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This morning, all Church members will vote on the recommendation of the Search Committee to call Sammie Brooks to be our full time Associate Pastor. Please vote using the ballot in your bulletin, which you will turn in AS YOU DEPART this Service. You wil also be voting on the 2017 budget guidelines that were presented and discussed at last Sunday evening’s quarterly busi- ness meeting. Thank you! www . FBCPortCharlotte . com SUNDAY, Dec. 18 Deacon of the Day: Toby Sharp Called Buisiness Meeting (end of all 3 services) MONDAY, Dec. 19 7:00am Men's Prayer Meeting (FH) TUESDAY, Dec. 20 9:00am Staff Mtg. (Conf. Rm.) WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21 10:00 Ladies Bible Study Birthday Party (SC) Thank you for silencing your devices. For a schedule of upcoming events, visit our website and click on “Calendar” Week At-A-Glance Dec. 18, 2016 announcements THURSDAY, Dec. 22 9:30am Hispanic Ministry Prayer (FH) 10:00 Women's Prayer Meeting (WC) 7:00pm Men's Bible Study - Revelation (Sci Rm.) SATURDAY, Dec. 24 4:00pm Christmas Eve Service (WC) 6:00 Christmas Eve Service (WC) 20035 Quesada Ave · Port Charlotte · FL · 33952 · 629-0444 Preschool Ministry Christmas Eve Service Help Needed The Preschool Ministry is in need of several volunteers for our Christmas Eve Services. Spots are available at either 4:00pm or 6:00pm. If you are interested in helping, please email [email protected] or contact Ron Webster 629-0444. New Year's Eve, Eve Party! The Student Ministry is excited to announce we will host a combined youth ministry event – New Year’s Eve, Eve party! Featuring Archery Tag, Bubble Soccer and other games. Pizza will be served. All students 6th – 12th grade are invited to attend Friday, Dec. 30th in the FBPC gymnasium. Event registration begins at 6:30pm and the fun will continue until midnight. The cost is $5 to attend. courage -Acts 4:12-22 Christmas Schedule Christmas Eve Services - 4:00 & 6:00pm Christmas Day Service - 10:00am only No Sunday School or Super Church December 26-30 - Church Office Closed. Please make sure your year-end contributions are given by Dec. 25th or postmarked by Dec. 31st. New Years Day Service - 10:00am only No Sunday School or Super Church Students, mark your calendars for Exile Night, coming Friday, January 27, 2017. This special Student Ministry event will allow students to experience a little of what our exiled brothers and sisters face every day. They will eat what they eat and sleep how they sleep, gaining a better understanding of the price persecuted believers pay for remaining faithful to Christ. Look for more information to come at the beginning of January. Birthdays: Sunday - William Dorsett, Autumn Jackson Monday - Adam Carrillo, Jiani Reyes, David Steele Tuesday - Mya Brewer, Kris Lisson, Ed Rutledge Wednesday - Suzette Dill, Ashley Lipford Thursday - Abby Jernigan, Gayle Mault, Lisa McLaughlin, Patricia Myers, Myrna Porter, Sophia Ramsay, Frances Spurlock, George Winslow Friday - Darren Blakeslee, Betty Greiner, Nancy Webb Saturday - Libby Appelo, Emily Avant, Rose Brooks, Victor Colon, Kayla-Maree Perry 11:00am Service Deaf Interpretation Provided Music: This is Amazing Grace Angels We Have Heard On High Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Jesus, O What a Wonderful Child He Has Come For Us Great I Am 8:00am Service Music: Good Christian Men, Rejoice Angels We Have Heard On High Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Jesus, O What a Wonderful Child Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus The First Nowell 9:30am Service Music: This is Amazing Grace Angels We Have Heard On High Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Jesus, O What a Wonderful Child He Has Come For Us Great I Am www.Facebook.com/FirstBaptistPortCharlotte From e Pastor's Heart Preschool care is available for all FBPC Services Today’s Worship Family News Community Christian School · 941-625-8977 · www.CCSMustangs.com are you new to first baptist? Joyce Heaton and Joe Dinnan invited me to join them at the North Port Community Resource Center, a weekday training facility for adults with developmental disabilities. Joyce and Joe have been allowed to conduct a weekly Service there, teaching them music, Bible stories, a craft, and prayer. This ministry began years ago as these special