December 2018/January 2019

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Sunday, December 2 • Lord’s Supper Services December 2 — 9 • Week of Prayer for Lottie Moon Christmas

Offering Saturday, December 8 • YOUTH Spud Run Preparation Sunday, December 9 • Spud Run Fundraiser Thursday, December 13 • Ladies Lunch Bunch Christmas Gift Exchange Saturday, December 15 • Youth ~ Houston Zoo & Zoo Lights Sunday, December 16 • Youth Secret Santa Christmas Party • CC & Pre-K Church Christmas Party December 21 — January 4 • Church Office Closed Sunday, December 23 • One Combined Worship Service ~ Christmas Cantata Monday, December 24 • Christmas Eve Candle Light Service • No Men’s Ministry Meeting Wednesday, December 26 • No Evening Service Sunday, December 30 • Combined Worship Hymn Sing Service Monday, December 31 • No Men’s Ministry Bible Study Wednesday, January 2 • No Evening Service January 3-6 • Blast & Cast Rockport Sunday, January 6 • Lord’s Supper Services • Valentine Gram Fundraiser begins Monday, January 7 • Men’s Ministry Bible Study resumes • Hospitality Planning & Recruitment Meeting Saturday, January 12 • Youth Serve at Houston Food Bank Wednesday, January 16 • Church Council Calendar Info Due Sunday, January 20 • February Newsletter Deadline Saturday, January 26 • Youth Pizza & Movie Night

December/January Calendar

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

The stores have been prepared for Christmas since Halloween. With just a quick nod to Thanksgiving we are barreling towards Christmas. Television networks have already published the schedule of all the Christmas Specials. The Hallmark Channel is already playing Christmas movies. I’ve heard some Christmas carols already being played and I know that beginning on Thanksgiving Day some stations will play Christmas music 24 hours a day until New Years. It would seem that we are more enamored with the build-up to Christmas and the trappings of the Season than we are with the actual reason for Christmas.

At our home we’ve simplified Christmas. Our Christmas decorations consist of a couple Nativity sets with sentimental value and a small table-top ornament tree adorned with ornaments that have special meaning to us. That’s it. Oh…and Jesus!

Christmas is about Jesus. Christmas is about The Word (Jesus) becoming flesh (the Incarna-tion) and dwelling with us (Emmanuel).

Our church sent it’s first mission team to Senegal in Nov 2007. I was on that trip. Senegal is a 98% Muslim nation. You can imagine how surprised I was to see a billboard along the road with the words “Joyeux Noel” printed under a picture of Santa Claus riding a moped. “Joyeux Noel” is “Merry Christmas” in French. Can you also imagine how sad I was? Here was a Christ-less Christmas.

Gifts are wonderful. There was given to man ONE GIFT that is above every gift. One Gift that dwelled among us, whose glory was as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. One gift that is the sole reason for Christmas…Jesus Christ! Have you received this gift? It’s the only one that matters.

Happy New Year! 2019? Wow! 2018 was another awesome year for our church and I am so excited about the possibilities of 2019. We will see new mission fields open for us, new out-reach efforts in our local community, more new believers and more baptisms! More Babies? Who knows! Of course, we’re also going to see construction start on Hwy 146 and we will meet the challenges that presents. This I know for sure, whatever is ahead for us in 2019, the Lord will remain Sovereign and we will persevere as long as we keep our eyes focused on Jesus!

Gerda and I are so blessed to be part of First Baptist Church of Seabrook!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Pastor Rob

December 2018/January 2019 Rev. Rob Purdy

Pastor

Joanne Wells Editor

Cheryl Harrison Online Editor

Church Newsletter

Weekly Schedule

Sunday **One Combined Service 12/23 & 12/30 at 10:30 AM 8:15 am ................................................................. Adult Bible Study ............................................ 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146)-Portable Bldg 9:15 — 9:30 am .................................... 1st Adult Coffee Fellowship ................................................................... 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 9:15 — 10:30 am ............................................................ 1st Nursery ................................................................... 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 9:15 — 10:30 am ................................................ Children’s Church ....................... **No CC 12/23 & 12/30** 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 9:30 — 10:30 am ...................................... Berean Adult Fellowship ............................................ 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146)-Portable Bldg 9:30 — 10:30 am ................................................. Youth Bible Study ... **No SS 12/23 & 12.30** 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146)-Portable Bldg 9:30 — 10:30 am .............................................. 1st Worship Service ................................................................... 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 10:45 — 11:00 am ................................. 2nd Adult Coffee Fellowship ................................................................... 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 10:45 am — 12:00 pm .................................................... 2nd Nursery ................................................................... 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 10:45 am — 12:00 pm ..................... Children’s Church/Pre-K Church ......... **No CC or Pre-K 12/23 & 12/30** 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 11:00 am — 12:00 pm ....................................... 2nd Worship Service ................................................................... 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 1:15 — 2:00 pm ...................... Retirement Ministry Worship Service .............................................. Regal Estates, 500 Enterprise, League City

