REPORTER

Volume 65* No. 10*October 23, 2014 207 West Main Street * Henderson, Texas * 903-657-1646 * www.the fbc.org

Church-Wide Thanksgiving Meal 5:00 pm

Meat, dressing, bread, and drinks will be provided by the church. Members are asked to

bring salads, desserts, or vegetables. Your Sunday School class will be notified which

items to bring for the meal.

Sunday, November 23

One Ton in One Hour Food Drive

12:00-1:00 pm Pick up a sack after the morning service,

go fill it, and return it to the Family Life Center within an hour.

David Higgs Pastor

Rod Salmon Minister of Music

WORD’S FROM THE PASTOR

I am sure you have noticed that the Touching Tomorrow Today stewardship campaign is coming along very well. In fact, although we are only in the sixth month of this $4 million campaign and we have already almost received $1 million in offerings. That is awesome, to God be the Glory. Our architects are diligently working on developing blueprints and construction documents. In two or three months, these plans will be finalized and then they will be presented to the church at that time.

During our Sunday evening worship services, we are participating in Henry Blackaby’s study, “Your Church Experiencing God Together”. If you are not in the habit of attending Sunday evening service, let me encourage you to come and to be a part of the final weeks of this Bible study series.

The 2014 year is rapidly coming to an end. However, we still have a few weeks left. Let’s all finish the year strong and faithful for the Glory of God. I know we are entering a very busy time of the year, but please remain faithful throughout 2014 in your attendance, giving, prayers, witnessing, Bible study, and participation.

I love each one of you. Have a great week. And I am looking forward to seeing you this coming Lord’s Day.

“Three Gifts” presented by our Adult Choir & Orchestra

Sunday Morning

December 14

“An Unplugged Christmas” Children’s Choir Presentation

Sunday Morning

December 7

December 21 Prelude Music

by The Master’s Hands followed by

“When Earth Received Her King” presented by our JOYSingers Choir

Don Edmiston Minister of Education -Administration

O’Brien Satcher Student Minister

Youth!

Join us for Camo Cause!

Wednesday night

November 5

6:00-7:30 pm

Youth House

City Wide Worship & Prayer Wednesday, November 19

First United Methodist Church We will take vans for those who need a ride.

We are rapidly approaching the Thanksgiving Holiday. It is a great time of the year where we enjoy much cooler weather along with the beauty of the changing colors of the leaves. In the beauty of the season I am reminded of what the author of Nehemiah wrote in chapter 9 verse 6; "You alone are the LORD You have made the heavens, The heaven of heavens with all their host, The earth and all that is on it, The seas and all that is in them You give life to all of them And the heavenly host bows down before You”. We have much for which to be thankful. In the busyness of our lives we find ourselves enjoying the creation without being thankful to the Creator. Perhaps through this season of Thanksgiving we can first of all express our gratitude to our Creator and Lord. Not only is He the Creator of life but He is also the Sustainer life. We should also share our thanks with family and friends. This includes your church family. This would be a wonderful time for you to express your gratitude with the many volunteer church leaders in our church family. These leaders are so vital to

the ministry. Take some time to personally thank the workers and volunteers that are so faithful in their service.

Sketch Comedy Tour

November 12

Lots of laughs & fun!

Don’t Miss Out!

