Thanksgiving is a profoundly Christian holiday in that it focuses us on God as the true source of all our blessings.
As the hymn writer said, All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, The Lord made them all. At the end of a bloody battle during the Civil War, someone found the following prayer folded in the pocket of dead Confederate soldier: I asked God for strength, that I might achieve; I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for health, that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity, then I might do better things. I asked for riches, that I might be happy; I was given poverty, that I might be wise. I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men; I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life; I was given life, that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing I asked for, but everything I had hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among men, am most richly blessed. It is a great advance in spiritual understanding to be able to say, I got nothing I asked for, but everything I had hoped for. Have a happy Thanksgiving Memory VerseNovember 27 Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lords, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.
Sunday November 20, 2011 Budget Receipts $18,004.07 Budget Needs To Date $849,719.19 Budget Receipts YTD $773,222.52 Receipts Under Budget By $76,496.67 Bible Study 334 WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT November 30 Swedish Meat Balls Rice Salad Rolls Dessert
Sunday, November 27 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Evening Worship 6:30 PM Monday, November 28 Saints Alive Concerts 9:30AM Tuesday, November 29 Youth Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AM Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Wednesday, November 30 Graded Choirs Rehearsal 5:45 PM Youth Supper & Bible Study 6:00 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Friends, GAs, RAs 7:00 PM Girls of Grace 7:00 PM Handbells 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 8:00 PM CONGRATULATIONS TO: Wesley & Kriss Powell on the birth of a grandson, Wesley Michael Almond, on October 25 weighing 6 lbs 1 oz. Proud parents are Phillip & Wynn Almond.
EXTENDED SESSION November 27 Darren & Tammy Deal, Kim Burrell, Traci Poppell, LeAnn & Bucky Buchanan, Erin Timmons, Crystal Birdsong, Sonya Williamson.
First Baptist Church P.O. Box 155 Bainbridge, GA 39818 Phone 229-246-1563 Fax 229-246-8182 Rev. Paul Medley......Pastor Rev. Art Bruce........Minister of Music/Senior Adults Clarene Jones....Office Secretary Virginia Smith........Administrative Secretary Email: [email protected]
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Volume 64 Number 46
The First Baptist
FELLOWSHIP CLUB DECEMBER ACTIVITY All Fellowship Club members and seasoned citizens are invited to join us Monday, December 6 at noon for our monthly meeting. This months meeting will be held at the Emerald Lake RV Resort in Seminole County. The cost of the meal will be $7.50 and will include: Pot roast, ribs, mashed potatoes, Creamed corn, turnip greens, sweet potato souffl, dessert and beverage. We plan to ride together in the church bus (10:45 am). Call the church office ASAP to reserve your place.
CORRECTED LIST SPECIAL NIGHT MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS NOV 27: MALI MISSION REPORT & SAINTS ALIVE & HANDBELL CONCERT DEC 4: SHOCKWAVE DEC 11: CHANCEL CHOIR DEC 18: CHILDRENS CHOIRS DEC 24: SILENT COMMUNION SERVICE GERALDINE & RICKY
It was a true joy to host our friends from FBC Moultrie and Valdosta for our annual gathering of Senior Adults and Choirs. Geraldine and Ricky were a hit as they entertained and inspired us. Sincere thanks go to Joy Burrell and her family and team for catering such a fantastic meal. Kudos to each of you who stepped in to assist with greeting, setup, decorations, gifts and the cleanup. Our guest said that it was the best ever!
Pancakes, Pajamas & Parents Saturday December 3 9:0011:00 AM Bring your kids or grandkids and join us for breakfast, the Christmas story and crafts. Sign up sheets are in classrooms. Lottie Moon Ingathering Offering .will be received Sunday, December 4. Begin praying what the Lord would have you to give to this yearly offering for Foreign Missions. POINSETTIAS .will once again adorn the Sanctuary beginning Sunday, December 4. If you would like to purchase one in memory or honor of your loved ones, there is still time for you to do so. The cost is $10.00 each. Just come by the Church Office and fill out a form.
Youth of the Week Sarah Franklin is the daughter of Stephen and Judy Franklin. She is a senior at Bainbridge High School, where he is a member of Anchor Club. Sarah is employed by the Timmons family and enjoys spending time with friends. Youth Christmas Service, A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM The youth Christmas service will be held Sunday, December 4, during the evening worship service. Please make note of the schedule for the next two weeks: Rehearsal on Sunday, November 27th in the Sanctuary at 5:00 sharp. We will run the entire production from beginning to end. Please be on time and ready to start at 5:00. All instruments/props/etc. need to be ready to roll at 5:00 so we can finish by 6:15. Final Practice - Dec. 4th from 5-6:00, followed by the performance at 6:30. Please plan to wear red shirts and khakis for guys/black pants or skirts for ladies. Wednesday Night Youth Supper November 30 Team 7: Jan Wilson, Betty Boyett, Stephanie Darley, Lori Brown, Chip and Patty Hall. Menu: Hamburgers. Mark Your Calendars December 3: Parents, Pancakes & Pajamas 9-11am - Youth sign up with Tina to help! December 19 Youth Christmas Party more details to come! Attention, Youth Parents We are in the process of compiling contact information for all parents of youth. If you have not completed a Youth Parent Information form, please go to the youth website below to download one or see Tina to get a copy. This information will help keep all youth and parents informed of youth activities. For Where to Be (and When to be There)please check the following: http://youth.fbcbainbridge.com/ https://www.facebook.com/youthfirstbaptist
SAINTS ALIVE CONCERTS MONDAY Join us @ Riverside Place, Monday Nov. 28 at 9:30 as we share our Christmas music. Ill bring music!
