyone interested in helping clean out the media room
SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3: Movie night / Fireside Room / 6 PM movie--The Long Ride Home starring Randy Travis
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18: Fireside Room / Games at 9:30 AM-12 noon / Silver Streak lunch (chicken strips, peach cobbler) / $3.00 per person
BRANSON TRIP INFORMATION If you have signed up to go on the Branson trip and have not yet made a payment, please contact Sandra in the music office. There's still plenty of room on the bus, so it's not too late to join the tour. Call Sandra at 972-262-5146 for more information.
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FAMILY NIGHT AT THE AIRHOGS
AUGUST 28 PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE Tickets: $9.00 per person / 5:00 PM tailgate party at the FLC parking lot / 7:05 PM game / Money for tickets is due by Saturday, August 21 / Contact Jana (972-262-5146) or Michelle Schmaltz (972-522-1121) for additional information.
NEW HOURS FOR DAY CARE PROGRAMS
Beginning on June 7, the new hours for our child care programs are: 6:30 am – 6:30 pm.
Help spread the word!
First Baptist Church Day Care
Preschool, & Kindergarten is now enrolling for the summer and fall terms. We accept children from 6 weeks through kindergarten. Our summer program will feature a Disney-themed “Once Upon a Summer” curriculum with tons of fun activities and field trips. For availability, rates, or more information contact Debbie Smith at 972-262-7208 or dsmith@fbcgp.org
SUMMER "SON"SHINE DAY CAMP
presents
Once Upon a Summer
full-day program for kindergarten-4th grade
FBC IS NOW ON FACEBOOK
Check out our facebook page for news and information pertaining to our church family.
CHILDREN'S CAMP 2010
July 29-August 2 for all children who have completed 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade. Registration cost: $185. Registration forms are now available or register online at www.fbcgp.org.
See Jana for more information.
