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Robin Butler<br />
Senior Pastor<br />
rbutler@fbccrosby.org<br />
Gene Talbot<br />
Associate Pastor<br />
Music & 55+<br />
gtalbot@fbccrosby.org<br />
Jeff Holloway<br />
Associate Pastor<br />
Youth & Education<br />
jholloway@fbccrosby.org<br />
Lee Ann Lee<br />
Preschool-Children's<br />
Minister<br />
leelee@fbccrosby.org<br />
Jan Kilgore<br />
Financial Secretary<br />
jkilgore@fbccrosby.org<br />
Karen Vandagriff<br />
Staff Secretary<br />
kvandagriff@fbccrosby.org<br />
615 Runneburg Road<br />
P.O. Box 354<br />
<strong>Crosby</strong> TX 77532<br />
281.328.2564 office<br />
www.fbccrosby.net
“Onward and UPWARD!”<br />
THE BUTLER SERVES<br />
Right now our church is at the half way point in our UPWARD basketball season. This is our 5 th year of<br />
UPWARD and the impact of this truly amazing ministry continues to grow and build year by year.<br />
Let me share with you an UPWARD story as it was related to me by Austin Talley. Four years ago Austin’s<br />
nephew played UPWARD basketball in our 3 rd -4 th grade league. Just before the season’s games started his<br />
nephew’s dad died unexpectedly. The whole family, hurting from their loss, attended the nephew’s UPWARD<br />
games and were infused with hope by the whole atmosphere of UPWARD and particularly the half time<br />
devotionals given by our church members. Austin began to believe God really did love him through what he saw,<br />
felt, and heard at our UPWARD basketball games. The impact on Austin and other family members was huge.<br />
Today Austin is an active, serving part of our church and is in FAITH training learning how to share Christ with<br />
others.<br />
That is just one story. There are many others. Children, their brothers and sisters, parents, grandparents and others<br />
come to UPWARD games each week. It is my estimate that 80% of those watching the games do not attend our<br />
church and many of those attend no church at all. The possibilities for touching lives in simple yet profound ways<br />
is considerable.<br />
UPWARD takes a lot of people and lot of time from those who work in this ministry. Those who assist with<br />
UPWARD do so happily and because they want to touch lives and families. My gratitude and appreciation and<br />
that of our whole church and community is extended to all those who serve. This list does not include those who<br />
pray and those who give half time devotionals. Both space and fear of leaving someone out does not allow it.<br />
THANK YOU FOR GIVING YOUR LIFE THROUGH UPWARD!<br />
League Directors:<br />
Josh Seale, Kathryn Brown, Lee Ann Lee<br />
Half Time Devotion Commissioner:<br />
Shirley Hurta<br />
Concession Stand Coordinator:<br />
Margie Hamlin<br />
Concession Stand Workers:<br />
Rhonda Savoy, Shelby Savoy, Hayley Dossey,<br />
Leslie Camp, Paula Hunt, Kailyn Lee<br />
Referee Commissioner: Carey Camp<br />
Referees:<br />
Josh Seale, Bill Parker, Brian Carden,<br />
Ken Dossey, Dave Perkins, Doug Marvin,<br />
Carey Camp, Craig Tidwell, Brian Harpold,<br />
Kacy Debney<br />
Coaches:<br />
James and Amber Asbill<br />
Kay Wallace, Lauren Wallace<br />
Cristina Murphy, Amanda Watson<br />
Bambi Dossey, David Baca, Mike Criswell<br />
Mike Godsey, Brendon Lee, Treyvion Owens<br />
Jason Boyd, Joe Gedmin, Kim Hoesman<br />
Kevin and Dyan Carpenter<br />
Matt Murphy, Jill Harris<br />
Wade and Sherrie Warren<br />
Jeff and Michelle Holloway<br />
Vickie Davis, Danielle Smith, Bill Walden<br />
Rodney and Geneva Lemley<br />
Kurt Smith, Aaron Eilers<br />
Don Hamlin, Kevin Hamlin<br />
Sarah Odell, Hayley Dossey<br />
David Shaver, Cris Gregory<br />
Derek and Charity Johnston, Seth Wilkinson<br />
Olivia Carden, Maygan Smith<br />
Dianne Butler, Archie Myles<br />
Scott and Susan Odell<br />
Tommy Turner Jr., Tommy Turner III<br />
David and Angie Arminski<br />
Kevin Flannigan, Chuck McKeon, Sarah McKeon<br />
Craig Tidwell
FROM BRO. GENE<br />
L.A.F.F. /Music /Men's Ministries<br />
L.A.F.F.<br />
There’s been a name change for our 55+ ministries. How does<br />
L.A.F.F. hit you? It stand for 'Life After Fifty-Five'!<br />
