A Word from Preacher Bennie

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1 Volume 33 December 2013 Number 12 A Word from Preacher Bennie Christmas is coming! I love this time of year! We have just celebrated Thanksgiving and now Christmas is near! What a great time of the year to reflect on God s blessings in our lives and then celebrate the reality that Jesus came into this world to die for our sin! I hope you all have a Merry Christmas! There will be lots of activity around MFBC this month and I hope you will be involved! Christ has come and we can celebrate His goodness and grace during this great time of the year! I want to thank all of you for your prayers during my illness. I appreciate your patience during the healing time. I had felt bad since the end of July and it just took a while to find out what was wrong with me. I didn t know much about blood clots in your lungs but got a pretty good education on them! The Doctor has cleared me and thinks they have dissolved by now. I am feeling better now and do not have to go back to see him until February! Thanks so much for your concern for me during that time! Retta and I love you all and pray for you regularly. Let s pray for one another as many of our folks are going through some difficult times.

2 December Calendar 01: 9:00 am, Worship Service 5:00 pm, Challengers & Acteens 6:00 pm, Evening Worship Service 03: 6:00 pm, Set Free Ministry 04: 6:30 pm, Lottie Moon Supper 7:35 pm, Choir Practice 05: 5:30 pm, Decorate the Sanctuary 06: 5:00 pm, Moe s Fundraiser 07: 8:00 am, Breakfast with Santa 6:00 pm, Worship Choir Rehearsal 08: 9:00 am, Worship Service 3:00 pm, Slater Marietta Christmas Parade 5:00 pm, Challengers & Acteens 6:00 pm, Worship Choir Musical 09: 7:00 pm, CDC Christmas Program 10: 6:00 pm, Set Free Ministry 7:00 pm, WMU Ladies Auction 11: 5:30 pm CDC Super Fundraiser 6:30 pm, Mid-Week Worship 6:30 pm, Revived Bible Study 6:30 pm, Youth Worship 6:30 pm, Mission Friends 6:30 pm, G.A. s & R.A. s 7:35 pm, NO Choir Practice 12: 4:00 pm, Pizza Inn Fundraiser for Nicaragua 14: 10:00 am, Children s Choir Rehearsal 15: 9:00 am, Worship Service Bake Sale for Nicaragua Bring White Christmas Gifts Today 5:00 pm, NO Challengers & Acteens 6:00 pm, Children s Choir Musical 16: 6:00 pm, Keenagers 17: 9:30 am, SALT Game Day in the Parlor 6:00 pm, Set Free Ministry 18: 6:30 pm, Deliver White Christmas Gifts Bonfire to follow 19: 7:00 pm, NO Men s Bible Study 20: 5:00 pm, Moe s Fundraiser for Nicaragua 22: 9:00 am, Worship Service 5:00 pm, NO Challengers & Acteens 6:00 pm, Candlelight Lord s Supper 23-25: Office and FLC Closed for Christmas 29: 9:00 am, Worship Service 5:00 pm, NO Challengers & Acteens 6:00 pm, Evening Worship Service 7:00 pm, Chili Cook-off Fundraiser 31: 6:00 pm, Set Free Ministry December 1st : Head leader: The Moores Helpers: The Crains/ The Tankerslys December 8th : Head leader: Tammy Moffitt Helpers: The Bowdoins/ The White/Michaela Pirie December 15th : Head leader: Brian Spearman Helpers: The Rafalski/The Ervin s/ Haley Howard December 22nd : Head Leader: Retta Durham Helpers: Tasha Cission/Brianna Albright/ Ellen Garrett/ Lauren Bowers Worship Choir Schedule for December 1st: 9:00am Worship 4th: Rehearsal, 7:30pm 7th: Fellowship Dinner/ Rehearsal, 6:00pm th 8 : 9:00am Worship 8th: Bethlehem Morning, 6:00pm 11th: No Rehearsal, 7:30pm 15th: Kid s Choir, 9:00am Worship 18th: No Rehearsal, 7:30pm 22nd: 9:00am Worship 22nd: Candlelight Lord s Supper, 6 pm 29th: 9:00am Worship December 29th : Head leader: Chad Hefty Helpers: The Bowles December 5th Zeb Singleton, Linda James, Linda Tankersley, Rusty & Debbie Payne, Wayne Hester December 12th Tonya Anders, Pam & Michael Moore, Michelle & Sam Stephens, Hannah Anders, Cynthia Howard, Alexandra Durham December 19th Mac Ballenger, Lonita Stegall, David Davis, Karen Holmes, Gary Glenn, Mary Ann Pace, Shannon Rutland December 26th Doris Albright, Bill Gordon, Dorothy Thompson, Jennifer Holmes, Judy Chambers, Linda & Lynwood Laws, Chad Payne, Freddie Gillespie Sunday, December 1st 9am - Shirley & Amber Bowdoin Sunday, December 8th 9am - Chad & Holley Tankersley Sunday, December 15th 9am - Johnny & Betty Foster Sunday, December22nd 9am - Josh & Kayla Cannon Sunday, December 29th Game Day in the Parlor Tuesday, December 9:30 am

