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      Our Bible translates the word kataluma as inn, but it literally means guest room not hotel or “inn.” Luke says there was no room for Mary and Joseph in the family guest room, and so they had to be placed elsewhere in the house. According to the dictates of Middle Eastern hospitality, it would be unthinkable to send out-of-town relatives elsewhere to stay. But it was a time of paying

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 There was a time when our neighborhood was awash at night with Christmas lights. My son had to close his curtains to get to sleep. I could not compete with this splendor, and be assured, it was a competition. I didn't have the time, money or inclination to join the lights race. What to do?  I decided to leave my neighbors to decorate the night, and I would take the day. I would plant a couple

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 Advent – or in Spanish Adviento (adventus in latin), suggests arrival – something soon-to-be, something coming – and our preparation and expectation of what is to come.  I like the sound and image of adviento because to my ear it suggests the whoosh of wind, of viento – perhaps the kind that portends much colder weather from faraway.  Even in December, Austin isn’t often blustery (fine by me –

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What is the definition of a 'great' gift?  Christmas rolls around each year and many of us are stymied by the pressing need to figure out the best gifts for family and friends.  And it gets tougher each year!  Needs to be something different (not the same or too similar to last year or the year before), needs to be special depending on the recipient (an aunt or uncle versus son or daughter, to

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Imagine living in darkness. Imagine living in our 49th state, Alaska, where there are 67 days of darkness this time of the year. The shortest day of the year is December 21st when there are only three hours of muted sunlight. Oh, how important those three hours must be just to see the light. Even here in Austin after three cloudy, cold, rainy days we crave to see our sunlight. It sustains

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Joseph and the babeOil on canvas Carol Hawkins, a member of First Baptist, offers a wide variety of art and design services. Portraits, murals, faux-finishing, illustration, photo and painting restoration. carolhawkins.com.

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What do you call it when a person dies right before they become a zombie? You know, that part right after they've breathed their last (human) breath and before they resuscitate and you have to take a pitch fork or shot gun to them. For one brief moment the (bitten or scratched) pre-zombie corpse is allowed rest, to die, and be dead. Is there a word for that moment? Strange question for a post

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Abstract Angel Acrylic on Canvas I considered myself a "painter" instead of an "artist," as I took up doing landscapes in oils only as a hobby in the '70s. Our family came to Austin from Waco in 1973, and joined First Baptist Church.  My husband, Jim, and I moved to Victoria in 1980, leaving our daughter, Linda, at UT. When we retired back home in 1994, I had the

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Sixty nine years is a long time.  Arlis liked to say he “swept her off her feet.”  Their first meeting was at the gas station where he worked as an attendant, and he asked her to raise her feet while he used the whisk broom to sweep the floor board.  She was the daughter of a local minister, home on a college break and not necessarily the type for this 10th grade drop-out oil field worker,

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The observance of Advent began sometime in the fourth century. It was originally a time of preparation for baptism. The focus was on penance and fasting.  In the mid-300’s, Constantine the Great built the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and declared Christmas a national holiday. Julius I, Bishop of Rome in AD350 declared December 25th the birthday of Jesus. After the official

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Not too long ago, the children’s choir sang during midweek moorings. The fellowship hall was packed with parents and the food line was unusually long. As each choir made their way up to the stage to sing, Louise introduced the teachers and gave some information about what the children were learning. One group in particular used instruments. It was exciting to see little ones holding their

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Yogi Berra was one of my childhood heroes. As a little "leaguer",  I played catcher. Not until later as an adult did I become aware of the wisdom of Yogi Berra’s aphorisms.  He once said “the future ain’t what it used to be.”  That quip has particular punch in this Advent season and in these dire economic times. I like the back and forth rhythm of gifts pitched to needs and needs to gifts.  My

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Robert Greenleaf, a retired AT&T executive served on the board of trustees of East coast universities during the turbulent 1970’s. Each time he visited a campus, he dropped by the college book store to see what students were reading. He noticed there was always a display of books by German novelist, Hermann Hesse. In an effort to understand the rebellious students of the day, he began to read

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In honor of those that protest injustice.  A bit of a reminder and after all, Advent is always just around the corner. “Slouching Towards Bethlehem”Words and music Eliza GilkysonGilkySongs BMI 2010 What kind of beast comes slouchingWhat kind of beast comes slouchingWhat kind of beast comes slouchingSlouching towards Bethlehem? People get ready cause it won’t be longBefore the hurricane will

