November 27th - Dec. 3rd, 2016
Prayer and Praise will be on Wednesday, December 7th at 6:00 pm. Make plans to come as we will be writing ours prayers for the upcoming year.
We are actively looking for someone that would like to help in the sound booth during worship services. If you are interested in this, please speak to Garnet. __________________________
November 27th - Dec. 3rd, 2016
OUR STAFF Dr. Dave McFadden, Lead Pastor Garnet Blaney, Youth Pastor Sara Keller, Children’s Ministry Director Wayne Anderson, Worship Pastor LeeAnn Hersey, Secretary Misty Blaney, Financial Secretary Preston Lenard, Custodian Ronnie Johns, Assistant Custodian
We are currently looking for a small group leader for our 4th-6th grade class during our Kid's Connection The Mission Ministry Team Group time. This person would will meet on Sunday Dec. 4th help during large group time at 2:30 PM in Room 100C and lead a small group also. Curriculum and material are provided. Please see Sara if you are interested.
Postmaster: Send address corrections to: "Messenger" First Baptist Church 100 S. Ave. C Portales, NM 88130
This 12 week course on developing a Biblical Worldview will be led by Pastor Dave, meeting on Sunday nights, from 5 to 6:30, starting January 8th. To sign up, call the church office at 575-356-6761 or go by the Connection Center.
It's time to ring the bell for those in need in Roosevelt County. FBC will be ringing the bell at both Wal-Mart and Super Save on the weekend of Dec. 9 & 10. To sign up, call the church office at 575-356-6761 or come by the
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
The food pantry is one of the many ways that we can minister to the community of Portales. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you to everyone who supports this wonderful outreach ministry.
The Fumbly Bumbly Angels play will be presented Sunday, December 11th at 5:00 pm Following the play there will be a cookie and punch reception in Fellowship Hall. If you would like to help with donating some cookies, there is a sign-up sheet at the Connection Center, or you may call the church office at 356-6761.
We will be helping with community food distribution on Saturday, December 17th. Sign up to let us know of your intent to help out. You can call the church office at 575-356-6761 or come by the Connection Center!
Celebrate Recovery will begin meeting on Tuesday nights starting January 10th at First Baptist in Fellowship Hall. We will begin with a meal from 5:30 until 6:00 pm, following we will have a class for men and a separate class for women.
There will be a baby shower to honor Bonnie Schumate on Sunday, December 4th at 3:00pm in room 219. Contact Alvonna Arnold if you would like more information.
Check out our website at www.fbcportales.org
Arnold, Vera– in Heartland Branscum, Mitzi—Breast Cancer I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving! I Collins, Dave and Iva– in Wheatfields’ think last Sunday's service and meal were a Celebrate Recovery Launch great start to Thanksgiving, don't you? And if Dodd, Eliza - continued prayers Thanksgiving wasn't good enough, now we come to the Christmas holiday. Garcia, Adlyn– 2 year old with head trauma from car accident A wonderful part of Christmas will be our worship choir's program, "Go Sing It On The Einspahr, Ester– moved to a new facility Mountain" to be presented in both services Gonzales, Chachi - lupus, on dialysis, next Sunday. I hope you've taken advantage of Hampton, Loy - possible mini stroke the cards provided to invite someone to be Hileman, Martye - breast cancer your guest next Sunday. Several did a good job Isbell, Alton– Wife Cindy has cancer inviting friends and family to come to our Massey, Kevin – cancer Thanksgiving service last week. If we do as good a job for the Christmas program' Rebecca McDonald’s Aunt Mary - taking attendance next Sunday should be tremendous. chemo Extra invite cards are available at the Metlach, Daisy– Cancer Connection Center on Sunday or at the church Tipton, Dottie - healing in her legs office during the week if needed. Turner, Shelley - cancer According to Lifeway Reasearch, 96% of Walker, Raenell – Health Concerns people who do not attend church are at least Wooley, Junior-kidney cancer somewhat likely to attend if they are invited. Pray for Our Mission Partners So let's put that to the test and invite someone to the Christmas program next Sunday. Lindy Pate - Papua, New Guinea Let's keep on believing in God and one PJ Crook - Missionary to Muslims in another. Albuquerque Pastor Dave Foundations of Faith Dairy Ministry - Raul Ornales Cody Brown - The Porch in Portales
