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TopMAY 2017 
eFOCUS
A monthly newsletter from Field Street Baptist Church

We exist to make CHRIST known by proclamation and living of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

In This Issue
Music Ministry
Education/Administration
Children's Ministry
Student Ministry
Senior Adult Ministry
Monthly Budget Statistics

FSBC INFORMATION

Children's Choirs Awards & Spring Musical
Sunday evening, May 7
6:00 p.m.--Worship Center
 

children
Sunday, May 14
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
 
 
 
3rd Tuesday
FSBC Workday
Tuesday, May 16
9:00 - Noon
 

awana
  Recognition and Awards
Wednesday Night, May 17
6:30 p.m.--Worship Center
 
student
Sunday, May 21
9:45 a.m. Breakfast
11:00 a.m. Worship
(Graduates need to contact the church office if planning to attend)
 
 
WEDNESDAYS beginning May 24
5:15 p.m.--Fellowship Meal
6:00 p.m.--Prayer Mtg/Bible Study 
in the family life center
6:35 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
 
SUNDAYS beginning May 28
8:30 a.m. --Early Worship
9:45 a.m. --Bible Fellowship
11:00 a.m. --Late Worship
No Evening Activities
 
 
  general
Monday, May 29
Church office will be closed.
 
June 2-5
Riverbend, Glen Rose, TX
Cost: $230
 $50 deposit to secure spot
 
Contact church office for registration details
 
Dominican Republic
Mission Trip
June 3-9
 
 
youth camp
 Student Camp
June 15-19
Weekly Schedule
FSBC Ministerial Staff

Bible Study

Attendance Averages

Worship Attendance Averages
WELCOME
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY
Year-to-Date
Financial Statistics
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
FELLOWSHIP MEALS
FSBC
SPIRIT OF SHARING
Statistics
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From Our Pastor
 
Spectacular Sundays in May
Sundays in the month of May will prove to be special. Please plan to make every effort to be a part of the unique emphases we will observe each Sunday. First, on Sunday night, May 7, we will have our children's choirs awards program and spring musical. Annually, this is one of our most enjoyable evening services of the year. Second, May 14 is Mother's Day and Parent/Child Dedication. We will have the parent/child dedication as part of the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Honor your mom and Lord by being in church on Mother's Day! Third, May 21 is Senior Recognition Sunday. We will recognize our graduating seniors and their families as apart of the 11:00 a.m. worship service. I believe the Lord has given me a very particular message for this special Sunday! A breakfast is planned for our graduating seniors and their families at 9:45 a.m. in the dining room.  Finally, on May 28 we will have a brief time of commissioning those who will be participating in the Dominican Republic Mission Trip, June 3-9. As stated, May is going to be great at Field Street. Don't miss it!

Debt Reduction on the Children's Building 
By the grace of God and the faithfulness of those who are giving to help eliminate the remaining debt on the children's building, we are making very good progress. To date we owe about $289,000 on the children's building. THANK YOU for your faithful, sacrificial giving. I know that money is very tight for all of us. I get it. However, we are within reach of our goal of paying off the debt by October. As the Lord leads you, please give to help us realize the goal of eliminating the debt on the children's building.
 
Summer Ministries
We have a full summer of ministry programming, especially ministry opportunities for children and students. I am asking God to bless our efforts this summer. I am praying that we will see many saved. I am praying that we will see lives truly and deeply impacted by worship services, Bible studies, VBS, backyard Bible clubs, camps, and mission trips. I am hoping that our summer will be fruitful in terms of life change. Will you join me in asking God to grant us increase and fruitfulness for the sake of the Kingdom? We are going to have a great summer! Be watching for the unveiling of dates and plans.
 
Summer Sermon Emphasis--NEXT STEPS
During the summer weeks I plan to preach a series of messages entitled, "NEXT STEPS."  All of us have next steps we are to take in our walk with Christ. The Bible never envisions stagnation in our experience with the Lord. We are to be moving constantly toward maturity in the faith. Yet, what are the next steps for each of us? I can't answer that question on an individual basis, but God's Word gives us some clarity and direction as we look to our own next steps. Don't miss this series of messages this summer! Also, please pray for these messages to stimulate us toward being like Jesus!
    
                                                                                                      See you Sunday!
          --John Hall, Pastor  
Music Ministry 
 
Legends at Camp Garner Creek 
Our kids and workers have been working for months in preparation for their spring musical. It is sure to be a wonderful time!  The Wee Singers and Music Makers will also present their end-of-the-year songs that evening. Make every effort to be here Sunday night, May 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. 
 
 
Choir Summer Schedule
Summer is quickly approaching and that means we will soon be shifting to our summer schedule in the music ministry. Starting Wednesday, May 24, adult choir rehearsal will be 6:35-7:30 p.m. in the choir suite.  We need your voice.
 