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Gracious God, in this silence I hear the collective, continuous breathing of your church. You are Breath itself.  Your Spirit breathes through us.  It is that very breath that brings us life individually and collectively as a congregation, as a church. You are Being itself.  You are I AM.  That knowledge, imparted to us through your Son, brings us here today in an hour of worship. But we are

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Bob Devlin was the original One-Man Band of Washington DC according to a tribute written by Peter McCory.  McCory writes: An institution in the area for over 20 years, he often entertained busy lunchtime crowds on the streets of D.C. with his happy tunes. Later he played for many prominent Washingtonians at such noted places as the National Theatre, Wolf Trap, the Kennedy Center and the White

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The Prayers of the People are intercessory prayers offered during worship. Intercessions are offered for the universal church, the nation, the welfare of the world, local community concerns, the suffering and those in trouble, and for those that have died. A creative way to weave scripture into the Prayers is to break down the verse and pray after each fragment.  For example: For God so loved

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There is a wall hanging up on the third floor of First Baptist that displays the work of an amazing member of the FBC Austin community, Sara Landes.  Sara has spear headed the FBC mission, Los Amigos de Juarez, since 1978.  Most Wednesdays, she can be found on the third floor of the church as she lovingly sorts donations that will eventually fill a trailer full of goods that will be donated to

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Last night at Midweek Moorings, we discussed Richard L. Morgan’s Remembering Your Story. This book guides the reader through the initial steps of writing their own spiritual autobiography. We covered the seven foundational principles of spiritual autobiography. Some even shared a significant moment from a particular season of their life. Join us next week for a brief conclusion to Morgan’s book

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If your home or business generates lots of Styrofoam garbage, turns out there’s just one place in Austin you can go for recycling.  Cycled Plastics is Austin’s only recycler of Styrofoam.  Cycled Plastics is located in north Austin  off Burnet Road between Rundberg and Braker lanes. Contact them via their website  at cycledplastics.com or telephone at (512) 339-8787.

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Bert Montgomery will be at FBC Midweek Moorings this Wednesday, June 29 with his new book, Psychic Pancakes and Communion Pizza Bert Montgomery is a humorist, pastor, and professor who teaches sociology and religion courses at Mississippi State University, blogs regularly for the Faith Lab and occasionally for the Commercial Dispatch and MSDigitalDaily.com, and pastors the University Baptist

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Issue Divisive sanctuary cities legislation that would erode trust of the police in our communities and endanger public safety. Bills HB 9 - Sanctuary Cities Bill HB 10 - Relating to procedures for determining immigration status after arrest. HB 11 - Secure Communities Program SB 9 - Sanctuary Cities Bill (Senate Version) Hearing Monday, June 20, 2011 the House State Affairs Committee will meet

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This weekend is R.O.T. time, the Republic of Texas Harley weekend. It will be challenging to get to church. But I am confident you can do it. And I am writing to strongly encourage you to be here, because more important than R.O.T. is PENTECOST! This Sunday, June 12, is the birthday of the church. Not OUR church, but of THE church. It's that weekend when we celebrate the rush of the Spirit's

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Wednesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. Routines are comforting. They provide a rhythm for our daily lives: breakfast at 7 am, lunch at noon, dinner at 6 pm. They help us mark the days of the week: Pilates class on Tuesday, choir rehearsal on Wednesday, mentoring on Thursday. They can even provide a safe haven from the business of our lives: Sunday afternoon naps, Friday night dinner with friends. Routines

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Come talk about your faith with us.  Many good discussions available every Sunday morning.

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I’m sure many of you wonder what happens in the elementary Sunday School Department each Sunday morning. You walk by the rooms and see children drawing, building, and listening. But what Biblical principles do they learn? And how do they learn them?  Well, how about acceptance and grace plus Dr. Seuss thrown in for good measure. My most recent teaching experience included teaching about Jesus

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David Ellis Dickerson tells the story of heading home to Tucson after six years away, having rejected the evangelical Christianity of his family. David came prepared for war, armed with new beliefs. But his family had something else in mind. David is author of the memoir House of Cards. (11 1/2 minutes) Song: "Christians and Pagans", Dar Williams

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbtRWH4DrCY

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Tonight's Midweek Moorings was held at Still Waters (to avoid the congestion downtown).   Suzii Paynter brought an update on legislation that the Christian Life Commission (CLC) is supporting in this congressional session. The issues they are supporting include limits on payday lending, increasing alcohol tax to offset revenue shortages and supporting initiatives that fight hunger.

