A NOTE FROM PASTOR RONNY…

Springtime in Tennessee, is beautiful...and a little tough for allergy sufferers. 

Thank you for your faithfulness and participation during the Easter season. The Week of Prayer and Fasting, the Good Friday service, and Resurrection Sunday were amazing. The Lord worked in our lives and church. These are exciting days for FBC Clarksville. Would you agree? 

I believe April is going to be a special month, too. We have many strategic ministries and events before us. Here are several items for you and your calendar: 

Date Night

God created marriage. He brings two people together for His glory and their good and growth. The enemy is attacking marriages inside and outside of the church. How is the evil one seeking to destroy your marital union (John 10:10)? We want to invest in your marriage. On Sunday, April 21, beginning at 4:00 pm, we're having "Date Night." It's an evening of worship, fellowship, and instruction. Our ministry staff is leading eight breakout sessions. You'll have an opportunity to register and attend two of them. We'll serve dinner from Mission BBQ. Costs are $35 per couple. You'll also receive a gift. We're giving every couple a book entitled, "The Meaning of Marriage." You can sign up or find more information at www.fbct.org. Childcare is available by reservation only. I appeal for you to invest in your marriage and attend "Date Night."  

Quarterly Church Conference

The date for our next church conference is Wednesday, April 24. It'll be in the Grace Worship Center. You'll hear ministry reports from our leaders. You'll also hear an update from our Faith Building Ad Hoc Team. We're expected to receive a report on the asbestos removal. The plan is to vote on the funding for that project during the conference. All asbestos must be abated before we can remove the two buildings. We promised months ago to keep you informed of the progress and costs of the total project. I hope you'll attend the conference and stay informed and involved as we move forward. These are strategic days for FBC. Thank you for praying and staying engaged.         

Serve Clarksville

Our vision statement says that we exist to worship God, love people, share Jesus, and make disciples. We love people by serving them and sharing the gospel with them. On Saturday, April 27, we have a divine opportunity to serve our community. Jason Johnson and our Acts 1:8 team have coordinated many ministry projects for all ages. We'll gather that morning at 8:30 and enjoy a light breakfast. After eating and fellowshipping, we'll come together in the Grace Worship Center for music, instruction, and prayer. Our goal is to leave the church facility around 9:00 for the various ministry projects. You can go to our church's landing page and study the many projects. You can also register there. We're praying to see 200-300 FBC folks serving people in our community that day. What a blessing to see His church leave the building!           

NAMB Evangelism Training

One of our church-wide goals this year is to have at least 5,000 gospel conversations. Evangelism training is essential to reach our goal. On Monday morning, April 29, leaders from NAMB will be with us to provide training. It'll start that morning with a light breakfast. The training starts at 9:00 in the Fellowship Hall. The morning will end with a Chick-fil-A lunch. There's no financial cost to you. However, we do ask you to register. You can do so on our website or by calling the Church Office. Dr. Tim Dowdy, team leader at NAMB, will be with us on Sunday, April 28. I've invited him to preach for me that Sunday. We must push back spiritual darkness in our community. Jesus calls us to be His witnesses (Acts 1:8). I hope to see you at the training on April 29. 

If these items aren't enough, we're baptizing believers on Sundays and Wednesdays. Our Hispanic Ministry is moving to a new, temporary location in the Hope Building on Sunday, April 7. Please pray for them during this transition, and as we search for a new Hispanic pastor. A new young adult connect group is being launched this month, too.  

As I wrap up this article, thank you for your prayers, generosity, and involvement. The Lord is using you. 

Angie and I love you, and we're praying for you.

May the Lord's best be yet to come! 

Blessings, 

Pastor Ronny 

Psalm 34:4

2024 Bible Reading Plan

Follow along with us as we read the Bible through in 2024! There are three versions you can choose from to follow along with, Through the Bible, Chronological, and New Testament.

IN-CHURCH WORSHIP

• ONE in-church worship at 10:30am
  

ONLINE WORSHIP

There are so many ways to watch our morning worship even if you are not able to be with us in person. You can watch live on our church website at fbct.org/live.

