A NOTE FROM PASTOR RONNY…

The heat is on. This summer has been extremely hot. Even amid triple-digit temperatures, our church has been active in our community and around the world. We have a mission team leaving for Northern Ireland in a few days. 

It's time for schools to begin another year. Schools are places of learning and growth. However, they're also places of gospel advancement. In appropriate ways, God's Word can be taught, His gospel can be shared, and His people can pray. 

As the new school year begins, I encourage you to pray the following seven prayer points: 

• Pray for students, teachers, and faculty members. 

• Pray for God's protective hand to be over school campuses.

• Pray for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, Good News Clubs, and other gospel-centered groups serving on school properties.

• Pray for believing students to be bold, courageous, and used to make much of Jesus throughout the school year. 

• Pray for School Resource Officers to be alert and diligent every day on campus.

• Pray for any threats to be discovered and handled correctly and urgently. 

• Pray for schools to be places where students learn academics, play sports, enjoy activities, discover purpose, and build relationships.    

August is a time of transition for us as a church, too. Schools start back. New ministries and studies begin. Vacations are over. Here is a list of several important dates for August. You can find more details about each of these ministries at www.fbct.org.        

August 3: Connect Group Leaders' Training   

August 4-6: Legacy VBS

August 7: Legacy Thursday

August 10: Connect Sunday

August 13: Fall Growth Groups Begin

August 17: Journeys of Paul Trip Meeting 

The Faith Building Project continues to move forward. I'll begin a Wednesday night Bible study in the Faith Sanctuary on August 13. We'll study the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. The Hispanic Ministry plans to worship in the Faith Sanctuary again on Sunday, August 17. It's exciting to use that historic space again for the glory of God. 

As we turn the corner to fall, our desire as a church is to worship God, love people, share Jesus, and make disciples. We're better together. We have new fall apparel items available for purchase. You can buy t-shirts or hoodies. You can see and purchase items in the Concourse on Sundays and Wednesdays. You can also see and purchase them during the week when the Church Office is open. The clothing items look amazing and are a great way to spread the word about our church and invite others to join us. 

May the Lord move greatly this month at FBC! 

Angie and I love you! 

Blessings, 
Pastor Ronny
Proverbs 16:3

2025 Bible Reading Plan

Follow along with us as we read the Bible through in 2025! 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:

• July 26 - August 1: NYC Mission Trip - High School Students | fbct.org/nyc

• July 30 - 6:00pm: Quarterly Church Conference

• August: Mom Life kicks off (Tuesday and Friday Groups) | fbct.org/momlife

• August 3 - 3-5pm: Connect Group Leaders’ Training | fbct.org/training

• August 4-6 - 9am-11:30am: Legacy VBS | fbct.org/legacyvbs

• August 6 - 5-7pm: Back to School Splash | fbct.org/backtoschool

• August 7 - 10:30am-1pm: Legacy First Thursday

• August 8-17: Northern Ireland Mission Trip

• August 10 - 9am: Connect Sunday

• August 13 - 6pm: NEW Growth Groups begin | fbct.org/growthgroups

• August 17: Journeys of Paul Trip Meeting 

• August 27 5:30-7pm: ESL (English as a Second Language) Kick Off | fbct.org/esl

• September 21 - 12-2pm: First Steps Class | fbct.org/firststeps

• October 10-22: Journeys of Paul Tour | fbct.org/journeysofpaul

• October 27-28: Iron Sharpens Iron Pastors’ Retreat

• November 16: Missions Day

LIVESTREAM - SUNDAYS AT 10:30AM

Aren’t available to join us in-person on Sunday? You can livestream our 10:30am service while it is live in the room from wherever you are! Click the link below or visit fbct.org/livestream.

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

CONNECT SUNDAY August 10, 2025

The Day Everyone Moves Up!

Big smiles, new classrooms, fresh starts — Connect Sunday is the place to be! On Sunday morning, August 10, all preschoolers, kids, and students will promote to their brand-new Connect Group classes for the 2025–26 year. It’s a big morning full of excitement and energy as children meet their new teachers, make new friends, and begin a whole new year of growing in faith!

Preschool families — be on the lookout for your child’s Connection Day postcard in the mail. It will tell you exactly which class your child is moving to. Please update any info on the card and arrive a little early to meet their new teacher and check out their new classroom.

Haven’t received your postcard by August 7? No worries — just contact us at preschool@fbct.org or 931.245.0004. If you have questions about where your child—or you!—should connect this year, we’re here to help.