International Missions (20%) Baptist Children’s Home (15%) North American Missions (10%) Mission New Mexico (10%) College Student Scholarships (9%) FBC Mission Partnerships (8%) Slovenia Mission Team (8%) FBC Food Pantry Ministry (5%) Ramp Up, Portales (5%) Adopt-A-School Initiative (5%) World Hunger (3%) Prayer Ministry Outreach (2%) TOTAL:
Budget Required YTD: Budget Received YTD: (+/-): Budget Nov. 20th: $ 4,204.48 Total:
$ 32,127. 15
$ 7,000.00 $ 5,250.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,150.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 700.00 $35,000.00
$437,123.79 $393,697.67 - $ (43,426.12) Designated $ 3,112.00 $ 15,248.00
$ 2,630.67 $ 4,632.45 $ 624.30 $ 1,639.30 $ 471.87 $ 419.44 $ 439.44 $ 2,202.40 $ 2,462.15 $ 712.15 $ 1,877.15 $ 104.86 $18,216.32
Nov.13th 1st Service: 130 2nd Service: 99 Nursery: 22 Worship Total: 231 Connection Groups: 162 AWANA COUNT: AWANA Clubbers:
Nov. 20th
246 Nov. 13: 36
Preschool Remodel Goal: $14,000; Rec'd Nov. 20th: $2,012.00 Balance: $13,313.04 Sunday (Nov. 27th)
Monday (Nov. 28th) Tuesday (Nov. 29th) Wednesday(Nov.30th) Saturday (Dec. 3rd)
Traditional Service Connection Group Contemporary Service Cantata Choir AWANA, Journey Begins, Man Up No Youth Tonight Prayer mtg (Mary Watt's) Prayer Ministry Team mtg Women in the Word Youth Choir, Praise Team Practice ENMU Choir Dinner ENMU Choir Concert
8:45 AM 10:00 AM 11:15 AM 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM 10:00 AM 5:15 PM 9:30 AM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM
Interested in becoming a member of the First Baptist Family? Speak with one of our staff to learn about our membership process!
We are actively looking for someone that would like to help in the sound booth during worship services. If you are interested in this, please speak to Garnet. __________________________
November 27th - Dec. 3rd, 2016
OUR STAFF Dr. Dave McFadden, Lead Pastor Garnet Blaney, Youth Pastor Sara Keller, Children’s Ministry Director Wayne Anderson, Worship Pastor LeeAnn Hersey, Secretary Misty Blaney, Financial Secretary Preston Lenard, Custodian Ronnie Johns, Assistant Custodian
We are currently looking for a small group leader for our 4th-6th grade class during our Kid's Connection The Mission Ministry Team Group time. This person would will meet on Sunday Dec. 4th help during large group time at 2:30 PM in Room 100C and lead a small group also. Curriculum and material are provided. Please see Sara if you are interested.
Postmaster: Send address corrections to: "Messenger" First Baptist Church 100 S. Ave. C Portales, NM 88130
This 12 week course on developing a Biblical Worldview will be led by Pastor Dave, meeting on Sunday nights, from 5 to 6:30, starting January 8th. To sign up, call the church office at 575-356-6761 or go by the Connection Center.
It's time to ring the bell for those in need in Roosevelt County. FBC will be ringing the bell at both Wal-Mart and Super Save on the weekend of Dec. 9 & 10. To sign up, call the church office at 575-356-6761 or come by the
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID
The food pantry is one of the many ways that we can minister to the community of Portales. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you to everyone who supports this wonderful outreach ministry.
The Fumbly Bumbly Angels play will be presented Sunday, December 11th at 5:00 pm Following the play there will be a cookie and punch reception in Fellowship Hall. If you would like to help with donating some cookies, there is a sign-up sheet at the Connection Center, or you may call the church office at 356-6761.
We will be helping with community food distribution on Saturday, December 17th. Sign up to let us know of your intent to help out. You can call the church office at 575-356-6761 or come by the Connection Center!
