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Vol. XXXVIII No. 23 November 21, 2008

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Congregational Life

Help us Decorate for Advent!

s time to decorate the church for Advent and Christmas! On Sunday, November 23, (after a quickunch) everyone is invited to join with the Flower/Special Seasons Team to decorate the church for

Advent/Christmas.

o Wednesday Night Activities Nov. 26

New Community, our Wednesday night meal and ministries, will not take place on November 26, the

ight before Thanksgiving. We'll be back in full swing the following week, December 3rd, withinner from 5:15 to 6:30, followed by all of our ongoing Wednesday night ministries for all agesncluding a December Global Missions Emphasis for adults at 6:30 in Carreker Hall.

ommunion for Our Homebound Folks

Homebound communion will be on Dec. 7. Anyone that can help and is willing to serve communiono our homebound church members should contact Bob Williamson (404-373-1653) in the churchffice. We have instructions and a list of those wanting to take communion. This is an easy andxtremely worthwhile ministry opportunity.

Young At Heart to see Lake Lanier Lights

ur YAH Christmas lights trip is Dec. 11. We will load up on our motor coach at the church aroundp.m. and go to eat at a Cracker Barrel restaurant (Dutch treat). Then we tour the Magical Nights ofights at Lake Lanier Islands. Your cost is only $10 person. Sign up in the church office (404-373-

653).

lue Christmas Service Sunday, December 21 at 4:00PM

he Christmas Season can be a difficult time for those who are grieving the loss of loved ones and forhose who may be struggling. Our prayer is that this Blue Christmas Worship service will be anxperience of hope and strengthening for all who attend.

Youth Ski Retreat

he annual youth ski retreat will take place at Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia from January 1hrough 4. This will be a great time for our youth with great accommodations on the top of the

mountain! The cost is only $200.00 per person. This is a greatly reduced price because of our annualard sale. Sign up with Kurt Varney; kvarney@fbcdecatur.com.

hree Adult Formation OpportunitiesComing on Wednesdays in 2009Financial Peace University Jan 14 Apr 29

eno Douglas will lead this study that includes videos by radio personality Dave Ramsey and smallroup discussion and support for those who want to gain control of their finances, eliminate debt, andearn to give generously. $110 fee.

Getting Marriage Right Two six-week sessions

avid and Jeanie Gushee and Tim and Julie Pennington-Russell will lead these marriage workshops:an 14 Feb 18 Nearly/Newly Married (Engagement3rd anniversary)

Mar 4 Apr 22 Young Marrieds (3-10 years)ouples will be asked to read David Gushees book by the same title during the course.

ible Studies led by Sharyn Dowd

When the Holy Spirit Acts January and Februaryhis year our annual Winter Bible Study focuses on the New Testament adventure story called the

Acts of the Apostles.he Cross and the Formation of Christians Lenten Bible Studyhe oldest New Testament testimonies assert that Jesus died for our sins. Well explore what that

means and the formative experience that Paul calls our death to sin.

GoBeDo! Missions Corner

Missions Team to Sponsor Retreat

his Saturday, November 22, Joel Harrison of our local Baptist Association, will make a presentationo all interested First Decatur folks on the demographics, needs, and opportunities for ministry here in

Decatur. The Missions Team will use this information in future planning. Deacons and Sundaychool classes will benefit from this presentation, which will begin in the church parlor at 9 a.m. andlose with a light lunch.

Tithes & Offerings

A Generous People2008 Ministry Action Plan

Weekly Need: .....................$ 27,Received on Nov. 12 ..........$ 28,Received on Nov. 19 ..........$ 19,Y-T-D Need:..................$ 1,258,

Y-T-D Received: ...........$ 1,063,Y-T-D Spending Deficit (Oct. 31............................................ (64,0

Years of Opportunity 2007-09

Campaign

Given to Date:...................$ 337,9Bank Loan Balance:..........$ 240,2Owed to FBC Fdn.:...........$ 180,0Missions Offering YTD....$ 18,3

