SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17At 4:00pM
iN thE FBC ChApElthis is a time of worship offering comfort
& hope to all FBC families who have experienced the loss of loved ones.2104 W. Louisiana
Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432.683.0600
Fax: 432.683.0660
NOVEMBER 6, 2019Vol. 40 - No. 13
A PUBLICATION OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MIDLAND, TEXAS
Tracye Vaughan - christmas in action is a non-profit agency, in partnership with the community, that repairs the homes of low-income elderly and/or disabled homeowners
by putting Christian values and principles in action.Pray that God will raise up community volunteers who desire to demonstrate Christ’s love and grace to their neighbors through our Christmas in Action projects.Pray that those who receive our services will see the love of Christ “in action” and be personally drawn to Him.As CIA seeks to glorify God in our community, pray for discernment to identify deserving recipients along with the energy, health and resources needed to complete the projects He gives us.
pRAY FOR FBC DiRECt SUppORt MiSSiONARiES: Christmas in Action in Midland, texas
is the Holiday season. Whereas the holidays once brought joy when our loved one was here, there can be a sense of dread. We want to help. Sunday, Nov 17th at 4 PM, we invite you to join us for “Hope for the Holidays” in our chapel. This will be a service aimed at helping you cope better with the holidays in light of your loss. If you’re one who wants to come even if you did NOT lose a loved one, you’re still welcome. Meet us at 4 PM, Nov 17th in the chapel. Your pastor,Darin
FBC Church Council minutes, reports, and other information are available on the website at www.fbc-midland.org/church-council or under the Resources tab on the home page.
FBC’s Starting point training course is now available on the FBC website at www.fbc-midland.org/starting-point
From the pastor
Dear First Family,Grace and Peace! God bless each of you and your homes today! What I’ve prayed for each of you today is for God’s provision and power in your life! The resurrection of Jesus should not be something that we remember only at Easter time – it needs to be the power source for our daily lives. The power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in US! Praise the Lord! Live in the joy that such a reality provides!FIRST FAMILY EN ESPANOLBeginning this Sunday, we’re adding a service! At 11:05 in our Youth Worship center (north end of 2nd floor E Hallway, near where it meets D Hall), our dear friend and deacon Adolfo Chavez will begin a new service for us in Spanish! Their Sunday School will be in D Hallway partnering with our existing Spanish language Sunday School. From teenagers down, their children will be folded into our existing classes. I want to make clear that this will be a stand-alone service, not a translation of one of our other services. Our vision is to reach the numerous Hispanics across the Midland area. Our plan is for this to remain a service of our church, not spin it out to be a stand-alone church – at least not for the foreseeable future. Our hope and prayer is that the room where we’re putting them won’t be big enough for long. FIRST FAMILY THANKSGIVING DINNEROn Sunday, Nov 24th, we’ll have our annual Thanksgiving Dinner. A traditional thanksgiving meal, this is a wonderful opportunity to share life together as a family. We’ve changed how we’re doing tickets this year in an effort to help our planners know better how many to anticipate. Advance tickets (until Wednesday, Nov 20) are $5 each. If you wait until the day of the event, you can still come, but the price will be $10 at the door. Understand that we’re not trying to make $5 extra as much as we’re trying to be good stewards of God’s blessings. You can get tickets each of the next two Sundays at our Welcome Desk in the Welcome Center or by calling the church office. HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYSOne of the true challenges when we lose a loved one
This Sunday, November 108:25 & 11:05 a.m. Services
“WHAT CAN I DO WHEN GOD...Seems Unkind" – Job 1-23The Lord's Supper
5:00 p.m.Table Talk in the Fellowship HallDr. Darin Wood
Senior Pastor
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FBC lost and FoundIf you have lost any personal items at church over the past few months please stop by the FBC Welcome Center and check with our Lost & Found.
ThANk YOu!Thanks to our awesome God and our fabulous volunteers, "Bright Night" was a huge
success. It was such a blessing to share Christ with the Sam Houston and lamar families!
