Encounter: Sunday, September 30, 2007

ATTENTION WOMEN!!!

Don't forget this Thursday, October 4th is our "Mom to Mom" meeting. This is a time for moms to get together with other moms for encouragement and fellowship, along with spiritual direction. We meet the first Thursday of each month in the Memorial Building from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Childcare is provided. Please sign up at the W.O.W. table in the foyer or at the Welcome Center Desk in the Connector. It's a GREAT time! Don't miss it! For more information, contact Amanda Stelzman.

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SAVE THIS DATE! SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2007

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DEACON QUALIFICATIONS

Hixson First Baptist Church follows the New Testament pattern for "deacon servants." The responsibility of deacons is to assist the pastors in the daily ministry to the congregation. The deacon committee is made up of 15 to 20 men nominated and approved by the congregation to serve in this ministry.

Acts, Chapter 6 and 1 Timothy, Chapter 3 set forth the qualifications for a New Testament deacon. These qualifications are as follows:

A man of good reputation, honest, with integrity, trustworthy, full of faith, wisdom and the Holy Spirit. One who demonstrates an abiding love for Jesus and a desire to serve others.

A man of dignity, respectful in speech, not addicted to alcohol, drugs, nor greedy. A man who can serve with a clear conscience. If married, a faithful husband with a wife who shares his spiritual values, a faithful father if he has children.

The deacon at Hixson First Baptist Church must be committed to the church and financially support all the ministries of the church. He must follow the leadership of the pastors and staff and under-gird them in prayer. He must love, respect and uphold the Word of God to others, be a man of prayer with a heart to reach the world with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Nomination forms will be available on October 14th and 21st. These forms will need to be turned in by the evening of October 21st. Please place your nomination form in the deacon ballot box locate tin the Welcome Center or turn it into the church office of place in the offering plate. The new deacons selected will be presented in late November or early December.

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Ministering to our "Little Children" during Worship (Matthew 19:4)

• A rewarding service opportunity for anyone 18 - 118.
• Return this "Contact Me" form to the church office immediately.
• Serve the children once every five weeks!

Yes, please contact me!

Name:________________________

Phone:________________________

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YOUTH BONFIRE

Saturday, October 20th

(rain date October 27th)

At the Fryar's House

More Details to Come Soon

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There are 281 million people in the US -- 78% claim to be Christian. There are 1.3 BILLION people in China, 4% profess faith in Christ. By comparison, that means China's lost population is roughly 4 times the total population of the entire United States! Would you like to make a difference? If you are interested in a short-term (2 weeks) mission trip to China in September of 2008, please contact Ross Turner. A willing and flexible spirit is all that's required.