Sunday Morning Sermon Series
Faith that Works! - a sermon series by Dr. Gil McKee, Sundays during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. This journey through the book of James will provide practical instruction on how to daily have a living, productive faith.

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Student Ministry Friday Night Lights
All students in grades 7-12 are invited to these fellowships in the Student Building following High School football games on September 3, 17 and 24, and October 1 and 29. Invite your friends!

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New Church Pictorial Directory Scheduled
Yes, it is time for a new pictorial directory for the family of First Baptist Church! Photography dates are October 18-23, October 25-30, and November 1-6. Times on weekdays are 2:00-9:30 p.m.; times on Saturdays are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Online sign-ups are available NOW. To sign up online, click on this link, https://signup.olanmills.com/familyinfo.aspx?chcontract=47539. Regular hard-copy sign-ups at church will begin Sunday, September 19. Don’t delay! Please check your calendar today to see what date and time is best for you!

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Single Adult Luncheon
Sunday, September 12 in the Fellowship Hall
12:00 p.m. (following the 11:00 a.m. Service)
For: Single Adults in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s
The Single Adult Ministry of First Baptist Church is having a special luncheon for single adults within the church and in the community. All single adults (never married, divorced, widowed, single parent, etc.) in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s are invited. So come and enjoy a time of food and fellowship! There will be door prizes, too! Spread the word! Invite your friends, family members, and co-workers! Reservations are not necessary, but they would be quite helpful. Contact Barbara Smith at 345-7554 or barbara@fbctuscaloosa.org.

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Lunch with the Pastor
Sunday, September 12 in the Fellowship Hall
12:00 p.m. (following the 11:00 a.m. Service)
For: Guests of First Baptist Church
Our pastor will host a special luncheon on Sunday, September 12, for recent guests of First Baptist Church. If you have been visiting First Baptist Church and are interested in learning more about the church and its ministries, please join Dr. Gil McKee for a delicious meal, warm fellowship, and the opportunity to visit with him and other ministerial staff members and their families. If you are interested in attending, please make your reservations by contacting Barbara Smith at 345-7554 or barbara@fbctuscaloosa.org.
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Worship KidStyle

Worship KidStyle is our weekly worship experience for grades 1-5 that meets on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Children's Worship Center (third floor, Children's Center.) Click here for a brochure about FBC's Worship KidStyle!

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Fall Festival Coming Sunday, October 31
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Special Guests: Theater Off the Cuff
To learn more about this improv group, visit their website,  www.theateroffthecuff.com.
Door Prizes, Costume Parades, Treats in Trunks, Festival-type Games
Popcorn, cotton candy, peanuts, hot dogs
Fun for everyone!
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Sunday Nights at First:
• Evening Worship, 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
• Financial Peace University, 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Room 313, Children’s Center.
• First Ladies Bible Study, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
For Children/Preschool:
• Preschool TeamKid: Discipleship activities for ages 3-5
6:00-7:00 p.m., Room 138, Children’s Center

• Bible Skills, Drills, & Thrills for grades 1-5
6:00–7:00 p.m., Room 216, Children’s Center

For Students:

• First Baptist University for grades 6-12
6:00-7:00 p.m. Sundays, Student Ministry Building
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First Ladies Bible Studies
Studies offered from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Faithful, Abundant and True; One in a Million: Journey to Your Promised Land; Here and Now, There and Then; Precept Studies (9:30-11:30)
Studies offered from 5:45-7:15 p.m.
Here and Now, There and Then; Kinsman Redeemer: The Story of Ruth (Precept study)
Please visit the Women's Bible Study page for complete listings and details, or view the current Bible Study brochure online www.firsttuscaloosa.org/biblestudy10fall.pdf.

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DivorceCare Begins September 12

Divorced? Separated? You don’t have to go through it alone. Through the ministry of DivorceCare – Find Help…Discover Hope…Experience Healing. Thirteen-session study beginning Sunday, September 12, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., room 311 of the Children’s Center. Led by Jimmy and Vickie Duren. Childcare available.

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU)
Two different classes (one on Sundays, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in room CC313 led by Steve Wyatt and one on Wednesdays, 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. led by Trip Farmer) Learn how to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Sign up today by contacting Joe Armour at 345-7554 or jarmour@fbctuscaloosa.org.

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International Ministry Volunteers
Child Care volunteers needed for our Thursday English classes, 9:15-11:45 a.m.
Each Thursday volunteers care for the children of the students in our English as a Second Language program. We provide care for more than 20 children (babies through pre-K) from at least 10 different countries. Your help is needed with this unique and rewarding mission opportunity.
Our conversational classes are free and open to anyone. New and returning students may register in the International Suite (located in the basement) prior to class. Thursday classes meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Classes are also offered on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.

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Those Special Gifts
A Holiday Market featuring items for Fall and Christmas, plus children's clothing, jewelry, decorative items, gift baskets, homemade jellies, and much more!
Tuesday, October 19
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and Family Life Center

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Holy Land Trip
Anyone interested in this 11-day excursion to "Walk Where Jesus Walked" should contact Dr. Gil McKee at Gil@fbctuscaloosa.org. He will lead this trip scheduled for November 1-11, 2010. Sites to visit include Caesarea, Tiberius on the Sea of Galilee, Petra, Qumran, and holy sites in and around Jerusalem, including Gethsemane, the Wailing Wall, the Temple Mount and the Garden Tomb. For more information, please visit www.discoveryministries.com/ministry/McKee-1101-2010a.php. You may also register for the trip through the Discovery Ministries site.

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City Parking Deck Available for Use
The new City of Tuscaloosa parking garage on the northeast corner of 7th Street and 23rd Avenue is now open. People attending First Baptist Church may use this new parking garage at anytime at no cost. Entrance to the garage is from 7th Street, and parking is available on the second, third, and fourth levels. An elevator is located in the northeast corner of the parking garage, and a stairway is in the southwest corner.

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