folks were picked up by our church bus or brought to Sunday School. Joyce and Joe (and others) would teach them during that hour. When God closed that door, they prayed and He opened this new opportunity where they have earned the trust of the Director and are welcomed each week. I intend to recommend that this ministry become one of our Community Connections, in fulfillment of our Ten Year Vision. If you know Joyce, you know of her zeal for this ministry. She recently had the idea of purchasing t-shirts to give the adults for Christmas. She told me that she and (her husband) Bob would print them at their company, but wondered if there were finances from our budget to help with the costs. Without hesitation, I said “yes!” You see, the Church allows me a discretionary fund for opportunities like this. Today, I submitted the $220 check request to our Finance secretary. Since the money comes from our tithes and offerings, I wanted you to know one of the gifts WE are giving to the Lord – these t-shirts. Joyce will get us pictures when she gives them. When I visited the shelter, my heart was blessed to observe Joyce and Joe singing Hide ‘em in your Heart songs, teaching God’s Word, and praying for them. Though an observer, I was welcomed by many open hearts – they love to hug! We’ll learn more about this ministry in the new year. I suspect some of you may be led to volunteer. For now, let us rejoice in this simple way we are showing God’s love to our neighbors. Merry Christmas! 12:30pm Hispanic Service Fellowship Hall Connection Counter. Friendly folks are there in the lobby to answer any questions you may have, and escort you to where you or your family members need to be. They also have brochures that inform you about all our ministries. Children. We love families! Preschool care is provided the entire morning. Greeters are prepared to help you register your preschoolers. Children can attend Sunday School during the 9:30 Service and Super Church during the 11:00 Service. Starting Point. Our Pastors lead this enjoyable time of introducing you to the ministries of First Baptist. If you would like to know more about joining the church, this class would be your Starting Point. You can call or email the Church office to register your plans to attend. We look forward to having you. Sunday School. We offer classes for every age, from children to senior adults, during our 9:30 and 11:00 Services. A brochure is available in the lobby that lists the classes, teachers, and locations. Someone at the counter can assist you. Decision Time. At the conclusion of our Services, Prayer Partners will be down front to pray with you. If you have a need or decision, take a few moments and speak with one of them. The Pastor. After this Service, the Pastor will be down front to greet new folks. If you like, please introduce yourself. He would love to meet you. Giving. We express our love for the Lord by giving gifts during an offering time in the Service. This is for our members and regular attenders. Do not feel pressured to give. We are honored by your presence. If there is some way we can serve you, please let us know. Financial Stewardship 2016 Weekly Budget Needs: $27,404.00 Budget Receipts 12/11: $29,928.96 Budget Needs to Date: $1,370,200.00 Budget Receipts to Date: $1,373,785.98 Lottie Moon Lottie Moon Christmas Offering: $9,149.63 FAITHFUL Given to Date in December: $2,970.00 Your continued support through your Faithful commitments is encouraged. The Band of Brothers Ministry will resume the week of Jan. 8th. The topic for the next 8-week study is “Family – Leading a Family.” Sign up in the lobby today. Reading the Bible in 2017 Daily Bible reading is one of the spiritual disciplines that strengthen our faith, inspire our walk with the Lord, and help us to know Truth, and the True One, Jesus, more intimately. We encourage you to consider how you will read through the Bible in 2017. Several options will be available at the Connection Counter. PICTORIAL DIRECTORY We are now taking appointments for our final week from January 24-28th. Make your photography appointment today by taking advantage of the Lifetouch online scheduling site located on our website, or call/visit the office during business hours! Reminder: You only receive a directory if you're in the directory. Special Event Luncheon January 15, 2017 More details to come.
