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Week of May 9, 2021
We Exist to Glorify God by Making Disciples of All Nations
WORSHIP • CONNECT • SERVE • MULTIPLYA Note from the Pastor...
Biblical motherhood has to do with a woman’s commitment to her husband and his calling, to her children and their
training, and Christ and His glory. In other words, true biblical motherhood must always be understood in the context of
Christian discipleship.
This is my first Mother’s Day without my mother. My sweet mama taught me many valuable lessons throughout my
life—about Jesus, character, love, compassion, and laughter. I could probably write a book on all that she taught me.
However, there have been a few lessons God has taught me since I’ve said goodbye to the one who first held me. Here
are a few:
Enjoy the people in your life. Relationships are among God’s greatest gifts. Godly wisdom tells us that we ought to
enjoy these gifts and pleasures the way that God has providentially intended for us to enjoy. Many things in life do not
last, enjoy them while they do (Ecclesiastes 5:18-20). While not everyone had/has a great mother, everyone has amazing
people in their life. Therefore, treasure the sweet and wonderful relationships that matter most.
Number your days. The Psalmist says, “Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12).
Losing my dad when I was 27 and now losing my mom when I’m 40 has been a sobering and painful reminder that I
don’t have forever to do what God has called me to do. James says that our life is like “a mist that appears for a little
time and then vanishes” (James 4:14). Brevity of days is a fact of life. Stewardship requires us to be gripped with this
truth and leverage our finite days to make much of Christ while we still have time.
Don’t worry. One of life’s greatest killjoys is worry—whether it’s over finances, health, security, family or safety—freedom
and joy will never be found in the midst of worry. Now that I’m at the top of my family tree for my immediate family, I
have found myself worrying about my own wife and children as I contemplate the young age my dad died, an age that
I’m not terribly far from. I sometimes think to myself, “If the Lord takes me home soon, have I taught my children every-
thing they need to know? Will they be ready for life? Will my family be Okay without me?” However, I open up God’s
Word and hear Jesus giving a simple command to understand, yet one of the hardest commands to apply: “Don’t worry.”
(Matthew 6:34). That sounds good, but how in the world are we supposed to not worry in light of so much uncertainty
in life. He then grounds His command in the sovereign and benevolent care of God. “Consider the sparrow,” He says.
“God is concerned with sparrows, and you are of more value than the sparrow” (Matthew10:31 paraphrased). As the old
song goes, “His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches over me.”
Mothers are precious. One of the most beautiful acts of final care for Mary was displayed by Jesus on the cross when
He said, “[John], Behold your mother” (John 19:27). Motherhood was designed by God, created by God, and blessed
by God. Nothing can make your life sweeter than a good mother. “At the heart of the Gospel is sacrifice, and there is
perhaps no occupation as innately sacrificial as motherhood” (Rachel Jankovic). If you have a great mother, honor her
as the precious jewel in your life that she is. Hug her with all your might and tell her how thankful you are for all the
sacrifices she has made for you.
As I think about the four future moms that I’m raising, I can’t help but delight in the wonderful example of motherhood
that they have seen in their two grandmothers and the Godly example they see in my sweet wife. Though this Mother’s
Day will be the toughest one yet, I’m thankful that through my family and our church, we are raising up another generation
of Godly mothers who will be a shining light of love and hope in this world.
-Pastor Ben
DEACONS OF THE WEEK
May 10-16
Ryan Butterworth
Henry Lincoln
Bob CannonSunday Worship
May 9, 2021
8:15 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Service
Apostles’ Creed
Call to Worship - Psalm 119:57-58
Congregational Singing - All Hail the Power of Jesus Name/Lord of All | Forever
The Lord’s Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture Reading - Genesis 32:6-12; 22-30
Sermon Series - Genesis: From Fig Leaves to Faith Dr. Ben Bowden
Sermon - Wrestling | Genesis 32:1-30 (page 27 in the pew Bible)
Song of Response - Turn Your Eyes
Benediction
10:45 a.m. Service
Baby Dedications - Mary Sanders Martin | Madelyn Joye Windham
Apostles’ Creed
Call to Worship - Psalm 119:57-58
Congregational Singing - Victory in Jesus | Nothing But the Blood | O the Blood of Jesus
The Lord’s Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture Reading - Genesis 32:6-12; 22-30
Sermon Series - Genesis: From Fig Leaves to Faith Dr. Ben Bowden
Sermon - Wrestling | Genesis 32:1-30 (page 27 in the pew Bible)
Song of Response - Lord, I Need You
Benediction Joshua Helms
Happy Mother’s Day
SERMON NOTES FAMILY AND PERSONAL DEVOTION
Catechism
Who tempted Adam and Eve to do this sin? The
devil tempted Eve, and she gave the fruit to Adam.
(Genesis 3:1-13; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:13, 14;
Revelation 12:9)
Scripture Memory: Genesis 32:30
So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying,
“For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life
has been delivered.”Prayer Alert: Sunday, May 9, 2021
First Baptist Church Enterprise
"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone."
1 Timothy 2: 1 {NIV)
Health Concerns Deaths
Anna Harris (upcoming tests) Sherrie Lindsey in the loss of her mother,
Ben Mozo (moving to a Rehab Facility in the Panhandle) Elizabeth Adkison, 04/25.
