A NOTE FROM PASTOR RONNY…
I'm excited about ministry at FBC Clarksville this month. We have many opportunities for you to worship God, love people, share Jesus, and make disciples.
Here are five important events happening in February:
1. Cole McCartney begins his ministry as our Next Generation Pastor on February 1. As we searched for the right servant for this position, I had three pastors recommend Cole. Cole is a young man with a heart for Jesus, a love for the local church, and a call to student ministry. He's a recent graduate of Ouachita Baptist University and a current student at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Cole has served in various student ministry roles. I encourage you to pray for Cole as he makes the transition to serving at FBC and living in Clarksville.
2. DNOW Weekend is February 16-18 for our students. We're hosting the student event again this year. We'll have hundreds of students and their leaders on our campus. Zealhouse Worship is leading the music, and Dr. Jay Strack, Founder and President of Student Leadership University, is preaching God's Word. We'll have both of them leading in worship on Sunday, February 18. I encourage you to pray for our students and the many leaders involved in DNOW Weekend.
3. Deacons begin serving on new deacon teams. I love our deacons. These men are ministry partners. We've launched a new approach to the deacon ministry at FBC. Our active deacons are serving on deacon teams. The goal is to serve Jesus and the church membership. We have five teams: Hospitals, Widows and Widowers, Homebound and Nursing Facilities, New Members and Ordinances, and Special Projects. We'll hear reports from each team during our monthly deacons' meetings. I encourage you to pray for our deacons as they serve the Lord and His church.
4. I have two speaking assignments for which I need your prayers. I have a love for pastors and leaders. On Monday, February 12, I've been invited to speak at FBC Covington, Tennessee, to a group of pastors about mental health. If churches are going to be healthy, then we need healthy pastors. On Monday night, February 12, I've been asked to speak at the BCM at Austin Peay to a group of student leaders. What a joy to invest in the next generation of leaders! I encourage you to pray that I make much of Jesus during each of these assignments.
5. Your church gathers every Sunday and Wednesday for Bible study and worship. Consistency in Bible study and worship is imperative for your spiritual growth and maturity. I challenge you to be faithful on Sundays and Wednesdays. Your weekly involvement is a witness to other people. What a blessing to gather with God's people to pray, sing, give, preach, listen, fellowship, serve, and obey. Your church needs your faithfulness. I encourage you to be present on Sundays and Wednesdays at FBC.
Both Ad Hoc groups related to the Faith Building Project continue to serve well. As you pray, please ask the Lord to give them His favor and wisdom.
Angie and I hope you have a blessed February.
We love you!
Blessings,
Pastor Ronny
John 3:16
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.
OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE
Check out the Overview of the Bible audio from the Wednesday Night Bible Study led by Pastor Ronny. Join us on Wednesdays at 6pm in the Grace Worship Center!
NEW to First Baptist Clarksville? WELCOME! We’re so glad you’re worshiping with us! We’d love for you to fill out an online Connect Card so that we can learn more about you and help get you connected! Visit fbct.org/connectcard and someone will contact you shortly!
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:
January 31 - 6pm: Quarterly Church Conference
February 2 - 6-8pm: Student/Parent Meet and Greet with Cole McCartney, Next Generation Pastor | Student Space
February 16-18: DNOW | fbct.org/dnow
February 25 - 12-1pm: Mission Trip Interest Meeting | Sign Up
February 25 - 1-3pm: Harvest Time (Gospel Conversations Outing)
February 25 - 3-5pm: Kids Blacklight Dodgeball | FBCT Gym
March 6 - 6pm: Spring Break Week - Large Group Bible Study ONLY (No Preschool, Kids, Students, Connect Groups or Dinner)
March 14 - 6:30am: Men’s Breakfast | Fellowship Hall
March 25-March 31 - 6-7pm: Week of Prayer and Fasting
March 29 - 12:00pm: Good Friday Service | Grace Worship Center | fbct.org/easter
March 31 - 10:30am: Easter Sunday Worship | fbct.org/easter
May 5 - 12-2pm: First Steps Class | fbct.org/firststeps
FIRST STEPS CLASS
NEXT CLASS: SUNDAY, MAY 5 | 12-2PM | FELLOWSHIP HALL - HOPE BUILDING
Our First Steps class is designed for new members and guests. We invite you to join our Senior Pastor, Dr. Ronny Raines, and our ministry team for our next membership class. We'll treat you to a delicious lunch and then help you discover how God wants to use you at First Baptist Church. As you attend the class, we'll cover the following subjects:
A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Meaning of church membership
Biblical baptism
The Lord's Supper
The church's beliefs and vision
Opportunities to give
Ways to serve in the church
Ministries at First Baptist Church
Meet our ministry team
Time for Q&A
Tour our church facilities
We hope you'll join us for our next First Steps class. You can register by filling out the online form at fbct.org/firststeps or by contacting Dana in the pastor's office at 931.245.0000 or dana.abee@fbct.org.
