The true meaning of Love Christ died for us. (John 3:16) THE LORD S SUPPER Morning Worship Service

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1 The Challenger The true meaning of Love Christ died for us. (John 3:16) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, HARRISON NOVEMBER, 2014 FBC VOL. 59 NO. 11 NOVEMBER 2nd THE LORD S SUPPER Morning Worship Service MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION CLASS 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall If you would like to become a Church Member or if you would just like to know more about how we do what we are called to do, please join Pastor Rob Davis. NOVEMBER 27th Wishing you a Harvest of Joy With Family and Friends... Remembering the Goodness of God! The Church Office & ROC will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28 The Women s Ministry of FBCH is collecting Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts. They have a table set up in the atrium. These shoe boxes provide Christmas gifts to children around the world. God uses these simple gifts to bring such great joy to every boy and girl, but the most important thing of all is that every child has the opportunity to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Samaritan s Purse shares the love of Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas. Please help the Women s Ministry in collecting gifts for these boxes, and pray that God will prepare the hearts of the children who receive them to experience His love, that they will hear the Gospel and ask to receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Thank you for helping make an eternal difference in the lives of these precious children. Please turn in your filled shoebox by November 17.

2 THE.ROB.BLOG I am thankful 2014 edition...for good people...you know the type. Big hearts, Small egos. Great faith. Every church needs a few and I am blessed with more than my share....for my Jonesy. I SO enjoy being on this adventure with her. My ministry pales in comparison to hers. Seriously, Her impact on people s lives for Christ is amazing. Her heart is always open to the one in great need or the one that just needs an encouraging word. She did a great job with our boys especially considering the Davis DNA hampering her work....for distance. Oh, not between me and family (i.e. grandbaby) because that s tough. I mean like the fact that there are no Krispy Kreme/Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Doughnut stores in our town. Moderation is not a spiritual gift which is good cause I m not good at it. (And no, I am not going to listen to your reminder about self-control being a fruit of the Spirit. Go write your own blog.)...for the aforementioned grandbaby. Evelyn is the best thing EVER! I now have an excuse for my obnoxious behavior. I m a Grandparent!!! And I love the way she calls Jonesy Memaw and Jonesy calls her moonpie cause Evelyn is so nummy nummy. (Some of you will get the joke and reference. Others will have to Google it.) Anyway, I m SO in love!!...for America. We are still the destination of choice for those seeking a better life. I am a bit concerned, however, that our nation is becoming the land of the free and the home of the blasé. We ought to be about the business of taking a visible and vocal stand about things that are on the verge of being out of control. (See Houston mayor subpoenas pastors sermons. Absolutely frightening.) for my children. (2 boys, 2 girls) I am very glad that the boys have good women for their mates. My double blessing is that they all know Jesus and want to live for Him. for FBCH. I love to tell people where I m privileged to pastor. My great joy is to recount the stories of how God has led and blessed and how you have believed. This county seat, first church is, by the judgment of many who are acquainted with you, more progressive than most and more giving than many. God did an outstanding thing for the Davises when He sent us here. for stents. I ve got three of them and so far so good. A hearty thank you goes to the cardiologist type who invented them. I am able to run and play like the other big kids. ( hearty get it?) for my mom and dad. Ruth and David are just fun to hang with. I wish I could see them more. Oh, and Mom: If this preaching gig goes south I will get to spend a LOT of time with you you know, with me living in your house and all. for a great church staff. It is such a joy to work with people you actually like. They do good work for all the right reasons. for my Savior. It is no stretch to say that it is only His grace that has allowed me to be where I am doing what I do. He loves me just because. And that s the best love there is. Your thinking thankfully pastor... Rob The AWANA GRAND PRIX was OCTOBER 8th and had 26 racing cars entered this year. FAST CARS, SLEEK CARS, SPORTS CARS, MOVIE THEME CARS... Creativity was in every race!

