First Baptist Church of Snellville
 
 
 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 647
Snellville, Ga 30078

Physical Address:
2400 Main Street East
Snellville, Ga 30078

Phone:
770.978.7000
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NewsletterSeptember 15, 2010
Front of Church
First Baptist Snellville: Where Caring Happens...
 House Before

David Hancock
Hello Church Family:
 
My wife, Megan, and I have been so blessed to become a part of your family over the last year and half. We are so thankful for your kindness toward us.  As an associate student pastor, I have the joy of leading two very exciting ministries at First Baptist that you may not know much about if you have not been directly involved.

Route 56 is our ministry to preteen students (grades 5 and 6).  Route 56 serves as a transition from children's ministry to student ministry by specifically addressing the spiritual needs of fifth and sixth graders. Every Sunday morning at 9:30 our wonderful team of teaching volunteers meets with over 60 preteens for an exciting hour of fellowship and teaching.  On Wednesday nights, many 5th and 6th grade students are actively involved in Awana, or attending Crave, our midweek service for preteens that meets in A-300 at 6:30 each Wednesday.  At Crave, our students are encouraged to grow in their relationship with God through worship, large group teaching, and small group discussion. Soul Group for preteens meets in the FCC during the Sunday evening service.  Soul Group starts with a time of fun, food, and fellowship, and ends with a time of teaching, prayer, and spiritual encouragement.  Students will leave Soul Group challenged to deepen their walk with Christ.  During the month of October, our preteens will be participating in local missions by gathering donations for Streetwise Ministries of Gwinnett.

You may have noticed the presence of more college-age people active in our church lately.  Across the country, this demographic feels neglected and out-of-place at church.  They graduate high school, and they aren't in the youth group anymore, nor do they feel like attending bible study with married adults or older singles.  I am so happy to be in a church that values college-age people and is determined to minister to them as they transition to adulthood.  About a year ago, our college bible study had anywhere from 1 to 5 students in attendance on an average Sunday.  Our church took initiative to meet the needs of this group, and we took 16 on a retreat to Gatlinburg this summer.  Also, this summer their bible study attendance was about 35-40 each week. And now that school has started, even with so many on college campuses across Georgia and in neighboring states, 15-25 students can be found in Mike Williamson's college-age bible study every Sunday at 9:30. You will also see these young people at the Sunday evening service, Tuesday night outreach, and serving in other ministries on Wednesday nights.

I want to thank you, First Baptist Snellville, for supporting these two very special ministries in our church.
 
Grace and Peace,

Todd Hyatt
Associate Minister of Students
thyatt@fbcsnell.org
 

New Buses!

Fall Family Festival
God is good! We have been blessed with two new buses for our Bus Ministry. With these resources, we will be able to reach more families in our community.

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL!

Fall Family FestivalOctober 31st, (4:00-7:00pm) We will host a community Fall Family Festival. This is sure to be an evening of family fun- inflatables, food vendors, hay rides, trunk or treat, chili taste off and much more!

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors- there will be something for everyone to enjoy!


Fall Family Festival Needs:
  • Volunteers
  • Candy Donations
  • Decorative Team
  • Cash Donations (for decorations, candy and supplies)
  • Trunk or Treat Cars
  • Cakes
If you're willing to lend a hand, please call: (770) - 978 - 5760



Dinner Theater: It's A Wonderful Life
 
It's A Wonderful Life



NOVEMBER 18-21

Tickets on sale starting OCT 3 



Fitness Center

Fall Family Festival
The Fitness Center will be open from 7:30pm - 9:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays from 09/13/2010 - 11/9/2010.

Must be a member of FBCS or as a guest of a member and at least 14 years olds.

Pack a Sack for the Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op
It's A Wonderful Life


The Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op helps families in southeast Gwinnett
County. This ministry makes every attempt to help with food, partial
help with utilities, rent, prescriptions, and gasoline.
 




Please drop off your sack in the FCC by October 31.

Immediate Needs:           Constant Needs:

Canned Beans                   Canned Milk
Canned Vegetables           Powdered Milk
Soups                                Jello
Canned Meats                   Pudding
Canned Fruit                     Jelly
Peanut Butter                   Crackers
Cereal                               Soap
Pasta                                Deodorant
Rice                                  Toothbrush
                                         Toothpaste
                                         Shampoo
                                         Diapers
                                         Feminine items
                                         Toilet Paper


For more info or to donate online visit:
segwinnettcoop.org



Fall Bible Studies!
 
Fall Bible Studies
 We have many great classes including a class on parenting, personal finances, Divorce Recovery and Precept Bible Studies.  We have two classes just for men, including a new class titled "Disciplines of a Godly Man." We also offer several classes just for ladies. Whatever you're facing in life, God cares and has something to say to you. Come study and hear His voice.

See classes offered HERE.


 Women's Ministry

Women's Bible Studies

                                  Please click HERE for details regarding
classes offered or to sign up.











  • Ladies Christmas Tea, December 9th
Guest speaker and vocalist Kim Stanley
Watch for more information about this wonderful night!

Women Encouraging Women

 
Women Encouraging Women

Announcing an opportunity for All Women of First Baptist Snellville
to experience the joys and blessings of encouragement.
 





Come and hear about the intentional practice of biblical encouragement! 
Come experience and walk along side another Sister-in-Christ.
Come and be encouraged and supported in your Christian walk.



Orientation Coffee:  October 10, 2010

From: 3:30 to 5:30
Room A-100


Kick-off: October 17, 2010,
From: 3:30 to 5:30
Room A-100

Child Care Provided

Contact: Marilyn Gates with any questions at
770-722-8681
or e-mail at
spartanflooring@comcast.net


Or E-mail: womensministry@fbcsnell.org

Caring for Gwinnett

Fall Family Festival   SAVE THE DATE!!
Saturday, December 18th
11:30am

For more information, or to sign up to volunteer, contact
 (770)-978-5723
or mlewis@fbcsnell.org
VOLUNTEER!
Center Stage Children

CENTER STAGE CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Children's Worship is looking for male volunteers for our Drama at the 9:30 hour. 

Please contact Angela Ross at 770-978-5717 or aross@fbcsnell.org
Preschool Needs:
First Aid, First Light

First Light First Aid
If you're a doctor, nurse or EMT that can be contacted during Sunday morning services, we need you. We would like to have a resource that would be willing to be available if a medical emergency arose for our preschoolers.  You can phone (770-978-5750) or email (vpeabody@fbcsnell.org) with your name, location at 9:30 or 11:00, and cell phone number.

Special Needs Ministry

Fall Family Festival

The Special Needs Ministry is in need of volunteers. We have openings in the all areas at each hour (8, 9:30 & 11).


If you are interested, please contact the Missions Office at 770-978-5723.


AWANA
 
Awana

Awana has begun but there is still time to help! 

We still need listeners and helpers in Cubbies (3-4 year olds) and Sparks (K-2 grade). 

Please contact Angela Ross @ 770-978-5717 or aross@fbcsnell.org.


Change of Date:
  Streetwise Minstries
Streetwise Ministries
Our church has been in partnership with Streetwise Ministries for quite a few years.  This ministry provides food, clothing, counseling and benevolent ministry in Gwinnett County.  There are many ways for you to get involved. The most immediate being some ladies that would be interested in helping with the refreshment table (serving etc.) for the open house.

September 25 - Streetwise Open House:12 - 4pm
Tour their facility at 1750 Cedars Road, Lawrenceville Georgia 30045.  See how you can get involved and what we offer the community.
               
There are many daily things available to do at the Streetwise Facility, if you would like to donate time please call 678-985-9952. or go online to StreetwiseGeorgia.org