Please join us for our Annual Fall Festival. See link below for details.
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New Deacon Ordination – Perry Ivie
On August 28, 2016 Perry Ivie was ordained as the newest deacon of Unadilla First Baptist Church during the morning worship service. He and his wife Lynne has served faithfully in our church since 2001. Congratulations Perry…
2016 FAITHFULNESS SUNDAY
On April 24 during our Faithfulness Sunday Morning Worship Service we honored Sandra Arend for her continued faithfulness and service to our Lord and to our church and community. Sandra has served as a Sunday School Teacher for the Ruth Class for the past 5 years as well as on several church committees. Music was uplifting with solos by Gary Leutzinger and Leon Morrison. Thanks to all who came and especially those who brought food.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COOKING TEAM
Once again our Cooking Team competed at the Holy Smoke Cook-Off in Preston Georgia on April 2. They did an awesome job and the food was spectacular. Be sure to tell the guys how proud we are of them.
J.J. Bowden, John Lockerman, Ottis Beard, Gene Daniels, Jack Ransom, Pastor Bruce Howland
REVIVAL MEETING – February 14-17, 2016
MOVIE NIGHT at UFBC showing “War Room” on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. No ticket needed. Drinks and Popcorn provided!!!!!
YOUTH MINISTRY IN ACTION
On Monday, January 19 our youth took a trip to the Children’s Hospital in Macon to spread a little cheer and the Love of Christ to the kids and also to give them a stuffed bear. We have a great bunch of kids! Thank you Matt and Mary for coming and being a part of our church family. We love you guys!!!!
BACKPACKS FOR APPALACHIA – Jefferson City, TN
Our mission team left on Saturday, December 6 taking 217 filled backpacks, 50 “Mom Bags” and 200 treat bags to Jefferson City, TN as part of the Backpacks for Appalachia Mission Project sponsored by the Georgia Baptist Convention. On Monday, December 8 we worked with the Appalachian Ministry Outreach Center helping the staff with whatever they needed as they provided food, clothing and other services to the local community. At 4:00PM we began handing out the backpacks and treat bags to local school kids. We also gave to each mother that brought their child a bag filled with personal items including makeup, nail polish, hair products, etc.
Our team included John and Michelle Lockerman, Ottis and Michelle Beard and Pastor Bruce and Linda Howland.
FAITHFULNESS SUNDAY – September 7, 2014
We had an Awesome Service today as we honored our Lord for His continual faithfulness to us and we also recognized two of our most faithful servants – Mary Arflin and Jeanette Thompson.
Mrs. Jeanette has served in the Nursery as a Sunday School teacher for the past 48 years.
Mrs. Mary has served in the Nursery for over 30 years as a Sunday School teacher and also as the church Pianist for over 60 years.
Thank you Ladies for your love and faithfulness to our church and to our Lord.
DEACON ORDINATION – August 31, 2014
John Lockerman was ordained as the newest deacon during the morning worship service. He and his wife Michelle gave their testimonies during the ordination service.
Congratulations John!!!
CHRISTMAS IN JULY 2014 – Christmas Backpacks for Appalachia
On July 27th our church celebrated “Christmas in July” with Bill Barker – NAMB Missionary and Director or Appalachian Regional Ministry. Bill shared testimonies from last year’s partnership and the future plans of this unique ministry. Following the service, backpacks were distributed and each person was given a special Christmas cookie and treat.
Our Annual Souper Bowl was held Wednesday, February 5, 2014 and was a huge success with over 50 entries in the three categories.
Winner in the Soup/Chile category was Debra Moak with her Shrimp Corn Chowder
Winner in the Breads/Salad category was Mary Jane Jones with her homemade Cracklin’ Cornbread
Winner in the Dessert category was Barbara Gaston with her famouse Key Lime Cake (accepting on her behalf was husband Jack Gaston)
and this year’s newest category was Children’s Choice with winner Erin Bowden and her Chocolate Cake
Looking forward to next year!!!!!!!
Adult Choir Christmas Musical “Bethlehem Morning”
Sunday, December 15 at 6:30pm under the direction of Leon Morrison
2013 Backpacks for Appalachia project completed with 205 backpacks
News Article
2013 HOMECOMING CELEBRATION
On October 6th, Rev. Clark Standard was the guest speaker as our church celebrated 123 years of serving our Lord and community. Rev. Standard was the pastor of UFBC from 1972 to 1977 and now resides in Columbus, GA. Following the worship service everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner in our fellowship hall.