7

Alicia Bishop

David Harris

Sterling Hill

James Jones

Sandi King

Katelyn Odom

Kathryn Odom

Andrew Rhyne

William Self

8

Roy Camp

Cassidy Gutierrez

Zachary Holladay

Ann Ramsey

Jacquelyn Watson

9

Dillon Heim

Ryan Higgs

Delores Roper

Christy Staneart

Scott Waller

Ashleigh Walton

10

Kent Bradley

Dylan Bridges

Chad Dickerson

Lacey Gage

David Hughes

Brayden Hylander

Claudia McMillan

David McMillin

Mia McNew

Joanie Nations

Matthew Propes

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Michael Bridwell

Lynda Ellis

Melanie Ellis

Zona Fountain

Rebekah Jett

Carol Phillips

Karen Skelton

1

Melissa Burton

Diane Cavazos

Jane Glasscock

Phil Hillis

Taylor Holland

Melissa Kelsey

Charlene Moore

2

William Ackerman

Don Carroll

Richard Cooper

Bethany Grandgeorge

Joyce Hurt

Ashley Stephens

3

Billie Cummings

Ashley Greer

Jean Hodges

Emma Jackson

Isabella McMillan

4

J.D. Branham

Jessica Curran

Carrie Fussell

Grace Wendl

5

Whitney Allen

Scott Coleman

Jimmy Craig

Dr. Charles Hutto

Leandra Olvera

Robert Williams

6

Casie Ackerman

Dena Allen

Cole Bradley

Kim Brown

Starla Edwards

Robin Flanagan

Alaura Goad

Milly Jacobs

Adine Manon

Kay Morris

Melanie Morris

Robert Porter

Jody Rivers

Bailey Williams

Ridge Williams

12

Howard Hall

Reid Hurt

Dennis Jacobs

Jay Johnson

Janet Neal

13

Shea Benningfield

Connor Goode

Kathy Hall

Brandon Kee

Jeremy Kimmey

Jean Moore

Jaxson Raines

Bill Redden

Taylor Rowe

Sammy Tillison

Will Weston

14

Donice Benningfield

Jessica Campbell

Brett Finley

Jackson Hutto

Connie Rodgers

Reba Tandy

15

Thomas Estes

Al Whitehead

Mindyn Wilkerson

16

Ace Bateman

Clay Dickeson

Reed Hall

Matthew Hamilton

Carlos Lopez

Kelly Miller

Sydnee Satcher

Patricia Sipes

17

Daryl Fisher

Charles Gambrell

Ben Goss

Klay Kain

Janell McMillan

Alexis Moore

18

Dean Clay

Larry Coon

Drew Doerge

Richard Smith

19

Brandon Adams

Gary Cooper

Jack Hammett

Wayne Maurer

Samantha Moore

Kerrigan Odom

Ricky Parker

Deborah Powell

David Rice

Betty Somerville

Mike Sullivan

20

Oluwafemi Balogun

Austin Bisnette

Tony Bradbery

Lee Gearheart

Gene Smith

Kenneth Staneart

Corey Stone

21

Pat Craig

Karen Grace

Emily Odom

22

Mary Deason

Christina Gambrell

Toni Hale

Dalton Orr

Jake Pool

Steve Propes

Billy Taliaferro

23

Neil Foster

Dr. Laci Morgan

Emily Plunkett

24

Susan Bradbery

Ben Cadenhead

Doris Dorney

Jamie Hays

Ethan Johnson

Tara McNew

Sandra Siler

25

Ric Baker

Crystal Bird

Rawson Ellis

Haylee Finley

Lara Toon

26

Malcolm Graham

Jennifer Gray

Glenn Holladay

Kegan McFarland

Chris Threadgill

27

Austin Adams

Taylor Duncan

Andi Haynes

Beth Kee

J.W. Lambeth

Cecily Miller

28

Jo Anne Dowden

Brady Marshall

Staci Mize

Reba Rich

29

Katie Barton

Aaron Blackford

Matthew Davis

Brennon Henderson

Tommy Jimerson

Amanda Sheffield

Shelly Smith

Ben Vinson

30

Ben Carter

Karyn Hill

Mary Justice

Katherine Webb

Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm

11/5 Chicken Fried Steak or

Grilled Pork Chops Green Beans

Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Strawberry Cake

Pecan Pie Kid’s Meal:

Chicken Nuggets French Fries

11/12 Fried Fish or

Grilled Chicken Fried Okra

Beans French Fries Hushpuppies

Variety of Desserts Kid’s Meal:

Popcorn Chicken French Fries

11/19 Beef Fajitas or

Chicken Enchiladas Rice

Beans Sugar Free Dessert

Cookies Kid’s Meal: Corn Dogs

French Fries

Salad Bar and Baked Potato available each Wednesday.

Lunches are served

each Tuesday,

Wednesday &

Thursday.

$5 per plate,

$1 extra for carry out.

Caregivers Support Group

November 18

Parlor of FLC

1:00 pm

for more information, contact:

Maribeth Hickman 903-657-5650

or

Anita Hays 903-658-4492

BECAUSE WE ARE

BLESSED…

Our PALS Food

Pantry item for

November is

canned fruits and

vegetables.

