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This Week...September 25-30
Men's Community Bible Study
Monday, September 25 • 6:30pm • E203
A weekly Bible study for men hosted at First Baptist Trussville, studying the book of Ephesians.
All men are welcome! The study begins September 11th.
Midweek @FBCT
Wednesday, September 27th
It's Chicken Fingers/Livers
• Served 4:30-6:00pm in the Gym!
• $5 adults, $2 kids, $20 immediate family max
• Salad bar served as an alternative entrée
• Kids Menu: chicken fingers
• Dine-in only; no takeouts
Then following dinner it's Discipleship University, with eight classes to choose from:
LIVING WITH JESUS
Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life - E207
A study of the spiritual disciplines of the faith, led by Tyler Weldon.
Heart Of God - Fellowship Hall
A video/discussion series by Frances Chan, led by Pastor Buddy.
Women Of The Word - E208
A class for ladies, leading to spiritual transformation through a better understanding of the Bible. Led by Taylor Willis.
LIVING LIKE JESUS
Parenting - E203
A book/discussion class to help you take on the challenges and rewards of parenting. Led by Jonathan & Kerri Edwards.
Red Letter Challenge - E206
A class for men, challenging them to put the words of Jesus into practice. Led by Brian Sewell.
LIVING FOR JESUS
Helping Without Hurting In Missions - E202
A practical study to help you prepare to live on mission effectively. Led by Chris Chambers.
Evangelism In A Skeptical World - E205
A study of effective ways to share the Good News and hope with the lost. Led by Mike Carter.
**Preschool & Kids**
• Childcare/TeamKID for babies-K5 (A100)
• Acts 1:8 for 1st-3rd graders (D203)
• 412 for 4th and 5th grades (C412)
**Students**
• Middle School - 6:00pm • CB-00
• High School - 7:00pm • A200
JELLO
Thursday, September 28 • 9:00 & 10:30am • D203
It's our weekly "mommy and me" play date for preschoolers and their moms!
Choose the time that works best for your schedule and join us in the Children's Worship Room!
SAM Luncheon
Thursday, September 28 • 10:30am • Gym • $7
Our special guest will be Kay Dekalb Smith! Often called the "Carol Burnett of Christian Entertainment," you will enjoy the creative music, comedy and insight of this peppy redhead!
It's another morning of laughter, fun and good food with friends! See you at this month's SAM Luncheon!
Sports & Wellness This Week
PICKLEBALL
Mondays • 6:00-9:00pm • Gym
Everything you need to play (in the air conditioning) is here!
OPEN GYM
Tuesdays/Thursdays • 6:00-9:00pm
Come play basketball...or whatever you want!
EXERCISE CLASSES
Monday-Friday
For a schedule of classes offered, click here
Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bed-Build
Saturday, September 30 • 8:00am • Back FBCT parking lot
We'll join this organization in building beds for kids in our region who don't have a bed of their own. Breakfast (biscuits and coffee) will be served at 8:00am, with work assignments given at 8:30, and assembly starting at 9:00am. Skill level isn't important...you'll be trained to do what's needed! Just show up and let's make sure no kid sleeps on the floor in our area!
This Sunday @First Baptist!
Sunday, October 1, 2023
9:15 & 10:45am • Worship Center
This Sunday morning we pause to focus on one of the ordinances of our faith, the taking of the Lord's Supper.
Join us this Sunday (online or in-person) as we remember Christ's payment for sin through this important observation.
Flu Shots
This Sunday, October 1 • 8:00am - Noon
Shots will be administered by Carroll Pharmacy this Sunday, taking place just outside the Gym lobby. The cost is $25, though most insurances are accepted, yielding no cost to you. If you can't make this Sunday, don't worry. Shots will also be given Wednesday, October 4, from 4:00-6:00pm in the same location.
Also...
• Foundations 4 Hope 5K - 10/7 more
• 6:11 (Men) - 10/12 more
• Edible Education (Wellness) - 10/12 more
• Sports Roundtable (Sports) - 10/15 more
• 412 Weekend (Kids) - 10/27-28 more
• Upward Basketball/Cheering (Sports) - 10/30 more
• Student Basketball (Sports) - 10/30 more
• Fall Family Night (Events) - 10/31 more
• Family Dedication (Preschool) - 11/5 more
Watch It Again...
Blake Kersey: God's Timing
It was a joy to have Blake back with us last Sunday as he beautifully shared from John 11 on God's Timing, a subject we don't always understand, but we can always trust. If you missed it, or if you'd just like to listen again, watch it again here.
Family Dedication
Sunday, November 5 • Morning Services
Our next time of family dedication is just a few weeks away! We'll meet our newest little faces to the First Family and commit to pray for these families in services! If you would like to participate, let us know! Register here today!
Veteran's Day Photos
Help us honor your loved one's service
We are collecting photos for a special presentation to be featured the Sunday of Veteran's Day weekend. You may submit your loved one's photo (or your own!) by visiting the FBCT Library, or emailing it to Connie Horsley:
Loving Help Needed
The Special Needs Ministry is looking for volunteers to help on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights, assisting those with exceptional needs by serving as a buddy to them as they are with us.
For information on helping with this ministry, contact Carrie Jones at:
Welcome Team
YOUR help is needed to make our campus
a friendly place on Sundays!
If you can serve coffee, drive a cart, offer a warm hello, hold a door, or assist at the Welcome Desk, we want to talk to you! Volunteer using your tear off this Sunday, or don't wait... Contact Hope Garrett at:
Thank you!
Need A Good Book?
Stop in our FBCT Library!
Your FBCT library has thousands of books, movies, and resources for personal and family spiritual enrichment! Stop by and see what we have to offer! Open tonight 4:00-7:00pm, Sundays 8:00am-12:30pm, and Tuesdays 9:00am-5:00pm. Located near the Event Center.
Come see our Missions display!
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The Stephen Ministry
Help when you are hurting
When life gets hard, the Stephen Ministry is here, providing a trained minister to listen and walk with you through tough days.
Let us help. Contact the Stephen Ministry today at:
Memory Verse
Our current memory verse:
Teach me Your way, Lord, that I may rely on Your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. Psalm 86:11 (NIV)
Get The FBCT App!
What you need to know, all on your phone!
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Do this to receive messages from FBCT about concerns and requests we are praying for as a church!
Note: This is a one-way texting service; if you have prayer requests for us, visit fbctrussville.org/prayer-requests or speak with a minister!