RIGHTNOW MEDIA
First Baptist Clarksville provides members full access to a large streaming library of Bible studies for men, women, youth, marriage, and family, leadership, children shows, history, missions and outreach, and so much more. RightNow Media is an excellent online resource for our Connect Groups, personal or family devotions, and animated shows for children like Veggietales and Adventures in Odyssey. Rightnow Media también tiene muchos recursos en español. Please clink link below to request an invitation to RightNow Media and begin exploring a growing online Christian resource.
MEMBERSHIP AND GIVING TOOLS
Fellowship, Worship and Discipleship are fundamental to an obedient life in Christ. First Baptist Church maintains several tools to help us stay connected, share and offer the sacrifice of praise, and grow together. Scroll to the bottom of the home page at fbct.org and click on "app" to see options for adding these tools to your phone or other device. You can use these tools to stay connected to your discipleship group, contact the church, watch past worship services and sermons, as well as support the FBC financially as the Lord directs for you and your family. There are even instructions for how to access these tools using your web browser.
Using these apps, updating your profile information to share with the church is easy. When changes occur in your family life such as a move to a new home, change in email address, etc. you can update your information to be sure that our communication with you is efficient. You can even add a picture to make it easier for your church family to put a name with a face!
Information about any groups that might be of interest to you, such as Connect Groups, teams, committees, etc will be available as well. Group Leaders can use the tools to take attendance online and access other features. You can contact the church through the app, read messages from group members/leaders and browse the church directory.
Check out fbct.org/app for instructions on how to get the app and reach the membership and giving website.
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
2024-2025 FLP REGISTRATION OPENS
Currently Enrolled Families | Thursday, January 25 @10am
Waitlist Families | Thursday, February 1 @10am
Registration Opens to All | Thursday, February 8 @10am
First Learners Preschool (FLP) is our ever popular two-day-a-week limited enrollment preschool program that uses Christian curriculum to teach preschoolers not only their ABC's & 123's, but also about God & His love for them. FLP meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9am-2pm throughout the CMCSS school year. We offer classes for babies who are at least 6 months old on Aug. 15, 2024 through Pre-K. As part of the monthly tuition fee, FLP also has special classes in art, music, and science.
Visit fbct.org/firstlearners for additional information
including information on our 2024-2025 rates.
You can Register starting Thursday, February 8 @10am by clicking here!
All registration forms and fees are submitted online. The $75 registration fee secures your child's spot in our program and is refunded only if there is a military ordered relocation before August 1st.
If you would like to receive additional information or schedule a tour prior to the opening of registration, email firstlearners@fbct.org.
BAPTISTRY TOUR
On Sunday morning, January 28th, at 9:30 am, the joyful laughter and curious chatter of our PreK and Kinder kids filled the church as they embarked on a special journey led by Pastor Ronny. The destination? Our very own baptistery!
This exclusive tour was not just a fun adventure; it was a vibrant learning experience. As the children gathered around the baptistry and were allowed to put their hands into the water, their wide-eyed wonder was a sight to behold. Pastor Ronny, with his innate knack for connecting with young minds, turned this into an ideal setting to answer the earnest "why" questions that only preschoolers can ask. He masterfully brought the story of Jesus' baptism to life, translating complex theological concepts into simple terms that resonated with our youngest hearts.
