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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NOVEMBER 20, 2016 WE GATHER TOGETHER Worship Music ................................................Tammy Bishop, Pianist Welcome & Announcements ........................................ Pastor Charlie WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Spoken Call to Worship *Prayer of Invocation ...................................................... Tracy Ferrell *Hymn of Praise No. 640 “Let All Things Now Living” (On the last verse, all children are invited to the front for the Children’s Message) WE CELEBRATE OUR CHILDREN Children’s Message and Prayer......................................... Blaine Britt (Children to Kinder Church and Children’s Church) WE WORSHIP TOGETHER *Offertory Hymn No. 644 “Count Your Blessings” Offertory Prayer ............................................................. Bobby Pearce Offertory......................................................... LaRue Daniel, Organist “A Poem of Thanks” Morning Prayer ............................................................. Pastor Charlie Anthem .............................................................................. Adult Choir “Give Thanks” Scripture Reading Psalm 100; 111 Message ......................................................................... Pastor Charlie “Giving Thanks” *Hymn of Invitation No. 321 “The Savior is Waiting” *Benediction .................................................................. Congregation *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” Postlude .......................................................... LaRue Daniel, Organist *Congregation Stands SERMON NOTES:__________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ While in college, I became familiar with the song, My Tribute, by Andrae Crouch. He had written and begun singing it in 1972. Dennis Lester has sung it in our church. The words are so meaningful, particularly as we approach Thanksgiving this week so meditate on them throughout this week. How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me? Things so undeserved yet you gave To prove your love for me. The voices of a million angels Could not express my gratitude. All that I am, and ever hope to be I owe it all to thee. To God be the glory, to God be the glory To God be the glory for the things he has done. With his blood he has saved me, With his power he has raised me. To God be the glory for the things he has done. Just let me live my life and Let it be pleasing Lord to thee. And if I gain any praise, let it go to Calvary. With his blood he has saved me, With his power he has raised me. To God be the glory for the things he has done. Give God the glory today and always!
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Welcome to Our Guest First Baptist Church Butner is delighted that you have joined us for worship today! We want you to consider yourself among friends who care. So that we may know you better, please take a few moments to fill out this card and return it as directed. If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter The Together, please include your email address below. Again, we express an enthusiastic welcome and we encourage you to visit again soon. Date _______________ Name(s) _________________________________ _________________________________ Address _________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Phone _________________________________ E-mail _________________________________ Status: Single _____ Married _____ Age Group: 13-19 ____: 20-29____; 30-39 ____: 40-49 ____: 50-59 ____; 60& up ____ Children: Name_________________ Age _____ Name_________________ Age _____ Name_________________ Age _____ Name_________________ Age _____ Please check all applicable boxes: � First time visitor � Returning Visitor � New to the area � Would like a visit � Would like to know more about us � Would like to know more about being a Christian I am a guest of _________________________________ How did you hear about us? _________________________________
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Postlude .......................................................... LaRue Daniel, Organist
*Congregation Stands
SERMON NOTES:__________________________________
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While in college, I became familiar with the song, My Tribute, by Andrae Crouch. He had written and begun singing it in 1972.
Dennis Lester has sung it in our church. The words are so meaningful, particularly as we approach Thanksgiving this week so meditate on them throughout this week.
How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me? Things so undeserved yet you gave To prove your love for me. The voices of a million angels Could not express my gratitude. All that I am, and ever hope to be I owe it all to thee. To God be the glory, to God be the glory To God be the glory for the things he has done. With his blood he has saved me, With his power he has raised me. To God be the glory for the things he has done. Just let me live my life and Let it be pleasing Lord to thee. And if I gain any praise, let it go to Calvary. With his blood he has saved me, With his power he has raised me. To God be the glory for the things he has done.
