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theNOVEMBER 16, 2016

(No meal November 23)November 30 MENU

Toasted Pecan Cole Slaw

Yeast RollsRoast Chicken & Gravy

Cornbread DressingFresh Steamed Green Beans

Chocolate Chip Bread PuddingChildren’s MenuCorn Dogs & Fries

PB & J SandwichesFresh Fruit

11 AM Traditional Worship

8:30 AM - REACHContemporary Worship

Cost:$7 for adults; $3.50 for children 12 & under.

Carry outs are $7.50 Call 733-2236 for reservations.

SUNDAY WORSHIPNOVEMBER 20 & 27, 2016

(Nov. 20)“Tears and Thanks”1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

(Nov. 27)1st Sunday in Advent“Story of Wonder”

Luke 2:1-5David Hull

First Thoughts

9:40-10:40 AM Bible Study All Ages

5 PM

Jesus did some of his best work around the table. Lessons were taught, stories were told, and people were healed. One quick example can be found in comparing Luke 14 and 15. In Luke 14 Jesus is having dinner with a leader of the Pharisees. Upon seeing how people chose their places around the table, Jesus offered a lesson in humility. He then told one of his best parables about how the Kingdom of God is like a great banquet. All of that happened around the dinner table of a leader of the Pharisees. The next chapter, Luke 15, begins with these words about the eating practices of Jesus, “And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, ‘This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.’” (v. 2) In response, Jesus told the three parables that relate to something being lost: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son (or Prodigal Son). Criticized for eating with sinners, Jesus teaches us about the grace of God.

There are many examples of Jesus around the table. I would encourage you to read the Gospels and look for others. Jesus did some of his best work around the table. Sunday night we will gather around the table. Our worship on that night will not take place in a pew in the Sanctuary or a chair in the MAC. Instead, it will happen at the table following a Thanksgiving meal. Join us at 5:00 in the Fellowship Hall for what should be a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and worship. The church will provide turkey, dressing, and drinks. You bring your very best covered dish that will feed about 10. We will combine the food and have a feast.

After you have arrived and placed your food on the food table, go ahead and take your seat at a table. Families are encouraged to sit together – friends will find their places near each other. Many of you will have opportunity to meet someone from the church family you do not know. This is the work of love that happens when we gather around the table and break bread together. After a blessing, I will dismiss the room in groups so that you will not have to stand in line long to get your food. As your table waits to be called for the food, you will be encouraged to offer expressions of thanks around your table. What makes your heart thankful this year? Will you share it with those at your table?

Following the meal, we will worship. Our worship will end with an observance of the Lord’s Supper. Remember – Jesus did some of his best work around the table. “We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing . . .” It happens around the table this Sunday night. I hope that you will join us. David Hull

“And It Came to Pass in Those Days ...”

Church Wide News & Opportunities Prayer Ministry

Single Adult Ministry

Computers @ FirstA community ministry of First Baptist Church of Augusta

November 27 - 1st Sunday in AdventStory of Wonder Luke 2:1-5

December 4 - 2nd Sunday in AdventMaking Room for Jesus Luke 2:6-7

December 11 - 3rd Sunday in AdventO Come, Let Us Adore Him Luke 2:8-16

December 18 - 4th Sunday in AdventGo, Tell It on the Mountain Luke 2:17-20

The Prayer Ministry is planning a Week of Prayer event for January 9-13, 2017, to start off the 200th year anniversary celebration. We are in the process of compiling prayer requests from each area of ministry in our church to be placed in a prayer booklet. Each day’s prayer guide will be divided into three sections: Upward (Confessional and Praise), Inward (Inside our Church), and Outward (Outside our Church). This booklet will not only be our guide during this Week of Prayer, but will also serve as a prayer guide for us to use during the year 2017. Send us your prayer requests for your area of service and ministry so we can include them in the Inward and Outward sections of the Prayer Booklet? We are requesting that you be as specific and detailed as you can and to include any scripture or scripture references that might pertain to your prayer request. Please email you requests to Sherri Hollar at hs.hollar@hotmail.com or call 706-855-9767.

200th Anniversary NewsOur new FBC history book is on the way to the publishers! We have been given a wonderful opportunity to honor and remember special people in this book. The last pages will be dedicated to our church family. You may purchase a line that will have your name on it and the individuals that you are honoring or remembering. Each line is $20 and there is no limit on how many lines you may purchase. On some pages it will read:In honor of _________________ by _____________________On others:In memory of _________________by ___________________There are forms in the Church Office on week days with Susan and Lavinia. Please make checks payable to First Baptist Church. This is a wonderful way to honor children, other family members, and to remember someone special. It will be meaningful to see the names of loved ones in our new history book. It is also a way of documenting ones membership at FBC Augusta.

