Vol. XXXV No. 46 December 9, 2015 Come one, bring all to The Heart of Christmas presentaon Sunday evening, December 13 at 5:00 PM! The message is meant to be heard by folks of all ages. As Christmas approaches, taking the me to stop and reflect on why we give giſts is important. The songs are not your typical Christmas cantata type of songs or hymns; the mu- sic is different, but the message is the same. Do you know of some- one that needs to hear this message that you could invite to come with you? We’ll begin with the magi following the Star of Wonder, asking Mary, Did You Know, celebrang Jesus’ birth with Jesus, Messiah, being awestruck with Jesus, Holy Savior, giving our hearts with Prince of Peace, and finally sharing our desire to stand una- shamed with What We Believe. The program will end with all of us singing Fesval of Carols. The inial plan to have children, youth, and college students as part of this presentaon did not become a reality. That is all right—the best made plans are not always what God has in mind for us. Bring young and old kids and prepare yourself for an hour of worship while celebrang The Heart of Christmas! Missions in a Hosle World On January 29-31, 2016, Nik and Ruth Ripken will be leading us in a weekend missions conference. Nik is the author of The Insanity of God and The Insanity of Obedience. He has researched over 60 countries, documenng the persecuted church. He has lived in the midst of chaos and faced suffering in his own family, the realies of war around him, and the systemac destrucon of the work he felt called to do. At mes the evil was over- whelming. To prepare for this opportunity, we are making The Insanity of God available, which Nik recommends so that each parcipant can gain as much as possible from our brief me together. Missions in a hosle world is here! Buy the book (a $12 suggested donaon) and get ready to be challenged. All FBC members will have the opportunity to vote by paper ballot on the FBC 2016 Proposed Operang Budget and WMO Budget this Sunday, December 13 during both morning worship services.
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Vol. XXXV No. 46 December 9, 2015
Come one, bring all to The Heart of Christmas presentation Sunday evening, December 13 at 5:00 PM! The message is meant to be
heard by folks of all ages. As Christmas approaches, taking the time to stop and reflect on why we give gifts is important. The songs are not your typical Christmas cantata type of songs or hymns; the mu-sic is different, but the message is the same. Do you know of some-one that needs to hear this message that you could invite to come with you? We’ll begin with the magi following the Star of Wonder,
asking Mary, Did You Know, celebrating Jesus’ birth with Jesus, Messiah, being awestruck with Jesus, Holy Savior, giving our hearts
with Prince of Peace, and finally sharing our desire to stand una-shamed with What We Believe. The program will end with all of us singing Festival of Carols.
The initial plan to have children, youth, and college students as part of this presentation did not become a reality. That is all right—the best made plans are not always what God has in mind for
us. Bring young and old kids and prepare yourself for an hour of worship while celebrating The Heart of Christmas!
Missions in a Hostile World
On January 29-31, 2016, Nik and Ruth Ripken will be leading us in a weekend missions conference. Nik is the author of The Insanity of God and The Insanity of Obedience. He has researched over 60 countries, documenting the persecuted church. He has lived in the midst of chaos and faced suffering in his own family, the realities of war around him, and the systematic destruction of the work he felt called to do. At times the evil was over-whelming. To prepare for this opportunity, we are making The Insanity of God available, which Nik recommends so that each participant can gain as much as possible from our brief time together. Missions in a hostile world is here! Buy the book (a $12 suggested donation) and get ready to be challenged.
All FBC members will have the opportunity to vote by paper ballot on the FBC 2016 Proposed Operating Budget and WMO Budget
this Sunday, December 13 during both morning worship services.
World Mission Offering Update
Kids First
The book, Agents of Babylon: What the Prophecies of
Daniel Tell Us about the End of Days by Dr. David Jere-
miah, has been given in memory of Dalton Gore, nephew
of Boyd Smith.
The CD set, The Three Heavens Volume 1 & 2 by Pastor
John Hagee, has been given in memory of Sondra Barnett,
mother of Brad Barnett.
The reference book, The New American Commentary
Vol. 37, 1,2, Peter & Jude by Thomas R. Schreiner, has
been given in memory of Roberta Ward, mother of Betty
Jo Sanders, by the Be-One Senior Adult Sunday School
Class.
I hope that you and your family are
able to explore the Old Testament and
connect the dots to the New Testa-
ment as we approach Christmas.
Below you will find the next set of
Scripture.