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A small group from Austin and Driftwood went to El Paso December 9 – 13th, 2010.  Our mission was to take supplies for Christmas bags for children in impoverished communities in El Paso and Juarez. We completed 2,000 bags in El Paso and another 3,000 in Juarez. Additional bags were distributed at a trailer park community in El Paso that weekend.  The next trip will be April 16, 2011 with a

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Sorry about the quality:  If you have a question about the text for Roger,  he'll answer it at the end of worship.  Post a comment or email website@fbcaustin.org

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FEBRUARY IS LOVE YOUR CHURCH LIBRARY MONTH The First Baptist Church library is being transformed into a library where you will be able to find materials, check them out and come in to study and research. How can you Love Your Church Library in February? Here are some suggestions: 1.Use My Library Bookstore to order your books, DVDs and music. You can order from the First Baptist Church website

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The Marathon is this Sunday, January 30. The race is mostly north of the church (ending at Waterloo Park). Those coming from the south should have not problems getting to church and those coming from the north want to avoid Burnet Road, Spicewood Springs/Mesa area, North Loop Dr, and the UT campus from Duval to San Jacinto. Here's the map: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/specialevents/maps.htm

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Last night,  Donald Keeney began a series of discussions on the origins of the King James version of the Bible. He reminded us that this is the 400th anniversary of the KJV, an edition that was produced and reproduced by hand making for some interesting "translations" which we will look at next Wednesday. Dr. Keeney is Director of the Booher Library at the Seminary of the Southwest. Join us for

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The AISD Facilities Master Plan welcomes your input.  Here are some talking points to make when you advocate specifically for Oak Springs Elementary at the meeting tomorrow night at Burger, through written comments at these meetings or through online comments at the Facility Master Plan website found on the AISD homepage: www.austinisd.org .  All online comments must be posted by January 17, 2011

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The Marriage Course Seven Candle-lit date-night dinners (with Childcare) for $150.00 For any couple looking to spend one night together for seven straight weeks.  No kids! A catered (and delicious) meal! Candles! This course can make any marriage--from engagement to Silver Anniversary--better, stronger, and more loving as it explores all aspects of relationships from sex to arguments to kids

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Check out Wayne Bell's radio report playing on KUT today. http://kut.org/items/show/21959

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Sunday, December 5 - Children's Christmas Fair at 4:00 p.m.Join us for Christmas crafts, music and carol singing, refreshments,children’s choirs’ performance, Chrismon tree decorating, and the Christmas story told by the pastor. Wednesday, December 8 - Concert by Cantamos: FBC Women's chorus at 6:30 p.m. A concert of sacred and secular music. Friday, December 10 - Prime Time Cruisers Trip to

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Tifne Whitley shared about her work alongside her husband Joel, in Spain with African refugees. To read more about this mission effort click here. Also as you pray for the following concerns remember the names of some of the people that we learned about tonight: Endaye, Kauti, Segunda, and Dinma. May they be open to hear the good news about Christ.

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Joel Heck's CS Lewis website:  http://www.joelheck.com/#/, is a treasure trove of all things Lewis.  Take a few minutes to review the entries at Chronologically Lewis and then make plans to come to Midweek Moorings on Wednesday, November 10 at 6:15 to hear him in person. Don't forget:  Shadowlands continues for two more weekends.  Make your reservations now!

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Register now for the parenting seminar led by Dr. Michael Sciretti, the founder of Epiphany Ministries. Michael leads individuals and groups through spirituality workshops, retreats, and seminars. One of his workshops is specifically for parents, which he calls "Wakeful Parenting: The Spiritual Path of Parenthood." Using ideas and practices cultivated in ancient Christianity, participants are

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Mike Massar, with a little help from his friends, Roger, David, and Amy, read an excerpt from his screenplay based on the relationship of C. S. Lewis and JRR Tolkien. Then he talked about the real Lewis that many of his avid fans do not know. He also suggested that the play "Shadowlands" offers a view of some of those insights. FBC's production opens this week. In Inklings of Glory, Massar

