Dec. 18, 2012 Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luke 2:10

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1 Dec. 18, 2012 Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luke 2:10 Volunteers week of December 23, :30 AM Greeters, Ushers Bill Summer, Doug Summers 9:30 AM Fellowship Snack Nursery (Birth -1) Welcome Team Judy Kirksey Ginger Taylor, Becky Hendrickson, Marta Knight Dan Nichols, Mike Wier 10:30 AM Greeters Ushers Dan Nichols, Mike Wier As Assigned All Week Ext. Sess 2's & 3 s Ext. Sess 4's & 5 s Children s Church Tellers Deacon On Call Alternate Virginia Potts, Beverly Hussey Nocona Koenig Jeff & Melanie Allbritton Rex Bruton, J.P. Kirksey D.H. Shultz Bart Swope DEC. CALENDAR ITEMS Dec. 23 Normal schedule (two services) Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service, 6:00 p.m. Dec. 28 Guatemala Mission Team departs Dec. 30 One Service at 10:45 a.m., Norris Smith to preach Church offices are closed Dec. 24 Jan 1 JAN. CALENDAR ITEMS Jan. 1 The Messenger is on holiday leave will return Jan. 8 Jan. 5 Guatemala Mission Team return Jan. 6 One Service at 10:45 a.m., Robert Krumrey to preach Jan. 6 Robert Krumrey to give his report at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room Jan. 9 Wed. night activities resume Jan. 13 One Service at 10:45 a.m., Vision Sermon for 2013

2 HIS HEART/HIS HANDS/HIS VOICE Lottie Moon Christmas Offering National Goal: $175 million; MBC Goal: $5,175 Collected to Date: $4, Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of Me will find it. - Matthew 16:24-25 To be His heart, hands and voice involves praying, going, sending and giving. The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering enables your Southern Baptist missionaries to live and work at the forefront of lostness and extend your witness through their full-time ministry. FROM PASTOR CRAIG And on Earth, Peace What a beautiful morning of music we had Sunday! The music and the message reminded us that Jesus came to bring peace on earth and in each of our lives. Thanks to the choir for all of their talent and hard work. Thanks to Darryll Knight and Kara Wren for the sound and power point. And thanks to Nikki for putting it all together and creating the worship experience we had. It was truly a blessed morning! Merry Christmas We would love to write you all personally but we haven t enough pens, so let me use this space to wish you all a happy and blessed Christmas from my family to yours. May the joy of this season surround you as you take some time off to enjoy family and friends, and as you consider the birth of our Savior. To quote songwriter Rich Mullins, I hope there ll be peace on earth, I know there s goodwill toward men on account of that Baby born in Bethlehem. Thanks to all of you who make not just Christmas but everyday a joy to serve. And thanks so much for the generous Christmas love offering. You truly bless us and we are grateful. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold Him born the King of angels O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning Jesus to Thee be all glory given Word of the Father now in flesh appearing O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Merry Christmas! Craig Don t forget to be praying for our mission team heading to Guatemala on December 28th: Nancy Bowen, Tyler Gatewood, Stevie and Jenny Helm, Rebecca Taylor, and me. We look forward to a great time with the children. Pray that we will truly be examples and instruments of God s love, and for the stamina to be effective each day.

3 Please Check for cards sent to you via the GA Post Office Don t forget to check the GA s Post Office (located in the Foyer on the McCoys side) to see if you have a Christmas Card that needs to be picked-up! Poinsettia Dedications In Memory Of Jesus, for his generosity and love, by Jael Schwab Frances M. Braden, mother, by Francine Kimbrell JoAnne Campbell, sister in Christ, by Mellissa Binney Kelley Christine, daughter, by Lori Kelley Wade Dickens, grandson, by David & Peggy Dickens Kate & Leo Howard, parents, by J.P. & Judy Kirksey A.J. Isbell, Anna Isbell and Emily Isbell, by Family Gladys & Ellis Kirksey, parents, by J.P. & Judy Kirksey Margaret Martin, mother, by Lee Allen & Mary Dayle Corley Jane Olesky, by John Olesky James Roberson, by John Olesky & Lori Kelley Faye Shultz, wife, by Anthony Schultz Doyle Shultz, husband, by Grace Shultz Sarah Shultz, granddaughter, by Grace Shultz Mary Anne Summers, wife, by Doug Summers Mary Anne Summers, mother, by Lesa Yanes Mary Anne Summers, grandmother, by Jackie Sauro Jan White, wife, by Bruce White Jack Wilson, husband, by Rosemary Wilson Poinsettia Dedications In Honor Of Marion & Evelyn Corley, parents, Lee Allen & Mary Dayle Corley Vera M. Isbell, by Family Walter Martin, father, Lee Allen & Mary Dayle Corley If you ordered a Poinsettia, be sure and pick one up from the main foyer after the Christmas Eve Service to take home with you. PLEASE do not take one from the Sanctuary.

