When we meet on Sunday evenings for worship, we will be studying several scriptures on Heaven. You will not want to miss either of these dynamic series that are so relevant and power-packed!

At MFuge you can roll your sleeves up and get ready to jump right into ministry…You will get to invest your time and energy into a variety of mission projects (choose between Children’s Ministry, Games & Rec, Social Ministry, Creative Ministry or Painting, Construction, Yardwork). During the day students will be challenged and stretched as individuals; in the evenings, you’ll have an opportunity to build group unity over dinner, worship, fellowships and Church Group Devotions.

When? June 18th-22nd
Who? Middle School & High School
Where? Charleston, SC
How Much? $225 – Scholarship Information at bottom

Parent Meeting will be May 23rd after zone (8:15)

How to sign up? A $50 deposit must be turned in by May 9th to hold your spot. Deposit needs to be placed in an envelope and turned in at Zone or on Sundays. If deposit is not turned in by May 9th, 2012. The cost of the trip will be $250 total. Final Deadline for Trip will be May 23rd.

Scholarship Information

IMPORTANT: To receive a scholarship for MFuge 2012 there will be three requirements.

1. Turn in an application before May 9th, 2012.

2. You will be responsible for the non-refundable deposit for the trip. The $50 deposit must be turned in by May 9th, 2012.

3. You must attend 4 Sunday Morning Connects in the designated time. April 8th-May 20th (4 out 7 Sunday Mornings) Sunday Morning Connect is at 9am in the FLC.

If you do not meet these requirements then you can still attend the trip, but will be responsible for full payment.

READ: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

REFLECT:  

In 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 we will continue our journey on the Rapture where Paul describes out Lord’s return. “The Lord Himself shall descend….” There will be no messenger, Jesus Christ Himself is coming! Are you living today as if Jesus is coming back for you? There are also three sounds associated with His coming. We are told there will be a shout, the voice of the archangel, and the trumpet of God. The bottom line is Jesus is going to make some noise when He returns. I was thinking about how oftentimes I get so distracted by the “noise” this world makes. It is always screaming for my attention and there are times I succumb to its pressure. After reading this passage, there is no need to get distracted here because we are going to be extracted when Jesus returns.

Do you have problems? So do I,  but we are  living for the One who is going to make a lot of noise at His Reentry and Return and the Bible says we will be “caught up” to meet the Lord in the air and take our Heavenly flight! If you knew Jesus was coming back today how would you live differently? I am going to prepare my sermon for Sunday but if we get surprised with some “noise” before then, that will be even better!

See you Sunday! (Lord Willing) – Freeman

RESPOND:

When is Jesus coming?  No one knows the day or the hour, only God Himself knows.  However, we do know that Jesus is coming again, and that we need to encourage to all around us.  Yes, “The King”, Jesus Himself is coming…for you and for  me.  May we live our lives as though it could be today.  May we lift up the name of Jesus in praise and worship in all that we do.  Are you ready to meet Jesus face to face?

See you Sunday!

- Rocky

Friday, March 23rd, 6:00 pm at Mt Lebanon Baptist Church, there will be a meal and fellowship time for pastors of churches within the Association, all OMC Coordinators, and missionaries. This meal time will serve as a “meet and greet”, as well as an opportunity for some logistical planning.

Saturday, March 24th, 1:00-4:00 pm, at First Baptist Church of Alcoa in the Family Life Center, there will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your kids (and yourselves) to travel around the world without ever leaving Blount County! Make sure you plan to attend this FAMILY MISSIONS FUNFEST. Attendees will receive a “Passport” that they will carry with them as they go “around the world” to booths with missionaries from all around the globe share their stories, prayer requests, and local artifacts. You will get your passport stamped, and will also have a chance to hear “spotlights” from individual missionaries at various times throughout the day. There will be popcorn, inflatables, games and more. This will be an awesome time for you and your family to hear first-hand what it is like to “live missions.” You will NOT want to miss it!

Saturday, March 24th, 6:00-9:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Maryville, there will be “A Missions House for the Nations.” For all youth and college students, the first ever, “Missions House” will be an awesome missions experience that is sure to change the hearts and lives of those involved. There will be many scenarios of social injustice that take place in the ministries of our invited missionaries that will last around 20  minutes each. Come prepared to help out financially. Scenarios may include secret church, Christian persecution, childhood slavery, refugee wars, drug cartels, poverty, inner-city, and much more.

Sunday morning and evening, Church bodies all throughout the association will have a chance to hear in detail from selected missionaries and how their lives are enriched and blessed through service to the Lord and ministry to the lost of the world. This will be exciting times of information and inspiration as they share their hearts for Jesus with us.

Monday, March 26th, 12:00 pm, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Dotson Memorial Baptist Church, and Forest Hill Baptist Church will be hosting Senior Adult Luncheons. Seniors will have the  chance to have lunch with a missionary. Around the lunch table, seniors and missionaries will be able to get to know each other better, enjoy a time of fellowship and learn how they can partner in prayer together. A time of focused prayer at each table will be a highlight of this event.

Tuesday, March 27th, at 11:30 am, everyone in the association is invited to enjoy the beauty of God’s Creation with the missionaries as they lunch in Cades Cove. Pack your lunch and bring it to the Cove, hang out with the missionaries, tour the cove, and stop with them at the Missionary Baptist Church on the Loop Road to pray for churches and church starts around the world.

Wednesday, March 28th, at 12:00 pm at First Baptist Church Maryville, everyone who is in leadership in any missions organization in churches association-wide are invited to a luncheon with the missionaries. This may include WMU leaders, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Awana, Mission Friends, Missions Teams, or any other missions organization you may have within your church body. Missionaries will talk about the importance of these organizations, and their influence on missions around the world.

We go off-site (this year to Smoky Mountain Christian Village in Pigeon Forge, TN) and immerse ourselves in learning more about what it means to allow Jesus to live in and through us every day. We play games, we spend time in worship, we learn what God’s Word says about issues that are relevant to preteens,  and we eat great food! With lessons designed specifically for students in the difficult preteen years, this will definitely be a weekend you will not want to miss. Register online TODAY.

Click HERE to register online.

Psalm 86:12

“I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.”

Music Day Camp is held for hone week in the summer, Monday thru Friday, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. This week is capped off with the campers presenting their musical along with an awards ceremony on Sunday night. During the week, campers will learn an entire musical with speaking parts, solos and choreography while participating in games, crafts and field trips. Throughout the week, we have a competition between the boys and the girls. We raise money and donate it to Second Harvest Food Bank. By the end of the week, the campers are exhausted! It is amazing to see what all God can do through kids in just one week!

Things you need to know before attending Music Day Camp:

• Music Day Camp 2012 will be Monday thru Friday, July 9-13, with the musical presentation and awards ceremony at 6:00 pm on Sunday, July 15.
• Music Day Camp is for all children who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade.
• Each camper is required to bring a sack lunch with drink every day.

For more information regarding Music Day Camp, please email Rocky Hodge  (rockyhodgefbalcoaorg)   or contact the church office at 982-2661.

We also always need volunteers to help with many different areas, such as crew leaders, games, snacks, and more. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Carol Britton by email here  (carolbrittonfbalcoaorg)   or by phone at 982-2661.

Click HERE for online registration.