First Baptist Church of West Memphis presents Summer Music Camp '08 July 21 - 25, 2008 Cast & Soloists Mr. Knowsalot Bro. Billy Beech Bugs Conner Barnes Bev (Ben cast as a female role) Jenna Grissom Gabe Lane Paudert Sarah Anna Kate Spotts Allie Gabby Winter Matt Richard Partain Cheerleaders Faith - Sarah Thompson Hope - Kristina Pedersen Love - Ellen DeLoach Additional Squad Members: (will speak the Faith, Hope & Love dialogue on p. 92 of the script) Sara Kate Spurlock Alicia Crayton Darian Darnell School Mascot Jackson Beech Professor John Spiritus Baptismo Tanner Covington Peter Cam Smith Prodigal Son Austin Sudbury "Sam" the Samaritan Cannon Fisher   "Bugs" Solo: Conner Barnes "The Key to Life" Solo: Tanner Covington Ensemble: Sydney Johnson, Kelsey Hinson, __________, _________, ____________, ____________, & ___________. (Additional Ensemble members to be auditioned and cast the week of camp.) "Gotta Have Faith" Solo 1 & 2: Madison McDaniel "Look for Hope" Solo 1: Jourdon Barrows Solo 2: Kaiden D. Holt "Life Is Good with Jesus" Solo 1: Katy King Solo 2: Sydni Rice Ensemble: Charlee-Beth Barnes, Shelby Carpenter, Hunter Caudillo, __________, ___________, ___________, & __________. (Additional Ensemble members to be auditioned and cast the week of camp.)   Thank you to everyone who auditioned this year for speaking and singing parts. God has uniquely gifted each and every one of you with special talents.  It was not an easy task trying to cast everyone in the part that best fit them,but we can assure you that we asked God to guide us as we did it.  We are very excited about the opportunity each of you have to participate in this year's Music Camp and use your talents for God's glory.  Be sure to work hard to learn as much of your part as you can - the more you have memorized by the beginning of camp, the better!  We'll see you next week at Music Camp!!!                                                               Bro. Doug & Mrs. Stephanie     What?    A community musical event for KIDS!  During a fun-packed week of camp campers learn               & present the musical “Life School Musical” for family and friends. When?   Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25: Monday – Thursday   8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Friday (Dress Rehearsal & Pizza Party)  8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday (Musical Presentation)   6:30 p.m. Who? All children grades 1-6 (must have completed 1st grade). Where?   First Baptist Church, 200 N. Missouri Street, West Memphis.   Why? To provide a fun musical experience that will teach kids that keys to life are even more important than the “three R’s” they are taught at school.    Cost:  The registration fee is $40 per child.  The enrollment fee is non-refundable and includes a camp T-shirt, a listening CD, pizza party, snacks and all camp materials needed for the week.  Registration deadline is July 7.  Other: Upon completion of registration, you may pick up a packet at the church office containing any additional information. Please note the dates and times for speaking roles/solo auditions below.. Be sure to register your child in time for auditions.  There will be a few extra parts and roles available the week of camp for those who miss auditions.      Synopsis of Life School Musical        When Prof. Knowsalot's class at Life School begins on this particular Friday, the students have no idea what a special day it is destined to be! Ben, the new kid, and all the other students get the surprise of their life when colorful characters from the Bible materialize on the scene to truly bring their lessons to life.      While all they can think of when class starts is the impending weekend, by the end of this delightful romp they have come face to face with the life-changing power of the Gospel, and they've been handed the "keys to life" by some very special characters.       Erupting with some of the coolest music ever in a kids’ musical, Life School Musical will captivate your kids from the opening “drum-line” intro to the joyous curtain call. Not only will the music grab their attention, but the Biblical truths in the story can change their lives! Registration Form (One registrant per form please.    Registration Deadline is Monday, July 7   Child’s Name________________________   Age_______    Grade Completed_______   T-Shirt Size: (circle appropriate size)   Youth:                  S            M               L                           (6-8)       (10-12)      (14-16)   Adult:                   S           M              L   Parent’s Name_______________________   Mailing Address               ______________________________              ______________________________             Email  ______________________________   Home Phone_________________________   Work Phone_________________________   Do you attend church?   ?Yes     ?No   If yes, which one?_____________________   Please bring completed registration form and payment to the church office or mail to:   First Baptist Church Summer Music Camp 200 N. Missouri St. West Memphis, AR 72301   Audition Information        Auditions for extra parts (speaking and singing roles) will be held at the following times:  Tuesday, July 8                  2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9          10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10               2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 13               12:00 – 12:30 p.m.     If it is an absolute impossibility for your child to come at one of these times, please contact the church office as soon as possible so that we can try to arrange an alternate time.  Auditions are very brief and will consist of reading parts from the script and/or singing (something like “Jesus Loves Me” or “Amazing Grace.”).    Casting      How do we decide on who gets which parts this summer?  We will look for children who are secure and confident.  We will give parts to the children who are ready, both technically and emotionally, to handle the demands of a major role.  We realize that there are some children who are gifted in music and drama and need to be challenged, while others just need to learn basic stage skills, have fun, and build confidence.  The toughest part is that there is no democratic way to cast a musical.  Obviously, the greater number of children participating, the harder it will be to give everyone a part.  All parts are not equal, just as all do not have equal abilities.  The good news is that no one has to be incredibly talented to enjoy participating.  The thrill is for all to work together as a team and do a wonderful job together!    Results      Results will be posted online at www.fbcwmem.org and in the church office by noon on Monday, July 14.  Scripts and solo music will be ready to be picked up that day so that children can begin learning their parts!  Parts should be memorized (or fairly close) by the start of Music Camp.  The listening CD is a great help with memorization.    Hurry!  Register TODAY!!!

