Sunday, November 23rd in FLC at Noon
The Herald
Vol. XLII
November 19, 2014
No. 45
Sunday, November 23rd in FLC at Noon The Church will provide turkey, ham and gravy
Families with last names starting with…
A—K …....bring a vegetable L—R ….…bring a salad
S—Z …….bring a dessert
~ NO EVENING SERVICES ~
Wednesday, Nov. 26th - No Evening Activities Thursday, Nov. 27th - Church Offices Closed Friday, Nov. 28th - Church Offices Closed
Today’s Message When Abraham Lincoln was a young man, he took a sack of grain to be ground at the mill. The owner had the reputation for being the slowest and laziest miller in Illinois. After watching him for a while, Lincoln said, “You know, I think I could eat grain as fast as you are grinding it.” “But how long could you keep it up?” the miller replied ungraciously. “Until I starve to death.” Some people are just not motivated to serve others, but thank God for those who serve! Thank God for all of the servants of First Baptist Church. Psalm 147:7: “Sing to the Lord with Thanksgiving; Sing praises on the harp to our God.”
We have so much to be thankful for on a personal level: Our salvation, our families, God’s provision, good health, our jobs, our homes, and the list goes on. Sometimes, we don’t appreciate some of these things until we don’t have them. So, be thankful! We also have so much for which to be thankful as a church. God has blessed our GOD’S TABLE ministry. Monday, 11/17, we doubled the previous week’s attendance. However, what makes it exciting is how many members have helped already. Yes, we thank Him for the opportunity to serve because opportunities to serve are
gifts from God. You may not be a great singer, but we can sing praises to the Lord with Thanksgiving in our service to others. Have you checked out “The Serving Wall?” Come and look at the opportunities to serve and maybe you will find that ministry God has chosen for you. Happy Thanksgiving from your grateful church staff!
John Guerra - Associate/Education & Administration Pastor
For the Record November 16, 2014 Enrollment ............................................835 New Members ........................................... 4 Guests....................................................... 4 Attendance Adults (509 enrolled)...............................175 Youth (177 enrolled) ................................ 45 Children (92 enrolled) .............................. 29 Preschool (47 enrolled) ............................ 17 General Officers (7 enrolled) ...................... 5 Total Sunday School ............................271 Weekly Budget Needs ................ $17,279.00 Weekly Budget Received ............ $15,607.98 Designated Funds Received Building Fund ............................... $1,190.00 Mexico Mission ................................ $500.00 God’s Table ..................................... $165.00 Lottie Moon ..................................... $130.00 Frazier Prison Ministry ....................... $17.00
My Hope Billy Graham - 2014
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS SURGE SMALL GROUP
is taking a break for the Holidays. We will still have Sunday night activities here at the church for youth! See Ryan for details. Adult Help Needed Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:45 FLC 6:45 - 8:00 Sanctuary
Adult Mentor Training Luncheon Sunday, Dec. 7th More details to come
Ryan Dunn - Youth Pastor
[email protected]
Come watch this important film here on Sunday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m.
God’s Table
Every Monday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Feeding Our Community One Family at a Time Samaritan’s Purse
Operation Christmas Child donations will be accepted until Friday, November 21st. Drop off at the church office.
Preschool Helper Needed
Kindergarten helper needed for Sunday School. Contact Natascha Palmer at 940-600-8406.
We continue to need Extended Session volunteers. Special Thanks for your prayers, cards and calls sent our way in the loss of my sister, Margaret Cunningham. A special thanks to Sunny Yeatts SS class for the financial gift to the building fund in Margaret’s name. ~ Millie Webster
RA/GA Christmas Party December 3rd 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall
(gym open after 7:00 p.m.)
VOLUNTEERS IN PRESCHOOL November 23, 2014
Babies:
Allie Millican
Walkers/2 yr olds: Hoyt Huffman & Natascha Palmer 3’s & 4’s: Elizabeth Dunn & Jessica Padron
November
December
Sunday, November 23, Noon. Thanksgiving Lunch.
Tuesday, December 2, 9:00 a.m. - Noon Peacemakers Quilt Ministry.
Sunday, November 23, Noon - 4:00 p.m. 4th—6th grade SS class outing to Going Bonkers. Cost: $15
Wednesday, December 3, 11:00 a.m. Lottie Mon Luncheon, Fellowship Hall.
Sunday, November 23, No Evening Activities.
Wednesday, December 3, 6:00 p.m. Night of Prayer for Missions.
Wednesday, November 26, No Evening Activities.
Wednesday, December 3, 6:00 p.m. RA/GA Christmas Party, Fellowship Hall.
Thursday, November 27. Church Offices Closed.
Saturday, December 6, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. T. Muir SS Fellowship at Fogle’s home.
Friday, November 28. Church Offices Closed.
Sunday, November 30, 6:00 p.m. Billy Graham Movie.