Monday **Not Meeting 12/24 or 12/31 6:30 pm ............................... Men’s Bible Study & Dinner Fellowship ................................................................... 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146)

Wednesday **No Evening Service 12/26 or 01/02 6:30 — 7:30 pm ...................... Youth Discipleship (6th-12th grades) ............................................. 1506 Bayport Blvd., (hwy 146)-Portable Bldg 6:30 — 7:30 pm ....................Praise, Prayer & Bible Study (1 Peter) ................................................................... 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 6:30 — 7:30 pm ................................................................... Nursery ................................................................... 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146)

Regular Office Hours Tuesday - Friday

9:30 AM—1:30 PM

The Church office is open Tuesday through Friday, from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. The main office phone number is 281-474-3281. If you call while the office is closed or after hours please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.

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December 2018 Tellers

Dec. 02 ................... John & Cheryl Harrison, Norma Keeler & Margie Minix Dec. 09 ........................................ Mary Johnson, Kathy Slater & Pat Smartt Dec. 16 ..................................................................... Gene & Heather Engel Dec. 23 ................................. Karen Broyles, Michelle Hazlett & Linda Long Dec. 30 ...................................... Mary Johnson, Linda Long and Juliet Wall

January 2019 Tellers

Jan. 06 ................... John & Cheryl Harrison, Norma Keeler & Margie Minix Jan. 13 ........................................ Mary Johnson, Kathy Slater & Pat Smartt Jan. 20 ..................................................................... Gene & Heather Engel Jan. 27 ................................. Karen Broyles, Michelle Hazlett & Linda Long

A look at the church finances…General Funds

October 2018……………………………..…$31,773.00

Thank you for your faithful giving!

Church Office will be closed December 24—January 4

Do you need prayer?

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Sarah Smith Steve Mewborn

Barbara Sue Smith Cody Stewart

Katy Wilk H. Scott Apley

Pastor Rob Lori Forrest

Eileen Morse Rayma Solis

Ronda Rabalais Brennon Malone

Joyce Fisher-Clark John Scott Bob Snow

Tanya Langham Kathy Littlefield

D. Benjamin Woleben Pat Broussard

Lupe Rodriguez Lawrence Wall Bill Woleben

Jackson Rawls Matthew Abernathy

Rebecca Miller Don Clark Jr. Bobby Laird

William Williams Azalee Treadaway Melanie Martinez Alice Joy Brown Mary Johnson

Marianne van Leeuwen Andrea Harrington

Daniel Clark Lucile Phelps Betty Coker

Wayne Stewart Joy Moss

Theresa Smith Carly Wells

9:30 & 11:00 AM Service

Sunday, Dec. 2 & Jan. 6


Week of Prayer: December 2-9

Generous giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering makes a mas-sive difference in the world. Men, women, children and entire com-munities are transformed as a result of this offering. Your gifts enable thousands of missionaries to live among, serve and share the gospel with people who have never heard it until now. Every December since 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering has empowered Southern Baptists’ international missions work. At the beginning of this giving season, we start with a week of prayer dedi-cated to international missions. Please prayerfully consider how you can give to support International missionaries and their ministries.

Holiday Schedule Changes Dec. 24 — Jan 04 Church Office will be closed Sunday, Dec. 23 One Combined Christmas Cantata Service (*No Pre-K or Children’s Church or Youth SS)

Monday, Dec. 24 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service No Men’s Ministry Bible Study Wed., Dec. 26 No Wednesday Evening Service Sunday, Dec. 30 One Combined Worship Service (*No Pre-K or Children’s Church or Youth SS)

Monday, Dec 31 No Men’s Ministry Bible Study Wed., Jan. 2 No Wednesday Evening Service

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Saturday, December 8 ~ Spud Run Prep The youth need to meet at the church at 10:00 am for our Spud Run Prep. It is important that everyone come help! The more help we have, the faster we get done!

