NOVEMBER 2017 VOLUME 30 ISSUE 11 It s Shoebox Time Again! Change The Life Of A Child With A Simple Gift NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 15TH DEDICATION DAY, NOVEMBER 12TH Dana: Her favorite items in her shoebox were nice smelling soap and a nice toothbrush. They were considered a luxury in my country and weren t something my parents could afford. Before I received my shoebox, I was having a hard time as a new Christian. I was trying to understand why our family was struggling and why God would allow it. Through my shoebox gift, God showed me that He is my Provider When you only have a little, a shoebox gift is a lot. I felt loved when I realized that someone selflessly gave it to me. God s love was wonderfully demonstrated because it was a heartfelt gift nothing was asked in return. BRING YOUR FILLED SHOEBOXES to the church office now through November 15th, or bring them to the church sanctuary on DEDICA- TION DAY, November 12th. Pre-printed boxes, flyers and information on what to pack are available in the Gathering Room. Remember, new this year, NO CANDY AND NO TOOTHPASTE. Thanksgiving Dinner & Celebration Sunday, November 19 at Noon (Following Worship in The Main Street Fellowship Hall All Are Invited! Suggested Donation $5 Per Person Come! Let us join together in celebration and thank God for the many blessings of life! KEY Save the Dates COMING IN NOVEMBER Walking The Healing Place Ministry Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday 9:00 am-10:30 am in Gym 1st 11:30AM Lunch on Main (MSFH) 2:00PM GAHI Board Meeting (MSFH Classroom) 5:00PM Great Banquet (MSFH) 6:45PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (CR) 4th 7:30AM GAHI Meeting (MSFH) 5th DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS 12:15PM Church Conference & Lunch (MSFH) 7th 7AM-7PM Voting in Gym 9:30AM GriefShare (CoR) 10:30AM Men s Bible Study (SGR) 1:00PM NTO Council Meeting (LFH) 1:45PM NTO Singers (CR) 8th 11:30AM 5:00PM 6:45PM Lunch on Main (MSFH) Great Banquet (MSFH) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (CR) 9th 9:30AM AARP Driving Course (LFH) 10th-13th 11th 3:00PM 12th 8:15AM 11:00AM 14th 9:30AM 11:30AM 1:45PM 15th 11:30AM 5:00PM 6:45PM 16th 10:00AM 6:30PM 19th 12:15PM NTOurs NYC Broadway Tour (Leaving at 5:00AM) Margaret Bartholomew s Book Signing (LFH) Deacon s Meeting (SGR) Shoebox Dedication Grief Share (CoR) NTO Luncheon (MSFH) NTO Singers (CR) Lunch on Main (MSFH) Great Banquet (MSFH) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (CR) Tucker Book Group (LFH) Tucker Art Group (SGR) Thanksgiving & Celebration Lunch (MSFH) 21st 9:30AM Grief Share (CoR) 1:45PM NTO Singers (CR) 23rd-24th OFFICE CLOSED- THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS 23rd 10:30AM-4PM Haakmeester Family (MSFH) 11:00am-4pm Melton Family (LFH) 28th 9:30AM 12:00PM 1:45PM 4:00-5:30PM 6:00PM Grief Share (CoR) Bethany-Grace Class Mtg (G) NTO Singers (CR) Arbor School Basketball (G) EIRO Board Meeting 29th 11:30AM Lunch on Main (MSFH) 5:00 PM Great Banquet (MSFH) 6:45PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (CR) 30th 4-5:30PM Arbor School Basketball (G) CR - Choir Room CoR - Community Room LFH - LaVista Fellowship Hall GL - Gym Lobby G - Gym MC - Ministry Center NTO - Never Too Old SANC - Sanctuary SGR - Small Group Room MSFH - Main St. Fellowship Hall LC - LaVista Chapel (for more information visit www.fbctucker.org or call (770) 938-1688)
Main Street Preschool with Barry Murphy Science Cart, Grandparent s Day, Reptile Wrangler, Tebo the Tooth, etc... we have been BUSY having fun & learning at Main Street Preschool! Thank you for your support & prayers! Blessings & love! Barry Murphy Director Barry November 2017 Page 2
Greetings We had a lovely time at the Fall Festival on the 29th. We are enjoying our children s worship bulletins on Sunday mornings and as always, the great time we have participating in worship. Love to all :) - Lauren November 2017 Page 3
Spiritual Formation with Phill Nall LUNCH on MAIN Wednesdays, 11:30am Lunch Noon Presentation ($7 per Person) For reservations call (770) 938.1688 ext 216 or email: pnall@fbctucker.org Community Transformation in an Emerging City Session Two: November 1-15 Presenter: Dr. Melissa Browning Assistant Professor of Contextual Ministry McAfee School of Theology November 1: Loving our Neighbors (on the margins) November 8: Loving our Neighbors (in the middle) November 15: Race, Faith, and Justice Advent Reflections Session Three: November 29 December 20 Presenter: Dr. Colin Harris Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies Penfield College, Mercer University NTO NOVEMBER LUNCH MEETING P R O G R A M : Katy Ray Tuesday, November 14th at 11:30 a.m. Katy is a professional freelancing French horn player in the Atlanta area, as well as performing regularly throughout the southeastern United States. She recently relocated back to Atlanta after pursuing graduate degrees from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY. An Atlanta native, Katy attended Lithia Springs High School and participated in specialized music programs such as Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, Governor s Honors Program, and Brevard Music Center Summer Music Festival. Since coming back to Atlanta, Miss Ray has had the opportunity to perform with many of the regional orchestras and professional ensembles in surrounding areas, such as Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, LaGrange Symphony Orchestra, and Midtown Brass. She is also a member of Origin Score, an entertainment scoring orchestra, who this year alone have already recorded the widely accepted video game Destiny 2, as well as recording music for a new exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum of the Bible. Miss Ray plans to graduate with her DMA in Horn in May 2017. Main Street Fellowship Hall Lunch $7 per person Wear the color of your choice let s create a cornucopia of color!! November 2017 Page 4
