A NOTE FROM PASTOR RONNY…

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 

You're a generous church. Your generosity allows us to proclaim the gospel and serve the Lord. Here are many ways your giving is making a difference:

• Vacation Bible School. We welcomed hundreds of boys and girls on our campus for VBS. The gospel was shared. The kids had a blast. Our leaders and workers gave their best. Decisions for Jesus were made.

• Student Camp. Our leaders and students had an amazing time in Florida. Camp experiences allow students to hear the gospel, surrender to God's call, and build healthy relationships with peers. It's beneficial to pull away from the routines of life and spend time with the Lord. 

• Southern Baptist Convention. Our messengers represented the church well. These men and women attended sessions and voted. The hours every day were long. It was a blessing to be in Dallas with them. 

• Mexico Pastors' Conference. God moved in the lives of pastors and their wives. Our team encouraged God's servants and loved them dearly. It's amazing to see our church serve with a kingdom vision.    

• SLU 101. Our leaders and students travel to Orlando for this leadership experience. We're intentional about investing in the coming generation. God is using these young people to advance His kingdom agenda.

• Mission Trips. We have people from our church serving all over the world. Young people are making much of Jesus in various nations. Other groups are ministering in Clarkston, Georgia, and New York City.  

• Kid's Camp. Our leaders and kids travel to Kentucky, for another year of camp. This experience allows kids to worship Jesus, study the Bible, have fun, build relationships, play games, and eat ice cream.

• Music Camp. We'll welcome many boys and girls to our campus soon for music camp. It's a joy to see kids learning speaking parts, singing songs, and leading us in worship. FBC is blessed with many generations.

Our giving is making an eternal difference! 

Angie, six other FBC messengers, and I were honored to represent you at the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas, Texas. It was a privilege, and here are my ten key takeaways from this year's annual meeting:

1. We love to come together and sing faithful songs and hear biblical preaching. The pastors’ conference continues to be a favorite for many messengers and guests. 

2. The NAMB luncheon and the IMB Sending Celebration continue to be a highlight for people. It’s healthy to relax, laugh, and cry. Fifty-eight new missionaries were sent to the nations. 

3. It was healthy and timely to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Program and the Baptist Faith and Message. 1925 was a historic year for Southern Baptists.  

4. The church must recruit, disciple, and mobilize God’s people for short-term mission involvement. Every one of the fifty-eight missionaries sent talked about short-term missions.   

5. We need to agree from a biblical perspective on what it means to be a pastor (title, function, gender). We use three words currently…pastor, overseer, and elder. This is an issue every year.

6. We must focus on a pastor’s health for efficiency and longevity. GuideStone reports that one-third of ministers say they’re not well. A pastor needs to start well, stay well, and finish well.

7. The world’s greatest problem is lostness. 166,338 people die every day without Jesus. 11,803 volunteers served with the IMB. 68,628 people were baptized. We started 2,409 new churches. 

8. We need to be encouraged by the current trends in SBC life. Baptisms are up. New church plants are up. More candidates are in the IMB pipeline. Church attendance is up. 

9. We must maintain and protect our identity. We believe in the Bible. We evangelize. We send missionaries. We plant, replant, and revitalize churches. We’re better together. Unity matters.        

10. I appreciate and respect the many leaders who are leading our SBC entities. God has placed key servant leaders in places of influence “for such a time as this.” Let’s pray for them.            

Next year's annual meeting is in Orlando, Florida (June 7-10). We'll be looking for messengers and guests early in 2026. 

As we celebrate our nation's birthday in a few days, let's thank the Lord for the many brave men and women who have served and are currently serving our country. I'm also especially grateful for our military ministry.

Angie and I love you!

Blessings, 
Pastor Ronny
Psalm 33:12

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 14-18 - 9am-12pm: Kids Music Camp | fbct.org/musiccamp

• July 19 - 5pm: Kids Music Camp Presentation | fbct.org/musiccamp

• July 24-27: Kids’ Camp at Jonathan Creek | fbct.org/kidscamp

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

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

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

• 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.

