NATURE FOR BAPTIST CHURCHES (NBC)-- NBC has changed its meeting day from Sunday to Friday at 6:00 pm.

FELLOWSHIP SERVICE WITH MT ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH-- You are invited to travel with the Pastor Boston, Brother Lemoria Lester and Combined Choirs to the Communion Service at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Baltimore, Maryland, Reverend Charles Coger, Pastor. Pastor Boston has been invited to bring the message and the choir to render songs of praise. The church is located at: 3008 Gwynn Falls Parkway, Baltimore, Maryland. Please come out to support our Pastor and Choirs and receive a blessing from the Lord.

TROY V. LEWIS LAYMEN LEAGUE WORKSHOP-- The Troy V. Lewis Laymen League of the UBMC, once a month conducts a workshop on the second or third Saturday of each month at different churches in Maryland. All men are invited.

USHERS NEEDED! Anyone interested in joining the Adult, Youth or Children Ushers Ministry, please see one of the ushers or attend the Ushers monthly meeting every 3rd Sunday after morning worship.

THE FALL BIBLE STUDY will begin on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 7:15 pm. Please join us as we continue our study on the Gospel of John. This class will be taught by Pastor Boston and Rev. Basil G. Scott.

SOUTHERN FLAVORINGS--The Scholarship Committee will be selling "Southern Flavorings" to help meet the financial needs of our youth. Please support us in this effort.

ALL PEW LEADERS--We will begin holding regular monthly meetings on 2nd Sundays following morning worship service. Please continue to track attendance for your pew assignments, particularly on 1st Sundays. By working with the Church Clerk we can obtain contact information for members who have been noticeably absent, not due to sickness or work. During our regularly scheduled meetings, we will discuss how best to conduct outreach to our members, e.g. through a family member, card, or telephone call. In addition, we will discuss the addition of new subcommittee members.

Sister Jamaine T. Fletcher and Sister Otero V. Tinker

Subcommittee Chairs

HEALTH MINISTRY EXERCISE CLASSES-- The Church's Health Ministry will start exercise classes on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm beginning October 4, 2011. Classes will be held in the Annex. All are welcome.

CHILDREN'S CHURCH will reconvene on Sunday, October 9, 2011. All children between the ages of 5 and 12 are cordially invited. Reverend Basil G. Scott, Children's Ministry Pastor, will preach God's Word in a manner the children will understand. The children will also sing songs, read Bible verses, engage in activities, and enjoy refreshments.

2011 ANNUAL CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING--

To: Officers and Members of First Baptist Church

Please plan to attend our Annual Church Business meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 7:00 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to transact the business of the church which includes electing officers, receiving and approving the budget and annual reports, and projects the goals for the coming year. All members are encouraged to attend; business of importance will be discussed.

TO: OFFICERS AND MINISTRY CHAIRS

To prepare for the upcoming Church Business meeting, all Officers and Ministry Chairs are requested to submit their 2011 Annual Reports no later than Sunday, January 1, 2012. This will give Sister Tobi Brown enough time to assemble, reproduce and distribute these reports to the Congregation by January 8, 2011. Further, the Congregation will have enough time to read these reports so that they may prepare for the upcoming meeting. The Organizational Annual Report forms have been placed in your mailbox slots. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and may God bless you.

2012 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY--Next year, the Youth and Young Adult Ministry will begin a new Bible study. The first session will be held on Tuesday, January 10th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm and will be held every Tuesday until the end of June. Join us as we “study to show thyself approved…” and receive a blessing.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE--During the January 2012 Annual Church meeting, voting will take place to fill end-of-term vacancies for the following ministries: Trustees, Building, Maintenance, & Expansion Committee, & Assistant Church Treasurer.

Any church member interested in filling a position may submit their name, in writing, to any member of the Nominating Committee.

USHERS' ANNIVERSARY--First Baptist Church Ushers' Anniversary will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012, at 3:30 pm. The Guest Preacher will be the Reverend Elaine Taylor, Youth Minister, First Baptist Church Cherry Hill, Brooklyn, Maryland. Members and friends are invited to attend and receive a blessing.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL BREAKFAST-- The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast will be held on Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Anne Arundel Community College. The program starts at

8:00 am and doors open at 7:30 am. The speaker will be Congressman Elijah Cummings and our Minister of Music, Brother Lemoria L. Lester, Jr. will help provide the music. Tickets are $35.00.

BAPTIST CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION’S ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP AND AWARDS BANQUET--The Annual Congress Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012, 6:30 pm at Martin West located at 6821 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, Maryland. This year the Ministry of Christian Education is honoring Deacon Charles Gross and Sister Hannah Finney. Subscriptions are $60.00 per person.

ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012, AT 7:00 PM, MT. MORIAH AME CHURCH OF ANNAPOLIS will be sponsoring a program to honor Christian women of various churches. The Women’s Ministry has selected Sister Denise Smith as our honoree. A free will offering will be collected. Please come and support our honoree.

