Newsletter Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship 10:50 A.M. Evening Worship 6:30 P.M. Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 P.M. Come Join Us!

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1 Newsletter 2017 Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship 10:50 A.M. Evening Worship 6:30 P.M. Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 P.M. Come Join Us!

2 Moderator - Lynn Pinson November 2017 MODERATOR MESSAGE By Butch November 2017 My preacher friend in Wisconsin sends me a daily devotional every morning. One of them contained a quote from Charisma Magazine (never heard of it), and it suggests five (5) top reasons why people leave churches. 1. The preacher didn t shake hands with me when I arrived for worship. 2. The greeters and ushers were not friendly. 3. No one appreciates what I do here. 4. No one wished me a Happy Birthday. 5. Nobody made a visit to my home or prayed with me in the hospital. I can think of a few more shaky reasons, some might be legitimate, but people do have a tendency to blow things out of proportion at times, especially when they get their feelings hurt. Then they start making excuses why they don t come to church. I wonder sometimes if God is taking away people we have relied on for so long from our church to make us depend more, or solely, on Him. My heart sank when Dale read his resignation from the pulpit a few weeks ago. Dale and Lois gone?? How can we keep on? What about the choir? What about Christmas Cantatas? What about those going to sing, He s Alive on Easter Sunday? Who s going to do everything they ve been doing? But God will provide. How do we know that? He has told us repeatedly that He will never leave us or forsake us despite the way things may look right now. In these troubling times especially, we need to rely, depend, and look to our Lord and let Him lead us. Let us all listen to His voice when He speaks! Revival is just a few days away at the time of this writing! Bro. Harold Gaches and Doug Snook from Lawton will be here Sunday, November 5, to lead us in what I hope is a whoop-stomping awaking to our church. I really feel Bro. Harold has something we need to hear. He loves this church even though he and Martha have been gone several years. He not only loves us, he s concerned about us, and wants us to be a strong church. My warmest wishes and prayers for Dale and Lois as they begin a new era in their lives. I hope they can relax more, regain their health, enjoy the kids and grandkids more, and have more time to play. Well done thy good and faithful servant(s)! Pray for our church! Pray for the search committee! Pray for God s wisdom as He leads us all into the bright future of First Baptist Church Tipton! Thank you, Carl Ann! Pastor Praying! Music Minister Dale Degan Musicians Karen Kirk Lois Degan Secretary Newsletter Carl Ann Ward SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:50 AM Adult Choir 5:30 PM Discipleship Training 5:30 PM Evening Worship 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY Children s Worship 7:00 PM Prayer Service Bible Study 7:00 PM Youth 6:30PM P.O. Box E Davis Tipton, OK 73570

3 NOTES FROM THE LOFT Greetings brothers & sisters, Writing this last newsletter article is bittersweet. Sunday, October 22, 2017, was both an ending and a beginning for us and for FBC Tipton. We ended 40+ years of ministry with 23+ of those years being spent in Tipton. What a joy it has been. THANK YOU!!! We also began a new chapter in our lives of sitting and soaking for a while to see where God leads us next. You at FBC Tipton are at a crossroads being without a Pastor and Worship Leader at the same time. Our prayer is that God will move on the hearts of men and women to step up and lead in the days ahead and continue the work of the kingdom there in Tipton and all over the world. Be busy spreading the love of Jesus and He will draw men to Himself. THANK YOU for all the kind words and remembrances during Sunday services as we said our good-byes. Lois and I both feel very underserving of all the accolades thrown our way, but we are also deeply grateful. We hope our love of Jesus and His people have shown through and impacted all of you. Thanks also for the many beautiful and touching cards with well-wishes and encouragement and even money and gift cards included. You have always been a generous people, and we have been blessed by you over and over. Time has a way of changing everything and we are no exception. Age and health concerns certainly played a part in our decision to retire. We will be glad to be able (when health allows) to spend more time with family and possibly doing some more traveling. FBC Tipton will always have a warm place in our hearts and memories. Love and prayers to all. May God bless you everyone. Sing cerely, Dale and Lois Church Roof Repairs Fund A Roof Fund has been set up for this project. Total cost for the roof is $50,000. Donations to Date: $24, Donate, (Tax Deduction) please mark your check Roof Fund or mail to First Baptist Church P.O. Box 170,Tipton, OK Note: FBC Newsletter *You can receive the Newsletter on the web-site by downloading at under Info Center *If you would like to continue receiving the Newsletter through mail, please call the church office, Thank you if you have called on receiving the Newsletter!