2013 MISSION CELEBRATION September 8 – 11
Sunday AM Service – Missionary Enoch David Nyakoon (Liberia)
Sunday PM Service – Jim & Jenny Musen (Kenya, South Africa) with Special Music by Brothers by Grace
Monday Service – Ed Smith (Japan) with Special Music by Monty Milikin
Tuesday Service – Stuart Lang (GBC State Missionary) with Special Music by Monty Milikin
Wednesday Service – Keith Ivey (GA Mountain Resort Ministries) with Special Music by Brothers by Grace
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2013 MISSION TRIP TO COVINGTON, KY
Our team left on Saturday, July 27th and returned on August 2nd. From UFBC was Cape Jones, Mike Cook, Coy Goff, John Lockerman, Linda Howland and Pastor Bruce Howland along with the team from First Baptist Church of Spring Hill Tennessee. We worked with Southside Baptist Church in making repairs and completing ongoing projects within the church and also the Moore Activity Center in helping with community events in the neighborhood. Thank you for your prayers and please continue to pray for that ministry in Kentucky.
SISTERHOOD JULY MISSION PROJECT
The ladies of UFBC sponsored a drive to collect various need items for the VA Hospital in Dublin, GA. Items included personal care items, puzzle books, reading glasses and paperback books. thank you to Michelle Lockerman for delivering these items to the hospital on Friday, August 2.
“Freedom Celebration” on Sunday, July 7, 2013
The American Flag was proudly carried and displayed by Navy Retired Officer Perry Ivie as the choir sang a Stars and Stripes Medley. Pastor Bruce gave an inspiring message on “Liberty” honoring our country and our God.
Following the service everyone enjoyed dinner on the grounds in our fellowship hall. After the meal the adults had a time of fellowship playing Bingo while the kids enjoyed playing on the waterslide and a game of volleyball. Thank you to all who came and took part in our celebration.
Baby Dedication on June 23, 2013
Aiden Smith, son of Travis and Stephanie Smith, brother Hunter
Grandparents: Lloyd & Shirley Harrison and Ralph and Susan Smith
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2013
Day 1
Day 2
Standing strong for God
Day 3
Pray About Everything
Day 4
Day 5
Average Attendance each night = 142
Praise the Lord for 17 Professions of Faith
2013 Graduation Sunday
Haleigh Paulsen
Daughter of Joseph and Sheila Paulsen
Graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
4-year Major: BAS Diversified Agriculture
Kathleen Wood
Daughter of Bill and Jennifer Wood
Graduated Kindergarten at Fullington Academy
Taylor Paige Shugart
Daughter of Don and Tammy Shugart
Granddaughter of Clint and Louise Shugart and Florice Peavy and the late Jim Peavy
Graduate of Fullington Academy
Taylor will be attending Georgia Southwestern State University to pursue a degree in Nursing
Haley Elizabeth Kent
Daughter of David and Vanessa Jones and Shannon Kent
Granddaughter of Lynn Melton, Joyce Mewborn and the late David Kent
Graduate of Hawkinsville High School
Haley will be attending Georgia Southwestern State University to pursue a degree in Exercise Science
Ryan Arflin
Son of Steve and Carol Arflin
Grandson of G.L. and Mary Arflin and the late Horace and Thelma Dominey
Graduate of Westfield School with first honors
Ryan plans to attend Georgia Southern University in Statesboro to pursue a degree in Psychology
Congratulations to our Graduates
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Baby Dedication on Mother’s Day 2013
Avery Olivia Rees, daughter of Roland and Leslie Rees and sister Rheagan
Grandparents: Alan and Pam Arflin
Great Grandparents: G.L. and Mary Arflin
May 11, 2013 – Brotherhood in Action
The Brotherhood sponsored a Free Car Inspection and Car Wash on Saturday morning for all the widows and widowers of our church. Thank you to Borum’s Service Center for hosting this event.
May 10, 2013 – Celebrating A Mother’s Love Banquet
Thank you to all who participated in our banquet this year, especially to our Pastor for cooking the delicious meal and the men who graciously served us. A special thank you to our guest speaker, Mrs. Valerie Crawford from Warner Robins. A wonderful time was had by all as we paid honor to our mothers.
April 28, 2013 – FAITHFULNESS SUNDAY
Celebrating Faithful Service
Eddie Lee Bowen was honored with a plaque and new Bible from Pastor Bruce Howland for her many years of faithful service in our Children’s Ministry.
Trustees – G.L. Arflin, Charles Speight and R.W. McWhorter gave tribute to Eddie Lee on her faithful service.
THANK YOU, Eddie Lee for your faithfulness to our church and our Lord.
We Love You.
