The Lifeline

Lifeline

Lifeline

First Baptist Church

P.O. Box 621

Pampa , Texas

79066-0621

VOLUME 61

MAY 23, 2008

NUMBER 21

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

WE WILL BE

OBSERVING THE

LORDS SUPPER

WE WILL

COME TOGETHER

FOR ONE SERVICE AT

11:00 A.M.

(No Early Service)

Barry Owens ~ Music

Psalm 106 directs our thoughts to the Lord this week. This passage is a brief history of the children of Israel and their dealings with God during their pilgrimage. Four principles stand out: First, in the light of Gods goodness, the nation still sinned and rebelled. His grace is never a license for us to sin. All of us have probably been guilty of this at some time or another. Second, these people forgot His mercy and ignored His counsel. God gave manna, and the people wanted meat. They criticized the leadership. They freely entered into idolatry. Verses 24-27 suggest that they came to the Promised Land and refused to enter. They compromised in verses 28-31. Finally, were it not for His grace, God would have destroyed them. But He forgave them and allowed many new beginnings. Isnt that just like God? In the midst of our sinfulness, He is so wonderful!

Lets be here Sunday to show our love and support for the senior class of 2008. These students have worked extremely hard and accomplished so much for the Lord. By our attendance we will say volumes as far as our love for them and their families is concerned.

As we enter into the summer months, I want to encourage us all to stay as faithful as possible to the work of the Lord. These months afford all of us opportunities to be used, and to allow our lives to really count for Him. It is a time when Jesus can become an obvious difference in our lives. Pray that these will be days of change and re-direction for all of us.

Barry

Jeremy Buck ~ Youth

Senior Sunday

May 25^th

10:00 a.m. Brunch in the

Parlor

11:00 a.m. Contemporary

Service

(Seniors recognized - wear your cap and gown)

Nikki Routh ~ Children

Summer 2008 Events

Please be in prayer for each of these events, especially for

the children involved and the leaders.

Girls Camp

June 16-19

There are still several openings for girls who have finished 3^rd-6^th grade. Information is available through the office.

VBS

July 7-11

We are still in need of workers.

Areas of need include recreation, missions, bible study and music. Please consider being a part of this wonderful week!

Boys Camp

July 21-24

Boys who have finished 3^rd-6^th grade --- sign up will begin soon!

Thank you always for your prayers!

Nikki

NOTE:

Parents Night Out/Childrens Movie Night

Friday June 6, 2008

6-9 pm

Please call the church and sign up by Wednesday, June 4^th.

Snacks will be provided for all age groups, except babies. Please feed babies before coming.

WARFARE PRAYER

Gathering at the Cross

TUESDAY, MAY 27

6:00-7:30 P.M.

IN THE SANCTUARY

Come & Go

THE OFFICE & CDC WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 26 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

Hospital Visits

Week of May 25

Ray Dickerson

THE CHURCH LIBRARY

WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAY, MAY 25.

COMING SOON

THE LATEST BOOK BY

JOEL ROSENBERG

GOOD SAMARITAN NEEDS FOR MAY

Mens Tennis Shoes, Mens Jeans 30-34, Kids Shoes 4-6, Diapers size 4 & 5,

Shampoo, Baby Food, Toothpaste,

Pots & Pans, and Brown paper bags

WMU KATLYN McGEE PEDROZA BIBLE STUDY GROUP WILL MEET AT 9:30 A.M. MAY 28, IN THE HOME OF BETTY WHITE

2364 ASPEN

NO GROW

MONDAY, MAY 26

IN OBSERVANCE OF

MEMORIAL DAY

There is a Stainless Steel Baking Pan that is missing from a funeral meal. It has been missing since December. If you know where it might be, please call Roxanne in the office

@ 669-1155.