Mission Opportunities

Call Lavinia Polatty at 733-2236, ext. 201 to order a poinsettia for the Sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one. Cost is $15. All profits go to the Benevolence Ministry.

The Benevolence Ministry will be providing Thanksgiving meals to families in need. We are asking for donations of turkeys and canned goods for these meals. Meals will be handed out to the families on November 22.

This year we are planning an all-church Thanksgiving celebration. On Sunday night, November 20, you are invited to gather in the Fellowship Hall at 5:00 p.m. for fellowship, worship, and expressions of thanksgiving. This event is for all ages. The Church will provide the turkey and dressing; you will bring a covered dish to serve 10 people (vegetable, salad or dessert). Following supper, we will have a Thanksgiving worship experience around the tables that will include an observance of the Lord’s Supper. Make your plans now to attend this special, new event that will add meaning to your Thanksgiving celebration this year.

A Family Thanksgiving DinnerSunday, November 20

5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Angel Tree Christmas Store! Angel Trees are located around campus. Choose your angel and purchase an age-appropriate toy not to exceed $50 (no bikes). Bring your unwrapped gift to the Mission Office by November 28. Volunteers are needed for the store. Contact Lisa Jones at 733-2236, ext. 292.

No cost! Register with Tommy Payne @ 706-312-0909 or email tpayne@fbcaugusta.org. All classes held in Walton 101 C & D (Adult Computer Lab). NOVEMBER/DECEMBER classes are: Labels & Envelopes - Wednesday, November 30, 2-4 PM; iPhone/iPad Tips, Tricks, Q&A - Tuesday, December 6, 9:30-11:30 AM; Manage Mobile Photos - Tuesday, December 13, 9:30-11:30 AM

December 4 Singles & Friends Lunch 12:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall. RSVP to Anita at 706-399-0507 or nitaaguirre44@yahoo.com by noon on Friday, December 2.

Just a reminder the Church Office will close Wednesday,November 23 at 2 PM and will also be closed November 24 and 25. Regular Wednesday night activities will resume November 30.

Memorials & Honorarium

Preschool/Children Ministries

MUSIC MEMORIALMrs. Doris H. Lam

Doris M. Lam

Passport Kids Camp June 27-30, 2017Senior Adult Ministry All 3rd-5th graders can sign up to attend. Camp will be in

Summerton, SC at Camp Bob Cooper (new location.) Total cost is $250. A $60 deposit is due by December 1 to reserve a space.

There are many opportunities for kids of all ages to lead in the Family Christmas Eve Service on December 24 @ 3:00 p.m. Please call the Preschool/Children’s Office if your child would like to participate. 706-731-5366

HVAC DEBT RETIREMENT MEMORIALS

Mr. James C. SmithAlfred Evans

Crusaders ClassDr. & Mrs. Wade Blount

Patrick G. Smith, Jr.Bruce & Mary Anne Johnson

Electrical Design ConsultantsHabif, Arogeti & WynneDebbie & Jon Denning

Jane Armstrong & Ron ColemanDr. Judy Orosz

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin JonesMr. & Mrs. Ronald Duncan

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley C. ThompsonBrent Richards

Mr. & Mrs. Duane GriceLarry Pittman & Associates, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. HawesEd & Patty EdwardsRobert H. Edwards

Gold Mech, Inc.Victor Hawk

Ms. Joanne CarrMike & Lynn SouthallRobert C. Beattie, Jr.Libby & Doug Engler

Forrest & JoAnn McKieMrs. Jean Kearns

Jan & Billy KeyMr. & Mrs. Dan WebbSarah & Harold Smith

Wyman MobleyDrs. Frank & Nanci McPhail

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne HardyMr. & Mrs. Charlie Lovett

Caring Co-ed ClassMr. & Mrs. Danny R. Tilloston

Ernie & Karen BlackburnBeth & Joe Pollock

Mrs. Fay J. ClementsMr. & Mrs. Mark Peacock

Mr. & Mrs. Pat SmithMilton & Kathy Martin

Hal & Mary Donna Beman

Family Caroling to the homebound! Join us Wednesday night, December 14, 5:40 p.m. under the covered walk. Preschoolers must be accompanied by a parent. We will take the church bus and cars to visit homebound church members.

