DEC0615 One Gift – One You (p.703 Pew Bible) Matthew 2:1-2, 11

COMMUNICATION CARD Please tear off the Communication Card and leave it at the Welcome Center

desk in the foyer or give it to an usher or to a pastor on the way out. Thank you.

Date Status: � Single � Married � Other

Name(s)

Street Address

City State Zip

Phone(s)

Email

Age: � 13-19 � 20-29 � 30-39 � 40-49 � 50-59 � 60-69 � 70+

� First visit � Returning visitor � Would like a visit from a pastor

� New to this area – I/We am from

� Heard about FBC from

� Would like information about this church

� Would like information about becoming a Christian

� Other:

FINANCIAL ENVELOPES: Those who use the numbered church

envelopes in their giving may pick up the 2016 envelopes from the foyer. If you are not on FBC’s envelope system, you are invited to sign

up for the envelopes. Contact the Church Office for more details.

MINISTRY BUILDER STAMPS: Family Christian Book Stores offer

“Ministry Builder Stamps” with each purchase. If you happen to make a

purchase at FCBS, we could use those “Ministry Builder Stamps” for

church ministry supplies. You can drop the stamps off at the Welcome

Center or give them to one of our pastors.

OUR DAILY BREAD: Our Daily Bread devotionals for Dec – Jan – Feb

are available on the shelf at the main bulletin board. This is a great tool

to use for your personal and/or family devotions. Pick one up!

SUNDAY BREAKFAST MISSION FOOD DRIVE: Giving towards

Thanksgiving food boxes is done, but giving towards Christmas food boxes continues. Nonperishable food items are being collected for the

needy in the greater Wilmington area. Take a bag from the table in the

lobby and fill it up according to the instructions on the bag, and bring

it back before or on Sunday, December 20.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendar!

Dec 7 “Magi” at Bible Fellowship Church Newark

Dec 11 First State Band Christmas Concert

Dec 13 Songs of the Season (6:30PM)

Dec 20 Christmas Cantata/Drama (10:45AM)

Dec 24 Christmas Eve Service

Dec 31 NYE Dinner, Movie & Communion

Jan 9 Children’s Workers Training

Jan 10 Winter Sunday PM Focus Groups Begin

Jan 30 Awana Sunday

Feb 12-13 Couples Retreat (on our campus)

Feb 19-21 Youth Group Winter Camp

Mar 16 Awana Games in Dover, DE

Mar 27 Easter Sunday

Friday, December 11, 2015 7:30 PM

THE SILENCE AND THE SOUND Christmas cantata will be our 10:45AM morning service on December 20. This

presentation is more than just a retelling of the nativity; this

presentation explores both the mystery and the majesty of

Christ’s birth. Filled with original sacred songs and beloved carols, this innovative cantata is not only a beautiful concert

experience, but it is also a true worship experience. We hope

you will join us and bring a friend!

HONORED GUESTS: You may be visiting, but we want you to feel like family. Family members care about each other. Would

you please fill out a communication card, including how we can

pray for you and/or your family? For your convenience, we have

attached a communication card as part of this bulletin. Please fill it out, drop it off at the welcome center, or hand it to a

pastor.

December 6December 6December 6December 6, 2015, 2015, 2015, 2015

SENIOR PASTOR

Dr. Jeffrey R. Pinder

4210 Limestone Road

Wilmington DE 19808

TEL: 302-998-4105

FAX: 302-998-4145

www.fbcwilmington.com

office@fbcwilmington.com

PASTOR OF ADMIN.

& FAMILY MINISTRIES

Rev. David E. Lundin

DIRECTORS OF

WORSHIP AND MUSIC

Dr. Joe & Sara Hocking

PASTOR OF

HISPANIC MINISTRIES

Rev. Juan

Carlos Navarro

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

Matthew chapter 2 records wise men coming from the East to worship

the King of the Jews. Pastor Jeff will be unpacking our role in

worshipping Jesus in these days, in our church services. How does

worship affect our local church, our ministries and impact our

community?

