Family Reunion: Wednesdays at First
I have missed our time together around the tables in the Fellowship Hall. From the many questions I have received about when they begin again, I don’t think I am alone in it. It is nearing time for our family reunion—Wednesdays at First activities resume on September 4. Our family will be reunited. I look […]
Rustlings (August 19, 2019)
I walked into my first meeting over a decade ago. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. I attended three times a week—two different locations. It wasn’t until the third week that I could utter a word. Even then, the words were mixed with tears. It took a while to sift through the wad […]
The Branch—August 19, 2019
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Promotion Sunday and Parent Youth Night
Every August, the Youth Ministry prepares to welcome a new class of 6th graders to the Youth Family. Excitement radiates throughout the terrace level of the AYMC as they descend the steps as youth for the first time. The journey through middle school can be tough; in fact, it seems most people prefer not to […]
Tutudesk Delivery
On your marks, Get set We are children of Ramalema We are hungry, We are hungry for education On our visit to South Africa in July, we were warmly greeted by hundreds of children singing this song, clapping, stomping and welcoming us to their school! On behalf of you, our First Baptist family, we had […]
AYMC Pulse
In less than two weeks, we will be celebrating the AYMC’s tenth birthday. It’s going to be an incredible weekend of celebrating in which I hope you will be a part. First, on Saturday, August 24, we will have the 8th annual C. Dan Joyner Mission Backpack 5K, 1 mile walk and children’s fun run. […]
Sunday School Open House
Dear New Members and Newcomers, Visitors and Guests, Long Time Members and Loyal Pew Hoppers (and anyone who is looking for a smaller, more intimate community within the larger church), You are invited to attend a Sunday School Open House in our Fellowship Hall 9:15-10:15am on Sunday, August 18. Teachers and leaders from each of […]
Rustlings (August 12, 2019)
Minsters have a variety of responsibilities. Within the church, we are preachers, priests, administrators, counselors, teachers and more. We also have a role in the community and world. A part of my work in the world is the time I commit to serving on non-profit boards. Of course, we’re often asked to serve on far […]
The Branch—August 12, 2019
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Camp Prism 2019
Give me room from A to Z to dream any possibility. I want to grow up to be me. I want to be free! If you have a third, fourth, or fifth grader, this line from Reverend Russ Dean’s theme song for Camp Prism 2019 might sound familiar! This summer we took 37 children, including […]