Don’t miss this exciting Sunday! A new Connect year is starting, and we can’t wait to welcome YOU!

BIBLE CEREMONY

September 28, 2025

Entering Kindergarten is a big milestone in the life of a child—and an opportunity to help them grow in their walk with Jesus. As a church family, we are honored each year to present our new Kindergarteners with their very own Bible—God’s Word placed in their hands as they begin this exciting new season. This year’s Bible Presentation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 28, during the 9:00am Connect hour. Together, we will pray over these precious children and encourage them as they begin learning more about Jesus and His great love for them. If your child would like to participate, please register online at fbct.org/bibleceremony or call the Preschool Ministry at 931-245-0004. Let’s celebrate what God is doing in the hearts of our youngest disciples!

WILD ADVENTURES

Get Ready for a New Year of Wild Adventures!

Wednesday nights in Preschool are full of fun, faith, and discovery! Wild Adventures is our exciting midweek program for children from babies through completed Kindergarten. Preschoolers who are 3 years old and potty trained will experience an action-packed evening as they rotate through Bible stories, games, music, and more from 6:00–7:15pm—all designed just for them! Not quite 3 or potty trained yet? No worries—Lil Adventures is created just for your little ones! Join us on Wednesday, August 13 as we kick off a brand-new year of faith, fun, and Wild Adventures in our Preschool Ministry!

First Learners Preschool

August 21, 2025

We’ve missed our little learners all summer, and we’re thrilled to kick off the 2025–26 First Learners Program Year!

Enrolled families, be on the lookout for your invitation to our Orientation on Sunday, August 17. Our first official day of school is Thursday, August 21, 2025. If you haven’t received your Orientation information by August 13, please contact the First Learners office so we can get you ready for a great start! The FLP waitlist is still open! First Learners Preschool is a two-day-a-week program where children grow in both knowledge and faith. Our students learn about God while also building foundational skills like their ABCs and 123s — all in a loving, Christ-centered environment. Save your spot today by signing your child up at fbct.org/firstlearners.

kidS

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.

KIDS’ LUNCH in july WAS A BLAST!

On July 8, our Kids enjoyed a Chick-fil-A lunch with Pastor Ronny and Mrs. Angie, Mrs. Tabitha, and our amazing volunteers. We closed out the time together with fellowship and fun complete with catapults!

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

STUDENT NEWSLETTER

Check out the monthly Newsletter for Students at movementstudents.org.

Student Ministry Remind

Parents, sign up for our students ministry remind app for an extra layer of fast communication. Just text “@2k9abc” to 81010

adults

WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROWTH GROUPS

6:00-7:15pm  |  Cost: $10

GROWTH GROUPS BEGINNING AUGUST 13

• Daring Joy (Women’s Study): Tabitha Dowdy Original Fellowship Hall (Mark Briggs’ Classroom)

  In this 7-session Bible study, Nicole Zasowski draws from her experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist to point you to the enduring joy Jesus promises. Through the examples of six women in the Bible who model both the vulnerability of joy and the power of celebration, you’ll see that God longs for you to embrace abundant joy! Don’t miss out on your beautiful, God-given life because you’re busy preparing for the worst.

• Full Circle Parenting: Travis and Licia Massa - Room 2230 FH

  Parenting isn’t for wimps. It’s not just the routines, schedules, discipline, and heartaches—it’s the hard conversations. Using the 3 Circles gospel tool (God’s design; brokenness; gospel), Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins will give you a “conversation map” to work through any tough conversations you have with your children, and will show you how it works with topics such as gender, sexuality, and marriage, technology, alcohol and substance abuse, bitterness, forgiveness, and restoration, and friendship and mean kids.

• Character Still Counts: Mike Madewell - Room 2234 FH

  In a world of social media snapshots and cable news sound bites, we’re often more concerned with our outer image than we are with our inner make up. But in the end, integrity trumps image. You can look good on the outside without being good on the inside. If you long to commit yourself to what matters most—the content of your character—join bestselling author James Merritt as he explores 13 overlooked traits that form the bedrock of a godly life and a good society. Along the way, you’ll encounter surprising role models—flawed people who failed spectacularly, overcame adversity, and went on to live lives worth imitating. In a world that has abandoned the virtues and values that matter, this book offers a clarion call to return to a simple message: Character still counts. It always has, and it always will.

