Love is a Verb WEEKDAY CONNECTION GROUPS

Transcription

1 SUNDAY CONNECTION GROUPS These groups gather here every Sunday morning at 10:45AM. Kum Dubble Genesis Senior High Youth Senior Adults Adults Grades 9-12 Double Ring Beginnings Junior High Youth Senior Adults Young Adults Grades 6-8 Life Preservers The Walk Children s Connections Senior Adults Young Adults We also have classes for children in grades Pre-K New Covenant The Journey through 5 th grade that Adults Young Adults also meet at 10:45AM. WEEKDAY CONNECTION GROUPS Ladies in Fellowship Together Saturday Mornings at 9:30AM Contact Fran Campbell for info eddydale@frontier.com Southside Small Group Tuesday Evenings at 6:30PM Contact Dean Miller for Info djmiller20@frontier.com Eastside Small Group Monday Afternoons at 2:00PM Northside Small Group Thursday Evenings at 6:30PM Contact Glen Cardwell for Info bgcardwell@frontier.com The God Squad Small Group Thursday Evenings at 6:30PM Contact John Campbell for info jcampbell@thfbc.org The Yahweh Tribe Monday nights at 6:00PM Contact Venita Gastineau for info 6-12 grade girls (812) jcampbell@thfbc.org Women s Bible Study Bible Seekers: Grades K-5 Thursday Mornings at 9:30AM Wednesday Nights at 6:30PM October 20 th December 6 th. Bible Study and games Contact Connie Sheehan at shconnie@joink.com Adult Bible Study FBC Youth Gathering Wednesday nights at 6:30PM Wednesday Night: 5:30 7:30PM Led by Rev. Jackson For grades 6-12 Love is a Verb If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

2 Welcome guests! Welcome to First Baptist Church! It s good to have you! Come say, Hi! at our Welcome Desk in the church atrium so we can learn a little bit more about each other. Have questions? We ve got answers, refreshments in our First Link area and a gift for you too! While you are here Proclaiming Christ, Promoting Disciples Connect over coffee Our First Link area is stocked with fresh coffee, donuts, and other snacks every Sunday morning. Feel free to have a seat, mingle, and enjoy the refreshments. Connect through worship We worship Sunday mornings at 9:30AM and on Sunday evenings at 6:00PM. Our morning service follows a more traditional pattern of worship, while our evening service reflects more modern patterns of worship. Connect through fellowship and study We have Connection Groups meeting every Sunday morning and throughout the week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Our Connection Groups are a great place to begin new relationships through Bible Study and mission together with other Christians. Flip to the back page for a full list of current Connection Groups and when they gather. Connect through membership We d love to have you as a part of our church family. Speak with a member of our pastoral staff for more info or us at @thfbc.org. Connect the whole family Children of all ages are welcome to join us during worship, but we also offer childcare and children s groups for all ages. Stop by our welcome desk for directions. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! November 14 th 20 th 14 th - Granny Lowe 15 th - Tony Beadle, Samantha McDonald, Caroline Unger 16 th - Rick Royer 17 th - Jeremy King 18 th - Audrey Cantrell, Bill Griffith, Jessie Kirchoff, Suellen O Neal, Karla West 20 th - Diana Edwards, Danielle Gayso, Christopher Meyer, Nancy Morgan WEEKLY PRAYER Each week we will be praying specifically for several people in our First Baptist family. Please join us as we ask God s blessing upon these families: Bret and Lindsey Holbrook; Patricia Hopkins; Brian, Mandy, B.J., Jacob, and Kayla Hopton. WORLD MISSION OFFERING We will be receiving the World Mission Offering throughout the month of November. This American Baptist mission offering serves to support the work of American Baptist missionaries around the world. Once again, this year s offering will be designated to support Kyle and Debbie Witmer and their work in pastoral education and leadership development that they are doing in Thailand. Offering envelopes will be available in the pew racks. Please prayerfully support this vital offering! GRADUATE LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship applications are now being accepted until November 18, 2016 for Church members enrolled in graduate level degree programs in theological or ministerial studies. Application forms are available in the Church office or may be obtained through at dthomas@thfbc.org, or can be downloaded at thfbc.org/resources. UTTERBACK SCHOLARSHIP The Rita and Phyllis Utterback Scholarship Committee would like to announce the 2016 scholarship recipients: Austin Hayden Eden Theological Seminary St Louis, MO Mickenzie Keathley Indiana/Purdue University Ft. Wayne, IN Congratulations to each recipient.