3 What s happening in FBCH Student Ministry? On Wednesday nights in October we finished a 4 week series is called Some Assembly Required, and started looking at spiritual gifts. This involved students doing a spiritual gifts survey and then after that we started going over why we have different gifts; covering each gift with an explanation for the student to understand. Unfortunately in October we had our hayride and bonfire rained out, but the plan is to reschedule for a date in November. On November 7-9 the FBCH Student Ministry is participating in our annual Fall Retreat. This year it will be held at Camp Siloam and we are partnering with NABA as well as the Washington Madison Association. The theme this year is The Harvest and we are focusing on sending students out as workers in the harvest for lost souls. Please be in prayer for life change in each of the students lives during this great event. Reminder: on Wednesday, November 26 th there are not children s or youth activities at FBC Harrison due to the Thanksgiving holiday. ROC Ministry VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Friday: 6:30-8:30am Or let us know if you are willing and able to be on the sub list UPWARD BASKETBALL Our Harrison Upward Basketball and Cheerleading program is starting back up in November with registrations and evaluations taking place. Please be planning ahead to volunteer when the season starts up in January. And if you re available for evaluation nights we need volunteers for that, too. (Evaluations: November 18 and 20 from 6:00-8:00pm) To register your child you can go to harrisonupward.org or pick up a brochure at the FBCH office. A New Young Adult Sunday School Class is starting on November 2. This class is for those young adults who are 18 to 24 years old and will be taught by Larry Phillips. We are excited about getting this class going! Please pray with Larry and I as we reach out to this age group. If you know some young adults who aren t attending a Bible study, let them know about our new group and encourage them to come. You might let us know who they are so we can encourage them too. Quarterly Adult Teacher s Meeting November 16 is the date we have set for our first Quarterly Adult Sunday School Teacher s Meeting! We will be meeting right after morning worship in the Fellowship Hall for lunch and our meeting will follow. Each Adult Teacher and his/her family are invited to come eat with us, but I need to know a head count as soon as possible. So, please make your plans and get back in touch with me as soon as you can. You can call the church office or me at lance.read@fbcharrison.org.

4 FBC Harrison FBCH Students First Baptist Church P.O. Box 996 Harrison, AR Return Service Requested HARRISON, AR PERMIT NO. 73 NON-PROFIT ORG. Our Purpose: First Baptist Church exists to help people develop loving relationships with God and with others. Our Staff: Rob E. Davis Jr. Senior Pastor Dave Hart Assoc. Pastor Music/Sr. Adults Lance Read Interim Assoc. Pastor Adult Education/Media Ryan Puls Assoc. Pastor Youth/Recreation Susan Anderson Financial Secretary Betty Johnson Receptionist/Secretary Ron Pittman Facility Supervisor PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY Friday, October 31st 5:30 8:30 p.m. Prizes, Candy, Lots of Games Lots of Fun for children Birth 6th Grade If you have signed up to work at a booth, please be here 15 minutes before your scheduled time thanks! Coming Up for Senior Adults Tuesday, November 18th 11:30 a.m. Lunch with Lance Read We ll enjoy soup prepared by Linda Williamson... You bring your favorite dessert. Tuesday, December 16th 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided Senior Adults from Mountain Home, AR will be our guests at 1:00 p.m. a Musical Performance by Annette Bailey (Annette is the wife of Pastor Sam Bailey of Tri Lakes Baptist, Mountain Home, AR) Reception to follow concert Dino s Cakes NEWS FROM DAVE I was just asked by First Baptist Branson to ask our Choir to join their Choir to perform with Sandi Patty as her Christmas Choir in Branson on December 4, 5, and 6th at the Oak Ridge Boys Theater. I am so excited that our Choir has been given this wonderful opportunity. So come join us and see your GREAT FBC Harrison Choir in action! Sunday night rehearsals in November. More details soon.

5 Sunday Monday Tues Wed Thursday Friday Saturday 2014 PLEASE JOIN US on WEDNESDAY NIGHTS for the FELLOWSHIP MEAL at 5:15 p.m PRAY EVERYDAY! PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER! LUNCHEON 11:30 am YOUTH FALL FOCUS CAMP SILOAM 1 Deacons Retreat 10 2 Brandts Lakehouse WORLDCRAFTS Please Join Us! North Arkansas Baptist Association WOMEN ON MISSION invite you to our Christmas Open House Sunday November 2nd 2 4 p.m. at NABA 319 N. Chestnut Each Worldcraft product represents a life changed by an opportunity to earn income with dignity and to hear the offer of eternal hope. & Luncheon after morning worship NO PM Samaritan s Purse Shoebox Gifts due Today Evaluations 6 8 pm Evaluations 6 8 pm Put your trust in GOD!! The Church Office & ROC are closed for the Holidays November 27 & 28 Time Change Sunday, November 2nd Remember to turn your clocks back one hour