Spiritual Formation with Phill Nall Tastes, Smells, and Sounds Of Christmas Sunday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. SANCTUARY Come and enjoy the sounds of Christmas from various singing groups and singing of carols! Enjoy some delicious smells and tastes of Christmas goodies! Thursday, November 9 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. First Baptist Church of Tucker LaVista Fellowship Hall Call to Sign Up! 770.938.1688, ext 217 or email: pnall@fbctucker.org Meets Once a Month at 10:00am in LFH Thurs., Nov. 16th The Turner House by Angela Flournoy DDM Christmas Stocking Project Our church is again stuffing stockings for the residents of Developmental Disabilities Ministries (DDM). Each stocking contains a $25 Wal-Mart gift card as well as other useful items. If you can provide one or more of the $25 gift cards, please make your check payable to Tucker First Baptist Church, put it (or cash) in an envelope marked DDM Stocking Project, and turn it in to the church office. If you prefer, you may purchase $25 Wal-Mart cards and turn them in to the church office. Be sure to properly mark your envelope so that you will receive credit on your church giving record. I hope you will join me in supporting this worthwhile cause! Thank you! Nancy Thurman Good Neighbor Christmas Toy Collection Begins NETworks Good Neighbor Christmas toy collection will be in November. Items will be due by December 4. Please watch the bulletin and Web site for suggested toy donations. November 2017 Page 5
- Sympathy to... Joe and Meridy Griggs in the loss of her mother, Louise Brown, on October 8. Griefshare Group is Currently in Process on Tuesdays at 9:30 am (Community Room) - Join Anytime Facilitator: Rev. Pam Woodson Ruby Sellers and family in the loss of her husband, Lonnie Sellers, on October 10. The family of Jim Rogers, Sr., on his death on October 19. If you ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you ve never faced before. Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you re shivering. GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you re shivering. Register by contacting Pam at 770.938.1688, ext 214. The Work Out Room is OPEN The Work Out room located in room 7 of the Main Street Fellowship Hall (old dance room) is open. The cost for use is $20.00 per month and you can sign up in the church office. We also have a trainer who will provide a free assessment for anyone who would like (Appointment Only contact Katie Phillips at workoutkate@yahoo.com or text at 678-984-3060). Please stop by and take a look and enjoy this beautiful new facility. Sunday Mornings at FBC Tucker Bible Study New Fall Series Begins at 9:30 am Worship at 11 am FBCT Office Holiday Hours The church office will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, November 22 and 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. November 2017 Page 6
The family of Lonnie Sellers is grateful to God for his life, for your friendship and for your kindness and prayers. 5073 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 938-1688 www.fbctucker.org Fax (770) 938-1637 In Case of Emergency (Nights & Weekends) Please contact the on call ministry staff member as follows: Atlanta Intervention Network (In the Community Room) Sundays 4-7 pm Mondays 5-9 pm Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm Saturdays 8:30 am-12 Noon CA Care Group Thursdays 7-9 pm (LFH) Notary Services Available TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TUCKER Contact Lois Alexander lalexander@fbctucker.org (770) 938-1688 ext 210 Regular Church Office Hours Monday ~ Thursday 9am until 5pm (closed 12 noon until 1 pm for lunch) 1st Sunday/1st Week of the Month Phill Nall 770-757-0527 2nd Sunday/2nd Week of the Month Phill Nall 770-757-0527 3rd Sunday/3rd Week of the Month Pam Woodson 678-760-3969 4th Sunday/4th Week of the Month Pam Woodson 678-760-3969 5th Sunday/5th Week of the Month Lois Alexander 404-550-3870 Staff Ministry Team Lois Alexander, Ministry Assistant lalexander@fbctucker.org 404-550-3870 Debra Freeman, Organist Eddie Freeman, Audio/Video Dr. Jimmy Lewis, Pastor jbarronlewis@gmail.com Barry Murphy, Main Street Preschool Dir. mainstreetpreschool@fbctucker.org Rev. Phill Nall, Minister of Education pnall@fbctucker.org 770-757-0527 Laura Roberds, Pianist Lauren Woodson, Children s Coordinator Sunday Mornings laurenwoodson@yahoo.com 770-572-2184 Rev. Pam Woodson, Office Administrator Pwoodson@fbctucker.org 678-760-3969 Elaine Hoffman Pastoral Counselor (770) 938-1688, x 227 November 2017 Page 7