February 22, 2013
CELEBRATING THE LOVE OF GOD Banquet
skit by Jan Ransom & Mike Burkett
a visit from Modene, Dizzy & Daffy
THANK YOU — to the Sisterhood Ladies for all the planning and decorating, to Kathy Reed for the delicious food, to all those who came and took part in making this banquet a celebration to remember AND especially to our Lord and Savior for all the Love He has shown us here at Unadilla First Baptist Church.
December 14, 2012
Unadilla Christmas Parade of Lights
December 9, 2012
Children’s Choir Musical – “Away in a Manger” under the direction of Pam Arflin and Sue Burkett
Great job!!!!
Congratulations to Mike Burkett for winning 2nd place in his age category in a 5K run on Saturday.
We are proud of you.
Wednesday Night Kids learning about David and Goliath.
Wednesday Night Kids learning about the three Hebrew children thrown into the fiery furnace. They had to wear the funny glasses so they could look into the furnace.
Congratulations to Darrian Bailey on being chosen as one of the 105 Georgia High School students to participate in the 2012 Washington Youth Tour this past June. Darrien is the daughter of Van and Devon Bailey and the great granddaughter of Mrs. Audrey Ransom.
Picture taken from the September 2012 Georgia EMC magazine, page 34A.
From left: Madison Warbington, of Vienna; Abby Holtzhouser of Hawkinsville; and Darrian Bailey of Vienna representing Middle Georgia EMC on the 2012 Washington Youth Tour.
BROTHERHOOD PROJECT
The Brotherhood began the “Barnabus House” remodel on Saturday, August 11.
Jack Ransom, Kenny Mercer, John Lockerman, Coy Goff, Pastor Bruce Howland, Gene Daniels, Lewis Lockerman (not pictured: Perry Ivie)
SISTERHOOD “BLANKETS FOR CHRISTMAS” PROJECT
The ladies have begun making blankets for the 50 Byromville Nursing Home residents for Christmas. To date they have 32 blankets made.
NEWEST MEMBER
We welcome our newest member:
Haley Kent, a senior at Hawkinsville High School, daughter of David and Vanessa Jones.
Haley was baptized Sunday, July 29th along with Taylor Shugart, daughter of Don and Tammy Shugart.
Haley and Taylor accepted Christ as personal savior during the recent youth trip to Super WOW at Jekyll Island with Ottis and Michelle Beard.
Be sure to congratulate these two young ladies.
Brotherhood in Action
Saturday, July 28th several men of the Brotherhood built a ramp at the home of Don and Martha Bashaw.
Workers included: Lewis Lockerman, Coy Goff, Mike Burkett, Pastor Bruce Howland, Jack Ransom and not included in this picture was Ronald Sinyard, John Offenberg, Otis Beard and James Ray Irwin.
2012 Virginia Missions Trip
We had the privilege of partnering with Pinecrest Baptist Church, Smyrna Baptist Church and Ebenezer Baptist Church to conduct Vacation Bible School at both Bluewell Baptist Church in Bluewell, Virginia and Glen Lyn Baptist Church in Glen Lyn, West Virginia. The 65-member team worked not only supplying Vacation Bible School for these two churches, but we also had two members of our team roof a home in Glen Lyn for a widow in need.
Coy Goff and John Lockerman on the construction team at Glen Lyn
Pastor Bruce Howland, Cape Jones, Isaac Jones, Perry Ivie, Lynne Ivie, Haleigh Paulsen at Bluewell Baptist Church
Diane Brannen and Linda Howland at Glen Lyn Baptist Church
2012 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Relay for Life 2012
Thank you to all who came out on Friday, April 13 for the Relay for Life festivities at the Jewel Bowen Memorial Park. Over $35,000 was raised throughout the Dooley County community for the American Cancer Society.
Pam Arflin and Michelle Beard
Survivors
Good Food and Good Fellowship
Faithfulness Sunday – April 1, 2012
Celebrating Faithful Service
Bro. Charles Speight was presented a plaque and Bible to honor his faithfulness as a Sunday School teacher for over 55 years.
New Bible and plaque presented by Jack Ransom, Chairman of Deacons and Pastor Bruce Howland.
Congratulations Cooking Team
On Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Holy Smoke Cook-Off in Preston, GA, our team won 2nd in Pulled Pork, 3rd in Sauce, 3rd in Cakes and 5th in Chicken .
Cooking Team Members: Jack Ransom, John Gary, Clara Gary, Ottis Beard, Gene Daniels, J.J. Bowden, Ed Ellis and honorary member Pastor Bruce Howland.
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