• LIVE on Facebook: facebook.com/firstclarksville. After the live event, you can replay on this same Facebook page. We will stream on Sundays at 10:30am, 2pm, and 7pm, Mondays at 7pm, Wednesdays at 6pm, and Saturdays at 7pm.

• LIVE on Youtube: youtube.com/c/firstclarksville.

• You can listen to and watch past services at fbct.org/sermonarchive

  You can also watch a recent sermon on television through WCKV-TV which is Channel 6 on Charter/Spectrum, Channel 12 on CDE Lightband and over the air through an antenna on Channel 22.1. These programs air at:
  -  9am on Sundays
  - 4:30am on Mondays
  -  7pm on Mondays
  -  8:30am on Wednesdays
  -  4:30am on Thursdays
  -  4am on Fridays

SAVE THE DATES:

• April 21 - 4:00-7:30pm: Date Night Marriage Event | fbct.org/datenight

• April 24 - 6:00pm: Quarterly Church Conference

• April 27: Serve Clarksville | fbct.org/serveclarksville

• April 29 - 8:30am - 1:00pm: Evangelism Training with Tim Dowdy | fbct.org/training

• May 5 - 12-2pm: First Steps Class | fbct.org/firststeps

• May 8 - 6pm: Special Call Business Conference | Laid Fellowship Hall

• May 15 - 5-7pm: Music Camp Auditions | fbct.org/musiccamp

• May 19 - 10:30am: Grad Recognition Sunday | movementstudents.org/gradsunday

• May 19 - 3-5pm: VBS Training | Kids Worship Room

• May 22 - 5-7pm: End of School Church-Wide Dinner, Fellowship, and Games

• June 3-8: Students FUGE Camp | movementstudents.org/fuge

• June 17-21 - 9am-noon: VBS | fbct.org/vbs

• July 8-12 - 9am-noon: Music Camp | fbct.org/musiccamp

• July 13 - 5pm: Music Camp Presentation | fbct.org/musiccamp

• October 6-9, 2024: Legacy Trip to the Cove | fbct.org/legacytrip

• October 11-22, 2025: Journeys of Paul Tour | fbct.org/journeysofpaul

FRIDAYS - DAY OF PRAYER

We invite you to join us every Friday for a Day of Prayer. No need to sign up, just pray. We ask you to set aside 15 minutes during the day to stop and pray.  A new prayer guide will be posted at fbct.org/pray each Thursday to help direct your prayer time. Every day is a day for us to pray. We are reminded to continually be in a spirit of prayer.

2 Chronicles 7:14 ”And my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.”

ONLINE BULLETIN

Whether you worship at home or join us in-person, you can now visit fbct.org/bulletin and find out about what's happening at First Baptist Clarksville through our NEW online bulletin! You can find helpful links, give, and follow along with sermon notes! Check back each week for updated information!

FIRST BAPTIST MUSIC

You can now view and listen to our First Baptist Worship Team music that is used for our online worship! Head over to fbct.org/music and be sure to share the page and your favorite songs with others!

GET CONNECTED

We have many online and in-church Connect Group opportunities for you and your family! Visit fbct.org/connectgroups to learn more!

RightNow Media is an awesome tool for small groups. To get plugged in to Right Now Media, simply text to get started! Text: RightNow FBCClarksville to 41411

PRESCHOOL

Parent Dedication Celebration

April 14, 2024 | 10:30am Worship hour

Your church family is excited to partner with you as you raise your children in a Christian home! During our Parent-Child Dedication service, as you commit to raising your child in the ways of God, your church family will be praying for you and promising to support you along the way. If you have not yet dedicated your baby or child to God and are interested in participating in or learning more about our upcoming Family Dedication Service on Sunday, April 14, 2024, please register at fbct.org/childdedication by April 10, 2024, or call 931.245.0004 to find out more.

Palm Sunday 

March 24, 2024

This Palm Sunday, March 24th, our preschoolers celebrated Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem with a Hosanna Parade and a visit to meet a special "Jerusalem" donkey! 

A huge thank you to Mr. Kevin Kennedy for bringing his animals, including a very special donkey, to help us learn about this significant day in the life of Jesus. We also extend our gratitude to all our teachers and Smile volunteers for teaching and reinforcing the important lesson that we should worship Jesus every day with shouts of Hosanna!