Month ending 9/30/14 Monthly budget receipts target $166,665.67

ACTUAL monthly budget receipts $144,440.82 YTD budget receipts target $1,499,990.99 ACTUAL YTD budget receipts $1,398,577.35 Monthly budgeted EXPENSES target $166,665.73

ACTUAL monthly EXPENSES $151,444.76 YTD Budget EXPENSES target $1,499,990.81 ACTUAL YTD EXPENSES $1,422,245.90

9/12 Exit Offering for First Family Needs $861.00 9/28 Love Offering for Gideon’s $2,892.00 Love Offering for Gordon Mote $2,311.00

________________________________________ Sunday School Attendance September 2014 Average Attendance: 570 Average Enrollment: 1641

New Members: 22

RADIO MINISTRY KWRD 1470 AM or 100.7 FM Radio Bible Class – 10:00 am Morning Worship – 10:30 am

CD’s of our services are available for $2.00.

Contact Brandy in the Media Center.

Griffin Antunes

Ben Bynum & Amber Seagroves

Lawrence, Holly, Emma & Bailey Coleman

Coy Freeman

Reagan & Melissa Goss Valorie Denfeld

Ken Hale

Nell Hays

Meredith & Jaxson Raines

Katherine Taylor

Travis Wood

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Children’s Church

PM Concert -

Southern Harmony Boys &

The New Plainsmen

Baptist Women’s World

Day of Prayer

CARE Ministry

Potter’s Hands

Local Mission Committee Mtg.

DiscipleLife (Adults)

Wednesday Night Live (Children)

The Cause (Youth)

Adult Choir

Rusk/Panola WMU

Leadership Mtg. Pride Ride (Youth) Heritage Syrup Festival

Weekday Preschool

Committee Mtg.

Adult Choir

Luncheon/Rehearsal

Youth SNAC

Veteran’s Day

55+ Ladies’ Day Out

WMU Leadership Mtg.

DiscipleLife (Adults)

Wednesday Night Live (Children)

The Cause (Youth)

Adult Choir

Operation Christmas Child

Shoebox Collection

Adult Choir

Luncheon/Rehearsal

Poinsettia Sales begin Praying Women Mtg.

Cover to Cover Book Club

Caregiver’s Support Group

Finance Committee Mtg.

DiscipleLife (Adults)

Wednesday Night Live (Children)

The Cause (Youth)

Adult Choir

No Wednesday

Night Activities

Women in the Word

Merry Widows Game Day

One Ton/One Hour

Food Drive

Church-Wide

Thanksgiving Meal

Shades of Read THANKSGIVING

Church Offices Closed

Deacon’s Mtg.

Week of Prayer

through Dec. 7

November

Congratulations to

Benjamin & Janet Price

on the birth of their

son

Logan

James born July 31, 2014

7 lbs., 2 ozs.

21 inches long

Super Proud Grandparents:

George & Diana Willis

Miriam Johnston Preschool/Children’s Ministry

I hope you will participate in Operation Christmas Child this year.

Operation Christmas Child is a wonderful opportunity to spread

the love of Jesus throughout the world without ever leaving

Henderson! Samaritan’s Purse, the organization that sponsors

Operation Christmas Child, has collected and delivered more than

113 million shoeboxes to children in over 150 countries since 1993.

Their goal for 2014 is to deliver 10 million shoeboxes, and we want

to help them reach that goal!

Boxes and labels are provided in the mall area, or you are

welcome to use your own! There are also instructions on how to pack a box. Please include $7 in each

box to cover shipping. Checks should be made out to Samaritan’s Purse.

Last year, First Baptist Henderson collected just over 300 boxes. I think we can do even more this year!!

I challenge us as a church to collect 350 shoeboxes. We can do it!! I

know we can!!

Be sure to bring your packed shoebox to the church no later than Sunday,

November 16. We will have a special prayer over the boxes that morning.

Thank you for participating in this wonderful opportunity to impact little

lives for Jesus half a world away.

Are you willing to help in Children’s

Church (1st Sunday of each month)

once or twice a year?

No preparation needed…

just willing hearts and hands.

Contact Miriam to volunteer!

McCarter Scholarship Committee,

Thank you so much for awarding me the McCarter Scholarship. Because of y’all’s generosity, I have been able to succeed at Texas A&M

University. I would be where I am without this. I greatly appreciate the donation.

