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Loren (Larry) Greenawalt (1976) passed away in his home on December 19th. A filter in his leg failed and a blot clot traveled to his heart and he died suddenly and unexpected. He was living in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he wrote, performed and recorded children's music and also was a featured organist at a specialty renovated movie theater. He was known at FBC for being a popular accomianist for many soloists and pianist for Sound of Truth and Promise and for chapel. He and his incredible musical talent will be greatly missed. Funeral will be Sunday, December 28th in Ann Arbor. Prayers for his son and daughter in law Jeremy and Rebekah Greenawalt in Dallas Texas and his former wife, with whom he remained a close friend, Kathleen (Greenawalt) Gabrielle are greatly appreciated.

Gene Bailey who attended FBC in the late 70s Passed away on December 16th.

Visitation is on Friday 12/19 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM

The funeral is on Saturday 12/20 11:00 AM

Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes
(727) 822-2059
2201 Dr Martin Luther King St N.
St Petersburg, FL 33704


Cindy invites anyone local who knew Gene. She does not expect anyone to travel a distance.

Please pray for Gene's wife Cindy and the family.

Phyllis Carbonell, Mels' dear wife, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 10. She passed away in her sleep while Mels was holding her hand. His youngest son, Rob and his family were also in the room, plus Jim and Tris Sheffield had just driven up from Atlanta to pray with her a minute before she sighed her last breath. How comforting it was for her to be surrounded by friends and loved ones at her darkest, but brightest moment. She died of a weakened immune system due to a stroke which was caused by an accident while exercising. Phyllis was only 60 years old and a CPA, but spent the last ten years helping and traveling with Mels in ministry. "She was the sweetest lady I ever knew," says Mels. Phyllis was also a Grace College graduate and soul-winner. She was loved by all and admired by everyone who knew her. There will be a viewing this Saturday from 12 noon - 2 p.m. and Memorial at 2 p.m. at the Crossover Community Church at George Curtis Road and Hwy. 5 in Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Everyone who can is encouraged to give a love gift in her honor to the church's Missions Fund in leu of flowers.

We are planning on a Mini reunion in the Tampa Clearwater area on December 29, 2008.

As the group of people that wanted to come grew larger it was becoming difficult to find a restaurant that we could use to meet. Thankfully, as we all know, the Lord is able to provide.

We will be meeting at Ron Satterwhite's church in Tampa. The website for the church is http://www.firstbaptistporttampa.com

We will ask each of you to bring a side dish and we will provide hot dogs and hamburgers.

A donation will be taken to cover the cost of the food and to help with any church expenses. Be sure to bring your guitars etc we hope to have some music as well as a worship service.

Dick Haynes an FBC Alumni and past Vice President of the Alumni Association has gone home with the Lord Monday, Oct 27, 2008.

There will be a celebration of life in Memory of Dick Haynes on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 It would have been his 65th birthday) at Friendship Baptist Church, 4001 74th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709, 727-343-3321, beginning at 6 PM with dinner to follow. Everyone is welcome to come. If you live in the San Antonio, Texas area, there will be an announcement in the San Antonio Express this Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please make a donation to the Focus Evangelistic Ministries, Inc. P. O. Box 498, Danielsville, GA 30633. This is the company that hosted/organized the Bible camps that Dick attended

Hank, 68, of Tampa, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Henry. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette; daughter, Melissa; grand-daughter, Isabel; sister, Margaret (Ron); brother, Richard (Mary); and several nieces and nephews. He graduated from the University of Florida with a five-year Electrical Engineering Degree. He entered his biblical studies at the Florida Bible College in Miami. For 35 years, he directed the youth ministry at the Tampa Christian Youth Ranch, which hundreds of teenagers attended. In 1966, Dr. Lindstrom became pastor of Calvary Community Church and has celebrated 42 years of ministry. He had a television program on Time Warner Access Channel in Hillsborough County for more than 20 years in the Tampa Bay area and was heard on Christian Radio for the past 20 years, most recently WTBN radio. He frequently traveled to Israel, Middle East and Europe, baptizing many in the Jordan River. Dr. Lindstrom was an instructor of Moody Bible Institute extension in Chicago, Ill., for 11 years. He was also chaplain to many major league baseball teams and chapel speaker to several NFL football teams. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2008, at Calvary Community Church. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens in New Port Richey, Fla. The family will receive friends noon-4 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2008, at the Carrollwood Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dr. Hank Lindstrom Memorial Fund, in care of Calvary Community Church, 4811 George Road, Tampa, Fla., 33634. Words of comfort may be expressed at www.blountcurry.com(Carroll Wood Chapel).

Ward Norris has provided us with another Pictoral and Musical Tribute

Thank you Ward

Ward Norris was a bass player for The Internationals and Rick was a guitar player for the Internationals. They have fond memories of the time they spent with the group. In the spirit of the upcoming FBCAA Reunion in Atlanta this August Ward and Rick put together a video tribute to "The Internationals"

Thank you Ward