Easter Sunday with the Preschoolers
March 31, 2024 | 9 AM & 10:30 AM
Join us this Easter Sunday, March 31, as we learn that Jesus is Alive!

BE THE FIRST TO TELL…

This Easter, you have the unique opportunity to be the first to tell preschoolers—whether it's 1, 2, 5, 10, or even 20—that we celebrate Easter not because of a bunny, but because Jesus is Alive! God has bestowed upon us unique and special gifts to fulfill His purposes and callings in our lives. If you're feeling nervous or unsure about working with preschoolers, don't worry. There are numerous ways to get involved, including roles as a teacher, helper, greeter, craft maker, storyteller, photographer, stage decorator, and more. 

Contact Mrs. Cheryl at 931.245.0004 or preschool@fbct.org to learn how to participate and share the Good News that Jesus is Alive with our preschoolers this Easter!

First Learners Preschool Is Hiring for 2024-2025

First Learners Preschool (FLP) is a two-day a week preschool program that uses a Christian curriculum to ensure that every preschooler learns about God & His Son, Jesus as well as their ABCs & 1,2,3s. Our highly acclaimed program that maintains a waitlist of students is currently accepting applications for positions of Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Substitutes for the 2024-2025 School year. Interested? Contact Mrs. Cheryl or Mrs. Karen to learn more by calling 931.245.0004 or emailing preschool@fbct.org.  

Join our Team Today!

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KIDS CONNECT GROUPS

• Wednesdays: Every Wednesday night at 6pm in the Kids Worship Room

• Connect Groups: Every Sunday morning at 9am in the Kids Area

KIDS EAT FREE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!

Did you know that Kids 10 and under eat FREE every Wednesday night at First Baptist?! Join us on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm in the Laida Fellowship Hall for a meal before Wednesday Night Connect Groups at 6pm! We can’t wait to see YOU there!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR KIDS!

Interested in serving in Kids? We would love to have YOU! Wednesday night volunteers are needed. Email Tabitha Dowdy, Kids Ministry Director, at tabitha.dowdy@fbct.org for more information or to sign up for this opening.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2024!

SAVE THE DATE: June 17-21 l 9:00am-12noon

VBS is for kids Entering Kindergarten to Completed 5th Grade. Visit fbct.org/vbs  to Register to Volunteer.

Kids music camp

Come along on this Biblically-inspired, Won’t-Bend-Won’t-Bow-Won’t-Burn Babylonian epic, recounting the adventures of Daniel ("Danny," as we call him in our 21st-century version of the story) and his bandmates, The Shacks (better known to you Bible scholars out there as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego!). In our re-telling of the story, three young Hebrew men named Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in conjunction with the prophet Daniel (of lions den fame), have a band called DANNY & THE SHACKS. They embark on a roller-coaster-thrill-ride of experiences as they encounter King Neb, his golden statue, some crazy Babylonians, the fiery furnace, and of course, the infamous lions den. Through it all, the powerful truth of God’s Word and the importance of being obedient and faithful to His teaching comes through loud and clear in a storyline so fantastic and faith affirming, it could only come from the Word of God.

AUDITION REGISTRATION

If your child is completed K through 5th grade and would like to audition for a vocal role, acting role, or both please use the registration form at fbct.org/musiccamp.

MUSIC CAMP REGISTRATION

If your child is completed K through 5th grade and would like to participate in music camp, please use the registration form at fbct.org/musiccamp.

VOLUNTEERS

Interested in joining the team as a leader or volunteer?

Email graceon.rippy@fbct.org for more information.

ALL Adult Volunteers will be required to pass a background check and Ministry Safe Training.

Learn more at fbct.org/musiccamp.

STUDENTS

SAVE THE DATES!

• MDWK: Every Wednesday night at 6pm in the Student Space

• Connect Groups: Every Sunday morning at 9am in the Student Space

• Grad Sunday: May 19

• FUGE Camp: June 3-8, 2024

GRAD SUNDAY

May 19 - 10:30am Service, 12:00pm Lunch: Grad Sunday | Grad Sign Up

If you are graduating from high school in 2024, please fill out the form to be included for Grad Sunday! Each graduate will be recognized in service on May 19 for his/her achievement, and then have lunch to follow with his/her family in the Fellowship Hall.

