Text Box:   Text Box: First Baptist Church EDITION OF The Baptist Record Church Offices: 20144 Pineville Road, Suite B Mailing Address: P. O. Box 338 Long Beach, MS 39560 228-864-2584, Website: www.fbclb.com Text Box: March 13, 2008 Text Box:   OUR GOD REIGNS! Text Box: Total Annual Budget             $835,869.00 Budget to Date Needed          $362,735.20 Budget Received to Date       $365,477.83   March 2008 Budget as of 3/31/08                   $  78,855.55 Budget Rec. as of 3/09/08          $  34,939.34   His Church Rising Totals           $653,710.08 Annie Armstrong Offering         $    2,346.00

Text Box: Hey Youth, Well, sorry to those youth that signed up to sell crosses. We had a paint malfunction. It’ll be ready for next week. See me for details. It sounds as if the Middle School students had some pretty interesting questions for the preacher this past Sunday. High School, your turn is March 30th so have those questions ready. You can turn them in to your Sunday school teacher or me. Our work day went really well, too. We were able to rake an entire yard and we didn’t lose anybody. Well, almost Weston, but we found him later under a pile of leaves. A special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Berthelot for their generous contribution to our efforts. Again, guys, Mr. John could really use you in youth choir. You wouldn’t even have to sing. Check it out Sunday’s at 5:00. What is truth? Check out “Nite Life” and find out. Absolute  Truth is the title of our new Wednesday night study. You will really enjoy it. Come to “Nite Life” Wednesday’s at 6:00 for music, food and fun. Are you an audio visual person? Can you work on computers or sound systems? Could you make a video? If you fall under one or more of these categories and you think this would make a good ministry, see me for details. Have a great weekend. Scott

Text Box: Spring Break Schedules – Preschool and Children’s Choirs will not meet on March 19. The Worship Choir and Youth Choirs will not meet on Easter Sunday, March 23. Enjoy your “spring break!”   Exciting News, Part II: We have just received 80 beautiful, used choir robes and stoles from First Baptist Church in Mendenhall. The robes are 17 years old, and are in very good condition. They are a maroon color, very similar to the ones we had before Katrina. They will be a great help to us as we move into our new building. Having these robes will give us time to consider what we would like to do for a more long-term investment in choir robes. Again, God is providing for us in such a wonderful way. To God be the Glory!   HeartSong Youth Music Camp is “ON” again for 2008! Dates are June 23-27, on the campus of William Carey University in Hattiesburg. More information will be available at Youth Choir this Sunday. Deadline to sign-up is April 6, and a $50 deposit is needed.   Youth Choir: “THE LIFESONG PROJECT” Work continues on “The Lifesong Project,” our spring musical, on Sunday at 5 pm. I hope to see all members on Sunday afternoon, and, bring a guest with you!

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Text Box: Welcome Our New Member By Letter: Emily Bradford 6012 Espy Ave. Long Beach Text Box: Heart to Heart The Deacon Executive Council is requesting from the church body nominations for men to serve in the Deacon Ministry.  Men nominated to serve should meet the following qualifications and expectations: · A man of honest (good) report (Acts 6:3). – A good reputation among those in the church as well as those outside the church. · Full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:3). – Bigness of character, in spiritual outlook and personal dedication. · Full of wisdom (Acts 6:3). – Wisdom born in a relationship with the Holy Spirit. · Full of faith (Acts 6:5). – Like Stephen’s, a deacon’s power depends on faith. · Grave (1 Tim. 3:8). – One who possesses Christian purpose, who has great reverence for spiritual matters. · Not double-tongued (1 Tim. 3:8). – Dependable and responsible, in control of his tongue. · Not given to much wine (1 Tim. 3:8). – Temperate in living, stewards of good influence, doing all to the glory of God. · Not guilty of filthy lucre (1 Tim. 3:8). – A right attitude toward material possessions, not eager to exploit others for his own gain or profit. · A holder of the faith (1 Tim. 3:9). – A man who gives strength to the church fellowship and one who possesses spiritual integrity beyond reproach. · Tested and proved (1 Tim. 3:10). A man who demonstrates his spiritual qualifications before being elected to serve as a deacon, tested and found true. · Blameless (1 Tim. 3:10). – A man against whom no charge of wrongdoing can be brought with success. · Christian family life (1 Tim. 3:11-12). – A man whose family is well cared for, whose family relationships are healthy and growing. · Husband of one wife (1 Tim. 3:12). – Model of faithful devotion to one spouse, committed to the sanctity of the marriage bond. · Ruling their children and their own houses well (1 Tim. 3:12). – Manages his own home well, loved and respected by his wife and children, firm but with the compassion and tenderness of Christ. · Bold in the faith (1 Tim 3:13). – Strong and effective because he uses his office as deacon in the right way, for the right purpose.   The following expectations also apply for Deacons at First Baptist Church Long Beach: · They are expected to be particularly conscious of their responsibility with regard to attendance and participation in all Deacon meetings, Sunday School and Church Development activities, and Worship Services of the church. · They are expected to support the budget and church programs. · The selected Deacons shall have a deep personal commitment and dedication to our Lord Jesus Christ and His Church.

Text Box: Due to Spring Break, the Children and Youth will not be meeting on Wednesday, March 19.  Preschool and Children’s Choirs, Mission groups and Youth will resume their regular schedule on March 26.

Text Box: 40 Days of Focused Prayer March 24 - May 3 Sign-up begins this Sunday, March 16.   Text Box: Business Meeting will be Sunday, March 16, in Morning Worship