October 2009 Opportunities…
Posted by jeffandthea on October 20, 2009
October Ministries & Missions
Fall Retreat – October 2, 3, & 4
We had a great fall retreat experience in ’09. Our camp pastor, Brandon Moore, traveled from First Baptist Orange Beach to be with us. Brandon is also a youth pastor (like me). Our musical guest was our old friend from “Four Days Late”, Adam Blalock. Several students were unable to attend due to sickness; however, everyone seems to be on the mend now. The theme for the week was TRUST. We focused on Proverbs 3:5-6 in our studies. Highlights include: the zip line, the iceberg, the campfire, the crazy games with Amar and company. God blessed our time together. I think many of us came away from the retreat refreshed and revitalized.
Golden Circle Program – October 6
I enjoy writing songs, singing songs, and playing guitar. The Golden Circle (the fbc fp senior adult group) welcomed me into their meeting this month. I shared my testimony and played old songs and new songs. God has really blessed me with several opportunities to lead worship and share songs with a variety of people in many different settings lately. This was a great time. Special thanks to all those at the Golden Circle for their encouragement to me personally as well as their wonderful support of fbc youth ministry and missions.
Special FCA Service – October 7 (just music)
Billy Brown and Sara McCutheon helped to organize this event. David Walker also assisted with sound. The guest speaker at the event did a fantastic job. Thanks also to Coach Commins for his leadership with FCA. We cancelled our regular Wednesday night service to worship together with community churches / youth groups for this “Field of Faith” Event. Both High School Clubs: Master’s Minority and Fellowship of Christian Athletes at FPHS are a blessing to hundreds of students at the school.
Master’s Minority – October 7
I get opportunities to share devotionals at this FPHS club occasionally. We continue to pray for and encourage students to attend this excellent meeting. The club meets Monday through Friday at Break. God has done some amazing things through this student led club. It is always a blessing to be a part of these meetings.
Parent Basketball Game & Lock-In – October 11 &12
We had originally planned to have a “girls sleep over” and “guys campout” on the evening of the 11th; however, due to a grim weather forecast, we decided to do the bball thing as well as a lock-in. The students were out of school on Monday (Columbus Day), so the Friday night event was a great opportunity to give students something fun to do. About ten parents took to the Minvale BC gym floor on Sunday night after church. We had a great time. The students won. But the parents are looking forward to rematch in ’10. Several testimonies were shared at the ballgame / lock-in as well.
Youth 555 – 7, 14, 21, & 28
We are having a great turn out lately on Wednesday nights @ FBC. Feel free to join the fun some night soon. My favorite Wednesday night in October was the 14th. Amar Patel (a member of our fbc college Sunday school class – led / taught by Joey Downey) and his amigos shared wonderful testimonies on the 14th. The students have really grown fond of this group of college students. Many of them joined us earlier in the month as leaders at our ’09 Fall Retreat.
Savior @ School – 8 & 15
We have a new middle school club that a few of the sweet middle school students from fbc started. Please pray for this new club as they seek to meet twice a week during break for devotionals and prayer.
Crowne Health Service – October 20
One of my favorite local ministries as @ one of local nursing homes (Crowne Health). This gives the senior adults living at Crowne an opportunity to worship together each week. For more information on this wonderful ministry see Martha Stout @ fbc.
Rotary Club – October 20
I recently was given the opportunity by Tim Fiquett to share at the Rotary Club. My topic was Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child. Everyone at the meeting was extremely encouraging. I hope to get another opportunity to share the Rotary Club and various other civic organizations in Fort Payne in the future.
Northeast Baptist Campus Ministries – October 28
As I share this report, I am looking forward to sharing a devotional on the 28th at Northeast Community College. Pray for Amar and his brothers and sisters in Christ as they seek to make a difference on their college campus.