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ATTENDANCE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 2016
Sunday School 116 Worship Service 191 Wednesday (11/16) 114
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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER
Weekly Budget Needs $7,687.39
Monthly Budget Needs $30,749.56
Month to Date $16,816.47
WEEKLY RECEIPTS NOVEMBER 13, 2016
$ 7,082.00 Budget
$ 75.00 Building Fund $ 25.00 Baptist Ch. Homes $ 35.00 Benevolence $ 550.00 Men in Action $ 60.00 Youth Dept. $ 91.00 Poinsettias $ 54.00 Food Pantry $ 250.00 Hot Dog Ministry $ 50.00 Adult Choir $ 45.00 World Hunger $ 110.00 Hurricane Relief $ 300.00 Ruth Helms Pr. Gr.
Charlie Bryan – Pastor Cell Phone 704-310-1225 Blaine Britt – AP of Children, Youth & Ministries Cell Phone 919-717-2590 Tracy Ferrell – Choir Director Cell Phone 919-815-2251 LaRue Daniel – Organist Home Phone 919-575-6696 Phillip Duke - IT Support Cell Phone 919-730-5870 Mary Lou Brogden – Ministry Assistant Cell Phone 919-702-2240 Church Office Phone 919-575-6606; Fax 919-575-6616
Weekly Volunteers
This Week (November 20-26)
Next Week (Nov. 27-Dec. 03)
Deacon of the Week Bobby Pearce Patricia Elliott
Transportation Driver
Bill & Gail Birdsong TBA
Supper Team (Wednesdays)
No Meal-Spend Time with Your Family
Lester Pearce (Team 8)
GROW Visitation Team
Chandler & Vicki Wynne (Team 3)
(Need Volunteers for Team 4)
DVD/Tape Ministry Jim & Jaquita Hill Jim & Jaquita Hill
Serving Our Children
This Week (November 20-26)
Next Week (Nov. 27-Dec. 03)
Nursery (Worship)
Bill & Gail Birdsong TBA
Kinder Church Jennifer Brinkley Heather Roberts
Children’s Church Heather Roberts Wanda Ferrell
Monica Elliott
Children’s Sermon Blaine Britt Pastor Charlie
Nursery (Wednesday Night)
Lenny & Deborah Rogers
Deborah Ferrell Vicki Wynne
The altar flowers today are given with grateful hearts by Bill & Gail Birdsong
“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord, let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us
come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song.” Psalm 95:1-2
We have received gifts to the Ruth Helms Prayer Group and Hot Dog Ministry in memory of Gladys Faulkner by: Gloria Adcock, Ruth Askins, Linda Burgess, Ron Daniels, Chris Emory, G.R.O.U.P., Donna Mangum, Bobby & Cathy Pearce, and Philip & Faye Shope.
We have received a gift to the Building Fund and the Men in Action in memory of John Bryant by: Susanne Brooks, Chris Emory, and Bobby & Cathy Pearce.
We have received a gift to the Adult Choir and Educational Fund and in memory of Hazel Long by: Betty Aiken and Chris Emory.
We have received a gift to the Hot Dog Ministry in memory of Carrie Ellixson by: Chris Emory.
We have received a gift to Men in Action in memory of Annie Webb by: Chris Emory.
We have received a gift to Men in Action in memory of Jason Queen’s mother by: Chris Emory.
2017 DEACONS The following persons will serve as Deacons beginning January 2017: Stacy Ayscue, Joy Barbour, Harvey Bishop, Vanessa Clark, Wanda Conrad, Teresa Craig, Deborah Evers, Deborah Ferrell, Kyla Fisher, Rayna Lester, Bobby Pearce, Darry Whitlow, and Chandler Wynne. Alternate Deacons are: Douglas Skinner, Jimmy Walker, and Esper Wilkins.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH CALENDARS Calendars for 2017 Children and Youth events are available outside Blaine’s office. Please pick up a copy so that you can be informed of upcoming events.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD (SHOEBOXES)
First Baptist will be a collection center this year for shoe-boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We are into the final two days of collection. If you would like to help with this ministry please contact Mary Duke at 919-482-1280.
CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL NEED Central Regional Hospital’s Reindeer Store is in need of small size gift boxes for jewelry. Yes, those little gift boxes you have been saving are needed for patients selecting gifts to give to family and friends. These may be dropped off in Tracy Ferrell’s office or the Fidelis Sunday School Class-
room. Thanks in advance for your help.
FOOD BOXES This year you will have an opportunity to purchase food boxes to help feed the hungry. The cost is $5 per box. Envelopes are available in the Family Life Center, vestibule, and office hallway. Please fill out an envelope, place money inside, and place it in the offering plate or bring to the church office no later than Sunday, December 18.
CHRISTMAS CARD EXPRESS Instead of mailing your Christmas cards why not drop them off in one of our Christmas Card Express boxes!!
Boxes will be placed in the designated areas beginning November 27. We will deliver cards to church mem-bers, shut-ins, and nursing/retirement home residents.
When sending cards don’t forget those in our congregation who lost loved ones this year. A card is like a hug when you cannot be with someone.
We will have Christmas bags for those who are shut-ins or are in nurs-ing/retirement homes. If you are visiting during the Christmas Season please stop by the church office and see if there are cards you can de-liver.
The last day to drop off cards with a guaranteed delivery by Christmas is December 14. Donations will be accepted. Please place donations in the offering plate or deliver to the church office. Do not place donations in with your cards.
CHRISTMAS AT THE PARK On Friday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m. the Town of Butner will present “Christmas at the Park” as we gather together as a community to celebrate Christmas.
BUTNER CHRISTMAS PARADE We will participate in the Butner Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. All children and youth are invited to ride our float. We will meet at the float at 1:30 p.m. at the top of West G Street. Please bring a bag of
candy to throw out along the parade route (no hard candy please). Con-tact Blaine Britt or Mary Duke if you have any questions.
ANGEL TREE
Each year a tree is decorated with angels at the Gazebo Park in memory of loved ones who have passed away. This event will be held on Sunday, December 4 at 4:00 p.m. All who are interested in hanging an angel on the tree are invited to attend. For more information please contact Linda Ray at 919-575-4413.
YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY The Youth will have a Christmas Party/Cookie Baking on Friday, December 9 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PLAY REHEARSAL AND PARTY The children will meet at the church on Saturday, December 17 at 3:30 p.m. for Christmas Play rehearsal. After rehearsal the children will have their Christmas Party at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
HANDBELL AND INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
On Sunday, December 11 be-ginning at 6:00 p.m. our Hand-bell Choir will present their Christmas Concert in the sanctu-ary. Afterward the Instrumental
Ensemble will present their program in the Family Life Center. We will have refreshments after the programs. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
ADULT CHOIR CANTATA AND CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18 in the sanctuary our Adult Choir will present their Christmas Cantata, “Come Let Us Adore”. Following the Cantata our Children will present their Christmas Program. Fol-
lowing the programs we will have refreshments and a visit from a spe-cial guest in the Family Life Center.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS CAROLING All are invited to join us for Christmas Caroling on Tues-day, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. We will meet in the Fel-lowship Hall and disperse from there.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE A Candlelight & Communion Christmas Eve Service will be held, Saturday, December 24 at 5:00 p.m. We will celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with songs of joy. We will also share in Communion dur-ing this time.
CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SERVICE We will have Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 25. There will be no Sunday School on this day.
Happening This Week
Sunday, November 20 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Instrumental Ensemble Practice 6:00 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service
Exercise Group: Monday-Friday at 8:00 a.m., Family Life Center...All are welcome.
Monday, November 21
Tuesday, November 22 10:00 a.m. Ruth Helms Prayer Group Meeting (Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, November 23 No Wednesday Night Services—Spend Time With Your Family Thursday, November 24—Happy Thanksgiving Church Offices Closed
Friday, November 25 Church Offices Closed
Saturday, November 26 Sunday, November 27 8:30 a.m. Handbell Practice 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Instrumental Ensemble Practice 6:00 p.m. Hanging of the Greens Service