Below are our dates for February. We already have one date<br />
for March: the 21 st we'll be going to the Liberty Opry. Sign-up<br />
sheets are in your Sunday School departments, or you can<br />
call Jan or me to get on the list.<br />
On the calendar for February:<br />
Feb 4 - Men's Breakfast at Star Café, 9:00 am<br />
Feb 17 - Shut-in meals prepared and delivered<br />
Feb 18 - Men's Breakfast at JJ's, 9:00 am<br />
Feb 26 - Adult Covered Dish and Game Night, 6:00<br />
Mar 21 - Liberty Opry – sign up in SS Department<br />
FOLLOWING ARE ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE SAN JACINTO ASSOCIATION –<br />
SIGN UP BY CALLING 281.328.3604 AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE<br />
EVENT DATE. DEPARTURE AND RETURN AT THE SJBA MISSION CENTER,<br />
1020 BIRDSONG, BAYTOWN.<br />
MARCH 7 – ALL SHOOK UP, ART PARK PLAYERS IN DEER PARK. BUS<br />
LEAVES AT 5:30 PM. MEAL AT LUBY'S IN DEER PARK. COST IS $12.50 PER<br />
PERSON AND DINNER.<br />
NEHEMIAH BROTHERS<br />
HELPERS NEEDED<br />
If you have a skill, or are available to help with an<br />
occasional project, please let me know so I can put you on<br />
the list of "helpers" for this ministry. Our priority is to assist<br />
seniors and single parents with small jobs around the house that they<br />
are unable to do on their own. Please contact Ronnie Pavolini at<br />
281.851.5631 or Bro. Gene in the church office if you have a need<br />
the Nehemiah Brothers might be able to fill.<br />
CELEBRATE RECOVERY<br />
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CELEBRATE RECOVERY MEETINGS,<br />
CONTACT MIKE JONES AT 832.651.8437.<br />
THERE IS ALSO A LIST OF CURRENT AREA MEETINGS ON THE BULLETIN<br />
BOARD IN THE SENIOR ADULT HALL.<br />
Sundays 5:30-7:00 pm<br />
Adult 6 Sunday School room<br />
Your journey from mourning to JOY can<br />
begin right now! This 14-week study runs with<br />
our Discipleship Spring semester. Katherine<br />
SMith co-leads with me. Griefshare has already<br />
been a blessing and a help to me just in the first<br />
two weeks.<br />
FACING TOMORROW It may be hard for you to<br />
feel optimistic about the future right now. If<br />
you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or<br />
friend, you’ve probably found that there aren't<br />
many who understand the deep hurt you feel.<br />
That’s the reason for GriefShare, a special<br />
seminar and support group for those grieving<br />
the loss of someone close. This group is<br />
sponsored by people who understand what you<br />
are experiencing and want to offer you comfort<br />
and encouragement during this difficult time.<br />
Each GriefShare session includes a video<br />
seminar and group discussion. A workbook<br />
assists you with note taking, journaling and grief<br />
study. The videos feature top experts on grief<br />
recovery, re-enactments about living with grief,<br />
and real-life stories of people who have<br />
experienced losses like yours.<br />
During the small group discussion time, you’ll<br />
have the opportunity to interact with others who<br />
have had a recent loss, learn about their<br />
experiences, and share your own. Here is a list<br />
of the session topics:<br />
#1. Living With Grief<br />
#2. The Journey Of Grief<br />
#3. The Effects Of Grief<br />
#4. When Your Spouse Dies<br />
#5. Your Family And Grief<br />
#6. Why?<br />
#7-8. The Uniqueness of Grief<br />
#9. God’s Prescription For Grief<br />
#10. Stuck In Grief<br />
#11-12. Top 20 Lessons Of Grief<br />
#13. Heaven<br />
If you have questions, please contact Bro. Gene<br />
at the church office. Workbooks are $10.00.<br />
Sovereign Lord is the name of our Easter music program. The Worship Choir and Instrument<br />
Ensemble will present this musical in both morning worship services on Palm Sunday, April 5 th .<br />
The Lord' Supper will also be observed on this special morning.<br />
We just got the music in… we're beginning rehearsals NOW! This would be a GREAT time for you<br />
to join the choir (or orchestra) and sing/play this inspiring music with us!<br />
See you Wednesday nights at 6:45 on the platform (stage) in the Sanctuary!