6 S U N A new little Peanut is on her way! Please join us for a Baby Shower honoring Claire VonderMehden NOV 2nd 1:00-3:00 PM Home of Dwain & Amy Hudson 1001 Ridgeview St. (near Skyline Elem. School) Hosted by: Amy Hudson, Paige Estes, Jonesy Davis, Beth Crouse, Lisa Hudson & Renee Cates Claire is registered at target.com A baby boy is on the way! Please join us at a baby shower anticipating the arrival of Jasen Daniel Crouch Parents-to-be: Landen & Jessica Crouch Grandparents-to-be: Michael & Ruth Crouch Kevin & Lisa Merrill Saturday, November 8, :00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the home of Sarah Breedlove 302 Oxford Street, Harrison, Arkansas Hosted by: Cy Bowers Amy Davis Cindy Harness Freda Keller Tina Newton Sarah Breedlove Jonesy Davis Amy Hudson Faith Newton Lou Ann Sutton Jessica is registered at Frenzy, Target, Wal-Mart, and amazon.com Join the Harrison Christian Women s Connection for a Thanksgiving Luncheon and to Honor our Veterans, Service Men, and Women Tuesday, November 11th 12:00 2:00 pm First Christian Church 915 South Maple, Harrison, AR Speaker and Music: Kerri Sallee Always on the Move Special Feature: Linda Bishop, Park Interpreter Meal is $7.50 inclusive For Reservations: The Personnel Committee is now taking applications for Adventure Club Director for Summer of Applications can be picked up in the church office. Deadline is December 10th.

7 With Sympathy Extended to Ray Morrow and Family on the passing of his uncle, Robert Morrow, of Harrison, Arkansas. Extended to Tommy Stokes and Family on the passing of his sister, Betty Gillespie, of Everton, Arkansas. Extended to Patsy Finley and Family on the passing of her sister, Wila Meyer, of Templeton, Texas. Extended to Debbie Blackburn and Family on the passing of her father, Bob Keister, in California. Extended to Stephen Cates and Family on the passing of his uncle and to Stephanie Henderson and Family on the passing of her great uncle, Otis Cates, in Tennessee. Extended to Wilma Pollock and Family on the passing of her sister, to Lisa Brightwell and Peggy Harness and Families on the passing of their aunt, and to Heather Richardson and Family on the passing of her great aunt, Bonnie Nibert of Springfield, Missouri. Budget Receipts... Sept. 28th, October 5, 12, 19 $73, Receipts to Date: $713, Required to Date: $825, G. F. Expenses to Date: $750, Loan on Land purchased: $20,000 paid on loan thus far: $12,000 balance: $8,000 EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 a.m. November 2nd Babies: Heather Richardson, Annie Shinkle 1 Year Olds: Ryan & Laurie Oswalt 2 Year Olds: Trey & Amy Bell 3 & 4 Year Olds: Kelley & Coulter McCuistion November 9th Babies: Cy Bowers, Shelly Hyatt 1 Year Olds: Lisa Hudson, Ronelle Tallant 2 Year Olds: Chris & Mary McNew 3 & 4 Year Olds: Glen & Jenny Curtis November 16th Babies: Karin Nabors, Paige Estes 1 Year Olds: Brittany Puls, Anne Hubbard 2 Year Olds: Shannon Still, Deana Reed 3 & 4 Year Olds: Derek & Stephanie Henderson November 23rd... Babies: Evan & Jenny Cowling 1 Year Olds: Marjorie & Amber Weller 2 Year Olds: Aldon & Crystal Taylor 3 & 4 Year Olds: Josh & Amy Petersen November 30th... Babies: Jim & Jan Sprott 1 Year Olds: Brent & Kim Rosson 2 Year Olds: Chris & Heather Reading 3 & 4 Year Olds: Troy & Carolyn Rook Children s Church Schedule for November 2nd.. 9th.. 16th.. 23rd.. 30th??? First Family Worship Steve & Dixie Shrum Tom & Beverly Stokes Jonathan & Jessyka Dove BIRTHS Congratulations to: Harold & Mary Jo Loch on the birth of their great granddaughter... Claire Renee Cox Born: October 2 9 lbs. (Parents: Kevin & Keli Cox..Omaha, NE) (Grandparents: Dave & Marlene Stafford, Blue Eye, MO) Congratulations to: Edith Barrett and Wayne & Dorothy Cox on the birth of their great grandson... Colton Dean Cox Born: October 7 7 lbs. 1 oz. (Parents: Tyler & April Cox) Congratulations to: Tom & Beverly Stokes on the birth of their grandson... Rhett David Jones Born: October 15 7 lbs. 13 ozs. (Parents: Heath & Misty Jones) Sunday School 8:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Come Worship with us! New Class begins November 2nd Ages 18 24