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Don't miss Steve Mines as he talks on incarnation and justice this Wednesday at 6:15p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Steve Mines grew up in Argentina, the son of English-speaking parents (Margie and Don Mines).  His first experience with translation was in an advanced high school Spanish literature class, where his teacher, a professional English translator, assigned passages from a Sydney Sheldon book

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Greg Garrett reminded us at Midweek Moorings that heroes are different from celebrities by the choices they make: one seeks fame while the other is motivated to serve. Heroes are willing to get involved in the battle of good and evil. The characters in the story can determine their destiny by choosing the good. It is Harry's choices, in spite of similar circumstances, that separate him from those

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Beresheth Experiential Worship8pm Thursday in the Chapel7:30 Community Dinner in the Parlor RSVP for dinner to Ann before 6pmChildcare provided RSVP to Tori 810-1598 (call don’t text) Rev. Ann PittmanFirst Baptist Church of Austin901 Trinity St. 78701512-476-2625512-913-7636apittman@fbcaustin.orgwww.fbcaustin.orgwww.watersedgeaustin.com

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Susan Morris from the Downtown Cluster (Find on Facebook) shared about the ways in which First Baptist and it members are a part of caring for the homeless in our city. She also talked about the influence of the city council and how all of us need to be involved in helping those in need. There is also interesting information about downtown available through the Downtown Austin Alliance and DANA

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Check out these great photos of the Fantasticks (which opens tonight, August 12).

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“FOCUS” - 30 days of prayer for unity from Roger’s sermon on August 8, 2010:“FOCUS”, I give you that five-letter word as an acronym for how I want to ask you to pray. So, here it is: F is for faithfulness, that is, I’m asking you to be faithful to this challenge everyday; O is for openness, let your heart be soft, be open to what the Spirit is saying to you, you may hear things you never

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Come see the timeless musical, The Fantasticks, in First Baptist Church's Black Box Theater. August 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22. See why The Fantasticks is the longest running musical on Broadway and help celebrate it's 50th birthday!  With lyrics and music by University of Texas graduates, Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, this production is not to be missed! Tickets are FREE! But seating is

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Yes, we had a cake at Church Council in July. Yes, we had a cheesy Christian balloon. Yes we had a piñata. But why? It started on Facebook (what doesn’t?). Denise Hammett, Church Council Chair, started it by lamenting about getting through her upcoming week before her vacation started. Her list of things to do included “one meeting,” that all her FBC friends knew was church council. Then the

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On Wednesday, July 7, members of FBC all over Austin (and beyond) met in homes with other FBCers in their general part of town to eat dinner and meet new people. Here were some comments the next day on Facebook: “We made 5 new friends!” “It was great! Great conversation and great food! I say let’s all get together again.” “Dinner out on Wednesday with our church friends wasgreat! Good Idea!”

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Beresheth 8pmExperiential Worship… Community Dinner 7:30 Childcare Available! More info?  apittmann@fbcaustin.org

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This week high school students in our youth group at First Baptist will travel to Big Bend to enjoy an adventure in the great outdoors.  They will participate Outbound.  The youth will go hiking, white water rafting, rock repelling, and much, much more.  Along the way, they will learn more about leadership skills, relationships, creation, and God.  They will gain insights that someone can only

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The Sanctuary Choir is taking their well-deserved break during July.  If you hear a wonderful voice behind you or to the side of you, it may be a Sanctuary Choir member enjoying a different perspective during worship. On July 18 our fabulous men's quartet made up of John Raff, Tony Greaves, Scott Chapman and David Hammond will sing arrangements of Just a Closer Walk with Thee and Peace in the

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On Sunday, July 25, a team of students from Baptist universities across Texas will be visiting our church as the final stop on their Texas Hunger Initiative Road Trip. The group started in Waco at the World hunger Relief Farm, then headed to Lubbock, San Angelo, San Antonio, and McAllen before heading to Austin. They heard stories and served our brothers and sisters living in hunger, learned

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Help keep Central Texas cool by donating fans or funds to the Family Eldercare Fan Drive! New 20" box fans or new oscillating fans 12" and above are needed. All funds collected will be used to purchase fans, air conditioners or provide other critical services to low-income elderly, families with children and adults with disablities.. The Missions Committee is challenging each Sunday School class