God Bless,
--Josh Thomas
Minister of Music
Education Ministry

Church Work Day
Our next work day is Tuesday, May 16th. We meet at the church at 9:00 a.m. and end by noon. All men AND women are invited to join us to help.  There is work that EVERYONE is able to do. We meet on the THIRD Tuesday of every month.


Adult Mission Trip
Aspendale Baptist Camp (near Cloudcroft, NM)
Early September
The exact date hasn't been set, yet. However, we are having an INTEREST MEETING on Sunday, May 21, to discuss the date, as well as other details about the trip. We will be involved in several construction projects at the camp.

If you are interested in this missions opportunity and would like more information, please join us Sunday, May 21, after the 11:00 worship service in the conference room. Contact Mark Smith or Jerry for additional information.

International Mission Trip to Cambodia
October 11-25
Bryans and Brenda Fitzhugh, who have been involved in DJD Cambodia Ministries for a number of years, will be leading this trip. 

Ministry involvement will include: School Uniform and Supply Distribution in Battambang Province and English classes and Children Ministry in Phnom Penh.

For more information contact the church office or Bryans Fitzhugh at mbfbgf3151@att.net.

--Jerry Melson 
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Children's Ministry
   
Our annual AWANA Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the worship center. This will be an exciting time to commemorate all the work our students have done this past year.


Kids Camp is scheduled for June 2-5 at Riverbend Retreat Center in Glen Rose. This camp is for children who have completed grades 3-6. Total cost to attend is $230 per child. Please make sure you complete your enrollment form by going online to ww.fbca.org/fieldstreet. A mandatory parent meeting will be held on Sunday, May 28, at noon in the dining room.


Vacation Bible School will be held on June 25-28 for children
5 years-5th grade. Our theme this year is "Galactic Starveyors". Our first night of VBS, June 25, (6:00-8:30 p.m.) will be for the entire family as parents will have an opportunity to watch the movie, Woodlawn,  while children participate in VBS activities. VBS will continue Monday through Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Registration will soon be available online.
     
Our Backyard Bible Club ministry is an outreach endeavor that takes the gospel to children in our community. This year, we will conduct 4 clubs at various locations throughout Cleburne. We would like for you to prayerfully consider your role in this effort to reach children for Christ.
 
June 12-15--Cimarron Springs Apartment Complex (6-8 p.m.)
July 10-13--Cobblestone Village Apartments (6-8 p.m.)
July 17-20--Gateway Learning Center (9-11 a.m.)
July 24-27--Hulen Park (10 a.m.-noon)

"Clay for Christ" is a Bible study and art class offered this summer at Field Street Baptist Church for children ages 8-12. This camp will not only teach the art of sculpting, but will also teach about God as the Master Sculptor. The dates for this event will be on July 11, 12, 18 & 19 from 2-4 p.m. Cost to attend all 4 days is $100, which must be paid at the time of registration. Please call the church office at 817-645-4376 to register your child.
 
U pcoming Dates:
Parent Child Dedication Service, May 14, 11:00 a.m.
AWANA Awards Ceremony, May 17, 6:30 p.m.
Kids Camp, Riverbend Retreat Center, June 2-5
Vacation Bible School, June 25-28 (Sunday p.m. & M-W mornings)
"Clay for Christ" Art Camp--July 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2-4 p.m.
Backyard Bible Clubs--June and July
   
Thank you for your support and participation in our preschool and children's ministry. What a joy it is to serve our Lord and Savior at  Field Street Baptist Church. 

--Jennifer Howington
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Student Ministry
 

 

Spots still available to attend Centrifuge Student Camp in Glorieta, NM. Sign up now -- June 15-19

Come by the church office to pick up registration forms and pay your $50 deposit to reserve your spot.  Limited space, so sign up now!

 
  Wednesday nights--Elevate at 6 p.m.
Sunday mornings--Bible Study at 9:45 a.m.
 
Coming Events
May 21--Senior Recognition Sunday (9:45-Breakfast; 11:00 AM -Worship)
June 3-9--Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
June 15-19--Student Camp-Glorieta, NM
June 25-29--Vacation Bible School
 
--Taylor Dunn

Senior Adult Ministry 

 

JUST A QUICK LOOK BACK. . .at our annual Senior Adult Revival that took place on April 23-26. The Lord blessed us with good weather; good attendance; good music with Joyful Sound; good preaching and teaching from Dr. Fred Meeks; and wonderful meals after the noon-day services. It was a great week!


 

JOYFUL SOUND. . .finished up their spring with a concert at the Wren Place on Tuesday, May 2. This marked the end of an exciting fall and spring. They filled the choir loft every service for the revival and have been so faithful throughout the year. I appreciate them so much.

 

 

OUR LAST. . . Young at Heart for the spring will be Tuesday, May 9.  At this meeting we'll be making the final list of those who are going to the Patriotic Service at Green Acres in Tyler in June. It's going to be a great trip and memorable presentation.


 
  --John Glover