COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP REPORT TO CONGREGATION
It’s been a long cold winter for everyone (our heating bills are evidence) but the signs of spring are everywhere. The month of March brings the start of Lenten season and Community hosted the first of six Lenten luncheons on March 12. Many thanks to all those who helped. First United Methodist hosted the second one. Other churches participating include First Christian and St. Paul Church of Christ. First Baptist will host a second soup and sandwich luncheon on April 9.
This all leads up to Holy Week. Maundy Thursday services will be here at First Baptist this year and will be open to the public. Community leaders are planning Easter morning breakfast, same as last year. Yes, we’ll have eggs!
Looking ahead, we are planning to do a new family photo directory. Paula has started distributing signup sheets. Signups will begin in earnest in April. Photos will be taken in the month of May by Paula Cox. Hopefully, we can get this directory compiled and printed for distribution this summer. Our last photo directory was published in 2018.
Community leadership is also planning to restart home communion for those who request it. By the way, you might have noticed a small change in communion. We now use a real loaf of bread at the altar.
Your Community leadership team: Tim Willis, Jean Back, Bob Allen, Jeannine Taylor and Jo Johnston.
More from VICKIE ……
Q: What’s your favorite way to unwind after a hectic day?
Vicky: Relax and watch Survivor and reading my books out on my deck.
Q: If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be and why?
Vicky: Florida – to see my cousins Rex and Marsha and go to the beach.
Q: What book or movie left a lasting impression on you?
Vickie: The Passion of the Christ
Q: Who do you look up to, and why?
Vickie: Dad and Grandma Hughes and Jesus. They helped me to learn a lot plus, showed me so much love.
Who will be the next FBC Member in the spotlight?
Have a suggestion, let me know.
People @ First
Please keep Irene and Jim Orem in prayer. Both are having serious health issues. Irene is now under Hospice Care.
Jeanette & Charlie Montgomery are having some health problems as well.
Leah Hogg will be having surgery this week.
As always keep Jackson Redding and Nathan Byers in prayer, both are deployed.
We would like to thank the dear loving people of First Baptist for their many cards and texts following Taeler’s passing. They continue to love and support us through this incredibly difficult time. Dick and I are so very grateful for the friendships that God gave us while we were there that have continued through the years. God bless each of you.
Dick and Reba Casey
We have certainly appreciated the numerous expressions of caring following the death of my youngest sister. It helps to realize one’s church family is so supportive through both positive and negative happenings.
Esther and Jerry Arnold
Jun 2 Beth Daly
Jun 2 Dan Showmaker
Jun 6 Bob Basil
Jun 7 Debbie Worbis
Jun 8 Mike Taylor
Jun 9 Tim Cox
Jun 13 Kay Fugate
Jun 14 Parker Allman
Jun 14 Kelsie Cox
Jun 15 Jeannine Taylor
Jun 17 Richard Adkins
Jun 19 Leah Hogg
Jun 23 Garry Jenia
Jun 24 Suzanne DeCamp
Jun 25 Barb Cobb
Jun 28 Brad Adkins
Chuck & Jeanette Montgomery
June 6 – 61 years
Kenton Pate & Peggy Braitsch
June 9 - 8 years
Mike & Leanne Taylor
June 13 – 44 years
Mark & Kathy Dunaway
June 16 – 24 years
Matt & Alaina Shoemaker
June 19 – 15 years
Roger & Rosy Burchett
June 21 – 32 years
Michel & Suzanne DeCamp
June 21 – 39 years
Roy & Jane Cook
June 30 – 52 years