FUGE CAMP

Many times throughout history, we have seen the people of God rise up and turn back to Him with passion and fervor for their faith in times of great revival. What is revival? It isn’t goosebumps or an emotional high. Revival is the spiritual awakening of God’s people to their true nature and purpose. Revival is mainly for God’s people, but those who do not know Christ also benefit because Christians actually get serious about their faith. Has the time come for another great revival? Will your generation lead the way? Join us for FUGE Camps 2024 as we look at four stories in the Bible of great change and revival that resulted in generational impact and be challenged to make a difference for generations to come.

Your student must have completed a Code of Conduct and Medical Release form to participate in this event.

June 3-8, Ridgecrest NC
$350

Register HERE!

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D-CONNECT GROUPS

SUNDAY NIGHT D-CONNECT GROUPS:

• GriefShare, Room 2208, Led by Lyle and Pam Carlson

  GriefShare is a support group to help you move through the grief process. It is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.

MONDAY NIGHT D-CONNECT GROUPS:

• Monday Ladies, Room 2208, 6:30pm, Led by Melanie Boisseau

  This is a group of 20-30 ladies who are from different churches across Clarksville. The class reaches ladies of all ages. They will be studying Kristi McLellend "Jesus & Women".

TUESDAY MORNING D-CONNECT GROUPS:

• Men’s Prayer Group, Chick-Fil-A, 6:30am, Led by Ron Pendergrass

  Currently they are going through the minor prophets.

TUESDAY NIGHT D-CONNECT GROUPS:

• MomLife, Steeple Landing, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00pm, September- May, Led by Tabitha Dowdy, fbct.org/momlife

  MomLife exists to see groups of moms in all ages and stages grow in their faith and spiritual friendships. Beautiful Mess:Seeking Jesus, Finding Beauty. Join us this year as we grow more deeply rooted in our faith through seeking Jesus in the beautiful mess. We’re going to spend the next 9 months seeking Jesus to find beautiful faith, beautiful purpose, beautiful wisdom, and beautiful connection.

WEDNESDAY MORNING D-CONNECT GROUPS:

• Explorers, 3rd Floor Hope Building, 11:30am, August-May, Led by Becky Bourne, fbct.org/explorers 

  This semester they are studying Joshua and Ruth.

Wednesday Night D-CONNECT GROUPS (6:00pm):

• Hispanic Bible Study | Room 2120 | Led by Nestor Martinez

• In View of God’s Mercies-The Gift of the Gospel in Romans | Room FH2230 | Led by Mikka Doyle | 9 week Bible study for ladies.
  Romans is a passionate letter written by Paul, a man completely captured by the beauty, mercy, and majesty of God and His glorious salvation. Paul wanted his readers, then and now, to know how amazing and all-encompassing this salvation actually is—that it’s powerful, planned, eternal, free, and leads to a transformed life.
   In this 9-session study, walk through the book of Romans to discover that salvation doesn’t just change your eternal future; it changes your present reality. Because of God’s salvation, hope, peace, life, faith, trust, and endurance are yours.
   Learn that after God saves you, He invites you to join Him on His two-fold mission— to sanctify and transform you into the image of Jesus and to send you out into the world to share the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ.

• Pastor’s Study, Grace Worship Center, Led by Dr. Ronny Raines
  Pastor Ronny is going through an overview of the Bible where a different book of the Bible is taught each Wednesday night.

• Dream Small: The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life by Seth Lewis, Led by Debbie Farrell, Room 2327
  We are all looking for significance and meaning in our lives. The world tells us that this comes from dreaming big, achieving personal success, and making a big impact. But the Bible says that self-worth is found in knowing our Creator, and contentment is found in discovering his purpose for our lives. This book reminds us that when we know Jesus, we are free from the world’s definition of success. We can listen to God’s word and direct our dreams towards the things that he says matter most, even if they are small and unimpressive in the world’s eyes.

• Character Still Counts by Dr. James Meritt, Room 2234, Led by Mike Madewell
  Character still counts, and it always will. If you are ready to invest in the content of your character, join James Merit as he looks at the 12 role models who reveal the traits that are essential to Godly character.