Prayer Concerns as ofNovember 19, 2008

In the Hospital:

Jos Edmonds, Scottish RiteAl Buckler, EmorySympathy To:

The family of Helen Lisle.Sue Johnson, on the death of her

husband, J.W. Johnson.Pauline Hicks on the death of hedaughter Mary Ellen Brown.Brandon and Charlotte Tubbs onthe death of Brandons father.The family of Dorothy Bryan.The family of Ford Johnson.Millie Padgett on the death of hesister-in-law, Betty ReapThe family of Eloise MacphersonBoyce Sullivan on the death of hbrother, Ray Dodd.Congratulations To:

Jeff and Wendy Bigbie on the biof Emily Grace!Glen and Cherie Bennett on thebirth of Grayson Everett!

Wednesday Dinner Menus

November 26

No Wednesday Evening ActivitHappy Thanksgiving!

December 3

Pick one of the following menus:

Blue Plate MenuFried Pork Chops, Macaroni andCheese, Steamed Cabbage, SaladBar, Rolls, Peanut Butter Chip Pi

Lighter Side Menu

Vegetarian Vegetable Soup, BakePotato/Salad Bar, Pepperoni PizzChicken Salad, Mixed Fruit

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The Outlook, a publication of the First Baptist Church of Decatur,

Georgia, is mailed to members and friends of the First Baptist family.

Main Office......................................404-373-1653

Finance.............................................404-370-7694

First School ......................................404-370-7688

Activities ..........................................404-373-2442

FAX ..................................................404-370-7692

Debbie Britt .....................................404-373-1653

Sharyn Dowd....................................404-373-1653

Ryan Forbes.....................................404-370-7690

Julie Pennington-Russell.................404-370-7684

Kurt Varney......................................404-373-1653

Bob Williamson ...............................404-370-7687

Computer Connections:

Websitewww.fbcdecatur.com

E-Mailfbcd@fbcdecatur.com

The Outlook, USPS 600-320, is published bi-weekly, except

Christmas week, by First Baptist Church Decatur, GA

Postmaster: Please send address changes to First Baptist Church,

308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

Youth Spt

Big Youth Dates --- 2009

March Mission Madness in Newnan, Georgia

Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22

Spring Break Retreat at the Beach

Sunday, April 5 through Saturday, April 11

Yard Sale

Yard Sale Week is Saturday, May 23through Saturday, May 30Opening Day is Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 AM

Junior/Senior Trip

Tuesday, June 9 through Wednesday, June 17

Intown Mission Week

Friday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 1

Out of Town Mission Week to Hurley, Virginia

Saturday, July 11 through Saturday, July 18

Beach Retreat

August 2 through 7

Kids Zone

December 10, Discover Kids will go caroling at Clairmont Oa

Parents Night OutDecember 12; 6-9

Our Gift to the Decatur Community needs you!

This is a wonderful way we can touch Decatur. Children of all awill excitedly enter our buildings for a night of fun while tparents have some time to shop, maybe a quiet dinner, or just c

out in the midst of the Christmas season. Do not miss the funvolunteering today. Call the church office or Debbie Britt.

Another volunteer opportunity

Childrens Christmas Craft Day, Dec 20; 10:00-2:00For children 6 months -5 th grade.The cost this year will be $5.00 per child. Please preregister onli

Baby Dedication

The next Baby Dedication will be December 21 in Fresh Start or 11:00 Worship. Please contact Debbie Britt by Dec.7th if would like to participate.

Discovery Kids: Celebrate and SingThe Childrens Choir Ministry will begin in January on Wednesevenings from 6:30 7:30 p.m. We have four age groups: MeMakers for 3 year olds, Music Friends for 4 and 5 year olds, MMakers for 1st and 2nd grades and Young Musicians for 3rd grades. All children who were 3 by September 1, 2008 are invto participate. Activities will include singing, instruments, craftthe younger children, music education, games, opportunitiesleadership in class and worship and discipleship. The older chilwill also have an opportunity to participate in Handbells and Oinstruments.