3 NO FAST meeting in Dec.- watch for Jan. date Tragic events and near events continue to happen all around us. Your fire and safety team members continue to prepare but safety is all of our concern. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and be aware of your family members whereabouts at all times. Your help in observing safety procedures will help make our campus safer for all. As the new year approaches watch for more information on some safety enhancements for our facility. Thanks for your help and prayers. In His Service, Jimmy Batson It s time once again to show our Nursing Home/ Homebound how much we love them. Please bring items December 15 and put them under the Christmas tree in the Sanctuary. Please have the items wrapped in white paper and labeled on the back as to what the item is and if it is for a man or woman. White Christmas Gift Suggestions - - We have a great need for teachers within the Sunday School Ministry. Listed below are the opportunities available to serve. 2 Co-teachers for toddlers class (18 months 35 months old) in the preschool department Preschool SS director 2 Teachers for a single and single again class Co Teacher for Pathfinders Coed Class ages Spanish speaker? Interested in helping teach a new Spanish language Sunday school class? We are excited to be making plans to offer this new class for our Spanish speaking friends. Contact Kevin Hart (kevin@mfbc-sc.org or cell ph ). -

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6 Volume 1, Issue 3 December Adult Basketball Schedule: Dec. 8:15pm Women s B-Ball vs. Enoree Dec. 7:00pm Men s B-Ball vs. Oak D.S. Dec. 7:00pm Men s B-Ball vs. MFBC Dec. 6:30pm Women s B-Ball vs. MFBC Dec. 7:00pm Men s B-Ball vs. Renfrew Dec. 7:15pm Weekday The Summit Merry CHRISTmas!!!! I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE CHRISTMAS TIME! As a child, it was my favorite time of year (of course it was all about the presents then). As an adult, it s more than just a present under a tree. I love the quality family time, the catching up with distant relatives that you only see once a year, and the constant smell of baking coming from the kitchen. I love the excitement that my kids have when they open gifts, opening Christmas cards from friends and family, and yes I admit, I dig Christmas music. However, as I grow closer and closer to God, Christmas becomes even more special to me each and every year. Isaiah 9:6 says, For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. WHAT AN AWESOME GIFT!!! I can think of no better CHRISTmas gift, than that of Jesus Christ himself, born on this earth, lived and died for you and I. Thank you Lord. Can you believe that 2013 is coming to an end? This year has flown by. Seems like just yesterday when my family and I walked in the MFBC Ministry Fair as the newly called recreation minister. Thank you so much for your love and support over the last year. I am even more excited for what the Lord has in store for the recreation ministry in Many of you have seen the new addition in the Summit. The Fit4Him ministry kicked off in October and we have had some good turnout. The Lord provided the materials and many workers volunteered to come in and build the room for the Fit4Him ministry. Ladies, I encourage you to come on a Tuesday or Thursday night to check out this amazing ministry. I am also excited about the Run for God ministry that we will kick off in Basketball season has officially landed here in northern Greenville county. We have several teams in our church playing, as well several students playing for local schools. Please continue to pray for these players as they represent Christ and MFBC. Come out, cheer, scream, and support the teams. Bring an air horn or a cowbell. I want to thank all the change agents for their dedication to the recreation ministry this year. Without you guys, we couldn't have the Monday night Tuesday night Volleyball Thursday night Open gym Tuesday & Thursday Fit for HIM: 6p-9p 6p-9p 6p-9p 6:30-7:30 December Children s Basketball Schedule 8 & Under Girls 12/14 vs. Trinity 9:00am 12/21 vs. Abundant Renfrew 9:45am 11 & Under Boys The Summit Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 3:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm 12/7 vs. Trinity MFBC 1:00pm 12/14 vs. Trinity Trinity 3:00pm 12/21 vs. Renfrew Renfrew 12:30pm