VBS RECAP

VBS 2025: Magnified – A Week of Big Fun and Even Bigger Faith!

This year’s Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church Clarksville was truly magnified! From June 16–20, our church was filled with laughter, learning, and the joyful noise of over 600 children and volunteers discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things.

Throughout the week, kids zoomed in on God’s love through engaging Bible stories, energetic worship rallies, exciting games, creative crafts, and hands-on mission moments. Each day reminded us that even the tiniest butterfly or flower petal reveals God’s intentional design and great love.

Our mission focus supported the  Good News Clubs at Norman Smith and Rossview Elementary Schools, and our VBS kids raised over $6,000—with the boys winning the friendly giving competition for the first time in eight years! That meant Pastor Ronny and Mrs. Tabitha both ended the week with bright pink hair—a sight the kids won’t forget anytime soon!

We are deeply thankful for the incredible team of volunteers who gave their time, energy, vacations, and hearts to serve. From classroom teachers to snack servers, security helpers to worship leaders, every volunteer helped point kids to the truth that God sees, knows, loves, saves, and sends them. Their dedication and joyful service made an eternal difference, and we are so grateful!

It is our joy and calling as a church family to share the good news of Jesus Christ to the next generation. VBS remains one of our most effective tools to do just that. We praise God for every seed planted, every heart stirred, and every child who experienced Jesus' love during VBS Magnified.

To God be the glory for all He did—and is still doing—at FBCT and through VBS Magnified!

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 is Coming!

August 10, 2025

Join us on this special Sunday that comes once a year when we celebrate the growth of our preschoolers, kids, and students by promoting them to their new Connect Group Classes! This is also the perfect Sunday for our parents to try a new Connect Group or even visit a Group for the first time. You will not be alone, and it's why we call it CONNECT Sunday. We want to make sure that you:

C – Come make new friends!
We love welcoming smiling faces and helping kids feel at home

O – Open God’s Word together!
Every Sunday, we learn amazing Bible stories made just for little heats.

N – Nurture your child’s faith!
Our loving teachers plant seeds of truth that grow week by week.

N – Never miss the fun!
From songs to games to crafts, Connect Groups are full of joy and discovery.

E – Experience how much God loves us!
Kids sing, laugh, and learn about the BIG love of God and how to love like Jesus.

C – Connect with other adults and parents, too!
There are Connect Group classes for all ages, even parents.

T – Tell others the Good News!
Even preschoolers can shine Jesus’ light wherever they go!

We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday, August 10th at 9:00am followed by Worship at 10:30am.

Come and take a look! You don't have to wait; we'd love to invite you to come sooner. If you are new to the Preschool Ministry at FBCT, you can fill out our online guest form before you arrive on Sunday morning by clicking HERE. 

https://fbct.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/17d03c6a-1aac-46f5-b852-41e2ca0f65d4 

FIRST LEARNERS PRESCHOOL NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025-2026!

First Learners Preschool is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! We are looking for dedicated individuals who love God and are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of babies to 5-year-olds.

About Us: First Learners is a 2-day-a-week preschool program that ensures our students learn about God while also focusing on foundational skills like their ABCs and 123s. We believe in creating a Christ-centered environment, and this begins with a strong, dedicated team of teachers who share our vision.

We are Hiring for the Following Positions:

Assistant Teachers and Substitutes

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Hourly Wage: Teacher positions start at $12 per hour, with higher rates for other positions. Parent Substitutes receive a tuition discount on a sliding scale.

Employee Discount: FLP Teachers receive 100% tuition discount for their children, 50% tuition discount for grandchildren.

Professional Development: Continuous training is provided.

Supportive Work Environment: Join a nurturing & supportive team committed to fostering a love for learning and faith.

Why Join Us? Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning in a Christ-centered environment? Our preschool is dedicated to providing a warm and supportive atmosphere where children can grow in both their faith in God and academics. We value our teachers and strive to create an environment where they can thrive while making an eternal difference in the lives of kids.

