These are exciting days as First Baptist Church is getting ready to ROC...that is, build the Paul Royal Recreation and Outreach Center as one of many ways we are expanding and enriching our recreation and outreach ministries.
Other important ministries are shaping up for the coming year. Last Sunday, our congregation affirmed a slate of 30 new deacons to begin serving this year. Then on Monday evening, our Administrative Council and our Deacons elected each of the following persons to serve as Deacon Emeritus: Dave Andrews, Monte Barrow, Max Dickson, Charles Griffin, Gene Langston, Lester Ennis, T.A. Shell, and Bill Thompson.
Deacon Emeritus is an honorary position in recognition of those persons who served faithfully during four or more terms as a deacon at First Baptist Church. Additionally, our Deacon Emeriti serve as encouragers and mentors to newly elected deacons and they assist the pastor in the service of Communion.
As we come to the end of September, we say thank you to those who have completed a three year term of service as deacons. Our church family also expresses gratitude to our outgoing Deacon Chair, Larry Hicks, who has served with wisdom and spiritual passion during the past year. Beginning October 1 we welcome Scott Bell as Deacon Chair for 2006-2007 as we look forward to a great year of worship and ministry.
We are in the final days leading up to ROC Commitment Sunday when we offer our commitments and initial gifts toward the Paul Royal Recreation and Outreach Center. Note the revised schedule as we meet at different times for Bible Study and one combined celebration of worship.
This Sunday we will focus on the question “Where Will I Be In 2016?” Invite a friend to join you for this strategic worship experience.
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