A ministry of First Baptist Church of Augusta to share its technology resources while creating opportunities for church service. 

Computer Ministry Co-Chairs: 

Ellen Underwood: underel@yahoo.com 

Jim West: (706) 651-0390 or  jwest46@comcast.net 

Current  Classes 

The Computers @ First ministry single topic computer seminars are beginning once again. Programs that have been requested for the new year include: an advanced Excel class; a basic course on using Mac computers; setting up a home network; using Google Tools; Searching the internet with success; using Outlook and Outlook Express and working with Photoshop Elements, Social Networking,  Homework/Reference Class for teens and adults.   New additions for the 2010-2011 School Year include: “The Series”, a group of ten sessions, which “puts together” the whole gamut from wordprocessing to scanning, working with digital images in Photoshop Elements and finally putting it all together in Powerpoint as a presentation or slideshow; Working with MP3 Files; and Hallmark Greeting Cards. 

We will also repeat some of the more popular courses from the past year. Your ideas and suggestion can be forwarded to Ellen Underwood (underel@yahoo.com) or Jim West (jwest46@comcast.net). 

Classes for the 2010-2011 School Year 

The Series -2 sessions each:  WORD; Scanning; Manipulating Digital Camera Images; Photoshop Elements; Putting It All Together in Powerpoint  5 July – 13 September 2010, 6-8 PM in Room 104, Walton Building 

It’s Only a Mouse!  Paul Joseph will help anyone, who needs better understanding and control of a mouse.  You pick if you need one, two or three sessions.  He will help you understand when to use single, double, and triple-clicks; how to manipulate the mouse; and how to use the scroll function.  This is a course that many have asked him to teach.   

Dates:  17,24,31 August from 1-4 PM in Walton Room 104.  Call Wanda to register at 706-733-2236 or email wpinaula@fbcaugusta.org and give her your email address, you phone number, and the class(es) in which you want to enroll. 

Scheduling Now: 

So popular was the grantwriting session, that many have asked us to do “More About Grant Writing “.  Soon dates will be announced to repeat this session.  Led by Mrs. Joanne Saunders, a professional grantwriter,  and Dr. Paul Joseph, this session was very well attended!! 

Organizing Your Photos and Digital Images 

Skype (Long-distance Telephoning for Free) 

Excel Spreadsheets and You

Computer Security and Protecting Yourself Online

Working with MP3 and MP4 Files

From Camera to Computer and Beyond (What You Can Do With Your Digital Images)

Basic Computer Academy 

Get your name on the waiting list now for the Basic Computer Academy (BCA). Three new classes of six students each begin in September. With new instructors available soon, additional dates and times for BCA classes are planned for the near future. 

BCA is just the basics of computer use. This 10-12 week course focuses on Microsoft applications – Vista, Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer. The course teaches basic document creation; file functions; basic and advanced email; exploring the internet and functional spreadsheets, plus mouse and keyboard skills. Build your computer skills and confidence in a small class environment. These classes are led by Jim West and Joe Converse.  For more information, contact Jim West at 706-651-0390 or jwest46@comcast.net. 

Mouse & Keyboard Class 

 This class is a prerequisite for novices in the Basic Computer Academy; registration is  limited to seven(7) people.   This class will help develop your skills and confidence in using the computer mouse and keyboard. . Learn the purpose of all those odd keys and key combinations. Learn how to single, double & triple click a mouse, how to use the scroll wheel and the purpose of the left and right mouse buttons.  Register today by calling (706-733-2236) or emailing (wpinaula@fbcaugusta.org) the church office. 

We Can Put Together Any Type of Computer Classes, if You Have a Total of Six People! 

We need your input – and help 

The Computers @ First Ministry is seeking additional instructors and classroom assistants.  Come and sit in on a few classes and see if you think that this would be a ministry of interest to you.

Computers @ First would appreciate your feedback. Please share your thoughts about a class you attended or the ministry in general. You might have suggestions for future classes, or even request that we repeat a class. You may have a friend who would like to receive this newsletter (just give us their email address). Please help us develop the programs that meet your needs, the community’s needs, and the church’s needs. 

Do you have computer skills and knowledge? Are you seeking a ministry opportunity? Then Computers @ First might be the venue to combine both. We particularly need people who can present or simply assist the students in the classroom. Your knowledge and our scripted curriculum would make this a more effective ministry. You may have administrative, marketing or creative skills that we can put to work. Members and non-members of First Baptist Church are all encouraged to serve.