Both Christmas gifts/toys and food boxes are to be dropped off at the Fellowship Hall on the
following days and times:December 7: 10:00am-1:00pm
December 8: 8:00am-11:00am &4:00pm-7:00pmDecember 9 & 10: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Please call the Missions Office with any questions 432.683.0623.
pRESChOOl MiNiStRY NEEDS tEAM MEMBERSWe are looking for new Preschool Team members who would be willing to lead and care for little ones during the 8:25 or
11:05 Worship services. We have lots of new families in our church and want to provide the very best experience for them, as we partner with parents to make disciples! Contact Amy Brand (432.683.0627) or Allison Ashmore (432.683.0611) if you can serve once or twice each month, weekly, or would be interested in subbing.
pastoral Care Ministry: hospital VisitsRobbie Boyd, FBC's Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care makes the First Baptist Church family hospital visits in Midland and Odessa.
If you or a family member are going into the hospital, please contact Susan Upham at 432.683.0604 in advance. This will ensure your name will be on our hospital list.
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Oilfield Christian Fellowship of the permian Basin
Thursday, November 21, 201911:30 am - 12:30 pm
Rock the Desert Field House2000 FM 1788, Midland, TX 79706
FREE LUNCH - FREE BIBLE - BRING A FRIEND!
Teen F.L.O.W. of Midland seeks to help students develop the skills necessary for personal success and allow for a spiritually transformative experience to
direct their lives both now and well into the future. Currently, Teen F.L.O.W. is in need of mentors. They meet Tuesdays, 4:30-7:30pm. Contact Roman Acuna at 432.307.9815 or [email protected] to get involved.
Thank you to 2nd Grade GA's for packing our Food2Kids bags.
MOPS is looking for volunteers for MOPS KIDS! We rely completely on volunteers for our childcare so that our mothers can have bonding time with each other. We meet the first and third Fridays of each month from 9-11 am. Please contact Lauren Ward at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering!
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month from 9-11:00AM! Contact Lauren Ward
at [email protected] with more questions. Visit www.fbc-midland.org/ministries/preschool/mops to get a registration form!
Our Deepest Sympathy to...Ruth Ann Riek in the death of her brother, Don Shane.
FBC Artists Needed to Display ArtThe art displayed on the FBC Art Wall (near the Fellowship Hall) is for any FBC artist or photographer. It is enjoyed by our entire membership. If you wish to participate by showing your artwork, please contact Janet Haney at 432.528.5717 or Doris McSparran at 432.683.0618.
JAil MiNiStRY NEEDS pApERBACK BOOKSThe Jail Ministry is collecting PAPERBACK books for the jail library carts. We need donations of spiritual books, novels, biographies, historical books, westerns,
science fiction and classics. If you enjoyed reading the book, one of the inmates might enjoy reading it also. The only magazines we can use are past issues of Guideposts. Please leave the books at the Missions Office, Monday-Friday between 9:00-3:00.
Letters that LiftDear FBC Family,"Thank you" seems so inadequate for
the love shown to our family during the final days & passing of our father, Herb Hall. The numerous cards, calls, & visits seem to come at the perfect time that they were needed. The meal provided by Fuffy Green, Barbara & Jack Wyrick, & the committee was perfect, & so appreciated on a day when we needed to feel the love from our brothers & sisters in Christ. We are truly grateful for your ministry during this difficult time.Randy Hall, Dale Hall, Stacy Hilliard & Brenda ParkerFirst Family,Thanks for the contribution to Buckner Children's Services, prayers, visits, & the good meal that was served to our family. The ladies were so kind & helpful to us.The family of Jimmy Leach
wainscott/lacy ScholarshipIf you are attending a Baptist College, University or Seminary, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applications are in Susan Upham’s office for the Spring 2019 semester and must be turned in by December 15.
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Men's LuncheonMondays, 11:45aM-1:00pM • $6 for lunch
AlwAys A ChristiAn progrAm • Fellowship For all Ages • Come with A prAyer request • prAy with other prAyer wArriors • rejoiCe in god’s mirACles
November 11 - Veterans Day program
For more info, contact Dave Pearcy (432) 528-4221,or see fbc-midland.org/men
thiS iS OpEN tO All MEN, FBC & NON-MEMBERS! BRiNg YOUR FRiENDS/NEighBORS tO FEllOwShip with US
Sunday, November 3, 2019Sunday School Attendance♦ Main Campus ...................................................927♦ Mission Midland ................................................103TOTAL ................................................................1030Week Day Bible Study♦ Child Development Center ...............................132♦ Children's Day Out............................................104TOTAL BIBLE STUDIES .....................................1266
Adult Meal $6/ Hamburger $4Salad Bar $3.50 / Family Plan $23
Now accepting credit /debit cards for WFM Nights Wednesday Family Meal service begins at 4:45pm in the
Fellowship Hall. All meals include one dessert and beverage.
