Music Ministry

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 10-John Glover Preaching 

  8:30 a.m.               Sing Team

11:00 a.m.               Adult Choir

Sunday, August 17-Matthew McKeller Preaching

  8:30 a.m.              Praise Team

11:00 a.m.              Adult Choir

12:00 p.m.              Catch the Spirit 3

Sunday, August 24

  8:30 a.m.               Sing Team

11:00 a.m.               Adult Choir

Sunday, August 31

  8:30 a.m.              Cornerstone and Solid Rock

11:00 a.m.              Cornerstone and Solid Rock & Adult Choir 

Sunday, September 7

            8:30 a.m.              Praise Team

          11:00 a.m.              Adult Choir

 What can I say-ay-ay! What a place to be. What a people to serve! What a God to worship!! What a gospel to tell!!! Our family thanks the Field Street family for partnering with us to impact Cleburne for the Kingdom of God! May He continue to bless Field Street as we strive to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him! With love and blessing--sing-sing-sing!

CISD Appreciation Luncheon

Thursday, August 21, 2014

We are preparing to serve our employees of Cleburne ISD a back-to-school appreciation luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you are a member of our church and a teacher, but don't work for CISD you are also invited to attend. We look forward to serving CISD and giving them a small thank you for the service they provide our children and community.

Children's Choirs begin Wednesday, September 3  at 6:00 p.m.

Our purpose is to use music to lead children to grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus, and grow in their service to God and His church. When children learn songs of faith in which music is combined with the truth of God's Word, it helps them remember truth, apply truth, and express truth back to God in worship. FSBC Children's Choir Ministry helps our kids develop: Discipleship, Worship, Fellowship, Evangelism, and Missions. Music is a gift you can give your children that will last their entire lives. We hope to see your child involved this year! Registration for AWANA/Children's Choirs is August 27th from 6-7 p.m. in the Children's Building.

Cornerstone and SOLID ROCK

Both choirs will continue to pursue our goal of exalting Christ through praise and worship, equipping students to express their faith in God to a world in need and doing great things for the Kingdom by the power of the Spirit! We'll meet on Sundays:

5:30-6:15 p.m.

SOLID ROCK rehearsal/Cornerstone fellowship snack supper

6:15-7:00 p.m.

Cornerstone rehearsal/SOLID ROCK fellowship snack supper

We'll kick off the year with an all-night Worship session  Labor Day weekend on Sat-Sun! Be watching your mail for more details!

Christmas!

Our kick-off for the 24th presentation of the Living Christmas Tree Ministry is Wednesday, September 3. We will need every "body" we can get to fill the tree! I'm excited about the music, the ministry opportunity and think you will be too! See you Wednesday nights in the choir room at 7:05 p.m.

Our women's chorus begins another year of  rehearsals on Sunday night, September 7, at 5:00 p.m. in the choir room.  Ladies, Come sing with us!

FSBC Ringers

Begins rehearsals again on Monday, September 8, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 101

Education Ministry 

TASK FORCE PLANNING MEETING

Our Task Forces are hard at work and several events are being planned. You are invited to participate in our planning meetings. Our next meeting is on Sunday, September 7.

The Young Adult Teamhas already planned and carried out a picnic on July 2.  They have FSBC Family & Friends Fun Night scheduled at Splash Station on Sunday evening, August 10, at 6:30.  It's FREE and you can invite your friends to join you. Admission tickets are available outside our Media Center.

Marriage Enrichment Weekend is September 26-27 at the Hampton Inn-Cleburne.  Special guest is Sam Douglas.  Cost is $99. It may be the best weekend you spend with your spouse in a very long time. See a member of the Young Adult Task Force or call the church office for more information on how to register.

Backyard Bible Clubs Teamhas just concluded its sessions at the Cimarron Apartments.  What a wonderful opportunity to touch people for Christ.  They are exploring other opportunities for Being the Body of Christ in our community. They averaged 27 kids/helpers for the 4 Tuesdays they conducted the sessions.

Boomer Ministry Team is exploring lots of opportunities to reach and keep Boomers here in Cleburne.

Training Events   Team is putting the final touches on "Catch the Spirit 3" for August 17.

Children's Christmas Program Team has plans underway for the Children's Christmas Angel Breakfast. This team is working to make this a really special event for our church and community.

Daddy/Daughter Banquet Teamis busy planning how to help dads and daughters connect during an evening filled with fun, food, and entertainment.

AWANA Grand Prix Team has started planning the Grand Prix weekend and Sparky Drive -In Movie Night.  It will be great fun for the family.

Trunk or Treat Fall Festival--is closer than you think. The Team is revving up for a Fall Festival to beat all Fall Festivals in October.

Backyard Bible Clubs continuing to seek to minister to primarily children in our community who may not be able to come to our church.

International Mission Trip Task Force Team and Fund Raising Task Force Teams continue to work on mission opportunities.  For more information on their work, continue reading below.

