THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17,4:00pM IN THE FBC CHApEl

This 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 13, 2019Vol. 40 - No. 14

A PUBLICATION OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

MIDLAND, TEXAS

MYNDI EASTER - Please pray for new foster families to help care for the kids in need.Please pray for our mothers who are in

school. They are trying to balance school, kids and jobs. Pray for their success this semester as they work towards their degrees.Pray for our staff as they meet the daily demands of caring for all of the children and families we are serving.

pRAY FOR FBC DIRECT SUppORT MISSIONARIES: Buckner Family pathways in Midland, Texas

FIRST BAPTIST EN ESPANOL!This past Sunday was our first Sunday of FBC en Espanol! Our friend Adolfo Chavez is leading this work and I’m FIRED UP about it! We had 46 people, many of whom are guests to us. They’ll meet again on December 15 and will continue their work. Pray with me for their work and for their outreach. WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD SEEMS TO BE TEMPTING METhis week concludes our “What to do when” series. What can I do when God seems to be tempting me? Based on 1 John 2:16 and the life of Joseph in Genesis 39, we’ll ask how to handle temptation. Meet me Sunday at 8:25 AM or 11:05 AM!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.

From the pastorMy beloved First Family,Grace and Peace today! Our God is a gracious and powerful God, loving us and guiding us! As Thanksgiving begins to get close, begin to look around at the blessings God has given you this year. When we wait until Thanksgiving Day to begin giving thanks, sometimes we can forget something. If we take our time with our thanksgiving, it’s like taking your time with a great meal! Begin asking this week, “What can I be thankful for this year?” Such an attitude is EXACTLY like Christ in Philippians 2!THANKSGIVING BANQUETOur Thanksgiving Banquet is November 24! I hope and pray you’ll make time to join our First Family meal! It's a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings, and the best part is that you don’t have to make it AND you don’t have to clean it up! Cost is $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Such pricing allows us to be good stewards of God’s money. You can get your tickets this Sunday morning at our Welcome Center desk (cash as well as credit / debit cards). Join me in celebrating with our First Family! THE GIFTAs Thanksgiving gives way to Christmas, I want to invite you to participate in THE GIFT. Our date this year is Saturday, December 14. We need families to adopt those children and families who have signed up. You can adopt these children by calling our mission office or by picking up a family card in our Welcome Center on Sunday morning. You’ve probably heard me say, “You’re never closer to Jesus than when you’re serving people.” That’s the other element of THE GIFT we need – YOU! If you signed up to volunteer last year, we’ll be reaching out to you to see if you’d like to volunteer again. If you did not serve last year, sign ups begin Sunday, November 24, for the opportunity to reach people and serve them missionally. Maybe you can’t go with us to Costa Rica, Toronto, Kenya or even to the other side of town. But you CAN give one Saturday (or even a few hours one Saturday)! THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO SERVE THE LORD! We had more than 200 of us who served last year. We’d welcome you to serve this year.

This Sunday, November 178:25 & 11:05 a.m. Services

“WHAT CAN I DO WHEN GOD...Seems to be Tempting Me"

– Genesis 39 & 1 John 2:165:00 p.m.

Table Talk in the Fellowship HallDr. Darin WoodSenior Pastor

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ARE YOU IN NEED OF pRAYER?Call the First Baptist Prayer Line @ 432.683.0683 &

rest assured someone is praying for you, today.

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.

Dinner begins at 6:00 pm. Entertainment will be provided by “Origin” the vocal jazz ensemble from Robert E. Lee High School.

This will be an evening of great fellowship at FBC Midland, so invite your friends to join us!

Christmas Celebration for Adults 55+Thursday, December 5

6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall,

$6/person. RSVP for dinner to

Rhonda Carrollby Sunday, December 1

rcarroll@fbc-midland.org432.683.0612

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 2020 semester and must be turned in by December 15, 2019.

FBC’s Starting point training course is now available on the FBC website at www.fbc-midland.org/starting-point

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!

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Bereavement Meal MinistryOne way FBC ministers to a family, upon the death of a loved-one, is by offering to prepare a meal for them the day of the funeral. We have

a wonderful group of volunteers who set up the meal, serve the family, & then clean up afterward. If you would like to volunteer to receive training, or just want more information about this ministry, please contact Susan Upham at 432.683.0604

WeLCOMe TO OUr CHUrCH

Baptized in ChristHunter SanchezSarah Ramon

Hunter Sanchez

SarahRamon

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.

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.

The Missions Committee in their October 20 meeting, approved $34,193 in additional funds to

support the following ministries:• Teen Flow Youth Ministries - toward the purchase of a new van• Habitat for Humanity – Apostles’ Build Project• Huasteco Missionaries in Central Mexico - Leadership development• Janice Tankersley - Mission trip to assist IMB missionaries to deaf people groups in South Asia

Check out our website for complete job descriptions: fbc-midland.org/about/employment-opportunities

Also visit our Facebook page: First Baptist Church of Midland (FBCM)

MUSIC MINISTRY - P/T Pianist/Accompanist- Required Skills: Must be an accomplished

pianist willing to audition and interview.Please contact Aaron Hodges @ 432.683.0619 or

email ahodges@fbc-midland.org

Thank you to 5th Grade GA's for packing our Food2Kids bags.

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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.

SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45 A.M.

AdultsWalking as FamilyEphesians 5:22-6:4

StudentsRenewed People(7th - 12th grades)Ephesians 5:22-6:4

ChildrenJudah Taken Captive(1st - 6th grades) 2 Chronicles 36

preschoolJudah Taken Captive(Babies-Kindergarten)2 Chronicles 36

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)

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.

IS SERVICE CAllING OUT TO YOU? No matter what your gifts are, FBC Midland will put them to His use. Whether you serve as a mentor, a greeter or an extra pair of hands, Christians with a spirit for service are needed for

countless volunteer opportunities in our church family. Call today to find your mission, 432.683.0600!

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 18 - Willie Taylor, permian Workforce Solutions

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 10, 2019Sunday School Attendance♦ Main Campus .................................................1057♦ Mission Midland ................................................101TOTAL ................................................................1158Week Day Bible Study♦ Child Development Center ...............................132♦ Children's Day Out............................................104TOTAL BIBLE STUDIES .....................................1394

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 20Entree: Beef Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Chips & SalsaDessert: Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

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...................... $ 151,701 $ 752,731Budget Requirement........ $ 135,000 $ 810,000Over/Under Budget.......... $ 16,701 $ -57,269Hope 1:8 .......................... $ 555 $ 12,060

Stewardship ReportNovember 10, 2019

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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).

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) registration is open for 2019-2020! MOPS meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month from 9-11:00AM! Contact Lauren Ward at mrs.laurenward@

gmail.com with more questions. Visit www.fbc-midland.org/ministries/preschool/mops to get a registration form!

REGISTER ONLINE NOW TO JOIN YOUR NEW COMMUNITY!

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FBC DIRECTORYwww.fbc-midland.org

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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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.