Sunday, December 9 ~ Spud Run Fundraiser The youth will offer fully loaded baked potatoes after each service for only $5/each. Proceeds will go toward the up-coming summer mission trip.

Saturday, December 15 ~ Houston Zoo & Zoo Lights

The youth will spend the day at the Houston Zoo and will stay for the Zoo Lights that night. There will not be a charge for admission to the Zoo; however, each youth will need to bring money for food/drink and any souvenirs. We will plan to meet at the church at 7:45 am and leave the church at 8:00 am.

Sunday, December 16 ~ Youth Christmas Party The youth will meet in the youth room from 9 ;00 am for a Christmas Party. Before Sunday School. The youth will be drawing names and will bring their Secret Santa gifts on this day to exchange. Please keep gifts under $20.

DECEMBER 23 ~ NO SUNDAY SCHOOL (One worship service 10:30)

DECEMBER 26 ~ NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT

DECEMBER 30 ~ NO SUNDAY SCHOOL (One worship service 10:30)

JANUARY 2 ~ NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT

R.E.F.U.G.E. Student Ministry (6th through 12th grade) R.E.F.U.G.E. Student Ministry Sunday School meets every Sunday, 9:30—10:30 am in the #1 portable building directly be-

hind the main church building. (Not meeting on December 23rd or 30th as there will be only ONE combined worship service at 10:30 am on those day.) R.E.F.U.G.E. Student Ministry Wednesday Discipleship and Activities start at 6:30 pm, ends at 7:30 pm in #1 portable

building directly behind the main church building. (Not meeting on December 26th or January 2nd)

During the month of JANUARY, the youth will be collect-ing NEW baby items which will be donated to Anchor Point Pregnancy Center.

Also, during the month of January, the

youth will be selling their annual Valentine Grams which will be delivered on Valen-tine’s Day. Please stop by our in the foyer during the month of January to order your personalized Valentine Gram.

Saturday, January 12 ~ Houston Food Bank The youth will be serving at the Houston Food Bank. We will meet at the church at 6:30 am and will leave at 6:45 am. We should return to the church 1:00 pm. Everyone is invited to join us. There will be a sign-up in the hallway. Please sign-up if you want to go and Lori Forrest will get you registered.

Saturday, January 26 ~ Youth Pizza & Movie Night The youth will enjoy a pizza and movie night in the youth room from 6:00—8:30 pm. There will be a sign-up sheet in the youth room for those wanting to attend.

Sunday, January 28 ~ Teach Children’s Church The youth will be teaching Children’s Church during the 1st service. Please be there by 9:15 am.

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Christmas Blessing Project December Collection

FBC Seabrook Benevolence department’s goal and ministry is to provide short-term financial assistance (rent, utilities, food pantry) to residents of the Seabrook community when the unex-pected happens. As we visit with each client and their needs unfold, it is clear that if they are struggling with their basic living expenses then purchasing Christmas gifts for their children will be impossible. Here’s where you can help...donate money, no amount is too small and no amount is too large ;-) If you can donate toward this project please mark your offering envelope “Christmas Blessing” . Gloria Henry and Heather Engel will be using all monies donat-ed to purchase items specific to each families needs. If you have any questions please call the church office at 281-474-3281 or speak with Gloria and/or Heather.

Christmas Cantata Fellowship Hospitality will offer wassail, hot chocolate and cookies immedi-ately after the cantata. Please plan to join us!

Ladies Lunch Bunch

Red Hat Christmas Celebration All ladies of the church are invited!

It’s time to pull out your red hat regalia. We are going to change things up a little this year. Our December Lunch Bunch will be on December 13, (the 2nd Thursday, not the third), and we are meeting at Kelly’s in League City. If you want to carpool please call Gloria at 281-474-3550, or the church office no later than 11:00 am on that day (12/13), or just meet us at the res-taurant at 11:30 am.

This is our annual Christmas celebration. Please bring a gift to enjoy in the form of a new gift for the “left right” game. The price of the gift should be between $5 and $10. Wear your red and purple regalia. This is a great time of laughter and fellow-ship for the ladies and friends of the church, please join in the fun… the more the merrier!

First Baptist Church of Seabrook

Monday, December 24

7:00 PM

One Combined Worship 5th Sunday Hymn Sing Service

Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 10:30 AM

We will all gather together for one service, which means there will be no Children’s or Pre-K church and no Youth Sunday School. The nursery will be open for children ages 0-3, but all other children will get to stay with their parents for this special morning service.

Christmas Cantata Behold, A Savior!