ADULT INTERNATIONAL MISSION EXPERIENCES

Our church is focused on Missions--local, domestic and international. Don't miss out on the opportunity to pray, give, and go. Thanks again to our church for its faithful commitment to represent Christ literally all over the world.

AUGUST 15-25 (28), 2014--We have been invited to conduct a Youth Camp for the International Church in Prague, Czech Republic. The camp will be near a city called Brno, Czech Republic. We will lead studies, lead recreation, build relationships, visit with students about decisions they make, and serve as sponsors in the dorms.

We will make a side trip (August 26-28) to the Christian Ministry Center in Lwowic Slaski, Poland one of the sites we originally visited because of the close proximity to the camp.

MARCH 8-16, 2015 (CISD AND HOWARD PAYNE UNIVERSITY SPRING BREAK)--We are going back to Jamaica to work with the Won by One to Jamaica Ministry to build houses, work in their green houses, build relationships with Jamaicans, work in the schools, and work in the infirmary.

Please call me at 817-645-4376  (office) or 817-846-7886 (cell) if you have any questions. 

I encourage you to pray about going, no matter your age or experience. Not only will you deliver blessings TO those with whom you'll minister, but you will receive blessings from the Lord THROUGH those with whom you share. You may not be able to go on any international trip we plan, but you can still help:

1.  Please pray for our teams, for the safety of those who are going, and for their effectiveness in ministry.

2.  You can GIVE to these ministries over and above your regular tithe. Just put your gift in an offering envelope and mark it for Mission Trip.

3.  IMPORTANT: You can collect items for us to take to Jamaica or Poland. PARTICULARLY, Poland. We are already doing this, but you can participate. See your Bible Fellowship Leader for a list of items to be collected and put in suitcases for our trip. Polish people need heavier clothing. Just drop them by the church office or call and we'll come get them. This is truly a church-wide experience. We can't express enough gratitude to you for your investment.

SILENT PARTNERS

Decide that you are going to pray for our First Responders here in Cleburne and Johnson County.  Please pick up a "Silent Partners" brochure, fill out the form, and turn it in to the office. We will send you a 'Prayer Tent' to place on your table or desk to remind you to pray every day for your assigned prayer partner--law enforcement officer or fireman. Once a month we will send you a reminder to write an affirmation/prayer card to your person which we will deliver. We receive expressions of gratitude from many of our First Responders for whom we are praying.

JOURNEY PARTNERSHIP GROUPS

--Chuck Gartman

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP FOR STUDENTS

When: Each Sunday, 9:45 a.m.

Where: 3rd Floor--Youth Department

UPCOMING DATES

August 10--FSBC Family and Friend Fun Night at Splash Station

                     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.----Bring a friend

August 13--End of Summer Bash at the Cain's

                      6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

September3--Wednesday Night Student Activities Resume

September 7--Sunday night Student Choirs Resume

Continue Praying for the Staff and Personnel Committee as they seek God's leadership and direction in the search for a Student Minister. Click here for more information.

Senior Adult Ministry 

I Just Know We're about to Hear. . . "Gettin' ready for some football!" As I was thinking about this article for the eFocus, I thought a slight change might be in order and maybe we could hear. . . "Getting' ready for a great fall!" And, I certainly believe it is. . on its way!

Coming TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2--Joyful Sound Retreat. We'll use the morning and part of the afternoon to introduce the new music for the fall. It will include a wonderful lunch as well as a time for work and fellowship. For some of you who have been waiting for a special time to get involved in our senior adult choir--THIS IS IT! Put it down and plan to join us!

Beginning MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 and going through Monday, October 6, will be the first of two MABS (Monday Afternoon Bible Studies) five-week studies. The first is entitled: "The Greatest Stories Ever Told" and will be a study in Matthew of the Lord's parables specifically relating to the Kingdom of God.

Coming TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9-- from 9:30-10:30 AM, our first regular Joyful Sound rehearsal in the choir room. And then, at 10:45 AM, we will have our first YOUNG AT HEART meeting in the Family Life Center. We always focus on our own ministries for the first YAH meeting this year Carol Roberson will be sharing with us about the "Threads of Love."

Community Missions/

Administration

 --Jerry Melson

Christian Women's Job Corps

disposable plates, cups and tableware;

paper towels; toilet tissue; napkins

bottle water; breakfast bars; yogurt;

antiseptic wipes, Kleenex;

colored copy paper; hole-punch, stapler

• Office volunteers are needed to answer phones, make copies, and greet visitors.
•  Monetary donations are needed for utilities, computer supplies, and other incidentals. If you can donate time or funding, please call the office or see Becky Miles or Jerry Melson.
• Available lunch dates are September 11 or 18; October 2, 9, 16, 23, or 30; and November 6 or 13. The dates will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The most important need we have is prayer. Please commit to pray for the Job Corps staff, Advisory Council, faculty, and students. God will transform the lives of the women who attend and their families. Thank you for your continued support.