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Relations for Charter Hospital in Athens. Like CJ, she has a warm and vibrant personality and will be the caring face of First Baptist Church to those in distress and need. We are thrilled to have her here. In this busy December, I hope to see you many times in worship and in fun. Merry Christmas from our family to each of you.
Your friend and pastor,
Dear Church,
There are now 50 homes in Hall County built by Habitat for Humanity! Of the numerous ones we have helped to build, I have yet to attend the
dedication with the new homeowners without seeing their tears and hearing, “I never dreamed I could ever live in a house like this.” In this Christmas season, let us resolve as a congregation to build another one. The local Habitat Chapter dreams of building 25 in this county in 2015; we can surely help with at least one. Every dime given goes 100% to the construction of the home. All of us give gifts, and I’m sure I’ve given my share of unforgettable ones.
connectionsfirstD E C E M B E R 2014
Light has ComeL i v i n g C h r i s t m a s Tr e e 2 0 1 4
Thursday, December 11th @ 7:30pmFriday, December 12th @ 7:30pm
Saturday, December 13th @ 4:30pmSunday, December 14th @ 4:30pm & 7:00pm
Get your FREE tickets today!Visit www.fbcgainesville.org
or call 678-677-8064.
THE SUMMITFriday
6:30pm - 9:00pmA Conversation with
Glennon Doyle Melton
Coffee and Desserts
Saturday 9:00am - 11:00am
Sharing Our StoriesBreakfast and a panel
discussion with Women from our community.
But who could forget the gift of helping someone own their own home? On another note, an ending and a beginning. CJ Wehmiller began her work of coordinating our Ministry of Caring in May, 2009. For 5 1/2 years, she has been a beautiful and steady presence as well as a gracious face of this congregation to all who enter our doors seeking help. She is at a point in her life where she feels the need to retire from this ministry to devote herself more fully to Jack and his work and to her grandchildren. We are grateful for who she is, what she has done - and especially for the fact that she and Jack will continue to be a vital part of our congregational life. At the same time, we welcome Janet Early who is now beginning to take up this work. Janet lives here in Gainesville and has had broad experience in the helping professions: Hall County Commission for Children & Families, Professional Relations Representative at Laurelwood and Community C.J. Wehmiller and Janet Early, FBC Ministry of Caring
FBC Women’s Weekend
January 23rd - 24th, 2015
Purchase tickets at www.fbcgainesville.org | $30
DEC
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014 1st @ 1st Luncheon | After 10:50am Worship in Banquet Hall
Join us for our monthly churchwide luncheon!sunday07
wednesday10
Parent’s Night Out | 5:30pm-8:30pm in the Banquet Hall$20 for first child, $15 for each additional. Birth - 5th Grade. Children will enjoy pizza & YooHoo, games, and a movie! Nursery provided Birth-K
friday05
Angel Tree Gifts Deadline
Worship
Student Ministry: Christmas Caroling6:00pm-8:00pm | Meet in Youth Areawednesday
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Church Office Closedthurs-fri
25-26
01 Church Office Closed04 Communion Sunday 1st @ 1st Luncheon05 Body Stewards Kick-Off07 Wednesday Programs Resume10-11 Sonlight Winter Retreat11 Family Life Center 30th Anniversary Deacons’ Meeting18 Ordination of Alina Carbonell, 10:50am 19 Church Office Closed23-24 The SUMMIT: Women’s Weekend with Glennon Doyle Melton24 Children’s Ministry: Trip to INK
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December 7thSecond Sunday of AdventSermon: Just Who is God?OT: Isaiah 40:1-11NT: Mark 1:1-8
Music Celebration: Good News of Great JoyLadies’ Ensemble: Barbara Gilbert, DirectorMadge Harper, Accompanist
Offertory Praise: Ding, Dong, Merrily on High!Exaltation! Orchestra (10:50am)Mark Green, Piano (8:30am)
Choral Worship: Arise, Arise and Shine!Sanctuary Choir (10:50am)Agape Choir (8:30am)
December 14thThird Sunday of AdventSermon: A Witness in the WildernessOT: Isaiah 64:1-4, 8-11NT: John 1:6-8, 19-28
Music Celebration: I Saw Three ShipsJon Kerrick, Violin
Offertory Reflection: Silent NightJon Kerrick, Violin
Sundays8:30am in the Chapel
10:50am in the Sanctuary
LISTEN LIVEwww.fbcgainesville.org
WCON 99.3FM
SAVE THE DATE january
Christmas Eve Service5:30pm in the Sanctuarywednesday
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THE EDGE: For High School Seniors | 7:30pm at the Balch’stuesday
02
thurs-sun11-14 Living Christmas Tree: Light Has Come
TA I CHI FOR HEALTHThis exercise is particularly helpful for those suffering from arthritis. Thursdays in January 10:00-11:00am. Jan. 8-Feb. 26: 8 sessionsCost $50 for FLC members, $60 for non-members or class cards may be redeemed.Please register by December 22. Call 770-535-0478.