• The Man Journey (ReUp Men’s Study): Ron Pendergrass - The Loft

  The Man Journey is a 12-week focus on discovering the answer to the vital questions… What Is A Biblical Man? The Man Journey will take you on a discovery of the three truths of a Biblical man and gain a clear definition of biblical masculinity. The Man Journey is a weekly experience where you discover the essentials of biblical manhood taught through video teaching, digital or printed content, and grow discussions that build authentic community.

Learn more and sign up at fbct.org/growthgroups.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS

6:00-7:15pm | No Cost or Registration

• Beatitudes of Jesus (Large Group) - Pastor Ronny - Faith Sanctuary
  History is filled with famous sermons, but few are as inspiring as Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, preached on the beautiful hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee, known as the Mount of Beatitudes. In this pivotal sermon, Jesus shared profound statements called the Beatitudes, teaching his followers how to live and relate to others. Join Pastor Ronny for a special Bible study series on the Beatitudes of Jesus, starting Wednesday, August 13, at 6:00pm. This study will be held in the historic Faith Sanctuary. We hope you’ll participate and study with our pastor and fellow church members how Jesus’s timeless sayings can transform our lives today!

• Students - Cole McCartney - Student Space
  NextGen Pastor Cole McCartney will spend the fall walking through the spiritual disciplines. If you are a student in grades 6-12, we welcome you to join fellow students, Cole, and other student leaders for an encouraging time of worship, fellowship, and teaching. 

• Kids’ Night Children’s Ministry, Hope Building - 1st Floor
  Join us at Kids Night for a high-energy mid-week ministry that encourages kids to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through Bible Study, missions education, worship, and recreation games.

• Preschool Wild Adventures, Grace Building - 1st Floor
  Wild Adventures is our Wednesday night program where preschoolers rotate through Bible study, crafts, music and recreation to learn about the love of Jesus.

• Hispanic Ministry - Dr. Ed Rocha - Room 2120

• Korean Ministry - Korean Pastor John Lee - Room 2352
  

• Adult Choir Rehearsal, Grace Building Choir Room
  Join us to lead our congregation in worship. For more information, please contact John Mark Cox, Worship and Creative Arts Pastor, at john.cox@fbct.org.

D-CONNECT GROUPS

TUESDAY MORNING D-CONNECT GROUP (6:30am):

• Men’s Prayer Group, Chick-Fil-A, 6:30am, Led by Scott Moncrief and Greg Utley
  This Bible Study teaches topics relevant for modern men based on Biblical principles from the whole counsel of Scripture. We serve to encourage, build up and unify the men of our community under the ministry and mission of our church. We take off the month of July and December, and follow the Montgomery County school schedule for cancellations and fall/spring break. Men are always welcome to meet at CFA for prayer and social time when we are not formally having a study. Please feel free to call/text Scott Moncrief with questions at 931-378-4110, and to get on our weekly email list for updates, contact spanishbay99@yahoo.com  

TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY (9:00AM):

• Women’s Summer Bible Study, June 3 - July 22, Tuesdays, 9:00-10:15am
  Join us for a refreshing and encouraging summer study as we go through Seamless: Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story by Angie Smith.
  Cost: $10 (includes the book)
  Please note: No childcare provided
  All women are welcome! Register HERE.

TUESDAY NIGHT D-CONNECT GROUP(6:00Pm):

• MomLife, Beginning August 2025. Learn more and sign up at fbct.org/momlife.

WEDNESDAY MORNING (9:30AM):

• Explorers, 3rd Floor Hope Building, 9:30-11:30am, August-May, Led by Becky Bourne
  fbct.org/explorers

FRIDAY MORNING D-CONNECT GROUP (9:00am):

• MomLife, Beginning August 2025. Learn more and sign up at fbct.org/momlife.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

2025-26 MOM LIFE

MOM LIFE (Tuesday GROUP) REGISTRATION 2025-26

Mom Life FBCT will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00pm. We will begin on August 19th and meet through May. Registration/Tuition is $50.00.  Please note that there is no childcare available for the Tuesday Group. Learn more and register at fbct.org/momlife.

MOM LIFE (FRIDAY GROUP) REGISTRATION 2025-26

Mom Life FBCT will meet one Friday a month from 9:00am-11:30am. We will begin on Friday, August 29th and meet through May.  Registration/Tuition is $90.00.  Please note that childcare availability is limited for the Friday Group. Learn more and register at fbct.org/momlife.

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.

Grace & Grit Ministry

August 12 | 10:00am | Room 2208, Hope Building

You’re invited to join Grace & Grit, our widow’s ministry, on August 12, 2025. We would love to have you part of our ministry. Each month, we have a different program.