Perhaps the most profound lesson of the day was understanding that baptism is a symbol and outward expression of personal faith in Jesus, and not a means of achieving salvation or a relationship with Him. The children listened intently, some nodding thoughtfully, as Pastor Ronny explained this significant distinction with clarity and warmth.
One teacher/parent, reflecting on the event, shared, "Seeing my child's face light up when he got to see a rock from the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized was so special. The Bible came alive and it was his favorite part. It warms my heart to know that He now understands what he will do once he accepts Jesus into his heart."
The event was not only educational but also a beautiful testament to the sense of community and spiritual guidance our church fosters. Pastor Ronny's dedication to teaching and nurturing our children’s understanding of God's desired relationship with each of us is truly praiseworthy.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Pastor Ronny for helping us learn that we are all called to worship God, love people, share Jesus and make disciples. As we continue to guide our youngest members in their spiritual journey, let us remember the innocence and purity of their faith – a reminder of the profound simplicity that Jeus says should be at the heart of our own relationship with God.
Jesus Loves you “SNOW” Much!
On Sunday, Jan. 14th, our preschoolers learned that Jesus went to church, He learned about God, and He even taught others about God, too! Through crafts, games and even a few snowballs, it was a FUN Sunday to learn that Jesus loves you SNOW very much!
A big, "Snow Thank you" to our Connect Group leaders who follow Jesus example and faithfully read the Bible to our preschoolers Sunday, teaching them about God. We love You!
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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!
KIDS BLACKLIGHT DODGEBALL
Kids, join us Sunday, February 25 from 3-5pm in the FBCT Gym for BLACKLIGHT DODGEBALL! We will also have PIZZA! We can’t wait to see you there!
foundations for kids class
Foundations for Kids Class is a class series that offers Bible teachings to help 1st to 5th graders who have questions about Christ, baptism, and what it means to be a Christian.
Our next Session begins in March.
We will meet in room 2164, in the Kid's Area.
Sunday, March 10th, at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, March 13th, at 6:00 pm.
Sunday, March 17th, at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, March 20th, at 6:00 pm.
Learn more and sign up at fbct.org/foundations.
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
February 2 - 6-8pm: Meet and Greet with Cole McCartney, Next Generation Pastor
February 16-18: DNOW | movementstudents.org/dnow
Join us for DNOW 2024 as students invade our city with the Gospel Message and mission of serving our community. Students will hear from Dr. Jay Strack, SLU President & Founder with musical guest, Zealhouse Worship. Students will also hear from and pray for our city and county mayors as they have partnered to provide places for community outreach.
DNOW is a local weekend retreat, hosted in the homes of our church members and a local church facility. This year it is being hosted right here at First Baptist Clarksville, and we are expecting hundreds of students from local churches to come and encounter Jesus. The cost this year is $60, this includes all meals for the weekend, as well as curriculum and a t-shirt.
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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 2123 | Led by Nestor Martinez
Ashamed: Fight Shame with the Word of God, Room FH 2230, Led by Mikka Doyle, Ladies Class. A 6 week Bible study. Books can be purchased through LifeWay or Amazon.
When Isaiah stepped into the throne room of God, he was “undone” by his sinfulness in view of God’s holiness. When an angel touched his mouth with a coal and told him his sin was forgiven, Isaiah essentially said, “Here I am. Send me. I don’t care where. I’m yours! I’ll do whatever!” He moved from being undone by shame to a hopeful humility and an eagerness to serve the Lord.
In this 6-session study from Scarlet Hiltibidal, discover the deep, freeing truth that being undone is the right place to start. Move beyond your shame to the joy-inducing, peace-producing thrill that comes from a relationship with Jesus. We were made to live in the light—confessing, repenting, and renouncing our shame—because Jesus experienced shame in our place.
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.Ladies Class, Acts, Holy Spirit and the Beginning of the Church, Led by Debbie Farrell, Room 2120
Acts, the book of firsts, Acts is the book of the church’s beginnings with the Holy Spirit coming in power. It is a book of firsts: the first preaching of the gospel but the apostles by the Holy Spirit, the first churches, the first missionaries, the first time believers were called Christians, the first Gentiles accepted into the body of believers, the first church counsel, the first christian martyr, and more.
