ANNOUNCEMENTS

God is good! Thanks to every member who has faithfully contributed to the building fund. PLEASE continue to contribute to the church Building Fund for our future growth. New members are encouraged to GIVE, and for any questions concerning our building fund/program, contact the church office. 

…So let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity:  For God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

PLEASE DO NOT EAT OR DRINK IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY. 
If you are asked to put away your food or drinks, or asked to step outside, please do so. We want to be good stewards of our place of worship that God has blessed us with. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing a long-term health challenge, hospital stay or need special assistance, please contact the church office. We are here to serve to you!

The Deacons that are on duty for the week are available to the congregation if you have questions or need assistance:
Dea. Eugene Jackson 850-863-1673
Dea. Richard Parker 850-585-3465

If you or a loved one is unable to attend worship due to illness or infirmity and would like to receive Communion at home, please contact the church office no later than 3:00 PM on the Monday before the 1st Sunday of each month. We are honored to extend the table of grace to you wherever you are.

Join us as we celebrate our church anniversary by taking the church outside our walls! Beulah Outside returns on Saturday, October 17, and we're looking for volunteers to help make this outreach a life changing experience for our community. There is a place for everyone to serve. Sign up today and help us REACH our community with the love of Christ. Click here to volunteer. 

While our regular WITW gatherings are on break, Connect Group WITW began July 1st. These summer Connect Groups will provide an opportunity to stay rooted in God's Word while strengthening our commitment to community, fellowship, and connection. Connect Group WITW will meet in person only each Wednesday at 6pm, now through August 26th.  If you did not register but would like to join us, please visit the Connect Group Page for details on how to purchase the study materials.

Beulah First Baptist Church is partnering with a local CVS Pharmacy to host an On-Site Vaccination Clinic. Flu vaccines, along with other recommended immunizations such as RSV, shingles, pneumonia, Tdap, MMR, and hepatitis, may be available. A QR code for registration will be provided soon. As always, please consult your healthcare provider to determine which vaccines are appropriate for you.

Current youth volunteers and anyone interested in serving are invited to a Volunteer Meeting on Sunday, August 2, immediately following worship. We're looking for Circle Facilitators, Teaching Partners, and Support Staff as we prepare for an exciting new season this fall. SHINE Youth Church returns the third Sunday in August! See Dr. Justin Thomas for more information.

The BFB SHINE Youth Ministry and the Education Ministry need volunteer tutors for Math, Science, Reading, and Social Studies. Help set our students up for success this school year!

• When: Wednesdays at 5:00 PM (Starting Sept. 2)
• Bonus: Dinner is provided!
• Sign Up: Please contact Sis. Gainey to volunteer.

Join the BFB family for Souls to the Polls on Sunday, August 9. Following worship, we will gather at the church and head to the polls together at 1:00 PM as we encourage civic engagement and exercise our right to vote. Wear your BFB gear and invite your family and friends to join us as we make our voices heard and represent Christ in our community.

The Beulah Praise Dance Ministry holds practice on Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Join us for Tai Chi on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11:00am. This class is open to all, especially Gold & Platinum members.
**Please note: Tuesday, August 18th - there will be NO Tai Chi**

As part of our commitment to REACH Forward, BFB is forming Brooks Project Teams to support the development of the future home of Beulah Christian Academy on the Brooks Campus. We are prayerfully seeking individuals with heart, passion, and expertise to serve in one of the following areas:

• Fund Development Team – fundraising, financial planning, and grant writing
• Education & Programming Team – shaping school vision, staffing, curriculum, and student recruitment
• Construction & Design Team – construction, facilities, design, and project planning

If you feel led to serve and help expand our reach for generations to come, please contact brooksproject@beulahfirstbaptist.org.

Beulah First Baptist is looking to hire a spiritually grounded dependent individual to serve as our Audio/Visual Ministry Leader. This role helps oversee sound, media, livestream, and production support for worship services and special events. Leadership, teamwork, and a heart for worship are essential. Training and support are available.

If you feel called to step into this role or want more information, please contact the church office at 850-243-1724 or email bfbc@beulahfirstbaptist.org 

The BFB Nursery is open every Sunday morning during our worship experience. Sign-in and drop off is from 9:45-10:15am. Volunteers are needed. You can sign up to volunteer online, via the BFB app or by scanning the QR code!

Beulah Christian Academy is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year! Enrollment is open for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old, including VPK students. We are also offering before and after school care for children attending Elliot Point and Liza Jackson schools, with daily transportation provided. Applications can be picked up at the preschool office between 7:30am - 2pm, Monday through Friday. For more information please call 850-243-8452 or text (850) 461-3620. As a special benefit, all Beulah First Baptist Church members receive a discount. Beulah Christian Academy is open Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 5pm. 

BFB has a new e-mail address. For all correspondence and requests please use bfbc@beulahfirstbaptist.org.

Announcements should be submitted no later than 3:00PM Wednesday of each week. Announcements can be submitted by emailing: BFBC@beulahfirstbaptist.org or by drop-off during church office hours.