How to Apply: Applications can be completed online by clicking HERE.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young children and helping them grow in their faith and education!

BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH

August 6 | 5-7pm | Grace Parking Lot

Join us for our Back to School Bash complete with SPLASH

Who: EVERYONE! All are invited!!!

What: An outdoor time of fun & fellowship in the Grace Parking Lot

Where: First Baptist Church Clarksville, Steeple Entrance Parking Lot

When: Wednesday, August 6 from 5-7pm

Why: Let's celebrate the new school year with water inflatables and food that will include hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies, ice cream, bottled water and sodas.

How: Make sure your child wears their bathing suit, brings a towel, uses sunscreen & brings you! This is a Family event, so moms and dads should be monitoring children at all times while on the water inflatables. Water Inflatable volunteers will be monitoring ages and usage. Preschool water inflatables include bounce house without water.

EXTRAS: We will have LOTS of water inflatables and water fun for all ages: babies-Students/adults!

We will have a couple of kiddie pool areas set up for our babies & toddlers to enjoy. Two water inflatables are designated for our preschoolers ages 2yrs-kinder, Two water inflatables are for 1-4th graders and Two water inflatables are for 5th-12 graders.

Join us for a fun-filled night for the entire family!

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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.

Kids Ministry has been studying Galatians 5:22-23  "But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind, and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself. " Our 4th grade class took it a step further to help engage the class and help them remember the Fruit of the Spirit.

Save the date:

• July 14-18 - 9am-noon: Kids Music Camp | fbct.org/musiccamp

• July 19 - 5pm: Kids’ Music Camp Presentation | fbct.org/musiccamp

• July 24-27: Kids Camp (completed 2nd-5th) | fbct.org/kidscamp

KIDS’ CAMP 2025

CAMP WILL BE AT JONATHAN CREEK IN HARDIN, KY FROM JULY 24TH-JULY 27TH, 2025.
COMPLETED 2ND- 5TH GRADERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

Regular Registration :
June 10th - July 17th: $75 deposit, $310 total camp cost due by July 23rd.

• Current 2025 Medical Release Forms are required to attend.

• A separate form is required for each child.

We are excited to be returning to Crossings Kids Camp at Jonathan Creek for our 7th year!

Crossings Kids Camp is at Jonathan Creek located in Hardin, KY (just an hour and fifteen minutes away). Kids will experience Christ-centered worship, solid Gospel teaching, intentional small group times, exciting water sports, climbing, zip lines and more! Feel free to check out their website at gocrossings.org.

Please fill out a separate form for each child. Sign up at fbct.org/kidscamp.

KIDS’ MUSIC CAMP

THE AGAPE LEAGUE

For children in completed K through completed 5th Grade

• Music Camp: July 14th-18th | 9:00am-noon

• Musical Presentation: Saturday, July 19th at 5:00pm

Camp choir books and CDs will be available in the church office Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm.

General Agape has called the mighty Agape League together to solve a crisis in Suburbiana City, high in the mountains in the impenetrable Agape Fortress! Calling on the super-powered fruits of the spirit available to every follower of Christ, these heroes must face an enemy within their ranks when Ironblade forgets his superhero identity (self-control) and becomes entangled in the pervasive worldly culture. Things worsen when they learn that the entire group faces the same fate unless each member continues to exhibit their gifts! Will the League recover its powers? Will the citizens of Suburbia City be saved? Will the source of true power – God’s Word – finally be utilized before time runs out? Find out in the latest release from Word Kids, The Agape League: Superheroes of the Spirit! Acclaimed children’s writer Christy Semsen has delivered another high-powered production that is super-sized in every way: a high-octane story, clever dialogue, dynamic contemporary songs, and uncompromising spiritual truth.

GET INVOLVED

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.

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

• July 26-August 1: NYC Student Mission Trip (High School Students)

2025 STUDENT NYC MISSION TRIP

A team of FBCT high school students will be serving alongside Graffiti Church as well as other mission organizations doing various city projects/ministries. There will be an opportunity for scholarship, but the deposit must be paid first.

