A NOTE FROM PASTOR RONNY…

We're stepping into the fifth month of 2025...May. Time is flying by. I'm thankful for the Lord's activity in our lives and church this year.

I encourage you to continue praying for Chris Beck and his family. He's meeting with his medical team consistently. I hope the following five prayer points help you: 

• Pray for his walk with the Lord

• Pray for his time with his family

• Pray for his interactions with his doctors

• Pray for his divine healing from the Lord

• Pray for his sensitivity to Romans 8:28 moments

May is a strategic month for us at First Baptist Church. 

As Mother's Day approaches on Sunday, May 11th, we want to acknowledge that this special day can bring a range of emotions. Whether your mother is with you or in Heaven, whether your relationship has been close or challenging, or whether you speak daily, we recognize the many realities surrounding motherhood. Obeying the biblical call to honor our parents, our church desires to appreciate and celebrate all the wonderful women in our lives on Mother's Day. Please know that we're keeping you in our prayers.

Our End of School Bash is on Wednesday, May 21. It's almost time to celebrate the end of another school year. A healthy church values relationships and fellowship. We'll have food, inflatables, and games. The event is from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  It'll be a fun night to enjoy the diverse ages and ethnicities of our church family. We plan to be outside in the Grace Parking Lot. I hope you'll attend and enjoy building memories with God's people.   

This year's VBS Training is scheduled for Sunday, May 18. It'll be held in the Kid's Worship Area, beginning at 3:00 pm. During the training, Cheryl and Tabitha will go over the curriculum, safety procedures, and ways to best connect with the children, equipping you with the necessary tools and insights to make an eternal impact on the lives of children. VBS is one of the most evangelistic ministries we do all year. We get to share Jesus with hundreds of kids and their families. Here are a few needs: (1) Pray for Cheryl and Tabitha. (2) Invite kids to attend VBS. (3) Volunteer to serve during VBS. (4) Attend the training event. (5) Expect God to change lives and families. A fruitful VBS requires the involvement of many people. You're needed. If you have questions about registration or serving, please contact Cheryl or Tabitha. 

Our Graduate Recognition and Luncheon is on Sunday, May 18. We have many high school seniors who are ready to participate this year. We'll honor the graduates in the morning worship service in the Grace Worship Center. We'll have a special luncheon for them and their families in the Laida Fellowship Hall immediately following the worship service. Cole and I will challenge the graduates as they embark on the next season of their lives. We'll give them a few gifts that day, too. I'm thankful for our church's spiritual investment in the "now generation." May God raise them up to make much of Jesus and expand His kingdom around the world!            

I always want to keep you informed. Progress is being made in the Faith Building. New restrooms are being installed. Two conference rooms are being built. The Bridgeway that connects the Hope and Faith Buildings is being renovated. The entrance to the Loft area is being updated. The outside steps of the Faith Sanctuary are being repaired. We had an offer on the two parking lots. A counteroffer was made. We're waiting at this point to see what's next. God is faithful. What a blessing to wait patiently as He works! If you ever have any questions about the work, please don't hesitate to contact us.  

May this month be a glorious month for First Baptist Church! 

Angie and I love you! 

Blessings, 

Pastor Ronny

Proverbs 31           

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:

• May 1 - 10:30am-1pm: Legacy First Thursday

• May 14 - 5-7:10pm: Kids’ Music Camp Auditions | fbct.org/musiccamp

• May 18 - 10:30am: Graduation Sunday | movementstudents.org

• May 18 - 3-5pm: VBS Training | fbct.org/vbs

• May 21 - 5-7pm: End of School Bash

• June 16-20 - 9am-noon: Vacation Bible School | fbct.org/vbs

• June 16-19 - 1:00-3:30pm: Basketball Camp | fbct.org/basketballcamp

• June 20-23: Student Camp | Laguna Beach Christian Retreat | 6th-12th | fbct.org/studentcamp

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

• July 19 - 5pm: Kids Music Camp Performance | 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

• August 7-8: Legacy Ark Trip

• 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

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

Easter 2025

Easter Sunday was a truly special day in our Preschool Ministry. Our little ones brought beautiful flowers to the cross as a joyful way to celebrate that Jesus Is Alive! They even had the chance to visit an “empty tomb” helping bring the Easter story to life in a fun and meaningful way that they’ll never forget. Each moment was filled with wonder, laughter, and hearts open to the love of Jesus! We’d love for your preschooler to be part of this growing community. Join us every Sunday at 9:00am and 10:30am at First Baptist. Right now, our preschoolers are learning about the early church, Abraham, Ruth, and other Biblical people. They are growing in their faith and love for God. Come be a part of the joy, learning, and love each week!

First Learners Preschool Is Hiring!