THE YOUTH VALENTINE SOCIAL will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 2:30 pm. Tickets cost is $8.00.

SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE AWARD--It is with pleasure that the ladies of Delta Pi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. inform you that Brother Harrell Spruill is our nominee and a recipient of a “Salute to Excellence (STE) 2012” in Community Education Award. The Salute to Excellence in Community Education Awards and Luncheon are designed to recognize and acknowledge those in the community who have made a difference in non-traditional education ways to create an environment where are youth can grow. The STE Luncheon will be held on February 11, 2012, at 12 Noon at the Sheraton Annapolis Hotel, 173 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Tickets for this event are $60.00.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH along with St. Agnes Hospital, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance, and United Health Care will be sponsoring Red Dress Sunday. We are requesting that all women wear red dresses or red suits and men wear black suits with red ties.

OFFICERS’ INSTALLATION will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2012, during the morning worship service. Please come out to support our Officers, Presidents, Ministry Chairs and Assistants in their commitment to serving the Lord.

THE WOMEN’S MINISTRY ANNUAL PANCAKE DINNER will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Come out and enjoy pancakes and much more.

UBMC THIRD QUARTERLY MEETING--The UBMC Third Quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Host Church will be the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 3459 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, Host Pastor is Reverend Restia Whitaker.

FELLOWSHIP SERVICE WITH WHITESTONE--Sunday, February 26, 2012, at 3:30 pm, First Baptist will travel to Baltimore for our Annual Fellowship service with Whitestone Baptist Church, Reverend Dr. Elmore E. Warren, Pastor. The church is located at 3001-5 Baker Street, Baltimore, MD 21216. Reverend Boston will render a Word from the Lord and music will be provided by the Combined Choirs.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS for A Tribute to Women of Color and A Tribute to Men of Color for high school seniors and college freshmen are available. The annual luncheon and awards program will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at 11:00 am at the LaFontaine Bleu in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The deadline for application submission is December 1, 2011.

UBMC STATE WIDE INSTITUTE-- Sponsored by The United Baptist Missionary Convention of the State of Maryland, Inc.,

Reverend Dr. James B. Gray, Jr., President, Christians ‘Working Together to Build to Kingdom of God” Ephesians 2:19-22, Monday-Friday, March 5-9, 2012, Seminars-Workshops-Courses, Pastors Division (Day Class only), Day Classes--10:00 am-12 Noon, Evening Classes--6:15-8:15 pm., TBA Western High School Complex, 4600 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209.

EASTERFEST -- MARCH 31, 2012 AT 4:00 PM-- The Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites you to a Dinner Theater in the celebration of Easter. Tickets cost $8.00.

MAGAZINE DONATIONS FOR AAMC—Donations of used appropriate weekly or monthly periodicals, magazines, such as Ebony, Essence, Goodhousekeeping, Time Magazine, and others that will be distributed to patients in Anne Arundel Medical Center. Please no catalogs or cookbooks. A box will be placed in the Annex marked “MAGAZINES.” Please place your donations there. Thanks in advance for your support.

ARUNDEL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ANNOUNCEMENT—Any individual or family interested in applying for home ownership in Obery Court should contact Ms. Sambo Hilton at

410-384-9212, ext. 117. You must be a present occupant of Annapolis Public Housing. Presently this is the application process for those in public housing. If this process does not produce enough applicants for home ownership, the process will be open to other interested Annapolis/County residents.

If you want to be on the Obery Court Committee for Arundel Habitat for Humanity, the Committee meets every 2 weeks at the Stanton Center. This is a subcommittee that reviews applications.

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY is looking for volunteers to help with church activities that require food preparation.

MINISTRY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION—The Ministry of Christian Education is looking for a secretary to take notes during meetings on the first Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.

THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITIES is seeking adults to volunteer as “Friendly Visitors for 1 hour per week. The Friendly Visitor Program links volunteers with homebound seniors who lack consistent companionship. The department provides training and support to visitors who provide friendship and share interests with a senior citizen who has become isolated in their home.

HISTORICAL MINISTRY of First Baptist Church has been formed. The purpose of this Ministry is to preserve significant events and ceremonies so that future generations may gain knowledge on the accomplishments and progress of the Church.

THE MARYLAND PRIMARY ADULT CARE PROGRAM (PAC)--The Maryland Primary Adult Care Program (PAC) covers primary health care and prescription drugs for certain low income eligible Maryland residents. Applicants must be 19 years of age or older, not eligible for Medicare, and a U.S. citizen or a qualified alien who meets all requirements for benefits.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY—We are getting ready to gear up for the 2008-2009 work for the Lord. In order for us to be effective, we need help and assistance of each ministry. We will be meeting the First Monday of every month.

NURTURE FOR BAPTIST CHURCHES(NBC)—During this quarter, we shall focus on the meaning and significance of the Spirit-filled life. NBC is in session every Sunday at 6 p.m.