The offering began Sunday, December 2,

and concludes with the Christmas Eve Services.

Our goal is $40,000.

The offering benefits CBF Global Missions

Offering, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering,

NC Baptist Children’s Home, Friendship

House, Fayetteville Family Life and NC Baptist Retirement

Homes.

Prime TimersThursday,

December 13 11am | SanctuaryYou are invited for a Concert of Christmas

Music presented by Jesse and Leslie

Davis. Lunch to follow!

“Hearts United in Loving God, Sharing Christ, and Serving Others.”

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Wednesday, December 12 | 6pmChristmas Around the World - Children’s min-istry is hosting a Christmas celebration where you will travel around the world experiencing Christmas in other countries. Get your pass-port stamped as you try international food, make Christmas crafts and learn about Christ-mas traditions in other countries. Then, we will all gather for a time of family worship while we hear the Christmas story and celebrate the birth of Jesus.

This is a celebration for all ages and a great time to spend with your families!

Peace

Though the 2018 SCT presentations are over...the message is ceaseless. “All Nations Rise” Soli Deo Gloria!

Peace in a Troubled WorldJohn 16:29-33

December 9

2019 COMMITTEE ONBAPTISM2019 John & Jennifer Bigger, Co-Chr. David & Tonja Teter, Co-Chr.2020 Kevin & Lillian Hughes Buck & Cathy Walker2021

Geo and Chelsea LivingstonTony and Karen de la Vega

CHILDCARE2019 Toni Clark Anne Hodges Jackie Nichols2020 Grey Johnson, Chr. JoEllen Stewart Laura Thompson2021 LaDonna Coates Amy Henson Suzannah Tucker

CHILDREN2019 Myers Coggin Jennifer Nance Melissa Davis Kristy Howard2020 Lauren Berry Don Lundy Johanna Royo Meredith Weinstein, Chr.

2021 Mandy Bullard Andy Henson Karen Houston Shacona Washington

CHURCH ADVISORY COUNCILMinisterial StaffModerator (Elect Jan. 2019)Brad Hurley, SS Dir.Donna Oswalt, Wom. Min. Dir.Ellis Felton, Men’s Min. Dir.Doug Fulghum, Treas.Mack Tucker, Music Chr.Dan Abe, Missions Chr.Evangelism Ministry Team Chr.Maggie Baker, Preschool Chr.Meredith Weinstein, Children’s Chr.TBA, Youth Representative

COLUMBARIUM 2016-2019 David Johnson Ruth Klingenschmidt Carolyn Naylor, Chr.

2018-21 Eve Holden Brad Hurley Billie Jackson

DEACONS2019 Brian Adams Adam Ancherico Larry Bass Landon Bentham John Bigger John Fox Doug Fulghum Katie Herring Max Nance Drew O’Quinn Lynne O’Quinn Dellmarie Pittman Mary Rice Ken Smith Mack Tucker Greg West2020 Dan Abe Pam Ancherico Myers Coggin Jim Crenshaw Bob Ervin Karen Felton Shari Finkler Danny Highsmith Bryan Lake David Nichols Richard Pitt Michael Pleasant Max Ruppe Lynne Smith Wilson Teachey2021 to be elected Dec. 16, 2018

FINANCE2019

Larry BassJim PittmanAnnette Autry, Chr.

2020Landon BenthamEllis FeltonKerri Hurley

2021 Kim Nazarchyk Michael Pleasant Wilson Teachey

FOOD SERVICE2019

Joanne Copeland Kathy Gambill

2020Janet DelgadoCarolyn Owens, Chr.

