The Builder

December 1, 2009

It=s here and I am ready!  Christmastime, the celebration of the birth of our Savior.  I like all the decorations, the traditions, the singing, and the acts of worship.

You want to be sure and attend all of our services leading up to Christmas and especially our Christmas Eve Communion Service.  What a wonderful time to honor our Lord on His birth.

Another way to honor our Lord has been presented to us.  If you have a computer then search for the Manhattan Declaration.  This is a document that clearly states beliefs that we as Christians are unwilling to compromise.  This is a uniquely Christian statement composed by a cross section of Christian leaders.  Read it and if you agree with it, sign it. I did.

We will do something new this Sunday morning.  Rather than waiting till once a year to do Parent Child Dedication, we will do it upon request from now on.  This Sunday we have been requested to hold such a service for Jim and Mellie Shriver and their son Jake.  The time of dedication will be in the 11AM service.  Others have also requested dedication time and as I have opportunity to counsel with these folks we will set up time for them.

Sunday will be another great day in the Lord and I look forward to seeing you then.

 

Paul

 

CHURCH-WIDE WEDDING

MONEY TREE SHOWER

honoring Kelley Whitehead and Al Sessions,

Sunday December 13, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Fellowship Hall hosted by Church Office Staff.

SHOCKWAVE MUSICAL SUNDAY NIGHT

You will be blessed Sunday night as our Youth Choir shares the musical ACome, Emmanuel@ in the 6:30 worship time. Support these fine teens as they lead us in worship this Christmas season!

BARACA CLASS LUNCHEON

Senior Adults are invited to a covered dish lunch in the Fellowship hall Sat., Dec 5 at 11:30. Music provided by Lynn Ray & AThe Countrymen.@ Call office for reservations.

FELLOWSHIP CLUB DECEMBER MEETING

Our December Fellowship Club meeting will be held at >Grandma=s Kitchen=, the restaurant on Faceville Highway next to SW Baptist Church. The date will be December 7 and the time will be 11:30 a.m. Those wishing to participate in  gift sharing are asked to bring edible food items. The cost of the luncheon is $9,  which includes tips.

SAINTS ALIVE DECEMBER SCHEDULE

On Monday, Dec. 14, we will travel around Bainbridge to share Christmas music & carols at Willow Ridge,  in a variety of locations. Lunch will be at a location to be determined later and we will also bring a food item(gift) to share with others.

FANTASY IN  LIGHTS TRIP

The Senior Adult Ministry is sponsoring a trip to Callaway Gardens on Thursday, December 17. The Fantasy in Lights event features beautiful holiday displays and nearly one million lights. We will depart FBC at 2:00 and return at about 12:30 A.M.

Cost of $25 includes entry to Callaway G-dens & bus fee. Bring your dinner or plan to eat on your own at the food court. Reservations are due no later than Sunday, Dec. 6.

Art

Reminder to all parents and workers that our AWANA ministry will not meet for the month of December. We encourage everyone to participate in all of our wonderful musical presentations presented by our adults, youth and children. Hope to see each of you there.

                               NEWS

 

Hey Guys!! The new T-Shirts are in and they look Aawesome@. Everyone can pick up your shirt from the office of Bro. Earl if you have not already gotten one. The shirts are only $5.00 each.

Also, on December 17 we will take a mystery trip to an undisclosed location for some fun and fellowship. We will pick up each youth at school on that evening. Parents will need to fill out a permission slip for their student. We will return to the church at around 9:30 p.m. that evening. Each student will need to bring $20.00. If parents have any questions about anything else please fill free to contact Bro. Earl, Karen Ragan, or Judy Franklin.

 

Service and Subs

 

Weather permitting, we will meet at the church this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to do some service projects in the community.  We have a couple projects that need to be done.  After the projects, we will go to Kelley Whitehead=s house and watch the SEC championship game. The kids need to be picked up from Kelley=s by 6:30.  Parents if you can help, please feel free to join us.

 

                               YEC 2009

 

We are going to have a parents/students meeting this Sunday at 4:30 in the Youth Room.  Please plan to be here to get information on this upcoming trip.  Also, bring the final payment for the trip. $50 if you have made a payment, and $100 if you have not.

 

                      Progressive Dinner

 

Our Christmas party this year will be a progressive dinner on Dec. 21st.  We will meet at the church at 4:30 and then we will go to different houses to have different meals.  We will do the Shining Light Award that night and also have a gift swap.

 

                             Shockwave

 

Shockwave in Choir Room at 5:15 pm

SNAC will follow after the performance at FBC

Guys B khakis and red tops

Girls B black pants, skirts and red tops

 

Al

Sunday, December 6

Early Worship ..................................... 8:30 AM

Bible Study ......................................... 9:45 AM

Morning Worship ............................... 11:00 AM

Shockwave ......................................... 5:15 PM

5th & 6th Grade Bible Study ................... 5:15 PM

Shockwave Musical ............................. 6:30 PM

Chancel Choir Rehearsal ...................... 7:30 PM

                    Monday, December 7

Saints Alive ....................................... 10:30 AM

Fellowship Club ................................. 11:30 AM

                    Tuesday, December 8

Men=s Prayer Breakfast ...................... 7:00 AM

7th & 8th Grade Prayer Breakfast ............ 7:00 AM

GROW Visitation ................................. 6:30 PM

Mary Blair Group/ Tanya Crum=s.......... 7:00 PM

                 Wednesday, December 9

Graded Choirs .................................... 5:45 PM

Youth Bible Study & Supper ................ 6:00 PM

Family Supper .................................... 6:00 PM

Prayer Meeting .................................... 7:00 PM

Mission Friends, GA=s, RA=s .............. 7:00 PM

Girls of Grace ..................................... 7:00 PM

Handbells ........................................... 7:00 PM

Chancel Choir ..................................... 8:00 PM

 

WE EXPRESS CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO

*****Margie Sigman in the death of her son, Ricky Sigman.

*****Charlotte Herring and family in the death of her nephew, Winston Williams.

 

EXTENDED SESSION

December 6

Paul & Jenice Bennett, Kriss Powell, Crystal Kelley, Dana St Cyr, Carol Inlow, Debbie Shepard, Sandra Heath, Ben & Miranda Killough, JoRene & Emily Medley, Tina Richardson, Faye Young.

 

Everyone is invited to the WEDDING of Charlotte Bryan and Andrew Donaldson, Saturday December 12 at 2:00 PM in Nicholson, GA.

Reception at Taylor Grady House, Athens, GA.

 

Sunday November 29, 2009

Budget Receipts ......................... $12,984.17

Budget Needs To Date.............. $874,628.00

Budget Receipts YTD................ $786,915.53

Receipts Under Budget By.......... $87,712.47

Pledge To Date ........................... $61,060.00

Pledge Received To Date .......... $23,066.00

Bible Study .............................................. 352

 

 

WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT

December 9, 2009

6:00 PM

 

Lasagna

  Green Salad

    Garlic Bread

       Dessert

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