7 Fit 4 Him Christi Powell, Fitness Director VERSE OF THE MONTH for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord Luke 2:11 A big THANK YOU to our volunteers that s built the Fit4Him ministry room. Virgil Bonham Brett Darnell Butch Darnell (Cook) Ron Darnell Phil Edge Johnny Foster Kevin Hart Bobby Harbert Terry Luther Michael Powell James Robertson Michael Stiles Brian Thompson Darrell Thorne Shawn Wallen What an awesome couple of months What an awesome couple of months we have had in this ladies ministry. Glory to God for allowing us to grow. With some awesome sponsors and people wit h a gift to build, we are building a wall to make our fitness room quieter and more private. God has provided materials and gifted people to make this ministry a permanent place at Marietta First. We have had an awesome response and we are overwhelmed by the blessing God has poured upon FIT4HIM. It is a fun time of fellowship and encouragement to take care of ourselves. Please continue to pray with us as we see and hear God's will for the ladies fitness ministry. Prayer: Lord, please motivate us to live a healthier and happier lifestyle for your glory! Amen! -Christi Powell Spiritual Fitness: Bible Reading is more than a pleasant past time. It can become a daily habit that will change your life. God s Word holds out the promise of rich benefits for those who spend time reading it and taking its truth to heart. But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; 1 Timothy 4:7 It s good to be physically fit, but its even better to be spiritually fit. But how do you get spiritually fit? Funny, but I don't see too many infomercials on spiritual fitness. Maybe we are on to something here! All building materials for the Fit4Him project was donated by: Builders Firstsource Tucker Materials Fred Turner Physical Fitness Get Fit from the Inside Out Instead of only looking to the scale and the mirror for feedback, focus first and foremost on how exercise makes you feel more energetic, healthier, and less stressed. Cosmetic changes will naturally occur if you seek out and adopt a fitness plan that you enjoy and take to heart. Nutritional Fitness: Losing fat in the legs will improve your appearance and your health. Carrying too much fat slows you down and increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes. A weight-loss goal of 1 to 2 pounds a week is reasonable, which means in 30 days you can lose 4 to 8 pounds. Losing leg fat in 30 days requires a plan of healthy eating, cardiovascular workouts and leg toning exercises. Run for God. A 12 week program that consist of a weekly bible study and running. We will have a men s and women s classes. Be in prayer about participating in this awesome ministry. Coming early The Summit PO Box 337 (864) Ext Geer Hwy Follow us on Twitter: Marietta, SC

8 For The Record October 2013 Morning Worship, 9:00 A.M. 03: : : : 233 6:00 p.m. Service 03: : : : 165 Tithes and Offerings: Reg. Budget Bldg. Fd.. Desg. Offerings 03: $17, $2, $1, : $23, $1, $2, : $12, $1, $7, : $14, $1, $2, And the Lord Added: Profession of Faith/ Baptism 8: Who will win this one? Letter/Statement 22: Who will reach this one? Bennie Durham, Senior Pastor Scott Holtzclaw, Worship Pastor Brian Spearman, Student Pastor Ryan Howard, Recreation Pastor Kevin Hart, Pastoral Assistant & Education Minister Angie Hudgins, Administrative Assistant Brenda Ervin, C. D. C. Director & Nursery Coordinator Tedd Barnette, Building & Special Coordinator Tim Brezeale, Pianist Pat Baker, Organist Office Hours 8:30 am -3:00 pm Church or Church Fax Child Development Center NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 9 TRAVELERS REST, S. C