2021 Sheila Gasque Melissa Ham

FOUNDATION FUND2020

Eugene Bain, Chr. Howard Bullard Ellis Felton

2022Carl BroadhurstStuart WaltersJerry Wood

2024Ray BakerRuss DavenportTeri Henderson

FURNISHINGS & DÉCOR.2019 Marty Johnson, Chr. Grey Johnson2020 Robin Jones Chelsea Livingston2021 Kerry Garlington Lauren Jenkins

GENERAL OFFICERS Doug Fulghum, Treasurer Kay Mitchell, Clerk

GROUNDS2019 Steve Poulk, Chr. Brent Garlington Don Stephenson2020 Adam Ancherico Lanny Clark Gary Martin2021 Mel Edwards Richard Goodyear David Robison

LORD’S SUPPER2019 Ken & Lynne Smith, Co-Chr. Hank & Teresa Holmes, Co-Chr.2020 Marc & Ashley Petroski Matthew & Andrea Tatman2021 Lynn & Gwyn Gilfus Richard & Bess Davis

MAINTENANCE2019 Ned Garber Kim Lipsette Ken Smith2020 Carroll Beard Marc Petroski Keith Phillips2021 Chad Ham Ray Nicholson Hector Ray, Chr.

MISSIONSLanny Clark, Men’s Min. Rep.Susannah Tucker, Womens’ Min.2019 Kelly Blankenship Lisa Orr Joe Royo Graham West2020

Dan Abe, Chr.April FrankRobin JonesKim Lipsette

2021Thomas BridgesRon HijdukMaddie KelloggRobyn McArdle

MUSIC2019 Walter Greene Mack Tucker, Chr.2020

Marla FinnMax Nance

2021Bob ErvinCheryl Ray

NOMINATING COMM.2019 Kathy Allen Kevin Bunn, Chr. Gretta Hall2020 Wyatt Jenkins Stuart Walters Ginger Zuravel2021

Pam AnchericoSuzanne BengeNatalie Fryer

PERSONNELEx-Officio John Cook, Pastor Doug Fulghum, Treasurer Moderator of Deacons for 20192020 Jane Holt Kim Nazarchyk

2022John BiggerRichard Pitt

PRESCHOOL2019 Maggie Baker, Chr. Joe Greene Steve Dockery2020

Kay JenkinsPaige KraussAmy Tyndall

COMMITTEES REPORT2021

Kirby DockeryAmanda NimocksJennifer Davis

PUBLICITY 2019 Kirby Dockery Kim Hasty2020

Shari FinklerKaty Lollis

2021Dave Foster, Chr.Kellie Ross

RECREATION2019 Mandy Bullard Mike Copenhaver, Chr. George Holden 2020 Mike Barbour Jared McCullen Dick Stallings2021

Tony de la VegaDakoda KelloggMax Ruppe

TRANSPORTATION2019 Duncan Hubbard Mark Ingram2020

Marlene JohnsonLinwood Smith, Chr.

2021Chris HerringJohn Burkhart

COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES2018

Robert BarefootSue ByrdDavid ClarkKaren Felton, Chr.

2019Kerry GarlingtonHooper HallJason McAmisMary Rice

$21,310.05 was collected during the Singing Christmas Tree

for our Food Bank Partners & International Mission Partners!

Thank you!

Couples' Night Out

Saturday, December 15Take some time to do a little Christmas shop-ping or just enjoy some quiet time during the hustle and bustle of this time of year. Child-care from 3:30 to 7:30pm. RSVP to karenm@

snydermbc.com by December 8.December Family NightsDecember 5

Wayne Ham - Christmas Traditions, Symbols and Chrismons. Where did they come from and what do they

mean? No Children’s ActivitiesDecember 12

Christmas Around the Worldfor families, sponsored by the Children’s Ministry

December 19 & 26No Family Night

Don’t Forget to Pick Up a Snyder

Gift Catalog!

December 30 Combined Service

If you are interested in dedicating your child during this service or learning more about this, please contact Karen McAmis at karenm@snydermbc.com or call the Church Office. Deadline for RSVPs is December 23.

PERIODICALSWEBSITE: www.snydermbc.comTHE BELL (USPS 549-180) is published weekly except Christmas and July 4 weeks by Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Westmont Drive, Fayetteville NC 28305. Tele: 910-484-3191. Periodicals postage paid at Fayette-ville, NC. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE BELL, 701 Westmont Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28305.