Family Christmas Program | 6:30pm in the SanctuaryFeaturing: Music Makers I (1st), Music Makers II (2nd & 3rd), Young Musicians (4th &-5th), Sonlight Choir (6th-12th) on the Tree, High School Handbells, Middle School Handbells, and the Student Orchestra
Carol Sing | 6:00pm-6:30pm in the ChapelIn place of Banquet Hall Bible Studywednesday
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Last Night of Wednesday Activities | Winter Break
Younger Children’s Program | 6:00pm in Banquet Hall Quad AFeaturing: Cherub Choir, 3 Year Olds, 4 Year Olds, and Kindergarteners
Carol Sing | 6:00pm-6:30pm in the Chapel
Angel Tree Gift Distribution10:00am-1:00pm in the Banquet Hallfriday
19Student Ministry: Christmas Party | 4:30pm - 11:00pmAt the Governor’s Mansion. Students wishing to go must RSVP with Chris Burns.
Hall County Correctional Institute Worship ServiceBus leaves at 5:03pm and returns by 8:00pmDrop off (meat) sandwiches from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Banquet Hall Portico
saturday20
No Early Service9:30am churchwide breakfast in the Banquet Hall, 10:50am Worshipsunday
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Church Office Open to Receive Year End Giftswednesday
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Estes Dozier Missions Meeting | 10:15am in the ParlorJoin us as we celebrate the joy of the season with a “Christmas Around the World” extravaganza. Cookies and coffee will be served. monday
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Student Ministry Alumni: Christmas Party6:30pm at Chris’ House (4015 Stonepile Gap, Gainesville 30506)tuesday
16
Family Life Center: Parent’s Night Out | 5:00pm-9:00pmFor 2-10 year olds. Bring a sack supper with drink. Cost: $10/first child, $8/siblingSpace is limited, please register by contacting Amy Mercer at 770-533-2794.
Kick-Off January 5th at 5:30am, FLC6 weeks: January 5-February 16, 2015
Group Workouts: Mon-Tues-Thursfrom 5:40am-6:40am
(this version of Body Stewards will be individual rather than team-based)
Cost: $75/FLC member, $95/non-FLC member (payment due at kick-off)
REGISTER AND PAY AT WWW.FBCGAINESVILLE.ORG
In short this program includes: • morning group work outs • accountability • nutrition coaching • exercise coaching & classes • a before & after evaluation • weekly check-ins • your personal log book
MORNING
Body StewardsBoot Camp
December 21stFourth Sunday of AdventSermon: Doxology!OT: Psalm 89:1-4NT: Romans 16:25-27
Music Meditation: Kim Abrams, Solo
Offertory Praise: Tidings of JoyExaltation! Orchestra (10:50am)Della Ruth Johnson, Organ (8:30am)Choral Worship: ChristmastimeSanctuary Choir (10:50am)Hope Choir (8:30am)
December 24thChristmas Eve5:30pm in the SanctuarySermon: The Committee to Stop Christmas
Prelude: Della Ruth Johnson, Organ
Music Meditation: Sweet Little Jesus BoyRobert Shippey, Solo
Music Meditation: Aaron Metzdorf, Solo
December 25thChristmas DaySuggested Reading: Luke 2
December 28thFirst Sunday After ChristmasNo 8:30am Service, Churchwide Breakfast at 9:30am in the Banquet HallSermon: Promise and PotentialOT: Psalm 148NT: Luke 2:22-40, Galatians 4:4-7Choral Worship: Born in MeSanctuary Choir; Brooke Morters, Soloist
Offertory Praise: Carol of the BellsPiano Duet: Pam Barrett & Amy Hulsey
Thursdays at 10:00am Start Date: January 8, 2015
Location: The Parlor Led by Carol Snelling
Wednesdays at 3:30pm Start Date: January 14, 2015
Location: The ParlorLed by Nancy Fields
Tuesdays at 6:30pm Start Date: January 20, 2015
Location: The Parlor Led by Nancy Turner
Sundays at 4:30pm Start Date: January 25, 2015
Location: Room 201 Led by Chris Cosper & Karen Craft
Learn more about The Amazing Collection at www.theamazingcollection.org.
