PASTOR SCOTT’S PREACHING SCHEDULE:
April 25, 7 pm, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Cayce;
May 2, 7 p.m., Pleasant Grove, Gadsden
INITIAL SERMON: Linda Gibbs Roberts, May 1 at 6 p.m.
FOOD PANTRY:
Saturday -April 23-Thomas Mackey, Anderson Mack, Helen Veal, Pearlie Terry, Delois Weeks;
April 30, Ernest Brawley, James Gadson, Debbie Toliver, Henry Clark; Gloria Fluker.
The April Food Drive is coordinated by the Couples Ministry; contact Alexis and Sandra McRant. The pantry served 159 families in March.
COLLEGE STUDENTS FELLOWSHIP DINNER:
3rd Sunday, immediately after 11 a.m. worship, lower fellowship fall. Admission by ID. Eat-in and carry-out.
The SINGLE AND SINGLE AGAIN MINISTRY meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. For further information, contact Rev. Tanya James.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is conducting an "Active Shooter" scenario training for Deacons, Trustees, members of the Security Team, DERM, Greeters and Ushers ministries on Friday at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary.
MIDLANDS BAPTIST ASSOCIATION(MBA)
: Women’s Conference, Saturday, New Ebenezer Baptist. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
The JUBILEE CHOIR celebrates its 89th anniversary next Sunday at 11 a.m. worship.
YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING:
April 28, 6 p.m. for Refresher Course Training and at 6:45 p.m. for First Timers, lower fellowship hall. For further information/ registration, please contact Catherine Lewis or JP Jones at 254-6232.
The MALE MENTORING COMMITTEE is distributing registration packets for the Male Presence Retreat, which serves boys ages 9-18. If your child is interested in participating, please get a packet. Permission forms are available from Willie Haile, Stacy Wilson, Tony Avery and Antwane Gadsden.
CELEBRATE THE JOY IN JESUS!
Pre-registration is underway for Vacation Bible School(VBS) 2016, June 6-10. Classes serve toddlers through senior adults. Anyone interested in working with VBS should call the church office by Friday.Sign-up in the vestibules, fellowship halls or call the office.
CHURCH AID MINISTRY
is sponsoring a trip to Asheville, NC outlet and name-brands discount shoe store June 11. Bus departs church parking lot at 7 a.m.; cost per person is $35. You may contact Margaret Zeigler, Martha Thompson or Gladys Perry.
SAVE THE DATE!
- Back-by-popular request: 4th Sunday Eats after 11:00 a.m. worship, next Sunday. Sponsored by the Greater Waverly Foundation, Inc. & Ronaele’s Crown, on behalf of A Grand Affair: Co-Beautillion & Youth Pageant. BBQ Dinners: Hash & Rice w/pulled pork, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese, roll - $9.00 Donation. (Ribs $3.00 extra). GWF, Inc. providing FREE beverages & desserts. Meals packed "To Go/Stay."-FNBC –BN Scott Fellowship Hall. Reserve meals now; email –ronaelescrown@gmail.com. Contact: T.Wayne Gilbert, Catherine Lewis, Jennifer McClary, JP Jones, Glenda Scott or Deborah Scott Brooks.
FIRST NAZARETH CDC:
Hiring full and part-time positions. Experience preferred but not required. Applications available in church office and CDC office.
SUITCASE DRIVE:
The Missions Ministry is collecting donations of new/slightly used suitcases—ranging in size from backpacks, carry-on w/wheels and medium—to be given to local agencies working with foster children. Donations will be received May 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., lower fellowship hall and June 26 before 7:45a.m. and 11 a.m. worship. For further information, contact Min. Brenda Johnson-Dewitt at 803-409-0977 or Brenda Hayes at 803-569-6343.
WOMEN’S DAY COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMPAIGN:
Personally Yours — Month of April; Collecting monetary donations and new undergarments for women & children (Various sizes needed), Other wish list items include school supplies, art supplies, healthy snacks and books, (Proceeds to support the St. Lawrence Place)

WOMEN’S DAY PLEDGES AND COLLECTIONS: Pledge cards and Women’s Day Collection envelopes are available. The deadline for names and pledges/donations to be submitted for printing in the Women’s Day Program booklet is April 25. Please leave your pledge card/donation with a Team Captain as you exit the church. You may also contact Vivian B. Dowdy (803) 429-4093 or Margie Hammonds (803 807-3861 with any questions.

50 YEAR MEMBERS (Women): If you will be celebrating your 50-Year Anniversary as a member with First Nazareth Baptist Church, please contact J. P. Jones at (803) 254-6232.

Email WOMEN’S DAY CHOIR to join

Rehearsal Dates: May 6, 7, 13, 14

WOMEN'S DAY CULMINATION: Sunday, May 15, 2016
The Greater Waverly Foundation, Inc., and Ronaele’s Crown are seeking youth to participate in A Grand Affair: "The Save Our Community" Cotillion-Beautillion (Ages 13-17), and Youth Pageant (Ages 1-12) – October 8, 2016. The purposes of the event are to highlight and honor youth, and to raise funds for the Food Pantry and Youth Enrichment Projects. We ask parents to register your youth now. Registration fees: $25.00/Co-Beautillion, $10.00/Youth Pageant. A limited number of registration sponsorships are available. Please contact Greater Waverly Foundation-T. Wayne Gilbert, Catherine Lewis, Jennifer McClary or greaterwaverly@gmail.com – Ronaele’s Crown-JP Jones, Glenda Scott, Deborah Scott Brooks or ronaelescrown@gmail.com
All members of ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY and friends of Zeta are asked to contact Rev. Olivia Ashford Williams @803-318-7890 or 803-783-6825 by Saturday concerning contributions for the Mary B. Scott Scholarship.

MIDLANDS BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, INC. 2016 BASKETBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE
Location: Friendship Baptist Church Gymnasium 1237 House St., Columbia, SC 29204

Age Group 8-12
Sat. 4/30/16 9 a.m. First Nazareth #2 First Northeast
Sat 5/7/16 9 a.m. First Northeast First Northeast #1
Sat 5/14/16 9 a.m. First Nazareth #2 First Nazareth #1
Sat 5/21/16 9 a.m. First Northeast First Nazareth #2

Age Group 13-17
Sat 4/3016 10 a.m. First Nazareth #1 First Nazareth #2
Sat 4/30/16 11 a.m. First Northeast Oak Grove
Sat 5/7/16 10 a.m. First Nazareth #2 Oak Grove
Sat 5/7/16 11 a.m. First Northeast First Nazareth #1
Sat 5/14/16 10 a.m. Oak Grove First Nazareth #1
Sat 5/14/16 11 a.m. First Nazareth #2 First Northeast
Sat 5/21/16 10 a.m. Oak Grove First Northeast
Sat 5/21/16 11 a.m. First Nazareth #2 First Nazareth #1