To RSVP, call Karen Bone at 931-245-0004 or email Karen at karen.bone@fbct.org.

Legacy First Thursday Lunch

August 7 | 10:30am-1pm | Laida Fellowship Hall

For all who are 55 and older, join us on Thursday, August 7, 2025, for a special time of spiritual enrichment, lunch, and fellowship. 

• 10:30am – Bible Study: Dive into God’s Word together.

• 11:30am – Lunch ($8.00 per person): Enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship.

• 12:00pm – Todd Tanner from the Tennessee Baptist Foundation will be sharing how to leave a legacy.

Come and be a part! We can’t wait to see you there!

To RSVP, call Karen Bone at 931-245-0004 or email Karen Bone at karen.bone@fbct.org.

LEGACY VBS

August 4-6 | 9:00-11:30am

Calling all adults 55 and up! Join us for three unforgettable mornings of fellowship, worship, laughter, and encouragement as we journey through the incredible story of Noah and the Ark.

You’ll enjoy powerful Bible teaching, meaningful conversations plus snacks and plenty of fun. 

Don’t miss this chance to grow in faith and connect with friends old and new. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register at fbct.org/legacyvbs or call Karen Bone at 931-245-0004.

LEGACY “FRIEND DAY”

On August 10, that morning, we will be launching “Friend Day” in our Legacy Connect classes.  We don’t want to just talk about Legacy, we want to leave one.  One of the ways you can do that is to invite all your friends not involved in church to join you for Connect on Sunday, September 28.  Thank you for making a difference.  

MISSIONS

English as a Second Language Ministry

ESL First Baptist Clarksville has two classes, Beginner and Intermediate. Classes meet once a week on Wednesdays. If you have any questions, please email us at mission.admin@fbct.org.

REGISTRATION IN-PERSON

• Pre-Registration: August 6 and August 13, 6:00-7:00pm

• Registration Day: August 20, 6:00-7:00pm

• First Day of Class: August 27 from 5:30-7:00pm

SCHEDULE (WEDNESDAYS)

• 5:30-6:00pm English Café

• 6:00-7:00pm Class Time

• 5:45-7:15pm Activities for Infants-12th grade available

For more information, visit fbct.org/esl or contact Susana.crespo@fbct.org. 

Arise2Read - Norman Smith Elementary 

Our church has just been given an opportunity to be the hands of feet of Jesus in our community. This opportunity is to serve the 2nd grade students at Norman Smith Elementary School with their reading deficits. It is an easy sight word program and you don't have to have a teaching background to make a difference. We will serve the kids on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30am - 1:00pm. You can participate on either day. If you are interested, please contact Lisa Hicks at 901-601-7214. 

Northern Ireland Mission Trip - August 8 - 17

Please pray for our team of nine FBCT members as they serve alongside North Belfast Christian Fellowship. The team will help facilitate an evening Kids Holiday Club each night, hold discipleship meetings with the youth, and engage in English as a Second Language classes throughout the region. 

PRAYER MINISTRY

In Mark 14:37 Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsemane intensely praying and finds the disciples sleeping. 37 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. "Simon," he said to Peter, "are you asleep? Could you not keep watch for one hour? 38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." NIV

From Saturday, August 9, 2025, to Sunday, August 10, 2025, the First Baptist Prayer Team is asking the Body of Christ that meets in the Grace Worship Center each week to participate in a 24-hour time of prayer to seek the Lord . 

Sign-up sheets to select which hour you want to pray will be at the Connect Centers. Prayer Points will be sent to you as to what to pray for specifically during your hour prayer time. 

You ask how can I pray for one hour? Dick Eastman wrote a book several years ago “The Hour the Changed the World”. In it he gives a guide of 12 five-minute segments  to pray. It is included in this message.

The Hour That Changes The World – By Dick Eastman 

(1) Begin with Praise – Recognize God’s Nature Psalm 63:3, “Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.

(2) Waiting – Silent Soul Surrender Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

(3) Confession – Temple Cleansing Time Psalm 139:23-24, “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”

(4) Scripture Praying – Word Enriched Prayer Jeremiah 23:29, “Is not my word like fire, declares the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?”

(5) Watching – Develop Holy Alertness Colossians 4:2, “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”

(6) Intercession – Remember The World 1 Timothy 2:1-2, “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.”