4 Uplift in Prayer BEREAVED: Diane Shultz On the Dec. 14 death of her Uncle, Curtis Richey. Rex Bruton - On the Dec. 12 th death of his mother, Bobbie Bruton. Services pending. Rex & Elizabeth Bruton, ILL: Sherry Stowers She is now home and working ½ days this week. She was hospitalized Dec She has small blood clots in her lung which is being treated w/coumadin for 6 months. Appreciates prayers for her to learn to slow down. Bruce White He is having problems w/vertigo and cannot hear out of one ear. B.K. Killion Has been having some pain and doctors have not been able to find the cause. She is seeing a specialist on Dec. 19. Husband Alton MANIA MANIA MANIA! Sign up for the New Years All Nighter! The cost is $40 and the deadline to signup is Wednesday, December 26th. Sign up today!! Also be on the lookout for Disciple Now 2013, February More information to come! Have a Merry Christmas! Give Grace, Live Truth, Reflect Jesus Tyler Gatewood , x. 22; tyler@manchacabaptist.org

5 Our thoughts turn toward the birth of our Lord Jesus as we wind down another year. It is our hope and prayer that this season will be amazing for you and that God will peel back the familiarity of the nativity event and bring a fresh vision of His incarnation. God became flesh in the person of Jesus experienced real life yet without sin. He is patient with us as a High Priest who identifies with our weaknesses. I pray that He will fill you with wonder this Christmas and make the beauty of this season so real! In Christ, John Berryhill , x. 26; john@manchacabaptist.org JOY Food Pantry The JOY Food Pantry has been used by many community residents needing assistance for their families. Please help us replenish the pantry by bringing canned meats, vegetables, fruit, small bags of flour and sugar, and toilet tissue. Items can be placed in the designated boxes. Cash donations are also accepted. FRIDAY MORNING LADIES BIBLE STUDY CONVERSATION PEACE BY MARY KASSIAN The Bible says that the tongue compares to the rudder of a ship; it determines which way the ship goes. So does this mean our own tongue (what we say) determines which way our lives go? You are most welcome to join this group study which resumes Jan. 4 at 9:30 a.m. in Room E115.

6 Sunday, December 23, 2012 Early Morning Worship Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30-10:25 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. Child Care during service for Birth Age 5, Preschool Wing Cry Room for parents with children, Room 104 Grades 1-3 Children s Church, Gym The Forge, Men s Discipleship, Conf. Room 6:00 p.m. The Forge 2, Men s Discipleship, Room M112 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 24, 2012 Christmas Eve Service, Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 25, 2012 We Wish You A Merry Christmas! Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Church Office Closed Thursday, December 27, 2012 Church Office Closed Friday, December 28, 2012 Guatemala Mission Team Departs Church Office Closed Saturday, December 29, 2012 No Scheduled Activities Robert Krumrey will be preaching Sunday, Jan. 6. Robert is from Mercy House in Amhearst, MA and was also our Youth Minister back in the 90 s. Robert will preach in the 10:45 a.m. service and will also be sharing about his ministry at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. RECYCLING Paper: The Girls in Action use the earnings for various mission projects. Thanks for recycling your junk mail, magazines, newspapers, office papers, etc. in the green and yellow recycling containers on the east side of the building. Aluminum cans: Royal Ambassadors earnings are used for mission projects. Leave cans in the office wing or in the Rubbermaid storage behind the building.

7 TEAMS: DOING LIFE TOGETHER TEAMS is a small group of couples who come together monthly or weekly to eat, share, pray and look together at God s word. It s a great way to get deeply connected with folks. TEAMS meet at various days and various times. For more information, contact John Berryhill at john@manchacabaptist.org Student Ministry Fundraising Team We are looking for a few creative, innovative people to join our Fundraising Team. We are trying to organize a team that will help plan and implement fundraisers for the Student Ministry. The more money we raise, the less students will have to pay for our events. More Students + Less Cost = WIN! If you are interested in either one of the above, or would like more information, please the Student Ministry at tyler@manchacabaptist.org. SUNDAY SCHOOL* Sunday School Enrollment 330 Sunday School Attendance This Week 215 SS Avg. Attendance 214 MORNING WORSHIP* (Both AM Worship Services, Nursery & Extended Session) Year to Date Average Attendance 264 Attendance Sun. (Morning Services, Extended Care) 253 BAPTISMS* Number Awaiting Baptism 1 Number Baptized 21 *CHURCH YEAR Sept. 1, 2011 Aug. 31, BUDGET OFFERING+ Received Sunday $ 14, Month-to-Date $ 53, YTD $752, Budget Requirement per week $ 16, Based on CALENDAR YEAR beginning 1/1/12 SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY (our Mission) + Sunday School Attendance 13 Worship 21 Budget Offering $3, Monthly $4, Year-To-Date $70,009.89