For: Students Currently in 8th-12th Grade
Date: July 26 - August 1
Deposit: $200

Your student must have a completed Code of Conduct & Medical Release completed by registration to participate in this event. Register at fbct.org/nyc.

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

New Growth Groups will begin in August! Watch for more details coming this Summer with new Growth Group information. Learn more about Growth Groups at fbct.org/growthgroups.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS

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

• Revival and Spiritual Awakening (Large Group) - Pastor Ronny - Grace Worship Center
  Has God’s fire gone out? Join Pastor Ronny as we explore what God says about revival and spiritual awakening. This Bible study will ignite a passion in your soul for a fresh encounter with God. Throughout the pages of the Bible, the movement of God is revealed. His people drifted and sinned, leading to an urgent need for spiritual renewal. History unfolds many glorious examples of God’s activity, too. Is revival needed in our day? If so, will the Lord do it now? Let’s come together and ask the Lord to revive us again. May we experience a fresh movement of God, a downpour of His Holy Spirit! We hope you’ll join us for this timely study.

• Students - Cole McCartney - Student Space
  NextGen Pastor Cole McCartney will be looking at the life of David. If you are a student in grades 6 - 12, join other students, Cole, and student leaders for an inspiring 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
  Dr. Ed Rocha will be teaching “The 12 Transgressions - Avoiding the Obstacles Preventing Us from Being More Like Christ.”

• Korean Ministry - Korean Pastor John Lee - Room 2352
  The Korean Ministry will be studying the Gospel of John.

• 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.

• ReUp Men’s Group, (Class Full) Room 2234 FH

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

TUESDAY GROUP

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

MomLife 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.

WOMEN’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY

Through July 22nd | 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!

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

July 8 | 10:00am | Room 2208, Hope Building

You’re invited to join Grace & Grit, our widow’s ministry, on July 8, 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

Please note that there will be no Legacy First Thursday lunch in July due to the July 4th holiday. In addition, August’s lunch is also canceled as we’ll be participating in Legacy VBS during the first week of August. We’re looking forward to resuming our regular gatherings in September!

LEGACY VBS

Legacy VBS: August 4-6

On August 4-6, we will enjoy Legacy VBS from 9am to 12.   This is going to be a fun three days, as we focus on Noah and the Ark. 

Learn how to reserve your seat at fbct.org/legacyvbs. Contact your group leaders, Pastor Mike Madewell (931-249-6895) or Dana Abee (931-245-0000), if you have any questions.

MISSIONS

Backpacks for Norman Smith Elementary School

Our church has an opportunity to be a blessing to the children in need at Normal Smith Elementary School. We are seeking to fill backpacks with school supplies to give students at the beginning of the school year. We already have the backpacks. We just need supplies to put in the backpacks. We are collecting supplies throughout July. You will find tables, information, and bins in our concourse and Missions Landing. If you have any questions, please contact us at susana.crespo@fbct.org.

SUPPLIES NEEDED: 

• No. 2 Pencils

• Loose-leaf paper

• Paper (wide-ruled)

• Dry erase markers

• Glue sticks

• Crayola crayons (at least 16 in a pack)

• Colored pencils

• Composition notebooks

• Packs of tissues

• Baby wipes

Please bring in your donations by July  27. Our Kids Ministry will be packing the backpacks on Wednesday, July 30.

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. 

Clarkston, GA Mission trip - July 12-18

Please pray for the team from our church that will be partnering with Clarkston International Bible Church to help facilitate Camp Encounter (VBS). Also, pray for kids in the camp to come to know Jesus. There will be over 100 kids from many different nations involved with Camp Encounter. 

New York Mission Trip - July 26 - August 1

Please pray for the team of high school students and adults from our church that will be working alongside Graffiti Church, Urban Nations Outreach, and other local ministries. 