Do you have a heart for little ones and a passion for sharing God’s love? First Learners Preschool (FLP) is looking for joyful, dedicated team members to join our thriving two day a week Christian preschool program.  At FLP, we blend faith and fun as we teach children about God, Jesus, their ABCs, and 123s in a loving, Christ-centered environment. Our highly acclaimed program has a student waitlist, but here’s the good news: We reserve spots for the children and grandchildren of our amazing staff! This is more than a job – it’s a chance to make a difference, share your faith, and be part of something truly special. Come be part of a team that’s planting seeds of faith, joy, and learning each week! Call us today at 931-245-0004 to learn more and find out how to apply!

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Our Preschool Ministry is collecting empty Pringles cans and oatmeal containers to use for creative craft projects that help bring the Bible stories to life for our little ones. These simple items become everything from towers of Jericho to boats for Noah – with a little imagination and a lot of glue.

Please drop off your clean, empty containers at the Preschool Welcome desk. Thank you for supporting our ministry and helping make Bible time exciting for our preschoolers.

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 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.

Early Bird Registration:
$60 deposit by June 10th, $280 total cost due by July 23rd.

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

• Auditions: May 14th | 5:00pm-7:10pm (for acting parts and/or singing solos)

• 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.

MUSIC CAMP AUDITIONS

If your child has completed kindergarten through 5th grade and is interested in auditioning for an acting solo or a singing solo in Music Camp, please use the audition form at fbct.org/musiccamp to reserve a spot.

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

• May 18: Grad Sunday

• June 20-23: Student Camp (6th-12th)

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

GRAD SUNDAY

Graduation Sunday is May 18! Please complete the Grad Sunday form by May 11 at movementstudents.org! The FREE lunch will be immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

2025 STUDENT CAMP

Summer camp is one of the most formative aspects of a student’s relationship with Jesus. Strength to Stand Camp offers compelling worship and fun games, all with the goal of communicating the truth and hope of the Gospel. Your $50 deposit is due one month prior to camp on May 20. The price for camp this year is $300, but will increase to $350 after May 4th.

For: Students Currently in 6th-12th Grade (Limited to 42 Spots)
Date: June 20-23
Location: Laguna Beach Christian Retreat

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

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

The Spring Growth Groups are coming to an end in May, but 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
  Currently, the group is going through an in-depth study on eschatology. The scriptural basis is the final major message from Jesus on the Mount of Olives where He describes the signs of His return and the end of the age. Other scripture will be highlighted including passages from Daniel, Ezekiel, Paul’s Epistles and Revelation, to name a few.

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

June 3 - 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

May 13 | 10:00am | Room 2208, Hope Building

You’re invited to join Grace & Grit, our widow’s ministry, on May 13, 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

May 1 | 10:30am-1:00pm | Laida Fellowship Hall

For all who are 55 and older, join us on Thursday, May 1, 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.

• 12:15pm – The morning will end with a variety of engaging programs each month.

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

Legacy VBS: August 4-6 | Trip to the Ark: August 7-8

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.  Then on August 7-8, we will take a trip to the Ark.  Beginning May 1, we will be sharing all the information for the trip.  If you have never seen the Ark, it is amazing. You will not want to miss this opportunity.  I’m looking forward to getting to know you, and minister to you. Legacy Ministry Director, Bro. Mike Madewell

MISSIONS

Serve Clarksville

Thank you to everyone who prayed and participated in our Serve Clarksville Day. Our church was able to show and share the love of Jesus all across our city in many different ways. There were 225 of our church members involved that day at 24 different ministry points. Here are a few highlights:

• Prayed with/over 150 people

• Handed out 161 church / Easter invites

• Over 1,000 food / supplies / medical bags organized

• Buildings cleaned, cookies give out, cars washed, landscaping completed

• 30 Gospel conversations

• 1 Salvation

Clarkston, Georgia Mission Trip - May 2 - 4

Pray for our mission team as they serve in Clarkston, Georgia. The team will be involved in refugee ministries.

Clarkston, Georgia Family Mission Trip - May 30 - June 1

Pray for our families going to serve in Clarkston, Georgia. These families will be prayer-walking the community as well as organizing and packing supply backpacks. The team will help distribute these backpacks to refugees and immigrants in the community.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Thank you for praying and giving to North American missions during this season. Our Offering goal was $25,000. We are happy to report that we have surpassed our goal! Currently, our church has given $25,366. Every dollar will go directly to the mission field to support our missionaries.

Library

LIBRARY NOTES

Share these May dates with your family:

• Asian American and Pacific Indian Heritage Month

• Get Caught Reading Month       

• Photography Month                                                  

• Salsa Month

• 2nd—Harry Potter Day

• 4th—Teacher Appreciation Week

• 11th—MOTHER’S DAY

• 18th—Grow a Lemon Tree Day

• 23rd—Road Trip Day

• 26th—MEMORIAL DAY

Parents, we have been very happy to welcome your First Learners to the library several times this spring.  Their behavior has been exemplary, and their rate of returning books has been nearly record-setting—49 books checked out, 48 returned!  A few adults could attempt to emulate this; the last time I checked, we have 56 items overdue.   Hint, Hint!