(7) Petition – Share Personal Needs Matthew 7:7, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”

(8) Thanksgiving – Confess My Blessings 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

(9) Singing – Worship In Song Psalm 100:2, “Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 

 (10) Meditation – Ponder Spiritual Themes Joshua 1:8, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”

(11) Listening – Receive Spiritual Instruction Ecclesiastes 5:2, “Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few.”

(12) Praise – Recognize God’s Nature  Psalm 52:9, “I will thank you forever, because you have done it. I will wait for your name, for it is good, in the presence of the godly. 

Will you come and pray for one hour?  Don’t say “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak!” Choose your time to Glorify the Lord Jesus!

Library

August LIBRARY NOTES

BACK TO SCHOOL MONTH, GET READY FOR KINDERGARTEN MONTH
SANDWICH MONTH
3 Friendship Day
4 Owl Day
6 Root Beer Float Day
8 Pickleball Day
9 Book Lover’s Day
14 World Lizard Day
15 Julia Child’s Birthday
16 Honeybee Day
19-25 Aviation Week
21 Senior Citizen’s Day
22 Tooth Fairy Day
24 Pluto Demoted Day
26 Toilet Paper Day—first sold in a roll on this day in 1871
28 MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech, 1963
30 Beach Day

#1 Need for Back to School

Sleeping plays a vital role in your child’s health and development.  Children who get a sufficient amount of sleep have increased attention, memory, and overall mental and physical health.

Recommendations for daily sleep needs:
Toddler (1-2 years old) 11-14 hours
Preschool (3-5 years old) 10-13 hours
School-age (6-13 years old) 9-11 hour

MISSING VOWELS

Write the correct vowel to identify these Bible characters:
1. _L_Z_B_TH
2.  J_S_PH          
3. P__L         
4. ST_PH_N
5. J_D_S.            
6. T_M_THY.             
7.  M_TTH_W
8. _D_M.              
9. D_N__L.               
10. _Z_K__L

ANSWERS: 
1. Elizabeth 2.  Joseph 3. Paul 4. Stephen 5. Judas 6. Timothy 7. Matthew
8.  Adam 9. Daniel  10. Ezekiel

BOOKS FOR SERMON SERIES

The Pastor’s next sermon series is on Discipleship.  A few of the library materials available include the following:

248.4 MAS   BEAT GOD TO THE PUNCH
248.8 ALL   BEING A CHRISTIAN
CK 66 ENC   ENCOUNTERING GOD (Church office)
270.83 BAU   THE EVER-LOVING TRUTH
CK 52 RED   REDEEMED (Church office) 
248.84 ELL   SUFFERING IS NEVER FOR NOTHING
248.84 GEI   TRANSFORMATIONAL DISCIPLESHIP
248.84 TRE   HEART SHIFT

LIBRARY PATRON

Meet Foster, our youngest library patron!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Menu:

Dinner: 4:30-5:40pm | $10 per person, Kids 10 and under eat FREE!

• August 6 - Outdoor Fellowship (Back to School Bash)        
  Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Ice Cream, Bottled Water and Sodas

• August 13 - Chick-Fil-A Box Meal 
  Choice of Chick-Fil-A Sandwich or Nuggets, Chips and Cookie, Salad Bar, Fresh Fruit, and a Drink

ATTENDANCE

(Attendance includes online and in-church worship)

