ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. A Called Business Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will be two purposes for this called meeting:
a) consider calling Bryan Intemann to a combination Minister of Missions & Campus Pastor position
b) consider scholarships for several students attending Oklahoma Baptist University

2. CenterCross Church has been in the planning stages for months and now you are being invited to help put these plans in motion. The first area where help is needed is in door-to-door canvassing. The purpose of the canvassing is to get the word out about the opening of CenterCross and to invite residents to the Open House Easter Egg Hunt for games, fun, giveaways, food and tours of the church. Detailed flyers, for you to hand out, have already been made. The plan is to knock on doors in the neighborhoods surrounding CenterCross en masse and introduce ourselves. This is a great time to say hello, smile and hand them a flyer, and invite them over. Then, there are two ways you can help canvass. Participate in: 1) the 10 day blitz, spread over the ten days prior to Easter and/or 2) two Saturdays in April (the 2nd & 9th), where you can help with either a morning or an afternoon shift. The second need is for volunteers to help in the service at CenterCross during Saturday evening church, with the exception of our opening service on Easter morning. Volunteers are still needed in several areas for a minimum of 6 months (or more as needed). An informational meeting, 4:30 & 5:30 p.m. in the Parlor, will be held this Sunday, March 27, and you can sign up in your LIFE Group to attend the meeting.

3. Scholarships Available! Going to OBU this fall? FBC members can qualify for scholarships. Baptist Seminary students preparing for the mission field may also qualify. Scholarships are offered through the Women’s Missionary Union. Please contact the Church Office, 918-518-1571, for more information.

4. The 9th Annual FBC Outreach Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 14. There will be two settings for lunch, 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., to serve the needy in our community. Your help is needed in serving food and drinks, serving as a van driver/rider, greeter, clean-up person, commitment advisor, and/or being a miscellaneous helper. Childcare for babies through Pre-K will be available for volunteers, reservations required, by calling the Children's Ministry Office at 918-594-5028. Sign up for this wonderful opportunity in your LIFE Groups on March 27, April 3 and 10, or by calling the Community Ministries Office at 918-594-5073.

Wednesday Night Meal for March 30
Fried Catfish, Creamy Au-Gratin Potatoes, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies and Orange Dump Cake

Adult PROTOS Courses
The following PROTOS courses for Adults are now meeting on Sunday evenings:
i) The Good, The Bad, and The-ology meets in Room 448 North from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
ii) The Big Picture: A Fast Moving Look at 20 Centuries of Christian History meets in Room 410 North from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
iii) Momentum: Building the Kingdom Debt Free meets in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Missions
This coming Sunday will be the last day for our March Mission Action Project emphasis on DaySpring Villa. DaySpring Villa is a domestic violence and homeless shelter for women and their children. This ministry provides for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of these women in crisis. At this writing, 395 women have come to Christ at DaySpring and many more have reaffirmed their faith. You can help by restocking paper products like toilet paper, diapers, pull-ups, and feminine hygiene items. You can also donate your used cell phones for fundraising purposes and remember that volunteers are always needed. For more information, please contact Wilma Lively at 918- 245-4075.

Preschool Ministry
1. The 2011 Jelly Bean Jump will be held on Saturday, April 16, 10:00 to 11:30. This event is for all preschoolers and their families and will be held in the FBC Student Gym. There will be inflatables, games, an egg hunt and much more. Reservations are not required, but if you need more information, please call 918-594-5028.

2. Enrollment is now open to the community for the First Steps Summer and Fall sessions! First Steps is a part-time developmental preschool for babies (6 mos.) through Pre-Kindergarten. For an enrollment form or for more information, please call 918-594-5028.

Calendar Highlights for April
2 Canvassing at CenterCross Church–9 am to 12 & 12 to 4 pm
Orientation Meeting at CenterCross Church–5 to 6:30 pm
3 Men’s Softball Sign-up begins
9 Canvassing at CenterCross Church–9 am to 12 & 12 to 4 pm
Workday at CenterCross Church–9 am to 1 pm
10 First Glance Class #1
Children’s New Christians’ Class
VIP Orientation
Evangelism Meeting
Mission Meeting
Pastor’s Evangelism Training
12 Encore: Senior Day Out at Tulakogee
13 10 Day Blitz at Center Cross Church–5 to 7 pm
14 Outreach Luncheon–11 am & 12:30 pm
Caring Center closed
Finance Committee
15 Adult Spring Spectacular
16 Preschool Jellybean Jump–10 am
17 Palm Sunday
First Glance Class #2
WMU Council Meeting
18 Deacons’ Meeting
21 Easter Event & Communion–6 pm
Students’ David Crowder Concert
22 Good Friday
Church Offices closed
23 Open House at CenterCross Church–11:30 am to 6 pm
24 Easter
Service at CenterCross Church–10 am
Spring Attendance Emphasis
No PM Activities
27 Administrative Assistants’ Day
Quarterly Business Meeting–6 pm
28 Caring Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
29-30 BGCO’s Men’s Retreat at Falls Creek