Celebrate Recovery will begin meeting on Tuesday nights starting January 10th at First Baptist in Fellowship Hall. We will begin with a meal from 5:30 until 6:00 pm, following we will have a class for men and a separate class for women.
There will be a baby shower to honor Bonnie Schumate on Sunday, December 4th at 3:00pm in room 219. Contact Alvonna Arnold if you would like more information.
Check out our website at www.fbcportales.org
Arnold, Vera– in Heartland Branscum, Mitzi—Breast Cancer I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving! I Collins, Dave and Iva– in Wheatfields’ think last Sunday's service and meal were a Celebrate Recovery Launch great start to Thanksgiving, don't you? And if Dodd, Eliza - continued prayers Thanksgiving wasn't good enough, now we come to the Christmas holiday. Garcia, Adlyn– 2 year old with head trauma from car accident A wonderful part of Christmas will be our worship choir's program, "Go Sing It On The Einspahr, Ester– moved to a new facility Mountain" to be presented in both services Gonzales, Chachi - lupus, on dialysis, next Sunday. I hope you've taken advantage of Hampton, Loy - possible mini stroke the cards provided to invite someone to be Hileman, Martye - breast cancer your guest next Sunday. Several did a good job Isbell, Alton– Wife Cindy has cancer inviting friends and family to come to our Massey, Kevin – cancer Thanksgiving service last week. If we do as good a job for the Christmas program' Rebecca McDonald’s Aunt Mary - taking attendance next Sunday should be tremendous. chemo Extra invite cards are available at the Metlach, Daisy– Cancer Connection Center on Sunday or at the church Tipton, Dottie - healing in her legs office during the week if needed. Turner, Shelley - cancer According to Lifeway Reasearch, 96% of Walker, Raenell – Health Concerns people who do not attend church are at least Wooley, Junior-kidney cancer somewhat likely to attend if they are invited. Pray for Our Mission Partners So let's put that to the test and invite someone to the Christmas program next Sunday. Lindy Pate - Papua, New Guinea Let's keep on believing in God and one PJ Crook - Missionary to Muslims in another. Albuquerque Pastor Dave Foundations of Faith Dairy Ministry - Raul Ornales Cody Brown - The Porch in Portales
International Missions (20%) Baptist Children’s Home (15%) North American Missions (10%) Mission New Mexico (10%) College Student Scholarships (9%) FBC Mission Partnerships (8%) Slovenia Mission Team (8%) FBC Food Pantry Ministry (5%) Ramp Up, Portales (5%) Adopt-A-School Initiative (5%) World Hunger (3%) Prayer Ministry Outreach (2%) TOTAL:
Budget Required YTD: Budget Received YTD: (+/-): Budget Nov. 20th: $ 4,204.48 Total:
$ 32,127. 15
$ 7,000.00 $ 5,250.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,150.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 700.00 $35,000.00
$437,123.79 $393,697.67 - $ (43,426.12) Designated $ 3,112.00 $ 15,248.00
$ 2,630.67 $ 4,632.45 $ 624.30 $ 1,639.30 $ 471.87 $ 419.44 $ 439.44 $ 2,202.40 $ 2,462.15 $ 712.15 $ 1,877.15 $ 104.86 $18,216.32
Nov.13th 1st Service: 130 2nd Service: 99 Nursery: 22 Worship Total: 231 Connection Groups: 162 AWANA COUNT: AWANA Clubbers:
Nov. 20th
246 Nov. 13: 36
Preschool Remodel Goal: $14,000; Rec'd Nov. 20th: $2,012.00 Balance: $13,313.04 Sunday (Nov. 27th)
Monday (Nov. 28th) Tuesday (Nov. 29th) Wednesday(Nov.30th) Saturday (Dec. 3rd)
Traditional Service Connection Group Contemporary Service Cantata Choir AWANA, Journey Begins, Man Up No Youth Tonight Prayer mtg (Mary Watt's) Prayer Ministry Team mtg Women in the Word Youth Choir, Praise Team Practice ENMU Choir Dinner ENMU Choir Concert
8:45 AM 10:00 AM 11:15 AM 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM 10:00 AM 5:15 PM 9:30 AM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM
Interested in becoming a member of the First Baptist Family? Speak with one of our staff to learn about our membership process!
