Preschool Director

Patricia Segraves

Pastor

Justin Hiens

Director of Children’s Activities

Lisa Crews

Student Minister

Brad Boucher

Minister of Music

Barry Keathley

831 Everett Boulevard Union City, Tennessee 38261 Tele: 731.885.5223 Fax: 731.885.9770

www.secondbaptistuc.com

The

Haven December 23, 2015 Volume 25, Issue 49

Second Baptist Church

staff wishes you a

and a

National Goal: $175 million

Church Goal: $15,000 Given to Date: $24,385.26

LOTTIE MOON

CHRISTMAS OFFERING

Join us as we pray and reflect on this church

year and as we look forward to 2016.

Wednesday, December 30

5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Bring your favorite finger foods.

Drinks provided.

Church office will be closed:

Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day)

Thursday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve)

Friday, January 1 (New Year’s Day)

There will be no newsletter published December 30.

In a few short days, we will close the door on

2015 and rush into the endless possibilities of

2016. Let me share with you some of my

favorite moments from this past year. In January, I was blessed to

move our family here to serve as your Pastor. In March, we

journeyed together through 40 days of devotionals written by our

own. In April, we gathered to remember the Passion of Christ and

celebrate His resurrection. On Mother’s Day in May, we were

blessed to worship with the children of Uganda. During the

summer we saw children learn of Jesus during VBS. Our students

grew in their walks with Christ and our church hired Brad Boucher

to lead our Student ministry. Then in the fall, I rejoiced as you

continued to give sacrificially of your time and your resources.

This year will go down as the strongest financial giving year in our

history. From budget offerings, to Golden Offering for state

missions and recently Lottie Moon, your giving has been a blessing

in so many ways. The year finished strong with our Christmas

Cantata with over 2,200 people in attendance and the

announcement of a potential new Associate Pastor.

While there are so many great memories from 2015, I

cannot help but to remember the bittersweet loss of so many

precious brothers and sisters. Despite the good and the difficult of

2015, we stand with a new beginning before us. Paul said in

Philippians 3:12-14, “Not that I have already obtained it or have

already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that

for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not

regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do:

forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies

ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of

God in Christ Jesus.” My prayer for you this new year is that we

will unite to give all that we are to Jesus.

For His Glory,

Pastor Justin

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Sunday: 9:15 a.m. (Sunday School) 10:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.

MEDIA

TV/Radio Broadcast

TV: Sun. 8:00 p.m. on WUWT-TV, CH 8 or non-cable CH 26

Radio: Sun. 10:30-11:30 a.m. on KYTN Radio FM 96.1 or 104.9

Audio/Video Ministry

Receive a tape of Sunday services by calling the church office.

SMART PHONE/TABLETS

If you enjoy watching our services on your smartphone or tablet,

be sure to download the Sermon.Net App today in both the

Android or Apple Store. Once you have downloaded the app,

search Second Baptist Church Union City. Click on the correct

church and then be sure to subscribe. After subscribing you will

see all new music and messages each time you open the App.

NEWSLETTER

Do you know THE HAVEN can be viewed online at

www.secondbaptistuc.com or emailed directly to you? To

receive THE HAVEN by email, contact the church office

885-5223 or email:

bethedmaiston@bellsouth.net or secondbaptist@bellsouth.net If you would like to receive THE HAVEN by regular mail, we

ask that you sign up at the Welcome Center or contact the church

office 885-5223.

ADDRESS/PHONE/EMAIL CHANGES

If you have a change of address, phone or email changes, please

call the church office 885-5223 so we can update our records.

BROTHERHOOD

If you need the Brotherhood to help with light home

maintenance, call requests into the church office.

MONEY MATTERS

Need offering envelopes: Contact church office 885-5223.

Journey of Faith pledges: When honoring your Journey of

Faith pledge, please make sure to use an envelope (offering or

otherwise) and designate to “Building Fund” with the amount in

order for the monies to be properly allocated.

STAFF MEETING

Pastor Justin and staff meet Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

FACILITY GUIDELINES

Applications for use of the church must be filled out and

submitted to the church office a week to 10 days (preferably)

prior to the requested date of use. Forms are available in the

church office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL PROSPECT CARD

To help us with Sunday School outreach, we are asking if you

know someone who is attending worship but not enrolled in

Sunday School, to fill out a prospect card for them. We are

striving to connect people who are worshipping with us to

become part of a Sunday School class where they can experience

encouragement, growth and accountability. Cards are available at

the Welcome Center.

LOST & FOUND

If you have misplaced your Bible, please check the Welcome

Center.

GIFT IDEAS

Devotionals for adults and children are available for $15 each

and are available in the church office Monday-Friday,

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Page 2 A Haven of Hope

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

EVENTS

MUSIC NOTES All music groups are dismissed until after the

first of the year. Dates and times will be

announced.

MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST Thursday, December 31

6:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall (Enter through kitchen)

C H A O S

Wed., January 6 6:00 p.m. Upper Room

XTREME WINTER CONFERENCE

Sun., December 27-Tues., December 29 Leaving at 10:15 a.m. Sunday morning

Grades 6-12

C H A O S

Dismissed! Wed., December 30 Students will be participating in the Potluck and Praise in the

Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m.

Thank you for all the prayers, memorials,

flowers, cards and words of comfort. Wish you could have

known my brother. He was such a remarkable person—

always there for all. I know he’s so happy to be home for

Christmas. Thanks again.

Vickie Cooley

Young at Heart would like to thank Sam Stephens for

driving the group to Paducah on December 8 for breakfast and

shopping. Thanks so much!

We would like to thank everyone for their acts of kindness

shown us this Christmas season. We so appreciate the delicious

goodies that have been brought to us. Thank you especially for

your prayers. We consider it a privilege to serve this church family

and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Second Baptist Church Staff

Page 3 A Haven of Hope

We rejoice on the birth of

Wrigley Bea Hopper

Born December 9, 2015

8 lbs. 8 oz. 21 inches

Parents are Brent & Whitney Hopper.

Grandparents are Roger & Jean Harris.

Great-grandmother is Trixie Heidelberg.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

GIFTS & MEMORIALS

THANK YOU

Lottie Moon

...given by Allen, Beth, Matthew & Leah Beth Edmaiston in honor

of James & Carol Edmaiston and Susie Rodgers and in memory of

Clifton Rodgers.

...given by Faith Sunday School Class in memory of Carol

Morgan’s brother, Mr. Edmond Bryan.

...given in honor of Mr. Dennis Mires by his Sunday School Class.

...given by Kaelyn & Arianne Williams in honor of the Nursery

Workers: Cindy Woodward, Kaye Vaden, Shelby Miller, and Peggy

Vaughn and in honor of the Mission Friends teachers and

Director: DeAnna Bell, Tiffany Fowlkes, Carolyn Dickson, and

Diana Guynn.

...given by Peggy Robinson in memory of Elaine Traverse, Ronnie

Brundige, Hal Dodd, and Rachel Pryor.

...given by Mark & Tammy Daniels in honor of Elizabeth’s 2nd

grade Sunday School teachers.

...given by Mr. & Mrs. Tim Long in memory of Pam Tankersley’s

father, Smokey Stover.

...given by Janet Taylor in honor of Amanda & Brooklyn Taylor

and in memory of her mother, Peggy Ford.

...given by Donnie & Diana Guynn in memory of their parents,

Dub & Olivian Toland and Jakey & Denette Guynn.

...given by Penny Petty in memory of Ronnie Brundige and Hal

Dodd.

Building Fund

...given by Van & Brenda Hazelwood in honor of their 9

grandchildren and one great-grandchild that is on the way.

...given by Rebecca Barham in memory of Elaine Traverse.

...given by Richard Doughten in memory of Norris Newton.

...given by Wanda Bonds in memory of Mossie Brann, Edmond

Bryan, Ronald Brundige, Hollis Diviney, and Dr. Hal Dodd.

...given by Eddie & Elaine Thompson in memory of L. P. Faulkner

and Dr. Hal Dodd.

Music Fund

...given by Paulette Jett in memory of Dr. Hal Dodd.

...given by Don Robinson in memory of Mr. Bill Coleman.

10/40 CONNECTION

...given by Eddie & Elaine Thompson in memory of Elaine

Traverse and Ronnie Brundige.

Budget

...given by Bro. Jerry & Brenda Leggett in memory of Ronald

Brundige, Edmond Bryan, Dr. Halbert Dodd, Rachel Pryor and

Elaine Traverse.

MISSIONS

Desserts of Love & Caring Cup Ministry: If you

would like to be part of these ministries, contact Diana

Guynn 885-2662.

Mat Project: Collecting plastic bags to make sleeping mats for

the homeless. Work Days are Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the

Fellowship Hall.

Associational Quarterly WMU Meeting: Thursday,

January 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Association

Women on Mission Meeting: Monday, January 18 at

10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Light lunch served.

WINGS (Women in God’s Service): Monday, January 18 at

6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

BCM Lunch: Thursday, January 21 at noon. If you would like

to help furnish food for the BCM students at Martin, contact

Diana Guynn 885-2662.

White Bible Sunday: January 31

in Atlanta, GA

Sun., Jan. 3 5:00 p.m.

Wed., Jan. 6 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH BUSINESS

SYMPATHY

Abrea Crackel & Stephanie Quinn and their families on

the death of their mother, Sherry Garwood.

Accept the Bible Drill Challenge!

BIBLE DRILLERS Grades 4-6

Begins Wednesday, January 6

5:15 p.m. Sanctuary

There is a reward if you know your 7 beginning verses. Sheets

with these verses are available at the Welcome Center.

