The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia December 30, 2018 Eleven O Clock CHRISTMAS 1

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1 The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia December 30, 2018 Eleven O Clock CHRISTMAS 1 Please silence all electronic devices. No food, drink, or candy in the Sanctuary. The Worship of God Henry Anderson Please pass the Friendship Register as you record your name. Welcome The Life of the Church Mission Moment Hettie Young / Ron Green Greeting Chiming of the Hour Call to Worship Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Lighting the Candle of Divine Presence We light a candle as a symbolic reminder of God's presence with us. Hymn No. 126 Angels, From the Realms of Glory Prayers of the People Christian Rasco Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. The Lord's Prayer

2 The Scripture Reading Luke Kiptyn Rasco The gift of Holy Scripture. Thanks be to God. Children's Moment Anna Walker Hymn No. 143 Go, Tell It on the Mountain Prayer of Thanksgiving The Offering of Our Selves, Our Tithes, and Our Gifts Musical Worship Joy Huddlestun Melanie McCurdy Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Sermon Church, No Less Than Third Anna Walker Invitation to Discipleship and Community If you desire to profess publicly your decision to follow Christ or to unite your life with this community of faith, you are invited to come forward during the Hymn of Response and share your decision with the minister. Hymn of Response No. 581 I Love to Tell the Story Benediction Postlude

3 Youth Ski Trip February Winterplace Ski Resort Ghent, West Virginia Contact Anna Walker for details and sponsorship needs. Reception Please join us from 9:30-10:45 on Sunday, January 6th in Walker Hall for a celebration in honor of Cassie Rasco and Christian Burton

4 FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES, SEE Sunday, December 30 Deacon of the Week 9am: Scott Powell Deacons of the Week 11 am: Kevin Crowe & Scott Powell NO YOUTH CONNECT TODAY 9:00 Worship in the Chapel 10:00 Sunday School Classes 10:30 Cable broadcast of 12/23 worship on ETC 3 11:00 Worship in the Sanctuary Monday, December 31 - New Years Eve 12:00 Office Closes at Noon Tuesday, January 1 - Happy New Year! Office Closed Wednesday, January 2 No Wednesday Night Dinner or Activities Thursday, January 3 7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal Sunday, January 6 Deacon of the Week 9am: Leigh Young Deacons of the Week 11 am: Deborah Gay & Leigh Young 9:00 Worship in the Chapel 9:30 Reception for Cassie Rasco & Christian Burton in Walker Hall 10:00 Sunday School Classes 10:30 Cable broadcast of 12/30 worship on ETC 3 11:00 Worship in the Sanctuary All contributions for 2018 tax statements must be received by Monday, December 31, SAVE THE DATE VBS 2019 June ROAR! Please contact Anna Walker about volunteer opportunities. Sponsor a Youth Dinner! We're looking for sponsors to provide dinner to the youth on Sunday nights. To sign up, contact Scott and Kerry Powell or Marcia McDaniel.

5 Season of Epiphany Sunday, January 6 Jody Long Preaching CBF of GA Executive Coordinator Sunday, January 13 What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus? Luke , To the Family of Faith at Jasper First Baptist: Another year is drawing to a close. Together we achieved the milestone of paying off our building debt. So many of you have been faithful and generous in your giving to the ministries of our church. The Deacon Body, Finance Team, and Pastor would like to challenge you to a December giving goal of $50,000. This would enable us to meet our mission and ministry commitments and finish the year without a deficit. We have received $43,000 this month. We need $7,000 more. We are certain we can reach our goal. We ask that you prayerfully consider what you can do to help. We look forward to a new year of ministry together! The Deacon Body The Finance Team Pastor $50,000 $45,000 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5, Mission and Ministry Budget Required through November Operating Budget Required $488, Received $406, Actual Spent $416,748.34

6 An Invitation First Baptist Church extends to all an invitation to membership. If you are looking for a community of faith where you can seek God, follow Jesus, and serve the needs of the world, we would gladly welcome you in this place. If you would like to commit your life to the way of Jesus and live as the beloved, forgiven child of God you are, and be baptized, we invite you to come forward during the Hymn of Response and share that decision with the pastor. You may also unite with our church by moving your membership from another community of faith. If you have any questions about FBC or what it means to follow Christ, the pastor would be glad to speak with you at any time. Welcome to First Baptist Jasper! Ministry Leadership Team Christian Burton, Interim Youth Minister Joy Huddlestun, Organist Melanie McCurdy, Pianist Ruth Mehari, 9:00 Worship Leader Matthew Newton, Minister of Music Greg Pope, Pastor Cassie Rasco, Preschool Director David Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus Anna Walker, Director of Children's Ministries Online App & Giving search FBC Jasper on the App Store or Google Play or download online at Sign up for or join the FBC Jasper FaceBook page and receive......notices about cancellations due to weather...weekly happenings at FBC Jasper...special announcements...sermon manuscripts Visit and click the CONTACT tab to add your information to our list or call or office@fbcjasper.com. Please let us know if you are signed up for the s but you are not receiving them.