March 29 Announcements & Prayer Requests

First Fridays: April 3 @ 11:45 in the 3:16 Center
Call church office by 12:00 Wednesday for Reservations

Women’s Conference: April 17-19
E-mail Katie with questions

Mission Trip Opportunities
*June 28-July 9, 2009: Kenya (contact Jason Johnson for more information: jwj001@auburn.edu)
*July 25-August 1, 2009: Honduras (contact Larry Murphey for more information: larrm271@charter.net)
*March 2010: Greece (email Rozi for more information)

Women’s Bible Study
6:30 on Sunday Nights (contact Nikki with questions)

Men’s Bible Study
7:00 on Sunday Nights (contact Al with questions)

My Jerusalem: This Saturday @ 8:00: Meet in the 3:16 for breakfast

Softball
Games at 7:30 and 9:30 on Tuesday (contact Bo with questions)
Played two games last week (won one, lost one)

Gentry’s Send Off Picnic
The picnic has been rescheduled for NEXT Thursday (April 9).

Prayer Requests

• Jamie: pray for diligence as he works on completing his dissertation; asked for prayer for his colleague and her husband- his aorta ripped while in Turkey and he had to undergo emergency surgery
• Ryan & Misty: Praise that Misty is 8 weeks pregnant
• Nikki: Praise that her brother found a job
• Josh’s brother-in-law (James Taylor) is deploying to Afghanistan
• Seth: pray for his friend who was wounded in the war
• Wayne: pray for FCA camp and that someone will provide for transportation to and from camp
• Bryan: pray for his sister and brother-in-law as they are dealing with the loss of his job and working through a rough patch in their marriage
• Courtney : pray for her grandfather with stage 4 cancer to remain rested and calm and for his caretakers (her mom and grandmother) to have patience and diligence
  

March 22 Prayer Requests & Announcements

Prayer Requests

• Katie: Please pray for her dad's back to heal, for his pain to subside and for him to be careful when driving himself around.
• Emily: Pray for their peace of mind during their first ultrasound on Monday at 8:15 a.m.
• Alli: Pray for her best friend, Casey, as she is experiencing her first death in the loss of her grandmother.
• Hillary: Pray for an older couple they are friends with who are in marital turmoil. The husband left the wife.

Church Picture Directory
Sign up at www.signup.olanmills.com or at the Welcome Center. The dates are April 9-11 and 16-18.

Women's Conference
April 17 - 19
Go here for more information or ask Katie.

Men's Softball
Contact Bo with questions.

Men's Bible Study
Contact Al with questions.

Women's Bible Study
Sunday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Will meet at Tiffany's to discuss our next study...be thinking of ideas!
Contact Nikki with any questions.

Social Events
Thursday, April 2nd - 5:30 p.m. - Keisal Park - "Gentry Send Off Picnic"
In honor of the Gentrys leaving us for Aliceville, Alabama we will picnic at Kiesel Park and enjoy them one more time. Bring your family's picnic food and blanket. We'll provide football and Frisbees for the guys while the girls chat it up.

Thursday, April 30th - 6:30 p.m. - Henry's House - "Game Show Engagement Party"
In honor of all the newlyweds in our Sunday School Class, we would like to celebrate with them by throwing a fun engagement party. We will play the "Newlywed Game" to see how well our engaged couples know each other before they tie the knot. We thought this would be a neat way to get to know each of you better. We will have a sign-up at Sunday School for you to bring either a appetizer or dessert. More details to come.

Sunday, May 17th - 7:30 p.m. - Henry's House - "FCA Coffee House"
We will be meeting for dessert and coffee as we discuss and pray for Wayne Dickens and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Ministry. Please make every effort to attend this important social as so many of our class are a part of this ministry.

Be on the look out for Supper Club to start back up in May!!

Please contact Tiffany or Blakely with Summer Social (June or July) ideas.

Marriage Conference: THIS WEEKEND!

Six Secrets to a Lasting Love
Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg

Saturday, March 21 9:-3:30

First Baptist Church, Opelika

$45 per couple
(includes all material, snacks and lunch)

Registration begins at 8:30 and you can register on site or come by the church office.

Call Mike King or Diane at the church office with any questions at 745-5715.

March 15 Announcements

Men's Bible Study: Will meet next Sunday 3/22 to complete book

Ladies' Bible Study: Will meet Tuesday 3/17 at Emily's to complete book; next scheduled meeting is 3/29 at Tiffany's house

Softball: First game will be March 24 (Time TBA); looking at purchasing shirts.

If you want to play talk to Bo

Softball Practice: Sunday March 22 @ 4

Women's Conference: April 17-19, 2009 in Orange Beach

Scholarships needed for Youth to attend Base Camp (Emily suggested writing "scholarship for youth" on your check)

Baby Kate is Here!

Born today (March 10) at 12:56 a.m. after about 13 hours of labor, Kathleen Elizabeth "Kate" joined the sweet McKinnon family! She weighed 6 lbs 5 oz at birth and is 18 1/2 inches long. According to her aunt, "she has a head full of dark hair, is GORGEOUS and looks like her mama!" Please keep Clayton and Shealy in your prayers and visit their blog for updated pictures.

Baby Ryan is here!

Ryan Lily was born to Jenny and Bill Ferguson last week! Jenny says that Ryan is doing fabulous and that they love being parents. Check out their blog to see pictures of this sweet baby girl! Look for information soon to sign-up to take them food...meet the baby!

March 8 Prayer Requests & Announcements

Prayer Requests

• Phil: Pray for his family as they mourn his grandfather's death
• Nikki: Pray travel mercies for them as they travel over Spring Break to visit family and take care of some of Justin's research
• Clayton: Keep them in mind as Shealy is nearing the end of her pregnancy
• Ryan: He reminded us to remember Jenny & Bill and baby Ryan
• Katie: Travel mercies for Jamie on Wednesday as he returns from Seattle
• Josh: Pray healing for his mother-in-law's foot after an injury during a run on Saturday
• Katherine: Pray safety over her sister Leslie who is serving as a missionary in Sudan during tumultuous times

Announcements

• Contact Bo or Al if you are interested in participating on the men's softball team
• Contact Tiffany or Blakely with any questions about the social next Sunday at Al & Krystle's
• Contact Katie with any questions about the Women's Conference, April 17 - 19 in Orange Beach. The price starts at $120 for 8 women to share a condo, and that covers transportation (if you ride with the church), the speaker, two meals (breakfast and dinner) and LOTS of fun and fellowship!
• The women will meet to determine the next Bible Study on March 29. Contact Nikki with questions.