Remember: Verses are to be memorized word perfect.

Leaving Saturday, January 2 at 7:00 a.m. and returning on

Monday, January 4 approximately 6:00-7:00 p.m.

NURSING HOME VISITATION Tues., January 5

Union City Nursing & Rehab 10:15 a.m.

On Site

468

Rest Home

24

Total

492

Contacts

32

USHERS 12/27: Jimmy Jackson, Alex

Fowlkes, Kent Hendon, Jimmy Bruer, Danny Brann, Royce Morgan, Jerry

Duncan, Silas Petty, Steve Goodrich, Claud Perry, Troy Arnold

1/3: David Adkins, Stacey Nicks, Alex Fowlkes, Dennis Mires, Mark Mosley, Danny Brann, Kent Hendon, Jason

Crabtree, Jerry Duncan, Chris Palmer, Brian Hughes

WELCOME CENTER VOLUNTEERS 12/27 Jimmy & Kim Bruer 1/3 David & Leona Parks

Tele: 885-5223 Fax: 885-9770

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Newsletter deadline: Mondays 4:00 p.m.

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BIRTHDAYS

Judy Burress 12-27 Kristy Rider 12-27 Hannah Taylor 12-27 Kelley Jo Murphy 12-28 Parker Dotson 12-28 Brett Gore 12-28 Phyllis Kimble 12-29 Janette Fisher 12-29 Linda Young 12-29 Lisa Fuller 12-29 Susan Powers 12-29 Stephanie Wildharber 12-29 Mitzi Gomes 12-29 Shaw Speed 12-30 Mendi Scarborough 12-30 Lynn Bowlin 12-31 Diane Ulen 12-31 Carolyn Gore 1-1 Donna Staten 1-1 Teresa Hayes 1-1 Janet Taylor 1-1 Alisha Weber 1-1 Stevie Brown 1-1 Ashlynn Hamm 1-1 Claire Coleman 1-1 Seth Kern 1-1 Mary Kate Sinclair 1-1 Anne Laster 1-2 Bob Kirkland 1-2

12/27/15 thru

1/9/15

ATTENDANCE

Sunday, December 20

SUNDAYS, DEC. 27 & JAN. 3

PRESCHOOL

We ask that you make/cancel reservations by 4 p.m. Tuesday. Doing so will ensure

that the correct amount of food is prepared.

WEDNESDAY SUPPER

Wednesday, December 30

No Supper

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

BED BABIES 10:15 a.m.: 12/27 Sherry Shanklin, Linda Robinson

1/3 Katrina Dugger, Beth Brown ONE’S

10:15 a.m.: 12/27 Randy & Marsha Via 1/3 Krystal Hammond, Melanie Hazlewood

TWO’S 10:15 a.m.: 12/27 Brandon & Wendy Rice

1/3 Kim Bradberry, Linda Hodges THREE’S

10:15 a.m.: 12/27 Jean Jackson, Mrs. Scott Duncan 1/3 DeAnna Bell, Mendi Scarborough

FOUR’S 10:15 a.m.: 12/27 Cindi Cook, Molly Maclin

1/3 Daniel & Christa Taylor Floater: 12/27 Patricia Segraves

1/3 Laura Reed Evening Service: Paid Workers

Wednesday, December 30: Paid Workers Wednesday, January 6: Paid Workers

DEC. 27 & JAN. 3

SUNDAY SCHOOL

REPORT

Adults (11 yrs & up): $4

Children (10 & under): $3

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 12/27: James Shaw

1/3: Claudette Shelton

Memory Verse: December 27

Thus saith Jesus unto him, Get thee

hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou

shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him

only shalt thou serve.

Matthew 4:10

Memory Verse: January 3

Ye are the light of the world. A city that

is set on a hill cannot be hid.

Matthew 5:14

DEACON OF THE WEEK 12/27 Terry Roberson

1/3 Lance Morgan

Wednesday, January 6

Chili, Chili Dogs w/Trimmings, Slaw, Dessert

Betty Speed 1-2 Larry Vernon 1-2 Deana Hicks 1-2 Brooklyn Taylor 1-2 Leona Parks 1-3 Kathy Robertson 1-3 Daniel Taylor 1-3 Sue Little 1-4 June Wilson 1-4 Cinda Hobbs 1-4 Stacey Nicks 1-4 Shana McAlpin 1-4 Jason Hicks 1-4 Blair Beachum 1-4 Paulette Jett 1-5 Tammy Tuck 1-5 Amy Burcham 1-5 Virginia Dunkin 1-6 Donna Riley 1-6 Stacie Goodman 1-6 Casey Arnett 1-7 Paula Duncan 1-8 Becky Gookin 1-8 Homer Lawson 1-8 Hailey Clendenin 1-8 James Simpson 1-9 Channa Hunter 1-9 Hilary Norrid 1-9 Andrew Hayes 1-9