First Baptist Gilbert
Christ Centered- Community Focused

HELP NEEDED!  -  ALASKA FOLLOW-UP TRIP

We need door hangers, painters, wall sanders, cooks, etc....
Tentative dates are 09/22/2010 - 09/29/2010
If interested, please let Danny Hester or
Will Mitchum know ASAP!

Church-Wide Oconee  Camping Trip

Thursday, Oct. 7 - Monday, Oct. 11th

Anyone interested in going camping, there is a sign-up sheet on the table in the back of the Worship Center. We need to know as soon as possible so that reservations can be made.  If you have any questions, please see Dick Tankersley or call the church office.
PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
ALASKA MISSION TEAM

We need more prayer warriors to pray over our worship service on Sunday and to pray over our church facilities during the week.
There are sign-up sheets on the table in the back of the Worship Center.
GA’S ANNUAL LOCK-IN

The GA’s will be having a Lock-In on Friday, September 10th from 7pm to Saturday 8am here at the church.
This will be a fun night that you won’t want to miss! All girls 1st Grade thru 6th Grade are invited!
College & Career Group meets every Sunday night immediately after Evening Worship (7:30)
at Josh and Allison’s house for good food, great fellowship and an awesome Bible study.
Special Mission Project

The Women on Mission are once again assisting the Lexington Baptist Association with food items for the annual Camille Graham Correctional Institution Picnic on September 11, 2010. This is a wonderful opportunity to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of over 600 inmates at the facility. Your help with this endeavor would be greatly appreciated. Food items requested are: Fried Chicken, Fresh/Raw Vegetables, Dips (only French Onion and Ranch), Sandwiches: Peanut Butter & Jelly and Pimento Cheese, Home Baked Goodies (please pre-slice cakes and wrap individual slices) and Chips. No store bought cookies or snack cakes please. Wrap all foods in clear plastic, not foil.  The items need to be brought to the FLC kitchen before 9:00 am September 11th. Thank you for your assistance with this mission project.
"I was in prison and you visited me."  Mt. 25:36
What does the future hold?     Is God in control?     Should I worry about the dangers in our changing world?
We are studying Revelation on Sunday nights at 6pm! 
Click here to download our glossary of terms which will help you through our study of Revelation!
You will need Adobe Reader to download the file and you can get Adobe Reader for free @ http://www.adobe.com.
HELP NEEDED!
CHILDREN’S WORKERS FOR SUNDAY NIGHTS


On Sunday nights, beginning September 12th, the Children will begin meeting for games, crafts, snacks and bible study.

We need volunteers to help out, please contact the church office or Lori Johnson at 657-7556 if you are interested.
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Disaster Relief Training

The South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief training will take place October 8-9 at White Oak Conference Center. Anyone who wants to go out with the Disaster Relief Team must attend training at least once every three years. This years training is set up so you can go either day or both. For more information please see Alan Giddens.
The Women's Ministry will feed the Gilbert High School Football Team and Staff (about 100 people) on September 3rd at the cafeteria at 3:00p.m.  If you can help prepare sandwiches and/or provide cookies or brownies, please see Peggy Meetze.  All help and donated items will be greatly appreciated!
With the new church year starting next Sunday, September 5th, please remember that it is also Promotion Sunday in Sunday school.
Prayer WalkTuesday, Sept. 21st6:30p.m.
See You At The Pole

Wednesday
Sept. 22nd
7:00a.m.

Wise Ole Owls...Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 16th. Be on the look out for more details. Our WOO group is for all those 55 years old and up. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Gwen Smith at 359-4643.
Women On Mission (WOM)  & The Men’s Ministry




The WOM and Men’s Ministry will meet Monday, Sept. 27th, at 6:30pm in the Worship Center. The food theme is soup and sandwiches. The WOM will be having their Fall gift exchange. Bring a gift totaling no more than $10. This is a wonderful opportunity each month to gather and discuss the mission opportunities that FBCG can become involved in. Please consider joining us and becoming a part of this mission arm of the church.  All men and women are invited.
A special thank you to all who helped with the Teacher’s Luncheon!
IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

Memorials Given in June…

To the Building Fund in memory of Harry Schumpert, Lula Mae & Charlie Temples, and Douglas & Doris Burkett  by Marian Corley.