 

“How can I know I have eternal life and will go to heaven when I die?

 

In I John 5:13, the inspired writer says, “These things I am writing to those of you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you already have eternal life.”  Eternal life is both for here and now as well as the hereafter since it says that those who believe already have eternal life.   God wants us to know that we have eternal life, not just hope that we do or wish that we did.  What can give us confidence that we have eternal life?  It cannot be our own abilities to be good enough to deserve eternal life, because none of us are good enough. Romans 3:23 says, “All have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God.”  “All” includes every good person you know.  Romans 3:10 says, “There is none righteous not even one.”  All are sinners.

We all deserve the same eternal damnation.  Some may be greater sinners than others, but we have all earned death and hell.  Romans 6:23a says “For the wages of sin is death.”  Since all sin, we are all deserving of eternal death; thankfully, the rest of the verse says, “but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”  Eternal life is a free gift that has already been stored up for you.  It was purchased by God, Himself, through the shedding of the blood of Jesus on the cross.  He loved you so much that He would pay for your redemption by giving “his only begotten Son so that whoever believed in Him would not die but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

The word “believe” is important.  In 1 John 5:13, those who should know that they have eternal life are “those of you who believe in the name of the Son of God”.  John 3:16 says that God “gave His only begotten son that whosoever believed in Him would not die but have everlasting life.”   Believing is trusting in, relying on, depending on, and holding to, and being secure in the faith in Jesus who can and will save us.  Romans 10:9 says, “that if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved.”  Romans 10:13 says that, “Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.”  That means that you have to ask Him for the gift if you want it.

The good news is that our hope for salvation is not an eternal chance we have to take, but it is a choice we make to accept God’s eternal gift.  Jesus has already done what must be done to save you from your sins.  If you will turn in faith to Him, confess your sins, ask for His salvation, and publicly profess Him as Lord (in the New Testament public profession of faith is done at Baptism), you will have eternal life for here and hereafter.

Please consider Jesus’ love gift to you and accept it now.  No matter what you have done, forgiveness of all of your sins and a transformation of your life awaits you if you ask Jesus to be Lord of your life.  We would love to talk to you more about this.  You can come by the church, call 870-735-5241 or e-mail me at DrK@fbcwmem.org. Please know that we really do care about you at First Baptist Church of West Memphis.

 

Estate and Charitable Planning

The Arkansas Baptist Foundation is pleased to announce a new web link on its website for estate and charitable planning.  The link is located at: http://www.abf.org/individuals_estate_planning.htm.  The link provides information on the estate planning process, charitable gifting strategies, upcoming teleconferences and other information that may be helpful.