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The

Clarion December 10, 2017

Wonder and Glory Christmas Musical

This Sunday, December 10, 2017

10:00 AM

Morning Worship Service

Worship Center

Join us for this glorious Christmas Celebration

as our "Multi-Gen Christmas Choir" leads us

in an exciting worship experience that unique-

ly involves people of all ages in the telling of

the birth of Jesus Christ through the combina-

tion of Scripture, fresh arrangements of best-

loved carols, incredible new congregational

worship songs, and dynamic anthems.

FBC Goal: $71,500 Special Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Enve-

lopes are provided in your Offering Envelope

Pack or they are available in the pew rack.

International Missions Offering Walk This Sunday! During the Morning Service, we will have the opportunity to “walk” our offerings forward.

Please come prepared to participate as we support our international missionaries.

Imb.org

Wonder and Glory!

Often the greatest gifts come in the

smallest of packages. Behold a

teenaged virgin mother along with her

husband gazing upon their newborn

son. Mild He sleeps in His mother’s arms – this Greatest

Gift ever – wrapped snug and small in swaddling clothes!

Selah – Pause. Be still. Ponder. Wonder.

And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we

beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the

Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

This gift, though small, is massive! This gift is God

Himself. He has humbled Himself to become human – fully

God and fully Man. This would be akin to you or me

becoming a lowly slug slowly leaving a trail of slime on the

sidewalk. “I wonder as I wonder.” How can this be? God

Almighty drastically reduced into the smallest of packages –

a helpless infant born to poor parents forced to dwell in a

shepherds’ cave for the night. “I wonder as I wonder.”

Come and behold Him. Come and behold this Wonder of

wonders! When you do, you behold the Glory of God!

God is dwelling among us. He is glorious – full of grace

and full of truth. O, the Glory of it all! Wonder and Glory!

Would you join me this season in wonder and glory?

Would you slow everything down to bow again at the

manger in Bethlehem and adore this child born for you?

We must!

Sunday morning we shall attempt to do just this as our multi

-generational choir brings us “Wonder and Glory: A

Worship Experience for Christmas”. I encourage you to

consider and act upon the following:

1) Make every effort to be present – not merely in body

but in spirit. God calls us to meet Him at the manger

with hearts prepared to encounter Jesus afresh and to

worship.

2) Be praying for Brother Tim and all our musicians and

singers that they will be God’s unhindered messengers

for His glory Sunday morning.

3) Extend another invitation to your “one” to join you

and us for this magnificent experience.

Can’t wait for Sunday!

Cecil Sanders

Leadership begins at the feet of Jesus. From behind the

scenes at SeaWorld to world-class speakers in exclusive

learning environments, SLU 101 teaches students the prac-

tical, relational, and life skills to change the way they

think, dream, and lead! There will be an informational

meeting for 10th-12th grade students and their parents on

January 7, 2018 at 6:30 PM.

Student Leadership

University 101

LeaderTreks Adventure Camp It’s days and nights spent in the outdoors learning what it

means to take risks, to truly step outside of your comfort

zone, and ultimately how to follow Jesus with your whole

heart. You’ll engage in adventure activities such as moun-

tain biking, kayaking, challenge course, camping, back-

packing along with a day of service, all while learning

what it means to be a daring disciple of Jesus. The camp

date is July 15-21, 2018 in Manchester, Kentucky for 6th-

12th grade students. The cost is $369 per person and in-

cludes all meals, all camping and adventure gear except

sleeping bag and sleeping pad, LeaderTreks staff, and

books.

An Interest Meeting will be Sunday, January 7 after the

Morning Worship Service in the Ministry Center.

Students will need a bus waiver and to bring a $10 gift

card in a wrapped box or an envelope for the Dirty Santa

game. Supper will be provided for students.

Our Daily Bread

Copies of Our Daily Bread are available

in the Worship Center Foyer.

The Next

J.O.Y. Ministry

Luncheon is

December 12, 2017

A delicious lunch will be provided. Bro. Cecil will share

his experience from his recent mission trip to Africa. Also,

there will be an opportunity to give toward the Lottie

Moon Christmas Offering. Join us!

Christmas at Landmark Stokes Barn

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Beginning at 5:00 pm

Landmark Park

Join us for:

Christmas Caroling,

Hayrides, Soups and

Chili, Bonfire and

S'mores!

Meal Provided by: Adult 1, 2 & 3 - Desserts

Adult 4 Soups & Chili

Sunday School Classes by Departments

ADULT 1:

Stanley Williams Class, Teressa Morriss Class,

Marilyn McClendon Class

ADULT 2

Faith Class, Dr. Morriss Class, Men’s Class,

James Weeks Class, Jack Bridges Class

ADULT 3 Truth Seekers Class, Gamble Class,

Barnabas Class, Worship Prep

ADULT 4

Mark Class, Paul Class, Singles Class, Luke Class,

Young Adult Class, Acts Class, Peter Class, John Class

Sunday, December 10 at 5:30 PM

Worship Center

Our pastor shares his report on the outstanding min-

istry of our IMB missionaries in Sub-Saharan Afri-

ca from his recent trip to Zambia, South Sudan and

Senegal.

Bring a finger food to share afterwards.

Our Hostess Committee will provide beverages.

Second Sunday of

Advent Family The Mims Family

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service

December 24, 2017

5:00 PM

Celebrate our Savior’s

birth as we observe

The Lord’s Supper during our

Christmas Eve Service.

no Childcare provided.

To the Ends of the Earth!

Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Email addresses are available on the website.

Worship Spotlight

Sunday, December 10, 2017

10:00 AM Message

“Beginning Again at Bethlehem”

Luke 2:1-20 Cecil Sanders

Preschool 10:00 AM

Contact: Rebecca Burton

714-4807

Infants Margaret McClenny

Mary Skipper

Creepers Tina Skipper

Jocelyn Richburg

1 & 2 Year Olds Janie Hutto & Kerri Slaughter

3 Year Olds April Tyson & Crystal Nolen

4 & 5 Year Olds Ashley & Meredith Trammell

Due to program changes with Comcast the

First Baptist Church Celebration Service is no

longer on the air. Keep in mind that you may

view services online at our website –

fbcheadland.com

This Week’s First Touch Team

Billy Deal & Bruce Bedsole

This Week December 10, 2017

Sunday, December 10:

8:45 AM Sunday School

10:00 AM Morning Worship

5:30 PM To the Ends of the Earth Ser-vice; Nursery

Tuesday, December 12:

9:30 AM Women’s Prayer Group

Wednesday, December 13:

6:00 PM

Prayer Meeting, Celebration Choir, Breaking Point, Bible Drill, Mission Friends, First Steps

FBC Staff

Cecil Sanders Senior Pastor

Mike Wehner Associate Pastor

Joel Tucker Minister of Students, IT & Events

Tim Gay Minister of Music & Senior Adults

Kimberly Grandstaff CDC & Children’s Ministry Director

693-3599

Heather Armstrong Church Secretary

Carlando Hope Media Secretary

Pam Ellison Financial Secretary

Richard Kohl Licensed Professional Counselor For appointment (334) 722-9097

Campus Patrol Team 3 Sunday, December 10

8:00 AM -11:30 AM 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Campus Patrol Team 4 Wednesday, December 13

5:30 - 7:30 PM Sunday, December 17

8:00 AM -11:30 AM Christmas at Landmark Stokes Barn

First Baptist Church

Headland, AL 36345

Tele: - (334) 693-3220

Fax - (334) 693-3641

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