Mrs. Lee Ann<br />
BASKETBALL<br />
The season is well underway,<br />
with games each Saturday --<br />
come out and cheer the kids on!<br />
We still need people to present<br />
half-time devotions through<br />
February. Contact Shirley Hurta<br />
to do so. You’ll be a blessing to<br />
others and receive a blessing at<br />
the same time!<br />
Awards Night will be on<br />
Monday, March 2, at 6:30 pm<br />
in the Gym.<br />
Plan to be here to applaud the<br />
kids for their hard work,<br />
and visit with family members<br />
who may not be connected<br />
to a church!<br />
Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:45 pm<br />
3 years – 5th grade<br />
February Virtue: Fairness<br />
Making sure that everyone is treated<br />
respectfully<br />
February 4: Treat everyone fairly,<br />
Because everyone’s important to God.<br />
James 2:1-5, 7-9<br />
February 11: Treat everyone fairly,<br />
Even those who are different.<br />
Luke 10:25-37<br />
February 18: Treat everyone fairly,<br />
Even your enemies.<br />
Acts 9:1-20<br />
February 25: Show God’s love to everyone,<br />
because He wants everyone to know Him.<br />
Matthew 28:8-10, 16-20; Acts 1:7-11<br />
RSVP for your Director Position today!<br />
Contact Lee Ann Lee<br />
leelee@fbccrosby.org or 281.328.2564<br />
CHILDREN’S CHOIR for EASTER!!<br />
The Worship Choir plans to present our Easter program April 5 th .<br />
One of the songs in this presentation includes a children’s choir!<br />
If you are 4 years old through 5 th grade,<br />
you are invited to come learn the song.<br />
REHEARSALS BEGIN AT 5:30 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22!<br />
Come for Choir, stay for Kids HD!<br />
Parents, if you have questions, please call Karen Vandagriff<br />
in the church office (281.328.2564).<br />
Kids HD<br />
Making Jesus Clear<br />
Sundays, 6:00-7:00 pm<br />
Boys and Girls ~~~ 4 years – 5 th grade!<br />
We support our missionaries and our church<br />
by exploring other cultures and learning about missions,<br />
praying, giving to missions, and discovering ways to<br />
participate in missions and ministry.<br />
By doing these things, we help to ‘Make Jesus Clear’<br />
to others across the street and around the world.
