Dear Church Family,

It’s time to reignite! Are you ready for the embers of your faith to burn bright again? Have you suffered spiritual burnout? Do you long to grow closer to God? You are not alone! It’s time for the church in America to reignite. I firmly believe that there is a fresh wind of God ready to fan the flames of our faith right here in the CSRA!

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word “reignite” is defined in two parts. First, the prefix “re-“ means to bring back to an original place or condition. The word “ignite” means to begin burning or give life or energy to something. This is exactly what we need in our spiritual journey. After stagnation and burnout in life, we need to be brought back to life. It’s time to start burning bright for our Lord once again.

In 2015, we will focus on fanning the flames in three critical areas: Reigniting our faith Reigniting our prayers Reigniting vision for our church

We will begin immediately in January with fuel to fan the flames of revival in our lives with the following opportunities for our church to unite in order to reignite.

1. Reignite! New Sermon Series Beginning on January 4 For the first three months of 2015, I will preach messages on reigniting our faith, our prayers and our vision.

2. Deeper Prayer – New Wednesday night beginning January 7 from 6:15- 7:15 This 12-week series will teach us how to deepen our prayer lives.

3. The Reignite Gathering – Sunday, January 25 – Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 pm each night We will end the month of January with four consecutive nights of united prayer, praise and revival messages.

God has something great in store for First Baptist Church of North Augusta! Now is the time for us to listen to God and be ready to obey. This will only occur when the embers of faith in the heart of each member are reignited. Don’t miss out on God’s plans for 2015!

Your Pastor with great anticipation,

Ryan Pack

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Becoming a Christian ClassGrades 1-5 and their parents

Sundays, Jan. 11 & 15, Feb. 1 & 8 5-6 pmDamascus (upstairs CLC)

Taught by Lynda Oswald and Pat Carpenter

Parent/Child DedicationFeb. 1 in both morning services

Email rebeccaw@fbcna.org if you would like to participate

Special classesfor 5th graders during Sunday School

hour Jan.11-Mar. 22 Girls-Beautiful in God’s

EyesBoys -In Wisdom and Stature

JUST FOR KIDS

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Rehearsal SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS (resume Jan. 25):Student Worship Choir @ 4:30 pm, choir roomHandbells @ 4:45 pm, orchestra room

TUESDAYS (resume Jan. 6):Senior Adult Choir @ 10:00 am, orchestra room

WEDNESDAYS:Men’s Choir @ 5:45 pm, orchestra roomChildren’s Choirs @ 5:45 pm, CLC (resume Jan. 7)Worship Choir @ 6:30 pm, choir room (resumes Jan. 14)Orchestra @ 7:00 pm, orchestra room (resumes Jan. 14)

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO JOIN THE WORSHIP MINISTRY!

Start the new year off right by joining the Worship Choir, Orchestra and/or handbells. Help is also needed on the Tech/Media Team. Experience is not necessary. Contact Marie at marieb@fbcna.org for more information.

KIDS PRAISEKids Praise will begin gearing up for their spring musical, Back to the Cross.

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Pray for the Guatemala Mission Trip

January 14-20

Paul and Brenda Gustafson, Brian Thompson, Bill and Angela Burkhalter, Buzzy and DeeDee

Whitlock, Tim and Susan Tuten, Roy Kiser

Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped tomake Laces4Love a success!Your countless hours of packing, sorting and distributing are what makes this all possible for these children. This year Laces4Love distributed more than 2,000 pairs locally and 3,500 pairs this year!

for more mission info call 279-6370or emailmark0@fbcna.org

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4th Annual Boomer Bash

The Mayberry Deputy/ David Browning40 years popular performing artist, speaker, and hostSaturday, January 31, 2015Underground Middle School RoomCost $20

Ladies Bible Studies

Continuing study of Joshua/Ephe-siansWednesdays beginning Jan. 7, 6-7:15 pmRoom W-115To sign up, contact Susan Minolfo atsminolfo@live.com or 803-646-1295

Thursdays beginning Jan. 15, 9 am, ParlorStudy: “The Best Yes,” Making Wise Decisions In Midst of endless Demands by Lysa Terkeurst

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUBSaturday, Jan. 31, 9 amSunrise GrillWe will discuss November’s and December’s books

Senior Adult Choir PracticeMeets every Tuesday

10:00-11:15 amin the Orchestra Room

(except when Strom Fellowship meets)

JOIN US!

STROM FELLOWSHIPTuesday, January 13

10:30 am, Fellowship HallCost $5.00

Program Presented By:Dana Watkins

(Patsy Cline impersonator)“Yesterday’s Sounds”

Lives in Aiken and plays oldies, gospel,Blues, shag and more

If you are not a member and would like to come,Please call Vivian Bishop at 279-9045 or the

church office at 279-6370.