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT, May 11:  Help your grandchildren make a gift for their mother.  Follow the directions to mix a package of plaster of Paris to make a garden steppingstone.  Pour the mixture into a disposable metal pie pan; have the grandchild press his/her hand in the mixture before it hardens.  Using a stick or sharp object, write his first name and date.  Encourage him to decorate around the edge with colored stones or marbles.  When the plaster is dry, flip the pan to remove the steppingstone; discard the pie pan.*

HONORING MEMORIAL DAY, which is May 26; its purpose is to honor military personnel who have fought and died while serving in the United States armed forces.  Some ways to participate:

1.  Attend a Memorial Day parade.  2.  Plan a picnic to honor friends and family members who are veterans.  3.  Choose a forgotten veteran in a cemetery; visit the grave.  Lay a flower on the monument, and say a prayer thanking God for those who have served our country.  4. Visit a retirement home where veterans live and honor them by listening to their stories.*

* Adapted from MATURE LIVING, May 2023

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Menu:

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

• May 21: Outdoor Fellowship
  Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Ice Cream Bars, Bottled Water and Sodas

• May 28: Pork Tenderloin
  Roasted red potatoes, Corn, Roll, Salad Bar, Choice of Dessert

• June 4: Fried Chicken
  Loaded mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Salad Bar, Choice of Dessert

• June 11: Ham and Swiss sliders or Turkey and Colby sliders
  Pasta Salad, Broccoli Salad, Potato Chips, Salad Bar, Choice of dessert

• June 18: VBS – No Meal

• 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)

• March 23, 2025: 10,472
  Total On-Campus: 957 Total Online: 9,515

• March 30, 2025: 10,503
  Total On-Campus: 959 Total Online: 9,544

• April 6, 2025: 10,241
  Total On-Campus: 909 Total Online: 9,332

• April 13, 2025: 11,211
  Total On-Campus: 966 Total Online: 10,245

• April 20, 2025: 12,383
  Total On-Campus: 1,826 Total Online: 10,557

• April 27, 2025: 10,473
  Total On-Campus: 934 Total Online: 9,539

BAPTISMS

• April 2, 2025: David Foster

• April 13, 2025: Bobby Scott Howard

• April 20, 2025: Matthew Parrish, Zane Dawson, Brad Brown, Peyton Hopkins

• April 27, 2025: Mitchell Chandler, Conner Bliss

• May 4, 2025: Mackenzie Bell

• May 11, 2025: Jerry Reed, Aron Tolley

Christian Sympathy

• Our church extends Christian sympathy to…
  …Caroline (Mike) Bond and Ricki (Mark) Holleman in the passing of their mother, Mary Glenda Appleton Clardy. Brianna Bond, John Mark Hollerman Jr., and James William Holleman in the passing of their grandmother on Monday, March 31, 2025.
  …Darla Spurlock in the passing of her brother, Brent Shannon Oliver on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
  …Karen Meacham in the passing of her sister, Donna Vickrey Bryan on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
  …Ted (Missy) Reece in the passing of his sister-in-law, Cecelia Kay Fisher Sterling Reece on Monday, March 31, 2025.
  …Frances (Ralph) Conklin in the passing of her sister, Joy Yeatts Meeks on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
  …Bert Brittian in the passing of his sister-in-law, Patricia “Pat” Giles on Wednesday, April 15, 2025.
  …Katherine Webb in the passing of her husband, Jack Webb. Mark (Merry) Webb, Steve (Dianne) Webb and John (Lara) Webb in the passing of their father on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
  …Marty Smith in the passing of her husband, Walton Northington Smith, Jr. Mary Milam Jenkins and Corrine Smith in the passing of their brother. Walton N (Amy Augenblick) Smith III, Nancy R (Chris Goldman) Smith and Ashley S (Carson) Alexander in the passing of their father on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
  …John (Carolyn) Lander in the passing of his sister, Mary Kathryn Burden on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
  …Shaun (Stacy) Robertson and Ryan (Kristy) Robertson in the passing of their father, Larry Robertson. Eli (Heidi) Robertson, Avery (Ben) Austin, Lauren Chastain and Blake Robertson in the passing of their grandfather on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

• In Memoriam of…
  …Margery L. Drum, who passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
  …Bobby Bowers, who passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
  …Marian Florence Pratt, who passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

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

We’d love for you to like and follow us on social media! It’s a great way to stay up-to-date and connected with our First Family! When you visit us for in-church worship, we’d love for you to check-in! This is a great way to invite others to join you! Or if you’re at home or in-person, take a photo of what worship looks like where you’re at and who you’re with and tag us!