Sincerely,

Adam Head

Dear McCarter Scholarship Committee,

Thank you so much for the scholarship. This money is a very big blessing that will help a lot while I’m at Dallas Baptist University. Your

continued prayer support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Kale Buckner

Dear FBC-Henderson,

Our mother was blessed to be a part of this church or over 50 years. Your love and kindness helped sustain our family at a most difficult

time. We cannot thank you enough for the prayers, visits, food, etc. We have been overwhelmed with your many expressions of sympathy

and support. We pray for God’s richest blessings for your amazing church.

With gratitude,

The Family of Marilyn Lofton

Dear First Baptist Church Family,

Thank you so much for the blessing of the McCarter Scholarship. I am so thankful to have your support and love, and am so grateful for

your generosity. I am so appreciative of all the prayers and countless other things y’all have done for me during my time at Texas A&M.

I am so glad to have a church family like y’all supporting me as I graduate and go to seminary, and I can’t tell you enough how much that

encourages me. God has used all y’all to shape me and give me a hope in Him when worldly things are fleeting around me. I appreciate

your continual prayers and support!

God Bless,

Michael Acres

Dear First Baptist Family and John McCarter Scholarship Committee,

I cannot thank you enough for supporting and investing in me and all that God is doing through me by awarding me with scholarship money

towards my degree that I am pursuing through Fuller Theological Seminary. I consider myself abundantly blessed to be surrounded with such

and amazing church family that will get behind and support the work God is doing both in and through me. I have strengthened, stretched,

stirred and enriched by my courses and love the direction God is taking me. Thanks for joining me in the journey!

Sincerely,

Maddie Phenix

Muriel Dobbs in the loss of her brother-in-law,

Kenneth Dobbs of Hawkins

The Family of Bro. Bill Tisdale

Richard Linebarger in the loss of his sister,

Wilma Long

The Family of Col. Tom Crawford

Ruth Ragsdale in the loss of her son,

Randy of Lake Jackson

Of the 100 midwife kits that are being prepared right now to be taken to Pakistan next year, the first 23 of them went to Bangladesh in October. This project is in connection with our church's Strategic Missions Partnerships both with Pak Mission Society (of Pakistan) and Gospel For Muslims (working in Bangladesh). Two nurses of our church, Melba Wilkerson and Bettye Scarborough, are assembling the following items in each kit: a disposable waterproof pad, a 4 oz. bar of Dial soap, a sterile knife handle with #10 knife blade attached, a cord clamp or surgical suture, two disposable gloves, a washcloth, and two flannel baby receiving blankets. The washcloths and blankets are being sewn by Jackie Powell, Kim Powell, Carolyn Parker, Eva Davison, Betty Johnson, Ann Waller, Shelly Smith, Ethel Mae Mullins, and Delores Winfrey. Pakistan has the highest infant and maternal mortality rates in the world, and fewer than half of women have a skilled heath worker present at birth. In a region of Pakistan where an open presentation of the gospel cannot be given, these midwife kits will be witness-es of Christ's love for mothers and their babies.

If you would like to share in the $700 cost of the

supplies for these 100 midwife kits, please contact

Pat Blevins.

What’s new in the Media Center?

ADULT FICTION The Moses Quilt by Kathi Macias Unexpected Christmas Hero by Kathi Macias Critical Condition by Richard Mabry, M.D. NON-FICTION Church Lady by Chandra Peele

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STAFF:

Dr. David Higgs Pastor

(903) 658-4390 home

(903) 658-4491 cell

Don Edmiston Minister of Administration

(903) 836-2464 home

(903) 658-1472 cell

Rod Salmon Minister of Music

(903) 658-9309 cell

O’Brien Satcher Student Minister

(903) 657-0677 home

(903) 658-2806 cell

Miriam Johnston Children’s Minister

(469)231-3737

First Baptist Preschool (903) 657-3262

Prayer House

(903) 657-1394

Family Life Center

(903) 657-2504

November 1November 1

Change your clocks before you go to sleep on Saturday, so you won’t be late to church on Sunday!

Deacon nomination forms are available at the

Welcome Center on Sundays and at the Reception Desk of the

church office during the week.

Nominations are to be turned into the church no later than

November 9, by 7:00 p.m.