December 11
The Wall – Joshua 3 & 6 (Simple Horn)
Key verse: Joshua 6:2
December 12
The Shepherd King – 1 Samuel 16 (Little Boy)
Key verse: 1 Samuel 16:12-13
December 13
The Giant – 1 Samuel 17:1-50 (Slingshot)
Key verse: 1 Samuel 17:37-40, 49
December 14
The Healing – 2 Kings 5 (River)
Key verse: 2 Kings 5:14
December 15
The Prophecies – Isaiah 9:6-7, 53:1-12 (Crown)
Key verse: Isaiah 9:6-7
December 16
The Protector – Daniel 6 (Lion)
Key verse: Daniel 6:22
December 17
The Messenger – Jonah 1-4 (Big Fish)
Key verse: Jonah 1:17-2:10
December 18
The History – Nehemiah 8-10 (Scroll)
Key verse: Nehemiah 8:5-6
Dates to Remember:
December 13, 2015 5:00 - The Heart of Christmas
December 23, 2015 5:30 - Christmas Eve Eve service
December 27, 2015 10:00 - One joint service with no
Sunday School
January 6, 2015 - Kids Fir st Mid-Week Kick off
FBC Library
Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 5:30 pm there will be a Deacon Ordination service for
Jonathan Clark, Brian Collier, Josh Ridley, and Ryan Vanover.
Our Record November 29, 2015
Gifts Provided on 11/29/2015 $16,811.94(weekly need $25,727)
Designated Giving World Mission Offering $2,876.00 Benevolent Fund $269.00 Youth Designated $2.00 Zimbabwe Mission Trip $50.00 Total Giving Receipts $20,008.94
Other Receipts WMU-Christmas shoeboxes $14.00 College Luncheon $150.00 Parents’ Night Out $80.00 Library $39.56
Total Other Receipts $238.56
Actual Budget Receipts YTD $1,168,042.86
(YTD budget needs $1,234,896.00)
World Missions Offering Goal $135,000.00 Receipts YTD $66,853.14
Land Acquisitions, Construction and Improvements
Balance to date $177,263.31
Decisions for the Lord
Jesus Guzman joined Sunday, December 6
by statement.
Tayler Alvey joined Sunday, December 6
by statement.
Business Meeting Minutes, Sunday, December 6, 2015
Call to order by Assistant Moderator, Tim Miller
Pastor’s Report: After the first of the year, we will have a David Platt Bible
study on Wednesday nights for adults and new programming for children with
Children’s Choir resuming in the Fall. On January 28-31 we will host the au-
thor of “The Insanity of God,” for a conference on the Persecuted Church. The
Long Range Planning Committee is meeting regarding a new building to re-
place the fellowship hall.
The minutes from the October 25, 2015 business meeting were accepted as
presented.
The October Financial Report was presented and accepted.
Housing allowances for 2016 for our ministers as a tax designation were ac-
cepted.
The 2016-2018 roster of committee members and church officers was accept-
ed as presented and updated and new committee descriptions for the following
committees were accepted: Committee on Committees, Decorating Commit-
tee, Library Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, and Trustees.
A recommendation from the Personnel Committee to hire three interns to
work with the Student Ministry was accepted.
A recommendation from the IT Ad Hoc Team to enlist Systems Solutions, Inc. to update our overall IT system at an estimated overall upfront cost of
$25,317.82 was accepted.
The Proposed General Operating Budget and WMO Budget for 2016 was pre-
sented and will be voted on by paper ballot on Sunday, December 13 in both
morning services.
The following who joined since the last business meeting were formally ac-
cepted as members: November 1: Sharon Raney, Dareios Stribling, and Han-
nah Lawson by baptism; Amanda Moyers and Skyler Moyers by letter; No-
vember 22: Samuel Saylor by baptism; A church letter was granted for Nathan
Smith to unite with Westside Baptist Church in Murray, KY.
A recommendation from the Missions Team was approved to send support of
$3,000 to English Language Institute/China for Jeff Finley and to transfer
$500 to Zimbabwe Mission Trip designated for Joel Walker’s participation in
that trip, both from the WMO Special Needs Account.
Respectfully submitted, Mike Lovins, Church Clerk
MAGIC (Mature Adults Growing In Christ) Chili Luncheon – Please
join us for a Chili Luncheon on Monday, December 14, at 12:00 noon, in
Fellowship Hall. Bring a salad or dessert. The Leadership Team will be
providing the chili. Call the church office by December 11 to make your
reservation.
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11:00 am Worship 410
Sunday School 417
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Worship 8:30 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Worship 11:00 am
The Heart of Christmas 5:00 pm
Monday 12/14
MAGIC Chili Luncheon Noon
Tuesday 12/15
Sharon Wells Group 10:00 am
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Everyone is invited to attend the
wedding ceremony of
Tayler Alvey and
Adam Melton
Saturday December 12
6:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church.
Our World
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this year is
$135,000. The blue bordered enve-
lopes found on the back of our
pews are there specifically for the
collection of this offering that will
be used to share the gospel and
meet critical needs around the
world. Mark your calendars
Sunday, December 27 there will
be a combined worship service at
10:00 am and there will be no Sun-
day School.
The Sharon Wells Mission Group
will meet Tuesday, December 15 at
10:00 AM in room 223. Linda
Clark has the program; and Gracie
Erwin will sing some Christmas
songs. Members are urged to attend
and encouraged to bring a visitor.
Everyone is welcome.
Thank you notes have been received
from Annie Nance and Soup for the
Soul.
Year-End Giving We will be closing out the financial