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It is not the church of God that has a mission. It is the mission of God that has a church. - Rowan Williams God has always and is always inviting us to join Him in this mission of reconciling the world. It is this mission of God that has shaped and continues to shape the life of First Baptist. God’s passion for Austin and Texas is made partly visible through the prayers, work, and life of our

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Beresheth Experiential Worship, tonight 8pm,FBC Chapel Community Dinner at 7:30, RSVP to Ann required ($4) Music by Meredith Norris, Ann Pittman & Benjamin Barr; Meditation by Ann Pittman. Childcare available! RSVP your kid to Jenna at 972-832-7185

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O God who birthed a nation from a barren womb and made your covenant with a band of runaway slaves:  You have watched over the rise and fall of every nation, great and small, near and far, before and since.  You, who were in that stuffy room in Philadelphia when this nation declared its independence, be with us now. Help us see things as You see them.  From Your point of view there are no

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God, it’s morning again….the light rises & fills this room….streaks of color adorning the nets, purging the darkness, probing relentlessly into the most resistant corners of our souls. I wonder if a single beam of light will curl into our hearts this time, chasing away shadows left over from too many demanding yesterdays or restless nights.  We watch for You, wondering if there will be one clear

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Turn out to see the FBC Boys of Summer when they play:  Thursday, July 1 - 6:30p.m.  We’re playing in a new location for the summer while Krieg Fields is underconstruction! So join us to cheer on the team at Pan America Park on 3rd (between Chicon and R.Martinez).  Future dates:  July 8 - 9:15pm. July 15 - 6:30pm.

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Guess Who’s  Coming to Dinner?  Getting to know your FBC neighbors… in your neighborhood! July 7, 2010 For one night only, you’re invited to get to know your neighbors – those FBCers who live in your “neighborhood.”   There’s no topic to discuss, no lesson to plan, it’s just dinner… and hopefully some new friendships!  Click on this link to sign up online and you will be placed in a dinner group

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There are several Burmese families that are in need of furniture, household goods, sheets and towels. If you have any items to donate or to get more specific information, call Doug Keenan in the church office, 512-476-2625.

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First David Garza with Chris Searles (Twang, Twang) and Grant Hudson (of Infinite Partials), now Will Taylor with his strings and a mandolin player to accompany the Sanctuary Choir this Sunday. It's a blue-grass, roots music Sunday at FBC. 11:00 am. 901 Trinity.

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After presenting the classic views of atonement last week, Amy Wiles introduced the perspective of liberation theology. Rather than seeing the death of Christ as necessary, liberation theology sees the cross as inevitable. Both views have strengths and weaknesses to be discussed as we continue looking at the question "Who is Jesus and How does He save us?" We also shared these joys and

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We begin our Teacher Recognition Day with a discussion with Dr. Paynter in the Parlor on Sunday morning from 8:30 - 9:30am. All Sunday School Teachers are invited to join in this important conversation. Then in the morning worship the teachers will be asked to stand, along with class members, so that we may recognize the important ministry of Christian education.Leading up to this Sunday, classes

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Amy Wiles will serve FBC as an intern this summer as she continues her education at Austin Prebyterian Seminary. She will be leading our Midweek Moorings during the month of June looking at the question "Who is Jesus and How does He save us? Blessings, Doug We also prayed for these concerns: for those who have our sympathy...the family of Jonathan Norman the Tucker family on the death of their

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Sunday, May 30, Trinity Sunday 11:00am Worship Roger Paynter - sermon title:Serenity, Courage, Wisdom A Worship service focusing on awareness of substance abuse issues. Ben DeLeon will share a testimony of his experience, strength, and hope. MUSIC Coronation CRAIG COURTNEY Sanctuary Choir with Scott Avant, Trombone Day By Day from Godspell STEPHEN SCHWARTZ For help with addictions:  AA

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Is the concept of the Trinity important for theological understanding? How does our understanding of the Trinity influence our daily Christian experience?  Ann Pittman explored these ideas along with a survey of Christian history tonight in our MidWeek Moorings. We also prayed for these concerns: for those who have our sympathy... Bill  on the death of his wife, Russell for those in the

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Wear yellow, red and/or orange clothes to church this Sunday to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit! Rev. Dr. Roger Paynter, Preacher Acts 2:1-12 Music: Instruments of Praise by Allen Koepke, Cantamos; Wade in the Water, Spiritual, arr. Sondra Tucker, Sanctuary Handbell Ringers When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place...They saw what seemed to be tongues of

