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Have you ever been a position, where someone asks you for a reference to get a job, and you find yourself in an awkward place? You don’t want to lie, but you really can’t tell the truth because it will hurt. Robert Thornton, professor of economics at Lehigh University, once composed the ideal letter to fit the situation. I am pleased to say that this candidate is a former colleague of mine. In my opinion, you will be fortunate to get this person to work for you. I recommend him with no qualifications whatsoever. No person would be better for the job. I urge you to waste no time in making this candidate an offer of employment. All in all, and without reservation, I cannot say enough good things about him, nor can I recommend him too highly. Well, you can see that there is a great deal of ambiguity in this recommendation. I am particularly fond of the statement, “No person would be better for the job.” This is what I personally call, talking around the issue. We might get by with talking around the issue when it comes to giving a job recommendation, but there should never be anything but straight talk, when it comes to telling people about Jesus. We must clearly express the truth of the gospel, without being ambiguous; because the person’s eternal life depends upon it. I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God, to salvation, for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. (Romans 1:16) Bro. Jerry
 IMPORTANT DATES TO SAVE
Girl and Guy Bible Study Oct. 6th
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Fields of Faith (Pottsboro) Oct. 9th - CANCELED
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Fifth Quarter October 18th
Fifth Quarters are provided by us to give students with a safe fun environment
to fellowship together after the Game.
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Girl and Guy Bible Study Oct. 20th
Fall Festival Oct. 31
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Sunday Night Girls/Guys
Bible Study
Every Other Sunday night youth 7-12th grade girls and guys have a bible study.
Bible Study 5-8PM
-Vans leave the church at 5 and return at 8
-Snacks are provided
Girls October Schedule:
6th—Sherri McGee’s House
20th—Grindstaff's House
Guys October Schedule:
6th—Estes’s House
20th—T and K Hodgkinson’s House
College & Career Ministry Class
The range for this ministry is singles ages 18-24. We will meet every other Thursday evening at 6:30. This class will be led by Trent and Kaley Hodgkinson. Contact Trent or Kaley for more information.
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Oct 13 - Choir Rehearsal - FBC Sherman - 3 p.m.
Oct 13 - Business Mtg @ 7 p.m.
Oct 14 - Ladies Bible study class #2 - 6:30 p.m.
Oct 15 - Ladies Bible study class #2 - 9:00 a.m.
Oct 16 - Adult III - Game Day 9:30 a.m.
Oct 17 - Coffee w/Pastor - 7 a.m.
Oct 18 - Youth 5th Quarter
Oct 19 - Men's Ministry Breakfast - 7 a.m.
Oct 21 - Prayer Warriors @ 6:00 p.m.
Oct 21 - Ladies Bible study class #3 - 6:30 p.m.
Oct 22 - Ladies Bible study class #3 - 9:00 a.m.
Oct 24 - Coffee w/Pastor - 7 a.m.
Oct 27 - Choir Rehearsal - FBC Sherman - 3 p.m.
Oct 28 - Ladies Bible study class #4 - 6:30 p.m.
Oct 29 - Ladies Bible study class #4 - 9:00 a.m.
Oct 31 - Coffee w/Pastor - 7 a.m.
Oct 31 - Fall Festival 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Contact Church Office for more Information or to Add an Event or Activity, 903-429-6742.
Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Project Shoeboxes are filled with toys and other fun items; the boxes are then delivered to children in need around the world in partnership with local churches. Information brochures are available in the church foyer. Our shoebox dedication will be held on November 17th at 11:00 a.m. Filled shoeboxes may be brought to the church November 11-17.
 BACK-PACK Buddies
The Back-pack Buddy program is an outreach project being organized through our Collinsville schools. A back-pack of nutritional foods is sent home on Fridays for students in need over the weekend. FBC will be contributing supplies to the school once a month to help with this project. This a partial list: fruit cups, pudding cups, individual juices, small cans of ravioli, spaghetti Os, soups, meats, crackers, little Debbie snacks, fruit snacks. For a complete list, check your Sunday school classes or pick up one in the office. If you have any questions please contact Marilyn Head.
 Children’s church is for our 4 to 7 years old children. Children need to sit with their parent/parents. The children will be dismissed when the choir is dismissed. There will be attendants at the back to take the children to the classroom. You may pick up your children following the service, in the 1st & 2nd grade Sunday school classroom. Please direct your questions to our children’s church coordinator – Janelle Hodgkinson
Hanna Grace Middleton was born on September 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Hanna arrived at 6 lbs. and 19”. She was welcomed by her parents – Greg and Shannon.
First time grandparents – Johnny and Martine Dove.
Outreach Opportunities
FBC Food Pantry sponsored by the Joanna SS Class
Donations are accepted the first Sunday of each month – your donations maybe dropped off in the old kitchen.
If you know of a need contact either Polly Pruitt, Marilyn Head or Wanda Overstreet.
Our pantry is very low….please remember you may bring items the first of each month….place items in the old kitchen….also remember if you know of a need please contact either Marilyn Head or the church office. ------------------------------------
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-------------------------------------------------------------- Ladies Fall Bible Study to begin in October ‘Pray like This’ Living the Lord’s Prayer By Steve Gaines. This is a 6 week study. Monday evening and Tuesday morning classes will be available. Sign up at the office and pick up your book. Books are $11
Attention: Men of all ages
This is your opportunity to enjoy a time of devotion, fellowship and a good hot breakfast with your fellow man. Next Breakfast - Oct 19th ------------------------------
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Special Thank you………
Dear Church Family, I am so thankful and grateful for the many prayers you lifted up for me before and after my surgery. The surgery and recovery went well and all seems to be back to normal. I know God is the Great healer and He will continue to help me towards a full recovery. Pam Byrom Dear Church family, I want to thank all of you for all the prayers and cards during Ronda’s illness and passing. God bless all of you; you are a great family to have. Judy Varley I want to thank you for all that you did this summer to support CURE with your VBS program at First Baptist Church of Collinsville. We know it takes many hours of planning and sacrifice to put together a quality program. Thank you for serving your community and thank you for being a voice for these precious patients who are so often overlooked. This summer, VBS programs across the nation banded together to complete the cost of 70 surgeries! Join us in celebrating all these children who will receive surgery and hear about the hope of Jesus because of the generosity of your children. Your gift of $700.73 has made this work possible. With gratitude, Lee Cooper – Stewardship Advisor of CURE International Dear Friends, We were very new members of First Baptist Church, Collinsville in May when I discovered I had stage 4 cancer. Bud and I have seen such an outpouring of love, support, prayers and concern from members and we are truly amazed and appreciative the way this church, our church, has embraced us. We have just recently had very good news from my doctor as it appears my latest Pet Scan showed no signs of cancer. My treatment will continue for quite a while and I ask for your continue prayers. We are so grateful we found First Baptist Church of Collinsville, God is God. Joann Smith
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