Vol. XLII
November 19, 2014
No. 45
Sunday, November 23rd in FLC at Noon The Church will provide turkey, ham and gravy
Families with last names starting with…
A—K …....bring a vegetable L—R ….…bring a salad
S—Z …….bring a dessert
~ NO EVENING SERVICES ~
Wednesday, Nov. 26th - No Evening Activities Thursday, Nov. 27th - Church Offices Closed Friday, Nov. 28th - Church Offices Closed
Today’s Message When Abraham Lincoln was a young man, he took a sack of grain to be ground at the mill. The owner had the reputation for being the slowest and laziest miller in Illinois. After watching him for a while, Lincoln said, “You know, I think I could eat grain as fast as you are grinding it.” “But how long could you keep it up?” the miller replied ungraciously. “Until I starve to death.” Some people are just not motivated to serve others, but thank God for those who serve! Thank God for all of the servants of First Baptist Church. Psalm 147:7: “Sing to the Lord with Thanksgiving; Sing praises on the harp to our God.”
We have so much to be thankful for on a personal level: Our salvation, our families, God’s provision, good health, our jobs, our homes, and the list goes on. Sometimes, we don’t appreciate some of these things until we don’t have them. So, be thankful! We also have so much for which to be thankful as a church. God has blessed our GOD’S TABLE ministry. Monday, 11/17, we doubled the previous week’s attendance. However, what makes it exciting is how many members have helped already. Yes, we thank Him for the opportunity to serve because opportunities to serve are
gifts from God. You may not be a great singer, but we can sing praises to the Lord with Thanksgiving in our service to others. Have you checked out “The Serving Wall?” Come and look at the opportunities to serve and maybe you will find that ministry God has chosen for you. Happy Thanksgiving from your grateful church staff!
John Guerra - Associate/Education & Administration Pastor
For the Record November 16, 2014 Enrollment ............................................835 New Members ........................................... 4 Guests....................................................... 4 Attendance Adults (509 enrolled)...............................175 Youth (177 enrolled) ................................ 45 Children (92 enrolled) .............................. 29 Preschool (47 enrolled) ............................ 17 General Officers (7 enrolled) ...................... 5 Total Sunday School ............................271 Weekly Budget Needs ................ $17,279.00 Weekly Budget Received ............ $15,607.98 Designated Funds Received Building Fund ............................... $1,190.00 Mexico Mission ................................ $500.00 God’s Table ..................................... $165.00 Lottie Moon ..................................... $130.00 Frazier Prison Ministry ....................... $17.00
My Hope Billy Graham - 2014
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS SURGE SMALL GROUP
is taking a break for the Holidays. We will still have Sunday night activities here at the church for youth! See Ryan for details. Adult Help Needed Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:45 FLC 6:45 - 8:00 Sanctuary
Adult Mentor Training Luncheon Sunday, Dec. 7th More details to come
Ryan Dunn - Youth Pastor
[email protected]
Come watch this important film here on Sunday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m.
God’s Table
Every Monday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Feeding Our Community One Family at a Time Samaritan’s Purse
Operation Christmas Child donations will be accepted until Friday, November 21st. Drop off at the church office.
Preschool Helper Needed
Kindergarten helper needed for Sunday School. Contact Natascha Palmer at 940-600-8406.
We continue to need Extended Session volunteers. Special Thanks for your prayers, cards and calls sent our way in the loss of my sister, Margaret Cunningham. A special thanks to Sunny Yeatts SS class for the financial gift to the building fund in Margaret’s name. ~ Millie Webster
RA/GA Christmas Party December 3rd 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall
(gym open after 7:00 p.m.)
VOLUNTEERS IN PRESCHOOL November 23, 2014
Babies:
Allie Millican
Walkers/2 yr olds: Hoyt Huffman & Natascha Palmer 3’s & 4’s: Elizabeth Dunn & Jessica Padron
November
December
Sunday, November 23, Noon. Thanksgiving Lunch.
Tuesday, December 2, 9:00 a.m. - Noon Peacemakers Quilt Ministry.
Sunday, November 23, Noon - 4:00 p.m. 4th—6th grade SS class outing to Going Bonkers. Cost: $15
Wednesday, December 3, 11:00 a.m. Lottie Mon Luncheon, Fellowship Hall.
Sunday, November 23, No Evening Activities.
Wednesday, December 3, 6:00 p.m. Night of Prayer for Missions.
Wednesday, November 26, No Evening Activities.
Wednesday, December 3, 6:00 p.m. RA/GA Christmas Party, Fellowship Hall.
Thursday, November 27. Church Offices Closed.
Saturday, December 6, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. T. Muir SS Fellowship at Fogle’s home.
Friday, November 28. Church Offices Closed.
Sunday, November 30, 6:00 p.m. Billy Graham Movie.