MILITARY EVENTS

MILITARY MINISTRY SOCIAL MEDIA

Check out the Military Ministry social media pages and be sure to like, follow, and share for opportunities and for ministry updates!

• Facebook: /FBCT-Military-Ministry-776808488996856/

• Instagram: @militaryfbct

• Twitter: @MilitaryFBCT

SENIOR ADULTS

conNect groups

CONNECT GROUPS on Sunday mornings are our main time of discipleship. There are classes for everyone at 9am on Sundays followed by worship at 10:30am.

Legacy Trip to the Cove

On October 6-9 2024, we are taking a trip to the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove in Asheville, NC.

The total cost for this trip will be $630. If you decide to take the trip to the Biltmore Estate there will be an additional cost of $120, which would make your total $750.

If you have any questions, email dana.abee@fbct.org.

Here is a brief overview of the trip.

October 6: Stay at a Hotel overnight

October 7: Arrive at the Cove, Seminar on Galatians (Dr. Jonathan Falwell)

October 8: Seminar on Galatians (Dr. Jonathan Falwell), Tour of the Biltmore Estate, If you are not going to the Biltmore Estate, you can go golf or hike or shop in the area.

October 9: Head back Home

*Tickets for the Biltmore Estate are limited to 30 people.

MISSIONS

Updated 2024 Mission Trip Dates and Deadlines

(For trip descriptions or other questions, visit Missions Landing or contact Susana Crespo at Susana.Crespo@fbct.org.)

Mission Nashville (June 1-2) - Trip application by April 14. Deposit of $25.00 by May 5

Denver, Colorado (June 15-21) - Trip application by April 14. Deposit of $250.00 by April 14

Clarkston, GA (July 13-19) - Trip application by April 21. Deposit of $150.00 by May 13

Irapuato, Mexico (July 20-27) - Trip application by April 14. Deposit of $200.00 by April 14

Northern Ireland (August 17-25) - Trip application by April 14. Deposit of $250.00 by May 5 

Serve Clarksville 

On Saturday, April 27, our church plans to serve our community in many different ways. Stop by Mission Landing to sign up to serve on a project team or scan this QR code to sign up online. We have around 20 different ministry projects that you can consider. 

Hispanic Ministry Relocation Update

While the Faith Building renovations are taking place, our Hispanic Ministry will be relocated to the first floor of the Hope Building. The front doors of the ministry area can be accessed off of Commerce Street by going through Entrance 6 at the Bridge. The relocation begins on Sunday, April 7. We are praying for the Lord to move in mighty ways during the transition time!

Library

LIBRARY NOTES - APRIL

School Library Month, Math Education Month, Poetry Month, Autism                            Awareness Month

• 4 School Librarian Day

• 7-13 National Library Week

• 8 Total Solar Eclipse

• 11 Submarine Day:  first one built in 1620!

• 12 Drop Everything And Read Day

• 14 Titanic sank, 1912

• 21 Comet Pons-Brooks, also known as the “devil comet” because of the shape of its glowing tail, makes its closest approach to the sun.

• 22 Earth Day

• 23 William Shakespeare’s birthday; the appearance of the moss pink wildflower gives rise to the full pink moon.

We would like to welcome Iris Alfonso to the library staff.  She has spent much of her life in libraries, either using them or working in them.  Iris and her granddaughter Deana were baptized in First Baptist the same Sunday morning.  Iris is in Mark Briggs’ Sunday school class, and Deana is in the ninth grade youth department.  Iris works at the circulation desk in the library, shelves books, and is a great addition to the staff.

The following is a partial list of recent additions to the library:

Alcorn, HEAVEN FOR KIDS
Benware, UNDERSTANDING END TIMES PROPHECY
Cahn, THE RETURN OF THE GODS
Carlson, THE CHRISTMAS SWAP
Cook, A BAD CASE OF TATTLE TONGUE
Cymbala, FAN THE FLAME
Eldredge, RESILIENT
Evans, KINGDOM RACE THEOLOGY
Geiger, THE QUOKKAS, THE SNAILS, AND THE LAND OF HAPPINESS
Goodman, ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?
Metaxas, LETTER TO THE AMERICAN CHURCH
Shankwitz, WISH MAN

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FOR GOD                                              IN HIM
SO LOVED                                             SHALL NOT
THE WORLD                                       PERISH
THAT                                                      BUT HAVE
HE GAVE                                                ETERNAL
HIS ONE                                                 LIFE
AND ONLY                                           JOHN
SON THAT                                            THREE
WHOEVER                                           SIXTEEN
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT Menu:

Dinner: 4:30-6pm | $10 per person, Kids 10 and under eat FREE!

