Announcements
Drivers Needed for MUST Summer Lunch Program
We need drivers to deliver lunches during this summers MUST Summer Lunch Program. If you are interested please contact Sherri Cole at scole@mariettafbc.org.
Children's Ministry Events
Nursery Volunteers Needed- We are in need of adults who are willing to play with kids in the nursery during our 11am worship service. Adults that sign up will on a rotation where we ask you to serve only once every 6 weeks. All volunteers must fill out and pass a background check. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Lauren at lwaggoner@mariettafbc.org. *Notice the new date for the Lock-in!
Muffins for Moms- Sunday, May 13, 9:30 a.m. Chapel Parlor
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be June 11-15. To register your child or sign up to volunteer, go online to our website and follow the links.
A Message from the Finance Office
The Finance Office would like to send your quarterly contribution statements by email this year to save on postage costs. Please let us know if you would like your statements emailed by sending Kelly Smith, Financial Assistant,
Flowers in Honor or Memory of Loved One
If you would like to give flowers for the altar in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact Alison Douglas at (770) 424-8326 ext. 153 or
Student Ministry Save the Dates!
Be sure to put these on your calendar now so you don't miss out:
May 20-
Graduate Sunday
Student Ministry Cram Sessions Need help studying for final exams? Need somebody to quiz you? The Student Center will be open this afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. if you need help studying or tutoring. Well have coffee, dinner and a wide open gym open until 8:00 p.m. to just have fun.
Mission:Marietta 12, our full week of local missions, is good to go for June 3-8.Were planning on doing a lot of good in our community and doing some things with a global impact. Cost is $100 before May 13; $140 after that.
Summer @ the Beach will be AUDACIOUS! Were heading to Orange Beach, Alabama, for a 5 day weekend retreat June 21-25. Our worship times will be led by Kristian Stanfill and Ben Stuart will be our speaker for the retreat. Cost is $320 before May 27; $375 after that. Space is limited for this trip, so dont wait too long! Registration is open at www.mariettafbcstudents.org a $50 non-refundable deposit.
Fall Retreat to Sharptop Cove- August 24 26
If you're interested in helping, especially with Mission: Marietta, contact Randy Everette at reverette@mariettafbc.org. More details will be available closer to summer. Register On-line
CONCERT NUMBER TWO IN JUNE (Church Street Pipes and Pedals)
Please join us for the first Sunday of June, June 3rd, for the next concert in the Summer Organ Concert Series Church Street Pipes and Pedals. This concert will feature the wonderful talents of Mr. Tom Alderman, Organist at the Roswell United Methodist Church and will begin at 3:00pm. Tom is one of Atlantas outstanding Organists and helped design the wonderful five-manual, 94 rank Pipe Organ at RUMC. Tom will be playing music from orchestral transcriptions to Classical, from hymn arrangements to Gospel and beyond. Please help spread the word the concert is free and open to everyone!
Church Street Arts Summer Music Lessons
Church Street Arts is accepting registration for summer music lessons in piano, violin, guitar and saxophone. Registration forms are available on the web at www.mfbcworshiparts.org/ChurchStreetArtsFineArtsAcademy or outside the choir room. For additional information please contact Jan Divelbiss at churchstreetarts@mariettafbc.org.
Life Line Screening Coming to First Baptist Church in June
Life Line screening sponsored locally by DeKalb Medical Center will be at First Baptist Church Marietta on Thursday, June 21. They will be offering Stroke/Carotid Artery Screening, Heart Rhythm Screening, Adbominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening and Osteoporosis Risk Assessment. Pre-registration is required by calling 1-800-324-1851, priority code: HSC3218. To register online go to www.lifelinescreening.com/community partners.
Clothes Closet
The Clothes Closet is no longer accepting any clothing except for children's including tennis shoes (please no toys)and larger women's (sizes 16 and up. Referrals are still being taken and other clothing may be needed in the fall. Work days for May are the 24th (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), 29th (12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.), and the 31st (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.). Call Bruce Crider at (678) 591-2536.
New Art Exhibit
Our current exhibitor is Marshall Ausburn, who is an accomplished watercolorist. You will see in his work depictions of the many places he has traveled, along with two portraits of his grand-childrenone includes a self-portrait. We know you will appreciate Marshalls talent as you enjoy his paintings hanging in the hallway between the Welcome Center and the Lemon Street entry. Please tell all the artists whose work you have seen how much you appreciate their willingness to share their gifts!
The Decorating Team Says Thanks
To all who purchased Easter lilies which made our Chapel and Sanctuary so inviting on Easter Sunday morning. These memorials and honorariums are beautiful tributes to our loved ones. To all who participated in our April 20-21 yard sale at the Missions Hospitality House. Those who donated and purchased helped immensely with our success. To those who made made donations to the renovation of Room 250, formerly the Mens Class and now a much-needed extension of the Chapel Parlor. This room has new carpet and furniture is being added as it is located. The room is used on Sunday mornings for hospitality, and is host to many receptions in conjunction with weddings and funerals.Our team continues to work toward making visitors and members feel welcome.
Membership Audit
We are in the process of auditing our church database/membership records. This audit is for the purpose of maintaining up-to-date and accurate records, which assists the church in maintaining an active and vital ministry. Please respond with the requested information no later than June 30, 2012 to Jane Sungail by dropping the form into the box marked Membership Audit located in the Welcome Center, by mail,
Membership Audit
Celebrate Recovery is now meeting at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoons at FBCM. Volunteers are still needed. Find help and healing at Celebrate Recovery.
