Cleveland First Baptist Church
Announcements
Monday, August 4, 2025
Verse of the Day:

"For where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am also." (Matthew 18:20)  

2025 North American Mission Prayer Partner
Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Saturday, August 9, 2025
OSVALDO AND VANESSA LERMA
Pray for wisdom, discernment, and sensitive hearts, that we may see through His eyes as we serve others. Pray for strength, health, and protection for our family. Pray for divine appointments as we share the love of Christ.
Send Relief |Send Relief Laredo Ministry Center
P.O. Box 452609
Laredo, TX 78045
Prayer Concerns

Church Members

Miriam Armstrong - Recouping at home

Jerry Battle -Spot on liver / MRI / Laser surgery on both eyes

BarBara Goodger - Back surgery, August 12

Donnie Greenway - Kidney stones / Procedure, August 4

Cherry Himstedt - Mission Trip with Send Relief to Lima, Peru, September 5-12

Pat Jones - Temporary implant for pain, July 28, permanent implant, August 4

Sonja West Waddell - Triple bypass surgery, August 14

Debby Waldrep -Recouping at home

Family and Friends

Lonna Tucker (Terry Robert's 5 yr. old niece) - Diagnosed with leukemia 

Sympathy 

To the family of Bill and Conchita Black for the death of Conchita's brother, Royce Deaton, who passed away on Monday, August 4. Arrangements to follow.
Please call the church office if you have any prayer requests you would like to be added to the prayer list, or if there are any there now that you feel should be removed. Thank you for keeping our prayer list active. 
Announcements and Activities
No Wednesday Evening Fellowship Meal in August: Because of the Homecoming festivities on Sunday, August 3, there will be no Wednesday evening Fellowship Meal on August 6.

Grand Adult Luncheon: Join us in Heritage Hall at 11:30 AM, Thursday, August 14, wearing your best Hawaiian outfit. Bring food to share and come prepared to have a good time of fellowship. You are invited to bring a prize or gift.

Quarterly Business Meeting: Our Quarterly Business Meeting will be August 17, at 6:00 PM in Heritage Hall. Please have your reports to the church off by Thursday, August 7.

Friends at Laurel Lodge: On Thursday, August 21, join us at 1:30 PM for a great time of fellowship and ministry with our friends at Laurel Lodge.

CFBC Family Night of Worship: Worship our Lord in music on Sunday, August 24, at 6:00 PM. This will be a fun night of worship followed by fellowship time in Heritage Hall. Bring a dessert to share.
Food Pantry Help Needed: The White County Food Pantry is looking for volunteers, especially men, who are able to help out on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to noon. If you would like to participate or need more information, contact Cheryl Oliver at (678) 866-5722.
Good News Club Volunteers: We still need boots-on-the-ground volunteers to help "some or all" for 2 1/2 hours when school is in session each Thursday beginning September 4 - February 26 to be line leaders, restroom takers, craft helpers, calm down helpers, etc. Contact the church office or Jennifer Wollett (jenniferwollett4@gmail.com) if you would like to participate.
 
Good News Club Candy Donation:
The Good News Club is accepting donations of individual candies, such as, miniature candy bars, Snickers, Tootsie Rolls, popcorn packs, and Starburst. These will be used for teacher appreciation goodie bags at Thanksgiving to teach the Good News children to give back and be thankful.

Important dates for Good News Club:
  • Mandatory GNC Training Meeting with Barbi Ridley, Saturday, August 16, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Meet at CFBC at 7:45 AM. We will leave the church promptly at 8:00 AM and ride the bus to Liberty Baptist Church.

Front Ivy Bank Landscaping Project
Purchase a Block or Letter
Members Only Webpage: Click the link and use password 250250 to view members only information on our website. Contact the church office for any updates to your listing in the Roster of Active Members.  
Nursery Workers, Sunday, August 10
Nan Bowen, Marcus Rocque, Lydia Rodriguez
Intercessory Prayer Workers, Sunday, August 10
Carol Bailey
August Lockup Volunteers
Dan Palmour, Mike Roberts
August Operation Christmas Child
Pencils, pens, sharpeners, notebooks
Stewardship Report as of August 3, 2025
Budget Goal YTD                            $451,360.00
Budget Receipts YTD                     $429,194.00
Budget Under                                  $(22,166.00)
Building Fund                                  $56,168.00
Ivy Bank Landscape                       $5,697.00