• April 24: Chick-Fil-A Box Meal
  Choice of Chick-Fil-A Sandwich or Nuggets, Chips and Cookie, Salad Bar

• May 1: Pulled Pork
  French Fries, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Choice of Slider Buns or Cornbread, Salad Bar, Choice of Dessert

• May 8: Fried Chicken
  Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Fresh Fruit, Choice of Dessert

• May 15: Slow Cooked Shredded Roast Beef
  Scalloped Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Roll, Salad Bar, Dessert

• May 22: Outdoor Fellowship
  Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Bottled Water and Sodas

• May 29: Chick-Fil-A Box Meal
  Choice of Chick-Fil-A Sandwich or Nuggets, Chips and Cookie, Salad Bar

• June 5 : Pork Tenderloin
  Roasted red potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, Roll, Salad Bar, Choice of Dessert

• June 12: Breakfast for Dinner 
  Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Hashbrown Casserole, Biscuits and Gravy, French Toast Casserole

• June 19: VBS – No Meal

• June 26: Mission BBQ
  Choice of Sliced Brisket or Pulled Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans w/ Bacon, Choice of Slider Bun or Cornbread, Fresh Fruit, Banana Puddin’

ATTENDANCE

(Attendance includes online and in-church worship)

• February 25, 2024: 4,533

  Total On-Campus: 953      Total Online: 3,580

• March 3, 2024: 3,487

  Total On-Campus:  794      Total Online: 2,693

• March 10, 2024: 4,233

  Total On-Campus: 871      Total Online: 3,362

• March 17, 2024: 3,631
  Total On-Campus: 926 Total Online: 2,705

• March 24, 2024: 3,898
  Total On-Campus: 1,291 Total Online: 2,607

• March 31, 2024: 7,859
  Total On-Campus: 1,421 Total Online: 6,438

• April 7, 2024: 4,400
  Total On-Campus: 1,008 Total Online: 3,392

• April 14, 2024: 4,105
  Total On-Campus: 956 Total Online: 3,149

BAPTISMS

• February 28, 2024: Diegoe Silva

• March 3, 2024: Talan Baxley

• March 17, 2024: Alyssa Taylor, Jenny Lauren Otstot

• March 24, 2024: Julie Wiggins, Vic Boctot, Rose Boctot

• March 31, 2024: Kodi, Selling, Michael Hoover, Christian Strickland, Mason Panos

• April 10, 2024: Randal Hite, Thomas Crawford, Thomas Kiningham, Jerry Payne, Marcus Gilliam

• April 14, 2024: David Bearden

Christian Sympathy

• Our church extends Christian sympathy to…
  …Garfield and Bobbie Davidson in the passing of their son, John Gregory Davidson. Leslie Davidson in the passing of her brother on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
  …Barbara Hook in the passing of her husband, Robert Gordon Hook. Jamie (Derek) Dempsay, Valinda (Michael) Albert in the passing of their father and Noah Albert, Annalise Albert, and Oliva Dempsay in the passing of their grandfather on Monday, February 26, 2024.
  …Debbie (Ed) Hadley in the passing of her mother, Dorothy Hyams Burney. Dr. Edmund (Meggie) Hadley III and Kathryn (Michael) Hadley Shaw in the passing of their grandmother on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
  …Nancy Lee Weitzel Rittenhouse in the passing of her husband, Jay Rittenhouse on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
  …William Dwight Dickson, Sr. in the passing of his wife, Gloria Dickson. Faye Miller in the passing of her sister on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
  …Kim and Jeff Radford in the passing of their son, Joseph Clint Martin. Cecil and Anna Radford in the passing of their grandson and Jeremy (Charlsie) Radford in the passing of his brother on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
  …Nancy Grubb in the passing of her sister, Jewell D Morrow. Reba Walker in the passing of her sister-in-law on Wednesday, April 11, 2024.
  …Tammy (Bryan) Smith in the passing of her father, Wayne Edgar Thompson. Nathan and Dylan in the passing of their grandfather on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
  …Donna (Scott) Turpen and Robin (Mike) Harris in the passing of their father, Roscoe Blake. Sarah Turpen, Caroline Turpen and Hilary Harris in the passing of their grandfather on Friday, April 19, 2024.

