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Volume 61 Issue 92 December 18, 2016 loving because we are loved I sending because we are sent
OPPORTUNITIES
December 18 - 24, 2016
Deacon on Call: Marshall Dickerson
Sunday, December 18: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, Youth Christmas Breakfast (Youth Room) 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
Ordinance of Baptism (WBIP AM 1400 and FM 99.7)
1:00 p.m. Baby Shower Honoring Heather and Michael Wright (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m. Deacons Lord’s Supper with Homebound 4:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting 5:00 p.m. Youth Choir 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship (FM 99.7)
Youth-led Service Monday, December 19: 9:30 a.m. 1st - 3rd Graders Sunday School Christmas Party Tuesday, December 20: 8:00 a.m. Tuesday Meal Ministry 1:30 p.m. Reaching IN Wednesday, December 21: 5:30 p.m. Youth Progressive Dinner 6:30 p.m. Business Meeting, “What Every Christian Ought to Know” 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Saturday, December 24: 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service - Lord’s Supper by Candle Light
Christmas Eve Service
Lord’s Supper by Candle Light
Saturday, December 24 4:00 p.m.
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Christmas Service Sunday, December 25
10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship Service only There will be no Sunday School or
Evening Worship Service.
There will be no newsletter the weeks of
December 18th and 25th, due to the Christmas holidays.
COUNTING COMMITTEE: Ann Crabb, Mitch McBride
USHERS:
AM Mark Pitner, Jerry Keeton
Buddy Smith, Rich Harrelson Jimmy Cobb, John Hanley
The Booneville Baptist
A Note from the Pastor...
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS December Coordinator:
Amber Hare (662-720-6113)
December 18: Sunday School
Diane Bryant, Donna Pitner Bed Babies
Brenda Bolen, Jamie Windham Lisa Wright 1-4 year olds
Lydia Lovell, Quaynne Price
December 25: No Nursery
Christmas festivities are in full swing, and I know that your calendars are full. However, I do want to remind you of a couple special dates. On Christmas Eve, we will be having a special Candlelight Service at 4pm, and we will observe the Lord’s Supper during the service. The nursery will not be open, so this will be a great family time together. On Christmas morning, we will only have a worship service, and it will be at 10am, which is an hour earlier than our normal worship time. We will not have Sunday School, Children’s Church, or Nursery that morning so all our families can worship together. I also have one new item that you need to add to your calendar. Angela and I would like to invite you to our house for a church-wide Open House on Sat-urday, December 31. This come-and-go event will be from 2pm-5pm. Our address is 508 Wickwood Dr. in Booneville. We will have some holiday snacks and would love for you and your family to stop by and visit. The prophet Isaiah wrote, “For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace.” Christmas is a unique experience for all of us be-cause the holidays dredge up many emotions on many different levels. However, regardless of the season of life we find ourselves in, we serve a God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and God loved us enough to send His Son, Jesus. So, this Christmas, if you’re feeling down, remember that Jesus is your Wonderful Counselor, who is there to carry your burdens. If you’re feeling weak, remember that Jesus is your Mighty God, who is stronger than your greatest obstacles. If you’re feeling lonely, remem-ber that Jesus is your Eternal Father, who will never leave you or for-sake you. If you’re feeling stressed out, remember that Jesus is your Prince of Peace, who provides a peace that surpasses all understand-ing. Whatever circumstances you find yourself in this Christmas, re-member that God loves you, and Jesus can meet your needs no matter how big or small they may seem. Merry Christmas to you and your family. May God bless you richly this holiday season. In Christ, Jason
Thanks to each of you for your concern during our brother’s illness and expressions shown at his death. Death always takes it’s toll, even for believers in Christ’s resurrection. Nelene and JoAnn
The last day for year-end contributions is Wednesday,
December 28, 2016.
2017 offering envelopes are now available and are located on tables
in the hallway behind the sanctuary.
A very special thank you to each of you who helped to make our sanctuary beautiful this Christmas season by placing poinsettias in memory
or in honor of your loved ones. Poinsettias may be picked up at the end of worship service this coming Sunday morning, December 18th.
MUSIC NOTES
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
The Booneville Baptist
Many thanks to all those who participated in the Christmas Music Celebration last Sunday night.
