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December 03, 2015 Volume 5/ Issue 31

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Bring your finger foods on

disposable platters to the

gym no later than 6:15pm

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From the Pastor

I found an interesting quote this week:

Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and myself founded empires; but what

foundation did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ

founded an empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for

Him. –Napoleon Bonaparte

We know that throughout history and still today, many people have given their lives standing

up for their faith in Jesus Christ. In Colossians 1:26-27 we find, “the mystery which has been

hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints, to

whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the

Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”

As we celebrate Christmas, we celebrate the physical manifestation of the revelation of the

greatest mystery of scripture, Jesus Christ. God’s love came to each one of us as a baby in a

manger. Jesus continued to love mankind all the way to the cross and beyond! I pray we will

do all we can to make this Christmas all about Jesus.

We will have quite a few opportunities in December to fellowship together. Sunday School

parties, our Tasting Bee, and Christmas by Candlelight are just a few. Have a great time being

together!

Merry Christmas!

Bro. Tommy

Sympathy to…

Wes & Janet White in the loss of their daughter, Tara

Wayne & Tonita Williams in the loss of their grandson

Brian Banks in the loss of his father, Lloyd

Family of Jose Zapata

Welcome New Members

Richard & Debbie Caballero

58 E. 8th St. (03)

MEGA

THANKS

to all who

sponsored “Gifts from Jesus” for our

Reagan Club Kids. God will bless you!

~Esther & Curt

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Children’s Church Christmas Special This Sunday, December 6

Memory Verse: Isaiah 9:6 Songs: “Mary, Did You Know?”

After singing, Children dismiss to CLC for Happy Birthday Jesus Party

SERVING NEXT WEEK December 6 & 9

TELLERS Marilyn Hartman, Teresa Williams,

Ed Forehand

NEW MEMBER CLERKS

Sonia Martinez & Dawn Fee

TRANSPORTATION

Big Bus: Dennis Blanton 656-7231

Small Bus: Manfred Thompson 234-3845

WATCHMEN

Sunday am: Manfred Thompson, Buddy Anthony

Sunday pm: Bob Norwood & Mark Martin

Wednesday: Joe Brasher & Bob Crill

DEACON OF THE WEEK

Gerald Crisp

PASTOR’S PRAYER PARTNERS

Bob Norwood Team (9:15am)

EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS

Newborns/Creepers:

Lana Thompson, Malinda Elkins,

Frances Watson

Toddlers: Chandra Brock, Whitney Thetford

2 Year Olds: Regina Steakley,

Suzanne McCray

3 Year Olds: Torie Smith &

Stephanie Tanksley

4/5 Year Olds: Dwayne & Terri Welch

AWANA AWARDS & CHRISTMAS PARTY

Wednesday, December 16 at 6pm

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Prayer Requests:

Sale of the Denman’s house in Arkansas

Byron Beal - recovering at home from elbow & wrist surgery

Terry McDowell - leg problems; will see an Austin cancer doctor this week to do a biopsy of the bone

Richard Reisner - will see specialist in Austin concerning ablation

Dan Pittman - (neighbor of David McIntyre) cancer in esophagus

Mackie Joslyn - (friend of Sue Harriss) diagnosed with lung cancer

Martha - (Mary Conoly’s mother) had a stroke and has cancer

Jake - (son of Mary Conoly) has heart issues

Elizabeth Burgess - (Betty James’ 88yr. old mom) had surgery yesterday to reposition metal plate in leg with screws and bone graft

Pat Dishman - fell and broke wrist; sees orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday

James Thigpen - had a stroke; in Shannon 667

Alberta Trubenstein - in severe pain; doctor appointment this week

Mary Bailey - severe pain in right shoulder

Kelly McNamara - (Armstrong’s son-in-law) infection in stump

Donna McDow - sees back doctor December 19

Jim Harriss - cataract surgery yesterday; cataract surgery also 12/8/15

Glenn Brooks - (brother of Jim Harriss) surgery for aneurysm in stomach 12/9

Sue Harriss - on IV antibiotic for leg infection that has not healed

Jaci Mitchell - sore on tailbone is trying to return; so far has not gotten worse. Jaci is taking online classes at her local community college & has decided to take some on campus classes. Here is a picture of all James & Phyllis’s granddaughters together for the first time in 2 years

Continue to Remember: All our national leaders and military personnel,

Reagan Elementary, Jaci Mitchell, Pauline Kolster, Jack Rankin, LeAnn Sweeny, Jean Mills,

Waldine Morris, Sheri Young, Bob Knox, Rod Meister, Harlan & Hazel McWilliams, DeeAnna Thompson,

Ross Dutton, Pearl Simon

Joy in the Morning

Tuesday, December 8 at 9am

Special Speaker: JD Denman

Tuesday, December 15 at 9am

Jamboree Christmas Party

All Ladies Welcome

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IBC Staff

Tommy Richardson Pastor

(325)276-0006

Josh Fee Youth Pastor

(432)268-3385

Glynn Dunn Minister of Music/Senior Adults

(325) 276-1556

Jedediah Denman Minister of Children

& Young Adults

(940) 613-8668

Brandy McGuire Preschool Director Mary Rauch Financial Secretary Crystal Lorenzo Education Secretary Betty James Secretary/Receptionist Ramiro Mendez Building Maintenance

WEEKLY REPORT November 22, 2015

Sunday School Enrollment 748

Attendance 326

Homebound Enrollment 14

Weekly Budget Requirement $17,223.75

Received this Week $10,802.02

Building Fund

Received this Week $179.00

Received this Month $1,231.00

WEEKLY REPORT November 29, 2015

Sunday School Enrollment 747

Attendance 324

Homebound Enrollment 14

Weekly Budget Requirement $17,223.75

Received this Week $11,211.00

Building Fund

Received this Week $119.00

Received this Month $1,350.00

Children’s Sunday School

Teachers & Adult Children’s

Church Helpers

Meeting

THIS SUNDAY at 4:30pm

Pizza & Sandwiches Provided

Please RSVP

Young Adult Christmas Party Saturday, December 5

Meet at church 5pm; will ride bus to Light Parade

Return to church for potluck dinner

Women’s Conference

Waco, TX

March 4-5, 2016

$100 for Conference and Hotel

$25 deposit due by January 1

Total Payment due by February 1

Participants will also need

enough money for 5-6 meals.

Only 19 more spots available

Call the church office to reserve your spot

Church Family

Thank you so much for the out

pouring of love that you have showed

my family and me. Megan, Kenzie,

Maybrie, Duke, and I are so honored

to be part of the family of Immanuel

Baptist Church.

In Christ-like Love

The Denmans