In Galatians 5, Paul the Apostle taught that we should
"...through love serve one another." -vs 13.
Join one of our ministry teams at FBC and serve.
Deacons FBC Committees Deacon of the Week
Music Ministry
Adult Choir - Everyone from high school graduates to retired folks are welcome. The Adult Choir serves as the main worship leading group in the Sunday morning worship service. They also present a seasonal musical every year.
- Practice: Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in the Choir room
Youth Ensemble - Junior high and high school students are involved in this group which participates in the Sunday evening services.
- Practice: TBA in the Choir room
Children's Choir - Meeting from 6:30-7:30 pm, the Children's Choir is the main portion of our Wednesday night children's program. Ages K-5h are welcome.
Children's Choir Workers - We always need folks to minister to the children during Children's Choir. Musical skills are welcomed but not required.
Handbells - This group rings twice a quarter.
Worship Band - We have a variety of instruments that lead us in song on Sunday mornings. If you play an instrument and would be interested in serving the church in this capacity contact the church office.
Praise Team - This small vocal ensemble helps lead vocally in the worship services.
If you are interested in any of the above ministries, please contact the church office.
FBC Worship Blog - Worship thoughts:
Deacons
Diakonos in Greek means servant thus we get the new English word deacon. This is the perfect description for our deacons. FBC looks to our deacons to serve as models of the quality of Christian living that God expects of all Christians which include; being examples to the congregation, caring for families, proclaiming the gospel and leading in the church. Below is a list of the Godly men FBC has carefully choosen to carry the title of deacon. Call on them in need.
| Bob Askey | John Childress | Tim Jones | Wade Ritchey | Bobby White |
| Fred Awe | David Field | Lee Lovelady | Russell Routon | Rodney White |
| Curtis Beasley | David Moore | Leroy Schaffner | ||
| Herman Berngen | David Foote | Scott Nelson | Franky Scott | |
| Rod Bohlender | Al Gallo | Wayne Porter | Dennis Shugart | |
| David Britton | Mark Harrison | Curtis Ritchey | Dr. Matt Turner |
FBC Committees
Click on the name of the committee for purpose, duties and committee members.
All Church Functions - Help with all church fellowships and make arrangements for supplies.
Kristy Lehman, Novilla Bryan, Brandi Berngen, Bitsy Jeffers, Mary Lou Davis, Rita Little, Kacey Holt, Debbie Renshaw and Kim Jones
Baptismal - Make all the necessary arrangements for the ordinance of baptism. Render assistance to the Pastor and to the candidates as necessary.
Al Gallo, Mona Brown, Curtis Beasley, Lu Ann Schaffner, Wilma Rose and Nikki Cearley
Benevolence - Meet the genuine needs of people through the administration of available funds and serve as a liaison for our church with other benevolent ministries in our area.
Doug Brown, Nancy Scott, Marilyn Carson, Darin Davis, Peggy Dane and JoAnn Henderson
Bereavement - Help the bereaved in time of need by providing a meal in conjunction with the funderal service.
Edna Heiskell, LaVerne White, Donna Ferris, Edna Keel, Becky White, Norma Claborn, Sherry Awe and Jacqueline Shugart
Church Decorating - Assist in placing all church decorations in the auditorium, chapel and fellowhip hall for churchwide functions.
Kakie Cadenhead, Debra Weatherly, Edith Porter, Joni Foote, Kay Cover and Patti Hammett
Direct Mission - Responsible for the investigation and recommendation of all direct mission activities of FBC.
BM Pres.-David Britton, WMU Dir-Ida May Amyx, Jill Morrison, Russell Routon, Chad Miller, Bob Askey, Debbi Dunham and Clifford Dane
Evangelism - Responsible for the investigation and recommendation of methods to insure that all activities of the church are oriented to the Great Commission.
SS Outreach Dir.-Jim Reynolds, David Moore, Sally Finney, Janice Lovelady, Margaret Fry and Dwight Renshaw
Glorieta - Responsible for policies, maintenance and improvements to the Glorieta Cabin.
Doug Claborn, Lonnie Little, Stephan Brown, Kathy Claborn, Christi Turner and Rufus Phelps
Greeting - Make sure that there is a person at every entrance to greet people before Sunday School and church.
Delbert Dodds, Eddie Burkhalter, Bret Holloway, Bill Raney, Chester Rose and Greg Duggan
Heritage - Gather and preserve church record, documents, pictures and articles of historical importance.
CH CK-Debby Brown, Patty Smith, Nelda Askey, Grace Lyles, Rudy Smith and Kathy Britton
Nominating - Lead the church in filling all church-elected leadership positions filled by volunteers. (Elected by church)
A.L. Cody, Alpha Chumley, Vickie Moore, Carolyn Field and Bill Raney
Offering Counting - Insure that all contributions to the church are properly and safely counted and deposited.
Donna Beasley, Nancy Clayton, Eddie Carter, Mary McCarty, Linda Marshall and Leroy Schaffner
Personnel - Assist the church in matters related to employee personnel administration.
Wayne Porter, Shane Turner, David Foote, Curtis Ritchey, Carol Frost and Linda Bohlender
Preschool - Oversee all child care during meetings on church grounds.
Christie Childers, Kris Owens, Stephanie Frantz, Rachel Miersma, Kara Piehl and Kelly Simpson
Properties - Oversee all the property that belongs to FBC and to attend to any repairs that should be needed.
Paul Gore, Kevin Caddell, Tim Alexander, Krista Turner, Fred Awe and Gary Frost
Stewardship - Develop and promote stewardship education activities that result in church members giving as distinctive Christian stewards.
Church Treas.-David Field, Deacon Chm-Franky Scott, WMU Dir-Kakie Cadenhead, BM Pres.-David Britton, David Steele, Scott Ferris, Margie Gore and Tim Jones
Transportation - Oversee all vehicles that belong to FBC and to attend to any repairs that should be needed.
Travis Clements, Andy Cover, Gabe Ferris, Lance Latini, Ed Fry and Jay Willard
Trustees - (Taken from By-laws, Article IV) Three trustees elected by the church will hold in trust the church property. They shall have no power to buy, sell, mortgage, lease or transfer any property without a specific vote of the church authorizing each action. It shall be the function of the trustees to affix their signatures to legal documents involving the sale, mortgage, purchase or rental of property or other legal documents where the signatures of trustees are required.
Dr. Matt Turner, Betty McAlister, Mark Harrison and Mary Richardson
Ushering - Create an atmosphere of genuine welcome and concern for all attending the services.
David Jennings, Louis Scott, Bill Keel, David Cody, Tom Sanford and Wally Johnson
Family Life Center - Will create policies and procedures for the use of the new Family Life Center.
Dr. Rick Dunham, Mary Lou Ritchey, Richard Amyx, Terry White, and Danny Morrison