Also continuing to meet,Mom’s Fellowship Group
Wednesdays from 6:15-7:00pmStart Date: January 7, 2015Location: The Preschool Hall
Led by Jenny Burns
Join us as we journey through “The Amazing Collection.” With a variety of meeting times to fit your schedule, feel free to join a group and go deeper into God’s word with community! For more
information contact Elizabeth Burnette at [email protected] or
770-534-7354.
WOMEN’S B IBLE STUDIES : SPR ING 2015 Welcome! NEW
MEMBERS
Rhonda & Billy Kimbrell Gene & Carole Kimbrell
Elizabeth Kohler
Margaret Shippey
Ralph & Elizabeth Toth
Dallas & Leslie Cooley
October 26, 2014 Sunday OfferingWeekly Budget Required..................$55,781.25Weekly Budget Received..................$37,105.72Year-to-date Budget Required.....$2,398,593.75Year-to-date Budget Received.....$2,206,771.40Deficit............................................ $191,822.35November 3, 2014Weekly Budget Required..................$55,781.25Weekly Budget Received..................$83,492.43Year-to-date Budget Required.....$2,454,375.00Year-to-date Budget Received.....$2,290,263.83Deficit............................................. $164,111.17November 9, 2014 Sunday OfferingWeekly Budget Required..................$55,781.25 Weekly Budget Received..................$65,794.00Year-to-date Budget Required.....$2,510,156.25Year-to-date Budget Received.....$2,356,057.83Deficit.............................................$154,098.42November 16, 2014 Sunday OfferingWeekly Budget Required..................$55,781.25Weekly Budget Received..................$60,844.50Year-to-date Budget Required.....$2,565,937.50Year-to-date Budget Received.....$2,416,902.33Deficit.............................................$149,035.17
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First Baptist Church Bulletin (UPS 192 540) published monthly by the First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville, GA 30501.Vol. 50, No. 12. POSTMASTER, send address changes to First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville, GA 30501.
The family of First Baptist Church would like to express its deepest sympathy to the following:Peggy Daughtry in the death of her aunt
Dorothy RogersSheila Dunckel in the death of her father
Jack AllisonMark Green in the death of his aunt
Vera Nell
Many Thanks to Kayanne and Abit Massey for their generous gift of 16 tickets to the GTA production of Sleeping Beauty at Brenau’s Pearce Auditorium. Here our 2nd and 3rd grade girls enjoy having their pictures taken with the wicked witch and a good fairy! The girls were so excited that some reported they couldn’t sleep the night before. In addition to tutoring and sharing the message of God’s love expressed through Christ, we want to provide different types of cultural enrichment to broaden these children’s experiences. This is an excellent way to do that. Also, thanks to the volunteers who picked up and accompanied the children.
Dearest First Baptist Church Family,Marcus, Campbell, Hallie, Asher, and I (Josie) have been completely overwhelmed by all of the prayers, meals, hugs, cards, and especially the donations that have
been so selflessly given to our family in support of Asher as he continues his battle against retinoblastoma. We have felt every single prayer that has been lifted up and have been rejoicing in the fact that the Lord has heard them as He continues to heal our sweet baby boy. We could not be doing this without the encouragement, love, and support of you all. Our family will be forever thankful for each of you!Many Blessings, The Rock Family
SPECIAL THANKS!
Janice Merck in the death of her motherVirginia Hall
Cindy Hawkins in the death of her sisterAnnette King