February 2024: February 21
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.
Woman of the Word, Room 2232, Led by Kayla Johnson
Woman of the Word teaches you how to study the Bible with both your heart and your mind.
MILITARY EVENTS
Christmas Packages for Deployed Soldiers in Lebanon
Dear FBCT family,
Thank you for your generous giving that makes our ministry efforts among our military community possible! In October, a Fort Campbell Military Police Chaplain contacted us about supporting a company effort to send Christmas packages to deployed soldiers in Lebanon. The Company Commander was very grateful that we joyfully agreed to cover the mailing costs for them. The unit's Soldier and Family Readiness Group and command team packed a box for each soldier, and with FBCT support, all boxes arrived before Christmas!
Again, thank you FBCT family! Your love for our military community is known and greatly appreciated!
Dr. Richard E. Davis
Military Pastor
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.
MISSIONS
2024 Mission Trips Interest Meeting
On Sunday, February 25 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., we invite you to join us to consider several mission trip opportunities coming up this year. We will meet in the Old Fellowship Hall / Mark Briggs Connect Group room. Light lunch will be provided. Please register by February 22 through this link below
Harvest Time
On Sunday, February 25 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., you are invited to a brief training and engagement time in our community. After the brief training, we will form small groups and go out into our community in order to pray and share the gospel. Meet us in the Old Fellowship Hall / Mark Briggs Connect room at 1:00 p.m.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Update
As a church, we set two international missions goals in December 2023. First, we committed to one week of prayer for international missions as well as take up an offering for international missions through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Our giving goal was $30,000. We are happy to report to you that we were able to complete both the week of prayer and the month of giving with great success. We collected $32,448.98 for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Thank you for praying and giving so we can have a part in getting the gospel to the nations!
Missions Partnership Update - Calvary Church Littleton, Colorado Update
Pastor Ronny and Jason Johnson were able to visit with Calvary Littleton Pastor, Dan Freng, recently. Our church has been in a missions partnership with Calvary over the last nine years. We rejoice that since Calvary was planted ten years ago, they have planted four new churches as well as replanted another church. Currently, this congregation is starting a Deaf Church. Continue to pray for Dan and Calvary Littleton. God is doing a great work. Thank you for giving to our World Missions Fund so that we can help Calvary get the gospel out in the Denver area! To learn more about the church you can visit their website at: www.littleton.thecalvary.org/.
PRAYER MINISTRY
Save the Date! March 25-March 31: Week of Prayer and Fasting 6:00-7:00pm
Library
Notable February Dates
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
CANNED FOOD MONTH
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP MONTH
LIBRARY LOVERS’ MONTH
WILD BIRD FEEDING MONTH
2 Ground Hog Day
7 World Read Aloud Day
11 Super Bowl Sunday!
14 Valentine’s Day
16 Great Back Yard Bird Count (16-19) birdcount.org
17 Kindness Day
18 Pluto Day, Daytona 500 Engineer’s Week
19 Presidents’ Day
25 Quiet Day
28 Tooth Fairy Day
29 Digital Learning Day, LEAP DAY (How do you count your birthdays if you’re born today?)
Another book review from a library staff member:
LOVE STORY by Karen Kingsbury
This book introduces you to John and Elizabeth and tells how they become the patriarch and matriarch of the Baxter family. You learn this through a Heritage project their grandson writes. It takes John back to when he first met and fell in love with Elizabeth. They meet at a college mixer; Elizabeth becomes pregnant and has a baby out of wedlock. Their baby boy is given up for adoption, and then they marry. As their relationship and marriage grow, they find faith in God, God’s grace, forgiveness, and redemption. This couple comes to exemplify belief in God, the bond of family, and the generational impact of love.
We have most of Kingsbury’s books available in the church library. SOMEONE LIKE YOU is the title of a book and movie Karen Kingsbury has written and produced. It is a Christian movie, mystery and romance, based on one of her books. The movie will appear in theaters April 2.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT Menu:
Dinner: 4:30-6pm | $10 per person, Kids 10 and under eat FREE!