All choirs will resume in January 2017.
ACT . LOVE . WALK Youth Choir
Sunday, December 18 5:00 p.m.—Supper: Workers Surprise!!
5:30 p.m.—Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.—Worship
Anthem: “Light of the World” Prelude and Offertory: Youth Instrumental Ensemble
Youth Drama
December 11, 2016 Sunday School 242 Budget $12,821.37 Designated 5,419.00 Total $18,240.37
Pray for Our Homebound:
Mrs. Joyce Keeton Mrs. Lee Griffin
You’re Invited to a Christmas Party…
Who: 1st - 3rd grade SS Class (A friend or brother/sister is welcome too, but they will need to bring $10.00 to pay for the House of Bounce and Happy Meal.) When: Monday, December 19th We will be leaving the main church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and returning around 2:00 p.m. in the church van. Where: We will go to House of Bounce in Saltillo and McDonalds. There is no cost for those in the Sunday School Class.
If you need a ride to/from the church, please call/text Mrs. Laurie at 662-603-1730 or Mrs. Emily at 601-594-0645.
We want you to come!
GIFTS RECEIVED Gifts have been received by
First Baptist Church in memory of Jane Phillips
Euple Greenhaw Boyd Smith
Mildred Anderson Eula Brown Billy Pounds
Jerry Harrelson James Roy Marecle
Pat Downs Hazel Brown
Sammie Nell Jones Ralph Lauderdale
Pearl Millsaps Dexter Cadle Riley Presley Kim Caver
Sonja Stephens Mike Anderson
Annie Pearl Waters Lauren Chase Lucy Barwick
Nadine Worley Etoyle Flurry
Martha Long Miller Howard Long
and in honor of Carter Smith
Lottie Moon Walkers: Aiden Mace Andrew Lovell Casen Mathis Keegan Vernon Camden Vernon Carter Windham Ali Cooley Spencer Cooley Sybie Kyle Kaylee Wildmon Nellie Johnson Jack Dukes
Youth-led Service Sunday, December 18th
6:30 p.m.
The Booneville Baptist
Church Staff Pastor Bro. Jason Reed [email protected] Director of Music Ministries LuAnne Ford [email protected] Director of Education Laurie McBride [email protected] Minister of Youth Carter Smith [email protected] Pastor’s Ministry Assistant NanetteYarber [email protected] Financial Ministry Assistant Vicky Brown [email protected] Building and Grounds Director William Scott Pianist Interim Organist Carol Dickerson John Peter Ford Church Phone (662)728-6272 Fax (662)728-6273 Web page www.fbcbooneville.com
THE BOONEVILLE BAPTIST (SEC060820) published weekly by First Baptist Church, 401 West Church Street, Booneville, MS 38829. Periodicals paid at Booneville, MS 38829.
THE BOONEVILLE BAPTIST
A Message from Carter’s Corner This week in the life of our youth, we continue to talk about the Christmas Story during our Wednesday night time together. Also, this upcoming Sunday our youth will have a Christmas breakfast during the Sunday School time together. We are very grateful for our Sunday School teachers and their hard work and effort in teaching our students each Sunday. Our 10th - 12th grade teachers are Roger Rhodes and Lori Horn. Our 7th - 9th grade Sunday School teachers are Destinie Duckworth and me. As Christmas time approaches, I humbly ask that you pray for our students. So many of them will go through this upcoming Christmas without a parent or a grandparent. These students need our prayers, they need our support, they need our love. We are certainly very proud of our youth at FBC Booneville and their witness each day at school and in their activity groups at school. On behalf of everyone who works in our youth department and from all of our students at FBC Booneville, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas! ▪Act Justly ▪Love Mercy ▪Walk Humbly
Youth Announcements December 21…………………………………………………………………..Progressive Supper
CARTER’S
ORNE R
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Our Goal:
$25,000
Given-to-Date: $9,619.00
The Young Adults Class invites you to a Baby Shower honoring
Michael and Heather Wright and the impending arrival of
Mary Kate Wright
Sunday, December 18, 2016 First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Registeries: ToysRUs and Walmart
Tuesday Meal Ministry
Meals will not be delivered on Tuesday, December 27th, but will resume on January 3, 2017.