4 BCM Lunch November 1, 2017 Tim Gray Kathy Gray Bobby Ward Jim McPherson Benjie Miligan Alternate - Larry Kirk Ladies Brunch November 4, 2017 at 9:30am Chris Petty s Home Pulpit Supply Committee Bill Johns, Scott Smith Jarrod Speddding November 5, 2017 Fall Back One Hour Lift our church, moderator, Lynn Pinson, Pastor Search Committee and Pulpit Supply Committee in prayer Daily!

5 You are invited to: God is about to do great things at FBC Tipton!!! Come join us for a great week and bring some friends! This is one event that you will not want to miss! Meals: Sunday Morning - Preacher s Meal (Fried Chicken; church bring sides & desserts) Monday Night - Enchilada Casserole, Rice & Beans Tuesday Night - BBQ Sandwiches, Chips & Sides Wednesday - Pizza (Children Fellowship Hall, Wednesday night!)) (Adults Activity Building) Meals are served at 6:00 PM Nightly Monday - Wednesday With Pastor: Harold Gaches Music Minister: Doug Snook 300 E. Davis Tipton, OK

6 Wedding Shower Caitlyn Southall & Caleb Ward November 5, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. Upcoming Events: 11/08: Youth Lunch, Ham & Cheese Sandwiches / Chips 11/13: Youth SMAC Every Sundays: 9:45am 10:50am 5:30pm 6:30pm Sunday Morning Bible Study Morning Worship Service Discipleship Evening Worship Service Wednesdays: 6:30 8:00pm 412 Student Ministries Youth Directors: Jarrod & Crystal Spedding Youth Assistants: Evan & Jenifer Stevens Operation Christmas Child Due by November 12th, 2017 KIDS Connect Wednesday s Nights 7:00 p.m.

7 TFBC Host Community Thanksgiving Dinner & Worship Service November 19, 2017 Meal 5:30 PM, Worship Service 6:30 PM Everyone is Welcome A Veterans Day Prayer God of all nations, You are our Strength and Shield. We give You thanks today for the devotion and courage of all those who have offered military service for this country We ask today that You would lift up by Your Spirit those who are now at war; encourage and heal those in hospitals or mending their wounds at home; guard those in any need or trouble; hold safely in your hands all military families and bring the returning troops to joyful reunion and tranquil life at home. Give to us, your people, grateful hearts and united will to honor these men and women and hold them always in our love and our prayers until Your world is perfected in peace and all wars cease. Through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. John F. Kennedy Food Collection due by $15.00 for a Turkey or buy small Turkey 2 pkg. Turkey gravy mix or 2 cans/jars gravy 1 pkg. Instant Potatoes, or 2 boxes scalloped/au gratin 1 Stuffing Mix 2 Boxes Mac & Cheese 3 Cans of Green Beans 3 Cans of Whole Kernel Corn 2 Cans Miscellaneous Vegetables 1 Canned Cranberry Sauce 1 Cake Mix 1 Ready Spread Frosting 1 Chicken Broth 1 Pecan or Pumpkin Pie (Pie of Choice) 1 Loaf of Bread or Dinner Rolls 1 Dozen Eggs Deliver Baskets November 20th If you know a family that needs a Thanksgiving Basket please call the Church office:

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9 WORSHIP AND SERVICE History Lesson By Butch Pinson November /04: BCM Lunch 11/05: Daylight Savings Time Ends 11/01: Thanksgiving Baskets collection begins 11/13-14 BGCO Annual Meeting, *Southern Hills Baptist Church, OKC, OK 11-05: Wedding Shower Caitlyn Southall & Caleb Ward *FBC Fellowship Hall, 2:30 PM 11/05-08: REVIVAL, With Pastor Harold Gaches * Minister of Music Doug Snook *Preacher s Lunch at Noon, Sunday *Meals Nightly Monday Wed at 6:00p.m. *Worship Nightly at 7:00p.m. 11/08: Youth Lunch, Ham & Cheese Sandwiches/Chips 11/12: Youth SMAC 11/12: Operation Christmas Child boxes due 11/12: Deacon s Meeting, 7:30pm 11/15: Monthly Business Meeting, 7:00 after Prayer Meeting 11/19: Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 5:30 p.m. 11/19: Thanksgiving Food Baskets Collection due 11/20: Thanksgiving Baskets Deliver Evening! 11/22: No Wednesday Service Thanksgiving with Family! 11/23-24: Office Closed Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving!! 12/3: 1st Sunday of Advent 12/3 12/9: Week of Prayer for Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Designated Funds: Contributions to existing designated funds are welcome. The church is not bound to honor specific suggestions for that fund. Should the church vote to close a fund, the remaining balance will be under the discretion of the Church and Finance Committee. *Note Per Business Meeting Should at any time in the future the church vote to change or close any fund, all the money in the fund at that time will go in the general budget of the Church. DID YOU KNOW? On December 1, 1965 the church voted to purchase an electric motor and gear box for $25.00 to power the first home made elevator. The estimated cost of all the material was $1, The elevator was constructed mostly by volunteer labor but $ was paid for some additional labor. Question: Effective January 1, 2018, what is the name of our new Association? 11/5: Adrian Southerland 11/6: Jim McPherson 11/6: Billy Cryer 11/7: Greg Nunley 11/8: Bro. Paul Beam 11/12: Nancy Pinson 11/13: Courtney Krizenbeck 11/13: Kelly Harnden 11/15: Logan Nunley 11/15: Jimmie Lou Walden 11/16: Bryant Flores 11/16: Amber Petty 11/18: Zachary Crites 11/19: Chad Kirk 11/19: Kimberly Carter 11/19 Mike Hassell 11/20: Kaydee Fancher 11/23: Jamie Puente 11/23: Tracie Petty 11/24: Jeri Nunley 11/25: Amanda Chavez 11/26: Kenda Potts 11/30: Ernest Ray Kittrell * Listen to Sermons Go to the Info Center, and Sermons.

10 Donna Smith s Corner Time to Thank, Time to Share THERE IS HOPE In JESUS? When we are the neediest, Jesus is the most sufficient. When we are completely helpless, Jesus is the most helpful. When you feel totally dependent, Jesus is the most dependable. When we are the weakest, Jesus is the most able. When we are the most alone, Jesus is intimately present. When we feel we are the least, Jesus is the greatest. When we feel the most useless, Jesus is preparing us. When it is darkest, Jesus is the only Light we need. When we feel the least secure, Jesus is our Rock and Fortress. When we feel lost, Jesus is the Way. Thanksgiving is a time to share. A roasted turkey stuffed with care, potatoes, yams and buttered rolls are passed around in festive bowls. But first we thank our God above and share with others his great love. The dish served last is always best a slice of pie for every guest. MaryAnn Sundby The writer of Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding: In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. In other words, when we are in the middle of a situation, we must quit trying to figure it out and start leaning on the Lord. Though we may not understand everything, we know that we can trust Him. We can put our faith in Him because He cannot and will not let us down. He is the HOPE we are looking for. That HOPE can only be found in the faith and in the love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Heartfelt Thanks He who thanks but with the lips thanks but in part; the full, the true Thanksgiving comes from the heart. J.A. Shedd

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