Congratulations to Tabitha Stump on birth of<br />
Ethan Clark Stump January 12.<br />
Proud grandmother is Tami Stump,<br />
and great-grands are Earl & Joyce Boykin.<br />
Our love and prayers are with…<br />
Sandra Kilgore and family, on home-going of husband Leroy Kilgore<br />
Paula Miller and family, on home-going of her uncle<br />
Dick Swenson and family, on home-going of his mother<br />
Mike Godsey and family, on home-going of his aunt<br />
Ramona Merrill and family, on home-going of her sister<br />
and her father Herb Bishop<br />
Kathy Ward and family, on home-going of her uncle<br />
Family of Eric Balinski (one of our Upward Basketball families)<br />
Cards and letters…<br />
To our church family,<br />
Thank you for the years of love and support you have shown our family during Leroy’s failing health. The<br />
food, cards, and prayers have been greatly appreciated. Continue to keep us in your prayers as our Lord heals the huge<br />
hole in our hearts. As Karson said, “Jesus received the best Christmas present this year, He got my Paw Paw.”<br />
All our Love, Sandra Kilgore and family<br />
Dear Church Family,<br />
Thank you so much for your prayers and support<br />
for my stepdad, Ed Gates. Thank you also for the<br />
bereavement meal. It came in very handy with family<br />
coming in town. It means a lot to have a loving church<br />
family to support you during the hard times.<br />
Love,<br />
Belinda Purvis and Suzanne Gates, and the Gates family<br />
In deep appreciation …<br />
Ladies and Gentlemen,<br />
Thank you for your thoughtfulness, deeds, and<br />
generosity during our difficult time. Most of all, thank you<br />
for your prayers.<br />
Your Friends, Tina & Ian Goetschius<br />
To <strong>First</strong> Baptist Church of <strong>Crosby</strong>,<br />
Dear Church Family,<br />
Thank you for all your support and prayers<br />
and for the many cards during Bob’s illness and upon<br />
his passing. A special thank you to the Bereavement<br />
Committee for the delicious meal served after Bob’s<br />
funeral.<br />
Pam and Mike Tipton<br />
An expression of gratitude….<br />
We are eternally grateful to you for your<br />
kindness. May God forever bless you. Please keep us<br />
in your prayers.<br />
The Sanders Family<br />
*Mrs. Sanders works at the kindergarten.<br />
Her brother’s memorial was held at our church.<br />
We would like to thank you for your generous donation for the Christmas Toy Distribution of 2008. We were able to<br />
help over 280 children have a better Christmas because of the generous people in our community. The children<br />
received some new toys as well as some gently-used ones. Our wonderful volunteers spent many hours<br />
assembling the bags of toys and we would not accomplish this without them.<br />
We thank you again for your part in making a better Christmas for a child.<br />
Sincerely, Churches United In Caring
<strong>First</strong> Baptist Church of <strong>Crosby</strong><br />
P.O. Box 354<br />
<strong>Crosby</strong>, Texas 77532-0354<br />
Return service requested<br />
Attendance Report<br />
1/4/09 1/11/09 1/18/09<br />
Preschool 45 Preschool 52 Preschool 54<br />
Children 39 Children 47 Children 52<br />
Youth 61 Youth 57 Youth 64<br />
Adults 280 Adults 261 Adults 282<br />
Total SS 425 Total SS 417 Total SS 452<br />
Worship 381 Worship 359 Worship 383<br />
1/25/09<br />
Preschool 42<br />
Children 37<br />
Youth 69<br />
Adults 253<br />
Total SS 401<br />
Worship 325<br />
2009 Budget Giving<br />
through January 25, 2009<br />
Weekly Needs: $18,220<br />
Needed YTD: $72,882<br />
Received YTD: $58,586<br />
“Called to Grow”: $121,948<br />
2008 Annual Report on Budget Giving<br />
Amount Needed: $892,703<br />
Amount Received: $884,117<br />
"Called to Grow" Loan Balance: $125,893<br />
What a great year! God is good ALL the time!<br />
Regular Weekly Schedule<br />
Non-Profit Organization<br />
US Postage Paid<br />
<strong>Crosby</strong> TX 77532<br />
Permit # 2<br />
SUNDAYS<br />
8:15 am Sunday School<br />
9:30 am Blended Worship<br />
Sunday School<br />
11:00 am Contemporary Worship<br />
Sunday School<br />
Preschool Children's Church (0-K)<br />
4:00 pm FAITH SS Evangelism<br />
5:00, 5:30, 6:00 pm Discipleship Studies<br />
6:00 pm 'Kids HD' (4 years-5 th grade)<br />
MONDAY NIGHTS<br />
6:15 pm 'Joy Bells' hand bell rehearsal<br />
TUESDAY NIGHTS<br />
7:00 pm College/Young Adults Bible study<br />
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS<br />
6:00-6:30 Dinner served in Fellowship Hall<br />
6:00-8:00 'Fuel' Youth-led worship (6 th -12 th grade)<br />
6:00-7:45 'KidZone' (3 years-5 th grade)<br />
6:45-7:40 Adult Bible study and prayer meeting<br />
6:45-8:15 Worship Choir and Orchestra rehearsal<br />
THURSDAY NIGHTS<br />
7:00 pm Adult Praise Band Rehearsal
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