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Thursday-1st

Happy New Year - Office Closed

Sunday-4th

Acteens, 12:00 pmGuatemala Mission Meeting, 4:00 pmAnn Story Mission Group, 5:00 pm

Monday-5th

Inez Priester Mission Group, 2:00 pmJackie Neely Mission Group, 7:00 pm

Wednesday-7th

Joline Tuten Mission Group, 12:00 pmWinter Retreat Parent Meeting, 7:30 pm

Friday-9th

Youth Breakaway Retreat (thru Mon.)

Sunday-11th

Becoming a Christian Class, 5:00 PM

Tuesday-13th

Strom Fellowship, 10:30 am

Wednesday-14th

Guatemala Mission Trip (thru 20th)

Sunday-18th

Becoming a Christian Class, 5:00 pm

Saturday-24th

Kindergarten Registration, 9:00 am

Sunday-25th

Baptism, AM servicesMissions Team Meeting, 4:00 pmQuarterly Business Meeting, 5:00 pmBecoming a Christian Class, 5:00 pm

Saturday-31st

1st-5th Gr. to Snow Mountain, Atl.Women’s Book Club, 9:00 am4th Annual Boomer Bash, 6:00 pm

ANNIVERSARIES

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

ATTENDANCE WEEKLY SCHEDULE

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Congratulations to the following staff members who will celebrate an anniversary in January:

Jan. 1 - Janice McElmurray, 8 years as Children’s Ministry Assistant

Jan. 7 - Norma McCarthy, 6 years as Food Service Assistant

Jan. 11 - Ruthanne Tau, 6 years as Church Organist

Jan. 20 - Muriel Chavous, 15 years as Food Service Co-Director

is extended to Judy McWhorter, John Wise, Julie Hughes, Dot Zeigler, Gene & June Whitney,Mark Owens, Melissa Jeffers, Jim Ferguson, Lisa Rowland, Stephanie Ramey, Dot Amerson,Yvette Jennings and the families of Helen Johnson, Ron Gates & Jimmy DeLaughter

Nov. 9 – Dec. 7, 2014 (average)

S.S. attendance – 844Worship attendance – 1,216

Nov. 9 – Dec. 7 2014

Budget Required: 293,724.00Budget Received: 268,439.28TTT/2: 6,031.73Benevolence: 4,478.08Other: 32,642.33

Financial Condition: Green

Year To Date:Budget Required: 2,630,639.00Budget Received: 2,625,383.06

SUNDAY 8:30 am ...................Media Library Open 8:45 am ...................Traditional Worship

Extended Session (birth-S) I0:00 am ...............................Bible Study11:00 am ............Contemporary Worship

Extended Session(birth-3)Bounce (4-5 yrs)

4:30 pm .............. StudentWorship Choir 4:45 pm ..................................Handbells 5:00 pm .........................Sunset Worship 6:00 pm.....................HS/MS LifeGroups

(resume Jan. 25)

TUESDAY9:00 am ......................Mother’s Day OutI0:00 am .........Sr. Adult Choir RehearsalI:00 pm ........Evangelism Doll Workshop6:00 pm .........Resistance Band Practice

WEDNESDAY 9:30 am ..........................Prayer Meeting5:00 pm ...........................Family Supper5:30pm ................... Media Library Open 5:45 pm ...................... Children’s Choirs

Men’s Choir Prayer Meeting6:00 pm .................. Life Design Classes

HS/MS Resistance6:30 pm ......... Worship Choir Rehearsal6:45 pm .........................Mission Friends

GAs/RAs7:00 pm ................ Orchestra Rehearsal

Worship Band

THURSDAY 9:00 am ......................Mother’s Day Out

FRIDAY 9:00 am ......................Mother’s Day Out

AFTER HOURS & WEEKEND EMERGENCIES

Call the church office, 279·6370, press 9 and leave a message: it will

be sent to the Minister-on-Call.

will be available Sundays, Jan. 18 & 258am-12:30pm in Fellowship Hall

Must have picture ID to pick up statementThose not picked up will be mailed Jan. 28.

2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

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Ryan PackSENIOR PASTOR

Jeff BumgardnerWORSHIP PASTOR

Mark OwensMISSIONS & OUTREACH PASTOR

Roy KiserSENIOR ADULT PASTOR

Patrick HarmonSTUDENT PASTOR

Dena RileyPRESCHOOL &CHILDREN

Dana McelmurrayWEEKDAY EARLYEDUCATION DIRETOR

Harriett ConnerBUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

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2015-16 WEEKDAY REGISTRATIONFor 3K-4K & 5K

Saturday, Jan. 249:00-10:00 am Families currently enrolled in

Weekday EducationProgram (Preschool/MDO) and members of FBC

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