Pastor’s Perspective The 40th annual Singing Christmas Tree was a huge success! A genuine team

effort. Exactly the way God designed the church to work. Several people told me how much they felt God’s presence this year. We all did. I have said before, one of the greatest blessings of the Tree each year is the way it pulls the whole church together. It takes a lot of people of diverse ages, talents and interests. Several folks from other fairly large churches have told me over the years that their church could not pull off what we do here every year. It really is quite remarkable and fills my heart with pride and joy.

The children’s choir was at its absolute best. Both of their songs warmed my heart and made me smile. After they finished their second song on the last evening, I watched Susan mouth to them “I love you.” A sweet visual from this year’s Tree. The breadth of talent we have “in house” is astounding. We introduced “Christ is Born” in last year’s Tree. Not an easy song to sing and not often attempted outside professional circles. Giles, Andrew, Mark and Landon were phenomenal again this year, as was the orchestra and choir. And who would have thought a cellist would have the ability to sing like Leigh? Her vocals on “Children, Go Where I Send Thee,” supported by the youth choir and the 8:40 worship team, brought the house down every performance. A highlight of this year’s Tree for me.

As you might imagine, the technical support required to pull off something of this magnitude is extensive. Our team of volunteers, led by our new director of technology, did a phenomenal job. They are some of the many unsung heroes of the Tree each year. As are the ushers and greeters, the volunteers who work with our youth and children, our security team, and a host of others who work diligently behind the scenes doing what has to be done.

If it sounds like I am proud and excited, I am! When Richard asked Bob Haynes to lead the Hallelujah Chorus the last night, he thanked him for “all of this.” No one could have imagined 40 years ago all the Tree has become at Snyder. Except God. His Son is the One who has brought us all together at this point in history to be who we are and to do what we do for Him. By the way, we collected $21,310.05 in donations to feed the hungry in our community and to support our mission partners in Haiti, Kenya and Myanmar. To God Be the Glory!

See you Sunday! ~ John

Overseas: Aaron Ashley, Joshua Cook, Tony Hale, Trey Highsmith, Jerry Kelliher

Deacon of the Week: Jim Crenshaw(910) 425-1784

Hospital:Jay Currin - CFV

Christian Sympathy:is extended to Susan Byers on the death of her husband, Tom Byers;

to Libby Giffin on the death of her daughter, Connie Dana.

Menu:12/13/17Iceland Chicken w/ Goose

Berry SauceSwedish Meatballs w/ Gravy

German Potato SaladPuerto Rican Root Veggie

Indian Naan BreadNorwegian Bread Pudding

Kids Table Southern FavoritesChicken TendersRice and Gravy

Macaroni and Cheese

The Bell • December 7, 2018 • Page 4 MEMBERSHIPDecember 2

Resident Membership 1842

Number Additions to Date 29

Number Lettered Out to Date 0

Loss by Death 2

Moved to Non-Resident/Roll Rev. 10

Total Membership 1849

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCESunday School 418

Fire Station 12

Total Attendance 430

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE8:40am Worship 229

11am Worship 422

Total 651

FINANCIAL REPORTas of 11/30/18

Total Budget Gifts 51,734.28

Amount Needed 3,022,913.57

Given to Date 2,571,188.66

Under Budget to Date 451,724.91

WORSHIP CARE VOLUNTEERS December 9

8:40am: Christina FejerangLisa Miller, Emma Bentham

11am: Drew O’QuinnJohanna Royo, Amy Henson

MINISTERIAL STAFFSenior Pastor JOHN COOK

Minister of Worship GILES BLANKENSHIP

Church Administrator GERON GAMBILL

Associate Pastor BRUCE HERRMANN

Dir. of Children & Family Min. KAREN MCAMIS

Minister with Youth CRAIG MORRISON

Minister of Missions SUSIE REEDER

Minister of Music RICHARD SUGGS