DEBT RETIREMENT MEMORIALSMr. Tommy Houck

Esther ClassThe Journey ClassMrs. Gloria Patrick

Mr. & Mrs. Robert ScaggsDr. & Mrs. Wade BlountDebbie & Jon DenningSam & Cindy Collins

Jane Armstrong & Ron ColemanMr. & Mrs. Robert AndersonMr. & Mrs. Robert W. Hawes

Penny VaughnTom Dozier

Anna Kim & Larry FletcherErnie & Karen Blackburn

Mrs. Kathleen RobersonMrs. Gloria Patrick

Mrs. Kay EvansMrs. Gloria Patrick

Mrs. Betty CuddMrs. Gloria Patrick

Mr. Glenn WallsDr. & Mrs. Wade Blount

Jane Armstrong & Ron ColemanDr. Judy Orosz

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin JonesDarryl & Angela Tom

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne HardyDrs. Frank & Nanci McPhail

BUDGET HONORARIUMMrs. Jean Kearns

Alfred Evans

Mrs. Delores MaloneAlfred Evans

BENEVOLENCE MEMORIALSMr. Frank Wright

Holbrook & Judy MasonCaring Co-ed Class

BENEVOLENCE HONORARIUMMrs. Jean KearnsMrs. Gloria Patrick

Mrs. Nelle LukeMr. & Mrs. Marvin Jones

Dr. Robert JonesJane Armstrong & Ron Coleman

Mr. Frank WrightJane Armstrong & Ron Coleman

MEN ON MISSION MEMORIALMr. Tommy Houck

Glenda & Allen Hardin

Mr. Troy ChavisMichael Harris

Ms. Joanne CarrKaye & Larry Ward

Mr. & Mrs. Charlie LovettCarol & David BensonMrs. Anne Grumbles

Grace Class

Mr. Otis AskinMr. & Mrs. W. Sidney Beckum

Rev. Robert GeerJane Armstrong & Ron Coleman

Mrs. Kathryn WoodallDarryl & Angela Tom

Mr. Troy ChavisMr. & Mrs. Marvin Jones

Mr. Tommy HouckMilton & Kathy Martin

Mrs. Jane StrongJan & Billy Key

Mr. & Mrs. Charlie LovettMr. Frank Wright

Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Lovett

Miss Pat MangumBeth & Joe Pollock

Mrs. Nelle LukeDrs. Frank & Nanci McPhail

Mr. Troy ChavisDrs. Frank & Nanci McPhail

Mr. Stanley MerrittMrs. Gayle Ardrey

Eileen LawJune LawJerry Law

Mrs. MaryAnn MooreBeverly Jean Border

Dr. & Mrs. H. Victor Moore

Mrs. Pansy BoddifordDr. & Mrs. James B. Puryear

Mrs. Dorothy DarabarisDr. & Mrs. James B. Puryear

BRIDGE MINISTRY MEMORIALMr. Tommy HouckMiss Susan Conger

Mr. Tommy HouckHal & Mary Donna Beman

Mr. James C. SmithKaye & Larry WardMrs. Mitzi Coleman

Mr. Tommy HouckMrs. Mitzi Coleman

Drs. Frank & Nanci McPhail

Mrs. Doris W. GramlingKaye & Larry Ward

MISSIONS MEMORIALSMr. Glenn WallsMrs. Jean Kearns

Mrs. MaryAnn MooreHal & Mary Donna Beman

“And the Stars Sang” Children’s Choirs Program

(preschool - 5th grade)Sunday, December 4

6:30 PM in the Sanctuary

Christmas in Nashville December 13-16! One traditional double room available. Call Elizabeth @ 731-5355 for details.

December Senior Adult Luncheon December 6! Christmas celebration, 11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Call Church Office @ 733-2236 by Friday, December 2 to make a reservation.

Anne Grumbles November 10, 2016

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Weekly Church CalendarNovember 20-December 3, 2016

EXTENDEDSESSION

VOLUNTEERSNOVEMBER 20 & 27

Pastoral Ministry Jim Walls, Interim Senior Pastor David Hull, Interim PastorR. J. Robinson, Pastor EmeritusChip Reeves, Interim Minister of Pastoral Care Jacob Waldrip, Ministerial Resident

Music MinistryKurt Wachtel, Minister of Music Michael Toomey, Interim Contemporary Worship LeaderClaudia Moller, Children’s Choirs Coordinator