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Musician Danny Brooks led Midweek Moorings. He shared his music and his testimony of a life changed from addiction to service for Christ. He asked that we pray for his ministry in the nightclubs and among those who are traveling the same self-destructive path he was on. As you pray remember Danny's ministry along with these concerns: for those celebrating a new birth...Matt and Amie (and

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After years of struggle in the Rock n' Roll trenches of Toronto, Nashville and Los Angeles, addiction to alcohol, speed and heroin, as well as a monstrous spiritual and physical breakdown in the mid-1980s and a life-changing rehabilitation at Toronto's Donwood Institute, Brooks has emerged as a new star in contemporary Gospel music. "In 30 years in this business," says Brooks' bass player, Dennis

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Sunday, May 16, 11:00am worship Graduation RecognitionRev. Dr. Roger Paynter  Music "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee," Beethoven arr. Simeone, Sanctuary and Youth Choirs "Gabi, Gabi, African Freedom Song" and "Bound for Greater Things" Ken Medema, Trinity Chorus and Imago Dei Choir Awards - Sunday, May 16 First Baptist Music Ministry has a tradition of annually recognizing all the children and

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The May 5, 2010 issue of The Clarion is available.

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Last night, Cantamos, our women's ensemble, led Midweek Moorings. This joyful group shares their gift of music with enthusiam and talent reminding us of God's blessings in our lives. As you pray remember these concerns: for those who have our sympathy... for those in the hospital... for those who need our special prayers... for those who are celebrating a birthday… Mrs. Doris Prather (5/8) Mrs.

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Cantamos Louise Kemp Avant, ConductorWednesday, May 12, 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church 901 Trinity St. in downtown Austin Cantamos will sing several selections from throughout the church year as well as selections from 2 Broadway Shows, The Color Purple and Wicked.  Cantamos means "we sing" and sing they do, at Christmas for retirement homes, in worship, and for

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Compared to incandescent filament light bulbs,  Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) last longer, don’t get as hot, and use about 25% of the energy.  However, they do contain small amounts of the dangerous element mercury, as do their long-tube cousins. A single CFL has very little mercury, but thousands in a landfill can be a problem over time. Your local Home Depot will accept used CFLs for

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Mothers DayMay 9, 2010 Child-led Worship Coming soon May 9-16 Interfaith Hospitality NetworkWednesday, May 12 Cantamos concert Saturday, May 15 Church-wide DanceSunday, May 16 Graduate Recognition Choir PicnicJune 7-11 Vacation Bible School/ Creative Arts Camp You can also check theCalendar on the website for more events. Sunday, May 9, 11:00am Worship Come Celebrate

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Historic First Baptist Church, founded in downtown Austin in 1847, concludes a month of celebrations and explorations of God's creation this Sunday, with an hour long worship service. Read More at Austin Post.

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Dear Members and Friends of the First Baptist Church of Austin , We, the cast and crew of Trinity Street Players would like to thank all of you for your support of FBC's theater ministry and out production of You Can't Take It With You. We thank you for being a place that nurtures and treasures the arts. We are very grateful for your attendance and donations as well as your hard behind the

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Service Scheduled for Wednesday morningApril 28, 2010 Emma Browning died Friday afternoon following a brief illness. Emma was a long time member of FBC and a member of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. She has been involved in aviation since her first flight in 1929. She married Robert Browning Jr. in 1930 and became his ferry pilot as he barnstormed across Texas. Together they owned Browning

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April 24 Noon to 3 p.m. It's not too late to sign up! Volunteers and donations are still needed to help Oak Springs Elementary have another fantastic carnival. Please contact Dorothy at dstrickland@fbcaustin.org to volunteer. Carnival Donations are still needed!!!Large prizes and Small prizesBaked goods (store bought or homemade)12 ounce cans of soda (any kind)Bottled water (16 ounce size)

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On Sunday, April 25th, under the direction of Louise K Avant , the Sanctuary Choir, Doxology (a liturgical dance ensemble),  and tenor soloist, Juan del Bosco, will present Misa Criolla, written in 1964 by legendary Argentine composer and pianist Ariel Ramirez.  They will be joined by Chaski, a Latin American folk music ensemble based in Austin.  Chaski will open the evening program with