WEDNESDAY FAMILY MEAL
NOVEMBER 13Entree: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Tossed Green Salad, BiscuitDessert: Pecan Pie
We will have Chick-fil-a sandwiches, waffle fries & cookies available as an additional option to our Wednesday Family Meal menu. Limited supply; first come first served!
Offering Weekly Year to DateFirst Baptist...................... $ 113,751 $ 601,029Budget Requirement........ $ 135,000 $ 675,000Over/Under Budget.......... $ -21,249 $ -73,971Hope 1:8 .......................... $ 255 $ 11,505
Stewardship ReportNovember 3, 2019
Offering Monthly Year to DateFirst Baptist...................... $ 487,278 $ 487,278 Budget Requirement........ $ 540,000 $ 540,000Over/Under Budget.......... $ -52,722 $ -52,722Hope 1:8 .......................... $ 0 $ 11,250
End of Month ReportOctober 2019
The Banner is a publication of First Baptist Church in Midland, Texas. Deadline for submission of articles is 5:00 p.m., Friday prior to publication of the next issue.
To ensure printing of your article, we recommend you first submit your article to the appropriate ministry area for review. The Banner is produced and edited by Kate Dominguez and Jeff Wash. Please advise the Membership Office at 432.683.0616 for any change in your mailing address or phone number.
FBC greeter MinistryScripture tells us to “Practice Hospitality” -Romans 12:13
Remember when you were new at FBC? We have a large building and many ministries to help people find. FBC needs you to help us in our effort to greet guests each Sunday during all hours! Everyone can do this ministry and help guests know we are glad they are here. Training will be provided. Contact Larry Grimes [email protected]
SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45 A.M.
AdultsWalking WiselyEphesians 5:15-21
StudentsWalk Wisely(7th - 12th grades)Ephesians 5:15-21
ChildrenHabakkuk the Prophet(1st - 6th grades) Habakkuk
preschoolHabakkuk the Prophet(Babies-Kindergarten)Habakkuk
pRAYER tiMES At FiRSt BAptiSt• 6:00PM, Tuesday, FBC Midland Prayer Room (located just north of Welcome Center - Garfield St. side)
• 6:00PM, Wednesday, Prayer & Bible Study (Room E114 / West side of building - Garfield St. side)
• Noon, Thursday - FBC Midland Chapel• 6:30AM, Friday - Men Only. Meet at coffee pot across from kitchen. (North end of building - Cuthbert Ave)
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Woman's Missionary Union (WMU) Prayer LunchFirst Monday of the Month (unless otherwise noted)
11:30am to 1:00pm in Room D100/102Women of all ages area invited to join us in hearing the latest prayer requests and praises from our FBC Missionaries and Ministries, and
enjoy sweet time of fellowship ($6 lunch is optional).
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Service Televised weekly at 7:00 a.m. on KOSA (CBS), Channel 7 & 10:00 a.m. on MyTV, Channel 16 (or DirectTV Channel 40)Televised services are on a one-week tape delay
Sunday Morning Services at 8:25 a.m. & 11:05 a.m.Childcare available for birth - 4 years
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. (all ages)
Sunday Evening Service at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship HallWednesday Evening Activities 6:00 p.m.
Live and On-Demand streaming of Sunday’s message is available at www.fbc-midland.org
Main phone - 432.683.0600 Main Fax - 432.683.0660prayer line - 432.683.0683
Pastoral Ministry - 683.0604Missions Ministry - 683.0623Music & Worship Ministry - 683.0618Administrative Office - 683.0616Activities Ministry - 683.0647Children's Ministry - 683.0609Preschool Ministry - 683.0627Child Development Center - 683.0638Children's Day Out - 683.0632Student Ministry - 683.0603Family Ministry - 683.0612Media Ministry - to 683.0622Membership - 683.0616 Duplication Srvcs - 683.0626Library - 683.0625
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