• In memoriam of…

  ...Ray L. Ward, who passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024.
  …Shirley Sue Welch Grizzard, who passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

STAFF WORK ANNIVERSARIES - APRIL

• Bill Graham - Ministerial Team: 23 Years

TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Thank you for your faithful giving to First Baptist Clarksville. Your financial support and investment in our church has a direct impact on our ministry. God is at work in our church and because you give, we are able to see lives touched, changed and redirected to honor Him. Learn more about different ways to give at fbct.org/giving or give instantly at fbct.org/give.

Financial Position

We are anticipating the upcoming retirement of our Finance and Human Resources Director, Debra Burr. We are looking to fill this position soon, so ample time can be spent with Debra, mastering the details of the position. If you or anyone you know has a strong accounting, finance, and human resources background, especially in the area of church matters, please have them send their resume, Christian testimony, and questions to chris.beck@fbct.org. Click the link below for more details.

KITCHEN HELPERS

Interested in serving in the First Events Ministry such as making coffee, serving food, and setting up and cleaning up after events? If so, please contact Angela Knowles, First Events Coordinator, at angela.knowles@fbct.org.

PRESCHOOL MINISTRY

9 am Connect Group Hour

• Greeter/Attendance

• Babies Connect Group Assistant Leader 

• Three-Year-Old Connect Group Leader 

10:30 Worship Hour

• Greeter/Attendance

• Worship Hour Smiles Team Member

Wednesday 6 pm

• Wednesday PM Babies Helper

• Wednesday PM Pre-K TeamKID Leader & Assistant Leader

Email Cheryl McCrary, Preschool Minister, at preschool@fbct.org for more information or to sign up for one of these openings.

KIDS MINISTRY

• Teachers for elementary-age kids for Connect Groups

• Wednesday night volunteers

Email Tabitha Dowdy, Kids Ministry Director, at tabitha.dowdy@fbct.org for more information or to sign up for one of these openings.

STUDENT MINISTRY

• Connect Group Leaders and Co-Leaders

Email Cole McCartney, Next Generation Pastor, at cole.mccartney@fbct.org for more information or to sign up for one of these openings.

COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY

• Photographers (capture Sunday mornings and events)

• Camera Operators during in-person worship for online services

• Online Worship Hosts for Facebook during streamed services

Email Beverly Ross, Director of Communications, at beverly.ross@fbct.org for more information.

TECH MINISTRY

• Audio, Video, and Lighting

Email Jonathan Anderson, Tech Director, at jonathan.anderson@fbct.org for more information.

MILITARY MINISTRY

• Military Appreciation Team

• Event Coordination Team

• Mentor Group

• Research Assistance Team

• Resource Management Team

Email Richard Davis, Military Ministry, at richard.davis@fbct.org or visit https://fbct.org/military-serving-opportunities for more information on each opportunity.

WORSHIP MINISTRY

• Adult Choir, Worship Team, Musicians

Email John Mark Cox, Worship Leader/Creative Director, at john.cox@fbct.org for more information.

LEGACY MINISTRY

• Loving Touch Care for the Homebound and Nursing Homes

Email Tony Lewis, Discipleship Pastor, at tony.lewis@fbct.org for more information or to sign up for one of these openings.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS MINISTRY

• Sunday Morning First Impressions Greeters and Connectors

Email Tony Lewis, Discipleship Pastor, at tony.lewis@fbct.org for more information or to sign up for one of these openings.

Lillian Bradley Church Library Ministry

• Displays/bulletin boards

• Advertising

• Book processing

• Typing

• Man circulation desk

Email Frances Sumner, Library Director, at fcsumner@gmail.com

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