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Written by Moss Hart and George Kaufman, directed by Ann Pittman, Trinity Street Players presents You Can't Take It With You April 15-18, 22-25. Thursday-Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 2:30. 901 Trinity St. Call 476-2625 to reserve your tickets or email trinitystreetplayers@fbcaustin.org. Childcare available the 18th and 24th. You Can’t Take It With You is a delightful play detailing the life of

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Silent Auction - 9:30am-1:00pmFree Lunch is Barbeque (donations accepted)Live Auction - Tony Greaves, AuctioneerThe annual Youth Auction will be Sunday, April 11th following worship. We will eat barbeque and enjoy each other’s company while bidding on both silent and live auction items. Our auctioneer is Tony Greaves, so you know it will be an entertaining time. The funds raised will go to defray

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West bound access to church will be limited, try coming from the east using I-35; Click here for map Plan to stay for Barbeque lunch and YOUTH AUCTION Check out the latest issue of The Clarion for more information

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From noon to three, the whole earth was dark. Around mid-afternoon Jesus groaned out of the depths, crying loudly, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" (The Message) 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Communion 7:30 p.m. Worship

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Jesus or Barrabas?  Who do you choose? It was a custom at the Feast to release a prisoner, anyone the people asked for. There was one prisoner called Barabbas, locked up with the insurrectionists who had committed murder during the uprising against Rome. As the crowd came up and began to present its petition for him to release a prisoner, Pilate anticipated them: "Do you want me to release the

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Where will Jesus find you tomorrow? Do you get up early enough to participate? The Trial of Jesus (Mark 15, The Message):At dawn's first light, the high priests, with the religious leaders and scholars, arranged a conference with the entire Jewish Council. After tying Jesus securely, they took him out and presented him to Pilate.Pilate asked him, "Are you the 'King of the Jews'?"      He

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Today, we join Peter down in the courtyard: While all this was going on, Peter was down in the courtyard. One of the Chief Priest's servant girls came in and, seeing Peter warming himself there, looked hard at him and said, "You were with the Nazarene, Jesus."   He denied it: "I don't know what you're talking about." He went out on the porch. A rooster crowed.   The girl spotted him and began

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March 29: Gethsemane March 30: Peter's Denial March 31:  The Trial of Jesus April 1: Barrabas or Jesus? Each worship experience in the Chapel will be different  Lunch will be served after each Noonday Service in the Fellowship Hall.  This year, make Holy Week a priority in your life. If you can’t make it to the noon services, read passages from the Gospels to remember what Christ was

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Rev. Dr. Gareth Lloyd Jones, Anglican priest and professor emeritus of Hebrew Studies at Bangor University in Wales. Sunday, March 28, 2009 2:30 p.m. A “Hymn-Singing”? “Hymn-singing is very much a part of the Welsh religious ethos,” Lloyd Jones says. “It has been the special contribution of the non-conformist churches, [such as] Congregational, Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist, to our

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Sunday, March 28, 11:00am worship - Sixth Sunday of LentRev. Dr. Roger Paynter continues his sermon series on the Lord's Prayer Sermon Title: ..."And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Matthew 26:36-41MusicIntroit Lift Up Your Heads JODY W. LINDH Melody, Carol and Celebration Choirs Ministry of Music God's Holy Lamb MARK HAYES Sanctuary Choir

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Tonight 8pm FBC ChapelMusician: James SummersMeditation: Ann Pittman RSVP for Childcare to Jenna 972-832-7185*This will be the last Beresheth until May!  No Beresheth in April.

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Fifth Sunday of Lent Rev. Dr. Roger Paynter continues his sermon series on the Lord's Prayer Sermon Title: ...and forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors... Scripture: Psalm 51, Genesis 50:15-21 and Matthew 6:12MusicO Divine Redeemer by Charles Gounod, arr. Schrader, Sanctuary Choir andMy Song is Love Unknown by Edwin T. Childs, Cantamos, Abigail Courage, Soloist

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Joy Kusek returns to lead worshipMarshall Smith preaching RSVP for Childcare to Jenna 972-832-7185

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Gareth Lloyd Jones will be leading our Midweek Moorings service for two weeks March 17 and 24. Due to SXSW traffic congestion downtown the Wednesday programming on March 17 will not be at FBC, 9th and Trinity, but will meet at Still Waters in Granada Hills. including Sanctuary Choir rehearsal and dinner meal. Read more about Dr. Lloyd Jones in The Clarion.

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