Faith Development MinistryPatti Fowler, Minister of Weekday Education Jennifer Huston, Interim Preschool/Children’s DirectorLori McPherson, Nursery Coordinator Josh Pinson, Interim Youth Director Paul Moller, Director of Senior Adult Ministry

Operations Ministry Tim Spivey, Interim Operations Director

Interpreter ContactLuci Worthington lworthington@fbcaugusta.org

Prayer Texts

Minister On Call706-832-2944

SUNDAY: Matthew 9:1-17; Lev 3-4; Prov 20MONDAY: Matthew 9:18-38; Lev 5-6; Prv 21TUESDAY: Matthew 10:1-25; Lev 7-8; Prv 22WEDNESDAY: Matt 10:26-42; Lv 9-10; Pr 23THURSDAY: Matthew 11:1-19; Lv 11-12; Pr 24FRIDAY: Matthew 11:20-30; Lev 13; Prov 25SATURDAY: Matthew 12:1-21; Lev 14; Pr 26SUNDAY: Matthew 12:22-50; Lev 15-16; Pr 27MONDAY: Matthew 13:1-23; Lev 17-18; Pr 28TUESDAY: Matthew 13:24-58; Lev 19; Pr 29WEDNESDAY: Matt 14:1-21; Lev 20-21; Pr 30THURSDAY: Matt 14:22-36; Lev 22-23; Pr 31FRIDAY: Matt 15:1-20; Lev 24-25; Ecc 1:1-11SATURDAY: Mt 15:21-39; Lv 26-27; Ec 1:12-2:26

Patti Fowler November 19 & 20Kurt Wachtel November 26 & 27

Sunday, November 20 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, MAC 9:40 a.m. Bible Study, all Buildings11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary Vietnamese Worship, MAC 1:00 p.m. Council of Ministry, Fellowship Hall Min. Cont. Worship Search, Conf. Rm. 2:00 p.m. Chinese Sunday School, W-105 5:00 p.m. Family Thanksgiving, Fellowship Hall

Monday, November 2 5:00 p.m. BSF, Daniel, Adult & Walton & Sanctuary

Tuesday, November 22 9:00 a.m. Benevolence, MAC 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

Wednesday, November 23 - No Programs Church Office will close at 1 PMThursday, November 24 - Church Office ClosedFriday, November 25 - Church Office Closed

Sunday, November 27 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, MAC 9:40 a.m. Bible Study, all Buildings11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary Vietnamese Worship, MAC 1:00 p.m. Min. Cont. Worship Search, Conf. Rm.

Monday, November 28 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO 9:30 a.m. Helping Hands Group, Arts & Crafts Room10:00 a.m. Lucy Wright Parker Group, Fellowship Hall 5:00 p.m. BSF, Daniel, Adult & Sanctuary

Tuesday, November 29 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, MAC/Grill 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO 6:00 p.m. Pastor Search Committee, Conference Rm

Wednesday, November 30 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Arts & Crafts 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO 9:30 a.m. English As a Second Language, Adult Bldg 5:00 p.m. Family Supper, Fellowship Hall 5:15 p.m. Children’s Handbells/Chimes, Sr. Adult 2 5:40 p.m. Preschool/Children’s Choirs 5:45 p.m. THE RACE for Students, Walton Building 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Hall Orchestra Rehearsal, Daniel Bldg. Rm. 201 Ladies Bible Study, A-200 Men’s Bible Study, Adult Bldg. 6:30 p.m. Inside Out, Children’s Missions 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal, MAC Gym

Thursday, December 19:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO10:00 a.m. First Family Singers, Choir Room 6:00 p.m. Pastor Search Committee, Conf. Room

Friday, December 27:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, MAC/Grill 9:00 a.m. Preschool/Kindergarten/MDO

Saturday, December 3 9:00 a.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

Nov 20 - 8:30 AM: Beth & Jeff Morrison, Alyson North, Betsy Thompson, Mickie BlackburnHostess: Alyson North11 AM: Courtney Pinson, Sandra Skelton, Jessica & Brett Johnson, Diane & Lilly GilesNov 27 - 8:30 AM: Carla & Bill Parker, Patti Fowler, Marsha MoormanHostess: Amanda Hardy11 AM: Dete & Mike Crawford, Nanci McPhail, Jo Hulsebus, Becky & Lee Jurriaans

Attendance/Giving ReportNovember 13, 2016

Sunday Worship Attendance................684Sunday School Attendance..................n/aWeekly Requirements ..................$59,922Budget-Building Receipts.............$90,792Budget-Building to Date...........$2,251,357Budget-Bldg. Requirements.....$2,756,412