Call to Worship

“Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” (vv. 1, 3, 4) No. 97

God’s Word Psalm 126 (p.479 Pew Bible)

“Hallelujah” (Screen)

Prayer of Anticipation

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” No. 245

Greeting Each Other in the Name of Jesus

Prayer and Giving Eileen Loheide, Offertory

Special Music “Gloria In Excelsis” Women’s Ensemble

“Isn’t He?” No. 254 Junior Church Dismisses–Grades K-2

Special Music Audrey Seichepine, Solo

Message One Gift – One You Pastor Jeff Matthew 2:1-2, 11

�Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper

Postlude

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

This evening our 6:30PM gathering will be a special church business meeting for members to vote on a revised budget for the remainder of

the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

P L E A S E S I L E N C E C E L L P H O N E S A N D A L L M O B I L E D E V I C E S

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: This evening at 6:30PM. The Boards

and the Missions Committee have prayerfully considered the financial

state of the church. Therefore, the combined Deacon and Trustee Boards and the Pastoral Staff are calling a congregational meeting to

revise the 2015-2016 Spending Plan (Budget). In preparation for the

meeting this evening, members should pick up a packet of information

at the Welcome Center in the church lobby. The Pastors, Deacons, Trustees and Missions Committee have unanimously agreed to the

proposed changes. Prior to the meeting, questions, opinions and/or

critiques should be directed to the Pastoral Staff, Deacons and/or

Trustees.

MEETING: The Christian Ed Committee will meet next Sunday at

12:30PM in the Youth Basement Café.

Christmas planning

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The First State Symphonic Band, led by Jon

Wittman, invites you to its annual Christmas Concert on Friday, 12/11 at 7:30PM in FBC’s Worship Center.

Reception follows in the Family Center. If you’re able,

bring tasty finger foods to share (cookies, brownies, etc).

Due to the expected large crowd, contact Pastor Jeff or Pastor Dave if you can help with parking or ushering. Kick off the

holiday season on a high note and bring a friend!

SONGS OF THE SEASON: Next Sunday evening, December 13 at

6:30PM will be a very casual mixture of Christmas music. The Hockings

are coordinating this variety of musical talents and selections. The

program will not be scripted like Christmas Eve service. Instrumental selections, vocal soloists and groups are anticipated. If you are

interested in singing/playing an instrument, please contact the

Hockings at music@fbcwilmington.com.

MAGI: Monday evening, December 7, Word of Life will present “Magi,”

a powerful and engaging Christmas musical at Bible Fellowship Church

of Newark. Come experience Truth in the story of a fictional character,

Melchior, a Babylonian wise man in search of answers. As a young man, he traveled to Bethlehem to see the prophecy of a newborn king

fulfilled. More than 30 years have passed since then, and Melchior is

shocked and changed by the truth he learns upon his return to the land

of Israel. As a young man, he seeks a king; as an old man, he finds a Savior. The program will include a unique blend of music, drama and

multi-media. The songs are originals, written and recorded for “Magi.”

This is a great opportunity for reaching out to friends and family. Read

and see more at http://www.wol.org/christmas/.

NEW YEAR’S EVE: This is always a special time of fellowship for the

church family – a covered dish dinner, an excellent film, and the Lord’s Supper. Signup at the main bulletin board.

PRAYER TEAMS & MISSIONARIES

LADIES: N.Kadtke/J.Eddy/M.Noden

MEN: B.Henderson/F.Hinte/C.Thompson

Munson/Paul/Pierce

DECEMBER 6 – DECEMBER 12

Sunday, December 6

9:00 AM Prayer Group 9:30 AM Child SS & Adult Bible Classes

10:45 AM Morning Worship Service

12:30 PM Sunday AM Children’s Workers Mtg.

5:00 PM Voices of Faith Rehearsal 6:30 PM Congregational Meeting

Monday, December 7

7:00 PM “Magi” at Bible Fellowship

Tuesday, December 8

6:30 AM Prayer Group

9:15 AM Ladies Bible Study

9:30 AM Many Hands 7:00 PM Ladies Bible Study

Wednesday, December 9

6:30 PM Awana Clubs

6:30 PM Youth Group

7:00 PM Mid-Week Service

Thursday, December 10

9:20 AM Ladies BSF 6:30 PM Quilting Club

Friday, December 11

7:30 PM First State Band Christmas Concert

AT A GLANCE

Giving Update October Year to Date

General Tithes & Offerings $56,281 $231,822

Budget $61,717 $262,297

Difference -8.8% -11.6%

Roofing Fund $59,388

NURSERY SCHEDULE

Wed., December 9: B.Willard/C.McLaughlin [6:30PM]

Sunday, December 13

SS Hour: J.Boyle/B.Haldeman

AM Worship: T.Rendon/G.Rendon/R.Simon

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