Happy Birthday To

May 24 ~ Perla Barajas, Chris Epps, Zindi Richardson

May 25 ~ Don Adams, Chainee Corley, Pam Dalton, Vickie Epperson, James Kirkwood, Jeff McCormick, Teresa Peters, Abbie Scott

May 26 ~ Rylan Clark, Haylee Davis,

Kassie Jerome, Dr. Jay Johnson, Robin Keough, Jett Richards, Pat Squires, Stephen Taylor, Herb Trimble, Mandy Wells

May 27 ~ Seth Langley, Roy Parr, Nikki Routh, Richard Wilson

May 28 ~ Cullen Allen, Hazel Buckley, Becky Downy, Aaron McKinney, Daisy Portillo, Dennis Roark, Ronnie Wood, Mary Woodward

May 30 ~ Kevin Frels, Blake Howell

READ THE BIBLE

THROUGH IN A YEAR

Week 22

Mon. ~ Exodus 33-36

Tue. ~ 1 Kings 1-4

Wed. ~ Psalm 63-65

Thu. ~ Proverbs 1

Fri. ~ Jeremiah 47-52

Sat. ~ Luke 7-8

Sun. ~ Galatians 1-3

For many people, summer is almost synonymous with baseball and although today many athletic figures are sometimes less than heroic, that has not always been the case. Dave Dravecky is a name that brings courage to mind. While pitching for the San Francisco Giants, he found a cancerous tumor in his pitching arm. After surgery and rehab, he was able to return to his team. However, during the second outing after his return, that arm broke during a game. His condition was found to be so serious that amputation was necessary. This book, When You Cant Come Back, is the story of his struggles to adapt to his life after that amputation and forced retirement However, it is also the story of his wife Jan and her own struggles with their situation. Unlike a lot of inspirational stories which depict almost unbelievable rebounds from near disasters, this one deals with real life responses and gives us a picture of how people deal, successfully with issues which often destroy relationships and marriages.

This book can be found in the church library.

The Church Family

The First Family

Warmly Welcomes

By Letter

Drew & Kimberly Potter

By Profession of Faith & Baptism

Lora Potter

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY

FELLOWSHIP MEAL

MAY 28, 2008

The serving time will be from

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Reservations must be turned in by Noon on Tuesday, May 27.

Menu:

Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable, Salad Bar, Roll,

Dessert, Ice Cream, & Beverages

Kids Menu:

Hot Dog & Chips

Call Nadine to make your reservation.

LAST ONE UNTIL SEPTEMBER.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Sunday School

Preschool 88 34

Children 196 66

Youth 244 46

Adults 1,341 348 Total 1,869 494

Thursday Ladies Bible Study 37 18

Life Groups 14 14

Grand Total 526

Offerings

Budget Receipts $24,686.17

CDC Receipts $0.00

Budget Required to Date $744,299.00

Budget Received to Date $700,109.64

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Goal $25,000.00

Given to Date $14,715.25

March, April, May, & June

First Baptist Church

203 N. West St

P.O. Box 621 Pampa , Texas

79066-0621

We're Available

Church Office (669-1155)

Child Development Center (669-3529) CDC Director, Tonie Bolin (669-3529) tbolin1@fbcpampa.org

Intercessory Prayer Line (665-pray)

Website: www.fbcpampa.org

Staff

Pastor, Dr. Johnny Funderburg 665-0971, jfunderburg1@fbcpampa.org

Minister of Education/ Admin. Carl Novian 665-4290, cnovian1@fbcpampa.org

Minister of Music, Barry Owens, 669-3419, bowens1@fbcpampa.org

Youth Minister, Jeremy Buck, 669-3381, jbuck1@fbcpampa.org

Childrens/Preschool Coordinator, Nicole Routh, 662-0000, nrouth1@fbcpampa.org

Pray for America s

Military Personnel

DEACONS OF THE WEEK

May 25 - 31

Reed Kirkpatrick 665-9267

Mark Langford 669-7315

Services Broadcast every Sunday: Channel 5 Cable Vision

9:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m. , 6:00 p.m.

Pastoral Ponderings . . .

Hey Folks,

Hope you are enjoying our two-service schedule. I have heard from so many (both in the Traditional and Contemporary) that you very much enjoy the way the services are being conducted. I am delighted and thrilled.

However, there will be occasions when we will come together as a church family in ONE SERVICE ONLY. Such will be the case on SUNDAY, JUNE 1.

Sunday, June 1, will be our celebration of the Lords Supper. We may not always conduct the Lords Supper in one morning service, but we feel we need to this time. So we will not have our Early (8:30) Service on that June 1 date.

Therefore, our schedule on Sunday, June 1 will be as follows:

9:45amSunday school

11:00amWorship Service

Be sure to be present to participate in the Lords Supper. Every time we celebrate Communion together, someone will tell me how blessed they were in the service.

So, mark your calendarsDont forgetLets come together in worship.

Johnny