One Combined Worship Service

Sunday, December 23 at 10:30 am

December 26 & January 2

Men’s Bible Study & Dinner Fellowship Meets Every Monday

(will not meet on 12/24 or 12/31 - resumes 1/7)

6:30 pm ~ Snacks 7:00 pm ~ Bible Study Dinner fellowship immediately following study

Hospitality Committee Planning & New Member

Recruitment Meeting

Monday, January 7, 2019 7:00 PM

The Hospitality Committee is recruiting new members. This is a fun way to get to know everyone and participate in planning activities for 2019. Contact Mandy Stilwell for additional information.

Deadline

for February 2019

Sunday

January 20, 2019

Church Council Information Deadline

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

The Church Council will be planning for the months of February, March and April. It is imperative that the serv-ant leaders, administrative staff and all committee leads and directors plan ahead for these months. Please email information to the office no later than Wednesday, Janu-ary 16th at [email protected]

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Dec ‘18 / Jan ‘19 Lamplight

How Can It Be

I often wonder what it was like for Mary when she realized God’s divine call on her life. I imagine many questions came to mind, but Mary’s first query really does say a lot...“How can this be?” Obviously, Mary understood the impossibilities, because she was a virgin. But that didn’t change the angel’s message... “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.” ~ Luke 1:30-33 And thus, the questions begin... “How can this be?” That baby John leaped in Elizabeth’s womb at Mary’s greeting. That Elizabeth knew Mary was pregnant. That Zechariah’s voice returned at the naming of John. That Joseph took Mary to be his wife even though she was pregnant. That Mary labored the birth of the King of Kings in a cave. The... Angels, Shepherds and Kings The praise... “Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests.” When Mary and Joseph presented Jesus at the temple, they mar-veled at all that was said about Him. They did everything required of them by God, and Jesus grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him. ~ Luke 2:40 Through the years I imagine there were many more “How can this be?” moments, especially when the time came for Jesus to fulfill his purpose in this sinful, fallen world. It begs the same question from us all... How can this be? That Jesus would die for me? Hmmm, kind of reminds me of a song... I’m forgiven, because you were forsaken. I’m accepted, you were condemned. I’m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me. Because You died and rose again. Amazing Love... How can it be? That You, my King would die for me? Amazing Love... I know it’s true And it’s my joy to honor you. Remember this, you are loved, and you are always in my prayers. In Christ, Cheryl Lyrics – You are My King (Amazing Love); Billy James Foote; 1999

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lord’s Supper Service

Last day to order 2019 calendars

6:30 PM Men’s Monday Night Bible Study & Dinner

Fellowship

6:30 PM Praise, Prayer &

Bible Study + Youth Group

Spud Run Prep

at 10 am

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Youth Spud Run

Fundraiser

6:30 PM Men’s Monday Night Bible Study & Dinner

Fellowship



Ladies Christmas Lunch Bunch Gift

Exchange

Youth to the Zoo and Zoo Lights

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Youth Christmas

Party and SS exchange @ 9 AM

Children’s Church & Pre-K Christmas

Party

6:30 PM

Men’s Monday Night Bible Study & Dinner

Fellowship



23 24 25 26 27 28 29 10:30 AM One Christmas Cantata Service &

Cookies & Wassel following Cantata

7:00 PM Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service

No Men’s Ministry

Christmas Day

No

Evening Service

30 31 10:30 AM One 5th Sunday Hymn Sing Service

No Men’s Ministry Meeting

January 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5

No Evening Service

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Lord’s Supper Services

Valentine Gram Fundraiser begins

Hospitality Planning & Recruitment Mtg

Men’s Monday Night Ministry resumes

Office re-opens for regular office hours



Youth Service Project

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Church Council Calendar Info

Deadline is Jan. 16



20 21 22 23 24 25 26 February Newsletter

Deadline



Youth Pizza and

Movie Night

27 28 29 30 31

Youth to teach Children’s Church

1st Service




Week of Prayer: Dec 2 – 9, 2018

Youth Service Project NEW Baby Items Drive for

Anchor Point

Church Office Closed December 24 -- January 4

December 201818

Christmas Blessing Project Collecting $$$ Through Dec. 14

Blast-n-Cast ~ Rockport ~ January 3-6

January Youth Fundraiser ~ Valentine Grams Stop by the Youth table and order for your loved one all month

First Baptist Church of Seabrook 1506 Bayport Blvd., Seabrook, TX 77586 281-474-3281 www.fbcseabrook.org

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December 2018/January 2019