- Baptist Children's Home Mother's Day Offering
-- Sunday, May 11 -- There will be a special offering to benefit the Baptist Children's Home and Family Services on Mother's Day, May 11. BCHFS has cared for orphaned children and families for 90 years and served a recorded 1405 individuals in 2007 through the BCH in Carmi, Angel's Cove maternity, foster care, and adoption work in Mt. Vernon, and the Pathways Counseling offices in 10 different locations. Please pray about supporting this important ministry.
- Will You Exhibit God to Our Community This Summer?
-- Maryville Work Day May 17 -- Drost Park, Maryville -- There are numerous upcoming opportunities for you to help FBCM accomplish its 2008 goal of Exhibiting God to Our Community:
1. Sign up your family to help out with the Maryville Work Day in Drost Park on Saturday, May 17 (9 a.m. - Noon). We'll start the day with doughnuts, orange juice, and coffee, and then there will be work for everyone to do to help beautify Maryville and demonstrate that FBCM cares about our home town. For more info or to volunteer, visit the long counter in the foyer Sunday or contact Linda Garcia @ 667-8221 x107.
2. Sign up to help with Vacation Bible School! See the Children's counter upstairs or contact Pastor Rich Cochran @ 667-8221 x116 or Brenda Vinyard @ x115.
3. We're looking for a small group(s) to organize lunches for volunteers working on the Gateway Baptist Association Barnabas Community Housing Development rehab & construction during our VBS week, July 20-27. If you are interested, please contact Cindy Carnes @ 667-8221 x109.
4. We are still in need of volunteers to lead our "Adopt a Highway" efforts. If you are interested, please contact the church office @ 667-8221.
5. Keep an eye out for information on other opportunities, such as the FBCM Yard Give-Away, to follow.
- Nominating Team Survey SUNDAY
-- May 11 -- Long Counter in Foyer -- The FBCM Nominating Team is looking for individuals gifted and willing to serve as ministry and program leaders for 2009! If you are interested or you know of a fellow member who would be a great leader, please help us by filling out the survey enclosed in last week's bulletin (or get another copy at the long counter) and placing it in the offering plate or the basket on the long counter in the foyer.
- Sign Up for KIDZCamp '08!
-- ACT NOW! -- 2nd Floor -- Register now for KIDZCamp! All children in grades 1-5 are invited to join us at this year's KIDZCamp June 9-13 at Lake Williamson in Carlinville, IL. Camp space is limited, so sign up at the Children's Ministry Registration Desk today! If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a Camp Volunteer Application.
- Women's Aerobics Class TUESDAY (Not Thursday)
-- May 13 - June 10, 5:30 p.m. -- FBCM Large Activities Room (#175) -- Ladies- looking to get in shape? What are you waiting for- Aerobics is a great workout for your entire body! Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 5:30 p.m. May 13 - June 10 in the Large Activities Room (#175). All fitness and coordination levels welcome! Cost is $16 for 8 classes (no class May 15) or $2/class plus $2/ resistance band. For more info, please contact Erin Westfall @ 667-8221 x113.
- Circle of Friends Needs You!
-- The Women's Ministry needs women interested in playing Bingo and sharing the love of Jesus with the residents of Rosewood Nursing Home in Edwardsville on the second Tuesday of every month (May 13) from 10 - 11 a.m. We are also in the need of clean, like-new stuffed animals to use for prizes. Please place donations in the box next to the cafe entrance. For more info, contact Janis Germaine @ 651-8105.
- Free Car Care
-- Saturday, May 17 -- FBCM -- Car Care is coming! The Men's Ministry will be offering free oil change and fluid refill service for those on a fixed income, single parents or others in need Saturday, May 17 from 9:30 a.m. - noon at FBCM. Please call ahead to Brian Sheehan @ 345-1660 with your vehicle information to reserve a time.
- Attention Men of All Ages! Free Breakfast!
-- Saturday, May 17 @ 8 a.m. -- FBCM Room 145 -- Join us for free breakfast and fellowship at our next monthly Men's Breakfast this Saturday, May 17 @ 8 a.m. in Room 145. Jeff Ross will continue our book study following breakfast for those involved in the study. This month's ministry is Car Care. Come join us and bring a friend! Please sign up at the long counter on Sunday.
- Singles Summer Kick-Off BBQ
-- Saturday, May 17 (Noon - 4 p.m.) -- Satterthwaite Residence -- Help us kick off summer with a Singles BBQ! Come join the fun and fellowship at Sheila Satterthwaite's house (87 Sugar Mill Rd., Troy) Saturday, May 17 (Noon - 4 p.m.). For more info, contact Sheila @ 667-1654. See you there!
- Upward Soccer Awards Night
-- Monday, May 19 -- FBCM -- Join us for a ton of fun as we honor our Upward Soccer participants on Monday, May 19. Jumpers will be outside for children beginning at 5 p.m. and will be followed by the awards program at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
- High School Mission Trip Reminder
-- First Payment Due May 25 -- Just a reminder that the first payment of $75 is due on May 25 and the second and last payment is due June 22. You can mail the payment to the church office (Attn: Marcia Gregor). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Marcia @ 667-8221 x132.