JoAnn Wells (upcoming back surgery) Charlotte Robbins in the loss of her mother,
Patricia Ogburn, 04/27.
The Family of Sam Boyd, 04/29.
Gloria Jones & Family in the loss of Vickie Jones.
The Famil y of Hilda Forehand, 04/30.
Jud y Blackburn in the loss of her nephew.
Raymond Bonds in the loss of his father, Kenneth, 05/06.
Ongoing Concerns Enterprise Health & Rehab Other Health & Rehab Facilities
Lindsey Aitken Tom Moates Tommye Byrd (Rm. 502-A) Sarah Donaldson (Wynnwood)
Ann Barnes Barbara Mozo Nell Carmichael (Rm. 710) Helen Harrison (Madison Heights)
Grace Bryant Melissa Munguia Helen Harrell (Rm. 606-B) Dell Heath (Mobile)
Saw yer Clark Larry Murphy Joanne Harris (Rm. 226) Bobbie Shivers (Troy Health & Rehab)
Janet Corneil Trish Sims Annie Helms (Rm. 105) Peggy Hood Waters (Madison, MS)
Harry Crook Joe Talmadge Charles Martin (Rm. 110) Joann Wells (Huntsville, TX)
Venita Crosby Aara Trott Lori Sessions (Rm. 501) Cl yde Wentz (Wynnwood)
Louise Donaldson William Trott Anne Simmons (Rm. 106-A) Wilson Wooley (Roswell, GA)
Anne Feagin Cindy Waites
Al Fleming Wayne Williams
Dell Heath
Homebound Members Deployed Military
Chester Holland
Mary Jones Louise Donaldson Major Sean Rice
Bobbie Kelly Doris Hudson
Glenda Lee Edna Martin
Phyllis Mahan Mary Ellen Williams *Member of FBCE
Jo Ann McKnight
First Baptist Church Staff
Dr. Ben Bowden, Pastor Debbie Brashier, Children's Ministry Assistant
Dr. Kaleb Wimberly, Associate Pastor Carolyn Bryant, Food Service Assistant
Rev. Edd Brashier, Minister of Music/Senior Adults Gerry Davis, Senior Adult Ministry Assistant
Rev. Bryan Barrineau, Minister to Students Hilda Hagins, Organist/Music Associate
Catherine Sims, Minister to Preschool/Children Deborah Hunter, Housekeeping
Rev. Zach Clark, Assistant Minister to Students Carlos Martinez, Ministry Logistics Coordinator
Rev. Frank Craft, Minister of Media & Communications Mary McKenzie, Director of Food Services
Joel Young, Administrator Charlotte Robbins, Housekeeping
Chris Duke, Director of Contemporary Worship Brent Slawson, Director of Facilities
LeAnn Thomas, Director of Small Steps Preschool Fred Smith, Groundskeeper/Food Service Assistant
Melissa Baxley, Financial Secretary Carol Windham, Pianist/Music Associate
Diane Bourne, NextGen Ministry Assistant
Tiffan y Jett, Ministry Asst. to Media & Communications
Rachel Parmer, Min. Asst. to Assoc. Pastor/Music Minister
Beth Smith, Ministry Assistant to Pastor/AdministratorTHIS
THISWEEK
WEEK AT FIRSTBAPTIST
AT FIRST BAPTIST
FACTS AND FIGURES MAY 9 - MAY 15, 2021
May 2, 2021 Monday, May 10
Sunday School Attendance...................583 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Coffee, Library
Baptisms since October 1, 2020.............20
Tuesday, May 11
Other Additions........................................47
6:30 p.m. Men of Valor (New Brockton Farm Center)
Tithes and Offerings
Wednesday, May 12
Tithes & Offerings $ 50,035.60
4:30 p.m. Fellowship Supper, FH
Designated Gifts $ 3,078.60
6:00 p.m. Coed Adult Bible Study
Total Receipts $ 53,114.20
Renew Women’s Ministry
Men’s Bible Study
Tithes/Offerings Week $ 50,035.60 Mission Friends, Preschool
Budget Goal Week $ 56,358.75 Journey of Faith, The HUB
Budget (Short)/Over Week $ (6,323.15) Launchpad, The Hangar
Student Worship, The Hangar
Tithes & Offerings YTD $ 819,832.56 7:00 p.m. Deacon Executive Mtg.
Budget Goal YTD $ 772,065.56
Budget (Short)/Over YTD $ 47,767.00 Thursday, May 13
8:00 a.m. Intercessor Prayer Time
1:00 p.m. Quilting Group
Budget Goal 5/9/2021 $ 51,932.26
Budget Goal 5/16/2021 $ 43,083.23
BABY DEDICATIONS:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 Madelyn Joye Windham
Adult Meal Menu $5.00: Parents: Matthew & Bianca Windham
Beef Stir Fry or Beef Steak with Gravy Date of Birth: 12/26/2020
Fried Okra, Spinach, At Birth: 7 lbs 15 oz, 20 inches long
English Peas w/ Red Potatoes,
Rolls & Cobbler Mary Sanders Martin
Kids of Any Age Menu $3.00: Parents: Justin & Anna Beth Martin
(Preschool: Free) Date of Birth: 10/26/2020
Pizza & French Fries At Birth: 8 lbs 5 oz, 21 inches long
THE FIRST
BAPTIST Bulletin
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