Sunday, November 18, 2018 First Baptist Church Oneonta Sunday, November 18, 2018
10:15 A.M. Prelude...Wayne Bailey Invocation...Doug Smith Welcome/Fellowship....Doug Smith No First Kids Worship This Morning Hymn No. 644....Count Your Blessings Hymn No. 636...We Gather Together Prayer Giving Of Our Tithes and Offerings Celebration Choir & Praise Band Come, Ye Thankful People, Come Hymn No. 44 For The Beauty Of The Earth Message.......Dan Sims COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE Tonight, 6:00 p.m. at Anchors Church (formerly the World Outreach Center) 5:30 p.m. Divorce Care There will be no Children, Youth or Bible Study Activities at FBC Tonight. Invitation Hymn No. 305... I Have Decided To Follow Jesus Postlude....Apryl Young
A THANK YOU NOTE Has been received and placed on the bulletin board from Kathy Lacks and Blount County Sav-A-Life WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 we will not have any activities so families can spent time together preparing for Thanksgiving HANGING OF THE GREEN MEETING There will be a very short meeting after church on Sunday, November 25, for all those participating in the Hanging of the Green service. We will meet in the Sanctuary. Our church is sending $2,000 to help NAMB with relief efforts for the recent hurricane victims. We have a designated Disaster Relief Fund. Contributions can be made to help with future efforts by designating Disaster Relief on your envelope. SPECIAL CALLED BUSINESS MEETING Sunday, November 25, 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of discussing the 2019 Budget and a recommendation from the Committee on Committees. DEACON ELECTION On Sunday, December 2, we will vote on Administrative Deacons to serve a threeyear term. Below is a list of the names that will be on the ballot. We will vote on seven men. Be in prayer about your vote. Jim Carr Bob Harvey Bill Hopewell Frank Langner Mike McMinn Ellis Reid Dion Staton Roger Stephens Glen Whited BARRON WOM GROUP MEETING Tuesday, November 20, 10:00 a.m., Charlie B s Restaurant WEDNESDAY NIGHT QUARTERLY MEAL TICKET FORMS are available outside the church office. Questions? Call the Church Office.
Upcoming Events SPIRITS OF PRAISE SINGING Tuesday, November 27, 10:00 a.m. in the Choir Room Each year the church decorates the sanctuary with poinsettias. You may purchase one in honor or memory of someone. Forms are on the tables outside the sanctuary. COME...BACK TO THE MANGER Sunday, December 2, 2:00-4:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your nativities or Christ-centered items and enjoy an afternoon of live music and refreshments. For more information, contact Linda Wright at 274.7948. The Annual Lottie Moon Post Office will be set up on Sunday, December 2, outside the church office. You may mail your Christmas cards and give your stamp donation to the IMB Offering. Also check the boxes for your mail! Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 23 Church & CDC Offices Closed Sunday, November 25, 6:00 p.m. Special Called Business Meeting Tuesday, November 27, 10:00 a.m. Spirits of Praise Singing December 2-9 Week of Prayer for International Missions: Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Sunday, December 2, 10:15 a.m. Special Called Business Meeting to vote on the 2019 Budget and to Elect Deacon s and the Hanging of the Green service 2:00-4:00 p.m. Come...Back To The Manger Monday, December 3 Spirits of Praise Christmas Party Sunday, December 9 Cake Auction for Lottie Moon Offering Wednesday, December 12 Church Christmas Meal
Thanksgiving On Thursday we will once again celebrate Thanksgiving. We will focus on fellowship, cooking and sharing a lavish meal with family and friends. Traditional foods include turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, desserts and many others. Other traditions include watching parades, most notably New York City s Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This event attracts some 2 to 3 million spectators along its 2.5 mile route. Beginning in the mid-20 century and perhaps every earlier, the President of the United States will pardon a turkey, which spares the birds life and ensures that it will spend the duration of its life roaming freely on farm land, according to the History Channel. As Christians, on this day, may we be mindful of how much for which we should be thankful. God has and continues to bless us, therefore we owe Him gratitude. Here are ten verses in no particular order that can help us express our gratitude to God for His protection, grace and faithfulness. 1. Psalm 46:1-2: "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the Earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea..." 2. First Thessalonians 5:18: "In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 3. Colossians 3:15: "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful." 4. Hebrews 12:28-29: "Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire." 5. Colossians 2:6-7: "Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." 6. Psalm 28:7: "The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him." 7. Philippians 4:6: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." 8. Psalm 31:19: "How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you." 9. Second Corinthians 4:15: "All of this is for your benefit. And as God's grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory." 10. Psalm 100:4: "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." Please let me know if you should ever need me. Bro. Larry
