The Builder
December 9, 2009
Through the ingathering service this past Sunday morning we received $10,808.90 toward our goal of $20,000 for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions. Thank you for your gifts. We will be receiving this offering throughout the end of the year and encourage those who were not able to give last Sunday to do so, if possible. I believe we can meet our goal.
Some folks have been asking me and others if it is wrong to use Xmas in the place of Christmas. The term wrong may not be the correct term. For me it is not a matter of right or wrong but a statement of faith. When I shorten my greeting to an AX@ I am also saying that I am willing to shorten my commitment to Christ. When I write AChristmas@ I am giving a testimony of not only what the season is about but also my personal belief that Christ is important in word and deed. MY preference is to use AChristmas@ instead of any shortened form.
Now, a second thought: there are many holidays celebrated during this time of the year. Although I recognize the worth and value of these days, they are not the one I am celebrating. I am celebrating the birth of Jesus. The Christ Mass, worship of the KING,
the holy day of His incarnation. Therefore, I will only wish those around me a Merry Christmas, for that is what I am celebrating.
Come and celebrate with me this Sunday. I will look for you.
Paul
WELCOME NEW MEMBER
BY BAPTISM
Mary Elizabeth Rentz Shiver
281 Cook Womack Rd
CHRISTMAS CAROL-SING SUNDAY PM
Join us Sunday night as our worship will be a time of Christmas music and praise! Solo=s, ensembles, choirs and congregational singing will stir your hearts.
SHOCKWAVE MUSICAL SUNDAY NIGHT
We were blessed Sunday night as our Youth Choir shared the musical ACome, Emmanuel@ in the 6:30 worship time. Thanks to each leader, singer, narrator, flautist and sound and video operator who made it a moving worship experience.
FELLOWSHIP CLUB DECEMBER MEETING
Our December Fellowship Club meeting was held at >Grandma=s Kitchen=. The food was great and the entertainment was better. Keep passing the sausage! Next Fellowship Club meeting will be Monday, January 4.
SAINTS ALIVE DECEMBER SCHEDULE
On Monday, Dec. 14, we will travel around Bainbridge to share Christmas music & carols at Willow Ridge, Riverside Place and Memorial Manor. A hearty soup lunch will be waiting for us at the Bainbridge marina. Bring a food item(gift) to share with others. I=ll handle all your music for you. The bus leaves at 8:45.
FANTASY IN LIGHTS TRIP
Due to difficulties last week in getting the Builder out, we have delayed the final date for reservations. Reservations have been extended to Sunday, Dec. 13.
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.
The new T-Shirts are in and they look Aawesome@. Everyone can pick up your shirt from the office of Bro. Earl. 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.
Being Proud!
As a parent I think back on the accomplishments of my children and how proud I was of them. From the time they took their first step to their college graduations. For both of them it took hard work, dedication, and a will to succeed.
Last Sunday afternoon Wanda and I attended the performance of the Nutcracker. It was an excellent performance by everyone who participated. What really impressed me was as I looked at the list of those participating there where over twenty children and teenagers from FBC. Well, I just have to say it, I was like a PROUD PARENT of each one. To each one of you who work so hard and spent long hours in rehearsals, it paid off.
We as a church have a lot to be thankful for. Thank you for your support of our children and youth ministries. Let=s all keep up the great work of Christ.
Shockwave
Shockwave will be singing two songs this Sunday evening for the Christmas Carol sing along. Meet in the choir room at 5:45 and wear Christmas colors and jeans.
After the PM service, we will head to the Aldridge=s home for supper and bonfire B SHOCKWAVE Christmas Party. Parents may pick your students up between 9‑9:30.
SHOCKWAVE will resume practice on Sunday, January 24th, at 5:15 and we will sing on January 31st in the PM service. New music will be unveiled as we begin plans for our SHOCKWAVE Block Party to be performed on March 31st!
Christmas Progressive Dinner
We will be having our youth Christmas party on December 21st. It will be a progressive dinner where we will be traveling to different homes for food and fellowship.
Disciple Now
DNOW is Feb. 12-14 and we are beginning sign ups for this event. Ed Newton is coming as the weekend pastor and the Andrew Ogea Band is coming to lead worship for us. It will be a great weekend, so make sure to sign-up in the Youth Room.
Junction 56 Bible Study
We will not start back this Bible study until AWANA= starts back. We will not meet during the month of December.
Al
Sunday, December 13
Early Worship ..................................... 8:30 AM
Bible Study ......................................... 9:45 AM
Morning Worship ............................... 11:00 AM
Wedding Shower for Al & Kelley .......... 2:00 PM
Shockwave ......................................... 5:15 PM
Evening Worship ................................. 6:30 PM
Monday, December 14
Saints Alive ....................................... 10:30 AM
Helen Lane Group/Fellowship Hall......... 3:00 PM
Deacons Chilli Supper.......................... 6:15 PM
Tuesday, December 15
Men=s Prayer Breakfast ...................... 7:00 AM
7th& 8th Grade Prayer Breakfast ............. 7:00 AM
GROW Visitation ................................. 6:30 PM
Wednesday, December 16
Graded Choirs .................................... 5:45 PM
Youth Bible Study & Supper ................ 6:00 PM
Family Supper .................................... 6:00 PM
Quarterly Conference ........................... 7:00 PM
Handbells ........................................... 7:00 PM
Chancel Choir ..................................... 8:00 PM
Thursday, December 17
Trip planned to Callaway ...................... 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 19
Christmas meal for Sr Adults ............. 11:30 AM
WE EXPRESS CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO
*****The family of G. B. Cooke.
EXTENDED SESSION
December 13
Darren & Tammy Deal, Ken & Vicki Bailey, Kim Burrell, Jennifer Voyles, Traci Poppell, Brian & Mandi O=Mara, LeAnn & Bucky Buchanan, Nan Jordan, Sandra Mobley, Jan Wilson, Sonya Williamson.
GA LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS CARD
Save postage this year by bringing your cards for church members to our GA boxes. Each week check for cards addressed to you. We ask you to give to Lottie Moon with the money you save on stamps.Sunday December 6, 2009
Budget Receipts ......................... $27,719.96
Budget Needs To Date.............. $892,839.00
Budget Receipts YTD................ $814,635.49
Receipts Under Budget By.......... $78,203.51
Pledge To Date ........................... $66,110.00
Pledge Received To Date .......... $24,496.00
Lottie Moon To Date.................... $12,448.90
Bible Study............................................... 401
WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT
December 16, 2009
6:00 PM
Turkey, Dressing
Sweet Potato Casserole
Green Beans
Watergate Salad
Rolls
Dessert