3 Community Event BRAZIL BAND CONCERT at First Baptist Church NOV 20 3:00 PM MEN S BREAKFAST All men of First Baptist are invited to breakfast on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 9:00 AM. God loves you and there is nothing you can do about it. SENIOR LUNCH BUNCH Thursday, November 17, the Senior Lunch Bunch will be leaving the church at 11:00 AM to eat lunch at the Candy Kitchen in Tuscola, Illinois. Call Venita ( ) or phone the church to make your reservation. PRAYERS REQUESTED Westminster Evelyn Vaught Please also remember our Shut-ins, Military, and our Veterans. Nursery Ministry Staff 1 st Hour: Lisa Reed, Diana Allen, Jeanine Utterback 2 nd Hour: Lisa Reed, Barb Jackson, Jennifer White Toddlers Ministry Staff 1 st Hour: Betty Heck, Betty Sizemore 2 nd Hour: Betty Heck, Jane Everhart Children s Ministry Staff Preschool 1 st Hour: Intermediates Jessica Petscher, Gina Dorsett PreK Amber Renn, Erin Campbell 2 nd Hour: Intermediates Sally Chiu, Djanedi Cardwell PreK Danielle Rayburn, Betty Sizemore Elementary K/1 st Mabel & Allen Keathley 2 nd /3 rd Bill and Lisa Terry 4 th /5 th Marty Cardwell, Polly Booe Music Sarah White, Elizabeth White Children s Church-Jill Kirchoff, Beth Cohen, Denise Rogerson Golden Chair Madelyn Keathley Candle Lighters Maddi Corrigan, Alyssa Petscher From Sunday, November 6 th : Worship/Sunday Connections BUDGET WEEKLY: $12, AM Worship: 267 GENERAL GIVING TOTAL $20, Connection Groups: 165 YTD BUDGETED RECEIPTS: $616, The Link: 67 YTD BUDGETED EXPENSES: $548, Van Driver: Chad White Emergency Contact: Welcome Desk: Lori Moon Bernie Jackson: Prayer Chain: Greeters: Richard and Janet Royer Kamela Farmer Donna Schopmeyer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Bernie Jackson John Campbell Jill Kirchoff Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Children s Minister Gina Dorsett Jackie Reeves William H. Griffith Preschool Director Interim Choir Director Pastor Emeritus

