First Baptist Carrollton

From the Pastor

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:31:49 -0600

Over the next two weeks, I will be traveling with some people from our church and First Baptist Beaumont to the Holy Land. Please pray for our journey and know that we will pray for you.

This Sunday, Glen Blanscet, our Executive Pastor, will be preaching in the morning service and Glen’s son-in-law, Blake Bolerjack, will be in concert Sunday evening. You will be blessed by the message through God’s Word and in song that is shared. Pray for Glen and Blake as they bring the Word of Life to our church this Sunday.

On March 21, a friend of mine, Ernest Baylor, will be preaching in the morning service. Ernest is a student in a ministry I work with called Unlimited Partnerships. I have been blessed to get to know Ernest and I believe you will be blessed as you hear him preach. Ernest has a great sense of humor and a passion for God. Come with a ready heart for what the Lord wants to say to you through my friend.

I know many of you will be traveling for Spring Break, but, if you are in town, don’t miss Glen, Blake, and Ernest. I guarantee that you will be blessed.

God bless you and I look forward to seeing you later this month.

The Best is yet to come!

Dr. Brent Taylor
Senior Pastor

Leadership Conference: Small Groups in HD

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:30:12 -0600

Is your small group ministry on purpose? Is it focused? Is it driven by a mission? No matter what you call your small group ministry (Bible Fellowship, Sunday School, or Life Groups), it is still the single most effective Bible teaching arm of the church. Nothing can mobilize the army of God like an on purpose small group ministry because it gets people involved with a High-Definition purpose. That’s small group ministry in HD!

Join us on Sunday, April 11, at 4 pm as we are inspired and trained by two men who understand what it takes to produce a small group ministry in HD, Jeff Humphrey and Allan Taylor.

Jeff Humphrey is the Minister of Education at FBC Allen, where he has established a vibrant and growing small group ministry. Jeff will share practical ways to grow the spiritual lives and numerical totals of your small group ministry.

Allan Taylor is the Minister of Education at FBC Woodstock, Georgia, and the author of “Sunday School in HD.” Allan surrendered to full-time Christian service after working as a high school football coach for many years. He is the founder of Ember to Blaze Ministries and writes Sunday School leadership training materials. Throughout the year he conducts numerous seminars around the world.

Child-care is available by reservation only. Deadline for child-care is Sunday, April 4. When registering online for the conference, sandwich dinners will be available for purchase. The cost is $5 for adult meals and $3 for children’s meals.

Lost and Found Items

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:29:41 -0600

This Sunday, March 14, is the last day to visit the Lost and Found table in the Fellowship Mall to claim your items. Items not picked up by Sunday, March 14, they will be donated.

Concerns and Celebrations

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:28:40 -0600

In the Hospital
June Brooks (Plano Presbyterian)
Joan Lovas (Kindred Hospital)

In Sympathy
The family of Richard Zeinert in the loss of his grandmother, Isabelle

Volunteer for VBS 2010

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:27:58 -0600

Vacation Bible School will be June 21 - 25 from 9 am - 12 noon. This year’s theme is Saddle Ridge Ranch. We’ll be roundin’ up some of life’s biggest questions and drivin’ home answers as we explore the wide open spaces on Saddle Ridge Ranch. Sign up today to become a volunteer. Contact Pat Brown at pbrown@fbcc.org or 972.512.3850 or for more information.

STEP-Up Weekend for 5th Graders

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:27:13 -0600

STEP-Up Weekend is a special overnight retreat planned just for fifth graders. It will take place April 9 and 10. The girls will meet in the home of Brent and Allison Taylor and the boys will meet in the home of Jeff and Brook Hughes. During this weekend, we will use James Dobson’s material, Preparing for Adolescence, to share with the children about several important topics such as self-esteem, sexuality, peer pressure and changes that are taking place in their lives. The cost is $50 per child which includes a T-shirt, Dr. Dobson’s workbook, supplies, food and Saturday afternoon at Amazing Jakes in Plano.

Craft Need for VBS

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:26:54 -0600

New white crew neck T-shirts, packaged in sets of three or six, are needed for one of the VBS crafts. Sizes needed are: Adult Medium, Large or Extra Large. Please place the packaged T-shirts in collection baskets located in the Fellowship Mall.

Meet the Military

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:26:36 -0600

Next Thursday, March 18, is our day to Meet the Military at DFW. Call the Forerunners Office by noon on Tuesday, March 16, to make a bus reservation. You will be called late on Wednesday, March 17, with time of departure on Thursday.

Forerunners Spring Banquet

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:26:12 -0600

The late Bob Hope described Al Fike as a “real nut.” Forerunners, buy your ticket to come and laugh with us on the evening of March 23 at our annual banquet. Al Fike will give you your money’s worth. Tickets must be purchased in The Fellowship Mall on Sunday mornings. Since reservations are made from a seating chart, you cannot purchase tickets over the phone. Sunday, March 21, will be the final opportunity.

Bus Ministry Needs

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:25:07 -0600

The Bus Ministry needs adult riders for each of the bus routes. No experience is necessary. This is a good class project. We also need people that will call five students each week. Contact Epsie Rucker at erucker@fbcc.org or 972.512.3878.

Friendship House Food Pick Up

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:24:47 -0600

The Friendship House needs people to pick up food and/or stock food on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Contact Epsie Rucker at 972.512.3878 or erucker@fbcc.org.

Matamoros Care Items

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:24:17 -0600

Can’t go with the mission team to Matamoros for Labor Day? Donate a blanket or paint a shoebox and fill it with items for an orphan at Seed of Love Orphanage. Boxes for middle school, high school, and college students are especially needed. Bring the items or the box to the Church Office and ask that it be placed in the Forerunner Mail Box for pick-up. Call the Forerunners Office at 972.512.3815 with questions.

Living Proof Charity Golf Tournament

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:23:50 -0600

Living Proof High School Choir is hosting a Charity Golf Tournament to raise funds for their Rocky Mountain Mission Tour, Friday, April 30, at Riverchase Golf Club. The cost is $95 a player. Visit rockymountainmission.org for more information and to register.

Lamplighters Meeting

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:23:22 -0600

Lamplighters, our ministry to widows, will meet at 10 am on Saturday, March 20, in the Parlor. Lunch will follow an inspiring program. Friends are always welcome.

Beach Camp 2010

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:22:40 -0600

Students, this year we are going to Orange Beach, AL, for Beach Camp June 14-18. Registration is open through May 31 and costs $335.