- Timeless Treasures Picnic
-- Saturday, May 31 (2-6 p.m.) -- FBCM Outside/Room 175 -- Join the Timeless Treasures Senior Adults (50+) for our annual picnic. This year we're moving our picnic to Saturday, May 31 (2 - 6 p.m.) in order to avoid the harsh heat of summer. We'll have washers, hillbilly golf and other activities. Bring your lawn chairs and be ready to enjoy good food and fellowship. Sign up for the picnic in the foyer next Sunday through May 25. If you have questions, contact Don or Claudia Bohley at 692-1535 or Gary or Jan Kee at 346-2246.
- Attention Students!
-- Sunday, June 1 (12:15-2:30 p.m.) -- FBCM Room 175 -- Students, "The Journey: Pizza with Paul" is the first step in your journey here at First Baptist Church Maryville. If you are new to the church or just want to find out more about FBCM and the Student Ministry, sign-up for "The Journey" and eat pizza with Pastor Paul Byrd on Sunday, June 1 (12:15-2:30 p.m.) in the Large Activity Room (Rm. 175). Sign up in the Student area today! For more info, contact Pastor Paul Byrd @ 667-8221 x106 or Marcia Gregor @ x132.
- Can You Help?
-- The Hospitality Team is looking for help in planning the Church-Wide Picnic to be held Sunday, September 14. If you are able to help, please contact Lu Ann Jones @ 692-0242.
- Interns Needed
-- ACT NOW! -- FBCM -- FBCM is in need of a college intern studying public relations, marketing, or advertising. Internships available year-round. For more information or an application, please contact Erin Westfall @ 667-8221 x113.
- New Magazines Are Here!
-- Foyer -- The latest issue of A Place for You, the magazine of FBCM, is here! Be a "light" to the community by sharing information about Jesus and FBCM with your unchurched friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers! Copies are available on the resource walls and counters in the foyer. If your ministry, activity, or program was not listed in the directory on the last page or you have other comments or suggestions about this issue, please contact Erin Westfall in the church office @ 667-8221 x113.
- Upward Basketball Camp
-- June 23-27: 6-9 p.m. -- FBCM Gym -- Register now for our 2008 Upward Basketball Camp scheduled for June 23-27, 6 - 9 p.m. in our Gym. All boys and girls entering 2nd grade - 6th grade are invited to attend a nightly camp to learn new basketball skills and teamwork. Sign up now! Brochures/registration forms are on the resource wall in the foyer. Cost is $35/camper. For more info, please contact Camp Coordinator Mike Moore @ 345-5854 or Mark Carnes @ 667-8221 x123.
- Maryville Christian School Now Enrolling for 08-09
-- ACT NOW! -- Maryville Christian School is enrolling for the 2008-2009 school year. Grades K-6th are filling up quickly! For more info, please visit our web site or contact Angela Cox @ 667-8221 x122.
- Spring is Here!
-- As warmer weather approaches, please be mindful of your clothing choices for church. Attention should be paid to dressing modestly and appropriately throughout the year so as not to distract anyone from the purpose we gather- to learn about and worship Jesus.
- Roses on the Altar
-- A rose will be placed in the vase on the altar for every decision for Christ made the previous week.
- SCRIP Makes a Great Gift!
-- Orders Due on Mondays -- FBCM -- We offer a large variety of business gift certificates, over 200 to choose from. A retailer list is available in the church office or on the MCS web site under the "Support MCS" tab. Orders are due by 9:30 am on Monday (except holidays) and are available for pick up on the following Thursday afternoon. For more information, please contact Gina Miller @ 667-3244.
SCRIP gift certificates to some area retailers and restaurants like Shop n' Save, Dierbergs, Ravanelli's, Cracker Barrel, St. Louis Bread Co., and more are available for purchase in the church office Sundays between services. Approximately 10% of the amount you spend on SCRIP Program gift certificates benefits Maryville Christian School and Kids First Learning Center! This 10% is donated by the retailer, meaning there is no cost to you- you're simply paying for every-day purchases like groceries and gas dollar for dollar with the gift certificates.
- Labels for Education
-- ACT NOW! -- FBCM -- You can help Maryville Christian School earn free merchandise such as computers, audio/visual equipment, physical education equipment, reference books, musical instruments or even a mini-van, simply by collecting Campbell's product proofs of purchase! This year is even better! Over 150 of your favorite Campbell products are now worth 5 points- making it easier for us to reach our collection goal of 50,000 points. Visit www.labelsforeducation.com for a complete list of products and point values. If we work together, we can build better schools for our children. It's easy to pitch in- simply save product proofs of purchase and bring them to the Preschool Department before June 1, 2008. For more info, contact Cindy Sheehan @ 667-8221 x111.
- Moms in Touch Meeting Change
-- The Moms in Touch prayer group will not meet again until further notice.
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