• June 22, 2025: 10,805
  Total On-Campus: 946 Total Online: 9,859

• June 29, 2025: 9,383
  Total On-Campus: 951 Total Online: 8,432

• July 6, 2025: 10,391
  Total On-Campus: 919 Total Online: 9,472

• July 13, 2025: 10,067
  Total On-Campus: 957 Total Online: 9,110

• July 20, 2025: 8,597
  Total On-Campus: 1,042 Total Online: 7,555

BAPTISMS

• June 29, 2025: Isaac Gonzales

• July 6, 2025: Marc Ramirez, Steve “Red” Akins

• July 13, 2025: Wheston Cochran

• July 30, 2025: Vicky Wyatt

• August 3, 2025: Megan Briggs

Christian Sympathy

• Our church extends Christian sympathy to…
  …Gary (Gina) Goostree and Stephen (Sally) Goostree in the passing of their mother Marjory Wayne Eatherly Goostree. Garrison (Whitlee) Goostree, Kaleigh Goostree, Knox Goostree, Mattie Goostree and Mary Glenn (Casey) Hardison the passing of their grandmother. Stetson, Walker and Gus Goostree the passing of their great-grandmother on Friday, June 27, 2025.
  …Melissa (Missy) Morton (Ted) Reece and Margaret Morton (Wayne) Ritchie in the passing of their mother Betty Currens Morton. Alan (Megan) Reece, David (Anna Beth) Reece, Natalie Ritchie (Jacob) Zionce, and Robert Ritchie the passing of their grandmother. Warner, Fitz, Holland, Felix and Sawyer Reece in the passing of their great-grandmother on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
  …Kathy (Matt) Kristofferson and Karen (Jerry) Holt in the passing of their mother Coetta Gwyn Daffron. Justin (Ceara) Shoffstall, Megan (Andy) Kahl, Logan (Michael) McCloud, Noah (Marie) Shoffstall, Ben (Sarah) Shoffstall, Luke Kristofferson, Cooper Holt, Maddie Holt and Grace Holt the passing of their grandmother. Moira, Christian, Caleb, Gabe, Joe, Brodie, Gwen and Juliette the passing of their great-grandmother on Saturday July 12, 2025.
  …Jo Ann Baxter Key in the passing of her husband Hugh Brandon Key. Nita (David) Smith and Kathy (Richie) Stuard in the passing of their father. Virginia Nicholson in the passing of her brother. Houston (Jac) Smith, Grayson (Katlyn) Smith, Catherine Smith, Makenzie Bryant, Cody Stuard and Blake (Meg) Stuard in the passing of their grandfather. Landrey Bryant, Braedyn Hogan, Colton Bryant, Grant Bryant, Hazel Smith, Joey Smith, Dawson Smith, Campbell Smith, Lennon Smith, John Stuard and Matthew Stuart in the passing of the great-grandfather on Wednesday, July 1, 2025.
  …Steven (Shannon) Davenport, Carla Davenport, Bart (Susan) Davenport in the passing of their father Franklin D. Warrick. Tiffany Davenport, Christopher Devito, Tyler Davenport, Hayden Davenport and Sadler Davenport in the passing of their grandfather on Saturday August 2, 2025.
  …Jessica Lynn Travis in the passing of her father, Michael Wayne Travis. Lisa Duncan Travis in the passing of her daughter’s father on Sunday, August 2, 2025.
  …Lavern Gregory Menees in the passing of her husband James Lee Menees. James Gregory (Kristi) Menees, Robert Lee Menees and Ellen Menees (Thomas) Smyth in the passing of their father. Brittany Menees (Vonte) Henderson, Robert Alle (Keisha) Menees, Anne Smyth, Caleb Menees, Molly Schmidt, Emma Smyth, Rachael Menees and Owen Menees the passing of their grandfather on Saturday August 2, 2025.

• In Memoriam of…
  …Mary Katherine Harper Tracy, who passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

STAFF ANNIVERSARIES

AUGUST

Angela Knowles - Events/Kitchen Team: 9 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.

JOB OPENINGS

Accountant

First Baptist Church is seeking an experienced accountant who can prepare financial reports, make journal entries and work in the general ledger, create and analyze spreadsheets and budgets, and perform other tasks related to church financial matters. Please send resumes and questions to info@fbct.org.

If you are interested in volunteering anywhere throughout the campus,
please visit fbct.org/volunteer and let us know!

PRESCHOOL MINISTRY

9am Connect Group Hour

• Greeter/Attendance

• Connect Group Assistant Leaders

• Connect Group Leaders

10:30am Worship Hour

• Greeter/Attendance

• Worship Hour Smiles Team Member

Wednesday 6pm

• Wednesday PM Babies Helper

• Wednesday PM Pre-K TeamKID Leader & Assistant Leader

KIDS MINISTRY

• Teachers for elementary-age kids for Connect Groups

• Wednesday night volunteers

STUDENT MINISTRY

• Connect Group Leaders and Co-Leaders

COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY

• Photographers (capture Sunday mornings and events)

• Camera Operators during in-person worship for online services

TECH MINISTRY

• Audio, Video, and Lighting

WORSHIP MINISTRY

• Adult Choir, Worship Team, Musicians

LEGACY MINISTRY

• Loving Touch Care for the Homebound and Nursing Homes

first events/KITCHEN ministry

• Kitchen Helpers (making coffee, serving food, and setting up and cleaning up after events)

FIRST IMPRESSIONS MINISTRY

• Sunday Morning First Impressions Greeters and Connectors

Lillian Bradley Church Library Ministry

• Displays/bulletin boards

• Advertising

• Book processing

• Typing

• Man circulation desk

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