January 31: Breakfast for Dinner, Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Hashbrown Casserole, Biscuits and Gravy, French Toast Casserole
February 7: Fried Chicken, Loaded mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Salad Bar, Dessert
February 14: Mission BBQ, Choice of Sliced Brisket or Pulled Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans with Bacon, Choice of Slider Roll or Cornbread, Salad Bar, Choice of Cookie or Brownie for Dessert
February 21: Pork Tenderloin, Roasted Red Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, Roll, Salad Bar, Dessert
February 28: Chick-Fil-A Box Meal, Choice of Chick-Fil-A Sandwich or Nuggets, Chips and Cookie, Salad Bar
March 6: Spring Break - No Meal
March 13: Meatloaf, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Salad Bar, Dessert
March 20: Chick-Fil-A Box Meal, Choice of Chick-Fil-A Sandwich or Nuggets, Chips and Cookie, Salad Bar
March 27: Hamburger (Cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles), Choice of Cheeseburger or Burger, French Fries, Potato Salad, Salad Bar, Dessert
ATTENDANCE
(Attendance includes online and in-church worship)
December 24, 2023: 10,381
Total On-Campus: 881 Total Online: 9,500December 31, 2023: 5,443
Total On-Campus: 803 Total Online: 4,640January 7, 2024: 5,588
Total On-Campus: 925 Total Online: 4,663January 14, 2024: 6,405
Total On-Campus: 851 Total Online: 5,554January 21, 2024: 5,118
Total On-Campus: 865 Total Online: 4,253
BAPTISMS
December 28, 2023: Vailolo Lara
December 31, 2023: Abigail Powers
January 8, 2024: Irina Petrov, Misha Petrov
January 10, 2024: Joe Lopez, Eugene Taroma
January 17, 2024: Antonio Vallejos
January 28, 2024: Norm Waecker, Saundra Waecker
February 4, 2024: Carson Dowling
February 18, 2024: Cade Spaulding, Prosperity Sillas, Lyndsey Roberts
Christian Sympathy
Our church extends Christian sympathy to…
…Brenda Omifracke in the passing of her husband, Jim Omifracke. Chad (Melinda) Byard in the passing of his father. Tyler, and Colby Byard in the passing of their grandfather on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
…Jennifer (Michael) Oyler in the passing of her father, Howard Dale Fowler. Mikey and Kayla Oyler in the passing of their grandfather on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
…Kimberly (Roy) Matthews in the passing of her mother, Joan Gater on Monday, January 1, 2024.
…Brenda Davis Fye in the passing of her husband, Jon Alan Fye. Stacy (Christopher) Haag in the passing of her father on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
…James Richard Spangler in the passing of his wife, Barbara Sue Spangler on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
…Julie (George) Tinsley and Cynthia (Kris) Urquhart in the passing of their mother, Betty Willard. Riley and Ethan Urquhart in the passing of their grandmother on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
…Mark (Nancy) Hawkins in the passing of his father, William Edward Hawkins on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
…Dale and Clara Shrader in the passing of their son-in-law, Charles O Hudson on Friday, February 2, 2024
…Bobby (Karen) Meek in the passing of his father, Glenn Meek. Heiler (Ben) Meek Sweely and Brinley Meek in the passing of their grandfather on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
…Gary Miller in the passing of his mother, Annie K. Miller on Sunday, February 11, 2024.In memoriam of…
…Bennie Lee Parks, who passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023.
…Evelyn Keeton, who passed away on Monday, December 5, 2023.
STAFF WORK ANNIVERSARIES - FEBRUARY
Barrie Royal - Ministerial Team: 5 Years
Steve Pike - Facilities Team: 1 Year
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.
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.
TECH TEAM MINISTRY
Want to help people connect with Jesus Christ by creating an environment where they can experience the presence of God through worship? Become a part of the TECH MINISTRY TEAM! If you are interested in joining the team, whether it be through operating sound, lights, computers, or video cameras, please contact Jonathan Anderson, Tech Director, at jonathan.anderson@fbct.org.
WORSHIP TEAM
Interested in joining the First Baptist Worship Team, whether it be vocal or instrumental? Email John Mark Cox, Worship Leader and Creative Director, at john.cox@fbct.org to schedule an audition!
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
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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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.