Kenny Branch, SS Director, 205-965-9381 It is our desire for every person to become a disciple of Jesus Christ who loves God and people. We believe this happens best in a biblical community in which people are learning God s Word, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, ministering to each other, and serving together. At FBC, Sunday School allows you to connect with people in a similar season of life as you seek to live a lifestyle that looks more and more like Jesus. Join us on Sundays at 9 a.m. to find a class that is right for you. For more info, pick up a Sunday School brochure in the vestibule or outside the church office. Questions? Call 205-625-3191 or email Andrea at andrea@oneontafbc.org. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 100:1-5 ESV) Gratitude is an attitude that comes out of the habit of giving thanks. We are thankful for our Sunday School and each of you that remain faithful! ATTENDANCE REPORT November 11, 2018 Morning Sunday School...144 Guests..6 Contacts...139 Worship Attendance..174 Evening Bible Studies.60
Sunday, November 18 8:30 a.m. Praise Band Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship 5:30 p.m. DivorceCare & DC4K 6:00 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at the Anchors Church Monday, November 19 6:30 a.m. Biscuits and Books 4:45 p.m. Moms In Prayer Tuesday, November 20 10:00 a.m. WOM Barron Group 6:00 p.m. MTI Class Wednesday, November 21 No Wednesday Night Activities Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 23 Church and CDC Offices Closed TODAY, November 18, 2018 Audio........ Richard Walker Visual.............Linc Marcum Deacon Visitation......Jimmy Register & Michael Towns Nursery Workers Morning........Jerry & Susan Sanderson Evening..No Service Security Team........Scott Tuttle & Danny Nash (908.5118) Welcome Center.Kathy Young, Matthew Stephens, Keith & Melinda Bender.Worship Invitation Assistant............Jimmy Register NEXT SUNDAY, November 25, 2018 Audio........ Michael Towns Visual.............Daryl Wheeler Deacon Visitation......No Visitation First Kids Worship....... Caleb & Gussie Branch Nursery Workers Morning........ Keith & Melinda Bender, Robin & Danny Nash Evening.Deana Pesnell Security Team..........Ronnie Baker & Tommy Herd Welcome Center Penny Gebbs, Gloria Sample, Polly Gargus.Worship Invitation Assistant..............Gloria Sample
PASTORAL STAFF Larry Gipson, Pastor lgipson@oneontafbc.org Micah Head, Minister of Students micah@oneontafbc.org Dan Sims, Pastor Emeritus SUPPORT STAFF Belynn East Financial Asst./Music Ministry Asst. belynn@oneontafbc.org Carrie Latta Child Development Center Director carrie@oneontafbc.org Andrea Towns Minister of Students/Children s Ministry Asst. andrea@oneontafbc.org AUXILIARY STAFF Rita Clowdus... Custodian Maria Gutierrez... Kitchen Assistant John Hedricks... Building Superintendent Shirley Marsh... Church Hostess Deana Pesnell..Assistant CDC Director Apryl Young..... Pianist Our Response to God s Faithfulness Our Tithes & Offerings Monthly Budget Needs.....$64,177.08 Budget Receipts To Date in Nov...$29,232.90 DESIGNATED FUNDS EMPHASIS We may also designate an offering to approved funds at any time. To give an offering is to give above our tithe to support other ministry endeavors not completely covered by the general fund budget. Below is a list of some with special emphasis and their use: Building & Maintenance Fund To cover repairs, maintenance & equipment replacements costs recommended by the Building/Maintenance Committee. Property Acquisition & Development For the purchase and development of property acquired & owned by the church. For your convenience these offerings may be designated thru online giving or on an offering envelope. (Envelopes are available outside the church office.) May, 2018 Pledge Program for Goal Pledged Received Spent to date to date Building & Maintenance Fund $ 74,402.00 $ 142,762.00 $ 36,642.61 $ 20,000.00 Property Acquisitions & Development $ 225,000.00 $ 135,475.00 $ 27,795.00 $ 11,250.00 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 300 Third Avenue East Oneonta, AL 35121 Phone 205.625.3191 Fax 205.625.3195 www.oneontafbc.org