Library

JULY DATES

ANTI-BOREDOM MONTH        

ICE CREAM MONTH

PARK AND RECREATION MONTH  

WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE MONTH

2  World UFO Day

4  U.S. Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. The Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states. The Congress voted to approve independence by passing the Lee Resolution on July 2 and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4.

5  Graham Cracker Day—try a summertime gingerbread house, or  make s’mores.

6  Shark Week

11  E.B. White’s birthday (CHARLOTTE’S WEB author)

16  World Snake Day

20  World Chess Day

24  Amelia Earhart’s birthday

26  Disability Independence Day

29  Tiger Day; tigers are now on the endangered species list

30  Paperback Book Day

BOOKS AVAILABLE

Because the Pastor’s current sermon series deals with Second Timothy, we are listing a few titles available in the library; they have been placed in the library widow, in case you would like to check out one of them.  We also have multiple commentaries.

227 Hug  1-2 TIMOTHY AND TITUS

227 Sto  THE MESSAGE OF TIMOTHY AND TITUS

227 Tol  PHILIPPIANS, COLOSSIANS,…1 AND 2 TIMOTHY

227.8  Lea 1, 2  TIMOTHY, TITUS

227.83  Bar  THE LETTERS TO TIMOTHY, TITUS,  AND PHILEMON 

“There is no better place to combat boredom than in a library.”

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Menu:

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

• June 25: Mission BBQ
  Choice of Pulled Pork or Pulled Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Baked Beans, Choice of Slider Bun or Cornbread, Salad Bar, Banana Pudding for Dessert.

ATTENDANCE

(Attendance includes online and in-church worship)

• May 25, 2025: 9,774
  Total On-Campus: 900 Total Online: 8,874

• June 1, 2025: 9,713
  Total On-Campus: 956 Total Online: 8,757

• June 8, 2025: 10,088
  Total On-Campus: 938 Total Online: 9,150

• June 15, 2025: 10,240
  Total On-Campus: 1,009 Total Online: 9,231

BAPTISMS

• May 28, 2025: Dustin Young

• June 1, 2025: Karlaya Brown, Joseph Clay

• June 8, 2025: Alexis Williams, Adrianna Rekart, Jacob Rekart

• June 22, 2025: Veronica Flores, James Charnoske

Christian Sympathy

• Our church extends Christian sympathy to…
  …John Mark (Gail) Cox in the passing of his mother, Vivian Cox Coleman. Braxton Cox in the passing of his grandmother on Monday, May 26, 2025.
  …Thomas Keith (Kari) Heuer in the passing of his mother, Mildred Green on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
  …Alan Stanek in the passing of his mother, Wanda Stanek on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
  …Richard “Dick” Spangler in the passing of his sister, Patricia Ann Otto on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
  …Duane (Becky) Padgett in the passing of his father, Jerry Lee Padgett. Aubrey Padgett and Coleman Padgett in the passing of their grandfather on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
  …Nicole (Nick) Craycraft in the passing of her grandmother, Lubertha Herndon. Anessa Craycraft, Ariella Craycraft, Quinton Craycraft and Tamila Craycraft in the passing of their great-grandmother on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
  …Dave Luther in the passing of his wife, Phyllis Luther. Jason and Kyle (Mary) Luther in the passing of their mother. Kathryn and Kaden Luther in the passing of their grandmother on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

• In Memoriam of…
  …Michael Dante Aprile, who passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025.
  …Mary Davis, who passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

STAFF ANNIVERSARIES

JUNE

Maxine Jones - Preschool Team: 45 Years
Graceon Rippy - Worship/Communications Team: 16 Years
Beverly Ross - Worship/Communications Team: 12 Years

JULY

Quinton Donaldson - Facilities Team: 27 Years
Dale Schantz - Facilities Team: 23 Years
Jackie Lane - Conservatory Team: 19 Years
Karen Bone - Preschool Team: 14 Years
Randy Soto - Facilities Team: 3 Years
Julie Wiggins - Facilities Team: 2 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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