4 FBC WEEKLY Volume No. XCIV Sunday, No. 45 TODAY AT FBC Morning Worship Connection Groups Link Service Christian Education Team Meeting 9:30 AM 10:45 AM 7:00 PM LATER THIS WEEK Tuesday, November 15 th Pastors Westminster Luncheon Joyful Singers Upward Practice Wednesday, November 16 th Youth Gathering Children s Choir Bible Seekers, Adult Bible Study, Sanctuary Choir Sanctuary Bell Choir Thursday, November 17 th Beth Moore Bible Study Wising Up (Proverbs) Senior Lunch Bunch Upward Practice Saturday, November 19 th Upward Games Men s Fellowship Breakfast 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:30 PM 7:45 PM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM CONGRATULATIONS We celebrate with Erin and Casey Schwab on the birth of their baby boy, William Carter Schwab, born November 6th at 3:51 AM, weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Monte and Sharon Cordray. CHURCH BUS UNAVAILABLE The church bus will be used for this weekend s youth retreat, therefore, it will be unavailable for Sunday morning. Thank you for your understanding. CHURCHWIDE MEETING/LUNCHEON Our annual business meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 20 th at 10:45 AM after a brief dismissal from the morning service. Following the Annual Meeting, the Thanksgiving luncheon will be held in Esken Hall. Luncheon will be a soup, bread and dessert meal. This is a new schedule to enable full participation in the Annual Meeting. Sign up for the Thanksgiving soup luncheon at the Welcome Desk. 14TH AND CHESTNUT COMMUNITY CENTER The center will be handing out food baskets for 70 families for Thanksgiving and again at Christmas! Their needs are: Cans of: corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, gravy, pie filling, evaporated milk, cranberry sauce, frosting Boxes of: macaroni and cheese, stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, cake mix Packages of: dinner rolls, pie crusts, foil roasting pan These items will be collected in a box in the atrium. Cooked turkeys to serve at the dinner can be brought to 14th and Chestnut Community Center on November 17th. Cooked ham to serve at the dinner may be brought to 14th and Chestnut Community Center on December 8th. DUE TO LIMITED FREEZER SPACE at 14th and Chestnut 8-10 lb. turkeys may be delivered to 14th and Chestnut ONLY ON THE DAY OF DISTRIBUTION-Thursday, Nov 17th lb. hams may be delivered to 14th and Chestnut ONLY ON DAY OF DISTRIBUTION Thursday, Dec 8th. 14th and Chestnut Community Center is also seeking coats, winter gear, and undergarments. These items may also be placed in the box in the atrium. Prayerfully consider how you may help!

5 WELCOME & MINISTRY FOCUS Order of Worship PRELUDE Fanfare on to God Be the Glory Bell Choir PRESENTATION OF OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES OPENING PRAYER & LORD S PRAYER HYMN Shout to the Lord (Screen) BAPTISM HYMN Servant Song (Screen) WELCOME & MINISTRY FOCUS Order of Worship PRELUDE Fanfare on to God Be the Glory Bell Choir PRESENTATION OF OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES OPENING PRAYER & LORD S PRAYER HYMN Shout to the Lord (Screen) BAPTISM HYMN Servant Song (Screen) CHILDREN S STORY Jill Kirchoff CHILDREN S STORY Jill Kirchoff PARENTAL DEDICATION OF A CHILD Pastor Bernie & Miss Jill Mike and Courtney Khouli dedicating their daughter, Magnolia Wren Khouli ANTHEM Make My Life an Alleluia Sanctuary Choir SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 Corinthians 13 Pastor Bernie SERMON Action, Not Emotion Pastor Bernie HYMN Let Your Heart Be Broken (vs. 1,3,5) 429 (During the singing of the hymn those who would like to profess their faith in Jesus Christ and be baptized; rededicate their life to Christ; or unite with this church membership, please come to the front of the sanctuary and speak with one of the pastors.) STEWARDSHIP MOMENT OFFERTORY Now Thank We All, Our God Bell Choir DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY PRAYER BENEDICTION POSTLUDE PARENTAL DEDICATION OF A CHILD Pastor Bernie & Miss Jill Mike and Courtney Khouli dedicating their daughter, Magnolia Wren Khouli ANTHEM Make My Life an Alleluia Sanctuary Choir SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 Corinthians 13 Pastor Bernie SERMON Action, Not Emotion Pastor Bernie HYMN Let Your Heart Be Broken (vs. 1,3,5) 429 (During the singing of the hymn those who would like to profess their faith in Jesus Christ and be baptized; rededicate their life to Christ; or unite with this church membership, please come to the front of the sanctuary and speak with one of the pastors.) STEWARDSHIP MOMENT OFFERTORY Now Thank We All, Our God Bell Choir DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY PRAYER BENEDICTION POSTLUDE