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The Baptist Record FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EUPORA AT CHURCH THIS WEEK: Saturday, December 24 5-7 Silent Lord’s Supper Sunday, December 25 *** No Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship *** NO Evening Worship Service December 26-30 *** Church Offices closed for the holidays Wednesday, December 28 *** NO CHILDREN’S WEDNESDAY NITES **** NO Youth Bible Study 6:30 Prayer & Praise Service Sunday, January 1 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship Service ** NO Evening Worship Service CHURCH STAFF Travis Gray — Pastor John Herring — Music Minister/Assoc. Pastor Cody Robertson — Youth Pastor Charla Boatman— Children’s Director Yvonne Hitt — Financial Secretary Gwen Sisson — Church Secretary Marcelle Robertson — Custodian Leanne McGarr — Librarian Jo Faulkenbery — Church Clerk December 22, 2016 Edition Vol. 8, No. 50 www.fbceupora.com Twitter.com/FBCEupora Facebook.com/Groups/ FirstBaptistEupora [email protected] First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 268 * 520 W Fox Avenue, Eupora, MS 39744 * Phone: 662.258.3491 * Fax: 662.258.2520 * [email protected] BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES SUNDAY SCHOOL RECORD 12/18/16 Adult…….…………………..….……..…...….113 Young Adult…….……..……....…..….............14 College/Career ….…….…………………….....6 Youth….…….……….……….........................20 Children….……..…..…….....………..…….….20 Preschool/Nursery..………........................... 20 Nursing Home ..……….................................16 TOTAL……….…….................................... 209 Help FBC Eupora Children with next year’s summer camp costs. Buy something for a wedding shower or your kitchen TODAY! NO PARKING IN THE ALLEY OR COVERED DRIVE ON SUNDAYS OR WEDNESDAYS. YOU WILL BE TOWED! Dec. 22 Matt Bagwell Dec. 23 Wade Swindle Dec. 25 Allene Wells Dec. 26 Mike Ray Dec. 26 Matt McGarr Dec. 26 Nora Tindall Dec. 27 Bonnie Gary Dec. 29 Shirley Gary Dec. 29 Lee Swindle Dec. 29 Dale Thompson Dec. 29 Macey Kate Ray Dec. 30 Jill Gibson Dec. 30 Jacob Edwards Dec. 31 Clint Davis Dec. 31 Matt Knight Jan. 1 Richard Castle Jan. 2 Matthew Jenkins Jan. 2 Mackenzie Reed-Wood Jan. 3 Rudy Allred Jan. 4 Louise Hill Jan. 4 Hannah Graham Jan. 4 Erin Ray Jan. 5 Clemis Renfrow FINANCIAL 12/18/16 Weekly Bud. Rec.…........................$10,207.00 Weekly Bud. Need……………..….. $10,694.42 Budget Needs to Date………........$545,415.42 Gifts to Date…………….…..….… $538,309.86 UNDER Budget....……..…..…........ -$7,105.56 ORGAN PIPE FUND 12/18/16 Gifts this Week…………….…………... $597.00 Current Balance………………….... $32,326.50 BUILDING FUND 12/18/16 Gifts this Week…………….…………... $670.00 Current Balance………………........... $1610.00 NICARAGUA MISSION TRIP 12/18/16 Gifts this Week……………….……... $1,560.00 Current Balance….………………..... $7,270.18 BUILDING FUND 12/18/16 Lottie Moon Goal……….………..... $27,500.00 Gifts to Date……...….…………..... $16,381.00 Short of Goal……………………..... $11,119.00 The choir and orchestra did an amazing job PLEASE HAVE END OF THE YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE OFFICE BY DEC. 26. V{Ü|áàÅtá Xäx SILENT COMMUNION 5-7 p.m. DECEMBER 24, 2016 You and your family are invited to stop by FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of EUPORA for a time to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 520 W. Fox Ave., Eupora * 258-3491 * www.fbceupora.com Facebook.com/Groups/FirstBaptistEupora Join us for SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 9:45 a.m. & WORSHIP @ 11 a.m. What a wonderful start to the holidays! Sunday was a great day to experience the spirit of Christ- mas. The children set the tone with their smiling faces and energetic bodies. Most of us wish we could be as active as they are. Spiritually, we must be if our world is going to change. Our God will help us if we have the desire. It is always exciting to see anyone give their heart to Jesus. This is a major part of what keeps the church alive—Jesus living through His children. Then the adult choir and orchestra did not disappoint. What a wonder- ful presentation of worship that we were privileged to be a part of. You missed a blessing if you were not here. Saturday night, we will ob- serve the Silent Lord’s Supper. The church will be open from 5-7 p.m. You can come at any time and stay for any length of time. As you enter, please be as quiet and reverent as possible. Pick up a program and follow the suggested instructions. On Christmas Day, we will have a morning service only at 10 a.m. Please take note of the time. This is to give families more time to be together but also to remember whose family we are part of. On New Year’s Day, we will have Sunday School and morning worship at the normal times but no eve- ning service. Have a Merry Christmas! Bro. Travis I want to say thank you to the choir and orchestra for an abso- lutely amazing job this past Satur- day and Sunday! I have heard so many positive comments and we are so grateful. More than any- thing, I know the Lord was here in this place and that His name was glorified. I know that we wor- shipped Him!! As I think about Christmas, I am reminded of how much we have to be thankful for. I am thankful for the opportunity and privilege to serve with you. I am thankful for the greatest gift, Jesus. This past week has been a mixed bag of emotions. I know many people are hurting and are struggling, but there is hope and joy in Jesus. Please remember to lift these up in prayer. God is good and He is our hope! We will resume choir practice on Wednesday, Jan. 4. I can’t be- lieve I’m saying this, but it will be time to start Easter!! Come join us! I pray you all have a blessed and Merry Christmas! With love in Christ, John
